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Maggi Van DornNovember 22, 2023

Hark!,” a podcast from America Media about the stories behind our favorite Christmas carols, is returning for a third season. “Hark!” is the brainchild of award-winning podcast producer and host Maggi Van Dorn and has quickly risen to the top of the charts—landing No. 4 in the Music Commentary and No. 11 in U.S. Music on Apple Podcasts last year.

Each episode of “Hark!” unwraps the history of a popular carol and explores why it tickles our ears to hear these songs played year after year. This season, we hear from the Jesuit spiritual master Greg Boyle, S.J., literary giant Colm Tóibín, liturgical music experts Colin Britt, Christopher Walker and Anthony Ruff, O.S.B., and singer and actress Vanessa Williams!

Maggi Van Dorn hosts "Hark!"

“Hark!” is a podcast that leans into the Advent spirit of anticipation, mystery and hope. And in that spirit, the podcast never reveals its caroling set list in advance. However, this year, we are promoting a giveaway whereby listeners will find a clue about the next song at the end of each episode. If listeners correctly guess the following week’s carol in a comment on America’s Instagram, they’ll be entered to win a one-year digital subscription to America.

“Hark!” will launch its third season on Nov. 26, but you can catch a preview of the season by listening to the trailer now!  

A new episode will drop weekly on Sundays throughout Advent until Dec. 17. The podcast will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Be sure to subscribe to “Hark!” on your podcast app and never miss a beat!

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