Yuletide TV: A Christmas Podcast

The boys crack open some cold ones to close out season 3. Chris shares his personal favorite pick of "The Constant" from the fourth season of Lost (available on Hulu). Chris does his best to make his case for this episode belonging in the Christmas TV canon, but has a hard time getting his cohosts on his side. Other topics discussed in this episode are few and far between as the boys spend a surprising amount of time focused on actually discussing the episode and show. However they make a few detours to debate the least Christmas time of the year, Jon getting ejected from a truck while trying to poach a deer, and other shows that tried and failed to copy the Lost formula.  Wikipedia entry for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Constant. 

On the penultimate episode of the season, Jon shares his personal favorite pick, "Xmas Story" from the second season of Futurama (available on Hulu). Does the year 3000 still have the holiday spirit or is the future not as full as festivities as the hosts hope? Listen in to hear their thoughts!   Other topics discussed in this episode include: monstrous babies, The Matrix and its sequels, John Goodman, replacement voice actors, good movie concepts, the Purge, parrots vs. stink lizards, back country skiing, and fake laughing.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0584465/. 

The final week of Season 3 begins as the boys share their personal favorites. Brian kicks things off by having the hosts watch the Mystery Science Theater 3000 crew review "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't" (available on Netflix). Listen in to hear three guys watch a thing and makes jokes about one guy and two robots watching a thing and making jokes.  Other topics discussed in this episode include: prunes, James Bond, Christmas plans, Duluth, Italian Santa, Italian cinema, fun facts, and wooden toys vs. modern toys.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6101964/. 

The last pick of Significant Other Week goes to Chris's fiance who has the boys watch a Disney Channel favorite Phil of the Future. This second season episode, "Christmas Break", features some time traveling shenanigans, but is youthful humor enough to keep the hosts' attention? Listen in to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: sports betting, curling (like a lot of talk about curling), NBC sci-fi series La Brea, pitching shows, actor J.P. Manoux, cavemen, kissing, recasting Modern Family, and wikipedia game Five Clicks to Jesus.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0674193/. 

On today's episode, Jon's girlfriend asks the boys to watch an episode of the classic CW teen drama Gossip Girl. Will the teens reign supreme when it comes to celebrating the season? Or is the biggest lie of this episode making the viewer think it has anything to do with Christmas? Listen in to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: actress and Real Housewife Kyle Richards, Police Women, winter formal dance themes, casting decisions for the upcoming Super Mario animated film, blowing up triangles, and characters having either too much or too little to do. IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1266847/. 

The tables turn slightly as a new week of the podcast kicks off! The hosts have their significant others pick which Christmas episodes to watch, starting with "Christmas" from the first season of the show Divorce (available to stream on HBOMAX) selected by Brian's wife. Come and see how a show with two lead actors each with three names navigates the tricky waters of celebrating the holidays while trying to hide a split. Other topics discussed in this episode include: Monday the 13th vs. Friday the 13th, determining the most sinful day of the week, Christmas fishing destinations, obnoxious Christmas gifts, anthrax, Upstate New York, wasting food, infidelity, and Brian correcting Chris for a change.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4695166/. 

Blind Pick Week concludes with an episode from the third season of Bones, "The Santa in the Slush" (available on Hulu). Will this long-running procedural turn out to be a lively holiday helper or a rotting Christmas corpse? Listen in to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: Rebel Wilson, personifying corporations, feeling puckish, diner sitting etiquette, skeletons, bad investigating skills, leaps of logic, Kevin Sorbo and Sbarro, and different kinds of stings.  IMDB for entry this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1143231/. 

Blind Pick week continues with Jon leading the discussion on "How the Ghosts Stole Christmas" from the sixth season of The X-Files (available on Hulu). Is the truth out there? The boys try and get to the bottom of where this falls in the Christmas canon, leading to a rather contentious debate at the end of the episode. Listen in to find out where they land. Other topics discussed in this episode include: ghosts vs. goats, director Grant Heslov, George Clooney, CBS Sunday Night Movies, the year 1917, Ed Asner, Lily Tomlin, Jon's desire to be a hot ghost, pop psychology, 90's clothes, determining the best holiday to haunt, and Brian's bad Beyonce takes.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0751138/.   

Blind Pick Week begins with Brian having the boys watch "Santa on Ice" from the second season of the CBS sitcom Becker (available on PlutoTV, which is a surprisingly good streaming service). Chris starts a new segment called "Better Know a Becker," and then the hosts do their best to discuss this forgotten sitcom. Is it bursting with Christmas Spirit or is Becker too much of a grouch to spread any holiday cheer? Other topics discussed in this episode include: NFL commentary, 2001 theme songs, Ted Danson's career, eliminating characters, jokes that run too long, reworking this show for modern audiences, compressed buildings, hating on Cheers, and 2013 comedy film, We're the Millers.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0520630/

Kids Show Week comes to a close with Chris having the boys take a look at "Yes, Mikey, Santa Does Shave" from the Saturday morning cartoon, Recess (available on Disney+). Will the hosts let their memories of this show cloud their judgements or does it stand well enough on its own to be deemed a classic? Listen in to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: cowboys, Dad woes, harnesses vs. leashes, Robert Goulet, home video spinoffs, cities Tv shows take place in, common childhood experiences, guest stars, getting more meaning out of Christmas, adult sports leagues, and pizza.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0684067/.  

Kids Show Week continues with this Saturday morning classic. Jon leads the discussion about "Have Yourself a Morlock Little X-Mas" from the fourth season of the animated X-Men TV series (available on Disney+). Will mutant merriment reign supreme or will ruby quartz visor of nostalgia be removed from the hosts' eyes revealing an episode no longer packs a super-heroic punch? Listen in to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: mutant powers, crazy plots, Hufflepuffs, debating whether this is actually a show for kids, blood types, vocal performances, and Quebec vs. Cajun accents.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0813972/.

Kid's Show week kicks off with a Nickelodeon classic. The boys review "Arnold's Christmas" from the first season of Hey Arnold! (available on Hulu). Will this prove to the best first true Christmas Classic of the season, or will the these of this episode be a little too heavy to qualify as holiday cheer?  Other topics discussed in this episode include: the best potato, ordering gifts early, neckties, bowties, which character this episode is about, Christmas lessons, and shopping on Christmas Eve. IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0600738/.  

Pandering Week comes to a close with a look at a TV show whose Christmas episodes have become as stories as the show itself these days. The boys review "Christmas Party" from the second season of The Office (available on Peacock). Do they adore the show as much as the rest of world? Listen in to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: sending links, I Think You Should Leave, SNL casts, naming Brian's baby, rewatching The Office, Brian Baumgartner's Cameo earnings, will they/won't they relationships, and ideal work environments.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0664513/. Hire Brian Baumgartner on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/brianbaumgartner.   

Pandering week continues as the hosts take on Festivus in "The Strike" from the ninth season of Seinfeld (available on Netflix). Does this mythical holiday hold any Christmas Cheer, or do the boys have a number of grievances they are looking to air against this episode? Listen in to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: Twitter avatars, consequences, creating jokes, NYC, Leslie Nielsen talk show appearances, Jerry Stiller, fake phone numbers, pickup lines, comparing Festivus to True American, cloning and Black Friday Tips. Wikipedia entry for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Strike_(Seinfeld). Buy your own Festivus pole here: https://shop.wagnercompanies.com/festivus-poles.    

Welcome to Season 3 of the Yuletide TV podcast! The boys kick off their third year reviewing Christmas TV episodes with Pandering Week, reviewing some classic Christmas eps for popular TV shows. They begin their journey with "The One Where Rachel Quits" from the third season of Friends (available to stream on HBOMAX). Will they start off their new season with a classic or a lump of coal? get your holiday season started by listening in to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: hockey references, Sister Christian by Night Ranger, Power Rangers, Santa Claus being Uncle Sam, comedians that won't play college campuses, cash grab books, Jim Gaffigan impressions, understand Rachel, needing the fear, women in STEM, Girl Scout cookies, easter egg videos, and asking listeners to send pictures of themselves at airport Chili's.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0583474/.

