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| When Christmas is Hard: Reclaiming the Joy of Christmas with Alexandra Walker | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:48:27 | |
Let's face it - sometimes, Christmas can be hard. But does that mean we have to lose the joy of Christmas forever? My guest today is Alexandra Walker - and she has just written a fantastic book called "Reclaiming Christmas" in which she explores her story of how Christmas was a difficult time for her, and the steps she took to reclaim the joy of Christmas. Healing is possible, and I think that her book can be a help to many who might find the season of Christmas difficult. I admit that abuse recovery is not a "cozy" topic, but we do focus more on the recovery aspect and steps you can take towards recovery, especially in connection with the Christmas season. It's not all serious conversations though - we do also take time to talk about some of our favorite things about the Christmas season, including whether or not Brussel Sprouts should be a part of Christmas dinner... Alexandra and I invite you to sit back and relax, and enjoy this cozy conversation that brought tears of joy to my eyes! I'm excited to introduce you to my new friend Alexandra. Just so you know, I am not being paid to say these things - I think Alexandra has a genuine good product here, and I am personally benefiting from what I read in her book and from the discussion we had. Here are some links to her website and book, and you will find a full list of what she offers, including free gifts, 1:1 packages, group programmes and on-demand courses. The list is grouped into different categories - Sing After The Storm, Wellbeing Toolbox, Christmas, and Entrepreneurship. Enjoy browsing! Website: https://www.damselnotindistress.co.uk/offerings Buy her book Reclaiming Christmas: https://www.damselnotindistress.co.uk/books
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:25 Introducing Alexandra and her work, background 08:36 Three Reasons Why Christmas Can Be Challenging 13:25 How to Reclaim Christmas 30:00ish Cozy Christmas conversation: favorite songs, movies, traditions etc.
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#Christmas #podcast #christmaspodcast #mentalhealth #christmasjoy #christmasmemories
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| Holmes for the Holidays: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:50:38 | |
Happy September! Now that the Ber months are upon, the holiday games are afoot... Join me today as I read Sherlock Holmes' one and only Christmas story, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. I'll also share some thoughts about Holmes and the story, give some podcast updates, and more!
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| A Sherlock Carol 2023 - Interview with Mark Shanahan | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:43:17 | |
I have so much content coming out this week, try to keep up... Welcome back! Today I have returning guest Mark Shanahan - he's the playwright and director of "A Sherlock Carol".Today Mark returns to talk about the play, where you can see it performed, the importance of live theater - and more! "A Sherlock Carol follows a grown-up Tiny Tim asking Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge and now the great detective must use his tools of deduction to get to the bottom of the crime." Tickets available now at https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/a-sherlock-carol/ The show runs December 19th-23rd.
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| The Dangers of Regifting: The Canned Plum Pudding by Ellis Parker Butler | 03 May 2021 | 00:48:39 | |
Happy May! In today's episode, I share a new segment called "This (Christmas) Day in History"... we go back to Christmas 1990 and learn about the creation of the World Wide Web - is that the best Christmas present ever? Then Gracie and I chat about her birthday, and then we play a Christmas Trivia Game - who do you think will win? Finally, I read a Christmas story entitled, "The Canned Plum Pudding" by Ellis Parker Butler. Have you ever had a regifting experience that went horribly wrong? Let this story serve as a lesson for you, and think twice before you send that gift off to someone else. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 This (Christmas) Day in History 08:30 Gracie's Birthday and Christmas Trivia 29:00 Introduction to the life of Ellis Parker Butler 32:40 Story: The Canned Plum Pudding by Ellis Parker Butler 45:20 Closing Comments and some very interesting comments about the Nishnabotna River. And a blooper. Music: Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Works Cited: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee Weaving the Web: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/006251587X/timbernersleeshome/102-2010687-8580159 http://web.archive.org/web/20090614155722/http://ellisparkerbutler.info/epb/bio.asp | |||
| An Easter Carol by Charles Dickens with guest Gina Dalfonzo | 19 Apr 2021 | 01:03:14 | |
The Long-Awaited, Over Due Easter Episode is here... and since the Eastern Orthodox Church apparently doesn't recognize Easter until May 2nd... I guess it's still early? Anyway, in today's episode I have author and blogger Gina Dalfonzo on to talk about Dickens' The Life of Our Lord, and we end up chatting about A Tale of Two Cities... though I don't mention it in the podcast, I think Tale of Two Cities might qualify as an "Easter Carol" - a great story to read every year at Easter time! I also finish reading The Life of Our Lord and offer up a new book recommendation: "Christmas: A Biography" by Judith Flanders. Links: Dickensblog: https://dickensblog.typepad.com/ Christmas: A Biography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWGZC1F/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Help Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Cozy Christmas Book Corner Recommendation: Christmas: A Biography 05:27 Interview with author Gina Dalfonzo about "The Life of Our Lord" 48:35 Story Time: The Life of Our Lord, part 3 01:01:28 Some concluding thoughts on Easter Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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| Christmas in Rudolph, NY with author Vicki Delany | 02 Apr 2021 | 01:02:54 | |
