The Trial of Santa Claus
By Laudable
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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Day 12: The Final Day
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 i… -
Day 11: Christmas Dinner
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 -... -
Day 10: The Nativity
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... -
Day 9: The race for Christmas Number One
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... -
Day 8: 'Oh Yes It Is' or 'Oh No It Isn't' to Pantomime?
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..… -
Day 7: Should it be the Last Christmas for Whamaggedon?
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... -
Day 6: The Queen's Speech
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.... -
Day 5: Is Die Hard really a Christmas film?
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.… -
Day 4: Christmas shopping
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… -
Day 3: Christmas cracker jokes
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....