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Christmas Eve 2025 Story - Anthony Caruso's "'Twas The Night Before 'Tis-Mas"

Merry Christmas Eve, Christmas Fanatics!
We made it! Can you believe it? Somehow, Christmas Eve is already here! This year absolutely flew by!
As tradition dictates, we’re thrilled to bring you our annual Christmas Eve story, lovingly recorded by the elves just for you. This year’s tale is an original piece written by our very own Anthony, titled “’Twas the Night Before ’Tis-Mas”—a festive celebration of "Tis the Podcast", all the Christmas movies we adore, as well as the ones we love to roast.
So put the finishing touches on your wrapping, cozy up beside the Christmas tree with your favorite holiday beverage, sit back, and enjoy.
Thank you, as always, for the love and support! And thanks for counting down to Christmas 2025 with us! We can’t wait to spend the year ahead counting down to Christmas 2026 right alongside you! 
Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Where Are The Holiday Movies About Moms? (Oh. What. Fun.)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we’re just three days away from Christmas? Neither can we! This year absolutely flew by.
To celebrate the moment, Julia, Thom, and Anthony come together to break down Amazon Prime’s 2025 original holiday film, "Oh. What. Fun." Does the movie live up to its clever premise and stacked cast, or does it fall completely flat? Let’s just say the elves are not exactly in agreement. (What else is new?)
Along the way, the elves also dives into the Colburn Advent Activities, the Crowe family’s ongoing plumbing saga, the latest movies Anthony’s watched since the last episode, Steven Beech’s spicy Christmas movie opinions, films that may have climbed onto—or slipped off of—our personal Top Ten lists, STDs vs. STIs, and much, much more.
Take our word for it: this is a festive, fun-filled, and tangent-fueled episode you won’t want to miss. So grab your favorite holiday drink, soak up the glow of your Christmas trees while you still can, and settle in for a good time.
As always, thank you all so much for the love and support! We truly appreciate it! And make sure to check your podcast feeds on the 24th for your annual Christmas Eve story! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

A Tale Of Two Santas - An Interview With Brendan Low (The Boy Who Became Santa) And Matt Spaulding (Santa In His Own Words)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!Julia, Thom, and Anthony were supposed to record 2025's "Jingle Bell Heist" this week, but as happens sometimes - especially during this busy time of the year - life got in the way and they couldn't get their schedules to align.
Not wanting to leave you hanging during the height of the Christmas season, however, please enjoy this very special episode that came together super last minute in which Anthony interviewed two good friends of the show: Brendan Low, of "Real Fans 4 Real Movies" and "Holy Batcast", and Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio" and "Two Broke Geeks".  Both are professional Santas and both have written and self-published books about Santa Claus ("The Boy Who Became Santa" and "Santa In His Own Words", respectively) , so they came on to tell their stories, plug their businesses, talk their books, etc.
This is a fun, festive episode you want to be sure not to miss out on! And, like all "Tis the Podcast" episodes, there's a bit of pop-culture talk thrown in there as well, as the three guys react to the first "Supergirl" trailer. What do they think of the first official look at DC's follow-up to the smash-hit that was "Superman"? Well, let's just say, in true "Tis the Podcast" fashion, Anthony is once again a man on an island.
So settle in with your favorite holiday drink beside your Christmas tree, relax, and enjoy! And make sure to follow these gents on social media for a healthy dose of Santa content year-round, as well as nerd content, and purchase their excellent books as well!As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Where Would We Be Without Magee? (Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the long-awaited return of Wayne and Lanny in the brand new, 2025, Disney Plus original Christmas Special, "Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol". 
Opinions are all over the place with this one. One elf absolutely loved it, one liked it well enough, and one is a complete curmudgeon about this one (three guesses who) - but that just makes for fun conversation! 
So settle in with your favorite holiday drink beside the Christmas tree, relax, and enjoy this festive episode that we guarantee is the perfect way to kick off your week! 
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

