All Things Cozy

Matt Piwowarczyk & Gillian Walters

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.

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September 27 · 42 min
195 - Pumpkin Heads
Gillian and Matt take a long-overdue deep dive into the plump orange gourd that defines the fall season: the pumpkin. They carve out their favorite pumpkin patch memories, pumpkin spice treats, and the oddest pumpkin products they've seen on the vine. Cozy in the News Meemers the Cat Buy Nothing Flower Business Pumpkinpalooza List of Pumpkin Varieties Candle Review Pumpkin Smash by Snif Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
September 13 · 56 min
194 - Fall Favorites
Matt and Gillian celebrate a decade of podcasting by raking up their favorite All Things Cozy autumn moments. They fall in love with fall all over again with nostalgic candle reviews, fall flavors, seasonal crafts, and gourdgeous memories. Tea Time Yorkshire Gold Coffee Bean's Iced Pumpkin Hojicha Latte Favorite Fall Candles Yankee Candle's Spiced Pumpkin Enchanted Pumpkin Wine Favorite Fall Flavors Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Cider Vinaigrette Sweet Potato Whipped Feta Dip with Crostini Witches Brew by The Crafty Cask Poison Apple Punch. Favorite Fall Decor Orange and Green Paper Pumpkin Garland Yankee Candle Pumpkin Moon Tealight Holder Favorite Fall Crafts Paper Crows Fall Wreath Candle Review Bath and Body Works: "Cozy Sunday Night" Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
May 24 · 44 min
193 - Graduation (Cozy Friends Forever)
Gillian 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.
May 10 · 42 min
192 - Cozy Cookout
Matt 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.
April 26 · 41 min
191 - A Cozy Night at the Opera
Gillian 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.
April 12 · 51 min
190 - Super Cozy
Matt 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.
March 22 · 51 min
189 - Oh, the Cozy Places You'll Go!
Gillian 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.
March 8 · 39 min
188 - Anticipating Spring
Matt 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.
February 22 · 45 min
187 - Cozy Winter Watches
Gillian 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.
February 9 · 44 min
186 - Not-So-Heated Rivalries
Matt 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.
January 25 · 1 hr 4 min
185 - Cozy Trends and Predictions for 2026
Gillian 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.
January 11 · 37 min
184 - The 9th Annual Cozy Awards 2025
Matt 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.
Dec 14, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
183 - Drawn to Christmas: Animated Holiday Films (w/ Linoleum Knife)
Clauses of Christmas cinema and hosts of the Linoleum Knife podcast (@linoleumcast), Alonso Duralde (@alonso.duralde) and Dave White (@dlelandwhite), come back into frame to chat about animated holiday favorites that don't often get top billing: Mog's Christmas, Ziggy's Gift, A Walt Disney Christmas, Mickey's Christmas Carol, Santa and the Three Bears, and Arthur Christmas. What's Making Us Feel Cozy This Christmas? Descanso Gardens' Enchanted Forest of Light Christmas throw pillows (Target and Costco) Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas Max and Helen's Animated Christmas Movies and Shorts The Insects' Christmas Mog's Christmas Ziggy's Gift A Walt Disney Christmas Mickey's Christmas Carol Santa and the Three Bears The Bear Arthur Christmas Christmas Candle Review Trader Joes' Crackling Red Fruits in the Forest Scented Candle Merry Christmas! Give the gift of your support by joining All Things Cozy's Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. Also, be sure to check out Alonso and Dave's Christmas decoration Instagram account: @dxaxtree.
Nov 30, 2025 · 38 min
182 - Cozy Sick Day
Gillian and Matt cough up adult sick day essentials and self-care tips for when you're feeling under the weather and need some over-the-counter comfort. Cozy in the News Nine year-old Raises Money One Joke at a Time The Scent of Christmas at Grand Central Station Candle Review Big Dipper Wax Works' Clove and Chamomile from their Winter Garden Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Nov 16, 2025 · 55 min
181 - A Game Night to Remember
