Tis the Podcast

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, And All Through The House, Not A Creature Was Stirring, Not Even A Mouse. (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe this is already our final official episode before Christmas day 2021 itself? How crazy is that? 
This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony travel back to the world of Rankin/Bass to discuss the 1974, traditionally animated television special, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"! How does it stack up to all of the past Rankin/Bass specials they've covered? Is Santa as big a jerk in this one as he is in many of the previous ones? All of this, and much more, will be revealed in this episode so you'll just have to listen to find out! So settle back with your favorite drink beside your Christmas tree and enjoy! And please accept our apologies in advance regarding the audio in this specific episode - there were microphone problems and echo problems throughout the recording. We tried to fix as much of it as we could during the editing process, but it's not anywhere near the sound quality we'd like it to be. 
And if you want even more “Tis the Podcast“ content this week, make sure to check your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday, December 23rd - Christmas Eve Eve; Tibb's Eve; Festivus; The Day Before the Night Before Christmas; Christmas Adam; pick your poison! -  for the final installment of "Another Christmas Story": the Epilogue, entitled "Christmas All Over Again", which our very own, Julia Colburn, will be reading to y'all! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

”Another Christmas Story” - Chapter Forty-Six - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - As Read By Nicole Little

Happy Friday, Christmas fanatics! Sorry we're a day late with this forty-seventh official installment of "Another Christmas Story", but hey - we are one week from Christmas, so time has a habit of running away from us! 
 
This week’s second chapter, Chapter Forty-Six, entitled “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", will be read to you by published author, and listener of the show, Nicole Little! We hope you like it! If you do enjoy it, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible! In addition, make sure to share this installment for a chance to win a brand new, 2021 Hallmark “Stocking Stuffers Special Edition Keepsake Ornament”!
Coming up on the show this upcoming Monday, December 20th, we will be covering the 1974, animated Rankin/Bass special, “'Twas the Night Before Christmas”! And, that same night, we will be recording our episode on the brand new HBO Max Original Christmas Movie,  “8-Bit Christmas", on which we will be joined by Gerry D. of "Totally Rad Christmas" and April Ryley, who is making her long overdue return to the podcast! That episode will drop in your feeds on Monday, December 27th! Before that, however, on Thursday, December 23rd - Christmas Adam; Christmas Eve, Eve; Festivus; Tibb's Eve; the Day Before the Night Before Christmas; pick your poison - you'll get to hear the Epilogue of “Another Christmas Story”, which will be brought to y'all by our very own Julia Colburn! So, keep your eyes on your podcast feeds because there’s lots of great stuff coming up!
Enjoy, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

”Another Christmas Story” - Chapter Forty-Five - The Christmas Song - As Read By Thom Crowe

Happy Tuesday, Christmas fanatics! Sorry we're a few days late with this forty-sixth official installment of "Another Christmas Story", but hey - we are less than two weeks from Christmas, so time has a habit of running away from us! And besides, it just means you get two installments this week, so silver linings, right?   
 
This week’s first chapter, Chapter Forty-Five, entitled “The Christmas Song”, will be read to you by our very own Thom Crowe! We hope you like it! If you do enjoy it, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible! In addition, make sure to share this installment for a chance to win a brand new, 2021 Hallmark “Stocking Stuffers Special Edition Keepsake Ornament”!
Coming up on the show this upcoming Monday, December 20th, we will be covering the 1974, animated Rankin/Bass special, “'Twas the Night Before Christmas”! And, that same night, we will be recording our episode on the brand new HBO Max Original Christmas Movie,  “8-Bit Christmas", on which we will be joined by Gerry D. of "Totally Rad Christmas" and April Ryley, who is making her long overdue return to the podcast! That episode will drop in your feeds on Monday, December 27th! Before that, however, on Thursday, December 16th, you’ll get to hear the final chapter of "Another Christmas Story", which will be read to you by professional author and listener of the show, Nicole Little, and on Thursday, December 23rd - Christmas Adam; Christmas Eve, Eve; Festivus; Tibb's Eve; the Day Before the Night Before Christmas; pick your poison - you'll get to hear the Epilogue of “Another Christmas Story”, which will be brought to y'all by our very own Julia Colburn! So, keep your eyes on your podcast feeds because there’s lots of great stuff coming up!
Enjoy, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

