Scrooged! (1988)| 50% Facts Holiday Special Review | Guest cohost Josh Hajar
Wed Dec 24 2025
In this conversation, Jim and Josh discuss the Christmas movie 'Scrooge'd', reflecting on its nostalgic value, Bill Murray's career, and the themes of corporate greed and morality. They explore the film's impact on their childhood memories, the casting choices, and how it compares to other holiday films. The discussion also delves into character development, relationships, and the film's overall message, culminating in ratings and final thoughts.
You can find Josh on Instagram @amazingjrab https://www.instagram.com/amazingjrab/.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Scrooge'd
04:02 Bill Murray's Career and Scrooge's Impact
09:49 Themes of Corporate Greed and Morality
17:57 Nostalgia and Family Memories
23:56 Casting and Production Insights
29:55 Comparisons with Other Holiday Films
36:03 Character Development and Relationships
42:00 Final Thoughts and Ratings
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Produced by Jim McDonald
Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila.
Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)
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In this conversation, Jim and Josh discuss the Christmas movie 'Scrooge'd', reflecting on its nostalgic value, Bill Murray's career, and the themes of corporate greed and morality. They explore the film's impact on their childhood memories, the casting choices, and how it compares to other holiday films. The discussion also delves into character development, relationships, and the film's overall message, culminating in ratings and final thoughts. You can find Josh on Instagram @amazingjrab https://www.instagram.com/amazingjrab/. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Scrooge'd 04:02 Bill Murray's Career and Scrooge's Impact 09:49 Themes of Corporate Greed and Morality 17:57 Nostalgia and Family Memories 23:56 Casting and Production Insights 29:55 Comparisons with Other Holiday Films 36:03 Character Development and Relationships 42:00 Final Thoughts and Ratings Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/! Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/ 50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network. Hosted by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/ Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support.