The Cousins are joined once again by Joe the Christmas aficionado for a preview of Hallmark’s Week 6 Countdown to Christmas movies. But just as they’re debating which ones to review, Chad shocks everyone: he’s committed to watching all four movies! Will Seth follow suit, or is this a one-man holiday marathon? Grab your cocoa—it’s about to get intense.
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Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Week 6 Preview: Cousin Chad Commits to All Fou4Movies?!?

Spoiler Alert: Do not miss Cousin Seth’s priceless reaction during his turn to taste it!

In this CLASSIC Thanksgiving pre-game episode, the Christmas Cousins, joined by fan favorites Joe, THE Christmas Aficionado and the King of all Superfans, Lee, go cruelty-free with a tasting of Trader Joe’s famous “Turkey-less Stuffed Roast!”

 

This vegan “masterpiece” may be a holiday favorite for Cousin Chad (vegetarian for years), but it’s a brand-new experience for Cousin Seth, Joe and Lee.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, we’d love it if you’d give us a rating, drop a review, or follow us on social media for more holiday hijinks and seasonal scoops. Send us your thoughts on Thanksgiving alternatives or let us know your own Thanksgiving traditions by emailing us at ChristmasCousins@gmail.com – we might even read it on the air! Your support keeps our sleigh bells ringing, so thank you for listening and helping us spread the cheer!

Audience Question:
“Would you dare to go turkey-free this Thanksgiving? Or are you firmly Team Turkey? Let us know which side you’re on!”
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Seth’s Amazing Reaction-First Turkey-less Trot w/special Guest Cousins Joe & Lee

We watched Hallmark’s “Five Golen Rings”…and wished we hadn’t. Our review is fun…the movie was not.

 

Soooo, if you’re still reading this…here we go:

In Seth’s approximately 24th Hallmark viewing (who’s counting?), he, Cousin Chad and Joe, The Christmas Aficionado dive into Hallmark’s new holiday mystery, Five Golden Rings. When artist Audrey returns to her hometown, she finds herself swept up in an unexpected treasure hunt.

 

But with only nine days to solve it, can she and childhood friend Finn locate each ring’s rightful owner?

 

Join us as we review the cozy thrills, romantic twists, and, of course, holiday spirit…but, mainly, we question our life’s choices that lead us to watching this movie.

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Hallmark’s “Five Golden Rings”: Did the Cousins (and Joe) find he worst Hallmark Christmas Movie ever?

Welcome back, Christmas Cousins to the pod’s 170th episode!!!

On this episode, the Cousins celebrate a momentous holiday season milestone by going full “Yuletide Yenta” to dish the latest tea on this coffee…even Cousin-Wife Leslie joins the fun!

 

It’s a day that should be marked on every holiday calendar: The Starbucks Holiday Drink Drop. and what better way to celebrate that with the Christmas Cousins podcast doing an in-depth, highly analytical, very scientific, tasting of the new Starbucks holiday drink lineup?

Cousin Seth, now a seasoned “Seasonal Sophomore” after this year’s Pumpkin Spice mishap (he only drank 7 of the promised 18 PSLs), is back to bravely face the red-cup gauntlet.

 

Can he tackle the sweetness overload this time, or will he vow to drink more of these than he managed with the PSLs?

 

The Cousins-and Cousin-Wife Leslie- go sip by sip through the lineup to find out if this year’s offerings are just right or borderline dessert.

 

Audience Question:
What’s your all-time favorite holiday drink, and is there a Starbucks classic you think should make a comeback?

 

And pulllleeeeaaaze, give us a rating and review! It is much appreciated and helps more people find the show!

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Grab your cozy tea and join the Christmas Cousins as they welcome back Craig, a.k.a. The Christmas Guy 365, who’s here to school us on holiday magic, English-style! Craig shares what he’s most excited for this season, tips for our very own Cousin Seth’s sophomore holiday journey, and some highlights from his new YouTube channel. It’s Christmas culture, British vibes, and festive tips rolled into one merry chat!

Audience Question:
What are some holiday traditions from other cultures you’d love to try? And any tips for our Christmas Cousin Seth as he embraces his holiday spirit?

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Christmas Cousins Podcast and also on YouTube, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod! Plus, send your thoughts, suggestions, and general Cousin Seth fan mail to ⁠⁠christmascousinspod@gmail.com⁠⁠!

