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Plug in the lights, grab the eggnog, and brace yourself for a full Griswold-level meltdown. To end our holiday movie run 3 Guys and a Flick decks the halls with a deep dive into National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We break down the cast, iconic scenes, and behind-the-scenes trivia that turned Clark Griswold's perfect family Christmas into one of the most quoted holiday movies of all time. From the legendary light display to the unforgettable Cousin Eddie payoff, we debate Chevy Chase's endlessly optimistic (and endlessly unhinged) Clark, share our favorite moments, and wrestle with the big question: does this movie still hold up as a holiday staple — or is it more of a seasonal endurance test? Expect personal takes, final ratings, and plenty of laughs as we go full Griswold in our latest festive review.

KeywordsChristmas Vacation, National Lampoon, classic cinema, holiday chaos, Chevy Chase, family dynamics, comedy, film legacy, political correctness, movie reviewSummaryIn this conversation, Ben and Jay reflect on the classic film 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation,' discussing its humor, relatable family dynamics, and the performances of the cast. They explore the film's misleading title, the chaos of holiday preparations, and the cultural impact of the National Lampoon franchise. The discussion also touches on the challenges of comedy in today's politically correct climate, concluding with their ratings and thoughts on the film's legacy.TakeawaysThe joy of seeing classic films on the big screen is unmatched.Christmas Vacation's title can be misleading as it focuses on home rather than travel.The film captures the relatable chaos of holiday family gatherings.Chevy Chase's performance is considered his prime work in comedy.The film's humor resonates with audiences due to its relatable scenarios.The character dynamics, especially with Cousin Eddie, add depth to the comedy.The slapstick humor is a highlight, especially during Christmas preparations.The film's legacy is tied to the National Lampoon brand and its cultural impact.Political correctness has changed the landscape of comedy today.The film remains a beloved classic, especially during the holiday season.Sound bites"This one's based at their home.""I had a good laugh over that.""I loved how it ended."Chapters00:00 The Joy of Classic Cinema02:54 Christmas Vacation: A Misleading Title05:57 Relatable Holiday Chaos08:42 Character Highlights and Performances11:38 The Humor of Christmas Preparations14:43 Plot Dynamics and Family Dynamics17:51 The Legacy of National Lampoon20:45 Cultural Impact and Political Correctness23:45 Final Thoughts and Ratings

In this season six finale, Anna and Derek discuss the absurdity of getting an in-ground pool in Illinois, if maybe Cousin Eddie is better in smaller doses, and much more during their chat of the holiday classic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

Like what you hear? Show some love and send a text. #CheersReels, Booze & Bro's (RB2Podcast) is decking the halls and blowing a few fuses as we dive into the ultimate holiday disaster comedy: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! Chevy Chase returns as Clark Griswold, the overly enthusiastic dad who just wants the perfect Christmas — despite every imaginable disaster standing in his way.We break down the movie's most iconic moments: the blinding Christmas light display, the world's driest turkey dinner, Cousin Eddie's unforgettable RV arrival, and the SWAT-team finale that proves holiday bonuses really do matter. And of course, we're pairing this festive meltdown with booze-worthy brews that would make even Clark raise a glass of eggnog in approval. So grab a drink, put on your ugliest sweater, and join us as we unwrap every hilarious moment of this Christmas classic. Support the show

In the third hour of 3 Man Front we broke down portal news and names, the new ACC scheduling, who is the Cousin Eddie in your family, and more of your reaction! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sure, the character of Cousin Eddie is a definite Hall of Famer and a Christmas staple...but what abut the actor playing him?  Let's dive into the resume of Mr. Quaid and take a close look at the legendary directors and fellow actors he's worked with during his 50+ year career.  We'll also chitchat about his tumultuous personal life while also discussing my personal connection to Not Another Teen Movie, Chuck Bronson not being a "fun" guy, the craziness that is The World According to Garp, the girl I dumped in 7th grade, my experience with Independence Day, and my Elvis audition that never happened.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  Like the shitter, my heart is full.

Filmjitsu rings in the holidays with Mike wielding a film as a deadly weapon that nobody asked Santa for: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure. A festive disaster more off-putting than kitty kibble fruitcake, and the guys follow it up with their Bottom Five Spin-offs, a rundown of the most unnecessary cinematic continuations ever inflicted on an audience. The co-hosts then return to their year-long Dueling Double Bills stalemate, with a special surprise teased if the tie survives until the upcoming “Year in Review - 'Jitsu Awards” episode. And because holiday vengeance is a Filmjitsu tradition, Jay ensures Mike gets exactly what he deserves—extending their yuletide punishment two episodes! It's all unrwapped on this episode of Filmjitsu: Wielding films as deadly weapons—especially the ones nobody asked Santa for.

In this hilarious episode of "Movie Torture," Brad, Jacob, Hannah, and MTD are joined by Jessica and Sher from Brad's favorite podcast "Love on the Pod" to dissect the cinematic masterpiece (or disaster) that is "Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure." The gang dives into the absurdity of the film, while Brad pitches his wild Hallmark movie idea, "Christmas Town Sniper," much to the amusement and horror of the guests. Meanwhile, Jessica and Sher share their Hallmark expertise, and the group debates the merits of liver mush and the concept of "half loaf love." It's a rollercoaster of laughs, questionable movie pitches, and a deep dive into the world of bad holiday films.Follow Love on the Pod here:https://www.instagram.com/loveonthepod/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Cousin Eddie, a Hot Dog, a Unicorn, and an NFL team doctor walk into a podcast studio...Friend of the show Matt Provencher joins us this week to talk NFL injuries, halloween costumes, and share some laughs!

On this episode we sample the herbal goodness of Underberg while chatting about ghost socks, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, crossing of the horror movie streams, a bandolier of herbal liqueurs, this is a beverage and not to be sipped or put in a Glencairn....we're doing it anyway, urine problems, slowly nudging up against a good nursing home smell, chewing on raw tree bark, digestive properties, hoping you hate the baked good I made for you, daily ablutions, the morning shower, the perfect shower temp, poppa hot, the reverse Scottish shower, cousin Eddie needs, wearing your shower shorts, and missing our own birthday...again. Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you! https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscribe! Music by @joakimkarudmusic Episode #319

Today we sit down with the incredible journeyman actor Mark Pellegrino, who after four decades in the business continues to embody what it means to be a true working actor. Mark shares unforgettable audition stories, including his famously bold move of performing a seven-page monologue that earned him one of the greatest compliments of his career and led to booking A Murder of Crows. He also recounts working with David Lynch, Joel Schumacher, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, while offering a candid look at his meticulous preparation process—whether it's reading a script 200 times, rewriting audition sides, or diving into deep research. Beyond craft, he reflects on navigating a post-strike industry and his latest projects, including playing Cousin Eddie in the upcoming Murdoch: Death in the Family series. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Mark Pellegrino right here. CREDITS: Supernatural Murdaugh: Death in the Family 13 Reasons Why American Rust The Rookie: Feds 9-1-1 Quantico Lost Prison Break Dexter Grey's Anatomy Mulholland Drive The Big Lebowski National Treasure Capote Resources GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Mark Pellegrino, Actor, Producer, Soundtrack THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition MAGIC MIND: 48% off ONEAUDITION20 THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Cerikcioglu

Send us a textWell, we hope you're prepared for chaos. This one is ALL. OVER. THE. PLACE. Do as Andy says, not as he does, or he will have an aneurysm. We REFUSE to run! Boy and big brains Brad are the same guy! Jason describing the movie was significantly funnier than the movie itself. Fred is wrong, broccoli rules. Cousin Eddie is hotter than Phoebe Cates?! Are the boys trying to do Christmas Vacation again? Shrout's childhood kitchen table is in the dining room of a bar at the Lake Of The Ozarks. Key lime pie really IS from Key West! Kevin Cronin. Finger bug makes an appearance (but not really because you can't see him). What you CAN see is a Shrout photo montage! He's such a Billy Badass!Support the showFollow Us Everywhere and Anywhere You Do You Social Medias Stuff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovieroulettepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@themovieroulettepodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themovieroulettepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMovieRoulettePodcast

Investigative journalists and True Sunlight Podcast co-hosts  Mandy  Matney and Liz Farrell — and attorney Eric Bland — (reluctantly) discuss the latest (and perhaps most pathetic and reaching) strategy from Dick Harpootlian in his quest to get Alex Murdaugh's murder charge overturned. Cousin Eddie's text messages to Alex! Messages that literally don't help Alex's case one bit.  Also on the show … why is the legacy media helping Russell Laffitte advertise his Palmetto State Bank stock?  Plus listeners are outraged by the 2024 recording of South Carolina assistant attorney general Heather Weiss telling Scott Spivey's family why she “can't” charge Weldon Boyd and Bradley Williams with killing Scott. And they should be!  Mandy, Liz and Eric talk about why the prosecution's reasons for not charging Boyd and Williams are weak, ill-informed and dishonest and why the citizens arrest law in South Carolina would even apply in this case.  ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References “New text messages fuel Alex Murdaugh's push for new trial” - Fox News, July 15, 2025

This week on the Exciting & New Podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Mike back on the show to discuss the 1985 comedy, National Lampoon's European Vacation.   That's right, we are back on vacation with Griswold's (or is it Griswald?  Maybe it's Greaseball).  Clark and Ellen drag their kids to the old country where hilarity happens.  And then it doesn't.  There is some gold in this one, but it is a weaker entry in the Vacation franchise, which might be explained by the absence of Cousin Eddie.  There is a Python popping up from time to time, but even he can't get a laugh out of this horse, no matter how hard he beats it.  There are some very unfortunate fashion choices along the way, and Johnny is going to sweep the leg and send Audrey home in a body bag.  Enjoy the podcast.

In the latest episode, hosted at the 2025 Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) Annual Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, Peggy converses with Will McKinley from Menn Law, a legal advisor and General Counsel for the PDP, about the intricate challenges of managing family-run multimillion-dollar dairy farms. The discussion focuses on common issues such as the 'Cousin Eddie' scenario, where less competent family members may pose risks to farm management and decision-making. Will emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and legal tools, like setting up trusts and involving non-family management to address these complexities while ensuring the farm's longevity and the financial security of all family members. He also highlights the necessity of open communication, candor, and psychological insight to navigate these sensitive family dynamics effectively. Will shares real-life examples and stresses the importance of detailed, one-on-one conversations with family members to craft tailored solutions that balance individual desires with the best interests of the farm.Contact Will McKinley at Menn Law:William-McKinley@mennlaw.com(920) 731-6631https://mennlaw.com/Do you have a question on succession and farm transition you would like to hear Will answer on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast?Send your questions to peggy@upleveldairy.com

Take a ride on the "Cousin Eddie"... The Book of Joe ... RVG Style

Are you ever going to text me?This episode is MUCH kinder to Chewbacca than Han Solo ever was.Jason, Jim and Joseph have an enlightened discussion about the best modern black-and-white movies made in the past fifty years.Live on the podcast, Jason discovers he is color blind!!!A young Cousin Eddie looks more inbred in black and white.Joseph makes a pitch to P--- Hub for sponsorship.The Big Knockers come through better in black and white.Just as wrong as seeing Herman Munster in color.Jason accuses Joseph of being an anti-Dentite.Jim likes to keep his hands warm.George "The Animal" Steele.Jim makes an unsolicited plea to reconsider the value of the 1979 "Makin' It" sitcom. (Seriously, does anyone remember "Makin' It"?)Why can't a photograph like the iconic Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston shot be taken today?

Tyler is joined by Zach Joachim from the Richmond Times-Dispatch to talk about his UD Arena trip, VCU's comeback, the key to the Rams' defense and more.Later, Matt and Tyler gives an ode to Vacation by going through the roadblocks from each title contender. Plus the Cousin Eddie and Aunt Edna teams.Follow us on Twitter! @3BidLeaguePodEmail: 3bidleague@gmail.comFollow Zach: @ZachJoachim @RTDNEWS

Kurz vor Weihnachten sagte Cousin Eddie zu Clarks Bobfahrt in die Mülltonne noch “Bingo”. Wir Bastarde holen den Müll tief aus der Tonne und sagen “Dingo”. Die wenigsten kennen dieses berüchtigte deutsche Filmstudio beim Namen, doch jeder hat wahrscheinlich mindestens einmal im Leben eine DVD im Einzelhandel bestaunt. Was sich hinter diesen außergewöhnlichen Adaptionen sehr bekannter Stoffe genau verbirgt, betrachten wir in seiner ganzen Herrlichkeit für euch. Schnallt euch an für einen würdigen Start ins neue Jahr.

Merry Christmas from The Decision Reel!

Send us a textIn this special interview, we sit down with Nicholas Guest, the actor who brought the hilariously uptight Todd Chester to life in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!

Send us a textJoin us for an incredible conversation with Ellen Latzen, the talented actress best known as Ruby Sue in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and for her role in Fatal Attraction!

*The Ultimate Christmas Gift *Santa: Liberal or Conservative. *Mark Warner is the Grinch or Scrooge? *Charlie Brown's Sister and Cousin Eddie are related? *Scrooge announces the Democratic plan to reduce surplus population. *MeisterBurger BurgerMeister runs as a Democrat. *Christmas 1776 and 1777.

The Christmas Classic that gave us Cousin Eddie and a full shi**er has just turned 35 years old. To celebrate this momentous occasion we brought back our buddy Chris Chatham to break down all of the crazy Christmas shenanigans. Enjoy and MERRY CHRISTMAS/HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

The holiday season is here, and while you're stuffing stockings for your loved ones, don't forget to stuff your own financial stocking with tips that can bring you closer to a secure retirement. Today, we're unwrapping 10 bite-sized, actionable ideas to help you save smarter, invest better, and plan for the future you deserve.   Important Links: Website: http://www.yourplanningpros.com Call: 844-707-7381   ----more---- Transcript:  Speaker 1: The holiday season is upon us. And while you're stuffing stockings for your loved ones, don't forget to stuff your own financial stocking with hopefully some tips that can bring you closer to a secure retirement. Today on Plan With The Tax Man, let's look at some financial freedom and some best stocking stuffers in 2024.   Hey everybody, welcome in to the podcast. Thanks for hanging out with Tony Mauro and myself as we talk investing, finance, retirement. We thought we'd have a little fun here. As this is our early December episode, we're going to unwrap a few action items to hopefully help you be a little bit better on your way towards retirement with Tony and just have a little fun with this concept since it's that time of the year. What's going on, my friend? How are you?   Speaker 2: I'm doing good. Just off of Thanksgiving and a quick vacation. So although it's getting cold here, it's the holidays, so. My favorite time of year.   Speaker 1: It is what it is. I mean, it's that time of the year and it comes fast and furious too. It's like soon as one starts, it just, well, snowballs, no pun intended, but it just snowballs its way through to the end of the year. But anyway, well, I'm glad you're doing well. Hopefully our listeners are also. And so let's have a little fun here. Why we might want some of these things as financial stocking stuffers, okay? Is it a good idea as a stocking stuffer? Is it a bad idea? That kind of thing. Have a little fun with it, wherever you want to take it.   Speaker 2: All right.   Speaker 1: All right, so I'll give you the item. You tell us what you think. All right, so the first one, maxing out your retirement contributions. Is this something you'd like to have in your stocking, is to max those out?   Speaker 2: I would say definitely, yes. And for those of the people listening that are in the Iowa area, I actually brought the newspaper article in to share with my staff and it was an article about people that are mostly in the central Iowa area just living on social security. And it's a sad article and I'd encourage people to read it, but the point of it was you don't want to end up just living off social security, which means that, and I tell people this literally like a broken record every tax season, you need to increase your retirement contributions to whatever you're doing. And if you haven't started, you need to start because nobody's going to be there to take care of you and social security, while it's a safety net, it's not a very good existence. And so I would definitely say that's number one on my list.   Speaker 1: Yeah, max it out. Especially as we get to 50. 50 plus, you get those catch up contribution stages, making more money than ever hopefully, kids are off the payroll hopefully. So max those jokers out. Certainly a good idea for a stocking stuffer. All right, diversifying your investments. If somebody says, "Hey, Tony, for Christmas this year, I'm going to help you diversify your investments." That sounds like a pretty good stocking stuffer.   Speaker 2: Absolutely. It goes right along with number one that you definitely don't want to have too much of your investments, of course, concentrated in one area. The old adage, and you still hear some people having it where I've got all my 401(k) wrapped up in my own company's stock. That's probably not the best, that's an extreme example. But I do think you need to be diversified. This is where an advisor can certainly help you and provide some value to make sure you're adequately diversified so that you've always got something in your portfolio that might be doing well when other sectors may not be.   Speaker 1: Yeah, yeah. And to kind of have fun and play on the holiday spirit here, again, you said you want a qualified professional, an advisor to help you. Yes, that is the preferred thing. Not just having Cousin Eddie from the Vacation movies. You don't want Cousin Eddie helping you diversify.   Speaker 2: We don't want Cousin Eddie. No, no.   Speaker 1: We don't want that. We want a qualified like Tony helping us. Same with all of these. So what about reviewing our social security strategy? So good time to think about that and say, "Hey, you know what? For Christmas, I want to make sure my social security strategy is sound as a pound."   Speaker 2: And of course all of these coming around Christmas, it's kind of coming into the new year where people start to think about this. But social security strategy and when to take it, that's always a big question on people's minds as they approach 50 and beyond. And there's some nice calculators that we have that can help you and that we can discuss that on what's the best optimization strategy for you because it's different for everybody. Yes, social security, you can take it early at 62 and then you've got a full retirement age and then of course the latest. But depending on your situation and longevity and all kinds of other things, I think it's important to review that. And believe it or not, social security administration does make it relatively easy to go out and get your report online. And if you can't get it, we'll help you get it, but I do think that's very important.   Speaker 1: Yeah, that's a great point for sure. And speaking of optimization, our next one is optimizing tax efficiency. Well, as a CPA, I know you're all on board for that one.   Speaker 2: I am. This is my big pet peeve, because I talked to a lot of people about yes, you might be working with an advisor or maybe you're not, but are you planning with a tax efficiency slant or making sure you optimize or reduce, let's put it should be, taxes because it's usually the biggest thing in our whole life is paying these taxes, whether it's now or deferred. And you really have to try to maximize your tax savings all throughout the investment life. So that's the one we hit on, is that and everything we talk about.   Speaker 1: Yeah, I mean, tax efficiency is going to go a long way. I mean, none of us want to pay taxes. We don't like the... We get taxed to death as it is, but the rules are the rules, so we have to adhere and follow along. But you can be efficient and hopefully pay as little as legally possible.   Speaker 2: Exactly, you got to use them to your advantage.   Speaker 1: That's right.   Speaker 2: Yep.   Speaker 1: Play the game as best you can.   Speaker 2: Best you can, yeah.   Speaker 1: Yeah, for sure. Okay, so another stocking stuffer idea, Tony, would it be a good thing to boost that emergency fund?   Speaker 2: I would definitely say yes. Another thing we talk about with every client that we work with is it's amazing how many people don't have emergency funds and it's never a bad idea to boost it to a level where between you and your advisor agree upon. It's a little different for everybody, the old adage three to six months of income, but it could be different for different things. But boy, it's essential to have that at least until you're at retirement age and then you can back it down some, but it's not a bad idea to even have it in the wealth distribution stage just for those things that pop up. So we do like to go over that. We do like to make sure that people, even if it's just a few bucks every month to get that boosted every year.   Speaker 1: Got you, okay. I'm going to throw a bonus one or two in here at you as well, Tony, catch you off guard a little bit. Not that you don't talk about this enough stuff, you'll be just fine, but based on what you were kind of talking about right there, it made me think about something else. Should we, at the end of the year, we're thinking this is our early December, we're talking stocking stuffers. What about rebalancing our portfolio? Is it a good idea calendar wise, maybe every December or every January to just kind of take a look at things and make sure we're rebalanced properly if we don't have someone like yourself doing it for us?   Speaker 2: I definitely think it is. If you are working on it on your own, you definitely want to go in and rebalance toward the end of the year right after the first to make sure that you're continuing with your original investment philosophy. And because what happens is is if you've got say 10 different investments over 10 different sectors, some of those sectors are going to do very well during the year and some are going to do worse.   Speaker 1: And the market's done great, the last year.   Speaker 2: Yeah, market's done great.   Speaker 1: But you may have a couple of dogs in there.   Speaker 2: Yeah, and so what you want to try to do is rebalance so that two to three years go by and all of a sudden, let's say for example, your growth sector is now 75, 80% of your portfolio, that might be out of balance with what you originally wanted to have in the overall strategy. And so by doing that, you also in essence kind of sell high and buy low, because you're going to rebalance and you're going to keep that balance so that when sectors that were doing poorly start to perform, you're adequately invested in those. So I do think that's a very, very good idea.   Speaker 1: Yeah, and it's been doing really well. The market has to give and take. The market rebalances, if you think about it, that concept of you want to rebalance your own portfolio, well, the market has to rebalance itself and we're probably going to see some volatility coming into the new year with new changes and things happening and administration changes. And I think ultimately, I think if you look at the statistics, Tony, just about every presidency, the market tends to go up, but there is going to be some shakes along the way. That's what it does. It's par for the course.   So rebalancing is a good way, especially at the end of a good run like we're seeing right now to maybe make sure you're still aligned with your risk tolerance and all those good things. So good conversation piece to have. Let's do two more and then we'll wrap it up this week, Tony. How about considering Roth conversions to reduce future taxes, especially now that we may see, we don't know yet, we'll see probably in the first a hundred days, but we may see the current tax cuts and jobs acts extended moving past '25, which it was set to expire on. So that could be a good stocking idea.   Speaker 2: It could be a real good stocking idea. I'm big on the Roth conversions to reduce future taxes. Especially what we do is basically fill up the same tax bracket of clients in, convert some tax deferred to tax-free, which is the Roth conversion, and then try to do that every year and not bump them into the next tax bracket where they're paying more taxes. But I agree, depending on what happens, whether these things are extended beyond '25 or not, it could make more sense than ever to maybe start doing that depending on the news that comes out.   Speaker 1: Because if they don't make a change, your window's pretty limited. You've got basically just a year left to do some conversions and you want to do that smartly so that you're not bumping tax brackets. But if they extend it, well now you can get back to that Roth-ing over time conversation.   Speaker 2: Exactly. And if they don't extend, going back to that's the whole optimizing for tax efficiency is making sure that you're getting enough into the tax-free bucket, but doing it wisely and not needlessly overpaying on taxes, it's not going to ruin you. But why pay more in taxes than we need to?   Speaker 1: And so many people aren't clear on how the steps work. You want to fill up the steps before you go to the next bracket.   Speaker 2: Exactly, exactly. So they don't understand. They forget about the progressiveness of the tax rates, where that comes into play and when we can show them that they can, if we only fill up this bracket, then we can save quite a bit of taxes and trying to do it all at once.   Speaker 1: If you're in the 22% tax bracket, someone's like, well, every dime I make is taxed at 22% and that's not accurate.   Speaker 2: True. Yeah, it's not accurate. And as soon as you go a dime over the limit, now everything beyond that limit is 24.   Speaker 1: Beyond that limit, exactly. So even if you did pop a bracket, it may not be the worst thing. It just depends on how much. So again, it's about filling up the brackets and doing it properly. So that's where again, you want to work with a qualified professional to help you with that stuff because it can get a little tricky. And the IRS make things tricky, no. So yeah, definitely work with someone like Tony's, a CPA and a CFP. And that brings me to my last one, which is just schedule a conversation. So for a stocking stuffer, it's a good stocking stuffer, schedule an annual financial checkup, or maybe even a first time checkup, Tony, with a qualified pro to see where you're at.   Speaker 2: I agree. And of course I have a skin in the game because what we do for a living, but obviously if you have a financial professional already, hopefully they've reached out to you or you're at least getting an annual meeting out of that, because you do need a financial checkup to see how things have gone throughout the year for you. And even if you're on your own, a lot of people will provide free financial checkups or at a small fee and you can bring them in your portfolio and everything else you've got going. And they can sit and tell you, number one, I mean, returns and diversification, some of this other stuff we've talked about, but they may hit on some things in a plan that you haven't thought about. We don't have a lot of time to talk about today, whether it be insurance, long-term care, social security planning, some things like that. Maybe a legacy and estate planning as well. So it's definitely worth at least getting an unbiased opinion.   Speaker 1: Yeah, definitely. And so certainly would be a good stocking stuffer for yourself to say, "Hey, I'm going to get off my duff and I'm going to go talk with a qualified professional and see what's going on, see where I'm at." Maybe it's a second opinion on a plan you got a couple of years ago. Maybe it's a first opinion, or maybe it's just an annual checkup with your advisor, but you haven't talked to him for a little bit and you're thinking, "I want to make sure things are all set up. My ducks are all in a row, so to speak." So that's our podcast this week. So hopefully you guys had a little fun and enjoyed the conversation with Tony and I as usual to try to highlight some useful nuggets of information when it comes to getting ready for retirement.   And as always, if you need some help, reach out to Tony and his team at yourplanningpros.com. That's yourplanningpros.com or call him at (844) 707-7381. We'll have that information in the show description links as well and you can check all that good stuff out. Tony, my friend, thanks for hanging out. I always appreciate you and I guess we'll talk right after Christmas, so I'll say Merry Christmas to you.   Speaker 2: Yeah, Merry Christmas to you and anybody listening. Have a great holidays.   Speaker 1: Absolutely. And we'll see you next time here on Plan With The Tax Man. Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple or Spotify or whatever app you like using. Just type in Plan With The Tax Man.   Securities offered through Avantax Investment Services SM, member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Avantax Advisory Services. Insurance services offered through an Avantax affiliated insurance agency. Investment strategies discussed in this episode may not be suitable for all investors. Please consult with a financial professional.  

