Listen Now: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show
The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and FamiliesShow Notes
Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, he’s your new favorite snarky talk show host. Join The Grinch (and his faithful dog Max) each week as he rants against Christmas cheer and roasts celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as the notorious curmudgeon and broadcasting straight from Who-Ville, will The Grinch send these famous folks back down Mt. Crumpit, or will they soften his stance against Christmas and grow his heart three sizes? Grab your hot cocoa and cozy slippers and listen along to find out!
Listen to ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show: https://wondery.com/shows/the-grinch/
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