Santa By The Minute Podcast

After three years, our journey through 1985's Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) comes to an end as the final credits roll.  Plus:  Our definitive lists of elf names and elf puns are finally revealed, as is the grand total of minutes for both Santa and Patch.     We promise to return someday to talk about the last remaining pieces of SC: TM media.  Stay tuned!   Join us as we discuss Minute 108 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)  Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Join us as we continue to explore the end credits, making some surprise discoveries.  Minute 107 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)  Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

As the credits continue to roll, we talk about all the scenes playing on the sides of the credits and a few key crew members that made the movie possible that we have not talked about before.    Join us as we discuss Minute 105 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

As the credits continue to roll, we talk about a recent sighting of the Super Dooper Looper, Jon's film theory that links multiple Santa movies together, the movie that sunk the Salkinds, and revisit the cast as their names appear on-screen.   Join us as we discuss Minute 105 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

The Clauses, the kids, and the elves all merrily dance around the workshop in a happy ending for everyone!  Well, ALMOST everyone.  Before the credits start to roll, we see a glimpse of  BZ's fate. Plus: The book provides some more resolution that the movie didn't and we finally talk about the career of director Jeannot Szwarc!     Join us as we discuss Minute 104 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Santa, Joe, Patch, and Cornelia make it safely back to the North Pole workshop and the elves are celebrating!  During the festivities, Joe asks if Cornelia can stay just until next Christmas … setting up the possible sequel we never got!  We also talk about some big plot points that we DIDN'T see in the actual movie!      Join us as we discuss Minute 103 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

In a desperate attempt to save Joe and Patch before its too late, Donner summons enough courage to complete the Super-Dooper-Looper! It's a thrilling minute with a big explosion, a daring rescue, and some cartoon logic. Join us as we discuss Minute 102 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

We're back! Joe and Patch are still unaware of the dangerous candy canes in the back of the Patchmobile. In pursuit, Santa and Cornelia watch helplessly until Santa figures there is only one way to save the day: The Super-Dooper-Looper! Join us as we discuss Minute 101 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr    

We return to watch Santa, Cornelia, Joe and Patch fly into the Arctic. We discuss how long they have been traveling, the speed of the vehicles and how uncomfortable the actors look in the wind. Join us as we discuss Minute 100 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

We join BZ as the cops are racing in to arrest him due to Cornelia's phone call to the police about kidnapping and exploding candy canes. Do you think BZ would have been actually charged? Join us as we discuss Minute 97 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

We join Santa and Cornelia as they are trying to catch up with Joe and Patch. We get a small glimpse of BZ at his factory as the police arrive. Bonus: we may have found the location they used for the arial shot of BZ Toys Factory. Join us as we discuss Minute 98 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

We join Patch and Joe in the factory again to see how the fight between the two wrap up. We also are joined by Santa and Cornelia as they are in a rush to save/find Joe. Most importantly we figure out how fast Santa can travel with his reindeer. Join us as we discuss Minute 97 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

We join Patch at the factory again, while he goes to get more supplies in the basement he comes across Joe tied up in the corner...they argue about who is closer with Santa. Join us as we discuss Minute 96 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

After Santa finishes giving the reindeer team the inspirational speech, they take off to rescue little Joe!  Plus: The book reveals what Anya was doing while this was happening!  Join us as we discuss Minute 95 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Cornelia's urgent letter arrives at the North Pole and finally snaps Santa out of his depressed mood.  He orders the elves to get the sleigh ready… but they'll be two reindeer short.  Plus: The book reveals a surprising exchange between Santa and Anya! And we have some more always exciting talk about time zone!  Join us as we discuss Minute 94 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

It's an action-packed minute as Grizzard ties Joe up in the toy factory, Cornelia writes an urgent letter to Santa, two reindeer get the flu, and Dooley goes over the preparations for the next Christmas.  All this plus the return of Sad Santa.  Join us as we discuss Minute 93 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Sorry for the delay in the episode release this week, but here it is! We discuss the plan for BZ and Towzer to travel to Brazil to escape the problems stemming from the Candy Cane's explosive potential. Join us as we discuss Minute 91 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

