Summary

Mary and Teddy close out 2025 with gratitude, Spotify “awards” bragging rights, and the most unhinged seasonal debate of all: is Die Hard aChristmas movie? From Bruce Willis’ sweaty, progressively-filthier tank top to Alan Rickman’s scene-stealing villainy, they dig into what still works, what doesn’t (hi, Holly’s agency), and why this single-location action classic became the blueprint for decades of copycats. Plus: genuinely great trivia, including the wild Frank Sinatra connection you won’t believe.

What You’ll Hear

• The “Die Hard is a Christmas movie” debate… and why it’s basically a personality test now
• Why John McClane felt like a new kind of action hero (and yes: “short king energy”)
• Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber: controlled, charismatic villainy—and how he steals the whole film
• The missed opportunity with Holly Gennaro: strong setup, frustrating payoff
• Why the movie’s one-location constraint still makes it feel tight, creative, and rewatchable