Episode 132

The Most Debatable Holiday Movies

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In this episode, Scott and Jennifer introduce their new podcast studio and dive into a lively discussion about debatable holiday movies. From traditional favorites like 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' and 'Home Alone' to more contentious topics such as 'Die Hard' and 'Rocky,' the hosts explore what qualifies a film as a Thanksgiving or Christmas movie. They share their personal favorites, consider fan-favorite classics, and debate the merits of unconventional holiday films. Listeners are encouraged to share their own thoughts and movie recommendations for the holiday season in the comments.

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00:00 Welcome to the New Podcasting Space

00:32 Debating Holiday Movies: Thanksgiving Edition

02:26 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

02:42 Rocky

05:21 Miracle on 34th Street

06:14 What is a Christmas movie?

06:38 When Harry Met Sally

06:53 Sleepless in Seattle

07:40 Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

08:20 Lethal Weapon

09:18 Batman Returns

09:56 Gremlins

10:24 Trading Places

12:12 The Apartment

12:50 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

14:30 Recommending 'Just Friends' with a Caution

15:52 Debating 'Meet Me in St. Louis' as a Christmas Movie

16:58 Classic Christmas Movies: 'Home Alone'

17:33 Love Actually

18:08 The Holiday: A Modern Christmas Favorite

19:05 White Christmas: A Timeless Classic

19:47 Debating 'A Nightmare Before Christmas' and Other Unconventional Picks

20:32 Is Edward Scissor Hands a Christmas Movie?

21:00 Rocky IV: A Christmas Movie?

21:47 Ghostbusters and Other Debatable Holiday Movies

23:05 A New Years Eve Movie

23:32 Surprise John Wayne Western Christmas Movie

24:29 Wrapping Up: Favorite Christmas Movies and Final Thoughts

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Scott B

Host of the Talk With History podcast, Producer over at Walk with History on YouTube, and Editor of TheHistoryRoadTrip.com
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Jennifer B

Former Naval Aviator turned Historian and a loyal Penn Stater. (WE ARE!) I earned my Masters in American History and graduate certificate in Museum Studies, from the University of Memphis.

The Talk with History podcast gives Scott and me a chance to go deeper into the details of our Walk with History YouTube videos and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at our history-inspired adventures.

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