A Very Merry Iconic Podcast with Danny & Jenna

By Danny Pellegrino

What's A Very Merry Iconic Podcast with Danny & Jenna about?

Danny Pellegrino of the Everything Iconic podcast joins forces with writer and comedian Jenna Brister to recap holiday movies, with lots of tangents and detours along the way for A Very Merry Iconic Podcast. Season 5 coming fall of 2023!

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A Very Merry Iconic Podcast with Danny & Jenna episodes:

01.28.2024
VALENTINE'S DAY (2010)
Danny and Jenna are back with a seasonal bonus episode covering the unhinged ensemble comedy VALENTINE'S DAY! This movie has everything, Anne Hathaway as a sex phone operator, possible time travel, Kathy Bates as a character without a last name,...
12.19.2023
DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009, The Jim Carrey One)
For the final new episode of season 5 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast, Danny and Jenna watch Disney's A Christmas Carol, starring Jim Carrey and Jim Carrey and Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman in an unhinged retelling using aggressively...
12.12.2023
LITTLE WOMEN (1994)
Danny and Jenna talk all things LITTLE WOMEN (1994), including the Christian Bale of it all, colonial times, and Danny's newfound Little Women standom. Special thanks to our sponsor, Nordstrom! *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast...
12.05.2023
THE GRINCH V...We Still Have More Thoughts
Our annual Grinch episode is back for part V. This year we tackle the brand new Nintendo Switch Grinch game, Jenna brings a folder of more facts, plus the two touch on some holiday stuff they're feeling Grinchy on! Jenna...
11.28.2023
A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)
Danny and Jenna tackle A CHRISTMAS STORY, featuring Ralphie, the bunny suit, a Red Rider BB Gun, and unhinged family chaos. Episode presented by Nordstrom. *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast...
11.23.2023
A Very Merry Thanksgiving Special Presented by Nordstrom!
Danny and Jenna take on Thanksgiving with this very special episode presented by Nordstrom! While you're doing your cooking, turn on the pod and pretend it's a parade, as Danny and Jenna mention it all-- chaotic Thanksgivings, Black Friday shopping,...
11.14.2023
STEPMOM (1998)
Danny & Jenna tackle STEPMOM, the 1998 film that featured Susan Sarandon, Julia Roberts, and Ed Harris! *Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram Danny: @DannyPellegrino Jenna: @Jenna.Brister Hosted on...
10.25.2023
BONUS: The Jolliest Bunch Audiobook Sneak Preview +
Danny is on tour, but we have a bonus episode with a sneak preview of the brand new audiobook for Danny's new book, The Jolliest Bunch: Unhinged Holiday Stories! If you enjoy this preview chapter, pickup a hard copy of...
10.04.2023
HALLOWEENTOWN (1998)
Danny and Jenna are BACK for season 5 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast with a recap of the unhinged Disney made-for-TV film, Halloweentown. Starring Debbie Reynolds, the movie features town pigs, a skeleton cab driver, and a community center...
12.27.2022
BONUS: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Danny and Jenna are drinking wine and here to look back on the year, the season, and ahead to 2023! xo *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram...
12.20.2022
THE HOLIDAY (2006) ❤️
Danny and Jenna talk about the masterpiece that is THE HOLIDAY! Nancy Meyers directed and they share their thoughts about Jack Black, the hotness of Jude, plus Danny and Jenna explore personal trauma that only a holiday movie podcast could...
12.20.2022
THE GRINCH PART 3...We STILL Have More Thoughts
We're back for more Grinch talk in our 3rd annual Grinch episode. This year we cover the Grinch videogame tie-in, the Halloween prequel, and lots more Grinch-lore! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store...
12.13.2022
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992)
Danny and Jenna talk all thing The Muppet Christmas Carol, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! They explore the Michael Caine of it all, working with puppets, Muppet legs, and SO much more! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A...
12.06.2022
BONUS: The RetURN
In this bonus episode, Danny shares a chapter from his audiobook of How Do I Un-Remember This? Unfortunately True Stories (out now). This is the one where Danny shops Kohl's with an urn over the holidays! Enjoy and Danny &...
11.29.2022
I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (1998)
Danny and Jenna explore the complexities of 1998's I'll Be Home For Christmas, starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Jessica Biel. JTT must make it home by dinner in order to get access to the Porsche keys, all the while traveling...
11.22.2022
FRIENDS: The One Where Ross Got High (1999)
In this special Thanksgiving bonus, Danny and Jenna recap the season 6 Thanksgiving episode of Friends-- the one where Ross got high, there was beef in the trifle, and Chandler and Monica reveal they're living together! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For...
11.15.2022
FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS (2022)
The Lohanaissance is upon us as Lindsay explores the holiday film in Netflix's Falling For Christmas, an Overboard-esque feature where she falls for Glee's Chord Overstreet! *Order Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow...
11.08.2022
THE SANTA CLAUSE TRILOGY (1994, 2002, 2006)
