In this first ever unscripted (not an interview) episode, Kristin talks about her feelings about the podcast over the past year and what it is going to look like moving forward. She also shares her favorite Christmas things for 2025 and also the things she was obsessed with all year long.

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

In this episode, Kristin explores the history of the often emotion-evoking tradition of White Elephant gift exchanges at Christmas time and some of the controversial items they've included.

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

In this episode, CJ from the Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast and Gerry D. from Totally Rad Christmas join Kristin and debate their naughty and nice lists for the holiday season!

Listen to Rose Suchak Ladder here.

Listen to Totally Rad Chistmas here.

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

In this episode, Kristin interviews Brian Herald, who is the co-host of the wildly successful Deck the Hallmark Podcast! They discuss Brian's feelings about holidays, how he got into the world of Hallmark podcasting, and how their new novel "Oh, Christmas Tree" came to be.

Listen to Deck the Hallmark and buy their new book here.

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent Halloween-filled trip to Los Angeles and reviews Taylor Momsen's new Christmas album "Pretty Reckless Christmas".

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Halloween tricks and treats, including movies, snacks, and more!

Click here for the pumpkin muffin recipe!

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Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

In this episode, Kristin chats with her friend, fellow Digital Forensics Examiner, and podcast host Farand Wasiak all about his passion for Halloween and Christmas, his international spooky travels, and unveils a ghostly encounter that Farand had while living at Forstmann Castle.

Check out Farand on the IACIS podcast here!

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

In this Halloween episode, Holidays After Dark examines the career of Director, Producer, Writer, and Artist Tim Burton. Some of his notable films and accomplishments are also discussed.

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!