The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast

Episode 32 - Mrs. Claus' Love for Learning Apr 20, 2020

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton, visits with one of Santa and Mrs. Claus's special helpers, Carol Baker! We visit with Carol and learn all about his perspectives in portraying Mrs. Claus. Carol discusses Christmases' past, the beginning of her journey to the red dress, her work portraying Mrs. Claus, working with those portraying Santa, charity work, education, her advice for future helpers, her experiences, thoughts on attending Santa schools and so much more!

Episode 31 - Santa Claus Loves to Pay it Forward! Aug 10, 2019

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton, visits with one of Santa's special helpers, Everett Johnson! We visit with Everett and learn all about his perspectives in portraying Santa Claus. Everett discusses Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his work portraying Santa, his advice for future helpers, his experiences, thoughts on attending Santa schools and so much more!

Episode 30 - Santa Claus, Spreading Joy Throughout the World Aug 03, 2019

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton, visits with one of Santa's special helpers, Jim Dyer! We visit with Jim and learn all about his perspectives in portraying Santa Claus, his work in supporting the troops, working at Radio City Music Hall, and his induction into the Santa Claus Hall of Fame. Jim discusses Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his work portraying Santa, his advice for future helpers, his experiences, and so much more!

Episode 29 - Walking Towards Santa Claus Jul 28, 2019

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with one of Santa's special helpers, Cortney Lofton! We visit with Cortney and learn all about his perspectives in portraying Santa Claus, his talents as a maker and tinkerer, and his support of other helpers around the world. Cortney discusses Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his work portraying Santa, his views as a designer, his advice for future helpers, his experiences, and so much more!

Episode 28 - It's All in the Details with Mrs. Claus! Jul 26, 2019

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with one of Mrs. Claus' special helpers, Eileen Strom! We visit with Eileen and learn all about her perspectives in portraying Mrs. Claus, supporting Santa, and her talents as a seamstress in helping cloth Santas from all over the world. Eileen discusses Christmases past, the beginning of her journey to the red dress, her work portraying Mrs. Claus, her views as a designer, her advice for future helpers, her experiences, and so much more!

Episode 27 - California Dreaming with Santa and a Surf Board Mar 16, 2019

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with Santa's Helper, Ed Taylor! You may have seen Ed in a variety of media examples and alongside numerous celebrities with his Santa work in Hollywood. Ed discusses Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his work portraying Santa, his views as a designer, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 26 - A Young Boys Special Wish to Santa Claus Mar 10, 2019

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Derek Dugan! Derek discuses Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his work portraying Santa, his views as a designer, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 25 - Santa's Ability to Listen and Inspire Dec 22, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton is honored to sit down and visit with acting legend, Ed Asner. Not only has Ed won more Emmy Awards than any other male actor, a total of 7, he has also helped portray Santa Claus more times than any other. Most known in the Santa Claus role in the cultural hit of Elf, Ed Asner has appeared as Santa and even as the voice of Santa Claus in numerous productions. Ed discuses his Santa work, his time portraying Santa Claus in a public setting, and his wonderful charitable work with the Ed Asner Family Center with the focus on the dream to establish an oasis of creativity in every special needs community. Ed shares a few Christmas favorites and so much more!

Q & A Episode - Parades! Nov 03, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton shares a brand new "Q & A" episode for listeners! Enjoy the words of past guests in response to listeners questions. Hear the responses from Felix Estridge, Stephen Arnold, Dutch Schrap, Trever Waltos, Dave Thomas, Phillip Wenz, and Robert Seutter!

