Tis the Podcast

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Join Anthony, Julia, and Thom, the Tis the Podcast elves, each week as they rank, review, and discuss Christmas movies, specials, and TV show episodes.

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Look’s Like Someone’s Been Rubbing The Partridge. (Candy Cane Lane) 11.12.2023 1:33:53

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, the elves welcome back to the show their good friend - and OG listener - Charlyn Lewis to discuss the brand new, Amazon Prime Original Holiday movie, "Candy Cane Lane"! Also discussed this episode: Christmas band season; Harry Potter; movie plots explained badly; movies with children that Anthony actually likes; and much, much more! So whether you're...

Santa Took Christmas From Us. Let’s Take It Back. (The Naughty Nine) 04.12.2023 1:27:58

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy First Monday in December! We're in the home stretch now, if you can believe that! To mark the occasion, Santa Claus himself - Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio" - joins the "Tis the Podcast" elves this week to discuss the brand new, Disney Plus original holiday film, "The Naughty Nine"! Anthony is on warpath in this episode, raging against modern-Disne...

You’re Not Gonna Melt Their Faces. You’re Just Gonna Melt Their Heats. (Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas) 27.11.2023 1:04:42

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! And happy last week of November!! Can you believe how fast the holiday season is flying? We sure can't! With Thom away visiting family for Thanksgiving, it's just Julia and Anthony this week, and they gather to talk the brand-new, extraordinarily festive Apple TV holiday special, "Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas"! We won't play coy - both Julia and Anthony...

Tis the Podcast Interviews Taniya Nayak of ”The Great Christmas Light Fight” and Steve Morgan of ”Straight No Chasers”! 24.11.2023 1:01:21

Happy Friday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Black Friday to all of our American listeners! We hope you're enjoying your long holiday weekend and getting a jump start on all of your holiday shopping with all of the Christmas sales in effect! As a special treat - an extra Thanksgiving treat to show all of you how grateful we are for your listenership - please enjoy this special bonus episode in wh...

Just Look All Around And You’ll Realize, There Is So Much To Be Thankful For. (A Thanksgiving Tale) 23.11.2023 34:43

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy Thanksgiving! As a special Turkey Day treat for y'all, Julia, Thom, and Anthony have gathered to discuss the 1983, Jim Henson production, "A Thanksgiving Tale"! What do the elves think of this holiday special, that is definitely a product of its time? Truth be told, they're split on it - which is quite unusual for them when it comes to anything even t...

Might Be A Bird, But I Sneak Just Like A Mouse. (Robin Robin) 20.11.2023 55:33

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they journey into the realm of Netflix Original Holiday Movies to cover the 2021, stop-motion musical animated short, "Robin Robin"! In a turn of events that doesn't often happen, Anthony and Thom find themselves on the same side of the divide in this episode against Julia, who adores this special! Why do the boys hate...

Who Do You Think Gave Me The Nickname ”Scary Poppins”? (The Royal Nanny) 14.11.2023 59:21

Sprinkle some tinsel onto your Tuesday folks as you join us for another festive episode of "'Tis the Podcast"! As we journey deeper into the heart of November, the magic of Christmas is growing stronger every day! Join our merry band of elves as we dive headfirst into another Christmas-filled adventure! Listen as they discuss Art the Clown’s Christmas-themed poster for the upcoming, holiday set "T...

Christmas Didn’t Quite Turn Out Like I Thought It Would. It Was Better. (Haul Out the Holly) 06.11.2023 1:43:39

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy November! We are officially in the most wonderful time of the year! To kick off the official start of the holiday season, the elves decide to delve into the large and ever-growing world of Hallmark Christmas movies by covering the 2022 original, "Haul Out the Holly" - starring the channel's new indisputable queen, Lacey Chabert! How does this film fare t...