The baddest boys in Christmas podcast are ready to kickoff their 3rd season, once again reviewing 15 Christmas-centric episodes from 15 unique television series over the course of five weeks. Listen in to hear their picks and the new theme weeks they have in store for season 3!  In between drafting their picks for the new season, the boys discuss: revising the podcast mission statement, their lack of qualifications for doing this podcast, learning jiu jitsu, Peacock streaming recommendations, weird things Jon Hamm has done, and Brian confusing network and cable TV. Come back on Monday, Nov. 21 when the third season begins in earnest! 

The final bonus episode before season 3 is here, and that means the boys take another look at the intersection of Halloween Spooks and Christmas cheer. This year they watch and review the 2005 film Santa's Slay starring professional wrestler Bill Goldberg. Does this slasher deserve a spot in your holiday viewing? Listen to find out! Other topics discussed in this episode include: finding true love, the differences between buffalo and reindeer, wrestling humor, calling in favors, how bad movies get made, magical Christmas curling discs, Brett Ratner, Ted Turner, blood budgets and bouncing.   Season 3 starts Nov. 1 with our episode draft. Don't miss it! Wikipedia entry for this movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa%27s_Slay.  

As their run of bonus episodes wind down, the boys take a look at a series from a country where they have the most listeners who don't speak English: Germany. Over Christmas (or ÜberWeihnachten) is a German limited series that is available on Netflix. The boys watch all three episodes and find themselves in perhaps the toughest spot yet for determining an accurate rating. Stick around until the end to find out what if they think this series is worth your time. Other topics discussed in this episode include: Feed the Arts, outing people, instruments, fantasy sequences, German culture, friendships, small town living, satisfying endings, grandmas, good soundtracks, and Jon declaring this holiday season "Tight Boy Christmas." IMDB for this series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11951234/.  

The boys test out a new tradition by claiming August to be "A Long Way to Christmas". Much like last year where they watched "Accepted" starring Justin Long for their August bonus episode, this year they are selecting another film from this actor's illustrious career, "Herbie: Fully Loaded". Have they stumbled upon a genius idea or are they embarking on a tradition that will only make that lengthy Christmas wait even longer? Other topics discussed in this episode include: Jonah Hill, Steve Zahn, performance analysis, ways to make this movie better, bad cover music, dated product placements, and Brian's new photography hobby.  Wikipedia entry this movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbie:_Fully_Loaded.   

In the conclusion of their two-part Christmas in July special, the boys wrap up their journey with Dash & Lily (streaming on Netflix). Did their enthusiasm from part one carry through to call this a Christmas Classic? Listen to find out! Non-Christmas topics in this episode include: the Ambiguously Gay Duo, the heat, Jon's ski routine ideas, a very messy summary, Armie Hammer, coats, reasons to move to Fiji, bad flags, stakes as steaks, notebook logistics, running to the airport, and Dash & Lily sequels.  Wikipedia entry for Dash & Lily: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dash_%26_Lily.   

The boys are back to tackle their first assignment that's too big to be contained within one episode. To celebrate Christmas in July, they're watching all of Dash & Lily, covering episode 1-4 in June and then the second half of the series in July. This 2020 Netflix streamer catches them by surprise but does the first half of the series have enough holiday spirit to carry them through until July? The only way to find out is to listen in!  Non-Christmas topics discussed in this episode include: Mare of Easttown, Jupiter's Legacy's budget, the heat, New York City being a character again, Joni Mitchell, great side characters, YA stuff, backtracking, Law & Order: SVU, and web privacy.  Wikipedia entry for Dash & Lily: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dash_%26_Lily.  

Get ready for the biggest episode of Yuletide TV yet...in terms of the number of people speaking! Chris, Brian and Jon are joined by Holli and Scarlett from the Netflixmas Podcast to discuss Canadian sitcom treasure "Three Wise Men" from the fifth season of Letterkenny (available on Hulu).  Non-Christmas topics include: UFOs, jail, parts of Wisconsin, jokes, callbacks, space shows, hot character and Japan stuff. Find Netflixmas wherever you get your podcasts or at this Neflixmas Podcast. 

The boys take the podcast international with Glen Warren from the Season's Eatings Podcast to discuss their first ever reality-competition show episode, "Ghosts of Holiday Ingredients Past" from Iron Chef America (available on Hulu). Can they cook up a Christmas Classic or will this episode be headed for the garbage disposal? Other topics include: Canadian vs. American Christmas, beaver tails, Alton Brown's looks, cooking stuff, plating, William Shatner, Sam the Eagle, and Glen dispelling some reality TV myths.  Find Season's Eating on your favorite podcast app or at this link. IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1784945/.          

The March bonus episode has the boy's welcoming Todd Killian from the Christmas Clatter Podcast to watch and discuss "The Last Christmas" from the third season of the Fox sitcom Raising Hope (available on Hulu). Does this blue collar comedy have what it takes to be elevated to the ranks of a Christmas Classic? Listen in to find out. Non-Christmas topics include: washing hands, mailmen, ski hill rules, Super Troopers alpacas, forgeries, Burn Notice, 2012, apocalypse plans, Alone, pajama longevity, and LL Bean.  Find Christmas Clatter on your favorite podcasting app or at this link.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2508350/.  

The February bonus episode features the boys' first guest and their first real foray into a Hanukkah episode. Gerry Davilla from Totally Rad Christmas stops by to have the boys watch and discuss "A Christmas Story" from the third season of the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs (available on Hulu). Since "Christmas Classic" doesn't really apply to this episode, the boys create a new ranking on the spot and Chris shares what little he knows about celebrating Hanukkah with the listeners.  Non winter holiday topics Include: beer jackets, Reno 911, licking things, poles, Beanie Babies, trivia, Tom Selleck, and D&D. Find Totally Rad Christmas on your favorite podcasting app or at this link.  IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5140288/.      

The bad boys of Christmas podcasting are back to reflect on their holiday celebrations and the second season of Yuletide TV. Chris, Brian and Jon each share how they spent their Christmas and what Santa brought them, before diving into a discussion about what new holiday films they watched this year, including Wonder Woman 1984, Happiest Season, Holidate, Princess Switch 2: Switched Again, The Christmas Bow, and Jingle Jangle. Then it's time to talk about their favorite and least favorite episodes they covered in Season 2 before giving a preview of what's to come, including a big announcement about what to expect from their off season bonus episodes before Season 3 begins in November.  

Merry Christmas from the Yuletide TV podcast! Chris is here to close out season 2 with his personal favorite pick of "Death Takes a Holiday" from the ninth season of M*A*S*H (available on Hulu). Not as much goofing around on this episode, as the boys settle into a more thoughtful discussion about the themes present in this episode.Non-Christmas topics include: Alan Alda, the timelessness of M*A*S*H, dead parents, charitable giving etiquette, and life lessons.Thank you to everyone who has listened to and supported our second season (especially you Sean). Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!This episode's featured Christmas podcast is Holly Jolly Xmasu: https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/.IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0638292/.We'll see you on Jan. 25 for our first bonus episode of 2021!

It's the second to last episode of the season, and Jon is sharing his personal favorite pick "Miracle on Evergreen Terrace" from the ninth season of The Simpsons (available on Disney+). With so many Simpsons holiday episodes to choose from, does this one have what it takes to be called a Christmas Classic? Listen in and find out.Non-Christmas topics include: birthdays, video games, real trees vs. fake ones, object permanence, Jeopardy, Jon giving all the hosts their "dad" designations, Green Bay broadcasters, stealing, and MMA moves. This episodes featured Christmas podcast is Christmas Clatter with Todd Killian: https://www.christmasclatter.com/. Listen into the episode of Christmas Clatter that Chris and Brian guested on here: https://www.christmasclatter.com/episodes/episode/21fafa6a/your-space-needle-is-stupid.Wikipedia entry for this episode of The Simpsons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_Evergreen_Terrace.

Fire up the Impala as we take "A Very Supernatural Christmas" drive from the shows third season (available on Netflix). If you can handle the chaotic start of this episode, you'll be rewarded with the boys thoughts on whether or not the demonic nature of the show can also capture the proper Christmas spirit.Non-Christmas topics include: sledding, writer's strikes, the Anit-Hanks, space gods, more of Jon's tales from working retail, body horror, and Wisconsin stuff.We also do our best to stake our claim as the official bad boys of the Christmas Podcast World.Apologies to any Greeks who listen to this episode. This week's featured Christmas podcast is Santa By The Minute: https://santabytheminute.podbean.com/.Learn more about the Peshtigo fire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshtigo_fire.And here's Charlie Behrens Youtube channel if you're in the mood for some Midwest humor: https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlieBerens/videos. 

