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Bonus: The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (w/ Anthony Caruso)

Bonus: The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (w/ Anthony Caruso)

What's up, dudes? It's the spooky time of year again, where we embrace all things creepy and crawly! Anthony Caruso from 'Tis the Podcast joins me to talk about this 1979 gem about the night Dracula saved the world! Not quite what happens, but you gotta love rebranding! Will Looney Tunes slapstick comedy save this bananas special? Perhaps. Will Dracula turn into a teeny, tiny bat? Definitely! So hop on your favorite broom and fly over the moon while you dig this episode!

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S2E89: Hershey's Kisses (w/ Charlyn Lewis)

S2E89: Hershey's Kisses (w/ Charlyn Lewis)

What's up, dudes? Charlyn Lewis from Fashion Speaks podcast joins me to talk the chocolaty goodness that is Hershey’s Kisses! Silver, red, and green wrappers reveal a velvety smooth and rich delicious treat perfect for every Christmas party! Remember the classic handbell commercial? So iconic! So grab a bag of Kisses and enjoy this look into one of the best holiday commercials and snacks ever!

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S2E88: Double Dare (w/ Chris and Todd)

S2E88: Double Dare (w/ Chris and Todd)

What's up, dudes? Chris with a C from Christmas Time in the City and Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter join me to answer trivia questions and do physical challenges! That’s right! We’re talking Double Dare! Slime, water, eggs! It’s got it all! Oh, don’t forget some sweet Christmas trivia! So put on your Reeboks and knee pads and launch yourself into this eggnog-filled pool of an episode!

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S2E87: ‘80s Wrestling and Roddy Piper’s Christmas Carol (w/ Kevin, Ron, CM Chuck, Manny, and CJ)

S2E87: ‘80s Wrestling and Roddy Piper’s Christmas Carol (w/ Kevin, Ron, CM Chuck, Manny, and CJ)

What’s up, dudes? It’s a Royal Rumble of an episode! I’ve got Kevin “Mr. Twist” Cline from Talk About Things, Ron  “The Real Hollywood” Hogan from Film Strip Podscast, CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night, Manny “Alter Ego” Torres from FCMN podcast, and CJ “The French Loverboy” Bélanger from Christmas Conversations podcast here to talk all about ‘80s Wrestling! “Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n Wrestling?” Check. “No Holds Barred?” Check. Roddy Piper’s Christmas Carol? What?! Yep, we cover that too. So grab a chair, hit your opponent over the head with it, and enjoy this episode with a choke slam!

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S2E86: Bangles “A Hazy Shade of Winter” ( w/ Scott Leopold)

S2E86: Bangles “A Hazy Shade of Winter” ( w/ Scott Leopold)

What’s up, dudes? Scott Leopold from the Holly Jolly X’masu podcast joins me to really dig into the Bangles and their version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic “A Hazy Shade of Winter” some for the “Less Than Zero” film! We talk about Susanna Hoffs, chord structure, and rocking out on an electrified version of an older tune! So grab some egg nog, turn on some Christmas lights, and jam out to this episode!

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Bonus: Bonus Ep - Two Truths and A Lie Part 3 of 3 (w/ Brian and Todd)

Bonus: Bonus Ep - Two Truths and A Lie Part 3 of 3 (w/ Brian and Todd)

What’s up, dudes? Welcome to the Thunderdome! That’s right! It’s the finale of Two Truths And A Lie, 1980s edition! Before you check out this episode, go listen to Parts 1 and 2 at Christmas Past Podcast and Christmas Clatter, respectively. This is it. Don’t get scared now! Will Brian destroy the competition? Will Todd crush his enemies underfoot? Will yours truly finally prevail in this ultimate contest of champions? Grab a New Coke, sit back, and pray that our lies don’t get us on Santa’s Naughty List!

https://christmaspast.media/
https://www.christmasclatter.com/

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S2E85: Strawberry Shortcake (w/ Kim and Roxanne)

S2E85: Strawberry Shortcake (w/ Kim and Roxanne)

What’s up, dudes? Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas Podcast and Madame Roxanne herself,  Roxanne Holt join me to talk all things Strawberry Shortcake! We talk about the “Christmas” album that’s not very Christmasy, the show, the toys, and everything in between! There’s a peculiar pieman who happens to be purple, cute animal friends, and a catchy theme song! So pull up a chair, unfurl your sleeping bag, and listen to this episode!

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S2E84: Pizza Hut (w/ Art and CM Chuck)

S2E84: Pizza Hut (w/ Art and CM Chuck)

What’s up, dudes? Remember craving pizza, video games, and music in an atmospheric setting? Yep, Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas and Bookshelf Odyssey, CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night and I talk Pizza Hut! There were Tiffany lamps, jukeboxes, and arcade table tops! Oh my! Don’t forget the tasty pizza and breadsticks!

And promotions? Oh, they had a ton! Book It, Solar Shades, “The Land Before Time” puppets! There were X-Men VHS tapes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Coming Out of Our Shells cassette tapes, and Care Bears merch! There were even Pizza Hut gift certificates which made for amazing gifts! We get into all of it, even some Christmas Commercials! Martin Mull and Rita Moreno do their best improv to entice your taste buds! And who can forget the catchy “Pizza Hut pizza to go” jingle? Of course, it also showed us the way to delicious awesomeness when we’re sick and tired of leftovers!

I don’t know about you, but I’m hungry already! So order a Meat Lovers, a Supreme, or even a ham and pineapple if you’re into it, grab a cold pitcher, turn down the lights, and dig this rad episode!

A Cozy Christmas
FB: @cozychristmaspodcast
IG: @cozychristmaspodcast
Twitter: @CozyXmasPod

Just Another Friday Night
YouTube: @JAFNpodcast
FB: @JAFNpodcast
Twitter: @JAFNpodcast
IG: @jafnpodcast

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S2E83: Cheers (w/ Lisa A)

S2E83: Cheers (w/ Lisa A)

What's up, dudes? Lisa from the Sass N Sips podcast joins me where everybody knows your name! Yep, we're talking the iconic "Cheers"! It's Sam, Woody, Carla, and the whole gang as they get up to some Christmas shenanigans! It's got it all! Need a last minute Christmas Eve gift? Find an angelic  flight attendant! Need some Christmas cheer, find a gaggle of mall Santas! So sit back, grab a cold one (or a hot chocolate), and dig this episode!

Website: https://www.sassnsips.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SassSips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sassnsips
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sass.n.sips/

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Bonus: Stranger Things 1-3 (w/ Danielle, Anthony, CJ, Art & Manny)

Bonus: Stranger Things 1-3 (w/ Danielle, Anthony, CJ, Art & Manny)

What's up, dudes?  I'm here with four Totally Rad Christmas All-Stars and one brand new guest to talk all things retro in the Netflix series "Stranger Things!" Danielle Clarke from the No More Late Fees podcast joins Anthony Caruso from 'Tis the Podcast, CJ Bélanger from Christmas Conversations, Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas, and Manny Torres from Feliz Christmas, Merry Navidad to round out the cast of characters in our party! We get into malls, D&D, arcades, comic book geek stuff, and alternate dimensional creatures! Oh yeah, there's Eggo's too! So grab some Christmas lights, write the alphabet on the wall, and wait for our messages while you enjoy this rad '80s adjacent episode!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-more-late-fees/id1562176878
https://www.patreon.com/Nomorelatefees
https://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefees/

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S2E82: NKOTB pt2, "Christmas Special" (w/ Kim Cooper)

S2E82: NKOTB pt2, "Christmas Special" (w/ Kim Cooper)

What's up, dudes? Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas podcast joins me once again to talk New Kids On The Block, but this time it's all about the cartoon Christmas Special! Hey, I want a cartoon Christmas special! Who do I talk to to get one made? Anyway, there's ghost kids, pumpkin pie, missed flights, and more! This is kind of bananas, but I really dug it! So, lay back, grow out your hair into a rattail, and have a funky, funky Christmas as you dig into this episode!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/planningforchristmaspodcast
IG: https://www.instagram.com/planningforchristmaspodcast/
NKOTB, "Christmas Special": https://youtu.be/uWUzTqNANX8

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S2E81: Rambo & "First Blood" (w/ Todd Killian)

S2E81: Rambo & "First Blood" (w/ Todd Killian)

What's up, dudes? This week I'm joined by Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter to talk the classic '80s action flick "First Blood" and the follow-up Rambo cartoon! Yep! There was a cartoon with a Christmas episode and everything! Let's not forget the film takes place at the happiest time of the year! All he wanted was something to eat! So enjoy this trip down memory lane and check out all things Rambo!

