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An actor performing as an alternate Scrooge at a regional theatre discovers the true meaning of “A Christmas Carol” through the help of a few spirits and a plucky little dog in this holiday special. We also learn—to no one’s surprise—that Chris Breen can do an impressive Vince Guaraldi impression.

With Austin Tichenor as Carl, with Ele Matelan, Travis Bedard, Moises Chiullan, Liz Carman, Chip Sudderth, Shannon Sudderth, and Steve Lutz

What is an alternate Scrooge?

David J. Loehr

Cigars are always trouble. Marina McCoy discusses Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1972).

John McCoy with Marina McCoy

[Crossposted from Downstream on Relay FM.]

Down the chimney comes Tim Goodman, reuniting with Jason to discuss his super-secret insider TV reviews, streaming’s influence in the rise of international TV here in the U.S., and Jason’s top TV shows of the year.

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Tim Goodman and Jason Snell

Jason mentioned: Shogun (Hulu), Dark Matter (Apple TV+), Bad Monkey (Apple TV+), Hacks (Max), Slow Horses (Apple TV+), Silo (Apple TV+), Shoresy (Hulu), Masters of the Air (Apple TV+), The Diplomat (Netflix), and A Man on the Inside (Netflix).

Tim Mentioned: Black Doves (Netflix), Giri/Haji (Netflix), Moving (Hulu), House of Ninjas (Netflix), A Shop For Killers (Hulu), The Frog (Netflix), Kleo (Netflix), and Black Twitter: A Peoplpe’s History (Hulu).

K’ronng’s sword gets a name, maps are confusing, and the party smells…things.

Keys from the Golden Vault - Reach for the Stars, Part 2

Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Lincoln Hayes and Monty Ashley

Edited by Erika Ensign.

It’s a mysterious planet, but not the mysterious planet you’re looking for. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including cons not seen, unnecessary parkour (all parkour), and the challenges of child-friendly entertainment mixed with the horrors of war.

Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh

For Kilmas this year we travel to 19th century Arizona for “Tombstone,” where Wyatt Earp, his brothers, and their shady pal Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer!) confront a bunch of rotten outlaw thugs and their own mortality. Will our noted hater of westerns, Erika, accept the possibility of a Kilmas miracle? Listen to find out!

"Tombstone"

Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Brian Warren, Erika Ensign, Annette Wierstra and Tony Sindelar

It’s the Christmas tradition we created ourselves! We don our Santa hats, gather our Bingo cards, and surround ourselves with lots of snacks. It’s time for this year’s in-person Christmas movie marathon. This year we watched:

Get on your pjs, make yourself comfy, and join us!

Annual Christmas Movie Marathon

Annette Wierstra with Steven Schapansky, Erika Ensign and Kirsten Goruk

Download our Christmas Movie Bingo cards!

It’s S1E8 of Sports Night — Thespis! Somehow, functional grown adults believe they are being haunted by a Roman god. Or a Greek ghost. Or something. Meanwhile, Isaac frets about his pregnant daughter, and a dumb joke about a turkey is telegraphed from a mile away. Luckily, Brian and Lex are. Let’s Sorkin’ In It together.

Lex Friedman and Brian Warren

Welcome to our 13th episode! We dish about how we got here (from podcast engagement to podcast marriage) and thank some folks who helped us along the way. We had a celebrity sighting and perhaps a bit too much familiarity with ALIEN: Romulus swag from the Comic Con 2024 panel. Heather brings a serious and timely topic to the pod - how to use your senses to stay grounded when things feel really big and scary. Join us for some solid squee and some solid psychology.

FTS backstory, face hugging aliens, and staying grounded

Stacy Watnick and Heather Berberet

The site of our podcast marriage!

The podcast masters

The home of Sasappis (aka Román Zaragoza)

Here be the actual face huggers

Connecting to the world through your senses

The tenth edition of Mind Meld is a Christmas special! Listen as our contestants try to match their knowledge of what they think they should know, or if they’ll do better at matching what they shouldn’t know.

Mind Meld 10

Tony Sindelar and Kathy Campbell with Annette Wierstra, Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Jason Snell and Mikah Sargent