The Sounds of Christmas

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.

Podcasting since 2021 • 324 episodes

The Sounds of Christmas

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The Sounds Of Halloween 2026

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the upcoming switch to the Sounds of Halloween! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station -

September 22, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 45 • 8:27

The Return Of The Creeps

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the myth of Christmas Creep, with lots of examples from Christmas Past of elements of the season showing up before Thanksgiving, before Halloween and even before the first day of Fall!

September 13, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 44 • 10:34

Rehya Stevens' New Christmas Single Is Out Now!

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to indie artist Rehya Stevens about her new Christmas single, and about so much more, including depression, 9/11 and Dolly Parton!Rehya Stevens' website...

September 07, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 43 • 1:09:09

Dolly Parton and Her Christmas Music Legacy

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the passing of Dolly Parton, and the Christmas Music legacy she has left behind!Donate to Dolly's library program:Dolly's Imagination Library

August 25, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 42 • 8:30

Vince Guaraldi's Big Year (And It Ain't Over, Yet)

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the big news about Vince Guaraldi and his iconic album "A Charlie Brown Christmas"!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christ...

August 16, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 41 • 8:52

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