Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast

Collin Murr

Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (8)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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42%
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About This Podcast

Hosted by Collin Murr, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast is a deep dive into the adaptations of one of the most iconic stories ever written. From the most famous versions to the obscure ones you haven't even heard of, this podcast will take you through a history of Charles Dickens' story on film and TV. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social

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S2E12 The Silent Christmas Carols: 1922-1923

Mar 25, 2026 33m

I'm wrapping up my series on the silent adaptations of A Christmas Carol with two adaptations from the 1920s (and a bit on a lost version from 1916). Plus, I wrap up this mini-series as a whole. I…

S2E11 The Silent Christmas Carols: 1913-1914

Feb 25, 2026 28m

Last time, we looked at the very earliest versions of A Christmas Carol, from an incomplete silent version to a version we only know about in writing. This week, I'm looking at two complete versions…

Bonus Episode: Top 10 Robert Duvall Performances

Feb 24, 2026 40m Bonus

This week, I'll be releasing episode 2 of my Silent Christmas Carols series. Plus, I've recorded a bonus episode about one of my favorite actors, who passed away last week at 95. Robert Duvall…

S2E10 The Silent Christmas Carols: 1901-1910

Jan 28, 2026 37m

I started this podcast with the sound versions, but there were plenty of A Christmas Carol adaptations before the advent of sound film. On this episode, I'm covering the first three: Scrooge, or…

S2E9 Season 2 Wrap-Up

Dec 31, 2025 54m

In this episode, I close out season 2 with recap, thoughts, and responding to viewer comments. Plus, find out what I'll be doing in the offseason this year. I've had a lot of fun going from Mickey…

S2E10 Talking Muppet Christmas Carol (with Joe Boccia Jr.)

Dec 24, 2025 1h 10m Bonus

It's the second of two interviews about The Muppet Christmas Carol. In this one, I'm talking with Joe Boccia Jr., a Muppet fan and filmmaker who got to see the film in theatres on the day of the…

S2E9 Talking Muppet Christmas Carol (with Liz Scher & Ian Taylor)

Dec 24, 2025 1h 40m Bonus

It's my first of two interviews about The Muppet Christmas Carol. In this one, I'm talking to my friends Liz Scher and Ian Taylor, both of whom are big Muppet fans.Patreon:…

S2E8 Episode 17: The Show Must Go On: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Dec 24, 2025 43m

It's the one you've been waiting for: the iconic The Muppet Christmas Carol. It may feel like everything that can be said about Muppet Christmas Carol has, but I have a lot to say anyway. How does it…

S2E7 Episode 16: The Obscure Christmas Carols of the Era

Dec 17, 2025 44m

We all know about the iconic versions from the 1980s and early 1990s, but there are also plenty of lesser known adaptations from the same era. A Christmas Carol with the Uncle Remus animals? Martin…

S2E6 Episode 15: Is Scrooged a Modern Classic?

Dec 10, 2025 1h 41m

One of the more divisive takes on A Christmas Carol, Scrooged from 1988 is a beloved comedy to some and a missed attempt to others. Regardless, it is very much the most '80s take ever on the tale,…

S2E5 Episode 14: John Grin's Christmas, the Other Modern Christmas Carol of the '80s

Dec 03, 2025 36m

Everyone knows Scrooged, which I'll be covering next week, but there's another modern-day Christmas Carol from the '80s. Robert Guillame directs and stars in John Grin's Christmas, a 1986 TV movie…

S2E4 Episode 13: My Favorite Version of A Christmas Carol

Nov 26, 2025 56m

This week, I'm covering the 1984 version of A Christmas Carol starring George C. Scott, my personal favorite adaptation. What makes this version stand out among the rest? This one also features David…

S2E3 Episode 12: Rock & Roll and Puppets

Nov 19, 2025 45m

Alright, it's time to talk about the two weirdest Christmas Carols of the '80s. First up, it's Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas, a truly bizarre TV special starring western actor Jack Elam as…

S2E2 Episode 11: Back to Australia for Another Christmas Carol

Nov 12, 2025 31m

It's episode 2 of season 2 of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast, and I'm covering A Christmas Carol (1982) from Australiia. Ron Haddrick is back as Ebenezer Scrooge, reprising his role from the 1969…

S2E1 Episode 10: The Timelessness of Mickey's Christmas Carol

Nov 05, 2025 47m

It's Season 2 of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast, and we're going From Mickey Mouse to the Muppets. Mickey's Christmas Carol was my introduction to the story, and I know it was a lot of other…

S1E19 What is the Most Accurate Version of A Christmas Carol? (1935-1979)

Oct 25, 2025 59m

There are countless versions of A Christmas Carol, but which is the most accurate to the book? I've listed 100 important plot points and character descriptions, and I'll be scoring 12 versions (from…

S1E18 Scrooge TV: A Jetson Christmas Carol

Oct 08, 2025 26m Bonus

It's a preview episode of Scrooge TV, a new series for my backers on Patreon where I will review a TV episode based on A Christmas Carol. This episode is free for all, and you can access a new one…

S1E17 A Christmas Carol Deep Dive: The End of It

Sep 03, 2025 33m

Collin wraps up A Christmas Carol Deep Dive with this episode covering the final stave of the book. What does "Walker!" mean? Who is Joe Miller? What on earth is a Laocoön? It's all here! Links used…

S1E16 A Christmas Carol Deep Dive: The Last of the Spirits

Aug 06, 2025 52m

In this episode of A Christmas Carol Deep Dive, Collin breaks down the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come portion of the story. Learn about 'Change, Victorian burial traditions, offal, and much more.…

S1E16 My 25 Favorite Films of the 21st Century (So Far)

Jul 16, 2025 52m

On this bonus episode, I'm counting down my 25 favorite films since the year 2000, in honor of the recent New York Times poll. Hopefully you'll find something to check out or revisit! Let me know…

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