A Very Explosion Network Christmas

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Jones Family Christmas, a Stan Original film that sees the Jones Family's Christmas plans interrupted by a bushfire, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Jones Family Christmas (2023) Directed by: Stef Smith Written by: Tegan Higginbotham Starring: Heather Mitchell, Ella Scott Lynch, Max McKenna ,  Neil Melville, Nicholas Dent...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Merry Little Batman, a Prime Video animated film that sees Damien Wayne don a bat-suit to recover his stolen Christmas present, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Merry Little Batman (2023) Directed by: Mike Roth Written by: Morgan Evans, Jase Ricci, Etan Cohen Based on Batman by: Bill Finger, Bob Kane Starring: Yonas Kibrea...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss The Santa Clauses: Season 2 finale. Magnus Antus has made his way to the North Pole and has everyone scrambling to find his amulet to save Cal while Olga and Betty have their confrontation centuries in the making. "Chapter Twelve: Wanga Banga Langa" Directed by: Charles Randolph-Wright Written by: Vali Chandrasekaran Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Au...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Exmas, a Prime Video comedy starring Eddie Murphy as a man risking an eternal future as a Christmas ornament to win a neighbourhood decorating competition, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Candy Cane Lane (2023) Director: Reginald Hudlin Writer: Kelly Younger Starring: Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Robin Thede, Nick Off...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the penultimate episode of The Santa Clauses: Season 2. The true story of how Magnus Antus was removed as Santa is revealed while Cal tries to find his Santa in Training vest. "Chapter Eleven: B-E-T-T-Y" Directed by: Charles Randolph-Wright Written by: Emalee Burditt & Hayley Frazier Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dic...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the latest episode of The Santa Clauses: Season 2. With Easter Bunny now a regular bunny, The Clauses and the elves have to take over Easter while Magnus Antas flexes his newly regained Santa magic. "Chapter Ten: Miracle on Dead Creek Road" Directed by: Katie Locke O'Brien Written by: Katy Colloton & Katie O'Brien Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, A...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Exmas, a Prime Video rom-com with two exes unexpectedly spending Christmas together, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. EXMAS (2023) Director: Jonah Feingold Writer: Dan Steele Starring: Leighton Meester, Robbie Amell, Michael Hitchcock, Kathryn Greenwood, Veronika Slowikowska, Steven Huy, Thomas Cadrot, Donna Benedicto Host...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the latest episode of The Santa Clauses: Season 2. Scott continues to try to help Cal overcome his fear of heights, Carol gets jealous of La Befana's time with Sandra and Magnus Antas tries to recover his lost magic "Chapter Nine: No Magic at the Dinner Table" Directed by: Katie Locke O'Brien Written by: Camille Patrao & Eugene Garcia-Cross Starring: Tim A...

