This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are joined by Matt Eurich (A.K.A. Mr. GaryBlauman) to talk about the (4) Christmas episodes of the beloved 90’s show, Boy Meets World! For those of you who want to watch along at home, the installments discussed are:

• Season 1, Episode 10 – Santa’s Little Helper
• Season 4, Episode 12 – Easy Street
• Season 5, Episode 11 – A Very Topanga Christmas
• Season 6, Episode 11 – Santa’s Little Helpers

Settle back, relax, and listen as they discuss their storied histories with this show, the universal love for Mr. Feeny, how warm, Christmassy, and full of Linus moments these episodes are, favorite moments from the show overall, how much the show holds up to this day, and favorite quotes galore amongst much, much more. Also featured in this episode – the return of the question of the week, courtesy of Mr. Eurich himself!

So, enjoy this laugh-a-minute, extraordinarily fun episode, and make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by Craig Brewer of Weird Christmas podcast!

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, the elves gather at the North Pole to discuss the first three Christmas episodes of the classic 90’s television comedy, Home Improvement! For those of you who want to join along and watch at home, the episodes we talk about are the following:

• Season 1, Episode 12 – Yule Better Watch Out
• Season 2, Episode 12 – I’m Scheming of a White Christmas
• Season 3, Episode 10 – A Frozen Moment

Listen as the elves talk histories and reminisce fondly about the show that was a staple in all of their households growing up. Does it hold up to a critical lens, however? Find out in this fun, quote-filled, nostalgic episode that is sure to transport you directly into the Taylor’s living room! And don’t worry – the rest of the Christmas episodes of Home Improvement will be covered in the coming weeks! So, enjoy, and make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by the beloved Todd Killian of Christmas Clatter podcast!

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, the elves are joined by one of our favorite frequent guests – and friends of the pod – Gerry D. of Totally Rad Christmas to discuss the four episodes of the cult classic TV comedy, Community! For those of you who want to join along and watch at home, the episodes we talk about are the following:

• Season 1, Episode 12 – Comparative Religion
• Season 2, Episode 11 – Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas
• Season 3, Episode 10 – Regional Holiday Music
• Season 4, Episode 10 – Intro to Knots

Listen as the elves talk histories with the show, discuss how problematic Chevy Chase is (and rectify a mistake they made in the Arrested Development episode by also discussing how problematic Jeffrey Tambor and David Cross are), marvel over how much heart this show actually has and how the majority of the cast has gone on to be pretty huge stars in their own individual rights, and laugh over a plethora of quotes. Also featuring musical interludes between each episode discussion, this is one of elves’ favorite episodes yet, ranking right up their with the likes of The Office and Friends ones.

Also discussed this episode – the major difference about the way the DC and Marvel universes were set up in terms of the comics (though, Anthony mistakenly said the first issue of The Avengers was published before the first issue of Justice League) and, sadly and criminally overlooked in our discussion of the cast, any mention of Alison Brie! (Though, if you want to hear what the elves think of her as an actress, you can go back to last year’s Happiest Season episode in which they discuss her at length!) Trust us when we say, this is one episode you definitely do not want to miss, and one that is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas mood! So enjoy, and make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by the always incredible listener, guest, and friend of the show, April Ryley!

This week, life got in the way for the elves – and between COVID vaccine side-effects and mental health issues, they couldn’t find time to record in time for this week’s episode. Not wanting to leave you hanging, however, we’ve decided to share one of our Patreon-Exclusive “Fireside Chat” segments with y’all! In our “Fireside Chats”, one or more of the Tis the Podcast elves sit down by a crackling Christmas fire with one of our listeners to learn a little bit about them, talk about the holiday season, and discuss Christmas sensibilities amongst other things! In this episode, they chat with a listener oft-mentioned on the main feed of our show, Charlyn Lewis! So settle in with your favorite holiday drink and enjoy this fun, heartfelt episode that will make you want Charlyn Lewis to appear on the show again, and again, and again!

And don’t worry – our episode in which we cover the first three Christmas episodes of Home Improvement is still coming, and will drop two Monday’s from now! (Due to the fact that Gerry D. of Totally Rad Christmas agreed ages ago to join us in covering the Community holiday episodes, and having that recording scheduled for a while, that episode will be recording and dropping before our first Home Improvement one now!) In the meantime, for all of you non-patrons out there, if you liked this episode and want to hear more like this, consider subscribing to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/TisThePodcast where – for as little as a dollar per month – you can get whole bonus length episodes like this!

Also, speaking of Gerry D., make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story which the totally rad host will be reading to y’all!

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony sit down to discuss the Christmas episodes about the one family who lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together. That’s right, we’re talking Arrested Development! And for those who want to follow along at home, the two episodes we’ll be talking about are:

• Season 1, Episode 8 – In God We Trust
• Season 2, Episode 6 – Afternoon Delight

While both Thom and Anthony have a history with the show, will Julia be as enamored with the unlikable Bluth family as her two cohosts? Or is there not enough charm or holiday feels in either of these episodes for her liking?

Also discussed this episode: the storm in Texas; birthdays and age; Adam Sandler; and which television shows we wish had done Christmas episodes before ending! In addition, Anthony reads an extraordinarily kind email the elves received regarding Another Christmas Story!

This is one fun episode, filled with absurd laughs, you want to be sure not to miss! So enjoy, and make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by listener, Rebecca Boll!

The elves go back a bit for the 2001 film Serendipity, starring John Cusak, Kate Beckinsale, Bridget Moynahan, and Jeremy Piven. As usual, they get off track, talking about histories with the actors, the Serendipity cafe, opinions about the storyline (and destiny in general), and what does or doesn’t make this a Christmas movie, plus welcome a brand new Patreon!

Grab a bowl of your favorite ice cream and join us for our weekly discussions about all things Christmas!

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Get excited! Because this week, a true cinematic legend shows up in a film on the podcast for the very first time – Samuel L Jackson, who co-stars opposite Gina Davis in 1996’s The Long Kiss Goodnight. The elves discuss the 90’s action film from Shane Black, weigh in on whether it’s a comedy or not, and debate its Christmassiness before bringing in some listener feedback! So settle in, relax, and enjoy this episode of Tis the Podcast that contains an extra dose of 1990’s campiness this week! And make sure to keep your eyes on your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next chapter of Another Christmas Story as read to you by the host with the most – the one with the best voice, our very own Julia!