Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast

Collin Murr
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Hosted by Collin Murr, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast is a deep dive into the adaptations of one of the most iconic stories ever written. From the most famous versions to the obscure ones you haven't even heard of, this podcast will take you through a history of Charles Dickens' story on film and TV. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social

  1. FEB 25

    The Silent Christmas Carols: 1913-1914

    Last time, we looked at the very earliest versions of A Christmas Carol, from an incomplete silent version to a version we only know about in writing. This week, I'm looking at two complete versions from the 1910s, one of them starring Seymour Hicks, who would more famously play the part in 1935. We're still firmly rooted in the stage, but we do start to see these evolving as films.

    28 min

  2. FEB 24 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Top 10 Robert Duvall Performances

    This week, I'll be releasing episode 2 of my Silent Christmas Carols series. Plus, I've recorded a bonus episode about one of my favorite actors, who passed away last week at 95. Robert Duvall brought such humanity to every role, whether it was the star of the show or one of the supporting players. It's very laid-back and off-the-cuff, and I just wanted to talk about some of my favorite performances.

    41 min

  3. JAN 28

    The Silent Christmas Carols: 1901-1910

    I started this podcast with the sound versions, but there were plenty of A Christmas Carol adaptations before the advent of sound film. On this episode, I'm covering the first three: Scrooge, or Marley's Ghost (1901), A Christmas Carol (1908), and A Christmas Carol (1910). One is incomplete, one is lost, and all are pretty short, but they are also all interesting steps along the way on the long road of A Christmas Carol adaptations. Sources: A Christmas Carol and Its Adaptations by Fred Guida Dickens on Screen J.C. Buckstone Moving Picture World

    38 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    Season 2 Wrap-Up

    In this episode, I close out season 2 with recap, thoughts, and responding to viewer comments. Plus, find out what I'll be doing in the offseason this year. I've had a lot of fun going from Mickey Mouse to the Muppets this season, as well as covering some lesser known versions. It's always bittersweet that the Christmas season is over, but there will always be more to look forward from the podcast. Thanks so much to everyone who's a part of this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ScroogeAChristmasCarolPodcast Twitter: https://x.com/scroogepod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScroogePod

    55 min

  5. 12/24/2025 · BONUS

    Talking Muppet Christmas Carol (with Joe Boccia Jr.)

    It's the second of two interviews about The Muppet Christmas Carol. In this one, I'm talking with Joe Boccia Jr., a Muppet fan and filmmaker who got to see the film in theatres on the day of the interview!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ScroogeAChristmasCarolPodcastTwitter: https://x.com/scroogepodBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social

    1h 10m

  6. 12/24/2025 · BONUS

    Talking Muppet Christmas Carol (with Liz Scher & Ian Taylor)

    It's my first of two interviews about The Muppet Christmas Carol. In this one, I'm talking to my friends Liz Scher and Ian Taylor, both of whom are big Muppet fans.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ScroogeAChristmasCarolPodcastTwitter: https://x.com/scroogepodBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social

    1h 41m

  7. 12/24/2025

    Episode 17: The Show Must Go On: The Muppet Christmas Carol

    It's the one you've been waiting for: the iconic The Muppet Christmas Carol. It may feel like everything that can be said about Muppet Christmas Carol has, but I have a lot to say anyway. How does it stand up against the countless other versions of the story I've seen? In addition, on the same day this drops, I'll be releasing some interviews with friends of mine who are big fans of the film! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ScroogeAChristmasCarolPodcast Twitter: https://x.com/scroogepod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScroogePod

    43 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Episode 16: The Obscure Christmas Carols of the Era

    We all know about the iconic versions from the 1980s and early 1990s, but there are also plenty of lesser known adaptations from the same era. A Christmas Carol with the Uncle Remus animals? Martin Sheen and James Earl Jones playing the characters? Another Disney version? They're all here. Check it out! For my list of references and additional material, check out the YouTube link! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ScroogeAChristmasCarolPodcast Twitter: https://x.com/scroogepod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScroogePod

    44 min
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Hosted by Collin Murr, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast is a deep dive into the adaptations of one of the most iconic stories ever written. From the most famous versions to the obscure ones you haven't even heard of, this podcast will take you through a history of Charles Dickens' story on film and TV. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social

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