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Happy Wednesday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Leon Day! That's right! As of today, we are *officially* halfway to Christmas 2025!  To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss fifteen of their favorite Christmas commercials from the eighties! Done "Round Robin" style, allowing each elf to discuss the five that they picked, this is one festive and warm conversation filled with holiday cheer - and tons of eighties throwbacks! - that's sure to put you in the Christmas mood on this hot June day! So settle back, blast that air conditioning to simulate winter, and enjoy! And get excited because as of tomorrow, we are *officially* closer to this upcoming Christmas than we are last Christmas!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

"Reunited and it feels so good!"  That's right, all three elves are back this week after most of the month of June spent apart! To celebrate the occasion, they sit down, travel to Boston, and discuss the "Frasier" revival's second Christmas episode (and, as it turns out, series finale!): Season 2, Episode 10's: "Father Christmas"! We can guarantee this is one fun, laugh-filled discussion because even a lesser episode of "Frasier" is still better than a lot of content out there!  So settle back, relax, enjoy, and get excited because this week marks the officially halfway point to Christmas 2025!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Deck the halls with chaos, cutaways, and cranberry sauce! This week, Thom and Anthony dive deep into five more uproarious Family Guy Christmas episodes, from Dickensian parodies to Meg's mall-Santa trauma and Lois's Grinch-worthy meltdowns. With Julia taking a festive hiatus, the guys hold down the fort with unfiltered banter, personal holiday horror stories (bee infestations! Disney World mishaps!), and their signature spicy takes. Inside this episode:

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! While Julia enjoys Disney World with her family, Thom and Anthony soldier on by tackling something Julia has successfully avoided for years - “Family Guy”! In this episode, the guys review six of Seth MacFarlane's Christmas specials, from the classic "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" to "How the Griffin Stole Christmas." Which episodes capture genuine holiday spirit? Which ones rely too heavily on failed attempts at humor? And which ones earn a perfect ten on the “Family Guy” scale? Thom and Anthony don't always agree in their ratings (what else is new?), but you can rest assured that they share plenty of memorable quotes and scenes along the way in this festive episode! Additionally, they discuss the new “Harry Potter” HBO casting, complain about the cost of Disney World, and count down the days to Christmas! Listen now and join us next week for Part Two of our “Family Guy” Christmas marathon! Don't forget to leave us a review - they're the best Christmas-in-June gift you could give us! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This episode was recorded pre-Memorial Day, but due to life, didn't get edited until this past weekend! Better late than never though, right? Kick off your week the right way by joining Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they gather to discuss the one Christmas episode of the comedy, "Last Man on Earth"! For those following along at home, the episode in question is Season 2, Episode 10: "Secret Santa"!  Regardless of the elves' opinions on the episode, and the show in general, we guarantee this is one festive, fun episode that's sure to inject some holiday spirit into your Monday morning! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

This week on Tis the Podcast, the elves are back to keep the Christmas spirit alive all summer long! Tom, Julia, and Anthony dive into three festive episodes of Last Man Standing, sharing laughs, hot takes, and a few heartfelt moments along the way. First, the crew unpacks “The Gift of the Wise Man,” where Mike Baxter's attempt to delegate Christmas duties goes hilariously off the rails—think fake family Christmas letters, a nativity scene reimagined as the “Everytivity,” and the chaos that ensues when control is handed over to the rest of the Baxter clan. Next, they tackle “My Name is Rob,” an episode that brings Eve home from the Air Force Academy with her new boyfriend, Rob. The hosts discuss the show's sometimes heavy-handed approach to serious topics and how the dynamics between the Baxter sisters have evolved over the seasons. Finally, the team reviews “The Gift of the Mike Guy,” highlighting cast changes, the bittersweet humor of naming streets after the living, and the heartwarming tradition of decorating the family tree—even if the new Mandy's energy just isn't quite the same. Along the way, there's talk of summer reading by the pool, the latest Superman trailer, and the eternal debate over the best hot cocoa recipe. We'd love to hear from you - share your own holiday drink secrets (but beware: Swiss Miss fans need not apply). Tune in for a blend of nostalgia, critique, and Christmas cheer—no matter what the calendar says!

