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From Grandpa Joy to Giant Snakes: A Festive 4K Watchlist
Another week and another very fun show… 2 hours of chatting all kinds of nonsense was MUCH needed!! This week: We meet ‘Papa DJ,’ a ‘Little Greg’ and Steve is careful with the word ‘Chuck.’
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In this lively, holiday-tinged episode, Steve and DJ kick things off with some big family news—welcoming DJ's first grandchild, Greg the Third—and the chat jumps in with congrats as they swap stories about delivery-room marathons, new-dad duties, and the joy (and future Paw Patrol marathons) ahead. From there, Steve and DJ dive into a jam-packed watchlist: DJ grabs a new holiday action-comedy gem with Red One (4K Dolby Vision/Atmos on Kaleidescape) that surprised him with great chemistry between The Rock and Chris Evans and a near-reference presentation; Steve brings an unexpected Stephen King standout, The Life of Chuck (4K UHD, DTS-HD MA 5.1), a genre-defying, heartfelt piece with an astonishing bass-heavy “stars disappearing” sequence you’ll feel in your seat. They also have fun with the gloriously goofy 4K Sony disc of Anaconda (Dolby Atmos)—bad in the best way, Voight going full Tony Montana, and a hilarious “reverse waterfall” moment—plus a strong new 4K Atmos release of Sam Mendes’ Jarhead that shines with an immersive boot-camp sequence and striking HDR in the oil-field scenes. For true holiday comfort, the guys revisit National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in 4K—brilliant colors, iconic gags, and still one of the most family-friendly crowd-pleasers. They cap it all with some quick looks ahead: Nolan’s The Odyssey buzz, Avengers: Doomsday teasers, Minority Report’s new 4K release, and Sisu: Road to Revenge landing on Kaleidescape. A cozy, spirited mix of home-theater demos, seasonal favorites, and community vibes to kick off the holidays right.

Movies discussed (highlights): The Life of Chuck (4K UHD, DTS-HD MA 5.1), Anaconda (4K UHD, Dolby Atmos), Red One (4K DV/Atmos), Jarhead (4K UHD, Dolby Atmos), National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (4K UHD), plus quick mentions of Minority Report 4K, Sisu: Road to Revenge 4K DV/Atmos, and upcoming tentpoles.

CHAPTERS
1. (00:00:01) Cold open: chips, CHiPs, and grandpa jokes
2. (00:01:21) Becoming "papa": birth story and hospital marathon
3. (00:06:59) First photos, home theater baby cameo, and Bluey talk
4. (00:10:12) Car chat: Lamborghini Diablo, photography, and paint blending
5. (00:14:28) Show kickoff: rough cut, audio polish, and busy week
6. (00:17:01) Thankfulness, tough cases, and the chat roll call
7. (00:21:24) Seasonal vibes: decorations, Christmas in July, memory lapses
8. (00:23:23) Queueing up experiences and what to start with
9. (00:24:30) The Life of Chuck (2024): genre-bender and star-thump demo
10. (00:37:01) Netflix detour: Jingle Bell Heist—"a movie that exists"
11. (00:43:39) Giant snake time: Anaconda (1997) 4K Atmos nostalgia
12. (01:02:24) Red One (2023): Rock vs. Evans, festive home theater fun
13. (01:10:06) Teasers and trailers: Avengers Doomsday, The Odyssey buzz
14. (01:23:11) New drops: Kaleidescape and 4K upgrades round-up
15. (01:23:27) Jarhead (2005) 4K Atmos: Desert Shield grit and sound design
16. (01:34:08) Holiday classic: Christmas Vacation gets a 4K glow-up
17. (01:45:05) Wrap-up: patrons, scheduling, and year-end traditions Follow & Say Hi to the Guys on Twitter

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