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Podcast, from Hell. We ask our guests for the five tracks they will meet in Hell: the songs that will be used to torment them for all eternity. Hosted by @danielwhelan.com and Alex Gale.
Independent Podcast Awards finalist, as seen in the Sunday Times.
Independent Podcast Awards finalist, as seen in the Sunday Times.
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Woo-hoo! Shortlisted for an Independent Podcast Award. Thanks to the judges, all our guests, and of course, our listeners!
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"Scrape 'em off, Claire. You wanna save someone, save yourself."
Another old drawing from maybe my favourite Christmas film.
Another old drawing from maybe my favourite Christmas film.
December 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"Scrape 'em off, Claire. You wanna save someone, save yourself."
Another old drawing from maybe my favourite Christmas film.
Another old drawing from maybe my favourite Christmas film.
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Merry Christmas, Blueskyers xx
December 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Merry Christmas, Blueskyers xx
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Far be it from me to tell Bernie Taupin how to write lyrics, but I just don't see how he ever thought the number of syllables in "eat, drink and be merry" were going to fit into that line.
December 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Far be it from me to tell Bernie Taupin how to write lyrics, but I just don't see how he ever thought the number of syllables in "eat, drink and be merry" were going to fit into that line.
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I'm currently half way through Marc Burrows' (who's hopefully doing an episode with us soon!) excellent book on Christmas Number Ones. Its brilliant. Really funny, very informative & mega christmassy. Its currently only 99p on Amazon so go buy a copy and get Marc the well deserved Xmas number 1!
Okay, I need your help. If everyone buys my book on Kindle today (for 99p), it could push it back to number one on the Music chart and I'd HAVE A CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE. I would really, really, really like that for Christmas. 99p! www.amazon.co.uk/Story-Christ...
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December 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I'm currently half way through Marc Burrows' (who's hopefully doing an episode with us soon!) excellent book on Christmas Number Ones. Its brilliant. Really funny, very informative & mega christmassy. Its currently only 99p on Amazon so go buy a copy and get Marc the well deserved Xmas number 1!
So here it is: the end of the Hellish Advent Calendar for 2025!
We’ve saved something very special for the end: @casperandpam.bsky.social not only give us the Xmas song they cannot stand, they also treat us to a Hellish first: an exclusive performance of said song!
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We’ve saved something very special for the end: @casperandpam.bsky.social not only give us the Xmas song they cannot stand, they also treat us to a Hellish first: an exclusive performance of said song!
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December 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
So here it is: the end of the Hellish Advent Calendar for 2025!
We’ve saved something very special for the end: @casperandpam.bsky.social not only give us the Xmas song they cannot stand, they also treat us to a Hellish first: an exclusive performance of said song!
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We’ve saved something very special for the end: @casperandpam.bsky.social not only give us the Xmas song they cannot stand, they also treat us to a Hellish first: an exclusive performance of said song!
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Love that the back catalog of Past Present is still getting play! Our Christmas songs episode is indeed very fun and informative 🎄
@garypanton.co.uk this is a good Christmas episode, from our former guest @nataliapetrzela.bsky.social’s Past Present podcast.
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Past Present: Episode 405: Controversies over Christmas “Classics”
In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss controversies over Christmas “classics.” Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · &...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Love that the back catalog of Past Present is still getting play! Our Christmas songs episode is indeed very fun and informative 🎄
Day 23’s door reveals musician Alexander Wolfe, who - as well revealing the Xmas song he can’t stand - tells us about being ‘a bit of a Scrooge’.
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Pre-order Alexander’s new album, Everythinglessness, now - out January 16th.
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Pre-order Alexander’s new album, Everythinglessness, now - out January 16th.
alexanderwolfe.bandcamp.com/album/everyt...
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Day 23’s door reveals musician Alexander Wolfe, who - as well revealing the Xmas song he can’t stand - tells us about being ‘a bit of a Scrooge’.
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Pre-order Alexander’s new album, Everythinglessness, now - out January 16th.
alexanderwolfe.bandcamp.com/album/everyt...
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Pre-order Alexander’s new album, Everythinglessness, now - out January 16th.
alexanderwolfe.bandcamp.com/album/everyt...
As the advent calendar gallops towards its end, it’s time for us to get reacquainted with top actor and Xmas Enthusiast Laura Checkley! the Christmas song she cannot stand prompts a barrage of song facts, not all of them seasonal…
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December 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
As the advent calendar gallops towards its end, it’s time for us to get reacquainted with top actor and Xmas Enthusiast Laura Checkley! the Christmas song she cannot stand prompts a barrage of song facts, not all of them seasonal…
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The solstice brings us a mini Xmas episode with writer/actor Oliver Lansley - which Xmas song will be making his midwinter bleaker? Listen along to find out! podfollow.com/hellish
Oliver’s show ‘Where is Wanda?’ Is on Apple TV. And, if there’s any justice, multiple ‘best of year’ lists too.
