25 Days of Xmas Movies
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsFrom Dec. 1st-25th, New York comedians Megan Meadows & Alexis Lambright will watch one Christmas-themed movie a day. Some movies will bring tidings of comfort and joy, while others will make them want to barf up their eggnog. Either way, ‘tis the season for real talk and you better believe these movies are gonna get it.
Produced by John Ross.
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Episodes
Ep. 4- "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" with Katie Kazimir
December 25, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALEXIS! In this episode, Alexis is joined by special guest Katie Kazimir to review the 1964 Christmas cult classic "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians". They discuss Pia Zadora's film debut, the child actors in the movie and their maniacal laughter, and how S-A-N-T-A does not spell Santy. Check out Katie's weekly podcast called "Hey You Know It"- https://heyyouknowit.podbean.com/ You can follow this podcast on Facebook and Instagram @xmasmoviespodcast !
Ep. 3- "Holiday In The Wild" with Ashley Glicken
December 24, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAlexis and special guest Ashley Glicken review the 2019 Netflix movie "Holiday In The Wild". They chat about how incredibly unexciting this movie is, Rob Lowe being HOT, and people saying they're traveling to "Africa" instead of a specific country on the continent of Africa. Google Ashley Glicken to find out more about her! You can follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram @xmasmoviespodcast !
Ep.2- "Holiday Rush" with Essence Stewart and John Ross
December 23, 2019 23:41 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAlexis and special guests Essence Stewart and John Ross review the 2019 Netflix movie "Holiday Rush". They discuss La La Anthony's role as a ghost, the pronunciation of Romany Malco's name, and why this movie about a black family just seemed a liiiittle off (SPOILER: it's written by two white men). Want to know more about Essence? You can follow her on Instagram @1blackstar, follow her sketch show "I Feel Funny" @ifeelfunnyshow, or subscribe to her YouTube channel Prince Ave Productions. Wa...
Ep. 1- "A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby"- Slimon
December 23, 2019 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBSeason 3 is here! In this episode, Megan and Alexis review the third (and hopefully final) installment of the Christmas Prince saga! They discuss the multiple subplots, the return of Queen Amber's Converse shoes, and try to figure out what the curse actually is... You can follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram @xmasmoviespodcast !
Ep. 25- "White Christmas"- Happy Birthday, Alexis!!!
December 25, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBAlexis and Megan review the beloved Hollywood classic "White Christmas", and discuss the pressures Hollywood placed on actresses in the 1950s, minstrelsy, and whether this movie is actually a Christmas movie (it is, and so are "Die Hard" and "Gremlins").
Ep. 24- "Joyeux Noël"- War is over
December 24, 2018 15:25 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBAlexis and Megan review the 2005 critically-acclaimed international film "Joyeux Noël". They discuss ideas of nationalism during WWI, using religion to justify killing others, and post traumatic stress. Oh, and fun stuff like music and cats!
Ep. 23- "Christmas with a Capital C"- Merry Mas
December 24, 2018 02:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBAlexis and Megan review the 2011 christian film "Christmas with a Capital C", starring Ted McGinley and Daniel Baldwin. They discuss whether or not christians are being persecuted in the U.S. (they are not), 90s TV actors getting a second chance, and the lyrics to the song "Christmas with a Capital C" by Go Fish.
Ep. 22- "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas"- COCAINE
December 23, 2018 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBAlexis and Megan review the 2011 stoner comedy "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas". They discuss child neglect, dicks being stuck to poles, and how much they truly hated themselves for watching this movie. For the first time in "25 Days of Xmas Movies" history, Alexis apologizes to Megan for making her watch such a bad film.
Ep. 21 - "Christmas Presence"- The Call's Coming From Inside the House
December 21, 2018 05:55 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBAlexis and Megan discuss short horror indie film "Christmas Presence" and discuss big reveals and good babysitting gigs.
