Navigating the Yuletide Glow: A Deep Dive into Christmas TV Specials with Derek Gayle

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. The holiday spirit arrives with a twinkle and a touch of nostalgia as Derek Gale, affectionately known as Dare Bear, joins me for a sleigh ride through the wonderland of Christmas TV specials. From the heartwarming moments of "The Office" to the timey-wimey traditions of "Doctor Who," we unpack the episodes that have us decking the halls and cringing when our favorite shows vanish from streaming services. Remember the time you had to scour the internet for that one "Doctor Who" Christmas special? Yeah, we're not over it either. As we cozy up with our hot cocoa, we can't help but grumble over what's become of the streaming landscape—ads cluttering our screens, beloved shows being axed, and big budgets splurging on the next explosive blockbuster while gems like 'Shadow and Bone' get the cold shoulder. The conversation ventures into the evolving nature of digital media consumption, provoking thoughts about our yearning for simple, all-in-one platforms without the monopoly drama. Oh, and Netflix's movie selection? We've got a bone to pick there, too. Wrapping up with bows on top, we steer our chat towards the emotional journeys TV shows take us on, like the raw struggles depicted in the series starring Margaret Qualley. Then, there's the peculiar mix of originals and franchise spin-offs that leave us questioning the strategies of giants like Paramount and Peacock. Before we sign off, Derek shares a sneak peek at the Glitter Jaw Queer Podcast Collective, a must-listen for those intrigued by discussions on everything from media to monster movies. So grab your favorite Santa hat, and let's jingle all the way through this festive podcast episode. (00:08) Streaming Platforms and Frustration of Availability (13:49) Streaming Services and Netflix's Rebel Moon (19:43) Frustrations With Netflix's Movie Selection (28:41) Effort in Film Production and TV Ending (37:38) Christmas Specials and TV Episodes (50:28) Christmas Episodes in TV Shows (55:04) Discussion on Doctor Who Christmas Specials (01:02:34) Doctor Who Christmas Episodes and Reactions (01:11:14) Doctor Who Christmas Specials and Recognition (01:18:24) Supernatural's Christmas Episode Discussion (01:27:31) Exploring Christmas Specials in TV (01:36:20) Exploring Anti-Christmas Specials (01:48:47) Recommendations for TV Shows and Movies (01:53:42) Two Phenomenal TV Shows (02:02:46) Streaming Platforms and Original Content Discussion Derek B Gayle's Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekBGayle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.darebear/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/DerekBGayle About Derek https://www.podchaser.com/creators/derek-b-gayle-107aNJV35Q Podcast Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support