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Episode #109 is the final part of our Christmas Spectacular 2023 and it‘s all about the time The Grinch wreaked havoc in Whoville.
Scott and Tom talk about Jim Carrey’s strong performance, the film’s emotional message, hidden adult jokes, pacing issues, using source material and Taylor Momsen’s work as a child actor. 

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Episode #108 of Talk and Beans is the eighth annual Christmas Special and Part One of our Christmas Spectacular 2023. Scott and Tom talk about viral Grinch videos, experiencing Home Alone with a live orchestra, international traditions, and light displays in London vs Essex. The boys also take part in a quiz where they learn about the origins of eggnog, attempt to do some festive maths and discover the confusing history of reindeer names.
Plus, Scott falls in love with a new piece of winter clothing and a versatile Christmas decoration.

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Episode #107 is the final part of our Halloween Spectacular 2023 and it's a time to focus on the silly side of spooky season with a look back at Hocus Pocus.
Scott and Tom talk about it's "straight to the point" pacing, it's use of historical Salem, the fun way characters interact with the modern day, the loser bully characters, confusing scenes and writing decisions.
Plus, Scott has a few problems with Thackery and Tom is concerned about bumping into the dodgy bus driver.

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Episode #106 is the first part of our Halloween Spectacular 2023 and is the eighth annual Halloween Special. Scott and Tom talk about the lure of experiencing Halloween in America, iconic scary movies, the best things to get when Trick of Treating, Scott's recently discovered family history having close links to Jack the Ripper, why 1970s Britain is actually quite scary, and Tom talks about his fear of rats in strange places.
Plus, the boys find a weird Halloween questionnaire and try to advise teenagers on how to appropriately enjoy the spooky season.

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Episode #105 is the final part of our Christmas Spectacular 2022 and is all about one of the most strange and iconic films of the 1980s, Gremlins. Scott and Tom are joined by Justin and there's talk about the film's unique change of tone, it's immoral cast of human characters, if Barney is the best ever dog actor, being shocked by the violence towards the Gremlins and Billy no-mates getting an unnecessary love story.Plus, Tom thinks he might be Gizmo and we wonder if the film could be an origin story for another famous character.
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Episode #104 of Talk and Beans is the seventh annual Christmas Special and Part One of our Christmas Spectacular 2022. Scott and Tom are joined this year by Justin to talk about European traditions, celebrating Christmas at the beach, Action Man memories, the trouble with getting a modern games console, experiencing a summer Christmas in Australia and Justin tells us his favourite festive movies, food & music.Plus, another rant about Love Actually and another debate about Bublé.
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