Christmas Cousins

Wow, it is only October, but Cousin Seth's Christmas vibes are through the roof! Elves! Real Trees! Eggnog! Seasonal drinks! Horror walks! Frankenmuth trip! Opening Weekend Hallmark movie! and more...so much more...always so much more...

Seth was tasked with making a list to choose what Hallmark Christmas movies we will be covering this year. He showed up late. And listless (and, also, without a list). But we persevere with the help of the Christmas Aficionado and pick some great ones that we'll be covering (assuming Seth actually watches them)...stay tuned!

This is exactly what we were looking for. Seth comes to the table with a list of activities. Real activities. Christmas activities! Fall activities! That he will be doing to make his season merry and bright and to move up some grades from Kringle Kindergarten. And the episode ends with a much-needed update on the cast of the ’80s sitcom, “Small Wonder,” because why not. Of course, Joe @christmasaf...

Cousin Seth loves a good challenge but hates most pumpkin items. Cousin Chad loves watching Seth eat items he hates. We go through some intriguing new TJs fall finds in hopes of finding ones we like...and hopefully some that Seth finds disgusting...join us for the fun!

It is September. Autumn is basically here. It is time: Pumpkin. Beer. Tasting. We did it live on Christmas Aficionado's channel with Seth, Joe and Lee (and surprise guest Bran)!

Season 31 is here , Christmas Cousins (yes, 31, Seth even triple checked out math)!  We arrived with an agenda, an outline and the almost-professional intention of previewing our upcoming fall episodes while laying out Cousin Seth’s next seasonal semester: what exactly must our former Jolly Junior accomplish to advance from Kringle Kindergarten to Festive First Grade on his long and winding road t...

Well, we were supposed to be on hiatus. But then we realized something important: this journey was never just about helping Cousin Seth discover Christmas. It's become something much bigger. The mission now is to help Seth embrace all the seasons and find joy year-round. And what says summer more than cole slaw? Unfortunately, we've uncovered a serious problem. Cousin Seth does not like cole slaw....

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...