Podcasts about Cozy

My friend (and On Brand with Jimmy Fallon co-star) Pyper Bleu is joining me on the podcast today to share her perspective on the effects of AI and the algorithm on retail.Our conversation starts with Pyper peeling back the curtain on how she built a platform of 400K subscribers on her YouTube channel Lyfe of Pyper, and why she decided to shift offline and open a retail shop — plus she explains how they're so different.We also get honest about AI in our day-to-day — from using it to soften angry emails (there's humanity in that) to realizing AI-written "thank you" messages feel worse than no reply at all. Pyper shares why she stopped using AI for correspondence and actually got faster, and I open up about using AI to learn rather than just get answers. Plus, Pyper drops a killer tip about packaging that every toy inventor needs to hear.If you're feeling a little AI overwhelmed, this podcast is your safe space. Cozy up with a warm cup of tea and give it a listen.

Episode 803 In this explosive episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny sits down with one of Tokyo's most electrifying creative forces, Ken Kawabata. Some people come to Japan for anime and sushi… Ken came to build a creative empire. Writer. Publisher. Podcaster. Frontman. Film-night madman. Ken isn't just wearing multiple hats, he's setting them on fire. He's the author of Necro City, co-owner of Moon Hotel Press, host of the Full Cage, the wild energy behind Tokyo's notorious “Get Trashed” Bad Movie Night, and the frontman of Pope Bastard and the Heretics. Calling him a “Renaissance man” doesn't even scratch the surface. Ken is a full-throttle creative revolutionary shaking Tokyo's underground scene to its core. In this action-packed conversation, Johnny and Ken dive into:

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A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Amy Coombe, author of the upcoming novel Stay for a Spell! Elle and Amy talk about the allure of pirates, writing during tough times, where ideas come from, and why to dream of being a princess (or not!). Enjoy! Amy's Bio: Born and raised in California, Amy is an award-winning writer, editor and publisher. She has lived all over the United States and is now based in London. She's an avid reader, a licensed mudlarker, an enthusiastic fossil-hunter, a fledgling birder, and a font of useless trivia. Find Amy and Her Work Online: https://amycoombeauthor.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com

Ready to switch off for the night? Join Geoffrey for a comforting bedtime story in Pennyworth Cove, where a long-planned proposal keeps going wrong - and love, as always, finds its own moment. If you'd like an extra touch of calm, you can also watch this episode on Spotify, complete with soothing visuals

Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks about the 'cozy crime' genre, drawing on a range of suggestions from TV and film critics, academics, and his own friends. Thomas even has a special guest contribution from Jon Auty, host of 'Behind the Stunts' and 'The Bond Buzz', do check those out. Suggested reading:'Identity and nostalgia in a globalised world: Investigating  the international popularity of Midsomer Murders' by Tiffany Bergin at the University of Cambridge (UK)'The Simple Art of Murder' by popular crimewriter Raymond Chandler...and also, the BBC's 'Independent Thematic Review  of  portrayal and representation  of the UK  in BBC content' (2026)Support the showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

Today, I am speaking with a woman who owns two campgrounds in Connecticut and is looking for Workampers this summer. Lelah Campo owns Cozy Hills Campground in Bantam, Conn. She and her team also built a second park from scratch nearby called Sky Ridge Trails in Torrington. The two campgrounds are about seven miles apart, and both rely on Workampers as a key part of their success. She needs Workampers to help with front desk, retail, housekeeping, maintenance and running activities. Cozy Hills even has a full restaurant where a Workamper couple runs the cafe. Solo Workampers usually put in around 30 hours a week while couples are often working closer to 60 hours combined. Lelah works hard to give Workampers two days off in a row and on the same days for both partners. Most jobs start at $17 an hour and Workampers are paid for all hours worked. A campsite is provided at zero cost and includes a generous electric allowance and free laundry. If you have ever wondered what it is like to be Workamping in New England in a place with rolling hills, tall pine trees, busy weekends and nonstop family activities, you will enjoy this conversation. One thing that stood out to me was how intentional Lelah is in matching Workampers to jobs that best fit with their talents and interests. I also appreciated her straightforward approach to scheduling and expectations. She likes to keep people fresh and avoid burnout and making sure Workampers get two consecutive days off together as a couple. Her advice about getting too friendly with seasonal guests was an excellent reminder about the need for setting and maintaining boundaries. Workampers certainly don't want to be put in uncomfortable positions if they need to enforce rules or by getting pressured to do things they aren't really hired to do. With a completely free RV site and pay for every hour worked, this is a great opportunity to spend a summer in beautiful New England. If you want more information about either park or the Workamping opportunities, visit cozyhills.com or skyridgerv.com. People can also email Lelah directly at admin@cozyhills.com. Today's episode is sponsored by Workamper News. Much more than just a job-listing website, when you put the tools of this professional service into action, you'll find out just how easy it can be to turn your Workamping dreams into reality. A Workamper membership opens the door to a one-stop-shop for all-things Workamping. Being the original resource for Workamping, you'll find the largest number of job listings, be able to connect with a community of Workampers, and view resources compiled by experts who have been enjoying the RV lifestyle for many years. If you're serious about leading a successful and enjoyable Workamping lifestyle, then membership is for you. Join today at www.workamper.com. Embark on new adventures today with the support of Workamper News behind you! That's all for this week's show. Next time I will be speaking with another campground owner from New Hampshire about a fun Workamping opportunity this summer. I will have that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening and if you like these interviews, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.

This week, Alex is joined by Rank 1 player (rounded up) and fan-favorite creator: Husky Puppies! The duo kicks things off by answering the community's burning question: Is the current Marvel Snap meta actually horrible? They break down the "uninteractive" nature of Star-Lord decks, discuss how to counter them in High Infinite using cards like Super Giant and Cosmo, and debate the best ways Second Dinner could nerf the card (Make him an Activate? Require a card play alongside floating energy?).Then, it's time for new card reviews! Alex and Husky discuss why the new Series 5 card Kraglin is a massive skip, why Magus is a bottom-tier release, and debate whether Drax (Avatar of Life) is the ultimate release valve for Ramp decks. Plus, Alex goes to bat for Jack Flag, calling it the best release of the month, while Husky remains skeptical until a spicy Aurora synergy is uncovered.Finally, they open the Mailbag to discuss the growing frustration around Card Shop FOMO and why waiting weeks for a specific card to rotate into the shop is creating unnecessary friction for players.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Husky Puppies as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!

