Tis the Podcast

My Mum Told Me That Jesus Was Born In Dunstable. (The Vicar of DIbley)

It's Monday, which means it's time for another episode of Tis the Podcast! This week, the elves are taking a trip across the pond (and back in time) to cover the Christmas episodes of one of Thom's favorite tv shows, "The Vicar of Dibley" - a show that follows the townspeople of Dibley who reluctantly grow to accept and love Geraldine Granger as their local vicar.  These episodes follow some tropes common to many holiday specials, but is the vicar able to add enough of a unique spin on them to win over the hearts of Julia and Anthony? How will a new Christmas carol from Dibley sit with the elves?
Cozy up next to the A/C vent or poolside with a nice mug of iced tea and enjoy!
And if you can't get enough Christmas during the summer, be sure to check our Patreon (tisthepodcast.com/patreon) for more bonus content, PLUS the next installment of Anthony's audiobook, "Another Christmas Story" - this week, read by Tim Babb of "Can't Wait for Christmas" - which drops in your main feeds this upcoming Thursday!

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Eighteen - You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch - As Read By Charlyn Lewis Of "Fashion Speaks"

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the nineteenth official installment of "Another Christmas Story"!
This week listener, Charlyn Lewis of "Fashion Speaks" will read to all of you Chapter Eighteen of our tale, entitled "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". Within this chapter, we switch back to the perspectives of Elizabeth Meyer and Noah Clarke! 
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 eyes as possible! Make sure to check your podcast feeds for your regular weekly episode on Monday, in which the elves cover the Christmas episodes of  "The Vicar of Dibley", and next Thursday for the nineteenth official chapter of this story - "Chapter Nineteen: Jingle Bell Rock", which Tim Babb of "Can't Wait for Christmas", will be reading to you! In it, we switch back to the points of view of Mary Holiday and Joey Nazario as they explore Bryant Park's Winter Village! Enjoy! 

Just Once, I'd Like A Regular, Normal Christmas. Eggnog, A F@!%#$n' Christmas Tree, A Little Turkey. But, No. I Gotta Crawl Around In This Motherf!@#$%n' Tin Can. (Die Hard 2)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Memorial Day to all of our American listeners! We hope you're having a great long weekend! Can you believe we're already at the end of May?
This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they catch up with beleaguered, former NYPD officer, John McClane, as he takes on a bunch of terrorists at a snowy airport on Christmas Eve in 1990's "Die Hard 2"! While the original "Die Hard" is a constant subject of debate regarding whether or not it's a Christmas movie, the elves felt its immediate follow-up undeservedly gets lost in the conversation! How does this compare to the first in terms of holiday feelings? Should this be considered more of a Christmas staple than its predecessor? Our hosts discuss all of this and much, much, much more in this extremely fun, quote-filled episode that will immediately transport you back to the '80s. 
So blast that air-conditioning to simulate those 'Ber month temperatures, settle back with your favorite summer drink, and enjoy, y'all! And keep your eyes on your feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next installment of “Another Christmas Story” – Chapter Eighteen, which will be read to you by the amazing Charlyn Lewis of "Fashion Speaks"! 

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Seventeen - (It Must've Been 'Ol) Santa Claus - As Read By McLean Sloughter

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the eighteenth official installment of "Another Christmas Story"!
This week listener, McLean Sloughter, will read to all of you Chapter Seventeen of our tale, entitled "(It Must've Been 'Ol) Santa Claus". Within this chapter, we switch back to the perspective of Aaron Rankin as he meets the Santa Claus at Macy's Herald Square! 
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 eyes as possible! Make sure to check your podcast feeds for your regular weekly episode on Monday, in which the elves cover the 1990 film, "Die Hard 2", and next Thursday for the eighteenth official chapter of this story - "Chapter Eighteen: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch", which Charlyn Lewis of "Fashion Speaks", will be reading to you! In it, we switch back to the points of view of Elizabeth Meyer and Noah Clarke! Enjoy! 

I Just Wish We Could Have A Perfect Christmas, Like In A Christmas Movie. (A Christmas Movie Christmas)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, the elves cover their first Christmas satire (?) film,  "A Christmas Movie Christmas". How will they like a completely self-aware movie that is made using the formulaic Hallmark equations? Tune in and find out! And keep an eye on your feeds this upcoming Thursday for the seventeenth official chapter of "Another Christmas Story" - "Chapter Seventeen: (It Must've Been Ol') Santa Claus", which listener, Seamus McLean, will be reading to you! In it, we switch back to the points of view of Aaron Rankin as he meets Santa Claus at Macy's Herald Square! 

