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The Film Countdown
by Jamie and Tim Wolter
We love to watch and talk movies! So let's get together as we rank the favorites. Join us and our people as we start with the Holiday genre - enjoy this countdown of the top 50!
Episodes
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1 Elf - Holiday Film Countdown
It's your favorite - just like smiling! That's right, we've arrived at our top ranked film. Join us for a cotton-headed ninny-muggin discussion with guests Ashley Mills and Timothy Wolter. Lalo Tequila Etch A Sketch Empire State Building For That Special Someone
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2 It's a Wonderful Life - Holiday Film Countdown
Throw a lasso around the moon and find love, and maybe even salvation! Let's talk guardian angels with Lisa Uhl and Dave Uhl. Blue Dog Rescue Tequila 512 The Real Bedford Falls
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3 Christmas Vacation - Holiday Film Countdown
Bonuses, family, lights, neighbors...and all the gifts that keep giving the whole year! The Griswolds join us for egg nog with guests, Kristen O'Neal and Lauren Rosa. Thin Places Radio Podcast Kristen's Insta - Discount Goblin We Luv Video Hyperreal Film Club Treaty Oak Distillery Marty Moose Egg...
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4 Home Alone - Holiday Film Countdown
Keep the change, you filthy animal, and enjoy the classic family film without the family. Let's childproof this place with guests Garrett Buss and Luke Wolter. Garrett Buss Comedian The Lyric Hyperion LA Pecan Street Rum Little Nero's Pizza
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5 A Christmas Story - Holiday Film Countdown
Yule shoot your eye out! Here's where leg lamps, bullies, and bunny suits enter the holiday fray. We're here to ponder major awards with guests Katie Moore and Frank Netscher. Fallout Theater Comedy Beach Break Sparkling THC Shiner Brewery Fara Coffee Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun
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6 Miracle on 34th Street - Holiday Film Countdown
First name 'Kris', last name 'Kringle'--> you figure it out and you'll find a bonafide classic. Let's talk mental competency, faith, and reasonable doubt with our guests, Parker Butler and Scott Butler. 512 Brewing Pecan Porter HEB Cafe Olé Coffee Paramount Theatre - Austin Paint at ArtUs Co Austin
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7 The Holiday - Holiday Film Countdown
Sometimes the grass IS greener on the other side. It's Tea Time with The Sarahs - as we RomCom with guests Sarah Olano and Sarah Botros. Austin English Tea Co The Holiday Cottage UK The Holiday Cottage Stateside
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8 Die Hard - Holiday Film Countdown
As if there was ever any debate, join us for this CHRISTMAS movie! Let's say 'Yippie Ki Yay' and redefine the Action genre with our guests Sue Darrow and David Darrow. Alstadt Kolsch Paramount Austin Films Die Hard on a Blank Podcast Columbus, OH Dollar Theatre
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9 White Christmas - Holiday Film Countdown
Saving Christmas one musical number and one snow flake at a time - may your days be merry and bright! We're in New Orleans for this episode with family: June Perret and Tommy Natal, our grandmother and uncle, respectively. St Roch Vodka NOLA Mardi Gras Sock Suspenders
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10 The Santa Clause - Holiday Film Countdown
Please do read the fine print...or not. Also, while you're at it, watch for hidden elves. Let's talk 90s fashion, health, parenting, technology, and more with our passionate guests, Eden Lewis and Krystal Parsons. Becker Vineyards Toronto Zoo Denny's
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11 A Christmas Carol - Holiday Film Countdown
Bah and Humbug! It's time to go back to the OG redemption tale. Let's talk past, present, and future with Leon Connelly and Kevin Shea. Realtor Leon Connelly Pecan Street Rum Shrewsbury, West Midlands UK WWL New Orleans CBS
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12 How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Holiday Film Countdown
How big is your heart? Did it grow that day, or today, or any day? Let's answer these Whoish questions with our guests Jessica Wunsch and Kelly Wunsch. Capital Construction Company Alstadt Brewery St Arnold Brewing Co Travis County, TX Juror Info Letterboxd w/ Jim Carrey
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13 Love Actually - Holiday Film Countdown
Lucky in love? We're talking infatuation, mutual, familial, unrequited, platonic, and more. Don't blink or you'll miss this conversation with our guests, Christy Connelly and Mindy Granberry. Austin realtor Leon Connelly Kitestrings Pediatric Therapy Still Austin Whiskey Co Paper Plane Cocktail...
