Christmas Cousins

Grab your cozy tea and join the Christmas Cousins as they welcome back Craig, a.k.a. The Christmas Guy 365 , who’s here to school us on holiday magic, English-style! Craig shares what he’s most excited for this season, tips for our very own Cousin Seth’s sophomore holiday journey, and some highlights from his new YouTube channel. It’s Christmas culture, British vibes, and festive tips rolled into...

The Christmas Cousins bring back fan-favorite Kerry Frances (and her mom!) to tackle Hallmark’s latest, A Holiday Mismatch, starring the iconic “aunts” from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. With Kerry’s Hollywood insight and her mom’s candid opinions, this review is sure to have more twists than a holiday rom-com plot! Will the aunts’ holiday cheer win over Kerry’s mom, or will this movie face a festive...

Brace yourselves for an epic holiday food journey! In this very merry episode, Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth join forces with Christmas Cousin Lee, the ultimate holiday superfan, to sample international Christmas treats from World Market. From mince pies to panettone, they taste (and maybe endure!) a wild spread of yuletide flavors from around the globe. And keep your ears open—there’s a high chance...

The Christmas Cousins are back with their weekend rundown of Hallmark’s latest Countdown to Christmas movies! This week, they’re digging into a chocolatey dream in "My Sweet Austrian Holiday," belting out Broadway vibes in "A Carol for Two," navigating romance timelines in "Our Holiday Story," and enjoying a “Holiday Mismatch”. Join Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth as they preview the week’s cozy lineu...

As we all know, the Christmas Cousins are famed for their hard-hitting investigative journalism (Pulitzer pending!). In Episode 165, they’re back to tackle another high-stakes exposé — armed with the precision, diligence, and, naturally, knee-jerk reactions that only true sleuths bring to the holiday season. This time, they’ve set their sights on Hallmark Channel, that beloved beacon of Christmas...

The Christmas Cousins are back with special guests Jennifer and Josh from the YouTube channel Do You Watch What I Watch? for a holly, jolly rundown of Five-Year Christmas Party , Hallmark’s latest holiday movie! Did the film fly by like a festive sleigh ride, or feel like five long holiday seasons? Cousin Seth’s no stranger to Christmas parties (okay, maybe he is), but did this one keep him on the...

It’s only Week Two of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas , and things are already heating up! Is Cousin Seth drowning in tinsel yet, or did he actually make it through his Week One movie assignment? In this episode, the Cousins break down the latest lineup of new holiday films, including “This Time Each Year” (Thursday, October 24), “Operation Nutcracker” (Friday, October 25), “The Christmas Charad...

The Christmas Cousins are back, and this time, they’ve brought along fan-favorite guest, Christmas Cousin Chris from christmaseveryminute.com (try saying that five times fast!). Chris is here to drop some Christmas knowledge bombs on Cousin Seth, including a deep dive into his favorite Top Christmas Lists . We’ll also get the inside scoop on what’s new over at christmaseveryminute.com , hear about...

It’s that time again, Christmas Cousins! Cousin Chad is practically doing cartwheels with jingle bells on, while Cousin Seth is having an existential crisis, realizing just how many Hallmark Christmas movies he’s about to endure—err, enjoy this season. In this holly jolly kickoff to Countdown to Christmas , we’re joined by our festive fanatic and expert guest, Kacy (@theheartofreviews) AND a myste...

Breaking news, Christmas Cousins to our 160th episode!!! First of all, we answer the question on everyone's lips...where was Cousins Seth during the last episode?!? Lifetime just dropped their It's a Wonderful Lifetime 2024 holiday movie lineup, and it’s packed with festive goodness. Starting November 16th, they’re rolling out 12 brand-new Christmas movie premieres featuring stars like Jennifer Lo...

It's officially Hallmark Christmas season, and the Countdown to Christmas is back! Cousin Chad is ready to deck the halls, but Cousin Seth? Cousin Seth? Well, he's mysteriously "busy" this week. Is he secretly jet-setting across the globe? Maybe swimming laps in his Scrooge McDuck-style vault of gold coins? Villa shopping in Lake Como? We may never know! But fear not, Cousin-Wife Leslie is steppin...

It’s that magical time of year again—no, not Christmas, but the Hallmark October Ornament Debut! Join the Christmas Cousins as they welcome back pop culture expert and holiday legend, The Christmas Aficionado himself. Together, they dive into the glitzy world of Hallmark’s latest ornament haul. What treasures did the Aficionado score? Which ones got snatched off the shelves before he could grab th...

Welcome back, Christmas Cousins for an interesting episode where we’re thrilled to welcome back the multi-talented Kerry Frances—actor, writer, singer, producer and future Hollywood legend! (Check out Kerry @kerryfrancesofficial and kerryfrances.com)! Kerry joins us to review Hallmark’s Halloween movie Haunted Wedding , where we dive into what we loved, what we hated, and what had us shaking our h...

