Podcast
All Things Cozy
Hosted by Matt Piwowarczyk & Gillian Walters · EN
A biweekly podcast about all things cozy. Light a scented candle, curl up with mug of coffee, and join us every other Sunday for a new episode.
27episodes
Episodes
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193 - Graduation (Cozy Friends Forever)
2w ago00:44:09Tap to summarizeGillian and Matt are donning their cozy caps and gowns to reflect on graduation milestones and the comforting traditions that come with them. After walking the stage to collect favorite graduation memories (and tipping their mortarboards to the shows and songs that helped them graduate to adulthood) they're tossing their caps in the air and running straight into summer hiatus. Cozy in the News A Cat Named Mama Fights Off Coyote Gaming Granny Welfare Check Favorite Graduation Songs: Gillian: Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield Matt: Here's to the Night by Eve6 Favorite Graduation TV Shows: Gillian: Gilmore Girls: Lorelai's Graduation and Boy Meets World: "Graduation" Matt: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Graduation Day Part 1 & Part 2 Candle Review Good Chemistry Coconut + Chill Tin Candle Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Transcribe →192 - Cozy Cookout
4w ago00:42:56Tap to summarizeMatt and Gillian fire up the grill for a cozy cookout in Gillian's backyard. While the decor and sides are well-done, the main course serves up some unexpected challenges. NYT Kale Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe Candle Review Strange Gent: Desert Motel Nights Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Transcribe →191 - A Cozy Night at the Opera
Apr 2600:41:09Tap to summarizeGillian and Matt sing the praises of LA Opera's hypnotic production of Akhnaten. From the shimmering beauty of the sets to the meditative music, they share why an epic opera can be a cozy experience. Cozy in the News The Rolling Scones Gift Shop Possum What's Opera, Doc? Candle Review Astier de Villatte Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Transcribe →190 - Super Cozy
Apr 1200:51:01Tap to summarizeMatt and Gillian suit up to explore the whimsical world of cozy superheroes. From Darkwing Duck to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, they share their origin stories as fans and reveal the official members of the first-ever All Things Cozy Justice League. Candle Review The Batcave by Homesick Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Transcribe →189 - Oh, the Cozy Places You'll Go!
Mar 2200:51:53Tap to summarizeGillian and Matt revisit the children's book classics and cozy reading nooks that defined their childhoods. They also highlight a few modern titles that capture that old-school magic for a new generation of readers. Cozy in the News Fifth Graders 3D Print Prosthetic Hands Choc Full of Drama Matt's Childhood Favorites: Henry and Mudge Clown-Arounds Corduroy Gillian's Childhood Favorites: Which One Would You Choose? The Librarian From the Black Lagoon Dear America series Illustrious Illustrators Eric Carle's work The Little Muse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear The True Story of the Three Little Pigs The Rainbabies Stellaluna Modern Picks: Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest If You Give a Mouse an iPhone Dragons Love Tacos Diary of a Wimpy Kid Favorite TV/Film Adaptaions Arthur The Berenstain Bears Matilda Ella Enchanted Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Candle Review 3P4 x Richard Scarry® Candle - Nicholas Bunny (Sandalwood) Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Transcribe →188 - Anticipating Spring
Mar 800:39:13Tap to summarizeMatt and Gillian dream about a spring awakening as they share the spring scents, sights, and sounds they're looking forward to most. Tea Time The Republic of Tea Beautifying Botanicals Daily Beauty Blueberry Lavender Dubai Chocolate Iced Matcha Candle Review Pistachio Cardamom by World Market Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Transcribe →187 - Cozy Winter Watches
Feb 2200:45:17Tap to summarizeGillian and Matt plow through snow-packed cinema that's perfect for a winter watch: Grumpy Old Men and Snow Day. They also share which snacks they're shoveling into their mouths while watching this flurry of films, from hummus and pretzels to a candy as silent as the snow: foam bananas. Cozy in the News Two-year-old Sets World Record for Snooker trick shots Giant Pandas Frolic in the Snow - Smithsonian National Zoo Winter Movie Snacks Skum-Bananer Hanover Twists Cozy Winter Watches Snow Day (2000) Grumpy Old Men (1993) Lucy in the Swiss Alps Candle Review Target Bullseye's Playground: Glass Heart Chocolate Truffles Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Transcribe →186 - Not-So-Heated Rivalries
Feb 900:44:01Tap to summarizeMatt and Gillian fall head over heels for (low-stakes) rivalries this Valentine's Day. From the soda aisle to the silver screen, they meet-cute with gentle feuds that prove there's a thin line between competition and adoration. Tea Time Boop World 7-Eleven Vanilla Cold Brew Candle Review Enemies to Lovers by Briarwick Candles Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Transcribe →185 - Cozy Trends and Predictions for 2026
Jan 2501:04:08Tap to summarizeGillian and Matt make their cozy trend picks for 2026 and revisit the predictions they made for 2025. They also share which upcoming movies, books, TV shows, and music they're looking forward to most in 2026. Cozy in the News Mom Dance Party Moms Feelin' Themselves Dance Party Dates Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, Larry the Cat, Trips Photographer Matt's "Most Anticipated" in 2026 Movie: Practical Magic 2 TV Show: Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Music: Stove by Lana Del Rey Book: Vigil by George Saunders Other: Mixtape Gillian's "Most Anticipated" in 2026 Movie: The Devil Wears Prada 2 TV Show: Widow's Bay Music: Harry Styles: Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally Book: The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durs Other: Meow Wolf comes to LA Candle Review Wood Sage and Sea Salt by Jo Malone Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
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184 - The 9th Annual Cozy Awards 2025
Jan 1100:37:51Tap to summarizeMatt and Gillian celebrate 2025's coziest news stories, books, movies, TV shows, songs, and listener community contributions. Happy New Year! Coziest Song of 2025 Nominees Emily and Me by Flyte Back on You by Djo Be Sweet by Deep Sea Diver Mature by Hilary Duff Echo of My Shadow by AURORA Candle Review Bath and Body Works' Champagne Toast Help All Things Cozy Podcast start 2026 strong by by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.
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