A Cozy Christmas Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Hello, and Merry Christmas everyone! So it's been awhile... but I'm so glad to be back, bringing you all the cozy Christmas vibes and classic stories of our favorite holiday season.
In today's episode, I take a few minutes to share some family updates and tell you how our last Christmas went. Then, I offer a couple of book recommendations in the Cozy Christmas Book Corner before we settle in by the Christmas fire for a lovely old story called Christmas Under the Snow, by Olive Thorne Miller.
Today's tale is a classic story about a pioneer family on the prairie who find themselves snowed into their lonely log cabin just days before Christmas. With their father stranded in the village while gathering supplies, food running low, and winter's grip tightening around them, the family faces an uncertain holiday. Yet even in the harshest conditions, Christmas has a way of bringing hope, warmth, and unexpected blessings.
So grab a warm drink, settle into your favorite chair, and join me for this heartwarming Christmas tale!
Books Recommended:
Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine by Liz Ireland
Around the Yule Log by Willis Boyd Allen
O Deadly Night by Vicki Delany
Timestamps
00:00 Around the Yule Log
03:55 Life and Family updates, Christmas 2025
10:13 Cozy Christmas Book Corner Recommendations
16:23 Christmas Under the Snow by Olive Thorne Miller
34:23 Story Reflections
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Merry Christmas! We made it. It's the most wonderful day of the year: Christmas Eve. Today, I wanted to share a few thoughts about the year behind us, what this Christmas journey has meant to me, and of course, read a story with you. I'll be reading from Charles Dickens's script of his one-man performance of A Christmas Carol, sharing one of my favorite scenes of all, the Cratchit family Christmas. It's full of warmth, joy, and the kind of cheer that makes you want to pull your chair a little closer to the fire. So settle in, pour yourself something festive, and let's enjoy these quiet moments together.
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Happy Christmas week, everyone! Is your shopping finished yet? Have you baked any good cookies? Today, I'm inviting you to pause for a moment and reflect on creativity, especially the beauty of bringing a handmade, home-crafted touch to Christmas. My guest is Elizabeth Duke, whose passion is teaching people how to stitch and craft in a mindful, intentional way. We talk about her career, how deliberate creativity can enrich our lives, and of course, all things Christmas. Along the way, I learn how a crafter's emotions can influence their stitching, discover the art of ice dyeing, and we share some of our favorite Christmas traditions.
Elizabeth Duke Designs online: https://www.edukedesigns.com/
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Merry Christmas! Today I'm back to spend a little more time with Mrs. Claus, and yes, the Christmas vibes are cranked all the way up! I share some traditions and memories sent in by listeners, then review a delightful new book, What Would Mrs. Claus Do? by Pamela McColl and Lindsay Stewart. I read a few favorite quotes and offer my thoughts on both the book and Mrs. Claus herself. After that, we gather by the Christmas fire for a reading of the narrative poem "Goody Santa Claus"—with "Goody" being an old-fashioned way of saying "Mrs." I also dive into the life of the author of the poem, Katharine Lee Bates. She was an American author best known for penning the lyrics to America the Beautiful. When it first appeared, it helped give Mrs. Claus her own voice in Christmas literature. Wherever you find yourself this week, I hope you're able to slow down, stay cozy, and savor the joy of the Christmas season.
Information on Katharine Lee Bates: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Lee_Bates
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Listener Memories
08:58 Season's Readings - What Would Mrs. Claus Do? by Pamela McColl and Lindsay Stewart
17:11 Story introduction and the life of Katharine Lee Bates
22:58 Story: Goody Santa Claus by Kathy Lee Bates
32:15 Final thoughts
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One of my favorite parts of Christmas is the lights! My guest today is new author Makennah Johnston, who has just published a wonderful children's story called "The McBrights":
"Every Christmas Eve, the McBrights dazzle from the branches of the Evergreen Tree in Henbrook's town square, warming hearts with their old-fashioned glow. This year, however, something isn't quite right. The McBrights are left in their storage box for longer than usual, and when they are finally unpacked, they find themselves for sale at an antique store!
They may be vintage, but their bulbs aren't burnt out yet. Bernie McBright is determined to get his family shining where they belong. Could the store's newest visitor be the spark the McBrights need to light up Christmas once more?"
I also recommend another children's Christmas book called The Candy Cane Forest by Lindsay Ann Fink. It's a charming and colorful story of how Santa's elves plant and grow one of my favorite Christmas treats - Candy canes! After that I wrap up with a few thoughts on the lights of Christmas, and what they mean to me.
Learn more about Makennah here: https://www.blueballoonbooks.com/authors/makennah-johnston
Recommended Books:
The McBrights by Makennah Johnston
The Candy Cane Forest by Lindsay Ann Fink
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Hello and Merry Christmas! My guest today is podcast host and the only man who dares enter the Grinch's lair, Tim Babb from the "Can't Wait for Christmas" podcast! Tim and I get together to talk about one of our favorite Christmas movies, 2000's "Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" starring the brilliantly funny Jim Carrey. We talk about our favorite parts, favorite quotes, memories around the film, and more. We also talk about Taylor Momsen (Cindy Lou Who!), her career post-Grinch, and her delightful new Christmas album, "A Pretty Reckless Christmas." After my chat with Tim, I talk a little bit about how to get through the holidays with your mental health intact, and share a few Christmasy things that have brought me laughter.
Find Tim Babb and his podcast here: https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/
Check out Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas Album: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdrDVC4Iv189t9UbLBRRUJXMgT3UPdT9i
For more laughs, watch:
The Goes Wrong Show, S2: Ep. 1: The Nativity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqW3_AZRSlw
A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLOi5H3ylBo
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Today my guest is Roseanna M. White, and she has a new Christmas novella out called "The Christmas Book Flood". It's a story about family, romance, and books. Specifically, the Icelandic tradition of jolabokaflod! In our conversation we talk about her book and Christmas traditions found in Iceland, we reflect on things we are thankful for this year, and of course discuss all of oru favorite Christmas traditions involving music, movies, and of, books!
Find Roseanna online: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/
Books by Roseanna that we discussed:
The Christmas Book Flood (Novella)
Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor (Novella)
Giver of Wonders (Novel)
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In today's episode, the Theology Bros. (aka Art, Gerry, and Thom!) gather to talk about Advent—what it is, why it matters, and how we can celebrate it in meaningful ways. The Advent season is just a few days away, and people observe it in all sorts of traditions and styles. We'd love to hear how you celebrate!
I hope our conversation encourages you and helps make this Advent season a rich and meaningful one.
Gerry Davilla is the host of the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast
Thom Crowe is one of the hosts of Tis the Podcast
Books Mentioned:
Storybooks for Advent by Arnold Ytreeide (bookshop.org affiliate links)
Jotham's Journey
Bartholomew's Passage
Tabitha's Travels
Ishtar's Odyssey
Jesse Tree Bible Reading Schedule: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=545
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Happy Thanksgiving Week, everyone! Today I'll be reading a Thanksgiving story titled "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" by the legendary short story master O. Henry. It's a funny and thoughtful tale about two men bound by tradition… but I won't spoil anything!
After the story, I chat a bit about our own traditions and ask an important question: Is it okay for some traditions to come to an end? I also share a Christmas book recommendation and talk about Words Christmas Gave Us by Grace Tierney. You can listen to my interview with her in last week's episode!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Season's Readings
08:23 Story Introduction
10:23 Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry
21:32 Thoughts on Traditions
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What in the world is a "scurryfunge"? Have you ever used a Yule-hole? What is the history and story behind names like "Grinch" and "Ebenezer Scrooge"? If you've ever wondered about such things, then you're in luck! Because today my guest is author, word expert, and Christmas enthusiast Grace Tierney. She hails from beautiful Ireland, and is the author of a brand new book called "Words Christmas Gave Us" and it's a fun look at many of the yuletide words, names, foods and phrases we use that have their inspiration because of Christmas! We also talk a bit about A Christmas Carol and which version we think is the best. (Spoiler alert: we agree!) You won't want to miss this fun and educational episode!
Find Grace online: https://wordfoolery.wordpress.com/
Books by Grace Tierney:
Words Christmas Gave Us
Words the Vikings Gave Us
Words the Sea Gave Us
How to Get Your Name in the Dictionary
Modern Words with Old Roots
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Have you ever wondered how does Santa make all the toys? How does he keep track of the naughty and nice list? Where is his village located? In today's episode, I'm reading the cozy children's story "Lill's Travels In Santa Claus Land" by Ellis Towne, Sophie May, and Ella Farman. In this charming story from 1878, a young girl named Lill discovers the magical Santa Claus Land and finds the answer to these questions and more! This is the perfect story to put you in the mood for Christmas.
If you would like to read more stories by these authors, you can find the collection online for free at: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/20112/20112-h/20112-h.htm
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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 this with us!
Then we head up north and about as far east as we can go, to Newfoundland, Canada! We stop in to visit with Glen Warren, who is hard at work on this season of his podcast Season's Eatings. We talk about Christmas traditions, foods, movies, and more that can be found in Canada and especially Newfoundland! (And what's up with that extra half hour time zone difference?)
Warning: this episode might make you hungry!
Find Glen and his podcast here: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com/
And be sure to check out Tim Babb's podcast: Can't Wait for Christmas! https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/
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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 (even if he did put Pumpkin Spice on the naughty list…
You can find Troy's podcast here or on all major platforms: https://christmaseverydayshow.podbean.com
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Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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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 you to learn that this tale was first published in a Christmas magazine in 1891. The Victorians, it seems, loved a good ghost story with their holiday cheer! I hope you find this story as delightfully chilling as I did while reading it for you.
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Apprehension - Supernatural Haunting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Midnight in the Graveyard by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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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 wrote a perfect blend of cozy fireside storytelling and eerie suspense — the kind of story that will make you want to keep the lights on, but still smile at the warmth of a good old-fashioned ghostly yarn.
So grab a blanket, light a candle, and join me as we celebrate the spooky season, Victorian style! 👻🎄
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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 (ghostly) helping hand?
Also, I take a very quick look at the Saint behind the song "Good King Wenceslas" - which has also has a connection to our story. Who knew the name "Wenceslas" would be so hard to pronounce...
I hope you enjoy today's funny and festive and slightly spooky story!
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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, memories, and foods.
Find John Holley online: www.johnholley.com
"This Christmas" by John Holley: "Marie Downs lost her husband to cancer last Christmas. Eleven months later, she is grieving the loss of her husband when her drug-addicted daughter disappears in their small town, which is rife with opioid addiction. Marie becomes the caregiver for her two grandchildren as she engages in the dangerous search for her daughter. All the while, she drifts in and out of the memories of her beloved husband of over 40 years. When her daughter turns up in the intensive care unit clinging to life after an overdose, Marie is challenged to face her anger with her daughter and find hope in her life as it is now. This Christmas is a testament to faith in yourself, hope for others and the love of family."
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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 Character
What Would Mrs. Claus Do?
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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!
