Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe it’s the last day of September already? We sure can’t! We are barreling fast toward the holiday season!

Spooky Season continues here at “Tis the Podcast” this week, as the elves gather to discuss the 2024 horror-comedy, “Abigail“! Can the seemingly twelve-year-old ballerina vampire win over the hearts and minds of all three of your hosts? You’ll just have to tune in to find out!

So settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy! Also get excited, for next week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are journeying back to Woodsboro to cover “Scream 4“! They won’t be alone, however, for some of their good friends will be making the trip with them, including: Jay Skipworth and Lindsey Grelis of “Film Strip Podcast“, Kendall Farrae of “Two Girls, One Crypt“, and possibly Matt Spaulding of “North Pole Radio“! It’s going to be even more of a blast than usual, so make sure to keep your eyes open for that one!

As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️ 🍂 🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics!

We were going to wait to drop this episode until midway through October, but since life got in the way this week and we didn’t get around to recording our episode on “The Addams Family” – and given the fact this episode is six-and-a-half episodes – we decided to drop this Spooky Season treat now so you have time to listen to it in full before Halloween!

You’ve heard us refer to it a few times already in other episodes, but it’s finally here: The 2024 “Tis the Podcast” Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket!

In this special episode, which is becoming an annual tradition, Anthony is joined by a whole slew of special guests and self-labeled horror aficionados to determine the best horror movie amongst those listed on this year’s bracket, March Madness style! The guests include:

• Ron Hogan and Lindsey Grelis of “Film Strip Podcast“
• Kendal Farrae of “Two Girls One Crypt“
• Matt Spaulding of “North Pole Radio“

Listen as they debate and argue in real time to determine which horror movies advance through this NCAA-esque scary movie bracket as iconic films are pitted against one another in four different “divisions” for a chance to be named the best horror movie!

• Are Horror-comedies scary enough to go far?
• Will Art the Clown or Jigsaw best the other?
• Does Ghostface stand a chance against Michael Myers in the battle of the Legacy Sequels?
• Can The Warrens make it all the way again?
• Is “Lisa Frankenstein” too quirky to defeat “Jennifer’s Body“?
• Is Pearl a scarier psychopath than little “Orphan” Esther?
• Do the Predators or the Xenomorphs star in the better prequel film?
• Will Zombies or Deadites reign supreme in the battle of the remakes?
• Which found footage franchise will go furthest this year?
• Is Annabelle or The Nun the scarier monster to get its own spinoff in “The Conjuring“-verse?

All of these questions and much, much more are answered in this extraordinarily fun episode full of quotes, impressions, trivia, nostalgia, serenading, and laughs. This is one you definitely do not want to miss – even if it’ll take you a few sittings to finish it given its length. (That’s What She Said.) But that’s what happens when you get a bunch of scary movie buffs onto a recording together – there’s a lot of passionate gushing and vigorous debate going on here in an episode that took three recordings and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to finish, which is why we’ve decided once again to drop this in your main feed instead of on Patreon.

So settle in with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes, relax, and enjoy! And make sure to let us known on social media what your hosts got right, what they got wrong, and which horror movie you think should have come out on top this year!

As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️ 🍂 🎃👻🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

*Note: As this episode was originally intended for Patreon, there may be some adult language and content in this episode that hasn’t been edited out. So keep that in mind before listening with truly young ears!*

”So, It’s Our Job To Observe The Rules Of The Sequel.” – The 2024 ”Tis the Podcast” Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Labor Day to all of our American Listeners! We hope you’re all having a great long weekend! And we hope you’re all basking in the excitement and happiness of *officially* being in the ‘Ber Months! It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year!

To kick off September, we are closing out Nicktoons’ month by covering the first Christmas episode of “The Fairly Oddparents“! For those watching along at home, that would be Episode 13 of Season 1 entitled “Christmas Every Day”! As you can tell from the title of the episode, the plot of this one deals with a common holiday trope we’ve covered countless time on the show. But do Timmy, Cosmo, and Wanda tackle it in such a way that makes it feel unique and fresh? And how does it compare to the episodes of the “Rugrats“, “Hey Arnold“, and “SpongeBob Squarepants” that the elves tackled over the past few weeks? You’ll just have to tune in to find out!