      Come sit with me—let's slow down, sleep better, and feel more like ourselves. My courses (gentle, practical, cozy)     Sitting Beside Your Grief" Coming soon.   This is a gentle, free mini course offering you a soft place to rest with your grief, beginning with a guided meditation/body scan and expanding into simple, cosy practices. The course will grow to include a caring card game for sad moments and short modules on grounding, meeting your thoughts kindly, and staying human in grief. I'm creating this alongside my full-time work as a behaviour support specialist, and I'm slowly building a little nest of supports here for you to return to whenever you need.  

Gillian and Matt plow through snow-packed cinema that's perfect for a winter watch: Grumpy Old Men and Snow Day. They also share which snacks they're shoveling into their mouths while watching this flurry of films, from hummus and pretzels to a candy as silent as the snow: foam bananas. Cozy in the News Two-year-old Sets World Record for Snooker trick shots Giant Pandas Frolic in the Snow  - Smithsonian National Zoo Winter Movie Snacks Skum-Bananer Hanover Twists  Cozy Winter Watches Snow Day (2000)  Grumpy Old Men (1993) Lucy in the Swiss Alps Candle Review Target Bullseye's Playground: Glass Heart Chocolate Truffles Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.

Welcome to "The Snowy Sanctuary Collection," an 8-hour journey designed to wrap you in a blanket of winter calm. Nine winter stories will guide you through the entire night. The winter soundscape of crackling fires, howling winds, and falling snow accompanies journeys from mountainside cabin and a bothy in the Scottish Highlands to a magical ice castle and the land of winter fairies. Experience the love of a snowbound pup, a magical snowy night in the city, and the first frost at an old depot cafe.  Whether you stay with the narratives or fall into a deep, healing sleep, these serene landscapes provide a safe space for rest and restoration until morning. Snuggle up and hibernate with this cozy mental holiday. It's time to dream away.The collection concludes with a 90-minute original healing soundscape, composed specifically to sustain your deep sleep after the final story ends.Stories Included: Blizzard at the CabinSnowy Seaside CottageSnowy Night in the HighlandsThe Winter FairiesCozy Night at Brimstone HavenMagical Snowy CityFirst Frost at the Old Depot CafeThe Ice CastleFor the Love of a Pup Original Script, Narration, Sleep Music, and Production by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2026 All Rights ReservedYOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠https://www.facebook.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIKTOK: ⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER: ⁠http://twitter.com/michsanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Michelle: ⁠michellessanctuary@gmail.com⁠If you would like to support this channel:⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/michsanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/michellessanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.venmo.com/michellehotaling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my new podcast, Meditation Tides, for guided meditations and let the tides of your breath bring the tranquility you deserve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditationtides/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle's Sanctuary is a place where you may enjoy high quality relaxing stories for sleep and guided sleep meditations completely FREE with a focus on mental vacations, sleep hypnosis, manifestations, and using your imagination to enjoy relaxing adventures before bedtime. Grown-ups deserve bedtime stories too! I always welcome comments, feedback & suggestions.