Danny and Jenna explore The Santa Clause Trilogy, three Tim Allen films that feature an unhinged Martin Short performance as Jack Frost, magic, and a few plot points we're still trying to untangle alongside the various Home Improvement connections. *Order Danny's...
10.18.2022
BONUS: Hocus Pocus 2 Interview with the Screenwriter
In this special Halloween bonus, Danny sits down with Jen D'Angelo, the screenwriter behind Hocus Pocus 2, to ask all our burning questions about the Disney sequel, like what happened with Yabos, what's next for the sisters, and so much...
10.04.2022
HOCUS POCUS 2 (2022)
MORE NEW VERY MERRY ICONIC PODCAST EPISODES ARE LAUNCHING IN NOVEMBER, but for now, Danny and Jenna dive into Hocus Pocus 2, a Disney+ sequel almost 30 years in the making! They also touch on what they've been up to...
10.02.2022
A Very Merry Iconic Podcast Season 4 Trailer!
Danny & Jenna are back for season 4 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast, launching in late October! We'll be covering 6-8 holiday movies this year, so follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on IG for updates, and be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you...
12.28.2021
BONUS: New Year's Message!
Danny and Jenna wrap up the season with a special New Year's message! Hope you all have a wonderful 2022 and beyond! Thank you for listening to A Very Merry Iconic Podcast...we'll see you next year! *Preorder Danny's book here:...
12.21.2021
THE GRINCH PART 2...We Have More Thoughts
MERRY CHRISTMAS WEEK! Danny and Jenna have their 2nd annual Grinch episode, where they dive deeper into the making of the 2000 version of The Grinch, starring Jim Carrey, who was trained by the CIA for the role. After the...
12.14.2021
A DIVA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL (2000)
Danny and Jenna tackle A Diva's Christmas Carol, the 2000 VH1 classic starring Vanessa Williams. Danny also shares a harrowing tale about a mistaken crop top, and the two friends touch on TGIF/sitcom Christmas episodes. #Heartquake *Preorder Danny's book here:...
12.07.2021
SINGLE ALL THE WAY (Netflix, 2021)
Danny and Jenna recap the new Netflix romcom Single All The Way, featuring gay leads! After the recap, stars Michael Urie and Philemon Chambers stop by to talk to Danny about representation, fave Christmas movies, and lots more! *Preorder Danny's book...
11.30.2021
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER (1964)
Danny and Jenna tackle the 1964 claymation special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! They discuss the rudeness of Santa, Hermie's dentistry, and lots more from this unhinged holiday film. PS visit www.everythingiconic.store for limited edition holiday podcast merch! *Preorder Danny's book...
11.16.2021
FRED CLAUS (2007)
Danny and Jenna recap 2007's Fred Claus, starring Vince Vaughn, Kathy Bates, Rachel Weisz, and more in an absurd holiday comedy about Santa's brother. Detours include home birth, survival instincts, holiday cocktails, and more! *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A...
11.09.2021
HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (1992)
Danny and Jenna recap Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, the iconic holiday sequel *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.Store Follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on Instagram Danny: @DannyPellegrino Jenna: @Jenna.Brister Hosted on Acast....
11.02.2021
FOUR CHRISTMASES (2008)
Danny and Jenna dive in to the 2008 film Four Christmases with Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon. They discuss the aggressive MMA of it all, Sissy Spacek, Country Strong, and more! *Preorder Danny's book here: www.smarturl.it/unremember *For A Very Merry Iconic...
10.26.2021
HOCUS POCUS (1993)
Danny & Jenna are back for season 3 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast! Before putting the Christmas tree up, they're diving into a different holiday classic...Hocus Pocus! They discuss the film, the Penny & Garry Marshall of it all,...
10.03.2021
A Very Merry Iconic Podcast Season 3 Trailer!
Danny and Jenna are back for season 3 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast, launching at the end of October! This year we'll cover 6+ holiday movies, including a Halloween movie (Hocus Pocus), Home Alone 2, Four Christmases, and more!...
12.29.2020
BONUS: A New Year's Message From Danny & Jenna!
Danny and Jenna are back for a little mini episode to wish you all a happy new year and also to briefly touch on the Sex and the City New Year's Eve scene. Thank you all for joining us for...
12.21.2020
CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989)
Danny and Jenna recap 1989's Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and more! After the Christmas Vacation chat, Danny talks to the legendary Marie Osmond alongside Linda Pellegrino in a special holiday treat! Marie Osmond Interview: 44:32ish Get Very Merry holiday...
12.13.2020
THE CHRISTMAS SETUP (2020)
Danny and Jenna chat about the new LGBTQ Lifetime holiday film, The Christmas Setup, starring the legendary Fran Drescher. Danny then interviews Fran about working on the film, and she gives an update on The Nanny reboot! Watch the chat with...
12.08.2020
HOME ALONE (1990)
Danny and Jenna take a trip back to 1990 to revisit a holiday classic, Home Alone. Jenna researched where the cast is now. They also discuss Dolly Parton's new seasonal album, Holly Dolly Christmas. Get Very Merry holiday merch at EverythingIconic.Store...
