Christmas Countdown

• Top 10 Christmas Commercials

  Top 10 Christmas Commercials – The Ads That Make Us Laugh, Cry & Feel ALL the Holiday Feels! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ Grab the hot cocoa… and definitely grab the tissues because in this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Commercials — the iconic, emotional, hilarious, heartwarming ads that define the season and make us feel like kids all over again. From tear-jerking storytelling to magical brand mascots, from nostalgic classics to those commercials that sneak-attack your emotions every single year, Eric and Danny share their 10–1 picks and break down why each commercial hit them right in the feels. Whether it’s laughter, goosebumps, or full-on holiday tears, this countdown delivers major Christmas spirit. Eric and Danny also catch up on life as they gear up for Christmas 2025, and take on several rounds of the festively fun holiday game “I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends” with Producer Chris — a game guaranteed to create chaos, camaraderie, and big-time Christmas laughs. And of course… in classic Christmas Countdown fashion… plenty of delightful, totally unplanned tangents ensue. So cozy up, get ready to feel ALL the emotions, and join the guys for a countdown that celebrates the commercials that make the holiday season truly magical. 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps spread Christmas cheer far and wide! 🎄 Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow DANNY'S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS 10 - Rockapella Folgers: https://youtu.be/Oe-qhXCGwNg?si=eo9Ea6MeDaymm5yV 9 - Coca Cola Polar Bears: https://youtu.be/ahe2r5fB5hU?si=nXppsVSxRsvIf-o_ 8 - Amazon Singing Commercials: https://youtu.be/8JWQy713cHs?si=Y28mN7xvYKtyhQ5u&t=187 7 - Apple Frankenstein: https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA 6 - Amazon Joyride: https://youtu.be/iYXfgfKfHig 5 -WestJet: https://youtu.be/zIEIvi2MuEk 4 - Hershey Kisses: https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA 3 - Disney: https://youtu.be/tl57Gy5X_Kg 2 - Chevy: https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc?si=j-I9A2GbINfoakPi 1 - Doc Morris: https://youtu.be/0Ha1dtAFbAA?si=kTXthY3cuq1Q3ciP ERIC'S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS 10 - Frankie’s Holiday 2016 Apple https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA 9 - Hershey Bells 1989 https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA 8 - Apple The Suprise 2019 https://youtu.be/Rx0om7rWhl0 7 - Folgers Brothers Home 2009 https://youtu.be/uMwFWDIFVCU 6 - Waitrose Keira Knightly love 2025 https://youtu.be/U0lMVhbsypA 5 - Sainsbury’s 1914 -2014- World War 1 Christmas https://youtu.be/NWF2JBb1bvM 4 - Corona O Tanenbaum 1990 https://youtu.be/rADeG4O9OiY 3 - Chevy 2024 Grandma takes a ride to remember https://youtu.be/EeaHlhDypFw 2 - Chevy Memory Lane 2025 https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc 1 - Doc Morris GranDpa Kettle Bell 2020 https://youtu.be/Z_R4q70_rJg TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 06:25 Reviews 14:08 Eric's Christmas Jokes 16:56 Mailbag 37:47 Catch Up/Small Talk 51:24 Tinsel Tunes 58:56 Game: "I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends" 1:10:56 The Countdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Bonus Episode #508 - Top 10 Christmas Song Duets | Part 2

  Okay...This just might be the best, most unhinged and fun bonus episode we've ever recorded. So we thought, it's the holiday season, let's release it on the main feed for everyone to enjoy! If you want more bonus episodes like this one, PLUS ad-free versions of every episode in our catalogue, welcome swag AND access to the most merry and kind private community on Facebook, CLICK HERE to join our Patreon family. Merrrrrrrry Christmas and Happy Holidays! - ⁠Eric and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!

