This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony cover the brand new, Disney + original movie, Noelle . After spending a few minutes gushing over Disney's new streaming service, the elves are joined by singer/songwriter Reyha Stevens , who has two of her original holiday songs featured in the film! After a lively, informative, 18 minute conversation with her (00:05:00 - 00:23:00), the hosts dive in to a fun, boisterous, conversation about Anna Kendrick's and Bill Hader's new female-empowered, holiday classic...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 129
As a special holiday treat for all of our listeners, allow us to show you all just how grateful we are to each and every one of you by joining us as we discuss every iconic Thanksgiving episode of one of our favorite television shows, Friends . Not only is this a fun, in-depth conversation about the Central Perk gang, but it's also an entertaining blast from the Tis the Podcast past as this is a formerly exclusive-to-Patreon episode that Julia, Thom, and Anthony released back in November of 2018...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 130
This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony cover the 1951 holiday film, Scrooge - arguably the most iconic and beloved adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to date! But do all three of the elves feel the love for Alastair Sim's version of Scrooge, and are they all moved by his trip through the past, present, and future, or will they need a scare of their own from three ghostly visitors this upcoming Christmas Eve to set them straight? Settle back with your favorite holiday drink in front of...
Nov 18, 2019•54 min•Season 3Ep. 128
This week, the elves cover a beloved Christmas special that, criminally, hasn't been aired in many years on television - 1987's A Garfield Christmas . Our three hosts have a blast talking about the famous lasagna-loving cat, his goofy dog brother, and their dorky owner, but can this special hold a candle to the likes of the Grinch and Charlie Brown? Also in this episode: Anthony gives an update not only on last week's Halloween costume search, the but also the Starbucks employee he believes has ...
Nov 11, 2019•53 min•Season 3Ep. 127
This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony kickoff November - and their two month "Countdown to Christmas" by covering the 1989 film, Prancer ! Is this movie as magical as its lead reindeer, or is it slower and more depressing than nostalgia would have you believe? Also featured in this episode: a discussion on Halloween costumes, a comparison between the father in this film and the Old Man in A Christmas Story , a debate about whether or not the world needs a more "woke" version of Baby, It's Cold Out...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Happy Halloween, Christmas Fanatics! This week, the elves bring Spooky Month to a close by covering episode 11 of the Netflix Original Series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina , entitled: A Midwinter's Tale ! There's a lot of fun and laughs in this episode centered around the darker take on the infamous teenage witch, including much discussion about Icelandic Christmas Folklore, but one question looms large over the three hosts - can a piece of pop culture that includes Black Magic and Satan worsh...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 125
This week, the elves tackle one of Julia's favorite (holiday-)film tropes - the dysfunctional family - while tackling 2005's The Family Stone . Julia, Thom, and Anthony fall all over the spectrum with their opinions in this episode full of disagreements, but nevertheless, they find much to laugh about along the way and come to a consensus when deciding whether or not this movie is a Christmas movie, and whether or not it passes the Linus Test. Also announced this episode is the creation of our n...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 124
As a special Halloween treat for all of our listeners, join the elves as they light the black flame candle and discuss what is arguably the greatest Halloween movie of all time - the 1993 Disney film, Hocus Pocus . Not only is this a fun, in-depth conversation about the Sanderson sisters, but it's also a fun blast from the Tis the Podcast past as this is the first Patreon episode that Julia, Thom, and Anthony released back in October of 2017 when the show was still in its infancy! So allow your ...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Spooky month continues as the elves take on the 1990, Tim Burton film, Edward Scissorhands . Fair warning though, this episode is fairly contentious - the elves definitely don't come to a consensus on this movie. And with Christmas getting closer, the elves also discuss what you can expect from them this upcoming holiday season, including an ominous warning that one elf has a few unpopular opinions regarding some beloved Christmas classics.
