The Christmas Cousins are back with a very special guest: renowned film critic and author Alonso Duralde! He’s here to talk about the newly revised and updated edition of his essential holiday classic Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas.

We dive into how this book can level up your holiday season (and maybe even convince Cousin Seth to finally start his Christmas movie homework). Along the way, we explore Alonso’s own origin story: how does one actually get paid to watch movies for a living? What’s it like to literally write the book on Christmas movies? And what’s next for him?

And, where exactly was Cousin Seth the whole time?!?

It’s back. It’s bigger than ever. And yes, people around the world (okay, mostly our listeners) wait all year for it: the Trader Joe’s Fall Tasting Extravaganza! 🎃🍁

The Christmas Cousins are grabbing life by the fall once again, joined by Cousin Lee, as they dive headfirst into aisles of pumpkin-spiced madness. Will Seth survive the onslaught of gourds, cinnamon, and questionable novelty snacks? Will Chad discover a new fall favorite? And will Lee keep the cousins from derailing into pure chaos? (Spoiler: probably not.)

From beloved returning treats to brand-new fall finds, we’re tasting it all so you don’t have to waste your cart space. Some items shine, some… should never see the light of day again.

But here’s the best part: you get to play along. Tell us which Trader Joe’s fall items we missed, which ones you love, and which ones are so revolting that Seth deserves his own special punishment—er, tasting episode.

So pour yourself a pumpkin coffee (or three), and join us for the most eagerly awaited fall foodie event of the season.

Yes, yes—we know. The Hallmark Channel dropped their brand-new Countdown to Christmas movie list days ago, and the entire internet has already screamed, swooned, or side-eyed their way through it. But here at the Christmas Cousins, we do things differently. Translation: we’re late.

But being late has its perks. Because while everyone else has had their say, only we bring you the one-of-a-kind, completely unpredictable reactions of Cousin Seth. Three seasons in, Seth is still wrapping his head around the fact that these movies exist—let alone that people (like Cousin Chad) plan their lives around them. Will he be excited? Confused? Weirdly passionate about a movie he’s never going to watch? Like his eggnog takes, there’s no telling what you’re gonna get.

So buckle up for our very belated, very necessary Hallmark movie list breakdown. Everyone else reacted already… but nobody did it with Cousin Seth energy. 🎄

By popular demand, it’s finally here—the Cousin Seth Creamer Tasting Special!

After the success of our second annual Fall Creamer Taste Test, fans everywhere flooded the inbox with one burning question: “But what does Cousin Seth think?” 🍁☕

Well, we heard you—and now Seth is stepping up (or maybe being dragged) into the creamer ring. In this special bonus mini-episode, Seth takes on a lineup of fall-flavored creamers, from pumpkin spice to brown sugar to whatever questionable concoction marketing teams dreamed up this year.

Will he sip like a seasoned pro, recoil in festive horror, or deliver one of his legendary over-the-top reactions? Honestly… probably all of the above. Either way, this one’s for the books (and the laughs).

Grab your favorite mug, pour something (hopefully not rancid), and join us for Seth’s creamer confessions! 🎃

Welcome back, Cousins to the audio version of a live crossover special that aired on t Christmas Aficionado's YouTube channel!

Is it even fall if the Annual Pumpkin Beer Tasting hasn’t happened yet? We think not. That’s why the world’s most anticipated autumn tradition is finally here—the Third Annual Fall Beer Tasting Spectacular! 🍂🍺

Everyone marks their calendars for this one (right?), and this year Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth are back at it with a full festive crew: Joe the Christmas Aficionado, King of the Super Fans Lee, and returning favorite beer taster extraordinaire Festive Bob from the Festive Foreign Film Fans Podcast...we even have some very special surprise guests join in on the fun!

Which pumpkin brew will reign supreme? Which one will fizzle faster than last year’s cinnamon candle? And honestly… who really cares, because the laughs, questionable tasting notes, and general fall chaos are what we’re all here for.

So crack a cold one, grab your flannel, and join the cousins and friends for a night of hops, pumpkins, and probably saving the world while we’re at it. 🎃And, most importantly, always drink responsibly!

