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Christmas Countdown

A Countdown Network Production

132 episodes

Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories, playing jolly games and chatting about the latest Christmas news. Then, the festive fellas count down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10 holiday traditions and top 10 Christmas songs. Follow us @christmascountdownshow

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  1. Top 10 Christmas Movie Locations to Live In

    · 1 h 44 min · S6 E2

    If you could live ANYWHERE in a Christmas movie, where would you call home? This week on Christmas Countdown, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Movie Locations to Live In! From…

  2. MERRY MINUTES: BIG Christmas 2026 News! Pentatonix, Toys R Us & Home Alone 2

    · 38 min · Bonus

    Merry Minutes is BACK! The weekly Christmas news show from Christmas Countdown, the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, returns for its season premiere with hosts Eric and Danny serving up the latest holiday headlines,…

  3. Top 10 Christmas Songs of All Time!

    · 1 h 47 min · S6 E1

    We're back! Season 6 of Christmas Countdown is officially underway, and we're kicking off Christmas 2026 with a holiday music showdown for the ages! What's the greatest Christmas song of all time? Eric Petersen and…

  4. The Christmas Offseason Is OVER... Here We Go!

    · 1 h 03 min · Bonus

    The Christmas Countdown offseason finale is HERE, and the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us! Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are back with a fantastically festive episode packed with Christmas news,…

  5. The ’Ber Months Are Here! Christmas News, Holiday Hot Takes & Festive Fun

    · 41 min · Bonus

    THE 'BER MONTHS ARE HERE! And you know what that means... it's basically Christmas now. We don't make the rules. Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are officially welcoming in the most wonderful stretch of the calendar…

  6. Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in July ft. Special Guests

    · 1 h 37 min · Bonus

    If you've been counting down the days until December (yes, even in July), this episode is for you. 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS…

  7. Dasher Day 2026: Halfway to Christmas! ft. Santa J. Claus

    · 1 h 35 min · Bonus

    We're officially HALFWAY TO CHRISTMAS 2026, and Christmas Countdown is celebrating the occasion the only way we know how: with festive fun, holiday chaos, and a visit from the big man himself! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR…

  8. Mele Kalikimaka May: Christmas Music, Holiday Games, Accidental Traditions and Maycember!

    · 1 h 05 min · Bonus

    In this fantastically festive offseason episode of Christmas Countdown, Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are bringing the holiday vibes to the beach for a Mele Kalikimaka May celebration packed with laughs, nostalgia,…

  9. Arctic April: Holiday Traditions, Santa Claus' Workout Routine, Christmas Appetizers and More!

    · 1 h 04 min · Bonus

    Who says April has to be all sunshine and flowers? Around here, it’s snowflakes, sleigh bells, and seasonal chaos. 🎄 TAP TO PRE-ORDER DANNY'S 3RD BOOK 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄…

  10. Merry March: Christmas Food, Holiday Wardrobe, Christmas Decor... and more!

    · 1 h 00 min · Bonus

    Who says Christmas is only for December? Not us. Not ever. 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS In the second fantastically festive…

  11. The Countdown to Christmas 2026 Begins! NEW Offseason Format Revealed

    · 59 min · Bonus

    Who says the Christmas spirit has to take time off? The fellas are officially unveiling the brand-new format for Christmas Countdown’s offseason releases — and trust us, it’s going to be a game-changer. Think the…

  12. Unwrapped: Christmas 2025

    · 56 min · Bonus

    Christmas may be over… but the merriment is still jing-jing-a-lingin'! 🎄 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…

  13. Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests

    · 2 h 49 min · S5 E10

    It’s the grand finale, Christmas Countdown style — and we’re closing the season with cozy vibes, timeless stories, and a whole lot of holiday heart. 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP…

  14. Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview

    · 37 min · Bonus

    It’s another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO LISTEN TO CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE…

