https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/31-days-of-halloween-the-halloween-advent-calendar--6645966enTV ReviewsCopyright Jeff McGeehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/24aa99fe6284fc542e7c751ca985e542.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/31-days-of-halloween-the-halloween-advent-calendar--6645966Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:58:04 +0000Jeff McGeeJeff McGeefeeds@spreaker.comMarvinDog Media presents 31 Days of Halloween! Come back every day in October for a new bite-size discussion of our favorite spooky season entertainment! And hit up the Facebook page to interact and share your own memories!falsece4e9eaa-5b79-55f8-a74e-ebb37ea5e82depisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-ziggy-s-gift-for-matt--69174670
Merry Christmas, Matt!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69174670Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:00:08 +0000Jeff McGeeSURPRISE! Just when you thought you were out, we pulled you back in! But seriously, we wanted to do one more show as a gift to our friend Matt as well as a thank-you to all of you. We hope you enjoy this discussion of a special we didn't even know...
Merry Christmas, Matt!]]>1261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-top-3-santas-our-favorite-holiday-memories--69121541See you next year!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69121541Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:05:08 +0000Jeff McGeeToday's the day, folks! The big man has come and gone, the goose is roasting on an open fire, chestnuts are singing under the misteltoe....it gets weird around our house, folks. We hope you've enjoyed this journey as much as we have, and we hope you...See you next year!]]>1334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-favorite-christmas-movies--68949640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68949640Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeYou knew we'd get there eventually. It's time for us to talk about our favorite Christmas movies! How much Chevy Chase or Jim Varney will show up? Only one way to find out!1635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-favorite-christmas-specials-non-rankin-bass--68949593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68949593Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeWhat, you thought Rankin & Bass were the only game in town? No way, there are a TON of Christmas Specials produced elsewhere, and today we discuss those! Hope you enjoy!1329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-favorite-christmas-hymns--68890134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68890134Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:05:08 +0000Jeff McGeeToday we're focusing on the Reason for the Christmas season as we discuss our favorite hymns or songs that celebrate the religious side of the holiday season. As always, Pam has facts and Jeff has stories. Enjoy!1321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-favorite-christmas-pop-songs--68763566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68763566Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeToday we share our favorite Christmas songs from the radio (and TV and Film, actually). We finally have one bit of overlap, but we handled it well, I think. What are our favorite songs? You'll have to listen to find out!987falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-favorite-christmas-tv-episodes--68707970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68707970Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeFor our first non-review show we wanted to share with you our favorite holiday-themed episodes of television shows. We'll be back tomorrow with another fun-filled festive list! Hope you enjoy!971falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-santa-baby--68466340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68466340Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeRankin Bass took a looooong (16 years) Winter's nap between their previous special and their final Christmas special. Santa Baby premiered in 2001! You didn't know about that, did you? Neither did we! Listen and learn what Christmas is all about, baby!1556falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-the-life-and-adventures-of-santa-claus--68417476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68417476Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeDidn't we just do this? Rankin Bass did a few origins of Santa Claus, and this was their last attempt. Was it their best? Having L. Frank Baum along for the ride didn't hurt, but you'll have to listen to find out for sure!!! HO HA HO!!!!!1841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-the-leprechaun-s-christmas-gold--68269078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68269078Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's time for those 2 favorite Christmas traditions: Leprechauns and Banshees!! Yeah, we were as confused as you are. Just trust us, this one is better than it sounds, but not as good as it should be. We still enjoyed it, and we hope you will enjoy...1331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-pinocchio-s-christmas--68055051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68055051Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeIf we said we loved this special, our noses MIGHT grow just a smidge. Seriously, there's quite a bit to like about today's show, but is it enough to make up for all the things we DON'T like? Listen and find out!1704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-jack-frost--67978923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67978923Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeBRRRR Is it chilly in here to anyone else? Must be that rascal Jack Frost! Today, Pam and Jeff discuss a special that isn't QUITE Christmassy, but it's still charming, and we hope you enjoy the discussion. Just be sure to have the cocoa and a sweater...1679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-rudolph-frosty-s-christmas-in-july--67932028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67932028Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeWow. Rankin Bass really started swinging for the fences in 1979. This one is a feature-length movie that played theatrically for about a week before premiering on TV just around Thanksgiving. Were their efforts noble and appreciated?...1692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-the-stingiest-man-in-town--67736086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67736086Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeDid we really need ANOTHER retelling of A Christmas Carol? Actually, this time, we did! Tom Bosley and Walter Matthau make this one magical! Listen and find out just how magical!1840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-nestor-the-long-eared-christmas-donkey--67523768
ENJOY! (Or try to!)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67523768Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeOh boy, folks, this is gonna be a tough one. We have finally reached a special that neither Jeff nor Pam can fathom anyone enjoying. Nestor is a rehash of Rudolph but without the fun. Content warning: We discuss parental death, bullying, and just...
ENJOY! (Or try to!)]]>1325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-the-little-drummer-boy-book-ii--67470265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67470265Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's another sequel! Rankin/Bass were REALLY trying to make sequels happen in the mid-70s. Did it work this time? Weeeell....it depends on your definition of "work" because Pam and Jeff didn't get a lot of mileage out of this one, but they did find a...1038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-rudolph-s-shiny-new-year--67285117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67285117Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeThe next Christmas special from Rankin Bass is about....New Years?? That's right, they gave us a post-Christmas special, but aired it BEFORE Christmas. Make it make sense! Luckily, the special itself is terrific and we think you'll love it if you...1807falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-frosty-s-winter-wonderland--67247201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67247201Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeWhat's this? A SEQUEL? Yep! And it's not the last! We have a few sequels coming up, but Frosty got there first. Does this revisit hold up as well as the OG Frosty? Listen and find out!1372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-first-christmas-the-story-of-the-first-christmas-snow--67085892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67085892Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:05:08 +0000Jeff McGeeToday's episode has a clunky title and that is fitting because this special was...awkard. This is another new one for both Jeff and Pam. Did they feel holly and jolly and all that jazz? Listen and find out!1142falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-the-year-without-a-santa-claus--67019579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67019579Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeHeeeeeee's Mister White Christmas, He's Mister Snow!!!! It's time to talk about the Miser brothers....for a few minutes. This special is famous for the Snow Miser and Heat Miser, but they only account for a small fraction of the runtime! Did this one...1759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-twas-the-night-before-christmas--66926132
And do yourself a favor and listen to this recording of Art Carney just SLAYING the original poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hz1EIpfvLY