  It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your festive friends Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this fantastically festive episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most exciting and joy-sparked Christmas stories of the week, including: 🧸 Build-A-Bear x National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! A brand-new collab inspired by the Griswolds that’s guaranteed to bring big laughs — and even bigger nostalgia — to your holiday season. 🎄 ⁠TAP FOR BUILD-A-BEAR COUSIN EDDIE PLUSH⁠ 🎥✨ Hallmark Channel + Disney Parks = Magic! The two holiday giants join forces for their brand-new Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and it’s shaping up to be the most magical movie mashup of the season. 🎅📖 A Very Special Conversation with Santa’s Chief Storyteller, Chanda Bell! The co-creator of Elf on the Shelf stops by to share: — The story of the very first Scout Elf, Fisbee — What it’s like being the official voice of the Santaverse — Behind-the-scenes magic from the upcoming animated series Scout Elf Squad 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR SCOUT ELF SQUAD⁠⁠ It’s heartfelt, whimsical, and pure North Pole charm. As always, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature holiday humor, festive fun, and warmhearted banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning wrapped in a bow. 🎅 BIG NEWS!Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, special guests, festive games, and massively merry vibes. 🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: If you’re loving the fun, don’t forget to rate and review the show — it helps Christmas fans everywhere discover the magic! And follow the show on social: @christmascountdownshow for daily cheer, behind-the-scenes moments, and Santa-approved silliness. So grab a mug of cocoa, fluff your Scout Elf’s hat, and settle in for another joy-packed edition of Merry Minutes — your weekly sleigh ride through all things Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Top 10 Christmas Song Duets

  Grab your cocoa and warm up those vocal cords — it’s duet time on Christmas Countdown! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP HERE FOR THE "100 GREATEST CHRISTMAS SONGS EVER" PLAYLIST 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this gigantically jolly episode of the hit holiday podcast, Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Song Duets, celebrating the festive pairings that make the season sound so magical. From modern hits to timeless classics, the guys break down their 10–1 picks, why each duet made their list, and what they love most about these perfectly paired holiday voices. Prepare for harmonies, hilarity, and maybe a little friendly disagreement. Eric and Danny also catch up on everything happening in their lives as they gear up for Christmas 2025, then team up (or face off!) in a round of the beloved Nearly Impossible Trivia Game with Producer Chris. And of course, things get wonderfully sidetracked with random holiday (and non-holiday) stories, laughter, and classic Christmas Countdown chaos. Whether you're into jazzy crooners, pop power couples, country collabs, or legendary throwback duets, this episode hits every festive note. 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps spread Christmas cheer all year long! 🎄 Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Merry Minutes ft. Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix

  Christmas Countdown's Merry Minutes is back with another massively merry edition of your favorite weekly holiday news show. In this special episode, Eric ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny are joined by Mitch Grassi — founding member of Pentatonix, holiday music legend, and all-around Christmas icon. 🎄 TAP TO WATCH PENTATONIX + FRANK SINATRA'S MUSIC VIDEO 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ Together they dive into: 🎶 How Mitch got into a cappella music (and the moment he knew PTX had something truly magical) 🎄 Mitch’s deep love for the holiday season and the traditions that shaped his Christmas spirit 💿 Pentatonix’s brand-new holiday album Christmas in the City 🕺 Their dreamy duet with Frank Sinatra on “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” 🎧 PLUS — Mitch jumps in on the fun and reveals his Top 3 favorite modern Christmas songs of all time! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:25 Eric's Christmas Jokes 03:07 Christmas News: A Home Alone Sequel with Macaulay Culkin? 06:14 Mitch Grassi Interview 25:32 Reacting to Mitch Interview plus Wrap Up This episode is bursting with joy, nostalgia, behind-the-music moments, and enough festive cheer to keep your holiday spirit glowing long after the snow melts. 🎅 BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube AND all podcast platforms! Don’t miss new countdowns, special guests, musical surprises, and more holly-jolly fun all season long. 🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: If you love the episode, please rate and review the show, and follow us on social media @christmascountdownshow for daily doses of holiday magic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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