Tis the Podcast

Tis The Podcast’s Two Year Retrospective Extravaganza!

Happy Two Years, everybody! Can you believe Tis the Podcast is already two years old? Julia, Thom, and Anthony sure can’t! Once again, the elves take a break from talking one specific movie this week in order to reflect on the year gone by, discussing what movies and television specials they were too hard and easy on, revealing their own personal Top 10 lists, and debating some changes they're contemplating making to the list! On top of this, they share some wonderful comments and touching well-wishes they received on this very special occasion from the best fans on the planet! So settle in with a Venti Pumpkin Spice Latte, blast that air conditioning (and be grateful September is here and Fall is coming up quick so you won’t have to for much longer!), and allow this healthy dose of Tis the Podcast nostalgia to grow your hearts three sizes and fill you up with some Christmas cheer! Enjoy!

If A Superhero Can't Save His Family, He's Not Much Of A Hero. (Shazam!)

To round out the month of August, the elves delve back into the realm of superheroes by covering 2019's Shazam! Does this lighthearted, DC Films, action-comedy constitute a Christmas movie? Or does it fall into the same genre as Batman Returns and Iron Man 3 - superhero films set during the holidays? This is one fun, upbeat, quote-filled, informative episode you definitely do not want to miss, and one that is sure to stir up some controversy when it's revealed where Shazam! falls on our Christmas Canon List! So sit back with your first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season, relax, and enjoy while basking in the fact that the cooler weather is nearly upon us, and you'll be turning off those air conditioners sooner rather than later! 
 
*Update - There was an issue with the end music playing both at the end of this episode, and - for some reason - during the segment where we rank the film. The file's been re-uploaded to fix the music.* 

I Don't Think Anyone Would Criticize Us For Laying Down Our Rifles On Christmas Eve. (Joyeux Noël)

Happy Monday! This week, the elves talk about the Christmas Truce of 1914 and the 2005 film, Joyeux Noël! Be sure to leave us some reviews to get our brand new "Tis the Podcast" sticker for free, and don't forget to call in to (918) 200-9220 to share your thoughts on the show for our 2-year anniversary special!

Sometimes It Takes Dyin' To Teach A Fella How To Live. (Batman Noël)

Due to a pesky thing called "life", the elves were unable to get together this past week and record their scheduled episode on Joyeux Noël. We didn't want to leave y'all without some kind of content showing up in your feed this Monday, however, so we've decided to release an up-to-now Patreon exclusive episode in which we cover the graphic novel, Batman Noël - DC's take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol! Joyeux Noël and Shazam both will be recorded this week, however, and both will be released next week, so keep an eye out for those! In the meantime, enjoy this trip to Gotham City throughout the years with Catwoman, Superman, and the Joker! (And bear in mind, this was recorded almost a year ago! Before Robert Pattinson signing on to play Batman was even a thought in anybody's head!) 

I Didn't Realize That Becoming Part Of The Royal Family Meant Having To Give Up Who I Am. (A Christmas Prince 2: The Royal Wedding)

The elves are journeying back to the Kingdom of Aldova to check up on Amber, Prince Richard, Princess Emily, and the whole Aldovian royal family in A Christmas Prince 2: The Royal Wedding. What has happened over the past year? Join the elves as we discuss the Aldovian royal couple, the beauty of a wedding, and witness Amber become a princess. Plus, we have a couple of winners from our new contest!

Nobody's Walking Out On This Fun, Old-Fashioned, Family Christmas! (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Revisited)

Julia, Thom, and Anthony take one last trip back into the episodes of yesteryear with the Ghost of Christmas Past to once again cover the Hap-Hap-Happiest Griswold Family Christmas there's ever been in 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! The hosts have got a lot of stuff to celebrate in this quote-filled episode, other than just discussing one of the greatest holiday movies of all time, of course, including the Ber Months being right around the corner, Christmas getting closer, Marvel's upcoming Phase 4 slate, and the show's 2-year anniversary fast approaching! This is one fun, hilarious episode you'll want to be sure not to miss! So blast that air-conditioning, settle in with a cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy! 

Now That's What I Call A Tis The Podcast Christmas: Volume 1

In this old school, radio show/variety hour inspired bonus episode, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are preparing for their annual Christmas in July party up at Tis the Podcast Headquarters when a massive snow storm hits. Determined to keep busy while waiting for their guests to show up, and doing their best not to worry about the fact that the snow may impede their arrival, the elves decide to pass the time by singing some of their favorite Christmas Carols in order to keep the holiday cheer alive.
*Please note, we are well aware that we are not professional singers, but we decided to channel Buddy the Elf and spread "Christmas Cheer by Singing Loud for All to Hear" this episode and try something different. A lot of blood, sweat, tears, laughs, and late nights went into this episode, so please be gentle with us! Having said that, if you liked our singing so much that you want mp3s of the songs featured in this episode - or hated it so much you want to annoy your family or friends by playing them - visit our Patreon page at https://patreon.com/tisthepodcast to download them, in addition to an unedited video recording of this episode and lots of other goodies!* 
*Special Thanks to our Guest Stars (and Singers!) who volunteered their time to take part in this episode:
Rebecca Boll
Marty Colburn
Ellie Crowe
Gerry Davilla
Sarah Houston 
Todd Killian (of Christmas Clatter Podcast)
Charlyn Lewis
Lauren Simone
 

If Something Should Happen To Me, Put On My Suit; The Reindeer Will Know What To Do. (The Santa Clause Revisited)

The elves continue their stroll down memory lane as they revisit 1994's Christmas classic, The Santa Clause, staring Tim Allen. After nearly two years, do the three hosts still have the same love for the film they once did, or has time jaded their views? Find out as you listen and learn about a new contest to win some holiday goodies!
 
*Warning to parents who listen to this show with their young children: please be advised that some Christmas truths that might spoil the magic of the holidays are discussed in this episode, so you may want to have your kids skip this one!*

Would You Please Tell Him That Instead Of Presents This Year, I Just Want My Family Back. (Home Alone Revisited)

This week, the elves travel back in time with the Ghost of Christmas Past to revisit Chris Columbus' Home Alone. How does this beloved Christmas classic fare the second time around? Do the elves wish they gave it more love the first time they reviewed it, or has it inched closer to the naughty list? Crank that A/C, settle in with a cup of hot chocolate, and find out! 

The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer Is Singing Loud For All To Hear. (Elf Revisited)

The elves are prepping for Christmas in July with some special help from the Ghost of Christmas Past. This week, we revisit our number one movie, Elf. Does this film still hold the flame it once did for the elves, or has its flame begun to flicker? Cuddle up, tune in, and find out!