Ep. 20 - "Gremlins" - Gizmo
December 20, 2018 20:03 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAlexis and Megan watch the cutest horror film of all time, "Gremlins" and discuss xenophobia, furbies and wanting to vom during the scene where Gizmo multiplies.
Ep. 19 - "Frosty the Snowman" - Global Warming
December 20, 2018 00:57 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBAlexis and Megan review animated classic "Frosty the Snowman" and discuss proper adult behavior, how to dress for winter and how much they love old New York accents.
Ep. 18 - "The Santa Claws" - Allergies
December 20, 2018 00:55 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBAlexis and Megan review Netflix kids' move "Santa Claws" and discuss the definition of neglect, if Santa having any illnesses is feasible and what to look for in a predator.
Ep. 17- "A Christmas Story" - LIVE!
December 18, 2018 17:47 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBAlexis and Megan discuss overplayed Christmass classic, "A Christmas Story" and polarize a live audience with their takes on the beloved film while giving out VERY GOOD holiday advice.
Ep. 16- "Star Wars Holiday Special" with Andy Schneeflock
December 16, 2018 17:29 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAlexis and special guest co-host Andy Schneeflock review the 1978 cult classic (this one is DEFINITELY a cult classic) holiday TV event "Star Wars Holiday Special". The two of them geek out about Star Wars lingo and discuss Wookie misogyny, the early uses of VR and Skype, and the many, MANY bizarre scenes in this movie. Want to know more about Andy? Follow him on Instagram at @andyschneeflock and check out www.tenbones.org for more info on Entirely From Memory shows and events.
Ep. 15- "All American Christmas Carol" with Scott Thomas
December 15, 2018 20:26 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAlexis is joined by special guest co-host Scott Thomas to review the cult classic (sure, why not?) "All American Christmas Carol", starring Taryn Manning a.k.a Pennsatucky. They chat about the intended audience for this movie, casual incest, and Eric Roberts laugh-speaking in every scene. Also, they plug their upcoming show (Jan. 30th at Littlefield)! Wanna know more about Scott? Check out his podcasts On The Rails (@ontherailspod on Instagram), and The Infinity Podcast (@theinfinitypod on I...
Ep. 14- "A Christmas Melody" with Hanya Shatara
December 15, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBAlexis and special guest co-host Hanya Shatara discuss the 2015 Hallmark Channel cult classic (or at least it is with Lambs a.k.a Mariah Carey stans) "A Christmas Melody", starring and directed by Mariah Carey. They also discuss Kathy Najimy's career, the excellent movie soundtrack, and of course Mariah Carey. We wouldn't have it any other way. Also: this episode is brought to you by Mariah Carey.
Ep. 13- "Almost Christmas" with John Ross and Michael Stevens
December 14, 2018 21:03 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBAlexis and special guest co-hosts John Ross and Michael Stevens review the 2016 cult classic "Almost Christmas" (lol not a cult classic), starring Mo'Nique, Danny Glover, Gabrielle Union, Kimberly Elise, J.B. Smoove, and more! The three of them chat about Mo'Nique's brilliant one-liners, Danny Glover's sad attempt at cooking, and kids on social media. Want to know more about John? Follow him on all the social media platforms @BlackJohnRoss, and check out his sketch comedy The Nitro Girls: h...
Ep. 12- "Nothing Like The Holidays" with Rebecca Robles
December 14, 2018 17:55 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBAlexis and special guest co-host Rebecca Robles review the 2008 cult classic (not really) xmas film "Nothing Like The Holidays", and talk about heavy family conversations, slow wi-fi connections, and Alfred Molina being typecast. Wanna know more about Rebecca? Follow her on Instagram @lobsterbisque and @therebeccaroblesshow
Ep. 11- "Home Alone 2" - Gum Tips
December 11, 2018 22:15 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAlexis and Megan review the sequel to a cult classic "Home Alone: 2" and chat about Macaulay Kulkin's horrible Instagram presence, how using guns in a kid's movie sucks and why money will get you a Merry Christmas, even if you lose your kid.