What spiritual era are you in?This Sunday join Liv as she dives into the basic origin story for the triple goddess notably known as The Maiden, The Mother, and The Crone.Learn about the neopaganistic origins of this Triple Goddess archetype and how they really came from the poetic mind of a man. Satirical right? But that's not all! The main focus of this Sunday's podcast is more so spiritual introspection. So grab a drink, find a cozy spot and get ready to listen, learn, and laugh your way to enlightenment.SEND IN YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES HERE: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/extrasCHECK OUT THE DOSS HOUSE PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION ON THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtu.be/dnOkiykc26s?si=pANVEbbP4ARKTQhROR READ THE BLOG: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/journalOR JOIN PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/metapsyckicks——-BOOK A PET PSYCHIC OR PSYCHIC MEDIUM READING:Olivia the Medium: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/liv-readings-----CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro4:01 - NEW YT Video: Doss House Paranormal Investigation7:07 - Conception of M^3: "The White Goddess"11:28 - Robert Graves Ideas: Poets & Analeptic Thought18:26 - The Foremothers of The Triunity21:49 - Neopaganistic Symbolism26:30 - Personal Interpretation & Introspection42:35 - Looking for More Content?47:17 - Thanks for Listening!-----RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:YouTube Setup ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/meta-psyckicks-youtube-setupPodcast Setup ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/meta-psyckicks-podcasting-setupOther Divination Tools: ►► https://kit.co/metapsyckicks/other-divination-toolsDISCLAIMER: This description might contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!-----WHAT ARE YOUR PSYCHIC ABILITIES QUIZ: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/extrasSEND IN YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES HERE: https://www.metapsyckicks.com/extrasWEBSITE AND BLOG:www.metapsyckicks.comEMAIL: metapsyckicks@gmail.com——-SAY HI ON SOCIAL:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Np1K0QH8e-EDHhIxX-FaAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapsyckicksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapsyckicks?lang=enOlivia The Medium:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/oliviathemedium/Threads -https://www.threads.net/@oliviathemedium?invite=4Email - oliviathemedium@gmail.com——-Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Goddesshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Goddess_(Neopaganism)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/meta-psyckicks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Cozy Cottage: A Winter Dinner to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A havas táj csendes békességben nyugodott, miközben a szél feltámadt, és hópelyheket sodort a levegőben.En: The snowy landscape lay in quiet peace, while the wind picked up and whisked snowflakes through the air.Hu: Az erdő közepén állt a Kényelmes Kunyhó, ahol Péter izgatottan készülődött a vacsora vendégfogadására.En: In the middle of the forest stood the Kényelmes Kunyhó (Cozy Cottage), where Péter excitedly prepared for the dinner guests.Hu: A kis faház meleg fénye hívogatóan izzott a külvilág szürkeségében.En: The warm light of the little wooden house glowed invitingly amidst the grayness of the outside world.Hu: Péter lassan körülnézett.En: Péter slowly looked around.Hu: A kandallóban vidáman ropogott a tűz, és a meleg levegő puha takaróként borult a rusztikus fa bútorokra, ahol puha, kockás takarók hevertek.En: The fire crackled happily in the fireplace, and the warm air draped like a soft blanket over the rustic wooden furniture, where soft, checkered blankets lay.Hu: Péter tudta, hogy mindennek tökéletesnek kell lennie.En: Péter knew everything had to be perfect.Hu: Különösen Eszter és László számára.En: Especially for Eszter and László.Hu: Az idő szorított, és Péter kicsit ideges volt.En: Time was short, and Péter was a bit nervous.Hu: Ahogy elment a kis falu boltjába, a szívében remélte, hogy megtalálja a szükséges hozzávalókat.En: As he went to the small village store, he hoped in his heart to find the necessary ingredients.Hu: A vihar azonban megzavarta a szállítást, és néhány fontos alapanyag hiányzott.En: However, the storm had disrupted deliveries, and some important ingredients were missing.Hu: Péter elkeseredett.En: Péter felt disheartened.Hu: Mit tehetett volna most?En: What could he do now?Hu: Az idő sürgetett, és ő kétségbeesetten próbálta megoldani a helyzetet.En: Time was pressing, and he desperately tried to resolve the situation.Hu: Mikor Péter visszatért a Kényelmes Kunyhóba, kissé csalódott volt.En: When Péter returned to the Kényelmes Kunyhó, he was somewhat disappointed.Hu: Ahogy táskáját letette, mély levegőt vett.En: As he put down his bag, he took a deep breath.Hu: Az ablakon kinézve látta, hogy a hópelyhek most már vastag paplanszerűen borították a tájat.En: Looking out the window, he saw that the snowflakes now covered the landscape like a thick quilt.Hu: A természetnek megvolt a maga szépsége, és hirtelen új ötlet jutott eszébe.En: Nature had its own beauty, and suddenly a new idea came to him.Hu: "Ideje improvizálni" - mondta magában halkan.En: "It's time to improvise," he whispered to himself.Hu: Fogta a rendelkezésére álló hozzávalókat, és elkezdett dolgozni.En: He grabbed the ingredients he had available and began working.Hu: Habár néhány dolog hiányzott, a friss kenyérillat és a fűszernövények aromája hamarosan betöltötte a helyiséget.En: Although some things were missing, soon the scent of fresh bread and the aroma of herbs filled the room.Hu: Mire Eszter és László megérkeztek, a Kényelmes Kunyhó valóban nevéhez méltón volt.En: By the time Eszter and László arrived, the Kényelmes Kunyhó lived up to its name.Hu: A kandalló tüze melengetően invitálta a vendégeket, a faasztal egyszerű, de finom ételekkel volt megpakolva.En: The fire in the fireplace warmly invited the guests, and the wooden table was simply but deliciously laden with food.Hu: Péter, bár még mindig kissé ideges volt, mosollyal fogadta barátait.En: Péter, though still a bit nervous, greeted his friends with a smile.Hu: A zord időjárás és a kis nehézségek ellenére a társaság derűs maradt.En: Despite the harsh weather and small difficulties, the company remained cheerful.Hu: Ahogy elérkezett az este csúcspontja, Péter rájött, hogy nem a hibátlanság számít, hanem a közösen eltöltött idő értéke.En: As the evening reached its peak, Péter realized that it wasn't about perfection, but about the value of time spent together.Hu: Az este folyamán az egymás közelsége, a nevetés és a meleg légkör feledtetett mindenféle tökéletlenséget.En: During the evening, closeness, laughter, and the warm atmosphere made any imperfections fade away.Hu: Péter megértette, hogy a szeretet és a megértés a legjobb fűszer, amivel megfűszerezheti a vacsorát.En: Péter understood that love and understanding are the best spices to flavor a dinner.Hu: A hó még mindig csendesen hullott odakint, miközben a kis társaság a Kényelmes Kunyhó melegében ünnepelte a barátság és a találékonyság erejét.En: The snow continued to fall quietly outside, while the small company celebrated the power of friendship and resourcefulness in the warmth of the Kényelmes Kunyhó.Hu: Péter elégedetten nézett körül, és szívében hálás volt az estéért, amely igazolta, hogy a tökéletesség néha felesleges, ha szeretettel vannak körülvéve.En: Péter looked around contentedly, grateful in his heart for the evening, which proved that perfection is sometimes unnecessary when surrounded by love. Vocabulary Words:landscape: tájpeace: békewhisked: sodortamidst: közepettefireplace: kandallórustic: rusztikusblanket: takarónervous: idegesingredient: hozzávalódisheartened: elkeseredettresolve: megoldaniquilt: paplanimprovise: improvizálniscent: illataroma: aromaladen: megpakolvaharsh: zordcheerful: derűscloseness: közelségeperfection: tökéletességspices: fűszerresourcefulness: találékonysággrateful: hálásproven: igazoltaguests: vendégekinvitingly: hívogatóansoft: puhashort: szorítottmissing: hiányzottdesperately: kétségbeesetten