  15. Top 10 Christmas Commercials

    · 2 h 08 min · S5 E9

    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…

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

    · 37 min · Bonus

    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…

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

    · 33 min · Bonus

    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…

  18. Top 10 Christmas Song Duets

    · 2 h 29 min · S5 E8

    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 🎄…

  19. Merry Minutes ft. Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix

    · 30 min · Bonus

    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…

  20. Top 10 Funny Christmas Songs

    · 1 h 51 min · S5 E7

    Get ready to giggle & laugh ‘til your belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH RED…

  21. Merry Minutes: Good Charlotte’s “Fairytale,” Grinch Reunion + New TMNT Holiday Special

    · 15 min · Bonus

    It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the week’s biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your…

  22. Top 10 Christmas Icons to Have Over for Christmas Dinner

    · 1 h 11 min · S5 E6

    Pull up a chair, pour some cocoa, and set an extra place at the table… because this week on Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are revealing their Top 10 Christmas Icons to Have Over for…

  23. Merry Minutes: Backstreet Boys, Hoarding for the Holidays, & Special Guest David Archuleta

    · 40 min · Bonus

    Backstreet Boys, Hoarders, and David Archuleta — Oh My! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYLISTS 🎄 TAP FOR TICKETS TO DAVID'S SHOW…

  24. Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake

    · 1 h 36 min · S5 E5

    It’s time to bring some holiday magic back to the big screen! In this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are playing movie mogul and counting…

  25. Merry Minutes: Home Alone House Update, 50-Foot Leg Lamp & Christmas Shopping Outlook

    · 27 min · Bonus

    It’s another jingle-filled edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!…

  26. Top 10 90s Christmas Songs

    · 1 h 21 min · S5 E4

    Get ready to jingle like it’s 1999! In this massively merry episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are cranking up the nostalgia as they count down their Top 10…

  27. Merry Minutes: Chloe Flower’s New Holiday Album, Cheez-It House Kit Update & Memphis Giving Story

    · 29 min · Bonus

    It’s time for another holly-jolly round of Merry Minutes — the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny…

  28. Top 10 80s Christmas Songs

    · 1 h 54 min · S5 E3

    Break out the synthesizers, big hair, and Christmas sweaters, because this week’s episode of Christmas Countdown is going full-on retro! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE…

  29. Merry Minutes: Johnny Depp’s Dark Christmas Carol, Home Alone Celebration & “Fragilé” Documentary

    · 19 min · Bonus

    The elves are working overtime on this week’s edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news update from the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and…

  30. Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains

    · 1 h 20 min · S5 E2

    Get ready for some holly jolly mischief! In this festively fun episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are diving deep into the dark (but hilarious) side of…

  31. Bonus Episode #501 - Top 10 Things We Love About Fall | Part 2

    · 38 min · Bonus

    In this first BONUS episode of season 5, Eric and Danny each share 5 additional things they love about fall. For access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, along with ad-free versions of each episode PLUS access to…

  32. Merry Minutes: Fall Out Boy, Hallmark, and Netflix!

    · 15 min · Bonus

    The Countdown Boys (aka Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan) are back with another holly-jolly round of the week’s biggest holiday headlines — presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown! 🎄 TAP TO…

  33. Top 10 Things We Love About Fall

    · 1 h 32 min · S5 E1

    The wait is over, Christmas lovers! Christmas Countdown is back for Season 5, and hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are getting things cooking with a cozy, pumpkin-spiced twist. 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄…

  34. Merry Minutes ft. Pentatonix's Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying

    · 21 min · Bonus

    It’s a fa-la-la fabulous week on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown! Hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are joined by two very special…

  35. Merry Minutes: Breaking Christmas News 🎄 Reese’s New Candy Shape, Michaels Holiday Décor & Amazon Gift Book

    · 20 min · Bonus

    Ring those merry bells! Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with another holly-jolly installment of Merry Minutes — your go-to weekly dose of festive headlines and massively merry vibes! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE…

