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 intende

This Is A Completely Unique And Original Situation That Has Literally Never Happened Before. (Family Switch)

6 days ago 1h 12m

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 ar

Road to "MaXXXine" Part One - I Will Not Accept A Life I Do Not Deserve - An "X" Retrospective

7 days ago 1h 26m

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 th

The World Needs More Santas. (Christmas Commercials)

12 days ago 1h 12m

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 th

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide, Junior! (Home Alone 3)

13 days ago 1h 20m

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

Most Guys My Age Wouldn't Admit It, But When It Came To Christmas, I Still Felt Like A Little Kid. (A Christmas Story 2)

20 days ago 1h 20m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope all the dads out there had a wonderful Father's Day yesterday!Long before MAX released "A Christmas Story Christmas" back in 2012, there was a direct-to-Home Video sequel to that iconic holiday classic

My Dad Works In Nuclear Research. (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure)

27 days ago 1h 12m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!Our journey through "Bad Straight-to-Home-Video Christmas Sequels" continues this week with "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure"! We can't even pretend otherwise - this mov

Boy, Who Pooped in His Hashbrowns? (Jingle All the Way 2)

Jun 3rd, 2024 1h 7m

Welcome back, Christmas lovers, to another episode of "Tis the Podcast"! This week, the elves procrastinate talking about the movie they're supposed to be discussing for about as long as they can, choosing instead to discuss movies they've rece

I Know It's Hard. We Both Just Have To Be Strong. Just Until It Breaks. (A Creature Was Stirring)

May 27th, 2024 57m 12s

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Memorial Day! We hope you're all enjoying your long weekend!As today is the last Monday of May - if you can believe that! - today we bring to its conclusion Christmas-Horror month! So gather 'round t

Holy Crap, You Aren't The Killer! You're Telling The Truth! You Don't Exist! (It's a Wonderful Knife)

May 20th, 2024 1h 33m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!This week, Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt" joins us for our latest installment of "Christmas Horror Month"! Discussed this week? The 2023 slasher-comedy, "It's a Wonderful Knife"! While the elves

First Off, The Barn Elf Doesn't Like Changes To The Barn. (There's Something in the Barn)

May 13th, 2024 53m 14s

Happy Monday to all!We trust that all the wonderful mothers out there had a splendid Mother's Day celebration! Now that it's passed, however, we are one holiday closer to Christmas!This week, after the elves kick off the episode by discussi

Our Tale Starts The Same Coming Out Of The Gate, But This Time We're Adding Just One Twist Of Fate. (The Mean One)

May 6th, 2024 1h 7m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy May!It is officially "Christmas Horror Movie Month" here at "Tis the Podcast" and the elves kick things off this week by covering the 2022 film, "The Mean One"! A B-Horror-Comedy in every sense

Our Tale Starts The Same Coming Out Of The Gate, But This Time We're Adding Just One Twist Of Fate. (The Mean One)

May 6th, 2024 1h 7m

Once You're Real, You Can't Become Unreal. (The Velveteen Rabbit [2023])

Apr 29th, 2024 43m 22s

Merry Last Monday of April fellow Christmas lovers!We hope you're ready for a tear jerker this week because all three elves are back together and diving into Apple TV's 2023 take on the children's classic "The Velveteen Rabbit".Also discusse

'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Before The Bad Guys Turned Good, When All Through The City, They Cased Each And Every Neighborhood. (The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday)

Apr 22nd, 2024 1h 3m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!This week, join Julia and Anthony (Thom, sadly, had other commitments) as they discuss the 2023, Netflix Original Animated Christmas Special, "The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday"! Listen as they discuss thei

Chestnuts Roasting And Marshmallows Toasting, Let's Put The Year Under The Tree! (Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas)

Apr 8th, 2024 57m 53s

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!Join the elves as they take a jaunt across the pond to cover the 2021. stop-motion animated holiday special, "Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas"!British Christmas Specials have always been

For Me, Christmas Is All About The Gifts. And If You're A Kid, Your Only Goal Is To Maximize The Amount Of Presents You Get On The Big Day. (Diary of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever)

Apr 1st, 2024 1h

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy April 1st! Can you believe we're a quarter of the way through the year already? We sure can't! Yet, here we are - one major holiday closer to the most wonderful time of the year!This week, the elves

Hippity Hoppin', Easter's On Its Way! (Here Comes Peter Cottontail)

Mar 31st, 2024 54m 56s

Happy Sunday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Easter! We hope the Easter Bunny was good to all of you and that you have a blessed day full of food, family, and friends!To celebrate the occasion, please enjoy this special bonus episode in which J

Perfect! Christmas At The Sizzler! (Frasier [2023] - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Reindeer Games)

Mar 25th, 2024 1h 9m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!This week, to end TV month on a high note, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the one Christmas episode (so far) of the 2023 Paramount Plus revival, "Frasier"! For those following along at home, that's

Nothing Says "Merry Christmas" Like A Hostage Situation! (Reba - Season 2 - Episode 10 - Cookies For Santa)

Mar 18th, 2024 44m 59s

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you all had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!This week, the elves continue their foray into television month by covering the Texas-set, early 2000's sitcom, "Reba"! For those who want to follow along, the

Try As They Will And Try As They Might, Who Steals Me Gold Won't Live Through The Night! (Leprechaun)

Mar 17th, 2024 56m 6s

Happy Sunday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy St. Patrick's Day!As a special treat for y'all, enjoy this once Patreon-exclusive episode in which Anthony and Thom are joined by Ron Hogan - a.k.a. President Hotdog - of "Film Strip Podcast" to dis

Okay Then, Don't Do It For Dad. Do It For Mom. Look, She's Really Bummed Out Right Now And It's All Just 'Cause Christmas Is Messed Up. (Ted - Season 1 - Episode 6 - Loud Night)

Mar 11th, 2024 1h 17m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying your extra hour of sunlight!This week, the elves are joined by Mr. Ron Hogan - a.k.a. PresidentHotdog - of "Film Strip Podcast" to discuss the one Christmas epi

Vampires Probably Not That Big On Christmas, Now That I Think About It. (Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 3 - Episode 10 - Amends)

Mar 4th, 2024 1h 31m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We are officially in March, if you can believe it! We are moving fast through 2024 to get to our favorite time of year!This month on "Tis the Podcast" has officially been deemed "TV Month" and to kick t

Christmas Is About People Spending Money They Don't Have On Gifts That People Don't Want. (With Love, Christmas)

Feb 26th, 2024 1h 18m

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can you believe we're already in the final week of February? We sure can't! Two months down on the long journey to Christmas 2024!To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to cover another Hal

Well, Christmas Is Coming And I Think I Need Your Help. (12 Gifts of Christmas)

Feb 19th, 2024 1h 10m

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy President's Day to our American listeners! We hope you're all enjoying your long weekend!This week, the elves travel back to the land of Hallmark Channel Original Christmas movies to cover the 2015 R