It’s a question people around the world have quietly wondered:

What is Cousin Seth actually like in person? What would it be like to actually meet him?

In this very special episode, Cousin Lee—aka the Prince of Pittsburgh—and his better half, Maria, take the ultimate holiday-adjacent journey: a full-on pilgrimage to South Haven, Michigan, home of the one and only Recharge Coffee… and, of course, Cousin Seth himself.

They surprise Seth, spend an evening and morning with him, and return with a full field report:

• What’s South Haven really like?
• What’s Recharge Coffee like in real life?
• And most importantly… what is Seth actually like when the microphones aren’t on?

This is Embedded with Cousin Seth—a boots-on-the-ground investigation into the man, the myth, the barista.

The results may surprise you. Or confirm everything you already suspected.

Either way… the report is in.

In the aftermath of what experts are already calling the most significant broadcast event of our time, the Christmas Cousins return to do the only thing left to do:

 

Try to understand what just happened.

 

Yes, we’re talking about The Trial of Cousin Seth—the so-called trial of the century, a proceeding so consequential, so emotionally charged, so thoroughly overanalyzed… that we’re still not entirely sure what the verdict actually means.

 

Now that the decision has been rendered (and possibly appealed in the court of public opinion), Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth are joined by Joe the Christmas Aficionado and Brian Herald aka “F. Scott FitzHerald” from Deck The Hallmark podcast to unpack it all:

 

• What exactly happened in that courtroom?
• Did justice prevail… or did Christmas?
• What does this mean for Seth’s future—his status, his journey, his standing in the seasonal hierarchy?
• And perhaps most importantly… what happens next?

 

 

This is less a recap and more a post-verdict summit—a gathering of minds attempting to process the unprocessable.

 

Because when something this historic occurs, you don’t move on.

 

Spring is here, St. Patrick’s Day has arrived, and the Christmas Cousins are doing what they do best: celebrating the seasons—and continuing Cousin Seth’s ongoing education in how to properly enjoy them.

For this special episode released on St. Patty’s Day itself, the cousins are throwing a festive little holiday party complete with one of our classic beer tastings. Joined by Joe the Christmas Aficionado and Cousin Lee, the King of All Super Fans, the crew samples some appropriately green (and hopefully delicious) brews while putting Seth to the test.

What does Seth actually know about St. Patrick’s Day? How has he celebrated it in the past? And can the cousins show him how to make it the best one yet?

It’s a little bit holiday history, a little bit beer tasting, and a lot of laughs as the Christmas Cousins prove once again that the mission is simple: help Seth learn to love every season. 🍀🍻

After a brief winter hiatus (ie Seth finally learned how to block Chad’s incessant show related texts), the Christmas Cousins are BACK—and we’re officially declaring winter over.

 

Cousin Seth has either seen his shadow or hasn’t (we’ll sort that out), but one thing is certain: spring is coming early and it’s time to honor a beloved Cousins tradition.

 

That’s right. It’s Year Three of the legendary showdown: Cousin Seth vs. the Cadbury Egg.

 

For two straight years, the Cadbury Egg has delivered a decisive victory. The creamy center. The psychological warfare. The aftermath. It hasn’t been pretty. But now, with another year of seasoning, maturity, and possibly digestive preparation under his belt… can Seth finally conquer the old slot of creamy goodness and make Cousin Chad proud?

 

Or will history repeat itself?

 

Winter may be over. But the Egg remains undefeated.

 

Let’s see what happens.

There are very few things in life that are universally beloved: puppies, ice cream, and—above all else—Cousin Seth.

 

Yes, it’s finally here. A party that’s literally been half a century in the making. This episode is the official Sethstravaganza, celebrating Cousin Seth’s 50th anniversary on planet Earth. Fifty years. Five decades. An era.

 

We’re marking the occasion the only way we know how—with a star-studded lineup of guests, live video surprises, heartfelt moments, playful roasting, and the kind of loving chaos that only a Seth-sized milestone deserves.

 

This isn’t just a birthday episode. It’s a once-every-half-century event.

 

Watch the live video over on Joe the Christmas Aficionado’s YouTube channel, or listen right here wherever great podcasts are found!

Cousin Seth’s 50th Birthday Sethstravaganza!!!