Ep. 10- "Anna and the Apocalypse" - Thriller
December 10, 2018 18:15 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBAlexis and Megan review new zombie musical "Anna and the Apocalypse" and chat about dumb high school priorities, social media in a zombie age and why Alexis thinks this movie is a student film, but it isn't.
Ep 9. - "Christmas with a Stranger" - Existentialism
December 09, 2018 05:10 - 9 minutes - 9 MBAlexis and Megan review YouTube indie film "Christmas with a Stranger" by Butterworks Films and discuss making a Christmas movie that has nothing to do with Christmas, stranger danger and mansplaining.
Ep 8. - "A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding" - Sneakers Again
December 08, 2018 23:56 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAlexis and Megan review the highly anticipated Netflix sequel, "Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding" and discuss the demonization of Meghan Markle, shoe etiquette at weddings and why casting directors should stop casting tweens as little girls.
Ep 7. - "The Star" - Sweet Baby Jesus
December 08, 2018 23:54 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAlexis and Megan review A-list celeb packed animated movie "The Star" and discuss what it's like to not know much about the nativity, wonder if Joseph was kind of a dick and Oprah, duh.
Ep. 6 - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" - Who Hash
December 06, 2018 05:10 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBAlexis and Megan review animated holiday classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and discuss Christmas breakfast burritos, the resilience of the Who's and how the Grinch is every friend you roll your eyes at.
Ep. 5 "Trading Places" - YIKES
December 05, 2018 21:53 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAlexis and Megan watch that good ol' racist classic, "Trading Places" starring Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy. They discuss how racist it is, how racist it is and blackface.
Ep. 4 "Miss Me This Christmas" - Broken Marriages
December 05, 2018 21:11 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAlexis and Megan discuss very attractive models turned very mediocre actors, using the wealth gap as a punchline and how rude it is to host your wedding on a holiday.
Season 2, Ep. 2 "Everything Twas" - You Should Move On
December 03, 2018 05:05 - 12 minutes - 11 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review indie film, "Everything Twas", and talk mullets, bad party food spreads and Hollywood's big budget complex.
Season 2, Ep. 3 "The Christmas Chronicles" - Clam Chowdah
December 02, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review Netflix' 2018 answer to "The Santa Claus" and Kurt Russell vehicle, "The Christmas Chronicles." They talk Jim Belushi as Santa, why referencing "Fake News" in a movie is very dumb, and sex-crazed teens who speak Elvish. Also: send them your Letters to Santa and they'll talk about them on the podcast!!!
Season 2, Ep. 1 "The Princess Switch" - Belgravia
December 01, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review one of Netflix's most anticipated holiday films, "The Princess Switch", starring Vanessa Hudgens. They talk making up fake countries for movies, dialect coaches and "The Parent Trap"/"Princess Diaries" bc that's basically what this movie is.
Season 2 Trailer!
November 30, 2018 16:44 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBWe're BACK! Episodes of Season 2 premiere 12/1 !!
Ep. 25 "The Nativity Story" - Happy Birthday, Alexis!
December 25, 2017 16:50 - 18 minutes - 17 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review their final Christmas movie of 2017, "The Nativity Story", and talk what they remember from the Bible, how much they fell asleep during this movie and Kirk Cameron AGAIN.
Ep. 24 "The Christmas Shoes" - JUST GIVE HIM THE SHOES, PEOPLE
December 24, 2017 05:40 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review Hallmark's tearjerker "The Christmas Shoes" and discuss how much they freaking cried, Driving Miss Daisy and sing that Christmas Shoes song a bunch.
Ep. 23 - "Die Hard" - Also, Bruce Willis, Put on Some Shoes
December 23, 2017 05:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review action-packed "Die Hard" and discuss baby Alan Rickman, intrusive cab drivers and whether or not this is truly a Christmas movie.
