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| 21 Feb 2022 | The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled | 00:49:23 | |
In today's episode I read The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled by Washington Gladden, talk about my dream of being Santa one day, and give a review on the book The Miracle of Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle. There's nothing too strange about the adventure or the wood sled in Gladden's story, but it's a wonderfully cozy Christmas story that will give you all the Christmas feels. What better way to kick off a Monday? I'm looking for your Christmas memories - tell me about a time that you met Santa Claus - whether at the mall or by your tree! Send you Christmas memories to cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:04 The Miracle of Ebenezer Street 05:18 Christmas Memories of Santa 10:22 Story Introduction 14:22 The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled 44:53 Thoughts on the story Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 12 Oct 2020 | Christmas in Australia | 00:53:33 | |
G'day mate! (Hmmm... do Australians really say that?) In this episode, Gracie is back and we make a delicious apple pie. Unfortunately we can't share any of it, but you can make one with this recipe: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dutch-apple-pie/815d821f-058d-4177-93be-e157390e947b Pro-cooking tip: Don't forget to preheat your oven! Being the expert chef that I am, I would never do that. Heh. Then a listener from Australia shares a Christmas memory, and I try (and fail) to list any interesting facts about the land Down Under. I do read a couple of Australia themed stories: a poem called The Aussie Night Before Christmas and then we take a trip with Australian writer Henry Lawson and his piece published in 1907 - "The Ghosts of Many Christmases". Don't worry it's not a ghost story, but rather it's a reflection on the different locations he had celebrated Christmas in his past. Learn more about Henry Lawson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Lawson The Aussie Night Before Christmas: http://bytesdaily.blogspot.com/2017/12/another-night-before-christmas-in.html Send in your memories to cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com and I'll send you a card and podcast sticker. If you get it in before October 15th, you'll be entered to win an ornament! Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Time Stamps: 0:00-2:30 Intro 2:30-18:45 Goodies with Gracie 18:45-22:45 Listener memories 22:45-25:42 An Aussie Night Before Christmas 25:42-27:45 Henry Lawson bio 27:45-50:36 The Ghosts of Many Christmases 50:36-53:30 Final thoughts | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | Charles Dickens' Christmas Tree | 01:03:49 | |
Welcome to the season finale of A Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today, we're going to consider Charles Dickens' Christmas Tree, as well as a special announcement for a reading challenge. In 1850 Dickens published a reflection piece for Christmas entitled "A Christmas Tree". And in typical Dickens fashion, he has a lot of words to say about his tree and the memories from his past that it conjures up. Though at times the story is a bit strange, who hasn't occasionally gotten lost in nostalgia while enjoying the lights of their Christmas tree? I also am announcing a group reading challenge for us this year! As you know, I love to read, so I created 12 reading challenges based on Christmas movies. Check out my social medias for the check list or go to www.cozychristmaspodcast.com and you can download the check list there. Every Wednesday I'll be posting about what books I'm reading for the challenge and I'd love to hear from you as well. Take a listen and find out what prompt we're doing first for January! See you all on the socials every Wednesday - let me know if you'll be reading the prompts and which books you pick. Season 3 begins January 24th! See you then... Keep an eye out for a bonus midseason story on or about January 14th... Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:03 Suggest an Episode Topic 06:11 A Cozy Christmas Reading Challenge 14:11 Story: A Christmas Tree, by Charles Dickens 58:15 My thoughts on the story 01:01:48 Concluding Comments
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| 21 Oct 2024 | Christmas in the Frozen Regions | 00:28:38 | |
In today's episode, I share another fun recipe suitable for fall, talk a little bit about the Cozy Christmas Book Club, then I read Robert McCormick's article that was written for Charles Dickens' magazine Household Words in December of 1850. Dickens himself probably wrote the introduction and conclusion of the article, but McCormick reflects on his experiences of celebrating Christmas in Anarctica during a naval exploration he was involved with. It's a fascinating look at how people can find Christmas cheer no matter where they may find themselves! Christmas Podcast Network Ornament Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform
Timestamps: 00:00 Pumpkin Pie Tacos 02:45 Cozy Christmas Book Club 04:46 Special Announcement: Kringle Krew Ornament! 08:25 Story introduction: Robert McCormick and arctic explorers 10:49 Christmas in the Frozen Regions by Robert McCormick and Charles Dickens 25:29 Concluding Thoughts
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#podcast #Christmas #christmaspodcast | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | Choosing Love Over Fear: Wrapping Up Christmas 2023 with guest Robert Peterpaul | 01:23:10 | |
Merry Christmas! This is my Christmas episode, out a few days late I know - but Christmas is a season, not just a day, right? Today I wrap up season 4 and Christmas 2023 with the kindness guru himself - Robert Peterpaul, host of the Art of Kindness Podcast, returns to talk about Christmas, the importance of showing kindness (love over fear for the win!) - and we digress into one of the most interesting conversations I've ever had about A Christmas Carol. And if that wasn't enough for you, it's a good thing this episode is supersized! We also gush about our amazing spouses, our fur babies, and more. Then I end the episode by reading a selection from A Christmas Carol. This has been a great year for the podcast, but it's also been a long one. So I'll be taking a few extra weeks off from the podcast to rest, travel, and spend time with family. I'll see you again in late January as we'll begin Season 5! Until then, let's remember to honor Christmas in our hearts, and try to keep it all the year. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and My Christmas Reflections 07:19 Interview with Robert Peterpaul 18:15 A Definition of Kindness 20:53 Discussion on A Christmas Carol, Kindness, and more 33:27 We Reflect on 2023, Fur Babies, and More 46:25 Kindness Tips 55:57 Christmas Plans: Food, Family, and ... Jolabokaflod? 01:02:32 Conversation Wrap Up 01:06:13 Finale: Excerpt from A Christmas Carol
Art of Kindness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofkindnesspod/?hl=en Art of Kindness Podcast: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul (I'd recommend his recent interview from Nov. 20th with James Monroe Iglehart - fantastic conversation!)
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#podcast #christmas #christmaspodcast #aok | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | Is Santa Claus Real? An Unscientific Search... | 00:33:08 | |
Happy October! Today's episode is pretty special - it was mostly written by you, my listeners! A few days ago I posted a question on my social medias, "Is Santa real?" and you all responded en masse... in today's episode I read many of your responses and talk about them, and then end the episode with an original true story that inspired this entire episode. One of my listeners named Daniel Morgan sent me this wonderful story that shows the power of belief, imagination... and Santa Claus! I know you'll enjoy it. If you have an original story or memory you'd like to send me, don't be afraid to reach out. I'd love to feature it on an upcoming episode. Merry October to you all, and as the saying goes - may you never be too old to search the skies on Christmas eve! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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#christmas #podcast #santaclaus
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| 23 May 2023 | The Chimes, Chapter 3, by Charles Dickens | 00:54:54 | |
In today's episode, I read chapter 3 of The Chimes! Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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#christmas #christmaspodcast #charlesdickens | |||
| 11 May 2022 | The Not So Silent Night - The Burglar and The Blizzard, Part 3 | 00:59:26 | |
Our Christmas story wraps up this week with part 3 of The Burglar and The Blizzard by Alice Miller. Things get tense as the story's characters enjoy a somewhat tense Christmas dinner. Will Geoffrey be able to get McVey to confess, or will McVey out smart him? Will McVey's sister discover the truth about him? Will true love (for a woman he just met mere hours ago) triumph? Find out how the story all ends in today's episode! Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 04 Sep 2024 | Holmes for the Holidays: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | 00:50:38 | |
Happy September! Now that the Ber months are upon, the holiday games are afoot... Join me today as I read Sherlock Holmes' one and only Christmas story, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. I'll also share some thoughts about Holmes and the story, give some podcast updates, and more!
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#podcast #Christmas #christmaspodcast #sherlockholmes | |||
| 06 Sep 2021 | Christmas in New York City, part 1 with Special Guest Anthony Caruso | 01:13:49 | |
In today's episode I interview Anthony Caruso from Tis the Podcast. We talk about the origins of his podcast, the wonderful Christmas podcast community, his book Another Christmas Story, Christmas Movies, books, Italian Christmas family traditions and more. Grab a Pumpkin Spiced Latte, and enjoy our conversation! Chapter 31 of Another Christmas Story, Read by Art: Do You Hear What I Hear? Books Mentioned in the Podcast: -----Affiliate Links----- A Boy Called Christmas (Amazon) The Girl Who Saved Christmas (Amazon) Santa is for Real (Amazon) The Christmas Hirelings (Amazon) A Christmas Carol (Amazon) Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast twitter: @CozyXmasPod email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: I'm going to try and post some more videos here and there on youtube, you can check out one I did with Gracie, or listen to the podcast there. A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast
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| 13 Dec 2024 | "Old Christmas" by Washington Irving, Part 1 of 3 | 00:34:01 | |
Today I have the first part of a longer story called Old Christmas by Washington Irving. Published in 1815, it explores some of the roots of our Christmas traditions as the main character visits a friend at Bracebridge Hall during Christmas to experience an old fashioned Christmas! It's a story that explores nostalgia and tradition, and is a lot of fun to read!
So settle in by the fire, grab some egg nog or Christmas tea, and enjoy today’s story!
Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the story 02:39 Old Christmas Chapter 1: Christmas 16:11 Old Christmas Chapter 2: The Stage-Coach 32:01 Concluding thoughts
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#Christmas #Christmaspodcast #podcast | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens | 00:59:16 | |
The 2nd part of the Christmas Carol episode - and we're going back to the theater, sort of... Charles Dickens died in 1870 but his legacy continues on strongly to this day. He is often synonymous with Christmas, and for good reason. 150 years after his death, Charles' great-great grandson Gerald Dickens keeps the family legacy going by performing in one man theatrical performances of A Christmas Carol and other works of Dickens. Today Gerald stops by to chat about the story, Charles Dickens, Christmas, and the film version of his one man play that he just recorded this year. See the film here: https://byerschoiceltd.vhx.tv/?campaign=geralddickens Gerald also blogs about his travels as he does various theatrical performances: https://geralddickens.wordpress.com/ Support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas | |||
| 23 Nov 2024 | It's a Wonderful Life, Santa Claus, & St. Nicholas: an interview with author John Theo | 00:41:08 | |
Today I interview author John Theo, author of the short story "Christmas in Bedford Falls" which was read in our last episode! Now, John stops by to chat about his story and the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", his article about the history of Santa Claus and St. Nicholas, his books, and more! Find John and his books online at: https://www.johntheo.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:20 It's a Wonderful Life Discussion 13:20 Santa Claus & St. Nicholas 25:49 Favorite Christmas Films 28:08 Favorite Christmas music 31:34 Christmas Memories and traditions 39:02 Concluding thoughts
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#Christmas #christmaspodcast #podcast #christmasstories | |||
| 25 Nov 2021 | A Cozy and Kind Christmas with guest Robert Peterpaul | 01:00:51 | |
Happy Thanksgiving! As a special thanksgiving episode, I invited Robert Peterpaul, actor and host of the new podcast The Art of Kindness, on to the show to talk about some kindness tips for the holiday season. We also have a lovely discussion about Christmas, the theater, our favorite Christmas songs and movies, we share our proposal stories, and much more. The world has been a difficult place for many people in recent days. It is both mine and Robert's hope that you find ways to be intentionally kind this year - and let us know! We are learning along with you. I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! The A-OK Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul/id1572201034 Robert's website: https://www.robertpeterpaul.com/ To find me online, the Cozy Christmas merch stores, and other ways to support the podcast, check out all the links here: | |||
| 17 May 2021 | It Takes a (Christmas) Village | 00:35:45 | |
Merry Christmas - Today's episode will be an interview with Bill from thevillagecollector.com. You can also find him on the forums over at mymerrychristmas.com. I love Christmas villages and I'm excited to have Bill back with us. In the interview we chat about his website and what will be going on there this year. We talk about some trends in collecting and his on going hobby of collecting the best videos of Christmas villages. Whether you are a collector or just an admirer of Christmas villages, you won't want to miss this episode! Music: Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | A Cozy Thanksgiving (with Guest Brian Earl) | 01:25:13 | |
Grab a plate of turkey, stuffing and gravy and enjoy this extra cozy episode! I interview Brian Earl from the Christmas Past Podcast, and we chat about the origins of our podcasts, Christmas (of course!), and in the time-honored Thanksgiving tradition we share what we are thankful. Even though it's been a rough year for everyone, we find we have a lot to be thankful for. I hope you do too! Then I read Louisa May Alcott's story, An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. The Basset children are left on their own for a night before Thanksgiving when their parents are called away to tend their sick grandmother. How will they spend their time alone? By doing chores, reading stories by the fire, fending off a bear attack - and most daunting of all, preparing their own Thanksgiving dinner. Mother has done it every year - so how hard could it be? (Episode Warning: Due to the extra coziness of this episode, it is advised to not listen will driving or operating heavy machinery. Listening to this episode while digesting a large turkey dinner can increase the drowsiness effect. Listener discretion is advised.) | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Christmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 2 of 4 | 00:30:08 | |
Christmas is practically here! To help you get in the mood, we're going to continue out story today, Christmas at Thompson Hall, by Anthony Trollope. Will Mrs. Brown be able to get out of the mess she finds herself in? Will Mr. Brown ever stop complaining about being sick? Will they get to Thompson Hall in time for Christmas? Take a listen today and see what happens next! Part 3 will be out on December 22nd, and Part 4 will be out December 24th! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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#podcast #Christmas #christmaspodcast #victorian | |||
| 15 Nov 2024 | The Rag Tag Sleigh Flyers by Kevin Moore - An Original Christmas Story! | 00:45:01 | |
In today's episode, author Kevin Moore returns to read us a story from his recent collection entitled "Christmas Stories, Vol. 2". The story is called "The Rag Tag Sleigh Flyers", and it's a heartwarming story set at the North Pole. Henry the Elf is in trouble. It's almost Christmas and Santa's reindeer are not able to fly! What could the problem be, and will they figure out a solution before Christmas is canceled? I am so grateful for Kevin sharing his beautiful story with us! You can find his Christmas books and other books he's written at https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/ This Month's Cozy Christmas Bookclub Pick: Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna White! (bookshop.org affiliate link) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction, Book Club Updates, News, etc. 03:37 Introduction of the story 05:32 The Rag Tag Sleigh Flyers 43:22 Conclusion
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree: author Rich Wagner and the Timeless Message of Christmas | 00:38:24 | |
Can a scraggly, forgotten tree named Needles ever realize his dream of becoming a beautiful Christmas tree? Find out in Richard Wagner's new children's story - "Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree"! Today I interview author Richard Wagner about his new children's book, the timeless message of Christmas, and how this story helps kids learn about the power of their "dreams, desires, hope, determination, and never giving up". The story is beautifully illustrated by Sydni Kruger, and the story has won the 2022 Mom's Choice Awards, 2022 Readers' Favorite Review, and the 2022 Literary Titan Book Award!
Find Richard online here: https://needlesthechristmastree.com/ or order his book here: Needles the Forgotten Christmas Tree (amazon) Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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#christmas #christmaspodcast #christmasbooks | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | The Tapestried Chamber | 00:36:59 | |
Cozy Christmas Podcast Presents a Special Presentation! In the first of three special episodes for Halloween week, I read the classic 1829 ghost story "The Tapestried Chamber" by Sir Walter Scott. "When General Browne's friend invites him to spend the week at his home, he's delighted to oblige—that is, until he spends a night in the tapestried chamber!" We invite you to sit back, relax, and turn down the lights... and enjoy this story for Halloween! Music for the show: Kevin MacLeod Atlantean Twilight by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100322 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Other music created by Esther Abrami, Aaron Kenny, and Myuu. | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | "Christmas Jenny" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman... and some fun news! | 00:46:53 | |
Hello Cozies, in today's episode I'll be reading the short story "Christmas Jenny" by Mary E Wilkins Freeman. It's a charming little Christmas story that celebrates kindness and has some really fun characters in it. I hope you'll enjoy it! But before I get to the story, I talk about this month's reading prompt and a couple of fun news items that I'll be doing in September! Enjoy! Mentioned in the show: The Village Collector: http://thevillagecollector.com/ Christmas Clatter: https://www.christmasclatter.com/ The Christmas Alphabet Podcast: http://christmasalphabet.com/ (I've been REALLY enjoying this podcast! Check it out) Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 20 Dec 2024 | Gracie's Favorite Christmas Memories, and "Old Christmas" Part 2 of 3 | 00:40:31 | |
In today's episode, my daughter Grace comes back to talk about her favorite Christmas traditions and memories. We also talk about some recent romantic Christmas movies I've seen lately. Then, for our cozy story, I read Chapter 3 of "Old Christmas" by Washington Irving. In the chapter today, our narrator arrives at Bracebridge Hall on Christmas Eve, and continues to observe the old traditions. If you have a questions for Gracie, let me know and it might appear on an upcoming episode! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Ask Gracie Anything: Favorite Christmas Traditions and Memories 13:38 "Old Christmas, Chapter 3: Christmas Eve" by Washington Irving 39:19 Concluding Thoughts
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| 14 Oct 2024 | Prepping for Fall - Cool weather, Apple Crisp, and "The Cop and the Anthem" by O. Henry | 00:30:22 | |
Happy October everyone! In today's episode I share how I am getting ready for the fall weather - it mostly involves apple crisp! I'd love to hear from you and some of your favorite recipes to make during the fall and Christmas season! I hope your plans for fall come together better than the main character in today's story by O. Henry. In "The Cop and the Anthem", we follow Soapy, a homeless man living in New York City, who has an interesting plan on how to hunker down for the winter... There's also a special opportunity from the Christmas Podcast Network to purchase a Christmas ornament, with 100% of the proceeds going to charity! Apple Crisp Recipe: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/apple-crisp/ Christmas Podcast Network Ornament Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform Timestamps: 00:00 Fall Plans, Recipes, and More 05:27 A Special Announcement 09:07 Story Introduction 11:51 The Cop and the Anthem 27:11 Concluding Thoughts
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| 09 Jan 2021 | Jólabókaflóð: The Christmas Book Flood | 00:40:44 | |
Look out everyone, it's a flood of books! In today's episode I look at two different Christmas traditions - Jólabókaflóð the Icelandic celebration of books at Christmas, and Epiphany, the holiday that commemorates the Magi's visit to the baby Jesus. In the Jólabókaflóð segment, I participate in the Christmas Carol Book Tag prompt in which I answer 8 Christmas Carol inspired questions about books. In the Epiphany segment, I read the account of the Magi from Matthew Chapter 2, and then I read a couple of poems by Cecil Frances Alexander: "Once in Royal David's City" and "The Adoration of the Wise Men". I take a few minutes to reflect on the lessons from the story of the Wise Men. I don't know how you are supposed to celebrate Epiphany, but I enjoyed putting this together. Oh, and tucked in between the segments is a wonderful listener memory from Rick. I know you'll enjoy his story, and we are going to hear more from him in the future. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:45 Jólabókaflóð: The Christmas Book Flood 5:45 Booktube’s Christmas Carol Book Tag - Hear art answer 8 bookish prompt questions and you’ll get to hear some of his favorites. 18:00 Listener memory from Rick 22:40 The story of the Wise men, from Matthew 2:1-12 29:04 2 Poems by Cecil Frances Alexander and Epiphany reflections Music: Deck the Halls, by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: [We Three Celtic Kings] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License | |||
| 31 Aug 2020 | A Dickens Family Christmas | 00:57:20 | |
