BREAKING NEWS!!!

In this quick bonus episode, we clear the air on a question that’s been hanging over the Christmas Cousins universe for far too long:

Even though Seth hates eggnog, does he actually enjoy doing the eggnog tastings… or would he be thrilled if we never asked him do it again?

We finally get the honest answer about whether the challenge is fun for him or just festive torture.

From there, we jump into a progress check on Seth’s Christmas Activity Challenge List—the tasks assigned by Joe the Christmas Aficionado, King of All Superfans Lee, and Cousin Chad. Seth suddenly remembered a couple more items he was supposed to complete, so we take stock of where he stands, what he’s done, and what he’s still creatively avoiding.

But the heart of this bonus episode is Seth’s biggest decision of Year Three:

To tree or not to tree — Round 3.

Will this be the year Seth gets another Christmas tree?

If yes, will it be real or artificial?

And what does that choice mean for his continued evolution from Jolly Junior to Santa Senior?

It’s a fast, funny catch-up episode where we check in on Seth’s mood, momentum, progress, and whether he’s actually enjoying the iconic holiday experiences we keep throwing at him.

We did it — 250 episodes!

Yes, somehow 47.83 million listeners (give or take… mostly give) have stuck with us through Christmases past, present, and future, and today we celebrate hitting the big 2-5-0 with a very on-brand episode:

a wellness check on Cousin Seth’s holiday spirit.

We’re deep in the season now, which means it’s time to evaluate how Seth’s Christmas Journey is going—especially since he’s been assigned a full slate of festive challenges by Cousin Chad, Joe the Christmas Aficionado, Cousin Lee, and pretty much the entire super-fan community.

Is he thriving?

Is he struggling?

Has he lit any outdoor lights yet, or is he still emotionally negotiating with the extension cords?

We check his progress, his mood, his merriment levels, and whether he’s on track to advance from Jolly Junior to Santa Senior—or whether we’re looking at a full-season remedial course.

Join us for this milestone moment, a heartfelt thank you to our outrageously supportive listeners, and a promise for 250 more episodes…and beyond (sorry, Seth).

Cousin Seth has created his first-ever Christmas playlist—a chaotic, heartfelt, earnest attempt at “learning the way” of Christmas music. So we called in reinforcements: Scott from the Christmas Morning Podcast, one of Chad’s all-time favorites and a certified guru of festive tunes. Together with Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth, we’ll break down the playlist track by track: what slaps, what needs saving, and what crimes against Christmas melody must never be repeated. Expect laughs, debates, strong opinions, and maybe a few new songs added to your holiday rotation.

It’s another Hallmark Happy Hour, and the holiday chaos continues!

This week, Cousin Chad, Cousin Seth, Cousin Lee, Joe the Christmas Aficionado, and returning fan-favorite Brian from Deck The Hallmark crack open a few carefully selected beers to pair with Hallmark’s newest holiday adventure: Three Wiser Men, the latest entry in the Brennen Brothers saga.

Will the movie leave us enlightened… or desperately wishing one of the wise men brought a stronger beer?

Will Brian once again bring actual insight while the rest of us derail the plot entirely?

Will Cousin Seth accidentally pick a beer that tastes like a melted candle? (Spoiler: odds are high.)

Grab a brew, settle in, and join us as we break down the movie, the vibes, the pairings, and whatever tangents we fall into along the way.

Holiday wisdom not guaranteed.

Wondering what to buy for the billionaire in your life? The Christmas Cousins have you covered.

This week, Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth are joined by everyone’s favorite (and fabulously wealthy) Cousin Lee for a deep dive into Oprah’s Favorite Things 2025. From $400 slippers to gold-plated everything, we’re walking through Oprah’s closet — metaphorically, of course (the security guards wouldn’t let us in).

We’re separating the “Wow!” from the “Why?” and finding the perfect gift for everyone — billionaires, millionaires, and even a few “hundred-aires.”

