Happy Tuesday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the thirty-seventh official installment of “ Another Christmas Story ”! Due to some unforeseen scheduling confusion last week, this episode is a few days late - so apologies for that! In addition, this installment will not be read by our very own Thom Crowe. Instead, it will be read by Matt Spaulding of " 2 Broke Geeks ", " The F.B.I.'s Most Unwanted ", and " Green Mountain Santa ", who brings to life this installment of our tale: Chapter Thirty-Six,...
Oct 12, 2021•42 min
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day and, to our Canadian friends and family, Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they continue their journey through Spooky Season by traveling back in time to the fictional town of Woodsboro, California - 1996 - to cover the satirical-horror film, " Scream "! While this is one of Anthony's favorite movies of all time, Thom hasn't seen it since it came out and Julia has never seen it in full despite it being su...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 5Ep. 244
Happy October. Christmas Fanatics! This month is spooky month here at " Tis the Podcast " - a month where, due to popular demand, the elves are taking a break from Christmas films and diving into Halloween ones! To celebrate the occasion, we're kicking it all off with the beloved, 1998, Disney Channel Original movie, " Halloweentown ." Join Thom, Julia, and Anthony as they travel to the other realm and see if the famed Cromwell witches can save the citizens of Halloweentown from a growing darkne...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 243
Happy Friday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy October 1st! Welcome to the thirty-sixth official installment of “ Another Christmas Story ”! In this week’s episode, the Queen of Spooky Season Patreon Content – Ms. Kendall Farrae of " For Forks Sake " – will read to all of you Chapter Thirty-Five of our tale, entitled “Baby, It's Cold Outside”! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as ...
Oct 01, 2021•50 min
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Travel with Julia, Thom, and Anthony to the Sesame Street of yesteryear to discover the origins of its sunny disposition and learn why we leave cookies out for Santa Claus in the 2016, HBO/PBS Special, " Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas "! As per usual when the muppets are discussed on this show, there's a lot of gushing from all three hosts over the wholesome, family-friendly content! Also discussed in this episode: The newest addition to this year's Macy's ...
Sep 27, 2021•54 min•Season 5Ep. 242
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the thirty-fifth official installment of “Another Christmas Story”! In this week’s episode, everybody’s favorite unofficial fourth elf – Mr. Gerry Davila of " Totally Rad Christmas " – will read to all of you Chapter Thirty-Four of our tale, entitled “The Little Drummer Boy”! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes ...
Sep 23, 2021•58 min
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, join Anthony, Thom, and Julia as they travel to West Covina, California to cover the one Christmas episode of the CW's musical-comedy show, " Crazy Ex-Girlfriend " - Season One, Episode Eight: My Mom, Greg's Mom and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves! Also discussed this episode: Thom's Birthday, the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the Broadway musical, " Come From Away ", the first few episodes of FX's adaptation of " Y: The Last Man ", and much, much more! Also,...
Sep 20, 2021•50 min•Season 5Ep. 241
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the thirty-fourth official installment of “ Another Christmas Story ”! In this week’s episode, everybody’s favorite elf – our very own Julia Colburn – will read to all of you Chapter Thirty-Three of our tale, entitled “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible! Coming up on the...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! In this week's episode, Julia, Thom, and Anthony hop a plane across the pond to cover the 1991, British-animated holiday special, "Father Christmas" - based on the book by Raymond Briggs. Does this cartoon do more for Anthony and Thom than "The Snowman " did? Does Julia, who is normally the most kind to these foreign specials, find her heart warmed by the most curmudgeonly Santa covered since perhaps Ed Asner's in " Elf "? Tune in to find out the answers to thes...
Sep 13, 2021•56 min•Season 5Ep. 240
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the thirty-second official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! In this week's official episode, our very own Anthony Caruso - the author of the story himself! - will read to all of you Chapter Thirty-Two of our tale, entitled "No Place Like Home For The Holidays"! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as p...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Happy Labor Day, Christmas freaks - and happy birthday to Anthony's wife, Sarah! We are officially in the Ber months! This week the elves visit San Ernesto, California for ABC Family's 2004 movie " Snow"! A new take on the Santa with its own origin story, this movie focuses on Santa tracking down his lost reindeer. The elves delve into the difference between ABC Family (now Freeform) and Hallmark, Santa origin stories, and the Christmas feels that this film elicits. Also, Anthony needs your help...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 239
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the thirty-second official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! In this week's official episode, Art Kilmer of " A Cozy Christmas Podcast " will read to all of you Chapter Thirty-One of our tale, entitled "Do You Hear What I Hear?" We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible! And make sure to check yo...
Sep 02, 2021•43 min
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the thirty-first official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! In what was supposed to be last week's episode, listener Rebecca Boll will read to all of you Chapter Thirty of our tale, entitled "O Come, All Ye Faithful". We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible! And make sure to check your feeds to...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can you believe we are already at the end of August? We are officially only one day away from the most wonderful time of the year - the Ber Months! How exciting is that? To celebrate the end of the month, join the elves and special guest host - and OG listener - Charlyn Lewis of Fashion Speaks as they discuss the 2013 film, The Best Man Holiday ! It's a fun filled episode filled with plenty of backstory on the original film, courtesy of Charlyn, so settle in and...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 238
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you're enjoying the return of your favorite Fall flavored drinks at Dunkin' and are looking forward to the return of those Autumn-y treats at Starbucks later this week! In this week's episode, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are joined by not one, not two, but three special guests to discuss the (2) Christmas episodes of " Batman: The Animated Series ", the (1) Christmas episode of " The New Adventures of Batman ", and the (1) Christmas episode of " Justice Lea...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 5Ep. 237
In this week's episode, which is obviously coming to you a little late (thanks Thom, you're the worst!), the elves cover the 2006 romantic comedy, " Last Christmas ", starring Queen Latifah. Though the topic is somewhat morose, the film and the elves discuss it with a lot of light-hearted humor. Tune in for a not-so-Christmassy, Christmas laugh!
