đď¸đ Summer break mode: ACTIVATED! The Christmas Cousins are taking a quick hiatus before diving headfirst into Christmas in Julyâbut first, we check in to hear about Cousin Sethâs brand new business venture . Catch our summer sendoff mini-episode now! And donât worryâweâll be back soon with more festive fun, fall previews, and all the chaos you love. đ§ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Jun 03, 2025â˘59 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 218
Mayo? Conquered. Beer? Bring it on. Summer starts now!Join Cousin Seth (whoâs bravely expanding his holiday horizons), Cousin Chad , and a smattering of Christmas Cousins All-Starsâ Joe the Christmas Aficionado , Cousin Lee , and fan-favorite Festive Cousin Bob âas they toast to the season with a merry mix of summer beers that range from ârefreshingâ to âwhat even IS this?â It's a bubbly blend of beer tasting, banter, beachy vibes, and plenty of Cousin chaos. Will Seth survive his first citrus w...
May 22, 2025â˘1 hr 58 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 217
This isnât just a taste testâitâs an epic journey of fear, fate, and fermented egg yolk. In this episode, the Christmas Cousins summon the spirit of Hercules as Cousin Seth takes on a condiment so vile (to him), so loathsome, so disturbingly creamy⌠itâs mayonnaise. While others slather it on with abandon, to Seth, mayo is a lifelong nemesisâthe culinary embodiment of dread. But summer is here, and with it comes boldness. Joined by CCP All-Stars Joe the Christmas Aficionado and Cousin Lee, we ki...
May 13, 2025â˘1 hr 1 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 216
The sun is shining, the nog is beyond expired (time for a tasting?), and the Cousins are back with a May Check-In that will leave you questioning everythingâespecially Cousin Sethâs shipping methods. Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth gather the All-Stars: Joe the Christmas Aficionado and the King of All Superfans, Cousin Lee , for a springtime summit you wonât forget. In this jam-packed catch-up: Seth continues his holiday learning journey with all the grace of a confused elf on roller skates. We get ...
May 06, 2025â˘41 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 215
Itâs time for another classic Christmas Cousins adventure, where we start with a plan⌠and happily spiral into glorious digressions... This time, Cousin Chad, Cousin Seth, and returning all-star Joe the Christmas Aficionado into the brand-new 2025 Hallmark Dream Book, picking their favorite ornaments, calling out the weird ones (pole dancing Reindeer, anyone?), and debating which ones Seth might actually add to his future Christmas tree (fingers crossed, Jolly Junior). BUT WAIT, THEREâS MORE: We...
Apr 29, 2025â˘48 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 214
The Christmas Cousins are backâand this time, weâre taking a magical sleigh ride straight back to 2012 ! Joining us is the always insightful Kacy from Heart of Hallmark Reviews , whoâs bringing one of her all-time favorite Hallmark holiday movies to the table. Whatâs on the watchlist? Letâs just say it involves Joey Lawrence , Christmas , Hanukkah , and an entire sleigh-full of âwhoa!â It may be springtime, but weâre diving into the mistletoe and menorahs with Cousin Seth watching for the first ...
Apr 24, 2025â˘56 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 213
He despises Hallmark Christmas movies, heâs honest, and heâs the co-host of the Hallmark holiday juggernautâDan from "Deck the Hallmark", "Breakfast in Hell" and more joins the Christmas Cousins for a no-holds-barred conversation where the Cousins go beyond the pod to learn just exactly who is the man behind the mic. While his co-host, Bran, swoons over small-town charm and the saccharine sweet romance, Dan keeps it realâand this time, heâs sitting down with Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth to talk a...
Apr 17, 2025â˘1 hr 7 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 212
Spring has sprungâand you know what that means: seasonal snacks, questionable decisions, and the triumphant return of the legendary Trader Joeâs Taste Test episode! Join Cousin Chad, Cousin Seth, Joe, the Christmas Aficionado, and Cousin Lee, the King of All Superfans, as they dive fork-first into the latest and most bizarre Trader Joeâs spring offerings. From floral-forward fizzies to snacks that may or may not taste like Easter grass, no bite goes untasted (or unjudged). Cousin Chad even gets ...
Apr 15, 2025â˘59 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 211
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the sleigh⌠The Christmas Cousins are known for asking the questions, running the sleigh, and guiding guests through merry terrain. But not this time. No, cousinsâthe tables have officially turned. In this hotly anticipated Part 2 interview extravaganza, the brilliant and beloved Cousin Chris from the wildly popular site ChristmasEveryMinute.com returnsânot as a guest, but as an interviewer. Thatâs right. Heâs steering the sleigh and putting Cousin...
Apr 10, 2025â˘38 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 210
Itâs the post-Summit wrap-up you didnât know you needed but absolutely deserve. Cousin Chad recently joined the legendary Christmas Aficionadoâs Christmas Summit on YouTubeâa roundtable of elite holiday minds including Kacy from The Heart of Hallmarks Review Show, Daniela from Hit or Miss Hallmark and Dan from Deck the Hallmark. Their task? Pick the most underrated Hallmark movies worthy of Top 100 status. This episode had it all. A lively chat group, a mix of literary gravitas, mythological met...