Oliver’s show ‘Where is Wanda?’ Is on Apple TV. And, if there’s any justice, multiple ‘best of year’ lists too.
December 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The solstice brings us a mini Xmas episode with writer/actor Oliver Lansley - which Xmas song will be making his midwinter bleaker? Listen along to find out! podfollow.com/hellish
Oliver’s show ‘Where is Wanda?’ Is on Apple TV. And, if there’s any justice, multiple ‘best of year’ lists too.
Oliver’s show ‘Where is Wanda?’ Is on Apple TV. And, if there’s any justice, multiple ‘best of year’ lists too.
Today’s advent calendar mini episode reacquaints us with songwriter Ray Heffernan, whose choice of a Xmas song he cannot stand is accidentally autobiographical. (Check out our May two parter with Ray if you haven’t already!)
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December 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Today’s advent calendar mini episode reacquaints us with songwriter Ray Heffernan, whose choice of a Xmas song he cannot stand is accidentally autobiographical. (Check out our May two parter with Ray if you haven’t already!)
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Chained to the desk, digging ditches for the man? The already awesome @hellishpod.com will keep you company with its advent calendar themed around Christmas Songs... FROM HELL.
I love listening to these minisodes with people pulling apart their least favourite Yule Tunes. Listen to all 19 so far!
I love listening to these minisodes with people pulling apart their least favourite Yule Tunes. Listen to all 19 so far!
Today on the Advent Calendar #scarenthood creator @nickroche.bsky.social gives us the Xmas song he cannot stand!
It only has 19 words, so prepare for deep textual analysis. And Nick and Daniel swap graphic novel recommendations. Ho-ho-hope you like serial killers.
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It only has 19 words, so prepare for deep textual analysis. And Nick and Daniel swap graphic novel recommendations. Ho-ho-hope you like serial killers.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Chained to the desk, digging ditches for the man? The already awesome @hellishpod.com will keep you company with its advent calendar themed around Christmas Songs... FROM HELL.
I love listening to these minisodes with people pulling apart their least favourite Yule Tunes. Listen to all 19 so far!
I love listening to these minisodes with people pulling apart their least favourite Yule Tunes. Listen to all 19 so far!
Dec 19th brings you a second helping of adult film-maker Ed Aldridge of altshift!
Ed chooses a ‘creepy’ helping of one of the more derided Christmas albums of all time as the Christmas song he cannot stand.
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Ed’s slasher-filth film ‘Blowie’ is out now!
Ed chooses a ‘creepy’ helping of one of the more derided Christmas albums of all time as the Christmas song he cannot stand.
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Ed’s slasher-filth film ‘Blowie’ is out now!
December 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dec 19th brings you a second helping of adult film-maker Ed Aldridge of altshift!
Ed chooses a ‘creepy’ helping of one of the more derided Christmas albums of all time as the Christmas song he cannot stand.
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Ed’s slasher-filth film ‘Blowie’ is out now!
Ed chooses a ‘creepy’ helping of one of the more derided Christmas albums of all time as the Christmas song he cannot stand.
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Ed’s slasher-filth film ‘Blowie’ is out now!
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Perfect for that festive season we have now! #IntoTheGroove
OUT NOW, my month-by-month guide to 1980s pop, from ABC to XTC, and from Madonna to Neneh. #IntoTheGroove, published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social.
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Perfect for that festive season we have now! #IntoTheGroove
Today on the Hellish Advent Calendar @mollynaylor.bsky.social tells us all about the Xmas song she cannot stand. Then Alex gives us some timely astronomy news, AND births a new unit of measurement. All in one mini episode!
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December 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Today on the Hellish Advent Calendar @mollynaylor.bsky.social tells us all about the Xmas song she cannot stand. Then Alex gives us some timely astronomy news, AND births a new unit of measurement. All in one mini episode!
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Another episode on the Hellish Advent Calendar 2025 is here!
December 17th brings us a second helping of Leoni Jan Kennedy, whose chosen detested Xmas song results in a truly hellish piece of music that has never been heard before…
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December 17th brings us a second helping of Leoni Jan Kennedy, whose chosen detested Xmas song results in a truly hellish piece of music that has never been heard before…
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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Another episode on the Hellish Advent Calendar 2025 is here!