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🚀 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 article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_8#
Books Mentioned:
The 12 Slays of Christmas by Jaqueline Frost
The Story of Apollo 8 by Robert Zimmerman
Timestamps:
00:00 Apollo 8
14:36 Bookclub Update
16:07 Christmas Conversation with Grace
37:53 Story Introduction
39:36 A Letter From Santa Claus by Mark Twain
45:30 Concluding Thoughts
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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 to a family in need, receiving an unexpected gift from a kind neighbor, or staging a delightfully chaotic homebased theatre performance. Together, they remind us that the best gifts we give (and receive) are always the most heartfelt.
Book Recommendation: Irish Soda Bread Murder by Carlene O'Connor
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Timestamps:
00:00 Christmas Art & Creativity, Currier & Ives, and More
08:25 Cozy Christmas Book Corner
13:10 Introduction to Little Women
15:15 Little Women, Chapter 1: Playing Pilgrims
39:32 Little Women, Chapter 2: A Merry Christmas
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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 Irish Christmas traditions!
Timestamps:
00:00 Life Update!
05:00 Cozy Book Corner: Book Recommendation - The Valancourt etc
08:45 Christmas Traditions in Ireland - National Museum of Ireland
15:52 Story Intro
17:14 Frank Forrest’s Mince-Pie by Francis Augustine Sheehan
32:07 Reflections and Closing Thoughts
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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 - Christmas in Australia once again
11:23 Christmas Story: “Christmas Day in the Bush by Samuel Sydney
22:43 Concluding Thoughts
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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 touch on themes of loss and grief. I debated whether to include them, but ultimately, I felt they provide an honest and heartfelt glimpse into life during that time. In addition to today’s readings, I’ll also chat about the new year, some potential plans, and more. I hope you’ll join me!
Timestamp
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Reflections on Christmas 2024
04:51 Introducing The Diaries of Reverend Francis Kilvert
07:52 Kilvert's Diary - Selections
38:33 Wrapping Up
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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 what we like...
(Note: sorry for the continued bad audio from my mic during our Ask Gracie Anything segment. I'll get it figured out!)
As I wrap up Christmas 2024, I just want you all to know that I so appreciate your continued support! Thank you for listening!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction from "Around the Yule Log" by Willis Boyd Allen
05:53 Ask Gracie Anything - Cookies, Movies, Kindness
24:53 Story: The Christmas Present by Richmal Crompton
36:10 Brief update on the new season in 2025
38:18 Story: The Story of Christmas, by Nora A. Smith
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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!
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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
00:00 Introduction
02:22 Ask Gracie Anything: Favorite Christmas Traditions and Memories
13:38 "Old Christmas, Chapter 3: Christmas Eve" by Washington Irving
39:19 Concluding Thoughts
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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 called "Matchstick Mouse: Merry Little Christmas" which is written by one of our faithful listeners, Morgan O'Brien! Then I finally am able to sit down with Gracie and catch up on her life. We talk about the "Home for the Holidays" variety show we participated in, including all the details about the Christmas Carol skit. Then we talked about the musical "Wicked", Christmas Music, and the first question of a new segment called Ask Gracie Anything, in which I try to explain who and what the Glo-Friends were.
Buy Matchstick Mouse: Merry Little Christmas: (Amazon) or Bookshop.org (affiliate link)
Timestamps
00:00 The 150th Episode Introduction and updates
02:28 An AI Christmas Story
15:29 Matchstick Mouse: Merry Little Christmas
23:34 Gracie Christmas Chat
45:17 The Holiday Variety Show
49:05 Concluding Thoughts
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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 the story
02:39 Old Christmas Chapter 1: Christmas
16:11 Old Christmas Chapter 2: The Stage-Coach
32:01 Concluding thoughts
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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!
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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 inspired her story. We also dig into all the fun topics of Christmas - movies, music, food, memories, traditions, and more!
Roseanna M. White online: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/
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Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode my guest is Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch - one of my favorite Christmas podcasts! Fans of good food, good friends, and good music will enjoy the first part of our discussion where we chat about everything from Thanksgiving recipes and traditions and then talk about Burl Ives and his classic song "Holly Jolly Christmas". Then we turn to a more serious discussion on how to find joy when times are hard. We end the episode reflecting on what we are thankful for - and Ken reminds me that the happy memories I have of those who are past, and those who are with me in the present, are a precious gift.
Also, there is a special video version of this episode on youtube, you might want to check it out!
Ken's Podcast: North Pole News Dispatch https://www.buzzsprout.com/1947413
On the Porch Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2152398
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:27 Interview with Ken Smith - talking about Thanksgiving, food, and Burl Ives
40:00 When life is hard, being thankful for memories, and for the present
54:30 What we are thankful for
01:04:27 Concluding thoughts
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It's time for another Double-Trouble Holiday, one guaranteed to leave you hungry...
In this episode of the Cozy Christmas Podcast, I begin with a few reflections on this past year and share some personal thanksgiving thoughts. Then Author Tyler Mitchell returns to chat about his heartwarming Christmas children's book, Double Trouble and the Upside Christmas Tree, and some of the new adventures the book has brought this year for him and his family. Next, we talk about Christmas parades and some of the important rules you'll want to remember if you're ever in one (Hint: don't get stuck behind the horses...) Next, Tyler shares memories of the Christmas parades in his hometown of Boonville, Indiana. We also reminisce about the power of Christmas ornaments to unlock cherished memories of the past. And finally, hold on to your taste buds, because we dive into the delicious world of festive holiday treats, including a mouthwatering Braided Nutella Star Bread that will leave you craving all the Christmas desserts! So grab a cup of cocoa and join us for this festive and flavorful holiday chat!
Tyler's Book and Website: https://www.tylergmitchell.com/
Recipe for the Braided Nutella Star Bread: https://www.elmundoeats.com/braided-nutella-star-bread/ and don't forget to sprinkle on the powedered sugar!
If you live near Boonville, the parade is Sunday, December 8th from 2-5pm. Here's the facebook page, and if you go let me know how it went! And be sure to say hi Tyler for me! https://www.facebook.com/events/916980196482998?active_tab=about
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Today I interview author John Theo, author of the short story "Christmas in Bedford Falls" which was read in our last episode! Now, John stops by to chat about his story and the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", his article about the history of Santa Claus and St. Nicholas, his books, and more!
Find John and his books online at: https://www.johntheo.com/
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:20 It's a Wonderful Life Discussion
13:20 Santa Claus & St. Nicholas
25:49 Favorite Christmas Films
28:08 Favorite Christmas music
31:34 Christmas Memories and traditions
39:02 Concluding thoughts
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Have you ever wondered what happened to some of the characters in Bedford Falls after the events of "It's a Wonderful Life"? My guest today is author John Theo, and he wondered the same thing and has written a piece of fan fiction exploring that very thing. Get ready for a wonderful new cozy story, and then stay tuned for Friday, as I have John Theo back on the podcast as a guest and we talk about this story and more.
Find out more about John Theo at https://www.johntheo.com/
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In today's episode, author Kevin Moore returns to read us a story from his recent collection entitled "Christmas Stories, Vol. 2". The story is called "The Rag Tag Sleigh Flyers", and it's a heartwarming story set at the North Pole. Henry the Elf is in trouble. It's almost Christmas and Santa's reindeer are not able to fly! What could the problem be, and will they figure out a solution before Christmas is canceled?
I am so grateful for Kevin sharing his beautiful story with us! You can find his Christmas books and other books he's written at https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/
This Month's Cozy Christmas Bookclub Pick: Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna White! (bookshop.org affiliate link)
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, Book Club Updates, News, etc.
03:37 Introduction of the story
05:32 The Rag Tag Sleigh Flyers
43:22 Conclusion
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Today I sit down with author Kevin Moore who has published two volumes of Christmas stories. First we talk about the joy that Christmas can bring, even during difficult times (which has been the unofficial theme of my podcast this year!). Then we dig into his book and talk about some of the short stories in it. Then we dive deep into the joy of Christmas and talk about our favorite Christmas things, the surprising differences between an LA and New York City Christmas (hint - it involves graveyards), and ways to spread Christmas kindness to our neighbors!
Stay tuned - on Friday another episode will be out, and Kevin will be back to read one of his stories!
Find out more about Kevin and order his books here: https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/
Timestamps:
3:50 Kevin’s Backstory with Christmas and Writing
9:30 The Joy and Melancholy of Christmas
13:50 Discussion of Christmas Stories Vol 1
23:33 Our Christmas Traditions and Memories
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Hello everyone! Today's episode was intended for Halloween, then it was intended for Christmas Podcast Day, then it was intended for yesterday... But it's here now, so better late than never, right?! In today's episode I talk about another delicious recipe I tried - Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins. I highly recommend! Then for our story I read the odd but charming story "Little Roger's Night in the Church" by Susan Coolidge. What happens when a young boy gets accidently locked in a church on Christmas Eve? Some very strange things like talking owls, fairies, and more!
Here's a better recipe that I found, called Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins: https://sweetkitchencravings.com/recipes/pumpkin-cinnamon-streusel-muffins/
Timestamps:
00:00 This Week's Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins
07:52 Story Introduction
11:21 Story: Little Roger's Night in the Church
32:47 Thoughts on the Story
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In today's episode, I share another fun recipe suitable for fall, talk a little bit about the Cozy Christmas Book Club, then I read Robert McCormick's article that was written for Charles Dickens' magazine Household Words in December of 1850. Dickens himself probably wrote the introduction and conclusion of the article, but McCormick reflects on his experiences of celebrating Christmas in Anarctica during a naval exploration he was involved with. It's a fascinating look at how people can find Christmas cheer no matter where they may find themselves!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Pumpkin Pie Tacos
02:45 Cozy Christmas Book Club
04:46 Special Announcement: Kringle Krew Ornament!
08:25 Story introduction: Robert McCormick and arctic explorers
10:49 Christmas in the Frozen Regions by Robert McCormick and Charles Dickens
25:29 Concluding Thoughts
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Happy October everyone! In today's episode I share how I am getting ready for the fall weather - it mostly involves apple crisp! I'd love to hear from you and some of your favorite recipes to make during the fall and Christmas season!
I hope your plans for fall come together better than the main character in today's story by O. Henry. In "The Cop and the Anthem", we follow Soapy, a homeless man living in New York City, who has an interesting plan on how to hunker down for the winter...
There's also a special opportunity from the Christmas Podcast Network to purchase a Christmas ornament, with 100% of the proceeds going to charity!
Apple Crisp Recipe: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/apple-crisp/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Fall Plans, Recipes, and More
05:27 A Special Announcement
09:07 Story Introduction
11:51 The Cop and the Anthem
27:11 Concluding Thoughts
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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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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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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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Happy June everyone! In today's episode I share a few quick life updates on why I've been gone so long, and then we get right into the Christmas goodness. In today's episode I explore a little bit of my Norwegian heritage by talking about some of my favorite Christmas coffee, some treats and cookies you might get at a Norwegian Christmas Party, and then we settle down by the Christmas fire and I read a Christmas Story called "Round the Yule-Log: Christmas in Norway" by
Peter Christen Asbjornsen. So make sure to grab some Julekaker and coffee, and settle in for a fun episode of A Cozy Christmas Podcast!