Come back tomorrow for more holiday goodness!!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66926132Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeSo there's this clock, and this mouse, and Santa has a fragile ego, so all these kids have to sing...what? Rankin Bass got a little experimental with this one, I think. Listen in and find out what happens when Santa thinks people don't believe in him...
And do yourself a favor and listen to this recording of Art Carney just SLAYING the original poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hz1EIpfvLY

Come back tomorrow for more holiday goodness!!!]]>1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-santa-claus-is-coming-to-town--66886894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66886894Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeAnother day, another Rankin Bass special! This time out it's Pam's favorite, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. Jeff never saw this one as a kid, which is a shame because it is AWESOME!!! How awesome, you may wonder? Listen and find out!1931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-frosty-the-snowman--66763280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66763280Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeHAAAAAAPPY BOITHDAAAAAY!!!!! Yeah, it's Christmastime, but it's also apparently Frosty's birthday! Today our Merry Duo discusses the first of the RB specials featuring everyone's favorite living snowman, FROSTY! Does this traditional animation hold up...1717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-little-drummer-boy--66629844
Enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66629844Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeThey told us to show up, so, Pa-Rum-Pah-Pum-Pum I guess. Today we discuss The Little Drummer boy and Jeff reveals how he didn't understand much of anything as a kid.  Enjoy!
Enjoy!]]>1631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-the-cricket-on-the-hearth--66594726
Yeah, look, neither of us had ever heard of this one, either. If you are a fan and have grown up with it, we'd love to hear your thoughts!

See you tomorrow!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66594726Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeWelcome back! We're so glad you decided to join us again! Today the topic is that other classic R/B special....The Cricket On The Hearth.  Yeah, look, neither of us had ever heard of this one, either. If you are a fan and have grown up with it, we'd...
Yeah, look, neither of us had ever heard of this one, either. If you are a fan and have grown up with it, we'd love to hear your thoughts!

See you tomorrow!]]>1435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer--66594721
Welcome to our show! This project is something we've been wanting to do for years and we finaly did it! Every day from now until December 25th, come back here for another episode discussing all of the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials, as well as some other interesting holiday-themed topics! 

For our first episode, we start where they started: RUDOLPH! Do we still enjoy it, or is Santa just too much of a jerk? Listen to find out!

See you tomorrow!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66594721Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:05:07 +0000Jeff McGeeSURPRISE! We wanted to give you a sneak peek at what the show will be! Come back here on December 2nd for the next episode, and then prepare for a daily dose of holiday goodness until Christmas Day! Welcome to our show! This project is something...
Welcome to our show! This project is something we've been wanting to do for years and we finaly did it! Every day from now until December 25th, come back here for another episode discussing all of the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials, as well as some other interesting holiday-themed topics! 

For our first episode, we start where they started: RUDOLPH! Do we still enjoy it, or is Santa just too much of a jerk? Listen to find out!

See you tomorrow!]]>1699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-audio-advent-calendar-preview--68232521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68232521Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:03:49 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's almost here! Check back here on December 1 for our first episde of the Audio Advent Calendar and hear Jeff and Pam review all of the Rankin Bass Holiday specials!134falsefull