Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Our Little Secret, a Netflix animated film about a postman who enlists the help of a toymaker to increase the number of letters being sent in a small town, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Klaus (2019) Directed by: Sergio Pablos Written by: Zach Lewis, Jim Mahoney Starring: Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso, Neda Margrethe Labba, Sergio Pablos, Norm Macdonald, Joan Cusack Hosts: Ashley Hobley: ht...
Dec 23, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether How to Make Gravy, the Australian adaptation of the beloved Paul Kelly song about a father longing for his family at Christmas while in prison, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. How to Make Gravy (2024) Directed by: Nick Waterman Written by: Nick Waterman, Megan Washington Starring: Daniel Henshall, Hugo Weaving, Brenton Thwaites, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Agathe Rouselle Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashl...
Dec 20, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Our Little Secret, a Netflix film about two exes who must spend Christmas together after discovering their significant others are siblings, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Our Little Secret (2024) Directed by: Stephen Herek Written by: Hailey DeDominicis Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Judy Reyes, Henry Czerny, Chris Parnell, Kristin Chenoweth Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/a...
Dec 19, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss two new Christmas short films on Disney+: The Boy & the Octopus and An Almost Christmas Story. The Boy & the Octopus (2024) Directed by: Taika Waititi Written by : Darren Beresford Starring: Solomon Horta An Almost Christmas Story (2024) Directed by: David Lowery Written by : David Lowery, Jack Thorne Story by: Alfonso Cuarón, Jack Thorne Starring: Cary Christopher, Estella Madrigal, Jim Gaffigan, Mamoudou Athie, Alex Ross Perry, Gianna Joseph, Phil ...
Dec 16, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss Christmas episodes from two great TV genre shows: The X-Files and Supernatural. The X-Files: Season 6, Episode 6 "How the Ghosts Stole Christmas" Director: Chris Carter Writer: Chris Carter Supernatural: Season 3, Episode 8: "A Very Supernatural Christmas" Directed by: J. Miller Tobin Written by : Jeremy Carver Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil A Very Explosion Network Christmas Music: Christma...
Dec 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 15
Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Nugget is Dead?: A Christmas Story, an Australian film about a woman who has to abandon her holiday plans and return home for Christmas when her family dog falls sick, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Nugget is Dead?: A Christmas Story (2024) Directed by: Imogen McCluskey Written by: Victoria Zerbst, Jenna Owen Starring: Vic Zerbst, Jenna Owen, Gia Carides, Damien Garvey, Mandy McElhinney, Steve Rodgers, Alec Snow, Tara ...
Dec 10, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Rare Exports, a Finnish film about a boy and his father dealing with the effects of a mining effort to extract the body of Santa Claus, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Rare Exports (2010) Directed by: Jalmari Helander Written by: Jalmari Helander Starring: Onni Tommila, Jorma Tommila, Per Christian Ellefsen, Tommi Korpela, Rauno Juvonen, Ilmari Järvenpää, Peeter Jakobi, Jonathan Hutchings, Risto Salmi Hosts: Ashley Hobl...
Dec 09, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss Christmas episodes from two great TV dramas: GLOW and The O.C. GLOW: Season 3, Episode 10 "A Very GLOW Christmas" Director: Lynn Shelton Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch The O.C. : Season 1, Episode 13: "The Best Chrismukkah Ever" Directed by: Sanford Bookstaver Written by : Stephanie Savage Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil A Very Explosion Network Christmas Music: Christmas Inspiration Artis...
Dec 02, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, the third National Lampoon's Vacation film which sees the Griswold's try to have a nice Christmas at home, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik Written by: John Hughes Based on Characters by: John Hughes Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Miriam Flynn, William Hickey, Mae Questel, Diane Ladd...