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Sixteen - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - As Read By Nicole Little

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the seventeenth official installment of "Another Christmas Story"!
This week, published author, Nicole Little, will read to all of you Chapter Sixteen of our tale, entitled "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus". Within this chapter, we switch back to the perspectives of Joey and Mary as they slowly begin to get reacquainted with one another as they visit the winter wonderland that is Macy's Herald Square!
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 eyes as possible! Make sure to check your podcast feeds for your regular weekly episode on Monday, in which the elves cover the 2019 parody (?) movie, "A Christmas Movie Christmas", and next Thursday for the seventeenth official chapter of this story - "Chapter Seventeen: (It Must've Been Ol') Santa Claus", which listener, Seamus McLean, will be reading to you! In it, we switch back to the points of view of Aaron Rankin as he meets Santa Claus at Macy's Herald Square! 

Save A Little Christmas For Christmas Day. (The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow)

Happy Monday, Christmas aficionados! This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they journey back to the wonderful world of Rankin/Bass to discuss the 1975 holiday special, "The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow"! Can the incomparable Angela Lansbury not only save this special for the podcast's Rankin/Bass skeptics and - dare-we-say - actually make this production an enjoyable experience for them? Or, like so many of the stop-motion-animated specials before it, does this one not elicit any Christmas feels from our hosts? The only way to find out is by settling in and listening to this fun, episode!
Enjoy, y'all! And keep your eyes on your feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next installment of “Another Christmas Story” – Chapter Sixteen, which will be read to you by the incredible writer, Nicole Little! 

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Fifteen - O Christmas Tree - As Read By Michelle Kidwell Of "Horribly Genius"

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the sixteenth official installment of "Another Christmas Story"!
This week, Michelle Kidwell of the extremely hilarious "Horribly Genius" podcast will read to all of you Chapter Fifteen of our tale, entitled "O Christmas Tree". Within this chapter, we switch back to the perspectives of President Williams and her foreign guests and catch-up with them as they make an official visit to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree! 
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 eyes as possible! Make sure to check your podcast feeds for your regular weekly episode on Monday, in which the elves cover 1975, Rankin/Bass special, "The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow", and next Thursday for the sixteenth official chapter of this story - "Chapter Sixteen: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus", which the incredible published author, Nicole Little, will be reading to you! In it, we switch back to the points of view of Joey and Mary as they slowly begin to get reacquainted with one another! 

As Long As There's Christmas, I Truly Believe, That Hope Is The Greatest Of The Gifts We Receive. (Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, the elves journey back to the wonderful world of Disney to cover the 1997, straight to VHS, animated midquel, "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas"! 
Does the midquel conceit work better than Disney's other straight to home video sequels they did in the '90s, or does it ruin the charm of the original 1991 masterpiece? And while Anthony has a lot of nostalgia wrapped up in this one, Thom and Julia don't, so how does it play for them? Either way, one thing's for sure, there's a lot of love for this film amongst the listeners of "Tis the Podcast" - will the elves, once again, disappoint them with their ultimate rating? Find out in this fun episode where, regardless of where the elves fall on this movie, their love for Disney is evident! 
Enjoy, y’all! And keep your eyes on your feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next installment of “Another Christmas Story” – Chapter Fifteen, which will be read to you by listener Michelle Kidwell of the “Horribly Genius“ podcast!

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Fourteen - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town - As Read By Kendall Farrae Of "For Forks Sake"

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the fifteenth official installment of "Another Christmas Story"!
This week, Kendall Farrae of the extremely fun "For Forks Sake" podcast will read to all of you Chapter Fourteen of our tale, entitled "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town". Within this chapter, we switch back to the perspectives of Elizabeth Meyer and Noah Clarke as they brave Times Square to interview a Salvation Army Santa Claus for their school's streaming service.
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 eyes as possible! Make sure to check your podcast feeds for your regular weekly episode on Monday, in which the elves cover the Disney, straight to VHS, 1997 midquel, "Beauty and the Beach: The Enchanted Christmas", and next Thursday for the fifteenth official chapter of this story - "Chapter Fifteen: O Christmas Tree", which Michelle Kidwell of the hilarious "Horribly Genius" podcast will be reading to you! In it, we switch back to the points of view of the President of the United States as she continues to entertain her foreign visitors!