"God rest ye murdered gentlemen let nothing you dismay..." Can a murder mystery be cozy? It can when in the capable hands of author Vicki Delany and her cozy mystery series, The Year-Round Christmas Mystery series. We head to Canada for a wonderful chat about her books. Unfortunately Rudolph, NY, where the series is set and Christmas is celebrated year round, is NOT a real place... but a Christmas podcast host can dream, right? And besides, who wouldn't want to catch a sight of Santa in his swimsuit, am I right?.... Hello? Anyone? Just me? After my talk with Vicki I read another selection from The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens and I have a serious moment and share some Easter meditations I've been thinking on lately. I also share another listener memory and talk about some Christmas snacks. Grab your egg nog (yum!) and some marshmallow peeps (barf), it's a Christmas and Easter episode! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Listener Memory and Christmas snacks! 07:21 Author Interview: Vicki Delany 41:18 The Life of Our Lord, part 2 57:52 My Easter Meditations 01:01:37 Conclusion Author Website: http://vickidelany.com/ Book: "Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen" https://www.amazon.com/Murdered-Gentlemen-Year-Round-Christmas-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00SI0B5R6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HCUFIRORTT6H&dchild=1&keywords=rest+ye+murdered+gentlemen&qid=1616361097&sprefix=Rest+ye+murder%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1 Help Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Music Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Earnest by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100248 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| The Life of Our Lord: A Brief Look at the Gospel According to Dickens | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:29:47 | |
Happy Easter month, to those who celebrate! In today's episode I talk a little bit about Charles Dickens' gospel, The Life of Our Lord, that he wrote for his children. Since this is primarily a Christmas podcast, I read from his chapters about the birth and early life of Christ. I also share a listener's thoughts about a different perspective on A Christmas Carol, give a book recommendation for this month's Cozy Christmas Book Corner, and I share a memory of mine that explains why the carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" has haunted my nightmares. Author Website: http://vickidelany.com/ Book: "Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen" https://www.amazon.com/Murdered-Gentlemen-Year-Round-Christmas-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00SI0B5R6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HCUFIRORTT6H&dchild=1&keywords=rest+ye+murdered+gentlemen&qid=1616361097&sprefix=Rest+ye+murder%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:13 Listener Memory: A different perspective on A Christmas Carol 7:15 Cozy Christmas Book Corner: Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany 11:17 My Christmas Memory: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 15:33 Introduction to The Life of Our Lord 19:12 Christmas Story: The Life of Our Lord Chapters 1-2 26:37 Closing Comments Help Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Music Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen John Vallis (johnvallis.co.uk) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License | |||
| Connor the Reindeer? (and More Holly Jolly Fun with Grace) | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:48:36 | |
Winter is in full swing, and Grace and I have the giggles today. I ask her some Holly Jolly Christmas questions and they quickly spiral into moments of laughter as we're interrupted by her Teddy Bears, we try to figure out the names of Santa's reindeer, and I'm reminded how nice a kid she is when I ask her the question: if you could have any gift on your wishlist what would it be? Her answer surprised me! I also share another listener memory from Rick, and how the song "Downtown" puts him in a Christmas mood, I recommend a book, and read the story "The Set of Poe" by George Ade. Though I don't mention it in the episode, we just hit 30,000 downloads! Thank you THANK YOU for all who have been listening this past year. I'm overwhelmed and grateful for you all! 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Holly Jolly Christmas with Gracie 19:37 Listener Memory 25:08 Cozy Christmas Book Corner: A Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton 31:47 Story: The Set of Poe by George Ade 45:15 Concluding Thoughts Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Christmas with Mr. Pickwick | 08 Feb 2021 | 00:40:25 | |
Welcome to the start of season 2! In today's episode, I share with you what has been keeping me in the Christmas mood (hint: snow, cookies, and music); Then I share an email from our listener Rick who writes to tell about his favorite Christmas movies - and he has some shocking and very strict guidelines on what counts as a Christmas movie. Then, I read the Christmas chapter from Charles Dickens' first novel, The Pickwick Papers. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and come on in by the fire! Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:58 Deck the Halls: Winter Weather and Cookies https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/chewy-pumpkin-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/ 03:50 Listener Memory: Rick's Favorite Christmas movies 09:58 Introduction and background for The Pickwick Papers 12:12 The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 30 36:50 Thoughts on the story, plans for upcoming episodes, and closing comments. PS: Gracie will be on next weeks episode, we didn't have time to record anything together this past week. Music: Deck the Halls and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Feliz Navidad! A Christmas 2020 Recap | 19 Jan 2021 | 01:06:41 | |
It's the final episode of the 2020 Christmas season, and we've got a full and fun episode ahead. I read another great memory from our listener Rick... we learn that sometimes gift giving can be a fun, but complicated, process. Then I interview Manny, the host of the Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad podcast and we talk about his podcast, paying it forward, and the magic of Santa. After that, Gracie and I talk about her Christmas and some of the Teddy Bears she got, a couple of snow storms we experienced, and a (Covid Safe) Christmas surprise trip we were able to take. I wrap up the first season with some reflections and stats about the show. I am overwhelmed by how you the listeners responded to the show. The show ends with a reading of Susan Noyes Anderson's poem, "Christmas Past: The Afterglow" which is a fitting end to a wonderful Christmas season. See you all in a couple of weeks for Season 2! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:23 Listener Memory 5:00 Interview with Manny from the Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad podcast 38:13 Gracie's Christmas 54:35 Season One Recap 01:02:12 Poem: Christmas Past: The Afterglow by Susan Noyes Anderson https://susannoyesandersonpoems.com/ Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Noel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Jólabókaflóð: The Christmas Book Flood | 09 Jan 2021 | 00:40:44 | |