Nov 25, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss Christmas episodes from two great TV sitcoms: The Office (US) and M*A*S*H. The Office (US): Season 3, Episode 10-11: "A Benihana Christmas" Directed by: Harold Ramis Written by: Jennifer Celotta M*A*S*H: Season 9, Episode 5: "Death Takes a Holiday" Directed by: Mike Farrell Story by : Thad Mumford & Dan Wilcox and Burt Metcalfe Teleplay by : Mike Farrell, John Rappaport and Dennis Koenig Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight...
Nov 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 14
Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Gremlins, the new film starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans where an E.L.F. operative and the world's most accomplished tracker must team up to find a kidnapped Santa Claus, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Red One (2024) Directed by: Jake Kasdan Written by: Chris Morgan Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, Wesley Kimmel, J. K. Simmons Hosts: Ashley...
Nov 12, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether Gremlins, the classic film about a young man who receives a strange creature as a pet which then spawns aggressive imp-like monsters that wreak havoc on his town, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. Gremlins (1984) Directed by: Joe Dante Written by: Chris Columbus Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday and Frances Lee McCain, Howie Mandel Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dyla...
Nov 11, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Join Ashley and Dylan as they bring this season of A Very Explosion Network Christmas to an end with their thoughts on a couple of their favourite Christmas TV Episodes. Single Parents: Season 1, Episode 10 - "The Magic Box" (2018) Created by: Elizabeth Meriwether, J. J. Philbin Directed by: Jason Winer Written by: Joe Wengert Starring: Taran Killam, Leighton Meester, Kimrie Lewis, Brad Garrett, Jake Choi Black Mirror: Christmas Special - " (2018) Created by: Charlie Brooker Directed by: Carl Ti...
Dec 23, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Join Ashley and Dylan as they decide whether A Savage Christmas, an Australian indie film about a transgender woman who comes home for Christmas for the first time in three years to find all her family keeping secrets, is a Christmas Movie present, stocking stuffer or lump of coal. A Savage Christmas (2023) Directed by: Madeleine Dyer Written by: Daniel Mulvihill, Madeleine Dyer, Max Jahufer Starring: Darren Gilshenan, Helen Thomson, Ryan Morgan, David Roberts, Thea Raveneau, Max Jahufer, Rekha ...
Dec 20, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 Denton, Dushan Philips Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitt...
Dec 20, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, David Hornsby Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley...
Dec 12, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Matilda Lawler, Devin Bright, Gabriel Iglesias, Eric Stonestreet, I...
Dec 06, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 Offerman, Chris Redd, Jillian Bell. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight...
Dec 03, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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-Dick, Matilda Lawler, Devin Bright, Gabriel Iglesias, Eric Stonestreet, Isabella Bennett, Liam Kyle, Ru...
Nov 29, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Matilda Lawler, Devin Bright, Gabriel Iglesias, Eric Stonestreet, ...
Nov 23, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil A Ver...
Nov 20, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Matilda Lawler, Devin Bright, Gabriel I...
Nov 16, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 his imprisonment. "Chapter Seven: The Kribble Krabble Clause" Directed by: Jason Winer Written by: J...
Nov 09, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 Webb, Eliza L. Bennett, Matt King, Isy Suttie, Lynn Farleigh, Clive Merrison BROOKLYN NINE-NINE: SEAS...
Dec 21, 2022•24 min
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 Penn, Matilda Lawler, Devin Bright, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Rupali Redd, Laura San Giaco...
Dec 15, 2022•18 min•Ep. 13
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://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil A Very Explosion Network Christmas ...
Dec 14, 2022•11 min•Ep. 12
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 Penn, Matilda Lawler, Devin Bright, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Rupali Redd Hosts: Ashley Hobl...
Dec 09, 2022•14 min•Ep. 11
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, Tahlia Sturzaker, Adele Vuko Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: htt...
Dec 07, 2022•14 min•Ep. 10
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: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil A Very Explosion Netwo...
Dec 02, 2022•11 min•Ep. 9
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, Beverly D'Angelo Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Dylan Blight: https://twitter...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min
