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The Real North Pole is Christmas Magic

Season 1, Ep. 12

Emmy Award winning storyteller Thomas Baldrick takes you inside the small Alaska city which serves as the real North Pole. Santa Claus lives here year round at his Santa Claus House. He also lives in the hearts of the town's 3,000 residents who willingly share the spirit with visitors all year long. A special Binge with Baldrick podcast episode for Christmas 2025 at the one and only North Pole. #northpole #alaska #northpoleak #christmas #christmas2025 #christmaspodcast

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