Ep. 22- "Home Alone" - I'm Gonna Pee on You Tonight
December 22, 2017 04:20 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review "Home Alone" and discuss The Second City, Southwest Airlines and self sufficiency.
Ep. 21 "Christmas Cracker" - Crackers for Christmas
December 22, 2017 04:15 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review documentary "Christmas Cracker" and discuss Christmas in the UK, Mommy Dead and Dearest and whether or not documentaries are exploitative.
Ep. 20 "Christmas Inheritance" - What is this, Fiddler on the Roof?
December 20, 2017 20:20 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review Netflix's newest Christmas release, "Christmas Inheritance" and discuss the worst costume designer in all the land, shitty Fran from Girls and feeling sorry for Andie MacDowell.
Ep 19. "The Muppet's Christmas Carol" - Smell the Stenches of Christmas
December 20, 2017 20:06 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review children's classic "The Muppet's Christmas Carol" and talk community theatre break-ups, the physics of bunnies carrying big turkeys and sing perfectly in tune.
Ep. 18 "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - Get Your D.D.S., Baby Boy
December 18, 2017 18:42 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review claymation classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and talk elitist asshole Santa, dentistry and drinking games for kids.
Ep. 17 "Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas" -War on Kirkmas LIVE!
December 18, 2017 18:25 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review "Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas" live at the Countdown Theatre in NYC, test the audience's knowledge of Camsplain quotes and dish on Etsy and Rebbie Jackson.
Ep. 16 "A Christmas Miracle" - Do You Wanna Die On Your Birthday?
December 16, 2017 21:32 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review Youtube short film "A Christmas Miracle" and discuss doing lines off a piece of cake, stranger danger and Him vs him.
Ep 15. "Christmas Horror Story" - Christmas C*nt
December 16, 2017 21:25 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review "A Christmas Horror Story" and talk William Shatner's sad career, Santa's mental health and incest.
Ep. 14 "This Christmas" - If You Weren't My Cousin
December 16, 2017 21:20 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review "This Christmas" and talk hating Chris Brown with a fiery passion, domestic violence and Alexis believes a rumor about Lionel Richie.
Ep 13. "The Search for Santa Paws" - Paws is in the Incinerator
December 13, 2017 12:30 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review puppy classic "The Search for Santa Paws" and discuss taxidermy, whether or not Santa should have a union and the Broadway show Annie, which this movie also is.
Ep 12. "Unwrapped" - Race Wars
December 12, 2017 18:22 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review YouTube short film "Unwrapped" and discuss gift wrapping etiquette, Amazon and how great they are because they've volunteered before.
Ep 11. "Switched for Christmas"- Candace Cameron BLAH
December 11, 2017 21:46 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows discuss the Hallmark Channel, Wonderbread and dog intuition.
Ep 10. "The Preacher's Wife" - Denzel Euphoria
December 10, 2017 22:44 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review "The Preacher's Wife" and discuss systemic oppression, the queen herself Whitney Houston and tap dancing.
Ep 9. "Give a Little" - Can We Talk About This Pie?
December 09, 2017 13:45 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows discuss YouTube short film "Give a Little" and discuss how horrible Times Square is, Duane Reade and NYC geography.
Ep 8. "Christmas Belle"- Do U Have Something Against Shirts?
December 08, 2017 17:21 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review "Christmas Belle" starring Haylie Duff and discuss every character in "Beauty in the Beast" who are also in this movie, David's Bridal and bad eggs.
Ep 7. "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" - John Hughes' White Chicago
December 07, 2017 23:13 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" and discuss creepy Chevy Chase, Reaganomics and womyn.
Ep. 6 "The Gift"- Actually No Exit
December 06, 2017 20:20 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBAlexis Lambright and Megan Meadows review YouTube short film "The Gift" and discuss existentialism, Bed Bath and Beyond and he/He.