Happy Wednesday, Christmas Fanatics! We're a few days late with this one, but better late than never, right? Join Thom, Julia, and Anthony as they gather to discuss the first four episodes of Tim Allen's comedy series, "Last Man Standing"! For those following along at home, the episodes in question are: Season 1 - Episode 10 - Last Christmas Standing Season 2 - Episode 7 - Putting a Hit on Christmas Season 3 - Episode 11 - Elfie Season 4 - Episode 11 - Wedding Planning As they often are when we cover television shows, this is one hilarious and festive episode that's sure to brighten your week! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And makes sure to tune in Monday for the episode in which we cover the remaining Christmas episodes of the show! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Tuesday, Christmas Fanatics! What's this? A second episode drop this week? That's right! While we may have been slacking with editing lately, we haven't been slacking with recording! So since we missed releasing a new episode last week, you get to enjoy two this week!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe it's already the last Monday of April? We sure can't! This week, Julia and Anthony sit down to discuss NBC's 2021 Holiday variety special, "Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around", which was timed to coincide with the release of the pop star's alum of the same name! Featuring big names like Ariana Grande and Amy Poehler amongst others, how does this one compare to other Christmas variety specials for the elves? You'll just have to tune in to find out! Trust us when we say, though: this is one festive episode that'll definitely put you in the Christmas spirit! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe that we're already less than a week out from Easter? We sure can't! This year is flying!  This week, Julia and Anthony are sans Thom and - after catching up on recent movie releases - dive into the 2024 holiday-slasher film, "The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge". Is this one of those B-movie schlockfests that's so bad it's good, à la "The Mean One"? Or is this merely a bad Lifetime movie of the week dressed up like a Christmas horror film? You'll just have to tune in to find out! So settle back, relax, and enjoy this fun and festive episode, which is the perfect way to kickstart your week! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, the elves gather to discuss the 2024, Netflix original holiday film, "The Merry Gentlemen"! Does this slightly more risqué version of a Hallmark movie have enough heart to give your hosts all of the Christmas feels? Is there a difference between a strip club and a male revue? And will this film enter anyone's holiday canon? You'll just have to tune in to find out! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this festive episode that we guarantee is the perfect way to kickstart your week! Enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Get ready for a cozy catch-up! After some time apart, the Tis the Podcast crew is BACK and brimming with stories from the holidays – family visits, movie marathons, and everything in between. But the real action starts when we dive headfirst into the surprisingly delightful world of Hallmark's Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story! Yes, you heard that right. Will the elfs actually enjoy a Hallmark movie about a Kansas City Chiefs-obsessed family. Join us as we break down the plot, gush over Hunter King and Tyler Haynes, and dissect the importance of a very lucky Chiefs hat.

