Santa By The Minute Podcast
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Minute 77 - Actually, Yes. Actually.
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
After finishing greeting the reindeer, Santa has Joe hop into the sleigh. Santa then gives Joe a special present. Joe is very excited about the gift and then asks if Santa got anything Cornelia. We question if Santa had some “magical” residue visible on hands and if Santa should have got Joe a more practical present. Join us as we talk about Minute 77 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Minute 76 - The Famous Hug
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Joe and Santa are reunited on the rooftop and share a hug. Joe then greets Donner, Blitzen, and Comet. Plus: we uncover some new-to-us movie trivia and begin Part 1 of a totally necessary discussion about reindeer butts. Join us as we talk about minute 76 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
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The 30th Anniversary Article we discussed at the top of the episode: https://www.feelchristmassy.co.uk/christmas-movies/santa-claus-the-movie-30-years-on/
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Minute 75 - Mopey Santa Is Comin’ to Town
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Ya-hoooo! Patch begins his Puce Pop deliveries! While Patch is having a great time, Santa is depressed as he makes his Christmas Eve rounds. Maybe meeting up with his little buddy Joe will cheer him up. Plus, so many question: Does the screen used Patchmobile still exist? Should B.Z. have started advertising sooner? How does Patch know where to deliver the Puce Pops? What is inside the present Santa is delivering in this Minute? Join us as we try to make sense out of Minute 75 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Minute 74 - The Patch Plot Hole
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Patch flips some switches and turns some knobs and the Patchmobile starts up as B.Z. and his crew cheer him on! As the magical car takes off we talk about our frustration at the movie’s biggest plot hole and how we would have fixed it! Plus: The book reveals some of Miss Abruzzi’s backstory and Towzer’s American pride! And a discussion about if SC:TM should have been a musical leads to us discovering Dudley Moore’s unexpected final role! Join us as we talk about Minute 74 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Minute 73 - It’s Christmas Eve, Isn’t It?
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Santa is determined to his job, “the way I always do.” Then, in the modified B.Z. toy factory, Patch reveals the Patchmobile with much fanfare! Plus: Dooley says a mouthful, Patch is all about the presentation, trying to figure out B.Z.’s Christmas Eve plans, the lack of Patchmobile merchandise, and the mysterious Miss Abruzzi finally makes an appearance! Join us as we discuss Minute 73 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Minute 72 - Patch Natch, Patch Natch!
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Patch’s Puce Pop commercial is being broadcast live worldwide! Everyone is tuning in including Joe, Santa, the elves, Cornelia, and even two surprise cameos! We break down the lyrics to the “Patch, Natch” commercial jingle (most of which we don’t hear in the movie), imagine Cornelia’s tragic origin story, try to figure out how time zones work at the North Pole, and get distracted by a bizarre bust in B.Z.’s office! Join us as we discuss Minute 72 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Minute 71 - Nightmare Elf
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Santa is carving a wooden elf figurine for Joe. Anya notices the “elf portrait” looks very similar to Patch. Then, in a TV studio Patch’s big commercial is about air! Plus: the book reveals how long it has been since Santa has made a toy! We plan a vacation to Medina, Ohio! We also manage to bring up everything from Indiana Jones to Michael Keaton’s Jack Frost! Join us as we discuss Minute 71 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Minute 70 - Oh, That’s Puce
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
In a secret office, Patch is hard at work on a “delivery system”. BZ and Towzer knock on the door to show Patch the potential prototypes for the “something special”. After Patch makes his pick, a choice on what color it should be has to be made. Get ready for a deep dive into Dr. Eric Towzer’s favorite color : puce! Featuring fleas, Marie Antoinette, Mike Wazowski, vintage bottle collectors, and the Golden Girls! Plus: We attempt to fix a glaring Wikipedia oversight, talk about Patch’s total lack of planning, dream of a world where we can order a Puce Juice from Starbucks, and more! Join us as we discuss Minute 70 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Minute 69 - Practically Paradise
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Patch reveals the secret ingredient for the “something special” to BZ. Then, BZ and his associate, Dr. Towzer, head into one of BZ’s now-abandoned toy factories to check on Patch’s progress. We take a close look at the inside of BZ’s factory/warehouse, continue to be annoyed with the “something special” being called a “toy”, and spot some more product placement. All this and another classic Elf Pun! Join us as we discuss Minute 69 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Minute 68 - FOR FREE!?
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
BZ wants to know much Patch’s product cost the people. Yes, we have reached one of the most famous (or infamous?) minutes of the movie! Plus: an update on the layout of Bin’s fictional SC: TM theme park! Join us as we discuss Minute 68 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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