A Cozy Christmas Podcast

We have a tale of two musicians today in this 2nd part from yesterday's Cozy Christmas Music episode. First up is singer/songwriter Lucas Morgan. He is 17yo high school student who has just made his first album, called "Get Your Christmas On". It was so fun talking to a young man who knows what he wants to do and is going after it with passion. We chat about his album, his favorite music, and Chri...

It's time to relax and take a deep breath and listen to music! Scott from the Jingle Jank podcast stops by to share some cozy Christmas songs and it will put you in the mood to stare out your window watching it snow all day... Gracie and I get together to do a mad-lib version of a letter to Santa, and I surprise Gracie by telling her that I am going to mail it to Santa. You won't believe what she...

Have yourself a Totally Rad Christmas, Dudes! Today's guest is THE Gerry Davilla from A Totally Rad Christmas, and as you can tell right from the beginning, this episode is far out and gnarly and... all those other 1980's terms I can't remember. It begins with my very worst impression of one of my very favorite podcasters... and it derails from there... as you'll hear in the interview, I left all...

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 C...

It's Part 1 of a 2 Part episode focused on A Christmas Carol! In today's episode, I sit down with author Gina Dalfonzo and talk about the theme of redemption in A Christmas Carol. She had a new book published this year called The Gospel in Dickens, and if you're interested in the theology of Charles Dickens you should check it out. So come on in, sit down by the Christmas fire as we discuss some o...

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 Birmingha...

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 Rach...

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...

(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 prese...

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...

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...

In today's episode, listener Mackenzie shares a memory of her Black Friday tradition. Then I interview author CJ Livingstone of the new Christmas book "Santa, Inc." We talk about his book, Christmas, and the power of kindness. Finally, I read Louisa May Alcott's story "Tilly's Christmas" which continues the theme of showing the power of kindness. So with kindness, hope, and a dash of Christmas mag...

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...

Does the thought of planning Christmas stress you out? Are you a master procrastinator like me? Lisa is stopping by the show with some help from her website thestressfreechristmas.com. We chat about that and share some wonderful Christmas memories. Other highlights from the show - I share some Christmas memories that reminds me the holidays can be difficult for some people but the love of family b...

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 clas...

A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum Enjoy this classic Christmas story that has a dash of Halloween. Every year Santa brings toys to all the good girls and boys of the world. He is beloved by many. But there are a few who would love to see Santa fall... Who would be nasty enough to want to see Santa gone? Say hello to the Daemons of Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and Repentance. Santa bet...

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 d...

Welcome to another episode! Today I share a memory from the winner of the Scrooge Ornament, then I have an Interview with children's author Kathryn Burgess. She has a great new story to help kids deal with seeing Santa in a safe way this year. Gracie and I are on the search for more treats and this time we make some cinnamon and sugar chips and talk about Christmas, COVID, and a few laughs. Then I...

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://haun...

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. He...

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 i...

This is a bonus episode... kind of. In the next episode I'll be talking more about Old Time Radio and this episode of the Jack Benny program that I'll be sharing with you today, but I thought you might like to hear it in its entirety. So sit back and enjoy as we make our way back to the days of yesteryear... Other show notes: Email a Christmas memory cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Do it by Oct 15...

Ways to get a Free Sticker and entry into a drawing for a hand-painted ornament: Send me an email or a voice message talking about some of your favorite Christmas memories to cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com You can also get bonus entries into the contest for becoming a financial supporter of the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Contest Ends on October 15th! I'd love to hear some new Chris...

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 so...

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 Ju...