Episode 24 - Santa's Parade Must Go On! LIVE! Oct 13, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton takes the podcast on the road to visit with friend and Santa's Helper, Trever Waltos at the ninth annual NORPAC Santas Workshop! Trever discuses Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his charitable work, his work portraying Santa at Seattle's famed Pike Place Market, his work as chairman of his local Santa organization and the Christmas community, his Santa Claus work, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 23 - Santa Claus and the Desire to Always Improve Sep 03, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Howie Graham to discuss Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his charitable work, his time as the Santa for the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes, travels around the world visiting with the Christmas community, his Santa Claus work, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 22- Santa Claus the Traveler Aug 12, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Dave Thomas to discuss Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his charitable work, his travels around the world visiting with the Christmas community, his Santa Claus work, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 21 - Santa Comes in Many Different Colors Aug 06, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Larry Jefferson to discuss Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his charitable work, his work as the first African American Santa of the Mall of America, his service in the United States Army, his Santa Claus work, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 20 - Santa, Elephants, Tigers, and More! Jul 14, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Lee Andrews to discuss Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his work with the charity, a life of clowning, traveling with the circus, his Santa Claus work, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 19 - A Brother's Love and Santa's Example Jul 05, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Joe McGee to discuss Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his work with the charity, Santa David Children Fund, his work with Coca Cola, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 18 - Santa Brings More Than Just Toys! Jul 01, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Stephen Arnold to discuss Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, being elected the new president of IBRBS, the importance of details and design, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 17 - Santa's Change of Heart Jun 23, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Bo Turner to discuss Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his journey in the television industry to Santa, the importance of giving back, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 16 - Santa's Gift of Storytelling and Quick Thinking Jun 16, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee, Leon McBryde to discuss Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, his journey from his hall of fame career as a world renown clown, teaching for the importance of giving back, thinking on your toes, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 15 - Santa's Gadgets, Gizmos, and Stories! Jun 11, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee, Steve Gillham to discuss, Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit, the importance of giving back, taking pauses, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 14 - Santa Claus and Service Jun 02, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Walt Kaiser to discuss, Christmases past, the beginning of his journey to the red suit from a life in law enforcement, the importance of giving back, traveling while portraying Santa, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 13 - Compassion and Love Direct from Mrs. Claus' Kitchen May 19, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Mrs. Claus' Helper, Ginny Etienne to discuss the beginning of her journey to the red dress, the importance of giving back, working on the Food Network and in large venues, her advice for future helpers, experiences as Mrs. Claus' Helper, and so much more!

Episode 12 - Santa's Heart Goes Bump, Bump, Bump! May 13, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Jerry Owens to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, the importance of giving back, working on U.S. national television, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 11 - Singing Loud for All to Hear May 05, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Bruce Kotowich to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, the importance of giving back, music and stage work as Santa, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 10 - Santa's Ambassador Apr 28, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Craig Imboden to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, the importance of giving back, his creative journey as an ambassador, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 9 - Santa's Walking Encyclopedia Apr 17, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Phil Wenz to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, the importance of giving back, his historic mentors, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and so much more!

Episode 8 - Protecting Santa's Legend Apr 14, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Felix Estridge to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, the importance of giving back, Santa using jet packs and other fun entrances, the importance of protecting the legacy for everyone, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and more!

Episode 7 - Santa's Beard Stylist Apr 08, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Tom Sheerin to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, the importance of giving back, the art of working with designer beards, his advice for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and more!

Episode 6 - Santa's Nine Reindeer Apr 04, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Santa's Helper, Dutch Schrap to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, the importance of giving back, his foundation, Operation Nine Reindeer, his hope for future helpers, experiences as Santa's Helper, and more!

Episode 5 - Mrs. Claus, Santa's Partner Apr 02, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and Mrs. Claus' Helper, Deanna Golden to discuss the beginning of her journey to the red dress, the importance of Mrs. Claus working with Santa, her hope for the future, experiences as Mrs. Claus' Helper, and more!

Episode 4 - Santa's Faith and Parachute Mar 31, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and fellow Santa's Helper, Cliff Snider to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, faith, his well-known image distribution, experiences as Santa's Helper, and more!

Episode 3 - Santa the Storyteller Mar 27, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and fellow Santa's Helper, Robert Seutter to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, experiences as Santa's Helper, establishing a Santa Claus School, and an outlook for the future.

Episode 2 - Santa Claus Gives Back Mar 24, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and fellow Santa's Helper, Keith Carson to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, experiences as Santa's Helper, establishing a Santa Claus Foundation and more.

Episode 1 - Santa Says "Aloha!" Mar 20, 2018

The Professional Santa Claus' Podcast host, Johnathan Burton visits with friend and fellow Santa's Helper, Marty Jorgensen to discuss the beginning of his journey to the red suit, experiences as Santa's Helper, and more.

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