All Things Cozy

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

Gillian and Matt hop into Easter with eggciting Easter traditions and a discussion of the Hallmark Channel orginal movie Easter Under Wraps. Gillian dyes eggs and Matt bakes a lamb cake under the watchful eye of the Peep on a Perch. Cozy in the News: Cadbury Worldwide Hide, Peep on a Perch Natural Easter Egg Dyes Easter Lamb Cake Recipe Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe Easter Under Wraps Soothing Sounds: Easter Parade by Guy Lombardo / Mr. Rabbit by Pete Seeger Cozy Library: The Eli Marks Mystery series by John Gaspard Kisses, Crimes and Cozies, A Cozy Romance Book Fair  Candle Review: Marshmallow Fluff by Bath and Body Works All Things Cozy Podcast Patreon

Matt and Gillian spring into vernal equinox traditions and ways to take advantage of more daylight hours. Gillian salutes the sun, Matt cleans a grave, and both start noticing the budding plant life in their neighborhoods. Cozy in the news: The Unstoppable Appeal of Lasagna in New York City, Professional Chefs Share Their Favorite Comforting Soup Recipes, Sharon Van Etten Epic Announcement , Roslyn's Lullaby Cherry Blossom Webcams How to Make a Tangerine Candle Spinach Artichoke Casserole Recipe Soothing Sounds: Track Mud by Wild Pink / Two by Flock of Dimes Cozy Library: The Seat Filler by Sariah Wilson Candle Review: Wild Blackberry + Absinthe from 228 Grant Street Candle Co

Gillian and Matt are joined by Chris DeLeon (@ChrisDeLeon), game developer and founder of HomeTeam GameDev, to discuss how playing and making games can be cozy. Chris enjoys the environments in Myst, Gillian plays Cozy and lives to serve at the Hungry Hearts Diner, and Matt becomes a gnome cleric in Dungeons & Dragons. For added coziness, check out Winning Solutions Linen Book Games and Attention K-Mart Shoppers. Cozy Library Picks: Unmasked by Jenifer Kanin & A Caterer's Guide to Love and Murder by Jessica Thompson Soothing Sounds: "Sparks" by The Staves / "Kaldheim" Candle Review: The Library Scriptorium by Cantrip Candles Interested in supporting the show? Consider joining our Patreon: patreon.com/allthingscozy

Roses are red, violets are blue, Matt and Gillian have assembled a list of cozy Valentine's Day TV shows, candies, and love songs for you! Happy Valentine's Day!

Matt and Gillian serve up a smorgasbord of coziness as they discuss soups & stews, Anne of Green Gables (Anne with an E and Akage no An), Cottagecore, and Masterpiece Theatre (All Creatures Great and Small). They also debut a brand new segment: Cozy in the News!

Matt and Gillian reflect on 2020 by recognizing the year's coziest books, movies, TV shows, songs, and listeners. Gillian plays R-rated Pick Up Sticks, Matt struggles with a puzzle, and Gillian's cat, Snickers, briefly interrupts the ceremony. Happy New Year! Help us start 2021 strong by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/allthingscozy!

Author Mollie Cox Bryan (@molliecoxbryan) calls in to discuss the first book in her Buttermilk Creek Mystery series: Christmas Cow Bells. Mollie describes the fastidiousness of cheesemaking, how she crafted the personalities of her bovine stars, and writing about Christmas in the middle of summer. Visit molliecoxbryan.com to discover more of her writing and consider supporting All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon: patreon.com/allthingscozy