We're back with our first minute of 2022!  As Cornelia listens from the shadows, Towzer continues to tell BZ of the dangers of Patch's candy canes.  Is BZ really shocked by the revelation?  Plus: Cornelia looking menacing! BZ's seat cushion! And more brilliant line readings from Lithgow!  Join us as we discuss Minute 91 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Towzer finally reveals why he is at BZ's house at 3AM.  Uh-huh.  Join us as we discuss Minute 90 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Language warning (BZ earns this movie its PG rating this minute)! BZ and Towzer hear a sneeze from the basement and go investigate.  Joe is caught and BZ orders Grizzard to  “PARK THIS KID ON ICE”! The reasoning in the movie is unclear, but the reason as revealed in the book may surprise you! Join us as we discuss Minute 89 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Cornelia and Joe overhear B.Z. talking to Towzer about how B.Z. plans to take over Christmas! Is Santa Claus really finished!? Never!  Pour yourself a drink and listen to us talk about possibly the most bizarre product placement in movie history, evidence of a deleted scene from earlier, figuring out how long Joe has been in the basement, and much more!  Join us as we discuss Minute 88 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website:   bit.ly/3jWsLfr Get Your Own Santa Claus: The Movie Merch: https://binstoybin.myspreadshop.com

Santa rejects Puffy's new doll idea.  Back at B.Z.'s townhouse, Towzer wakes up B.Z. at 3AM to tell him something important.  There is a lot to talk about this minute including urinating dolls, the Cabbage Patch Kids riots of 1983, what's on B.Z.'s nightstand, our new favorite background character, the “lost” poster for Christmas II, and more! Join us as we discuss Minute 87 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Cornelia suggests Joe stay in the basement until he feels better.  Back at the North Pole, Puffy attempts to cheer up Sad Santa with a new doll the elves have made.  Join us as we discuss Minute 86 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Joe climbs up into Cornelia's room.  Meanwhile, Patch sits alone in a dark toy factory watching candy canes come off his production line. Plus: Bin apologizes to UK tea drinkers and we try to figure out how Patch's candy machine works! Join us as we discuss Minute 85 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Santa sadly states that he feels like an old fool.  Anya says nothing in the movie, but has more to say in the book.  Then, back in NYC during thunderstorm, Joe wakes up Cornelia by whistling and she invites him inside the townhouse!  Plus, listener feedback!  Join us as we discuss Minute 84 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

BZ reveals the name for his big Christmas sequel in a payoff to one of the movie's most memorable moments!  Then, back at the North Pole, Santa is sad… again.  Join us as we discuss Minute 83 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Patch confirms to BZ that by adding more stardust to the candy formula will cause people to fly.BZ gets VERY excited and immediately starts planning a sequel to Christmas for March 25th! Join us as we discuss Minute 82 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

BZ attempts to convince Patch into doing him one last favor.  Plus: A character refers to “stardust” by name for the first time in the actual movie and an Elf Pun gets repeated!  Join us as we discuss Minute 81 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Today we discuss minute 80 where BZ and Patch finish their press conference and Patch informs BZ that he doesn't really agree with what BZ has planned.   Join us as we discuss Minute 80 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Kids are loving the Puce Pops, using their temporary floating abilities to shoot hoops and steal treats.  The Pops are such a hit they become a worldwide sensation as a montage of newspaper headlines tell us.  The next day, BZ holds a press conference where Patch takes questions from reporters.  It's a packed minute with LOTS of details and we talk about it all!  Plus: The details of an amazing lost Santa scene!!   Join us as we discuss Minute 79 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

With a “Yo!” from Joe, he and a (finally) jolly Santa fly off into the night.  On Christmas morning, people finally discover what makes the Patch Puce Pop so special!  Join us as we find out that the book is really mean to Miss Tucker, examine the most G-rated graffiti in NYC, and talk too much about Mary Poppins! Plus: Carrie Kei Heim shares memories about toy pianos and floating nannies!  Join us as we discuss Minute 78 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

