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Join Anthony, Julia, and Thom, the Tis the Podcast elves, each week as they rank, review, and discuss Christmas movies, specials, and TV show episodes.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 136 Ratings

Join Anthony, Julia, and Thom, the Tis the Podcast elves, each week as they rank, review, and discuss Christmas movies, specials, and TV show episodes.

    The Who Children Puzzled Over What Had Occurred, Unaware That Their Parents Had Brought In A Third. (Saturday Night Live Christmas Skits)

    The Who Children Puzzled Over What Had Occurred, Unaware That Their Parents Had Brought In A Third. (Saturday Night Live Christmas Skits)

    Happy Christmas in July, Christmas Fanatics! As of today, we are *officially* a mere *five months* from Christmas day! How exciting is that?!


     


    As a special gift for you to mark the occasion, please enjoy this special bonus episode - now live in your podcast feeds - in which Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss some of their favorite "Saturday Night Live" Christmas skits! This is a festive, fun, laugh-a-minute episode that will be sure to put a smile on your face and put you in the holiday spirit! So settle back and enjoy! And make sure to check your podcast feeds on Monday for your regularly scheduled programming in which the elves will be covering 2023's "Merry Little Batman"!


     


    We hope you have a very Merry Christmas in July! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

     

     

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Elmo Wished To Have Christmas Every Day! (Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas)

    Elmo Wished To Have Christmas Every Day! (Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas)

    Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you're all having a wonderful July as we barrel ever closer to our beloved 'Ber Months! 
    To kick off the week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony journey back to Sesame Street - despite the fact that nobody seemed to be able to tell us how to get there! - to cover the 1996 film, "Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas"! Elmo isn't any of our hosts favorite resident of Sesame Street, but does the fact that he's the focal point of this story derail this special for them? And can they get through an entire episode featuring the Muppets without their good friend Mike Westfall of "Advent Calendar House" demanding retractions and apologies?! You'll just have to tune in to find out!
    So, settle back, blast that air conditioning, and enjoy this festive treat which is sure to serve as the perfect kickoff to your week! And keep your eyes open this upcoming Thursday, July 25th, for a very special, bonus Christmas in July episode in your feeds!
    As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Didn't Santa Claus Bring You Enough Toys Last Christmas? (Babes in Toyland [1986])

    Didn't Santa Claus Bring You Enough Toys Last Christmas? (Babes in Toyland [1986])

    🎙️✨ Happy Monday, festive friends! Can you believe we're already halfway through July? Time flies when you're having fun with the elves! 🧝‍♂️🧝‍♀️
    This week, our merry trio kicks things off with a cinematic journey, sharing their thoughts on the latest movies they've seen and the thrilling trailers that have them buzzing, including the much-anticipated "Red One" 🎬.
    But that's just the beginning! Prepare yourself for a whimsical detour as the elves dive deep into the 1986 remake of "Babes in Toyland" starring Drew Barrymore and Keanu Reeves. This nostalgic trip is quite the rollercoaster—trust us, you won't want to miss it! 🎢
    Listen as Anthony unleashes a few epic rants, Julia battles with boredom and disdain, and Thom valiantly tries to find redeeming qualities in this quirky film 🎥. It's a delightful mix of laughs, debates, and holiday cheer!
    So, grab your favorite spiced cold drink, get comfy, and join us for another magical episode of Tis the Podcast! 🎄❄️

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Silent Night (2023)

    Silent Night (2023)

    Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! 
    We hope you had a great weekend - or a great long weekend, in the case of our American listeners! 
    We are back with another installment of "Tis the Podcast", and this week, we are covering John Woo's 2023, action-holiday film, "Silent Night"! Is this a Christmas movie or merely a film set at Christmas? Does its lack of dialogue enhance the story or seem like a cheap gimmick? Well, the elves have thoughts on all of this, but you'll just have to tune in to find out!
    This is a fun, festive episode which is the perfect way to kick off your week! And get excited: now that we're past the Fourth of July, stores will be in full 'Ber-Months mode soon enough!
    So settle back and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

    • 55 min
    Road to "MaXXXine" Part Two - Please, I'm A Star! - A "Pearl" Retrospective

    Road to "MaXXXine" Part Two - Please, I'm A Star! - A "Pearl" Retrospective

    Happy Thursday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Fourth of July to all of our American listeners!


     


    Since we didn't get a chance to record a bonus Independence Day episode this year, we're releasing another episode that was originally intended to drop on Patreon instead! (Hence the explicit tag for language!) Think of it as a second "Summerween" treat, for Anthony is once again joined by his friend, Cookie, to continue their journey on the "Road to 'MaXXXine'". This time, they're sitting down to discuss the Ti West/A24 2022 film, "Pearl" which serves as the "X-traordinary origin story" to "X"! 
     


    Listen as they dive deep into the plot of this character study that just happens to contain horror elements, explore its relatable themes, laugh a lot over some pretty uncomfortable moments, and much, much more! 


     


    This is a really fun one, so give it a listen and stay tuned - for Anthony and Cookie have one final episode coming quite soon as well: a discussion about the brand new, just-releasing-this-weekend, "MaXXXine", the final installment of this unique horror trilogy! 


     


    As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! And keep an eye on your podcast feeds Monday morning for your regularly scheduled Christmas programming where Anthony, Julia, and Thom will be reviewing 2023's "Silent Night"! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

    • 1 hr 49 min
    This Is A Completely Unique And Original Situation That Has Literally Never Happened Before. (Family Switch)

    This Is A Completely Unique And Original Situation That Has Literally Never Happened Before. (Family Switch)

    Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy First Day of July! We're barreling ever-closer to those 'Ber Months with more than a few big milestones along the way to be hit this month! How exciting is that?
    Less exciting is the film the elves are covering this week: the 2023 Netflix Original Movie, "Family Switch"! While they thought they escaped the worst-of-the-worst content after clawing their way out of June's "Bad Sequels" month, this movie certainly didn't make them feel that way; it even elicited a rant from Anthony the likes of which you haven't heard since our "Ernest Saves Christmas" episode! But is the movie really that bad? Is there any semblance of heart or holiday cheer to make this one worth watching? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! One thing's for certain though: regardless of the film's quality, this is yet another fun, festive episode of "Tis the Podcast" you want to be sure not to miss!
    And speaking of not wanting to miss anything: check out the bonus "Summerween" episode that dropped in your podcast feeds yesterday, in which Anthony and his friend Cookie talk the Ti West/A24 film "X"! It's a good time, and essential listening before seeing "MaXXXine" later this week!
    So settle back and enjoy, y'all! As always, thanks for your love and support! We love and appreciate each and every one of you! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
136 Ratings

136 Ratings

Googapoopa ,

Can You Think Of A Better Crew?

I love the dynamic of the three hosts and am amazed at how well they interact, even after 5 years. Their dialogue, their personalities, and their different viewpoints make the shows so entertaining. I mean Julia is sitll the best elf, but Thom and Anthony have their moments. Also, looking forward to Anthony's next book, so they can have another chapter read each episode. Keep up the good work and know that you are spreading Christmas cheer throughout the whole year.

@charlieague ,

One of the best!

If you want some nice deep dives, and conversation about the best in holiday entertainment, then this is the podcast for you. Great banter between the hosts, and always a good time!

michaelf28 ,

Freddy and Jason episode

To: Anthony & Julia,
Just wanted you to know the two of you did an outstanding job on you latest episode. I am going to set aside time to listen to marathon 4:45 episode very soon.

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