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Grill to Hearth: A Cozy Cabin Barbecue Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Stugan låg vid kanten av en stor, frusen sjö.En: The cabin was located at the edge of a large, frozen lake.Sv: Snön föll lätt över tallarna, och den lilla stugan såg ut som om den var målad i vitt.En: Snow fell lightly over the pines, and the little cabin looked as if it were painted white.Sv: Inuti stugan värmde en sprakande brasa rummet och skapade en mysig och inbjudande atmosfär.En: Inside the cabin, a crackling fire warmed the room and created a cozy and inviting atmosphere.Sv: Erik tittade ut genom fönstret och suckade.En: Erik looked out the window and sighed.Sv: Hans planer för den perfekta barbecuefesten för hans vänner Anna och Björn verkade bli förstörda av snöstormen.En: His plans for the perfect barbecue party for his friends Anna and Björn seemed to be ruined by the snowstorm.Sv: Anna och Björn satt i soffan och pratade glatt.En: Anna and Björn sat on the sofa, talking happily.Sv: De var omedvetna om Eriks oro.En: They were unaware of Erik's concern.Sv: Han ville så gärna att allt skulle bli perfekt, men snön gjorde det omöjligt att grilla ute.En: He wanted so much for everything to be perfect, but the snow made it impossible to grill outside.Sv: Erik hade noga planerat allt i flera veckor och kände sig nu lite orolig.En: Erik had carefully planned everything for several weeks and now felt a little worried.Sv: "Erik, hur går det med planerna?"En: "Erik, how are the plans going?"Sv: frågade Anna och log uppmuntrande.En: asked Anna, smiling encouragingly.Sv: "Det är en snöstorm," svarade Erik och pekade mot fönstret.En: "It's a snowstorm," replied Erik, pointing toward the window.Sv: "Jag vet inte hur vi ska grilla nu."En: "I don't know how we're going to grill now."Sv: "Vi kan improvisera," föreslog Björn.En: "We can improvise," suggested Björn.Sv: "Vi kan laga maten på eldstaden inomhus."En: "We can cook the food on the fireplace indoors."Sv: Erik tvekade först.En: Erik hesitated at first.Sv: En barbecue utan grillen?En: A barbecue without the grill?Sv: Men han insåg att det ändå kanske kunde bli bra.En: But he realized that it might still be good.Sv: Han gick med på idén och började förbereda allt för den improviserade grillfesten.En: He agreed to the idea and started preparing everything for the improvised barbecue.Sv: Medan doften av grillad korv spred sig i stugan, började stämningen bli varm och glad igen.En: As the smell of grilled sausage spread in the cabin, the mood began to become warm and happy again.Sv: När allt var klart föreslog Anna att de skulle rosta marshmallows över elden.En: When everything was ready, Anna suggested they should roast marshmallows over the fire.Sv: "Det låter kul!"En: "That sounds fun!"Sv: sade Björn och plockade fram en påse marshmallows.En: said Björn, pulling out a bag of marshmallows.Sv: De tre vännerna satt tillsammans runt eldstaden, rostade marshmallows och skrattade åt hur snöstormen hade förändrat deras planer.En: The three friends sat together around the fireplace, roasting marshmallows and laughing at how the snowstorm had changed their plans.Sv: Det var kanske inte den barbecuefest som Erik hade planerat, men den blev en minnesvärd kväll ändå.En: It might not have been the barbecue party that Erik had planned, but it turned out to be a memorable evening anyway.Sv: När snön fortsatt föll utanför, insåg Erik att det inte alltid behövs en perfekt plan för att ha en bra tid.En: As the snow continued to fall outside, Erik realized that a perfect plan wasn't always needed to have a good time.Sv: Anpassning och lite kreativitet kunde skapa ännu bättre upplevelser.En: Adaptation and a little creativity could create even better experiences.Sv: De tre vännerna fortsatte att njuta av kvällen, glada i värmen inuti stugan.En: The three friends continued to enjoy the evening, happy in the warmth inside the cabin.Sv: Erik kände sig till slut lättad och insåg att flexibilitet ibland kunde leda till de bästa stunderna.En: Erik finally felt relieved and realized that flexibility could sometimes lead to the best moments.Sv: Snön föll fortfarande utanför, men inne i stugan var det varmt, tryggt och fullt av glädje.En: The snow was still falling outside, but inside the cabin, it was warm, safe, and full of joy. Vocabulary Words:cabin: stuganfrozen: frusenpines: tallarnafireplace: eldstadencrackling: sprakandecozy: mysiginviting: inbjudandesigh: suckadebarbecue: grillfestensnowstorm: snöstormenunaware: omedvetnaconcern: oroimpossible: omöjligthesitated: tvekadeimprovised: improviseradesausage: korvsuggested: föreslogroast: rostamarshmallows: marshmallowsmemorable: minnesvärdadaptation: anpassningrealized: insågflexibility: flexibilitetrelieved: lättadwarmth: värmensigh: suckadeplans: planernagrill: grillenspread: spred

Trailer for The Kind Snowman and the Starlight IglooBedtime Story & Guided Meditation Adventure from Mrs. Sweet DreamsThis is the trailer for the longer version available with a Mrs. Sweet Dreams subscription. In this gentle winter‑night episode, Mrs. Sweet Dreams guides children through a peaceful, heartwarming story about kindness, courage, and emotional calm, featuring Nolan the Snowman — a magical snow guardian with a glowing heart of warmth.The snow is quiet tonight, but something is whispering. When Nolan senses worry carried on the wind, he begins a slow and mindful journey through a snowy world of shimmering starlight to help whoever is in need.Your child will meet:✨ Nolan, the kind snowman who listens with his heart✨ Pippa, a nervous little penguin learning to trust her brave breath✨ Baja, a wise polar bear in the singing ice caves✨ A sky filled with swirling Northern Lights that need soothingTogether, they follow glowing clues into icy caverns, still their breath to calm magical mist, and help restore the warmth of the Star Crystal — the shining heart of Pippa's igloo village.This episode gently weaves in guided meditation themes to help children unwind:✔ Slow, comforting breath cues✔ Feeling fear without judgment✔ Calming the body to calm the world✔ Mindful listening✔ Emotional safety✔ Cozy winter imagery that helps children relax for sleepBy the end of the story, the igloos glow warmly again, the Northern Lights rest peacefully across the sky, and children drift into dreams knowing — like Nolan — that kindness, gentleness, and stillness live within them too.A perfect bedtime story for winter nights, anxious moments, or anytime a child needs reassurance and calm.

Episode 802 Welcome back to GOT FADED JAPAN, the podcast where the sun is rising… but the headlines are absolutely unhinged. This week on the wildest news show east of sanity: Guy decides marriage wasn't dramatic enough and goes full vampire on his wife. We've got attempted murder and straight-up mayhem rocking the trains of Japan. And in a plot twist nobody asked for, “Porno Johnny Appleseed” finally gets busted. From the bizarre to the brutal, from the absurd to the “you-can't-make-this-up,” we break down the stories that make you laugh, cringe, and question reality, all with that signature GOT FADED flavor. So crack a drink, brace yourself, and prepare for chaos. This… is GOT FADED JAPAN. FADE ON!

