Tis the Podcast

The Delusion You're Trying To Cure Is Called "Christmas". (Community)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, the elves are joined by one of our favorite frequent guests - and friends of the pod - Gerry D. of Totally Rad Christmas to discuss the four episodes of the cult classic TV comedy, Community! For those of you who want to join along and watch at home, the episodes we talk about are the following:
Season 1, Episode 12 - Comparative Religion
Season 2, Episode 11 - Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas
Season 3, Episode 10 - Regional Holiday Music
Season 4, Episode 10 - Intro to Knots
Listen as the elves talk histories with the show, discuss how problematic Chevy Chase is (and rectify a mistake they made in the Arrested Development episode by also discussing how problematic Jeffrey Tambor and David Cross are), marvel over how much heart this show actually has and how the majority of the cast has gone on to be pretty huge stars in their own individual rights, and laugh over a plethora of quotes. Also featuring musical interludes between each episode discussion, this is one of elves' favorite episodes yet, ranking right up their with the likes of The Office and Friends ones. 
Also discussed this episode - the major difference about the way the DC and Marvel universes were set up in terms of the comics (though, Anthony mistakenly said the first issue of The Avengers was published before the first issue of Justice League) and, sadly and criminally overlooked in our discussion of the cast, any mention of Alison Brie! (Though, if you want to hear what the elves think of her as an actress, you can go back to last year's Happiest Season episode in which they discuss her at length!) Trust us when we say, this is one episode you definitely do not want to miss, and one that is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas mood! So enjoy, and make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by the always incredible listener, guest, and friend of the show, April Ryley! 

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Five - All I Want For Christmas Is You - As Read By Gerry Davila Of "Totally Rad Christmas"

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the sixth official installment of Another Christmas Story!
This week, Gerry Davila of Totally Rad Christmas will read to all of you Chapter Five of our tale, entitled "All I Want For Christmas Is You". Within this chapter, you'll catch up with Aaron Rankin and all of his classmates as they prepare for their big trip to New York City!
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 are joined by Gerry D. once again to discuss the Christmas episodes of the cult smash, Community, and next Thursday for the sixth official chapter of this story - "Chapter Six: White Christmas", which friend of the podcast and frequent guest, April Ryley, will be reading to y'all and which will introduce two new characters, Elizabeth Meyer and Noah Clarke! 
Enjoy, y'all! 

Fireside Chat Preview - Featuring Charlyn Lewis!

This week, life got in the way for the elves - and between COVID vaccine side-effects and mental health issues, they couldn't find time to record in time for this week's episode. Not wanting to leave you hanging, however, we've decided to share one of our Patreon-Exclusive "Fireside Chat" segments with y'all! In our "Fireside Chats", one or more of the Tis the Podcast elves sit down by a crackling Christmas fire with one of our listeners to learn a little bit about them, talk about the holiday season, and discuss Christmas sensibilities amongst other things! In this episode, they chat with a listener oft-mentioned on the main feed of our show, Charlyn Lewis! So settle in with your favorite holiday drink and enjoy this fun, heartfelt episode that will make you want Charlyn Lewis to appear on the show again, and again, and again!
And don't worry - our episode in which we cover the first three Christmas episodes of Home Improvement is still coming, and will drop two Monday's from now! (Due to the fact that Gerry D. of Totally Rad Christmas agreed ages ago to join us in covering the Community holiday episodes, and having that recording scheduled for a while, that episode will be recording and dropping before our first Home Improvement one now!) In the meantime, for all of you non-patrons out there, if you liked this episode and want to hear more like this, consider subscribing to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/TisThePodcast where - for as little as a dollar per month - you can get whole bonus length episodes like this! 
Also, speaking of Gerry D., make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story which the totally rad host will be reading to y'all! 

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Four - Last Christmas - As Read By Rebecca Boll

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the fourth official installment of Another Christmas Story!
This week, listener Rebecca Boll will read to all of you Chapter Four of our tale, entitled "Last Christmas". Within this chapter, you'll catch up with Mary Holiday in the present day and discover what she's been up to since her Christmas Eve fight with Joey Nazario ten-years prior! 
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 will be discussing the first three Christmas episodes of the television show Home Improvement, and next Thursday for the fifth official chapter of this story - "Chapter Five: All I Want For Christmas Is You", which friend of the podcast, Gerry Davila of Totally Rad Christmas, will be reading to y'all and which will switch back to the point of view of Aaron Rankin!
Enjoy, y'all! 

