All Things Cozy

Matt and Gillian crunch the leaves and the numbers to see how cheaply they can decorate their homes for fall. Matt gets fixated on a pumpkin table runner, Gillian debuts her Sting impersonation, and both are shocked to discover that T.J. Maxx and Marshalls were the same store all along.

• Cozy in the News
  • The Brinklow Scarecrow Festival
  • A Pumpkin Boat Named Berta
• Soothing Sounds:
  • "Friday Night" by Beth Orton
  • "I Like You (A Happier Song)" by Post Malone ft. Doja Cat
• Candle Review: Pumpkin & Eucalyptus by Sand + Fog

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Gillian and Matt go back to school by reminiscing about how they stayed cozy as kids and sharing their learning from a knife skills class they took together at Sur La Table.

• Cozy in the News
  • Secret to a Great Marriage
  • Stray
• A Complete History of Gelly Roll Pens
• Soothing Sounds
  • "90 in November" by Why Bonnie
  • "COZY" by Beyonce
• Candle Review
  • No. 2 Pencil by Stinky Candle Company

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Leslie Meier, author of the bestselling Lucy Stone Mysteries, calls in to discuss her celebrated series and its latest installment, Easter Bonnet Murder. Leslie shares her writing process and reveals who she would choose to play Lucy Stone in a movie. Keep up with Leslie's writing by visiting her website and Facebook page.

• Soothing Sounds
  • "Western Wind," Carly Rae Jepsen
  • "Fly On" by Karen Elson
• Candle Review
  • elizabethW's Dandelion

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Matt and Gillian select items that will make your summer spectacularly cozy.

• Cozy in the News
  • Keanu Reeves Covers Teddy Bear Convention
  • Father of the Bride Trailer
• Summer Gift Guide
  • Matt's Picks
    • Personalized Bluetooth Speakers
    • Hammock
    • Hello Molly! by Molly Shannon
    • Sea Otter & Various Inflatable Drink Holders
    • Ovalware Cold Brew Maker
  • Gillian's Picks
    • How Do I Un-remember This: Unfortunately True Stories by Danny Pellegrino
    • Camp Craft Cocktails "Spring and Summer" bundle
    • Collapsible LED Lantern & MoMA Mini Portable Lamps
    • Kate Roebuck Outdoor Picnic Blanket Tote
    • Catbird's "Summer In Italy" candle & Coconut Mojito candle
• Soothing Sounds
  • Maia Freedman "Sunny Room"
  • Wilco's "Falling Apart (Right Now)"
• Candle Review: One Last Glass Candles' "The Buellton"

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All Things Cozy listeners suggest cozy activities for Matt & Gillian to try and discuss, from diamond painting to the hokey pokey.

• Cozy in the News: Belated Birthday Cake / Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers Trailer
• Soothing Sounds: "Personal Message" by Melody's Echo Chamber / "Sidelines" by Phoebe Bridgers
• Candle Review: Wisconsin Supper Club Collection "Fresh Dinner Rolls"

Gillian and Matt answer 15 personal questions designed to deepen friendships including "What does my Instagram tell you about me?" and "What about me is the hardest for you to understand?"

• Cozy in the News
  • Reuniting a Rabbit
  • Too Old for Easter Baskets?
• Soothing Sounds
  • "Clean Getaway" by Caroline Spence
  • "The Lightning I, II" by Arcade Fire
• Candle Review
  • "Fresh Picked Sunflowers" by Broyhill
• Questions from We Are Not Really Strangers
  • What's your mother's name? And what's the most beautiful thing about her?
  • How can you become a better person?
  • Rate your dancing skills on a scale of 1-10. On the count of three, say your answers out loud.
  • How would you describe me to a stranger?
  • What fast food restaurant do you think I'm most likely to drive through? What's my order?
  • Are you lying to yourself about anything?
  • What do you admire most about me?
  • What about me is the hardest for you to understand?
  • Do I seem like a morning person or a night owl? Why?
  • What does my Instagram tell you about me?
  • Are you missing anyone right now? Do you think they're missing you too?
  • Both players write a note to your younger selves (1 minute) option to compare.
  • What compliment do you think I hear the most?
  • What am I most qualified to give advice about?
  • Wildcard: Questions are an art form — create your own.

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From circuit flowers to fizzy frozen eggs, Matt and Gillian test six spring-themed science experiments you can perform at home that will not only teach scientific concepts but also produce results you can share with others.

• Cozy in the News
  • Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse
  • Abbott Elementary Book Fair
• Spring Science Experiments
  • Fizzy Frozen Eggs
  • Crystal Flowers
  • Density Rainbow
  • Shaving Cream Rain Cloud
  • Bioplastic Suncatchers (agar agar version)
  • Circuit Flowers
• Soothing Sounds
  • "Head On" covered by Ducks Ltd & Illuminati Hotties
  • "A Little Bit of Love" by Weezer
• Candle Review
  • Pineapple Sage Chemistry Beaker Candle from Etsy's SleiArtsCo

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Marina Olshansky, founder of Vesca Botanicals (@vescabotanicals) joins Matt and Gillian to grow their knowledge of houseplants and ways they can use them to create cozy environments at home. She also shares how to avoid common plant care mistakes and how to help your plant find its happy place.

• Cozy This Week:
  • Drew Barrymore's Little Yellow Book
  • Charles Phoenix's Holiday Jubilee
• Soothing Sounds:
  • "Softly" by Arlo Parks
  • "New Romance" by Beach House
• Candle Review: Blue Agave & Cactus by Threshold

Join our Patreon at any level by March 20th for a chance to win one of two cozy mystery novels: Christmas Card Murder or Halloween Party Murder.

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