Itâs that magical time of year againâno, not Christmas, but the Hallmark October Ornament Debut! Join the Christmas Cousins as they welcome back pop culture expert and holiday legend, The Christmas Aficionado himself. Together, they dive into the glitzy world of Hallmarkâs latest ornament haul. What treasures did the Aficionado score? Which ones got snatched off the shelves before he could grab them? And most importantly, what must-have pieces should Cousin Seth add to his growing festive collec...
Oct 16, 2024â˘30 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 158
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins for an interesting episode where weâre thrilled to welcome back the multi-talented Kerry Francesâactor, writer, singer, producer and future Hollywood legend! (Check out Kerry @kerryfrancesofficial and kerryfrances.com)! Kerry joins us to review Hallmarkâs Halloween movie Haunted Wedding , where we dive into what we loved, what we hated, and what had us shaking our heads in disbelief. Is the movie a spooky hit or a hilarious miss? Weâll also chat with Kerry about h...
Oct 15, 2024â˘45 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 157
Welcome back, Cousins, to a cozy, joyful episode filled with brotherly banter, nostalgia, and holiday warmth...Christmas Cousins style! Joe, the Christmas Aficionado is back with a forgotten Christmas tradition! In this heartwarming follow-up, Joe is joined by his brother to set the record straight on the mystery tradition that made their childhood Christmases truly magical. With a "bit of a stumble, boff" on the first go, Joe is determined to give this story the attention it deserves. Is this t...
Oct 14, 2024â˘49 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 156
n this very special installment of our "My Favorite Christmas Ever" series, we are thrilled to welcome none other than Christmas podcasting superstar, Bran âyes, Brandon Gray from Deck the Hallmark and Christmas Morning fame! Bran has made a career out of spreading Christmas cheer, but what was the Christmas that sparked his holiday passion? We take a deep, nostalgic dive into his formative years and the magical Christmas that turned him into the Christmas enthusiast we know today. Expect laught...
Oct 11, 2024â˘49 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 155
Breaking News! The Christmas Cousins are back with a hot holiday scoop: Starbucks' winter/holiday menu has leaked, and it's packed with festive surprises! From the sweet and zesty Cran-Merry Orange Refresher to the indulgent Salted Pecan Cold Brew , the cousins dive into every delicious detail. Join them as they give their first impressions on the upcoming seasonal drinks, treats like the Dark Toffee Bundt and Turkey Sage Danish , and discuss the return of fan-favorite classics ( Peppermint Moch...
Oct 10, 2024â˘19 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 153
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins! In this quick and cozy check-in, we catch up with Cousin Seth and hear about the latest in his life, from fall decor brainstorming to a juicy update on Mrs. X! Weâre diving into Sethâs fall plans, with exciting previews of upcoming episodes like the Trader Joeâs Fall Haul: Part 3 , our spooky Halloween Spectacular (featuring Tales from the Christmas Cousins Crypt ), and Hallmarkâs fall movie lineup! Plus, could there be a Christmas Cousins Throw Blanket in the wo...
Oct 08, 2024â˘20 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 152
Grab your spiked collars and Santa hats, because this episode is going to rock your stockings off ! Cousin Sethâs punk rock roots are back in full force as we bring on a very special guest: Scott, the co-host of Christmas Morning Podcast and Tinsel Tunes , to dive into the wild and rare world of PUNK Christmas songsâyes, you heard that right, Punk Christmas ! In this edgy, festive episode, Seth and Scott reminisce about their love for the punk scene and how it somehow collides with their love of...
Oct 07, 2024â˘51 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 152
Hold on to your pumpkin spice lattes, folksâit's time for Trader Joeâs Fall Haul: Dessert Edition ! This time, weâre not going it alone. Weâve invited superfan Christmas Cousin Lee to join us on this sugary adventure. ' Will Cousin Seth manage to keep his cool or gag at the thought of pumpkin-flavored sweets? Will Lee be able to focus on the tasting or be too starstruck by Seth's podcasting prowess? And most importantly, will these pumpkin desserts live up to their hype or crumble under the pres...
Oct 04, 2024â˘1 hr 20 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 151
Itâs the Christmas Cousinsâ 150th episode, and what better way to celebrate than with a true âSethrospectiveâ! Cousin Seth walks us through his Top 5 favorite moments from the show, as we look back at his finest (and most ridiculous) highlights...we even have a surprise guest! And in true Christmas Cousins fashion, no one could be bothered to pull actual clipsâso weâre relying entirely on Sethâs memory of the events. Think of it as the laziest milestone episode ever... and thatâs why we love it....
Oct 02, 2024â˘43 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 150
The Christmas Cousins are back with episode #149, and itâs Trader Joe's pumpkin pandemonium ! (Hint: You DO NOT want to miss Cousin Seth's reaction when the Overnight Oats come out...) And that's right, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad are diving headfirst into one of their all-time favorite episodes: Trader Joe's Pumpkin Fall Haul and Tasting, Part 1â Breakfast Edition! From pumpkin-flavored pancakes to pumpkin butter and questionable coffee experiments, theyâre tasting their way through the most fe...
