Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather - sadly, not together in person this time - to finish their discussion on the 2024 film, " Red One ". Listen as, along with Jack o'Malley and Callum Drift, they race to the finish, laughing along with and celebrating this fantastic, action-packed, and very festive film. So settle back and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! And get excited! Next week is Christmas!! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 415
🎄✨ It's a Christmas miracle, folks! After nearly eight years, Anthony finally hopped in a sleigh and came to visit Julia and Thom in Tulsa! The elves spent the entire week together, which not only included a ton of sightseeing, but also seeing " Red One " on the big screen before recording in the same room for the first time in the history of the show! Join us for a jolly ride as we dash through tales of the trip and dive deep into this action-packed, heartwarming film starring JK Simmons, Dway...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 8Ep. 414
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And December! Can you believe we're finally here? We sure can't! To kick off the official holiday season the correct way, enjoy this episode in which the elves gather to discuss three Disney Christmas shorts: 1952's " Pluto's Christmas Tree " 2024's " The Boy and the Octopus " 2024's " An Almost Christmas Story " We won't beat around the bush: the elves adored all three of this mini-films, and had a blast talking about them! We hope you have as fun listening to ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 413
Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American listeners! We hope that your day is filled with family, friends, food, laughter, parades, and football! As a special bonus treat, to show each and every one of you how thankful we are for you, please enjoy this episode in which we talk the 2023 slasher film, " Thanksgiving "! Directed by Eli Roth, and starring Patrick Dempsey, it is the third feature-length adaptation of a fictitious " Grindhouse " trailer! Anthony...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 412
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! To kick off Thanksgiving week, and our last * official * episode of November, the elves have gathered to discuss the brand new, 2024, Netflix Original Holiday Film, " Hot Frosty " - starring Hallmark Queen herself, Lacey Chabert! Spoiler Alert: the elves have * thoughts * on this one. So settle back with your favorite holiday drink, relax in front of your Christmas tree, and enjoy this festive episode full of laughs and holiday cheer! And make sure to keep your ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 411
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they gather to discuss the 2022 Hallmark Original Movie, " Our Italian Christmas Memories ". (You get one guess as to which elf will be hosting this episode based on the title alone.) Slightly more somber for a Hallmark Christmas movie, does the tone work for the elves? And how properly does the film capture the Italian holiday experience? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! So, settle back with your favorit...
Nov 18, 2024•52 min•Season 8Ep. 410
A big thank you to all of our Veteran listeners and a Happy Monday to everyone else! 🎖️ This week, Julia and Anthony catch up on what movies Anthony has seen, what they're excited about coming to theaters, and Anthony's upcoming trip to Tulsa, before tackling Netflix's brand-spankin' new holiday film, " Meet Me Next Christmas "! Prepare to hear an unseemly amount of " Penatonix " talk throughout this episode, which is somehow still less than how often they're talked about in this movie. So grab...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 409
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Join the elves as they wrap up 2024's Spooky Season lineup by covering the brand new legacy sequel, " Beetlejuice Beetlejuice "! How does this long-awaited second outing for the trickster demon and Lydia Deetz fare compared to the iconic original? You'll have to listen to find out, but spoiler alert: all three elves are on the same page this week! Also discussed? Various television shows the elves have been indulging in lately and much, much more! So, settle in ...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 8Ep. 408
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! As we continue our journey through Spooky Season, this week we are joined by Phil Walsh - of " Phil at the Movies " and " DC Unlimited " - to discuss the 2021 film, " Halloween Kills "! Picking up exactly where " Halloween (2018) " left off, this is the second installment in the David Gordon Green requel trilogy. How does it compare to the iconic 1978 original and its immediate predecessor? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! Needless to say though, w...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 8Ep. 407
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, we are honored to welcome to the main show for the very first time ever Chris Evans of "Gathering of the Geeks" and "DC Unlimited" to discuss the beloved 1987 family-horror film, " The Monster Squad "! Join us as we dive deep into our histories, walk through the plot, talk the Universal Monsters, praise all of the cheesy eighties effects, writing, and music, and much, much more! Be warned though: there is some * slight * language used in our discussio...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 406