12.01.2020
THE HAPPIEST SEASON (2020)
Danny and Jenna recap this season's The Happiest Season, which featured LGBTQ leads and a heartwarming home for the holidays vibe. Listen and subscribe to Danny's other show, Everything Iconic, wherever you get your podcasts! LINKS: Instagram.com/AVeryMerryIconicPodcast Instagram.com/DannyPellegrino Instagram.com/Jenna.Brister EverythingIconic.store Hosted on...
11.24.2020
THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)
Danny and Jenna hop aboard the nightmare train that is The Polar Express. They discuss Rita Wilson's take on Tom's role, the hobo, adapting such a short book, and more, but mostly they just take tangents about Leo DiCaprio and...
11.17.2020
PIECES OF APRIL (2003, Thanksgiving)
Danny and Jenna dive into 2003's Pieces of April, an unhinged Thanksgiving film with important costume design starring Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, and Sisqo. Listen and subscribe to Danny's other show, Everything Iconic, wherever you get your podcasts! LINKS: Instagram.com/AVeryMerryIconicPodcast Instagram.com/DannyPellegrino Instagram.com/Jenna.Brister...
11.10.2020
THE GRINCH (2000, Jim Carrey Version)
Danny and Jenna dive into Jim Carrey's version of The Grinch from 2000, which is beautiful and features one of the most haunting things ever put onto film...Baby Grinch. Listen and subscribe to Danny's other show, Everything Iconic, wherever you get...
11.03.2020
HOLIDATE (Netflix)
Danny and Jenna tackle a new holiday offering from Netflix starring Emma Roberts, Kristen Chenoweth, and a new hot man. The film spans all holidays, so join D & J on their "holidate" with this new Netflix feature. Listen and subscribe...
10.27.2020
CASPER (1995)
Danny and Jenna are back for season 2 of A Very Merry Iconic Podcast! In this special Halloween episode, they loosely talk about 1995's Casper, their fave Halloween memories, Devon Sawa, and more! Listen and subscribe to Danny's other show, Everything...
09.23.2020
A Very Merry Iconic Podcast Season 2 Trailer!
Season 2 is coming soon with a CASPER (1995) recap out just before Halloween. We'll be doing 10ish episodes total this year, so follow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on instagram for all the updates on the upcoming season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
03.02.2020
PS I LOVE YOU (2007)
Danny and Jenna are back to recap a film that is very loosely/vaguely attached to the St. Patricks Day holiday. We mostly just wanted to get together and record, and 2007's PS I LOVE YOU has Gerard Butler trying to...
12.23.2019
NEW YEAR'S EVE (2011)
Danny and Jenna dive in to ONE last holiday movie for the 2019 season-- Garry Marshall's NEW YEAR'S EVE from 2011. The film features every actor ever (even Alyssa Milano in a role as an extra). This is also, accidentally,...
12.18.2019
INTERVIEW WITH ALEC GILLIS (The Santa Clause Franchise)
Danny and Jenna have a truly iconic guest named Alec Gillis. Alec is an Academy Award winning artist who is not only responsible for the fat suit, the animatronic reindeer, and the toy soldiers in the Santa Clause franchise, he's...
12.16.2019
JINGLE ALL THE WAY (1996)
Danny and Jenna dive into Jingle All The Way, the Arnold/Sinbad/Rita Wilson holiday extravaganza. They also touch on Family Stone, Home Alone, and the animatronic reindeer that populated 90s holiday movies. VISIT MINT MOBILE AT www.mintmobile.com/MERRYICONIC LINKS: Twitter.com/DannyPellegrino Instagram.com/DannyPellegrino Facebook.com/PellegrinoDanny Cameo.com/DannyPellegrino T-shirts:...
12.09.2019
SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS (ABC)
Danny and Jenna celebrate the former Rachel Berry in her ABC movie debut, SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS. The film features a Hawaii setting, diverse cast, drama, and the hot guy from Younger. VISIT MINT MOBILE AT www.mintmobile.com/MERRYICONIC LINKS: Twitter.com/DannyPellegrino Instagram.com/DannyPellegrino Facebook.com/PellegrinoDanny Cameo.com/DannyPellegrino...
12.02.2019
CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004)
Danny and Jenna dive into 2004's CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS, which features QIL Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen attempting to skip Christmas. The movie has it all-- cats freezing, stunt work, and botox. VISIT MINT MOBILE AT www.mintmobile.com/MERRYICONIC LINKS: Twitter.com/DannyPellegrino Instagram.com/DannyPellegrino...
11.25.2019
KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Netflix)
Danny & Jenna tackle the new Netflix film KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. The film features Vanessa Hudgens falling in love with a time-traveling knight from the year 1334. LINKS: Twitter.com/DannyPellegrino Instagram.com/DannyPellegrino Facebook.com/PellegrinoDanny Cameo.com/DannyPellegrino T-shirts: EverythingIconic.Threadless.com Jenna: Instagram.com/Jenna.Brister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
11.18.2019
WRITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Hallmark)
Danny and Jenna dive into Hallmark Channel's WRITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, a Chad Michael Murray romcom. They also discuss Jamie Lee Curtis in Christmas with the Kranks, decorating for the holidays, and much more! LINKS: Twitter.com/DannyPellegrino Instagram.com/DannyPellegrino Facebook.com/PellegrinoDanny Cameo.com/DannyPellegrino T-shirts: EverythingIconic.Threadless.com Jenna:...