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 122
This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony kick off Spooky Month with the 2017, zombie, musical, Christmas, comedy-horror film, Anna and the Apocalypse . For a movie that takes place during the onset of the collapse of civilization, there's a lot of cheer this episode as the hosts gush over this story that's both heartwarming and heartbreaking, in addition to its incredible musical numbers. Also discussed are this year's Halloween costumes, the cooler Fall evenings, our soon-to-be released Halloween Pa...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Can you believe it's the last Monday of September, already? This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony cover the beloved 1999 television special, Olive, the Other Reindeer - based on Vivian Walsh's children's book of the same name! Will this sweet story about the earnest Jack Russell Terrier determined to save Christmas melt Thom's heart? Will nostalgia play a role in Anthony's opinion of it this time around? And how will it compare to the book upon which it's based in Julia's mind? Also discussed this...
Sep 30, 2019•54 min•Season 3Ep. 119
This week the elves take on Robbie the Reindeer , the classic British cartoon series. How does the British humor land across the pond with the elves? Find out in this fun episode in which we also share some user feedback and get ready to officially kickoff Autumn!
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 120
This week, the elves tackle the 2015 dramedy film, Love the Coopers . Does this all-star cast portray the dysfunctional family of Julia's dreams, or this holiday film movie flat? Also discussed this episode are our playlists comprising of Christmas film scores, and an important milestone that is hit - we are officially only 100 days until Christmas ! So settle back with your favorite holiday drink and enjoy this fun discussion about the Cooper Family's Christmas celebration!...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 117
This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony cover the beloved - and critically acclaimed - 1983 comedy film, Trading Places . Is this film a Christmas movie (like Italy claims it is), or is it merely a film set during the holidays? And does it stand the test of time or feel dated to the elves, none of whom have ever seen it before? Also discussed in this sure-to-be controversial episode are Thom and Anthony's first Pumpkin Spice purchases of the season, some Friends trivia, 10 pivotal historical moments...
Sep 09, 2019•53 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Happy Two Years, everybody! Can you believe Tis the Podcast is already two years old? Julia, Thom, and Anthony sure can’t! Once again, the elves take a break from talking one specific movie this week in order to reflect on the year gone by, discussing what movies and television specials they were too hard and easy on, revealing their own personal Top 10 lists, and debating some changes they're contemplating making to the list! On top of this, they share some wonderful comments and touching well-...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 116
To round out the month of August, the elves delve back into the realm of superheroes by covering 2019's Shazam ! Does this lighthearted, DC Films, action-comedy constitute a Christmas movie? Or does it fall into the same genre as Batman Returns and Iron Man 3 - superhero films set during the holidays? This is one fun, upbeat, quote-filled, informative episode you definitely do not want to miss, and one that is sure to stir up some controversy when it's revealed where Shazam! falls on our Christm...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Happy Monday! This week, the elves talk about the Christmas Truce of 1914 and the 2005 film, Joyeux Noël ! Be sure to leave us some reviews to get our brand new "Tis the Podcast" sticker for free, and don't forget to call in to (918) 200-9220 to share your thoughts on the show for our 2-year anniversary special!
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Due to a pesky thing called "life", the elves were unable to get together this past week and record their scheduled episode on Joyeux Noël . We didn't want to leave y'all without some kind of content showing up in your feed this Monday, however, so we've decided to release an up-to-now Patreon exclusive episode in which we cover the graphic novel, Batman Noël - DC's take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol ! Joyeux Noël and Shazam both will be recorded this week, however, and both will be rele...
Aug 12, 2019•33 min•Season 3Ep. 113
The elves are journeying back to the Kingdom of Aldova to check up on Amber, Prince Richard, Princess Emily, and the whole Aldovian royal family in A Christmas Prince 2: The Royal Wedding . What has happened over the past year? Join the elves as we discuss the Aldovian royal couple, the beauty of a wedding, and witness Amber become a princess. Plus, we have a couple of winners from our new contest!