Matt and Gillian roll the dice on fresh multiplayer board and card games they hope will be perfect for your next family game night. They also reminisce about their favorite childhood board games, decoding the glittery psychology of Pretty Pretty Princess and some life lessons no one asked The Game of Life to teach. Tea Time Chai and pumpkin chai drink bombs Trader Joe's Maple Espresso Black Tea Utopian Scholastic Atmospheric Music Utopian Scholastic aesthetic Gillian's Cozy Game Picks: Classic Games The Game of Life Old Maid Pretty Pretty Princess Don't Wake Daddy Uno New(er) Games A Game of Cat and Mouth The Hygge Game - Cozy Conversation In Pleasant Company Check Your Shelf: A Literary Trivia Card Game Matt's Cozy Game Picks: Classic Games Don't Break the Ice, Labyrinth Stratego Risk New(er) Games Exploding Kittens Code Names The Chameleon Mind the Gap Boop Wavelength Candle Review New Board Game Smell by CMYK Games Contribute to All Things Cozy's "Community Chest" by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.
Nov 2, 2025 · 45 min
180 - Cozy Gift Guide 2025
Gillian and Matt unwrap their seventh annual cozy gift guide! Cozy in the News Cup Noodles New Turkey Dinner and Pumpkin Pie Flavors The Rabbit with Crocheted Ears. Gillian's Cozy Gift Ideas: Constellation T-Light Holder" from The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Books Read This Year Counter 2026 'Slow Living' Calendar The Wolf and I Puzzle Mackenzie Childs Cat Love 2 Quart Tea Kettle Matt's Cozy Gift Ideas: Paint Your Own Bookmarks Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas by Alonso Duralde Levain Cookie Tin Gift Set Acorn TV subscription Matcha Tea Set Candle Review Glass House's Gingerbread House Candle Give All Things Cozy the gift of your support by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.
Oct 19, 2025 · 52 min
179 - Comfort in the Coffin: Cozy Vampires
Matt and GIllian get cozy at Dracula's castle and sink their fangs into a vampire movie marathon with frights for the whole family. They also take a bite out of vampire-themed snacks and cocktails that will have you coming back from the dead for more. Vampire-themed Bite & Drink Gillian's Vampire Greek Yogurt Dip with Strawberry "Blood" Sauce Vampiro Mexicano Cozy Vampire Movies Dracula (1931) The Little Vampire (2000) Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) Twilight (2008) Creepy Candle Review Interview with the Vampire Candle by Serpent & Flame Happy Halloween! Give our jack-o'-lanterns a smile by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.
Oct 5, 2025 · 50 min
178 - The Hunt for Lazy October
Gillian and Matt share low-effort ways to enjoy the fall season without the pumpkin-spiced pressure. From glue ghosts to virtual autumn ambiance, they savor the spirit of October the easy way. Lazy Fall Decorations Glittery glue ghosts Tissue paper ghosts Paper bag puppets Low-Effort Eats Ghost iced coffee cups Spider Web Guacamole Cozy Autumn Activities Knock Knock Cozy Leaf By Leaf Pumpkin Patch Emily Lex's Fall Watercolor Book The Comfy Fall Coloring Book Enchanted Creatures Coloring Book The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Coloring Book Simple Fall Sounds Make Your Own Autumn Walk Ambient Sound from MyNoise.net A video of a rainy October night while vintage music plays in another room Candle Review Mise en Place Gourmand Golden Maple Pumpkin Ceramic Candle Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Sep 21, 2025 · 50 min
177 - Cozy Cats
Matt and Gillian celebrate the coziness of cats, from the feline friends in their own lives to the glamour pusses of pop culture. They also share their experiences at CatCon and Fierce! The Story of Cats, a special exhibit at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Cozy in the News The National Cat Award 2025 nominees Vote for the Stamp You Want to Bring Back CatCon: The Convention With Cattitude Fierce! The Story of Cats Candle Review Autumn Harvest by Pet House Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
Sep 7, 2025 · 58 min
176 - Gush Over Plush
Gillian and Matt cuddle up with plushies past and present, from the Beanie Babies of their youth to the Build-A-Bear they birthed in the Glendale Galleria. They also stuff in facts about the history of stuffed animals and weigh-in on trending plushies like Labubu, Squishmallows, and JellyCat. Tea Time Autumn Mist Green by Adagio Tea Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso by Dunkin' Candle Review Bear-Shaped Scented Candle by T-Shin Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.

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