Totally Rad Christmas!

What’s up, dudes? Michelle Kidwell from Michelle’s Cozy Murder Bookclub and I talk the Angela Lansbury classic “Murder, She Wrote”! Did Santa kill someone? Or was it the new-in-town fiancé? Whose secret did the victim know? Only Jessica Fletcher can solve it! Oh, and simultaneously  cure Doc’s Christmas blues! So grab your cup of cheer and magnifying glass and start investigating this episode! Giv...

What’s up, dudes? My brother Danny is back to talk all about "The Karate Kid"! Daniel v. Johnny! Can't you still hear the song "You're the Best"? It rules!! There's candy canes, Santas, and tinsel garland all around! Well, all around the background of one scene! But either way, we wax on about how great this movie is! See what I did there? So grab your gi, play s...

What's up, dudes? I've got Ed Daly, author of The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday with me to talk the Family Ties episode "A Keaton Christmas Carol"! We talk all about balding Alex, the lack of a Ghost of Christmas Present, and Jennifer's decades long cough! All the Christmas feels are there, and we get to learn where this version of A Christmas...

What’s up, dudes? Remember “Night Court”? Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City podcast do! They picked a great one to talk about! It’s next level bonkers! Could it really be that the central plot  is that real magic exists and Harry is in love with a witch? Yep! Is there a costume party? Of course! There’s even a nosy reporter! It’s got it all, especially the Velvet Fog! So put on your s...

What’s up, dudes? Surf rock band the Volcanics are back to talk about 2 specials from days of yore that were played constantly throughout the '80s! That's right! We're talking "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"! What do these two have in common, you ask? They were both adapted into tubular songs by my very special guest...

What’s up, dudes? It's a crossover episode! That's right! James LJ and Crespo from One Love Art Sessions join me to talk the '80s vampire flick that made it cool to be the bad guy! There's mysterious girls named Star, attempted fratricide, and trucks covered in wooden stakes! Either way, just remember that they're only noodles! So oil yourself up, grab a saxophone, go to y...

What’s up, dudes? It’s dangerous to podcast alone. Take this. That’s right! Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ join me to talk all things Hyrule and the Legend of Zelda! The Adventure of Link was one of the hottest selling games in Christmas of 1988! There was even a Christmas album based on Zelda music! So grab your ocarina, your Master Sword, and your s...

What’s up, dudes? Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes podcast and I break down this radical 1987 Christmas episode of the US version of Top of the Pops! There are a ton of great acts on it, though admittedly the second half is way better than the first! The Bangles? Check. How about Sting? Yep, got him too! U2, Kenny Loggins, Run DMC? They're all on here! Yes, but do you have the Judds? The Judds?...

What’s up, dudes? Matt McGrath from the Nostaljunk podcast joins me to talk all things Freddy Krueger and “A Nightmare on Elm Street”! Yep, we get into blood geysers, spinning rooms, tongue work, and crazy long arms. Young Johnny Depp? Check. Melodramatic alcoholic mother? Check. Awesomeness? Double check! So grab your caffeine and hypnocil, go to a friend’s house, and stay awake for this rad horr...

What’s up, dudes? I am vengeance. I am the night. I. Am. Batman! I’ve got a whole Bat Family of Totally Rad Christmas All-Stars! Thom and Anthony from ‘Tis the Podcast, Manny from Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad, Joe from Now Watch This, CJ from Christmas Conversations, and CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night join me to go deep into the Batman ‘89 franchise, including the Christmasy “Batman Retu...

What's up, dudes? It's the spooky time of year again, where we embrace all things creepy and crawly! Anthony Caruso from 'Tis the Podcast joins me to talk about this 1979 gem about the night Dracula saved the world! Not quite what happens, but you gotta love rebranding! Will Looney Tunes slapstick comedy save this bananas special? Perhaps. Will Dracula turn into a teeny, tiny bat? D...

What's up, dudes? Charlyn Lewis from Fashion Speaks podcast joins me to talk the chocolaty goodness that is Hershey’s Kisses! Silver, red, and green wrappers reveal a velvety smooth and rich delicious treat perfect for every Christmas party! Remember the classic handbell commercial? So iconic! So grab a bag of Kisses and enjoy this look into one of the best holiday commercials and snacks ever...

What's up, dudes? Chris with a C from Christmas Time in the City and Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter join me to answer trivia questions and do physical challenges! That’s right! We’re talking Double Dare! Slime, water, eggs! It’s got it all! Oh, don’t forget some sweet Christmas trivia! So put on your Reeboks and knee pads and launch yourself into this eggnog-filled pool of an episode! Gi...

