All Things Cozy

Film critics and hosts of the Linoleum Knife podcast (@linoleumcast) Alonso Duralde (@ADuralde) and Dave White (@dlelandwhite) join Matt and Gillian to tune into two new holiday programs: the Lifetime original movie Christmas in Tune starring Reba McEntire and the “Happy Challah Days” episode of Padma Lakshmi’s Hulu show Taste the Nation. The quartet also tuck into boozy Christmas desserts! Be sure to check out Alonso and Dave's Christmas decoration Instagram account (@dxaxtree). Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Christmas Dessert Recipes Chocolate Mousse Cake Mince Pies Rum Balls Mini Fruit Cakes Songs of the Season Home to You (This Christmas) by Sigrid She Won't Be Home (Lonely Christmas) by Erasure Dave's Candle Rec: D.S. & Durga's Portable XMas Tree Candle Review: Sewing Down South's Under the Tree

Gillian and Matt share their list of cozy gifts for the holidays! Cozy in the News: Turkeys Take Over College Campuses / Elfcore Gillian's Gift Ideas: Gift 1: Hibi Incense Matches Gift 2: Smoky Citrus Ornaments from Flamingo Estate Gift 3: Winter Wax Seals Gift 4: DIY Miniature Garden Kit from Shop PBS Gift 5: “Celebrate with Kim-Joy: Cute Cakes and Bakes to Make Every Occasion Joyful”  Matt's Gift Ideas: Gift 1: Christkindlmarket Gift Box  Gift 2: Headband for listening to music in bed  Gift 3: Remote Control Candles  Gift 4: Botanical Garden Membership (make sure it’s reciprocal) Gift 5: “Hayao Miyazaki” Soothing Sounds: Reba McEntire's “I Needed Christmas”Norah Jones’ Christmas Don’t Be Late 

Matt and Gillian talk about what it takes to be a cozy host (and guest) with Clark Childers & Adam Walton, owners and operators of The Lincoln Marfa (@thelincolnmarfa) a hotel in Marfa, Texas. They also share "cute food" recipes to make your spread extra adorable this Thanksgiving. Cute Food Recipes: "Turkey" Avocado Dip / Boiled Egg "Snowpeople" Soothing Sounds: "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic / "Get Better" by Alt-J Candle Review: Harvest Brunch by Opal House

Bran Gray (@hallmarkpodcast) & Alonso Duralde (@ADuralde), authors of I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies: The Deck the Hallmark Podcast's Guide to Your Holiday TV Obsession chat with Gillian and Matt about their process for bringing the Deck the Hallmark Podcast to life in book form, what gave them "all the feels" while writing the book, and the Hallmark Channel movie tropes they love the most. What's Making Us Feel Cozy: Cha Cha Chili / Peanut Butter Cup Whiskey Martini Soothing Sounds: "A Thread to Find" by Shannon Lay / "Write a List of Things to Look Forward To" by Courtney Barnett Cozy Library: Murder Most Actual by Alexis Hall Candle Review: Becky's Pumpkin Pie by Mountain Made

Matt and Gillian tell “true” tales of the friendliest ghosts that haunt the coziest of places. They also review Muppets Haunted Mansion and @MichaelVarrati sends a message from the beyond with cozy Halloween movie recommendations for the whole family. Happy Halloween! Evil in the News: Artfully Evil / Clean Sweep of Evil Spooky Sounds: "(Stop, Look, & Listen) It's Halloween" by Pete Antell / Ghost Dream by Blouse Lucifer's Library: "The Specialist's Hat" by Kelly Link (Podcast Version) Creepy Candle: Pumpkin Carving by Bath and Body Works Growls & Howls: Eerie Earfuls Vol.1: Haunted Sounds of Halloween Night

Gillian and Matt take a trip to Julian, CA to sample cider, visit an orchard, and grab a slice of apple pie. Cozy in the News: Aldi Canned Fried Apples / Apple Pie Smoothie Apple Activites: Apple Picking Julian Farm and Orchard / Apple Head Dolls / Make an Apple Candle / Fall Centerpiece / Apple Place Cards / Calico Cidery Soothing Sounds: Glider by Japanese Breakfast / Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You) by Kelly Clarkson Candle Review: Julian Apple Orchard by Mountain Made

Matt and Gillian mark the milestone of making 100 episodes of All Things Cozy by answering listener questions and recalling favorite cozy moments. A huge thanks to all our listeners whose support helped ATC create 100 episodes and counting! If you like what you hear, consider joining our Patreon: patreon.com/allthingscozy

Matt and Gillian rake up all fall trends they can find and dive into them like a big pile of leaves. Bath and Body Works Finds: Marshmallow Pumpkin Fragrance Mist, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Foaming Handsoap, White Pumpkin Hand Gel (not online) Fall Beverages: Starbucks Fall Menu, Dunkin' Donuts Fall Menu Fall Decor: Hello Fall Sign, Pumpkin Moons Tea Light Holder Fall Bites: Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Remake, Doubles Hopped Cider Soothing Sounds: "Blue Banisters" by Lana Del Rey / "Halloween" by A Great Big Pile of Leaves Candle Review: Bath and Body Works' Pumpkin Pecan Waffles & Pumpkin Bonfire 

Gillian and Matt dive into water and all the ways it keeps us cool and cozy in the summer. All Things Cozy will be going on a summer break, but will be back with new episodes in September 2021! Cozy in the News: Fudge From Beyond the Grave / Rain Music Cozy by the Water: Float Trips / Underwater Photography / Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt Foot Soak Cozy Library: The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson Soothing Sounds: "Like I Used To" by Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen / "Cover Me in Sunshine" by P!nk and Willow Sage Hart Candle Review: No. 20 Water by Trapp Fragrances

Matt and Gillian get ready for summer with appetizers, salads, and drinks that are perfect for a cozy garden party. Cozy in the News: Too Many Spongebob Popsicles / Mug Fever / Denise’s Meatballs / Hocus Pocus 2 Recipes Appetizers: Zesty Lime Shrimp Avocado Salad / Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs Salads: Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad / Avocado Toast Salad  Cocktails: Garden Gimlet / Spirited Summer Breeze Soothing Sounds: Lost Woods by Helynt / Something Beautiful by Bel Candle Review: I Am Purifying by House of Intuition