Tis the Podcast
633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 136 ratingsTis 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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We Are Santa's Elves
December 04, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 182 MBThis week the elves are joined by a very special guest, Brian Earl from Christmas Past, a podcast that tells the stories behind your favorite holiday traditions, to talk about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Each person brings a unique perspective to this 1964 Rankin-Bass classic that makes for some extra lively discussion. Can Rudolph keep up with the likes of Charlie Brown? During the episode, the elves discuss New York Christmas traditions, their Christmas bucket lists, and candy you can ...
Holiday Special Extra Episode 1: The House Of Seven Santas, Part #3
December 01, 2017 06:01 - 5 minutes - 13.2 MBIn our first annual, very special, bonus Christmas episode, the elves team up with our friends at Christmas Past, Christmas Creep, Can't Wait for Christmas, My Merry Christmas, Holiday Special Podcast, and Weird Christmas podcasts to bring you a seven-part Christmas story, The House of Seven Santas. So visit Christmas Past for part 1, then Can't Wait For Christmas before tuning in for part 3 right here at Tis the Podcast.
A Christmas Podcast Network Collaboration: John Kendrick Bangs' 'The House Of Seven Santas' (Part 3)
December 01, 2017 06:01 - 5 minutes - 13.2 MBIn our first annual, very special, bonus Christmas episode, the elves team up with our friends at Christmas Past, Christmas Creep, Can't Wait for Christmas, My Merry Christmas, Holiday Special Podcast, and Weird Christmas podcasts to bring you a seven-part Christmas story, The House of Seven Santas. So visit Christmas Past for part 1, then Can't Wait For Christmas before tuning in for Part 3 right here at Tis the Podcast.
You Serious, Clark? (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation)
November 27, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 137 MBWith Christmas quickly approaching, the elves thought it was time to delve into the realm of dysfunctional family Christmas movies to remind us that we're not alone. And what better dysfunctional family holiday movie is there than National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Aside from sharing their favorite Griswold family scenes and quotes, the elves discuss that special time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Grab some eggnog or Wassail, a comfy blanket, and sit down next to the tree for this ...
You Serious, Clark?
November 27, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 137 MBWith Christmas quickly approaching, the elves thought it was time to delve into the realm of dysfunctional family Christmas movies to remind us that we're not alone. And what better dysfunctional family holiday movie is there than National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Aside from sharing their favorite Griswold family scenes and quotes, the elves discuss that special time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Grab some eggnog or Wassail, a comfy blanket, and sit down next to the tree for this ...
Mistletoe Can Be Deadily If You Eat It, But a Kiss Can Be Even Deadlier If You Mean It
November 20, 2017 15:21 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn this episode, the elves tackle Tim Burton's Batman Returns. Is it a Christmas movie? Listen to the lively discussion about the film, all things DC and Batman, superheroes and supervillains, and Thanksgiving and Black Friday traditions.
"Mistletoe Can Be Deadly If You Eat It." "But a Kiss Can Be Even Deadlier If You Mean It." (Batman Returns)
November 20, 2017 15:21 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn this episode, the elves tackle Tim Burton's Batman Returns. Is it a Christmas movie? Listen to the lively discussion about the film, all things DC and Batman, superheroes and supervillains, and Thanksgiving and Black Friday traditions.
My Brother's Never Gonna Believe This! (One Magic Christmas)
November 13, 2017 07:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBWe're one week closer to Christmas and adding another movie to our list. The elves watch and discuss Disney's One Magic Christmas in this episode. Does Disney bring the magic or go light on the holiday feels? The elves also chime in on Christmas commercials and prepare for a week of DC goodness.
My Brother's Never Gonna Believe This
November 13, 2017 07:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBWe're one week closer to Christmas and adding another movie to our list. The elves watch and discuss Disney's One Magic Christmas in this episode. Does Disney bring the magic or go light on the holiday feels? The elves also chime in on Christmas commercials and prepare for a week of DC goodness.
Seeing Isn't Believing, Believing Is Seeing. (The Santa Clause)
November 05, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 168 MBThis week, the elves tackle a truly modern Christmas classic, Disney's The Santa Clause. They discuss the terms in which Scott Calvin gets roped into becoming Santa, the North Pole, Christmas music, and so much more. Also, we answer the question of what each elf leaves out for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve and delve into quite a bit of listener feedback.
