Tis the Podcast

So Gather ’Round, A Glow Surrounds, Each Warm Embrace, On The Night Of The Lights! (Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock - Night of the Lights)

Happy Tuesday, Christmas Fanatics! Sorry we're a day later with this final Pre-Christmas episode of 2022, but better late than never, right?
This week, journey "back to the rock" with Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they cover the brand new Apple TV holiday special, "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock - Night of the Lights"! We know the elves are enormous fans of The Muppets proper, in addition to Sesame Street, but what do they think of Henson's Fraggles? You'll have to tune into this episode to find out! Side note: we'd like to apologize to our good friend Mike Westfall, of "Advent Calendar House Podcast", for our severe lack of knowledge on this corner of Jim Henson's universe! We swear, this episode was not designed just to piss you off, even if you may be screaming as you listen to this episode!
Also discussed: Christmas plans, forecasted holiday weather, breakfast foods, and much more! So, don't miss this fun episode! And make sure to check your feeds on Christmas Eve for your annual night before Christmas story, as read by the elves! Trust us when we say, you won't want to miss this year's!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 

We Might Be Dead, But We’re Livin’ That Yuletide Dream! (Spirited)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we're under two weeks away from the big day itself? We sure can't!
To mark the occasion, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they cover yet another version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", this time in the form of the 2022 Apple TV Original, "Spirited", starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds! 
We're not going to beat around the bush here: all three elves loved this original take on a timeless classic. And, dare we say, it might be one of the best adaptations of that iconic story that's ever been told? If you don't believe us, just tune in to hear us gush about it for an hour in gloriously spoiler-filled detail and complete with musical interludes! 
So, after watching the film first (we can't stress this part enough!), settle in with your favorite holiday beverage, bask in the glow of your Christmas tree, and enjoy this fun-filled episode! 
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 

”The Christmas Clue” with Natalie Bickel!

What's this? A bonus episode on a Sunday? What's going on?
Well, as you can tell from the fact that the only elf present on this episode is Anthony (sorry, y'all!) and the intro to the episode itself, this was originally meant as a bonus, Patreon-exclusive! However, we wanted our good friend Natalie Bickel to be able to spread the word about her amazing children's book, "The Christmas Clue", as far and wide as possible, so we decided to put this on the main feed instead!
Listen as Natalie not only reads an excerpt from "The Christmas Clue", but also talks about her amazing childhood holidays, the family tradition that inspired her book, what motivated her when writing this and her yet-to-be-published novel, and much, much more!
Also discussed - Natalie and Anthony's Top Ten Christmas movies of all time! A list which, for Anthony, is already obsolete! (For his up-to-date list, keep your eyes open for a special Patreon episode featuring all of the elves coming soon!)
So, order your copy of "The Christmas Clue" (available where all books are sold!), settle in with your favorite holiday drink, and enjoy this special bonus episode! And keep your eyes on your main feed tomorrow, because - as usual - our regular weekly episode will be dropping then!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 

It’s Kevin Bacon! He’s Not A Loser! He’s Great! We Don’t Hate Him At All! (The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can y'all believe Christmas is so close? We sure can't!
This week, we were lucky to get Gerry D. from "Totally Rad Christmas" and CM Chuck from "Just Another Friday Night" to join us to cover Disney Plus' brand new "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special". Spoiler alert, *EVERYONE* was a fan.
This episode is not only an excellent one, but a heck of a lot of fun as well! So grab a warm beverage and that cozy blanket and tune in to a joyous world of holiday goodness! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

I Have Just Survived A Death-Defying Fall And I’m Currently Stranded In A Remote Glacial Forest. (Falling for Christmas)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! And welcome to our last episode of November 2022! We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Can you believe that we only have three more new episodes left in the lead-up to Christmas this year? We sure can't!
This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they discuss the 2022 Netflix original film, "Falling for Christmas", which serves as a starring vehicle for Lindsey Lohan and Chord Overstreet! How does it compare to Hallmark's original holiday movies? And is this the long awaited comeback of Lindsey Lohan that we've been waiting for for years? You'll just have to tune in to find out!
So, settle in with your favorite holiday beverage beside your Christmas trees and enjoy this fun episode! 

Turkeyologists All Over The World Know It As... Thankskilling! (Thankskilling)

Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe it's Turkey day already? We certainly can't! This year is flying by! But, we didn't want to let this oft-overlooked holiday pass without expressing our gratitude to each and every one of you for all of the love and support you show our little show all year 'round!
As such, we present to you this special bonus episode in which Julia, Thom, and Anthony discuss the cult-classic, "Thankskilling"! Listen as the elves break down one of the worst, the cheapest, and most baffling movies they've covered since "Tis the Podcast" began! Is this a case of a film being "so bad it's good"? Or is there nothing redeemable about this story of teenage stereotypes being hunted down by a bad muppet of a Turkey named Turkie? You'll just have to tune in to find out! Because despite the subject matter, this is one hysterical episode you want to make sure not to miss!
So, tonight, after you've eaten more than your fair share of Thanksgiving dinner, put your feet up, unbutton those trousers, and enjoy this fun episode!And, once again, Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! We hope your holiday was filled with love, happiness, gratitude, family, friends, food, drinks, parades, football, "Friends" episodes, and "Peanuts" holiday specials!

