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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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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
We are back after a few week long hiatus due to busy schedules and sickness! And this time, all three elves are here to get back into covering Christmas films!
To kick off the official 2025 season, a little later than we'd have liked, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they gather to discuss this year's Indie-Dramedy, "The Baltimorons"! Opinions range across the spectrum with this one, but one things for sure, the discussion is a fun, festive one you want to be sure not to miss!
So settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Halloween week!! Can you believe we've already reached the end of 2025's Spooky Season? We sure can't!
To mark the occasion, the elves of "Tis the Podcast" are joined by two prolific horror aficionados to round out October by discussing 2022's franchise finale, "Halloween Ends"! The two in question? Mr. Phil Walsh, of "Phil at the Movies", and Mr. Ron Hogan - a.k.a. President Hotdog himself! - of "Film Strip Podcast"! Both huge fans of the "Halloween" franchise, does this controversial trilogy capper work for them or does their opinion align with the masses who were disappointed by it? And what do Julia, Thom, and Anthony think of Michael and Laurie's final confrontation being more focused on young Corey Cunningham? You'll just have to tune in to find out!
So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy this final Spooky Season episode of the year! And get excited because next week, we officially enter the Christmas season, and as such, the podcast will be returning with its regularly scheduled Christmas programming!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️ 🍂 🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics!
You've heard us refer to it a few times already in other episodes, but it's finally here: The 2025 "Tis the Podcast" Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket!
In this special, annual episode, Anthony is joined by a whole slew of special guests and self-labeled horror aficionados to determine the best horror movie amongst those listed on this year's bracket, March Madness style! The guests include:
Ron Hogan and Jay Skipworth of "Film Strip Podcast"
Kendal Farrae and Misty Hovsepian of "Two Girls One Crypt"
Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio"
Listen as they debate and argue in real time to determine which horror movies advance through this NCAA-esque scary movie bracket as iconic films are pitted against one another in four different "divisions" for a chance to be named the best horror movie!
This is an extraordinarily fun episode full of quotes, impressions, trivia, nostalgia, serenading, and laughs. This is one you definitely do not want to miss - even if it'll take you a few sittings to finish it given its length. (That's What She Said.) But that's what happens when you get a bunch of scary movie buffs onto a recording together - there's a lot of passionate gushing and vigorous debate going on here in an episode that took three recordings and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to finish.
So settle in with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy! And make sure to let us known on social media what your hosts got right, what they got wrong, and which horror movie you think should have come out on top this year!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️ 🍂 🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
Once again, Thom is M.I.A. (because "life - uh - gets in the way"), and Kendall and Misty of "Two Girls, One Crypt" step in to join Julia and Anthony for this very special spooky edition of "Tis the Podcast". This week, they're traveling back in time to the seventies to discuss the 2023 hit, "Late Night with the Devil"!
So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy this fun episode filled with talk about late night, possession, real life cults, and much, much more!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️ 🍂 🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy October!
This week, Thom, Julia, and Anthony continue their journey through Spooky Season to discuss one of the biggest hits of 2025: Zach Cregger's "Weapons"! Those who know Cregger's work from "Barbarian" know that he's a master of balancing scares with humor, and comes up with some out there and wild set pieces and twists; does "Weapons" live up to the standards he set in his freshman debut? And does it live up to the hype that its minimalist trailers generated earlier this year? You'll have to tune in to find out! One thing's for sure though: this is one fun, seasonally appropriate episode that's sure to put you into the Halloween spirit!
So settle back with your pumpkin spice lattes, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support y'all! 🍂🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Happy Monday, Christas Fanatics! Can you believe we've reached the final episode of September 2025 already? We sure can't! And boy howdy, do we have a special surprise in store for you this week!
Not only does Thom grace Julia and Anthony with his presence for the first time in a while, but the three elves are also joined by the legendary Mike Westfall of "Advent Calendar House Podcast" to discuss the 2017 Halloween special, "The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular!"
How does the rougher animation style work for your hosts? And does this one have enough Spooky Season feels to make it into their annual Halloween season rotation? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out!
So settle in with your pumpkin spice lattes, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🍂🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy First *official* day of Fall!
This week, Anthony and Julia continue their journey through Spooky Season, but they are not alone! They are joined by two very special guests - Kendall Farrae and Misty Hovsepian of "Two Girls, One Crypt" - to talk Robert Eggers' 2024 masterpiece, "Nosferatu"! There's a lot to dig into with this powerful film, and your four hosts have a blast diving deep into it! And even though Thom is missing once again, and is missed, trust us when we say, this is one episode you want to be sure not to miss!
