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S4E212: A Hobo’s Christmas (w/ Robert Nicholas)

S4E212: A Hobo’s Christmas (w/ Robert Nicholas)

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells with me talking about the made for TV movie “A Hobo’s Christmas!” The Bernard Hughes/Gerald McRaney two-hander does Hallmark better than Hallmark!

Chance Grovner abandoned his family 25yrs earlier in order to find work to support them. With Christmas approaching and his age increasing, Chance leaves his friends to spend one more Christmas with his estranged son Charlie. Despite his anger and resentment, Charlie allows Chance to stay for Christmas to allow his own children to get to know their grandfather. They go skating, pick out a tree, and make hobo stew. As the days go by, they all grow closer, and Chance invites his hobo friends over for a huge family Christmas party! Chance tries to sneak away early in the morning, but Charlie and his kids go after him. Their declaration of love touches Chance, prompting him to leave his hobo lifestyle and stay with his family. Oh, and Charlie gets together with girlfriend for good. Yay, commitment!

Estranged father? Check. Love interest possibly moving away? Yep. Hobo stew? Only Chance’s legendary recipe! So grab your boots, pack up your bindle, and catch a train to this episode on “A Hobo’s Christmas!”

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S4E211: Funhouse (w/ Mike, Tommy & Chad)

S4E211: Funhouse (w/ Mike, Tommy & Chad)

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House, Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ, and Tommy Coombs the Pop Daddy here to talk about the Christmas episodes of the 1988 syndicated game show “Funhouse!” Hosted by JD Roth, two teams competed in Christmas themed stunts for the opportunity to run through the Funhouse to win ultimate prizes!

The season 1 episode sees the red team face the gold team by making snowman, hanging ornaments, and stuffing presents in Santa’s bag. In the Grand Prix race, they alternate pushing Santa’s sleigh. The red team, having defeated the gold, run through the Funhouse and earn a bevy of prizes!

In the 1989 season 2 Christmas episode, the stunts were even wackier! The boys tossed reindeer noses to the girls to put on audience members! They spun a giant dreidel for candy and even matched ornament halves “I Love Lucy”-style! The Grand Prix had each team deliver presents to children of the world as Santa and Mrs. Claus! The red team emerged victorious and ran through the Funhouse for some great gifts and cash!

Schmutz? Check. Zany stunts? Uh huh. World’s worst Santa beard? Looking at you, JD! So grab your British Knights, collect the blue and white tokens, and try to win with this episode on Funhouse Christmas!

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S4E210: 1983 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (w/ Mike and Charlie)

S4E210: 1983 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (w/ Mike and Charlie)

What’s up, dudes? 40 years ago, the Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade was broadcast live on National TV! Disney connoisseurs Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break it down!

Joan Lunden and Mike Douglas host this 1983 Christmas parade with narration written by Doug Cody. The production was directed by Chico Fernandez. Tinkerbell opened the show, and Cinderella and her entourage processed down Main Street USA. Pinocchio and the Jungle Book crews followed right behind her.

The Alice in Wonderland performers come next, along with Herbie the Love Bug and a Dumbo’s Circus float. Soon followed the World Champion Percheron horses hitched to wagon commissioned by Disney. Goofy drove his jalopy immediately afterward, and Robin Hood and his Merry Men succeeded him.

After Carol Lawrence and the Voices of Liberty Singers performed at Epcot, Mary Poppins and Cruella de Vil glide down Main Street. The toy soldiers from “Babes in Toyland” march along, and Mickey and Minnie ride a coach behind them. Donald, Snow White, and Mrs. Claus follow on floats, accompanied by characters from Peter Pan, Chip and Dale, and the Hundred Acre Wood. Finally, Santa Claus himself flew in to close out the celebration.

Victorian garb? Check. Anthropomorphic bipedal reindeer? Yep. Endless commercials from Days Inn and Eastern Airlines? Definitely! So grab your a add and top hat, hop on a float, and ride down Main Street USA to this episode all about the Very Merry Christmas Parade!

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S4E209: Masters of the Universe UK Comics Christmas Issues pt2 (w/ Jeff and Thom)

S4E209: Masters of the Universe UK Comics Christmas Issues pt2 (w/ Jeff and Thom)

What’s up, dudes? It’s another bonkers He-Man Christmas tale from the UK comics! This time I’ve got Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas and Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast with me to break down the power of Grayskull!

