Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And welcome to the final official episode of April! Can you believe that? We are officially a third of the way through the year! Time is flying!
This week, journey with the elves back to the wonderful world of Rankin/Bass to discuss the 1968 holiday special, "The Little Drummer Boy"! As is always the case when the hosts cover a Rankin/Bass special, opinions are all over the place with this one, with one elf defending the special, one elf enjoying it more than the other Rankin/Bass specials previously covered, and one absolutely hating it. Meanwhile, opinions voiced by our listeners are on opposite ends of the spectrum - people either really enjoy it, or really dislike it; there doesn't seem to be middle ground!
Discussed in this episode are the racist stereotypes perpetuated by character designs and historical (in)accuracy in this special; the origins of the traditional carol version of "The Little Drummer Boy"; Apple's recent unveiling event; Michael Keaton's officially announced return to the role of Batman in the upcoming "The Flash" movie; some fascinating Disney trivia that Anthony learned in a recent episodes of one of his favorite podcasts, "Dis-Order: Every Disney Film"; and much, much more! All of it together makes for a fun, fascinating episode you want to be sure you don't miss!
Enjoy, y'all! And keep your eyes on your feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next installment of "Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Thirteen, which will be read to you by the awesome and always hilarious Mike Westfall of "Advent Calendar House"!
My Mum Told Me That Jesus Was Born In Dunstable. (The Vicar of DIbley)
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Eighteen - You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch - As Read By Charlyn Lewis Of "Fashion Speaks"
Just Once, I'd Like A Regular, Normal Christmas. Eggnog, A F@!%#$n' Christmas Tree, A Little Turkey. But, No. I Gotta Crawl Around In This Motherf!@#$%n' Tin Can. (Die Hard 2)
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Seventeen - (It Must've Been 'Ol) Santa Claus - As Read By McLean Sloughter
I Just Wish We Could Have A Perfect Christmas, Like In A Christmas Movie. (A Christmas Movie Christmas)
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Sixteen - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - As Read By Nicole Little
Save A Little Christmas For Christmas Day. (The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow)
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Fifteen - O Christmas Tree - As Read By Michelle Kidwell Of "Horribly Genius"
As Long As There's Christmas, I Truly Believe, That Hope Is The Greatest Of The Gifts We Receive. (Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas)
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Fourteen - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town - As Read By Kendall Farrae Of "For Forks Sake"
Life Is A Lot Easier When You Let Someone Else Carry Your Load. Even If You Can Carry It Yourself. (Almost Christmas)
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Thirteen - Christmas Time is Here - As Read By Mike Westfall of "Advent Calendar House"
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Twelve - Christmas Wrapping - As Read By Scarlett Alexandra Of "NetfliXmas Podcast"
That's Right, Bamm-Bamm. Everyone But Fred! (A Flintstones Christmas Carol)
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Eleven - We Three Kings - As Read By Claude Bélanger
What Is A Clown Doing Next To Baby Jesus? (Home Improvement)
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Ten - Carol of the Bells - As Read By Anthony Caruso
In The Words Of The Immortal Saint, Frosty The Snowman, "God Bless Us, Everyone". (ALF)
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' To Town
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