"SNL's James Austin Johnson Voices Grinch in New Comedy Podcast Series"

"Grinch Holiday Talk Show," a celebration of Christmas mischief, features caller pranks, improvised comedy, and notable celebrity guests, with episodes now available for the festive season.

• James Austin Johnson, known for his fame on 'Saturday Night Live,' voices the Grinch in the new comedy podcast series, 'The Grinch Holiday Talk Show,' which features a new celebrity guest on each episode.
• The podcast series is a production of Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Wondery, designed to be enjoyed by both adults and children, whether during a commute to ice-skating lessons or while baking a pie.
• Notable guests on the podcast include actor Bob Odenkirk and his daughter Erin, singer Meghan Trainor, TV host Seth Meyers, and 'SNL' cast member Bobby Moynihan, among others, contributing to fun elements like prank calls, comedy sketches, and improvised banter.
• Known for his excellent improvisation skills, Johnson introduces his version of the Grinch as a cranky character, characterized by its snootiness and grumpy attitude that he studied from previous depictions by Jim Carrey, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Boris Karloff.
• The podcast also draws influences from fake interview shows like 'The Eric Andre Show' and 'Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis,' offering an anarchic tone and serving as an antidote to forced holiday cheer, emphasizing that everyone can relate to being a 'Grinch' during the festive season.

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