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.
Send a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas music at the Grammys and at the Academy Awards!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
2/11/26 • 15:48
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about when he believes artists should plan on releasing new Christmas music!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
1/26/26 • 08:08
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Meat Loaf's Christmas connections, including his long-rumored Christmas album and the Christmas songs that he did release (sort of)!Article where Meat Loaf talks about his Christmas AlbumSongs performed on WPLJ:Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerRun Rudolph RunSilent NightBlue ChristmasShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
1/22/26 • 06:31
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Suzanne from Suzanne's Band, following up on the release of two Christmas singles for last season (along with details on her new single and forthcoming album, including how you can be one of the first to get it)!Suzanne's Band websiteSuzanne's Band on Bandcamp (where you can get her new album today)!Pre-order the new album Bandana WomanGet the new single "The Kenney Store"Suzanne's Band's Holiday Playlist on YouTubeShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
1/13/26 • 38:49
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates this podcast's 300th episode with a look at the State of Christmas Music, on the radio and online!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
1/9/26 • 17:49
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about what may or may not be a list (or three) of the Best Christmas songs!For The Win! Article - The Best Christmas Songs Of All TimeUSA Today Article - 50 Best Christmas Songs Definitively RankedBillboard Article About Bing Crosby and Christmas On The Album ChartsShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
1/6/26 • 14:10
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year, and thanks you for listening in 2025!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/31/25 • 06:07
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas does a deep dive into "Auld Lang Syne", remembers those we lost this year and looks ahead to 2026!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/30/25 • 16:08
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas thanks you for listening, and wishes you a Merry Christmas!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/24/25 • 05:55
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Dionya Marie about her single "Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe", working with Snoop Dogg & Amy Grant, a new Christmas album and so much more!Check out "Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe"Dionya's websiteConnect with DionyaShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/22/25 • 26:42
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about his new Christmas single, his first movie role and so much more!Kevin's websiteKevin's YouTube channelShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/22/25 • 50:13
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about his new Christmas single, his first movie role and so much more!Check out "Merry Magical Christmas"The website for Music City MistletoeJames' websiteJames' podcast appearance from 2024Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/18/25 • 47:57
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Kenny Nolan about his amazing career, and his first Christmas song! Well, his first Christmas song that he actually sang. His real first Christmas song was performed by New Kids On The Block!Check out "Jing Jang Jingle"Check out the album Oh, Peaceful MountainFollow Kenny Nolan on SpotifyShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/16/25 • 21:43
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Jazz Vocalist Olivia Van Goor about Christmas music, her new album and much more!Check out Waiting For SantaOlivia's Bandcamp pageOlivia's websiteOlivia's YouTube channelShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/11/25 • 32:29
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Mellani Day about her musical path, the album Christmas Time and what she has on the way for 2026!Check out Christmas TimeMellani's website (with links to socials)Mellani's YouTube channelShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/8/25 • 33:24
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about a few special events coming soon to the Sounds of Christmas station! December Events DetailsShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/6/25 • 05:21
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Steve Cropper's incredible body of work, including some Christmas music! Steve Cropper's websiteShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/4/25 • 10:51
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Michael Sweet from Stryper about the band's new (and first) Christmas album, The Greatest Gift Of All! They also talk about Michael's involvement with a new charity, an upcoming documentary on Stryper and a lot more! Check out The Greatest Gift Of AllStryper's website (with links to socials)Michael Sweet's website (with links to socials)Faith In Music websiteShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out the new Sounds of Christmas ShopConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
12/1/25 • 41:32
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas movie memorabilia and some of the knick knacks in the new Sounds of Christmas store! Amazon Affiliate Items:Christmas Vacation poster signed by Chevy ChaseNightmare Before Christmas metallic photo signed by three cast membersA Christmas Store script signed by Peter BillingsleyNew Sounds of Christmas storeShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
11/24/25 • 05:46
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Bob Sirois about his new album Aspen Mountain Christmas, including a deep dive on inspiration and instrumentation! Check out Aspen Mountain ChristmasBob's websiteBob's YouTube channelBob's previous appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcastShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
11/20/25 • 57:56
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dan Ashley about Christmas music, including his new single "Let It Ring". They also talk about Dan's previous Christmas singles, his other music, the National Anthem, libraries and more!Dan's new single "Let It Ring"Dan's websiteDan on Bands In TownDan's last appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcastDan's first appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcastShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
11/17/25 • 40:41
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Cliff Beach about his new Christmas singles, next year's Christmas music project, and everything in between!Cliff's new single "Every Christmas (I Fall For You)"Cliff's Four Strings EP with the Constellation QuartetCliff Beach on Instagram Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
11/14/25 • 49:23
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Muirgen O'Mahony from Celtic Woman about the new album and tour (and lots more)!Celtic Woman websiteGet Celtic Woman's new Christmas album Nollaig – A Christmas JourneyCeltic Woman tour info Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
11/10/25 • 34:15
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Liz Kennedy about her Christmas singles, and the autobiographical stories behind them (including the time when she saw Santa's sleigh)!! Liz Kennedy's YouTube channelLiz Kennedy on FacebookLiz Kennedy's website Liz Kennedy's upcoming concert at Key's Jazz BistroShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
11/6/25 • 22:13
Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas welcomes you to the new season, and introduces you to the singers and bands that have made it possible (along with easy instructions on the three simple ways you can listen)! New Music For 2025Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
11/1/25 • 10:11
Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas wraps up the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from from Christmas 2024! In this episode, Ken thanks you for listening and wishes you a Merry Christmas! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
10/31/25 • 07:41
Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from November of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist and music director Al Pitrelli about music, touring and the legacy of Paul O'Neill! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
10/30/25 • 26:58
Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from August of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks Elvis Presley and his Christmas music legacy! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
10/29/25 • 09:59
Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from September of 2022! In this episode, Ken is joined by Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast and Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast to weigh in on a list of the "Best 80s Christmas songs", and then they come up with their own lists! Totally Rad Christmas podcastHolly Jolly X'masu podcast Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
10/28/25 • 78:28
Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from the end of last year! This one was simply me giving my thanks for everyone that listened to this podcast, and my wish for a very Happy New Year! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show
10/27/25 • 07:20