Hordak has cast a spell that freezes men’s hearts, cutting out all hope. Desperate to lift this ice-fear, He-Man and the heroic warriors battle the evil Horde. Unfortunately, the villains escape through a portal leaving Eternia to the desolation.  In a last ditch effort to bring hope to his people, He-Man concocts a plan with Man-At-Arms to deliver presents to all children. The fruits of his labor are seen through the eyes of woodcutter Nik-Las and his daughter Mouse. The sudden appearance of the doll gave Nik-Las hope and Mouse the courage to speak after many silent years. The ice-fear was banished from the realm!

Cage of ice spears? Check. He-Man holding a basketball? Yep. Father Kis-Mus? Well…they tried, didn’t they? So grab the Sword of Power, fill a sack with toys, and stave off the evil Horde with this episode about He-Man Christmas!

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S4E208: XTC "Thanks for Christmas" (w/ Ken Kessler)

S4E208: XTC "Thanks for Christmas" (w/ Ken Kessler)

What’s up, dudes? Remember the Brit-pop group XTC? Well, in 1983 they released a Christmas single under the pseudonym The Three Wise Men in order to test out a new producer, David Lord. Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas joins me to talk all about “Thanks for Christmas” and its B-side “Countdown to Christmas Party Time!”

The single had a few in jokes in the liner notes too! The writing is credited to Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, the traditional Western names for the Magi. Credit was given to producer The Good Lord as well.

Pseudonyms? Check. Modulations? A bunch. Adding a B-side just so the album doesn’t warp? Definitely! So head to your local record store, pop on some headphones, and listen to this episode all about XTC “Thanks for Christmas!”

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S4E207: Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales (w/ Robert Nicholas)

S4E207: Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales (w/ Robert Nicholas)

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells with me to talk all about the anthology special “Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales!” Released in ‘79, right on the cusp of the ‘80s, it’s got 3 newly animated shorts held together by a loose framing device! Oh, and it’s quite fun and spectacular too!

The meta aspect of the special begins as Bugs Bunny, rehearsing his carolers, tells the tale of A Christmas Carol. Yosemite Sam is the miserly Scrooge who fires Porky Pig’s Cratchitt. Bugs, mischievous as ever, takes it upon himself to play the Ghost of Christmas. Sneakily, he haunts Sam by banging drums, pouring snow in his hot bath, and threatening to take him to see the “other” guy in the red suit.

As Bugs and gang sit for Christmas dinner, they congratulate each other on their acting performances of the Dickensian characters. Meanwhile, Wile E. Coyote eyes the turkey and immediately wishes he had roast roadrunner. The chase begins! Time and again the coyote is stymied by Acme products. His snow machine wallops him repeatedly, his sled dogs try to eat him, and his rocking horse leaves him.

Returning to the choir, Bugs leaves to read his nephew  A Visit from St. Nicholas. Unbeknownst to the rabbits, the Tasmanian Devil escapes his confinements and accidentally hijacks Santa’s sleigh team. Trying to avoid being eaten, Bugs tricks Taz into eating an inflatable raft, levitating him away.

Taz in a Santa suit? Check. Stuttering characters trying to sing? Yup. Wile E. Coyote constantly getting crushed by snow? Definitely! So grab your acme rocket skis, bang your drums really loudly, and trick your way into this episode about “Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales!”

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S4E206: Cobra (w/ Tim and Joe)

S4E206: Cobra (w/ Tim and Joe)

What’s up, dudes? Tim Williams from the 80’s Flick Flashback and Joe Wade from Christmas Creeps join me to track down the Christmas in this Sylvester Stallone action movie from 1986!

Marion Cobretti is the lead cop on the Zombie Squad, known for his steely demeanor and lethal efficiency. After thwarting a hostage situation in the Christmas aisle of a supermarket, he suspects the Night Slasher killer is more than he seems. His theory is confirmed when Ingrid Knudsen witnesses a killing spree by several members of this social Darwinian organization. Now trying to protect her, Cobra moves her to a safe house to evade the killers. Unfortunately, a mole in the police force tips off the Night Slasher gang and a battle ensues! The mole and the gang leader are dispatched in spectacular fashion, and the day is saved!

Sunglasses? Check. Mid-movie photo shoot? Uh huh. Eating pizza with scissors?! Only Stallone could pull that off! So grab your gun, watch an entire Toys ‘R Us commercial, and never take off your sunglasses with this episode all about Cobra!

