Bob And Robin's Holiday In Space

December 22, 201410:00 AM ET

Robin Hilton

Bob Boilen

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Bob and Robin explore strange new worlds.

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In 2012 we — Bob and Robin, your two intrepid All Songs Considered hosts — celebrated the season by renting a cabin in a snowy woods for a holiday party that nobody came to. Last year we took a road trip to the nation's heartland to discover the true spirit of the season, but never made it (a blizzard left us snowed-in at a cheap motel). This year, through a series of unexpected events, we find ourselves hurtling through outer space, on an urgent musical mission.

Join us as we take a rocket ride to the stars, grow homesick for the holidays, and find comfort from a few special guests and friends, including Angel Olsen, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, our favorite spaceman (Dan Deacon, of course), and more.

Songs Featured On This Episode

Cover for Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks

Brian Eno With Daniel Lanois

Song: An Ending (Ascent)

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Cover for Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector

The Ronettes

Song: Sleigh Ride

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Ages And Ages

Song: We Need a Little Christmas

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01Silent Night (Live)

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