A Cinematic Christmas Journey

About A Cinematic Christmas Journey

Welcome to A Cinematic Christmas Journey, where we explore the themes, scenes, and elements from the movies you love. During the holidays, Christmas movies bring us all together. Join hosts Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne to learn how your favorite films were made with interviews from actors, directors, and industry insiders. Presented by Betterhelp. Sponsored by Traeger and NetSuite

Publisher

Audiorama

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Dec 2022

Latest episode

15 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Dec 2023

   Die Hard

   In the final episode of Season Two, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing one of films greatest achievements, Christmas season or not! After speaking with the cinematographer, reliving the classic action scenes and celebrating ho-ho-ho's, we finally make the case that it is a Christmas movie. Die Hard is next. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes 7:21 - Moonlighting, Predator & Sinatra 11:19 - Painting with Light 15:47 - The Birthplace of Nakatomi Plaza 17:58 - Off Your Mark, Get Set, Go 23:42 - Tailor Made 27:12 - Bombs Away 30:26 - Throw Out The Instructions 33:33 - May The Forge Be With You 37:17 - May I Have Your Tension, Please 44:09 - Fly Hard 47:37 - Drop On One 50:13 - Ho-Ho-Ho Or No-No-No 52:51 - Happy Trails 56:19 - Down, But Not Out 58: 06 - They’ll Be Home For Christmas

2. 

   4 Dec 2023

   The Santa Clause

   In season two episode five of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing the film that spurned a trilogy, added a letter to a famous name, and was an overnight success during it's inagural holiday season. The hosts are discussing The Santa Clause starring Tim Allen. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes 6:21 - Spec-Tacular Script 9:35 - Overnight Success 12:30 - Room to Grow 15:17 - Clause with an “E”? 21:08 - The Man with the Cam 24:35 - Baby it’s Warm Outside 27:40 - Pressure Cooker 29:48 - Naughty Number 32:17 - Claus & Effects 37:50 - Justice Not Served 40:08 - Handcuffing Christmas (42:33) - Father Christmas (45:44) - Making it Work

3. 

   1 Dec 2023

   A Christmas Story Christmas

   In season two episode four of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing the film Peter Billingsley starred in that aired in 2022, a film and title synonymous with the holiday season that was made as a standalone story many years later, A Christmas Story Christmas. The hosts discuss the film alongside director Clay Kaytis. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes 5:40 - Four Decades in the Making 10:27 - Big Slippers to Fill 14:17 - The Old Man 17:59 - We’re Not in Cleveland Anymore 20:24 - Let it Snow 24:48 - Run it Back 31:38 - Surviving Skut Farkus 36:10 - A Bunny, a Lamp, and a Gun 41:15 - Front Page News 44:28 - Losses Become Wins 47:04 - Origin Story

4. 

   27 Nov 2023

   Fred Claus ft. Vince Vaughn

   In season two episode three of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing Fred Claus, alongside executive producer and star of the film Vince Vaughn. The hosts discuss a star-studded cast, the legend of Fred Claus, and more in this action packed episode that is sure to be one of the hits of the season. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes 7:25 - Naughty Not Nice 9:45 - What are we Rating For? 12:52 - Starting Lineup 16:04 - Video Helped the Movie Star 19:24 - Master Class 24:45 - On the Mark 31:30 - Foley Smokes! 35:00 - The Legend of Fred Claus 38:15 - Phoning It In 41:31 - Siblings Anonymous 45:28 - Trailer Trash 53:06 - Funny is Money 59:34 - Freddy or Not? 1:02:38 - Together Again --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audiorama-podcasts/message

5. 

   27 Nov 2023

   Miracle on 34th Street

   In season two episode two of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing a famous holiday story, Miracle on 34th Street. Our hosts discuss Kringle Unplugged, a summertime santa, and much more in this episode and will surely make sure every one of you gets your wish as you relive this timeless classic. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes 5:39 - What Would Santa Think? 7:57 - Under Contract 9:50 - The Crying Game 13:29 - Don’t Fake It To Make It 17:42 - Kringle Unplugged 21:20 - Reality Check 25:16 - She’s The Boss 27:28 - Risk Reward 30:16 - Summertime Santa 36:23 - Who’s The Crazy One? 39:19 - Special Delivery 42:07 - Don’t Stop Believing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audiorama-podcasts/message

6. 

   20 Nov 2023

   Planes, Trains and Automobiles

   In episode one of our new season of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing the movie that always brings you into the holiday season, Planes, Trains and Automobiles. They discuss the rewrites, John Candy, art imitating life and more as they kick off season two with the only Thanksgiving movie synonymous with the holidays. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (5:46) - Art Imitating Life (10:45) - Right Pace Right Time (14:17) - Hitch Your Wagon (18:42) - Just Shoot Me (25:44) - The Candy Man Can (30:02) - Choose it or Lose It (35:08) - Hughes, We Have a Problem (39:50) - The Final Rewrite (46:48) - Change of Heart (50:21) - No Place Like Home

7. 