Slather on the sunscreen, throw on your shades, and do your best slow motion jog as you listen to the Yuletide crew close out Blind Pick Week with the two-part "Silent Night, Baywatch Night" from the fifth season of syndicated TV classic Baywatch (available on Hulu). Chris leads the boys on a discussion that involves grifting, flirting with priests, and possibly Santa's actual elves. Will that be enough to rescue it from being deemed a Lump of Coal? Listen in to find out.Non-Christmas topics include: the show's banging theme song, David Hasselhoff's commanding presence, how boats work, lifeguard salaries, Sadie Hawkins dances, and wrestling crossovers.IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0394327/.This episodes featured Christmas podcast is Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad: https://www.facebook.com/FCMNPodcast/. 

Jon bends the rules a bit to talk about his Blind Pick Week selection, the BoJack Horseman Christmas Special: Sabrina's Christmas Wish (available on Netflix), which is part Christmas special, part episode, part episode within an episode. Can the boys stop repeating jokes from this show long enough to make a decision on whether or not it's a Christmas Classic? Listen in to find out. Non-Christmas topics include: saying words wrong, trying to remember Brian's growing list of nicknames, Jon doing a bit, theme songs, catchphrases, Gary Busey, Aaron Paul, and Bronies. This episodes featured Christmas Podcast is the NetfliXmas Podcast: https://netflixmaspodcast.podbean.com/.IMDB info for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4294938/.Free trivia answer: Oklahoma 

Blind Pick Week kicks off with "Tis the Season" from the fourth season of Ally McBeal (available on Hulu). Will this episode from a show the boys have little familiarity with be able to charm them enough to be called a Christmas Classic, or will it be too dated to be anything more than Lump of Coal?Non-Christmas topics include: Macy Gray, Robert Downey Jr., dated 90's language, surprising cast members, secret children, Brian's new nickname, heights, karaoke, Christmas movie spoilers, and the return of the Polar Express.This episode's featured Christmas podcast is Totally Rad Christmas: https://www.buzzsprout.com/840331.IMDB for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0510369/.  

Animation week comes to a close with Chris having the boys watch an obscure one season wonder from the early aughts. "Snowflake Day: A Very Special Holiday Episode" from the series Clone High (available on the MTV app or YouTube), isn't a traditional Christmas episode by any means, but there still might be a few holiday feels to find in this oddball entry.Non-Christmas topics include: JFK impressions, tiny homes, holiday lumping, Kwanzaa, knorks, setting up jokes, Chili's, airports, upsetting all the fanbases, celebrity crushes, Mandy Moore, the West Wing, and Chris revealing his master plan to replace Jon and Brian as his cohosts. IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0542914/This episode's featured Christmas podcast is the Christmas Podcasts podcast: https://christmaspodcasts.com/. 

Jon takes over for the second episode of our animated shows week, revisiting American Dad to examine the fifth season episode "Rapture's Delight" (available on Hulu). Will this unconventional Christmas tale charm the boys enough to be considered a Christmas Classic, or will its post-apocalyptic setting make it too difficult to overcome being called a Lump of Coal? Only way to find out is to listen!Non-Christmas topics include: hugging during the panny, Tik Tok, office work, Jon's piercing experiences, Brian bringing big Wife Guy energy to the show, movies that aired on TNT, jumping the shark, and the best and worst Starburst flavors. Wikipedia entry for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapture%27s_Delight.   

A new week means a new theme, and Brian kicks off a weeklong look at animated shows with "A Very Venture Christmas" from the first(ish) season of The Venture Bros. (available on Amazon Prime). As Christ tries to understand what exactly happened in this episode. Brian and Jon delight in this merry holiday adventure from the early years of the Adult Swim programming block.Non-Christmas topics include: pop-culture references, Holland, being smart, Rick & Morty, Magic the Gathering, and Patrick Warburton impressions. IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0739347/.This episode's featured Christmas Podcast is Season's Eatings: https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/. 