We're back for a new season of A Very Explosion Network with plenty of Christmas movies and TV shows to discuss in the weeks ahead. Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the first two episodes of The Santa Clauses: Season 2. Scott sets about involving his family more in the Christmas business, Betty has to fulfil an unwanted duty and a former Santa Claus with a dark history has been released from...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they bring this season of A Very Explosion Network Christmas to an end with their thoughts on Christmas TV Episodes selected by members of the Explosion Network. PEEP SHOW: SEASON 7, EPISODE 5 - “SEASONAL BEATINGS” (2010) Created by: Andrew O'Connor, Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain Directed by: Becky Martin Written by: Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain Starring: David Mitchell, Robert W...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the latest episodes of The Santa Clauses. This season comes to the end with Christmas and the fate of the elves hinging on who holds the coat as Simon and Scott try to be the one true Santa. "Chapter Six: A Christmas to Remember" Directed by: Katie Locke O'Brien Written by: Hayley Frazier, Emalee Burditt Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Lloyd, Kal...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Christmas Bloody Christmas, a Shudder horror film featuring a killer robotic Santa Clause, is on the Nice or the Naughty List. CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS (2022) Directed by: Joe Begos Written by: Joe Begos Starring: Riley Dandy, Sam Delich, Jonah Ray, Dora Madison, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Abraham Benrubi, Jeremy Gardner Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitt...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the latest episodes of The Santa Clauses. The truth behind how Scott became Santa is revealed as Bernard shows him the Santas of the past to convince him to stop Simon from ruining Christmas "Chapter Five: Across the Yule-Verse" Directed by: Katie Locke O'Brien Written by: Ari Berkowitz, Alison Bennett Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Lloyd, Kal P...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Christmas Ransom, a Stan Original Australian Christmas film starring Matt Okine and Miranda Tapsell, is on the Nice or the Naughty List. CHRISTMAS RANSOM (2022) Directed by: Adele Vuko Written by: Elliot Vella, Gretel Vella, Timothy Walker Starring: Matt Okine, Miranda Tapsell, Ed Oxenbould, Genevieve Lemon, Bridie McKim, Chai Hansen, Evan Stanhope, Tah...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Christmas with the Campbells, a Christmas film co-written by Vince Vaughn, is on the Nice or the Naughty List. CHRISTMAS WITH THE CAMPBELLS (2022) Directed by: Clare Niederpruem Written by: Barbara Kymlicka, Dan Lagana, Vince Vaughn Starring: Brittany Snow, Justin Long, Alex Moffat, Julia Duffy, George Wendt, JoAnna Garcia Swisher Hosts: Ashley Hobley:...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Violent Night, a film starring David Harbour as Santa Clause who gets involved in a hostage situation, is on the Nice or the Naughty List of Christmas movies. VIOLENT NIGHT (2022) Directed by: Tommy Wirkola Written by: Pat Casey, Josh Miller Starring: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Leah Brady, Cam Gigandet, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Patterson, Be...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the latest episode of The Santa Clauses. The Calvins are adjusting to living in the real world while Betty and Noel try to deal with Simon’s plans for the elves at the North Pole. "Chapter Four: The Shoes Off the Bed Clause" Directed by: Charles Randolph-Wright Written by: Ari Berkowitz, Alison Bennett Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Lloyd, Kal P...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the latest episodes of The Santa Clauses. As Scott and his family prepare to leave the North Pole, Simon finds himself in the running to become the next Santa. Also, they explain how reindeer work. "Chapter Three: Into the Wobbly Wood" Directed by: Charles Randolph-Wright Written by: Kevin Hench Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Lloyd, Kal Penn, Ma...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Spirited, a musical modern version of Charles' Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, is on the Nice or the Naughty List. SPIRITED (2022) Directed by: Sean Anders Written by: Sean Anders, John Morris Based on A Christmas Carol by: Charles Dickens Starring: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Marlow Barkley, Tracy Morgan Hosts:...

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the latest episodes of The Santa Clauses. 29 years after putting on the suit, Scott Calvin is contemplating retirement as his children yearn for a life away from the North Pole and Christmas cheer around the world is diminishing. "Chapter One: Good To Ho" Directed by: Jason Winer Written by: Jack Burditt "Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause" Directed by: Jason Wi...

To prepare for Disney+’s upcoming series, The Santa Clauses, we revisit The Santa Clause movies. Join Ashley and Dylan as they share their thoughts on The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, talk about Jack Frost’s involvement in the film and question if Carol is right to be upset with Scott being so busy. THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE (2006) Directed by: Michael Lembeck Written by: Ed Dect...

To prepare for Disney+’s upcoming series, The Santa Clauses, we revisit The Santa Clause movies. Join Ashley and Dylan as they share their thoughts on The Santa Clause 2, talk about the relationship between Scott and Carol and wonder what happened to the last Mrs Clause. THE SANTA CLAUSE 2 (2002) Directed by: Michael Lembeck Screenplay by: Don Rhymer, Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Ed Decter, John J. Str...

To prepare for Disney+’s upcoming series, The Santa Clauses, we revisit The Santa Clause movies. Join Ashley and Dylan as they share their thoughts on The Santa Clause, talk about their history with the film and discuss why this film has become a Christmas staple. THE SANTA CLAUSE (1994) Directed by: John Pasquin Written by: Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick Starring: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy C...