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S4E205: Top 5 ‘80s Artists We Wish Had Recorded Christmas Songs (w/ Various Artists)

S4E205: Top 5 ‘80s Artists We Wish Had Recorded Christmas Songs (w/ Various Artists)

What's up, dudes? I got the band of podcasters  back together to share our wishlists of ‘80s musicians we wish had recorded Christmas songs! Duane from Tinsel Tunes, Ken from Sounds of Christmas, Scott from Holly Jolly X’masu, and Vinnie from Huey and Bax join me to delve into this fascinating look at missed opportunity! We cover all our bases! Metal? Check. Pop? Got it! Bands only ever heard on ‘80s movie soundtracks? Definitely! Oh, and of course we have equally long honorable mention lists! So grab your synthesizer, put on a ton of hairspray, and jam out to this episode to the max on our Top 5 ‘80s Christmas Artist Wishlist!

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Bonus: Christmas Summer Activities in DFW (w/ Vinnie Brezinsky)

Bonus: Christmas Summer Activities in DFW (w/ Vinnie Brezinsky)

What's up, dudes? Vinnie Brezinsky and I gab about some cool and fun Halfmas and Christmas in July activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! I asked Vinnie to be a special TRC correspondent, and he delivered in spades! He visited Martin House, Harvest Hall, Good Things for All Seasons, Campo Verde, Decorator's Warehouse, and Rocket Fizz! I got to check out the Charlie Brown Christmas exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History! Enjoy our adventures!


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S4E204: Barbie (w/ Ashley, Charlyn & Kim)

S4E204: Barbie (w/ Ashley, Charlyn & Kim)

What’s up, dudes? Ashley Dunbar from the Magic of the Season and Charlyn Lewis from Take a Chic Peek and And This Christmas Will Be join me to gab about the greatest doll around! Yep, it’s all about Barbie! There’s so much to discuss that we even have a special guest appearance by Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas!

In the 1981 Kid Stuff album Christmas, spend a joyous Christmas with Barbie and Ken. It's a modern musical retelling of The Nutcracker Suite. In Barbie's dream she is transformed into a beautiful doll under the Christmas Tree. When the toys come alive, Barbie and Ken are swept away in an adventure to the stars. They travel to Hoth...no, Arcticana, where they are trapped by the Snow Queen. Spoilers: they escape! You'll love the songs, excitement and holiday fun of Christmas with Barbie! The talking story book A Barbie Christmas Party sees Barbie and Ken overcome the odds to host a holiday party! It's a fantastic, if not frantic, tale with caroling, gift giving, and planning the perfect shindig!

Holiday Barbie? Check. Barbie Christmas records? Uh huh.. A Toy Story-esque nightmare with an inexplicable ice planet? Of course! So grab your holiday gown, hop in your pink convertible, and drive to your dream house with this episode all about Barbie!

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S4E203: A Conversation with the Ghost of Christmas Rad and the Ginger Rad Man for Christmas in July

S4E203: A Conversation with the Ghost of Christmas Rad and the Ginger Rad Man for Christmas in July

What's up, dudes? I'm here with some tubular and totally magical guests ever to be interviewed! That's right! It's the Ghost of Christmas Rad and the Ginger Rad Man from Earth-80S in the multiverse, where it's always the '80s! They told me all about their battle with Winterbolt and how they saved their world! They even gave me the lowdown on some of their bodacious friends like Rudolph the Rad-Nosed Reindeer, Frost DMC, Grinch N’ Roses, Yukon the Barbarian, Cool Miser, Heat Magnum P.I. and more! I even learned about some of Santa’s elves like David Hasselelf, Jingle Jackson, Michael Jangle Fox, Jolly Ringwald, and Hermey MacCleod! So grab your Hawaiian shirt, grab a fruity cocktail, and swing in your hammock to this Christmas in July episode all about Earth-80S!

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S4E202: Today's Special (w/ Ashley and CJ)

S4E202: Today's Special (w/ Ashley and CJ)

What’s up, dudes? Remember "Today's Special?" The mannequin comes to life and is friends with a rhyming mouse? Well, Ashley Dunbar from the Magic of the Season and CJ Bélanger from Christmas Sessions join me to talk all about this mashup of "Mannequin" and Sesame Street! We get into all of the craziness of the 2 part Christmas special!

In Christmas: Part 1, Jodie, Sam, and Muffy are leaving Jeff alone on Christmas Eve to spend the holiday with their families. Meanwhile, Santa gives a couple of elves leave to make mischief. As Jeff prepares to decorate the tree, his friends appear to spend Christmas with him. Aw, you guys! They don't want him to be alone! Oh, and Sam gets thrown into a drunk tank until the elves bail him out. Christmas: Part 2, sees the mischievous elves steal and hide all the gang's presents! They search and search, until Jodie finds the book her friends bought her. It's a cocaine-fueled story about Jack Frost, though we didn't know at the time. They all find their presents, including Jeff, whose gift was a real tree on the roof of the building. Then they all see Santa fly by! 

Singing while trimming the tree? Check. Santa sighting? Yup. A mouse sculpture carved out of cheese? Of course! So grab your magic hat, open your present, and look through your brand new telescope at this episode all about "Today's Special!"

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S4E201: Hallmark Dreambook 1986 (w/ Hallmark Dream Guys)

S4E201: Hallmark Dreambook 1986 (w/ Hallmark Dream Guys)

What’s up, dudes? It's the Hallmark Ornament Premiere, so I’ve got one of the Hallmark Dream Guys here to talk the 1986 Hallmark Dreambook—all 16 pages of it! Anthony Caruso of ‘Tis the Podcast joins me to talk  finials and Shirt Tales and cameos! Oh my! We talk our personal collections and which ones from 1986 we own! Spoilers: I have the entire Norman Rockwell cameo set from 80-89! Or do I? Guess you’ll have to listen to find out! So bust out your tree and ornaments, put on the Time Life Treasury of Christmas, and travel back to 1986 with this episode!

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S4E200: Remaking a Christmas Playlist with Only ‘80s Versions pt2 (w/ Anthony Caruso)

S4E200: Remaking a Christmas Playlist with Only ‘80s Versions pt2 (w/ Anthony Caruso)

What’s up, dudes? It’s the 200th episode, so I’ve got All-Star and Raddie winner Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast with me to play a special Christmas music game! We’ve remade the 2nd cassette of the Time Life Treasury of Christmas using only versions of songs from the ‘80s! That’s right! Goodbye, Bing Crosby! Hello, Dolly and Kenny! Beat it, Perry Como! I'm chillin' with the Eurythmics! So grab a cup of hot chocolate, start putting your decorations up, and crank the volume up to 11 with this episode!

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S4E199: Heathcliff (w/ Charlie and Anthony)

S4E199: Heathcliff (w/ Charlie and Anthony)

What’s up, dudes? I've got Charlie Ague of Closer to Christmas and Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast here with me to talk all about the original orange tabby Heathcliff! Move over, Garfield! Here's the street version!

In "North Pole Cat," the mailman tells Heathcliff that Santa is returning their letters. Intrigued, the rough and tough cat grabs Spike and heads to the North Pole to investigate! Meanwhile, a disgruntled blue elf named Tuck gets fired, becomes even angrier with life, and tries to murder the animal duo. After saving the elf from a polar bear, Heathcliff and Spike reach Santa and alert him of the situation. Of course, all's well that ends well. In "Christmas Memories," the Cadillac Cats celebrate Leroy's birthday and reminisce about their formation on Christmas Eve many years ago. There's a Kidd Video reference and a wacky dress up scam.

Dogs versus cats? Check. Snow? Uh huh. A Malekith the Accursed-style dark elf trying to kill Heathcliff? Indubitably! So grab your red nose, hop in your caddy, and sled to the North Pole with this episode!

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S4E198: Rocky IV (w/ CJ, Ashley, and Anthony)

S4E198: Rocky IV (w/ CJ, Ashley, and Anthony)

What’s up, dudes? Remember when Rocky Balboa ended the Cold War on Christmas Day? Ashley Dunbar from the Magic of the Season, CJ Bélanger from Christmas Sessions, and Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast remember, and they join me to talk about “Rocky IV!” Eye of the Tiger returns with a cadre of dope tunes to help Rocky avenge his fallen comrade!

Boxing champion Rocky Balboa is living his best life. He’s got a huge house, a nice car, beautiful family, and an ‘80s robot. When his friend former champ Apollo Creed is killed in the ring with Russian warrior Ivan Drago, Rocky is devastated. Unable to find peace. Rocky then decides to fight Drago himself. He has a ton of training montages and builds up his endurance and stamina to fight the beast. It all culminates in Rocky ending the Cold War with boxing on Christmas Day! Cut to his son watching the fight by a gorgeous Christmas tree.

