Tis the Podcast

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American listeners! We hope you all have a great day filled with family, friends, loved ones, food, drinks, parades, and football! We are so thankful for the love and support you show us all year long! To show our thanks, please enjoy this special Thanksgiving Day bonus episode, in which Anthony and Julia (sans Thom, who coul...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Grab your eggnog and settle in as all three elves—Julia, Thom, and Anthony—return to break down the brand new holiday release, "A Very Jonas Christmas Movie"! Was this one a festive treat or a yuletide disaster? Let's just say opinions were... strong. From magical mishaps and celebrity cameos to two plane explosions and a holiday dash across Europe, not even the J...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We are back after a few week long hiatus due to busy schedules and sickness! And this time, all three elves are here to get back into covering Christmas films! To kick off the official 2025 season, a little later than we'd have liked, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they gather to discuss this year's Indie-Dramedy, "The Baltimorons"! Opinions range across the spe...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Halloween week!! Can you believe we've already reached the end of 2025's Spooky Season? We sure can't! To mark the occasion, the elves of "Tis the Podcast" are joined by two prolific horror aficionados to round out October by discussing 2022's franchise finale, "Halloween Ends"! The two in question? Mr. Phil Walsh, of "Phil at the Movies", and Mr. Ron Ho...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, Julia and Anthony (once again, sans Thom) are joined by Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt" and Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio" to talk the 2007 cult classic, "Trick 'r Treat"! Written and directed by the mastermind behind "Krampus", how does this one compare to the cautionary Christmas tale? You'll have to tune in to find out! But let's just...

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics!  You've heard us refer to it a few times already in other episodes, but it's finally here: The 2025 "Tis the Podcast" Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket! In this special, annual episode, Anthony is joined by a whole slew of special guests and self-labeled horror aficionados to determine the best horror movie amongst those listed on this year's bracket, March Madness...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!  Once again, Thom is M.I.A. (because "life - uh - gets in the way"), and Kendall and Misty of "Two Girls, One Crypt" step in to join Julia and Anthony for this very special spooky edition of "Tis the Podcast". This week, they're traveling back in time to the seventies to discuss the 2023 hit, "Late Night with the Devil"!  So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lat...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy October!  This week, Thom, Julia, and Anthony continue their journey through Spooky Season to discuss one of the biggest hits of 2025: Zach Cregger's "Weapons"! Those who know Cregger's work from "Barbarian" know that he's a master of balancing scares with humor, and comes up with some out there and wild set pieces and twists; does "Weapons" live up to t...

Happy Monday, Christas Fanatics! Can you believe we've reached the final episode of September 2025 already? We sure can't! And boy howdy, do we have a special surprise in store for you this week! Not only does Thom grace Julia and Anthony with his presence for the first time in a while, but the three elves are also joined by the legendary Mike Westfall of "Advent Calendar House Podcast" to discuss...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy First *official* day of Fall!  This week, Anthony and Julia continue their journey through Spooky Season, but they are not alone! They are joined by two very special guests - Kendall Farrae and Misty Hovsepian of "Two Girls, One Crypt" - to talk Robert Eggers' 2024 masterpiece, "Nosferatu"! There's a lot to dig into with this powerful film, and your four...

🎃🧙‍♀️ This week on Tis the Podcast, Thom, Julia, and Anthony descend into the magical (and divisive) world of Return to Halloweentown! Was the franchise’s final entry a treat or a trick? The hosts break down everything from recasting controversy, missing “Halloweentown vibes,” awkward production choices, the infamous Dominion cult plotline, and why the iconic Cromwell magic just didn’t sparkle t...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, Julia and Anthony (sans Thom because life sometimes gets in the way!) are joined by Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt" and Jay Skipworth of "Film Strip Podcast" to discuss the legacy sequel, "Scream 5"! (Otherwise known as "5cream"; Otherwise known as "Scream"; Otherwise known as "The One Where Ghostface Has An Oscar"!)  Everyone knows Anthony is...

