Ever wonder how those magical Christmas stores that stay open all year actually survive — or who’s shopping there in July? In this episode, the Christmas Cousins take a deep dive into the fascinating, slightly bonkers world of year-round Christmas shops…and maybe an epic Cousin Seth story!

From the iconic Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan — the world’s largest Christmas store — to small, family-run ornament shops in seaside towns, we unwrap the history, the economics, and the unshakable holiday spirit that keeps these festive places alive long after the lights come down.

Cousin Seth asks the hard-hitting questions (“Do they play Christmas music… all year?”), while Cousin Chad explores what drives people to keep the magic going 365 days a year. Expect laughs, wonder, and maybe even a newfound respect for the brave souls who live in a permanent winter wonderland.

The Christmas Cousins are officially kicking off the Countdown to Christmas season — and yes, it’s only October, but you know how we roll. In this festive catch-up episode, we dive into Hallmark Channel’s opening weekend lineup, swap early-season impressions, and see just how ready Cousin Seth really is to sleigh his way into the holidays.

We also tackle one of the most important questions of the year: what kind of Christmas tree will Seth choose for Year Three? Will he return to his real-tree roots, stick with artificial convenience, or surprise us all? Of course, there are many tangents along the way…

It’s cozy, chaotic, and full of laughs — the perfect warm-up to another merry and slightly misguided holiday season with your favorite cousins.

The Favorite Christmas Ever series rolls on — and this time, we’re joined by none other than Brian Herald, one of the beloved cohosts of Deck the Hallmark!

We get cozy and nostalgic as Brian takes us back to his most magical Christmas memories, the traditions that made him fall in love with the season, and the cozy chaos that makes the holidays so unforgettable (there’s also a classic Cousin Seth story mixed in that is a must listen).

It’s warm, witty, and full of that classic Cousins cheer — the kind of episode that makes you want to grab some cocoa, light the tree, and pretend you’re part of the Herald household for the holidays.

Move over, Homer. Cousin Seth embarks on his very own epic journey: the long-feared, long-awaited Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats Challenge. Like Ulysses facing sirens and cyclops, Seth battles spoonfuls of Trader Joe’s pumpkin oats — not one, not two, but three consecutive servings.!!!

Will he conquer his culinary nemesis and return victorious to his own modern-day Ithaca (a Chicago townhouse…err, mega-mansion)? Or will pumpkin spice finally vanquish him once and for all?

Join the Cousins for an odyssey of fall flavors, heroism, and questionable breakfast choices.

The Christmas Cousins are back with a very special guest: renowned film critic and author Alonso Duralde! He’s here to talk about the newly revised and updated edition of his essential holiday classic Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas.

We dive into how this book can level up your holiday season (and maybe even convince Cousin Seth to finally start his Christmas movie homework). Along the way, we explore Alonso’s own origin story: how does one actually get paid to watch movies for a living? What’s it like to literally write the book on Christmas movies? And what’s next for him?

And, where exactly was Cousin Seth the whole time?!?

Yes, yes—we know. The Hallmark Channel dropped their brand-new Countdown to Christmas movie list days ago, and the entire internet has already screamed, swooned, or side-eyed their way through it. But here at the Christmas Cousins, we do things differently. Translation: we’re late.

But being late has its perks. Because while everyone else has had their say, only we bring you the one-of-a-kind, completely unpredictable reactions of Cousin Seth. Three seasons in, Seth is still wrapping his head around the fact that these movies exist—let alone that people (like Cousin Chad) plan their lives around them. Will he be excited? Confused? Weirdly passionate about a movie he’s never going to watch? Like his eggnog takes, there’s no telling what you’re gonna get.

So buckle up for our very belated, very necessary Hallmark movie list breakdown. Everyone else reacted already… but nobody did it with Cousin Seth energy. 🎄

Welcome back, Cousins to the audio version of a live crossover special that aired on t Christmas Aficionado’s YouTube channel!

Is it even fall if the Annual Pumpkin Beer Tasting hasn’t happened yet? We think not. That’s why the world’s most anticipated autumn tradition is finally here—the Third Annual Fall Beer Tasting Spectacular! 🍂🍺

Everyone marks their calendars for this one (right?), and this year Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth are back at it with a full festive crew: Joe the Christmas Aficionado, King of the Super Fans Lee, and returning favorite beer taster extraordinaire Festive Bob from the Festive Foreign Film Fans Podcast…we even have some very special surprise guests join in on the fun!

Which pumpkin brew will reign supreme? Which one will fizzle faster than last year’s cinnamon candle? And honestly… who really cares, because the laughs, questionable tasting notes, and general fall chaos are what we’re all here for.

So crack a cold one, grab your flannel, and join the cousins and friends for a night of hops, pumpkins, and probably saving the world while we’re at it. 🎃And, most importantly, always drink responsibly!

The Christmas Cousins are back for their Second Annual Fall Creamer Taste Test!

Because if there’s one thing we love more than spreading year-round holiday cheer, it’s bravely taking on the “hard work” of sipping sugary seasonal creamers for the greater good. (You’re welcome.)

This year’s lineup? Brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and all the other liquid fall fantasies your local grocery store can throw at us. Cousin Lee and Cousin Wife Leslie join the fun, while Christmas Cousin Mary requested this very episode, so you can thank her for the pumpkin-spiced festivities!

Which creamers will reign supreme? Which ones belong in the clearance bin? Tune in for all the laughs, verdicts, and seasonal wisdom you didn’t know you needed.

Got a favorite creamer (or a fall treat) we haven’t tried yet? Slide into our DMs, email us, or just peer-pressure Cousin Seth—he’ll cave.

It’s back, Cousins—the Third Annual Fall Drink Battle Royale! 🍂☕🎉

This year, the stakes are higher than ever as Starbucks and Dunkin’ go head-to-head in a pumpkin-spiced clash of the titans. Will Starbucks’ seasonal classics reign supreme, or will Dunkin’s bold flavors finally topple the PSL empire?

Cousin Seth enters the ring with a twist—bringing his own Recharge Drinks into the fray. Meanwhile, Cousin Chad, the Christmas Aficionado Joe, Cousin Lee, and Cousin Wife Leslie all sip, sample, and squabble their way through this caffeinated cage match.

Will Seth survive the Starbucks juggernaut? Will Dunkin’ pull off an upset? Or will Seth’s mystery brews steal the show? 🎃✨

Grab your favorite fall drink, cozy up, and join the chaos as the cousins crown a winner in this festive, frothy showdown.