Seeing Isn't Believing, Believing Is Seeing
November 05, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 168 MBThis week, the elves tackle a truly modern Christmas classic, Disney's The Santa Clause. They discuss the terms in which Scott Calvin gets roped into becoming Santa, the North Pole, Christmas music, and so much more. Also, we answer the question of what each elf leaves out for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve and delve into quite a bit of listener feedback.
This Is Halloween! (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
October 30, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 165 MBJourney with the elves to a world of wonder and enchantment where the line between Christmas and Halloween becomes blurred in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Casey Maute of Parkbound Buttons joins our discussion this week to talk the film, Disney World during the holidays, and our family Christmas tree traditions. Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Christmas or Halloween movie? Does it pass the Linus test? Find out in this episode!
This Is Halloween
October 30, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 165 MBJourney with the elves to a world of wonder and enchantment where the line between Christmas and Halloween becomes blurred in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Casey Maute of Parkbound Buttons joins our discussion this week to talk the film, Disney World during the holidays, and our family Christmas tree traditions. Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Christmas or Halloween movie? Does it pass the Linus test? Find out in this episode!
It Feels Like Christmas
October 23, 2017 11:41 - 1 hour - 140 MBIt's about time for a holiday classic, so the elves tackle The Muppet Christmas Carol. Grab a cup of Christmas cheer and sit down as we discuss the Muppets, the amazing music, Christmas traditions, and more. It's a merry time this week!
It Feels Like Christmas! (The Muppet Christmas Carol)
October 23, 2017 11:41 - 1 hour - 140 MBIt's about time for a holiday classic, so the elves tackle The Muppet Christmas Carol. Grab a cup of Christmas cheer and sit down as we discuss the Muppets, the amazing music, Christmas traditions, and more. It's a merry time this week!
Why I'm Just Trying To Spread A Little Yuletide FEAR!
October 16, 2017 06:30 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThis week the elves discuss the not-so-Christmassy, not-so-classic, horror film, Santa's Slay. Can James Caan, Fran Dresher, Chris Katan, and Rebecca Gayheart save a movie with poor writing and directing? We also discuss unique family traditions, Newfoundland Mummering, and more #NotMySanta.
Why, I'm Just Trying To Spread A Little Yuletide Fear! (Santa's Slay)
October 16, 2017 06:30 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThis week the elves discuss the not-so-Christmassy, not-so-classic, horror film, Santa's Slay. Can James Caan, Fran Dresher, Chris Katan, and Rebecca Gayheart save a movie with poor writing and directing? We also discuss unique family traditions, Newfoundland Mummering, and more #NotMySanta.
Sure Charlie Brown, I Can Tell You What Christmas Is All About.
October 11, 2017 01:44 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis week, the elves are joined by Dr. Stephen Lind, author of A Charlie Brown Religion: Exploring the Spiritual Life and Work of Charles M. Schulz, to discuss the 1965 TV classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. In addition to talking the whole Peanuts gang, the elves discuss Christmas traditions, favorite holiday literature, and read listener mail.
Sure, Charlie Brown! I Can Tell You What Christmas Is All About! (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
October 11, 2017 01:44 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis week, the elves are joined by Dr. Stephen Lind, author of A Charlie Brown Religion: Exploring the Spiritual Life and Work of Charles M. Schulz, to discuss the 1965 TV classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. In addition to talking the whole Peanuts gang, the elves discuss Christmas traditions, favorite holiday literature, and read listener mail.
Gruss Vom Krampus
October 02, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis week, the elves prepare for Halloween by delving into their first Christmas horror (sorta) film, the 2015 Adam Scott and Toni Colette vehicle, Krampus. The elves have a lot of fun with the horror genre, talk Krampus folklore, and discuss Advent Calendar traditions. We don't want to brag, but this is our best episode yet and you don't want to miss it!
Gruss Vom Krampus (Krampus [2015])
October 02, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis week, the elves prepare for Halloween by delving into their first Christmas horror (sorta) film, the 2015 Adam Scott and Toni Colette vehicle, Krampus. The elves have a lot of fun with the horror genre, talk Krampus folklore, and discuss Advent Calendar traditions. We don't want to brag, but this is our best episode yet and you don't want to miss it!
