Topic: Christmas Song

A creepy 40-year-old Dutch Christmas song called "Flappy," about a boy's pet rabbit that ends up as Christmas dinner, was surprisingly covered by American musician Todd Rundgren. The hosts discuss the dark nature of the song and the oddity of Rundgren's interest in the traditional Dutch material.

A review of novelty Christmas music features tracks composed entirely of animal sounds. One project involves individual goat vocalizations mapped to musical notes, while another features a sophisticated arrangement of dog growls and barks. The discussion touches on the creative effort required to arrange these "animal choirs" into recognizable holiday carols.

Adam Curry criticizes John C. Dvorak for including a traditional Christmas song by Roger McGuinn in the Gitmo Nation newsletter. Curry argues the content lacks the typical "No Agenda" edge, while Dvorak defends the inclusion as a seasonal gesture.

The episode concludes with a collaborative musical performance featuring Cece Chapman, Len and Nora from Jawbone, and Adam Curry. The song parodies the need for "pod-safe" Christmas music to avoid legal action from the RIAA.

The hosts review a Christmas song by Jonathan Coulton that has gained popularity within the podsafe music community. They discuss the production quality of the accompanying YouTube video and the difficulty of understanding the lyrics without the on-screen text.