All Things Cozy

After seeing Death on the Nile (2022), Matt and Gillian use their little gray cells to celebrate Agatha Christie's legendary detective, Hercule Poirot, looking back at some of his most famous portrayals by the likes of Albert Finney, Peter Ustinev, David Suchet, and Kenneth Branagh. Cozy in the News: Comic Written by 8-Year-Old Hidden in Library / Julia Child Challenge Soothing Sounds: "Background Music" by Maren Morris / "Everybody Loves a Lover" by Dick Van Dyke, Arlene Silver & the Vantastix Candle Review: Fresh Bamboo by Bath and Body Works (which returned to stores a day after this episode was recorded!)

Gillian and Matt sample episodes of Abbott Elementary, The Afterparty, How I Met Your Father, and The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window to tell you which new series will bring the most coziness to your TV screen in 2022. Cozy in the News Martha Stewart Shades Ina Garten The Pirate Cat of Ferny Hills Soothing Sounds: "Lighten Up and Try" by Erin Rae "This Town" feat. Shakey Graves by Trixie Mattel Candle Review: Local Indie & Mystery Thriller by Novelly Yours

Matt and Gillian open up a cozy candy shoppe at home with recipes for vegan heart gummies, chocolate pretzel hearts, and more. They also share ideas for handmade gifts and cards that will be sure to make your valentine swoon. Homemade Candies: Oil-Painted Fortune Cookies Chocolate Pretzel Hearts Vegan "Buckeye" Chocolates Vegan Gummy Hearts Cards & Crafts: Valentine Treat Drop Box DIY Fingerprint Necklace Valentine Heart Bookmark Cozy Library: Hot and Sour Suspects by Vivien Chien Soothing Sounds: "Optimism" by Jana Horn "Big Dreams and Faded Jeans" (plus Dolly's cake mixes) Candle Review: Magic Hour from Brooklinen

Gillian and Matt reflect on 2021 by recognizing the year's coziest news stories, books, movies, TV shows, songs, and listeners. Happy New Year! Help us start 2022 strong by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/allthingscozy! Cozy in the News: Pre-Med Student Spots Cancerous Mole / New Season of All Creatures Great and Small Soothing Sounds: "Dizzy" by Ella Bleu / "Happy New Year" by Let's Eat Grandma Candle Review: Champagne Cheer from Pottery Barn

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