‘80s synth jams? Check. Snow? Yep. Dolph Lundgren actually hurting Sly and Carl? Definitely! So grab your boxing gloves, train in the Russian wilderness, and box with this episode all about “Rocky IV!”

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Bonus: Halfway to Christmas Shenanigans (w/ Friends)

What's up, dudes? It's the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, so that means we're halfway to Christmas! Here are a few of my friends and I playing a random game. Enjoy!

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S3E197: A Disney Christmas Gift (w/ Robert and Matt)

S3E197: A Disney Christmas Gift (w/ Robert and Matt)

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells and and Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from  North Pole Radio with me to talk all about the hodgepodge—smorgasbord, if you like—1982 Christmas special “A Disney Christmas Gift!” The special was made to distract from the fact that Disney had to delay the release of “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.”

The special is a compilation of Disney animated shorts, feature films, and live footage from Disneyland which is used to tie it all together. The intro and outro sequences are scored to the song “On Christmas Morning“, and display Christmas at Disneyland.  The special was nominated for a 1984 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour).

Mickey in a Santa suit? Check. Classic animated shorts? Yup. Scenes from Disney movies that have little or nothing to do with Christmas? Definitely! So grab your shadow, pull the sword out of the stone, and fly into this episode about “A Disney Christmas Gift!”

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S3E196: BraveStarr “Tex’s Terrible Night” pt1 (w/ AA and CM Chuck) and pt2 (w/ Jeff Loftin)

S3E196: BraveStarr “Tex’s Terrible Night” pt1 (w/ AA and CM Chuck) and pt2 (w/ Jeff Loftin)

What’s up, dudes? It’s an episode so big I had to have 2 sets of guests! Yes, it’s the space cop BraveStarr! I’ve got 3 new members joining my BraveStarr club: AA and CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night, and Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas! Everyone wanted to talk a BraveStarr Christmas and “Tex’s Terrible Night!”

In this 1987 Filmation version of “A Christmas Carol,” Marshall BraveStarr and his deputy 30-30 leave Fort Kerium unattended at Christmas. When Stampede and Tex-Hex plan to exploit the lawmen’s absence with an attack, Shaman takes action Charles Dickens-style!

Shaman magically transports Tex-Hex from his bed to the past! Tex is forced to relive leaving his love Ursula, double crossing McBride,  (almost?) dying in a crash, and being reconstituted as a sorcerous bandit.

Shaman then shows Tex the present. Evidently Ursula and her new beau are heading to Fort Kerium for Christmas! The future, in typical Dickensian fashion, is bleak and continues without Tex leading his gang. Yes, the grizzled outlaw sees and embraces his own tombstone!

Tex rediscovers a bit of his humanity as he sabotages his master’s plan to attack on Christmas Day. The town is saved, as is his long lost love!

This one’s got it all! Well, except all the ghosts… Rotoscoping? Check. Fewer animation frames per second? Yup. Stereotypical cowboy junk? Definitely! So grab your blaster, hop on your quasi-anthropomorphic steed, and ride into this episode all about a BraveStarr Christmas and  “Tex’s Terrible Night!”

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S4E195: The Christmas Story as told by Sparrow Artists

S4E195: The Christmas Story as told by Sparrow Artists

What’s up, dudes? It makes sense that a Christian music record label would release a version of the Christmas Story, right? Yup. Sparrow Records, founded in 1976 by Billy Ray Hearn, then A&R director at Myrrh Records, did exactly that! In 1987, Sparrow released a promotional album to radio stations containing several of their biggest artists narrating the Nativity story. The B-side contained some Christmas IDs of these stars wishing us all a Merry Christmas.

The Christmas Story narration is done in this order: Michael Card is up first, followed by Scott Wesley Brown, Margaret Becker, Steve Camp, and Richard Souther. Michael Card then takes it up again, this time followed by Steven Curtis Chapman, Geoff Moore, Rick Florian of White Heart, Deniece Williams, and Steve Green. 

The musical selections were taken from Steve Green’s album Joy To The World! The Scripture reading was taken from The New International Version translation.

Steven Curtis Chapman? Check. The guys from White Heart? Yup. Deniece Williams?!? Well, let's hear it for the voice! So grab your donkey, knock on all the doors to the town's inns, and remember what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown, as the Sparrow artists narrate the Christmas Story!



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