Tis the Podcast

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Tis the Podcast is determined to keep the Christmas Spirit alive 365 days a year! Join Anthony, Julia, and Thom as they embark on a magical journey debating and discussing different Christmas movies, specials, and television episodes each week. Please visit www.tisthepodcast.com for the running ranking of all the movies they review, in addition to episode show notes and contact information.

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Episodes

Why, I'm Just Trying To Spread A Little Yuletide Fear! (Santa's Slay)

This week the elves discuss the not-so-Christmassy, not-so-classic, horror film, Santa's Slay . Can James Caan, Fran Dresher, Chris Katan, and Rebecca Gayheart save a movie with poor writing and directing? We also discuss unique family traditions, Newfoundland Mummering, and more #NotMySanta.

Oct 16, 2017•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9

Sure, Charlie Brown! I Can Tell You What Christmas Is All About! (A Charlie Brown Christmas)

This week, the elves are joined by Dr. Stephen Lind, author of A Charlie Brown Religion: Exploring the Spiritual Life and Work of Charles M. Schulz , to discuss the 1965 TV classic A Charlie Brown Christmas . In addition to talking the whole Peanuts gang, the elves discuss Christmas traditions, favorite holiday literature, and read listener mail.

Oct 11, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Gruss Vom Krampus (Krampus [2015])

This week, the elves prepare for Halloween by delving into their first Christmas horror (sorta) film, the 2015 Adam Scott and Toni Colette vehicle, Krampus . The elves have a lot of fun with the horror genre, talk Krampus folklore, and discuss Advent Calendar traditions. We don't want to brag, but this is our best episode yet and you don't want to miss it!

Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Santa Just Yammied In Your Handbag. (I'll Be Home For Christmas)

This week, Thom, Julia, and Anthony delve into the Christmas "classic" I'll be Home for Christmas . The elves have some difficulty with the former teeny-bopper star Jonathan Taylor Thomas' 1998 comedy and spend some time looking into what makes a good Christmas movie. Also, they delve into what holiday decoration goes out first in their own homes.

Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Now I Have a Machine Gun. Ho Ho Ho. (Die Hard)

In this fifth episode, Anthony, Thom and Julia discuss Die Hard . The first in the exclusive “Non-Christmas-Christmas-Movie” category, the elves delve into what makes a Christmas movie, including a hard look at the Linus Test. Also discussed are favorite Christmas foods, and the reading of listener emails and comments.

Sep 18, 2017•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 5

There's Always Time For A Bow! (Arthur Christmas)

Back in 2011, Sony Animation dipped its toes into the Christmas waters with Arthur Christmas . Can Arthur's Christmas spirit be enough to break into the top spot on our list? Listen as the elves dissect this film, discuss Christmas traditions, and have their first on air disagreement.

Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Keep The Change, Ya Filthy Animal! (Home Alone)

The elves are back at it, this week talking about Home Alone . How will it rate compared to our current #1 film Elf? Does this film hold up today and hold the same special place in hearts that it did in 1990? Tell us what you think at https://www.tisthepodcast.com!

Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Buddy The Elf, What's Your Favorite Color? (Elf)

In our second episode, the elves discuss their favorite movie - Elf , the story of Buddy the elf, who leaves the North Pole to find his roots. Seriously, this is one of the funniest Christmas movies ever made! Tell us about your favorite scenes, quotes, or memories over at tisthepodcast.com!

Aug 28, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Meet The Elves (Introducing "Tis the Podcast"!)

We’re kicking off Tis the Podcast , a shiny new podcast determined to keep the Christmas Spirit alive 365 days a year! The elves behind the mic - Anthony, Julia, and Thom - come together to get to know one another and introduce themselves to you so you know a little more about the people that will be making the magic. So sit back with a hot cup of cocoa and join us as we start this journey together.

Aug 17, 2017•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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