Time Stamps
00:00 Quick update
01:32 All about coffee
05:55 Christmas in Norway
08:00 Round the Yule Log - Christmas in Norway by Peter Christen Asbjornsen
38:05 Concluding Thoughts
Articles Quoted and recipes:
lifeinnorway.net https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coffee-culture-in-norway/
https://www.lifeinnorway.net/?s=christmas
Some Christmas Coffee ideas: https://freshaprilflours.com/gingerbread-coffee-creamer/
Coffee cookies http://www.bakersbrigade.com/recipe/chewy-chocolate-espresso-cookies/
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In today's episode I read a shorter short story by humorist Robert Benchley entitled "Christmas Afternoon (Done in the Manner, if not the Spirit, of Dickens)". It's a funny little vignette describing a chaotic Christmas Afternoon in the style of Charles Dickens. I hope you enjoy the story today!
Cozy Christmas Bookclub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872
What kind of traditions do you have for Christmas Afternoons? Let me know!
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Welcome to the start of Season 5! Today I kick off the new season by reading Christmas traditions and memories from one of my listeners who lives in Australia. I really enjoyed what Shelly sent me, so I thought this would be a great thing to share with all of you. She talks about her families traditions, Christmas foods, how they maintain the spirit of Christmas even though the sun is scorching the themometer, and more.
There's also a few updates I share, including the news that our Cozy Christmas Book Club is currently voting on our first read of the year. Head over to The Cozy Christmas Book Club on facebook and vote now!
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Merry Christmas! This is my Christmas episode, out a few days late I know - but Christmas is a season, not just a day, right?
Today I wrap up season 4 and Christmas 2023 with the kindness guru himself - Robert Peterpaul, host of the Art of Kindness Podcast, returns to talk about Christmas, the importance of showing kindness (love over fear for the win!) - and we digress into one of the most interesting conversations I've ever had about A Christmas Carol. And if that wasn't enough for you, it's a good thing this episode is supersized! We also gush about our amazing spouses, our fur babies, and more. Then I end the episode by reading a selection from A Christmas Carol.
This has been a great year for the podcast, but it's also been a long one. So I'll be taking a few extra weeks off from the podcast to rest, travel, and spend time with family. I'll see you again in late January as we'll begin Season 5!
Until then, let's remember to honor Christmas in our hearts, and try to keep it all the year.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and My Christmas Reflections
07:19 Interview with Robert Peterpaul
18:15 A Definition of Kindness
20:53 Discussion on A Christmas Carol, Kindness, and more
33:27 We Reflect on 2023, Fur Babies, and More
46:25 Kindness Tips
55:57 Christmas Plans: Food, Family, and ... Jolabokaflod?
01:02:32 Conversation Wrap Up
01:06:13 Finale: Excerpt from A Christmas Carol
Art of Kindness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofkindnesspod/?hl=en
Art of Kindness Podcast: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul (I'd recommend his recent interview from Nov. 20th with James Monroe Iglehart - fantastic conversation!)
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It's Christmas Eve! The best day of the year. To help you celebrate, here is the final parts to our story this month, "Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope. I rearranged my publication schedule a little bit and decided to combine the last two parts into one episode. I've had a lot of episodes come out this week, and didn't want to clog up your podcast feed TOO much. If you're interested in listening to the whole story, here are the links:
Part 1: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/christmas-at-thompson-hall-a-christmas-story-by-anthony-trollope-part-1-of-4
Part 2: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/christmas-at-thompson-hall-a-christmas-story-by-anthony-trollope-part-2-of-4
Part 3:
I know it says there will be 4 parts, but it's just 3. Sorry for any confusion!
Alright, I will have one more Christmas episode out on December 27th. Yes it will be two days after Christmas, but that's ok. Christmas is a season, not just a day!
I hope you enjoy our story today!
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In today's episode I interview Katie Wilbert. She is the screenwriter of the new Christmas movie "A Vineyard Christmas". According to imdb: "Heather, host of 'Read Between the Vines', is determined to create the perfect Christmas episode by featuring a unique winery from her hometown. The only thing standing in her way? Rudy, the attractive, stubborn owner of the winery."
In our interview, we talk about her journey to becoming a screenwriter, how her movie was made, and then Katie shares some of her picks of movies if you'd like to snuggle down with your significant other and watch some great Romantic Comedies Christmas movies. After that we talk about some of her favorite Christmas foods, music, memories and more!
Katie Wilbert's Website: https://www.katiewilbert.com/
Her film, A Vineyard Christmas is available on multiple streaming platforms including Amazon!
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Christmas is practically here! To help you get in the mood, we're going to continue out story today, Christmas at Thompson Hall, by Anthony Trollope.
Will Mrs. Brown be able to get out of the mess she finds herself in? Will Mr. Brown ever stop complaining about being sick? Will they get to Thompson Hall in time for Christmas? Take a listen today and see what happens next!
Part 3 will be out on December 22nd, and Part 4 will be out December 24th!
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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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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
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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
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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/
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#Christmas #christmaspodcast #childrensstory #christmasstory
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!
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www.instagram.com/tylergmitchellbooks/
https://www.facebook.com/TylerGMitchellBooks
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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)
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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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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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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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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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Hello! Happy Christmas Podcast Day everyone! As all of us at the Christmas Podcast Network are talking about some of our favorite versions of A Christmas Carol, today I am going to look at a stage version - specifically I want to talk about how Charles Dickens performed a one man version of the novel, and how that carries on today through his Great Great Grandson, Gerald Dickens. I replay some clips from my interview with Gerald back in December 2020 where he talked about how he began to perform the Carol 30 years ago. I recommend you go and take a listen to the full episode!
A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/a-christmas-carol-with-gerald-dickens
Gerald Dickens Website: https://www.geralddickens.com/tour-dates.html
Gerald Dickens Blog - it's a really fascinating read about his travels and performances. https://geralddickens.wordpress.com/
Get the DVD: https://www.byerschoice.com/a-christmas-carol-dvd.html
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In today's episode, my guest is Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch! He's made his way down from Santa's village to talk to us about his Christmas memories and stories, his podcast, Christmas PJs (No pictures available, sorry! LOL!), and of course - the weather!
While Ken was reflecting on how Christmas has changed for him over the years, I realized that was a good title for the episode. We both talked about things that have changed, and things that remain the same. But even though how we celebrate might change over the years, one thing remains the same: Christmas is best celebrated with your friends and family!
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Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1947413
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In this heartwarming episode of "The Cozy Christmas Podcast," we invite you to gather 'round and experience the magic of a classic Victorian Christmas tale. Join us as we delve into Elizabeth Gaskell's enchanting story, "Christmas Storms and Sunshine," where we explore the true spirit of the season.
Set in a quaint English village, we follow the journey of a young family who, for too long, harbored grudges against their neighbors. Will a near-disaster during the holiday season prompt a transformation in their hearts? Mrs. Gaskell's classic tale offers us a lesson of reconciliation, community, and the power of Christmas goodwill. It's a story that reminds us all that even in the coldest of winters, the warmth of our hearts can melt away any frosty disputes and lead us to a more harmonious, joy-filled holiday season.
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Hello everyone, Happy October! In today's episode I sit down with my daughter Grace and we catch up on life. Find out what she's been up to this past year and how school is going for her now that she is in 9th grade. But of course, we do talk about Christmas - I find out she has some hot takes on gingerbread and which Grinch movie she prefers; we talk about who is the hardest and easiest person in our family to Christmas shop for; and then she shares some thoughts on how to show kindness during the Christmas season.
Then I read a beautiful Christmas letter sent in by a listener. She wrote it to her children and it's entitled "Christmas Keeper" - and I hope that you or someone in your family is the official Keeper of Christmas!
In my family, it's probably me...
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On today's episode I talk about Mrs. Claus, share some of my favorite portrayals, and I read the first Christmas story that she's mentioned in: "A Christmas Legend" by James Rees.
Also, you can totally hear my pet parakeet Pickwick in the background of my recording. It's not too distracting I hope! He was in the holiday spirit and wanted to join me on the podcast.
Happy Septmeber everyone!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and some news, upcoming things, bookclub, etc
03:40 Book Recommendation
06:00 Who is Mrs. Claus?
11:53 Story: A Christmas Legend, by James Rees
30:22 Thoughts on the story
Books and Websites mentioned:
www.thevillagecollector.com
The Christmas Tree Farm Mystery Series by Jacqueline Frost
The Cozy Christmas Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872
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Hello and Happy Christmas in July! In today's episode I read you a charming Christmas story called "Mr. Kris Kringle". In this classic story, it's Christmas Eve, and two children and their single mother are facing having to leave their home soon and move to the city. They are also poor so Kris Kringle - aka Santa Claus - won't be able to visit them this year. After the kids go to bed for the night, they hear a noise outside. What - or who? - could it be? Kris Kringle? A Robber? What happens next is a beautiful story of miracles and redemption.
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#Christmas #Christmaspod #Christmasstory
Happy Christmas in July! Today, it's the Cozy Christmas Mystery Extravaganza - My guests today are three best-selling and talented cozy mystery authors, Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, and Maddie Day. They are here to talk about their new collection coming out this fall entitled "Christmas Mittens Murder". We talk about how they all became writers, their new book and the series they write. We also talk a lot about Christmas too - favorite movies, memories, and food! So much good food is mentioned... I know it will make you hungry! I also give some Christmas book recommendations based on what I have been reading this past month.
Lee Hollis https://www.leehollismysteries.com/
Lynn Cahoon https://www.lynncahoon.com/
Maddie Day https://edithmaxwell.com/maddie-day/
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Happy Christmas in July Eve every one! In today's episode I share some fun news about a Christmas Carol play at the Old Vic, get distracted by Doctor Who, and then read you the final chapter of The Chimes by Charles Dickens.
Articles quoted:
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/christopher-eccleston-a-christmas-carol-newsupdate/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chimes
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#podcast #Christmas #christmasinjuly
In today's episode, I'm joined by listener Anni Huch, and Glen Warren from The Seasons Eatings Podcast, to talk about one of our books for the Cozy Christmas Book Club: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by friend of the show Liz Ireland. Of course we'd encourage you to read the book and take a listen to our thoughts about it, but we mostly avoid spoilers if you haven't read the book yet. (Spoiler discussions are from 48-57 minutes.)
Take a listen and join us for the coziest, Christmasiest bookclub around!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Cozy News - Sharing Christmas Kindness all year!
06:30 Bookclub Discussion: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings (non-spoilers, but we do discuss points in the plot)
48:30 SPOILERS!!!!!
57:00 Rating the Book
59:00 Christmas Traditions and Chat
1:04:50 Final Thoughts
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#bookclub #Christmas #podcast
In today's episode, I read chapter 3 of The Chimes!
