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Join Chris & Kris as they chat and play some games with Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast about all things Christmas and New York City. Stay safe and Happy Holidays!
Christmas Time in the City YouTube Channel
Published 06/26/21
In this very special Saturday Night Live themed episode of How YOU doin'?, Chris & Kris are joined by Christmas podcast fan and avid coffee enthusiast, Michael Christelman for some special SNL games and trivia. This one is a must listen! Stay safe and Happy Holidays!
Published 05/15/21
Join Chris & Kris as they chat and play some games with long time contributor Benji Pearson about all things Christmas and New York City. Stay safe and Happy Holidays!
Published 04/19/21
Join Chris & Kris as they chat and play some games with Ron Hogan from the Film Strip Podcast about all things Christmas and New York City. Stay safe and Happy Holidays!
Published 03/20/21
Join Chris & Kris as they chat and play some games with Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast about all things Christmas and New York City. Stay safe and Happy Holidays!
Published 02/28/21
Join Chris & Kris as they listen to a few of the new celebrity MTA announcements currently being played on subway platforms throughout the city. Some of the celebrities include Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg, Debi Mazar and many more. In the news, Kris talks about the newest addition to Times Square, (Hint: Don't blow out your flip flops or you might step on a pop top). In listener mail, Chris and Kris explain the art of hailing a cab. Be on the lookout for another episode next week with...
Published 02/18/21
Join Chris & Kris as they chat with Manny from Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad Podcast about all things Christmas and New York City. Stay tuned until the end to find out how you can be a part of a future episode. Stay safe and Happy Holidays!
Published 01/25/21
Happy New Year! In their first episode of 2021, Chris & Kris catch everyone up on their New Years Eve celebrations and how things are going so far this year. In the news, Kris talks about a few things to look forward to in New York City this year including a new train station and the MTA's plan to do away with metrocards. In Listener Mail, Chris talks about the off season for Rockefeller Center's skating rink. Finally, Chris reads an Apple podcast review. If you leave a review and reach...
Published 01/11/21
It's almost Christmas Eve in New York City and that normally means heading out to Washington Square Park to sing Christmas Carols. This year, we're bringing the carols to you. Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas!
Published 12/23/20
In their last full length episode before Christmas, Chris & Kris talk about a recent trip to Central Park to see the freshly fallen snow. In the News, Chris plays a clip of Jon Bon Jovi's Fairytale flop. Kris talks about the plans for the New Year's Eve Times Square Ball Drop and an exclusive overnight AirBnB experience in the middle of Times Square, complete with a (virtual) one-on-one concert from the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey. In Listener Mail, Chris & Kris answer an...
Published 12/21/20
As we inch closer and closer to the big day, Chris & Kris are back to fill you in on their weekend. They talk about the first snowfall of the season in New York City and how they reluctantly almost ended up owning a Nespresso coffee maker. In the News, Kristin talks about a virtual dance class, Piers Morgan, and a special one of a kind, one time only AirBnB experience. In Listener Mail, the Chris's talk about their plans for the winter and what's in store for the podcast in 2021. Chris...
Published 12/13/20
December is in full swing and we couldn't be happier. Chris & Kris recap their visit to Midtown Manhattan to check out the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the Saks 5th Ave Holiday light display, and Central Park. Chris announces the addition of livestreams to the podcast's YouTube channel. In the news, Kris announces the cancellation of the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge and Chris again vows to take the plunge next year. Kris talks about how this December differs from past years. In...
Published 12/09/20
Happy December from Christmas Time in the City Headquarters! In this episode, Chris & Kris chat about cutting down their own Christmas tree. In the News, Kris talks about Macy's Holiday Window Display and how it's honoring essential workers and first responders. In Listener Mail, they talk about what it is to be jaded. Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement about bonus episodes coming your way all throughout December. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Happy...
Published 12/02/20
It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's time for Christmas TV specials. Chris & Kris recap the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In the news, Kris talks about the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting special and the new telecast of the famous Radio City's Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes. In Listener Mail, Chris talks about the backlash of his stance on Long Island's status as an island. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Happy Holidays!