Sep 26, 2024â˘46 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 149
Welcome back Christmas Cousins for a very special episode...a trip back in time! Get ready to dive into holiday nostalgia with a special guest, Cousin Bob from the Festive Foreign Film Fans Podcast ( The "4F" as the cool kids call it) , as he takes us on a heartwarming journey to his all-time favorite Christmas. From the magical setting and cherished family traditions to unexpected surprises and memorable gifts, Cousin Bob paints a vivid picture of what made that particular holiday stand out. In...
Sep 24, 2024â˘1 hr 1 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 148
In this whiskey-fueled bonus episode, weâre bringing the laughs, the pranks, and some questionable beverage choices. Joe the Christmas Aficionado joins Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad to taste-test Southern Tier Pumpkin Whiskey, determining if itâs a fall-time hit or if it belongs underground with its fellow gourds. But thatâs not all! Good ol' Cousin Seth gets hilariously pranked when he is pitched a completely fake Hallmark movie and listen in as he seriously weighs in on its "potential." Will Set...
Sep 21, 2024â˘22 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 146
Over 40 new movies?!? Seth is going be one busy cousin! That's right, Christmas Cousins, it's officially Christmas in September! The Hallmark Channel has just dropped some huge holiday news, announcing a whopping 40+ new Christmas movies for their 2024 Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas lineup. Since Cousin Seth is off in high-stakes meetings with world leaders (busy saving the holiday spirit no doubt), Joe the Christmas Aficionado steps in as guest host to help Cousin Chad break d...
Sep 20, 2024â˘1 hr 2 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 146
The Christmas Cousins are back with a burning question: What exactly is Hallmark+ and is it worth your hard-earned holiday dollars? With thousands of hours of feel-good content, exclusive Hallmark movies, and even some festive perks like free greeting cards, this new service promises to bring the Christmas spirit year-round. But does it deliver? Join Cousins Seth and Chad as they explore Hallmark+âthe good, the cheesy, and the possibly unnecessary. Is this new subscription service worth it for f...
Sep 18, 2024â˘17 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 145
Can you believe it, Cousins? Weâre officially 100 days away from Christmas! In this jam-packed episode, Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth (aka our Festive Freshman turned Seasonal Sophomore) are bursting with excitement as they discuss what theyâre most looking forward to this holiday season. Will Seth revisit the holiday classics, or will he finally conquer the eggnog challenge? And letâs not forgetâwill Seth make the long-awaited visit to sit on Santa's lap this year? Tune in as we kick off the fina...
Sep 16, 2024â˘39 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 144
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins, to one of our favorite weekend kick-off party episodes! Yes, the Christmas Cousins are back, and this time theyâre diving into the fall season with frothy mugs and festive hearts! đť Join Cousins Chad and Seth as they host their Second Annual Pumpkin Beer Tasting Bash , alongside fan-favorite Joe (@Christmas_aficionado) and Bob AND Mark from the Festive Foreign Film Fans podcast (@festivefans). Together, theyâll sip their way through the best (and worst) pumpkin ...
Sep 12, 2024â˘1 hr 44 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 143
This is it, Christmas CousinsâBold new arrival from Trader Joeâs that left Cousin Chad saying, âWhat the Seth?!â In todayâs episode, Chad taste-tests a Pumpkin Chardonnay live on air, the latest (and strangest?) fall concoction to grace the shelves. Will it be an unexpected triumph of autumnal innovation, or will it end up in the Hall of Pumpkin Spice Shame? Cousin Seth watches in suspense, and youâll be right there with them for every sipâgood, bad, or downright terrifying. Could this Pumpkin C...
Sep 09, 2024â˘16 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 142
Welcome back Christmas Cousins! Last year, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad took you on a merry journey across four countries, uncovering quirky and heartwarming holiday traditionsâfrom the Yule Catâs mischievous antics to the surprising KFC craze in Japan. The response was so fantastic that weâre back for round two! This time, each cousin has handpicked another unique tradition from a different country to share, in hopes of adding some international flair to your own holiday celebrations. Tune in as...
Sep 04, 2024â˘34 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 141
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins! While Cousin Sethâs Christmas journey will, of course, continue but the allure of fall has captured our attention. As Seth embarks on his second-ever seasonal celebration, the Cousins are diving deep into Dunkinâs new fall menu. With fall drinks (and maybe some donuts) galore, Cousin Leslie joins the mix to weigh in on the flavors of the season. But the fun won't stop there! We will be doing a follow-up epsiode, our second annual showdown of epic proportionsâDunk...
Aug 30, 2024â˘34 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 140
Welcome back Christmas Cousins! In classic Christmas Cousins fashion, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad are doing things a little backward (as always) with their post-start season preview. Sure, they might have already kicked off Season 4, but who says you can't preview after the fact? Also, they review what AI is saying about the CCP...turns out, even computers love Cousin Seth! Join them as they break down all the festive fun, fall frolics, and pumpkin-packed plans you can look forward to this seaso...
