All Things Cozy
Matt Piwowarczyk & Gillian Walters
A biweekly podcast about all things cozy. Light a scented candle, curl up with mug of coffee, and join us every other Sunday for a new episode.
Episodes
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Feb 2, 2020 • 57min
68 - We Ship It
Valentine's Day is right around the corner so Matt and Gillian send their love to the cozy ships (relationships that is) that make their hearts sing, whether they be real, fiction, or fan-fiction. Gillian gets hooked on The Circle, Matt joins the cult of Buc-ee's, and both appreciate the scent of oud. Get ready for your hot Valentine's Day date by lathering up with a Soapy Gnome soap! Use code ALLTHINGSCOZY at checkout for 20% off your order at soapygnome.com.
Jan 19, 2020 • 54min
67 - Cozy Cocktails
Gillian and Matt serve up cozy cocktails and mocktails and rate them on flavor, difficulty, and of course, coziness. While they sip, Gillian learns the Spanish word for taco and Matt calls for an Encore! Cheers! Leave us a tip at www.patreon.com/allthingscozy. Cocktail Recipes: Hot Buttered Bourbon Red Wine Hot Chocolate Bitter Lemon Spritz Mistletoe Mule Mocktail Recipes: Not Toddy Caramel Apple Pie Mocktail
Jan 5, 2020 • 41min
66 - The Third Annual Cozy Awards 2019
Matt and Gillian battle a Spiral Light candle and look back at 2019's coziest books, movies, TV shows, songs, and listeners. Happy New Year! Help All Things Cozy start the year strong buy joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/allthingscozy!
Dec 22, 2019 • 52min
65 - Eight Cozy Nights (w/ Michael Sherman)
Michael Sherman (@unqualified) stops by to light the menorah with Matt and Gillian and discuss cozy Hanukkah foods and traditions. Michael fries up latkes, Matt's a sour cream guy, and Gillian's an applesauce lady. Happy Hanukkah from All Things Cozy!
Dec 8, 2019 • 1h 13min
64 - Worldwide Christmas Traditions (w/ Alonso Duralde)
Alonso Duralde (@ADuralde) arrives on a one-horse open sleigh to chat about Christmas traditions and folklore from around the world with Matt and Gillian. Alonso opens presents on Nochebuena, Matt breaks opłatki on Wigilia, and Gillian escapes the Yule Cat. They also discuss Christmas in Japan, Goth Christmas, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas Conventions, and cozy songs of the season. Check out Alonso's Christmas decoration Instragram account (@dxaxtree) and book (Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas). Merry Christmas!
Nov 24, 2019 • 1h 3min
63 - A Cozy Thanksgiving 2019 (w/ Chef Kellie Blackburn)
Chef Kellie Blackburn (@chef_kellie_blackburn) cooks up tips to help Matt and Gillian prepare for a vegetarian Thanksgiving. Chef Kellie patiently teaches Matt and Gillian how to properly make mashed potatoes and shares recipes for butternut squash lasanga, tiramisu, and cauliflower mac and cheese. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 10, 2019 • 1h
62 - The Gift of Cozy
Give the gift of cozy this holiday season with the help Matt and Gillian's cozy gift guide! Matt and Gillian will each be giving away an item from their list to listeners who share this episode on social media. Listen to discover which items are included in the giveaway, and join Matt at the Redondo Beach Public Library on November 16th for Kensington Publishing's Mini Cozy Con. Matt's Gift Ideas Me. You. A Diary by Dawn French Sunbeam Heated Throw Blanket Japanese Cat Mystery Box Toy Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser Passion Planner Gillian's Gift Ideas Meowingtons “S--- Together” Cat Mug Redwood & Co’s “Rain” Candle & Wanderlust Room & Linen Spray 3D Glow in Dark Star Ceiling on Etsy Willow Hill Company “Willow Winter Whipped Sugar Scrub” Life Is Meals: A Food Lover's Book of Days
Oct 27, 2019 • 1h 3min
61 - The Haunted History of Halloween (w/ Michael Varrati)
Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati), writer, director, and host of the podcast Dead for Filth, rides his broom back to All Things Cozy to play fortune telling games and discuss horrific halloween history. Happy Halloween!
Oct 13, 2019 • 45min
60 - Being Alive is Huge: An Interview with Traci Hall
Traci Hall (@tracihallauthor) calls in from the beyond to discuss Mrs. Morris and the Ghost, the first novel in the Salem B&B Mystery series she writes with Patrice Wilton under the pen name Traci Wilton. Traci reveals how she and Patrice explored Salem, set the rules for the supernatural in their books, and negotiate potential disagreements. Gillian chows down on some pumpkin ravioli, Matt plays a horrible goose, Traci gets warm by the electrice fireplace, and everyone agrees that if you're going to be haunted the ghost at least should be handsome. Keep up with Traci Wilton's writing by visiting her website: https://www.traciwilton.com
Sep 29, 2019 • 48min
59 - The ABCs of Candle Making: An Interview with Christin Brecher
Christin Brecher (@christinbrecherbooks) calls in to discuss her debut novel, Murder's No Votive Confidence, and share what she's learned about candle making, Nantucket, and how to stay inspired while writing. Gillian is the class clown of candle making, Christin loves her weighted blanket, Matt has a close encounter with a bear, and everyone wants a candle clock. Learn more about Christin's writing on her website: http://christinbrecher.com