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#christmas #christmaspodcast #charlesdickens
In today's episode, Christmas is going to the dogs... and a few cats!
My guest is cozy mystery author and professional cat rescuer M. R. Dimond. She writes the Black Orchids Enterprises mystery series, and the first two books take place at Christmas time. We chat about her writing process, her time as a cat rescuer, and the joy of writing Christmas books. Then in the second half of the episode, we also talk about her favorite Christmas things! You won't believe what Christmas movie she talks about here.
I also share some dog-related cozy news and recommend some great books that feature Christmas and Dogs.
M. R. Dimond can be found online here: https://dimond.me/
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#booktube #authorinterview #christmaspodcast
Hello everyone, in today's episode we take a break from The Chimes, and I invited Scott Leopold from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast to help me talk about one of the greatest adaptations of A Christmas Carol - the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim!
Find out about our favorite characters, quotes, and the powerful message that the film has that compliments the original book so perfectly.
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#christmas #podcast #christmascarol
In today's episode I share just a little bit of book club news, then we get into chapter 2 of The Chimes by Charles Dickens.
Things get a little spooky in this chapter, as Trotty helps a stranger and his young neice. Then while reading the news one evening he comes across a tragic story... and begins to hear the ghostly call of The Chimes. Find out what happens in today's chapter!
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Hello! Today's episode is pretty straightforward - we finally have the Cozy Christmas Book Club up and running, so I share all the book club news. If you're interested in joining please head over the Cozy Christmas Book Club Page on facebook!
Then I finish reading chapter 1 of the Christmas novella The Chimes by Charles Dickens. In the story today, Trotty hears his daughters news, and deals with 3 very unpleasant people who could really use a visit from a Ghost of Christmas... but since this is actually a New Years story, we'll have to wait and see.
The Cozy Christmas Book Club facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872
00:00 All about the Book Club
08:10 Introduction to The Chimes part 2
09:45 The Chimes, Chapter 1, part 2
34:05 Final Thoughts
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#Christmas #podcast #bookclub
Hello and welcome to the start of season 4! In today's episode I give a few updates and share some news about our new Cozy Christmas Book Club. You can find details on my social media accounts.
The main portion of the episode today, I begin reading Charles Dickens' novella The Chimes. It was released at Christmas time the year after A Christmas Carol was published. It tells the story of Toby Veck and a mysterious encounter he has with some goblins that haunt the church bells...
This novella will be read in parts over the next 8 episodes. Along the way I will have some guests on to chat, news to share, and lots of wonderful cozy books to talk about. I'm so excited to get this new season started - Let's get counting down to Christmas 2023!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction, news, book club
05:55 Introducing The Chimes - the background, info, etc.
12:25 The Chimes, Chapter 1, part 1
40:09 Concluding Thoughts
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#christmas #christmaspodcast #charlesdickens
In today's episode, we wrap up the 2022 Christmas Season with a cozy Christmas conversation with mystery author Peggy Ehrhart. She is the author of the Knit and Nibble mysteries, and has written several Christmas books for the series. In this episode we talk about her journey to becoming a published author, which includes being a former English professor with a doctorate in Medieval Literature! Then we talk about all the delicious foods one can find in cozy Christmas mysteries, and she walks us through her writing process. Then in the second half of the interview, she takes the Cozy Christmas questionnaire and we find out all about her thoughts on the different Christmas traditions that we know and love. This is a wonderfully cozy way to end the year, and I'm looking forward to beginning season 4 and counting down to Christmas 2023!
Be sure to stick around for January and February - I'll be reading the New Year's set novella, "The Chimes" by Charles Dickens, and I have lots of other fun things planned!
Websites mentioned:
https://peggyehrhart.com/
https://www.criminalelement.com/cooking-books-fatal-yarn-peggy-ehrhart/
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Author Interview with Peggy Ehrhart
24:30 Cozy Christmas Questions with Peggy Ehrhart
45:43 Christmas 2023 - What’s coming up next season!
#christmas #podcast #cozymysteries
It's almost Christmas, and today I want to give you a story and a message for Christmas. I've had a few listeners wondering if I could address some of my thoughts about the religious significance of Christmas. So in today's episode I want to talk about what Christmas means to me, what my faith means to me, and how the two are connected. I also read you a very sweet and inspiring story written by Leo Tolstoy. It's also known as "Simon the Cobbler" and it tells the story of an elderly shoe maker. One day he hears a voice - God - saying that He would come and visit him tomorrow. So that next day Simon gets up and works by his window, looking out at the people and waiting for Christ to arrive. What he sees and does in response is what makes this story a beautiful message of what God's love looks like.
This is a bit more religious than what I usually do on my podcast, but I felt like it was a message I wanted to share, and in some ways needed to share. My hope is that this episode will encourage you to be kind, to do good, and to honor Christmas in your heart, and try to keep it all the year.
From me and my family to all of you, I hope you have a very merry Christmas!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introductory thoughts and intro to the story
10:08 Where Love Is, There God is Also, by Leo Tolstoy
39:32 Thoughts on the story, and my Christmas message of encouragement to you
Past episodes that might deal with a bit of the religious side of Christmas:
The Life of Our Lord: a Brief Look at The Gospel According to Dickens: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/the-life-of-our-lord-a-brief-look-at-the-gospel-according-to-dickens
An Easter Carol by Charles Dickens? with Guest Gina Dalfonzo https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/an-easter-carol-by-charles-dickens-with-guest-gina-dalfonzo
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#christmas #podcast #stories
Today, we're celebrating the 100th episode of A Cozy Christmas podcast. I have a Q&A section where I answer questions and share Christmas memories from the audience. Then singer/songwriter Rehya Stevens and I sit down and catch up on life, and we talk about our favorite Christmas albums and the memories we have of them. Rehya then gives us some great tips on how to show kindness towards others during this time of year. (some of the organizations she mentioned are posted below if you're interested.) I've been really excited to get this episode out, and I can't wait to see what the next 100 episodes will bring.
And Christmas is just 5 days away!
Rehya Stevens website: https://rehyastevens.com/
Which do you like better?
Gender Switched "Baby It's Cold Outside" - Lady Gaga and Joseph Gordan-Levitt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9VQ6f3jzEw&ab_channel=ChristmasMusicVideos
Dave Barnes: Christmas Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNBuhkgfle0&ab_channel=DaveBarnes
Some of the Songs and Albums Mentioned:
A Very Kacey Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ib11sGvEcg&list=PLNitVGYNCIxEyxXS93JewhudInB_YvHw6&ab_channel=KaceyMusgraves-Topic
Guitar Winterlude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US_gAPsNFWE&list=OLAK5uy_mjrFWuECMibnJhUC3h9w2OGVeFNCgM0Gs&ab_channel=WordHarmonic-Topic
Noel by Doug Hammer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKwbP6ZPwwE&list=OLAK5uy_m1CeWigqIeTQcZN7qmzbJPc0YRXTHvq1s&ab_channel=DougHammer-Topic
Charities:
Toys for Tots: https://www.toysfortots.org/
Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Listener Q&A and memories
29:08 A Special Thank You
30:30 Conversation with Rehya Stevens
01:16:00 Final Thoughts and what's coming in 2023
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#christmas #podcast #christmasmusic
The worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens collide!
In today's episode I talk to writer/director Mark Shanahan - who's back on the show to talk more about his play A Sherlock Carol. Along for the ride is his partner in this endeavor, Drew McVety - he stars as Sherlock Holmes and is also one of the producers. After we catch up with Mark and find out all about how Drew portrays Sherlock Holmes, I subject them to another round of the Cozy Christmas Questionnaire - and it turns out these two are full of Christmas spirit, (even if one of them doesn't like Egg Nog...). I also find out that not only are these two incredibly talented people, but they are also some of the kindest people you will ever meet. So settle in for another Cozy Christmas conversation and join us as we chat about A Sherlock Carol and Christmas shopping, music, foods, and memories - and find out why we should all aspire to be like Ebenezer Scrooge!
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#christmas #podcast #theater
Hello! My guest today is cozy mystery writer Carol J. Perry. She is the author of the Haunted Haven series and the Witch City Mystery series. We have a fun conversation talking about her books. I'd especially recommend her most recent one called "High Spirits", as it takes place at Christmas. Later on, the conversation turns to Christmas and we talk about some of her favorite memories and traditions, what Christmas is like in Florida vs New England, and during the Cozy Christmas Questionnaire, we get side tracked talking about mince meat pie. Carol is living a full and happy life, and she brings an abundance of Christmas cheer... even if she does plot murders for a living!
Find Carol online: www.caroljperry.com
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Hello! Since I've been talking to a lot of mystery writers lately, I thought I should read a classic crime story to you today - "Stuffing" by Edgar Wallace. It's basically a story of a heist gone wrong, and Wallace skillfully weaves together the stories of a poor newly married couple about to leave for Canada to start a new job, a couple of crooks, and a rich man with a safe full of money. The story is both funny and charming! A perfect read for this time of year.
If you'd like to submit a question for our Q&A during our 100th episode on December 20th, you can email them to me at cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com.
In 2023 I will be doing a Cozy Christmas Book Club. If you'd like to participate, send me an email and I'll sign you up. More details to come.
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Hello friends, today's episode brings much joy... Sarah Joy Kane is our guest! I catch up with her and find out about the musical she's in, Scrooge No More, currently showing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. If you're able to see her in the performance, tell her I said hello! Then we talk about her life as a military wife and what we can do to help support our troops and their families. And then we get down to the really important questions - which is better Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Colored Lights or White lights? SNOW OR SUN? These questions and more are answered in the joyful way that only Sarah can bring.
Sarah's website: https://sarahjoykane.com/
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Dead bodies keep turning up at the North Pole. Good thing that Mrs. Claus is on the case! That's right, I have Liz Ireland, author of the Mrs. Claus Cozy Mystery Series. She's here to talk about her new book "Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves" and we have a wonderful chat about her book, Christmas, and of course Charles Dickens and a Christmas Carol. Can you guess which of us has more copies of Christmas Carol audiobooks? And just how many are too many?
There's a lot to laugh over in this episode, but we also share some simple ways everyone can bring some Christmas cheer to those who might be in short supply. So come on in and enjoy this cozy conversation I had with Liz Ireland.
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#booktube #christmas #podcast
For my youtube viewers, today's episode is going to look a little bit different... it's a video version!If you'd like to watch this episode instead of listening, you can head over to the youtube channel at A Cozy Christmas Podcast!
In today's episode, I had a lot of fun talking to Tiffany, the host of the youtube channel The Beachbum Bookworm. We talk about cozy mysteries that are set at Christmas time - and if you thought I read a lot of them, just wait until you meet her! There's enough recommendations in this episode to fill underneath the tree for the bookworms in your life.
Tiffany's Channel: @the Beachbumbookworm
Some of the Books Mentioned:
The Year Round Christmas Mystery Series by Vicki Delany
The Christmas Tree Farm Series by Jacqueline Frost
Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey
Peril at Pumpkin Hill Thea Cambert
A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander
High Spirits by Carol J Perry
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#christmas #podcast #booktube
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Today, we're talking turkey...
