Episode 40
For their 40th episode Aaron and Brent welcome back Ryan King to the show to discuss Christmas songs. Crossing the Streams also welcomes an old friend of the guys, Aaron Scott to the show. Artists discussed include Pearl Jam, Vulfpeck, Darlene Love, JDMcPherson, Paul Williams, August Burns Red, The Pogues, and Christina Aguilera.
Special Guests

Ryan King is an award winning actor, writer and improviser. He graduated from The Second City Chicago’s Improvisation & Comedic Acting program. Ryan is married to singer/songwriter, Carrie King, and lives in Atlanta, where he works as an actor, improviser, sketch writer, and improv instructor at Drama Inc.
Ryan’s Information
Website: ryankingcomedy.com
IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm7502842/

Director, editor, and videographer, Aaron Scott is a creative professional with over six years of experience in film and video production. Scott’s focus on story driven content seeks to break the norm and captivate audiences with its unique quality. After honing his skills in Nashville’s fast paced music industry, Scott is now committed to becoming a full fledged production hub for all of your film and video needs.
Aaron’s Information
Website: https://scottyfilms.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottyfilms
40th Edition Cover


Brandon Kettle is a designer and editor from Clarksville, TN. The source for Aaron’s infamous “Kettle Metal” moniker, he enjoys music from many genres yet has absolutely no musical talent. Working with Brent for five years and Aaron for more than a decade, the inside jokes are innumerable.
This Week’s Playlist
- Let Me Sleep – Pearl Jam – Lost Dogs (2003)
- Christmas In LA – Vulfpeck – Thrill Of The Arts (2015)
- All Alone On Christmas – Darlene Love – Home Alone 2 Soundtrack (1992)
- Hey Skinny Santa – JD McPherson – Socks (2018)
- Riverbottom Nightmare Band – Paul Williams – Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas (2018)
- Carol Of The Bells – August Burns Red – Lost Messengers: The Outtakes (2009)
- Fairytale Of New York – The Pogues – If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988)
- Merry Christmas, Baby – Christina Aguilera & Dr. John- My Kind Of Christmas (2000)
Show Notes
- (05:21) Pearl Jam Holiday Singles Coming To Streaming Services For The First Time – Consequence Of Sound
- (5:35) Fan Club Single #1: Band’s First Christmas – Two Feet Thick
- (34:20) Darlene Love Comes Home to Christmas – Variety
- (40:00) How JD McPherson Blew Up Christmas Album Cliches on New ‘Socks’ – Rolling Stone
- (47:20) A Roots And Rockabilly Holiday Concert With JD McPherson And His Band – NPR
- (48:45) An Oral History Of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas – SyFy
- (48:45) Paul Williams On Creating Music For Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas – Billboard
- (48:45) Paul Williams On The Enduring Magic Of Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas – A/V Club
- (59:10) Big Bird and Kermit Stoned – YouTube
- (1:06:25) Fairytale Of New York: The Surprising Story Behind The Pogues’ Christmas Anthem – The Irish Times
- (01:14:12) Dr. John & Christina Aguilera – “Merry Christmas, Baby” (Live at the Late Show 2000) – YouTube
- (01:21:35) ‘Merry Christmas Baby’ by The Muppets – YouTube
Additional Links
- Frank Oz, Paul Williams and David Goelz remember Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas – LA Times
- Musicians Around The World Celebrate ‘Christmas In LA’ With Vulfpeck – Jambase
- Aaron Bevill’s “Christmas Songs That Aren’t Trash” Playlist” – Spotify
Band Websites
Pearl Jam
Vulfpeck
Darlene Love
JD McPherson
Paul Williams
August Burns Red
The Pogues
Christina Aguilera
Listen to the Playlist


Videos Mentioned
Bands Mentioned
- Pearl Jam
- Vulfpeck
- Darlene Love
- JD McPherson
- Paul Williams
- August Burns Red
- The Pogues
- Christina Aguilera
- Brian Setzer