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Regular listeners of the Catholic Roundup will know that we are huge fans of Catholic Nerdfolk duo, Popple (Think Wilco at a prayer meeting). Last month, Popple released their wonderful new album, Hip, Hip, Hooray. If you are still searching for the perfect Christmas gift for one of your loved ones, you could not go wrong with Popple’s CDs or T-Shirts. About 2 years ago I interviewed Kyle Heimann from Popple on my other podcast about songwriters and songwriting, For the Sake of the Song. As a result, I was well aware of Kyle’s adroit mastery of
the craft of songwriting. I was therefore thrilled when he offered to write an original Advent composition for this year’s Catholic Roundup Advent Calendar. I hope you enjoy this never before released original DemiPopple Advent song.
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You can read our correspondence about the advent song after the break.
Sean McG. Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 8:27 PM
To: Kyle Edward Heimann, Daniel Harms
Hi Dan and Kyle:
Congrats on the CD launches and good luck with NCYC. Can I count on yous guys to participate in the Catholic Roundup advent Calendar again?
Pax,
Sean
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Daniel Harms Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM
To: “Sean McG.”
Yes sir, it would be our greatest honor to be a part of your advent calendar of truth and piety.
-dan
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Sean McG. Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 6:49 AM
To: Daniel Harms
Thanks so much Dan. I have slotted Popple in for December 16.
God Bless you guys. We’ll be praying for you at NCYC. Keep on being loveable goofballs for Christ.
Pax,
Sean
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Kyle Edward Heimann Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 7:36 AM
To: Daniel Harms
Cc: “Sean McG.”
Can I write a song about adding up vents? It will be a math song plus a proper ventilation service announcement.
-Kyle
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Sean McG. Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 7:45 AM
To: Kyle Edward Heimann, Daniel Harms
Yes Kyle:
The world definitely needs a song about adding up vents.
Pax,
Sean
BTW– last month I wrote a subtraction song for kids in the style of Woody Guthrie called ‘Going to the Store, I’m rich”.
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Sean McG. Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:16 AM
To: Kyle Edward Heimann
Cc: Daniel Harms
You know, the more I think about it, perhaps you could do a promotional spot for a local heating supply company– an ad for vents.
Sean
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Kyle Edward Heimann Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:22 AM
To: “Sean McG.”
Cc: Daniel Harms
Yes, the vent ad
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Kyle Edward Heimann Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 7:17 PM
To: “Sean McG.”
Cc: Daniel Harms
Hey Sean,
Here is the song about Adding Vents that you requested. I hope this helps your ministry. God Bless,
Kyle from Popple
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Sean McG. Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 8:58 PM
To: Kyle Edward Heimann
Hi Kyle– How do you spell: MWahahahahahahahahhah.a…..ha.a..a.ha…heee… hee. hee?
You Rawk.
Thanks again. You guys are great.
Pax,
Sean
Catholic Podcast 100 Club 
December 16th, 2009 on 9:48 am
Funny song, but I was disappointed. I love Popple’s “fun” songs (“Without You it’s Just Kulele” is genius!) but even more I enjoy their “serious” music (songs like “Forever Yours”, “Prayer of St. Francis” and “Calm Again”). I was hoping for a “real” advent song.
That’s not to say I didn’t get a chuckle, but I’d like to hear Popple do some seasonal religious music too. Where’s “Christmas with Popple”, “Easter with Popple”, etc.? Do you think they’d take requests?
December 16th, 2009 on 1:38 pm
Hey Mike: Last year Dan from Popple presented us with an original song, Can You See Him? (© December 14, 2008, Dan Harms). You never know what else may pop up on the Catholic Roundup Advent Calendar as Advent unfolds. Stay tuned.