North Pole Radio
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 the art of representing Santa, movies, music, decorations and more.
"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 interview!
Jun 10
1 hr 35 min
"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 the heart and motivation of the people who make Christmas magic.
May 15
58 min
"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 teaching and some of the most unique Christmas traditions ever!
Apr 28
1 hr 18 min
"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.
Apr 9
1 hr 2 min
"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 "Santa's Workshop".
Mar 1
1 hr 5 min
"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 where the hosts and the audience can learn things together and show that, as a community, we can all help each other no matter how novice or experienced we are.
Feb 20
1 hr 7 min
"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 out of a dark place, brought him newfound joy, and what his first season was like.
Feb 12
2 hr 11 min
"North Pole General Store" with Jeremy Phelps
Jeremy Phelps returns to the show to tell us about his new online shop.
Nov 14, 2025
34 min
"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 why so many Santas are around at Christmas time.
Nov 8, 2025
58 min
"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 Mrs. Claus Do?"
Oct 9, 2025
1 hr 2 min
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