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week, Thom and Anthony gather - sans Julia, due to family commitments - to discuss the 2024, Netflix variety special, "A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter"! And in honor of Disney's live-action "Snow White" opening this week, we only have one question to ask y'all: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, which of our male elves is perviest of them all?" If the answer isn't obvious to you already, it will be after this episode! Because spoiler alert: one elf loved this innuendo-laden Christmas show, while one elf hated it! So settle back, relax, and enjoy this festive, laugh-a-minute episode in which the men of "Tis the Podcast" discuss this very nonsense holiday special featuring superstar, Sabrina Carpenter!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy March! Can you believe we're already two months into the year already? We sure can't! we're moving right along! This week, Julia and Anthony are on their own once again - or are they? Regardless, the elves gather to discuss the 2024, Netflix original, holiday-action film, "Carry-On"! Is this a movie worthy of the "Die Hard" comparisons? Is it a Christmas movie or a movie set at Christmas? You'll just have to tune in to find out! So, settle back, relax, and enjoy this festive episode, which - in all honestly - is probably way more festive than the film in question itself! Enjoy! Thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! We are back! Better late than never, right? This week, Julia and Anthony are sans Thom and gather to discuss the 2024, Netflix Original Holiday film, "Our Little Secret"! Is it better than Lindsey Lohan's prior Christmas movie on the streaming service or anywhere near as absurd? You'll just have to tune in to find out! Also discussed: movies Anthony has seen recently and Oscar predictions! Trust us when we say, this is one fun episode you want to be sure not to miss! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Tuesday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, the elves travel back to Woodstone Manor to talk the newest episode of CBS' "Ghosts", which premiered this past December! For those who want to follow along at home, the episodes in question are: Season 4 - Episode 8 - A Very Arondekar Christmas Part 1 Season 4 - Episode 9 - A Very Arondekar Christmas Part 2 Like with "Abbott Elementary", this is one show all three elves adore so you can be sure this is one festive, fun episode filled with laughs galore!  So settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you had a fantastic weekend and enjoyed your Super Bowl parties - or your Superb *Owl* parties, if that's more your speed! This week, the elves are traveling back to Philly to discuss the brand new, Season 4 episodes of a show they all enjoy: "Abbott Elementary"! For those following along at home, the episodes in question are: - Season 4 - Episode 7 - Winter Show  - Season 4 - Episode 8 - Winter Break This is one festive, laugh-a-minute episode that you want to make sure not to miss! Not only does Anthony run through and give his thoughts on a whole host of movies he's seen this past week, but also because both Julia and Thom have a shocking confession to make about Run DMC's "Christmas in Hollis" that is sure to rock the very foundations of our show! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! We're once again double-dropping this week to make up for a few missed weeks in January! This week, all three elves reunite to discuss the 2024 indie film, "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point"! While the movie lacks a plot, Anthony adored it while Julia and Thom did not. Why? Well, this one is more about lived experiences and whether or not you can relate to the holiday celebrations being depicted on screen. That said, while there's no real story to discuss here, it still elicits a good conversation between your three hosts about their individual Christmases going up, Italian holiday traditions, and much more in this festive and warm episode! So settle back, relax, and enjoy as the elves celebrate Christmas like it's 2006! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy February! We are one month closer to the most wonderful time of the year!  This week, Julia and Anthony - sans Thom due to life! - gather to discuss the 2024 comedy film, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", which is based on the famous children's book of the same name by Barbara Robinson. In many ways, it's similar to Hulu's 2024 offering, "Nutcrackers", but does the more family friendly story with more overt religious undertones work better for the elves than Ben Stiller's morose comedy? You'll just have to tune in to find out! But one thing's for sure: this is one festive episode that will definitely give you those warm Christmas fuzzies on this cold, February, Monday morning.  So settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! This week we're double-dropping to make up for a few missed weeks this past month! This specific episode was recorded when Julia was out of town celebrating her wedding anniversary, so Anthony and Thom are joined by "Film Strip"'s Ron Hogan and "Once Every Two Weeks"' Mark Ricks to discuss the Christmas episodes of the beloved cartoon, "Futurama"!  In case you wanted to watch along at home, the episodes discussed are: - Season 2 - Episode 4 - Xmas Story  - Season 3 - Episode 3 - A Tale of Two Santas  - Season 6 - Episode 13 - Futurama Holiday Spectacular  - Season 8 - Episode 6 - I Know What You Did Last Xmas  So settle back, relax, and enjoy as the guys traverse the cosmos with the Planet Express crew to celebrate the holidays! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

