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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Mar 17, 2019 • 51min
45 - Book Clubs & Bookstagram (w/ Greg Peterson)
Greg Peterson (@gregorysven) of Browns Book Club (@brownsbookclub) gives Matt and Gillian tips for starting and maintaining a successful book club. Matt and Gillian love office parks, Greg and Gillian smash rocks, and everyone aspires to be the kind of person who remembers to pack a travel candle.
Mar 3, 2019 • 1h 3min
44 - In Louisiana, We Only Follow the Rules We Like - Interview with Ellen Byron
Ellen Byron (@EllenByronLA), author of the Cajun Country Mystery series, stops by to discuss the craft of mystery writing. Ellen explores how writing for television influences her mysteries, teaches Matt and Gillian the difference between pantsers and plotters, and reveals that Stormy Daniels is the perfect casting for one of her characters. Visit ellenbyron.com to learn more about her latest work and subscribe to her newsletter.
Feb 17, 2019 • 44min
43 - Valentine in the Vineyard
Love and drones are in the air as Matt and Gillian celebrate Valentine's Day by watching the Hallmark Channel Original Movie "Valentine in the Vineyard." Matt watches whales, Gillian watches whale tails, and both pitch an LGBTQ romantic comedy to Hallmark.
Feb 3, 2019 • 48min
42 - Tidying Up to Cozy Up
Gillian and Matt shuffle into 2019 to discuss Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Gillian has a dalliance with the wind, Matt overcomes his fear of Woodwick candles, and they both debut their new segment, "Soothing Sounds," with picks from Sharon Van Etten's 'Remind Me Tomorrow.'
Jan 6, 2019 • 41min
41 - The Second Annual Cozy Awards 2018
Matt and Gillian look back at 2018 to recognize the year's coziest books, movies, TV shows, songs, and All Things Cozy listeners. Happy New Year!
Dec 16, 2018 • 1h 20min
40 - Hallmark! The Herald Angels Sing (w/ Alonso Duralde)
Film critic and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, Alonso Duralde (@ADuralde), returns for a deep dive into what makes Hallmark Channel Christmas movies tick. We list our favorite Hallmark Channel Christmas movie tropes, drink Countdown to Christmas Tea, and wonder what it is exactly Lacey Chabert's character does for a living in Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe.
Dec 3, 2018 • 48min
39 - Hannah Swensen Cozy Mysteries
To get into the holiday spirit, Gillian and Matt read Joanne Fluke's Christmas Caramel Murder, a Hannah Swensen Mystery. Gillian appreciates Midwesterners, Matt is crazy about ceramic trees, and both agree there's something off about Canada.
Nov 18, 2018 • 1h 18min
38 - A Cozy Thanksgiving 2018 (w/ Dave White)
It's an All Things Cozy feast for the ears when Dave White (@dlelandwhite), film critic and host of the Linoleum Knife podcast (@linoleumcast), joins Matt and Gillian to share his cooking expertise and Thanksgiving traditions. Dave is thankful for his L.L.Bean flannel shirt, Gillian is thankful for her new cats, and Matt is thankful for a game everyone else stopped playing in 2016. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 11, 2018 • 50min
37 - Death on the D-List (A Hailey Dean Mystery) by Nancy Grace
Gillian and Matt determine if Death on the D-List by Nancy Grace, the second installment in the Hailey Dean Mystery series, qualifies as a cozy mystery. Matt tries to feed boiled egg to a stray cat, Gillian apologizes to Henry Winkler, and both are impressed by the quality of Trader Joe's candles.
Oct 28, 2018 • 1h 18min
36 - 2018 All Hallows' Hoopla (w/ Michael Varrati)
Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati), host of the podcast Dead for Filth, emerges from the darkness to talk chillingly classic black and white horror films with Matt and Gillian. Matt is haunted by Hill House, Michael uses every part of the pumpkin, Gillian is now Gillain, and everyone disapproves of pumpkin launches. Happy Halloween!
