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:

1. Brass candle snuffer from Poketo.
2. Nothing Much Happens book by Kathryn Nikolai
3. Hortiki Plants' Organic Salad Gardening Kit
4. Hard Cider Brewing Kit from William & Sonoma.
5. Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush & Chelsea and Matt Thomas' Apple Die

Matt's Picks:

1. Introvert's Retreat Read & Relax box
2. Tickets to a live (but virtual) performance such as"The Future" at Geffen Playhouse
3. The Cozy Adventures Pocket Picnic Sheet
4. Baby It's Cold Outside Baby Yoda mug
5. 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.

This Halloween Matt and Gillian discuss the eerie edibles and witches' brews they concoct, along with the terrifying tunes they listen to while making them. A special spirit, Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) may even haunt you with his cozy Halloween movie recommendations. Listen if you dare! Happy Halloween!

Matt and Gillian change the channel to all the seasonal television they enjoy in the fall, including Hallmark Channel's annual Fall Harvest TV movies, The Halloween Tree, and classic Halloween episodes of Frasier, Roseanne, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Gillian and Matt celebrate fall from home with four cozy, simple activities: baking delish desserts, sipping hard cider, crafting autumn wreaths, and peeping leaves virtually. We hope these ideas will make you fall in love with autumn all over again!

Matt and Gillian try Autumn Equinox rituals and self-care activites for the fall season. Gillian builds a Mabon altar, Matt earths around LA, and both sniff dream pillows. Interested in supporting the show? Consider joining our Patreon: patreon.com/allthingscozy