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14 Home Alone 2 - Holiday Film Countdown
Sometimes some think the sequel surpasses the original - are we all about the mischief? Also, can we plausibly make bad parenting look good, and vice versa? Let's unpack it all with Stephen Jannise and Ryan Thompson. Paramount Theatre Films Stephen Jannise Letterboxd Treaty Oak Distilling…
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15 The Nightmare Before Christmas - Holiday Film Countdown
Which world is yours? What's your place in it? And what do you take for granted? Let's cross over with Violet Acevedo-Vera and Tav Treviño over High Five from Austin Beerworks Checkout Tav's: Letterboxd & YouTube Channel Original poem at ihorror.com
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16 The Holdovers - Holiday Film Countdown
It's time for a story of privilege, well sort of. But are we entitled to redeem one another? This film's taking us to The Oscars (and winning). Our guests, Kristen Barker and Matt Barker, want you to savor their selections from French Country Wines and follow their fun Insta we more than sampled...
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17 Muppet Christmas Carol - Holiday Film Countdown
Marionette + puppet = muppet, and this one adds up to a felt-faced, feel good marvel. Let's gift wrap this classic tale with Wendy Fernandez and Santi Facundo, who want you to support: PBS & Corporation for Public Broadcasting Poppi Modisett & Sons Distillery Dickens on The Strand
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18 Little Women - Holiday Film Countdown
This is the heartfelt version of March Madness, and a timeless version of this classic story. Let's celebrate the sisterhood with Cheryl Wood and Lou Thompson! Our beverage of choice is the C-Wood (hint: our guest brings it and names it) Zilker Hillside Theatre Waterloo Gin Louisa May Alcott...
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19 The Preacher's Wife - Holiday Film Countdown
Be it angel, or voice of an angel, no matter - take nothing for granted. Let's star gaze with Sarah Andrews and Caresse LaCorbiere over some Becker Hill Country wines Paramount Theatre Films Becker Vineyards Just Watch The Bodyguard
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20 Planes Trains & Automobiles - Holiday Film Countdown
When your destination is all about the journey, you have to wonder...are those pillows‽ Let's add a bus, a pickup, and a subway to this title with guests Marianna Collins and Wes Wolter. Central Texas Food Bank Habitat for Humanity Restore Fara Coffee Roasters The Braidwood Inn
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21 Scrooged - Holiday Film Countdown
We're mixing 80s network TV and greed with Dickens' ghosts and salvation. Bath towel or VCR? We're choosing gifts with Stefanie Crock and Addam Copeland. Let's bring out the Dripping Springs Vodka. Stefanie and Addam parade with The Mystic Krewe of Chiroptera Dripping Springs Vodka Capital City...
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22 Meet Me in St Louis - Holiday Film Countdown
Every Christmas needs a little Garland!! Oh, and 'wholesome' is certainly the order of the day as we discuss this musical classic. So join us as we hop aboard the trolley with Macy Cotton and Ryan Teel. Deep Eddy libations help us prepare for the fair. Macy and Ryan are keeping physical media...
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23 Gremlins - Holiday Film Countdown
The 80s taught us not to feed a Mogwai after midnight, but did we really learn anything..? Let's chat about the hazards of bright lights and water with Chase Godwin and Luke Wolter. Our drink of choice is Still Austin Bourbon. Chase is a big fan of Tiniest Bar in Texas Still Austin Distillery...
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24 Bad Santa - Holiday Film Countdown
This Santa made The Naughty List - we, along with our guests, try to avoid this same fate! Amy Mader and Matt Mader join us to discuss this raunchy redemption tale over Plastic Bottle Vodka libations. The Maders want you to know about their dine-in theatre technology products: Venue Valet Cinema...
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25 The Polar Express - Holiday Film Countdown
All aboard — well, at least all believers aboard. Do you hear the bell..? Jazmyne Alderete-Cruz and Brian Nguyen join our uncanny discussion of this express trip. And, let's do some hot chocolate spiked with Treaty Oak Bourbon. Brian wants you to know all about Paramount Theatre Education: Learn...