After finishing greeting the reindeer, Santa has Joe hop into the sleigh.  Santa then gives Joe a special present.  Joe is very excited about the gift and then asks if Santa got anything Cornelia.  We question if Santa had some “magical” residue visible on hands and if Santa should have got Joe a more practical present.  Join us as we talk about Minute 77 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Joe and Santa are reunited on the rooftop and share a hug. Joe then greets Donner, Blitzen, and Comet. Plus: we uncover some new-to-us movie trivia and begin Part 1 of a totally necessary discussion about reindeer butts. Join us as we talk about minute 76 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)  Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr The 30th Anniversary Article we discussed at the top of the episode: https://www.feelchristmassy.co.uk/christmas-movies/santa-claus-the-movie-30-years-on/      

Ya-hoooo! Patch begins his Puce Pop deliveries!  While Patch is having a great time, Santa is depressed as he makes his Christmas Eve rounds.  Maybe meeting up with his little buddy Joe will cheer him up.  Plus, so many question: Does the screen used Patchmobile still exist? Should B.Z. have started advertising sooner? How does Patch know where to deliver the Puce Pops? What is  inside the present Santa is delivering in this Minute?  Join us as we try to make sense out of Minute 75 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr  

Patch flips some switches and turns some knobs and the Patchmobile starts up as B.Z. and his crew cheer him on!  As the magical car takes off we  talk about our frustration at the movie's biggest plot hole and how we would have fixed it!  Plus: The book reveals some of Miss Abruzzi's backstory and Towzer's American pride! And a discussion about if SC:TM should have been a musical leads to us discovering Dudley Moore's unexpected final role! Join us as we talk about Minute 74 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Santa is determined to his job, “the way I always do.”  Then, in the modified B.Z. toy factory, Patch reveals the Patchmobile with much fanfare!  Plus: Dooley says a mouthful, Patch is all about the presentation, trying to figure out B.Z.'s Christmas Eve plans, the lack of Patchmobile merchandise, and the mysterious Miss Abruzzi finally makes an appearance!  Join us as we discuss Minute 73 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Patch's Puce Pop commercial is being broadcast live worldwide! Everyone is tuning in including Joe, Santa, the elves, Cornelia, and even two surprise cameos!  We break down the lyrics to the “Patch, Natch” commercial jingle (most of which we don't hear in the movie), imagine Cornelia's tragic origin story, try to figure out how time zones work at the North Pole, and get distracted by a bizarre bust in B.Z.'s office!  Join us as we discuss Minute 72 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Santa is carving a wooden elf figurine for Joe.  Anya notices the “elf portrait” looks very similar to Patch. Then, in a TV studio Patch's big commercial is about air! Plus: the book reveals how long it has been since Santa has made a toy!  We plan a vacation to Medina, Ohio! We also manage to bring up everything from Indiana Jones to Michael Keaton's Jack Frost! Join us as we discuss Minute 71 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

In a secret office, Patch is hard at work on a “delivery system”.  BZ and Towzer knock on the door to show Patch the potential prototypes for the “something special”.   After Patch makes his pick, a choice on what color it should be has to be made.  Get ready for a deep dive into Dr. Eric Towzer's favorite color : puce!  Featuring fleas, Marie Antoinette, Mike Wazowski, vintage bottle collectors, and the Golden Girls!  Plus:  We attempt to fix a glaring Wikipedia oversight,  talk about Patch's total lack of planning, dream of a world where we can order a Puce Juice from Starbucks, and more! Join us as we discuss Minute 70 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Patch reveals the secret ingredient for the “something special” to BZ.  Then, BZ and his associate, Dr. Towzer, head into one of BZ's now-abandoned toy factories to check on Patch's progress.  We take a close look at the inside of BZ's factory/warehouse, continue to be annoyed with the “something special” being called a “toy”, and spot some more product placement.  All this and another classic Elf Pun!  Join us as we discuss Minute 69 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

