All Things Cozy

Gillian and Matt stir up memories of the mid-'90s and revisit a book series that had readers sipping on inspiration: Chicken Soup for the Soul. They simmer in the nostalgia of what made this phenomenon boil over and taste-test two handpicked installments to decide if the Chicken Soup for the Soul series still warms the heart.

• Cozy in the News
  • Bridget Jones Blue Soup Cocktail
  • Mummy Pig Has Big News
• Chicken Soup for the Sould Books We Sampled
  • Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
  • Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul: Stories of Feline Affection, Mystery and Charm
• Candle Review
  • Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup Candle From Camp Limited

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Matt and Gillian change the channel to cozy canines on television. They sniff out the coziest moments four-legged stars fetch at the 2025 Puppy Bowl and the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. They also decide which TV pup—real or fictional—they'd love to welcome into their pack.

• Tea Time
  • Raspberry Royale by Bigelow
  • Sensorio
• Candle Review
  • Australian Shepherd Dog Candly by Scripted Fragrance

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Gillian and Matt dive into the world of nostalgic desserts as they recreate childhood favorites (like Friendly's Monster Mash sundae and Kudos bars), reminisce about iconic treats (such as Push Pops and Carvel ice cream cakes). Also, iconic goodies like Little Debbie's Swiss Rolls and Gushers face off against rivals like Ho Hos and Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks in dessert duels.

• Cozy in the News
  • Cats Wear Crocheted Hats for Science
  • Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal Reunite for Super Bowl Ad
• Nostalgic Dessert Recreation Recipes
  • Friendly's Monster Mash Sundae
  • Kudos Bar Recipe by The Squeaky Mixer
• Candle Review
  • Bath and Body Works' Strawberry Pound Cake

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Gillian and Matt predict new cozy trends for 2025 and revisit the predictions they made for 2024. They also share which upcoming movies, books, TV shows, and music they're looking forward to most in 2025.

• Cozy in the News
  • Volunteers Show Fire Victims They're Not Alone
  • Man Reunited with Dog, Oreo, After Wildfire
• Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Donation Links
  • LA Strong - Support Wildfire Relief Efforts
  • UTLA Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Fun
• Matt's "Most Anticipated" in 2025
  • Movie: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
  • TV Show: The Studio
  • Music: Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
  • Book: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
  • Other: February's Planetary Parade
• Gillian's "Most Anticipated" in 2025
  • Movie: The Wedding Banquet
  • TV Show: The Residence
  • Music: Lucy Dacus' "Forever is a Feeling"
  • Book: Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put by Annie B. Jones
  • Other: CatCon's 10th anniversary in Pasadena
• Candle Review
  • Stanley Park Pine by Pacific Craft

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Matt and Gillian celebrate 2024's coziest news stories, books, movies, TV shows, songs, and listener community contributions. Happy New Year!

• Tea Time
  • White Orange Spice by Charbrew Tea
  • O Organics Peach Oolong
• Coziest Song of 2024 Nominees
  • The Cozy Song" by Dan and Shay
  • "Right Back To It" by Waxahatchee ft. MJ Lenderman
  • "So High School" by Taylor Swift
  • "Dance You Outta My Head" by Cat Janice
  • "Deeper Well" by Kacey Musgraves
• Candle Review
  • "Fresh Snow" from Hand in Hand

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The Fezziwigs of film criticism and hosts of the Linoleum Knife podcast (@linoleumcast), Alonso Duralde (@alonso.duralde) and Dave White (@dlelandwhite), return to discuss four Christmas movies all about characters getting quality me time during the holidays: Christmas, Again, A Christmas Without Snow, Blast of Silence, and Home Alone.