State of Play? Covered. Cult of the Lamb DLC? Joelle's on it. Cozy fishing vibes? Leah's locked in.  In this episode of the GoGCast, Joelle rejoins her followers thanks to the Cult of the Lamb DLC and Leah enjoys the pixelated landscapes of Cast ‘n Chill. Cat brings a round of Heroic Franchises and sees if the crew can guess which gaming series has the most entries. What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:40) Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven DLC (00:27:01) Cast ‘n Chill (00:31:35) Game On: Heroic Franchises (00:35:45) This Week's News (00:48:10) PlayStation State of Play Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:33) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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Murder takes a page out of a killer's playbook - and now literary agent Allie Cobb is her Indiana hometown's top suspect. Juggling her family's literary agency, her best friend's wedding, and a stu... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Kelly Burke

This week on Lick it Like a Lollipop, Rampaige is joined in candy land by the sweetest angel Amy G the Cozy Witch. She tunes in from the United Kingdom as our community continues to reach new heights. She is my first guest based in the UK and her accent is wonderful. She speaks on being authentic by anchoring into your craft and rituals. She encourages us to stay true to the path and to trust our inner knowing. Sit down, grab some tea and tune into this week's episode as we approach the season finale next Wednesday! Season 5 has been such an honor as we wrap up with our final guest Amy. 

Today's topic is inspired by a threads post where they were wondering where the people were who didn't follow hustle culture, but also didn't fall into the soft/cozy culture of business and how they actually think business should be a mix of both. Let's talk about it! How do you build a sustainable business? For me, it involves:Putting self-care as a foundation Following your natural energy rhythmsSpending time on things you LOVE so that they feel easierStarting with self acceptanceWant to work with me? Visit christijohnsoncreative.com

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Helen Phifer, author of The Vanishing Bookstore! Elle and Helen talk about writing a cozy book after writing thrillers, the community involved in writing a book, the fun of not knowing what will happen next, and of course, setting a book in Salem. Happy listening! Helen's Bio: Helen Phifer is a bestselling crime writer of nineteen books including the Annie Graham, Lucy Harwin, Beth Adams and Morgan Brookes Detective series. Helen lives in a small town in Cumbria, surrounded by miles of coastline and only a short drive from the beautiful Lake District. She loves reading books that make the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end and is eternally grateful to Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Herbert and Graham Masterton for scaring her senseless in her teenage years. Find Helen and Her Work Online: https://www.helenphifer.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com

Love survived death—now it has to survive the apocalypse.On the second anniversary of her boyfriend's death, Cozy Coleman, a rising star in a world where necromancy is mainstream, boards DeathCon, a horror-themed convention cruise where she and her two best friends—the Scream Teens—are hired as headline necro-tainment.When a brutal she-wolf attack kills Cozy, she awakens reanimated, caught between life and something far darker. Her resurrection reveals an extinction-level virus beneath the Pacific—one that could turn the Hawaiian Islands into ground zero for an undead apocalypse.As the ship locks down, a covert military unit arrives to contain the outbreak, led by a hardened operative Cozy recognizes instantly: the boyfriend she's been mourning isn't dead, but deep undercover. Furious at the lie yet still madly in love, Cozy is forced to fight alongside him as the ship descends into chaos.With ravenous creatures overrunning DeathCon and time running out, Cozy must confront what she's becoming—and decide whether love, trust, and her dangerous power are enough to stop the end of everything.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Trekkies! Do you have your own favorite pleasure beverage? Let us know! Send your stories, suggestions, questions, corrections, physical ailment complaints, threats, or love letters to: highwatertrekco@gmail.com Join the crickets on our very quiet socials: Facebook  @highwatertrekco Instagram @highwatertrekco   Theme song "Ozark Stomp" by the talented Peter J. Lehman. Find the full version of the song on his latest album, "I'm Done Hiding", by clicking HERE Stay up to date with what he has going on by following him on his socials: Facebook @peterjlehmanmusic Instagram @peterjlehmanmusic TikTok @peterjlehmanmusic Threads @peterjlehmanmusic    

Jihae Kwon is the owner/chef of Cozy Congee in Portland, Oregon. I chatted with Jihae about her cooking background, the joy she gets from going to restaurants, her fandom for chefs, the intention of fine dining experiences, her reasoning and approach to opening a restaurant with a Congee focused menu, and more!To keep up with Jihae, Cozy Congee, and the podcast, please check out the links below! ---------------------------------------------------Thank you to DistroKid for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Use the link below to receive 30% off your first year of DistroKid services.https://distrokid.com/?c=cableCozy Congee:https://cozycongee.square.site/?location_id=LJZVKV2B9VSB0&fulfillment=PICKUP---------------------------------------------------INSTAGRAM:@cozycongeepdx@jihaekwon_@dancablepresents@distrokid@thepuffcoffeeEmail: dancablepresents@gmail.comSpotify Playlists:https://open.spotify.com/user/54u8tkp1mevtd0i3cz79qbp8l?si=-4NT4PWPSlSowoXQkJhlkAApple Playlists:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/dcp-april-2022/pl.u-EdAVRqdsXqWdRJVenmo: Dan-Cable-Presents

Mind racing a little tonight? Join Geoffrey for a soothing bedtime story as we return to The Hilldwellers, where a fading glow beneath the hills calls Fern and Carrie back into adventure. If you'd like an extra touch of calm, you can also watch this episode on Spotify, complete with soothing visuals

Silicon Valley once resisted cooperating with the U.S. military. Google, Meta and OpenAI even had policies banning the use of AI in weapons. Those days now feel like a bygone era, as Big Tech has now embraced working closely with the federal government during President Donald Trump's second term, in large part due to lucrative contracts for military and surveillance technology. This episode first aired on Sept. 3, 2025. Links: The Militarization of Silicon Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Alex is joined by the ultimate Marvel Snap grinder and fan-favorite guest: Harry Perry! The duo kicks things off by discussing Harry's sheer dedication to playing 400 games of Lin Lie before diving into a massive, highly debated OTA Balance Patch.Harry explains why this OTA made him "crash out" with frustration, leading to a deep dive into the current meta. Alex and Harry vent about why the new Star-Lord "skip four turns" meta is creating an uninteractive and frustrating experience for players. They also break down the buffs to Nightcrawler (is Jeff officially power-crept?), Infinity Ultron, Thor, and the Guardians.Then, it's time for new card reviews! They debate whether Drax (Avatar of Life) is the perfect 4-star counter to Ramp decks, why Major Victory misses the mark, and unleash a hilarious roast on Kraglin, questioning why the "Banish" mechanic even exists.Finally, they debate the state of Grand Arena matchmaking and open the Mailbag to discuss why the Season Pass rewards desperately need a modern overhaul.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Harry Perry as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!