So, settle in with your pumpkin spice lattes, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🍂🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
*Side Note: You may want to listen to this one without the young children around, as there's some questionable language used within when quoting the film!*
🎃🧙♀️ This week on Tis the Podcast, Thom, Julia, and Anthony descend into the magical (and divisive) world of Return to Halloweentown! Was the franchise’s final entry a treat or a trick? The hosts break down everything from recasting controversy, missing “Halloweentown vibes,” awkward production choices, the infamous Dominion cult plotline, and why the iconic Cromwell magic just didn’t sparkle this time around. Plus: nostalgia debates, tales from Oklahoma, theme park Halloween makeovers, and the movies and shows on our radar for the 2027 slate.
It’s a full house of hot takes, “wait, what?” moments, and listener feedback—including that infamous recasting drama. Settle in as the crew reviews one of Disney Channel’s most controversial sequels and look ahead to next week, where they promise… something with a lot more magic. Don’t miss your weekly fix of festive fumbles and Christmas cheer—all year long!
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
This week, Julia and Anthony (sans Thom because life sometimes gets in the way!) are joined by Kendall Farrae of "Two Girls, One Crypt" and Jay Skipworth of "Film Strip Podcast" to discuss the legacy sequel, "Scream 5"! (Otherwise known as "5cream"; Otherwise known as "Scream"; Otherwise known as "The One Where Ghostface Has An Oscar"!)
Everyone knows Anthony is in the bag for this franchise, but where do our two horror guests stand? And does this one work better for Julia, who loved the original film but was disappointed by the previous three sequels? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! But one thing we can guarantee: this is one fun episode you don't want to miss, filled with plenty of movie recommendations and film trivia!
So settle back with your pumpkin spice lattes, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🍂🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
*Side Note: You may want to listen to this one without the young children around, as there's some questionable language used within when quoting the film!*
Happy September, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Labor Day! We made it to the most wonderful time of the year! The Ber Months have arrived, and with it, the official start of Spooky Season!
To kick things off, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the 1968, George Romero classic, "Night of the Living Dead"! There's no overplaying how important this film in the pantheon of horror cinema and cinema in general, but how does it play for our three elves? You'll just have to tune in to find out!
So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🍂🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Happy Monday, everyone! And Happy August! This is it! The final stretch before the Ber Months! We are officially on the cusp of the most wonderful time of the year! How exciting is that?
To mark the occasion, and kick off the week the right way, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the five Disney shorts that make up 2023's "Mickey's Christmas Tales"! Spoiler alert: not much can top when Disney tackles Christmas, and we guarantee this is a fun, festive discussion that's sure to brighten your day!
So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!
Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Merry Christmas in July! Can you believe we're a mere month away from the Ber months? A mere five months away from the best day of the year? Where has the time gone?
To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather for a very special bonus episode in which they travel to the Isle of New Berk at Christmastime - or should we say Snoggletog time? - to cover the 2019 animated Christmas special, "How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming"!
Listen as they discuss their histories with this franchise, gush over the animation style, revel in how warm and cozy this special is, and fawn over Toothless! It's the perfect, festive stocking-stuffer to end your week with and celebrate this merry summer day!
So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Christmas in July week!
This week, the elves gather to discuss the one Christmas episode of the early aughts sitcom, "Grounded for Life": Season 2's Episode 7, "I Saw Daddy Hitting Santa Claus"!
Also discussed: recent movies Anthony's seen, Thom's new job and upcoming priestly vows, Julia's recent mini-vacation, and first photos from the production of HBO's "Harry Potter" reboot!
Trust us when we say that this is one fun, festive episode you don't want to miss! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And make sure to keep an eye on your podcast feeds for a special Christmas in July bonus episode later this week!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
It’s July, it’s hot, and the elves are back together to keep the Christmas spirit alive—even if the only snow in sight is digital! This week, Anthony, Julia, and Thom wrangle some nostalgia and take on 2015's "Jurassic World" to answer the most important question: does a single Christmas song and a December setting make this dino-blockbuster a holiday film, or is it just a T-Rex-sized summer popcorn flick with a festive aftertaste?
Pour yourself a glass of eggnog (or a margarita, Jimmy Buffett-style) and join us as we:
Reminisce about our first "Jurassic Park" theater experiences and why that original movie still gives us chills (and maybe a few nightmares).
Break down the plot, the characters, and the sheer spectacle of "Jurassic World"—from Chris Pratt’s raptor whispering to Bryce Dallas Howard’s high-heeled heroics.
Debate the movie’s “Christmas credentials”—from the opening scene’s holiday music to the glaring lack of decorations in the park. (Seriously, where are the lights? Where’s the tree? Universal, call us!)
Laugh about the best cameos, the most over-the-top dino moments, and why theme parks never learn their lesson.
Share our signature ratings and decide if "Jurassic World" deserves a spot on your Christmas watchlist, or if it’s best saved for a heatwave movie marathon.
