National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | S2E22

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | S2E22

From Retromade by Retromade

December 30, 2025 · 1h 30m · Season 2 · Episode 64

About this episode

This episode discusses the enduring appeal of 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' and its relatable themes.

I’ve got one more holiday movie for ya… Today, we’re heading back to 1989 and spending the holidays with the Griswolds. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is one of those movies that somehow gets funnier—and more relatable—the older you get. From family chaos and workplace letdowns to the impossible pressure of a “perfect” Christmas, this episode is all about why this movie still hits decades later, and why it’s never really left the seasonal rotation. Reminiscing with me today is returning guest, Doug Greenberg . You can find him on Frank Stallone - Who is this Guy? And you heard it first here: He may resurrect Rocky Minute (where they analyze the Rocky movies one minute at a time) soon! Please get in touch to tell me what you think: RetromadePodcast@gmail.com Follow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fm Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcast Join the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcast Want to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

People in this episode

Host: Retromade

Guest: Doug Greenberg

Topics covered

  • holiday movies
  • family chaos
  • Christmas
  • nostalgia
  • comedy
  • workplace letdowns

Keywords

  • Christmas Vacation
  • Griswolds
  • holiday movie
  • family
  • nostalgia
  • comedy
  • 1989

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Books & works: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

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