Who hosts Christmas Past?

Christmas Past is hosted by Brian Earl. They have published 246 episodes. The show covers society, with a culture focus.

What has Christmas Past covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Christmas 2025", "Christmas Memories 2025 - vol 4", and "The Secret Santa of Kansas City". The latest went out on 25 Dec 2025 and ran about 12 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Christmas Past publish?

Christmas Past publishes most weekdays, a median of 2 days between episodes. Episodes average about 17 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 246 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Christmas Past?

For Christmas Past, Booking Probability sits at 41/100, Listen Score at 33/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Christmas Past?

Christmas Past covers christmas, history, family, memories, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 6/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Christmas Past

Hosted by Brian Earl · society · EN · 246 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Behind every Christmas tradition is a story, often a forgotten one. Every year as we put up a tree and pour the eggnog, we’re continuing generations-old narratives, while being mostly unaware of their starting chapters. Join Brian Earl to explore the fascinating stories behind the most wonderful time of the year. It's equal parts nerdy deep dive and warmhearted celebration. Think: NPR meets Clement Clarke Moore! Christmas Past is one of the longest running Christmas podcasts, now in its tenth season. Vanity Fair says: "With excellent production, engaging narration, and short, digestible running times, Christmas Past is perfect to put on while decorating your tree or preparing Christmas dinner." Brian is the author of two books about Christmas: Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025) and Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022). Both are available in hardcov

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What is Christmas Past?

Christmas Past is a society podcast hosted by Brian Earl, with 246 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Christmas Past
Christmas 2025
Dec 25, 202512 minS0
Merry Christmas! The festive season reaches its peak today. And for the tenth year in a row, I'm here on Christmas Day to take a look back. We'll reflect on the news and trends, the sights and sounds that made Christmas of 2025 what it was. Plus, a little report from Christmas Past headquarters, and a guest appearance from little Dashiell! Wishing all of your a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'll see you all again in 2026! Music in this Episode"Deck the Halls A" — Kevin MacLeod, via I...
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Christmas Past
Christmas Memories 2025 - vol 4
Dec 23, 202515 minS0
This episode arrives on Christmas Eve Eve. It's our final family gathering of the season, where members of the Christmas Past family share some of their favorite Christmas memories. Music in This Episode"Cozy Podcast Music with Christmas Bells" — Denis Pavlov, via Pixabay"Podcast Jazz Waltz Cozy Relaxing Vibes" — Denis Pavlov, via Pixabay Order your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Books Of Christ...
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Christmas Past
The Secret Santa of Kansas City
Dec 22, 202512 minS0
A mysterious philanthropist spent more than 25 years handing out cash anonymously around Kansas City at Christmastime. Music in this Episode"I Knew A Guy" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Elegy for Manush" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"The Agency Man" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Velvet Ladder" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Soft Piano Music" — Clavier Music, via Pixabay"A Very Brady Special" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" — Unnamed Artist, via Pixabay Order your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect...
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Christmas Memories 2025 - vol 3
Dec 20, 202512 minS0
We're at the end of the last full week of the Christmas season. Christmas 2025 is right around the corner. And today, we're back with another family gathering to reminisce about Christmases past. It's another visit dedicated to you and your Christmas memories! Music in This Episode"Cozy Podcast Music with Christmas Bells" — Denis Pavlov, via Pixabay"Podcast Jazz Waltz Cozy Relaxing Vibes" — Denis Pavlov, via PixabayOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: christ...
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Christmas Past
The Silent Night
Dec 19, 202514 minS0
During the Great War, the fighting briefly ceased on Christmas on some parts of the front line. The so-called "Christmas Truce" has become almost legendary. What really happened? Read some of the newspaper articles from 1914 and 1915 reporting on the story at the Library of Congress's Chronicling America archive. Music in this Episode"Drum Feature: Generations from the Simple Gifts Show" — The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, via Free Music Archive"Silent Night" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Slowest Time" — Blue Dot S...
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Alonso Duralde

film critic, podcaster, and author, Maximum Film

Thomas Ruys Smith

University of East Anglia

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Christmas Past

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Christmas Past?

About the host

Recent episodes

Christmas 2025

Christmas Memories 2025 - vol 4

The Secret Santa of Kansas City

Christmas Memories 2025 - vol 3

The Silent Night

Guest Appearances

Alonso Duralde

Thomas Ruys Smith

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Best industries to pitch Christmas Past for

Podcasts like Christmas Past

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Christmas Past

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Christmas Past?

About the host

Recent episodes

Christmas 2025

Christmas Memories 2025 - vol 4

The Secret Santa of Kansas City

Christmas Memories 2025 - vol 3

The Silent Night

Guest Appearances

Alonso Duralde

Thomas Ruys Smith

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Christmas Past for

Podcasts like Christmas Past

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
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Every question we get asked before
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