Sky Rockets In Flight, Afternoon Delight! (Arrested Development)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony sit down to discuss the Christmas episodes about the one family who lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together. That's right, we're talking Arrested Development! And for those who want to follow along at home, the two episodes we'll be talking about are:
Season 1, Episode 8 - In God We Trust
Season 2, Episode 6 - Afternoon Delight
While both Thom and Anthony have a history with the show, will Julia be as enamored with the unlikable Bluth family as her two cohosts? Or is there not enough charm or holiday feels in either of these episodes for her liking?
Also discussed this episode: the storm in Texas; birthdays and age; Adam Sandler; and which television shows we wish had done Christmas episodes before ending! In addition, Anthony reads an extraordinarily kind email the elves received regarding Another Christmas Story! 
This is one fun episode, filled with absurd laughs, you want to be sure not to miss! So enjoy, and make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by listener, Rebecca Boll! 

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Three - Do They Know It's Christmas? - As Read By Thom Crowe

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the fourth official installment of Another Christmas Story!
This week, our very own Thom Crowe will read to all of you Chapter Three of our tale, entitled "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Within this chapter, you'll meet the struggling Rankin family, including young, single mom Megan and her three children, Jake, Aaron, and Amy! Please be advised if you're listening with young kids, however, that not only are there a few instances of semi-questionable language in this chapter, but some hard truths about a certain beloved and iconic Christmas figure as well.
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 will be discussing the Christmas episodes of the television show Arrested Development, and next Thursday for the fourth official chapter of this story - "Chapter Four: Last Christmas", which listener Rebecca Boll will be reading to y'all and in which you'll catch up with the character of Mary Holiday in the present day! Enjoy, y'all! 

Life Is Not Merely A Series Of Meaningless Accidents Or Coincidences. (Serendipity)

This week, the elves travel back to 2001 to discuss the film Serendipity, starring John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Bridget Moynahan, and Jeremy Piven. As usual, they discuss their histories with the film and its actors, the Serendipity café in New York City, opinions about the storyline (and destiny in general), and what does or doesn't make this a Christmas movie as they debate whether or not this particular film is one. In addition, they talk about their weeks so far and welcome a brand new Patron! So, grab a bowl of your favorite ice cream, join us for our weekly discussion about all things Christmas, and get excited because next week, we kick off TV month (which - Spoiler Alert - is actually lasting a little over a month this year!) with the Bluth family and discuss the Christmas episodes of Arrested Development! So enjoy, and make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by our very own Thom!

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Two - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - As Read By Julia Colburn

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the third official installment of Another Christmas Story!
This week, everyone's favorite elf - the one with the best voice - Julia Colburn will read to all of you Chapter Two of our tale, entitled "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"! [I know last week we said Thom would be reading this week's chapter, but there was a mixup with the schedule and he'll actually be reading next week's!] Within this chapter, you'll discover what Joseph Nazario is up to in the present day, ten-years after his Christmas Eve blowout with his next door neighbor, Mary Holiday! 
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 will be discussing Serendipity, and next Thursday for the third official chapter of this story - "Chapter Three: Do They Know It's Christmas?", which our very own Thom will be reading! Enjoy, y'all! 

Oh No, Baby, No. You're Not Going To Die. They Are. (The Long Kiss Goodnight)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Get excited! Because this week, a true cinematic legend shows up in a film on the podcast for the very first time - Samuel L Jackson, who co-stars opposite Gina Davis in 1996's The Long Kiss Goodnight. The elves discuss the 90's action film from Shane Black, weigh in on whether it's a comedy or not, and debate its Christmassiness before bringing in some listener feedback! So settle in, relax, and enjoy this episode of Tis the Podcast that contains an extra dose of 1990's campiness this week! And make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by the host with the most - the one with the best voice, our very own Julia! 

"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter One - Good King Wenceslas - As Read By Anthony Caruso

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the second official installment of Another Christmas Story!
This week, the author of this holiday rom-com himself, our very own Anthony, will read to all of you Chapter One of our tale, entitled "Good King Wenceslas"! Within this chapter, taking place ten-years after last week's prologue, you'll meet the characters of President Emily Williams, her Chief of Staff Anna Dreyfus, and her Press Secretary Gary Matthews, and get a hint about the problems they're dealing with this particular Christmas Eve. 
We hope you like it! (And don't worry - this is not a political book in the slightest, despite the nature of this chapter. We just had to set up these particular characters and the world they're inhabiting for their storyline!) 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 will be discussing The Long Kiss Goodnight, and next Thursday for the second official chapter of this story - "Chapter Two: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)", which our very own Thom will be reading! Enjoy, y'all!