Happy Last Day of August! Fall is just around the corner. In today's episode Gracie and I do some snack taste testing and play a game of Never Have I Ever - Christmas edition. Then, I finish up looking at Charles Dickens' short story A Christmas Dinner. Then I read some portions from Mamie Dickens' "My Father as I Recall Him" in which she describes their Christmas celebrations. Finally, I share some personal memories of my grandparents. If you would like to help the show out financially, head over to Ko-fi.com/cozychristmas and for the price of a cup of coffee you can give us support. I will send you a sticker and a personal christmas card to show my thanks. Music: Deck the Halls A Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Jingle Bells (Calm) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Angels We Have Heard on High Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | Christmas Presence with Rehya Stevens | 01:26:22 | |
(This episode was delayed because of COVID, and was supposed to air before Thanksgiving. That's why you'll hear me talk about Thanksgiving as if it were still coming.) No, not presents... PRESENCE. In today's episode I interview singer songwriter Rehya Stevens. We talk about her album Celebrate and we have a lot of laughs sharing Christmas memories. We talk about the importance of giving our presence - that's with a "c" not "t"! - and being there for our family and each other this during this difficult time. This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I've had so far, and I can't wait for you all to hear it. My listener memory comes from my sister, and she talks about the joy of baking Christmas cookies with our Grandma. I know it's past Thanksgiving, but I have another Thanksgiving story to share: I read A Mystery in the Kitchen by Olive Thorne Miller. It's a tender story of a sister named Jessie who's brother has run away from home. And why is Jessie sneaking around in the kitchen? If you'd like to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas The song that follows the story is called Song for a Winter's Night by The Nancies. It's a beautiful song, and you should check them out. Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Song for a Winters Night URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Nancies/Yuletide_Entertainments_2012/The_Nancies_-_Yuletide_Entertainments_2012_-_02_Song_for_a_Winters_Night Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Christmas Eve http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Christmas_Time/03_Christmas_Eve Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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| 05 Sep 2022 | Black Santa: a Little Film with a Big Heart | 00:46:18 | |
Hello everyone! I'm back from an unplanned hiatus, and I'm reading to dive into the 'Ber months with my Christmas cheer. Today's episode is a fun one - I start things off talking about my crazy August and a misadventure with a bat. Then I open the mail bag and share some emails that have come my way. The majority of the episode is then given over to a discussion with the filmmakers from the recent short film "Black Santa". Writer-Director Travis Wood and writer Weston Auburn talk to me about how the film came about, the message they hope it inspires, and the importance of representation. Here are some links to the film and it's imdb page. I'd recommend watching it before listening to the episode if you don't want minor spoilers of the film. Watch the film: https://jobschangeus.com/risingvoices-black-santa/ Black Santa Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21030144/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 16 Nov 2023 | A British Christmas Murder: with special guest author Clara McKenna | 00:48:16 | |
My guest today is mystery author Clara McKenna. She's just published "Murder on Mistletoe Lane", book 5 in the Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series. We talk about her latest Christmas mystery, and how a life-long love of England led her to write her mystery series; our mutual (possibly obsessive) love of eggnog; some of our favorite Christmas foods, cherished Christmas memories, and more! Check out Clara's website, sign up for her newsletter, order books, and more: www.claramckenna.com Find her book and help support local bookstores and this podcast: Murder on Mistletoe Lane: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781496738202 (affiliate link)
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| 28 Dec 2020 | A Cozy Christmas Clatter with guest Todd Killian | 00:54:46 | |
In today's episode, Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter stops by and we enjoy a cozy chat. (This is the full interview that you heard a portion of in the Christmas Extravaganza episode.) Todd and I talk about: -podcasting -working at the USPS -The Weather, Family, and Christmas -The Killian Family Cookie Day -Christmas Trees -An exclusive never-before-told Todd Killian Christmas memory! -I also share a story with Todd about why my sister sends me a penny at Christmas. Check out Todd's podcast at https://www.christmasclatter.com/ and sign up for his upcoming newsletter! I'll be back in a few days with an episode with a story and some listener memories. Take care everyone and have a Merry Christmas! Help Support the show at https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | The Polar Express with special guest Natalie Bickel | 00:46:21 | |
I'm talking with author Natalie Bickel about The Polar Express, as well as updating you all on the reading prompt for April, a listener memory, and I read and talk about a poem called "Under the Holly Bough" by Charles Mackay. Grab your hot cocoa and let's ride the Polar Express! Natalie and I still hear the bell ring on Christmas - do you? Nat Bickel: Books about Travel: The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks The Hazelwood by Melissa Albert The Sister Season by Jennifer Scott #christmas #podcast #books
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| 29 Dec 2022 | Spinning Holiday Yarns: The Knit and Nibble Mystery Series - a conversation with author Peggy Ehrhart | 00:49:10 | |
In today's episode, we wrap up the 2022 Christmas Season with a cozy Christmas conversation with mystery author Peggy Ehrhart. She is the author of the Knit and Nibble mysteries, and has written several Christmas books for the series. In this episode we talk about her journey to becoming a published author, which includes being a former English professor with a doctorate in Medieval Literature! Then we talk about all the delicious foods one can find in cozy Christmas mysteries, and she walks us through her writing process. Then in the second half of the interview, she takes the Cozy Christmas questionnaire and we find out all about her thoughts on the different Christmas traditions that we know and love. This is a wonderfully cozy way to end the year, and I'm looking forward to beginning season 4 and counting down to Christmas 2023! Be sure to stick around for January and February - I'll be reading the New Year's set novella, "The Chimes" by Charles Dickens, and I have lots of other fun things planned! Websites mentioned: https://www.criminalelement.com/cooking-books-fatal-yarn-peggy-ehrhart/ Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 21 Nov 2023 | Eggnog: A Christmas Tradition! with special guest Trisha Barton from A&E Dairy | 00:27:20 | |
I've got a fun one today - I'm talking about my favorite holiday drink, eggnog! My guest today is Trisha Barton, the A&E Dairy Marketing Manager and Egg Nog enthusiast. In my opinion, they make the absolute best eggnog, so I reached out to see if I could find out all about their product, history, and magic of NOG. We talk about A&E's history, how the nog is made (spoiler: Christmas magic!), some healthier alternatives to straight nog, and of course recipes! See the link below for more information. And then I end the podcast by reading a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson: "In Memoriam (Ring Out, Wild Bells)". You can find out more about Alfred's life here: https://poets.org/poet/alfred-lord-tennyson
Interested in trying out the Egg Nog Upside Down French Toast Recipe? https://www.aedairy.com/recipes/egg-nog-upside-down-french-toast/ Check out all of the delicious recipes at Anderson Erickson Dairy: https://www.aedairy.com/recipes/
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Announcements 03:18 Interview with Trisha Barton, AE Dairy Marketing Manager 19:57 Christmas Poem: Ring Out, Wild Bells by Alfred, Lord Tennyson 25:59 Closing Thoughts
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#christmas #christmaspodcast #eggnog #recipes | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | Cozy Christmas Mail Bag - Our 50th Episode! | 00:29:42 | |
Welcome to Episode 50! To celebrate, I'm dipping in to the Cozy Christmas mail bag to read some emails and share a very special recording from a listener. Our listener Michelle shared with me a recording of her mother reading the story . It's the tale of a Donkey who finds himself having to be sold one day. It's a great story for those who like Christmas and small Donkeys. 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Listener Emails - we're talking mince meat pie, Christmas memories, and favorite stories. 11:20 Story: The Small One, 25:27 Introducing the Cozy Christmas website 28:38 Concluding thoughts Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast twitter: @CozyXmasPod email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: I'm going to try and post some more videos here and there on youtube, you can check out one I did with Gracie, or listen to the podcast there. A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | Christmas: a Holiday like No Other - an Interview with Author Kevin Moore | 00:54:10 | |
Today I sit down with author Kevin Moore who has published two volumes of Christmas stories. First we talk about the joy that Christmas can bring, even during difficult times (which has been the unofficial theme of my podcast this year!). Then we dig into his book and talk about some of the short stories in it. Then we dive deep into the joy of Christmas and talk about our favorite Christmas things, the surprising differences between an LA and New York City Christmas (hint - it involves graveyards), and ways to spread Christmas kindness to our neighbors! Stay tuned - on Friday another episode will be out, and Kevin will be back to read one of his stories! Find out more about Kevin and order his books here: https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/ Timestamps: 3:50 Kevin’s Backstory with Christmas and Writing 9:30 The Joy and Melancholy of Christmas 13:50 Discussion of Christmas Stories Vol 1 23:33 Our Christmas Traditions and Memories
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| 08 Feb 2021 | Christmas with Mr. Pickwick | 00:40:25 | |
Welcome to the start of season 2! In today's episode, I share with you what has been keeping me in the Christmas mood (hint: snow, cookies, and music); Then I share an email from our listener Rick who writes to tell about his favorite Christmas movies - and he has some shocking and very strict guidelines on what counts as a Christmas movie. Then, I read the Christmas chapter from Charles Dickens' first novel, The Pickwick Papers. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and come on in by the fire! Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:58 Deck the Halls: Winter Weather and Cookies https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/chewy-pumpkin-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/ 03:50 Listener Memory: Rick's Favorite Christmas movies 09:58 Introduction and background for The Pickwick Papers 12:12 The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 30 36:50 Thoughts on the story, plans for upcoming episodes, and closing comments. PS: Gracie will be on next weeks episode, we didn't have time to record anything together this past week. Music: Deck the Halls and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 24 Dec 2023 | Christmas at Thompson Hall, Part 3: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope | 00:47:40 | |
It's Christmas Eve! The best day of the year. To help you celebrate, here is the final parts to our story this month, "Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope. I rearranged my publication schedule a little bit and decided to combine the last two parts into one episode. I've had a lot of episodes come out this week, and didn't want to clog up your podcast feed TOO much. If you're interested in listening to the whole story, here are the links: Part 3: I know it says there will be 4 parts, but it's just 3. Sorry for any confusion! Alright, I will have one more Christmas episode out on December 27th. Yes it will be two days after Christmas, but that's ok. Christmas is a season, not just a day! I hope you enjoy our story today! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 10 Jun 2024 | Coffee, Cookies, and a Norwegian Christmas Story | 00:40:18 | |
Happy June everyone! In today's episode I share a few quick life updates on why I've been gone so long, and then we get right into the Christmas goodness. In today's episode I explore a little bit of my Norwegian heritage by talking about some of my favorite Christmas coffee, some treats and cookies you might get at a Norwegian Christmas Party, and then we settle down by the Christmas fire and I read a Christmas Story called "Round the Yule-Log: Christmas in Norway" by Peter Christen Asbjornsen. So make sure to grab some Julekaker and coffee, and settle in for a fun episode of A Cozy Christmas Podcast!
