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You have been selected as members of the jury for the trial of the century: The Trial of Santa Claus. Santa Claus is on trial, and Christmas is at the...
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You have been selected as members of the jury for the trial of the century: The Trial of Santa Claus.
Santa Claus is on trial, and Christmas is at the risk of being cancelled. Is the Yuletide the most wonderful time of the year, or is it a flagrant and soulless excuse for capitalism?
Laudable Podcasts is putting Saint Nick in the dock, and over the course of 12 episodes for the 12 days of Christmas, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will decide whether it’s Ho Ho Ho for Father Christmas - or No No No for Papa Noel.
The defence is led by Dan McLaughlin, a festive fanatic and the size of one of Santa’s elves, who will argue in favour of Christmas. He will defend the cheesy jokes in crackers, belt out the earworms with pride, and yes, he will put up his tree tremendously early.
The prosecution is led by self-confessed Scrooges, Kelly Crichton and Matt Millard. They will argue ‘oh no it isn’t’ to pantomime, they will deck you if you want to Deck the Halls with boughs of holly, and believe that Michael Bublé should be left frozen in the North Pole.
In each episode, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will cover either a Christmas tradition, carol/song, or a festive film. From Mariah’s warbling to mulled wine, Christmas shopping to whether Die Hard is actually a festive flick, the prosecution and the defence will put their case forward to you: our listeners and members of the jury.
After each episode airs, you will be able to vote on the outcome of that day in court by visiting our Twitter page @LaudablePods.
If you agree with the defence, Santa’s salvation edges nearer; or if you agree with the prosecution, Saint Nick is closer to the nick.
By the end of the 12 days, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will determine Father Christmas’ guilt or innocence - and whether he can ride his sleigh with his reindeer ahead of the big day itself.
The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.
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Santa Claus is on trial, and Christmas is at the risk of being cancelled. Is the Yuletide the most wonderful time of the year, or is it a flagrant and soulless excuse for capitalism?
Laudable Podcasts is putting Saint Nick in the dock, and over the course of 12 episodes for the 12 days of Christmas, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will decide whether it’s Ho Ho Ho for Father Christmas - or No No No for Papa Noel.
The defence is led by Dan McLaughlin, a festive fanatic and the size of one of Santa’s elves, who will argue in favour of Christmas. He will defend the cheesy jokes in crackers, belt out the earworms with pride, and yes, he will put up his tree tremendously early.
The prosecution is led by self-confessed Scrooges, Kelly Crichton and Matt Millard. They will argue ‘oh no it isn’t’ to pantomime, they will deck you if you want to Deck the Halls with boughs of holly, and believe that Michael Bublé should be left frozen in the North Pole.
In each episode, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will cover either a Christmas tradition, carol/song, or a festive film. From Mariah’s warbling to mulled wine, Christmas shopping to whether Die Hard is actually a festive flick, the prosecution and the defence will put their case forward to you: our listeners and members of the jury.
After each episode airs, you will be able to vote on the outcome of that day in court by visiting our Twitter page @LaudablePods.
If you agree with the defence, Santa’s salvation edges nearer; or if you agree with the prosecution, Saint Nick is closer to the nick.
By the end of the 12 days, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will determine Father Christmas’ guilt or innocence - and whether he can ride his sleigh with his reindeer ahead of the big day itself.
The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.