This week on "Tis the Podcast", the elves dive into the 2024 Hulu original film "Nutcrackers." When Ben Stiller's character is called to handle his recently deceased sister's affairs, he discovers her children living in a state of chaos on their rural Ohio farm. As this uptight city dweller grapples with his newfound responsibility to his feral nephews, will the spirit of Christmas - and a reimagined version of "The Nutcracker" - help him discover what family truly means? Join Anthony, Julia, and Thom as they discuss this unique holiday tale, debate Ben Stiller's performance, and explore whether this film earns its emotional payoff. Plus, hear their thoughts on rural internet connections, the magic of dance, and what makes a Christmas movie truly feel "Christmassy." Pour yourself some eggnog, cozy up by the fire, and join us for another lively discussion as we continue our mission to keep the Christmas spirit alive 365 days a year. Don't forget to share your thoughts with us on social media after listening!  Enjoy! And thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy 2025! To kick off the New Year, the elves gather to discuss the 2024 film, "Dear Santa"! Opinions are all over the place with this one, but one thing's for sure - regardless of what each individual elf thought of this movie, the discussion sure is fun! Because on top of walking through the plot of this film, they also discuss how their holiday seasons went, gifts they got, how they kicked off the new year, etc. Trust us when we say this is one episode you wanna be sure not to miss! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And never fear - while we're at the start of the year, every day that passes brings us closer to Christmas 2025, and we'll be there with you every step of the way to count down the days. Thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Christmas Eve, everybody! Can you believe tomorrow's the big day and that Santa's already set out on his annual trip!? We sure can't! To celebrate the occasion, please enjoy our annual Christmas Eve story, in which the elves read Brian Baumgartner's and Ben Silverman's "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin"! Illustrated by Maël Gourmelen, this humorous retelling of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" is an elf-sized treat everyone can enjoy - not just fans of "The Office", though they will especially appreciate all of the callbacks and references to the iconic show!  So take a break from the wrapping, settle back with your favorite holiday drink beside your Christmas tree in order to bask in its glow, and enjoy!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! Have a very Merry Christmas! We hope you have an amazing one, filled with food, drinks, laughter, and loved ones, and we hope that the big man in red brings you everything you asked for! We're looking forward to counting down to Christmas 2025 with all of y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Or should we say: Happy Christmas Adam, Happy Tibb's Eve, Happy the Day Before the Night Before Christmas, and Happy December 23rd!? Whatever you'd call it, we are only two days from Christmas 2024! Can you believe it? Where has the time gone?! To mark the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the brand-new, 2024, Netflix-holiday film, "That Christmas"! While many of our listeners seem to have a lot of love for this one, the elves are decidedly more mixed! Nevertheless, this a fun and festive discussion that's also filled with talk about why Anthony's mind was in the gutter while watching this film, rumors about the upcoming "Harry Potter" television series on HBO, and Anthony's recent Christmassy foray into New York City! So, settle back, relax, and enjoy this fun episode that's sure to put you in the holiday mood and kick off the week of Christmas the correct way! And make sure to check your podcast feeds tomorrow for your annual Christmas Eve story! Fans of "The Office", in particular, will want to make sure to tune in for that one!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!  This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather - sadly, not together in person this time - to finish their discussion on the 2024 film, "Red One". Listen as, along with Jack o'Malley and Callum Drift, they race to the finish, laughing along with and celebrating this fantastic, action-packed, and very festive film. So settle back and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! And get excited! Next week is Christmas!! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And December! Can you believe we're finally here? We sure can't! To kick off the official holiday season the correct way, enjoy this episode in which the elves gather to discuss three Disney Christmas shorts: 1952's "Pluto's Christmas Tree" 2024's "The Boy and the Octopus" 2024's "An Almost Christmas Story" We won't beat around the bush: the elves adored all three of this mini-films, and had a blast talking about them! We hope you have as fun listening to the episode! We guarantee you that it's a fun, festive one!  So settle back with your favorite holiday drink, relax in front of your Christmas tree, and enjoy this episode full of holiday cheer! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!     