Time Stamps 00:00 Quick update 01:32 All about coffee 05:55 Christmas in Norway 08:00 Round the Yule Log - Christmas in Norway by Peter Christen Asbjornsen 38:05 Concluding Thoughts
Articles Quoted and recipes: lifeinnorway.net https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coffee-culture-in-norway/ https://www.lifeinnorway.net/?s=christmas Some Christmas Coffee ideas: https://freshaprilflours.com/gingerbread-coffee-creamer/ Coffee cookies http://www.bakersbrigade.com/recipe/chewy-chocolate-espresso-cookies/
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| 10 Dec 2024 | Christmas Cookies with a Dash of Arsenic... An Interview with Cozy Mystery Writer Jessica Thompson | 00:34:01 | |
Do these cookies taste funny to you? It must mean we are talking about cozy mysteries on The Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today cozy mystery writer Jessica Thompson returns to the show to talk with me about a new Christmas-themed short story collection coming out called "A Cookie of a Scoundrel". We talk a bit about her series, The Caterer's Guide to Crime, along with some of our favorite Christmas foods. We talk about some our favorite Christmas reads, our mutual love of A Christmas Carol, and more! Find Jessica Online and order her books at: https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/
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| 20 Oct 2020 | Christmas in Space! with special guest Sam Weller | 01:01:58 | |
Halloween and Christmas meet together in space! Today's episode is an interview with author and classic science fiction/fantasy author Ray Bradbury's official biographer, Sam Weller. He has just published a new collection of gothic short stories called Dark Black. It's a book that will get you into the Halloween mood! There's also a new audio drama podcast called The Way We Haunt Now. https://hauntnowpod.com/ In the episode we talk about these two short stories - if you'd like to read them you can find them online. They are pretty short and won't take long to read. The Gift https://classic.esquire.com/article/1952/12/1/the-gift (the picture that Weller talks about in the interview is also on that page.) The Star https://sites.uni.edu/morgans/astro/course/TheStar.pdf The Way We Haunt Now https://hauntnowpod.com/ Dark Black https://hatandbeard.com/products/dark-black Artist Dan Grzeca: https://www.dangrzeca.com/ A Lot Like Christmas: https://www.amazon.com/Lot-Like-Christmas-Stories-ebook/dp/B01N6RFENJ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=A+lot+like+christmas&qid=1603205945&sr=8-2 Contest Winner! Congratulations to Rachel Rogers, she has won the Scrooge Ornament! | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | An Easter Carol by Charles Dickens with guest Gina Dalfonzo | 01:03:14 | |
The Long-Awaited, Over Due Easter Episode is here... and since the Eastern Orthodox Church apparently doesn't recognize Easter until May 2nd... I guess it's still early? Anyway, in today's episode I have author and blogger Gina Dalfonzo on to talk about Dickens' The Life of Our Lord, and we end up chatting about A Tale of Two Cities... though I don't mention it in the podcast, I think Tale of Two Cities might qualify as an "Easter Carol" - a great story to read every year at Easter time! I also finish reading The Life of Our Lord and offer up a new book recommendation: "Christmas: A Biography" by Judith Flanders. Links: Dickensblog: https://dickensblog.typepad.com/ Christmas: A Biography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWGZC1F/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Help Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Cozy Christmas Book Corner Recommendation: Christmas: A Biography 05:27 Interview with author Gina Dalfonzo about “The Life of Our Lord” 48:35 Story Time: The Life of Our Lord, part 3 01:01:28 Some concluding thoughts on Easter Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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| 06 Apr 2023 | Alastair Sim's A Christmas Carol, with special guest Scott Leopold | 00:51:21 | |
Hello everyone, in today's episode we take a break from The Chimes, and I invited Scott Leopold from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast to help me talk about one of the greatest adaptations of A Christmas Carol - the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim! Find out about our favorite characters, quotes, and the powerful message that the film has that compliments the original book so perfectly. Check out Scott's podcast: https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/ Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 10 Dec 2020 | It's Christmas Time... Already? with special guest Johanna Jones | 00:55:13 | |
It's Christmas time everyone! And Grace and I get the opportunity to interview singer Johanna Jones about her new album "It's Christmastime"... the album is out already, (which I completely flubbed on, blame it on the COVID brain I had at the time lol!) and it's available everywhere. (See link below!) Then Grace and I discuss our thoughts about the new interactive Zoom play put on by the Birmingham Children's Theater. And finally I read a couple of selections from Nancy Carey Johnson's book A Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories. Christmastime is here, whether you are ready or not! It's Christmastime Album Birmingham Children's Theater: www.bct123.org/north-pole The Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories book I don't talk about it in the show, but Christmas Time in the City podcast is awesome. Check it out! Support the show on https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Episode Outline: 01:00 Johanna Jones Interview 33:12 Christmas in the City Promo 34:00 ELVES: The Experience 47:00 Story Time from Vermont Homesteader's Select Readings 53:10 Brilliant Closing Remarks | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | A Christmas Down Under | 00:32:24 | |
Welcome to the start of Season 5! Today I kick off the new season by reading Christmas traditions and memories from one of my listeners who lives in Australia. I really enjoyed what Shelly sent me, so I thought this would be a great thing to share with all of you. She talks about her families traditions, Christmas foods, how they maintain the spirit of Christmas even though the sun is scorching the themometer, and more. There's also a few updates I share, including the news that our Cozy Christmas Book Club is currently voting on our first read of the year. Head over to The Cozy Christmas Book Club on facebook and vote now! #podcast #christmaspodcast #christmas Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 01 Nov 2021 | Is that you, Santa Claus? | 00:36:11 | |
Happy November everyone! And happy Christmas Podcast Day! Have you ever wondered if a relative or friend might just be Santa Claus? Today I share a listener's memory of how his family member dressed up as Santa Claus one Christmas. His story reminds me of a Christmas tale that I read in the episode - "Old Father Christmas" by Juliana Horatia Ewing. It tells the story of two small children who think a local elderly man they meet near their house might just be Santa Claus. There's a few other odds and ends packed away in the episode, and be sure to check out the Cozy Christmas YouTube channel to see Gracie and I give some Christmas gift ideas as we look through some Christmas catalogues. Be sure to follow the hashtags #ChristmasPodcastDay and #ChristmasPods today as we kick off the holiday season in style. Art and Gracie's Christmas Gift Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncIS0fMhmxQ&ab_channel=ACozyChristmasPodcast Support the show https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and updates, YouTube channel 05:00 Listener Memory - and one from me, too! 10:20 What's in my Etsy Store 11:05 Story Introduction 12:18 Christmas Story: Old Father Christmas, by Juliana Horatia Ewing 31:48 Final thoughts on the story Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/ twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Music: Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307 Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Away In A Manger by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/
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| 07 Dec 2020 | A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide with Rachel McMillan | 00:55:23 | |
Pack your bags and grab your movie popcorn we're going to Canada... I visit with author and Christmas movie lover Rachel McMillan and her new book "A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide"! If you have a movie fan in your life - especially fans of Hallmark Christmas movies, this book is a great gift idea. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089K2BVBW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Rachel McMillan's Website: https://www.rachelmcmillan.net/ I also read an entry from my wife's blog who is writing some advent reflections this year. https://togetherforgood.wordpress.com/ | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | The 100th Episode with special guest Rehya Stevens | 01:21:39 | |
Today, we're celebrating the 100th episode of A Cozy Christmas podcast. I have a Q&A section where I answer questions and share Christmas memories from the audience. Then singer/songwriter Rehya Stevens and I sit down and catch up on life, and we talk about our favorite Christmas albums and the memories we have of them. Rehya then gives us some great tips on how to show kindness towards others during this time of year. (some of the organizations she mentioned are posted below if you're interested.) I've been really excited to get this episode out, and I can't wait to see what the next 100 episodes will bring. And Christmas is just 5 days away! Rehya Stevens website: https://rehyastevens.com/ Which do you like better? Gender Switched "Baby It's Cold Outside" - Lady Gaga and Joseph Gordan-Levitt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9VQ6f3jzEw&ab_channel=ChristmasMusicVideos Dave Barnes: Christmas Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNBuhkgfle0&ab_channel=DaveBarnes Some of the Songs and Albums Mentioned: A Very Kacey Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ib11sGvEcg&list=PLNitVGYNCIxEyxXS93JewhudInB_YvHw6&ab_channel=KaceyMusgraves-Topic Guitar Winterlude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US_gAPsNFWE&list=OLAK5uy_mjrFWuECMibnJhUC3h9w2OGVeFNCgM0Gs&ab_channel=WordHarmonic-Topic Noel by Doug Hammer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKwbP6ZPwwE&list=OLAK5uy_m1CeWigqIeTQcZN7qmzbJPc0YRXTHvq1s&ab_channel=DougHammer-Topic Charities: Toys for Tots: https://www.toysfortots.org/ Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/ Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Listener Q&A and memories 29:08 A Special Thank You 30:30 Conversation with Rehya Stevens 01:16:00 Final Thoughts and what's coming in 2023
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| 20 Sep 2021 | Christmas Time in New York City, part 2 | 01:07:35 | |
It's back to New York City, as I sit down with Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City podcast to talk with them about life in the Big Apple, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and much more. We play some fun trivia games about Iowa and have a lot of laughs along the way. Find them online: Website: http://www.christmastimeinthecity.com/ Youtube Channel: Click here for some awesome videos of NYC! Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast twitter: @CozyXmasPod email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast | |||
| 23 Dec 2022 | "Where Love Is, God Is" by Leo Tolstoy: A Message for Christmas | 00:47:35 | |
It's almost Christmas, and today I want to give you a story and a message for Christmas. I've had a few listeners wondering if I could address some of my thoughts about the religious significance of Christmas. So in today's episode I want to talk about what Christmas means to me, what my faith means to me, and how the two are connected. I also read you a very sweet and inspiring story written by Leo Tolstoy. It's also known as "Simon the Cobbler" and it tells the story of an elderly shoe maker. One day he hears a voice - God - saying that He would come and visit him tomorrow. So that next day Simon gets up and works by his window, looking out at the people and waiting for Christ to arrive. What he sees and does in response is what makes this story a beautiful message of what God's love looks like. This is a bit more religious than what I usually do on my podcast, but I felt like it was a message I wanted to share, and in some ways needed to share. My hope is that this episode will encourage you to be kind, to do good, and to honor Christmas in your heart, and try to keep it all the year. From me and my family to all of you, I hope you have a very merry Christmas! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introductory thoughts and intro to the story 10:08 Where Love Is, There God is Also, by Leo Tolstoy 39:32 Thoughts on the story, and my Christmas message of encouragement to you
Past episodes that might deal with a bit of the religious side of Christmas: The Life of Our Lord: a Brief Look at The Gospel According to Dickens: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/the-life-of-our-lord-a-brief-look-at-the-gospel-according-to-dickens An Easter Carol by Charles Dickens? with Guest Gina Dalfonzo https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/an-easter-carol-by-charles-dickens-with-guest-gina-dalfonzo
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| 25 Oct 2023 | Christmas is Ever-Changing: an interview with Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch | 00:52:51 | |
