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S1E37: Moonlighting pt 1 (w/ Michael Christelman)

S1E37: Moonlighting pt 1 (w/ Michael Christelman)

What’s up, dudes? Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd are in their stride and Michael Christelman joins me to talk all about it! Yep, that’s ‘Twas the Episode Before Christmas’ of “Moonlighting”! Trapped in an allegory? Maybe. Let’s see: 1) Mary with a child? Check; 2) Three kings? Check; 3) Christmas star? Check, even if it is on a tree. Oh, yeah, and it gets meta! Don’t forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Check it out!

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S1E36: Bon Jovi v Sting Christmas Songs (w/ Rikki Meece)

S1E36: Bon Jovi v Sting Christmas Songs (w/ Rikki Meece)

What’s up, dudes? Rikki Meece from the Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Podcast and I broke down two songs from the A Very Special Christmas album! Yep, it’s Bon Jovi v Sting in the Thunderdome! We talk their catalogue, their Christmas music, their look and sound, and definitely their lyrics! In other words, we get into it all! Two songs enter, one song leaves!

Bon Jovi is an American arena rock/glam rock band known for bridging the gap between glam rock and pop. Their catchy melodies and tight harmonies helped them sell millions of records and top the charts. The band subsequently contributed the Clarence Carter cover “Back Door Santa” to the 1987 A Very Special Christmas charity fundraising album.

Sting is an English musician and actor and the former frontman for the rock band the Police from 1977-86. He’s known for including elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new age, and worldbeat in his music. Basically he’s king of music. Of course, his rendition of the Basque carol “Gabriel’s Message” was included on A Very Special Christmas.

Synths? Check. Tenor vox? Yup. Basque carols in a madrigal style? Definitely! So spray your hair up, grab your mic, and sing along with this battle-ridiculous episode! It’s Bon Jovi v Sting!


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S1E35: Mickey’s Christmas Carol (w/ Mary Richards)

S1E35: Mickey’s Christmas Carol (w/ Mary Richards)

What’s up, dudes? Mary Richards from the Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Podcast joins me to talk the holiday classic “Mickey’s Christmas Carol!” We talk all about Scrooge McDuck, a very goofy—wink, wink—Marley, the ghosts and their replacements... Wait, what?! Yeah, this is a fun one! So grab a hold of Jiminy and revisit Christmases past!

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Bonus: The Monster Squad (w/ Shawn Robare)

Bonus: The Monster Squad (w/ Shawn Robare)

What's up, dudes? Happy Halloween! Here's a mega episode with special guest Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club podcast and Branded in the '80s all about the 1987 masterpiece of horror comedy "The Monster Squad"! We really get into it! How does the Mummy appear in Eugene's closet? Why does Del appear to harm Dracula when he shoots him? And can you really summon the US Army by writing a note in crayon? I hope so if monsters show up! So sit back, grab your favorite retro shutter or asymmetric sunglasses and some popcorn...wait...candy corn...for this rad Halloween show! Oh, and check out Shawn's new documentary all about this cult film classic, "Wolfman's Got Nards"!


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Bonus: Ghostbusters 2 (w/ Chris and Kris)

Bonus: Ghostbusters 2 (w/ Chris and Kris)

What's up, dudes? Merry Chri.....no, Happy New Y.... no, that's not it. Hmmm..... Happy Halloween!! Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City Podcast visit to talk all things Ghostbusters this Halloween. That's right! It's a crossover episode! This is just half of the fun! You can feel the nostalgia as we get into GB2 here and tune in to their show to hear all the rad details, info, and some way awesome stories about the Ghostbusters & New York!! You don't want to miss these episodes! Don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! 

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S1E34: The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree (w/ Jason Rhodes)

S1E34: The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree (w/ Jason Rhodes)

What's up, dudes? Jason Rhodes from Holidays Unknown joins me this week to discuss the wonderful animated " The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree"! This is a good one! There are the rhyming couplets, Papa's big toe, a spinning axe thrown by an eagle that looks like the glaive from "Krull"! I mean, what an ending! Don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Can't miss this one!

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S1E33: Newhart “No Room at the Inn” (w/ Todd Killian)

S1E33: Newhart “No Room at the Inn” (w/ Todd Killian)

What's up, dudes? This week I head down Papa Elf Ln and talk "Newhart" with Todd Killian from the Christmas Clatter Podcast! It's a perfect blend of coziness and humor! No Larry, Daryl, and Daryl? That's ok! We've got no room at the inn for Joe and his pregnant wife as well as the Wiseman brothers! Don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Gotta catch this ep!

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Bonus: The Christmas Ride (w/ Stefanie Davis)

What's up, dudes? 2020's been a crazy year, so here's a bonus episode for you! I got to talk with Stefanie Davis, the director of the new Christmas film "The Christmas Ride"! We really get into it! Wanna know how it was made? Sit back, listen, and marvel at  this masterful mumblecore movie! Ooh! Alliteration! I should do that more often! Don't forget to vote in the To the Max segment! Check it out, and be sure to catch "The Christmas Ride" when it comes out!
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S1E32: Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (w/ Jack Ford)

S1E32: Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (w/ Jack Ford)

 What's up, dudes? This week I've got Jack Ford from the Total Christmas Podcast talking Pee-Wee Herman! Yep, it's the Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, and it's what we always wanted! We really break it down and talk all about the cameos and special guests. So join us along with Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, the King of Cartoons, Ms. Rene, Jambi, Chairry, and all the playhouse friends in wishing Pee-Wee a Merry Christmas! Oh, Frankie and Annette are there too!

It’s a variety show, Pee-wee Herman style! Pee-wee introduces celebrity guests at his playhouse as he awaits Santa’s visit. Pee-wee makes a list for Santa Claus as long as a CVS receipt, teaches Little Richard how to ice skate, goes for a sleigh ride with Magic Johnson, commands Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello to make Christmas cards, receives a long phone call from Dinah Shore, even has more musical fun with k.d. lang, the Del Rubio Triplettes and Charo! Finally, Big Red—Santa, that is—arrives and announces that Pee-wee's Christmas list was so big, he didn't have enough presents for all the children of the world. Luckily, Pee-wee has a big heart and all’s well that ends well.

Singing triplets? Check. Celebrity slaves making Christmas crafts? Yep. A room made entirely of fruitcake? Spoilers! So grab your magic screen, hop in your Christmas dot sleigh, and ride into this episode all about Pee-wee Herman!

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S1E31: Married...with Children “You Better Watch Out” (w/ Scott Newman)

S1E31: Married...with Children “You Better Watch Out” (w/ Scott Newman)

What's up, dudes? This week Scott Newman from Jingle Jank Podcast and I talk all about the 'You Better Watch Out' episode of  "Married...with Children"! Typical Bundy Christmas like you wouldn't believe! There's a parachuting Santa, a competing mall, a freaked out Marcy, and a very inappropriate coroner! Plus, a whole bag full of gift certificates to break the bank...er...mall!  Don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Check it out!

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S1E30: Batman and DC Comics pt 1 (w/ Thom Crowe)

S1E30: Batman and DC Comics pt 1 (w/ Thom Crowe)

What's up, dudes? This week in our oversized 30th episode, Thom Crowe from 'Tis the Podcast joins me for the first part in a series all about DC Comics and most especially Batman! "Merry Christmas...and a Deadly New Year!", "Wanted: Santa Claus--Dead or Alive!", "The Mystery of Christmas Lost!", "Who's Afraid of the Big Red S?", and more!! Don't forget to vote in Gage Me with a Spoon! Tune in same Rad time, same Rad channel!

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S1E29: Doogie Howser, M.D. (w/ Chris, Brian, and Jon)

S1E29: Doogie Howser, M.D. (w/ Chris, Brian, and Jon)

What's up, dudes? This week I'm joined by Chris, Brian, and Jon from Yuletide TV to talk the "Doogie Howser, M.D." Christmas episode. Emergency surgery as a reindeer? Underage massage train? Even the lascivious best friend is invited to the party! By the way, Doogie's dad should've used LEDs. We get into it all! Don't forget to vote for the best worst impression in Gag Me with a Spoon! Check it out, stat! 

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S1E28: The Monster's Christmas (w/ Matt Lappie)

S1E28: The Monster's Christmas (w/ Matt Lappie)

What's up, dudes? This week I sit down with Matt Lappie from the 80-89 Podcast to talk the 1981 New Zealand special "The Monster's Christmas." How in the world is that little girl so brave? How did she understand the mud? (No, that's not a typo!) There's mountains, bugs, nasties, and witches with beehives! Now don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Check it out!

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S1E27: Saved By the Bell (w/ Lyle and Lasse)

S1E27: Saved By the Bell (w/ Lyle and Lasse)

What's up, dudes? Lyle and Lasse from the It's a '90s Christmas podcast join me to talk "Saved By the Bell!" The sweaters, the one-liners, the homeless? Yep, it's definitely Zack Morris and gang getting up to "A Christmas Carol" shenanigans. Time out! How does it snow in the hospital? We'll see, Preppy. Now don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Check it out!

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S1E26: Rudolph's Shiny New Year (w/ Craig Kringle)

S1E26: Rudolph's Shiny New Year (w/ Craig Kringle)

What's up, dudes? This week I'm joined by Craig Kringle, host of the Weird Christmas podcast, to talk the bonkers Rankin/Bass special "Rudolph's Shiny New Year"! How is Rudolph young again? What do you mean the Baby New Year named Happy ran away? Oh yeah, and watch out for a crazed giant vulture who's trying to cheat death! This one is has it all! Now don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Check it out!

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S1E25: Santa Claus: The Movie (w/ Jon & Bin)

S1E25: Santa Claus: The Movie (w/ Jon & Bin)

What's up, dudes? This week Jon and Bin from Santa By The Minute Podcast and I talk all about the ridiculously underrated "Santa Claus: The Movie"! Opening and closing a Santa movie with implied deaths?!?! Count me in! There's also some pretty rad reindeer, exploding candy canes, and Dudley Moore as an elf named...Patch? Don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Check it out!

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Bonus: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (w/ Anthony Caruso)

Bonus: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (w/ Anthony Caruso)

What's up dudes? What's that you say? How about a bonus episode? Illin'. Anthony Caruso from 'Tis the Podcast and I talk Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Guess what? We really love the season 4 episode. It's definitely rad! Check it out! Also, no voting on this one, but enjoy the bad impressions anyway.

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S1E24: Holiday Shopping and Wishbooks (w/ Vinnie Brezinsky)

S1E24: Holiday Shopping and Wishbooks (w/ Vinnie Brezinsky)

What's up, dudes? Remember standing in line for hours to get that one toy? Your parents probably did, especially after you sat down and circled all the toys you wanted in the Wishbook? Vinnie Brezinsky from hueyandbax joins me to talk holiday shopping and wishbooks! Malls and shopping and commercials! Oh my! Don't forget to vote for your favorite worst impression! 

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S1E23: Caroleers (w/Thom Crowe)

S1E23: Caroleers (w/Thom Crowe)

What's up, dudes? Totally Rad Christmas All-Star Thom Crowe from 'Tis the Podcast sits with me to talk his favorite album growing up. Yep! It's the Caroleers and Peter Pan Records. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town?" Check. "Who's That Up On the Roof?" Check. "The Christmas Tree That Ran Away?" Got that one too! But wait! Irwin the Disco Duck tags along too! Don't forget to vote for your favorite worst impression! 

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S1E22: Claymation Christmas Celebration (w/ Mike and Rusty)

S1E22: Claymation Christmas Celebration (w/ Mike and Rusty)

What's up, dudes? This week I've got Mike and Rusty from the Snow in Southtown podcast talking Will Vinton! Yep, it's the Claymation Christmas Celebration breakdown. We get into the rights issues, the composer, the waffles and waddles. Oh yeah, and the California Raisins come out! Check out the latest episode, and don't forget to vote for your favorite in Gag Me with a Spoon!

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