What’s up, dudes? It’s a Royal Rumble of an episode! I’ve got Kevin “Mr. Twist” Cline from Talk About Things, Ron  “The Real Hollywood” Hogan from Film Strip Podscast, CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night, Manny “Alter Ego” Torres from FCMN podcast, and CJ “The French Loverboy” Bélanger from Christmas Conversations podcast here to talk all about ‘80s Wrestling! “Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n Wrestling?”...

What’s up, dudes? Scott Leopold from the Holly Jolly X’masu podcast joins me to really dig into the Bangles and their version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic “A Hazy Shade of Winter” some for the “Less Than Zero” film! We talk about Susanna Hoffs, chord structure, and rocking out on an electrified version of an older tune! So grab some egg nog, turn on some Christmas lights, and jam out to th...

What’s up, dudes? Welcome to the Thunderdome! That’s right! It’s the finale of Two Truths And A Lie, 1980s edition! Before you check out this episode, go listen to Parts 1 and 2 at Christmas Past Podcast and Christmas Clatter, respectively. This is it. Don’t get scared now! Will Brian destroy the competition? Will Todd crush his enemies underfoot? Will yours truly finally prevail in this ultimate...

What’s up, dudes? Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas Podcast and Madame Roxanne herself,  Roxanne Holt join me to talk all things Strawberry Shortcake! We talk about the “Christmas” album that’s not very Christmasy, the show, the toys, and everything in between! There’s a peculiar pieman who happens to be purple, cute animal friends, and a catchy theme song! So pull up a chair, unfurl your sle...

What’s up, dudes? Remember craving pizza, video games, and music in an atmospheric setting? Yep, Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas and Bookshelf Odyssey , CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night and I talk Pizza Hut! There were Tiffany lamps, jukeboxes, and arcade table tops! Oh my! Don’t forget the tasty pizza and breadsticks! And promotions? Oh, they had a ton! Book It, Solar Shades, “The Land Be...

What's up, dudes? Lisa from the Sass N Sips podcast joins me where everybody knows your name! Yep, we're talking the iconic "Cheers"! It's Sam, Woody, Carla, and the whole gang as they get up to some Christmas shenanigans! It's got it all! Need a last minute Christmas Eve gift? Find an angelic  flight attendant! Need some Christmas cheer, find a gaggle of mall Santas!...

What's up, dudes?  I'm here with four Totally Rad Christmas All-Stars and one brand new guest to talk all things retro in the Netflix series "Stranger Things!" Danielle Clarke from the No More Late Fees podcast joins Anthony Caruso from 'Tis the Podcast, CJ Bélanger from Christmas Conversations, Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas, and Manny Torres from Feliz Christmas, Merry...

What's up, dudes? Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas podcast joins me once again to talk New Kids On The Block, but this time it's all about the cartoon Christmas Special! Hey, I want a cartoon Christmas special! Who do I talk to to get one made? Anyway, there's ghost kids, pumpkin pie, missed flights, and more! This is kind of bananas, but I really dug it! So, lay back, grow ou...

What's up, dudes? This week I'm joined by Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter to talk the classic '80s action flick "First Blood" and the follow-up Rambo cartoon! Yep! There was a cartoon with a Christmas episode and everything! Let's not forget the film takes place at the happiest time of the year! All he wanted was something to eat! So enjoy this trip down memory la...

What’s up, dudes? Author extraordinaire Jamie Kleman and I talk the Rankin/Bass classic “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”! Wait…that’s not ‘80s! No, but it was shown all throughout the ‘80s, so it counts! There are anthropomorphic mice who live in some sort of symbiotic relationship with their humans. There’s a healthy dose of skepticism and belief! So ignore Santa’s lack of a mustache, write a h...

What’s up, dudes? I’m joined by CJ Bélanger of Christmas Conversations podcast to talk the 1984 TV special “Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember!” Yup, it’s all about promoting their “Once Upon A Christmas” album! It’s the perfect blend of charm and bizarreness, only made better by Dolly’s heartfelt lyrics and Kenny’s smooth vocals. Do they dress up like Santa and Mrs. Claus? No doubt! Grab...

What’s up, dudes? Parker James from A Modern Proposal podcast and I get into the differences between The Simpsons and Bob’s Burgers. How has the cultural climate shifted and how has each show reflected their respective eras? There are crazed Peppermint truck drivers and unfinished tattoos! What?! You don’t go to the race track on Christmas Eve?!?! Well, in that case, grab a cold drink, put your fe...