Look out everyone, it's a flood of books! In today's episode I look at two different Christmas traditions - Jólabókaflóð the Icelandic celebration of books at Christmas, and Epiphany, the holiday that commemorates the Magi's visit to the baby Jesus. In the Jólabókaflóð segment, I participate in the Christmas Carol Book Tag prompt in which I answer 8 Christmas Carol inspired questions about books. In the Epiphany segment, I read the account of the Magi from Matthew Chapter 2, and then I read a couple of poems by Cecil Frances Alexander: "Once in Royal David's City" and "The Adoration of the Wise Men". I take a few minutes to reflect on the lessons from the story of the Wise Men. I don't know how you are supposed to celebrate Epiphany, but I enjoyed putting this together. Oh, and tucked in between the segments is a wonderful listener memory from Rick. I know you'll enjoy his story, and we are going to hear more from him in the future. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:45 Jólabókaflóð: The Christmas Book Flood 5:45 Booktube's Christmas Carol Book Tag - Hear art answer 8 bookish prompt questions and you'll get to hear some of his favorites. 18:00 Listener memory from Rick 22:40 The story of the Wise men, from Matthew 2:1-12 29:04 2 Poems by Cecil Frances Alexander and Epiphany reflections Music: Deck the Halls, by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: [We Three Celtic Kings] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License | |||
| A Cozy Christmas Clatter with guest Todd Killian | 28 Dec 2020 | 00:54:46 | |
In today's episode, Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter stops by and we enjoy a cozy chat. (This is the full interview that you heard a portion of in the Christmas Extravaganza episode.) Todd and I talk about: -podcasting -working at the USPS -The Weather, Family, and Christmas -The Killian Family Cookie Day -Christmas Trees -An exclusive never-before-told Todd Killian Christmas memory! -I also share a story with Todd about why my sister sends me a penny at Christmas. Check out Todd's podcast at https://www.christmasclatter.com/ and sign up for his upcoming newsletter! I'll be back in a few days with an episode with a story and some listener memories. Take care everyone and have a Merry Christmas! Help Support the show at https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas | |||
| The Super Awesome Christmas Podcasters Christmas Extravaganza 2020!!!! | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:59:53 | |
Merry Christmas everyone! Come on in, the Cozy Christmas Podcast is ready for an exciting Christmas celebration! I've gathered together some of our favorite podcasters to celebrate the best day of the year! Manny from Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad is reporting live from the North Pole. What do you think he'll see while he's there? We also have musical guests, some stories, and a lot of Christmas cheer. So come on in and enjoy the show! And Merry Christmas! Timestamps: 1:02 Commercial: Waist Watchers 2:07 On Location with Manny, part 1 5:30 Snow in Southtown Apostrophe Song 8:50 Interview with Todd Killian, part 1 (part 2 coming in an upcoming episode) 21:00 Our Salute to the Post Office with the Chardon Polka Band 25:24 Commercial: Records 26:15 On Location with Manny, part 2 28:05 Caroling with Gerry & Little #1 29:30 Story Time 38:25 On Location with Manny, part 3 40:50 It's Christmastime with Johanna Jones 46:00 On Location with Manny, part 4 54:15 Christmas Reflections and Thanks you's! | |||
| Spread a Little Love For Christmas: with special guest Rehya Stevens | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:56:06 | |
Today my guest is singer-songwriter Rehya Stevens. And in case you haven't noticed, Christmas is Near! So please Don't Be Late to listen to this episode, because Santa will be taking over the town in just a week. In today's episode, Rehya and I have a great time getting philosophical about Christmas, talking music, and our favorite Christmas treats! So get ready to get your jingle jangle on - because Rehya and I Welcome One & All! Find out more about her new album at www.rehyastevens.com Find my youtube book channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/artbookshelfodyssey 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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| Get Your Christmas On!/Polka Will Never Die! | 20 Dec 2020 | 00:59:27 | |
We have a tale of two musicians today in this 2nd part from yesterday's Cozy Christmas Music episode. First up is singer/songwriter Lucas Morgan. He is 17yo high school student who has just made his first album, called "Get Your Christmas On". It was so fun talking to a young man who knows what he wants to do and is going after it with passion. We chat about his album, his favorite music, and Christmas! Keep an eye on this kid - I think he's going to do great things! You can find his album on amazon or sample it on youtube. Here is his website: https://lucashuntermorgan.wixsite.com/lucasmorganmusic His Spotify link: Grab your Christmas bratwursts everyone, because next I talk to Jake from the Chardon Polka Band. Like Lucas, he began to get interested in music while in school. Now he is a full time musician and brings the joy of polka music where he goes. Their new album, A Very Polka Christmas, brings some much needed fun to 2020. Hit the links below for more info and music! It's polka-liscious. www.chardonpolkaband.comfacebook.com/thechardonpolkaband http://www.youtube.com/thechardonpolkaband | |||
| Cozy Christmas Music (with special guest Scott Newman) | 19 Dec 2020 | 00:55:43 | |
It's time to relax and take a deep breath and listen to music! Scott from the Jingle Jank podcast stops by to share some cozy Christmas songs and it will put you in the mood to stare out your window watching it snow all day... Gracie and I get together to do a mad-lib version of a letter to Santa, and I surprise Gracie by telling her that I am going to mail it to Santa. You won't believe what she ends up asking Santa for Christmas. Help support the show: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas | |||
| Have Yourself a Totally Rad Christmas with Gerry Davilla | 17 Dec 2020 | 01:10:30 | |
Have yourself a Totally Rad Christmas, Dudes! Today's guest is THE Gerry Davilla from A Totally Rad Christmas, and as you can tell right from the beginning, this episode is far out and gnarly and... all those other 1980's terms I can't remember. It begins with my very worst impression of one of my very favorite podcasters... and it derails from there... as you'll hear in the interview, I left all the bloopers in. :-) Gerry and I get together and we laughed a lot, we told stories, we talked about movies, about the 80's, we had some moments of loud laughter and deep thoughts about our families and a little bit about faith, too. Come sit with us by the cozy Christmas fire, and enjoy today's episode! I share a story a listener sent me about a special memory she has of her grandpa, and then I read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and reflect on the story for a few moments. There's a lot of fun you won't want to miss! Later dudes... Music Credits: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ SILENT NIGHT by John Vallis (johnvallis.co.uk) | |||
| A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:59:16 | |
The 2nd part of the Christmas Carol episode - and we're going back to the theater, sort of... Charles Dickens died in 1870 but his legacy continues on strongly to this day. He is often synonymous with Christmas, and for good reason. 150 years after his death, Charles' great-great grandson Gerald Dickens keeps the family legacy going by performing in one man theatrical performances of A Christmas Carol and other works of Dickens. Today Gerald stops by to chat about the story, Charles Dickens, Christmas, and the film version of his one man play that he just recorded this year. See the film here: https://byerschoiceltd.vhx.tv/?campaign=geralddickens Gerald also blogs about his travels as he does various theatrical performances: https://geralddickens.wordpress.com/ Support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas | |||
