All Things Cozy

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

Gillian and Matt honor their elders with a deep dive into The Mole Agent, a new cozy documentary about a mystery at a nursing home. They also share their favorite films starring seniors and rave about the new kid on the block: the Pumpkin Toadlet. Cozy in the News: Pumpkin Toadlet / D&D Plushies Soothing Sounds: New Bikini by Cassandra Jenkins / Sunny Day by Child Lion Cozy Library: The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart Candle Review: Boom Chakra Laka by JaxKelly

Lily Percy, host of the podcast This Movie Changed Me, joins Matt and Gillian to discuss the ways movies change lives, her favorite cozy movie, and how podcasts can provide comfort to listeners. Soothing Sounds: Pink Moon by Nick Drake / Hot & Heavy by Lucy Dacus Cozy Library: Wildflower Season by Michelle Major / A Deadly Discovery by J.C. Kenney Candle Review: Zora's Domain by Potions & Pyrelight

Mia P. Manansala (@MPMtheWriter) calls in to chat about ARSENIC AND ADOBO, the first novel in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery Series, which hits bookstores on May 4th, 2021. Mia shares the foods that inspire coziness for her, how she was introduced to culinary mysteries, and the challenges/opportunities of releasing a book during a pandemic. Visit www.miapmanansala.com to discover more of her writing and consider supporting All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon: patreon.com/allthingscozy Soothing Sounds: Stardust Scattering by Valerie June / Oceanic Feeling by Molly Lewis Cozy Library: Lazarus Remembered by EJ Harper Candle Review: White Tea by Simply Eclectic