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'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast

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  • KIDS & FAMILY
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Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festive banter, determined to charm a sleigh-full of A-list guests into admitting that Christmas might just be ho-ho-horribly overrated.This season, Grinch unveils his boldest scam yet: "Grinch-a-palooza," an over-the-top extravaganza timed to outshine Whoville’s beloved tree lighting ceremony. But when his trusted producer Cindy-Lou Who sides with the town’s holiday tradition instead of helping him plan the perfect palooza, the ultimate festive face-off begins. Grinch vs. Cindy—whose Christmas Eve bash will reign supreme? The battle for holiday supremacy is officially ON. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

  1. 12/23/2025 · BONUS

    What To Listen To Next: The Cinnamon Bear a Holiday Adventure

    The magical Cinnamon Bear, played by the one and only Alan Cumming, helps little Jimmy and Judy on a quest to find their stolen tree-topping star! Because what is Christmas without the star on the tree? Along the way, they’ll encounter some bizarre characters, including Mr. Presto the Magician voiced by John Goodman, and even Santa Claus himself, played by Ryan Reynolds. A little bit of humor mixed with a star-studded cast…(did we mention Helen Hunt and Rachel Dratch too)...and you’ve got a deliciously rich and rewarding holiday experience for kids and parents. Listen to The Cinnamon Bear: A Holiday Adventure only on Audible. AND Grinch listeners can get Audible for only $0.99 a month for the first 3-months. For a limited-time, save over 90% on the best selection of audiobooks plus podcasts (like Cinnamon Bear!). Just visit the Audible website and look for the “Limited Time Offer” banner. Happy holidays! Sign-up here: https://www.audible.com/ep/holiday-offer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    17 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Down Under! with 5SOS

    The Grinch has some holiday HOT TAKES to end the season. Two off the top of his very green head. First, absolutely no jacked Santa Clauses. Ripped J. K. Simmons, GET OUT OF HERE. Second, and this one might be mild depending on who you ask, Thanksgiving music is superior to Christmas music. Name your top ten right now. Speaking of music, Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer drops by to talk about their latest album Everyone’s a Star, and no, they are not referring to whatever is jammed on top of your tree. The Grinch also learns a shocking amount about his favorite marsupial, the kangaroo. And then finally, the event everyone’s been waiting for… Grinch-A-Palooza has arrived. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    A Very K-Pop Demon Hunt! with Audrey Nuna

    The Grinch wonders what happened to a simple dinner experience. NO flaming volcano cakes. NO souvenir cups. And ABSOLUTELY NO exponential fusions that leave you with a taco-crusted French onion soup. Meanwhile, holiday-cookie-obsessed Audrey Nuna swings by with HUNTR/X approved training and teaches the Grinch the finer points of K-Pop demon hunting. She also confirms that Mira is sharpening her vocals and her blades for a sequel. And with Grinch-A-Palooza about to go live, Cindy Lou Who makes one last attempt at a truce to save Christmas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    Silent Night, Jedi Knight! with Mark Hamill

    The Grinch has had it with “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Math plus Christmas equals DISASTER and discovering that the song adds up to 78 gifts is worse than watching an influencer get buried in PR packages. Then, Mark Hamill arrives on Mount Crumpit from a galaxy far, far away to talk favorite green icons: Yoda, Kermit, and of course THE GRINCH! He also shares what it’s like going from outer space to Bikini Bottom. Meanwhile, Grinch-A-Palooza is battling Who-ville ad campaigns and things are heating up faster than hot cocoa in a sweater.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    Wizards of Whoville! with David Henrie

    The Grinch has had it with holiday tourism. The selfie sticks. The nonstop oohing and ahhing at lights. And the absolute worst part, the fact that he has somehow become a Who-ville landmark. PACK IT UP. BOOK A RETURN TRIP. AND LEAVE HIM OUT OF IT. Then, David Henrie drops in to talk about the magic of growing up on Wizards of Waverly Place and embracing its legacy, even if it officially makes him a Disney adult. He also explains why Selena Gomez will always be his Cindy Lou Who. After that, the Grinch hires Who-ville’s hottest stylist. His everyday, 100% green fur coat just isn’t going to cut it for the Palooza.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Therapy’s Got Me Green! with Jake Shane

    The Grinch is not about to sleigh around town in a rideshare. What, he’s supposed to scoot over for Donner, Dasher, Vixen?! And the WORST part? The holiday small talk with the driver! Absolutely NOT! The Ten Toe Express will do just fine this winter. Then Jake Shane stops by to therapize his prickliest, most curmudgeonly, celeb-adjacent superstar yet: the Grinch, who is somehow both the patient and the problem. Meanwhile, the Grinch attempts to break ground on the giant mosh pit for his festival and accidentally awakens some of Whoville’s most ghostly bunch. Ho ho no. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Oh. What. Fun! with Devery Jacobs

    The Grinch has had it with Christmas clutter. No one cares that you went to Paris and brought back an Eiffel Tower ornament. Why does your sidewalk need a candy cane runway? And what’s that at the bottom of the bin… a forgotten wreath? WRONG. Junk. Then Devery Jacobs stops by to chat about Canadian traditions like Boxing Day, how cold it gets up north, and what life is like in her Indigenous homeland of Kahnawà:ke Mohhawk Territory, eh. Afterwards, the Grinch starts plotting his grand entrance for Grinch-A-Palooza, and it may or may not involve a cannon. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter For even more cheer, subscribe to Wondery+ to join Cindy Lou and Max the Dog as they take the case of the missing letters into their own hands! Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Unlock Cindy Lou and Max’s exclusive Christmas mystery investigation and listen to every episode ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or by visiting wondery.com/links/the-grinch/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    Going Super Sonic! with Ben Schwartz

    The Grinch knows he’s one of the last true one-name icons. Adele. Beyoncé. Grinch. But people with three names—first, middle, and last? Pick a lane, bro! Then, Ben Schwartz drops by to talk Sonic the Hedgehog, and the Grinch has thoughts for a reboot of his own. (Spoiler: it involves strapping a real hedgehog to a nitrous rocket.) Later, the Grinch hunts for a security squad to keep the Grinch-a-palooza mosh pit festive, feral, and juuuust shy of criminal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min
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Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festive banter, determined to charm a sleigh-full of A-list guests into admitting that Christmas might just be ho-ho-horribly overrated.This season, Grinch unveils his boldest scam yet: "Grinch-a-palooza," an over-the-top extravaganza timed to outshine Whoville’s beloved tree lighting ceremony. But when his trusted producer Cindy-Lou Who sides with the town’s holiday tradition instead of helping him plan the perfect palooza, the ultimate festive face-off begins. Grinch vs. Cindy—whose Christmas Eve bash will reign supreme? The battle for holiday supremacy is officially ON. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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