| The Redemption of Scrooge (with Author Gina Dalfonzo) | 12 Dec 2020 | 00:47:47 | |
It's Part 1 of a 2 Part episode focused on A Christmas Carol! In today's episode, I sit down with author Gina Dalfonzo and talk about the theme of redemption in A Christmas Carol. She had a new book published this year called The Gospel in Dickens, and if you're interested in the theology of Charles Dickens you should check it out. So come on in, sit down by the Christmas fire as we discuss some of the theology found in A Christmas Carol. And stay tuned for the next episode - it's dropping on December 14, and we will have a very special guest who comes by to chat more about A Christmas Carol. Note: Religion can be a touchy subject. I know that all my listeners will have different views in their beliefs, and I in no way want to exclude anyone from this episode or the conversation. I'm here to learn and my hope is that this episode gives us all a deeper understanding of the text of A Christmas Carol and the religious beliefs of Charles Dickens that did influence a lot of his writing. More about Gina Dalfonzo: You can help support the show: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| It's Christmas Time... Already? with special guest Johanna Jones | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:55:13 | |
It's Christmas time everyone! And Grace and I get the opportunity to interview singer Johanna Jones about her new album "It's Christmastime"... the album is out already, (which I completely flubbed on, blame it on the COVID brain I had at the time lol!) and it's available everywhere. (See link below!) Then Grace and I discuss our thoughts about the new interactive Zoom play put on by the Birmingham Children's Theater. And finally I read a couple of selections from Nancy Carey Johnson's book A Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories. Christmastime is here, whether you are ready or not! It's Christmastime Album Birmingham Children's Theater: www.bct123.org/north-pole The Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories book I don't talk about it in the show, but Christmas Time in the City podcast is awesome. Check it out! Support the show on https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Episode Outline: 01:00 Johanna Jones Interview 33:12 Christmas in the City Promo 34:00 ELVES: The Experience 47:00 Story Time from Vermont Homesteader's Select Readings 53:10 Brilliant Closing Remarks | |||
| A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide with Rachel McMillan | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:55:23 | |
Pack your bags and grab your movie popcorn we're going to Canada... I visit with author and Christmas movie lover Rachel McMillan and her new book "A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide"! If you have a movie fan in your life - especially fans of Hallmark Christmas movies, this book is a great gift idea. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089K2BVBW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Rachel McMillan's Website: https://www.rachelmcmillan.net/ I also read an entry from my wife's blog who is writing some advent reflections this year. https://togetherforgood.wordpress.com/ | |||
| The Birmingham Children's Theatre Saves Christmas (with Guests Sina Skates and Alex Ungerman) | 04 Dec 2020 | 00:43:21 | |
I have more fun than is allowed interviewing playwright Sina Skates and Director Alex Ungerman of The Birmingham Children's Theatre. This year they are not letting COVID stop them from entertaining children and have put together an interactive play called ELVES: The Experience that will be hosted over Zoom. Grace and I will give a review of the play in an upcoming episode, but for now, enjoy this energetic discussion of their play, the theatre, and, of course, Christmas! Be sure to check out the show notes too as I have a lot of links mentioned in the episode: Buy tickets here: https://www.bct123.org/north-pole BCT Website: https://www.bct123.org/ ELVES Playbill https://www.bct123.org/the-elves Help support the BCT: https://www.bct123.org/donate BCT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhAMEOPdFouDGPYk1Tt39w/featured I think this is the play that Alex mentioned - there's an online version! Christmas at Pemberley: https://mainstreettheater.com/christmas-at-pemberley/ This is the film ballet version of A Christmas Carol I was trying to remember. It looks like it is coming out only in movie theaters and I'm not sure where or how to watch it, but the featurette looks amazing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBXXC3nL56M&t=1s For the price of a cup of coffee you can help support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Music: Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Christmas Presence with Rehya Stevens | 30 Nov 2020 | 01:26:22 | |
(This episode was delayed because of COVID, and was supposed to air before Thanksgiving. That's why you'll hear me talk about Thanksgiving as if it were still coming.) No, not presents... PRESENCE. In today's episode I interview singer songwriter Rehya Stevens. We talk about her album Celebrate and we have a lot of laughs sharing Christmas memories. We talk about the importance of giving our presence - that's with a "c" not "t"! - and being there for our family and each other this during this difficult time. This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I've had so far, and I can't wait for you all to hear it. My listener memory comes from my sister, and she talks about the joy of baking Christmas cookies with our Grandma. I know it's past Thanksgiving, but I have another Thanksgiving story to share: I read A Mystery in the Kitchen by Olive Thorne Miller. It's a tender story of a sister named Jessie who's brother has run away from home. And why is Jessie sneaking around in the kitchen? If you'd like to support the show: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas The song that follows the story is called Song for a Winter's Night by The Nancies. It's a beautiful song, and you should check them out. Music: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Song for a Winters Night URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Nancies/Yuletide_Entertainments_2012/The_Nancies_-_Yuletide_Entertainments_2012_-_02_Song_for_a_Winters_Night Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Christmas Eve http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Christmas_Time/03_Christmas_Eve Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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| A Cozy Thanksgiving (with Guest Brian Earl) | 26 Nov 2020 | 01:25:13 | |