Santa Just Yammied In Your Handbag
September 25, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBThis week, Thom, Julia, and Anthony delve into the Christmas "classic" I'll be Home for Christmas. The elves have some difficulty with the former teeny-bopper star Jonathan Taylor Thomas' 1998 comedy and spend some time looking into what makes a good Christmas movie. Also, they delve into what holiday decoration goes out first in their own homes.
Santa Just Yammied In Your Handbag. (I'll Be Home For Christmas)
September 25, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBThis week, Thom, Julia, and Anthony delve into the Christmas "classic" I'll be Home for Christmas. The elves have some difficulty with the former teeny-bopper star Jonathan Taylor Thomas' 1998 comedy and spend some time looking into what makes a good Christmas movie. Also, they delve into what holiday decoration goes out first in their own homes.
Now I Have a Machine Gun. Ho Ho Ho.
September 18, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn this fifth episode, Anthony, Thom and Julia discuss Die Hard. The first in the exclusive “Non-Christmas-Christmas-Movie” category, the elves delve into what makes a Christmas movie, including a hard look at the Linus Test. Also discussed are favorite Christmas foods, and the reading of listener emails and comments.
Now I Have a Machine Gun. Ho Ho Ho. (Die Hard)
September 18, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn this fifth episode, Anthony, Thom and Julia discuss Die Hard. The first in the exclusive “Non-Christmas-Christmas-Movie” category, the elves delve into what makes a Christmas movie, including a hard look at the Linus Test. Also discussed are favorite Christmas foods, and the reading of listener emails and comments.
There's Always Time For A Bow
September 11, 2017 12:26 - 1 hour - 115 MBBack in 2011, Sony Animation dipped its toes into the Christmas waters with Arthur Christmas. Can Arthur's Christmas spirit be enough to break into the top spot on our list? Listen as the elves dissect this film, discuss Christmas traditions, and have their first on air disagreement.
There's Always Time For A Bow! (Arthur Christmas)
September 11, 2017 12:26 - 1 hour - 115 MBBack in 2011, Sony Animation dipped its toes into the Christmas waters with Arthur Christmas. Can Arthur's Christmas spirit be enough to break into the top spot on our list? Listen as the elves dissect this film, discuss Christmas traditions, and have their first on air disagreement.
Keep The Change, Ya Filthy Animal! (Home Alone)
September 04, 2017 07:35 - 1 hour - 159 MBThe elves are back at it, this week talking about Home Alone. How will it rate compared to our current #1 film Elf? Does this film hold up today and hold the same special place in hearts that it did in 1990? Tell us what you think at https://www.tisthepodcast.com!
Keep The Change, Ya Filthy Animal
September 04, 2017 07:35 - 1 hour - 159 MBThe elves are back at it, this week talking about Home Alone. How will it rate compared to our current #1 film Elf? Does this film hold up today and hold the same special place in hearts that it did in 1990? Tell us what you think at https://www.tisthepodcast.com!
Buddy The Elf, What's Your Favorite Color? (Elf)
August 28, 2017 14:43 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn our second episode, the elves discuss their favorite movie - Elf, the story of Buddy the elf, who leaves the North Pole to find his roots. Seriously, this is one of the funniest Christmas movies ever made! Tell us about your favorite scenes, quotes, or memories over at tisthepodcast.com!
Buddy The Elf, What's Your Favorite Color
August 28, 2017 14:43 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn our second episode, the elves discuss their favorite movie - Elf, the story of Buddy the elf, who leaves the North Pole to find his roots. Seriously, this is one of the funniest movies we've seen! Tell us about your favorite elf scenes, quotes, or memories over at tisthepodcast.com.
Meet The Elves
August 17, 2017 02:38 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWe’re kicking off Tis the Podcast, a shiny new podcast determined to keep the Christmas Spirit alive 365 days a year! The elves behind the mic, Anthony, Julia, and Thom, come together to get to know one another and introduce themselves to you so you know a little more about the people making the magic. So sit back with a hot cup of cocoa and join us as we start this journey together.
Meet The Elves (Introducing "Tis the Podcast"!)
August 17, 2017 02:38 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWe’re kicking off Tis the Podcast, a shiny new podcast determined to keep the Christmas Spirit alive 365 days a year! The elves behind the mic - Anthony, Julia, and Thom - come together to get to know one another and introduce themselves to you so you know a little more about the people that will be making the magic. So sit back with a hot cup of cocoa and join us as we start this journey together.