The Tracks on Trial Christmas Special: Alternative Festive Songs, Chaos, Trivia & Holiday Hot Takes

Christmas music is weird.

One minute it’s beautiful, nostalgic and comforting - the next it’s novelty songs, metal Santa chaos, and the same track played 47 times in one afternoon.

In the Tracks on Trial Christmas Special, Sam George, Amy Jo and Andy put the courtroom on hold and dive headfirst into the chaotic world of festive music. From indie winter hymns and alternative Christmas tracks to heavy, unhinged holiday songs, this episode celebrates the weird side of Christmas playlists.

The jury explores how cultural differences shape Christmas celebrations around the world, why nostalgia plays such a powerful role in how we experience holiday music and movies, and why modern Christmas culture feels very different from the classics many of us grew up with.

Along the way, there are community shoutouts, ridiculous but enlightening Christmas music trivia, satirical festive news headlines, and strong opinions about which songs should - and definitely shouldn’t - be played every December.

🎄 In this episode:

• Alternative and unconventional Christmas songs
• Indie and metal takes on festive music
• Cultural differences in Christmas traditions
• Nostalgia, Christmas movies, and memory
• Why Christmas music sparks extreme emotional reactions
• Fake Christmas music news
• Fun and surprising Christmas music trivia
• The importance of diversifying your holiday playlist

This isn’t about verdicts or flops - it’s about embracing the full spectrum of Christmas music, from beautiful to baffling.

Grab a drink, avoid the supermarket playlists, and join us for a festive episode that proves Christmas music doesn’t have to be boring.