Grab a plate of turkey, stuffing and gravy and enjoy this extra cozy episode! I interview Brian Earl from the Christmas Past Podcast, and we chat about the origins of our podcasts, Christmas (of course!), and in the time-honored Thanksgiving tradition we share what we are thankful. Even though it's been a rough year for everyone, we find we have a lot to be thankful for. I hope you do too! Then I read Louisa May Alcott's story, An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. The Basset children are left on their own for a night before Thanksgiving when their parents are called away to tend their sick grandmother. How will they spend their time alone? By doing chores, reading stories by the fire, fending off a bear attack - and most daunting of all, preparing their own Thanksgiving dinner. Mother has done it every year - so how hard could it be? (Episode Warning: Due to the extra coziness of this episode, it is advised to not listen will driving or operating heavy machinery. Listening to this episode while digesting a large turkey dinner can increase the drowsiness effect. Listener discretion is advised.) | |||
| Christmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 1 of 4 | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:40:11 | |
Can you believe Christmas will be here in only two weeks!!?? To help you celebrate the season, this month I will be reading the story "Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope. It was first published in the magazine 'The Graphic' in their Christmas issue in 1876. In the first part of the story, Mrs. Brown and a reluctant Mr. Brown are traveling to see Mrs. Brown's family at Thompson Hall for Christmas. On their journey, Mr. Brown decides to break up their trip and stay in a hotel because he's not feeling well... (definitely was the man flu!). The well-meaning (and slightly peeved) Mrs. Brown decides to try and prepare him a mustard poultice... what could possibly go wrong? Make sure to subscribe so you won't miss a single episode of this funny and heartwarming story, Christmas at Thompson Hall! Also, be sure to follow me on my other youtube channel, as I am talking about A Christmas Carol and other related books! https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtBookshelfOdyssey Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Celebrating 180 Years of A Christmas Carol 07:10 Introducing Anthony Trollope and "Christmas at Thompson Hall" 10:12 Christmas at Thompson Hall, Chapter 1: Mrs. Brown's Success 30:40 Christmas at Thompson Hall, Chapter 2a: Mrs. Brown's Failure 36:35 Story wrap up and closing thoughts
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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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#christmas #christmaspodcast #podcast #victorian #anthonytrollope | |||
| A Simple Christmas (with guest Nancy Carey Johnson) | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:53:44 | |
Are you in the mood for a simple Christmas? In this episode, I have a phone interview with author Nancy Carey Johnson and talk about her book "The Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories". We talk about her book, homesteading, Christmas music, pets and we share heartwarming stories of family, friends, and Jolly the Christmas dog. It's a conversation you won't want to miss! And her book is full of many more wonderful stories. Gracie and I have a chat about our hopes for Thanksgiving... she wants to see her Grandma and Grandpa, and I want to eat my weight in stuffing and turkey. Then for our story, I read a couple of poems. "Christmas Carol" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, and "War Time Christmas" by World War I poet Joyce Kilmer. Episode: 02:40 Interview with Nancy Carey Johnson 36:20 Gracie and I talk Thanksgiving! 44:18 Christmas Poems: Christmas Carol by Paul Laurence Dunbar, Wartime Christmas by Joyce Kilmer Music Credits: Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ SILENT NIGHT by John Vallis (johnvallis.co.uk) | |||
| Kindness, Hope, and a Dash of Christmas Magic (with guest CJ Livingstone) | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:53:37 | |
In today's episode, listener Mackenzie shares a memory of her Black Friday tradition. Then I interview author CJ Livingstone of the new Christmas book "Santa, Inc." We talk about his book, Christmas, and the power of kindness. Finally, I read Louisa May Alcott's story "Tilly's Christmas" which continues the theme of showing the power of kindness. So with kindness, hope, and a dash of Christmas magic, I believe we can change the world! 00:30 Listener Memory 03:25 Interview with CJ Livingstone and Review of Santa, Inc 37:30 Christmas Story: Tilly's Christmas, by Louisa May Alcott Buy Santa, Inc: https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Inc-CJ-Livingstone/dp/0997807059/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605456393&sr=8-1 Music Credits: Away In A Manger by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| A Creative Little Christmas | 10 Nov 2020 | 01:36:44 | |
Hold on to your hats, I'm talking to three guests today! There is a great community of Christmas fans that gather together on mymerrychristmas.com. Today I interview three of members of the website community that have used their creative talents to bring Christmas cheer. I speak to Bill from thevillagecollector.com. He is a collector of Christmas villages and has an amazing website that showcases all of the decorative talents he and others have done over the years. We talk about his website, Christmas villages, and share some great family Christmas memories. Then, I'm joined on the phone by new author Sandra Macauley who has written a Christmas book called "A Town Called Festive". We talk about her book, writing, and the joys of living in a small town. And of course we talk about Christmas too. https://www.amazon.com/town-Called-Festive-chances-forgiveness/dp/1621835588/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+town+called+festive&qid=1605020213&sr=8-1 And finally, Sean from The Christmas Podcasts Podcast at https://christmaspodcasts.com/ stops by and we chat about podcasting, Christmas, Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and we share some of our favorite Christmas memories. mymerrychristmas.com has gathered together an amazing group of creative peoples of all types and hobbies. Once you've enjoyed hearing these folks come on over to the forums! | |||
| A Stress Free Christmas with Lisa Sharp | 03 Nov 2020 | 01:00:05 | |
Does the thought of planning Christmas stress you out? Are you a master procrastinator like me? Lisa is stopping by the show with some help from her website thestressfreechristmas.com. We chat about that and share some wonderful Christmas memories. Other highlights from the show - I share some Christmas memories that reminds me the holidays can be difficult for some people but the love of family brings us back together. Gracie and I try out some pumpkin pie pretzels (yuck!) and chocolate chip cookie brownies (sooooo yummy) and chat about Christmas, our porch swing, and bears. Or as Dwight from "The Office" might say: Bears. Brownies. Battlestar Galactica. I also read the fairy tale The Shoemaker and the Elves by the Brothers Grimm. It's a month of thanksgiving and gratitude, so come on in and make yourself at home!
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| The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton | 31 Oct 2020 | 00:30:47 | |
Stories for Halloween, Vol 1, Part 3 The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton by Charles Dickens. Happy Halloween! The final story in our trilogy of terror and weirdness comes from Charles Dickens. Gabriel Grub is a mean old sexton, and we find him digging a grave late on Christmas Eve. What could possibly go wrong? This has been a fun way to celebrate Halloween during quarantine, and also to read some classic scary Christmas stories. I'll have a new regular episode out on Monday! Stay safe, and eat lots of candy for me tonight. Episode Music: "Tiptoes" by Aaron Kenny "Remembering Her", "Piano Journey" by Esther Abrami "Maestro Tlakaelel" by Jesse Gallagher
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| A Kidnapped Santa Claus | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:25:06 | |
A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum Enjoy this classic Christmas story that has a dash of Halloween. Every year Santa brings toys to all the good girls and boys of the world. He is beloved by many. But there are a few who would love to see Santa fall... Who would be nasty enough to want to see Santa gone? Say hello to the Daemons of Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and Repentance. Santa better watch out! Additional material quoted: Excerpt from "The Halloween Tree" (c) 1972 by Ray Bradbury Excerpt from the lyrics "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" by Danny Elfman
Music credits for this episode: Aaron Kenny, "Tiptoes" "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Dark Piano Version)" - Dark Christmas Music by Myuu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. "Jingle Bells (Dark Piano Version)" by Myuu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. "In the Hall of the Mountain King (Piano Version) - Edvard Grieg by Myuu is licensed under a Creative Commons License." "Silent Night (Dark Piano Version)" by Myuu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. "Jingle Bells 7" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Silent Night" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Remembering Her" by Esther Abrami All music is used under the
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| The Tapestried Chamber | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:36:59 | |
Cozy Christmas Podcast Presents a Special Presentation! In the first of three special episodes for Halloween week, I read the classic 1829 ghost story "The Tapestried Chamber" by Sir Walter Scott. "When General Browne's friend invites him to spend the week at his home, he's delighted to oblige—that is, until he spends a night in the tapestried chamber!" We invite you to sit back, relax, and turn down the lights... and enjoy this story for Halloween! Music for the show: Kevin MacLeod Atlantean Twilight by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100322 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100812 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Other music created by Esther Abrami, Aaron Kenny, and Myuu. | |||
| Santa is Stuck in a Snowglobe! | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:39:36 | |
Welcome to another episode! Today I share a memory from the winner of the Scrooge Ornament, then I have an Interview with children's author Kathryn Burgess. She has a great new story to help kids deal with seeing Santa in a safe way this year. Gracie and I are on the search for more treats and this time we make some cinnamon and sugar chips and talk about Christmas, COVID, and a few laughs. Then I read a Christmas excerpt from Charles Dickens' book, The Pickwick Papers. If you're subscribed to the podcast, be on the look out this week for 3 Halloween Stories to drop in your podcast feed! Check out Kathryn's book https://snow-globe-santa.mybigcommerce.com/the-snow-globe-santa-childrens-book/ and her website: https://snowglobesanta.com/ | |||
| Christmas in Space! with special guest Sam Weller | 20 Oct 2020 | 01:01:58 | |
Halloween and Christmas meet together in space! Today's episode is an interview with author and classic science fiction/fantasy author Ray Bradbury's official biographer, Sam Weller. He has just published a new collection of gothic short stories called Dark Black. It's a book that will get you into the Halloween mood! There's also a new audio drama podcast called The Way We Haunt Now. https://hauntnowpod.com/ In the episode we talk about these two short stories - if you'd like to read them you can find them online. They are pretty short and won't take long to read. The Gift https://classic.esquire.com/article/1952/12/1/the-gift (the picture that Weller talks about in the interview is also on that page.) The Star https://sites.uni.edu/morgans/astro/course/TheStar.pdf The Way We Haunt Now https://hauntnowpod.com/ Dark Black https://hatandbeard.com/products/dark-black Artist Dan Grzeca: https://www.dangrzeca.com/ A Lot Like Christmas: https://www.amazon.com/Lot-Like-Christmas-Stories-ebook/dp/B01N6RFENJ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=A+lot+like+christmas&qid=1603205945&sr=8-2 Contest Winner! Congratulations to Rachel Rogers, she has won the Scrooge Ornament! | |||
| Christmas in Australia | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:53:33 | |
G'day mate! (Hmmm... do Australians really say that?) In this episode, Gracie is back and we make a delicious apple pie. Unfortunately we can't share any of it, but you can make one with this recipe: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dutch-apple-pie/815d821f-058d-4177-93be-e157390e947b Pro-cooking tip: Don't forget to preheat your oven! Being the expert chef that I am, I would never do that. Heh. Then a listener from Australia shares a Christmas memory, and I try (and fail) to list any interesting facts about the land Down Under. I do read a couple of Australia themed stories: a poem called The Aussie Night Before Christmas and then we take a trip with Australian writer Henry Lawson and his piece published in 1907 - "The Ghosts of Many Christmases". Don't worry it's not a ghost story, but rather it's a reflection on the different locations he had celebrated Christmas in his past. Learn more about Henry Lawson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Lawson The Aussie Night Before Christmas: http://bytesdaily.blogspot.com/2017/12/another-night-before-christmas-in.html Send in your memories to cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com and I'll send you a card and podcast sticker. If you get it in before October 15th, you'll be entered to win an ornament! Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Time Stamps: 0:00-2:30 Intro 2:30-18:45 Goodies with Gracie 18:45-22:45 Listener memories 22:45-25:42 An Aussie Night Before Christmas 25:42-27:45 Henry Lawson bio 27:45-50:36 The Ghosts of Many Christmases 50:36-53:30 Final thoughts | |||
| From Nicholas to Christmas: a heartwarming story of kindness - an interview with author Kyle Poehls | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:45:17 | |
My guest today is Kyle Poehls. He is a Marine Corps veteran whose life took a dramatic turn after surviving two comas during his military service. Born in 1985, he found his passion for writing in the final years of his service, and despite facing numerous seizures and another coma just before his planned exit, he persevered. In March of 2017, he began crafting "From Nicholas to Christmas", a tale about the early life of Santa Claus. Today, with a reinvigorated outlook on life, he embodies the belief that every day should be lived as if it were the last. In today's episode Kyle walks us through his journey, and how his severe health scares inspired him to take a chance and get his book out into the world. It's a powerful story that you won't want to miss! We also talk about our favorite movies, music and more. It's a conversation that ranges from children's stories to Die Hard (Yes we think it's a Christmas movie, NO, we are not going to rehash all the arguments) to Home Alone 2 and the best character in that movie (New York City). My past couple of guests have both served in the military. After my conversation with Kyle, I reflect a few moments on the Pearl Harbor anniverary, the fear of war, and the necessity to treat each other with kindness and human dignity. Find Kyle online: https://www.kylepoehls.com/ 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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/ twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com
