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Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Erika McNally as we cover my favorite Christmas movie, 1954's White Christmas. In this episode, we discuss what makes this movie so special to us, have some phenomenal modern casting, and Erika shares a public service announcement for anyone who still has underwear with writing on it. Feel free to email me at stonestoptens@gmail.com if you have any feedback....

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emily Wallenfang as we discuss 2000's How the Grinch Stole Christmas . In this episode, we consider what makes this version of The Grinch so special, elaborate on the superb set design, and reminisce about my disastrous attempt at slalom waterskiing.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Jenna Tobin as we discuss 2006's The Holiday. In this episode, we are candid about our love of the music in the film, stay fairly on task, and disagree on almost every modern casting choice.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guests host Emma Kirst as we discuss 2003's Love Actually. In this episode, we try not to break out in song, Emma expresses her disdain for one of the plot lines ,and we agree that "love truly is all around."

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Mariquita Reese as we discuss 2003's Elf. In this episode, we contemplate whether Mariquita's family truly enjoys her favorite holiday tradition, nominate what makes this movie so special, and share our celebrity interactions, which are definitely of the same caliber.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Brandon Stone as we discuss 1994's The Santa Clause. In this episode, we consider what makes this movie difficult for us, disagree about the costuming of the elves, and talk about why this was so popular for us when we were kids.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest hosts Alex and Billy from Small Screen Couch Commentary as we dig in to Home Alone. In this episode, we talk about how terrible Kevin's family is, consider who the best actor is, and make fun of Alex for his wealth of knowledge about this movie.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emma Kirst as we dig into 1946's It's A Wonderful Life. In this episode, we discuss why this movie has become such a classic and consider what could've made it better.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Aley Jammali as we discuss 2019's Klaus. In this episode, we fawn over the stunning visuals, consider which aspects we consider our favorite, and I apologize to Aley for not listening to her the first time she told me to watch this...5 years ago.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Kevin LeClaire as we start off the holiday season discussing 1989's Christmas Vacation. In this episode, we laugh over Chevy Chase's deadpan lines, consider who the true best actors are in this film, and Kevin contemplates whether he wants to continue our friendship.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Matt Krueger as we discuss my final comedy episode on Happy Gilmore. In this episode, we realize our mutual love for physical humor, consider the importance of Jock Jams in the lives of 90s kids, and Matt makes tea come out my nose with his worst actor pick.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Carly LaFave as we tackle another bonus episode, 2009's The Hangover. In this episode, we consider why this movie didn't make us laugh as hard this time, randomly burst into song more than once, and go on more than one tangent.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest hosts Emma Kirst and Aley Jammali as we discuss 2004's Mean Girls. In this episode, we consider what makes this movie so iconic, quote our favorite lines, and contemplate how we viewed this differently in our 30s than when we were teenagers.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Shawn LeClaire (formerly Shawn Schneider) for my first comedy bonus episode, 2000's Miss Congeniality. In this episode, we discuss the brilliance of Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, and Candice Bergen, consider our favorite outfits, and I accidentally make the same joke twice.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Heidi Masse as we discuss my number one comedy, 1995's Tommy Boy. In this episode, we wonder why we were allowed to watch this movie when we were so young, laugh too hard at all our favorite lines, and go on just a few tangents.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Kevin LeClaire as we talk about 2004's Anchorman. In this episode, we discuss our shared initial viewing of this movie, go on several tangents, and get an "ope" within the first two minutes.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Jenna Tobin as we meander our way through 1996's The First Wives Club. In this episode, we contemplate how we related to this movie as children, marvel at the chemistry of the main trio, and randomly break out in song a few times.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Erika McNally (formerly Erika Jahnke) as we discuss 2011's Bridesmaids. In this episode, we compare our experiences in wedding parties, Erika has a phenomenal pick for worst actor, and I tell one of my most embarrassing wedding-related stories.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Mark Summerside as we discuss 2004's Dodgeball. In this episode, we consider the differences between the performances of Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn, laugh at the ridiculous lines that make their way into every day conversation, and Mark reveals that being an adult athlete is actually this competitive.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest hosts Alex and Billy from Smallscreen Couch Commentary for 2008's Step Brothers. In this episode, we consider what possible theme this movie could have, discuss how we view this differently in our 30s, and Alex gives us some amazing vocals.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Mariquita Reese as we discuss 1999's Big Daddy. In this episode, we contemplate how our allegiances shifted in our thirties, laugh over the absurdity of the plot, and quote our favorite lines. Make sure to check out Mariquita's upcoming podcast, Post-Film Clarity, when it comes out!!

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emma Kirst as we analyze 2001's Zoolander. In this episode, we delve into the satire of the movie, get a little goofy since we recorded near 9 PM, and get an "ope" in the wild while recording.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Brandon Stone as we dig into 2004's Without A Paddle. In this episode, we laugh at the best jokes in this movie, contemplate how it would be different if it were made now, and get a DB Cooper lore update from Brandon.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Jessi Laszewski as we break down my first episode of Season 4, Forgetting Sarah Marshall. In this episode, we consider how well this movie has aged, contemplate the costume choices, and bond over our mutual love of Veronica Mars.

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Erika McNally (formerly Erika Jahnke) as we take on my FINAL bonus episode of Season 3...2022's Elvis. In this episode, we immediately go on a tangent, discuss how Elvis felt different on a rewatch, and pick our top 3 Elvis songs. At least Erika does...