The Christmas Cousins are back and ready to trade in their sunscreen for sweaters—it’s officially time to plan our Fall Bucket List Challenge! 🎃🍁

In this episode, Cousin Chad (your seasoned holiday guide) and Cousin Seth (our brave but still-learning Jolly Junior) lay out the fall activities they’re tackling this season but Cousin Chad has a very special task for Cousin Seth...is he up for the challenge?

Will Seth survive whatever Chad throws at him? Will Chad end up in a haunted corn maze at 2 a.m.? Or does Chad end the show before Seth can challenge him? Is Seth getting a fall tattoo?!? Only one way to find out…

And the best part—you can play along! Make your own fall bucket list and follow the Cousins all season long as they check off the challenges. 🍂✨

The Christmas Cousins are back for their Second Annual Fall Creamer Taste Test!  

Because if there’s one thing we love more than spreading year-round holiday cheer, it’s bravely taking on the “hard work” of sipping sugary seasonal creamers for the greater good. (You’re welcome.)

This year’s lineup? Brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and all the other liquid fall fantasies your local grocery store can throw at us. Cousin Lee and Cousin Wife Leslie join the fun, while Christmas Cousin Mary requested this very episode, so you can thank her for the pumpkin-spiced festivities!

Which creamers will reign supreme? Which ones belong in the clearance bin? Tune in for all the laughs, verdicts, and seasonal wisdom you didn’t know you needed.

 Got a favorite creamer (or a fall treat) we haven’t tried yet? Slide into our DMs, email us, or just peer-pressure Cousin Seth—he’ll cave.

Welcome to Season 9, Cousins!

The cousins are back, and September has officially brought us out of summer and straight into the sacred “BER” months — where pumpkin spice flows like cheap wine and Christmas lights start calling our names. 🎃🎄

We’re grabbing life by the fall (literally), hashing out our cozy-season game plans,

🍁🎄 Holiday devotee Cousin Chad is once again dragging his (somewhat) reluctant protégé Cousin Seth headfirst into autumn — pumpkin spice lattes, early decorating schemes, questionable traditions and all.

What’s Seth actually looking forward to this fall? What (if anything) did he learn from past seasons under Chad’s relentless holiday boot camp? And how was Seth spending Septembers before he had a Christmas cousin dictating his festive calendar?

From cousin check-ins to premature Christmas countdowns, this episode is your irreverent, slightly unhinged ticket to sliding headfirst into the most wonderful time of the year — whether you’re ready or not.

It’s back, Cousins—the Third Annual Fall Drink Battle Royale! 🍂☕🎉

This year, the stakes are higher than ever as Starbucks and Dunkin’ go head-to-head in a pumpkin-spiced clash of the titans. Will Starbucks’ seasonal classics reign supreme, or will Dunkin’s bold flavors finally topple the PSL empire?

Cousin Seth enters the ring with a twist—bringing his own Recharge Drinks into the fray. Meanwhile, Cousin Chad, the Christmas Aficionado Joe, Cousin Lee, and Cousin Wife Leslie all sip, sample, and squabble their way through this caffeinated cage match.

Will Seth survive the Starbucks juggernaut? Will Dunkin’ pull off an upset? Or will Seth’s mystery brews steal the show? 🎃✨

Grab your favorite fall drink, cozy up, and join the chaos as the cousins crown a winner in this festive, frothy showdown.

Just when you thought Christmas in July couldn’t get any jollier… surprise visitors literally show up at Cousin Seth’s front door! 🎁✨

In this special episode of The Christmas Cousins, we go live from the surprise celebration, where co-host Chad orchestrated a secret meetup with not one, not two, but multiple festive favorites—including fan-favorites Cousin Lee, Festive Bob and the beach-loving Christmas Aficionado, Joe! 🎅🏽🍻

We break down:

• How the surprise was plotted like a holiday heist 🕵️‍♂️🎄

• What really happened when festive forces collided in person

The aftermath: What it was like meeting Seth IRL (spoiler: he does exist!), and how he compares to his on-air persona.

Is he as mysterious and charming? Taller than expected? More mayonnaise-averse in 3D?

It’s all here—joy, laughter, awkward hugs, and a little seasonal magic… smack dab in the middle of summer.

🎉 Grab a summer shandy, throw on some jingle bells, and join us for this unforgettable real-world rendezvous with Cousin Seth and the CCP all-stars!

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