BZ wants to know much Patch's product cost the people. Yes, we have reached one of the most famous (or infamous?) minutes of the movie!  Plus: an update on the layout of Bin's fictional SC: TM theme park!  Join us as we discuss Minute 68 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

How will Patch tell the people about his “something special”?  Advertise!  Patch and BZ then discuss the cost and advantages of advertising on the “tele-whats-its”.  Were “a horse in a hoop skirt” and “if you give extra kisses, you get bigger hugs” existing sayings?  Does Patch already know what television is?  What is inside BZ's boardroom display case?   Plus:  Designing a SC: TM theme park that you'll never be able to visit!  Join us as we discuss Minute 67 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

BZ starts to show interest in Patch's big idea of making “something special”.   Especially when the elf informs BZ that BZ would have to stop producing all of his normal toys.  Plus: The book reveals the reasons why BZ never got presents from Santa as a child! Should Patch be wary of someone who has been on the Naughty List?  And we talk about John Lithgow's animated roles that never were!  Join us as we discuss Minute 66 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Patch continues to introduce himself to B.Z.  As Patch pops up around the room, we manage to talk about the FTC, the age difference between Dudley Moore and John Lithgow, the existence of fairies in the movie's universe, and two elf puns of varying quality. Join us as we discuss Minute 65 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Santa finishes learning about Patch's departure.  Then, back in New York, Patch reappears to see store employees removing all B.Z. Toys from their window display.  Patch misinterprets this as a sign of the popularity of B.Z.'s toys.  The elf then magically disappears much to the confusion of a nearby “wino”.  B.Z. returns to his office to be greeted by Patch.  This is a jam-packed minute!  We meet new characters, prove the A-Team takes place in the same universe as this movie, discover another “lost” elf pun, and much, much more!  Join us as we discuss Minute 64 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)! Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

After a disastrous Senate hearing, B.Z.'s associate, Towser, bombards him with even more bad news.  Then, Santa is informed that Patch has left the North Pole.  Plus, we talk about John Lithgow's teeth, some career highlights of actor Jeffrey Kramer who plays Towzer, some other actors who were considered for the role of B.Z., and how much time has passed between Patch leaving the North Pole and Santa finding out!  Join us as we discuss Minute 63 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

We are back after our brief hiatus and ready tackle the long-awaited second half of the movie!  We are introduced to B.Z., the sleazy toymaker, as he's questioned by Senators about the safety hazards of the toys his company manufactures.  We take a look at some of the many noteworthy roles of the multi-talented John Lithgow!  Some surprising credits of two of the uncredited extras in this scene!  A dangerous B.Z. Toy that didn't get demonstrated in the movie! And more!  Join us as we discuss Minute 62 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)! Our Podcast Website:   bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Hey everyone, due to a change in work schedules and birthday's we are not able to have a podcast for a few weeks. We we will be back on June 16th to start talking all about John Lithgow!  This gives you a few weeks to get caught up :)    Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Patch says goodbye to Donner.  It’s a tearful farewell and then we’re suddenly in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington DC!  We question Patch’s packing and planning, learn a new word, give credit to the the uncredited folks who brought the movie’s reindeer to life, and imagine a Santa Claus: The Movie: The Musical! Plus: We do some research in realtime on the podcast!   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

We’re at the emotional one hour mark of the movie!  Santa strips Patch of the elf’s assistant duties and hands the official apron off to Puffy.  Patch then heads to his room in the reindeer stable to gather his things as he prepares to leave the North Pole.  Plus:  A clever callback! Menacing music! The book adds some more context for this Minute!  And we take a detour to come up with a pitch for a Santa Claus Netflix series!    Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr 

After a ten (!) minute absence, Patch returns to get scolded by Santa. Dooley makes a good suggestion… that is never acted upon.  A sighting of Anya’s body double?  Plus: A Sarah Foster update!  Join us as we discuss Minute 59 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr