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Every Time A Grown Man Sharts Himself, A Demon Earns Its Horns. (Dear Santa)

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

Christmas Eve 2024 Story - Brian Baumgartner's and Ben Silverman's "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin"

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

Christmas Was Knocking On Wellington's Front Door. (That Christmas)

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

Let's Save Christmas. (Red One - Part Two)

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

Red One Is On The Move. (Red One - Part One)

🎄✨ It's a Christmas miracle, folks! After nearly eight years, Anthony finally hopped in a sleigh and came to visit Julia and Thom in Tulsa! The elves spent the entire week together, which not only included a ton of sightseeing, but also seeing "Red One" on the big screen before recording in the same room for the first time in the history of the show!
Join us for a jolly ride as we dash through tales of the trip and dive deep into this action-packed, heartwarming film starring JK Simmons, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Chris Evans. 🎥💥
This episode is filled to the brim with holiday cheer, laughter, and good vibes, so settle back, relax, grab your cocoa and tune in! Trust us when we say this is one episode you definitely do not want to miss!🎧 Just be warned: we only cover about two-thirds of the movie in this episode because we were kicked out of the recording studio due to the fact we went over our allotted time and the next appointment was waiting! But, our discussion on the remainder of the film will be in your podcast feeds next week!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

You Have The Kindest Face I've Seen All Day. (An Almost Christmas Story)

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

This Year There Will Be No Leftovers! (Thanksgivng [2023])

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

I'm Getting Grief Counseling From A Snowman. (Hot Frosty)

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

Every Piece Is A Piece Of Love. (Our Italian Christmas Memories)

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

You Just Put Me On To Penatonix! (Meet Me Next Christmas)

A big thank you to all of our Veteran listeners and a Happy Monday to everyone else! 🎖️
This week, Julia and Anthony catch up on what movies Anthony has seen, what they're excited about coming to theaters, and Anthony's upcoming trip to Tulsa, before tackling Netflix's brand-spankin' new holiday film, "Meet Me Next Christmas"! Prepare to hear an unseemly amount of "Penatonix" talk throughout this episode, which is somehow still less than how often they're talked about in this movie.
So grab your favorite holiday drink (we're thinking peppermint hot chocolate!), wrap yourself in your coziest blanket, and settle in by the fireplace for this festive episode! Whether you're trimming the tree or wrapping presents, we'll keep you company with all the Christmas movie chat you need! Enjoy, y'all! As always, thanks for your love and support!