It's time to get somber as the boys attack "Bastogne" from acclaimed HBO miniseries Band of Brothers (available on HBOMAX). The wartime setting sparks a series of conversations that ultimately leads the hosts to the profound conclusion that war, is bad. But can the Christmas cheer overcome the bloodshed and despair prominently featured in this episode? You'll have to listen in to find out.Non-Christmas topics include: war (like lots of talk about war), Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, David Schwimmer, dells, finding humanity in forsaken places, and Jon confusing some Marvel roles. IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1247462/Learn more about Renee Lemaire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9e_Lemaire.This episode's featured Christmas Podcast is Merry Britsmas: https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/. 

The boys slip into their finest suits and break out the whiskey to watch "Christmas Comes but Once a Year" from the fourth season of Mad Men (available on Amazon Prime). Do the dastardly deeds of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce put a damper on the holiday proceedings, or will the spirit shine through enough for the hosts to call this a Christmas Classic?Non-Christmas topics include: trying to address the 60's of it all, The Rock's diet, The Men Who Stare at Goats, drinking, men getting what they want, holiday humiliation, office parties, pop psychology, Alison Brie, the greatness of Roger Sterling, tropical vacations, and a game of "my uncle is better than your uncle."Wikipedia entry for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Comes_But_Once_a_Year_(Mad_Men)The episode's featured Christmas podcast is Weird Christmas: https://weirdchristmas.com/category/podcast/.  

Brian is back leading the podcast as drama week kicks off with "Spirit" from the first season of Alias, starring Jennifer Garner, Victor Garber, and Bradley Cooper (available on Amazon Prime). While the boys spend the first few minutes debating what exactly cuticles are, they do eventually get around to discussing the episode at hand to determine whether or not this spy series is hiding a Christmas Classic in its midst. And Brian introduces a new segment called, "How Christmas is it?"Non-Christmas topics include: Spy craft, southern accents, Jon teaching us about kicking, grenade pens, young Bradley Cooper's acting abilities, Super Bowl marketing strategies, and Chris trying to remember if Victor Garber was in The Town.IMDB entry for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0508645/

Sup? It's the final episode of sitcom week, and Chris is back in command to discuss "Comparative Religion" from the first season of the NBC sitcom, Community (available on Netflix and Hulu). This episode encompasses more holidays than just Christmas, which leads to an unexpected discussion about the boys' rating system and a twist ending none of the hosts saw coming.Non-Christmas topics include: Confusing Anthony Michael Hall and Michael C. Hall, Jon's community college experiences, winterdoodles, Jon critiquing Joel McHale's ability to throw a punch, and checked out professors. Wikipedia entry for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative_Religion_(Community)

For the second episode of Sitcom Week, Jon takes the reins as the boys discuss "Christmas" from Married with Children (available on Hulu). Chris, Brian and Jon marvel at this time capsule from the 90's while debating whether or not the humor still works in today's day and age. It's a rude, crude episode with attitude, but does it end up being a Christmas Classic, Lump of Coal, or something in between? Tune in to find out.Non-Christmas topics include: Thanksgiving leftovers, Mars Attacks, TV shows the hosts watched with their families growing up, the TV show Jessie also starring Christina Applegate, half-dollar coins, and other time capsule TV. IMDB info for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0642248/

Season 2 kicks off with Sitcom Week. To get things started, Brian is in the hosting chair and talking about "In God We Trust" from the first season of Arrested Development (available on Netflix). Does this 2003 episode hold up to 2020 scrutiny? Can listeners get past Brian's unfathomably long summary? And most important, is the first episode of season two a Christmas Classic or a Lump of Coal?Non-Christmas topics include: Best in Show, Jon's YouTube sketch comedy days, Jason Bateman's appeal, Fox's bad scheduling practices in the early 2000's, and Jon briefly forgetting that this podcast focuses on Christmas.IMDB info for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0515221/. 

Chris, Brian and Jon provide a spoiler-lite review of new holiday film The Christmas Ride. The boys explain why this micro-budget mumblecore movie has a little something for everyone this Christmas. This movie is now available on Amazon Prime Video and Vimeo, and all three hosts recommend giving it a watch if you're looking for something fresh to shake up your typical holiday viewing. You can watch the trailer for The Christmas Ride here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y45euwomp9gWatch on Amazon Prime here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZJZB2PWatch on Vimeo here: Https://Vimeo.com/ondemand/thechristmasride Don't forget to come back for the first full episode of our second season on Nov. 23!  