But The Era Is Over - The Worlds Reunite! (Halloweentown High) 23.10.2023 46:03

Hey there, festive spirits of Halloween and Christmas! 🎃 Our elfish gang is back this week and they're ready to chat about Halloween costumes, new holiday tunes 🎶, and the sneak-peek Disney released of the second season of "The Santa Clauses"! And that's all before they delve into the main topic of discussion this week: thrice-removed sequel of "Halloweentown", "Halloweentown High"! 🧙‍♀️ So, re...

Freddy Died By Fire, Jason By Water. How Can We Use That? (Freddy vs. Jason) 17.10.2023 2:03:04

Happy Tuesday Christmas fanatics! Apologies again that this episode is dropping a day late, but as you know - life gets in the way at times! Which is also the reason why Thom is absent from this episode and we had to reshuffle our schedule a bit! So while we were originally planning our return to Halloweentown this week, instead, Julia and Anthony continue the show's sojourn through Spooky Season...

”What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” - The 2023 ”Tis the Podcast” Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket 15.10.2023 4:44:40

Happy Sunday, Christmas fanatics! To celebrate the fact that as of today we're officially halfway through October, we thought we'd drop this bonus Spooky Season episode in your main feeds as a little surprise for you! You've heard us refer to it a few times already in other episode, but it's finally here: The 2023 "Tis the Podcast" Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket! In this special episode, Anthony i...

True Trilogies Are All About Going Back To The Beginning And Discovering Something That Wasn’t True From The Get-Go. (Scream 3) 09.10.2023 1:51:08

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian friends and family! We are so thankful for all of you and hope that you have an amazing one! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony continue their Spooky Season journey by returning to Woodsboro - or at least the set of Woodsboro at Sunrise Studios - to cover the film, "Scream 3", which, in the year 2000, was meant to s...

Can I Keep You? (Casper) 02.10.2023 1:54:47

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy October! We are that much closer to Christmas, as well as the other 'Ber Month holidays that we love - Thanksgiving and Halloween! To officially kick-off Spooky Season, the elves welcome back the amazing Natalie Bickel to discuss the first live-action theatrical outing of the friendliest ghost you know, "Casper"! What do they think of this '90's classi...

Christmas Is More About Warding Off Evil Spirits Than Halloween. (Black Christmas [2006]) 25.09.2023 1:33:03

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! And happy last episode of September! Can you believe how quick this month went by? We sure can't! This week, Julia and Anthony begin to transition the show into Spooky Season by discussing the 2006 remake, "Black Christmas" - the last of the "Black Christmas" movies they've yet to cover! What's that you say? They're covering schlocky, slasher horror? Yes indeed,...

I Want To Wish You Both A Merry Christmas In Hell. (The King of Queens - Last Four Christmas Episodes) 18.09.2023 1:37:27

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, Matt Eurich of "TGI Podcast" joins the elves yet again to discuss the final four Christmas episodes of the hit CBS sitcom, "The King of Queens"! For those who want to follow along at home, the episodes we discuss are: Season 5 - Episode 11 - Mentalo Case Season 6 - Episode 11 - Santa Claustrophobia Season 7 - Episode 7 - Silent Mite Season 8 - Episode 1...

But Baby, What About Our Magical, Romantic Night? (How I Met Your Mother - Last Two Christmas Episodes) 11.09.2023 46:36

Welcome back to another festive episode of "'Tis the Podcast"! This week, the jolly trio - Anthony, Julia, and Thom - gather around the yuletide fire to catch up on their weeks, discuss Christmas movie news updates, and talk about everything and anything else before they try to deck the halls as they cover the last two holiday episodes of "How I Met Your Mother". For those following along at home,...

I Can’t Stand The Way That Alvin Comes In Late! It’s Disrespectful To The Other Chipmunks! (The King of Queens - First Four Christmas Episodes) 04.09.2023 1:29:41

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy Labor Day to all of our American listeners! We are *officially* in the 'Ber Months! Finally! It is indeed "the most wonderful time of the year"! This week, Matt Eurich of "TGI Podcast" joins the elves once again to discuss the first four Christmas episodes of the hit CBS sitcom, "The King of Queens"! For those who want to follow along at home, the episo...