Brad, Kevin and Justin talk about how the Griswold family spend the holidays in this episode of Christmas Vacation on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Cedar Hill Dar-E-Kreme Kempin Automotive All Star Fence  Terri Anne Photography Feel free to follow our Instagram @backtothepastpod and join the discussion in our Facebook group as well look to get more engaged with our listeners and share stories about our favorite things from each others childhood.  If you have any feedback, questions email me at - thelionsdenpodcast32@gmail.com Also please "Like" our Facebook Page and DM us here. You can also follow us on: Instagram at @TheLionsDenPodcast TikTok at The Lions Den Podcast Feel free to DM us at The "2 Dumb Dads" Show Facebook Page.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: A Hilarious Holiday Classic DissectedJoin the hosts of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast as they unwrap the comedic genius of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, the 1989 holiday comedy that has become a beloved family tradition for millions. Featuring special guests Adam and Megan Hughes Rini, this episode offers a deep dive into one of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time.The Griswold Family Christmas: Chaos, Comedy, and NostalgiaChevy Chase stars as Clark Griswold, the well-intentioned but disaster-prone father determined to create the perfect family Christmas. The podcast breaks down the film's most memorable moments, from the epic Christmas tree hunt to the legendary light display that threatens to burn down the neighborhood. Hosts highlight how the movie captures the quintessential 80s family comedy, complete with John Hughes' signature touch of suburban humor and heart.The episode explores the film's enduring appeal, discussing how the characters - from Beverly D'Angelo's patient Ellen to Randy Quaid's unforgettable Cousin Eddie - have become cultural touchstones. The guests share personal memories of watching the movie, revealing why it has become a holiday tradition for so many families.Key Topics Discussed:The evolution of the National Lampoon's Vacation franchiseMemorable scene breakdowns, including the infamous sledding sequenceBehind-the-scenes trivia about the cast and productionThe film's representation of 1980s suburban family dynamicsWhy the movie continues to resonate with audiences decades laterOther Fascinating Moments Covered:The bizarre turkey dinner sceneClark's workplace bonus dramaThe hilarious interactions with yuppie neighbors Todd and MargoThe legendary squirrel sceneComparing Christmas Vacation to other holiday comediesThe podcast wraps up with the hosts rating the movie - a near-perfect 9 out of 10 squirrels - and offering their personal deep-cut movie recommendations. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a first-time viewer, this episode offers a nostalgic and laugh-filled exploration of a true holiday comedy classic.Don't miss this ultimate Christmas Vacation deep dive - it's the gift that keeps on giving! --We couldn't do this without your support of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Thank you!Join now for: $5/Month • $55/year • Learn More