Apr 08, 2025â˘26 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 209
đś Itâs the most wonderful time of the year⌠wait, itâs April? đś Thatâs right, Christmas Cousins! The snow has melted, the carolers have packed up, and Santa is on vacationâbut does that mean we have to stop feeling festive? Absolutely not! This week, we check in with Cousin Seth on his never-ending journey to discover holiday magic beyond December . Weâre joined by Christmas Cousins All-Stars like Superfan Cousin Lee and Joe, the Christmas Aficionado , as we discuss: đ How weâre keeping the C...
Apr 03, 2025â˘37 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 208
Christmas in Spring ?!? In this delightful episode, the Christmas Cousins embark on a whimsical journey to uncover destinations where the magic of Christmas thrives all year long. Cousin Seth, ever the festive explorer, leads the charge in discovering enchanting locales that keep the holiday spirit alive, even as flowers bloom and temperatures rise. From towns adorned with perpetual twinkling lights to attractions where Santa's laughter echoes daily, join us as we explore these evergreen Christm...
Mar 26, 2025â˘31 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 207
Spring is here, and the Christmas Cousins are celebrating the only way they know howâby gathering an all-star lineup of festive fan favorites for a weird beer tasting extravaganza! Joe the Christmas Aficionado, a cameo frmo Bob from Festive Foreign Film Fans, King of all Superfans, Lee, a surprise guest spot by the beloved Cousin Michael and the inimitable King of Grillin' Danny join Cousins Chad and Seth as everyone brings the strangest, most questionable, and most downright bizarre beer they c...
Mar 21, 2025â˘2 hr 3 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 206
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins! Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming, and the Easter Bunny is backâbut so is Cousin Sethâs old nemesis... the infamous Cadbury Egg! Thatâs right, Christmas Cousins, weâre revisiting one of the greatest taste test battles of all time: Seth vs. the Cadbury Egg, Round Two! After his less-than-enthusiastic reaction last time (read: mild horror and existential dread), Seth is giving this Easter staple another shot. Will he finally embrace the gooey goodness, or...
Mar 14, 2025â˘36 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 205
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins! *SPOILER ALERT BELOW* Listen to or Watch Seth's Trial episode before this one! The moment we've all been waiting for is hereâthe verdict of the Trial of the Century is in, and Cousin Seth has emerged victorious! Judge Bran has officially promoted our once-nervous Seasonal Sophomore to Jolly Junior status. In this wrap-up episode, we relive the nail-biting, laugh-out-loud moments that led to Sethâs triumphant transformation. What were the key arguments, and did Jo...
Mar 07, 2025â˘18 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 204
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins, to what might be the most epic episode yet for our SEASON 7 kick off episodeâ The Trial of Cousin Seth ! Yes, itâs time to put our favorite holiday newbie on the stand. The Christmas Cousins Podcast is all about Seth's journey to learn the magic of the holidays, but has he learned enough? Done enough? Grown enough? That's what we are here to decide. Will everyone's favorite cousin, Seth, finally graduate to become a bona fide Jolly Junior? Or is he doomed to repe...
Mar 05, 2025â˘1 hr 2 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 203
It is late February, let's watch Christmas movie! Well, we planned to just review the movie and then Joe below our minds with his new look-new hairstyle, impeccable fashion choices from tops to ties...it is like if Vogue put out a Christmas issue (and looks like we found Hallmark's newest hunk). So come for the movie review, stay to learn more about Joe's new sartorial choices and, of course, a few other Christmas Cousins style digressions!
Feb 25, 2025â˘56 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 202
Welcome back Christmas Cousins to a somewhat experimental new series, "Christmas Cousins Exposed", the brainchild of the one and only Cousin Seth, where we do some episodes discussing ourselves, our shared histories and hobbies ranging from music to food and beyond. Although it is certainly a divergence from our usual episodes (where Cousin Chad takes Cousin Seth on an exploratory and transforming journey through Christmas and the seasons), we figured, well...it's February, let's give it a shot....
Feb 20, 2025â˘37 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 202
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins to a bit of a smorgasbord of an episode (i.e. even we aren't sure what it is about). We certainly cover a lot of ground here from Cousin Seth's big new business plans, , to his Paris trip to European vacation, Valentine's day, totaling cars and so much more. Plus, Cousin Seth handles a show segment solo (not at all awkward)! It's casual, itâs laid-back and it's all part of the journey! Any feedback, please let us know! email us: christmascousinpod@gmail.com IG and...
Feb 13, 2025â˘36 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 202
It is (still) winter. The weather is cold. The days are short. The holidays are long gone. But, fear not, the Christmas Cousins are here to warm your hearts with our 2nd Annual Winter Beer Tasting! The cousins, along with fan favorites Bob (@festivefans), Joe (@christmas_aficionado) and King of all Superfans, Lee, do the hard work of tasting, analyzing, evaluating and dutifully reporting back our finding's on the season's most spectacular (we hope) suds. Join us and, as always, please give us a ...