In today's episode, my guest is Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch! He's made his way down from Santa's village to talk to us about his Christmas memories and stories, his podcast, Christmas PJs (No pictures available, sorry! LOL!), and of course - the weather! While Ken was reflecting on how Christmas has changed for him over the years, I realized that was a good title for the episode. We both talked about things that have changed, and things that remain the same. But even though how we celebrate might change over the years, one thing remains the same: Christmas is best celebrated with your friends and family! Find Ken online at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthpolenewsdispatch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenorthpolenewsdispatch/ Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1947413
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| 07 Dec 2022 | Musicals, Military Life, and The Cozy Christmas Questionnaire with guest Sarah Joy Kane | 01:02:09 | |
Hello friends, today's episode brings much joy... Sarah Joy Kane is our guest! I catch up with her and find out about the musical she's in, Scrooge No More, currently showing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. If you're able to see her in the performance, tell her I said hello! Then we talk about her life as a military wife and what we can do to help support our troops and their families. And then we get down to the really important questions - which is better Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Colored Lights or White lights? SNOW OR SUN? These questions and more are answered in the joyful way that only Sarah can bring. Sarah's website: https://sarahjoykane.com/ Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 30 Jun 2023 | The Final Chime: part 4 of The Chimes by Charles Dickens | 00:58:50 | |
Happy Christmas in July Eve every one! In today's episode I share some fun news about a Christmas Carol play at the Old Vic, get distracted by Doctor Who, and then read you the final chapter of The Chimes by Charles Dickens. Articles quoted: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/christopher-eccleston-a-christmas-carol-newsupdate/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chimes Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 07 Mar 2022 | The Village Collector's Hall of Fame | 00:57:27 | |
Happy March! In today's episode, Bill from thevillagecollector.com is back on the show to talk about the Christmas Villages showcased on his website that were voted into his Hall of Fame this year. We talk about Christmas, Dickens, and of course Christmas Villages! Then Grace and I decide to match wits and try out a Christmas trivia game that I bought after Christmas. Who do you think will win this time? I also announce the reading challenge for the month of March, and talk about the book I'm planning on reading. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction - Reading challenge, Christmas villages 04:12 Interview with Bill 32:40 Christmas Trivia with Gracie #christmas #podcast #christmasvillages Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 22 Nov 2022 | A Caterer's Guide to Holidays & Homicide: Interview with Author Jessica Thompson | 00:50:37 | |
Happy Thanksgiving Week! Since Thanksgiving is coming, I know a lot of us are thinking about one thing: food. So on today's episode, I'll be talking to Author Jessica Thompson about her culinary cozy mystery series, A Caterer's Guide to Crime. Book 2 in the series is set at Christmas and is on sale now. Jessica and I talk about her books, and discuss our favorite Christmas music, treats, books, memories and traditions, and a whole lot more. Make sure you have some snacks handy, because this episode will make you hungry! Annoucement: My 100th episode is coming up sometime in December, and I want you to be a part of it! I want to do a Q&A section in that episode so if you have any questions you'd like to ask me send them in by email or reach out on social media. Also be sure to send me a favorite tradition or Christmas memory you have. Or if you just want to say hi or congrats - it can be text or you can record something and send it my way: cozychristmaspodcast at gmail dot com! https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/ Time Stamps 00:00 Intro, announcements, and a Christmas memory 12:13 Interview with Jessica Thompson 23:10 Favorite Christmas Music 26:19 Favorite Christmas Treats - Did Jessica really discover the perfect cookie? 32:24 Favorite Christmas Stories 34:02 Thanksgiving and Christmas 36:11 Favorite Christmas Memories 41:30 Back to the Book Discussion
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| 31 Oct 2020 | The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton | 00:30:47 | |
Stories for Halloween, Vol 1, Part 3 The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton by Charles Dickens. Happy Halloween! The final story in our trilogy of terror and weirdness comes from Charles Dickens. Gabriel Grub is a mean old sexton, and we find him digging a grave late on Christmas Eve. What could possibly go wrong? This has been a fun way to celebrate Halloween during quarantine, and also to read some classic scary Christmas stories. I'll have a new regular episode out on Monday! Stay safe, and eat lots of candy for me tonight. Episode Music: "Tiptoes" by Aaron Kenny "Remembering Her", "Piano Journey" by Esther Abrami "Maestro Tlakaelel" by Jesse Gallagher
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| 16 Dec 2024 | Celebrating 150 Episodes: chatting with Gracie, a Matchstick Mouse, and an... A.I. Christmas? | 00:50:38 | |
There is a bit of a festive spirit around the Cozy Christmas Lodge today... we are celebrating 150 episodes! I want to thank you all for your support and participation in what has become one of the most creatively satisfying experiences of my life. So today we start off by looking to the future of Christmas Celebrations, and see what kind of Christmas songs and stories A.I. can make up. While it doesn't go horribly wrong, it does feel kind of... soulless. Then I read a charming children's story called "Matchstick Mouse: Merry Little Christmas" which is written by one of our faithful listeners, Morgan O'Brien! Then I finally am able to sit down with Gracie and catch up on her life. We talk about the "Home for the Holidays" variety show we participated in, including all the details about the Christmas Carol skit. Then we talked about the musical "Wicked", Christmas Music, and the first question of a new segment called Ask Gracie Anything, in which I try to explain who and what the Glo-Friends were. Buy Matchstick Mouse: Merry Little Christmas: (Amazon) or Bookshop.org (affiliate link) Timestamps 00:00 The 150th Episode Introduction and updates 02:28 An AI Christmas Story 15:29 Matchstick Mouse: Merry Little Christmas 23:34 Gracie Christmas Chat 45:17 The Holiday Variety Show 49:05 Concluding Thoughts
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| 16 Aug 2021 | Christmas in Ireland | 00:32:35 | |
In today's episode, a listener from Ireland writes in to talk about their Christmas celebrations, I have some musings on one of the best gifts I've ever been giving, and I read Charles Dickens' Christmas essay: What Christmas is, as We Grow Older. Plus an exciting announcement! Timestamps 00:32 Christmas in Ireland memory 07:50 Art's Birthday Musings 12:19 Story Introduction 16:09 "What Christmas is, as We Grow Older" by Charles Dickens 28:25 The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast promo 30:15 Closing thoughts and announcements (sooo many announcements today!) Thanks for listening! I'd love to hear from you - Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast twitter: @CozyXmasPod email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: I'm going to try and post some more videos here and there on youtube, you can check out one I did with Gracie, or listen to the podcast there. A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristm...
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| 25 Dec 2021 | Celebrating Christmas with special guest Amy Boucher Pye | 00:39:32 | |
Merry Christmas everyone! Or is it Happy Christmas? In any case, the day is finally here. For this special Christmas episode, I invited on author Amy Boucher Pye and we have a chat about her new Advent book called Celebrating Christmas, as well as talk about our faith in the context of Christmas, and share some stories about what Christmas is like in the UK. As always there is a lot of fun and joy in the episode today. Let me know how your Christmas is going! Find Amy online: Website: https://amyboucherpye.com/ Book: Celebrating Christmas (Amazon)
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| 03 Oct 2020 | Billy's Santa Claus Experience (and Other Things that Go Wrong) | 00:26:19 | |
Sometimes our best intentions go awry... but at least we're making memories! There's an unwritten rule of podcasting that if your new podcast can make it past the 7th episode, then you're more likely to keep it going for the long haul. Well this is the 7th episode, and the Technical Dragons were running amuck. Fear not! I have defeated them, and I will be back for episode 8. But at least it fits in with the theme of today's podcast: Christmases that don't go exactly as planned... Show Links: Merry Little Bexmas channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgyfeUreEA2wH4LCrOn-Ig The Christmas Ride trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y45euwomp9g Deck the Halls A Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | A Christmas Carol, Stave 2 | 00:44:55 | |
Today's story I read is Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol, in which we meet The Ghost of Christmas Past! Find out what happens when Scrooge is faced with painful events from his past. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 A Christmas Carol, part 2 40:45 Final Thoughts For more stories and author interviews check out The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtBookshelfOdyssey Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 05 Jul 2021 | The Light of Christmas with special guest Sina Skates | 01:05:40 | |
Sina Skates, playwright from the Birmingham Children's Theater, is back on the show today and we're talking about keeping the magic of Christmas alive - 365! Well at least that's what we started talking about. As usual the conversation wanders - we talk about what’s coming this Christmas at the BCT, how to get through the difficult Christmases, what keeps us in the mood for Christmas all year round, and all kinds of other topics. Sina wants to be the Christmas light in a dark world and she brings plenty of that to our episode today! Make yourself cozy and enjoy this interview! I'll see you on Friday with the first of a 4 part story - The Christmas Hirelings, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. There's a lot of fun coming this month in the podcast! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:20 Interview with Sina Skates 1:00:15 What's coming to the Podcast in July 1:03:40 Christmas in July Coaster Cozies Contest You can help support the show: www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Angels We Have Heard on High by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | The Signal Man by Charles Dickens: A Christmas Story for Halloween | 00:36:06 | |
In this episode, I hope to help you get in the Halloween mood, as I have a delightful Christmas story for you today... one that is perfect for Halloween! Today I read for you The Signal Man by Charles Dickens. It was a story published in the collection called "Mugby Junction" that was published for Christmas 1866. Charles Dickens edited the collection and added a couple of other stories by other authors all centered around the rail line. The Signal Man tells the story of a railway signal man who thinks he's seen a ghost that may or may not be giving him a message from beyond the grave. The first two times he saw it, a disaster followed soon after. What could this third time mean? Find out in today's story! I'll also share some of the background & history of the story, and what likely inspired Dickens to write it - an event that almost killed him. Check out my other podcast, The Bookshelf Odyssey, at: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 26 Jul 2021 | Christmas is Something that's Gotta Be Shared (special guest Bill from The Village Collector) | 00:52:58 | |
Happy Christmas in July! Today, Bill from thevillagecollector.com stops by again to talk about how he's been celebrating Christmas in July on his website, and I ask him 10 questions about collecting Christmas villages. If you want to answer those questions too, you can head over to his website and click on The Village Cafe page. (Link is below!) I want to say hello to my listeners in Ireland - I've had an increase in listeners there, so please let me know about any interesting Irish Christmas traditions! How would you answer Bill's 10 Christmas village collector questions? Check them out here, and let him know! http://thevillagecollector.com/desktop Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristm... Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast twitter: @CozyXmasPod email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 31 Jul 2022 | Emma's Christmas Disaster - Selections from "Emma" by Jane Austen | 00:48:56 | |
In today's episode I read a selection from Jane Austen's novel "Emma". Emma Woodhouse is attending a Christmas Eve party and she has big plans to play matchmaker for her friend Harriet Smith and the eligable bachelor Mr. Elton. But you know what they say about the best laid plans... I also share a story about one of my Christmases gone wrong! So settle in for another cozy story as we bring Christmas in July 2022 to a conclusion! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and story intro 06:00 Emma Chapter 13 22:37 Emma Chapter 14 - selections 26:22 Emma Chapter 15 45:00 Thoughts on Emma and my Christmas eve at the hospital Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 11 Dec 2021 | A Christmas Carol, Stave 3 | 01:02:36 | |
Hi everyone, sorry this is late, but we've been sick (again) so it's made me get off schedule a little bit. But I finally got Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Stave 3 edited and ready to go for you! In this section Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present - and we'll see the classic scenes of the Cratchit Family as well as Scrooge's nephew's Christmas party. This was really fun to read! After I read the story, I get on a ramble about how much I love this chapter in the book, and some of the lessons it teaches me. Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 28 Oct 2022 | The Nightmare Before Christmas with Kristin Seering | 01:01:15 | |