On this episode of Bounced From The Roadhouse:Special Guests in 4B:Morgan Wallen SentenceTime Magazine Person of the YearChitty Chitty Bang BangStanley Cup RecallGood NewsGoogly EyesStreaming ServicesCousin EddieWeight Loss during HolidaysThat's a Great QuestionVacationsSummer NightsHotel RoomsQuestions? Comments? Leave us a message! 605-343-6161Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and some stars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textJoin me, as we wander through the echoes of the 1980s and revisit "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band-Aid. We reminisce about this iconic charity single that, despite limited US airplay, became a hallmark of Christmas for many. We touch on the powerhouse lineup that included Bono, Sting, and Phil Collins, and explore why this heartfelt anthem still resonates today, alongside timeless holiday films like "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."I can't get enough of 'Christmas Vacation', with Clark Griswold, the Christmas tree, Cousin Eddie, Snots the dog, Margo the next-door neighbor and of course Aunt Bethany.As we journey through musical history, we look back at 'Beatles 65' and a salute to The Clash's game-changing album "London Calling" on its 45th anniversary. Discover the backstory of The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" and unravel the enigma of Yes's "Leave It" music video. Wrapping up from my childhood bedroom in Levittown, New York and with Jimmy in Atlanta, Georgia, we hope you enjoy the memories and insights we've shared."Music in My Shoes" where music and memories intertwine.Learn Something New orRemember Something OldPlease Like and Follow our Facebook and Instagram page at Music In My Shoes. You can contact us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com.

Has your Christmas season ever consisted of a squirrel terrorizing your family, a rusty eyesore flea-bitten RV parked out in front of your house, putting up so many Christmas lights you blackout the rest of the city, a SWAT team attacking your house during a kidnapping, etc., etc.? That's just what's in the stockings, not to mention what's under the Christmas tree, in this week's movie, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Thanksgiving is over, Black Friday black eyes are healing and the leftovers are stale so it's time to get some Christmas movies under our belt this season. Christmas Vacation was the Vacation franchise rebound from the utter failure that was European Vacation. Chevy Chase returns as the dim-witted Clark Griswold, who this time is just trying to put together the perfect Christmas for his family. It's a beautiful plan on paper until you put a guy named Clark Griswold in charge of it, and add in Cousin Eddie played by the perfect for the role, Randy Quaid. Of course Clark, as he always does, tries too hard and things get burnt, soaked, maimed, etc. You know, like your traditional Christmas. This movie is a go-to Christmas classic for many and it deserves a deeper dive into. So let's tear the gift wrapping off this movie and dig in! Christmas Vacation also stars Beverly D'Angelo, Johnny Galecki, Juliette Lewis, John Randolph, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, Miriam Flynn, William Hickey, Sam McMurray, Nicholas Guest, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brian Doyle-Murray and Nicollete Scorsese. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook

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We look ahead to next week and the debut of SKELETON CREW. Who's going to see the premiere in the theater? As our way of saying “thanks”, the RFR switchboard is open the entire show for caller conversation and topics including the “Christmas in the Stars” LP, STAR WARS action figures, Grand Admiral Thrawn, praise for ANDOR season one and anticipation for season two, broadcast TV vs streaming, THE ACOLYTE's bloated budget and elusive merch. Kid Blake pitches us on his idea for a Darth Vader film, and someone asks the question of the year: Who from Star Wars could stand in for Clark Griswold and Cousin Eddie in “Christmas Vacation”? Get full show video, ad-free shows, bonus exclusive podcasts, early bird releases and more with  RFR on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/RebelForceRadio OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.rebelforceradio.com FACEBOOK - Like RFR! https://www.facebook.com/rebelforceradio TWITTER - Follow RFR! https://twitter.com/RFRRebelForce INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rebelforceradio YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/rebelforceradio THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@rebelforceradio  

Are you ever going to text me?This episode includes the Hooah Pacino.Jason, Jim, and Joseph pick out the worst movies in a franchise. What's up Doc?Jason is triggered again when Madam Webb is brought up.The boys give their best movie advice on how to survive an atomic bomb.It was a new, new hope.The Avengers: The Rise of Chat GPT.You can't do it right without Cousin Eddie.You can't put nipples on the bat suit.Jaws 4 has it all, including a terrible Jamaican accent.Which movie made Sylvester Stallone want to kill off his iconic character?Which movie was an embarrassment for the studio that made  Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo? 

In this 10th episode in the “Murdaugh” series, Jim Chapman brings you into the complex case of Curtis Edward Smith, linked to disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh.  Initially seen as a drug dealer, Smith's role unfolds into conspiracy and attempted suicide involving a scheme for insurance fraud.  Jim details the ominous circumstances leading to Murdaugh's desperate plea for help and examine Smith's unreliable accounts, alongside significant financial transactions hinting at money laundering. As Jim navigates the timeline, he delves the dark intertwining of addiction, crime, and the unsolved murders within the Murdaugh family.#murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh #SLED #Southcarolina #investigation #podcast #exposed #curtisedwardsmith Chapters 01:45 The Arrest of Curtis Edward Smith11:06 Who is Cousin Eddie?16:01 Eddie's Involvement in the Shooting17:47 Eddie's Financial Troubles19:23 The Failed Lie Detector Test29:28 Eddie's Release and Future The “Murdaugh case details” may be disturbing for some listeners. Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite provides the“latest update on the Alex Murdaugh case” throughout its ”Murdaugh” series podcast. Discover “the impact of the Murdaugh trial ”  can be followed by subscribing wherever you listen to your podcasts.For collaborations, promotions, or appearances email Jim at:  https://www.exposedpodcastfiles@gmail.com    Join us on Patreon for commercial free early releases, bonus content and more by clicking HERE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

We present Frankenstein! The 1992 TV Movie version starring Patrick Bergin as Dr. Victor Frankenstein! Yes...the Patrick Bergin from Sleeping With the Enemy starring Julia Roberts! He was also in Patriot Games with Harrison Ford! The Monster in this version of Mary Shelly's novel is played by none other than Randy Quaid! Yep...Randy Quaid who played Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon Vacation Films! Randy holds his own here as the Monster. He is no Boris Karloff or Christopher Lee, but he does a better job than Robert De Niro! David Wickes wrote and directed this TV movie. Wickes also brought us a Jekyll and Hyde TV movie and a Jack the Ripper mini-series starring Michal Caine! Is this the closet screen version of Shelly's novel? No, but it is better than Kenneth Branagh's version! Join us for Frankenstein the 1992 TV movie version! Plot: Dr. Victor von Frankenstein (Patrick Bergin) creates his creature (Randy Quaid), who escapes into the countryside to find that humanity has only pain and sorrow for him. However, a psychic link between created and creator draws the two ever nearer until their paths must inevitably cross again.

