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NEW - Why We Can’t Quit Cheesy Christmas Movies and Is Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Just a Sequel Setup?

They’re predictable, cozy, and impossible to ignore—cheesy holiday movies have taken over. But why do we keep watching them? Richard Crouse breaks down the psychology behind the Hallmark formula, what comfort content really offers, and why it's booming right now.

From small-town love stories to royals at sawmills, Shane and Richard explore how these films thrive on simplicity in a chaotic world. Plus: Pamela Anderson’s comeback, a $2,500 pop culture safe, high-fiving Pavarotti, and once and for all—is Die Hard a Christmas movie? This episode delivers feel-good…

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