Episodes

  • Day 12: The Final Day

    Day 12: The Final Day
    Dec 24 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 MacLeod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Day 11: Christmas Dinner

    Day 11: Christmas Dinner
    Dec 23 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Day 10: The Nativity

    Day 10: The Nativity
    Dec 22 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Day 9: The race for Christmas Number One

    Day 9: The race for Christmas Number One
    Dec 20 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Day 8: 'Oh Yes It Is' or 'Oh No It Isn't' to Pantomime?

    Day 8: 'Oh Yes It Is' or 'Oh No It Isn't' to Pantomime?
    Dec 19 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_podcastsMerry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Day 7: Should it be the Last Christmas for Whamaggedon?

    Day 7: Should it be the Last Christmas for Whamaggedon?
    Dec 18 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_podcastsMerry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Day 6: The Queen's Speech

    Day 6: The Queen's Speech
    Dec 17 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_podcastsMerry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Day 5: Is Die Hard really a Christmas film?

    Day 5: Is Die Hard really a Christmas film?
    Dec 16 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_podcastsMerry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins