No Skip Christmas

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Paul F Tompkins and Janet Varney swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from T Rex, John Prine, the Everly Brothers and more. Also a Christmas mystery from Janet. Creator and Host : Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guests: Paul F Tompkins More info on seeing Paul live with Varietopia and other shows: http://paulftompkins.com/live Janet Varney Get more info on SF Sketchfest 2026: SF Sketchfest - The San Francisco Comedy Festival Check out Janet’s podcast E Pluribus Motto: E Pluribus Motto | Maximum Fun Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day - Brenda Lee Christmas Eve Can Kill You - The Everly Brothers 2000 Miles - Pretenders Christmas Bop - T. Rex Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Christmas in Prison - John Prine A Musical Christmas Card: O Christmas Tree/The Sleigh - Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: Big Band Version - Jimmy Smith Winter Wonderland - Count Basie Orchestra The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Videos: Silent Night by Janet and Paul (along with Jonathan Coulton and Eban Schletter): Silent Night John Gorka’s I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: John Gorka - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 9

The hosts of the Eurovangelists podcast (Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée) swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Warning: This episode has an Explicit tag for strong language during the last two songs. That said, there is a warning in the episode when those songs come up. Creator and Host : Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guests: Jeremy Bent Oscar Montoya Dimitry Pompée Check out their great podcast Eurovangelists , covering Eurovision Song Contest developments present and past. The episode of Eurovangelists that Arnie guested on is here . Check out Jeremy’s podcast Mission to Zyxx , including the new prequel miniseries The Young Old Derf Chronicles. Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano Birthday Card at Christmas - Jethro Tull Mary’s Boy Child - Boney M. Back Door Santa - Clarance Carter Sleigh Ride - The Ventures El Burrito Sabanero - La Rondallita Having Grandma Here for Christmas - Subwoolfer Don’t Start Without Me (2019 Radio Edit) - The Fizz Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses A Christmas Duel - The Hives, Cyndi Lauper Ho Ho Ho - TEYA, SALENA I’m Growing a Beard Downstairs from Christmas (feat. The Beards) - Kate Miller-Heidke The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 2

Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder) swaps Christmas songs with Arnie. Their lists are VERY different. Songs from the Vienna Boy’s Choir, Dr. Dog, a “witch house” band and more. Creator and Host : Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guest: Hrishikesh Hirway Hrishi's Home Cooking podcast with Samin Nosrat Hrishi’s ep of Hello from the Magic Tavern Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here The Little Drummerboy - Vienna Boys’ Choir Christmas Cookies - George Strait Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland Sweet Gingerbread Man - Sammy Davis Jr. King Night - SALEM Panpepato - Dr. Dog Mishima (Bob’s Burgers Arrangement) - Philip Glass, Bob’s Burgers, Courtney Swain, John Dylan Keith Miss Fogarty’s Christmas Cake - The Irish Rovers O Holy Night (Arr. John Rutter) - Adolphe Adam, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here YouTube videos: bobs burgers s13e10 full xmas xylophone song Muppet Songs: Sweet Gingerbread Man (Ed Sullivan) That cookie we mentioned at the end is apparently available here Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 25

Musical improvisers Zach and Jess swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from Justin Bieber, the Chieftains, Kermit the frog and more. Creator and Host : Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guests: Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino Listen to Off Book: The Improvised Musical or check out thezachandthejess.com ! Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here We Need a Little Christmas - The New Christy Minstrels Drummer Boy - Justin Bieber, Busta Rhymes Skating - Vince Guaraldi Trio Disco Santa Claus - The Rain Dolls One More Sleep ’til Christmas - Kermit The Boar’s Head - The Chieftains Christmas at the Airport - Nick Lowe Come on! Let’s Boogey to the Elf Dance! - Sufjan Stevens Dominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey) - Lou Monte The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 18

Rapper Mega Ran swaps Christmas songs with Arnie to see what makes his playlist. Songs from Outkast, Run DMC, Weird Al and more. Creator and Host : Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guest: Mega Ran Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here Snow Business - Mega Ran, Lefty The Nutcracker Suite (Remastered 1996) - Les Brown & His Band of Renown Player’s Ball (Christmas Radio Mix) - Outkast Don’t Believe in Christmas - The Sonics Christmas in Hollis - Run-D.M.C. Kissin’ By the Mistletoe - Aretha Franklin Silent Night - The Temptations Christmas at Ground Zero - “Weird Al” Yankovic The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here YouTube videos [this songs is currently unavailable on Spotify]: The Futureheads - Christmas Was Better In The 80s Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 11

Musicians Jonathan Coulton and Paul and Storm swap Christmas songs with Arnie to see what makes his playlist. Songs from Aimee Mann, Louis Armstrong, Eagles and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guests: Jonathan Coulton and Paul and Storm Get info and tickets for JoCo Cruise! Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney You’re a Mean Once Mr. Grinch - Aimee Mann Please Come Home from Christmas - Eagles I Believe in Father Christmas (Without Orchestra) - Emerson, Lake & Palmer Nuttin’ for Christmas - Art Mooney, Barry Gordon Nuttin’ for Christmas - Smash Mouth, Rosie O’Donnell Christmas Night in Harlem (Single Version) - Louis Armstrong, Benny Carter Same Old Lang Syne - Dan Fogelberg Christmas in Jail - The Bobs Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY, December 1975) - Bruce Springsteen Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Bobby Rodriguez The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here YouTube videos [these songs are currently unavailable on Spotify]: Electronic Santa Claus by Blazer Force What Do You Get a Wookie for Christmas (When He Already Owns a Comb?) Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 4

Arnie and Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist, Answer Me This) swap Christmas songs to see what does and doesn’t go on their Christmas playlists. We discuss how American and UK Christmas music is different. And at least one of Arnie’s song choices makes Helen say, “Why?” Creator and Host : Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guest: Helen Zaltzman Check out The Allusionist and Answer Me This Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here (Everybody’s Waitin’ For) The Man with the Bag (Remastered 1996) - Kay Starr I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard Lonely This Christmas - Mud The Christmas - Donny Hathaway Only You - The Flying Pickets Stop the Cavalry - Joan Lewie Stay Another Day - East 17 Santa’s Comic’ In a Whirly Bird - Gene Autry Christmas Time (Don’t Let the Bells End) - The Darkness Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin’ Stevens Christmas Trumpets/We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas (1996 Remaster)- Ray Anthony The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here YouTube Videos: Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day Mud - Lonely This Christmas Flying Picket - Only You (on Top of the Pops) Jona Lewie - Stop the Cavalry East 17 - Stay Another Day The Darkness - Don’t Let the Bells End Additional Materials: A playlist of Allusionist Christmas episodes A recent Answer Me This Christmas episode Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 4

Arnie and Justin McElroy (My Brother My Brother & Me, The Adventure Zone) swap Christmas songs to see what does and doesn’t go on their Christmas playlists. Songs from Pearl Baily, Ariana Grande, Bill Murray and more. Creator and Host : Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guest: Justin McElroy Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here A Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives Five Pound Box of Money - Pearl Bailey Just Like Christmas - Low Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande Dear Santa (Bring Me a Man This Christmas) [Pt.1] - The Weather Girls Winter Man - Clarence Reid December (Based on “September”) - Earth, Wind & Fire Alone on Christmas Day - Phoenix, Bill Murray, Buster Poindexter, Jason Schwartzmann, Paul Shaffer O Holy Night - Barenaked Ladies The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Additional Materials: Demi Adejuyigbe’s September videos playlist Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .