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"!
I Know It's Hard. We Both Just Have To Be Strong. Just Until It Breaks. (A Creature Was Stirring)
Holy Crap, You Aren't The Killer! You're Telling The Truth! You Don't Exist! (It's a Wonderful Knife)
First Off, The Barn Elf Doesn't Like Changes To The Barn. (There's Something in the Barn)
Our Tale Starts The Same Coming Out Of The Gate, But This Time We're Adding Just One Twist Of Fate. (The Mean One)
Once You're Real, You Can't Become Unreal. (The Velveteen Rabbit [2023])
'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Before The Bad Guys Turned Good, When All Through The City, They Cased Each And Every Neighborhood. (The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday)
Chestnuts Roasting And Marshmallows Toasting, Let's Put The Year Under The Tree! (Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas)
For Me, Christmas Is All About The Gifts. And If You're A Kid, Your Only Goal Is To Maximize The Amount Of Presents You Get On The Big Day. (Diary of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever)
Hippity Hoppin', Easter's On Its Way! (Here Comes Peter Cottontail)
Perfect! Christmas At The Sizzler! (Frasier [2023] - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Reindeer Games)
Nothing Says "Merry Christmas" Like A Hostage Situation! (Reba - Season 2 - Episode 10 - Cookies For Santa)
Try As They Will And Try As They Might, Who Steals Me Gold Won't Live Through The Night! (Leprechaun)
Okay Then, Don't Do It For Dad. Do It For Mom. Look, She's Really Bummed Out Right Now And It's All Just 'Cause Christmas Is Messed Up. (Ted - Season 1 - Episode 6 - Loud Night)
Vampires Probably Not That Big On Christmas, Now That I Think About It. (Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 3 - Episode 10 - Amends)
Christmas Is About People Spending Money They Don't Have On Gifts That People Don't Want. (With Love, Christmas)
Well, Christmas Is Coming And I Think I Need Your Help. (12 Gifts of Christmas)
The Holidays Don't Have To Be Perfect. (Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!)
Patreon Sneak Peek - Tis the Ruined Podcast - Episode 1 - Terrifier
Behold, They Shall Call Him Immanuel - God With Us! (Journey to Bethlehem)
You See, History Is Not Simply The Study Of The Past. It Is An Explanation Of The Present. (The Holdovers)
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