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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 dow... more

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Who says Christmas is only for December? Not us. Not ever.

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Who says the Christmas spirit has to take time off?

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

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Recent Guests

Hunter Hayes
Country music artist known for his holiday EP.
Episode: Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
Gayla Peavy
Singer of the hit song 'I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas'.
Columbia Records
Episode: Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
Kate Flannery
Actress known for her role as Meredith Palmer on The Office.
Episode: Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
Joel Waggoner
Songwriter and performer, co-creator of Advent Carol Fender.
Episode: Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
Julia Madison
Songwriter and performer, co-creator of Advent Carol Fender.
Episode: Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
Mitch Wood
Content creator and theater actor known for humorous impressions
Episode: Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview
Chanda Bell
Co-founder and storyteller of Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf
Episode: Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!
Mitch Grassi
Member of Pentatonix
Pentatonix
Episode: Merry Minutes ft. Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix
David Archuleta
American singer known for participating in American Idol Season 7.
Independent Artist
Episode: Merry Minutes: Backstreet Boys, Hoarding for the Holidays, & Special Guest David Archuleta

Hosts

Eric Petersen
Co-host of Christmas Countdown; actor and presenter with a strong affinity for holiday storytelling and media collaborations
Danny Jordan
Co-host of Christmas Countdown; TV producer with focus on family-friendly, holiday-oriented content
Chris Misley
Co-host and producer on select episodes; contributes as a frequent guest/participant with a focus on humor and festive topics

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 560 ratings
  • I found your podcast on Christmas Eve night while rocking my 13-month-old daughter to sleep.

    As the Christmas 2025 season comes to an end and the post-Christmas blues start to creep in, I always look for something to help bridge the gap until life feels normal again. This year was especially hard. It was my daughter’s first real Christmas—presents, family, food, the whole experience. What made it difficult was that her Aunt Beth wasn’t there to celebrate.

    I lost my sister five years ago due to COVID. Even though they never got to meet, my sister gave my daughter her blue eyes (both of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hiker1981
    United States3 months ago
  • Crying Christmas Companions

    Eric and Danny, once again you have out done yourselves with the 2025 podcast. I just listened to the top 10 Christmas commercials episode and I had to pull my car over several times to watch and cry over each commercial. With streaming services I rarely see commercials anymore outside of Super Bowl Sunday so thank you so much for introducing me to these little nuggets of Christmas magic.

    We are in the middle of our oldest child’s high school senior year so my husband and I are really feeling... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alaska Jen
    United States3 months ago
  • Not a great season

    I thought last year’s season was bad. This year you guys are really reaching for content . Just stick with the merry minutes and the games .

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Podcast listener56
    United States3 months ago
  • Christmas elves

    Tedious and boring “bop” “let’s go” “cool” overused bilge. They genuinely think only America has Christmas music oh and Eric ….YOU CANT SING

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Arsenal Del
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 🤐

    Love the show… can you make this a “let’s go” free zone? 😹

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kittykrismas
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the mix of personal stories, games, and festive content with strong guest lineups.
Overall sentiment tends to be highly positive, with appreciation for authentic hosts and family-friendly humor.
Listeners praise the show for its warmth, cheerful energy, and ability to lift spirits during the holidays.
Some listeners note variable season quality and prefer the core Merry Minutes format and shorter segments.

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Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview
Q: How do you balance creating content while feeling the pressure of social media?
I keep a notes app for ideas and aim to capture authentic moments, balancing between trying out new things while also revisiting past successful bits.
Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview
Q: What made you want to write a Christmas song, Mitch?
The inspiration for 'Christmas Came Early' came from a fun moment on a friend's podcast where melodies started forming, and I wanted to capture that creativity and put it into a song.
Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!
Q: What tips can you offer to anyone with a dream or idea?
You must start doing something with it; keep taking the next step and follow your idea to see where it leads you.
Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!
Q: What can we expect from the animated series on YouTube?
The series is fun and educational, featuring four Scout Elves and answering kids' questions about the North Pole while incorporating catchy music and playful storytelling.
Merry Minutes ft. Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix
Q: When you guys came together, did you have a moment that sort of light bulb moment of like, this is something really special?
Absolutely. It was when we auditioned for The Sing Off and sang Telephone by Lady Gaga.

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What is Christmas Countdown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show leans into nostalgia, warmth, and playful holiday banter. Hosts share personal Christmas stories, run festive games, and riff on the latest holiday news, then count down lists from top Christmas books and songs to favorite family traditions. Guests often come from music, television, film, and holiday memorabilia, contributing storytelling and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that deepen the festive mood. A standout is the mix of genuine warmth with humorous, dad-joke humor, plus a recurring wheel of listener-submitted topics that keeps episodes feeling fresh year-round. It's a good match for listeners who want lighthearted, feel-good content with insider takes on Christmas pop culture and traditions, and for brands aiming to reach fami... more

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Christmas Countdown launched 4 years ago and published 157 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Christmas Countdown include:

1. Hunter Hayes
2. Gayla Peavy
3. Kate Flannery
4. Joel Waggoner
5. Julia Madison
6. Mitch Wood
7. Chanda Bell
8. Mitch Grassi

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