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Christmas Countdown

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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 down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10…

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Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Hallmark's Nikki DeLoach PLUS Christmas News (Muppets, Rockefeller Christmas Tree and more)
The latest Christmas news is HOT off the North Pole press! Eric Petersen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Danny Jordan are back with another festive edition of Merry Minutes, the…
Oct 29, 2026·46m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Movie Locations to Live In
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…
Oct 26, 2026·1h 44m
Christmas Countdown
MERRY MINUTES: BIG Christmas 2026 News! Pentatonix, Toys R Us & Home Alone 2
Merry Minutes is BACK! The weekly Christmas news show from Christmas Countdown, the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, returns for its season premiere with hosts…
Oct 22, 2026·38m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Songs of All Time!
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…
Oct 19, 2026·1h 46m
Christmas Countdown
The Christmas Offseason Is OVER... Here We Go!
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…
Sep 28, 2026·1h 3m
Christmas Countdown
The ’Ber Months Are Here! Christmas News, Holiday Hot Takes & Festive Fun
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…
Aug 31, 2026·40m
Christmas Countdown
Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in July ft. Special Guests
If you've been counting down the days until December (yes, even in July), this episode is for you. 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄…
Jul 24, 2026·1h 36m
Christmas Countdown
Dasher Day 2026: Halfway to Christmas! ft. Santa J. Claus
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…
Jun 25, 2026·1h 34m
Christmas Countdown
Mele Kalikimaka May: Christmas Music, Holiday Games, Accidental Traditions and Maycember!
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…
May 25, 2026·1h 5m
Christmas Countdown
Arctic April: Holiday Traditions, Santa Claus' Workout Routine, Christmas Appetizers and More!
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 🎄…
Apr 27, 2026·1h 3m
Christmas Countdown
Merry March: Christmas Food, Holiday Wardrobe, Christmas Decor... and more!
Who says Christmas is only for December? Not us. Not ever. 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE…
Mar 30, 2026·59m
Christmas Countdown
The Countdown to Christmas 2026 Begins! NEW Offseason Format Revealed
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…
Feb 23, 2026·58m
Christmas Countdown
Unwrapped: Christmas 2025
Christmas may be over… but the merriment is still jing-jing-a-lingin'! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE…
Dec 30, 2025·55m
Christmas Countdown
Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
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…
Dec 22, 2025·2h 48m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview
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…
Dec 18, 2025·37m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Commercials
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…
Dec 15, 2025·2h 8m
Christmas Countdown
Bonus Episode #508 - Top 10 Christmas Song Duets | Part 2
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…
Dec 12, 2025·37m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!
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…
Dec 11, 2025·32m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Song Duets
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…
Dec 8, 2025·2h 28m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes ft. Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix
Christmas Countdown's Merry Minutes is back with another massively merry edition of your favorite weekly holiday news show. In this special episode, Eric…
Dec 4, 2025·30m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Funny Christmas Songs
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…
Dec 1, 2025·1h 50m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Good Charlotte’s “Fairytale,” Grinch Reunion + New TMNT Holiday Special
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…
Nov 27, 2025·14m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Icons to Have Over for Christmas Dinner
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…
Nov 24, 2025·1h 11m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Backstreet Boys, Hoarding for the Holidays, & Special Guest David Archuleta
Backstreet Boys, Hoarders, and David Archuleta — Oh My! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO…
Nov 20, 2025·39m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake
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…
Nov 17, 2025·1h 35m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Home Alone House Update, 50-Foot Leg Lamp & Christmas Shopping Outlook
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…
Nov 13, 2025·26m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 90s Christmas Songs
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…
Nov 10, 2025·1h 21m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Chloe Flower’s New Holiday Album, Cheez-It House Kit Update & Memphis Giving Story
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…
Nov 6, 2025·28m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 80s Christmas Songs
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…
Nov 3, 2025·1h 54m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Johnny Depp’s Dark Christmas Carol, Home Alone Celebration & “Fragilé” Documentary
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…
Oct 30, 2025·18m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains
Get ready for some holly jolly mischief! In this festively fun episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Danny…
Oct 27, 2025·1h 20m
Christmas Countdown
Bonus Episode #501 - Top 10 Things We Love About Fall | Part 2
In this first BONUS episode of season 5, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ each share 5 additional things they love about fall. For access to…
Oct 24, 2025·37m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Fall Out Boy, Hallmark, and Netflix!