In today's episode I take a brief look at where the tradition of eating turkey comes from, and discover a few traditional Christmas meals from around the world.
Then I read Louisa May Alcott's short story, "A Christmas Turkey, and How It Came". Does this old story still have a revelant message for us today? Indeed it does. But it's also a wonderfully sweet story to listen to while you slowly digest your Thanksgiving Dinner.
Also, our 100th episode is fast approaching! If you have a story, memory, tradition, favorite recipe or any questions for the Q&A segment on our 100th, get it to me asap at any of my social medias or email me at cozychristmaspodcast at gmail dot com!
Plus, listen for some plans I have for the coming 2023 season... enjoy!
Websites Used:
https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/turkeys
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_dinner
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Happy Thanksgiving Week! Since Thanksgiving is coming, I know a lot of us are thinking about one thing: food. So on today's episode, I'll be talking to Author Jessica Thompson about her culinary cozy mystery series, A Caterer's Guide to Crime. Book 2 in the series is set at Christmas and is on sale now. Jessica and I talk about her books, and discuss our favorite Christmas music, treats, books, memories and traditions, and a whole lot more. Make sure you have some snacks handy, because this episode will make you hungry!
Annoucement: My 100th episode is coming up sometime in December, and I want you to be a part of it! I want to do a Q&A section in that episode so if you have any questions you'd like to ask me send them in by email or reach out on social media. Also be sure to send me a favorite tradition or Christmas memory you have. Or if you just want to say hi or congrats - it can be text or you can record something and send it my way: cozychristmaspodcast at gmail dot com!
https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro, announcements, and a Christmas memory
12:13 Interview with Jessica Thompson
23:10 Favorite Christmas Music
26:19 Favorite Christmas Treats - Did Jessica really discover the perfect cookie?
32:24 Favorite Christmas Stories
34:02 Thanksgiving and Christmas
36:11 Favorite Christmas Memories
41:30 Back to the Book Discussion
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#podcast #christmas #booktube
Hello everyone - today we are talking poetry. I have the amazing North Pole Poet Laureate with me today, Amy Marschak. She was named by Santa himself to spread Christmas cheer throughout the world by her improv poetry. That's right - improv! So in today's episode I talk to her about life as Santa's poet, and then she kindly demonstrates her talent and comes up with several poems for me with just a few prompts. You will be captivated by her Christmas cheer! There is a video version of this interview on my youtube channel if you'd like to see the interview.
Gracie and I then get together and see if we can't do some improv poetry too... it turns out it was a bit harder than we thought, but we had a lot of fun!
Amy Marschak's website: https://northpolepoet.com/
Timestamps:
00:55 Interview with Amy Marschak
39:32 Gracie and I, poets extraordinaire!
51:54 Concluding Thoughts
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#christmas #podcast #poetry
Hello everyone - today we are talking poetry. I have the amazing North Pole Poet Laureate with me today, Amy Marschak. She was named by Santa himself to spread Christmas cheer throughout the world by her improv poetry. That's right - improv! So in today's episode I talk to her about life as Santa's poet, and then she kindly demonstrates her talent and comes up with several poems for me with just a few prompts. You will be captivated by her Christmas cheer! There is a video version of this interview on my youtube channel if you'd like to see the interview.
Gracie and I then get together and see if we can't do some improv poetry too... it turns out it was a bit harder than we thought, but we had a lot of fun!
Amy Marschak's website: https://northpolepoet.com/
Timestamps:
00:55 Interview with Amy Marschak
39:32 Gracie and I, poets extraordinaire!
51:54 Concluding Thoughts
Ways to support the show:
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#christmas #podcast #poetry
In today's episode I interview the author of "Twas The Night - The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem". This book by Pamela McColl is what I consider to be the definitive work on the poem. I also talk with my daughter Gracie about what she's been up to at school, and we learn about the school musical she will be in this year that has a very strong Christmas connection!
Happy Christmas Podcast day everyone, and we've made it to November! It's time to bust out the Christmas music.
Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781927979303 (affiliate link, bookshop.org)
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction & Catching up on all that happened in 2022
05:30 Gracie and I talk school musicals, our new dog, and what we're looking forward to this Christmas.
23:45 Interview with Pamela McColl
01:04:27 Final Thoughts
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#ChristmasPodcastDay #Christmaspodcast #Christmas
In today's episode I interview the author of "Twas The Night - The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem". This book by Pamela McColl is what I consider to be the definitive work on the poem. I also talk with my daughter Gracie about what she's been up to at school, and we learn about the school musical she will be in this year that has a very strong Christmas connection!
Happy Christmas Podcast day everyone, and we've made it to November! It's time to bust out the Christmas music.
Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781927979303 (affiliate link, bookshop.org)
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction & Catching up on all that happened in 2022
05:30 Gracie and I talk school musicals, our new dog, and what we're looking forward to this Christmas.
23:45 Interview with Pamela McColl
01:04:27 Final Thoughts
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#ChristmasPodcastDay #Christmaspodcast #Christmas
Welcome to the Cozy Christmas Podcast Halloween Spooktacular! In today's episode I am in the Halloween and Christmas spirit as I have Kristin Seering, the host of the Holidays After Dark podcast, on to talk about one of our favorite films, "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas"! Kristin and I talk about the film and the fantastic music, our memories of the movie, favorite songs and lines, and of course we discuss Christmas too. Enjoy your Halloween weekend as we transition to the best time of the year!
Holidays After Dark: https://holidaysafterdark.com/
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#christmaspodcasts #christmas #halloween #podcast
Welcome to the Cozy Christmas Podcast Halloween Spooktacular! In today's episode I am in the Halloween and Christmas spirit as I have Kristin Seering, the host of the Holidays After Dark podcast, on to talk about one of our favorite films, "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas"! Kristin and I talk about the film and the fantastic music, our memories of the movie, favorite songs and lines, and of course we discuss Christmas too. Enjoy your Halloween weekend as we transition to the best time of the year!
Holidays After Dark: https://holidaysafterdark.com/
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#christmaspodcasts #christmas #halloween #podcast
In this episode, I hope to help you get in the Halloween mood, as I have a delightful Christmas story for you today... one that is perfect for Halloween!
Today I read for you The Signal Man by Charles Dickens. It was a story published in the collection called "Mugby Junction" that was published for Christmas 1866. Charles Dickens edited the collection and added a couple of other stories by other authors all centered around the rail line.
The Signal Man tells the story of a railway signal man who thinks he's seen a ghost that may or may not be giving him a message from beyond the grave. The first two times he saw it, a disaster followed soon after. What could this third time mean? Find out in today's story! I'll also share some of the background & history of the story, and what likely inspired Dickens to write it - an event that almost killed him.
Check out my other podcast, The Bookshelf Odyssey, at: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/
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Happy October! Today's episode is pretty special - it was mostly written by you, my listeners! A few days ago I posted a question on my social medias, "Is Santa real?" and you all responded en masse... in today's episode I read many of your responses and talk about them, and then end the episode with an original true story that inspired this entire episode. One of my listeners named Daniel Morgan sent me this wonderful story that shows the power of belief, imagination... and Santa Claus! I know you'll enjoy it.
If you have an original story or memory you'd like to send me, don't be afraid to reach out. I'd love to feature it on an upcoming episode.
Merry October to you all, and as the saying goes - may you never be too old to search the skies on Christmas eve!
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#christmas #podcast #santaclaus
Derick McDuff from the Underrated movie podcast joins me today to talk about 5 Christmas movies he thinks are underrated. Do you agree with him? Take a listen and find out. #1 will surprise you...
We also take a few moments to talk about our favorite Christmas memories and gifts, as well as discuss the best on screen portrayal of Santa!
Do you agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments on my socials, and we'll keep the conversation going.
The Underrated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underrated/id1460393092
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#christmas #podcast #christmasmovies
Derick McDuff from the Underrated movie podcast joins me today to talk about 5 Christmas movies he thinks are underrated. Do you agree with him? Take a listen and find out. #1 will surprise you...
We also take a few moments to talk about our favorite Christmas memories and gifts, as well as discuss the best on screen portrayal of Santa!
Do you agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments on my socials, and we'll keep the conversation going.
The Underrated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underrated/id1460393092
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#christmas #podcast #christmasmovies
Hello Cozies, in today's episode I'll be reading the short story "Christmas Jenny" by Mary E Wilkins Freeman. It's a charming little Christmas story that celebrates kindness and has some really fun characters in it. I hope you'll enjoy it!
But before I get to the story, I talk about this month's reading prompt and a couple of fun news items that I'll be doing in September! Enjoy!
Mentioned in the show:
The Village Collector: http://thevillagecollector.com/
Christmas Clatter: https://www.christmasclatter.com/
The Christmas Alphabet Podcast: http://christmasalphabet.com/ (I've been REALLY enjoying this podcast! Check it out)
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#christmas #podcast #story
Hello Cozies, in today's episode I'll be reading the short story "Christmas Jenny" by Mary E Wilkins Freeman. It's a charming little Christmas story that celebrates kindness and has some really fun characters in it. I hope you'll enjoy it!
But before I get to the story, I talk about this month's reading prompt and a couple of fun news items that I'll be doing in September! Enjoy!
Mentioned in the show:
The Village Collector: http://thevillagecollector.com/
Christmas Clatter: https://www.christmasclatter.com/
The Christmas Alphabet Podcast: http://christmasalphabet.com/ (I've been REALLY enjoying this podcast! Check it out)
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#christmas #podcast #story
Hello everyone! I'm back from an unplanned hiatus, and I'm reading to dive into the 'Ber months with my Christmas cheer. Today's episode is a fun one - I start things off talking about my crazy August and a misadventure with a bat. Then I open the mail bag and share some emails that have come my way.
The majority of the episode is then given over to a discussion with the filmmakers from the recent short film "Black Santa". Writer-Director Travis Wood and writer Weston Auburn talk to me about how the film came about, the message they hope it inspires, and the importance of representation. Here are some links to the film and it's imdb page. I'd recommend watching it before listening to the episode if you don't want minor spoilers of the film.
Watch the film: https://jobschangeus.com/risingvoices-black-santa/
Black Santa Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21030144/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
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#christmas #podcast #films
Hello everyone! I'm back from an unplanned hiatus, and I'm reading to dive into the 'Ber months with my Christmas cheer. Today's episode is a fun one - I start things off talking about my crazy August and a misadventure with a bat. Then I open the mail bag and share some emails that have come my way.
The majority of the episode is then given over to a discussion with the filmmakers from the recent short film "Black Santa". Writer-Director Travis Wood and writer Weston Auburn talk to me about how the film came about, the message they hope it inspires, and the importance of representation. Here are some links to the film and it's imdb page. I'd recommend watching it before listening to the episode if you don't want minor spoilers of the film.
