Tis the Podcast

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! 

The Juice Is Loose! (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)

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

Evil Dies Tonight! (Halloween Ends)

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

Wolfman's Got Nards! (The Monster Squad)

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

This Isn't A Comedy, It's A Horror Film. (Scream 4)

In this episode of "Tis the Podcast", we're continuing our Spooky Month(s) celebration with a discussion of the 2011 horror film, "Scream 4". Joining us for all of the fun are our friends Jay Skipworth from "Film Strip Podcast" and Kendall Farrae from "Two Girls, One Crypt"!Listen as we dive into the world of Woodsboro and the next installment on our journey through the "Scream" franchise. Together, we explore the return of Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott and the introduction of a new generation of teenagers who are being stalked by the infamous Ghostface killer, as well as the involvement of horror masterminds Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson, who brought the "Scream" franchise to life in the first place and shaped the beloved series! From its self-aware, meta approach to horror to its clever twists and turns, we break down what makes "Scream 4" a standout in the franchise and just ahead of its time this film was.
So, grab your favorite horror movie marathon snacks, lock your doors, and enjoy this thrilling discussion on "Scream 4"! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️ 🍂 🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

What Can I Say? I Like Playing With My Food. (Abigail)

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