"Last Ounce of Courage" (The Flop House 141)

"Last Ounce of Courage" (The Flop House 141)

Author: The Incomparable December 24, 2014 Duration: 1:15:41

Bonus box item! The boys from The Flop House Podcast tackle the war-on-Christmas movie “Last Ounce of Courage.” If you think this one is funny, please go subscribe to The Flop House, which is one of our very favorite podcasts.


There’s a certain kind of holiday special or movie that feels like unpacking a familiar, slightly dusty box of decorations-you know what’s inside, but the ritual is the point. The Incomparable Holiday Box captures that feeling in audio form. It’s a seasonal collection from the team at The Incomparable, diving into the TV episodes and films we return to every year when the days get shorter. This isn’t about reviews or rankings, but about conversation and connection. You’ll hear a group of thoughtful, often funny people discussing what makes these traditions endure, from the heartfelt classics to the charmingly cheesy. They explore the narratives, the performances, and the peculiar magic that only holiday-themed stories seem to hold. Each episode feels like joining a warm, lively discussion among friends who genuinely love this stuff. The podcast serves as an annual audio companion, examining everything from animated specials and beloved sitcom holiday episodes to the big cinematic spectacles that define the season. It’s for anyone who finds comfort and joy in these cyclical viewings and wants to hear them talked about with both affection and a critical eye. Tune in for a deep, engaging, and surprisingly fresh look at the stories that shape our winter rituals.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 25

The Incomparable Holiday Box
Podcast Episodes
Two-Fisted Tales of Tesla (Radio Theater 0.5) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:27
In a special holiday episode from 2013, Dot and Nik run into an unexpected set of fellow time travelers. And Dot is confronted with memories of her own Christmas past. Brought to you by Lohengrin Beer.
The Screams of Trees (Incomparable 72) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:30
Our Doctor Who flashcast from 2011 discusses “The Doctor, The Widow, and the Wardrobe,” and why Christmas episodes make us feel warm inside.
Misfit Toys (Flop House Movie Minute 18) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:25
We never said all of these selections would be from our podcast. This one’s Dan McCoy from The Flop House, with a hot take on a Rankin-Bass special from his youth. And sure to visit The Flop House, one of our very favori…
Treasured Holiday Gifts (Incomparable 16) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:51
This is one of my favorite episodes from 2010. It’s a look at the favorite gifts we received during childhood. Dan still misses his Transformer.
Batman Meets Santa (Bonus Track 118b) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:30
From 2012: This is the Bonus Track before and after our Holiday Vault 2 episode. It’s pretty much what you’d expect from us during the holidays. And Glenn praises “Bad Santa.”
Holiday Vault 2 (Incomparable 118) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:28
From 2012: Five new gems go in our Incomparable Holiday Vault. Plus we talk about some uncovered racism in holiday classics, Andy champions the annual David Letterman Christmas episode, and Steve inducts a horror movie.
Paul Citron, Marjorie Carter (Radio Theater 0.4) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
Part of our 2013 holiday radio drama: Paul Citron runs into a holy mess in postwar Vienna; Marjorie, Milo, and Rudolph venture deep into Finland’s interior to find a magic item and discover an old friend. Plus, regular h…
Yes, They Know It's Christmas (Bonus Track 224c) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:05
A celebration of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” with an outtake from this weekend’s The Incomparable, plus a bit about it from last year’s holiday music episode.
Christmas with the Doctor (The Incomparable 18) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:06
It’s Saturday, which is traditionally “Doctor Who” day. So here, from 2010, is our flashcast review of Matt Smith’s first Christmas special, the excellent “A Christmas Carol” starring Michael Gambon.
The Holiday Movie Vault (The Incomparable 71) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:28
From 2011: We induct six holiday films into the Incomparable Holiday Film Vault. It’s a great excuse to talk about favorite holiday movies of ours. And so we do!