Christmas Cousins

The Cousins are joined once again by Joe the Christmas aficionado for a preview of Hallmark’s Week 6 Countdown to Christmas movies. But just as they’re debating which ones to review, Chad shocks everyone: he’s committed to watching all four movies! Will Seth follow suit, or is this a one-man holiday marathon? Grab your cocoa—it’s about to get intense. . . . . . . #hallmarkchristmasmovies #christma...

The Christmas Cousins are joined by fan-favorite Christmas aficionado Joe for a mid-November festive progress report. How is Seth’s holiday spirit journey shaping up? What are his Thanksgiving and Christmas plans? And why didn’t Seth tell anyone about his new tattoo? Joe notices the ink, and let’s just say things get hilariously awkward. Plus, a sneak peek at upcoming episodes to keep you feeling...

Spoiler Alert: Do not miss Cousin Seth's priceless reaction during his turn to taste it! In this CLASSIC Thanksgiving pre-game episode, the Christmas Cousins, joined by fan favorites Joe, THE Christmas Aficionado and the King of all Superfans, Lee, go cruelty-free with a tasting of Trader Joe’s famous “Turkey-less Stuffed Roast!” This vegan "masterpiece" may be a holiday favorite for Cousin Chad (...

As Hallmark’s holiday madness continues, the Cousins (and fan favorite, Joe, the Christmas Aficionado) are here to help you navigate the next batch of Christmas movies! From A Reason for the Season to Confessions of a Christmas Letter, they’ll preview four new releases and decide which one they’ll review in full. We discuss, dissect and choose which one we will be covering next week... Audience Qu...

We watched Hallmark's "Five Golen Rings"...and wished we hadn't. Our review is fun...the movie was not. Soooo, if you're still reading this...here we go: In Seth’s approximately 24th Hallmark viewing (who’s counting?), he, Cousin Chad and Joe, The Christmas Aficionado dive into Hallmark’s new holiday mystery, Five Golden Rings . When artist Audrey returns to her hometown, she finds herself swept u...

The Christmas Cousins are back with their annual tradition: infiltrating Cousin Seth’s (very generous) neighbor, Oprah’s, closet of treasures! Like last year, they’ll uncover the best of her “Favorite Things” and debate what Seth, with his bottomless budget, should splurge on this holiday season. Will this be a spending spree for Seth, or will Oprah's security team catch them and kick them out bef...

Welcome back, Christmas Cousins to the pod's 170th episode!!! On this episode, the Cousins celebrate a momentous holiday season milestone by going full "Yuletide Yenta" to dish the latest tea on this coffee...even Cousin-Wife Leslie joins the fun! It’s a day that should be marked on every holiday calendar: The Starbucks Holiday Drink Drop. and what better way to celebrate that with the Christmas C...

It’s that magical time of year again! The Christmas Cousins are previewing Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Week 4 movie marathon, and the sleigh bells are ringing with new, delightfully festive films. From “Five Gold Rings” and its golden mystery quest to triv ia at St. Nick’s , we’re diving into all the merry mayhem, romance, and cozy misadventures Hallmark has in store! Also, we digress into a...

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 )...