All Things Cozy

Matt and Gillian check out Jenn McKinlay's Library Lover's Mysteries. Matt rails against the mobile gaming industry, Gillian is fed up with getting laughed at outside of Lassens, and both learn the definition of decoupage.

Carrie Rosen (@CarrieRosen) and her dog Dexter join Matt and Gillian to discuss their favorite pets, past and present. Gillian shares memories of her pet frog, Tad, Matt remembers his cat, Kit-Kat, and Carrie tells the story of how Dexter came into her life.

Louis Peitzman (@LouisPeitzman) reunites with Matt to discuss the show that makes him feel coziest: The Golden Girls. While Gillian shares her hatred of wedding hashtags, Louis and Matt spend way too much time matching each Golden Girl with her respective Hogwarts House.

Zach Heltzel (@ZachHeltzel) stops by to discuss comedy classic Troop Beverly Hills. Gillian and Zach drag Kmart, while Matt tells a non-story about the time he saw Jenny Lewis on the street.

Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) joins Matt and Gillian to discuss the Hallmark Channel's Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery, based on Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen cozy mystery series. Matt shares a close encounter with Joanne Fluke, Gillian praises the dim lighting in Sbarro, and Michael detests lines.

Matt and Gillian discuss the young adult literature nearest and dearest to their hearts: the Dear America series and Harry Potter. Matt also recommends Carry On by Rainbow Rowell and sings the praises of Lesley Nicol. Gillian declares war on her girlfriend's Roomba and sets her intention with a handmade candle.

Gillian argues that Keith Morrison is cozy, while Matt exposes HGTV's anti-popcorn ceiling agenda. A weathered wood scented Nature's Wick candle scares Matt and underwhelms Gillian.

Matt forces Gillian to read a book from his favorite cozy mystery series: The Lucy Stone Mysteries by Leslie Meier. Gillian dishes about Long Island diners, Matt preaches about The Vicar of Dibley, and both enjoy the subtle scent of a teakwood Chesapeake Bay Candle.