Tis the Podcast

My Dad Works In Nuclear Research. (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
Our journey through "Bad Straight-to-Home-Video Christmas Sequels" continues this week with "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure"! We can't even pretend otherwise - this movie is trash and may very well be the worst thing we've covered in over half-a-decade on the show. It was painful to get through. That said, as is often the case with movies none of us liked, the discussion is a lot of fun! 
So, settle in, relax, and enjoy this latest episode which we promise is the perfect way to kick off your week! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Boy, Who Pooped in His Hashbrowns? (Jingle All the Way 2)

Welcome back, Christmas lovers, to another episode of "Tis the Podcast"! This week, the elves procrastinate talking about the movie they're supposed to be discussing for about as long as they can, choosing instead to discuss movies they've recently seen, summer, tattoos, and just about anything and everything else.After a long intro and benig unable to put it off any longer, they dive into the world of awful, straight-to-DVD/streaming Christmas movie sequels with "Jingle All the Way 2"! Larry the Cable Guy stars as a well-meaning but bumbling dad who competes with his daughter's wealthy stepdad to make her holiday wish come true.
Join us as we discuss the film's plot, characters, and the holiday antics that ensue. Does this sequel live up to the original? Tune in to find out! Plus, we share our thoughts on the latest Christmas movie news and what we're looking forward to this holiday season.
Don't miss this festive and fun episode of "Tis the Podcast"! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

I Know It's Hard. We Both Just Have To Be Strong. Just Until It Breaks. (A Creature Was Stirring)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Memorial Day! We hope you're all enjoying your long weekend!
As today is the last Monday of May - if you can believe that! - today we bring to its conclusion Christmas-Horror month! So gather 'round to listen to the elves discuss the 2023 film, "A Creature Was Stirring". There's no sugarcoating this one. This film was bad, but it made for a heck of a fun discussion as your hosts talk through the confusing plot, which is so convoluted they can't even agree upon what happened!
Also discussed: Ethan's upcoming high school graduation; the movie "IF"; and much, much more. So, settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Holy Crap, You Aren't The Killer! You're Telling The Truth! You Don't Exist! (It's a Wonderful Knife)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
 
This week, Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt" joins us for our latest installment of "Christmas Horror Month"! Discussed this week? The 2023 slasher-comedy, "It's a Wonderful Knife"! While the elves loved "There's Something in the Barn" and found "The Mean One" so bad it's good, is there anything redeemable about this week's film or is it a giant dud? Well...you'll just have to listen to find out! But one thing's for sure: bad or not, it's a really fun discussion, especially with one of our favorite recurring guest hosts!
 
So settle in, relax, and enjoy this festive, laugh-a-minute episode, which we promise is the perfect way to kick off your week! Enjoy and, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

First Off, The Barn Elf Doesn't Like Changes To The Barn. (There's Something in the Barn)

Happy Monday to all!We trust that all the wonderful mothers out there had a splendid Mother's Day celebration! Now that it's passed, however, we are one holiday closer to Christmas!This week, after the elves kick off the episode by discussing the recent storms and harsh weather conditions in Oklahoma, they continued their journey through Christmas Horror month! The movie being covered? 2023's "There's Something in the Barn"! Without giving too much away, this one manages to wow all three elves, making it a must-watch for horror and holiday enthusiasts! Even if you're not a horror fan, this one is worth a watch, just like "Krampus", with which this should be paired with for a double-feature!So settle back, relax, and enjoy this fun, festive episode which is the perfect way to kick off your Monday morning!  ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Our Tale Starts The Same Coming Out Of The Gate, But This Time We're Adding Just One Twist Of Fate. (The Mean One)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy May!
 
It is officially "Christmas Horror Movie Month" here at "Tis the Podcast" and the elves kick things off this week by covering the 2022 film, "The Mean One"! A B-Horror-Comedy in every sense of the word, it may actually surprise y'all what the elves think of this one! One thing's for sure though - they definitely have a blast talking about it!
 
Also discussed: The new tattoo Anthony is getting and his upcoming trip to Tulsa; Julia's son Ethan's upcoming graduation; Thom's priesthood journey; the just announced "Scooby-Doo" live-action Netflix series; and much, much more!
 
This is one fun and festive episode you want to make sure not to miss! So, settle back and enjoy, y'all! And, as always, thanks for your love and support!

Once You're Real, You Can't Become Unreal. (The Velveteen Rabbit [2023])

Merry Last Monday of April fellow Christmas lovers!We hope you're ready for a tear jerker this week because all three elves are back together and diving into Apple TV's 2023 take on the children's classic "The Velveteen Rabbit".
Also discussed? The best burger Thom has ever eaten, an upcoming in-person elf reunion, the weariness and feelings of dread about the upcoming U.S. election, and much, much more!
So, grab your beloved stuffy, settle in, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Before The Bad Guys Turned Good, When All Through The City, They Cased Each And Every Neighborhood. (The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
 
This week, join Julia and Anthony (Thom, sadly, had other commitments) as they discuss the 2023, Netflix Original Animated Christmas Special, "The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday"! Listen as they discuss their thoughts and feelings on this original festive story and their histories with "The Bad Guys" theatrical film and children's books in general!
 
Also discussed: tons of just released, and upcoming, movies, as well as other pop culture news, and much, much more! This is one fun, festive episode you want to make sure not to miss!
 
So, settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Chestnuts Roasting And Marshmallows Toasting, Let's Put The Year Under The Tree! (Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
 
Join the elves as they take a jaunt across the pond to cover the 2021. stop-motion animated holiday special, "Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas"!
 
British Christmas Specials have always been hit-or-miss for your hosts, especially, Thom and Anthony, but can the silent, titular sheep and his friends make their hearts grow three sizes this week? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out!
 
So, settle back, relax, and enjoy this fun, festive episode! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

For Me, Christmas Is All About The Gifts. And If You're A Kid, Your Only Goal Is To Maximize The Amount Of Presents You Get On The Big Day. (Diary of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy April 1st! Can you believe we're a quarter of the way through the year already? We sure can't! Yet, here we are - one major holiday closer to the most wonderful time of the year!
This week, the elves kick off "Animation/Children's Movie Month" by covering the 2023, Disney Plus original movie, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever"! The elves' reactions fall all over the place with this specific film, and we'd bet you'll be surprised about which elf feels what  - and no, the feelings expressed are not part of an April Fool's Day prank! Regardless of how your hosts feel, however, they have a blast discussing this new holiday movie amongst plenty of other things!
So, settle back, relax, and enjoy this extremely festive episode! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️