We're Consciously Uncoupling. (A Merry Little Ex-Mas)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy December! Can you believe we're here already? Buckle-up, because the days until Christmas 2025 are going to be flying by from here!
To mark the start of the final month of the year, Thom, Julia, and Anthony gathered to discuss Netflix's 2025 Original Holiday Movie, "A Merry Little Ex-Mas"! 
To date, Netflix's Christmas movies have been pretty hit-or-miss for the elves. How does this one, filled with nineties superstars, fare? Can it compete with Hallmark in terms of story and atmosphere? Or is it another dud? You'll have to tune in to find out! But spoiler alert: whatever our hosts think of this one, we guarantee it's a jolly, festive time you're sure to enjoy!
So settle back and relax with your favorite holiday drink beside your Christmas tree, and enjoy this newest episode! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

A Day For Celebration, For Coming Together, And There Was None Who Looked Forward To This Wonderful Time More Than The Bear Named Winnie The Pooh. (A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving)

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American listeners! We hope you all have a great day filled with family, friends, loved ones, food, drinks, parades, and football! We are so thankful for the love and support you show us all year long!
To show our thanks, please enjoy this special Thanksgiving Day bonus episode, in which Anthony and Julia (sans Thom, who couldn't make his schedule work) sit down to discuss Disney's 1998 television special, "A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving"! 
So after your Thanksgiving feasts, when you're stuffed full of turkey and basking in the glow of your Christmas tree, settle back, relax, and enjoy this special treat! And get excited, because the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on now!
Once again, Happy Thanksgiving! And, as always, thanks for your love and support! ❤️🍂🦃🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️ 

Santa Has Spotify, You Know. (A Very Jonas Christmas Movie)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
Grab your eggnog and settle in as all three elves—Julia, Thom, and Anthony—return to break down the brand new holiday release, "A Very Jonas Christmas Movie"! Was this one a festive treat or a yuletide disaster? Let's just say opinions were... strong.
From magical mishaps and celebrity cameos to two plane explosions and a holiday dash across Europe, not even the Jonas Brothers themselves can save the holiday for our hosts this time around! Expect plenty of laughs, savage hot takes, and nostalgic tangents as the elves debate brotherly love, Hallmark-level Christmas vibes, and what makes a truly great Linus moment.
Are you a ride-or-die Jonas Brothers fan? This is the episode for you! Not so much? Well, Julia, Thom, and Anthony have got you covered with all the snark, holiday chaos, and—of course—a little Thanksgiving gratitude.
So pull up a chair, get comfy, and join the fun as we continue our countdown to Christmas! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁🦌⛄️🔔

Ladies And Gentlemen, Introducing The New And Improved Baltimorons. (The Baltimorons)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
We are back after a few week long hiatus due to busy schedules and sickness! And this time, all three elves are here to get back into covering Christmas films!
To kick off the official 2025 season, a little later than we'd have liked, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they gather to discuss this year's Indie-Dramedy, "The Baltimorons"! Opinions range across the spectrum with this one, but one things for sure, the discussion is a fun, festive one you want to be sure not to miss! 
So settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

The Truth Is: Evil Doesn't Die. It Changes Shape. (Halloween Ends)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Halloween week!! Can you believe we've already reached the end of 2025's Spooky Season? We sure can't!
To mark the occasion, the elves of "Tis the Podcast" are joined by two prolific horror aficionados to round out October by discussing 2022's franchise finale, "Halloween Ends"! The two in question? Mr. Phil Walsh, of "Phil at the Movies", and Mr. Ron Hogan - a.k.a. President Hotdog himself! - of "Film Strip Podcast"! Both huge fans of the "Halloween" franchise, does this controversial trilogy capper work for them or does their opinion align with the masses who were disappointed by it? And what do Julia, Thom, and Anthony think of Michael and Laurie's final confrontation being more focused on young Corey Cunningham? You'll just have to tune in to find out!
So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy this final Spooky Season episode of the year! And get excited because next week, we officially enter the Christmas season, and as such, the podcast will be returning with its regularly scheduled Christmas programming!As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️ 🍂 🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

During The Spookiest Time Of The Year There Are A Few Guidelines All Ghosts And Goblins Should Follow. (Trick 'r Treat)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
This week, Julia and Anthony (once again, sans Thom) are joined by Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt" and Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio" to talk the 2007 cult classic, "Trick 'r Treat"! Written and directed by the mastermind behind "Krampus", how does this one compare to the cautionary Christmas tale? You'll have to tune in to find out! But let's just say there's a lot of gushing and praise to go around this episode!
So settle in with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy this fun, festive episode! 
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️ 🍂 🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️