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North Pole Radio

Matt Spaulding

Each week podcaster, life long Christmas nerd and professional Santa Matt sits down with one of his fellow Santa performers or Christmas lovers and talks about all things Christmas including...

Episodes

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"From Lapland to the Living Room (And Beyond)" with Sammy Brooks

This episode, Matt welcomes Sammy Brooks back to the show to talk about his new book as well as tips for home visits and tree lightings. Plu...

67:52Sep 13, 2026

"The Santa Book: Business Talk" with Mark Kloch and Darren Neece

On this episode, we take a look at some of the things concerning the business side of our art with Mark Kloch and Darren Neece, the founders...

68:09Aug 17, 2026

"The Happiest Santa on Earth" With Ken Debelius

This week, Matt is joined by Ken Debelius, who has a magical gig at the Happiest Place on Earth, Disney World!

69:54Jul 27, 2026

"Claus Contemplations" With Stuart Deacon Jr.

On this episode, Matt and returning guest Stuart Deacon Jr. have a broad discussion about the history of Santa outside of St. Nicholas and h...

64:18Jul 16, 2026

"A Surprising, Humbling Journey" With Liz and Tracy Ruch

This episode, Matt is joined by Liz and Tracy Ruch, who, in their short time as Santa and Mrs. Claus, have found themselves in charge of the...

62:58Jun 24, 2026

"Questions For Matt" With Derek Dugan

On this episode, Derek Dugan takes over hosting duties as he asks some questions of your usual host! Learn more about Matt in this reverse i...

95:09Jun 10, 2026

"Behind the Beard" with Brandon Rice

This episode, Matt welcomes documentary filmmaker Brandon Rice, whose upcoming film, "Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real", explores some of...

58:29May 15, 2026

"Santa and the Driver" With Steve and Deb Gillham

This episode, Matt is so excited to welcome some of his most requested guests, Steve and Deb Gillham! We talk all about storytelling and tea...

78:30Apr 27, 2026

"A Supportive Santa" with Glenn Hamilton

On this episode, Matt is joined by one of the most supportive and nicest guys in the Christmas performing community, Glenn Hamilton.

62:26Apr 9, 2026

"Meet the Kringles" with Doug and Jenny Vanderweide

Matt welcomes his friends Doug and Jenny Vanderweide who share their story of becoming Christmas performers and talk about their new show "S...

65:32Mar 1, 2026

"Let's Learn Together" With Chris Terry

This episode, Matt welcomes Chris Terry, whose upcoming show, "Santa's Workshop," aims to provide an interactive learning experience wh...

67:21Feb 20, 2026

"Santa Saved Me" With Duane Bailey

Matt sits down with another brand new Santa, this one all the way from New Zealand, Duane Bailey, who recaps how becoming Santa dragged him...

131:41Feb 12, 2026

"North Pole General Store" with Jeremy Phelps

Jeremy Phelps returns to the show to tell us about his new online shop.

34:30Nov 14, 2025

"The Boy Who Became Santa" with Brendan Low

This episode, Brendan Low returns to talk about his new children's book "The Boy Who Became Santa", a wonderful book to help explain wh...

58:01Nov 8, 2025

"A Bit of Christmas History" with Pamela McColl

This episode, Matt chats with author Pamela McColl, author of "Twas the Night" and "Wondrous Mrs. Claus", and the co-author of "What Would M...

62:50Oct 9, 2025

"What Would Mrs. Claus Do?" With Lindsay Stewart

After a long hiatus, Matt's back! This time he is joined by the bubbly, creative Lindsay Stewart who talks about being Mrs. Claus and h...

62:02Oct 1, 2025

"Santa Spectacular, Bolivia!" With Italo Badani

This episode, Matt is joined by his first guest from Bolivia, Italo Badani!

86:49Apr 24, 2025

"Rise of the Guardians" With Gerry and Jeff

This episode, Matt welcomes Gerry from Totally Rad Christmas and Jeff from Lost Christmas to talk about the film "Rise of the Guardians".

59:39Apr 18, 2025

"Santa of Oxley" With Brendan Low

Matt welcomes back his good friend Brendan Low, who has been on his Santa journey the past few years and has talked about it before on the s...

86:44Mar 19, 2025

"Santa Claus Suits & Equipment Company" With Chris Parada

On this episode, Matt welcomes back returning guest and recent Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee Chris Parada to talk about his new company,...

49:38Feb 25, 2025