Aug 05, 2019•54 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Julia, Thom, and Anthony take one last trip back into the episodes of yesteryear with the Ghost of Christmas Past to once again cover the Hap-Hap-Happiest Griswold Family Christmas there's ever been in 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ! The hosts have got a lot of stuff to celebrate in this quote-filled episode, other than just discussing one of the greatest holiday movies of all time, of course, including the Ber Months being right around the corner, Christmas getting closer, Marvel...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 111
In this old school, radio show/variety hour inspired bonus episode, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are preparing for their annual Christmas in July party up at Tis the Podcast Headquarters when a massive snow storm hits. Determined to keep busy while waiting for their guests to show up, and doing their best not to worry about the fact that the snow may impede their arrival, the elves decide to pass the time by singing some of their favorite Christmas Carols in order to keep the holiday cheer alive. *P...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 110
The elves continue their stroll down memory lane as they revisit 1994's Christmas classic, The Santa Clause, staring Tim Allen. After nearly two years, do the three hosts still have the same love for the film they once did, or has time jaded their views? Find out as you listen and learn about a new contest to win some holiday goodies! *Warning to parents who listen to this show with their young children: please be advised that some Christmas truths that might spoil the magic of the holidays are ...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 109
This week, the elves travel back in time with the Ghost of Christmas Past to revisit Chris Columbus' Home Alone . How does this beloved Christmas classic fare the second time around? Do the elves wish they gave it more love the first time they reviewed it, or has it inched closer to the naughty list? Crank that A/C, settle in with a cup of hot chocolate, and find out!
Jul 15, 2019•47 min•Season 3Ep. 108
The elves are prepping for Christmas in July with some special help from the Ghost of Christmas Past. This week, we revisit our number one movie, Elf . Does this film still hold the flame it once did for the elves, or has its flame begun to flicker? Cuddle up, tune in, and find out!
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 107
This week, patron and friend of the show, Gerry Davilla joins Julia, Thom, and Anthony to discuss The Avengers- esque, Crisis-on-Infinite-Earth s type, 1979, grand finale crossover event, Rankin/Bass' 1979 theatrical film, Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July . Together, the four hosts try their hardest to make sense of the completely out there plot, which retcons Rudolph-the-Red-Nosed-Reindeer , Frosty the Snowman , and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town while introducing a complex mythology for t...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Happy Leon Day! We're officially halfway to Christmas, and the elves couldn't be more excited. To celebrate, they've come together for a very special episode just in time for the release of Toy Story 4 - one in which they discuss the made-for-TV special, Toy Story That Time Forgot . In Trixie, The Battlesaurs Are Not Playing!, the elves share their love of all things T oy Story as they discuss the holiday special Toy Story That Time Forgot.
Jun 25, 2019•50 min•Season 3Ep. 105
This week, the elves accidentally wrap up week 3 of Hallmark movies with 2018's Christmas at Graceland , starring American Idol star Kellie Pickler. Can this country girl give the elves the Hallmark redemption they've been looking for?
Jun 24, 2019•42 min•Season 3Ep. 104
This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are joined by fellow Christmas podcaster, and loyal listener and patron of the show, Todd Killian of Christmas Clatter Podcast to cover a movie of his choice: the 2011, ABC Family original film, 12 Dates of Christmas ! How does this movie stack up against the other two holiday Groundhog Day films - Pete's Christmas and Christmas Every Day - the elves have covered so far? Does the presence of Amy Smart ruin this Christmas comedy for our hosts? Do ABC Family hol...
Jun 17, 2019•58 min•Season 3Ep. 103
This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they cover the musical adaption of a beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Story Live!, as originally broadcast by Fox in December 2017. Will it fare better with Thom and Julia than the original version did? Did the elves actually enjoy the musical numbers? Settle in, relax, and enjoy this hilarious episode that is sure to stir some controversy amongst fans of the original movie!
Jun 10, 2019•55 min•Season 3Ep. 102
To kick off the month of June, and the countdown to Leon Day, Julia, Thom, and Anthony dive back into the realm of Hallmark Christmas movies and cover the 2017 film, Switched for Christmas , starring the Queen of Hallmark, Candace Cameron Bure. It's a battle of the sexes this episode, with Thom and Anthony (in rare form and agreement!) on one side sharing a dislike for this movie, and Julia on the other trying to give it a fair shake. But can the elves at least agree that there's an abundance of...
Jun 03, 2019•49 min•Season 3Ep. 101
