

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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Jan 29, 2023 • 50min
126 - Cozy Trends & Predictions for 2023
Gillian and Matt analyze cozy trends of the past and use their powers of prognostication to predict the coziness to come in 2023. They also share which upcoming movies, books, TV shows, and music they're looking forward to most in 2023. Cozy in the News Sir Candle Man Winter 2023 Picks The Year of the Rabbit Matt's "Most Anticipated" in 2023 Movie: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Theives Honorable mention: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret TV Show: Poker Face Music: Caroline Polachek's Desire, I Want to Turn Into You Book: Irish Coffee Murder by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross Other: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gillian's "Most Anticipated" in 2023 Movie: Book Club: The Next Chapter TV Show: The Reluctant Traveler Music: “First Two Pages of Frankenstein” from The National, “Morning Tropic News” Book: “The London Séance Society” by Sarah Prenner Other: SleuthFest Soothing Sound Miley Cyrus “Flowers” boygenius “True Blue” Candle Review Eucalyptus Rain by White Barn/Bath and Body Works Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Jan 15, 2023 • 44min
125 - The 6th Annual Cozy Awards 2022
Matt and Gillian celebrate 2022's coziest news stories, books, movies, TV shows, songs, and listener community contributions. Happy New Year! Help us start 2023 strong by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/allthingscozy! Cozy in the News Giant Cat Calendar Frontier Airlines Cat Adoption Soothing Sounds "Corner of my Eye" by The Lemon Twigs "Breathe" by The Album Leaf Candle Review A Cheerful Giver’s “Coffee Crumb Cake”

Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 10min
124 - Ho-Ho-Homemade: Christmas Baking with Linoleum Knife
Jolly elves, film critics, and hosts of the Linoleum Knife podcast (@linoleumcast) Alonso Duralde (@ADuralde) and Dave White (@dlelandwhite) return to deck the halls (and kitchens) with delicious Christmas treats. Recipes: Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Chocolate-Dipped Pistachio-Cardamom Shortbread Apricot Linzer Cookies & Candied Chestnut Pecan Cake New Christmas Movie Recs: A Christmas Story Christmas Violent Night Spirited Falling for Christmas Candle Review: Parade of Lights by One Last Glass Dave's Candle Recs: Portable X-Mas Tree by D.S. & Durga Pine & Eucalyptus by Jo Malone Be sure to check out Alonso and Dave's Christmas decoration Instagram account (@dxaxtree). Interested in supporting All Things Cozy? Join our Patreon and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!

Dec 4, 2022 • 49min
123 - Holiday High Kicks
Gillian's mom, Lisa, shares fond memories of taking Gillian to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and its famous Rockettes. She also gives her unfiltered thoughts on the show's evolution, including its latest co-stars: fairy drones. Happy Family Pregnant Midge & Baby Soothing Sounds: Line of Sight by Plains We Should Be Together by Rosie Thomas ft. Sufjan Stevens Candle Review Project 62’s Tea Tree and Spearmint Candle Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Nov 20, 2022 • 53min
122 - Cozy Gift Guide 2022
Gillian and Matt share the fourth edition of their cozy holiday gift guide! Gillian's Cozy Gift Ideas: Create Your Own Reel Viewer A Cloud a Day This Is My Bookstore: 100 Postcards of Beautiful Shops around the World Autumn-themed snow globes: Halloween Pals, Autumn Leaves (& without dogs) Monin Mini Holiday Cheer Collection Syrups 5 Pack Matt's Cozy Gift Ideas: Topo Backpack Winter Chapstick Stocking Stuffer Electric candle lighter Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell White Noise Machine Soothing Sounds: “Cheer” by Bishop Briggs “Together” by Backstreet Boys Candle Review: Academy Museum Travel Candle Set Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Nov 6, 2022 • 57min
121 - Christmas Past: An Interview with Brian Earl
Brian Earl (@XmasPastPodcast), host of the podcast Christmas Past, calls in to chat about his new book: Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions. From sugarplums to poinsettias, Brian catalogs the sometimes strange and alway intriguing history behind Christmas traditions. Soothing Sounds “Snow on the Beach” by Taylor Swift & Lana Del Rey “Sunset” by Caroline Polachek Candle Review Cozy Season by Sweet Water Decor Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram

Oct 23, 2022 • 1h 4min
120 - Cozy Intuition (w/ Mia Simone)
Avant-Garde Intuitive Consultant Mia Simone (@MiaSimoneIC) discusses her practice as an intuitive reader and helps Gillian and Matt tap into their intuition. To learn more about Mia and connect, visit her website presciencelife.com. Soothing Sounds: “Satellite” by Marie Andrews "Lovebomb" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs Candle Review “Psychic Sunshine” by Rachel Beyer Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram

Oct 9, 2022 • 1h 1min
119 - Cozy Coven
Gillian and Matt gather 'round the cauldron to discuss Hocus Pocus 2, share bewitching cocktail recipes, and reveal which fictional spellcasters they'd choose to join their cozy coven. Cozy in the News Teen Witch Wedding Dance McDonald's Halloween Buckets Bewitching Brews Witches Potion Margarita Witches Brew Gin Rickey Soothing Sounds: "Witches' Song" by Marianne Faithful "My Girlfriend is a Witch" by October Country Candle Review: Brew Potion by Goose Creek

Sep 25, 2022 • 54min
118 - Fall on a Budget
Matt and Gillian crunch the leaves and the numbers to see how cheaply they can decorate their homes for fall. Matt gets fixated on a pumpkin table runner, Gillian debuts her Sting impersonation, and both are shocked to discover that T.J. Maxx and Marshalls were the same store all along. Cozy in the News The Brinklow Scarecrow Festival A Pumpkin Boat Named Berta Soothing Sounds: "Friday Night" by Beth Orton “I Like You (A Happier Song)” by Post Malone ft. Doja Cat Candle Review: Pumpkin & Eucalyptus by Sand + Fog Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Sep 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
117 - Back to School
Gillian and Matt go back to school by reminiscing about how they stayed cozy as kids and sharing their learning from a knife skills class they took together at Sur La Table. Cozy in the News Secret to a Great Marriage Stray A Complete History of Gelly Roll Pens Soothing Sounds "90 in November" by Why Bonnie "COZY" by Beyonce Candle Review No. 2 Pencil by Stinky Candle Company Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram