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- A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Meet the Santa Princess!
Today my guest is the amazing Santa Princess herself, Shannon Cunningham. In our interview we talk about her book, The Santa Princess, and the importance of…
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The Shadow of Christmas Present
Happy October! We are hurtling through the Ber months, and I can't believe that October is already half over. In today's episode I read you another cozy…
- A Cozy Christmas Podcast
The Errors of Santa Claus by Stephen Leacock
Happy end of September everyone! In today's episode I talk about a couple of Christmas books I've read recently, and I read you a funny little story by…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastMisletoe, Murder & Mayhem: A Conversation with Author Kim Harrington
Hello and welcome to the Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today's episode is a joint venture with my other podcast, The Bookshelf Odyssey, and I will be interviewing…
- A Cozy Christmas Podcast
The Saint Who Saved Christmas
We made it to the 'Ber months! In today's episode of a Cozy Christmas Podcast, I'll tell you the story of a saint I learned about who LITERALLY saved…
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Christmas Under the Snow by Olive Thorne Miller
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastThe Cratchit Family Christmas: A Cozy Christmas Eve 2025
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastStitching Christmas: with special guest Elizabeth Duke
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…
- A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Mrs. Claus Takes a Turn!
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…
- A Cozy Christmas Podcast
The Lights of Christmas - an interivew with Author Makennah Johnston
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…
- A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Celebrating 25 Years of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
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"…
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Christmas is a Holiday of Stories: an interview with author Roseanna M. White
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…
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Advent with The Theology Bros, (with Thom Crowe and Gerry Davilla)
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…
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"Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" A Thanksgiving story by O. Henry
Happy Thanksgiving Week, everyone! Today I'll be reading a Thanksgiving story titled "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" by the legendary short story master O…
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Scurryfunge, Yule-Hole, and Grinch: Christmas Words with Grace Tierney
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…
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Lill's Travels In Santa Claus Land: A Christmas Story
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…
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It's a Canadian Christmas! with Glen Warren from Season's Eatings
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…
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It's a Wonderful Life When It's Christmas Every Day!
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…
A Cozy Christmas Podcast"The Judge's House" by Bram Stoker | Christmas Stories for Halloween
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…
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"A Strange Christmas Game" by Charlotte Riddell | More Christmas Stories for Halloween
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastSir Hugo's Prayer by G. B. Burgin | More Christmas Stories for Halloween
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…
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"This Christmas" with John Holley
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…
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All About Mrs. Claus
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…
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Angela's Christmas: A Classic Christmas Story by Julia Schayer
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastChristmas at the Moon - Christmas 1968
🚀 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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastCreative Christmas Cheer: Using creativity to spread the joy of Christmas!
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…
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What Was in that Mince Pie?
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…
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Christmas Day in the Bush by Samuel Sydney | A Cozy Christmas Story for Valentine's Day
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…
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Selections from Kilvert's Diary - Happy New Year 2025!
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…
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A Cozy Christmas Eve 2024
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…
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Old Christmas, Part 3 of 3
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…
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Gracie's Favorite Christmas Memories, and "Old Christmas" Part 2 of 3
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastCelebrating 150 Episodes: chatting with Gracie, a Matchstick Mouse, and an... A.I. Christmas?
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…
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"Old Christmas" by Washington Irving, Part 1 of 3
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…
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Christmas Cookies with a Dash of Arsenic... An Interview with Cozy Mystery Writer Jessica Thompson
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastChristmas at Sugar Plum Manor: Interview with Author Roseanna M. White
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…
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The Gift of the Present: Thanksgiving with Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch
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…
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Spreading Christmas Joy (and Nutella): It's Another Double Trouble Holiday! with guest Tyler G. Mitchell
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastIt's a Wonderful Life, Santa Claus, & St. Nicholas: an interview with author John Theo
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…
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Christmas in Bedford Falls - Read by the Author, John Theo
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…
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The Rag Tag Sleigh Flyers by Kevin Moore - An Original Christmas Story!
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastChristmas: a Holiday like No Other - an Interview with Author Kevin Moore
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…
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Little Roger's Night in the Church by Susan Coolidge | Cozy Christmas Story Time
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…
- A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Christmas in the Frozen Regions
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…
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Prepping for Fall - Cool weather, Apple Crisp, and "The Cop and the Anthem" by O. Henry
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastWhen Christmas is Hard: Reclaiming the Joy of Christmas with Alexandra Walker
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastHolmes for the Holidays: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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…
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Christmas in the Alley: A Christmas Story by Olive Thorne Miller
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…
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Coffee, Cookies, and a Norwegian Christmas Story
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…
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Christmas Afternoon by Robert Benchley
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)"…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastA Christmas Down Under
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastChoosing Love Over Fear: Wrapping Up Christmas 2023 with guest Robert Peterpaul
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastChristmas at Thompson Hall, Part 3: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastIt Must Have Been the Mistletoe: Romantic Comedies for Christmas with Katie Wilbert
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastChristmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 2 of 4
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastA Sherlock Carol 2023 - Interview with Mark Shanahan
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 Cozy Christmas PodcastSpread a Little Love For Christmas: with special guest Rehya Stevens
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastChristmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 1 of 4
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastFrom Nicholas to Christmas: a heartwarming story of kindness - an interview with author Kyle Poehls
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…
A Cozy Christmas PodcastWhy is Our Christmas Tree Upside Down? An interview with author Tyler G. Mitchell
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…