It’s Die Hard in a Kids’ Movie!

For this very special Christmas episode, Phil and Liam step outside the usual format to discuss the beloved holiday classic HOME ALONE with special guest Paul Scheer! 

That’s right - the actor, writer, director, author, renaissance man and podcasting superstar Mr. Paul Scheer returns to the show to illuminate the deep and sometimes surprising number of connections between 1988’s DIE HARD and 1990’s HOME ALONE!

After an unfortunate mix-up leads to a young boy named Kevin McAllister (Macauley Culkin) being left home alone while his family are on vacation in Europe, Kevin must learn to fend for himself and defend the house from two determined and persistent burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) who call themselves “the Wet Bandits”!

These three dads discuss their own fond memories of this timeless movie, and what it means to them and their families. As well as talking through the vast number of similarities between the two pictures, they break it all down piece by piece in the tweaked ‘Anatomy of a Christmas Action Movie’ section, where they analyze the premise, the hero, the villains, and vote for their favorite booby traps!

The ugly Xmas sweaters are replaced by svelte tuxedos for a trip to the ‘Die Hard Oscars’, where the guys hand out special awards in various Die Hard-themed categories, and festivities culminate with the ‘Double Jeopardy’ trivia quiz, “where the scores can really change!” So grab some cocoa, roast some chestnuts and cuddle up by the fire with this cozy Christmas episode! Happy holidays to one and all!

Paul’s book, Joyful Recollections of Trauma (which includes a chapter inspired by Paul’s real life Home Alone!), can and should be preordered here!

HOME ALONE trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEDaVHmw7r4

At the time of release, HOME ALONE is streaming on Disney+, Starz and DirecTV and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple/iTunes, YouTube, Vudu, Redbox, Spectrum, AMC and all the usual platforms.

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