Nick, LZ, and Cousin Eddie dive deep into the NFL with their Top 10 player and sports card investments for the upcoming football season!

This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway survive the dry desert heat, as the Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave series continues with the 1997 comedy, Vegas Vacation. The guys delve into Clark Griswold's ill-fated gambling spree, the questionable sex appeal of Wayne Newton, and Nick Papagiorgio's epic run. They also discuss the tease of bringing teenagers to Sin City, Clark's visit to the cheapo casino, Cousin Eddie's top trashy beer choices, and Badway's gambling strategy that “guarantees” profits. -- Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave Schedule June 6 - Scream 2 June 20 - Die Hard With A Vengeance July 4 - The Mummy Returns July 18 - Vegas Vacation August 1 - Bride of Chucky August 15 - Lethal Weapon 2 August 29 - Wayne's World 2 September 12 - Final Destination 2 September 26 - Crank: High Voltage   Subscribe & Follow Us: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube X/Twitter Facebook Instagram  

"Leon! I told you not to be a face and here you are f***in up!" Your hosts, Jeff Macanovich and Jaime Cavazos, welcome Junior back to drink some beers and watch the second half of Clash of the Champions 31. Along the way, the guys ponder the possibility of Bunkhouse Buck and Cousin Eddie being the same person and if wheelchair kids can eat Slim Jims. The guys enjoyed beers from Revolution Brewing and Half Acre Brewing Company. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning and follow the show @WorkTheArmPod, on Twitter, Instagram and (I guess) Threads. Check out our merch from the mind of Starman here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T-Shirts by Starman's Podcasting Buddies | TeePublic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab something with the Work The Arm logo here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T-Shirts by WorkTheArm | TeePublic⁠⁠

It's the final showdown of Bad Sequels Month on Tis the Podcast! The elves have survived (barely) the cringe-worthy Jingle all the Way 2, the disastrous National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure, and the abysmal A Christmas Story 2. But can they make it through the holiday season with their sanity intact? This week, they're tackling the 1997 "masterpiece" (ahem) Home Alone 3 - the one that dared to defy the sacred formula of the original. No Macaulay Culkin? No Catherine O'Hare? No Christopher Columbus? No John Hughes magic? It's like they wanted to make a bad sequel! So, will Home Alone 3 be the coal in the elves' stockings, or can it somehow, miraculously, rise to the challenge and deliver some holiday cheer? Tune in to find out on this hilarious and entertaining episode of Tis the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and be sure to visit http://linktree.com/tisthepodcast to find our Facebook Group and tell us what you thought of this moive!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Our journey through "Bad Straight-to-Home-Video Christmas Sequels" continues this week with "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure"! We can't even pretend otherwise - this movie is trash and may very well be the worst thing we've covered in over half-a-decade on the show. It was painful to get through. That said, as is often the case with movies none of us liked, the discussion is a lot of fun!  So, settle in, relax, and enjoy this latest episode which we promise is the perfect way to kick off your week! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

We covered a bit of everything on this one. Each of our best acquisitions over the past few months, players to watch, and some great tips for the audience on how to get autographs, use software to get cards, and a lot more! thehobby #sportscards #tradingcards #stpatricksday Nick: http://www.instagram.com/BostonCardHunter LZ: http://www.instagram.com/autographstalker JOIN Our Facebook Group & Ask Us Anything! http://tinyurl.com/yn8y5cs6 Sports Card Madness

Merry Xmas! In the debut episode, Jason and #1 friend Nick Hajda do a Nitpickers breakdown of Home Alone but not before explaining how Jason has KINDA moved to Manor and the weird Hajda family Christmas. Thanks for listening! Please rate, review and most of all... tell a freind!

Plan on watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation this holiday season? Listen to the film's director Jeremiah Chechik talk about the impact that movie has had on him and on our holiday entertainment traditions. He'll talk about the making of the film and why the Griswold Family have become a staple in holiday viewing. This episode was originally released on December 2, 2019. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/323_-_Encore_-_Christmas_Vacation_Movie.mp3 Are there any movies you just have to watch every year during the holiday season? Maybe you like to watch Frank Capra's classic called It's a Wonderful Life that featured Jimmy Stewart. Or, perhaps your favorite move is one of the Home Alone films, written of course by John Hughes. Or, just maybe your holiday season wouldn't be complete without inviting Clark Griswold and family into your home. It's been 30 years since John Hughes wrote the script for National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, which itself was the third sequel in a series of National Lampoon Vacation films, starring Chevy Chase. The film was based on a short story that John Hughes wrote for National Lampoon in December 1980. That story was called, “Christmas '59.” The movie was no small budget affair. And it featured an ensemble cast of already established actors, and a few who would become A-list Hollywood stars. In addition to Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo played Clark's wife Ellen. Juliette Lewis played their sarcastic teenage daughter. Johnny Galecki played their son, Russ. Randy Quaid delivered an unforgettable performance as Cousin Eddie, and he was joined by an all-star ensemble cast that included Miriam Flynn, who played his wife, and John Randolph, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, who played the parents of Clark and Ellen. Other notable actors who made their mark on the film were William Hickey, Mae Questel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brian Doyle-Murray. Christmas Vacation debuted at number-2 at the box office, grossing nearly $12 million that opening weekend. It would top the box office charts three weeks later, eventually grossing over $71 million in the United States. And that was before it hit the home video market and landed its place on our list of holiday season traditions. For Jeremiah Chechik, it was his first chance to direct a full-length feature film, and a comedy. Links National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, IMDB Jeremiah Chechik An Oral History of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Rolling Stone Christmas Vacation Movie Facts, Good Housekeeping About this Episode's Guest Jeremiah Chechik Jeremiah Chechik was born in Montreal, Canada in the fifties and grew up surrounded by books, home made radios and every issue of Popular Mechanics and Popular Science. He got himself a scholarship to McGill University in physics but at the last moment shifted his major to the arts. He was active in the anti-war movement and filmed documentaries on the Black Panthers. He directed plays, studied with John Grierson, the father of the documentary film and later became his assistant. After graduating, he moved to Toronto, worked as a master printmaker for the rare books library at University of Toronto, experimented with coupling the photographic processes to stone lithography and helped start a gallery (A-Space). He received Canada Council Grants, had many solo shows and became one of the first artists to work in laser holography. His success as a fine artist brought him to the attention of advertising agencies and fashion magazines and before long he moved to Milan and began a career as a fashion photographer for Italian Vogue. Jeremiah photographed editorial for Vogue and Harpers Bazaar as well as fashion and beauty campaigns worldwide eventually bringing him back to Canada to begin his evolution into film as he continued to work in photography but without exhibiting. Soon he moved to New York and began a meteoric ris...