• What's Making Us Feel Cozy This Christmas?
  • Cat Advent Calendar
  • Christmas in Vancouver (Capilano Canyon Lights and Vancouver Christmas Market)
  • Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
  • Swimming at the Aquatic Center
• Christmas Candle Review
  • "All I Want for Christmas is Sleep" by Candier
• The Duralde Collection
  • Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas
  • I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies
  • Hollywood Pride

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Matt and Gillian take on the challenge of improving their gift-wrapping skills and discuss the tools and techniques involved when perfecting a present's presentation. From mastering basic boxes to tackling tricky items like wine bottles and plush toys, they learn new tips and tricks to elevate their holiday wrapping game.

• Tea Time
  • Mighty Leaf Organic Matcha Green Tea
  • Flying Bird Botanicals "Winter Cheer" flavor
• Gift Wrapping Tutorials
  • Wrapping a Book by Little Elf
  • Wrapping a Wine Bottle by Martha Stewart
  • Target Gift Bags by Lisk Feng
  • Recycled Gift Tags by Upcycle My Stuff
  • How to Wrap a Box by Hallmark Giftology
  • How to Wrap a Soft Toy by Ryman Stationary
• Candle Review
  • "Fireside" by Craft and Kin

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Gillian and Matt skip the holiday stress by sinking into their couches with their favorite childhood TV movies: Merlin (1998) and Sweetwater (1999). They also lunch while they lounge, pairing their movies with frozen TV dinners.

• Cozy in the News
  • Paddington Gets a Passport
  • "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Returns to NBC
• Matt's TV Dinners
  • Gardein Ultimate Frozen Bowl: Plant-based Be'f & Broccoli
  • Amy's Veggie Loaf
• Gillian's TV Dinners
  • Daring's Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl
  • DiGiorno's Thanksgiving Pizza
• Candle Review
  • Scandles' Heirloom Tomato Candle
  • Scandles Gift Sets

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Matt and Gillian unwrap their sixth annual cozy gift guide! Corrie from Claus Central (@ClausCentral) joins to share how creating Christmas decor brings her cheer and flags a few of the coziest gift items from her store.

Check out Corrie's Claus Central Christmas Shop and use the code ALLCOZY to get 20% off on all pennants through December 2024! Looking for year-round decor? Check out Corrie's other shop, The Bohemian Lark.

• Claus Central Christmas Shop Picks
  • Best Sellers
    • Red Sky Winter Forest Pillow
    • The Weary World Rejoices Canvas Sign
  • Favorite New Designs
    • Red Sled Pennant
    • Merry and Bright Elves
• Tea Time
  • Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice
  • The Republic of Tea's Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Gingerbread Cookie
• Gillian's Cozy Gift Ideas:
  • OTOTO's Agatha Spoon holder
  • Anxiety Bookshelf pocket version
  • Paddywax Ceramic Incense And Tea Light Holder
  • Pastoral Panorama Coffee Mug
  • Janet Hill Puzzle Advent Calendar from New York Puzzle Company
• Matt's Cozy Gift Ideas:
  • The Great British Bake Off: Comfort Bakes
  • Disney Hocus Pocus Hooded Blanket
  • Mid-Century Modern Gingerbread House
  • Zodiac Sun & Moon Book Sleeve
  • Woobles Advent Calendar
• Candle Review
  • Spiced Winter Citrus Ornament Candle by Sur La Table
  • Candle Gift Rec: Hester & Cook's The Nutcracker Boxed Set of Candles

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Shannon Carlin (@new_girl_friday), author of Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus, lands her broom at All Things Cozy's cottage to treat us to her favorite pieces of Hocus Pocus trivia and experiences interviewing the cast and crew of the Halloween classic. Matt and Gillian also indulge their inner-creepy-child by revisiting Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and In a Dark, Dark Room.

• What's Making Us Feel Spooky This Week
  • Hallmark Channel Halloween Movies
  • Spirit Halloween to Open Christmas Stores
  • The Monster Mash
• Creepy Candle Review
  • Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by North Ave Candles
• Other All Things Cozy Hocus Pocus Episodes
  • Hocus Pocus and the All-New Sequel
  • Cozy Coven: Discussing Hocus Pocus 2

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