#Christmas #christmaspodcast #childrensstory #christmasstory | |||
| Billy's Santa Claus Experience (and Other Things that Go Wrong) | 03 Oct 2020 | 00:26:19 | |
Sometimes our best intentions go awry... but at least we're making memories! There's an unwritten rule of podcasting that if your new podcast can make it past the 7th episode, then you're more likely to keep it going for the long haul. Well this is the 7th episode, and the Technical Dragons were running amuck. Fear not! I have defeated them, and I will be back for episode 8. But at least it fits in with the theme of today's podcast: Christmases that don't go exactly as planned... Show Links: Merry Little Bexmas channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgyfeUreEA2wH4LCrOn-Ig The Christmas Ride trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y45euwomp9g Deck the Halls A Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Christmas Shopping with Jack Benny | 26 Sep 2020 | 00:35:35 | |
This is a bonus episode... kind of. In the next episode I'll be talking more about Old Time Radio and this episode of the Jack Benny program that I'll be sharing with you today, but I thought you might like to hear it in its entirety. So sit back and enjoy as we make our way back to the days of yesteryear... Other show notes: Email a Christmas memory cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Do it by Oct 15th and you'll be entered to win a Christmas ornament: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod/status/1306695022981582848 Get an extra entry by donating at ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Music: Deck the Halls A by Kevin MacLeod | |||
| Puzzles, Poems... and Santa with a Stick? | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:37:44 | |
Ways to get a Free Sticker and entry into a drawing for a hand-painted ornament: Send me an email or a voice message talking about some of your favorite Christmas memories to cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com You can also get bonus entries into the contest for becoming a financial supporter of the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Contest Ends on October 15th! I'd love to hear some new Christmas music: My Merry Christmas Forums: https://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/threads/favorite-christmas-music.222673/page-3#post-1287769 Christmas is Here by Anthem Lights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLqydWmju6g Christmas Time is Here by Daniela Andrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iAaEH_dR_Y Music: Deck the Halls A Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The Poetry Corner Theme was written by my son Ryan and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" segment music was arranged by Ryan - isn't he awesome?
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| A Dickens Family Christmas | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:57:20 | |
Happy Last Day of August! Fall is just around the corner. In today's episode Gracie and I do some snack taste testing and play a game of Never Have I Ever - Christmas edition. Then, I finish up looking at Charles Dickens' short story A Christmas Dinner. Then I read some portions from Mamie Dickens' "My Father as I Recall Him" in which she describes their Christmas celebrations. Finally, I share some personal memories of my grandparents. If you would like to help the show out financially, head over to Ko-fi.com/cozychristmas and for the price of a cup of coffee you can give us support. I will send you a sticker and a personal christmas card to show my thanks. Music: Deck the Halls A Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Jingle Bells (Calm) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Angels We Have Heard on High Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| A Christmas Dinner with Mr. Dickens | 14 Aug 2020 | 00:25:50 | |
Happy August everyone! In today's episode I talk Christmas. Obviously. Also, I will be focusing on Charles Dickens this month and to start off I will be giving you a brief intro to his early life. Then I read his first Christmas story, A Christmas Dinner! In the next episode, we'll talk more about the story. But in the meantime, I hope you enjoy Mr. Dickens' first Christmas story. Music: "Let's Just Get Through Christmas," by Doctor Turtle, from the Free Music Archive. | |||
| A Rural Iowa Christmas... and Frozen Hot Chocolate! | 31 Jul 2020 | 00:30:02 | |
I could not wait to get this episode to you! I share with you some exciting Christmas online resources to help bring some jolly to your summer months - as well as a website that will help organize your Christmas plans. Then I share a Christmas memory from the 1920s. Finally, Gracie and I head into the kitchen to whip up some frozen hot chocolate. Will it be tasty and refreshing? Tune in to find out! I also need your help: I want to hear from you! Send me an email, a voice recording, or post about your favorite Christmas memory. Tell me a story about your favorite, or worst, Christmas! I'd love to share those on the show. Or just reach out and say Hi! email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com I'm on the socials, come say hi: https://www.facebook.com/A-Cozy-Christmas-Podcast-103811891420142/ https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ I'm also on spotify, apple podcasts, and youtube! For a full list of links, check out cozychristmaspod.com | |||
| Introducing the Cozy Christmas Podcast! | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:17:29 | |
In this first episode, I introduce myself and give you a general idea of what the podcast will be about. Then my daughter and I answer those Very Important Christmas Questions, like: What's your favorite Christmas movie? We also have a mild disagreement as to when it's OK to start listening to Christmas music. I also talk briefly about my favorite Christmas story, and give some shout outs to several podcasts that helped inspire me to make my own. Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Why is Our Christmas Tree Upside Down? An interview with author Tyler G. Mitchell | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:49:10 | |
Hello everyone! Happy December - we made it to the Christmas month! Today, I have a special guest on the show. His name is Tyler Mitchell, and he wrote a new children's book called "Double Trouble and the Upside Down Christmas Tree". The book is based on a true story: "This is a Christmas story about a young family with three children, two of whom are twin toddlers who are experts at getting into trouble. This is especially true when it comes to their Christmas tree, prompting their dad to get creative and hang it from the ceiling to keep their little hands off it. The oldest son, eight, recounts the chaos that occurred before the tree hung from the ceiling. But does Santa deliver presents to homes with an upside-down Christmas tree?" The book not only tells a fun story, but it also teaches kids the value of being helpful to their parents - especially around the Christmas season! Tyler and I talk about his inspiration in writing this story as well as we chat about our favorite Christmas foods, movies, memories and traditions. His book is currently sold out on Amazon and B&N, but if you go to https://store.bookbaby.com/book/double-trouble-and-the-upside-down-christmas-tree you can order it there, and use coupon code Save30 at checkout for 30% off! Find Tyler online: www.instagram.com/tylergmitchellbooks/ https://www.facebook.com/TylerGMitchellBooks 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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree: author Rich Wagner and the Timeless Message of Christmas | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:38:24 | |
Can a scraggly, forgotten tree named Needles ever realize his dream of becoming a beautiful Christmas tree? Find out in Richard Wagner's new children's story - "Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree"! Today I interview author Richard Wagner about his new children's book, the timeless message of Christmas, and how this story helps kids learn about the power of their "dreams, desires, hope, determination, and never giving up". The story is beautifully illustrated by Sydni Kruger, and the story has won the 2022 Mom's Choice Awards, 2022 Readers' Favorite Review, and the 2022 Literary Titan Book Award!
