Our Annual Tradition – Review of the original “Die Hard” movie from 2021

Episode 228  ·  Dec 29, 2025, 09:00 AM
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Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie, just an action movie, or the most overanalyzed hostage situation in movie history? Either way, we’re going there!!

Murph and his former co-host, Morgan Wright, have a fun but informed review of the original Die Hard, breaking down the legendary Nakatomi Plaza hostage takeover with help from someone who actually knows how this stuff works—Rick Massa, a retired LAPD SWAT officer. Spoiler alert: crawling through air vents barefoot is not standard operating procedure.

Whether you’re a true crime fan, a law enforcement buff, or someone who just wants to finally settle the debate—is Die Hard a Christmas movie?—this review delivers laughs, insight, and a whole lot of controlled chaos.