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Closer to Christmas

Charles Ague
Christmas
Santa Claus
Advent Calendar
Christmas Music
Christmas Traditions
North Pole
Leon Day
Traditions
Christmas Ornaments
Winter
February
Christmas Lights
Closer To Christmas
Christmas Fashion
Ask Me Anything
Nostalgia
January
Candy Cane
Chocolate Coins
Christmas In July

Think of this podcast as an advent calendar style show where each episode is a small audio delight to listen to as we get Closer to Christmas.

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Latest Episodes

124 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I'm talking all about how the year round Christmas lovers and celebrators, can start to come out of hiding, and fit right in!

Today's episode, welcome to the season

There is something NEW in Chris... more

125 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I'm talking all about how the year round Christmas lovers and celebrators, can start to come out of hiding, and fit right in!

Today's episode, from too early, to why not?

There is something NEW in... more

126 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I'm talking all about how the year round Christmas lovers and celebrators, can start to come out of hiding, and fit right in!

Today's episode, the shift in the air

There is something NEW in Christ... more

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127 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I'm talking all about how the year round Christmas lovers and celebrators, can start to come out of hiding, and fit right in!

Today's episode, the early decorators

There is something NEW in Christ... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: Getting ready for advent. A Season of Love and Kindness, a book by Crystal Campbell
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • I love Christmas 🎄 I also send email to you Charles about new future Polar Express remake film

    Hi Closer to Christmas podcast, there is one suggestion regarding to Christmas related that is one Change org petition link about future idea fans wants Warner Brothers to remake the original into live action THE POLAR EXPRESS film to recast new with WILL SMITH as new conductor, CHLOE LOURENCO LANG to be new young heroine girl replace to reuse from the original boy hero into main girl instead to change the character but same story as something I want to send email to you to cover while you can s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great format, great content!

    Love the daily quick-hitters for those who don’t have a lot of time to devote to a 20-30 minute podcast. Episodes are just a few minutes long each, but more than enough to get you in the Christmas spirit quickly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    troyn60
    United Statesa year ago
  • Such a fun way to get some holiday cheer!

    Really enjoy each and every episode, they’re entertaining, informative, cheerful and fun. Great listen, highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RCRC76
    United States2 years ago
  • Little bursts of Christmas

    I really have been loving the bonus episodes this season ! They are exactly what I love listening to, facts and stories of the holiday season .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peanutbutter lover
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Charlie's a great host and his show is a lot of fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott in Dayton
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Episodes feel family-friendly and safe for kids, making it easy for busy parents to include in daily routines.
Audience enjoys the variety of holiday themes and the welcoming, positive host voice.
Listeners appreciate the upbeat, holiday-cheerful format and how quick each episode is to consume.
People like the bite-sized, mood-setting nature that fits into daily countdowns to Christmas.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

154 Days, AMA week, day 5
Q: Do you have any interesting or funny stories of mishaps or struggles in recording and sharing your podcast?
The host explains occasional cutbacks on editing, sometimes scrapping whole episodes when flubbing at the start, and mentions saving bloopers or audio bits for future episodes, plus a nostalgic reference to a past bloopers reel from the Holiday Bros podcast.
154 Days, AMA week, day 5
Q: What is your favorite holiday themed snack that comes out every year?
The host names Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake as top favorites and notes a habit of seeking out Christmas-flavored snacks, with the Reese's trees and the Little Debbie cake both highlighted as standout options.
156 Days, AMA week, day 3
Q: How do you come up with such varied and creative topics for your podcast, and where do you pull your ideas from?
The host explains that ideas come from long hours of thinking at work, a pocket notebook used to jot down topics, and a calendar system that tracks every episode and the days left until Christmas. Over time, he evolved from short, standalone episodes to longer, in-depth pieces organized into weekly blocks, and he continues to refine the process to keep content fresh and consistent.
158 Days, AMA week, Day 1
Q: Do you tend to record a mess of episodes in one big batch or just pod along day by day with each episode?
The host confirms a strong preference for batch-recordings, typically recording in large blocks on Sundays, though occasional variations occur when schedules demand tighter timing.
158 Days, AMA week, Day 1
Q: How time consuming is it to record and produce your podcasts and what is your recording process?
They describe recording a full week's worth of episodes in a single Sunday session, with ongoing idea jotting during the week, and then releasing episodes daily—demonstrating a disciplined batching workflow.

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Short, daily-format episodes offer small, festive audio moments as Christmas approaches. Frequent themes include cozy holiday imagery, family-friendly storytelling, quick mood-setting segments, and light educational takes on characters and traditions. The bite-size approach makes it easy to listen during family time or quick commutes, while the Advent-calendar style and interactive prompts encourage listener participation. A notable strength is the playful, imaginative tone that blends myth, crafts, and everyday holiday rituals to spark curiosity without overwhelming listeners. This mix is likely to appeal to families, teachers, and holiday enthusiasts seeking cheerful, low-effort content that fits busy schedules.

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