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Brace yourselves for an epic holiday food journey! In this very merry episode, Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth join forces with Christmas Cousin Lee, the ultimate holiday superfan, to sample international Christmas treats from World Market. From mince pies to panettone, they taste (and maybe endure!) a wild spread of yuletide flavors from around the globe. And keep your ears open—there’s a high chance Cousin Seth might have to tap out from the sugar overload. Will they leave craving more or clutching their stomachs?

 

Mince Pies & Peppermint Bark: An International Christmas Taste Test

As we all know, the Christmas Cousins are famed for their hard-hitting investigative journalism (Pulitzer pending!). In Episode 165, they’re back to tackle another high-stakes exposé — armed with the precision, diligence, and, naturally, knee-jerk reactions that only true sleuths bring to the holiday season. This time, they’ve set their sights on Hallmark Channel, that beloved beacon of Christmas cheer, facing allegations of age discrimination more shocking than running out of eggnog on Christmas Eve!

 

Word on the (snow-covered) street is that a former Hallmark casting director claims the network has been quietly replacing its seasoned holiday stars — with younger talent.

 

Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad unpack these unsettling accusations (translation: they read half the article) and dive deep into what this could mean for Hallmark’s festive future and the fate of our cherished Christmas icons. Is Hallmark simply decking its halls with younger talent, or is there a less-merry truth behind it? Get ready for some real sleigh-bell gossip as the Cousins dig in!

 

Tune in for the Cousins’ cough rigorous analysis and decide for yourself: Is Hallmark really in trouble, or just trying to avoid a future of reruns?

 

Listener Reminder: Don’t forget to subscribe to the Christmas Cousins Podcast and also on YouTube, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod! Plus, send your thoughts, suggestions, and general Cousin Seth fan mail to ⁠christmascousinspod@gmail.com⁠!

 

QUESTION:
“Do you think Hallmark is too focused on younger stars, or is this just some festive fuss? Which classic Hallmark stars would you miss the most if they were replaced?”
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It’s only Week Two of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas, and things are already heating up! Is Cousin Seth drowning in tinsel yet, or did he actually make it through his Week One movie assignment? In this episode, the Cousins break down the latest lineup of new holiday films, including “This Time Each Year” (Thursday, October 24), “Operation Nutcracker” (Friday, October 25), “The Christmas Charade” (Saturday, October 26), and “The Five-Year Christmas Party” (Sunday, October 27).

The Cousins will also reveal which of these four films they’ve chosen to watch and review, but they need YOUR help to decide! Plus, we’ll see if any Hallmark Classics are worth revisiting and find out if Seth is already buckling under the pressure of his second season of Christmas cheer. Tune in for the laughs, the reviews, and a few holiday surprises!

 

 

Audience Question:

Which of the Week Two Hallmark movies are you most excited about? “Operation Nutcracker”? “The Christmas Charade”? Let us know which one you want us to review!

 

Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod. Got a question or movie request? Email us at christmascousinspod@gmail.com—we might just take your suggestion for our next episode!

Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Week Two Preview: Four Hallmark Movies, One Choice: Which Will the Cousins Review?

It’s that time again, Christmas Cousins! Cousin Chad is practically doing cartwheels with jingle bells on, while Cousin Seth is having an existential crisis, realizing just how many Hallmark Christmas movies he’s about to endure—err, enjoy this season.

 

In this holly jolly kickoff to Countdown to Christmas, we’re joined by our festive fanatic and expert guest, Kacy (@theheartofreviews) AND a mystery gues (hint: he is an aficionado of Christmas) as we dive into the first holiday flick of the marathon: ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas. Will the “Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics” fuel a yuletide romance between Jessie and Bryan, or will too many snowball fights and wrapping paper disasters send the whole family straight to the naughty list?

Tune in for our fun, irreverent take on this holiday flick as we rate, review, and share our favorite (and not-so-favorite) moments!

 

Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod. Plus, share your thoughts via email at christmascousinspod@gmail.com!

Audience Question:

What’s the craziest holiday tradition your family has that might rival the “Christmas Olympics” from this movie? Or, which holiday tradition would you totally invent if you could? Let us know!

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Hallmark’s “Twas The Date Before Christmas”: Cousin Seth’s Year 2 w/Kacy from The Heart of Reviews and a mystery guest!