Sarah and her husband took the coziest Christmas-time babymoon to Asheville, NC in December 2025. After driving over from Durham, NC, they loved shopping and dining in downtown Asheville followed by a stay and spa time at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Sarah also shares about their luxe stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate, plus the magic of the Biltmore Christmas Candlelight Tour. They squeezed in a little fresh air too with a hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This trip was cozy, romantic and full of foodie moments!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Downtown Asheville North Carolina: Red Ginger Dim Sum & Tapas, Bebettes (New Orleans Coffeehouse for beignets), Asheville Community Theater (Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer), Woolworth Walk Art Gallery, The Grove Arcade- Omni Grover Park Inn: Gingerbread House Bar, Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, Vanderbilt Wing vs. Sammons Wing, Saturday Prime Rib Buffet, Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar, Spa- Jettie Ray's Oyster House and Dripolator Coffee House in Asheville- Pisgah National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Rattlesnake Lodge Trail- Biltmore: The Inn on Biltmore Estate, Candlelight Christmas Tour, Biltmore Village and Winery, Village Hotel, Legacy Museum- George Vanderbilt

Welcome to RetroLogic! I'm Dan Caporello here with John Cummis and Shannon Eno and Sam Wagers, alongside special guest: author of the Definitive Book of SNES RPGs vol 1 Moses Norton AKA The Well Red Mage   But RetroLogic isn't just a podcast. It's a community of retro gamers! - We've got an active, friendly, and free discord. - Giveaways - Contests - AND Dive into our family of Retro podcasts! Like RetroGroove, a music history podcast, and On Topic Retro, a podcast dedicated to 1 video game per episode hosted by our very own John Cummins. - you can find everything at our website retrologic.games Tell me one thing that happened this week!   Housekeeping   Sam: Streaming Armored Core (Mon) and Path of Radiance (Sat)  Ham Ham Heartbreak Saturday!   On Topic Retro: Zelda Phantom Hourglass   RetroGroove:Albums of the year: 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005, 2015, 2025   FilmLogic: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai   The Price Is Retro - 17:40 If this is your first time playing Price Is Retro, here's how we play. I'm going to list off 4 or 5 games and everyone has to guess how much the lot is worth in total. Whoever is closest to the actual value wins that round! Everyone has a list and everyone guesses on each other's list. At the end, the player that won the most rounds wins the episode! But watch out for the robot Deus Guess Machina! He averages all of our guesses together for his own guess Dinosaur - Leonard - adds up original costs, retail value Ghost - Polterguest - always guesses 300 Shan's list Sam's list Dan's list - 1 John's List - 1 Moses List - 2 Rampage - 1 Sam's Spot the Fake   Break: 50:10   Show Topic- Game Genres WRM - How did you choose what games to include in the book? (What is an RPG anyway?)   RPG Edge cases - discuss   What's the point of classifying genres anyway? -group like things together -help people find more things they like   -Is Game genre the same sort of thing as genre in other media?(film, literature, art, cuisine) -notably, some other media can distinguish genre from things like "movements" (landscape is a genre, cubism is a movement) –for that matter, does food have genres? How different genres get defined: (maybe) JRPG vs CRPG: (?)  Broad focus :  Action, strategy, puzzle, Adventure, Stealth, Racing Mechanical elements: (turn based strategy vs. real time strategy) Camera? (1st person shooter vs third person shooter) Theming/aesthetics: Horror, Cozy(?), Sports(?)   Newer genre terms: Metroidvania, Roguelike/Roguelite, MOBA, Soulslike Platform Fighter (sometimes tied to claims about smash bros. legitimacy as a competitive fighter What do we call Culdcept/Dokapon/Fortune Street? Genre Hybrids:  are these genres or just descriptors?   NES color guide:   Community Couch Thanks for listening to the RetroLogic Podcast! We are proudly part of the Nintendo Dads family of podcasts. If you like what you hear, check me out on Bluesky at @retrologicgames.bsky.social. You're also welcome to jump into our friendly and 100% non-toxic Discord Community! The link to that is in my Blusky bio. You can also find everything on our website Retrologic.games  

A quiet, atmospheric first dive into Darkest Dungeon, where gothic despair meets turn‑based strategy… and somehow I managed to keep everyone alive. I played a few rounds, admired the gorgeous art, and tried to bring a little calm narration to a world that really wants you to panic.Shout out to ⁠ ⁨@WereTortoise⁩ ⁠ ❤️Developer: ⁠ ⁨@RedHookStudios⁩ ⁠ darkest dungeon, darkest dungeon gameplay, darkest dungeon playthrough, darkest dungeon first time, darkest dungeon no deaths, darkest dungeon beginner, darkest dungeon narrator, cozy gaming, cozy commentary, atmospheric gameplay, gothic gaming, turn based strategy, indie games, indie rpg, red hook studios, red hook, lovecraftian games, eldritch horror games, dungeon crawler,

Faders, buckle up. Welcome to and other action-packed Got Faded Japan, Episode 801, and this one is an absolute game-changer! Johnny is coming to you straight from Tokyo with a living legend behind the lens, DENIZ DEMIR. If you know photography, you know Deniz. If you don't… this episode is about to blow your mind wide open. DENIZ isn't just taking photos, he's opening portals. Every shot pulls you into a world you didn't expect, didn't plan for, and won't forget. His images don't just capture faces; they capture souls, movement, tension, silence, and stories. Scroll his Instagram and suddenly you're somewhere else,  emotionally, spiritually, visually, with DENIZ as your fearless ringleader. In this episode, Johnny and DENIZ dive deep into: The mindset and process behind DENIZ's iconic shots His unique techniques and creative philosophy How he consistently creates images that hit you in the chest His wildly popular photography workshops in Japan What it really takes to level up from photographer to visual storyteller Whether you're a seasoned shooter, an aspiring pro, or someone who just loves powerful imagery, this is a must-listen episode, especially if Japan is calling your name.

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Firstly, Discord is telling its users that they're implementing either facial scan or uploading your ID to prove you're an adult. What scary times eh? We've played Restory, which is a wonderful, cozy assembling game where you run a secondary shop to fix older things. It's quite fun. Pezzy played Mewgenics and No Rest for the Wicked and has some thoughts on them. 

