From Nicholas to Christmas: a heartwarming story of kindness - an interview with author Kyle Poehls
Release Date: 12/07/2023
A Cozy Christmas Eve 2024
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Merry Christmas! In today's special Christmas Eve episode, I have several little readings and stories to share with you, along with another fun discussion about Christmas with my daughter Gracie. Today we talk about her favorite Christmas cookies, movies, and she shares some tips on how to show kindness to the people you love during Christmas time. You won't want to miss this one! And get ready, because Gracie comes in with some hot takes on Jim Carrey's Grinch movie. Please no hate mail. We like what we like... (Note: sorry for the continued bad audio from my mic during our Ask Gracie...
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Old Christmas, Part 3 of 3
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Happy Christmas week! Today I finish reading Old Christmas by Washington Irving. In the story our narrator enjoys a fun Christmas Day at Bracebridge Hall and participates in a lot of the older traditions. Christmas is just a few days away! I hope you're ready for it! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: Buy me a coffee? Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: Logo shirt designs: Contact Me: facebook: instagram: twitter: youtube: email: #podcast #christmas...
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Gracie's Favorite Christmas Memories, and "Old Christmas" Part 2 of 3
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
In today's episode, my daughter Grace comes back to talk about her favorite Christmas traditions and memories. We also talk about some recent romantic Christmas movies I've seen lately. Then, for our cozy story, I read Chapter 3 of "Old Christmas" by Washington Irving. In the chapter today, our narrator arrives at Bracebridge Hall on Christmas Eve, and continues to observe the old traditions. If you have a questions for Gracie, let me know and it might appear on an upcoming episode! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Ask Gracie Anything: Favorite Christmas Traditions and Memories 13:38...
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Celebrating 150 Episodes: chatting with Gracie, a Matchstick Mouse, and an... A.I. Christmas?
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
There is a bit of a festive spirit around the Cozy Christmas Lodge today... we are celebrating 150 episodes! I want to thank you all for your support and participation in what has become one of the most creatively satisfying experiences of my life. So today we start off by looking to the future of Christmas Celebrations, and see what kind of Christmas songs and stories A.I. can make up. While it doesn't go horribly wrong, it does feel kind of... soulless. Then I read a charming children's story called "Matchstick Mouse: Merry Little Christmas" which is written by one of our faithful...
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"Old Christmas" by Washington Irving, Part 1 of 3
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Today I have the first part of a longer story called Old Christmas by Washington Irving. Published in 1815, it explores some of the roots of our Christmas traditions as the main character visits a friend at Bracebridge Hall during Christmas to experience an old fashioned Christmas! It's a story that explores nostalgia and tradition, and is a lot of fun to read! So settle in by the fire, grab some egg nog or Christmas tea, and enjoy today’s story! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the story 02:39 Old Christmas Chapter 1: Christmas 16:11 Old Christmas...
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Christmas Cookies with a Dash of Arsenic... An Interview with Cozy Mystery Writer Jessica Thompson
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Do these cookies taste funny to you? It must mean we are talking about cozy mysteries on The Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today cozy mystery writer Jessica Thompson returns to the show to talk with me about a new Christmas-themed short story collection coming out called "A Cookie of a Scoundrel". We talk a bit about her series, The Caterer's Guide to Crime, along with some of our favorite Christmas foods. We talk about some our favorite Christmas reads, our mutual love of A Christmas Carol, and more! Ways to support the show: Rate and review: Buy me a coffee? ...
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Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor: Interview with Author Roseanna M. White
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Forget Downton Abbey - We're heading to Sugar Plum Manor! In today's episode I talk to author Roseanna M. White. She has a new Christmas romance set in the Edwardian-Era England! "Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor" draws inspiration from the Nutcracker and weaves a magical tale of love and friendship at Christmastime. This is also the book we're reading in our Cozy Christmas bookclub. In my fun and cozy conversation with Roseanna, we talk about her book and writing journey, and how The Nutcracker inspired her story. We also dig into all the fun topics of Christmas - movies, music, food,...
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The Gift of the Present: Thanksgiving with Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode my guest is Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch - one of my favorite Christmas podcasts! Fans of good food, good friends, and good music will enjoy the first part of our discussion where we chat about everything from Thanksgiving recipes and traditions and then talk about Burl Ives and his classic song "Holly Jolly Christmas". Then we turn to a more serious discussion on how to find joy when times are hard. We end the episode reflecting on what we are thankful for - and Ken reminds me that the happy memories I have of those who are past, and those...
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Spreading Christmas Joy (and Nutella): It's Another Double Trouble Holiday! with guest Tyler G. Mitchell
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
It's time for another Double-Trouble Holiday, one guaranteed to leave you hungry... In this episode of the Cozy Christmas Podcast, I begin with a few reflections on this past year and share some personal thanksgiving thoughts. Then Author Tyler Mitchell returns to chat about his heartwarming Christmas children's book, Double Trouble and the Upside Christmas Tree, and some of the new adventures the book has brought this year for him and his family. Next, we talk about Christmas parades and some of the important rules you'll want to remember if you're ever in one (Hint: don't get stuck...
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It's a Wonderful Life, Santa Claus, & St. Nicholas: an interview with author John Theo
A Cozy Christmas Podcast
Today I interview author John Theo, author of the short story "Christmas in Bedford Falls" which was read in our last episode! Now, John stops by to chat about his story and the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", his article about the history of Santa Claus and St. Nicholas, his books, and more! Find John and his books online at: Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:20 It's a Wonderful Life Discussion 13:20 Santa Claus & St. Nicholas 25:49 Favorite Christmas Films 28:08 Favorite Christmas music 31:34 Christmas Memories and traditions 39:02 Concluding thoughts Ways to support the show: ...
info_outlineMy guest today is Kyle Poehls. He is a Marine Corps veteran whose life took a dramatic turn after surviving two comas during his military service. Born in 1985, he found his passion for writing in the final years of his service, and despite facing numerous seizures and another coma just before his planned exit, he persevered. In March of 2017, he began crafting "From Nicholas to Christmas", a tale about the early life of Santa Claus. Today, with a reinvigorated outlook on life, he embodies the belief that every day should be lived as if it were the last.
In today's episode Kyle walks us through his journey, and how his severe health scares inspired him to take a chance and get his book out into the world. It's a powerful story that you won't want to miss! We also talk about our favorite movies, music and more. It's a conversation that ranges from children's stories to Die Hard (Yes we think it's a Christmas movie, NO, we are not going to rehash all the arguments) to Home Alone 2 and the best character in that movie (New York City).
My past couple of guests have both served in the military. After my conversation with Kyle, I reflect a few moments on the Pearl Harbor anniverary, the fear of war, and the necessity to treat each other with kindness and human dignity.
Find Kyle online: https://www.kylepoehls.com/
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