What's A Very Merry Iconic Podcast with Danny & Jenna about?

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A Very Merry Iconic Podcast with Danny & Jenna episodes:

VALENTINE'S DAY (2010)

DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009, The Jim Carrey One)

LITTLE WOMEN (1994)

THE GRINCH V...We Still Have More Thoughts

A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)

A Very Merry Thanksgiving Special Presented by Nordstrom!

STEPMOM (1998)

BONUS: The Jolliest Bunch Audiobook Sneak Preview +

HALLOWEENTOWN (1998)

BONUS: Happy New Year!

THE HOLIDAY (2006) ❤️

THE GRINCH PART 3...We STILL Have More Thoughts

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992)

BONUS: The RetURN

I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (1998)

FRIENDS: The One Where Ross Got High (1999)

FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS (2022)

THE SANTA CLAUSE TRILOGY (1994, 2002, 2006)

BONUS: Hocus Pocus 2 Interview with the Screenwriter

HOCUS POCUS 2 (2022)

A Very Merry Iconic Podcast Season 4 Trailer!

BONUS: New Year's Message!

THE GRINCH PART 2...We Have More Thoughts

A DIVA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL (2000)

SINGLE ALL THE WAY (Netflix, 2021)

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER (1964)

FRED CLAUS (2007)

HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (1992)

FOUR CHRISTMASES (2008)

HOCUS POCUS (1993)

A Very Merry Iconic Podcast Season 3 Trailer!

BONUS: A New Year's Message From Danny & Jenna!

CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989)

THE CHRISTMAS SETUP (2020)

HOME ALONE (1990)

THE HAPPIEST SEASON (2020)

THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004)

PIECES OF APRIL (2003, Thanksgiving)

THE GRINCH (2000, Jim Carrey Version)

HOLIDATE (Netflix)

CASPER (1995)

A Very Merry Iconic Podcast Season 2 Trailer!

PS I LOVE YOU (2007)

NEW YEAR'S EVE (2011)

INTERVIEW WITH ALEC GILLIS (The Santa Clause Franchise)

JINGLE ALL THE WAY (1996)

SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS (ABC)

CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004)

KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Netflix)

WRITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Hallmark)