Tis the Podcast

The Hat is Not Just Superstition (Holiday Touchdown)

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

The Champagne Is Bubbling, Entendres Are Doubling, When I Deck Your Halls! (A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter)

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

All You Have To Do Is Nothing. (Carry-On)

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

I'm Not Going To Be The One To Bring Down This Room. I'm Going To Leave That To Logan. (Our Little Secret)

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

We're Hurting Because Our Friend, The Water Heater Here, Is On Death's Door. (Ghosts - Season 4 - A Very Arondekar Christmas Parts 1 and 2)

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

That Elf-Sized Elf Will Try To Perform Some Christmas Miracle And Reunite Me With That Man. (Abbott Elementary's Christmas Episodes - Season 4)

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

Salami Sticks Again This Year, Ray? (Christmas Eve in Miller's Point)

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

It's Going To Be The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever)

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

I'll Be Back When You Least Expect It: Next Xmas! (Futurama Christmas Episodes)

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

Act Like Normal Children! (Nutcrackers)

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