Merry Christmas!! Episode 188 of THE PODCAST ON HAUNTED HILL is here, and it’s our FESTIVE SPECIAL!! As well as celebrating our 12 Year Anniversary of this show, we’re covering TRADING PLACES (1983) and FATMAN (2020)!! In our WORLD OF THE STRANGE segment, we discover some unwelcome gifts, and we will remain MERRY AND BRIGHT throughout the whole show! So tune in, download, listen, like, comment, and share!! HO HO HO!!!

Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 - Welcome and 12-Year Anniversary
00:01:48 - Christmas Preparations and Gifts
00:04:13 - Recent Christmas Film Viewings
00:08:49 - Gav's Christmas Watchlist
00:12:24 - New Horror Films and Cinema Experiences
00:14:28 - Discovering German Krimi Films
00:20:08 - Film Industry News: Rob Reiner & Spielberg
00:24:38 - Trading Places: Introduction and Trailer
00:37:12 - Trading Places: Initial Reactions & Themes
00:41:53 - Trading Places: Eddie Murphy's Performance
00:48:08 - Trading Places: Lewis's Privileged Life
00:51:57 - Trading Places: Billy Ray's Street Hustle
00:56:21 - Trading Places: The Bet Begins
00:58:48 - Trading Places: Lewis's Downfall
01:02:05 - Trading Places: Billy Ray's New Life
01:06:48 - Trading Places: Lewis's Despair
01:10:06 - Trading Places: Ophelia's Plan
01:14:00 - Trading Places: Lewis Hits Rock Bottom
01:18:24 - Trading Places: The Dukes' Bet Revealed
01:24:36 - Trading Places: Lewis & Billy Ray Team Up
01:31:51 - Trading Places: New Year's Eve Heist
01:43:53 - Trading Places: Stock Exchange Climax
01:54:22 - Trading Places: Film Analysis & Legacy
01:58:38 - World of the Strange: Inappropriate Gifts
02:01:56 - World of the Strange: Hilarious Gift Mishaps
02:06:35 - World of the Strange: Seriously Awkward Gifts
02:12:06 - World of the Strange: Final Peculiar Presents
02:16:31 - Fatman: Introduction and Trailer
02:18:37 - Fatman: Initial Reactions & Unique Premise
02:25:03 - Fatman: Character Introductions
02:30:37 - Fatman: Santa's Dwindling Christmas Spirit
02:32:11 - Fatman: Skinny Man's Vendetta
02:34:48 - Fatman: Billy's Escalating Naughtiness
02:36:33 - Fatman: Santa's Government Contract
02:45:51 - Fatman: Skinny Man Tracks Santa
02:54:07 - Fatman: Santa's Reluctant Arms Deal
02:58:46 - Fatman: Santa's Resilience
03:05:16 - Fatman: Skinny Man Infiltrates Workshop
03:09:54 - Fatman: Elf Factory Massacre
03:18:48 - Fatman: Showdown Between Santa and Hitman
03:22:23 - Fatman: Santa's Aftermath & Billy's Fate
03:25:04 - Fatman: Film's Themes & Recommendation
03:28:38 - Outro and Upcoming Episodes
03:29:47 - Podcast Community and Support
03:33:45 - Shout-outs and Festive Farewell