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American listeners! We hope that your day is filled with family, friends, food, laughter, parades, and football! As a special bonus treat, to show each and every one of you how thankful we are for you, please enjoy this episode in which we talk the 2023 slasher film, "Thanksgiving"! Directed by Eli Roth, and starring Patrick Dempsey, it is the third feature-length adaptation of a fictitious "Grindhouse" trailer!  Anthony's been talking this one up for a while, but does that mean Julia and Thom will like it? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! One thing's for certain though: this is a fun discussion that's as festive as the Turkey Day trimmings, colors, and decorations that are littered throughout this movie! So settle back, relax, and enjoy this special Thanksgiving treat! And get excited, because Christmas is fast approaching! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!  To kick off Thanksgiving week, and our last *official* episode of November, the elves have gathered to discuss the brand new, 2024, Netflix Original Holiday Film, "Hot Frosty" - starring Hallmark Queen herself, Lacey Chabert!  Spoiler Alert: the elves have *thoughts* on this one.  So settle back with your favorite holiday drink, relax in front of your Christmas tree, and enjoy this festive episode full of laughs and holiday cheer! And make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for a special Thanksgiving treat! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!     

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they gather to discuss the 2022 Hallmark Original Movie, "Our Italian Christmas Memories". (You get one guess as to which elf will be hosting this episode based on the title alone.) Slightly more somber for a Hallmark Christmas movie, does the tone work for the elves? And how properly does the film capture the Italian holiday experience? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! So, settle back with your favorite holiday drink, relax, and enjoy this festive treat, which is the perfect way to kick off your week! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

A big thank you to all of our Veteran listeners and a Happy Monday to everyone else!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Join the elves as they wrap up 2024's Spooky Season lineup by covering the brand new legacy sequel, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"! How does this long-awaited second outing for the trickster demon and Lydia Deetz fare compared to the iconic original? You'll have to listen to find out, but spoiler alert: all three elves are on the same page this week! Also discussed? Various television shows the elves have been indulging in lately and much, much more! So, settle in with your Pumpkin Spiced Lattes, relax, and enjoy this fun, festive episode that we guarantee you is the perfect way to kick off your week! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! Have a Happy Halloween and get excited, because next week we kick-off the official run-up to Christmas!  ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! As we continue our journey through Spooky Season, this week we are joined by Phil Walsh - of "Phil at the Movies" and "DC Unlimited" - to discuss the 2021 film, "Halloween Kills"! Picking up exactly where "Halloween (2018)" left off, this is the second installment in the David Gordon Green requel trilogy. How does it compare to the iconic 1978 original and its immediate predecessor? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! Needless to say though, we all have *thoughts*.  So, settle in with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy this new, festive episode! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, we are honored to welcome to the main show for the very first time ever Chris Evans of "Gathering of the Geeks" and "DC Unlimited" to discuss the beloved 1987 family-horror film, "The Monster Squad"!  Join us as we dive deep into our histories, walk through the plot, talk the Universal Monsters, praise all of the cheesy eighties effects,  writing, and music, and much, much more! Be warned though: there is some *slight* language used in our discussion, but as it's in service of a cheesy eighties flick, we thought it appropriate not to censor it this time around since, you know, it was basically PG-rated dialogue forty-years ago! So lock your doors, grab your crucifixes and garlic, turn out the lights, settle in with your favorite Autumn-themed drink, and enjoy this extraordinarily fun episode that we guarantee is the perfect way to kickstart your week and inject some much needed Halloween spirit into your Monday morning! As always, y'all, thanks for your love and support! ❤️

In this episode of 'Tis the Podcast, we're continuing our Spooky Month(s) celebration with a discussion of the 2011 horror film Scream 4. Joining us are our friends Jay from Film Strip Podcast and Kendall from 2 Girls 1 Crypt, as we dive into the world of Woodsboro and the latest installment of the Scream franchise. We explore the return of Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell, and the new generation of teenagers who are being stalked by the infamous Ghostface killer. We also delve into the involvement of horror masterminds Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson, who brought the Scream franchise to life, and how their creative vision shaped the series. From the self-aware, meta approach to horror to the clever twists and turns, we break down what makes Scream 4 a standout in the franchise. We also examine the themes of social media, celebrity culture, and the commodification of trauma, which add a fresh layer of commentary to the film. So, grab your favorite horror movie marathon snacks, lock your doors, and join us for a thrilling discussion of Scream 4. Can you handle the truth about this horror classic?