Expect laughs, luxury, and light roasting as we crown our own “Christmas Cousins Approved” favorites.

Have you ever watched a Hallmark Christmas movie and thought, “Does anyone actually live in a place like that?” Well, wonder no more, Cousins!

In this episode, we’re chatting with Samantha, who actually grew up in a real-life Hallmark town in Michigan and now spends her holidays in South Haven, MI, home of twinkling lights, lakeside charm, and @RechargeCoffee (where the cocoa flows like Christmas spirit).

We get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to celebrate Christmas in a small town — the festivals, the snow-covered main streets, the holiday traditions that feel straight out of a movie… and maybe even a few behind-the-scenes surprises that Hallmark never shows.

Cousin Seth reconnects with his hometown friend, Cousin Chad tries not to pack his bags mid-episode to move there, and together we discover whether life in a Hallmark-style Christmas town is truly as magical as it looks — or if it’s all peppermint-scented smoke and mirrors.

So pour yourself a mug, cozy up, and come live vicariously through Samantha’s story of small-town Christmas magic come to life.

 Season 10 is here! Break out the tinsel, cue the carols, and—brace yourself—because Cousin Seth is finally tasting eggnog. That’s right, in a moment that could alter Christmas history (or at least disgust the lactose-intolerant), the long-awaited pumpkin eggnog showdown begins!

But that’s just the first stocking stuffer in this holiday triple-header. Joining Cousin Chad are the full festive crew: Cousin Lee, King of All Superfans, and Joe the Christmas Aficionado, as they raise a mug (or three) to the season ahead. Together, they serve up:

A live eggnog toast that tests Seth’s survival instincts

A list of holiday challenges Cousin Seth must complete to level up his Christmas cred

And a deep dive into Cousin Chad’s world-famous hot cocoa bar — part Willy Wonka, part winter wizardry, all holiday magic

It’s the kickoff to Season 10, the official start of the Christmas season, and quite possibly the episode that lands one of the Cousins on Santa’s “watch list.”

Grab your cocoa, spike it responsibly, and join the festive madness!

It’s a very special week on The Christmas Cousins Podcast, as we continue our crossover with our friends from The Christmas-Aficionado for the Hallmark Happy Hour!

Cousin Chad is joined by the always-jolly Joe the Christmas Aficionado, the festive legend Cousin Lee, and a super special guest — Brian from Deck the Hallmark! Together, they’ll unwrap the much-anticipated new holiday movie “Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper” and pair it with the perfect seasonal beer. 🍺🎅

But wait… where’s Cousin Seth? 🤔 Rumors are swirling. Is he home with a mysterious yuletide illness? Nursing a grudge against Brian from Deck the Hallmark? Or simply too jealous of Joe’s perfectly coiffed Christmas hair? We may never know!

Either way, it’s bound to be a holly-jolly good time — with laughter, festive banter, and maybe even a “Seth on the Lam” segment or two. Tune in and celebrate the chaos, Christmas-style! 🎁

The Christmas Cousins are back — and this time, it’s a full-on crossover event!

Welcome to Hallmark Happy Hour, another collaboration with Joe the Christmas Aficionado, streaming live on his YouTube channel and later available right here on the podcast.

We’re kicking off Hallmark’s 2025 Countdown to Christmas season in royal style with “A Royal Montana Christmas” — and pairing it with a beer that perfectly matches the movie’s mood, charm, and Christmas spirit…or lack thereof?

Joining Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth for this festive roundtable are Joe, King Of All Superfans, Lee (@Steelcitychristmas) and Casey from @HeartofReviews, and her partner — plus a healthy dose of tangents, laughter, and a few hijack attempts from Seth (because what’s a Christmas Cousins episode without that?).

Expect spirited debate, a little too much cheer, and maybe — just maybe — a few actual movie insights. Grab a drink and join us for this fun, chaotic, and oh-so-merry kickoff to the season!