Aug 28, 2024â˘30 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 139
Year 2? Season 4? Woohoo! đand Cousin Seth does it again...just wait until you hear about his drink option! The Cousins are back, and this autumn, they're going Falls deep!!! With Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte hitting the shelves, the Christmas Cousins are declaring it their official "Opening Day" of autumn. Forget baseball, school, or poolsâthis is the real kickoff to the season that matters. Join Cousin Seth, Chad, and the ever-enthusiastic Christmas Aficionado, Joe (on YouTube and IG @Chris...
Aug 22, 2024â˘19 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 138
Welcome back Christmas Cousins! In Episode 137 of the Christmas Cousins Podcast, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad dive headfirst into Hallmark's fall movie lineup with Seth's sophomore journey into the world of Hallmark fall releases. Armed with a pumpkin spice latte (possibly vegan, probably spiked) and a hefty dose of curiosity, the Cousins discuss the films that have them eager for cozy movie nights and those they might skip entirely. From the much-anticipated reunion of Lacey Chabert and Brennan ...
Aug 21, 2024â˘34 min
Welcome back Christmas Cousins! Get ready to pumpkin spice up your fall pre-season, because in episode 136, the Christmas Cousins are joined by Mia Rose, the mastermind behind the wildly popular Instagram account @falltopia Mia is here to share her journey from everyday enthusiast to fall-centric social media sensation. But thatâs not allâweâre putting our taste buds to the ultimate test with a live tasting of the latest and greatest fall-flavored creamers. From dairy to non-dairy, pumpkin to ma...
Aug 15, 2024â˘1 hr 2 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 136
Welcome back Christmas Cousins! Hold onto your mugs, folks! The Christmas Cousins, Seth and Chad, are back with a piping hot episode #135 thatâs sure to pumpkin spice up your life. We're diving into the latest and greatest in fall drink news from these beloved coffee giants. First up, Starbucks' leaked fall menu reveals not one, but three brand-new drinks alongside the return of the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte. As if that wasn't enough, we're also dishing on Dunkin's newly unveiled 2024 fall line...
Aug 07, 2024â˘32 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 135
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins, to episode #134! We're diving headfirst into the latest Hallmark Christmas in July release, "A Very Vermont Christmas," and who better to join us than the culinary legend himself, Danny Parinello, the King of Grillin' (@kingofgrillin_NC2). This world-renowned expert chef and BBQ master, known for his culinary exploits worldwide, brings a taste of divine cuisine and a personality as vibrant as his flavors. He's a rock and roll royalty scion whose food is said to b...
Jul 23, 2024â˘1 hr 1 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 134
Welcome back Christmas Cousins! We watched and reviewed the 1986 classic, "Santa Bear's First Christmas". And you're now probably asking the same thing we keep asking ourselves is...why? Frankly, we are still not sure... Anyway, on this episode, we try to get to the bottom of why Gerry chose this special, what we loved, disliked about it and did we bail halfway through. And, of course, what lessons we all learned from it...it's an '80s Christmas special after all...there's always a lesson in the...
Jul 19, 2024â˘1 hr 2 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 133
Welcome back Christmas Cousins to Episode #132! Hold onto your Santa hats, Christmas Cousins! In this wild ride of an episode, we're joined by the legendary Joe the Christmas Aficionado and Totally Rad Gerry from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast. We're diving into Hallmarkâs Ornament Premiere Week, where the glitter's flying, and the holiday spirit is off the charts. We'll be dishing on our newest ornament conquests, bemoaning the ones that slipped through our fingers, and reveling in the wacky...
Jul 17, 2024â˘1 hr 2 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 132
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins! After our brief summer hiatus, we're thrilled to be back (Cousin Chad is ecstatic, while Cousin Seth insists a proper hiatus should involve months in the Alps or French Riviera, but I digress). This episode is your perfect cure for summertime blues and a cool treat amidst this sweltering heat. Join us as we update you on how the Christmas Cousins spent their hiatus and how our summer adventures have been going. Weâll also read some listener reviews and feedback, ...
Jul 10, 2024â˘47 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 131
Welcome back Christmas Cousins to episode 130 of the CCP!!! We are back...and this time Cousin Seth's audio is even properly working...oh these eccentric billionaires! We've got a jam-packed episode in store ahead of our summer hiatus (but don't worry, you won't have to go without your beloved Cousin Seth for long as we will be back with some special Christmas in July episodes)! Hobby Lobby Christmas in June? Cousin Seth watched a Hallmark Christmas movie...on his own...in June??? Yes, in this e...
Jun 13, 2024â˘25 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 130
Welcome back Christmas Cousins and prepare for some hard-hitting breaking news! Get ready for a midsummer's holiday treat as Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad dive into the breaking news about Hallmark Channelâs 12th annual Christmas in July programming event! We'll unpack all the details about this festive lineup, including the premiere of two original movies and an extended cut of the beloved "Three Wise Men and a Baby" on July 6. Whether you're a die-hard Hallmark fan or just looking for some holid...
Jun 03, 2024â˘36 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 129
