A Cozy Christmas Podcast

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A Christmas Down Under Feb 28, 2024

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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. I really enjoyed what Shelly sent me, so I thought this would be a great thing to share with all of you. She talks about her families traditions, Christmas foods, how they maintain the spirit of Christmas even though the sun is scorching the themometer, and more.

There's also a few updates I share, including the news that our Cozy Christmas Book Club is currently voting on our first read of the year. Head over to The Cozy Christmas Book Club on facebook and vote now!

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Choosing Love Over Fear: Wrapping Up Christmas 2023 with guest Robert Peterpaul Dec 27, 2023

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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 Christmas 2023 with the kindness guru himself - Robert Peterpaul, host of the Art of Kindness Podcast, returns to talk about Christmas, the importance of showing kindness (love over fear for the win!) - and we digress into one of the most interesting conversations I've ever had about A Christmas Carol. And if that wasn't enough for you, it's a good thing this episode is supersized! We also gush about our amazing spouses, our fur babies, and more. Then I end the episode by reading a selection from A Christmas Carol.

This has been a great year for the podcast, but it's also been a long one. So I'll be taking a few extra weeks off from the podcast to rest, travel, and spend time with family. I'll see you again in late January as we'll begin Season 5!

Until then, let's remember to honor Christmas in our hearts, and try to keep it all the year.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and My Christmas Reflections

07:19 Interview with Robert Peterpaul

18:15 A Definition of Kindness

20:53 Discussion on A Christmas Carol, Kindness, and more

33:27 We Reflect on 2023, Fur Babies, and More

46:25 Kindness Tips

55:57 Christmas Plans: Food, Family, and ... Jolabokaflod?

01:02:32 Conversation Wrap Up

01:06:13 Finale: Excerpt from A Christmas Carol

Art of Kindness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofkindnesspod/?hl=en

Art of Kindness Podcast: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul (I'd recommend his recent interview from Nov. 20th with James Monroe Iglehart - fantastic conversation!)

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Christmas at Thompson Hall, Part 3: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope Dec 24, 2023

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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 Trollope. I rearranged my publication schedule a little bit and decided to combine the last two parts into one episode. I've had a lot of episodes come out this week, and didn't want to clog up your podcast feed TOO much. If you're interested in listening to the whole story, here are the links:

Part 1: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/christmas-at-thompson-hall-a-christmas-story-by-anthony-trollope-part-1-of-4

Part 2: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/christmas-at-thompson-hall-a-christmas-story-by-anthony-trollope-part-2-of-4

Part 3:

I know it says there will be 4 parts, but it's just 3. Sorry for any confusion!

Alright, I will have one more Christmas episode out on December 27th. Yes it will be two days after Christmas, but that's ok. Christmas is a season, not just a day!

I hope you enjoy our story today!

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It Must Have Been the Mistletoe: Romantic Comedies for Christmas with Katie Wilbert Dec 21, 2023

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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 'Read Between the Vines', is determined to create the perfect Christmas episode by featuring a unique winery from her hometown. The only thing standing in her way? Rudy, the attractive, stubborn owner of the winery."

In our interview, we talk about her journey to becoming a screenwriter, how her movie was made, and then Katie shares some of her picks of movies if you'd like to snuggle down with your significant other and watch some great Romantic Comedies Christmas movies. After that we talk about some of her favorite Christmas foods, music, memories and more!

Katie Wilbert's Website: https://www.katiewilbert.com/

Her film, A Vineyard Christmas is available on multiple streaming platforms including Amazon!

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Christmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 2 of 4 Dec 20, 2023

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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. Brown be able to get out of the mess she finds herself in? Will Mr. Brown ever stop complaining about being sick? Will they get to Thompson Hall in time for Christmas? Take a listen today and see what happens next!

Part 3 will be out on December 22nd, and Part 4 will be out December 24th!

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A Sherlock Carol 2023 - Interview with Mark Shanahan Dec 19, 2023

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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 Sherlock Carol".Today Mark returns to talk about the play, where you can see it performed, the importance of live theater - and more!