In this episode of " Tis the Podcast ", we're continuing our Spooky Month(s) celebration with a discussion of the 2011 horror film, " Scream 4 ". Joining us for all of the fun are our friends Jay Skipworth from " Film Strip Podcast " and Kendall Farrae from " Two Girls, One Crypt "! Listen as we dive into the world of Woodsboro and the next installment on our journey through the " Scream " franchise. Together, we explore the return of Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott and the introduction of a new...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 8Ep. 405
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe it's the last day of September already? We sure can't! We are barreling fast toward the holiday season! Spooky Season continues here at " Tis the Podcast " this week, as the elves gather to discuss the 2024 horror-comedy, " Abigail "! Can the seemingly twelve-year-old ballerina vampire win over the hearts and minds of all three of your hosts? You'll just have to tune in to find out! So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy!...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 404
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Fall * officially *! This week, Spooky Season continues as the elves travel to the wonderful world of Disney to talk the 2023 film, " Haunted Mansion "! Is it an improvement on the 2003, Eddie Murphy led film? Does it do the iconic Disney ride justice? Do any of the elves go on epic rants? And, most importantly, is this a good addition to your annual Spooky Season canon? You'll just have to tune into this fun, festive episode to find out! So open the w...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 403
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! We were going to wait to drop this episode until midway through October, but since life got in the way this week and we didn't get around to recording our episode on " The Addams Family " - and given the fact this episode is six-and-a-half episodes - we decided to drop this Spooky Season treat now so you have time to listen to it in full before Halloween! You've heard us refer to it a few times already in other episodes, but it's finally here: The 2024 " Tis the...
Sep 16, 2024•6 hr 32 min•Season 8Ep. 402
🎃🍁 Welcome to the 'ber months, which means it's time for spooky movies with the elves! 🍿👻 This week, they're covering the 2023 slasher comedy, " Totally Killer ." 🪓 Join the elves as they chat about " Time Bandits ," upcoming TV shows and movies, and of course, Anthony's latest updates on Art the Clown. Plus, all things Fall! 🍂📺🎨 So grab that cider, put on a comfy sweater, and start carving those pumpkins as we help you prepare for some spook-tacular fun! 🍏🧣🎃 We hope you enjoy! As alw...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 401
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Labor Day to all of our American Listeners! We hope you're all having a great long weekend! And we hope you're all basking in the excitement and happiness of *officially* being in the 'Ber Months! It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year! To kick off September, we are closing out Nicktoons' month by covering the first Christmas episode of " The Fairly Oddparents "! For those watching along at home, that would be Episode 13 of Season 1 entitled ...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 400
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we've already reached the final episode of August 2024? We sure can't! We are * officially * only a week away from the start of the 'Ber Months! Get excited, for "t he most wonderful time of the year " is nearly upon us! This week, the elves continue their journey through Nicktoon month by covering the eighth episode of " Spongebob Squarepants "' second season, "Christmas Who?" which aired for the first time on December 6th, 2000! While Anthony i...
Aug 26, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 399
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you had a wonderful weekend! This week, the elves continue their journey through Nicktoon month by welcoming Robert Nickerson of " Behind the Bells " to talk the famous and beloved " Hey Arnold " Christmas special: Season 1, Episode 18's "Arnold's Christmas". This is the perfect festive treat to kick off your week! So, settle back and enjoy as we barrel closer to the 'Ber months! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 8Ep. 398
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Today we are kicking off Nicktoon month by traveling back in time to 1992 to cover the very first " Rugrats " Christmas special: Season 2 - Episode 14 - "The Santa Experience"! The " Rugrats " have always clicked with the elves in the past when they covered their Hanukkah and Mother's Day specials, but will they enjoy their foray into the most wonderful time of year just as much? Well, you'll have to tune in to find out! This is a fun, festive, nostalgic way to ...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 397
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy August! We're in the final four weeks of the year before we hit the 'Ber Months! How exciting is that?! Due to vacation and work schedules, the elves are taking a much needed week off. Never fear though! Anthony is back once more with a special "Summerween" treat that he recorded a few weeks back in anticipation for this moment! Yet again, he is joined by his good friend, Cookie, to finish off their mini arc of episodes covering Ti West's and Mia Goth'...