Welcome to the Cozy Christmas Podcast Halloween Spooktacular! In today's episode I am in the Halloween and Christmas spirit as I have Kristin Seering, the host of the Holidays After Dark podcast, on to talk about one of our favorite films, "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas"! Kristin and I talk about the film and the fantastic music, our memories of the movie, favorite songs and lines, and of course we discuss Christmas too. Enjoy your Halloween weekend as we transition to the best time of the year! Holidays After Dark: https://holidaysafterdark.com/ Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/ twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com #christmaspodcasts #christmas #halloween #podcast | |||
| 19 Jan 2021 | Feliz Navidad! A Christmas 2020 Recap | 01:06:41 | |
It's the final episode of the 2020 Christmas season, and we've got a full and fun episode ahead. I read another great memory from our listener Rick... we learn that sometimes gift giving can be a fun, but complicated, process. Then I interview Manny, the host of the Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad podcast and we talk about his podcast, paying it forward, and the magic of Santa. After that, Gracie and I talk about her Christmas and some of the Teddy Bears she got, a couple of snow storms we experienced, and a (Covid Safe) Christmas surprise trip we were able to take. I wrap up the first season with some reflections and stats about the show. I am overwhelmed by how you the listeners responded to the show. The show ends with a reading of Susan Noyes Anderson's poem, "Christmas Past: The Afterglow" which is a fitting end to a wonderful Christmas season. See you all in a couple of weeks for Season 2! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:23 Listener Memory 5:00 Interview with Manny from the Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad podcast 38:13 Gracie’s Christmas 54:35 Season One Recap 01:02:12 Poem: Christmas Past: The Afterglow by Susan Noyes Anderson https://susannoyesandersonpoems.com/ Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Noel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | A Christmas Dinner with Mr. Dickens | 00:25:50 | |
Happy August everyone! In today's episode I talk Christmas. Obviously. Also, I will be focusing on Charles Dickens this month and to start off I will be giving you a brief intro to his early life. Then I read his first Christmas story, A Christmas Dinner! In the next episode, we'll talk more about the story. But in the meantime, I hope you enjoy Mr. Dickens' first Christmas story. Music: "Let's Just Get Through Christmas," by Doctor Turtle, from the Free Music Archive. | |||
| 02 Dec 2023 | Why is Our Christmas Tree Upside Down? An interview with author Tyler G. Mitchell | 00:49:10 | |
Hello everyone! Happy December - we made it to the Christmas month! Today, I have a special guest on the show. His name is Tyler Mitchell, and he wrote a new children's book called "Double Trouble and the Upside Down Christmas Tree". The book is based on a true story: "This is a Christmas story about a young family with three children, two of whom are twin toddlers who are experts at getting into trouble. This is especially true when it comes to their Christmas tree, prompting their dad to get creative and hang it from the ceiling to keep their little hands off it. The oldest son, eight, recounts the chaos that occurred before the tree hung from the ceiling. But does Santa deliver presents to homes with an upside-down Christmas tree?" The book not only tells a fun story, but it also teaches kids the value of being helpful to their parents - especially around the Christmas season! Tyler and I talk about his inspiration in writing this story as well as we chat about our favorite Christmas foods, movies, memories and traditions. His book is currently sold out on Amazon and B&N, but if you go to https://store.bookbaby.com/book/double-trouble-and-the-upside-down-christmas-tree you can order it there, and use coupon code Save30 at checkout for 30% off! Find Tyler online: www.instagram.com/tylergmitchellbooks/ https://www.facebook.com/TylerGMitchellBooks Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 25 Jan 2022 | Doctor Marigold by Charles Dickens | 01:00:31 | |
Hello and Merry Christmas... as of today, there are only 11 months until Christmas. I can't believe we're almost to the single digits... Ok, there's still a lot of time left until Christmas, and I'm excited to be starting season 3! In today's episode I share with you one of Charles Dickens' Christmas short stories, but it's not as well known as it should be. The story is called Doctor Marigold, and it tells the tale not of a physician, but of a "cheapjack". During the Victorian age, a cheapjack was someone who hawks wares from the back of a traveling wagon. They lived by their ability to talk and tell stories and convince people to buy their wares. Doctor Marigold is a lonely man who adopts a neglected orphan girl who is also deaf and mute. Why he does it, and how he learns to communicate with her are just part of the beautiful moments in this story. The story does get dark, but the light shines brightly by the end. Content Warning: contains mild descriptions of physical abuse of a child. Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/ twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com
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| 19 Dec 2023 | A Sherlock Carol 2023 - Interview with Mark Shanahan | 00:43:17 | |
I have so much content coming out this week, try to keep up... Welcome back! Today I have returning guest Mark Shanahan - he's the playwright and director of "A Sherlock Carol".Today Mark returns to talk about the play, where you can see it performed, the importance of live theater - and more! "A Sherlock Carol follows a grown-up Tiny Tim asking Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge and now the great detective must use his tools of deduction to get to the bottom of the crime." Tickets available now at https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/a-sherlock-carol/ The show runs December 19th-23rd.
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| 17 Jul 2023 | Christmas Foods, Memories... and Murder? with cozy mystery writers Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, & Maddie Day! | 01:07:19 | |
Happy Christmas in July! Today, it's the Cozy Christmas Mystery Extravaganza - My guests today are three best-selling and talented cozy mystery authors, Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, and Maddie Day. They are here to talk about their new collection coming out this fall entitled "Christmas Mittens Murder". We talk about how they all became writers, their new book and the series they write. We also talk a lot about Christmas too - favorite movies, memories, and food! So much good food is mentioned... I know it will make you hungry! I also give some Christmas book recommendations based on what I have been reading this past month. Lee Hollis https://www.leehollismysteries.com/ Lynn Cahoon https://www.lynncahoon.com/ Maddie Day https://edithmaxwell.com/maddie-day/
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| 04 Dec 2020 | The Birmingham Children's Theatre Saves Christmas (with Guests Sina Skates and Alex Ungerman) | 00:43:21 | |
I have more fun than is allowed interviewing playwright Sina Skates and Director Alex Ungerman of The Birmingham Children's Theatre. This year they are not letting COVID stop them from entertaining children and have put together an interactive play called ELVES: The Experience that will be hosted over Zoom. Grace and I will give a review of the play in an upcoming episode, but for now, enjoy this energetic discussion of their play, the theatre, and, of course, Christmas! Be sure to check out the show notes too as I have a lot of links mentioned in the episode: Buy tickets here: https://www.bct123.org/north-pole BCT Website: https://www.bct123.org/ ELVES Playbill https://www.bct123.org/the-elves Help support the BCT: https://www.bct123.org/donate BCT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhAMEOPdFouDGPYk1Tt39w/featured I think this is the play that Alex mentioned - there's an online version! Christmas at Pemberley: https://mainstreettheater.com/christmas-at-pemberley/ This is the film ballet version of A Christmas Carol I was trying to remember. It looks like it is coming out only in movie theaters and I'm not sure where or how to watch it, but the featurette looks amazing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBXXC3nL56M&t=1s For the price of a cup of coffee you can help support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Music: Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | The Hallmark Christmas Movie Episode, (or, How I Fell in Love with Lacey Chabert) with special guest Rachel McMillan | 00:52:46 | |
Happy Christmas in July everyone!! If you love Christmas movies, especially Hallmark, then this is the episode you must listen to. I have on author Rachel McMillan, author of the book "A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide". She's back to talk about Hallmark Christmas movies with me, and gives us some ideas on how and where to watch the coziest Christmas movies ever made. Then I read a poem called December by John Clare. There's a contest going for Christmas in July going on, I will give one lucky listener a handmade Christmas coffee cup cozy so you can decorate your mugs year round. You can enter the contest by leaving a review, liking and sharing one of my social media pages, sending me a story or memory, and by donating to the show on ko-fi.com - you can get three or more entries! Just let me know if you'd like to be entered into the contest I'll sign you up. Books Mentioned: A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder A Singular and Whimsical Problem Check out more of Rachel's books at rachelmcmillan.net and reach out to her on the socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachkmc/ Twitter: @rachkmc Help support the show: www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:40 My thoughts on Pride, Prejudice, & Mistletoe 03:27 Interview with Rachel McMillan 45:58 Poem: "December" by John Clare 51:10 Contest entries and concluding thoughts Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | Elves 2.0: Cast Interview with the Birmingham Children's Theater | 00:54:22 | |
The Birmingham Children's Theater is back with a new Zoom play called Elves 2.0! This year the Elves at the North Pole are ready for anything - and they want to invite your kids along on a virtual tour of the NP! They've learned from all the mistakes and malfunctions that happened last year are ready for anything. What could possibly go wrong? We have a full crew in the interview booth today: friend of the show Sina Skates, writer of Elves 2.0. We're also joined by actors Davey Morrison, who plays Stevie the Green Elf, and LaShondra Hood, she plays Morgan the Red Elf. We have an absolute blast talking about the play and how it came together this year, and what's different about it from last year's play. Then we talk about our favorite Christmas music, movies, traditions, and then I blatantly steal a question from the Christmas Time in the City Podcast and we talk about what we would want Santa to say to us if we ever got to visit the North Pole. We also attempt to answer questions like - what is Santa's favorite Christmas movie? There is a ton of fun in store! Below are the links to the BCT website, as well as some promotional videos you can watch to get an idea of the show. Ticket's are on sale now! https://www.bct123.org/north-pole Meet Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skcny9kKjK8&ab_channel=BirminghamChildren%27sTheatre Meet Stevie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QEEiWOMZDk&ab_channel=BirminghamChildren%27sTheatre Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 24 Jul 2023 | Mr Kris Kringle: A Christmas Tale by Silas Weir Mitchell | 00:39:56 | |
Hello and Happy Christmas in July! In today's episode I read you a charming Christmas story called "Mr. Kris Kringle". In this classic story, it's Christmas Eve, and two children and their single mother are facing having to leave their home soon and move to the city. They are also poor so Kris Kringle - aka Santa Claus - won't be able to visit them this year. After the kids go to bed for the night, they hear a noise outside. What - or who? - could it be? Kris Kringle? A Robber? What happens next is a beautiful story of miracles and redemption. Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 01 Nov 2022 | The History of Twas The Night Before Christmas, with Pamela McColl | 01:06:29 | |
In today's episode I interview the author of "Twas The Night - The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem". This book by Pamela McColl is what I consider to be the definitive work on the poem. I also talk with my daughter Gracie about what she's been up to at school, and we learn about the school musical she will be in this year that has a very strong Christmas connection! Happy Christmas Podcast day everyone, and we've made it to November! It's time to bust out the Christmas music. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781927979303 (affiliate link, bookshop.org) Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction & Catching up on all that happened in 2022 05:30 Gracie and I talk school musicals, our new dog, and what we're looking forward to this Christmas. 23:45 Interview with Pamela McColl 01:04:27 Final Thoughts Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 16 Nov 2022 | The North Pole Poet, with Amy Marschak | 00:54:25 | |