  36. Merry Minutes: New Pentatonix Christmas Album, Spirit Christmas, & the Rockefeller Christmas Tree

    · 19 min · Bonus

    Your merry hosts Eric Petersen (Kringle Cronkite) and Danny Jordan (Jingle Bell Jordan) are back with another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes — your go-to holiday news segment packed with festive fun and massively…

  37. Merry Minutes: Hallmark, Toys, Movies and Video Games Oh My!

    · 24 min · Bonus

    Your Weekly Dose of Christmas Cheer is Back! From the creators of the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan return with another holly-jolly edition of their weekly…

  38. Merry Minutes: Mariah Carey Christmas Show, Retail Decorations & Late Late Toy Show 2025

    · 37 min · Bonus

    From the creators of the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with another holly-jolly edition of their weekly holiday news segment — Merry Minutes! 🎄 TAP TO…

  39. Merry Minutes: Jonas Bros. Christmas Movie, Cheez-It Holiday House Kit, Hallmark Channel Buffalo Bills Movie

    · 29 min · Bonus

    From the team that brings you the #1 Christmas podcast in the world, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, along with Producer Chris are unwrapping a brand-new weekly holiday news segment: Merry…

  40. It's Christmas in July 2025!

    · 1 h 20 min · Bonus

    Your favorite festive duo, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, are back and bringing the holiday heat (and some serious yuletide cheer) in this very merry mid-year bonus episode of the #1 Christmas podcast — Christmas…

  41. Halfway to Christmas 2025 | Top 5 Christmas Movie Character Swaps

    · 1 h 34 min · S4 E12

    It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas… because we’re officially HALFWAY THERE! That’s right, in this extra merry Dasher Day special, your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back to…

  42. Unwrapped: Christmas 2024

    · 44 min · S4 E11

    In this heartwarming and hilarious special bonus episode of Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan recap and share their favorite Christmas 2024 memories! From the gifts that made them laugh to the…

  43. Top 10 Boy Band vs Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs | Part 2

    · 2 h 20 min · S4 E10

    It’s the season 4 finale of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, and we’re wrapping up the year with a holiday showdown that’s bound to rock your stockings off! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄…

  44. Top 10 Boy Band vs Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs | Part 1 | Special Guest: Santa J. Claus

    · 2 h 07 min · S4 E9

    Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree on this jam-packed episode of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! The holiday season just got a whole lot cooler as our hosts dive into the ultimate…

  45. Top 5 Christmas Aesthetics

    · 1 h 38 min · S4 E8

    The holiday season just got a whole lot merrier with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan on a brand-new episode of Christmas Countdown! In this festive-filled show, the guys are diving into their Top 5 Christmas Aesthetics,…

  46. Top 5 New Catchphrases for Santa Claus | Special Guest: Caitie from Super Simple Songs

    · 1 h 42 min · S4 E7

    Ho ho ho! Get ready for a jolly good time on this week's Christmas Countdown with your favorite holiday duo, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! The guys are diving into the festive fun with their Top 5 New Catchphrases…

  47. Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Parties | Part 2

    · 1 h 52 min · S4 E6

    Get ready to jingle all the way through the holiday season with Christmas Countdown! In this festive episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are sharing part 2 of their Top 10 Tips and Tricks for throwing the…

  48. Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Parties | Part 1

    · 1 h 36 min · S4 E5

    The holiday season is officially here, and it’s time to get your festive game on with Christmas Countdown! In this jolly episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are sharing their Top 10 Tips and Tricks for…

  49. Top 10 Holiday Season Feelings | Part 2

    · 1 h 33 min · S4 E4

    It's the most wonderful time of the year… for a countdown! On this festively fun episode of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, the holiday magic continues with part 2 of their Top 10 Holiday…

  50. Top 10 Holiday Season Feelings | Part 1

    · 1 h 44 min · S4 E3

    Get ready to unwrap your favorite holiday emotions in the latest episode of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE…

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