All Things Cozy

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

Film critics and hosts of the Linoleum Knife podcast (@linoleumcast) Alonso Duralde (@ADuralde) and Dave White (@dlelandwhite) call in from the North Pole to discuss two groundbreaking LGBT Christmas films: Hallmark Channel’s The Christmas House and Hulu’s Happiest Season. Be sure to check out Alonso and Dave's Christmas decoration Instagram account (@dxaxtree).

Matt and Gillian jingle all the way into the holiday season with a brand new cozy gift guide. Make the nice list by sharing this episode on social media (don't forget to tag @allthingscozypodcast) for the chance to win one of the gifts mentioned in the episode! Gillian's Picks: Brass candle snuffer from Poketo.  Nothing Much Happens book by Kathryn Nikolai Hortiki Plants’ Organic Salad Gardening Kit Hard Cider Brewing Kit from William & Sonoma.  Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush & Chelsea and Matt Thomas’ Apple Die Matt's Picks: Introvert’s Retreat Read & Relax box Tickets to a live (but virtual) performance such as"The Future" at Geffen Playhouse The Cozy Adventures Pocket Picnic Sheet  Baby It’s Cold Outside Baby Yoda mug Three Treats Too Many by Debra Goldstein Check out ATC listener Emma Wallace's new album First Impressions inspired by characters from Pride and Prejudice!

Gillian and Matt order up their fast food favorites and discuss the ways a trip through the drive-thru can inspire coziness. They also tackle ideas for making a remote or socially distanced Thanksgiving cozy.