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The Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler
Christmas Music
Christmas
Halloween Music
Halloween
The Sounds Of Christmas
Mariah Carey
Monster Mash
The Christmas Song
Nat King Cole
Christmas Songs
Crisis UK
Mel Tormé
Songwriting
Billboard
The Voice
American Idol
Christmas Movies
Christmas Concert Tours
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Nostalgia

Ken Kessler from the online Christmas music station The Sounds of Christmas talks about the station, Christmas (and holiday and seasonally-themed) music and related topics.

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the big news about Vince Guaraldi and his iconic album "A Charlie Brown Christmas"!

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the upcoming 20th season of the Sounds of Christmas - how the station got started and what's planned for the new season!

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas shares details about the second round of his Christmas In July event - the Sounds of Christmas From A to Z: The Artists Edition! The Sounds of Christmas station will be playing nearly every artist we've ever played, i... more

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the passing of music industry legend Clive Davis and his connections to Christmas music! 

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Kevin Scott Hall
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Episode: Kevin Scott Hall and His Christmas Music Past, Present and Future
Olivia Van Goor
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Episode: Waiting For Santa with Olivia Van Goor
Mellani Day
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Episode: It's Christmas Time with Mellani Day
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Alonso Duralde
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Host

Ken Kessler
Host of The Sounds of Christmas podcast and station, known for episode-long explorations of Christmas music history, artists, and programming decisions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • I love Christmas music

    I love Bing Crosby

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auntikacksews
    United States2 months ago
  • One of my favorites!

    Ken always presents a wonderful and informative show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott in Dayton
    United States3 years ago
  • There Won’t Be Any Music Played Here

    I remember the first time I heard those 7 words. I almost turned off the podcast. I am so happy that I didn’t! Ken has proven to me that talking about music can be as enjoyable as listening to it. Plus, Ken has a media network and his podcast led me to his music station — which is simply incredible. As a fan of both Christmas and Halloween music, I have it on throughout the year and am impressed by his vast collection. All of this, and I haven’t even mentioned the great guests. If you lik... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Googapoopa
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Ken puts together a great show, interviewing musicians, content creators, people in the christmas community, and talking about christmas music! If you enjoy christmas music at all, this is the podcast for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @charlieague
    United States3 years ago
  • Great stuff!

    Great show and love whenever I get a new episode to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatteMatteMatte25
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Fans praise guest variety, from musicians to content creators, for broadening the conversation.
Listeners appreciate the deep music history context along with practical programming insights.
Quality of research and nostalgic yet fresh take on holiday music is frequently highlighted.
Community engagement and accessible storytelling are recurring strengths noted by listeners.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dionya Marie Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe
Q: Is there anything about Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe that you would want people to know, besides what we've talked about, that I didn't ask you out?
It's an award-winning music video that won at the New York Film Festival.
Dionya Marie Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe
Q: What led you from there to Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe?
The song, originally sad, was transformed for those who can't be home during the holidays, like military families or those who've lost loved ones.
Kevin Scott Hall and His Christmas Music Past, Present and Future
Q: What's coming up for you in 2026? Anything else that you can talk about?
I've got some ideas, and I want to do some patriotic songs for the 250th anniversary.
Jing Jang Jingling with Kenny Nolan
Q: Do you think that there's more Christmas music to come from Kenny Nolan?
Yes, Kenny expressed he has many new songs and is always writing, suggesting more Christmas music is likely.
Jing Jang Jingling with Kenny Nolan
Q: Was there anything in particular that inspired you to do a Christmas single in 2025?
Nolan mentioned he had tracks cut in Nashville, which included the song Jing Jang Jingle that he re-sang himself.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sounds of Christmas

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

The show centers on Christmas music, seasonal programming, and the broader culture surrounding holiday soundtracks and artist catalogs. Episodes frequently explore artist legacies, historical moments in Christmas music, and behind-the-scenes decisions in programming, curation, and release timing. A recurring strength is connecting classic and contemporary holiday recordings to broader music history, while also sharing practical scheduling and promotional insights for fans and industry-minded listeners alike. The host often weaves in trivia, guest perspectives from musicians and collaborators, and community engagement to create a celebratory yet informative listening experience. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on how curators shape hol... more

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Recent guests on The Sounds of Christmas include:

1. Moya Brennan
2. Mia Suzanne Walker
3. Dionya Marie
4. Kevin Scott Hall
5. Olivia Van Goor
6. Mellani Day
7. Muirgen O'Mahony
8. Alonso Duralde

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