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Published 11/30/20
It has arrived! The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is here! Chris & Kris talk about social media's reaction to the 75 ft Norway Spruce. They suggest some fun Christmas destinations close to the city. Chris chats with author Chris Livingstone about his book, Santa Inc, which is available on Amazon now.
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Published 11/22/20
Who doesn't love a parade?!
In this episode, Chris & Kris talk about the 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They run through all the balloons flying and break down how social distancing will effect the parade this year. In Listener Mail, they talk about how to duplicate a New York City Christmas if you can't make it there this year. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Stay safe and Happy Holidays!
Published 11/13/20
Too hot to handle, too cold to hold. You called the Ghostbusters and they're in control!
Chris & Kris have a real treat for you. They've partnered up with Gerry D. from Totally Rad Christmas for a crossover of ghostly proportions. In this episode, Chris & Kris and Gerry take a deep, slightly nitpicky look at the 1989 classic Ghostbusters 2. They talk about the filming locations, glaring geographical errors, deleted scenes, and abandoned storylines. If that's not enough, head over to...
Published 10/27/20
It's the Christmas Time in the City Podcast's one year anniversary and a slew of Christmas podcast hosts have sent in messages to help mark the special occasion! Chris & Kris talk about the past year and how they've grown as podcasters. Kris talks about how Halloween in New York City will be this year and how it used to be. In Listener Mail, they talk about the best place to meet Santa Claus in the city and a fun German Christmas Market in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Subscribe now so you...
Published 10/22/20
As we enter the Bermonths, we bid farewell to the summer of 2020 with a look at an amusement park that closed on this day in 1971. The story of Palisades Amusement Park isn't just it's history but also the foundation of all amusement parks that have come since.
In the News (11:45), Kris and Chris discuss the reimagining of the Thanksgiving Day Parade and the lengths people are taking to get a little taste of Broadway.
In Listener Mail (15:54), Chris tells a story about a run in with a pop...
Published 09/12/20
With tourism more or less cancelled in New York City this summer, and the Bermonths right around the corner, Chris and Kris take a trip down memory lane and talk about the history of Coney Island. Chris makes a "chilling" announcement. In the News, they talk about the closing of the Rockettes show and the opening of the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. In Listener Mail, Kris talks about living away from family and how to make it work. And finally, in Christmas Confidential, the Chris's read...
Published 08/18/20
Happy Christmas in July! There's no better way to celebrate than by talking about the history of Christmas in New York City and how it has impacted Christmas traditions all over the world. In this episode, Chris and Kris talk about the history of modern day Santa Claus, the origin of the most well-known Christmas poem of all time and much more. They recap NYC's 4th of July fireworks celebration, talk about Coney Island and the annual hotdog eating competition. A new segment is introduced...
Published 07/23/20
Happy Leon Day everyone! We're officially halfway to Christmas and to celebrate, Chris and Kris are marking the special day by presenting the Top 5 New York City Christmas songs! They break some big podcast related news, read a listener review, and answer a couple questions from the mailbag about their potential plans for celebrating Christmas in July. Stay tuned until the end for the results of the tote giveaway. Stay safe everyone!
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Published 06/25/20
As the world slowly starts to think about opening up again, Chris & Kris close out their Social Distancing series by chatting about being tourists again. Kris delivers news about the future of Broadway and film/tv productions in NYC. They speculate about Christmas 2020 and how things might be different. In Listener Mail (14:08), they revisit Home Alone 2 and it's filming locations. Stay tuned until the end for an update on the tote bag GIVEAWAY. Stay safe, everyone. Next month is Leon Day!
Published 05/19/20
It's our Social Distancing episode. We have a few laughs and chat about a few things we're excited to do when life goes back to normal, plus we read what some listeners are excited about. Stay tuned until the end as we give an update on our tote bag GIVEAWAY. Stay safe everyone.
Published 04/20/20
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! In this episode we talk about the oldest running parade in the US, Manhattan's St. Patrick's Day Parade! In the news, we dish on Saltbae's new burger joint and put NYC's mild winter behind us. In the listener mail segment we talk about when the Holiday lights show up in the city.
We also read a listener review and announce the winner of our first GIVEAWAY! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get notified about our next giveaway
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Published 03/12/20