New year, same questions—did Cousin Seth survive the holidays, or did the holidays finally survive him?

 

We’re kicking off Season 11 by wrapping up everything Seth thought his Christmas was going to be… and everything it actually turned into. Joined by Cousin Chad, Joe the Christmas Aficionado, and Cousin Lee (King of All Superfans), we dig into the real story behind Seth’s Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

 

Was it calm? Was it chaotic? Was it secretly magical? Or was it exactly as uneventful as Seth predicted—and if so, why does everyone else remember it differently?

 

This is the full holiday debrief: expectations vs. reality, surprises no one saw coming, and the moments Seth can’t walk back now that the season is officially over. It’s the first episode of the year, the official launch of Season 11, and the perfect reset before we do it all again.

 

The holidays are done. The verdict is in. And Seth is back on the record.

Season 11 Premier: Seth’s Christmas Was…Something. Full Wrap-up!

Last week, we got Joe ready for Christmas Con — the fits, the confidence, the pre-Con glow-up, and the mental prep for being seen by thousands of people who already think they know you.

 

This week… we find out what actually happened.

 

Joe is back from Christmas Con in New Jersey, and we’re breaking down the full experience — from the moment he hit the convention floor to the last “wait… are you Joe?” interaction.

 

Did the glow-up deliver?

Who recognized him first?

Who did he meet?

What surprised him the most?

And what’s it really like when people finally see you in person, not through a screen?

 

We talk:

 

• Celebrity encounters and behind-the-scenes moments
• Fan reactions — the good, the awkward, and the unexpected
• How often people said, “You look exactly like your videos”
• What felt different once the Con actually started
• And whether he’d do it all again… or needs a recovery week first

 

 

This episode is the real-world follow-up to last week’s pre-Con glow-up — no filters, no prep, just the honest post-Con breakdown of what Christmas Con is actually like when you’re in it.

This week, Cousin Chad is flying solo—well, as “solo” as one can be when joined by the unstoppable Joe the Christmas Aficionado, who has more Yuletide credentials than Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the entire North Pole HR department combined.

 

With Cousin Seth out on assignment (or possibly hiding from eggnog), Chad and Joe dive into three of the most consequential events of the season:

 

Christmas Con 2025 Preview:

Joe reveals his plans, appearances, potential meet-and-greets, and whether he’ll be signing autographs for the tens of thousands of fans who know him as “that wildly monetized YouTuber with great lighting.” Will there be photo ops? Security details? A velvet rope? Who’s he excited to meet? Who’s excited to meet HIM?

 

Joe’s Imminent, Highly Anticipated Haircut:

Yes, the legend returns. After six long weeks, the world finally gets the answer:

Will Joe’s famously impeccable hair return unchanged… or will he take a bold leap into “pre-Christmas Con chic”?

The stakes?

Global.

Emotional.

Possibly historical.

 

 

It’s a fun, fast, festive episode full of laughs, Christmas hype, and the kind of absurdly specific holiday joy we happily deliver to our cousins worldwide!

 

EXCLUSIVE: Joe’s Christmas Con ’25 Preview, his pre-con Glow Up & Seth’s non-tree!!!

It’s finally here — our yearly Trader Joe’s Christmas Tasting episode, one of the most loved and most requested traditions on the show. Every year we dig into Trader Joe’s newest and weirdest holiday releases, and this year’s lineup might be the most interesting yet.

And we’ve got a very special guest joining us: Chad’s dad, Uncle Barry, making his first official appearance on the show. He jumps in with us and Cousin Seth, Joe (@christmas_aficionado) and Lee (@steelcitychristmas) as we taste, rank, and react to Trader Joe’s 2025 Christmas offerings — from the classics to the limited-edition items that are already popping off the shelves.

 

We’re giving our honest takes on what’s a must-try, what’s just okay, and what you can confidently skip this year. And yes — we’re also putting the new Greek Yogurt Eggnog to the test. (Cousin Seth trying anything eggnog-related is worth the listen alone.)

 

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the reactions, or to know what’s actually worth buying before you head to Trader Joe’s, this episode delivers. Watch it on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts — this is one of our favorite episodes to make every year.

 

Christmas Trader Joe’s Tasting 2025: Uncle Barry (Chad’s Dad) joins the cousins!