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Day 12: The Final Day
24 DEC 2021 · This is the final day of the Trial of Santa Claus. Over the past 12 days, the prosecution and the defence have presented their evidence for and against Christmas traditions, films and songs - and now it is time for you to decide whether Santa Claus is innocent or guilty. Before you cast your final vote, the prosecution and the defence present their closing statements. Kelly Crichton argues that Father Christmas is a "negligent father" and Saint Nick is "no saint", whilst Dan McLaughlin delivers his evidence in poetic form, praising the Christmas spirit that Santa brings to billions of children across the world. After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas! Music used in The Trial of Santa Claus podcast: 'Christmas Village' by Aaron Kenny 'Carol of the Bells' by Autonautix 'Joy to the World' by E's Jammy Jams 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' by Kevin MacLeod13m 59s -
Day 11: Christmas Dinner
23 DEC 2021 · It's the penultimate episode of The Trial of Santa Claus - the podcast that puts Saint Nick in the dock, charged with the crime of Christmas. In today's court proceedings, the prosecution and defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - present the evidence FOR and AGAINST the traditional Christmas dinner. Will you be plating up turkey and all the trimmings on the big day? Or would rather stuff the stuffing up your - erm - chimney? After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas!11m 11s -
Day 10: The Nativity
22 DEC 2021 · Is the Nativity the Greatest Story Ever Told? Or should we pull down the curtain at last for these cringeworthy school productions? The Trial of Santa Claus is now in its tenth day, and we are inviting you - our listeners - to decide the fate of Saint Nick. As our appointed members of the jury, you will hear evidence from our prosecution and defence - and you will be able to cast your vote. The prosecution - led by Matt Millard - argues that there is no room at the inn for the Nativity anymore, calling for a Silent Night at long last. Whilst the defence - led by Dan McLaughlin - believes that the Little Donkey should keep on plodding onward with its precious load. After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas!11m 52s -
Day 9: The race for Christmas Number One
20 DEC 2021 · We welcome you once again to the trial of the century: yes, Santa Claus is in the dock, and the prosecution and defence will present the evidence for and against the imprisonment of Saint Nick - and the cancellation of Christmas. So far, we have argued the case for and against Christmas trees, shopping, pantomimes, cracker jokes, and more - and on this day in our Christmas court, you - the jury - will be asked to deliberate on the race for Christmas Number One. Do you really think that they are the top of the pops? Or should they be relegated to the bargain bin for the rest of time? After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas!11m 18s -
Day 8: 'Oh Yes It Is' or 'Oh No It Isn't' to Pantomime?
19 DEC 2021 · Welcome back to The Trial of Santa Claus - the Christmas podcast that has appointed you as a member of our jury. Over 12 days in our Christmas court, you will decide whether our chimneys should be blocked this year, or if we should unclamp Rudolf and let the sleigh ride high once again? In today's court proceedings, the prosecution and the defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - will ask whether it should be 'Oh Yes It Is!' or 'Oh No It Isn't!' to pantomimes. Is there nothing like dame, or should we put the British theatre tradition behind us? After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas!10m 46s -
Day 7: Should it be the Last Christmas for Whamaggedon?
18 DEC 2021 · Welcome to Day 7 of the Trial of Santa Claus - the podcast that charges Saint Nick with the crime of Christmas, and appoints you as the members of the jury. Should Father Christmas get used to porridge over mince pies? It's your call. In today’s court proceedings, the prosecution and the defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - present the evidence for and against that 80s classic: Last Christmas by Wham! Will you be playing Last Christmas this Christmas, or do you hope to be the ultimate victor of Whamaggedon? After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas!9m 6s -
Day 6: The Queen's Speech
17 DEC 2021 · We are halfway through The Trial of Santa Claus - the podcast that puts Christmas in court. You, our listeners, have received your summons, and have been appointed members of our jury, as you decide whether Christmas should be cancelled or saved. Today, the action is moving from the North Pole to Buckingham Palace, as the prosecution and defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - debate the Queen’s Christmas Speech. Should the Royal Christmas Message be knocked off its throne in our TV schedules? Or is Queen Elizabeth II's address to the nation really the crown jewels of our festive programming? After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas!11m 1s -
Day 5: Is Die Hard really a Christmas film?
