12 Days Pod

In the forty-fourth episode and Season 3 Finale of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan mourn Martin Short’s mid-career crisis, question once again, who this movie is for, and Cara has some bones to pick with the listeners.

In the forty-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara share which Little Women they identify with most, Cara longs for sisters, and they discuss their apathy towards certain subjects in school.

In the forty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss Dan’s mid-movie IMDB habits, their love for Keegan-Michael Key and Forest Whitaker, and the importance of The Greatest Showman.

In the forty-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Vanessa Hudgens’ life, the absolute chaos of the Princess Switch universe, and Cara slowly loses her mind.

In the fortieth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan strike a chord with Chord Overstreet, discuss the excellence of the Cars trilogy, and learn that E! News is still in the interview game.

In the thirty-ninth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the unreleased four hour version of this film, John Candy and Steve Martin’s chemistry, and how inconvenient it would be to live in the 80’s.

In the thirty-eighth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss how Toy Story 4 is overrated, the importance of cool animation styles, and Dan tries his hand at a J.K. Simmons impression!

In the thirty-seventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss winter parades in Minnesota, fake movies based on Christmas songs, and say hi to Chris Columbus yet again.

In the thirty-sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara do an official Santa Claus-themed draft, Dan falls asleep, and Cara rekindles her childhood crush of ginger Santa.

In the thirty-fifth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the lore of Krampus, where Krampus ranks among classic horror movies, and get excited about spooky Christmas.

In the thirty-fourth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss difficult family dynamics, Victor Garber’s astounding career, and Aubrey Plaza’s sexual energy. Cara also provides an update on her choral ambitions!

In the thirty-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss different subplots and episode titles, the re-casting of Amber’s Dad, and how more really always is more.

In the thirty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss what a Koosh Ball is, Dan issues a retraction, and Cara gets really into ASMR. Check out our new website www.IknowwhataKooshballis.com

In the thirty-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss midwestern public school vaccination requirements, John Hughes scraping the bottom of the barrel, and Dan manages to bring up A Cinderella Story again.

In the thirtieth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss signing contracts, sweet little doohickey monkeys, and about the wildest Christmas parade suburban Virginia has to offer. Friends, we've missed you so much. We hope you love this episode as much as we love our silly podcast.

In the twenty-ninth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss with you how weird Elmos' legs are, the connection between Grover and Gonzo, and how Big Bird is the best Sesame Street character. We also all pretend that this episode was uploaded last week in July like we originally intended and act cool about it.

In the twenty-eighth episode and Season 2 finale of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss how Christmas Vacation stacks up against the Godfather, Cara finds another bone to pick with Chris Columbus, and they share an update about Season 3 of 12 Days Pod. If you're loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.

Still a heckuva lot of parenting flaws in this one from good ol' Santy Claws. In the twenty-seventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss Charlie's extraordinary artistic ability, a fascist robot, and they bid farewell to a fan favorite. If you're loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.

Good grief, it's our softest episode yet and Dan is feeling the effects of his booster shot! So sit back, relax, and let this episode get you in the holiday spirit! In the twenty-sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the androgyny of Snoopy, their favorite newspaper comic strips, and how the Vince Guaraldi Trio Christmas Album is perfect. If you're loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.

In the twenty-fifth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss how someone "looks like a baker," the complexities of the Netflix Christmas cinematic universe, and Cara does a spot-on British accent (you will swear you're in Montenaro.) If you're loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.

In the twenty-fourth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss how Meg Ryan invented fall, a Buzzfeed trivia quiz, and waxed poetic about how nice it is to not have to have “it together” in your thirties. If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod on both Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.

In the twenty-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the similarities between Deck the Halls and the 2016 election cycle, the mental state of the cast during the filming of this movie, and question the very ethos of their podcast. If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod on both Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.

The Year Without a Santa Claus? Not if Mrs. Claus has anything to say about it.  In the twenty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss their reimagined versions of this movie, Santa Claus' troubling lore, and their childhood fear of dog catchers. If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod on both Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.

A Christmas Prince? More like a Christmas Wince! In this twenty-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss stereotypical New York accents, the literary allusions that inspired this film, and how much they both rather be watching Princess Diaries 2. If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod both on Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.

Can you believe it? We've made twenty episodes. Wow.  In this twentieth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss sweet baby Gizmo, drunk naked turkeys, and how much time Billy should have served in jail over the destruction of his town. Happy Halloween all you ghouls out there! If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod both on Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. 

In the nineteenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the need, or lack thereof, for more Grinch movies, Dan delivers his best Smaug impression, and Cara figures out how many ways you can mispronounce Benedict Cumberbatch.

In the eighteenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss whether it’s dancing or choreography, Corbin Bleu's Holiday Inn, and Dispatch’s “The General.”

In the seventeenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Bruce Willis' sex appeal, the continuity of dirty t-shirts, and settle the debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? 

In the season two premiere episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the Son of Sam, Joe Pesci keeping Macaulay Culkin honest, and how New York is always the third character.

In the fifteenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the game "Who Me?," agree that Yesmare Before Christmas would be an excellent title for an episode, and share a very special voicemail from Ron Howard.  Friends, we've missed you so much. We hope you love this episode as much as we love our silly podcast. 

**If you've never seen 2019's Last Christmas - don't let that stop you from listening, you don't need to have seen it to enjoy this episode.  Yes, spoilers abound. No, you should not care. Listen to this episode.** In the fourteenth episode and season finale of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Henry Golding, the origin story of 12 Days Pod, and Cara pitches her very own Christmas song-based movie.

In the thirteenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan are visited by a few very special guests! They also discuss the reincarnation of Jim Henson and the mistreatment of Miss Piggy.

In the twelfth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the mystical powers of elves, shocking alternate castings, and Cara's skepticism of the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile. 

In the eleventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the appeal of Yukon Cornelius, how Queen Elizabeth could be embedded into this North Pole adventure, and discuss the programming of their own Reindeer Games.

In the tenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Zooey Deschanel's hair, how New York City is the best part of New York City, and why this movie is for soft boys™

In the ninth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the musical adaptation of Miracle on 34th Street, Cara's love for courtroom dramas, and how the marketing team conned everyone. 

In the eighth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss who their favorite couples are from Love Actually, Cara's distaste for Hugh Grant, and Billy Bob Thornton's fear of antique furniture.

In the seventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss time travel, Santa's different states of matter, and why this movie is Tom Hanks' one-man-show. 

In the sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara tell you all about their own meet-cute,  discuss just how adorable Jack Black is, and recast (and maybe even gender swap) the four leads with actors of color. 

In the fifth and spookiest episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss why they were too scared to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas before, the overwhelming charisma of the Pumpkin King, and the unparalleled talent of Danny Elfman.

In the fourth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss why this movie is shot at such a strange angle, Cara's appreciation for Ron Howard, and which Hogwarts House the Grinch belongs to.

In the third episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the woo-factor of Donna Read, Dan's distrust of angels, and whether or not this is even a Christmas movie at all. 

In the second episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the soft glow of electric sex, whether bad Mickey Mouse costumes are copyright infringement, and Jack Nicholson. Yes, Jack Nicholson. 

In the premiere episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss whether Kevin McCallister is the makings of a serial killer, whether Joe Pesci and Danny DeVito are interchangeable, and the love-interest-ability of John Candy.

Welcome to 12 Days pod! A Christmas podcast about holiday movies, hosted by Cara Zelaya and Dan Takaki, a very-much-in-quarantine couple who disagree on what a “typical holiday experience” is and laugh even more.