December 17th brings us a second helping of Leoni Jan Kennedy, whose chosen detested Xmas song results in a truly hellish piece of music that has never been heard before…
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December 17th brings us a second helping of Leoni Jan Kennedy, whose chosen detested Xmas song results in a truly hellish piece of music that has never been heard before…
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Today’s Hellish Advent Calendar door reveals tip-top stand-up Katie Gill, who chooses the Xmas song she cannot stand! Plus, we discuss what is Father Christmas canon, and @danielwhelan.com skates on thin ice for a bit.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today’s Hellish Advent Calendar door reveals tip-top stand-up Katie Gill, who chooses the Xmas song she cannot stand! Plus, we discuss what is Father Christmas canon, and @danielwhelan.com skates on thin ice for a bit.
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Behind the advent calendar door today is Gill German MP, who - due to a clerical error - gets to choose the Track We Had To Ban as the Xmas song she cannot stand. Then Alex and Daniel have a Xmas-themed crack at what might be called ‘lobbying’?
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December 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Behind the advent calendar door today is Gill German MP, who - due to a clerical error - gets to choose the Track We Had To Ban as the Xmas song she cannot stand. Then Alex and Daniel have a Xmas-themed crack at what might be called ‘lobbying’?
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Today’s door on the Hellish advent calendar reveals @adamscottglasspool.bsky.social of the excellent @whatismusicpod.bsky.social - who gives us the Christmas song he cannot stand!
It also features what is becoming an annual advert for the Fountain Inn, Ashurst.
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It also features what is becoming an annual advert for the Fountain Inn, Ashurst.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Today’s door on the Hellish advent calendar reveals @adamscottglasspool.bsky.social of the excellent @whatismusicpod.bsky.social - who gives us the Christmas song he cannot stand!
It also features what is becoming an annual advert for the Fountain Inn, Ashurst.
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It also features what is becoming an annual advert for the Fountain Inn, Ashurst.
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For the record, Robin Ince is a superb comedian, an absolute mensch, a remarkable thinker and the kindest human you’ll ever meet. And the BBC is a genuinely great and globally unique institution that needs to stop being afraid. I think that’s where most of its faults and issues stem from.
December 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
For the record, Robin Ince is a superb comedian, an absolute mensch, a remarkable thinker and the kindest human you’ll ever meet. And the BBC is a genuinely great and globally unique institution that needs to stop being afraid. I think that’s where most of its faults and issues stem from.
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@hellishpod.com some more for the rotation 👇💀
My gift to you: the worst Christmas playlist, to horrify your friends and relations. Apple Music & Spotify links at shitm.as
December 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
@hellishpod.com some more for the rotation 👇💀
Behind today’s advent calendar door is @flotationtoyw.bsky.social frontman Paul Carter! We talk about the Christmas song Paul cannot stand, and whether a Xmas song can be considered a threat…
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December 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Behind today’s advent calendar door is @flotationtoyw.bsky.social frontman Paul Carter! We talk about the Christmas song Paul cannot stand, and whether a Xmas song can be considered a threat…
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By the way, I believe my chat with Craig Charles about #IntoTheGroove will be broadcast on BBC Radio 6Music this Monday afternoon at about 2pm!
OUT NOW, my month-by-month guide to 1980s pop, from ABC to XTC, and from Madonna to Neneh. #IntoTheGroove, published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social.
December 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
By the way, I believe my chat with Craig Charles about #IntoTheGroove will be broadcast on BBC Radio 6Music this Monday afternoon at about 2pm!
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I’m reading this right now and it is really really good. Get it while it’s 99p!
Currently 99p on the Kindle store!
The Story of the Christmas No.1 — Mistletoe & Vinyl is out now! "A hugely entertaining romp through six decades of music trivia ⭑⭑⭑⭑ " — Classic Pop Magazine. Lots of other books available too! Perfect stocking filler for the music nerd in your life. www.marcburrows.co.uk/s/shop
December 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I’m reading this right now and it is really really good. Get it while it’s 99p!
Day 12 of the Hellish Advent Calendar 2025, and screenwriter Catherine Tregenna gives us a carol she cannot stand, as a substitute for a disturbing children’s TV theme tune…
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Catherine’s series, The One That Got Away, is on BBC iPlayer now!
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Catherine’s series, The One That Got Away, is on BBC iPlayer now!
December 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Day 12 of the Hellish Advent Calendar 2025, and screenwriter Catherine Tregenna gives us a carol she cannot stand, as a substitute for a disturbing children’s TV theme tune…
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Catherine’s series, The One That Got Away, is on BBC iPlayer now!
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Catherine’s series, The One That Got Away, is on BBC iPlayer now!