Christmas Cousins

It’s time once again for the annual Christmas Cousins summer hiatus episode. Yes—even the Christmas Cousins occasionally step away from the microphones, drink something cold, attempt to touch grass, and try to remember what life is like outside the holiday season. Before we disappear for a little summer break, Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth sit down for one final seasonal check-in: How’s Seth doing?...

Kringle Kindergarten Part II: Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas...This One Has To Go Right. Right? The first official round of Kringle Kindergarten has concluded… and the results can only be described as SETHACULAR . The assignments seemed simple enough: Send out three Christmas cards (he sent one) Color a Christmas mug (unfinished) Complete a Christmas word search (shockingly excellent — genuine A...

It’s a question people around the world have quietly wondered: What is Cousin Seth actually like in person? What would it be like to actually meet him? In this very special episode, Cousin Lee—aka the Prince of Pittsburgh—and his better half, Maria, take the ultimate holiday-adjacent journey: a full-on pilgrimage to South Haven, Michigan, home of the one and only Recharge Coffee… and, of course, C...

Welcome to a new chapter in Cousin Seth’s journey: Kringle Kindergarten. Yes, after the events of the now-infamous trial, Seth begins his next phase of seasonal education the only way the Cousins know how—by assigning him a Bluey Christmas episode to watch, study, and review in his own… unmistakable style. What follows is a full breakdown of the episode as only Seth can deliver: thoughtful, unpred...

In the aftermath of what experts are already calling the most significant broadcast event of our time, the Christmas Cousins return to do the only thing left to do: Try to understand what just happened. Yes, we’re talking about The Trial of Cousin Seth—the so-called trial of the century, a proceeding so consequential, so emotionally charged, so thoroughly overanalyzed… that we’re still not entirel...

All rise. It’s that time of year again—the most important proceeding on the Christmas Cousins calendar: The Trial of Cousin Seth. After completing Year Three of his journey to embrace Christmas—and, more ambitiously, all seasons—the question now stands before the court: did he do enough? Last year, Seth earned a hard-fought promotion from Seasonal Sophomore to Jolly Junior . But this year, the sta...

Spring is here, St. Patrick’s Day has arrived, and the Christmas Cousins are doing what they do best: celebrating the seasons—and continuing Cousin Seth’s ongoing education in how to properly enjoy them. For this special episode released on St. Patty’s Day itself , the cousins are throwing a festive little holiday party complete with one of our classic beer tastings . Joined by Joe the Christmas A...

Look, if it were entirely up to Cousin Seth, every meal would consist of eggnog and Cadbury eggs. And while that might sound like a dream to some people, his loving cousin Chad has concerns—mainly that Seth might benefit from actual nutrition once in a while. So in the spirit of both friendship and mild dietary intervention, the Christmas Cousins are diving into an impromptu Spring Trader Joe’s Ta...

After a brief winter hiatus (ie Seth finally learned how to block Chad's incessant show related texts), the Christmas Cousins are BACK—and we’re officially declaring winter over. Cousin Seth has either seen his shadow or hasn’t (we’ll sort that out), but one thing is certain: spring is coming early and it’s time to honor a beloved Cousins tradition. That’s right. It’s Year Three of the legenda...

It’s February, the decorations are long gone, and the real question is… how’s Cousin Seth doing? In Episode 260, the cousins (and the inimitable Joe, the Christmas Aficionado) sit down for a mid-winter catch-up to check in on Seth’s current vibe, his post-Christmas mindset, and whether any holiday spirit has managed to survive into February. We talk about what he’s been up to, what (if anything) i...

There are very few things in life that are universally beloved: puppies, ice cream, and—above all else—Cousin Seth. Yes, it’s finally here. A party that’s literally been half a century in the making. This episode is the official Sethstravaganza, celebrating Cousin Seth’s 50th anniversary on planet Earth. Fifty years. Five decades. An era. We’re marking the occasion the only way we know how—with a...

In this mid-January catch-up episode, Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth, Joe and Lee check in on life after the holidays—how the post-Christmas vibes are holding up and we cover a little about Seth's dating life...oh, who are we kidding, it was mainly about his dating life (with a special surprise segment starring Cousin Maria). Aside from that, I was on the episode and still don't know what it&...

New year, same questions—did Cousin Seth survive the holidays, or did the holidays finally survive him? We’re kicking off Season 11 by wrapping up everything Seth thought his Christmas was going to be… and everything it actually turned into. Joined by Cousin Chad, Joe the Christmas Aficionado, and Cousin Lee (King of All Superfans), we dig into the real story behind Seth’s Christmas Eve, Christmas...

