Welcome back Christmas Cousins!

 

In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Brian Earl, the legendary host of Christmas Past and author “Of Christmases Long, Long Ago”.

We unwrap Brian’s own Christmas origin story — how he fell in love with the season, why he finds it endlessly fascinating, and how he turned his passion into one of the most beloved holiday podcasts around. We also dive into his brand-new book, swap stories about the psychology behind Christmas obsession (we may or may not be the case study), and find out what’s next for Christmas Past.

It’s festive, it’s funny, it’s a sleigh ride through nostalgia and nerdy holiday joy — Christmas Cousins style!

 

A must-listen for Christmas enthusiasts, nostalgia lovers, and anyone who believes the spirit of the season never fades!

 

The Origins of Everything You Love About Christmas – w/Brian Earl, Author & Host of “Christmas Past” Podcast

The Cousins (plus the legendary Lee, the King of All Superfans and the inimitable Joe @christmas_aficionado) head back to the Hallmark archives to pluck out a forgotten autumn “classic” — Growing the Big One (2010).

 

Why this movie? No one knows. Did it give us cozy fall vibes or just confuse us like a corn maze after dark? Did they really “grow the big one”? Only one way to find out. It’s a hayride of surprises, snark, and superfan-level insights as we kick off fall, Cousins-style.

 

Hallmark’s “Growing the Big One” (2010): The Review Absolutely No One Asked For!

It’s back. It’s bigger than ever. And yes, people around the world (okay, mostly our listeners) wait all year for it: the Trader Joe’s Fall Tasting Extravaganza! 🎃🍁

The Christmas Cousins are grabbing life by the fall once again, joined by Cousin Lee, as they dive headfirst into aisles of pumpkin-spiced madness. Will Seth survive the onslaught of gourds, cinnamon, and questionable novelty snacks? Will Chad discover a new fall favorite? And will Lee keep the cousins from derailing into pure chaos? (Spoiler: probably not.)

From beloved returning treats to brand-new fall finds, we’re tasting it all so you don’t have to waste your cart space. Some items shine, some… should never see the light of day again.

But here’s the best part: you get to play along. Tell us which Trader Joe’s fall items we missed, which ones you love, and which ones are so revolting that Seth deserves his own special punishment—er, tasting episode.

So pour yourself a pumpkin coffee (or three), and join us for the most eagerly awaited fall foodie event of the season.

By popular demand, it’s finally here—the Cousin Seth Creamer Tasting Special!

After the success of our second annual Fall Creamer Taste Test, fans everywhere flooded the inbox with one burning question: “But what does Cousin Seth think?” 🍁☕

Well, we heard you—and now Seth is stepping up (or maybe being dragged) into the creamer ring. In this special bonus mini-episode, Seth takes on a lineup of fall-flavored creamers, from pumpkin spice to brown sugar to whatever questionable concoction marketing teams dreamed up this year.

Will he sip like a seasoned pro, recoil in festive horror, or deliver one of his legendary over-the-top reactions? Honestly… probably all of the above. Either way, this one’s for the books (and the laughs).

Grab your favorite mug, pour something (hopefully not rancid), and join us for Seth’s creamer confessions! 🎃

The Christmas Cousins are back and ready to trade in their sunscreen for sweaters—it’s officially time to plan our Fall Bucket List Challenge! 🎃🍁

 

In this episode, Cousin Chad (your seasoned holiday guide) and Cousin Seth (our brave but still-learning Jolly Junior) lay out the fall activities they’re tackling this season but Cousin Chad has a very special task for Cousin Seth…is he up for the challenge?

 

Will Seth survive whatever Chad throws at him? Will Chad end up in a haunted corn maze at 2 a.m.? Or does Chad end the show before Seth can challenge him? Is Seth getting a fall tattoo?!? Only one way to find out…

 

And the best part—you can play along! Make your own fall bucket list and follow the Cousins all season long as they check off the challenges. 🍂✨

 

Welcome to Season 9, Cousins!

 

The cousins are back, and September has officially brought us out of summer and straight into the sacred “BER” months — where pumpkin spice flows like cheap wine and Christmas lights start calling our names. 🎃🎄

We’re grabbing life by the fall (literally), hashing out our cozy-season game plans,

🍁🎄 Holiday devotee Cousin Chad is once again dragging his (somewhat) reluctant protégé Cousin Seth headfirst into autumn — pumpkin spice lattes, early decorating schemes, questionable traditions and all.

 

What’s Seth actually looking forward to this fall? What (if anything) did he learn from past seasons under Chad’s relentless holiday boot camp? And how was Seth spending Septembers before he had a Christmas cousin dictating his festive calendar?

 

From cousin check-ins to premature Christmas countdowns, this episode is your irreverent, slightly unhinged ticket to sliding headfirst into the most wonderful time of the year — whether you’re ready or not.

 

Just when you thought Christmas in July couldn’t get any jollier… surprise visitors literally show up at Cousin Seth’s front door! 🎁✨

In this special episode of The Christmas Cousins, we go live from the surprise celebration, where co-host Chad orchestrated a secret meetup with not one, not two, but multiple festive favorites—including fan-favorites Cousin Lee, Festive Bob and the beach-loving Christmas Aficionado, Joe! 🎅🏽🍻

We break down:

• • How the surprise was plotted like a holiday heist 🕵️‍♂️🎄
  • What really happened when festive forces collided in person

The aftermath: What it was like meeting Seth IRL (spoiler: he does exist!), and how he compares to his on-air persona.

Is he as mysterious and charming? Taller than expected? More mayonnaise-averse in 3D?

It’s all here—joy, laughter, awkward hugs, and a little seasonal magic… smack dab in the middle of summer.

🎉 Grab a summer shandy, throw on some jingle bells, and join us for this unforgettable real-world rendezvous with Cousin Seth and the CCP all-stars!

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Christmas in July Surprise: The Christmas Aficionado, Cousin Lee & Festive Bob visit Cousin Seth LIVE from ReCharge!

🎙️🌞 Summer break mode: ACTIVATED!
The Christmas Cousins are taking a quick hiatus before diving headfirst into Christmas in July—but first, we check in to hear about Cousin Seth’s brand new business venture.
Catch our summer sendoff mini-episode now! And don’t worry—we’ll be back soon with more festive fun, fall previews, and all the chaos you love.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Summer Hiatus: Cousin Seth’s new business and summer break until July!

This isn’t just a taste test—it’s 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… it’s mayonnaise. While others slather it on with abandon, to Seth, mayo is a lifelong nemesis—the 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 kick off the sunny season the only way we know how: with unnecessary bravery, heartfelt digressions, and wildly off-topic commentary. This one is creamy, chaotic, and classic Christmas Cousins.

Seth may hate mayo, but he loves the listeners—and once again proves why he’s the creamy (but courageous) center of the Christmas Cousins universe.

Watch Seth face his fear on YouTube. Witness bravery. Laugh, cry, retch—maybe all at once.

Like what you heard (or cringed through)? Subscribe, rate, and review the Christmas Cousins wherever you get your podcasts—and don’t forget to also WATCH the full mayo mayhem on YouTube. Trust us, this one’s worth seeing..

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The Mayonnaise Odyssey: Seth’s Most Heroic Taste Test Yet