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe it's the last day of September already? We sure can't! We are barreling fast toward the holiday season!  Spooky Season continues here at "Tis the Podcast" this week, as the elves gather to discuss the 2024 horror-comedy, "Abigail"! Can the seemingly twelve-year-old ballerina vampire win over the hearts and minds of all three of your hosts? You'll just have to tune in to find out! So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy! Also get excited, for next week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are journeying back to Woodsboro to cover "Scream 4"! They won't be alone, however, for some of their good friends will be making the trip with them, including: Jay Skipworth and Lindsey Grelis of "Film Strip Podcast", Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt", and possibly Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio"! It's going to be even more of a blast than usual, so make sure to keep your eyes open for that one! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Fall *officially*!  This week, Spooky Season continues as the elves travel to the wonderful world of Disney to talk the 2023 film, "Haunted Mansion"! Is it an improvement on the 2003, Eddie Murphy led film? Does it do the iconic Disney ride justice? Do any of the elves go on epic rants? And, most importantly, is this a good addition to your annual Spooky Season canon? You'll just have to tune into this fun, festive episode to find out! So open the windows and let that cool, Autumn air inside, settle back and relax with your Pumpkin Spice lattes, and enjoy!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics!  We were going to wait to drop this episode until midway through October, but since life got in the way this week and we didn't get around to recording our episode on "The Addams Family" - and given the fact this episode is six-and-a-half episodes - we decided to drop this Spooky Season treat now so you have time to listen to it in full before Halloween!  You've heard us refer to it a few times already in other episodes, but it's finally here: The 2024 "Tis the Podcast" Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket! In this special episode, which is becoming an annual tradition, Anthony is joined by a whole slew of special guests and self-labeled horror aficionados to determine the best horror movie amongst those listed on this year's bracket, March Madness style! The guests include: Ron Hogan and Lindsey Grelis of "Film Strip Podcast"  Kendal Farrae of "Two Girls One Crypt"  Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio" Listen as they debate and argue in real time to determine which horror movies advance through this NCAA-esque scary movie bracket as iconic films are pitted against one another in four different "divisions" for a chance to be named the best horror movie! Are Horror-comedies scary enough to go far? Will Art the Clown or Jigsaw best the other? Does Ghostface stand a chance against Michael Myers in the battle of the Legacy Sequels? Can The Warrens make it all the way again? Is "Lisa Frankenstein" too quirky to defeat "Jennifer's Body"? Is Pearl a scarier psychopath than little "Orphan" Esther? Do the Predators or the Xenomorphs star in the better prequel film? Will Zombies or Deadites reign supreme in the battle of the remakes? Which found footage franchise will go furthest this year? Is Annabelle or The Nun the scarier monster to get its own spinoff in "The Conjuring"-verse?  All of these questions and much, much more are answered in this extraordinarily fun episode full of quotes, impressions, trivia, nostalgia, serenading, and laughs. This is one you definitely do not want to miss - even if it'll take you a few sittings to finish it given its length. (That's What She Said.) But that's what happens when you get a bunch of scary movie buffs onto a recording together - there's a lot of passionate gushing and vigorous debate going on here in an episode that took three recordings and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to finish, which is why we've decided once again to drop this in your main feed instead of on Patreon. So settle in with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy! And make sure to let us known on social media what your hosts got right, what they got wrong, and which horror movie you think should have come out on top this year! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Labor Day to all of our American Listeners! We hope you're all having a great long weekend! And we hope you're all basking in the excitement and happiness of *officially* being in the 'Ber Months! It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year! To kick off September, we are closing out Nicktoons' month by covering the first Christmas episode of "The Fairly Oddparents"! For those watching along at home, that would be Episode 13 of Season 1 entitled "Christmas Every Day"! As you can tell from the title of the episode, the plot of this one deals with a common holiday trope we've covered countless time on the show. But do Timmy, Cosmo, and Wanda tackle it in such a way that makes it feel unique and fresh? And how does it compare to the episodes of the "Rugrats", "Hey Arnold", and "SpongeBob Squarepants" that the elves tackled over the past few weeks? You'll just have to tune in to find out! Trust us when we say that this is one fun and festive episode you want to be sure not to miss! So settle back with your pumpkin spice latte and enjoy! And get excited - because we've *officially* entered spooky season, so the next few weeks on the show will be spent delving into Halloween content! Stay tuned! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we've already reached the final episode of August 2024? We sure can't! We are *officially* only a week away from the start of the 'Ber Months! Get excited, for "the most wonderful time of the year" is nearly upon us!  This week, the elves continue their journey through Nicktoon month by covering the eighth episode of "Spongebob Squarepants"' second season, "Christmas Who?" which aired for the first time on December 6th, 2000! While Anthony is a fan of the show, Julia has some PTSD associated with it, and Thom's household does not like it. That said, is there enough holiday spirit embedded within this special that it's not a complete waste of time for our hosts? You'll just have to tune in to find out! So, settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes - which are officially back! - relax and enjoy! This is one festive, fun episode that's sure to kick off your week the best way possible! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!  We hope you had a wonderful weekend! This week, the elves continue their journey through Nicktoon month by welcoming Robert Nickerson of "Behind the Bells" to talk the famous and beloved "Hey Arnold" Christmas special: Season 1, Episode 18's "Arnold's Christmas".  This is the perfect festive treat to kick off your week! So, settle back and enjoy as we barrel closer to the 'Ber months! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This Monday, we kick off Nicktoon month by traveling back in time to 1992 to cover the very first "Rugrats" Christmas special: Season 2 - Episode 14 - "The Santa Experience"! The "Rugrats" have always clicked with the elves in the past when they covered their Hanukkah and Mother's Day specials, but will they enjoy their foray into the most wonderful time of year just as much? Well, you'll have to tune in to find out!  This is a fun, festive, nostalgic way to kick off your week! So, settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!               Sent

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy August! We're in the final four weeks of the year before we hit the 'Ber Months! How exciting is that?!  Due to vacation and work schedules, the elves are taking a much needed week off. Never fear though! Anthony is back once more with a special "Summerween" treat that he recorded a few weeks back in anticipation for this moment! Yet again, he is joined by his good friend, Cookie, to finish off their mini arc of episodes covering Ti West's and Mia Goth's "X" trilogy! Previously, they revisited "X", they re-watched "Pearl", and now they've finally seen "MaXXXine" and are ready to talk about it! This time, however, the two are not fully in sync. when it comes to their feelings, so expect some friendly fireworks to fly as they dive deep into and discuss the final chapter of Maxine Minx's story! Is it a fitting ending for "the star" who has always refused to "accept a life she does not deserve"? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out!  This is a really fun one - despite some audio issues on the part of Anthony (sorry!) - and is sure to tide you over and keep you entertained until all three elves return next week with your regularly scheduled Christmas programming! So, settle back and enjoy!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we've already reached our final episode of July 2024? We sure can't! The 'Ber Months are fast approaching! This week, Anthony, Julia, and Thom travel to the snowy, dangerous world of Gotham City to cover the 2023 original animated film, "Merry Little Batman"! Skewed for a younger audience than the Caped Crusader is normally aimed at, did our hosts enjoy Damien Wayne desperately attempting to follow in his iconic father's footsteps to save Christmas from the Joker and some of Gotham's other fearsome Rogues? You'll just have to tune in to find out if this holiday special, heavily inspired by "Home Alone" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", is enough to grow the hearts of our elves three sizes! So settle back, relax, and enjoy this extremely festive and fun episode that's sure to brighten your week! And get excited, for we are in the final stretch before the most wonderful time of the year!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Christmas in July, Christmas Fanatics! As of today, we are *officially* a mere *five months* from Christmas day! How exciting is that?!   