The Political Orphanage

Heaton and Monkey: Yuletide Crimesolvers (1987)

Dec 24, 2024

Join actors Andrew Young and Josh Jennings, who starred in the cult classic 1987 Christmas special, as they hilariously unpack the absurdities of crime-solving. They explore the comical chaos of jurisdiction in a murder case and dive into festive dark humor surrounding a bizarre decapitation. Enjoy whimsical tales of holiday-themed shenanigans, including feline alcoholism and a chaotic Christmas Regatta. With witty banter and nostalgic charm, they blend crime with comedy, offering a delightful commentary on crime and community during the holiday season.

56:25

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Josh Jennings

Andrew Young

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Quick takeaways

The podcast humorously critiques local politics and community challenges through a chaotic murder investigation during a Christmas Eve party.

The narrative explores complex relationship dynamics and the absurdity of jurisdictional disputes, blending comedy with themes of marriage and fidelity.

Deep dives

Christmas Mystery with Heaton and Monkey

The narrative follows Heaton and Monkey as they delve into a murder case during a Christmas Eve precinct party. They learn about a decapitated body found in the meat stuffing district, sparking a chaotic investigation involving the FBI, CIA, and local authority disputes. The humor comes from their refusal to take responsibility for the murder, cleverly passing the jurisdiction to various agencies. The comedic exchanges highlight their disinterest in working on Christmas and the absurdity of the jurisdictional arguments.

Intro

3min

Jurisdiction Jumble: A Comedic Crime Discussion

2min

Holiday Whimsy and Dark Comedy

19min

Murder, Menu, and Zoning Absurdities

7min

Whiskers and Wisdom: A Feline Fiasco

7min

Christmas Connection and Book Promotion

4min

The Absurd Christmas Regatta

15min

Rebroadcast of the cult classic 1987 Christmas special of “Heaton and Monkey: Crimesolvers,” a groundbreaking police drama.

Cast: Andrew Heaton, Andrew Young, Josh Jennings, Brian Sack, Jack Helmuth, Justin Robert Young, Anna Gorisch, Hilary Mann, Austin Bragg, Brett Weaver, and Brian Brushwood.

Previous Specials:

A Rugged Snuffy’s Christmas - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-rugged-snuffys-christmas/id1439837349?i=100063936198

Snuffy's Explosion-Proof Christmas - https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/snuffys-explosion-proof-christmas

A Rather Snuffy's Christmas - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-political-orphanage/id1439837349?i=1000545755269

A Grander Snuffy's Christmas - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-grander-snuffys-christmas/id1439837349?i=1000503286243

Another Snuffy's Christmas - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/another-snuffys-christmas/id1439837349?i=1000460559897

A Very Snuffy's Christmas - https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/ep-30-a-very-snuffys-christmas-0