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In this episode, host Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Jessica Hennessey, cardiologist at NewYork‑Presbyterian and Columbia, about the trend of cozy cardio and how accessible, home‑based movement can support cardiovascular health. Dr. Hennessey explains why moderate‑intensity exercise is both sustainable and effective, offering improvements in cardiovascular function, metabolism, and daily energy levels. The discussion explores the benefits of walking versus running, how heart rate zones help guide workout intensity, and the importance of rest and active recovery. Dr. Hennessey also highlights how movement helps regulate stress and why strength training—especially for women—is essential for long‑term metabolic and bone health. Chapters:Chapter 1: Understanding Cozy Cardio – Convenience, Comfort, and Where it Fits in Heart HealthUnderstanding cozy cardio and how low‑impact movement supports heart health, and how it lowers barriers to exercise and makes movement feel inviting.Chapter 2: Why Moderate Exercise MattersChapter 3: Cozy Doesn't Mean Easy—Just AccessibleChapter 4: Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for the Heart?Chapter 5: Using Heart Rate to Guide Your WorkoutChapter 6: The Importance of Rest Days and RecoveryChapter 7: HIIT: Benefits, Risks, and When to Use ItChapter 8: Strength Training & Heart Health, Especially for WomenChapter 9: Building a Sustainable Exercise RoutineChapter 10: Final Takeaway Key Topics CoveredWhat cozy cardio is and examplesHow cozy cardio focuses on convenience, comfort and lowering barriers to exercise.Moderate vs. High-Intensity ExerciseHow it can improve VO2 maxAccessibility and sustainability in fitnessWalking vs. runningUsing heart rate as a guide for exerciseThe importance of rest daysExercise as stress reductionHIIT workouts: explanation, benefits and riskStrength training and heart healthBuilding a sustainable routine by choosing activities you enjoy and making movement a natural part of the dayTakeaway MessageMeaningful improvements in cardiovascular health do not require high‑intensity workouts. Moderate, accessible forms of exercise—such as “cozy cardio”—can effectively enhance heart and metabolic function, support stress regulation, and promote long‑term adherence. By prioritizing comfort, sustainability, and consistency, individuals can integrate movement into their daily routines in ways that are both achievable and beneficial for overall health.Expert GuestDr. Jessica Hennessey is an electrophysiologist who specializes in arrhythmia management with a special focus on catheter ablation, pacemakers/defibrillators, and atrial fibrillation at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Hennessey is also the Esther Aboodi Assistant Professor of Cardiology (in medicine) at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology.For more health and wellness news, visit NewYork-Presbyterian's Health Matters website. 

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A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Ross Montgomery, author of The Murder at World's End! Elle and Ross talk about the fun of writing historical mysteries, autobiographical characters, starting your mystery career with a locked-room puzzle, and all the weird, wonderful ins and outs of the Halley's Comet Panic. Enjoy! Ross's Bio: Ross Montgomery is the author of award-winning books for children. His novels have been twice shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book of the Year and twice selected for the Waterstones' Children's Book of the Month, as well as chosen for the Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Modern Children's Classics'. His latest, I Am Rebel, was an immediate bestseller, chosen by Waterstones as their Children's Book of the Year 2024. He lives in London with his wife, a baby, and a cat named Fun Bobby. The Murder at World's End is his first adult novel. Find Ross and His Work Online: http://rossmontgomery.co.uk/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com

This week, Alex is joined by the "Mr. Worldwide" of Marvel Snap: Dara! They kick things off with a life update, discussing Dara's move from NYC to Australia and now Thailand, living the $3 Bolt ride life while navigating a 12-hour time difference.They dive straight into the Star-Lord Season Pass review. While Alex thinks it's a solid 4-Star card, Dara drops a massive hot take: Star-Lord might be better than Shou-Lao due to his insane synergy with Fin Fang Foom and Grandmaster.Then, they roast the Super Premium card, Magus, agreeing it is "Toxic Doxy" levels of bad and a hard skip (1 Star). They also review Moon Dragon, deciding it's a "Doom 2099" dependent card that falls flat if not played on Turn 2. On the flip side, Dara claims Drax (Avatar of Life) is the best non-Season Pass card of the month, praising its ability to counter Ramp decks.Finally, they open the Mailbag to discuss a wholesome community letter and debate a spicy game design question: Should Marvel Snap introduce a 5-Turn Game Mode to create a true Aggro meta? Plus, a heavy dose of nostalgia as they reminisce about Warcraft III tower rushes and the "Golden Era" of Blizzard.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Dara as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 25: Our new friend, A. T. Qureshi! ACOFAE welcomes award-winning and USA Today, Times, and Amazon bestselling author A.T. Qureshi to the podcast to chat about all things Starshine Valley! A.T., Jessica Marie, and Laura Marie are focusing on book three in the series; Baby Dragon Bookshop, but the interconnectedness of all of the books in the series is discussed as well as the organization and writing process of all three! Each book is set in a season and it's delightful to read a Baby Dragon Bookshop in the middle of winter! Cozy is the name of the game, as our enemies-to-lovers, Emmy and Luke, are coffee shop owners competing for a new business venture inside the local bookshop. They have a bit of a history and Emmy is determined to keep everything professional and win win win! Luke remembers everything and has never forgotten Emmy. Shenanigans ensue and everything is complicated by family dynamics, baby dragons, and expectations that can seem overwhelming. Full of joy A.T. takes Laura Marie and Jessica Marie though her process, her inspiration, and gives a few hints about the next release in this series: Rider of Dragons out in August 2026! TW / CW: none to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: None to our awareness Mentions: Hart of Dixie, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., Deadpool and Wolverine, Mulan, Tangled, How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, Baby Dragon Book series *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! Follow A.T. Qureshi! Instagram: @aamna_qureshi https://www.instagram.com/aamna_qureshi/ Tiktok: @aamnaqureshi_ https://www.tiktok.com/@aamnaqureshi_?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Website: https://www.aamnaqureshi.com/ TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/

A hearty and happy and good morning to you all! Cozy up with Evan and Chad for this week's episode of the BRK Monday Morning Minute!  Support BRK Join the BRK Discord Buy Evan's book   New Release Radar Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman   Books mentioned   The Red Knight - Miles Cameron Traitor's Blade - Sebastien de Castell The Halfling's Gem - RA Salvatore The Deep - Rivers Solomon Wizard's First Rule - Terry Goodkind     Movies mentioned:   The Substance The Revenant Banshees of Inisherin In Bruges   Shows mentioned:   The Rehearsal