Watch the film: https://jobschangeus.com/risingvoices-black-santa/
Black Santa Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21030144/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
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#christmas #podcast #films
In today's episode I read a selection from Jane Austen's novel "Emma". Emma Woodhouse is attending a Christmas Eve party and she has big plans to play matchmaker for her friend Harriet Smith and the eligable bachelor Mr. Elton. But you know what they say about the best laid plans...
I also share a story about one of my Christmases gone wrong! So settle in for another cozy story as we bring Christmas in July 2022 to a conclusion!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and story intro
06:00 Emma Chapter 13
22:37 Emma Chapter 14 - selections
26:22 Emma Chapter 15
45:00 Thoughts on Emma and my Christmas eve at the hospital
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Happy Christmas in July! Buckle up, because this episode has a little bit of everything in it -
I finally catch up with Gracie and she talks about her role in our community theater's production of The Sound of Music. We then talk about our trip to Bronner's Christmas Store, and of course had to taste test some cookies I picked up from there. After that we get very silly and attempt to talk in British accents (with horrible results) and I do my worst impression of Kermit the Frog - (with apologies to Tim Babb and the Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast - you can keep your Imaginary Listener Who Kind of Sounds Like Kermit the Frog!)
After that author Nat Bickel stops by to read her new Christmas short story "The Adventures of Phoebe's Christmas Dwarf" which is going to be published this fall in a new collection of heartwarming Christmas stories.
Remember to honor Christmas in your heart, and try to keep it all the year... this episode will surely help you do that!
Find Nat online: https://www.natmosfear.com/
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:39 Conversation with Gracie
28:52 Story Introduction
30:50 The Adventures of Phoebe's Christmas Dwarf
01:03:54 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up!
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#christmas #podcast #stories
Happy Christmas in July! I'm back from vacation and ready to count down the next 6 months to Christmas. We're going to get things started by talking about a couple of book related things. I also recommend a new Christmas novel I came across recently that I really enjoyed.
Our story today is called "The Christmas Dream and How It Came True" by Louisa May Alcott. It's a really sweet story about a young girl named Effie who learns a valuable lesson about giving. Is it more blessed to give than to recieve? Effie is about to find out.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and JUNE’s Reading Prompt (Yeah I’m behind, sorry!)
03:30 Cozy Book Corner: Christmas by the Book by Anne Marie Ryan
06:28 Exciting News
08:30 Story Introduction
10:00 The Christmas Dream and How it Came True by Louisa May Alcott
41:32 Reflections on The Christmas Dream
44:32 Final Bits and Bobs
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#audiobooks #christmas #stories
Today I am interviewing cozy mystery author Darci Hannah. She is the author of the Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series, and has written a wonderful Christmas mystery called Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off. Join us as we chat about her mystery series, our favorite Christmas cookies, movies, music and traditions. Then we play another fun game of Christmas Would You Rather! There's a lot of laughs and a whole lot of Christmas in this episode.
Darci Hannah Website: www.darcihannah.com
Bookshelf Odyssey Interview with Darci: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/1819188/10514946-this-episode-will-make-you-hungry-with-special-guest-author-darci-hannah
Podcast Recommendation: Season's Eatings! https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
5:00 What is the best Christmas Cookie
7:40 About Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
23:05 How Do you make Christmas Cozy?
31:46 Favorite Christmas Movies
35:54 Favorite Christmas Songs
37:57 Christmas Trees and decorating traditions
41:40 Christmas Would You Rather
46:21 Murder at the Blueberry Festival
49:12 Blueberry Muffins: Are they actually good?
51:13 Some new logos and a podcast recommendation, closing remarks
#podcast #Christmas #cozymystery
Our Christmas story wraps up this week with part 3 of The Burglar and The Blizzard by Alice Miller. Things get tense as the story's characters enjoy a somewhat tense Christmas dinner. Will Geoffrey be able to get McVey to confess, or will McVey out smart him? Will McVey's sister discover the truth about him? Will true love (for a woman he just met mere hours ago) triumph? Find out how the story all ends in today's episode!
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Happy Monday - this episode should have been out sooner but life got too hectic last week and there were some technical dragons to slay. But we're back with part 2 of Alice Duer Miller's The Burglar and the Blizzard. This book is actually for April's reading prompt - stay tuned for next week's episode for part 3, and I will be announcing our next reading prompt!
I'm calling this episode Baby, It's Cold Outside - as you'll find out, these two chapters some time following our main characters up and down a mountain trail during a blizzard.
Was McVey telling the truth - is he living with his sister in a run down cabin or is it some elaborate ploy? Find out in today's story.
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Hello! In today's episode it's all about the Home Alone reading prompt, and I found the perfect story for it - in fact, I'm going to be able to read it to you over the next three episodes. It's called The Burglar and The Blizzard by Alice Duer Miller. It's a charming, funny story set at Christmas about a bachelor named Jeffry Holland who arrives home one Christmas Eve and finds his house being burgled. Find out what happens next in today's episode! Join me for a story that is as cozy as a Hallmark movie.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction - another polar express memory, thank yous, etc.
03:21 April’s Reading Challenge Update
04:56 Story Introduction: Author Bio and a bonus poem
06:47 The Burglar and The Blizzard, Chapter 1
17:30 The Burglar and The Blizzard, Chapter 2
45:05 Final Thoughts
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I'm talking with author Natalie Bickel about The Polar Express, as well as updating you all on the reading prompt for April, a listener memory, and I read and talk about a poem called "Under the Holly Bough" by Charles Mackay. Grab your hot cocoa and let's ride the Polar Express! Natalie and I still hear the bell ring on Christmas - do you?
Nat Bickel:
https://www.natmosfear.com The Christmas Clue (Amazon) The Christmas Clue (Bookshop.org affiliate link) Books about Travel:
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
The Hazelwood by Melissa Albert
The Sister Season by Jennifer Scott
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It's our 75th episode! It's amazing to think about number 100 is coming up this year. Thank you all so much for coming along on this incredible Christmas journey.
In today's episode, things are a little more somber and reflective as I consider some of the events that are happening in the world today. I talk about The Christmas Truce in WWI and then I read the short story "Merry Christmas" that Canadian author Stephen Leacock wrote in 1914 as a response to the war that was happening around the globe at the time. It's a somewhat somber story, but one with a powerful message of hope and peace.
To our Ukrainian listeners - we are hoping and praying you will have peace and safety. Hang in there.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:07 The Cozy Christmas Book Corner
10:40 Thoughts on Ukraine and the Christmas Truce of 1914
17:37 Christmas Story: "Merry Christmas" by Stephen Leacock
37:39 Final thoughts on the story
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History.com article, The Christmas Truce of 1914
WWI's Christmas Truce: When Fighting Paused for the Holiday
Merry Christmas, Stephen Leacock
Stephen Leacock bio
The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple
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Happy March! In today's episode, Bill from thevillagecollector.com is back on the show to talk about the Christmas Villages showcased on his website that were voted into his Hall of Fame this year. We talk about Christmas, Dickens, and of course Christmas Villages! Then Grace and I decide to match wits and try out a Christmas trivia game that I bought after Christmas. Who do you think will win this time?
I also announce the reading challenge for the month of March, and talk about the book I'm planning on reading.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction - Reading challenge, Christmas villages
04:12 Interview with Bill
32:40 Christmas Trivia with Gracie
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In today's episode I read The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled by Washington Gladden, talk about my dream of being Santa one day, and give a review on the book The Miracle of Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle.
There's nothing too strange about the adventure or the wood sled in Gladden's story, but it's a wonderfully cozy Christmas story that will give you all the Christmas feels. What better way to kick off a Monday?
I'm looking for your Christmas memories - tell me about a time that you met Santa Claus - whether at the mall or by your tree! Send you Christmas memories to cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com
Timestamps:
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01:04 The Miracle of Ebenezer Street
05:18 Christmas Memories of Santa
10:22 Story Introduction
14:22 The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled
44:53 Thoughts on the story
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What happens when a book lover marries another book lover? Find out on today's episode!
Hello! Welcome to season 3 of the Cozy Christmas Podcast. In today's episode I have a very special guest - my wife, Erin stops by the podcast to talk about our reading picks for this month's Cozy Christmas Reading Challenge.
We talk about what it's like being a librarian; how can we support our local libraries; the books we've read for this challenge (along with a few others), and we talk just about everything we can think of. We even manage to talk a little bit about Christmas... so strap in and break out your TBR lists, because season 3 is starting off with a hilarious episode all about libraries and books!
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Hello and Merry Christmas... as of today, there are only 11 months until Christmas. I can't believe we're almost to the single digits... Ok, there's still a lot of time left until Christmas, and I'm excited to be starting season 3!
In today's episode I share with you one of Charles Dickens' Christmas short stories, but it's not as well known as it should be.
The story is called Doctor Marigold, and it tells the tale not of a physician, but of a "cheapjack". During the Victorian age, a cheapjack was someone who hawks wares from the back of a traveling wagon. They lived by their ability to talk and tell stories and convince people to buy their wares.
Doctor Marigold is a lonely man who adopts a neglected orphan girl who is also deaf and mute. Why he does it, and how he learns to communicate with her are just part of the beautiful moments in this story. The story does get dark, but the light shines brightly by the end.
Content Warning: contains mild descriptions of physical abuse of a child.
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Welcome to the season finale of A Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today, we're going to consider Charles Dickens' Christmas Tree, as well as a special announcement for a reading challenge.
In 1850 Dickens published a reflection piece for Christmas entitled "A Christmas Tree". And in typical Dickens fashion, he has a lot of words to say about his tree and the memories from his past that it conjures up. Though at times the story is a bit strange, who hasn't occasionally gotten lost in nostalgia while enjoying the lights of their Christmas tree?
I also am announcing a group reading challenge for us this year! As you know, I love to read, so I created 12 reading challenges based on Christmas movies. Check out my social medias for the check list or go to www.cozychristmaspodcast.com and you can download the check list there. Every Wednesday I'll be posting about what books I'm reading for the challenge and I'd love to hear from you as well. Take a listen and find out what prompt we're doing first for January!
See you all on the socials every Wednesday - let me know if you'll be reading the prompts and which books you pick.
Season 3 begins January 24th! See you then...
Keep an eye out for a bonus midseason story on or about January 14th...
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:03 Suggest an Episode Topic
06:11 A Cozy Christmas Reading Challenge
14:11 Story: A Christmas Tree, by Charles Dickens
58:15 My thoughts on the story
01:01:48 Concluding Comments
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Merry Christmas everyone! Or is it Happy Christmas? In any case, the day is finally here. For this special Christmas episode, I invited on author Amy Boucher Pye and we have a chat about her new Advent book called Celebrating Christmas, as well as talk about our faith in the context of Christmas, and share some stories about what Christmas is like in the UK. As always there is a lot of fun and joy in the episode today.
Let me know how your Christmas is going!