Happy September, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Labor Day! We made it to the most wonderful time of the year! The Ber Months have arrived, and with it, the official start of Spooky Season! To kick things off, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the 1968, George Romero classic, "Night of the Living Dead"! There's no overplaying how important this film in the pantheon of horror cinema and cine...

Happy Monday, everyone! And Happy August! This is it! The final stretch before the Ber Months! We are officially on the cusp of the most wonderful time of the year! How exciting is that? To mark the occasion, and kick off the week the right way, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the five Disney shorts that make up 2023's "Mickey's Christmas Tales"! Spoiler alert: not much can top when Dis...

Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Merry Christmas in July! Can you believe we're a mere month away from the Ber months? A mere five months away from the best day of the year? Where has the time gone? To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather for a very special bonus episode in which they travel to the Isle of New Berk at Christmastime - or should we say Snoggletog time? - to...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Christmas in July week! This week, the elves gather to discuss the one Christmas episode of the early aughts sitcom, "Grounded for Life": Season 2's Episode 7, "I Saw Daddy Hitting Santa Claus"!  Also discussed: recent movies Anthony's seen, Thom's new job and upcoming priestly vows, Julia's recent mini-vacation, and first photos from the production of H...

It’s July, it’s hot, and the elves are back together to keep the Christmas spirit alive—even if the only snow in sight is digital! This week, Anthony, Julia, and Thom wrangle some nostalgia and take on 2015's "Jurassic World" to answer the most important question: does a single Christmas song and a December setting make this dino-blockbuster a holiday film, or is it just a T-Rex-sized summer popco...

This week on “Tis the Podcast”, Julia, Anthony, and Thom bravely (or foolishly) tackle Hallmark's "Hall Out the Holly: Lit Up." Was this sequel as cheery and charming as the original? Or was it, as some might say, a piece of "hot garbage?" Before diving into the HOA drama and Christmas light competitions, the elves talk "Megan 2.0”, upcoming movie plans, and time spent in urgent care. Plus, they d...

Happy Wednesday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Leon Day! That's right! As of today, we are *officially* halfway to Christmas 2025!  To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss fifteen of their favorite Christmas commercials from the eighties! Done "Round Robin" style, allowing each elf to discuss the five that they picked, this is one festive and warm conversation filled...

"Reunited and it feels so good!"  That's right, all three elves are back this week after most of the month of June spent apart! To celebrate the occasion, they sit down, travel to Boston, and discuss the "Frasier" revival's second Christmas episode (and, as it turns out, series finale!): Season 2, Episode 10's: "Father Christmas"! We can guarantee this is one fun, laugh-filled discussion because e...

Deck the halls with chaos, cutaways, and cranberry sauce! This week, Thom and Anthony dive deep into five more uproarious "Family Guy" Christmas episodes, from Dickensian parodies to Meg’s mall-Santa trauma, and Lois’s Grinch-worthy meltdowns. With Julia taking a festive hiatus, the guys hold down the fort with unfiltered banter, personal holiday horror stories, and their signature spicy takes. In...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! While Julia enjoys Disney World with her family, Thom and Anthony soldier on by tackling something Julia has successfully avoided for years - “Family Guy”! In this episode, the guys review six of Seth MacFarlane's Christmas specials, from the classic "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" to "How the Griffin Stole Christmas." Which episodes capture genuine...

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This episode was recorded pre-Memorial Day, but due to life, didn't get edited until this past weekend! Better late than never though, right? Kick off your week the right way by joining Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they gather to discuss the one Christmas episode of the comedy, "Last Man on Earth"! For those following along at home, the episode in question is Seaso...

This week on "Tis the Podcast", the elves are back to keep the Christmas spirit alive all summer long! Thom, Julia, and Anthony dive into the final three festive episodes of "Last Man Standing", sharing laughs, hot takes, and a few heartfelt moments along the way. First, the crew unpacks “The Gift of the Wise Man,” where Mike Baxter’s attempt to delegate Christmas duties goes hilariously off the r...