Fall asleep fast with this cozy sleep story featuring a snowy seaside cottage and the relaxing sounds of a winter ocean and crackling fire. Tonight, we journey to the frost-dusted shores of Nantucket. Narrated by a female voice, this bedtime story for grown-ups is designed to relieve insomnia and anxiety through immersive ASMR-style atmosphere. Leave the chaos of the day behind as you walk through snowy dunes where the Atlantic turns to lavender slush and a charming cottage offers the perfect respite. It's time to dream away.Original Script, Narration, Sleep Music, Sound Design, and Production by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2026 All Rights Reserved

In this magical adventure, Benjamin the Brave travels the seven seas in his boat to help a lost baby seal find his mother.Narrated By: TK KellmanWritten By: Laila WeirWelcome to Snuggle! The best kid's story-telling podcast. Enter a cozy world of imagination perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or any time you want to embark on an enchanting adventure. Our cozy stories present a wide selection of calming tales for not just kids and toddlers, but for the whole family too! Enjoy some relaxing family time every day, when the children can parents can snuggle up together and venture into imaginative worlds, fairy tales, and other heartwarming stories. Develop deeper connections when you make Snuggle stories a routine at bedtime or anytime!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/snuggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, start your 7-day free trial of Snuggle Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://snuggle.supercast.com/⁠

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In this episode, I'm sharing all my winter favorites—from cozy lifestyle habits and seasonal entertainment to little things making this season extra enjoyable and some reality-tv recaps!

As the cold snap continues and the piles of snow linger, listeners share if they've taken up a hobby appropriate to the season.

Ep 730: Ethical Broads PRIVATEWe kick off FOLLOW UP with California's AG sending a cease-and-desist to xAI over Grok generating creepy deepfakes of minors, while regulators finally notice Elon Musk's xAI datacenter illegally running methane turbines in Memphis. The FTC is also appealing its loss in the Meta monopoly case, because apparently breaking up Zuckerberg's data empire is still the hill they want to die on.IN THE NEWS, Washington joins the age-verification-for-porn parade, the UK considers an Australia-style social media ban for kids under 16, and governments everywhere continue demanding your ID before you're allowed to enjoy the internet. OpenAI rolls out age prediction for ChatGPT accounts ahead of a rumored adult mode—though hey, at least you can now group tabs in ChatGPT's Atlas browser. Anthropic rewrites Claude's “constitution” to make it more vibes-based, Nevada moves to block Polymarket because gambling is only legal when the house owns the house, and YouTube promises even more AI features in 2026. Elsewhere, a Swiss suicide pod gets an AI “mental fitness” upgrade, Microsoft's CEO begs AI developers to do something useful before the grid collapses, Musk hunts for a $134 billion payday from OpenAI and Microsoft, and makes yet more Davos predictions about robotaxis and aliens that are absolutely happening this year. On the bright side, A-list creatives push back on AI and Comic-Con bans AI art, buying humans a little more time.MEDIA CANDY finds us slogging through Wish, The Pitt, and the “Mel's Diner in Space” look of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We confirm 20-year-old CGI wargs still look terrible, get cautiously excited for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and note that Fallout Season 2's weekly drops may not be working for a binge-rotted audience.In APPS & DOODADS, X launches Bluesky-style starter packs—presumably to help you find more Nazis—while ICE becomes one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky. Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, proving the “federated future” is just another Zuck app. And yes, we think we know what the Apple AI pin is—and definitely what it isn't.AT THE LIBRARY, we check out The Elements, Jet Tila's 101 Thai Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die, Half Baked Harvest: Quick & Cozy, and Southern Living's A Southern Gentleman's Kitchen. Scott reports back from a Jim Butcher talk, where we learn Harry Dresden sounds suspiciously like Han Solo.We close with THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, who is juggling five podcasts while reading Going to the Top: The Story of Videopolis, plus teasers for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord and a baffling Masters of the Universe trailer, a rant on what “remastered” even means anymore, a dishwasher follow-up, and the grim news that a lot of snow is coming.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.SquareSpace - go to squarespace.com/GRUMPY for a free trial. And when you're ready to launch, use code GRUMPY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/730Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LiwVkLKr8CoFOLLOW UPCalifornia AG sends cease and desist to xAI over Grok's explicit deepfakesElon Musk's xAI datacenter generating extra electricity illegally, regulator rulesZuck stuck on Trump's bad side: FTC appeals loss in Meta monopoly caseIN THE NEWSWashington is the latest state pursuing an age verification law for porn sitesThe UK is mulling an Australia-like social media ban for users under 16OpenAI is launching age prediction for ChatGPT accountsYou can now group tabs on OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browserAnthropic Updates Claude's 'Constitution,' Just in Case Chatbot Has a ConsciousnessNevada files to block Polymarket from offering ‘unlicensed wagering' in the stateYouTube CEO promises more AI features in 2026Controversial Swiss Suicide Pod Gets an AI-Powered Mental Fitness UpgradeMicrosoft CEO urges AI developers 'to get to a point where we are using this to do something useful,' or 'lose even the social permission...to generate these tokens'Elon Musk is looking for a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and MicrosoftElon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at DavosA-List creatives sign up to fight AI, say it enables 'theft at a grand scale'Comic-Con Bans AI Art After Artist PushbackMEDIA CANDYWishThe PittStar Trek: Starfleet Academy28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'Fallout' Season 2's Weekly Drops May Not Be WorkingAPPS & DOODADSX is also launching Bluesky-like starter packsICE becomes one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky after its verificationThreads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data showsI think I know what the Apple pin is, and definitely know what it isn'tApple Developing AirTag-Sized AI Pin With Dual CamerasNot to be outdone by OpenAI, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearableSiri's iOS 27 upgrade sounds exactly right. Apple's AI pin sounds exactly wrongAT THE LIBRARYThe Elements by John Boyne101 Thai Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die by Jet TilaHalf Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy: A Cookbook by Tieghan GerardPestleSouthern Living A Southern Gentleman's Kitchen: Adventures in Cooking, Eating, and Living in the New South by Matt MooreTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingGoing to the Top: The Story of Videopolis—Part OneStar Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord | Official Teaser Trailer | Streaming April 6 on Disney+Masters of The Universe – Official Teaser TrailerCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSClassic-Era Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Dies at 71See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.