All Things Cozy

Robert Balkovich (@robertbalkovich) returns to provide recommendations for making social media cozy, including, but not limited to, deleting your account. Gillian gets harrassed by a family of raccoons in Costa Rica, Matt manages to find a bookstore on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, and both Robert and Gillian like a steady operator.

Gillian and Matt gab about Rita Lakin's Gladdy Gold mystery series. Matt charges his crystals under the Scorpio Moon, Gillian gets cozy with a Sinister Minister, and both aren't sure if they're repeating themselves.

Sabrina Kaiser (@sbrik27) joins Matt and Gillian to chat about cozy cafes and her adventures as a Starbucks barista. Matt visits a Maid Cafe, Gillian feels like a slimeball when she asks for the wifi password, and Sabrina brews a Laurie Trio.

Matt and Gillian have a latte to say about On What Grounds, the first book in Cleo Coyle's Coffeehouse Mystery series. Gillian plates her dinner, Matt makes the mistake of ordering french fries in Los Angeles, and both can't get over the word boycheeks.

Jon Pernisek (@jonpernisek) gets animated with Matt and Gillian as they share their favorite cozy cartoons: Anastasia, Arthur, and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Matt plugs Best Western, Gillian eats chicken fingers at Ground Round, and Tommy Wiseau dismisses Jon.

Matt and Gillian discuss Meik Wiking's The Little Book of Hygge while sipping glögg in a hyggekrog. Gillian rubs a furry chair, Matt dives deep into the origin of the word "hominess," and both highly recommend blankets and cushions.

Alex Alvarez (@soalexgoes) joins Matt and Gillian to give tips for creating cozier work spaces. Alex makes a case for cubicles, Matt predicts the return of wood paneling, and Gillian doesn't want to be asked about her lunch.

Gillian and Matt overeat Thai and discuss A is for Alibi, the first novel in the Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series, written by the late Sue Grafton. Gillian loves the winter theme of the Winter Olympics, Matt bullies nerds, and both adore Hoda Kotb.

Björkoholic Robert Balkovich (@robertbalkovich) stops by to exchange cozy jams with Gillian and Matt. Robert protests not being nominated for Coziest Listener of 2017, Matt feels disconnected from nature, Gillian leaves, and John Kerry stages his home.

Matt and Gillian sip tea and butcher the French language as they chat about Still Life, the first novel in Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache series.