Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks for spending your holiday with us for the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. We had a blast, and we hope you did too. Tim and Jaron share their traditions as we all celebrate the newest addition to our holiday traditions (wink wink). This is episode 12 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day … Read More

In the 1950s, Sears printed a catalog ad encouraging kids to call Santa. That ad included a phone number to a Sears hotline. Except there was a typo in the ad. After a flurry of children called NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defense Command) wishing to speak to Santa, the base commander was inspired. The command center tracked Santa every … Read More

The Welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd might just be the strangest one we’ve covered on the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. We can’t make this up, it wraps horse skulls, caroling, and rap battles all in one. You won’t believe this. This is episode 10 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we’re releasing a … Read More

In World War 2, the United States government concocted a genius plan to rescue prisoners of war using maps disguised as playing cards. The military partnered with Bicycle and the red cross to deliver Christmas gifts to the POWs, thus beginning their escape. It was an ingenious plan that saved hundreds. This is episode 9 of the 12 days of … Read More

Home Alone did so well at the box office that it ruined every other movie’s chances in theaters. Also, Joe Pesci was a little scary and would’ve died in real life. This is episode 8 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we’re releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever … Read More

In the middle ages, a Christmas tradition like none other was born in Catalonia, Spain. Celebrated to this day, the Caganer is a figurine that looks like the brainchild of any middle school boy. You’re not prepared to find out what this is, we promise. This is episode 7 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, … Read More

The makeup for the Grinch Costume that Jim Carrey wore was so torturous to endure that he needed CIA training. This is episode 6 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we’re releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an … Read More

In 2017, Sprite ran an ad for their hot new flavor Sprite Cranberry. The ad featured Lebron James and became a legend in the meme-verse. But it didn’t end with memes and gifs. You have no idea the twists and turns this story is going to take. This is episode 5 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day … Read More

Ever wonder why It’s A Wonderful Life is on TV for about 24 hours a day every Christmas? Neither did we, but luckily now we don’t have to. Here’s the story of how It’s A Wonderful Life stole Christmas. This is episode 4 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we’re releasing a new mini-podcast episode … Read More

One time the earth froze and made everyone enjoy cold snowy Christmases. Until one day, it wasn’t cold anymore. Then all the people who grew up during the little ice age were “dreaming of a white Christmas… Just like the ones they used to know.” This is episode 3 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, … Read More