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S2E80: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (w/ Jamie Kleman)

S2E80: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (w/ Jamie Kleman)

What’s up, dudes? Author extraordinaire Jamie Kleman and I talk the Rankin/Bass classic “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”! Wait…that’s not ‘80s! No, but it was shown all throughout the ‘80s, so it counts! There are anthropomorphic mice who live in some sort of symbiotic relationship with their humans. There’s a healthy dose of skepticism and belief! So ignore Santa’s lack of a mustache, write a heartfelt letter to big guy, and listen to this episode!

Website: https://jamielkleman.com/
The City of Limes: https://youtu.be/ljBhDagEB7M
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Kleman/e/B00JEAGD08

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S2E79: Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (w/ CJ Bélanger)

S2E79: Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (w/ CJ Bélanger)

What’s up, dudes? I’m joined by CJ Bélanger of Christmas Conversations podcast to talk the 1984 TV special “Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember!” Yup, it’s all about promoting their “Once Upon A Christmas” album! It’s the perfect blend of charm and bizarreness, only made better by Dolly’s heartfelt lyrics and Kenny’s smooth vocals. Do they dress up like Santa and Mrs. Claus? No doubt! Grab a hot cocoa and a guitar, lay back on the couch, and turn it up to this episode!

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S2E78: The Simpsons v Bob’s Burgers (w/ Parker James)

S2E78: The Simpsons v Bob’s Burgers (w/ Parker James)

What’s up, dudes? Parker James from A Modern Proposal podcast and I get into the differences between The Simpsons and Bob’s Burgers. How has the cultural climate shifted and how has each show reflected their respective eras? There are crazed Peppermint truck drivers and unfinished tattoos! What?! You don’t go to the race track on Christmas Eve?!?! Well, in that case, grab a cold drink, put your feet up and check out this philosophical comparison!

https://linktr.ee/A_Modern_Proposal
https://www.spreaker.com/show/a-modern-proposal?ltclid=3b1a5a8c-5e2f-45d0-bbbd-e58184391f5b

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S2E77: Bob Ross and the Joy of Painting (w/ Art Kilmer)

S2E77: Bob Ross and the Joy of Painting (w/ Art Kilmer)

What’s up, dudes? Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas podcast and I talk about Bob Ross. From his classic perm to his soothing voice, we dig in to The Joy of Painting’s iconic host and his only Christmas episode “Christmas Eve Snow.” We get to how fast he could paint with his wet-on-wet painting style! This is the perfect episode to fall asleep to! So lie on your couch, grab a Sprite and a blanket, and check it out!

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S2E76: ‘80s Christmas Food Trends (w/ Glen Warren)

S2E76: ‘80s Christmas Food Trends (w/ Glen Warren)

What’s up, dudes? It’s a foodie day here with Glen Warren from Season’s Eatings podcast, and we’re talking all things ‘80s food! Canapés, salmon, and bread bowls, oh my! We talk chocolate baskets and pasta salad. Oh yeah! There’s also frozen meals. Yep. It was a fine line between health craze and convenience! So grab some Watergate salad and dig this ep!

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S2E75: Inaugural Totally Rad Christmas Awards!

S2E75: Inaugural Totally Rad Christmas Awards!

What’s up, dudes? It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! That’s right! I’m here with my cohosts, the ‘Tis the Podcast elves Julia, Anthony, and Thom, for the very 1st Raddies!! The Academy has brought their very best for the nominations, and the star-studded evening was phenomenal! Everyone from Tim Babb to Todd Killian to Cara Zelaya was dressed to the nines and ready to bring the glamour of Christmas podcasting to the world! Who did you vote for? Did they win? Find out to the max in the very 1st Raddies!

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S2E74: Die Hard (w/ John and Pat)

S2E74: Die Hard (w/ John and Pat)

What’s up, dudes? John and Pat from the 30something Podcast join me to talk the action-movie-set-at-Christmas “Die Hard”! It’s Bruce Willis in his breakout role taking on Alan Rickman pre-Snape! There’s terrorist thieves, “Christmas in Hollis,” and yuppies galore! Even Beethoven is in this one….well, sort of. So come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs...and dig this episode!

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S2E73: The Polar Express (w/ Marty Achatz)

S2E73: The Polar Express (w/ Marty Achatz)

What's up, dudes? Marty Achatz from Lit for Christmas podcast joins me to talk the  book and movie that is "The Polar Express"! Ghost hobos that might be angels? Check. Main characters with no names? Check. Creepy elves? Extra check. This one has it all, including an industrial-stylized North Pole! So pour some butterscotch schnapps in your hot cocoa, put on some pajamas with no holes in the pockets, and enjoy this dope episode! 

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