No Skip Christmas

About No Skip Christmas

Building the perfect Christmas playlist episode by episode. Musicians, comedians and podcasters recommend songs and Arnie Niekamp (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Jackbox Games) decides if they're added to his ever-growing Christmas music playlist or not. Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp (https://ko-fi.com/arnieniekamp)

Publisher

Arnie Niekamp

Category

comedy · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2025

Latest episode

23 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Dec 2025

   Rhett Miller (Old 97s)

   Rhett Miller of the Old 97s swaps Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from The Ramones, Big Star and Toots and the Maytals. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guest: Rhett Miller Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime is Here) - Old 97s Season's Greetings - Cix Bits Falalalalove Ya - Nikki Lane Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight) - Ramones He's Stuck in the Chimney Again - Jon Rauhouse Orchestra, Rachel Flotard Make You Mine This Season (Happiest Season) - Tegan and Sara Jesus Christ - Big Star Happy Christmas - Toots & The Maytals 867-5309 / Jenny (Christmas Version) - Tommy Tutone Mary Had a Baby - Bruce Cockburn The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Videos: I Don’t Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime Is Here) from the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special here Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Paul F Tompkins and Janet Varney

   Paul F Tompkins and Janet Varney swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from T Rex, John Prine, the Everly Brothers and more. Also a Christmas mystery from Janet. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guests: Paul F Tompkins More info on seeing Paul live with Varietopia and other shows: http://paulftompkins.com/live Janet Varney Get more info on SF Sketchfest 2026: SF Sketchfest - The San Francisco Comedy Festival Check out Janet’s podcast E Pluribus Motto: E Pluribus Motto | Maximum Fun Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day - Brenda Lee Christmas Eve Can Kill You - The Everly Brothers 2000 Miles - Pretenders Christmas Bop - T. Rex Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Christmas in Prison - John Prine A Musical Christmas Card: O Christmas Tree/The Sleigh - Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: Big Band Version - Jimmy Smith Winter Wonderland - Count Basie Orchestra The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Videos: Silent Night by Janet and Paul (along with Jonathan Coulton and Eban Schletter): Silent Night John Gorka’s I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: John Gorka - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie Niekamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3. 

   9 Dec 2025

   Eurovangelists (Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée)

   The hosts of the Eurovangelists podcast (Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée) swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Warning: This episode has an Explicit tag for strong language during the last two songs. That said, there is a warning in the episode when those songs come up. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guests: Jeremy Bent Oscar Montoya Dimitry Pompée Check out their great podcast Eurovangelists, covering Eurovision Song Contest developments present and past. The episode of Eurovangelists that Arnie guested on is here. Check out Jeremy’s podcast Mission to Zyxx, including the new prequel miniseries The Young Old Derf Chronicles. Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano Birthday Card at Christmas - Jethro Tull Mary’s Boy Child - Boney M. Back Door Santa - Clarance Carter Sleigh Ride - The Ventures El Burrito Sabanero - La Rondallita Having Grandma Here for Christmas - Subwoolfer Don’t Start Without Me (2019 Radio Edit) - The Fizz Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses A Christmas Duel - The Hives, Cyndi Lauper Ho Ho Ho - TEYA, SALENA I’m Growing a Beard Downstairs from Christmas (feat. The Beards) - Kate Miller-Heidke The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4. 

   2 Dec 2025

   Hrishikesh Hirway (from Song Exploder)

   Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder) swaps Christmas songs with Arnie. Their lists are VERY different. Songs from the Vienna Boy’s Choir, Dr. Dog, a “witch house” band and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guest: Hrishikesh Hirway Hrishi's Home Cooking podcast with Samin Nosrat Hrishi’s ep of Hello from the Magic Tavern Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here YouTube videos: bobs burgers s13e10 full xmas xylophone song Muppet Songs: Sweet Gingerbread Man (Ed Sullivan) That cookie we mentioned at the end is apparently available here Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5. 

   25 Nov 2025

   Zach Reino and Jess McKenna (from Off Book: The Improvised Musical)

   Musical improvisers Zach and Jess swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from Justin Bieber, the Chieftains, Kermit the frog and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guests: Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino Listen to Off Book: The Improvised Musical or check out thezachandthejess.com! Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6. 

   18 Nov 2025

   Mega Ran

   Rapper Mega Ran swaps Christmas songs with Arnie to see what makes his playlist. Songs from Outkast, Run DMC, Weird Al and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com Guest: Mega Ran Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here YouTube videos [this songs is currently unavailable on Spotify]: The Futureheads - Christmas Was Better In The 80s Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7. 

   11 Nov 2025

   Jonathan Coulton and Paul and Storm

   Musicians Jonathan Coulton and Paul and Storm swap Christmas songs with Arnie to see what makes his playlist. Songs from Aimee Mann, Louis Armstrong, Eagles and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email! Guests: Jonathan Coulton and Paul and Storm Get info and tickets for JoCo Cruise! Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here YouTube videos [these songs are currently unavailable on Spotify]: Electronic Santa Claus by Blazer Force What Do You Get a Wookie for Christmas (When He Already Owns a Comb?) Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8. 

   4 Nov 2025

   Helen Zaltzman

   Arnie and Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist, Answer Me This) swap Christmas songs to see what does and doesn’t go on their Christmas playlists. We discuss how American and UK Christmas music is different. And at least one of Arnie’s song choices makes Helen say, “Why?” Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email! Guest: Helen Zaltzman Check out The Allusionist and Answer Me This Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here YouTube Videos: Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day Mud - Lonely This Christmas Flying Picket - Only You (on Top of the Pops) Jona Lewie - Stop the Cavalry East 17 - Stay Another Day The Darkness - Don’t Let the Bells End Additional Materials: A playlist of Allusionist Christmas episodes A recent Answer Me This Christmas episode Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9. 

   4 Nov 2025

   Justin McElroy

   Arnie and Justin McElroy (My Brother My Brother & Me, The Adventure Zone) swap Christmas songs to see what does and doesn’t go on their Christmas playlists. Songs from Pearl Baily, Ariana Grande, Bill Murray and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email! Guest: Justin McElroy Producer and Editor: Garrett Schultz Artwork: Allard Laban Opening Theme Music: Andy Poland Song Playlists: Playlist of all the songs for this episode here The growing list of accepted Christmas songs here Christmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far here Additional Materials: Demi Adejuyigbe’s September videos playlist Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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