As always, expect plenty of tangents, pop culture references, and a healthy dose of snark. Whether you’re here for the dinosaurs, the nostalgia, or the ongoing “is it a Christmas movie?” debate, we’ve got you covered.
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, join our Facebook group to share your thoughts (and your favorite "Jurassic Park" moments), and keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. And don’t forget—Christmas is never more than a podcast episode away!
This week on “Tis the Podcast”, Julia, Anthony, and Thom bravely (or foolishly) tackle Hallmark's "Hall Out the Holly: Lit Up." Was this sequel as cheery and charming as the original? Or was it, as some might say, a piece of "hot garbage?"
Before diving into the HOA drama and Christmas light competitions, the elves talk "Megan 2.0”, upcoming movie plans, and time spent in urgent care. Plus, they discuss the new “Winnie the Pooh” Christmas movie coming to Amazon!
So grab some cocoa and tune in for a brutally honest (and hilarious) review of a Hallmark holiday misfire!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️ 🎅🏻 🎄 🎁
Happy Wednesday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Leon Day! That's right! As of today, we are *officially* halfway to Christmas 2025!
To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss fifteen of their favorite Christmas commercials from the eighties! Done "Round Robin" style, allowing each elf to discuss the five that they picked, this is one festive and warm conversation filled with holiday cheer - and tons of eighties throwbacks! - that's sure to put you in the Christmas mood on this hot June day!
So settle back, blast that air conditioning to simulate winter, and enjoy! And get excited because as of tomorrow, we are *officially* closer to this upcoming Christmas than we are last Christmas!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
"Reunited and it feels so good!"
That's right, all three elves are back this week after most of the month of June spent apart! To celebrate the occasion, they sit down, travel to Boston, and discuss the "Frasier" revival's second Christmas episode (and, as it turns out, series finale!): Season 2, Episode 10's: "Father Christmas"! We can guarantee this is one fun, laugh-filled discussion because even a lesser episode of "Frasier" is still better than a lot of content out there!
So settle back, relax, enjoy, and get excited because this week marks the officially halfway point to Christmas 2025!
As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Deck the halls with chaos, cutaways, and cranberry sauce! This week, Thom and Anthony dive deep into five more uproarious "Family Guy" Christmas episodes, from Dickensian parodies to Meg’s mall-Santa trauma, and Lois’s Grinch-worthy meltdowns. With Julia taking a festive hiatus, the guys hold down the fort with unfiltered banter, personal holiday horror stories, and their signature spicy takes.
Inside this episode:
🎁 "Don’t Be a Dickens at Christmas" (S16E9): Peter’s Scrooge moment, Patrick Swayze’s ghostly pottery lessons, and why Dog Farts haunt the afterlife.
🎁 "Christmas is Coming" (S18E9): Meg’s very awkward Santa encounter (Anthony’s 7/10 vs. Thom’s 4/10—yikes!).
🎁 "The First No L" (S19E9): Lois rage-quits Christmas, the Griffins craft a tear-jerking gift, and a Muslim neighbor takes the blame.
🎁 "Christmas Crime" (S20E10): Brian cancels Christmas (and crashes a nativity), Mayor West’s villain era, and the dark truth about "Asking Panda."
🎁 "Return of the King of Queens" (S22E9): Kevin James crashes Quahog! A sitcom star fights irrelevance (and network TV’s demise) in the least Christmassy ep yet.
Plus:
🍸 Thom’s church bee-pocalypse vs. Anthony’s Disney meetup with Julia Gulia!
🎤 Their "Family Guy" musical hot takes (RIP, Carrie Fisher’s Angela!).
📺 A HUGE MILESTONE: After 8 years, they’ve covered every "Family Guy" Christmas episode!
💌 Feedback? tisthepodcast.com/Linktree (We read it on air!)
So settle back and enjoy! Next week, we'll be covering the "Frasier" revival’s Christmas finale!
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!
While Julia enjoys Disney World with her family, Thom and Anthony soldier on by tackling something Julia has successfully avoided for years - “Family Guy”! In this episode, the guys review six of Seth MacFarlane's Christmas specials, from the classic "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" to "How the Griffin Stole Christmas."
Which episodes capture genuine holiday spirit? Which ones rely too heavily on failed attempts at humor? And which ones earn a perfect ten on the “Family Guy” scale? Thom and Anthony don't always agree in their ratings (what else is new?), but you can rest assured that they share plenty of memorable quotes and scenes along the way in this festive episode!
Additionally, they discuss the new “Harry Potter” HBO casting, complain about the cost of Disney World, and count down the days to Christmas!
Listen now and join us next week for Part Two of our “Family Guy” Christmas marathon!
Don't forget to leave us a review - they're the best Christmas-in-June gift you could give us! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎁
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