Find Amy online:
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Book: Celebrating Christmas (Amazon)
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Merry Christmas Eve! It's my favorite day of the year. And to help you celebrate today, here is part 5 from A Christmas Carol. Let's find out what happens to Scrooge after his ghostly visits. Is it too late for him to change?
Also stick around after the story, as my friends at the Christmas Podcast Network have put together a special Christmas greeting for you. We all want to thank you for listening to our podcasts - for many of us, this is a work of love and we don't do it for the fame or fortune. We couldn't do this without you!
After the greeting, I wrap up the episode with a few thoughts about how I will be spending Christmas Eve. See you tomorrow for one more episode before the new year!
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Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Today's episode I sit down with fellow Christmas Podcaster Marty Achatz, from the Lit for Christmas Podcast, to talk about his new spoken word album "Christmas with Bigfoot". It's a wonderful album of Christmas essays that talk about love, loss, Christmas - and much more.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode as we will finish up with A Christmas Carol stave 5, and then on Christmas day I will be interviewing author Amy Boucher Pye and talking about Advent.
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It's Christmas week, and I have several episodes planned for the week. Today's episode begins with a listener's memory - Mika Jeane wrote a beautiful new Christmas song and I loved it so much I wanted to play it on the podcast for all of you. Thank you Mika for letting me share this with my other listeners! The song is called Light Up, and you can also hear it on Mika's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q58XM5etc5k&ab_channel=MikaJeane
Then guest and new friend of the show Sarah Joy Kane stops by to have a fun Christmas chat with me. She's a singer and stage actor from NYC who's husband has recently joined the military.
We talk about their transition from performing on stage to military life, we talk about our faith and how creativity connects us to God. After that the fun really kicks in, and we play a spirited game of "Would You Rather - Christmas Edition" and then finish up talking about more of our favorite Christmas things, including Christmas Eve family traditions. Linked below are Sarah's social media accounts and you will definitely want to follow her there. She spreads kindness and good cheer 365 days a year!
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Here's part 4 of A Christmas Carol. Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and is shown a cold, bleak future. Will he have a chance at redemption? This chapter has some of the most beautifully described scenes by Dickens. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
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Christmas is Coming Soon - and yes that's true, but it's also my favorite new Christmas song from singer/songwriter Rehya Stevens on her brand new album, 'Tis the Season.
In today's episode I talk with Rehya about our Christmases last year and this year's expectations, her new album and some of my favorite songs from it, what makes Christmas music sound Christmasy, and the challenges of writing new Christmas music, among other things.
Forget about all the "Spiderman No Way Home" reviews being released today, Gracie is here to bring you the review that you actually want to hear: she and I review the Birmingham Children's Theaters production of ELVES 2.0 - find out what she thought of it, her opinions of the actors and the writing, and then we toss around some ideas for ELVES 3.0... (you're welcome Sina!) and then have a little Christmas chat. Gracie has some very strong opinions about the kids in her school and when they think it's an appropriate time to decorate...
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01:34 Gracie’s Review of Elves 2.0
9:36 Gracie and I chat Christmas
15:00 Interview with Rehya Stevens
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Hi everyone, sorry this is late, but we've been sick (again) so it's made me get off schedule a little bit.
But I finally got Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Stave 3 edited and ready to go for you!
In this section Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present - and we'll see the classic scenes of the Cratchit Family as well as Scrooge's nephew's Christmas party. This was really fun to read!
After I read the story, I get on a ramble about how much I love this chapter in the book, and some of the lessons it teaches me.
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The Birmingham Children's Theater is back with a new Zoom play called Elves 2.0! This year the Elves at the North Pole are ready for anything - and they want to invite your kids along on a virtual tour of the NP! They've learned from all the mistakes and malfunctions that happened last year are ready for anything. What could possibly go wrong?
We have a full crew in the interview booth today: friend of the show Sina Skates, writer of Elves 2.0. We're also joined by actors Davey Morrison, who plays Stevie the Green Elf, and LaShondra Hood, she plays Morgan the Red Elf.
We have an absolute blast talking about the play and how it came together this year, and what's different about it from last year's play. Then we talk about our favorite Christmas music, movies, traditions, and then I blatantly steal a question from the Christmas Time in the City Podcast and we talk about what we would want Santa to say to us if we ever got to visit the North Pole. We also attempt to answer questions like - what is Santa's favorite Christmas movie? There is a ton of fun in store!
Below are the links to the BCT website, as well as some promotional videos you can watch to get an idea of the show.
Ticket's are on sale now! https://www.bct123.org/north-pole
Meet Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skcny9kKjK8&ab_channel=BirminghamChildren%27sTheatre
Meet Stevie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QEEiWOMZDk&ab_channel=BirminghamChildren%27sTheatre
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Today's story I read is Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol, in which we meet The Ghost of Christmas Past! Find out what happens when Scrooge is faced with painful events from his past.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 A Christmas Carol, part 2
40:45 Final Thoughts
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In today’s show, I’m interviewing author Natalie Bickel about her new children’s Christmas book, The Christmas Clue. We talk about the best Children stories to read at Christmas time, as well as our Christmas memories, favorite movies and so much more.
I also share a listener memory about how he fell in love with his wife during Christmas time, and that leads me down memory lane to talk about how me and my wife started dating, sort of, at Christmas time.
(Note: During the interview, my audio is not the best - I'm not sure what was going on with my microphone, so hopefully it's not too distracting.)
Find Natalie Online: https://www.natmosfear.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:38 Listener Memory
10:18 Interview with Author Natalie Bickel
50:00 What's Next
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A Cozy Christmas Podcast Presents: A Christmas Carol, Stave 1, by Charles Dickens.
We are into the Christmas season now, and for this month's story I'll be bringing you weekly installments of A Christmas Carol! As you all know, this is by far my favorite story of all time. I am so excited to bring you this story that I love so dearly.
I know some of you have seen multiple versions of the story on TV, but maybe you haven't actually read the original story yet. Maybe you read it every year and it's words are familiar to you. I invite you to join me in celebrating the season through these beautiful words of Charles Dickens.
Throughout the month of December, I'll be releasing other episodes and interviews and Christmasy discussions too, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!
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Happy Thanksgiving! As a special thanksgiving episode, I invited Robert Peterpaul, actor and host of the new podcast The Art of Kindness, on to the show to talk about some kindness tips for the holiday season. We also have a lovely discussion about Christmas, the theater, our favorite Christmas songs and movies, we share our proposal stories, and much more.
The world has been a difficult place for many people in recent days. It is both mine and Robert's hope that you find ways to be intentionally kind this year - and let us know! We are learning along with you.
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The A-OK Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul/id1572201034
Robert's website: https://www.robertpeterpaul.com/
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We're going back to the theater today! And there's a mystery afoot...
What happens when the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge are thrown together? Find out in the new play that debuts today in NYC, A Sherlock Carol. My guest today is Mark Shanahan, he’s the writer and director of the play. He comes from an extensive background in acting, writing and directing many plays both for the stage and radio. He stops by and we chat about his new play, the challenges of performing theater safely during a pandemic, and the power of stories - especially those by Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens.
Then, I read a Christmas mystery story by Thomas Hardy called "The Thieves Who Couldn't Stop Sneezing." It is a funny short story about a young man named Hubert who stumbles across some thieves planning to rob a nearby mansion. Find out what happens in this charming holiday tale.
Timestamps
00:00 My review of Gerald Dickens' A Christmas Carol performance
07:17 Interview with Mark Shanahan
33:08 Story: The Thieves Who Couldn't Stop Sneezing by Thomas Hardy
52:08 December Plans and a Special Thank You!
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Hello everyone! In today's episode I share a listener memory that's an emotional one. Fan of the show Katie shares her memory of spending Christmas 2010 with her niece who had leukemia.
After I share that, I give a few tips on how to celebrate the holidays after a loved one has passed away. This can be a difficult conversation, but it's something that many of us have experienced.
Then, author Ed Daly stops by to talk about his new work, The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday. We talk his book, the origin and development of Christmas traditions, and of course our favorite Christmas books and stories. Check out the Cozy Christmas YouTube channel to see the November video in my Cozy Christmas Book Corner series to get my review of his book and a couple of others that I read last month.
For more tips on how to create new holiday traditions after the death of a loved one, check out this article: https://whatsyourgrief.com/creating-new-tradition-after-a-death/
The Christmas Book: https://amzn.to/3HaiS9r (Amazon) https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9798454125066 (Bookshop)
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro discussion
03:35 Listener Memory and tips for dealing with grief
14:15 What's New
16:05 Interview with Ed Daly
56:43 Wrap Up
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Happy November everyone! And happy Christmas Podcast Day!
Have you ever wondered if a relative or friend might just be Santa Claus? Today I share a listener's memory of how his family member dressed up as Santa Claus one Christmas. His story reminds me of a Christmas tale that I read in the episode - "Old Father Christmas" by Juliana Horatia Ewing. It tells the story of two small children who think a local elderly man they meet near their house might just be Santa Claus.
There's a few other odds and ends packed away in the episode, and be sure to check out the Cozy Christmas YouTube channel to see Gracie and I give some Christmas gift ideas as we look through some Christmas catalogues.
Be sure to follow the hashtags #ChristmasPodcastDay and #ChristmasPods today as we kick off the holiday season in style.
Art and Gracie's Christmas Gift Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncIS0fMhmxQ&ab_channel=ACozyChristmasPodcast
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and updates, YouTube channel
05:00 Listener Memory - and one from me, too!
10:20 What's in my Etsy Store
11:05 Story Introduction
12:18 Christmas Story: Old Father Christmas, by Juliana Horatia Ewing
31:48 Final thoughts on the story
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Music:
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The name's Claus... MRS. Claus...
Have you ever wondered what Mrs. Claus does all year while Santa prepares for Christmas? Well, according to a new books series by author Liz Ireland, she solves mysteries. In today's episode I interview Liz Ireland, and we talk about her excellent new Mrs. Claus cozy mystery series and of course there's lots of talk about our favorite books, Christmas, movies and memories.
After my chat with Liz, I read you another classic Christmas story, "Mr. Bluff's Experiences of the Holiday" written by Oliver Bell Bunce. It tells the story of Mr Bluff who dislikes holidays like Christmas. Will he, like many a Christmas protagonist before him, have a change of heart? Find out in today's story!
Also be sure to check out the new Cozy Christmas shirts - link below!
Timestamps:
00:00 Musings on the Amazon Holiday Gift Book
03:15 Introduction to Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings
04:10 Interview with Liz Ireland
50:27 Introduction to Mr. Bluff's Experiences of the Holiday
52:20 Story
01:08:45 Thoughts on the Story
01:12:48 Concluding Comments
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Happy October everyone! In today's episode I share a listener's memory from a cozy farm in Canada and he tells us about how his town welcomes Christmas. Then I head over to Portugal and share a couple of fun Christmas traditions the town of Braga has on Christmas eve. Finally, I read the essay Old Thoughts for Christmas by Christopher Morley. Published during the Christmas season after the Treaty of Versailles was signed, Morley ponders the gift of peace and the need for kindness after such a horrific world war - and finds that Christmas can bring these things to us.