Hello everyone - today we are talking poetry. I have the amazing North Pole Poet Laureate with me today, Amy Marschak. She was named by Santa himself to spread Christmas cheer throughout the world by her improv poetry. That's right - improv! So in today's episode I talk to her about life as Santa's poet, and then she kindly demonstrates her talent and comes up with several poems for me with just a few prompts. You will be captivated by her Christmas cheer! There is a video version of this interview on my youtube channel if you'd like to see the interview. Gracie and I then get together and see if we can't do some improv poetry too... it turns out it was a bit harder than we thought, but we had a lot of fun! Amy Marschak's website: https://northpolepoet.com/ Timestamps: 00:55 Interview with Amy Marschak 39:32 Gracie and I, poets extraordinaire! 51:54 Concluding Thoughts
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| 19 Oct 2021 | Mrs. Claus, P.I. with guest Liz Ireland | 01:14:53 | |
The name's Claus... MRS. Claus... Have you ever wondered what Mrs. Claus does all year while Santa prepares for Christmas? Well, according to a new books series by author Liz Ireland, she solves mysteries. In today's episode I interview Liz Ireland, and we talk about her excellent new Mrs. Claus cozy mystery series and of course there's lots of talk about our favorite books, Christmas, movies and memories. After my chat with Liz, I read you another classic Christmas story, "Mr. Bluff's Experiences of the Holiday" written by Oliver Bell Bunce. It tells the story of Mr Bluff who dislikes holidays like Christmas. Will he, like many a Christmas protagonist before him, have a change of heart? Find out in today's story! Also be sure to check out the new Cozy Christmas shirts - link below! Timestamps: 00:00 Musings on the Amazon Holiday Gift Book 03:15 Introduction to Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings 04:10 Interview with Liz Ireland 50:27 Introduction to Mr. Bluff's Experiences of the Holiday 52:20 Story 01:08:45 Thoughts on the Story 01:12:48 Concluding Comments Affiliate Links: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings (Amazon/Bookshop) Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide (Amazon/Bookshop) Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/ twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com
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| 24 Dec 2021 | A Christmas Carol, Stave 5 and a Special Christmas Greeting! | 00:29:53 | |
Merry Christmas Eve! It's my favorite day of the year. And to help you celebrate today, here is part 5 from A Christmas Carol. Let's find out what happens to Scrooge after his ghostly visits. Is it too late for him to change? Also stick around after the story, as my friends at the Christmas Podcast Network have put together a special Christmas greeting for you. We all want to thank you for listening to our podcasts - for many of us, this is a work of love and we don't do it for the fame or fortune. We couldn't do this without you! After the greeting, I wrap up the episode with a few thoughts about how I will be spending Christmas Eve. See you tomorrow for one more episode before the new year! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 04 Oct 2021 | Muscatel and Bananas: Christmas in Portugal | 00:25:54 | |
Happy October everyone! In today's episode I share a listener's memory from a cozy farm in Canada and he tells us about how his town welcomes Christmas. Then I head over to Portugal and share a couple of fun Christmas traditions the town of Braga has on Christmas eve. Finally, I read the essay Old Thoughts for Christmas by Christopher Morley. Published during the Christmas season after the Treaty of Versailles was signed, Morley ponders the gift of peace and the need for kindness after such a horrific world war - and finds that Christmas can bring these things to us. And be sure to keep an eye out on the youtube channel this week as I'll be posting a video review of the book Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland. An excellent website for information about Christmas in Portugal: https://www.portugalist.com/portugal-christmas/ Affiliate Links: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings (Amazon/Bookshop) Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide (Amazon/Bookshop) Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Check out the Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:40 What's making me cozy: Mrs. Claus, Private Eye... 01:56 Mail Bag: Listener Memory 07:06 Christmas in Portugal 09:48 Old Thoughts for Christmas, by Christopher Morley 20:38 My thoughts on Old Thoughts 23:52 Final Comments
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| 17 Jul 2021 | The Christmas Hirelings Part 2: Chapters 3-4 | 00:45:16 | |
In these chapters, we find out what happens on the first day that three children come to stay with Sir John Penlyon for Christmas. Will he further shut off his broken heart from them or will they charm their way through his gruff exterior? Enjoy the second part of a heart warming Christmas tale! Due to life being crazy and my inability to read a calendar correctly (long story, don't ask) I don't think I'm going to be able to get another regular episode out on Monday this week, but no worries, I will have part 3 of this story out next Friday. I'll also be taking a vacation at the end of July/early August, so there will be a couple weeks break. Here's the Upcoming Schedule for the rest of Christmas in July and August (subject to change): 7/24 Part 3 of The Christmas Hirelings 7/26 Episode 47, Bill from thevillagecollector.com will be back, and other Christmas fun! 7/31 Part 4 of The Christmas Hirelings 8/15 Episode 49 8/30 EPISODE 50!! Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristm... Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristma... instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristm... twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 10 Nov 2020 | A Creative Little Christmas | 01:36:44 | |
Hold on to your hats, I'm talking to three guests today! There is a great community of Christmas fans that gather together on mymerrychristmas.com. Today I interview three of members of the website community that have used their creative talents to bring Christmas cheer. I speak to Bill from thevillagecollector.com. He is a collector of Christmas villages and has an amazing website that showcases all of the decorative talents he and others have done over the years. We talk about his website, Christmas villages, and share some great family Christmas memories. Then, I'm joined on the phone by new author Sandra Macauley who has written a Christmas book called "A Town Called Festive". We talk about her book, writing, and the joys of living in a small town. And of course we talk about Christmas too. https://www.amazon.com/town-Called-Festive-chances-forgiveness/dp/1621835588/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+town+called+festive&qid=1605020213&sr=8-1 And finally, Sean from The Christmas Podcasts Podcast at https://christmaspodcasts.com/ stops by and we chat about podcasting, Christmas, Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and we share some of our favorite Christmas memories. mymerrychristmas.com has gathered together an amazing group of creative peoples of all types and hobbies. Once you've enjoyed hearing these folks come on over to the forums! | |||
| 09 Jul 2021 | The Christmas Hirelings, Part 1, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon | 01:01:57 | |
Welcome to a special bonus episode of A Cozy Christmas Podcast. Today, I'll begin reading one of my favorite Christmas novellas, The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Though it was published closer to the end of the Victorian period in 1894, it captures all the hallmarks of a Victorian story, overflowing with sentimentality - but there are some wonderful Christmasy scenes as well. It tells the story of a lonely, gruff widower Sir John Penlyon as he spends Christmas with his friend Danby and his niece Adela. Danby points out how Christmas is dull without children around, and Sir John agrees. Danby quickly hatches a scheme to find some children to hire to bring into Sir John's lonely house. Will the children bring some much needed joy to Sir John's life? In today's episode, we begin with the prologue that sets the story up, and then chapters 1-2 explain Sir John's backstory and why he has become so withdrawn and gruff. In next week's chapters, we will pick up where the prologue left off and find out what happens when the children arrive at Penlyon Place. Enjoy! You can help support the show: www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Angels We Have Heard on High by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 | Talkin' Turkey Trouble, Mrs. Claus Mysteries, and Reading Recomendations with author Liz Ireland | 01:09:11 | |
Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode, we have a super-sized Thanksgiving episode for you today. My guest today is cozy mystery writer Liz Ireland, author of the Mrs. Claus Mystery Series. We talk about her new Thanksgiving-set mystery, "Mrs. Claus and Trouble with Turkeys" and what's coming up for the series. We then talk about Thanksgiving traditions, foods, and share what we are thankful for. Then we talk about reading and offer our own Christmas TBR lists! In addition to this, my dog Pumpkin and I share some vet-recommended advice about what foods your four-legged friends should avoid at this year's Thanksgiving feast! If you'd like to order Liz's latest book, check out her blog post here: https://lizireland.wordpress.com/2023/09/26/mrs-claus-and-the-trouble-with-turkeys-debuts-today/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Pumpkin's Guide to Foods to Avoid 07:40 Interview with Liz Ireland - discussion of her novels and what makes a good parade (hint: think baked goods...) 17:50 Talking Thanksgiving - traditions, our favorite foods, what we’re thankful for 36:00 Christmas Decorating 40:30 Christmas Reading TBR and Recommendations 1:00:00 The future of the Mrs. Claus series 01:07:38 Show information and some special thank you's Books Mentioned: A Vintage Christmas A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas by Vicki Delany A Highland Christmas by M. C. Beaton Slashing Through the Snow by Jacqueline Frost A Lot Like Christmas by Connie Willis American Christmas Stories, edited by Connie Willis The Usual Santas (short story collection) Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope Irish Milkshake Murder - Cozy Mystery Anthology Halloween Cupcake Murder - Cozy Mystery Anthology
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| 22 Feb 2021 | Connor the Reindeer? (and More Holly Jolly Fun with Grace) | 00:48:36 | |
Winter is in full swing, and Grace and I have the giggles today. I ask her some Holly Jolly Christmas questions and they quickly spiral into moments of laughter as we're interrupted by her Teddy Bears, we try to figure out the names of Santa's reindeer, and I'm reminded how nice a kid she is when I ask her the question: if you could have any gift on your wishlist what would it be? Her answer surprised me! I also share another listener memory from Rick, and how the song "Downtown" puts him in a Christmas mood, I recommend a book, and read the story "The Set of Poe" by George Ade. Though I don't mention it in the episode, we just hit 30,000 downloads! Thank you THANK YOU for all who have been listening this past year. I'm overwhelmed and grateful for you all! 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Holly Jolly Christmas with Gracie 19:37 Listener Memory 25:08 Cozy Christmas Book Corner: A Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton 31:47 Story: The Set of Poe by George Ade 45:15 Concluding Thoughts Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| 30 Jul 2021 | The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Part 4, Chapter 7 | 01:13:02 | |
We've come to the final chapter of The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon! It's a tear jerker for sure... or is just me? In this chapter, when Moppet is struck dangerously ill (as so frequently happens to children in Victorian literature), Sir John must come to terms with his love for the little girl. They are not sure whether Moppet will live or die, and then the children's mother shows up... and Sir John's life may never be the same again. Grab some eggnog and box of kleenex... and enjoy this cozy Victorian Christmas story! See you all in August! | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Have Yourself a Christmas Mystery with special guest Mark Shanahan | 00:56:47 | |
We're going back to the theater today! And there's a mystery afoot... What happens when the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge are thrown together? Find out in the new play that debuts today in NYC, A Sherlock Carol. My guest today is Mark Shanahan, he’s the writer and director of the play. He comes from an extensive background in acting, writing and directing many plays both for the stage and radio. He stops by and we chat about his new play, the challenges of performing theater safely during a pandemic, and the power of stories - especially those by Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens. Then, I read a Christmas mystery story by Thomas Hardy called "The Thieves Who Couldn't Stop Sneezing." It is a funny short story about a young man named Hubert who stumbles across some thieves planning to rob a nearby mansion. Find out what happens in this charming holiday tale. Timestamps 00:00 My review of Gerald Dickens' A Christmas Carol performance 07:17 Interview with Mark Shanahan 33:08 Story: The Thieves Who Couldn't Stop Sneezing by Thomas Hardy 52:08 December Plans and a Special Thank You! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 14 Dec 2021 | Christmas is Coming Soon! with special guest Rehya Stevens | 00:55:29 | |