The boys are back and ready to do what they do best: find the best Christmas TV episodes ever made. But to do that, they need to figure out what episodes they'll be watching in season 2! To change things up, they say goodbye to the random selector and welcome a new draft format. Five weeks of shows, new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and themed weeks to center their picks around. Over the course of the draft other discussion topics include: Mortal Kombat, whether or not Jennifer Garner ruins the projects she's in, obscure streaming services, and against all odds, the brief return of Newgrounds. New episodes begin in earnest on Monday, Nov. 23! We hope you'll join us! 

In their final bonus episode, the boys celebrate two seasons at once as they watch and review The Nightmare Before Christmas (available on Disney+). As they work to determine whether or not this is a Christmas Classic (Halloween Highlight?) they also discuss: creepypasta YouTube videos, Brian's bad bits, Jon's emo days, other stop motion feature films, Tim Burton's Batman films, the feud between Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey, Greg Proops, and trying to figure who exactly this movie is for.Season 2 of the podcast kicks off with a full lineup reveal on Nov. 2. Don't miss it!Wikipedia entry for this film: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nightmare_Before_Christmas

Stop! Before you do anything, make sure you listen to our guest spot on Totally Rad Christmas, here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/840331/5755690-ep-29-doogie-howser-m-d-w-chris-brian-and-jon.We watched and reviewed a Christmas episode from the first season of Doogie Howser, M.D., titled "Doogie The Red Nosed Reindeer" (available on Hulu). Our first ever mini-bonus episode serves as a companion to this conversation by telling you whether we thought it was a Christmas Classic, Pair of Socks, or a Lump of Coal, but that's it! For our full thoughts and dissection of the episode with host Gerry Davila, you need to go check out Totally Rad Christmas, your podcast home for all things Christmas in the 80's.See Gerry's full back catalog here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/840331.

Our friends at the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast recommended we watch this first Christmas special from BBC period drama Call the Midwife available on Netflix. While the boys work to determine whether or not this is a Christmas Classic, they also discuss: people who like Fight Club vs. people who like Snatch, their feelings on period piece television, vicars, women giving birth at Christmas as a trope, Hey Arnold, Jon's British accents, pocket lamb chops and Keira Knightley clones.  IMDB for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2238586/Listen to the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast here: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/sbmchristmas

For the start of the new school year your hosts take a look at the 2006 comedy, Accepted, starring Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, and Lewis Black. Along the way we discuss karaoke bars, other Comedy Central classics, Brandy Old Fashioneds, and the comedy of Kyle Kinane. Wikipedia entry for Accepted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accepted

For their Christmas in July Special, the Yuletide Boys watch the excruciating 2019 adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol starring Guy Pearce and Andy Serkis. They pick apart all the places this dark and gritty reimagining goes wrong and save listeners two hours by condensing a three hour slog into a one hour podcast. Wikipedia entry:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Carol_(miniseries)

In the final installment of "Screw You, Watch This," Chris hops back in the saddle and has Brian and Jon watch the original Magnificent Seven from 1960. Along the way they discuss hand sanitizer, killing the coronavirus with fireworks, taking back the term UFO, the fact the hosts are three dumb white guys, Jon struggling to remember the band the Chainsmokers, Rhonda Rousey, Vin Diesel, and what their campaign slogans would be if they ever ran for office. Wikipedia entry for The Magnificent Seven: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magnificent_Seven 

Brian takes over the podcast to talk about the pilot episode of the FX series Justified starring Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins. Over the course of the episode, the Yuletide boys also discuss the recent movies Jon has watched while quarantining, whether Chris is the Heat Miser or Cold Miser, Walton Goggins other great roles, Chris's efforts to avoid infecting the elves at the North Pole as the Polar Express visits twice in one episodes, and what does or does not constitute the Midwest. IMDB for the pilot of Justified: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1522554/ 

Jon takes the reins in the first edition of "Screw You, Watch This" by making Chris and Brian watch the final three episodes of Cowboy Bebop (available on Hulu). The boys talk anime for almost an hour while Chris tries to figure out what he just watched, Brian tries to say some words, and Jon tries to be the best podcast host around. Also there's a small Digimon update.