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26 Christmas in Connecticut - Holiday Film Countdown
Eat your heart out, Martha Stewart! The OG lifestyle columnist has hit our countdown. Let's be foodies as it's time for a down home Christmas with Sydney Barrosse and Tucker Hazell, complete with orange drinks all around. Beatbox Orange Blast Waterloo Sparkling Rosse & James Jewelry Rosse & James...
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27 Klaus - Holiday Film Countdown
When the setting, characters, and story all bring the misery, we are due for a good new tale of redemption (times 3)! Let's go postal with Connie Taylor and Taylor Connelly - this time over Poppi and Waterloo Sparkling. Poppi Soda Waterloo Sparkling Water Connie Taylor Art Gallery Taylor Connelly...
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28 Jingle All the Way - Holiday Film Countdown
How do your commercially driven quests end? Enquiring bodybuilder superheroes everywhere want to know. Let's talk Arnold and touching cookies with Caleb Zammit and Luke Wolter! Poppi and Tito's are along for the ride. Caleb is repping his Texas Toy Museum: Insta TX Toy Museum TikTok TX Toy Museum...
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29 The Bishop's Wife - Holiday Film Countdown
Heaven sent! Angel or home wrecker - what are we building here anyway..? Jane Giordano and Joe Giordano help us decide if Dudley is divine. Let's talk it out over St Cecilia sparkling waters. Author Joe Giordano St Cecilia Sodas Astor Theatre, NY
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30 Edward Scissorhands - Holiday Film Countdown
His story will touch you, even if he can't. Tim Burton sculpts this modern classic tale of curiosity and acceptance. It's a Dr Pepper and Deep Eddy discussion with informed guests Erin Waelder and Katy McCain. Deep Eddy Vodka Paramount Summer Classic Films Katy McCain Letterboxd Dr Pepper Museum…
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31 Remember the Night - Holiday Film Countdown
When a bad girl finds a good boy, who is better for it? We're throwing it back to 1940. Let's discuss milking cows, among other things, with Jaylene Rollman and Nate Franske. Drink up - it's time for some St Arnold's Root Beer! Nathan David IMDB Nate Franzke Insta St Arnold Brewing Kuehnert Dairy…
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32 Batman Returns - Holiday Film Countdown
It's a superhero, antihero, and villain odyssey...do we empathize with all three? The Bat, the Cat, and the Hat join us along with Beau Harris and Joel Robertson. Let's do our Gotham Holiday over Dulce Vida and Fireman's Four! Both Beau and Joel luv physical media: We Luv Video Moving Picture…
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33 A Christmas Melody - Holiday Film Countdown
Hallmark is here to represent! This subgenre cranks out content so fast that their loyal legions have to calendar it all. We are talking love and Mariah Carey - mutually exclusive in this film. Guests Sunny Wehman and Marlee Calvert break it all down over Becker Vineyards vinos. Becker Vineyards...
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34 While You Were Sleeping - Holiday Film Countdown
Sometimes you fall in love...with a family...and it's mutual. Let's reminisce, rehash, and even recite this classic from the peak RomCom era. Sandy B Superfans Eugenia Vela and Tori Schulze join us over Royal Blue brews. Bring on the cozy! Paramount Theatre Insta Moontower Comedy Fest Our guests…
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35 Shop Around the Corner - Holiday Film Countdown
How'd you like some gaslight...in the mail? Guests Brett VerVoort and Derek Kopswa deliver classic one-liners and Mighty Swell Seltzers to this discussion. Brett reminds you of North America's largest annual comedy fest: Moontower Comedy Festival Derek has content for you: Derek on Insta Derek on...
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36 Last Holiday - Holiday Film Countdown
Live like you're dying? Well, you can't take it with you. Sally Grogogno and Ann Hallead join us to see if Romantic and Comedy mix like Gin and Tonic. Waterloo #9 Gin Grandhotel Pupp
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37 Four Christmases - Holiday Film Countdown
Disfunction Junction, what's your function? Sometimes you just have to say "Mistletoe!" Jill Stockmaster and Hank Hemmrich join us for some Deep Eddy seltzers and deep thoughts on complex family dynamics. Also, Hank is a European auto repair specialist; this film features a Range Rover, but BMWs...
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38 The Ref - Holiday Film Countdown
Does Stockholm Syndrome get you into the spirit of the season? If so, it's time for a snarky early 90s MTV style rant. Brian Fahey and Travis Sparks join us over Treaty Oak Ghost Hill Bourbon for this counter to the traditional holiday tale. Treaty Oak Distilling Check out these learned guests'...
