As a special Christmas Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta talk about a long anticipated Disney/Pixar Film that was finally released on Disney +. Was it worth the wait. Find out and enjoy as they review the metaphysical animated film Soul directed by Pete Docter and starring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Phylicia Rashad, Donnell Rawlings, Questlove, and Angela Bassett.

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to finally review a manga that was made by Great Comic Artist Felipe Smith. Does it hold up? Well grab your Brickside Chain and enjoy as he reviews the Parody Satire  Slice of Life Manga Peepo Choo  by Felipe Smith.

In this holiday themed Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta get to talk a little about one of the most iconic Christmas Movies of all time. So grab your ada approved toothbrush and enjoy as they review the holiday classic Home Alone directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara.

 It's Time For TV TUESDAY
 
In this episode, Xan & Gretta discuss the finales for both The Masked Singer & The Mandalorian as well as the pilot episode of The latest Stephen King Adaptation, The Stand.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music starts so you are not spoiled.
They begin by discussing the nail biting finale of The Mandalorian
S2E8 "Chapter 16: The Rescue" directed by Peyton Reed.
Afterwards they discuss the big reveal for The Masked Singer"
S4 E12 "The Season 4 Finale - Last Mask Standing".
And finally, Gretta is horrified as Xan describes the horrific first episode of The Stand
S1E1 "The End" directed by Josh Boone.
As our hosts discuss the great character development of Mayfeld, they also rant on whose idea was it to show only 3 new songs and then just reshow the songs that losers sang.  More importantly Xan geeks out over the reuse of an old line in a final scene
Hope you Enjoy
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Random Question of the Day: Did you see the Character wearing the PPE in The Mandalorian?

In this holiday themed Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta give a quick review on a Christmas film about the trials and tribulations of a large family during Christmas. So grab a mug of coquito and enjoy as they review the Holiday Drama movie Nothing Like The Holidays, directed by Alfredo De Villa and starring Luis Guzmán, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodriguez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito, Jay Hernandez and Elizabeth Peña.

In this special holiday themed mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about their first reactions to an older animated Christmas Classic. so sit back and enjoy as they review the CGI animated family Film Arthur Christmas directed by Sarah Smith & Barry Cook and starring the voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, and Ashley Jensen.

A Long Time Ago...
In an apartment far far away...
Xan & Gretta review a very special Holiday special that is one part parody, one part homage, and one part comedy. Is it superior to the original Star Wars Holiday Special from 1977? Well get your brick on and find out as they review the comedy holiday lego movie The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special directed by Ken Cunningham and starring Anthony Daniels, Helen Sadler, Omar Miller,  Jake Green,  Kelly Marie Tran, Matt Sloan, and Billy Dee Williams.

In this episode, Xan reviews a historical manga that centers around a poison otaku who ends up becoming the Emperor's food taster. Is it a fun story. Sit back and find out as he reviews the romantic drama light novel manga adaptation known as The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyūga, Itsuki Nanao and illustrated by Nekokurage.