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…
Oct 22, 2025·15m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Things We Love About Fall
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…
Oct 20, 2025·1h 32m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes ft. Pentatonix's Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying
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…
Oct 17, 2025·21m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Breaking Christmas News 🎄 Reese’s New Candy Shape, Michaels Holiday Décor & Amazon Gift Book
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…
Oct 9, 2025·20m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: New Pentatonix Christmas Album, Spirit Christmas, & the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
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…
Oct 1, 2025·18m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Hallmark, Toys, Movies and Video Games Oh My!
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…
Sep 24, 2025·24m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Mariah Carey Christmas Show, Retail Decorations & Late Late Toy Show 2025
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…
Sep 16, 2025·36m
Christmas Countdown
Merry Minutes: Jonas Bros. Christmas Movie, Cheez-It Holiday House Kit, Hallmark Channel Buffalo Bills Movie
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…
Sep 8, 2025·29m
Christmas Countdown
It's Christmas in July 2025!
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…
Jul 30, 2025·1h 20m
Christmas Countdown
Halfway to Christmas 2025 | Top 5 Christmas Movie Character Swaps
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…
Jun 25, 2025·1h 34m
Christmas Countdown
Unwrapped: Christmas 2024
In this heartwarming and hilarious special bonus episode of Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan recap and share their favorite Christmas…
Dec 30, 2024·44m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Boy Band vs Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs | Part 2
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…
Dec 23, 2024·2h 20m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Boy Band vs Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs | Part 1 | Special Guest: Santa J. Claus
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…
Dec 16, 2024·2h 7m
Christmas Countdown
Top 5 Christmas Aesthetics
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…
Dec 9, 2024·1h 37m
Christmas Countdown
Top 5 New Catchphrases for Santa Claus | Special Guest: Caitie from Super Simple Songs
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…
Dec 2, 2024·1h 41m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Parties | Part 2
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…
Nov 25, 2024·1h 51m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Parties | Part 1
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…
Nov 18, 2024·1h 36m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Holiday Season Feelings | Part 2
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…
Nov 11, 2024·1h 32m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Holiday Season Feelings | Part 1
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…
Nov 4, 2024·1h 44m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Movies Soundtracks | Part 2
Get ready to deck the halls with the latest episode of Christmas Countdown! Join your hosts, Eric and Danny, as they unwrap the magic of the holiday season by…
Oct 28, 2024·1h 47m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Movies Soundtracks | Part 1
In this massively merry season 4 premiere episode, hosts Eric and Danny deck the halls with holiday cheer as they dive into their top 10 Christmas movie…
Oct 21, 2024·1h 35m
Christmas Countdown
Halfway to Christmas 2024 | Top 5 Christmas Countdown Lists for Season 4
Okay, Christmas fans, this not a drill! We're halfway to Christmas 2024! To celebrate, ⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠ are here to share a little Dasher Day…
Jun 27, 2024·1h 24m
Christmas Countdown
Top 5 Songs to Beat the Post Christmas Blues
Are you feeling a bit of the post-Christmas blues? Well, your ol' pals ⁠Eric⁠ and ⁠Danny⁠ are here to help you out! In this special Spring episode of the big…
Apr 22, 2024·57m
Christmas Countdown
Top Moments from Christmas 2023
Well, friends, Christmas Day 2023 has come and gone. Season 3 of our show has come and gone. But, one thing that is never gone, the magical moments and merry…
Dec 28, 2023·1h 16m
Christmas Countdown
Top 5 Family Christmas Traditions | Guests: Mrs. Claus, Billy Flynn, @JeannaLovesChristmas, Haven Burton
In this massively merry season 3 finale, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ count down each of their top 5 favorite family Christmas…
Dec 21, 2023·2h 42m
Christmas Countdown
Top 5 Santa Sleigh Substitutes | Guests: Kevin Olusola (Pentatonix) and Grace Leer
In this very merry episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ count down each of their top 5 ideas for things that could substitute for Santa's…
Dec 18, 2023·1h 42m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Carols and Hymns | Part 2
In this holly jolly episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ continue counting down each of their top 10 Christmas carols and hymns. The…
Dec 14, 2023·1h 21m
Christmas Countdown
Top 10 Christmas Carols and Hymns | Part 1 | Guest: Darlene Love
In this very merry episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ begin counting down each of their top 10 Christmas carols and hymns. The guys chat…
Dec 11, 2023·1h 28m