All Things Cozy

Matt and Gillian spill the bush tea about Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Matt gets nightmares, Gillian loves airports, and both are crazy about Mickey Blue Eyes.

Jeffrey McCrann (@jeffreygmm) gathers 'round the table with Matt and Gillian to give thanks and share recipies. Jeffrey brines a turkey, Gillian bathes a cheesecake, and Matt adds cream cheese to everything.

Jewel aficionado Molly Lynch (@mollshewrote) joins Matt and Gillian to discuss Hallmark Channel's Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery starring Jewel Kilcher. Matt invents a brand of razors called "shtick," Gillian has no time for slow pedestrians, Molly hates ranch dressing, and they all marvel at Jewel's ability to steal the spotlight at a funeral.

Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) returns to talk Halloween trends, costumes, and movies. The trio of witches also share their greatest fears: marketing emails, middle school, and Barney.

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.