And be sure to keep an eye out on the youtube channel this week as I'll be posting a video review of the book Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland.
An excellent website for information about Christmas in Portugal: https://www.portugalist.com/portugal-christmas/
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Check out the Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:40 What's making me cozy: Mrs. Claus, Private Eye...
01:56 Mail Bag: Listener Memory
07:06 Christmas in Portugal
09:48 Old Thoughts for Christmas, by Christopher Morley
20:38 My thoughts on Old Thoughts
23:52 Final Comments
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It's back to New York City, as I sit down with Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City podcast to talk with them about life in the Big Apple, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and much more. We play some fun trivia games about Iowa and have a lot of laughs along the way.
Find them online:
Website: http://www.christmastimeinthecity.com/
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A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel
Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com
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In today's episode I interview Anthony Caruso from Tis the Podcast.
We talk about the origins of his podcast, the wonderful Christmas podcast community, his book Another Christmas Story, Christmas Movies, books, Italian Christmas family traditions and more.
Grab a Pumpkin Spiced Latte, and enjoy our conversation!
Chapter 31 of Another Christmas Story, Read by Art: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Books Mentioned in the Podcast:
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The Christmas Train (Amazon)
Marley: A Novel (Amazon)
A Boy Called Christmas (Amazon)
The Girl Who Saved Christmas (Amazon)
Santa is for Real (Amazon)
The Christmas Hirelings (Amazon)
A Christmas Carol (Amazon)
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A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel
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Welcome to Episode 50! To celebrate, I'm dipping in to the Cozy Christmas mail bag to read some emails and share a very special recording from a listener.
Our listener Michelle shared with me a recording of her mother reading the story "The Small One" by Charles Tazewel. It's the tale of a Donkey who finds himself having to be sold one day. It's a great story for those who like Christmas and small Donkeys.
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Listener Emails - we're talking mince meat pie, Christmas memories, and favorite stories.
11:20 Story: The Small One,
25:27 Introducing the Cozy Christmas website
28:38 Concluding thoughts
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A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel
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In today's episode, a listener from Ireland writes in to talk about their Christmas celebrations, I have some musings on one of the best gifts I've ever been giving, and I read Charles Dickens' Christmas essay: What Christmas is, as We Grow Older. Plus an exciting announcement!
Timestamps
00:32 Christmas in Ireland memory
07:50 Art's Birthday Musings
12:19 Story Introduction
16:09 "What Christmas is, as We Grow Older" by Charles Dickens
28:25 The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast promo
30:15 Closing thoughts and announcements (sooo many announcements today!)
Thanks for listening! I'd love to hear from you -
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A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel
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We've come to the final chapter of The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon! It's a tear jerker for sure... or is just me?
In this chapter, when Moppet is struck dangerously ill (as so frequently happens to children in Victorian literature), Sir John must come to terms with his love for the little girl. They are not sure whether Moppet will live or die, and then the children's mother shows up... and Sir John's life may never be the same again.
Grab some eggnog and box of kleenex... and enjoy this cozy Victorian Christmas story!
See you all in August!
Happy Christmas in July! Today, Bill from thevillagecollector.com stops by again to talk about how he's been celebrating Christmas in July on his website, and I ask him 10 questions about collecting Christmas villages. If you want to answer those questions too, you can head over to his website and click on The Village Cafe page. (Link is below!) I want to say hello to my listeners in Ireland - I've had an increase in listeners there, so please let me know about any interesting Irish Christmas traditions!
How would you answer Bill's 10 Christmas village collector questions? Check them out here, and let him know! http://thevillagecollector.com/desktop
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This is part three of The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.
It's the Christmas holidays at Penlyon Place! In part three of the story, there are several Christmas meals and celebrations that Sir John, Danby, Miss Hawberk and the three children attend. Sir John and the youngest child Moppet continue to form a loving bond. These chapters overflow with Christmas cheer and is definitely worth making some hot chocolate while you listen.
In these chapters, we find out what happens on the first day that three children come to stay with Sir John Penlyon for Christmas. Will he further shut off his broken heart from them or will they charm their way through his gruff exterior?
Enjoy the second part of a heart warming Christmas tale!
Due to life being crazy and my inability to read a calendar correctly (long story, don't ask) I don't think I'm going to be able to get another regular episode out on Monday this week, but no worries, I will have part 3 of this story out next Friday. I'll also be taking a vacation at the end of July/early August, so there will be a couple weeks break.
Here's the Upcoming Schedule for the rest of Christmas in July and August (subject to change):
7/24 Part 3 of The Christmas Hirelings
7/26 Episode 47, Bill from thevillagecollector.com will be back, and other Christmas fun!
7/31 Part 4 of The Christmas Hirelings
8/15 Episode 49
8/30 EPISODE 50!!
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Music:
Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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It's our 1 year anniversary... and to celebrate, I baked each and every listener a chocolate turtle brownie... but then I ate them all.
To celebrate today, I've got some special things in the episode including:
A brand new Christmas story called The City of Limes by Jamie Kleman, then I talk to the author in an interview. After that Gracie and I chat about mince pies, brownies, and bears... oh my! If you'd like to watch my conversation with Gracie and her bears, check out our youtube channel - the video will be up in a few days! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:28 Story: The City of Limes
29:38 Interview with Jamie Kleman
01:11:30 Gracie and Her Christmas Bears
Jamie Kleman's Website: https://jamielkleman.com/
The City of Limes Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljBhDagEB7M
Life Changing Chocolate Turtle Brownies recipe: https://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/recipes/chocolate-turtle-brownies/ (be sure to add some extra caramel!)
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My etsy store is back with some Scrooge ornaments, and I'll be adding some different ornaments and things throughout the weeks/months ahead. 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/
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of A Cozy Christmas Podcast.
Today, I'll begin reading one of my favorite Christmas novellas, The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.
Though it was published closer to the end of the Victorian period in 1894, it captures all the hallmarks of a Victorian story, overflowing with sentimentality - but there are some wonderful Christmasy scenes as well.
It tells the story of a lonely, gruff widower Sir John Penlyon as he spends Christmas with his friend Danby and his niece Adela. Danby points out how Christmas is dull without children around, and Sir John agrees. Danby quickly hatches a scheme to find some children to hire to bring into Sir John's lonely house. Will the children bring some much needed joy to Sir John's life?
In today's episode, we begin with the prologue that sets the story up, and then chapters 1-2 explain Sir John's backstory and why he has become so withdrawn and gruff. In next week's chapters, we will pick up where the prologue left off and find out what happens when the children arrive at Penlyon Place.
Enjoy!
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Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Angels We Have Heard on High by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sina Skates, playwright from the Birmingham Children's Theater, is back on the show today and we're talking about keeping the magic of Christmas alive - 365! Well at least that's what we started talking about. As usual the conversation wanders - we talk about what’s coming this Christmas at the BCT, how to get through the difficult Christmases, what keeps us in the mood for Christmas all year round, and all kinds of other topics. Sina wants to be the Christmas light in a dark world and she brings plenty of that to our episode today! Make yourself cozy and enjoy this interview!
I'll see you on Friday with the first of a 4 part story - The Christmas Hirelings, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. There's a lot of fun coming this month in the podcast!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:20 Interview with Sina Skates
1:00:15 What's coming to the Podcast in July
1:03:40 Christmas in July Coaster Cozies Contest
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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=USUAN1100368
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Angels We Have Heard on High 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/
Happy Christmas in July everyone!! If you love Christmas movies, especially Hallmark, then this is the episode you must listen to. I have on author Rachel McMillan, author of the book "A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide". She's back to talk about Hallmark Christmas movies with me, and gives us some ideas on how and where to watch the coziest Christmas movies ever made. Then I read a poem called December by John Clare.
There's a contest going for Christmas in July going on, I will give one lucky listener a handmade Christmas coffee cup cozy so you can decorate your mugs year round. You can enter the contest by leaving a review, liking and sharing one of my social media pages, sending me a story or memory, and by donating to the show on ko-fi.com - you can get three or more entries! Just let me know if you'd like to be entered into the contest I'll sign you up.
Books Mentioned:
A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide
The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder
A Singular and Whimsical Problem
The Mozart Code
Check out more of Rachel's books at rachelmcmillan.net and reach out to her on the socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachkmc/
Twitter: @rachkmc
Help support the show: www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:40 My thoughts on Pride, Prejudice, & Mistletoe
03:27 Interview with Rachel McMillan
45:58 Poem: "December" by John Clare
51:10 Contest entries and concluding thoughts
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There's a little something for everyone in this Cozy Christmas cornucopia of Christmas cheer! I talk a bit about the antique festival in our town, share some happy news from a listener, talk about Christmas in Iran, and I have a special guest read today's story! Martin Achatz from the Lit for Christmas podcast stops by to read his essay, Gloop Christmas. Also I announce a new Christmas in July Contest that begins today!
0:00 Introduction
2:18 Walnut’s Antique Weekend
4:00 Happy Father’s Day - Listener Memory
5:28 Listener Memory - Christmas in Iran
12:25 Cozy Christmas in July Contest!
16:28 Lit for Christmas Promo
18:35 Gloop Christmas by Martin Achatz
32:07 Another Christmas Story by Anthony Caruso Recommendation and Concluding thoughts
Hello everyone! This episode was supposed to be out last week but due to Graduations and crazy life stuff it got delayed until today.
Today's episode I talk about the book Christmas: A Biography, and then read you another story by Ellis Parker Butler.
In today's story Joanne is home from school for the Christmas holidays. She's hoping for a nice, relaxing rest but her next door neighbor and prankster Tommy Bassick might have something to say about that... Find out what happens to her on Christmas morning in this delightful and cozy Christmas story!
Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Merry Christmas - Today's episode will be an interview with Bill from thevillagecollector.com. You can also find him on the forums over at mymerrychristmas.com.
I love Christmas villages and I'm excited to have Bill back with us. In the interview we chat about his website and what will be going on there this year. We talk about some trends in collecting and his on going hobby of collecting the best videos of Christmas villages. Whether you are a collector or just an admirer of Christmas villages, you won't want to miss this episode!
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/
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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/
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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/
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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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellis_Parker_Butler
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
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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/
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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/
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"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
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Music
Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Earnest by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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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
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Music
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God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen John Vallis (johnvallis.co.uk)
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Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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
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https://bethkempton.com/christmas/
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/
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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/
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Noel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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
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Music: [We Three Celtic Kings] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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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!
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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!
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.com facebook.com/thechardonpolkaband http://www.youtube.com/thechardonpolkaband
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.
Jingle Jank Podcast
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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) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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/
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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:
Dickensblog
The Gospel in Dickens
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 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
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/
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
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Music:
Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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/
(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?
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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
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Christmas Eve
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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.)
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) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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/
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!
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!
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
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
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.
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/
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!
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
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
http://fcmnpodcast.com
https://weirdchristmas.com/
Deck the Halls A Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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
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?
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/
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.
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
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/