Find Richard online here: https://needlesthechristmastree.com/ or order his book here: Needles the Forgotten Christmas Tree (amazon) 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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c
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| Talkin' Turkey Trouble, Mrs. Claus Mysteries, and Reading Recomendations with author Liz Ireland | 23 Nov 2023 | 01:09:11 | |
Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode, we have a super-sized Thanksgiving episode for you today. My guest today is cozy mystery writer Liz Ireland, author of the Mrs. Claus Mystery Series. We talk about her new Thanksgiving-set mystery, "Mrs. Claus and Trouble with Turkeys" and what's coming up for the series. We then talk about Thanksgiving traditions, foods, and share what we are thankful for. Then we talk about reading and offer our own Christmas TBR lists! In addition to this, my dog Pumpkin and I share some vet-recommended advice about what foods your four-legged friends should avoid at this year's Thanksgiving feast! If you'd like to order Liz's latest book, check out her blog post here: https://lizireland.wordpress.com/2023/09/26/mrs-claus-and-the-trouble-with-turkeys-debuts-today/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Pumpkin's Guide to Foods to Avoid 07:40 Interview with Liz Ireland - discussion of her novels and what makes a good parade (hint: think baked goods...) 17:50 Talking Thanksgiving - traditions, our favorite foods, what we're thankful for 36:00 Christmas Decorating 40:30 Christmas Reading TBR and Recommendations 1:00:00 The future of the Mrs. Claus series 01:07:38 Show information and some special thank you's Books Mentioned: A Vintage Christmas A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas by Vicki Delany A Highland Christmas by M. C. Beaton Slashing Through the Snow by Jacqueline Frost A Lot Like Christmas by Connie Willis American Christmas Stories, edited by Connie Willis The Usual Santas (short story collection) Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope Irish Milkshake Murder - Cozy Mystery Anthology Halloween Cupcake Murder - Cozy Mystery Anthology
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| Eggnog: A Christmas Tradition! with special guest Trisha Barton from A&E Dairy | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:27:20 | |
I've got a fun one today - I'm talking about my favorite holiday drink, eggnog! My guest today is Trisha Barton, the A&E Dairy Marketing Manager and Egg Nog enthusiast. In my opinion, they make the absolute best eggnog, so I reached out to see if I could find out all about their product, history, and magic of NOG. We talk about A&E's history, how the nog is made (spoiler: Christmas magic!), some healthier alternatives to straight nog, and of course recipes! See the link below for more information. And then I end the podcast by reading a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson: "In Memoriam (Ring Out, Wild Bells)". You can find out more about Alfred's life here: https://poets.org/poet/alfred-lord-tennyson
Interested in trying out the Egg Nog Upside Down French Toast Recipe? https://www.aedairy.com/recipes/egg-nog-upside-down-french-toast/ Check out all of the delicious recipes at Anderson Erickson Dairy: https://www.aedairy.com/recipes/
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Announcements 03:18 Interview with Trisha Barton, AE Dairy Marketing Manager 19:57 Christmas Poem: Ring Out, Wild Bells by Alfred, Lord Tennyson 25:59 Closing Thoughts
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| A British Christmas Murder: with special guest author Clara McKenna | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:48:16 | |
My guest today is mystery author Clara McKenna. She's just published "Murder on Mistletoe Lane", book 5 in the Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series. We talk about her latest Christmas mystery, and how a life-long love of England led her to write her mystery series; our mutual (possibly obsessive) love of eggnog; some of our favorite Christmas foods, cherished Christmas memories, and more! Check out Clara's website, sign up for her newsletter, order books, and more: www.claramckenna.com Find her book and help support local bookstores and this podcast: Murder on Mistletoe Lane: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781496738202 (affiliate link)
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| Told After Supper: Ghost Stories For Christmas Eve by Jerome K. Jerome | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:11:15 | |
In today's episode, I read Jerome K. Jerome's hilarious collection of ghost stories called "Told After Supper". Find out what happens when the narrator and his family and friends stay up late on Christmas Eve enjoying the "spirits" of the holiday... 00:00 Introduction to the Story 04:00 Told After Supper 04:01 Introductory 15:26 How The Stories Came To Be Told 23:56 Teddy Biffle's Story - Johnson & Emily, or, The Faithful Ghost 30:59 Interlude - The Doctor's Story 32:12 Mr. Coombe's Story - The Haunted Mill, or, The Ruined Home 39:07 Interlude 41:42 My Uncles Story - The Ghost of the Blue Chamber 47:26 A Personal Explanation 51:03 My Own Story
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| Christmas in the Alley: A Christmas Story by Olive Thorne Miller | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:35:04 | |
Happy Leon Day! (A day late - sorry about that...) Today I share a couple of Christmas book recommendations, and read you a cozy Christmas story called Christmas in the Alley by Olive Thorne Miller. Ann is a poor old washer woman with a heart of gold. Her husband is curmudgeon who just wants his tea and pipe. Like many people during the early 1900s they are living in extreme poverty. In spite of that, Ann often helps those in need. On Christmas Eve, she realizes that she has no money to help her and her family celebrate the day. Will there be a Christmas miracle? Probably... but what Ann does with the Christmas miracle really makes this story shine. Books Mentioned: The Christmas Train by David Balducci Death of a Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis Find out more about the author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Mann_Miller
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Cozy Book Corner: The Christmas Train by David Balducci 06:35 Death of Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis, 09:16 Introducing the story - author bio 12:41 Christmas in the Alley - A Christmas Story by Olive Thorne Miller 29:18 Thoughts on the Story and Conclusion
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