All Things Cozy

Sabrina Kaiser (@sbrik27) joins Matt and Gillian to chat about cozy cafes and her adventures as a Starbucks barista. Matt visits a Maid Cafe, Gillian feels like a slimeball when she asks for the wifi password, and Sabrina brews a Laurie Trio.

Matt and Gillian have a latte to say about On What Grounds , the first book in Cleo Coyle's Coffeehouse Mystery series. Gillian plates her dinner, Matt makes the mistake of ordering french fries in Los Angeles, and both can't get over the word boycheeks.

Jon Pernisek (@jonpernisek) gets animated with Matt and Gillian as they share their favorite cozy cartoons: Anastasia, Arthur, and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Matt plugs Best Western, Gillian eats chicken fingers at Ground Round, and Tommy Wiseau dismisses Jon.

Matt and Gillian discuss Meik Wiking's The Little Book of Hygge while sipping glögg in a hyggekrog. Gillian rubs a furry chair, Matt dives deep into the origin of the word "hominess," and both highly recommend blankets and cushions.

Alex Alvarez (@soalexgoes) joins Matt and Gillian to give tips for creating cozier work spaces. Alex makes a case for cubicles, Matt predicts the return of wood paneling, and Gillian doesn't want to be asked about her lunch.

Gillian and Matt overeat Thai and discuss A is for Alibi , the first novel in the Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series, written by the late Sue Grafton. Gillian loves the winter theme of the Winter Olympics, Matt bullies nerds, and both adore Hoda Kotb.

Björkoholic Robert Balkovich (@robertbalkovich) stops by to exchange cozy jams with Gillian and Matt. Robert protests not being nominated for Coziest Listener of 2017, Matt feels disconnected from nature, Gillian leaves, and John Kerry stages his home.

Matt and Gillian sip tea and butcher the French language as they chat about Still Life , the first novel in Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache series.

On your marks, get set, bake! Dave White (@dlelandwhite) joins Matt and Gillian to discuss The Great British Bake Off. Dave bakes cupcakes, Matt rants about Cake Wars, and Gillian escapes the holiday melee.

It's the end of the year and Matt and Gillian are exhausted. Fortunately, they manage to rally and award the winners of Coziest Book, Coziest Movie, Coziest TV Show, Coziest Song, and Coziest Listener of 2017!

Alonso Duralde (@ADuralde) shimmies down the chimney to discuss Love Actually and White Christmas with Matt and Gillian. Matt declares war on LED lights, Gillian needs tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Alonso brings a luxurious candle, and Dave's not there.

Matt and Gillian spill the bush tea about Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency . Matt gets nightmares, Gillian loves airports, and both are crazy about Mickey Blue Eyes.

Jeffrey McCrann (@jeffreygmm) gathers 'round the table with Matt and Gillian to give thanks and share recipies. Jeffrey brines a turkey, Gillian bathes a cheesecake, and Matt adds cream cheese to everything.

Jewel aficionado Molly Lynch (@mollshewrote) joins Matt and Gillian to discuss Hallmark Channel's Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery starring Jewel Kilcher. Matt invents a brand of razors called "shtick," Gillian has no time for slow pedestrians, Molly hates ranch dressing, and they all marvel at Jewel's ability to steal the spotlight at a funeral.

Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) returns to talk Halloween trends, costumes, and movies. The trio of witches also share their greatest fears: marketing emails, middle school, and Barney.

Matt and Gillian check out Jenn McKinlay's Library Lover's Mysteries. Matt rails against the mobile gaming industry, Gillian is fed up with getting laughed at outside of Lassens, and both learn the definition of decoupage.

Carrie Rosen (@CarrieRosen) and her dog Dexter join Matt and Gillian to discuss their favorite pets, past and present. Gillian shares memories of her pet frog, Tad, Matt remembers his cat, Kit-Kat, and Carrie tells the story of how Dexter came into her life.

Louis Peitzman (@LouisPeitzman) reunites with Matt to discuss the show that makes him feel coziest: The Golden Girls. While Gillian shares her hatred of wedding hashtags, Louis and Matt spend way too much time matching each Golden Girl with her respective Hogwarts House.

Zach Heltzel (@ZachHeltzel) stops by to discuss comedy classic  Troop Beverly Hill s. Gillian and Zach drag Kmart, while Matt tells a non-story about the time he saw Jenny Lewis on the street.

Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) joins Matt and Gillian to discuss the Hallmark Channel's Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery , based on Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen cozy mystery series. Matt shares a close encounter with Joanne Fluke, Gillian praises the dim lighting in Sbarro, and Michael detests lines.

Matt and Gillian discuss the young adult literature nearest and dearest to their hearts: the Dear America series and Harry Potter. Matt also recommends Carry On by Rainbow Rowell and sings the praises of Lesley Nicol. Gillian declares war on her girlfriend's Roomba and sets her intention with a handmade candle.

Gillian argues that Keith Morrison is cozy, while Matt exposes HGTV's anti-popcorn ceiling agenda. A weathered wood scented Nature's Wick candle scares Matt and underwhelms Gillian.

Matt forces Gillian to read a book from his favorite cozy mystery series: The Lucy Stone Mysteries by Leslie Meier. Gillian dishes about Long Island diners, Matt preaches about The Vicar of Dibley, and both enjoy the subtle scent of a teakwood Chesapeake Bay Candle.