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39 Prancer - Holiday Film Countdown
Kids have always brought home strays - can mean adults redeem themselves on behalf of a gritty latchkey girl? Brooke Stockmaster and Evelyn Dryburgh join us for some generational talk over Mama's Java and Mill Creek Brewing Hazy IPAs. Mama's Java Mill Creek Brewing Our guests are great Instagram...
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40 The Christmas Chronicles - Holiday Film Countdown
This one is for the true believers, the skeptics around them, and everyone in between. Sean Scanlan and Luke Wolter join us over sparkling Waterloos to discuss what makes this Santa cooler than most - he brings the rizz. Waterloo Sparkling Water Santa and Coca Cola
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41 The Family Man - Holiday Film Countdown
Trade in your Ferrari for a minivan? Oh, those sliding door moments... John Carls and Sandy Carls join us for Balcones Baby Blue and Altstadt Lager. John wants you to know about Move Sport Ninja Academy: https://www.movesportninja.com Sandy loves the Austin Film Festival:...
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42 The Family Stone - Holiday Film Countdown
Talk about between a rock and a hard place - uncomfortable anyone..? Try on these family dynamics! Monica Williams and Tim Williams join us for some McConauhaze IPAs ~ Alright. All right? Alright! McConauhaze IPA Also, remember this film is a Saab story: 2002 Saab 9-5
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43 Holiday Affair - Holiday Film Countdown
Does your idea of romantic bliss include dish washing and a dishwasher dowry? Carolyn Squires and Lynne Holland join us for Waterloo #9 Gin Martinis, like the ones in this film. Carolyn would love to promote The Spirit of the Season - anything is possible. Lynne reminds to treat each other with...
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44 Angels Sing - Holiday Film Countdown
What does it take to overcome tragedy and grief? Music helps, but it might take an angel. Tracy Dunn and Marissa Archuleta join us for some Pantalones Ranch Water as we celebrate the holiday Texas-style. Pantalones Tequila The Trishas
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45 A Christmas Story Christmas - Holiday Film Countdown
Just how many layers of nostalgia will do? Lilly Sheridan and Kit Taylor join us over soft drinks and Waterloo Gin & Tonics for full shots of 70s nostalgia rooted in an 80s film about the 40s... Lilly would like to promote films at The Paramount & State Theatres: https://austintheatre.org Kit…
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46 Noelle - Holiday Film Countdown
Business succession in the Claus Family just got complicated...Ohh, and we have Hidden Mickey sightings Jason Klam and Luke Wolter join us over Peachy Crown Gingers to journey from The North Pole to Phoenix and back. Jason appreciates your support of Girls Flag Football with the program he…
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47 Christmas with The Kranks - Holiday Film Countdown
Just try skipping Christmas with an overbearing HOA... Eilish Borlet and Geoff Borlet join us to discuss the trappings of the season and share some Flores Margaritas and HEB Sparkling Water. Flores Mexican Restaurant Skipping Christmas - John Grisham novel
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48 Deck the Halls - Holiday Film Countdown
Time for an over-the-top holiday turf war - there glows the neighborhood! Dan Naden and Luke Wolter join us for some verbal barbs and Waterloo Sparking Water. Waterloo Sparkling Water Luke wants to remind you that drowning is Fast, Silent, and PREVENTABLE: https://colinshope.org The Great Wall…
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49 Bad Moms Christmas - Holiday Film Countdown
'Tis the season to celebrate like a mother...but really, who's judging? Carrie Guillory and Greg Guillory join us for Pecan Street Rum Mai Tais. Carrie connecting you with your new hire: https://designedtohire.com Carrie the libation mixologist: C & C Cocktails (@cnc_cocktails) on Instagram Pecan...
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50 Fred Claus - Holiday Film Countdown
Santa style sibling rivalry anyone? We kick off our countdown with a tale of poor parenting and poor life decisions. Contessa Weinheimer and Matt Weinheimer join us for this pilot episode and we're drinking the Kool Aid...spiked with some Tequila 512. Contessa's Luxury Travel Curation Tequila 512...
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We love to watch and talk movies! So let's get together as we rank the favorites. Join us and our people as we start with the Holiday genre - enjoy this countdown of the top 50!
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Jamie and Tim Wolter
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