Aug 05, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 396
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we've already reached our final episode of July 2024? We sure can't! The 'Ber Months are fast approaching! This week, Anthony, Julia, and Thom travel to the snowy, dangerous world of Gotham City to cover the 2023 original animated film, " Merry Little Batman "! Skewed for a younger audience than the Caped Crusader is normally aimed at, did our hosts enjoy Damien Wayne desperately attempting to follow in his iconic father's footsteps to save Chris...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 395
Happy Christmas in July, Christmas Fanatics! As of today, we are * officially * a mere * five months * from Christmas day! How exciting is that?! As a special gift for you to mark the occasion, please enjoy this special bonus episode - now live in your podcast feeds - in which Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss some of their favorite " Saturday Night Live " Christmas skits! This is a festive, fun, laugh-a-minute episode that will be sure to put a smile on your face and put you in the hol...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 394
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you're all having a wonderful July as we barrel ever closer to our beloved 'Ber Months! To kick off the week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony journey back to Sesame Street - despite the fact that nobody seemed to be able to tell us how to get there! - to cover the 1996 film, " Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas "! Elmo isn't any of our hosts favorite resident of Sesame Street, but does the fact that he's the focal point of this story derail this special for th...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 8Ep. 393
🎙️✨ Happy Monday, festive friends! Can you believe we're already halfway through July? Time flies when you're having fun with the elves! 🧝♂️🧝♀️ This week, our merry trio kicks things off with a cinematic journey, sharing their thoughts on the latest movies they've seen and the thrilling trailers that have them buzzing, including the much-anticipated "Red One" 🎬. But that's just the beginning! Prepare yourself for a whimsical detour as the elves dive deep into the 1986 remake of "Babes in T...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 392
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you had a great weekend - or a great long weekend, in the case of our American listeners! We are back with another installment of "Tis the Podcast", and this week, we are covering John Woo's 2023, action-holiday film, " Silent Nigh t"! Is this a Christmas movie or merely a film set at Christmas? Does its lack of dialogue enhance the story or seem like a cheap gimmick? Well, the elves have thoughts on all of this, but you'll just have to tune in to find o...
Jul 08, 2024•55 min•Season 8Ep. 391
Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Fourth of July to all of our American listeners! Since we didn't get a chance to record a bonus Independence Day episode this year, we're releasing another episode that was originally intended to drop on Patreon instead! (Hence the explicit tag for language!) Think of it as a second "Summerween" treat, for Anthony is once again joined by his friend, Cookie, to continue their journey on the "Road to ' MaXXXine '". This time, they're sitting down to di...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 8Ep. 390
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy First Day of July! We're barreling ever-closer to those 'Ber Months with more than a few big milestones along the way to be hit this month! How exciting is that? Less exciting is the film the elves are covering this week: the 2023 Netflix Original Movie, " Family Switch "! While they thought they escaped the worst-of-the-worst content after clawing their way out of June's "Bad Sequels" month, this movie certainly didn't make them feel that way; it even...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 389
Happy Sunday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Last Day of June! Since we didn't get a chance to record a bonus Fourth of July episode this year, we're releasing an episode that was originally intended to drop on Patreon instead! (Hence the explicit tag for language!) Think of it as a special "Summerween" treat, as it's an episode that covers a movie that takes place in July, but it's a horror film as well! It's also timely given the fact that the movie " MaXXXine " is releasing later this week, an...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 8Ep. 388
Happy Leon Day! That's right! We are * officially * halfway to Christmas 2024! Can you believe it? This year is * flying * by! To mark this celebratory occasion, the elves gathered to once again talk Christmas commercials - our first time since the 2018 holiday season! There have been plenty of new, fabulous ones from all around the world released over the past six years, and our hosts have each picked four that resonated with them to discuss and walk you through! From the heartfelt to the hilar...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 387
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Not only is it our final * official * episode of June (keep your eyes on your feeds for a bonus halfway to Christmas, Leon Day episode that'll be dropping tomorrow!), but it's also the final installment of "Bad Sequels" Month here at " Tis the Podcast "! The elves (barely) survived the cringe-worthy " Jingle all the Way 2 ", the disastrous " National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure ", and the abysmal " A Christmas Story 2 ". But c...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 8Ep. 386