Welcome back, Cousins, to a cozy, joyful episode filled with brotherly banter, nostalgia, and holiday warmth...Christmas Cousins style! Joe, the Christmas Aficionado is back with a forgotten Christmas tradition! In this heartwarming follow-up, Joe is joined by his brother to set the record straight on the mystery tradition that made their childhood Christmases truly magical. With a "bit of a stumb...

n this very special installment of our "My Favorite Christmas Ever" series, we are thrilled to welcome none other than Christmas podcasting superstar, Bran —yes, Brandon Gray from Deck the Hallmark and Christmas Morning fame! Bran has made a career out of spreading Christmas cheer, but what was the Christmas that sparked his holiday passion? We take a deep, nostalgic dive into his formative years...

Breaking News! The Christmas Cousins are back with a hot holiday scoop: Starbucks' winter/holiday menu has leaked, and it's packed with festive surprises! From the sweet and zesty Cran-Merry Orange Refresher to the indulgent Salted Pecan Cold Brew , the cousins dive into every delicious detail. Join them as they give their first impressions on the upcoming seasonal drinks, treats like the Dark Tof...

Welcome back, Christmas Cousins! In this quick and cozy check-in, we catch up with Cousin Seth and hear about the latest in his life, from fall decor brainstorming to a juicy update on Mrs. X! We’re diving into Seth’s fall plans, with exciting previews of upcoming episodes like the Trader Joe’s Fall Haul: Part 3 , our spooky Halloween Spectacular (featuring Tales from the Christmas Cousins Crypt )...

Grab your spiked collars and Santa hats, because this episode is going to rock your stockings off ! Cousin Seth’s punk rock roots are back in full force as we bring on a very special guest: Scott, the co-host of Christmas Morning Podcast and Tinsel Tunes , to dive into the wild and rare world of PUNK Christmas songs—yes, you heard that right, Punk Christmas ! In this edgy, festive episode, Seth an...

Hold on to your pumpkin spice lattes, folks—it's time for Trader Joe’s Fall Haul: Dessert Edition ! This time, we’re not going it alone. We’ve invited superfan Christmas Cousin Lee to join us on this sugary adventure. ' Will Cousin Seth manage to keep his cool or gag at the thought of pumpkin-flavored sweets? Will Lee be able to focus on the tasting or be too starstruck by Seth's podcasting prowes...

It’s the Christmas Cousins’ 150th episode, and what better way to celebrate than with a true “Sethrospective”! Cousin Seth walks us through his Top 5 favorite moments from the show, as we look back at his finest (and most ridiculous) highlights...we even have a surprise guest! And in true Christmas Cousins fashion, no one could be bothered to pull actual clips—so we’re relying entirely on Seth’s m...

The Christmas Cousins are back with episode #149, and it’s Trader Joe's pumpkin pandemonium ! (Hint: You DO NOT want to miss Cousin Seth's reaction when the Overnight Oats come out...) And that's right, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad are diving headfirst into one of their all-time favorite episodes: Trader Joe's Pumpkin Fall Haul and Tasting, Part 1— Breakfast Edition! From pumpkin-fl...

Welcome back Christmas Cousins for a very special episode...a trip back in time! Get ready to dive into holiday nostalgia with a special guest, Cousin Bob from the Festive Foreign Film Fans Podcast ( The "4F" as the cool kids call it) , as he takes us on a heartwarming journey to his all-time favorite Christmas. From the magical setting and cherished family traditions to unexpected surpr...

In this whiskey-fueled bonus episode, we’re bringing the laughs, the pranks, and some questionable beverage choices. Joe the Christmas Aficionado joins Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad to taste-test Southern Tier Pumpkin Whiskey, determining if it’s a fall-time hit or if it belongs underground with its fellow gourds. But that’s not all! Good ol' Cousin Seth gets hilariously pranked when he is pitch...

Over 40 new movies?!? Seth is going be one busy cousin! That's right, Christmas Cousins, it's officially Christmas in September! The Hallmark Channel has just dropped some huge holiday news, announcing a whopping 40+ new Christmas movies for their 2024 Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas lineup. Since Cousin Seth is off in high-stakes meetings with world leaders (busy saving t...

The Christmas Cousins are back with a burning question: What exactly is Hallmark+ and is it worth your hard-earned holiday dollars? With thousands of hours of feel-good content, exclusive Hallmark movies, and even some festive perks like free greeting cards, this new service promises to bring the Christmas spirit year-round. But does it deliver? Join Cousins Seth and Chad as they explore Hallmark+...