   8 Nov 2023

   A Cinematic Christmas Journey Season Two: Trailer

   Welcome back to A Cinematic Journey! Get back into the holiday spirit starting November 20th with the debut of our newest season of holiday episodes, hosted as always by Peter Billingsley and, new this season, co-hosted by Steve Byrne. Beginning 11/20 -- Follow along right here on Spotify. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.

8. 

   23 Dec 2022

   It's A Wonderful Life

   In episode six of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing It's A Wonderful Life. They discuss the legendary and brave career of Jimmy Stewart, the error that led to this movie's rise to popularity, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes 6:05 - All In 11:26 - An Angel Gets His Wings 15:16 - Mother Necessity 19:20 - Hat Trick 21:38 - Unamerican Activity 27:06 - Everything Old is New Again 28:57 - Tale of the Tape 32:12 - A Bridge Too Far 35:44 - What If I Was Never Born? 39:12 - Ring the Bell

9. 

   20 Dec 2022

   How the Grinch Stole Christmas

   In episode five of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing How the Grinch Stole Christmas. They discuss the CIA Operative hired on set, the lack of straight lines, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (3:38) - The Pressure’s On (12:22) - No Straight Lines (15:12) - Paying the Price (25:11) - You are now entering Whoville (29:18) - Nailed it (33:05) - Marveling at the Grinch (34:29) - Villain or Victim? (37:23) - What Happens to a Heart Deferred? (41:47) - Stick the Landing Link to Grinch conceptual art by Berkeley Breathed - https://slckismet.blogspot.com/2014/01/berke-breatheds-vision-of-grinch-looked.html

10. 

    19 Dec 2022

    Four Christmases ft. Vince Vaughn

    In episode four of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing Four Christmases. Vince Vaughn joins to discuss starring in the film as well as his lifelong friendship with Peter B, the many different homes made for the film, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (6:30) - Friends on Steroids (8:47) - Joining the Circus (12:57) - Camera Improv School (17:08) - Christmas Guardian (21:58) - California Christmas (26:36) - Pick of the Litter (30:08) - Red Neck Hippie (32:50) - Goes It Alone (36:19) -  You can break the law not the rules (39:38) - The smart one (42:54) - And a happy new year

11. 

    18 Dec 2022

    Home Alone

    In episode three of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing Home Alone. Julio Macat joins to discuss the use of a bonus cam, the signature shot of the film, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Julio joins at the (06:50) mark of the episode. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (03:40) - Along for the Ride (06:42) - In Search of the Perfect DP (08:42) - A Big Idea, and Battle Plans (13:08) - Hughes Protects His House (17:05) - Smoke and Mirrors (24:40) - Ready, Set...Kid (29:00) - 23 Hours of Polka (32:22) - Call Your Shot (35:00) - Searching for Answers (39:45) - End of Conflict (41:40) - It's Christmas Arriflex IIC photo courtesy of: Blue Moon Camera & Machine

12. 

    14 Dec 2022

    National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

    In episode two of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Beverly D'Angelo joins to discuss the use of cue cards, the famous cat scene that was almost removed, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Beverly joins at the (06:13) mark of the episode. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (01:18) - Christmas Wish (06:13) - Ellen's Take (ft Beverly D'Angelo) (07:59) - Writer, Director, Icon (12:31) - Who Will Drive the Sleigh (16:03) - Perfect...Now Change Everything (19:49) - Inspired by Mom... and Crossing the Line (28:00) - End of the Day Martini (31:45) - Christmas Lights, and Leisure Suit (35:22) - Christmas Eggs (37:16) - Squirrels 'R' Us (38:04) - The Cat Stays in the Picture (39:31) - Clark's Rant (42:20) - Timeless Classics (44:18) - All the Love You Gave Us (46:34) - Kidnapping Gone Right (49:50) - All is Well

13. 

    8 Dec 2022

    A Christmas Story

    In episode one of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing A Christmas Story. They discuss how the movie birthed a fourth genre of film, how the cast all tested for each other's roles, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. They are joined at (12:58) by Scott Schwartz , R.D. Robb, and Ian Petrella. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season. This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger. You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (04:51) - Bob Clark and Jean Shepherd (09:55) - Fourth Genre (12:58) - Flick, Randy, and Schwartz (25:40) - Screen test (29:56) - Lasting Impact (39:07) - Capturing the Era (40:52) - Coming of Age (45:01) - Two dreamers (47:26) - Lost Forever (50:36) - Santa Dad and etc (54:15) - Ends in Sight (58:02) - Resolution

14. 

    7 Dec 2022

    A Cinematic Christmas Journey: Trailer

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

171 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

227 ratings

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