Like, What If The Grinch Had Succeeded In Conquering Whoville And Cindy Lou Who Grew Up, Got Boobs, And Was Leading A Resistance? (Superstore Christmas Episodes) 28.08.2023 1:49:59

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! And happy last episode of August! Next week we are officially in the 'Ber Months! That's right! The most wonderful time of year is finally upon us; our time of year! How exciting is that? This week, with Thom away for business in Amsterdam - hopefully not doing anything that our brash New Yorker wouldn't do - Julia and Anthony are joined by the always awesome Matt...

When You Walk Through The Door, Does It Feel Like You Are Being Slapped In The Face By Christmas? (How I Met Your Mother - First Three Christmas Episodes) 21.08.2023 1:10:34

Join the jolliest Tis the Podcast Elves - Anthony, Julia, and Thom - as they sprinkle a festive mix of holiday cheer into your Monday! 🎅 Buckle up to hear tales of travel from Anthon, including his meeting the TtP baby, in addition to an update on Julia's puppo. 🍼✨ Afterwards, join us as we dive into the heart of the episode and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the elves as they shar...

Everybody’s Asking What This - What Is The Seven Fishes Or Why Do We Do It? And I Think I Know What My Definition Is. (The Bear - Season 2 - Episode 6 - Fishes) 07.08.2023 1:25:56

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, the always fabulous Kendall Farrae, of the upcoming "Two Girls, One Crypt" podcast, joins Julia, Thom, and Anthony in Chicago as they travel back in time half-a-decade to celebrate a big 'ol Italian Christmas Eve by discussing the lone holiday episode (thus far) of Hulu's/FX's critically acclaimed show, "The Bear"! The episode in question? Episode 6 of...

Merry Christmas, Mr.Bean. 24.07.2023 54:44

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Christmas Eve in July! This week, journey with Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they hop across the pond to cover an indisputable British holiday classic, "Mr. Bean"! While eventually released on home media, and exported overseas, as its own holiday special entitled, "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean", this special technically aired for the first time as the seventh...

No One Wants To Read About Small Town Fireplace, Hot Cocoa Crap Anymore.” (The Housewives of the North Pole) 17.07.2023 51:17

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Today, journey with the elves to the fictional town of North Pole, Vermont, as they cover the 2021, Peacock original movie, "The Housewives of the North Pole"! While Anthony is adamant that this streaming holiday film is standard Hallmark fare, Julia and Thom aren't so sure. Listen as they debate the acting ability of Kylie Richards, the most absurd profession fo...

Nobody Can Live Just For Christmas. (Christmas Story [2007]) 10.07.2023 49:36

Happy Monday, everyone! In this week's episode of our podcast, join our elf crew as they recount their 4th of July festivities before discussing the classic film, "Independence Day", Jeff Goldblum, home renovation pranks, new nephews, and Threads. After which, it's time for an exploration of the podcast's first-ever Finnish movie - the enchanting "Christmas Story" from 2007! Embark on a captivatin...

Oh The Entertainment Was Spectacular! Twelve Drummers Drumming! Eleven Pipers Piping! Ten Lords A Leaping! Do You Have Any Aspirin? (Who’s the Boss? Christmas Episodes) 03.07.2023 1:04:47

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope all of our Canadian and American friends are having a great long weekend! To our listeners in Canada - we hope you had a wonderful Canada Day! And to our listeners in America - we hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July tomorrow! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony travel back to the eighties to cover the two Christmas episodes of the beloved sitcom, "Who...

I’m Not A Stick! Why Can’t You See? I’m Stick Man, I’m Stick Man, I’m Stick Man, That’s Me! (Stick Man) 26.06.2023 1:05:57

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! As of today, we are officially closer to Christmas 2023 than we are to Christmas 2022! How exciting is that? To kick off your day, and make the start of your week just a little bit brighter, Julia and Anthony (sans Thom, who was dealing with a power outage) hop across the pond in this episode to cover the animated, 2016 British TV special, "Stick Man" - based on...