"A Sherlock Carol follows a grown-up Tiny Tim asking Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge and now the great detective must use his tools of deduction to get to the bottom of the crime."

Tickets available now at https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/a-sherlock-carol/

The show runs December 19th-23rd.

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Spread a Little Love For Christmas: with special guest Rehya Stevens Dec 18, 2023

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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, because Santa will be taking over the town in just a week.

In today's episode, Rehya and I have a great time getting philosophical about Christmas, talking music, and our favorite Christmas treats! So get ready to get your jingle jangle on - because Rehya and I Welcome One & All!

Find out more about her new album at www.rehyastevens.com

Find my youtube book channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/artbookshelfodyssey

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Christmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 1 of 4 Dec 12, 2023

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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 Hall" by Anthony Trollope. It was first published in the magazine 'The Graphic' in their Christmas issue in 1876.

In the first part of the story, Mrs. Brown and a reluctant Mr. Brown are traveling to see Mrs. Brown's family at Thompson Hall for Christmas. On their journey, Mr. Brown decides to break up their trip and stay in a hotel because he's not feeling well... (definitely was the man flu!). The well-meaning (and slightly peeved) Mrs. Brown decides to try and prepare him a mustard poultice... what could possibly go wrong?

Make sure to subscribe so you won't miss a single episode of this funny and heartwarming story, Christmas at Thompson Hall!

Also, be sure to follow me on my other youtube channel, as I am talking about A Christmas Carol and other related books! https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtBookshelfOdyssey

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Celebrating 180 Years of A Christmas Carol

07:10 Introducing Anthony Trollope and "Christmas at Thompson Hall"

10:12 Christmas at Thompson Hall, Chapter 1: Mrs. Brown's Success

30:40 Christmas at Thompson Hall, Chapter 2a: Mrs. Brown's Failure

36:35 Story wrap up and closing thoughts

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From Nicholas to Christmas: a heartwarming story of kindness - an interview with author Kyle Poehls Dec 07, 2023

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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 1985, he found his passion for writing in the final years of his service, and despite facing numerous seizures and another coma just before his planned exit, he persevered. In March of 2017, he began crafting "From Nicholas to Christmas", a tale about the early life of Santa Claus. Today, with a reinvigorated outlook on life, he embodies the belief that every day should be lived as if it were the last.

In today's episode Kyle walks us through his journey, and how his severe health scares inspired him to take a chance and get his book out into the world. It's a powerful story that you won't want to miss! We also talk about our favorite movies, music and more. It's a conversation that ranges from children's stories to Die Hard (Yes we think it's a Christmas movie, NO, we are not going to rehash all the arguments) to Home Alone 2 and the best character in that movie (New York City).

My past couple of guests have both served in the military. After my conversation with Kyle, I reflect a few moments on the Pearl Harbor anniverary, the fear of war, and the necessity to treat each other with kindness and human dignity.

Find Kyle online: https://www.kylepoehls.com/

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Why is Our Christmas Tree Upside Down? An interview with author Tyler G. Mitchell Dec 02, 2023

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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 children's book called "Double Trouble and the Upside Down Christmas Tree". The book is based on a true story: "This is a Christmas story about a young family with three children, two of whom are twin toddlers who are experts at getting into trouble. This is especially true when it comes to their Christmas tree, prompting their dad to get creative and hang it from the ceiling to keep their little hands off it. The oldest son, eight, recounts the chaos that occurred before the tree hung from the ceiling. But does Santa deliver presents to homes with an upside-down Christmas tree?"

The book not only tells a fun story, but it also teaches kids the value of being helpful to their parents - especially around the Christmas season!

Tyler and I talk about his inspiration in writing this story as well as we chat about our favorite Christmas foods, movies, memories and traditions.

His book is currently sold out on Amazon and B&N, but if you go to https://store.bookbaby.com/book/double-trouble-and-the-upside-down-christmas-tree you can order it there, and use coupon code Save30 at checkout for 30% off!

Find Tyler online:

www.instagram.com/tylergmitchellbooks/

https://www.facebook.com/TylerGMitchellBooks

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