Trust us when we say that this is one fun and festive episode you want to be sure not to miss! So settle back with your pumpkin spice latte and enjoy! And get excited – because we’ve *officially* entered spooky season, so the next few weeks on the show will be spent delving into Halloween content! Stay tuned!

As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

I Wish Every Day Could Be Christmas, ‘Cause Nice Fairies Get Their Rewards! (The Fairly Oddparents – Season 1 – Episode 13 – Christmas Every Day)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!

We hope you had a wonderful weekend! This week, the elves continue their journey through Nicktoon month by welcoming Robert Nickerson of “Behind the Bells” to talk the famous and beloved “Hey Arnold” Christmas special: Season 1, Episode 18’s “Arnold’s Christmas”.

This is the perfect festive treat to kick off your week! So, settle back and enjoy as we barrel closer to the ‘Ber months! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all!

Bye, Helga. Hope Your Christmas Doesn’t Bite. (Hey Arnold – Season 1 – Episode 18 – Arnold’s Christmas)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy August! We’re in the final four weeks of the year before we hit the ‘Ber Months! How exciting is that?!

Due to vacation and work schedules, the elves are taking a much needed week off. Never fear though! Anthony is back once more with a special “Summerween” treat that he recorded a few weeks back in anticipation for this moment! Yet again, he is joined by his good friend, Cookie, to finish off their mini arc of episodes covering Ti West’s and Mia Goth’s “X” trilogy!

Previously, they revisited “X”, they re-watched “Pearl“, and now they’ve finally seen “MaXXXine” and are ready to talk about it! This time, however, the two are not fully in sync. when it comes to their feelings, so expect some friendly fireworks to fly as they dive deep into and discuss the final chapter of Maxine Minx’s story! Is it a fitting ending for “the star” who has always refused to “accept a life she does not deserve”? Well, you’ll just have to tune in to find out!

This is a really fun one – despite some audio issues on the part of Anthony (sorry!) – and is sure to tide you over and keep you entertained until all three elves return next week with your regularly scheduled Christmas programming! So, settle back and enjoy!

As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Road to “MaXXXine” Part Three – I Just Never Want It To End. – A Review of “MaXXXine”

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! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

🎙️✨ 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! 🎄❄️

Didn’t Santa Claus bring you enough toys last Christmas? (1986 Babes in Toyland)

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“! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Road to “MaXXXine” Part Two – Please, I’m A Star! – A “Pearl” Retrospective

Happy Sunday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Last Day of June!

Since we didn’t get a chance to record a bonus Fourth of July episode this year, we’re releasing an episode that was originally intended to drop on Patreon instead! (Hence the explicit tag for language!) Think of it as a special “Summerween” treat, as it’s an episode that covers a movie that takes place in July, but it’s a horror film as well! It’s also timely given the fact that the movie “MaXXXine” is releasing later this week, and this is the first installment of that trilogy!

Anthony is joined by his friend, Cookie, to discuss the Ti West/A24 2022 film, “X“! This movie, which first introduced the world to Mia Goth’s already iconic Maxine Minx, features a group of actors that set out to make an adult film in rural Texas under the noses of the reclusive hosts of the farm they’re staying at. However, when the elderly couple catches their young guests in the act, the cast finds themselves in a desperate fight for their lives.

Listen as Anthony and Cookie dive deep into the plot of this modern horror classic, explore its themes of aging and lost opportunities, laugh over the absurdity of the plot, which features two eighty-year-old slashers the script tries to convince us are formidable, and much, much more!

This is a really fun one, so give it a listen and stay tuned – for Anthony and Cookie have two more episodes coming quite soon as well: a discussion about the prequel to this film, “Pearl“, and an episode about the upcoming sequel, “MaXXXine“!

As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! And keep an eye on your podcast feeds tomorrow morning for your regularly scheduled Christmas programming where Anthony, Julia, and Thom will be reviewing 2023’s Netflix Original Movie, “Family Switch“! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

Road to “MaXXXine” Part One – I Will Not Accept A Life I Do Not Deserve – An “X” Retrospective