I Tell My Cat Everything. What I Spend On Cat Food, I Save On Therapy. (The Nine Kittens of Christmas)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! There are just under two weeks to go until the big day! Can you believe that?
This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they discuss the brand new, Hallmark original Christmas movie, "The Nine Kittens of Christmas" - the sequel to "The Nine Lives of Christmas", which they covered on the podcast a few years back! If you remember, they were all fond of that one, but lamented the lack of holiday atmosphere! Does its sequel make up for it? You'll have to listen to find out!
Also discussed in this episode: the various Advent activities the elves have been participating in this year in addition to personal stories about the various pets they've had over the years! This is one fun episode you want to be sure not to miss, so settle back with your favorite drink beside your Christmas tree and enjoy! 
And if you want even more “Tis the Podcast“ content this week, make sure to check your podcast feeds this upcoming Tuesday – December 14th - for Chapter Forty-Five of “Another Christmas Story” entitled “The Christmas Song”, which our very own Thom Crowe will be reading to you, in addition to this upcoming Thursday - December 16th - for Chapter Forty-Six of "Another Christmas Story" entitled "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", which professional author and listener of the show, Nicole Little, will be reading to you!As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Love Doesn‘t Have To Be Perfect. It Just Has To Be Honest. (Love Hard)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! 
This week, your favorite elves discuss the brand new, 2021, Netflix Original Holiday Film, "Love Hard"! And, in an astonishing twist of fate, this is the second week in a row where Julia, Thom, and Anthony all agree on the high quality of the film! How long can this streak last? You'll have to keep tuning in every Monday to find out!
Also discussed in this very fun episode: your hosts reveal how they spent Thanksgiving, and much, much more!
So, settle in with your favorite holiday beverage beside your Christmas tree, sit back, relax, and enjoy this fun episode! And if you want even more “Tis the Podcast“ content this week, make sure to check your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday – December 9th - make sure to check your feeds for Chapter Forty-Five of “Another Christmas Story” entitled “The Christmas Song”, which our very own Thom Crowe will be reading to you!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
 

”Another Christmas Story” - Chapter Forty-Four - Away in a Manger - As Read By Anthony Caruso

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy December officially! Welcome to the forty-fifth official installment of “Another Christmas Story”! Can you believe we're only a few short weeks away from the big day itself? Where has the time gone?
This week's incredibly long chapter, Chapter Forty-Four, entitled “Away in a Manger”, will be read to you by the author of this story himself, our very own Anthony Caruso! We hope you like it; it really does serve as the climax of the entire book. Everything prior has been leading up to this! So, if you do enjoy it, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible! In addition, make sure to share this installment for a chance to win a brand new, 2021 Hallmark "Stocking Stuffers Special Edition Keepsake Ornament"!
Coming up on the show this upcoming Monday, December 6th, we will be covering the brand new, Netflix original holiday film, "Love Hard"! And, that same night, we will be recording our episode on the brand new Hallmark Channel Original Christmas Movie,  "The Nine Kittens of Christmas", on which we will be joined by the always hysterical and amazing Tim Babb of "Can't Wait for Christmas"! That episode will drop in your feeds on Monday, December 13th! Before that, however, on Thursday, December 9th, you’ll get to hear one of the final three installments of "Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Forty-Five, which is entitled “The Christmas Song”, and which our very own Thom Crowe will be reading to y'all! So, keep your eyes on your podcast feeds because there's lots of great stuff coming up!
Enjoy, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Keep Your Fingers Crossed Just In Case. (Eloise at Christmastime)

The elves discuss the children's classic book turned film, "Eloise at Christmastime," as we ramp up to the most wonderful time of the year! 
 