Ralphie, Promise Me We’re Gonna Make This A Wonderful Christmas. That Would Make Your Father So Happy. (A Christmas Story Christmas)

Happy Thanksgiving week, Christmas fanatics! We can't believe November is always over! Now is the time of year we wish time would slow down a bit! Nevertheless, we are in the midst of the holiday season and we couldn't be happier about that!This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are joined by Jay Skipworth, of "Film Strip Podcast", and April Ryley to discuss the highly anticipated legacy sequel to the universally beloved classic, "A Christmas Story" - HBO Max's, "A Christmas Story Christmas"! 
Is Ralphie Parker's long awaited journey home worth it to fans of the original, Anthony, April, and Jay? Can adult Ralphie throw a more entertaining Christmas for his family than his father did in the eyes of Julia and Thom, who loathe the original film? And is this movie able to stand on its own while serving as a fitting tribute to Darren McGavin and his iconic "Old Man" character and while managing to avoid the pitfalls that entrap so many legacy sequels? All of this, and much more, is debated and answered by your hosts in this entertaining episode full of holiday cheer!Also discussed this episode: Mastodon; Thanksgiving plans; what we're all thankful for this year; Star vs. Angel tree toppers; and much, much more!So, settle in with your favorite holiday beverage and enjoy this extraordinarily fun episode! And keep your eyes out, because this upcoming Thursday - Thanksgiving day itself! - you will find a full-length bonus episode waiting in your main feeds as a gift from us, to you, to express just how thankful we are for your love and support each and every day! 

One Thing New York Is Known For Is Niceness. (A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics!
While Spooky month was tons of fun, the elves are so excited - and more than ready - to return to Christmas movies this week, especially since it means kicking off 2022's official holiday season! So, join your hosts as they talk the Muppets and Christmas in New York as they discuss this made-for-TV movies for the early aughts, "A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa"! Also discussed in this episode: the upcoming series "The Santa Clauses", "A Christmas Story Christmas", "The Addams Family", and much, much more.
So, settle in, bask in the glow of your Christmas tree that is no doubt shining brightly in your home already, and enjoy this week's episode. As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 

In This Town, Michael Myers Is A Myth. He’s The Boogeyman. A Ghost Story To Scare Kids. But This Boogeyman Is Real. (Halloween 2018)

Happy Halloween, Christmas Fanatics! And welcome to the final Spooky Month edition of "Tis the Podcast" for 2022!
To mark the occasion, "Den of Geek"'s and "Film Strip Podcast"'s Ron Hogan - a.k.a. President Hotdog himself - joins Julia and Anthony to discuss one of the direct sequels to the 1978 classic, "Halloween" - "Halloween 2018"! 
Listen as the three break down the plot of this requel, explain the multitude of "Halloween" timelines, and gush over Jamie Lee Curtis and the many references to the iconic original that director David Gordon Green managed to stuff into this lovingly crafted follow-up! Also discussed: James Gunn's new role as the head of the rebranded "DCU" - and the time Ron took screenwriting lessons from him; "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" and other brand new, upcoming Christmas movies; our Halloween plans; and much, much more!
This is one fun episode you want to make sure not to miss! So, settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes and enjoy, because it's the perfect way to celebrate All Hallow's Eve! 
And get excited - because not only are we officially less than two months from Christmas 2022, but we are also  venturing back into the realm of Christmas movies next week and all three elves will be back together again! Our November and December lineup of movies, old and new, is pretty stacked this year so make sure you don't miss an episode these coming weeks as we prepare for the most wonderful time of the year!
As always, thanks for the love and support, y'all! 

Welcome Foolish Muppets! (Muppets Haunted Mansion)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! 
Our journey into Spooky Season continues this week! And while Anthony is missing, Julia and Thom are joined by the incredible Mike Westfall of the always amazing and informative "Advent Calendar House" to discuss the 2021, Disney + original, "Muppets Haunted Mansion"! Is there anyone better than Mike to have on an episode dealing with not only Jim Henson's iconic creations, but also an iconic Disney Attraction? We think not!
So settle in for a fun, well-researched episode in which all things Muppets and Disney are discussed! And stay tuned next week for our final Spooky episode of 2022!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!