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A Cozy Christmas Podcast

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A Christmas podcast that celebrates the coziest time of year.

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52:56

It's a Canadian Christmas! with Glen Warren from...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Merry November everyone! I've got another jam-packed episode today! First of all, we circle back to last week's episode topic and I share some more information about the 1990's tv special, Merry Christmas George Bailey! Christmas Podcast Network roving reporter Tim Babb shares an exclusive interview with Jimmy Hawkins, the actor who played Tommy Bailey in the original It's a Wonderful Life film! He also produced the tv special that I spoke about in the last episode. Thank you so much Tim for sharing

01:10:52

It's a Wonderful Life When It's Christmas Every Day!

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Happy November, everyone! As we kick off the Christmas Podcast Network's annual Christmas Podcast Day, I'm starting things off with a look at a fun version of It's a Wonderful Life — a televised stage play from the 1990s starring Bill Pullman as George Bailey. Then, for the main part of the episode, I sit down with Troy from the Christmas Every Day Podcast! We chat about everything Christmas — favorite drinks, foods, movies, actors who've played Santa, and so much more. His new podcast is fantastic

58:49

"The Judge's House" by Bram Stoker | Christmas...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Happy Halloween! Tonight or tomorrow little trick or treaters will be out getting candy... what a perfect time to listen another spooky Christmas story for Halloween! Tonight's tale is called "The Judge's House", by the master of horror Bram Stoker. The story seems simple enough - a college student in need of a quiet place to study, rents an old house that that belonged to a judge whose cruelty was renowned. While his malignant portrait oversees the room, the rats come out to play... It may surprise

29:48

"A Strange Christmas Game" by Charlotte Riddell |...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/10/27

It’s Halloween Week on A Cozy Christmas Podcast, and I’m celebrating by reading another spooky but cozy Victorian Christmas tale. This week, I’m reading “A Strange Christmas Game” by Charlotte Riddell — A brother and sister inherit an old, possibly haunted house whose previous owner met a mysterious end. After several nights of strange noises echoing through the halls, they decide to stay up on Christmas Eve to uncover the truth — and what they discover is most definitely not Santa Claus... Riddell

28:59

Sir Hugo's Prayer by G. B. Burgin | More Christmas...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Happy Spooky Month everyone! As the autumn weather finally arrives here in Iowa, I am in the mood to read some excellent Christmas ghost stories that are perfect for the Halloween season. Today's story is called Sir Hugo's Prayer by G. B. Burgin. It's a humorous tale of the ghostly Sir Hugo and his wife who have been forced to haunt the family grounds. Then one Christmas Eve, a young lady arrives with two potential suitors who are seeking to win her affection. Will Sir Hugo be able to lend a

40:35

"This Christmas" with John Holley

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/10/16

In today's episode, I interview author John Holley about his new Christmas book "This Christmas". It tells the story of Marie Downs, who is not only grieving the loss of her husband, but has also had to step in and take care of her grandkids. It's a book that might not seem as cozy as our usual tales, but it's a beautiful story full of Christmas hope. I talk with John about his book and some serious subject matter, but we also have a lot of fun talking about our favorite Christmas traditions,

58:06

All About Mrs. Claus

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Today I talk to Pamela McColl about her two new books on Mrs. Claus! In our discussion we talk about the history and development of the character of Mrs. Claus, and how she is often portrayed. We also speak about lessons we can learn from her, and how celebrating Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus helps enrich the imagination of children... and a few of us adults! I hope you enjoy our cozy Christmas conversation! Books: Wondrous Mrs. Claus: A Literary and Pictorial Review of the Christmas

39:50

Angela's Christmas: A Classic Christmas Story by...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Welcome to the ber months! Today I'll be reading a short story called Angela's Christmas by Julia Schayer. It tells the story of a young lady who wants to help those in need. Will her small act of kindness be enough to help a poor, desperate, and lonely woman on Christmas Eve? I also give a quick update on the book club. We'd love to have you join us as we read Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jaqueline Frost, a cozy mystery set on a Maine Christmas Tree Farm! Ways to support the show: Rate and

50:03

Christmas at the Moon - Christmas 1968

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/09/03

🚀 In today’s out-of-this-world Christmas episode, I take you back to 1968 and the historic Apollo 8 mission—the very first journey around the moon, celebrated on Christmas Eve. 🌙✨ Then I’m joined by my daughter Grace for a cozy chat about decorating for Christmas in our new home, sharing holiday hopes, life updates, and plenty of laughs along the way. 🎄 Finally, I wrap things up with a special reading of “A Letter from Santa Claus” by Mark Twain. 🎅📜 Some parts of the episode came from this

01:07:15

Creative Christmas Cheer: Using creativity to spread...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Welcome back to A Cozy Christmas Podcast! Summer’s heat can make it hard to feel the Christmas spirit, but it’s still there—waiting to be found and shared! In this episode, I talk about how creativity can spread joy—especially Christmas joy—and I take a moment to reflect on Currier & Ives and their timeless winter scenes. For our story today, I read the first two Christmas chapters of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. The March sisters’ creativity, generosity, and joy shine through—whether in giving

35:08

What Was in that Mince Pie?