”Another Christmas Story” - Chapter Forty-Three - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - As Read By Mike Westfall Of ”Advent Calendar House”

Happy Friday, Christmas fanatics - Black Friday, to be exact! And welcome to the forty-forth official installment of “Another Christmas Story”! We hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving with your loved ones and are enjoying a lovely long weekend!
This week's chapter, Chapter Forty-Three, entitled “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, will be read to you by the always amazing and talented Mike Westfall, of "Advent Calendar House", who has instilled this installment with awesome voices and fun sound effects that really enhance the story!  We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible! (And stay tuned through the end of the episode for some funny bloopers from Mike's recording!) In addition, make sure to share this installment for a chance to win a brand new, 2021 Hallmark "Stocking Stuffers Special Edition Keepsake Ornament"!
Coming up on the show this upcoming Monday, November 29th, we will be covering the 2003, family holiday movie, "Eloise at Christmastime"! And, that same night, we will be recording our episode on the brand new, Netflix holiday film, "Love Hard", which will drop in your feeds on Monday, December 6th! Before that, however, on Thursday, December 2nd, you’ll get to hear Chapter Forty-Four of “Another Christmas Story” entitled “Away in a Manger”, which the author of this story himself - our very own Anthony Caruso - will be reading to y'all! Trust us when we say it's one chapter you want to be sure not to miss, because it's really the climax of the entire book - everything's been leading up to it! So, keep your eyes on your podcast feeds because there's lots of great stuff coming up!
Enjoy, y’all! And, once again, we hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the rest of your long weekend! We're thankful for all of you! 🍂🦃🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Freeform‘s Original Thanksgiving Movie, ”Turkey Drop”! (2019)

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! We hope you're having an amazing day celebrating with your loved ones and, amongst the parades, the football, and the food, reflecting on what you're truly grateful for in your lives!
As a special Thanksgiving treat from us to you, our once Patreon-exclusive episode in which we cover the Freeform Original Thanksgiving movie, "Turkey Drop", is now live for you all to enjoy! Make sure to let us know what you think in the comments below! And please don’t forget to like us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, share our pages (including our Facebook Group that you should join, in which listeners can interact, discuss, debate, and post about their favorite Christmas movies, television specials, music, traditions, and holiday content), and leave us a review on iTunes if you haven’t already. (You’ll get one of our brand new, Tis the Podcast stickers if you leave us a review!) All of this will help new listeners find us, and help us to spread the Christmas cheer 365 days per year!And if you want even more “Tis the Podcast“ this long holiday weekend, make sure to check your podcast feeds tomorrow, November 26th - Black Friday - to hear Chapter Forty-Three of “Another Christmas Story” entitled “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, which the amazing Mike Westfall of the always awesome "Advent Calendar House" will be reading to you!As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! Again, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with all of your loved ones and remember that we here at "Tis the Podcast" are thankful for each and every one of you! 🍂🦃🥧🍽️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
 

Ugh! This Is Garbage! I Don‘t Know Why They Are Always Trying To Remake The Classics! (Home Sweet Home Alone)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can you believe it's already the week of Thanksgiving here in America? Time is flying!
As a special holiday treat for our listeners, please enjoy our hotly anticipated "Home Sweet Home Alone" episode! In a rare alliance, Anthony and Julia find themselves on the same side of the divide during this discussion, with both of them disliking this new original movie from Disney +, while Thom does his best to defend it as he self-medicates with a seasonal Rogue Ale called Santa's Private Reserve, which he highly recommends! What does everyone's favorite contrarian like about this film? What does everyones favorite Pollyanna not like? And why does everyone's favorite New York Christmas podcaster think this film is the embodiment of modern day Disney Studios' creative bankruptcy? You'll just have to listen to find out!
Also discussed in this very enjoyable episode: spy videos from the set of Disney +'s highlight anticipated, long-awaited sequel, "Hocus Pocus 2"; the new trailer for the MCU's latest installment, "Spider-Man: No Way Home"; each of the elves' Thanksgiving plans; and much, much more!
So, settle in with your favorite holiday beverage beside your Christmas tree, sit back, relax, and enjoy this fun episode!
And if you want even more “Tis the Podcast“, make sure to check your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday – November 26th – to hear a special Thanksgiving bonus episode: the once Patreon-exclusive discussion about Freeform's original holiday film, "Turkey Drop"! And, on Black Friday - November 27th - make sure to check your feeds for Chapter Forty-Three of “Another Christmas Story” entitled “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, which the amazing Mike Westfall of the always awesome "Advent Calendar House" will be reading to you!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! We hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones and remember that we are thankful for each and every one of you! 🍂🦃🥧🍽️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️