As a special gift for you to mark the occasion, please enjoy this special bonus episode - now live in your podcast feeds - in which Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss some of their favorite "Saturday Night Live" Christmas skits! This is a festive, fun, laugh-a-minute episode that will be sure to put a smile on your face and put you in the holiday spirit! So settle back and enjoy! And make sure to check your podcast feeds on Monday for your regularly scheduled programming in which the elves will be covering 2023's "Merry Little Batman"!   We hope you have a very Merry Christmas in July! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you're all having a wonderful July as we barrel ever closer to our beloved 'Ber Months!  To kick off the week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony journey back to Sesame Street - despite the fact that nobody seemed to be able to tell us how to get there! - to cover the 1996 film, "Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas"! Elmo isn't any of our hosts favorite resident of Sesame Street, but does the fact that he's the focal point of this story derail this special for them? And can they get through an entire episode featuring the Muppets without their good friend Mike Westfall of "Advent Calendar House" demanding retractions and apologies?! You'll just have to tune in to find out! So, settle back, blast that air conditioning, and enjoy this festive treat which is sure to serve as the perfect kickoff to your week! And keep your eyes open this upcoming Thursday, July 25th, for a very special, bonus Christmas in July episode in your feeds! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!  We hope you had a great weekend - or a great long weekend, in the case of our American listeners!  We are back with another installment of "Tis the Podcast", and this week, we are covering John Woo's 2023, action-holiday film, "Silent Night"! Is this a Christmas movie or merely a film set at Christmas? Does its lack of dialogue enhance the story or seem like a cheap gimmick? Well, the elves have thoughts on all of this, but you'll just have to tune in to find out! This is a fun, festive episode which is the perfect way to kick off your week! And get excited: now that we're past the Fourth of July, stores will be in full 'Ber-Months mode soon enough! So settle back and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Fourth of July to all of our American listeners!   Since we didn't get a chance to record a bonus Independence Day episode this year, we're releasing another episode that was originally intended to drop on Patreon instead! (Hence the explicit tag for language!) Think of it as a second "Summerween" treat, for Anthony is once again joined by his friend, Cookie, to continue their journey on the "Road to 'MaXXXine'". This time, they're sitting down to discuss the Ti West/A24 2022 film, "Pearl" which serves as the "X-traordinary origin story" to "X"!    Listen as they dive deep into the plot of this character study that just happens to contain horror elements, explore its relatable themes, laugh a lot over some pretty uncomfortable moments, and much, much more!    This is a really fun one, so give it a listen and stay tuned - for Anthony and Cookie have one final episode coming quite soon as well: a discussion about the brand new, just-releasing-this-weekend, "MaXXXine", the final installment of this unique horror trilogy!    As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! And keep an eye on your podcast feeds Monday morning for your regularly scheduled Christmas programming where Anthony, Julia, and Thom will be reviewing 2023's "Silent Night"! ❤️

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy First Day of July! We're barreling ever-closer to those 'Ber Months with more than a few big milestones along the way to be hit this month! How exciting is that? Less exciting is the film the elves are covering this week: the 2023 Netflix Original Movie, "Family Switch"! While they thought they escaped the worst-of-the-worst content after clawing their way out of June's "Bad Sequels" month, this movie certainly didn't make them feel that way; it even elicited a rant from Anthony the likes of which you haven't heard since our "Ernest Saves Christmas" episode! But is the movie really that bad? Is there any semblance of heart or holiday cheer to make this one worth watching? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! One thing's for certain though: regardless of the film's quality, this is yet another fun, festive episode of "Tis the Podcast" you want to be sure not to miss! And speaking of not wanting to miss anything: check out the bonus "Summerween" episode that dropped in your podcast feeds yesterday, in which Anthony and his friend Cookie talk the Ti West/A24 film "X"! It's a good time, and essential listening before seeing "MaXXXine" later this week! So settle back and enjoy, y'all! As always, thanks for your love and support! We love and appreciate each and every one of you! ❤️