It’s the final episode before Christmas, and the Cousins are doing what they do best — checking in, slowing down (a little), and soaking it all in. This week, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad talk through their actual holiday plans, what they’re most looking forward to, and the traditions they’re excited to revisit. They also reflect on what didn’t happen this season — the things they hoped to do, mean...

Last week, we got Joe ready for Christmas Con — the fits, the confidence, the pre-Con glow-up, and the mental prep for being seen by thousands of people who already think they know you. This week… we find out what actually happened. Joe is back from Christmas Con in New Jersey, and we’re breaking down the full experience — from the moment he hit the convention floor to the last “wait… are you Joe?...

Hallmark goes Hanukkah — and the Christmas Cousins are here to talk about it. This week, we’re reviewing Hallmark’s Hanukkah-themed movie of the year, and we’ve assembled a truly elite panel for the occasion. Joining Cousins Seth and Chad are beloved returning guests Lee (aka the Prince of Pittsburgh), Kacy from @theheartofreviews and Jennifer from "Do You Watch What I Watch?"! We dig in...

This week, Cousin Chad is flying solo—well, as “solo” as one can be when joined by the unstoppable Joe the Christmas Aficionado, who has more Yuletide credentials than Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the entire North Pole HR department combined. With Cousin Seth out on assignment (or possibly hiding from eggnog), Chad and Joe dive into three of the most consequential events of the season:  Christmas Con 20...

BREAKING NEWS!!! In this quick bonus episode, we clear the air on a question that’s been hanging over the Christmas Cousins universe for far too long: Even though Seth hates eggnog, does he actually enjoy doing the eggnog tastings… or would he be thrilled if we never asked him do it again? We finally get the honest answer about whether the challenge is fun for him or just festive torture. From the...

It’s finally here — our yearly Trader Joe’s Christmas Tasting episode, one of the most loved and most requested traditions on the show. Every year we dig into Trader Joe’s newest and weirdest holiday releases, and this year’s lineup might be the most interesting yet. And we’ve got a very special guest joining us: Chad’s dad, Uncle Barry, making his first official appearance on the show. He jumps i...

We did it — 250 episodes! Yes, somehow 47.83 million listeners (give or take… mostly give) have stuck with us through Christmases past, present, and future, and today we celebrate hitting the big 2-5-0 with a very on-brand episode: a wellness check on Cousin Seth’s holiday spirit. We’re deep in the season now, which means it’s time to evaluate how Seth’s Christmas Journey is going—especially since...

The holidays are officially in full swing, and the Christmas Cousins are celebrating the only way we know how—by cracking open some questionable seasonal brews with some people we love. Join Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad as they welcome back fan favorites:  Joe the Christmas Aficionado (holder of just as many festive opinions as he has ornaments),  Festive Bob (whose holiday spirit is legally measur...

Cousin Seth has created his first-ever Christmas playlist—a chaotic, heartfelt, earnest attempt at “learning the way” of Christmas music. So we called in reinforcements: Scott from the Christmas Morning Podcast, one of Chad’s all-time favorites and a certified guru of festive tunes. Together with Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth, we’ll break down the playlist track by track: what slaps, what needs savi...

Fan-favorite Cousin Chris from ChristmasEveryMinute.com is back — and as always, he did his homework. This time he arrives armed with a full list of festive missions tailored specifically for the Cousins: everything Cousin Seth can do in Chicago to keep the holiday spirit pumping, plus a few North Carolina-friendly ideas for Cousin Chad. Chris also brings updates on his ever-expanding website, tea...

It’s another Hallmark Happy Hour, and the holiday chaos continues! This week, Cousin Chad, Cousin Seth, Cousin Lee, Joe the Christmas Aficionado, and returning fan-favorite Brian from Deck The Hallmark crack open a few carefully selected beers to pair with Hallmark’s newest holiday adventure: Three Wiser Men, the latest entry in the Brennen Brothers saga. Will the movie leave us enlightened… or de...

It finally happened. The moment historians, podcasters, and Christmas movie fanatics have all been waiting for — the great Christmas Cousins x Deck the Hallmark Summit. Yes, the world’s jolliest diplomatic mission since Potsdam (but with slightly fewer world leaders and far more eggnog). Cousins Chad and Seth are joined by the entire Deck the Hallmark crew — Bran, Dan, and Brian — along with Cousi...