16 DEC 2021 · It is the fifth day of The Trial of Santa Claus, and the attention of the prosecution and the defence turns to Die Hard. Is the Bruce Willis action classic really a Christmas film, or should it take a plummet from Nakatomi Plaza? The defence, led by Dan McLaughlin, is in the Yippee-ki-yay camp, whilst the prosecution, led by Matt Millard, argues that it should have been left on the cutting room floor. After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas!10m 47s -
Day 4: Christmas shopping
15 DEC 2021 · The Trial of Santa Claus has reached its fourth day, and the fate of Christmas is in the hands of our members of the jury. Should Santa Claus get used to porridge over mince pies? You decide! Christmas shopping is under scrutiny from our prosecution and defence. Dan McLaughlin, our resident festive fanatic, will present the evidence in favour of Christmas shopping, arguing that it provides a welcome boost to our struggling businesses. Meanwhile, our prosecution, led by Kelly Crichton, believes that wrapping should take the rap and Santa should be shopped due to the stress of Christmas shopping. After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas! (Image: Manchester Evening News)12m 5s -
Day 3: Christmas cracker jokes
14 DEC 2021 · Welcome back to The Trial of Santa Claus, the podcast from Laudable that puts Christmas on trial. Whilst it may not be a laughing matter for Saint Nick, today's court proceedings will look at the evidence for and against Christmas cracker jokes. The prosecution led by Kelly Crichton pulls apart the so-called "jokes", arguing that the very last thing crackers will do is crack you up. And the defence, led by Daniel J. McLaughlin, will argue that we all need a laugh at Christmas - and the rubbish cracker jokes are actually meant to be bad, saying it's all part of the fun. Members of the jury - that's you! - will be asked whether Papa Noel should continue to crack dad jokes from his crackers - or if Father Christmas should lose custody of the kids. You can vote on our Twitter page @LaudablePods. www.twitter.com/LaudablePods The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. You can listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts (Image: Moment RF)13m 22s
You have been selected as members of the jury for the trial of the century: The Trial of Santa Claus. Santa Claus is on trial, and Christmas is at the...
show more
You have been selected as members of the jury for the trial of the century: The Trial of Santa Claus.
Santa Claus is on trial, and Christmas is at the risk of being cancelled. Is the Yuletide the most wonderful time of the year, or is it a flagrant and soulless excuse for capitalism?
Laudable Podcasts is putting Saint Nick in the dock, and over the course of 12 episodes for the 12 days of Christmas, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will decide whether it’s Ho Ho Ho for Father Christmas - or No No No for Papa Noel.
The defence is led by Dan McLaughlin, a festive fanatic and the size of one of Santa’s elves, who will argue in favour of Christmas. He will defend the cheesy jokes in crackers, belt out the earworms with pride, and yes, he will put up his tree tremendously early.
The prosecution is led by self-confessed Scrooges, Kelly Crichton and Matt Millard. They will argue ‘oh no it isn’t’ to pantomime, they will deck you if you want to Deck the Halls with boughs of holly, and believe that Michael Bublé should be left frozen in the North Pole.
In each episode, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will cover either a Christmas tradition, carol/song, or a festive film. From Mariah’s warbling to mulled wine, Christmas shopping to whether Die Hard is actually a festive flick, the prosecution and the defence will put their case forward to you: our listeners and members of the jury.
After each episode airs, you will be able to vote on the outcome of that day in court by visiting our Twitter page @LaudablePods.
If you agree with the defence, Santa’s salvation edges nearer; or if you agree with the prosecution, Saint Nick is closer to the nick.
By the end of the 12 days, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will determine Father Christmas’ guilt or innocence - and whether he can ride his sleigh with his reindeer ahead of the big day itself.
The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.
show less
Santa Claus is on trial, and Christmas is at the risk of being cancelled. Is the Yuletide the most wonderful time of the year, or is it a flagrant and soulless excuse for capitalism?
Laudable Podcasts is putting Saint Nick in the dock, and over the course of 12 episodes for the 12 days of Christmas, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will decide whether it’s Ho Ho Ho for Father Christmas - or No No No for Papa Noel.
The defence is led by Dan McLaughlin, a festive fanatic and the size of one of Santa’s elves, who will argue in favour of Christmas. He will defend the cheesy jokes in crackers, belt out the earworms with pride, and yes, he will put up his tree tremendously early.
The prosecution is led by self-confessed Scrooges, Kelly Crichton and Matt Millard. They will argue ‘oh no it isn’t’ to pantomime, they will deck you if you want to Deck the Halls with boughs of holly, and believe that Michael Bublé should be left frozen in the North Pole.
In each episode, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will cover either a Christmas tradition, carol/song, or a festive film. From Mariah’s warbling to mulled wine, Christmas shopping to whether Die Hard is actually a festive flick, the prosecution and the defence will put their case forward to you: our listeners and members of the jury.
After each episode airs, you will be able to vote on the outcome of that day in court by visiting our Twitter page @LaudablePods.
If you agree with the defence, Santa’s salvation edges nearer; or if you agree with the prosecution, Saint Nick is closer to the nick.
By the end of the 12 days, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will determine Father Christmas’ guilt or innocence - and whether he can ride his sleigh with his reindeer ahead of the big day itself.
The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.
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