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 5Ep. 236
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-ninth official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! In this week's official episode, Manny Torres of " Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad " - which is celebrating its anniversary! - will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Nine of our tale, entitled "Run Rudolph Run". Within this chapter, we catch up with Hudson Jackson in addition to Elizabeth Meyer and Noah Clarke. We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our ...
Aug 19, 2021•49 min
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-ninth official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! In this week's official episode, Robert Nickerson of " Behind the Bells " will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Eight of our tale, entitled "The First Noel". Within this chapter, we switch points-of-view between Aaron Rankin and his classmates rehearsing for their big show at Radio City Music Hall, and Megan, Jake, and Amy, who are hopeful that the stranger named Gabe can get the...
Aug 12, 2021•47 min
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-eight official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! In this week's official episode, Sean Sotka of " The Christmas Podcasts Podcast " will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Seven of our tale, entitled "Joy to the World". Within this chapter, we switch points-of-view between the President and her entourage and Emily and Noah, as the journalism students finally get the opportunity to land an interview with the leader of the free worl...
Aug 05, 2021•58 min
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-seventh official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! In what was supposed to be last week's episode, Adam Parker Sibun of " Merry Britmas " will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Six of our tale, entitled "Hark the Herald Angel Sing". Within this chapter, we continuously switch points-of-view between the President and her entourage, Aaron Rankin and his classmates, and Joey and Mary! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to sh...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Happy August, Christmas Fanatics! We're one month closer to our favorite time of year and the elves couldn't be more excited! To kick off the last stretch of summer before the Ber Months (!!!), Anthony, Julia, and Thom are joined by Gerry D of " Totally Rad Christmas " for another double feature of an episode in which we cover the Christmas episodes of HBO's critically acclaimed comedy series " Curb Your Enthusiasm" (Season 3, Episode 9, "Mary, Joseph, and Larry") and TruTV's hit-comedy " I'm So...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 235
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We are officially under 5 months from Christmas day itself! It's all downhill from here! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the 2002, made-for-TV film, " It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie "! How does it compare to other Muppet fare, which all three elves have been quite vocally fond of? Well, let's just say that opinions are all over the spectrum in this episode. So settle in and enjoy this fun episode! And if you want more " Tis the Po...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 234
Merry Christmas in July, everybody! (And on behalf of the entire "Christmas Podcast Network", Merry Gerry in July!) Can you believe we're officially five months away from Christmas? This year is flying! As it tends to happen to the best of us around the holidays themselves, " Tis the Podcast's " Christmas in July plans were derailed this year! Originally, Anthony was writing an original radio drama with listener Rebecca Boll for the elves, their fellow Christmas podcast hosts, and other friends ...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 233
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-sixth official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! This week, Lauren Simone will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Five of our tale, entitled "My Grown Up Christmas List". Within this chapter, we catch up with Megan, Jake, and Amy Rankin as they continue their attempts to get to Manhattan in time for Aaron's performance at Radio City Music Hall! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon ...
Jul 22, 2021•32 min
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony cover the questionable holiday special from the year 2000, " Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" - based on the Christmas song of the same name! Though there's some debate and trolling regarding who actually put this cartoon on the list, the elves are all in agreement over its quality, and it begs the question: has " Tis the Podcast " hit a new low? Also discussed in this episode - restaurants that the hosts only tend to visit...
Jul 19, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 232
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-fifth official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! This week, Glen Warren of " Seasons Eatings " will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Four of our tale, entitled "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!". Within this chapter, we take a deep dive into the mindsets of Officers Dwyer and Lee and spend some time with Elizabeth Meyer and Noah Clarke as well!! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our websi...
Jul 15, 2021•53 min
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, the elves are joined by Kendall Farrae of " For Forks Sake " podcast to journey to " Schitt's Creek " and cover the one holiday episode of the beloved Canadian comedy, Season 4, Episode 13, "Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose"! In this laugh-a-minute, quote-filled episode, listen as the elves discuss their histories with this brilliant show, what makes it so special, their favorite projects the cast have participated in in the past, and much more. And not o...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 231
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-fourth official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! This week, Matt Eurich of " TGI Podcast " will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Three of our tale, entitled "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". Within this chapter, we switch back between the points of view of multiple characters, including Hudson Jackson, Officers Dwyer and Lee, and Joey and Mary! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website,...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you're all having a great long weekend and that you all enjoyed your Canada Day and 4th of July! To kick off Christmas in July month, join the elves as they travel back in time to discuss two classic and beloved, black-and-white television shows, "I Love Lucy" and "The Addams Family" - specifically, their holiday episodes entitled, "The I Love Lucy Christmas Show" and "Christmas with the Addams Family"! Enjoy this nostalgic trip down memory lane as they ...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 230
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Happy first day of July to all of you, Happy Canada Day to all of our Canadian family and friends, and welcome to the twenty-third official installment of " Another Christmas Story "! This week, Jay Skipworth, the man who is as iconic as the podcast he's hosted for over a decade, " Film Strip Podcast ", will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Two of our tale, entitled "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer". Within this chapter, we catch up with Officers Seamus Dw...
Jul 01, 2021•42 min