It's Christmastime on Big Screen Sports, with Caroline Darney and Kyle Bandujo talking dysfunctional families, Cousin Eddie, how much damage the Griswolds racked up during the holidays, and everything else in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Follow Caroline on Twitter @cwdarney and Kyle @kylebandujo You can support Big Screen Sports, get schedule updates, and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bigscreensports. Big Screen Sports is hosted/edited by Kyle Bandujo, and produced by Aaron Figueroa, Mike Schubert, Steve Rogers, Kevin Frost, Mike Dries, Ryan "Nigel" Yager, Mike D, Chris Mycoskie, Andrew Tuegel, John Craig, Zach Rich, Jason Alba, Stephen DeBow, Kevin Enkelmann, Dan McFall, Mac Lindsey, Curt Ritchie, Robert Dove, Andrew Tuegel, Rilwan Balogun, Jeff Estes, Anthony Scafone, Benjamin Baumann, Taylor Logan, and Classic Stadium Fire. Art for Big Screen Sports was created by Riki Prosper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, Michael DiGiovanni and Michael May talked about Christmas Vacation and how - during their prep for that conversation - they discovered the existence of a weird sequel called Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure. Of course they had to come back and talk about it. And they invited Paxton Holley to do that with them.

For those who have been following the unnerving tale of Alex Murdaugh, a disgraced South Carolina attorney, each new revelation seems to twist the narrative further into the realm of the uncanny. And a recent podcast episode of "Hidden Killers" with host Tony Brueski and psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott sheds even more light on the perplexing details surrounding this case.    To recap, Alex Murdaugh, after being convicted in March for the murders of his wife and son, recently pleaded guilty to 22 financial crime charges. Yet, this only represents a fraction of the myriad charges awaiting him. But what might be even more gripping than the sheer number of legal charges is the narrative surrounding the man himself.    "It's the first time he's admitted blame in front of a judge," Brueski noted in the podcast. But the reason for his guilty plea? To "show his son [Buster] responsibility," which prompted Brueski to exclaim, "How about you decide to step up and be a dad now?"    This sentiment is echoed by Scott, who commented on the conundrum of understanding Murdaugh's psyche, stating, "In a recent interview, he said he does have the traits of a psychopath. I think we can go beyond 'he has the traits of' to 'he's a glaring example of a psychopath.'"    While the nation remains perplexed by Murdaugh's dual image - a man deeply involved in a series of crimes yet seemingly a devoted family man - the narrative becomes even more conflicting when one considers the testimony of his surviving son, Buster.    "Buster in that interview on Fox Nation, when asked, 'Do you believe he did it?', said that he did not believe his father did it," Brueski shared. "He claims that he saw the love, he saw the care, he saw a family that was not murderous."    Scott chimes in with an analysis, questioning if this is Buster's way of "trying to put the pieces together." She stated, "I can see how Buster would struggle with how to integrate the dad he felt was always loving with someone capable of doing something so monstrous."    The plot takes another turn with the introduction of Cousin Eddie Smith. According to a recent Netflix documentary, Eddie claims that Murdaugh once asked him to kill him (Murdaugh), fearing that it would soon be proven he was responsible for the murders of Maggie and Paul.    Brueski found the timing of Eddie's revelation puzzling, asking, "Why now?" Scott, skeptical of both men's honesty, responded, "My impression of Cousin Eddie is pretty much the same as Alex when it comes to telling the truth."    Indeed, the crux of the Murdaugh case is its inherent contradictions. Here we have a man, according to family friends and acquaintances, who adored his family, yet is embroiled in a series of heinous crimes and murky relationships that suggest a darker side.    In a telling comment on the enigma that is the Murdaugh case, Brueski remarked, "It's the weirdest case, I think, because of all the money and the power that this family had. And then it's just weird. I don't think anybody can wrap their head around it."    So, we're left pondering: Just how many layers are there to the Alex Murdaugh story, and can we ever truly understand the full scope of it? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Cousin Eddie and Murdaugh housekeeper Blanca speak out on the Netflix documentary, Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. We give you our reactions.We cover the latest on the jury tampering allegations. Which include a leaked video of Dick Harpootlian questioning a witness regarding the dismissal of the "egg" juror.Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to Federal charges and his lawyer accomplice, Cory Fleming, is sentenced by the State of South Carolina. Banker Russell Laffitte remains out of jail for now.https://www.fitsnews.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbAreJZ6lscYou can reach out to Matt Harris and Seton Tucker through the Impact of Influence facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/murdaughpodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-murdaugh-family-murders-impact-of-influence/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The lies that movies tell us, some YouTubers tried to visit Cousin Eddie's house from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation but were not welcomed with open arms, chairs are expensive, a list of weird things people do, and Vinnie reads your texts!