Welcome back, Christmas Cousins to the pod's 170th episode!!!

It’s a day that should be marked on every holiday calendar: The Starbucks Holiday Drink Drop. and what better way to celebrate that with the Christmas Cousins podcast doing an in-depth, highly analytical, very scientific, tasting of the new Starbucks holiday drink lineup?

Cousin Seth, now a seasoned “Seasonal Sophomore” after this year’s Pumpkin Spice mishap (he only drank 7 of the promised 18 PSLs), is back to bravely face the red-cup gauntlet.

Can he tackle the sweetness overload this time, or will he vow to drink more of these than he managed with the PSLs?

The Cousins-and Cousin-Wife Leslie- go sip by sip through the lineup to find out if this year’s offerings are just right or borderline dessert.

Audience Question:
What’s your all-time favorite holiday drink, and is there a Starbucks classic you think should make a comeback?

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Also, we digress into a Classic Cousin Seth camping story!!!

Will these movies be holiday classics in the making, or just pretty packages under the tree?

Listen in as the Cousins break it all down and decide which one they’ll review next week!

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The Christmas Cousins bring back fan-favorite Kerry Frances (and her mom!) to tackle Hallmark’s latest, A Holiday Mismatch, starring the iconic “aunts” from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. With Kerry’s Hollywood insight and her mom’s candid opinions, this review is sure to have more twists than a holiday rom-com plot! Will the aunts’ holiday cheer win over Kerry’s mom, or will this movie face a festive roast? Tune in for laughs, sass, and some seriously candid commentary.

Join Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth as they preview the week’s cozy lineup, each bringing their signature (highly informed) holiday hot takes to choose the movie they’ll review next week.

Which one will they choose and cover next weeK?!

As we all know, the Christmas Cousins are famed for their hard-hitting investigative journalism (Pulitzer pending!). In Episode 165, they’re back to tackle another high-stakes exposé — armed with the precision, diligence, and, naturally, knee-jerk reactions that only true sleuths bring to the holiday season. This time, they’ve set their sights on Hallmark Channel, that beloved beacon of Christmas cheer, facing allegations of age discrimination more shocking than running out of eggnog on Christmas Eve!

Word on the (snow-covered) street is that a former Hallmark casting director claims the network has been quietly replacing its seasoned holiday stars — with younger talent.

Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad unpack these unsettling accusations (translation: they read half the article) and dive deep into what this could mean for Hallmark’s festive future and the fate of our cherished Christmas icons. Is Hallmark simply decking its halls with younger talent, or is there a less-merry truth behind it? Get ready for some real sleigh-bell gossip as the Cousins dig in!

Tune in for the Cousins’ cough rigorous analysis and decide for yourself: Is Hallmark really in trouble, or just trying to avoid a future of reruns?

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It’s only Week Two of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas, and things are already heating up! Is Cousin Seth drowning in tinsel yet, or did he actually make it through his Week One movie assignment? In this episode, the Cousins break down the latest lineup of new holiday films, including “This Time Each Year” (Thursday, October 24), “Operation Nutcracker” (Friday, October 25), “The Christmas Charade” (Saturday, October 26), and “The Five-Year Christmas Party” (Sunday, October 27).

The Cousins will also reveal which of these four films they’ve chosen to watch and review, but they need YOUR help to decide! Plus, we’ll see if any Hallmark Classics are worth revisiting and find out if Seth is already buckling under the pressure of his second season of Christmas cheer. Tune in for the laughs, the reviews, and a few holiday surprises!

Which of the Week Two Hallmark movies are you most excited about? “Operation Nutcracker”? “The Christmas Charade”? Let us know which one you want us to review!

The Christmas Cousins are back, and this time, they’ve brought along fan-favorite guest, Christmas Cousin Chris from christmaseveryminute.com (try saying that five times fast!). Chris is here to drop some Christmas knowledge bombs on Cousin Seth, including a deep dive into his favorite Top Christmas Lists. We’ll also get the inside scoop on what’s new over at christmaseveryminute.com, hear about Chris’ holiday season plans, and see what sage advice he has for our beloved Cousin Seth as he embarks on his second season of seasonal cheer. Get ready for an episode full of laughter, lists, and holiday tips that will have you decking the halls in no time!

Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod. And share your thoughts or ask us questions at [email protected]—we might even read your email on air!

What’s on your Christmas Top Ten list this year? Is it movies, songs, or maybe even snacks? Email us your lists, and let’s see if they match up with Christmas Cousin Chris!

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Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod. Got a question or your own Christmas Top Ten List? Email us at [email protected]—we’d love to hear from you!