Christmas is Coming Soon - and yes that's true, but it's also my favorite new Christmas song from singer/songwriter Rehya Stevens on her brand new album, 'Tis the Season. In today's episode I talk with Rehya about our Christmases last year and this year's expectations, her new album and some of my favorite songs from it, what makes Christmas music sound Christmasy, and the challenges of writing new Christmas music, among other things. Forget about all the "Spiderman No Way Home" reviews being released today, Gracie is here to bring you the review that you actually want to hear: she and I review the Birmingham Children's Theaters production of ELVES 2.0 - find out what she thought of it, her opinions of the actors and the writing, and then we toss around some ideas for ELVES 3.0... (you're welcome Sina!) and then have a little Christmas chat. Gracie has some very strong opinions about the kids in her school and when they think it's an appropriate time to decorate... Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Gracie’s Review of Elves 2.0 9:36 Gracie and I chat Christmas 15:00 Interview with Rehya Stevens Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 20 Jul 2022 | The Sound of Music, Bronners, and a Christmas Dwarf | 01:06:51 | |
Happy Christmas in July! Buckle up, because this episode has a little bit of everything in it - I finally catch up with Gracie and she talks about her role in our community theater's production of The Sound of Music. We then talk about our trip to Bronner's Christmas Store, and of course had to taste test some cookies I picked up from there. After that we get very silly and attempt to talk in British accents (with horrible results) and I do my worst impression of Kermit the Frog - (with apologies to Tim Babb and the Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast - you can keep your Imaginary Listener Who Kind of Sounds Like Kermit the Frog!) After that author Nat Bickel stops by to read her new Christmas short story "The Adventures of Phoebe's Christmas Dwarf" which is going to be published this fall in a new collection of heartwarming Christmas stories. Remember to honor Christmas in your heart, and try to keep it all the year... this episode will surely help you do that! Find Nat online: https://www.natmosfear.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:39 Conversation with Gracie 28:52 Story Introduction 30:50 The Adventures of Phoebe's Christmas Dwarf 01:03:54 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 20 Nov 2020 | A Simple Christmas (with guest Nancy Carey Johnson) | 00:53:44 | |
Are you in the mood for a simple Christmas? In this episode, I have a phone interview with author Nancy Carey Johnson and talk about her book "The Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories". We talk about her book, homesteading, Christmas music, pets and we share heartwarming stories of family, friends, and Jolly the Christmas dog. It's a conversation you won't want to miss! And her book is full of many more wonderful stories. Gracie and I have a chat about our hopes for Thanksgiving... she wants to see her Grandma and Grandpa, and I want to eat my weight in stuffing and turkey. Then for our story, I read a couple of poems. "Christmas Carol" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, and "War Time Christmas" by World War I poet Joyce Kilmer. Episode: 02:40 Interview with Nancy Carey Johnson 36:20 Gracie and I talk Thanksgiving! 44:18 Christmas Poems: Christmas Carol by Paul Laurence Dunbar, Wartime Christmas by Joyce Kilmer Music Credits: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ SILENT NIGHT by John Vallis (johnvallis.co.uk) | |||
| 17 Dec 2021 | A Christmas Carol, Stave 4 | 00:37:33 | |
Here's part 4 of A Christmas Carol. Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and is shown a cold, bleak future. Will he have a chance at redemption? This chapter has some of the most beautifully described scenes by Dickens. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 18 Dec 2023 | Spread a Little Love For Christmas: with special guest Rehya Stevens | 00:56:06 | |
Today my guest is singer-songwriter Rehya Stevens. And in case you haven't noticed, Christmas is Near! So please Don't Be Late to listen to this episode, because Santa will be taking over the town in just a week. In today's episode, Rehya and I have a great time getting philosophical about Christmas, talking music, and our favorite Christmas treats! So get ready to get your jingle jangle on - because Rehya and I Welcome One & All! Find out more about her new album at www.rehyastevens.com Find my youtube book channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/artbookshelfodyssey Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| 20 Sep 2024 | When Christmas is Hard: Reclaiming the Joy of Christmas with Alexandra Walker | 00:48:27 | |
Let's face it - sometimes, Christmas can be hard. But does that mean we have to lose the joy of Christmas forever? My guest today is Alexandra Walker - and she has just written a fantastic book called "Reclaiming Christmas" in which she explores her story of how Christmas was a difficult time for her, and the steps she took to reclaim the joy of Christmas. Healing is possible, and I think that her book can be a help to many who might find the season of Christmas difficult. I admit that abuse recovery is not a "cozy" topic, but we do focus more on the recovery aspect and steps you can take towards recovery, especially in connection with the Christmas season. It's not all serious conversations though - we do also take time to talk about some of our favorite things about the Christmas season, including whether or not Brussel Sprouts should be a part of Christmas dinner... Alexandra and I invite you to sit back and relax, and enjoy this cozy conversation that brought tears of joy to my eyes! I'm excited to introduce you to my new friend Alexandra. Just so you know, I am not being paid to say these things - I think Alexandra has a genuine good product here, and I am personally benefiting from what I read in her book and from the discussion we had. Here are some links to her website and book, and you will find a full list of what she offers, including free gifts, 1:1 packages, group programmes and on-demand courses. The list is grouped into different categories - Sing After The Storm, Wellbeing Toolbox, Christmas, and Entrepreneurship. Enjoy browsing! Website: https://www.damselnotindistress.co.uk/offerings Buy her book Reclaiming Christmas: https://www.damselnotindistress.co.uk/books
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:25 Introducing Alexandra and her work, background 08:36 Three Reasons Why Christmas Can Be Challenging 13:25 How to Reclaim Christmas 30:00ish Cozy Christmas conversation: favorite songs, movies, traditions etc.
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| 31 Jul 2020 | A Rural Iowa Christmas... and Frozen Hot Chocolate! | 00:30:02 | |
I could not wait to get this episode to you! I share with you some exciting Christmas online resources to help bring some jolly to your summer months - as well as a website that will help organize your Christmas plans. Then I share a Christmas memory from the 1920s. Finally, Gracie and I head into the kitchen to whip up some frozen hot chocolate. Will it be tasty and refreshing? Tune in to find out! I also need your help: I want to hear from you! Send me an email, a voice recording, or post about your favorite Christmas memory. Tell me a story about your favorite, or worst, Christmas! I'd love to share those on the show. Or just reach out and say Hi! email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com I'm on the socials, come say hi: https://www.facebook.com/A-Cozy-Christmas-Podcast-103811891420142/ https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ I'm also on spotify, apple podcasts, and youtube! For a full list of links, check out cozychristmaspod.com | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | The Chimes by Charles Dickens: An Introduction and Some Book Club News! | 00:43:58 | |
Hello and welcome to the start of season 4! In today's episode I give a few updates and share some news about our new Cozy Christmas Book Club. You can find details on my social media accounts. The main portion of the episode today, I begin reading Charles Dickens' novella The Chimes. It was released at Christmas time the year after A Christmas Carol was published. It tells the story of Toby Veck and a mysterious encounter he has with some goblins that haunt the church bells... This novella will be read in parts over the next 8 episodes. Along the way I will have some guests on to chat, news to share, and lots of wonderful cozy books to talk about. I'm so excited to get this new season started - Let's get counting down to Christmas 2023! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction, news, book club 05:55 Introducing The Chimes - the background, info, etc. 12:25 The Chimes, Chapter 1, part 1 40:09 Concluding Thoughts Ways to support the show:
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| 12 Oct 2023 | Christmas Storms and Sunshine: A Victorian Holiday Story by Elizabeth Gaskell | 00:43:31 | |
In this heartwarming episode of "The Cozy Christmas Podcast," we invite you to gather 'round and experience the magic of a classic Victorian Christmas tale. Join us as we delve into Elizabeth Gaskell's enchanting story, "Christmas Storms and Sunshine," where we explore the true spirit of the season. Set in a quaint English village, we follow the journey of a young family who, for too long, harbored grudges against their neighbors. Will a near-disaster during the holiday season prompt a transformation in their hearts? Mrs. Gaskell's classic tale offers us a lesson of reconciliation, community, and the power of Christmas goodwill. It's a story that reminds us all that even in the coldest of winters, the warmth of our hearts can melt away any frosty disputes and lead us to a more harmonious, joy-filled holiday season.
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| 03 May 2021 | The Dangers of Regifting: The Canned Plum Pudding by Ellis Parker Butler | 00:48:39 | |
Happy May! In today's episode, I share a new segment called "This (Christmas) Day in History"... we go back to Christmas 1990 and learn about the creation of the World Wide Web - is that the best Christmas present ever? Then Gracie and I chat about her birthday, and then we play a Christmas Trivia Game - who do you think will win? Finally, I read a Christmas story entitled, "The Canned Plum Pudding" by Ellis Parker Butler. Have you ever had a regifting experience that went horribly wrong? Let this story serve as a lesson for you, and think twice before you send that gift off to someone else. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 This (Christmas) Day in History 08:30 Gracie’s Birthday and Christmas Trivia 29:00 Introduction to the life of Ellis Parker Butler 32:40 Story: The Canned Plum Pudding by Ellis Parker Butler 45:20 Closing Comments and some very interesting comments about the Nishnabotna River. And a blooper. Music: Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Works Cited: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee Weaving the Web: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/006251587X/timbernersleeshome/102-2010687-8580159 http://web.archive.org/web/20090614155722/http://ellisparkerbutler.info/epb/bio.asp | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | More Book Club News, and The Chimes, part 2 of 8 | 00:39:16 | |
Hello! Today's episode is pretty straightforward - we finally have the Cozy Christmas Book Club up and running, so I share all the book club news. If you're interested in joining please head over the Cozy Christmas Book Club Page on facebook! Then I finish reading chapter 1 of the Christmas novella The Chimes by Charles Dickens. In the story today, Trotty hears his daughters news, and deals with 3 very unpleasant people who could really use a visit from a Ghost of Christmas... but since this is actually a New Years story, we'll have to wait and see. The Cozy Christmas Book Club facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872 00:00 All about the Book Club 08:10 Introduction to The Chimes part 2 09:45 The Chimes, Chapter 1, part 2 34:05 Final Thoughts
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| 26 Jun 2024 | Christmas in the Alley: A Christmas Story by Olive Thorne Miller | 00:35:04 | |
Happy Leon Day! (A day late - sorry about that...) Today I share a couple of Christmas book recommendations, and read you a cozy Christmas story called Christmas in the Alley by Olive Thorne Miller. Ann is a poor old washer woman with a heart of gold. Her husband is curmudgeon who just wants his tea and pipe. Like many people during the early 1900s they are living in extreme poverty. In spite of that, Ann often helps those in need. On Christmas Eve, she realizes that she has no money to help her and her family celebrate the day. Will there be a Christmas miracle? Probably... but what Ann does with the Christmas miracle really makes this story shine. Books Mentioned: The Christmas Train by David Balducci Death of a Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis Find out more about the author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Mann_Miller
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Cozy Book Corner: The Christmas Train by David Balducci 06:35 Death of Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis, 09:16 Introducing the story - author bio 12:41 Christmas in the Alley - A Christmas Story by Olive Thorne Miller 29:18 Thoughts on the Story and Conclusion
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| 13 Jun 2023 | Christmas Can Be Murder: The Cozy Christmas Book Club Group Discussion | 01:07:01 | |
In today's episode, I'm joined by listener Anni Huch, and Glen Warren from The Seasons Eatings Podcast, to talk about one of our books for the Cozy Christmas Book Club: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by friend of the show Liz Ireland. Of course we'd encourage you to read the book and take a listen to our thoughts about it, but we mostly avoid spoilers if you haven't read the book yet. (Spoiler discussions are from 48-57 minutes.) Take a listen and join us for the coziest, Christmasiest bookclub around! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Cozy News - Sharing Christmas Kindness all year! 06:30 Bookclub Discussion: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings (non-spoilers, but we do discuss points in the plot) 48:30 SPOILERS!!!!! 57:00 Rating the Book 59:00 Christmas Traditions and Chat 1:04:50 Final Thoughts
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