Feb 06, 2025â˘1 hr 54 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 201
"Is it a revolt?" "No, Sire, it is a revolution." Welcome to the 200th episode of the revolutionary Christmas Cousins Podcast and the 1st Annual SETHIE awards! For this very special episode, we are joined by true connoisseurs of the CCP, the Christmas Aficionado, Joe, and King of All Superfans, Lee, as we discuss and dissect the show's most memorable moments, doling out the entertainment industry's most coveted prize, a SETHIE award! What are some of your all-time favorite SETHIE Award worthy mo...
Jan 30, 2025â˘1 hr 19 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 200
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins, to episode 199!!! Well, we finally tracked down everyone's favorite cousin-our dear Cousin Seth-to record a new epsiode. Turns out, he befriended a family of bears and they invited him to hibernate with them for the winter. Is there any species this guy can't charm? But we digress...on today's episode the Cousins catch up on the latest show news, happenings, plans and, of course, an update on whether Cousin Seth is experiencing the dreaded post-Christmas blues an...
Jan 24, 2025â˘33 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 199
Joe the Christmas Aficionado returns with the results of a burning question he posed to the Cousinsâ fans at Christmas Con: Whoâs your favorite Christmas CousinâChad or Seth? The Cousins listen intently (or maybe nervously) as Joe reveals the responses and dives into the analysis. From surprising shoutouts to unexpected trends, this episode is packed with laughter, revelations, and plenty of playful banter. Audience Question: Whoâs your favorite Christmas Cousin and why? Or do you love them both...
Jan 09, 2025â˘18 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 198
The Christmas Cousins are back from their holiday break, and Joe the Christmas Aficionado joins them to unpack it all. From festive highlights to unexpected lowlights, the Cousins recount how they celebrated, whether Santa made a stop, and if the magic of Christmas lived up to the hype. With heartfelt reflections, plenty of laughs, and a sprinkling of holiday surprises, this episode is a warm and entertaining recap of their Christmas adventures! Audience Question: How was your Christmas? Did San...
Jan 07, 2025â˘54 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 197
Merry Christmas, Christmas Cousins!!! We wanted to be able to share Christmas eve with the best group of cousins in the world and thought the best way was to uphold the tradition of reading "Twas The Night Before Christmas"...yes, many shows and podcasts uphold this tradition in one way or another...but only the CCP has Cousin Seth here to read it to us...and what a beautiful read it is! (Special thanks to listener Mark for the great idea)! We will be back in January with a full slate of great e...
Dec 24, 2024â˘10 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 196
The wait is overâCousin Seth is once again braving the dairy-filled depths of eggnog! For those who witnessed the hilarity (and retching) of his first nog attempt, you know this is the ultimate holiday showdown. This time, fan-favorite Joe the Christmas Aficionado joins the fray as a relative eggnog newbie. Will Seth conquer the creamy challenge, or will the nog claim victory once more? Expect laughter, dramatic reactions, and holiday chaos in this unforgettable episode! . . . . . . . #eggnog #c...
Dec 20, 2024â˘1 hr 15 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 194
BONUS: A surprise visit from Cousin Seth's very own Mrs. X live on air!!! Plus, Joe the Christmas Aficionado is back to give the Cousins a full, unfiltered recap of his adventures at Christmas Con 2024 ! Who did he meet? What autographs did he snag? Most importantly, did he conquer the legendary giant pancakes at Haroldâs? This episode dives into the burning questions you didnât know you needed answered, all while capturing the festive energy that only the Aficionado himself can bring. . . . . ....
Dec 18, 2024â˘1 hr 3 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 193
The Christmas Cousins, Chad and Seth, and King of All Superfans, Christmas Cousin Lee, gather for a festive check-in to reveal their holiday plans. Will Seth be celebrating from the deck of his yacht, lounging at one of his luxurious villas, or surprising us with something even more extravagant? Meanwhile, Chad shares his cozy Christmas vibes. They also look back on the season to pick their Top 3 Moments âexpect laughter, surprises, and a few heartfelt highlights from the most wonderful time of ...
Dec 17, 2024â˘58 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 191
The Christmas Cousins are back for one of the most anticipated episodes of the seasonâTrader Joeâs Holiday Finds! Joined by Christmas Cousin Lee, the King of all superfans, they taste, rate, and review an array of magical desserts and holiday treats. Which items are must-haves? Which ones might be left on the shelf? Itâs a merry, sugary adventure you wonât want to miss! . . . . . . . . . . #adventcalendar #christmas #advent #december #christmascountdown #xmas #christmasiscoming #christmastime #a...
Dec 13, 2024â˘1 hr 3 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 191
In his ongoing journey of festive discovery, Cousin Seth has taken another holiday leapâhis very first advent calendar! What did he choose? What surprises await behind those tiny doors? And will he dive into it live on the air? Join the Cousins for this delightfully festive and curiosity-filled episode. . . . . . . . . #adventcalendar #christmas #advent #december #christmascountdown #xmas #christmasiscoming #christmastime #adventskalender #calendrierdelavent #merrychristmas #calendariodellavvent...
Dec 12, 2024â˘15 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 189