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/06/19

I'm finally behind the microphone again, bringing you all the cozy Christmas vibes as we countdown to Christmas 2025. Today, I read an Irish Christmas Story called "Frank Forrest's Mince-Pie" by Fr. Patrick Augustine Sheehan. It tells the story of a young man named Frank who has some strange Christmas dreams about Mince pies, an act of kindness - and of course, what Victorian Christmas story would be complete without some ghostly visitors! I also recommend a book of Christmas stories and share some

25:39

Christmas Day in the Bush by Samuel Sydney | A Cozy...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Happy Valentine's Day... (checks calendar)... belatedly! In today's episode I share some thrilling updates about the weather in Iowa, give some great ideas on how to make your Valentine's Day Christmas themed, and then read the Australian set Christmas story titled: Christmas Day in the Bush, by Samuel Sydney. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Declaring Open Season on Groundhogs (aka a weather report) 02:36 Belated Christmas Themed Valentine's Day Celebrations 06:59 Story Introduction -

43:04

Selections from Kilvert's Diary - Happy New Year 2025!

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2025/01/30

Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to a brand-new season of A Cozy Christmas Podcast! In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing some Christmas and winter-themed selections from Kilvert’s Diary. Francis Kilvert was an English clergyman in the Victorian era who kept beautifully detailed journals of rural life and ministry from 1870 to 1879. His descriptions of nature and the people around him are an absolute delight to read. However, I do want to give a quick heads-up—some of the entries I’ll be reading

45:23

A Cozy Christmas Eve 2024

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Merry Christmas! In today's special Christmas Eve episode, I have several little readings and stories to share with you, along with another fun discussion about Christmas with my daughter Gracie. Today we talk about her favorite Christmas cookies, movies, and she shares some tips on how to show kindness to the people you love during Christmas time. You won't want to miss this one! And get ready, because Gracie comes in with some hot takes on Jim Carrey's Grinch movie. Please no hate mail. We like

01:09:01

Old Christmas, Part 3 of 3

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Happy Christmas week! Today I finish reading Old Christmas by Washington Irving. In the story our narrator enjoys a fun Christmas Day at Bracebridge Hall and participates in a lot of the older traditions. Christmas is just a few days away! I hope you're ready for it! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks:

40:31

Gracie's Favorite Christmas Memories, and "Old...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2024/12/20

In today's episode, my daughter Grace comes back to talk about her favorite Christmas traditions and memories. We also talk about some recent romantic Christmas movies I've seen lately. Then, for our cozy story, I read Chapter 3 of "Old Christmas" by Washington Irving. In the chapter today, our narrator arrives at Bracebridge Hall on Christmas Eve, and continues to observe the old traditions. If you have a questions for Gracie, let me know and it might appear on an upcoming episode! Timestamps

50:38

Celebrating 150 Episodes: chatting with Gracie, a...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2024/12/16

There is a bit of a festive spirit around the Cozy Christmas Lodge today... we are celebrating 150 episodes! I want to thank you all for your support and participation in what has become one of the most creatively satisfying experiences of my life. So today we start off by looking to the future of Christmas Celebrations, and see what kind of Christmas songs and stories A.I. can make up. While it doesn't go horribly wrong, it does feel kind of... soulless. Then I read a charming children's story

34:01

"Old Christmas" by Washington Irving, Part 1 of 3

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Today I have the first part of a longer story called Old Christmas by Washington Irving. Published in 1815, it explores some of the roots of our Christmas traditions as the main character visits a friend at Bracebridge Hall during Christmas to experience an old fashioned Christmas! It's a story that explores nostalgia and tradition, and is a lot of fun to read! So settle in by the fire, grab some egg nog or Christmas tea, and enjoy today’s story! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to

34:01

Christmas Cookies with a Dash of Arsenic... An...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2024/12/10

Do these cookies taste funny to you? It must mean we are talking about cozy mysteries on The Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today cozy mystery writer Jessica Thompson returns to the show to talk with me about a new Christmas-themed short story collection coming out called "A Cookie of a Scoundrel". We talk a bit about her series, The Caterer's Guide to Crime, along with some of our favorite Christmas foods. We talk about some our favorite Christmas reads, our mutual love of A Christmas Carol, and more

49:13

Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor: Interview with Author...

A Cozy Christmas Podcast ·

2024/12/02

Forget Downton Abbey - We're heading to Sugar Plum Manor! In today's episode I talk to author Roseanna M. White. She has a new Christmas romance set in the Edwardian-Era England! "Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor" draws inspiration from the Nutcracker and weaves a magical tale of love and friendship at Christmastime. This is also the book we're reading in our Cozy Christmas bookclub. In my fun and cozy conversation with Roseanna, we talk about her book and writing journey, and how The Nutcracker

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