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 also the mastermind behind some of the most amazing special effects and character designs in film. He worked on Death Becomes Her, Nora Ephron's Michael, the Alien franchise, IT, Sorry to Bother You, Jumanji, and SO MUCH MORE. He's a genius and we are happy to have him breaking down his work on The Santa Clause movies and so much more!
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INTERVIEW WITH ALEC GILLIS (The Santa Clause Franchise)

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! 

TV & Film

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, George Lopez doing car stunts, and so much more!
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VALENTINE'S DAY (2010) 

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

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! 
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LITTLE WOMEN (1994) 

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 also talks about the new holiday movie she wrote, A Perfect Christmas Pairing, which is available onDemand/Peacock/Freevee. Special thanks to our sponsor, Nordstrom! 
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THE GRINCH V...We Still Have More Thoughts 

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.
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INTERVIEW WITH ALEC GILLIS (The Santa Clause Franchise)

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