Welcome to A Cup of Cozy, a podcast hosted by cozy content creator, bookstagrammer, and cozy gamer Kelly Simpson.
Join Kelly each episode as she dives deeper into the cozy community. Listen to her and show guests chat about books, video games, hygge, and other cozy topics. Kelly will be interviewing your favorite cozy content creators and others in the cozy community. Grab your cup of cozy and enjoy!
Episode 14 - Twitch, Co-Working, Online Communities, and more with hyjules
In this episode I chat with Jules, better known as hyjules to her online community. We chat about Twitch, co-working, online communities, and more. Enjoy!
Connect with Jules:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hyjules (https://www.twitch.tv/hyjules)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyjules_ (https://www.instagram.com/hyjules_)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hyjules (https://www.youtube.com/@hyjules)
Connect with the show on social:
https://linktr.ee/acupofcozypod (https://linktr.ee/acupofcozypod)
Listen to the audio version:
https://linktr.ee/acupofcozypod (https://linktr.ee/acupofcozypod)
Connect with Kelly:
https://beacons.ai/kellyscozydiaries (https://beacons.ai/kellyscozydiaries)
15 Feb 2025
Episode 13 - Coffee, Books, and Community with Tammy Gerhard
In this episode I chat with Tammy Gerhard, author, speaker, counselor, coffee shop owner, and community engagement specialist extraordinaire. Her book, Cocoa Hugs and Coffee Mugs is the perfect cozy read to pair with your favorite cup of cozy. Enjoy!
🔗 Links:Tammy’s books: anavahpublishing.com (http://anavahpublishing.com/)Silk City Coffee: silkcitycoffee.com (https://shop.silkcitycoffee.com/)Tammy’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tammygerhardauthor/ )
Tammy's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555612880692)
More info from the coffee game:
“A coffee cherry’s skin is called the exocarp. It is green until it ripens to a bright red, yellow, orange, or even pink, depending on variety. Green coffee cherries shouldn’t be confused with green coffee beans, which are the unroasted seeds from inside the ripe coffee cherry.” (Source (https://perfectdailygrind.com/2019/02/what-is-a-coffee-bean-the-anatomy-of-the-coffee-cherry/#:~:text=A%20coffee%20cherry%27s%20skin%20is,inside%20the%20ripe%20coffee%20cherry))
Learn more about Kopi Luwak here (https://www.kayakopi.com/what-is-kopi-luwak).
Hot cocoa has a very small amount of caffeine. The amount of caffeine varies by brand. Learn more here (https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a29992799/does-hot-chocolate-have-caffeine/).
“In 1675 King Charles II issued legislation to suppress coffee and chocolate houses, which he believed were “hotbeds of sedition”, although this was withdrawn within days.” (Source (https://www.museumofhotchocolate.co.uk/the-chocolate-house-phenomenon.html#:~:text=The%201690s%20saw%20the%20arrival,St%20James%27s%20Street%20and%20the))
Learn more about the origins and history of hot Cocoa here (https://www.thefoodhistorian.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-hot-chocolate-and-hot-cocoa-with-recipes#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20the,t%20quite%20the%20same%20thing).
17 Jan 2025
Episode 12 - New Year Refresh
Happy 2025! I hope you all enjoy this solo episode where I chat about my new year refresh ritual and some of my themes for 2025.
18 Oct 2024
Episode 11 - Game development, female empowerment, and more with Helena from CozyCat Games
In this episode I sit down with Helena from CozyCat Games to chat about all things gaming, gave development, female empowerment, and more.
Connect with Helena:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozycat.games/ (https://www.instagram.com/cozycat.games/)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CozyCatGames (https://www.youtube.com/@CozyCatGames)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cozycat.games (https://www.tiktok.com/@cozycat.games)
Twitter: https://x.com/CozyCat_Games (https://x.com/CozyCat_Games)
Madame Fifi’s Bakery: https://www.madamefifisbakery.com/ (https://www.madamefifisbakery.com/)
29 Aug 2024
Episode 10 - Let's Chat Board Games
In this episode I chat with Jenn Bartlett, also known as the board game librarian. Learn about the board gaming hobby, it’s history, and where it’s headed. Get introduced to different game titles for beginners and experienced gamers. And learn more about the magic of your local library.
Jenn’s Socials and contact information
www.theboardgamelibrarian.com (http://www.theboardgamelibrarian.com/)
theboardgamelibrarian@gmail.com (mailto:theboardgamelibrarian@gmail.com)
instagram.com/theboardgamelibrarian (http://instagram.com/theboardgamelibrarian)
facebook.com/theboardgamelibrarian (http://facebook.com/theboardgamelibrarian)
Resources mentioned:
Hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com/)
BoardGameGeek (https://boardgamegeek.com/)
The Portal (https://www.theportalct.com/) (Kelly’s Friendly Local Game Store)
Silk City Board Game Group on Facebook
Board Game Youtube Channels:
Foster the Meeple (https://www.youtube.com/@FostertheMeeple)
The Board Game Garden (https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoardGameGarden)
ThinkerThemer (https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkerThemer)
The Dice Tower (https://www.youtube.com/@thedicetower)
14 Jul 2024
Episode 9 - Indie Games, Content Creation, and more with Caff from The Indie Brew
In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Caff from The Indie Brew. Caff is a content creator focused on indie video games. We chatted about content creation, indie games, and so much more. Grab your cup of cozy and enjoy!
Caff’s Socials:
https://www.twitch.tv/caffchaoz (https://www.twitch.tv/caffchaoz)
https://www.tiktok.com/@caffchaoz (https://www.tiktok.com/@caffchaoz)
https://twitter.com/CaffChaoz (https://twitter.com/CaffChaoz)
Indie Brew Socials:
https://theindiebrew.com.au/ (https://theindiebrew.com.au/)
https://www.youtube.com/@caffchaoz (https://www.youtube.com/@caffchaoz)
https://www.tiktok.com/@theindiebrew (https://www.tiktok.com/@theindiebrew)
https://twitter.com/indiebrewau (https://twitter.com/indiebrewau)
3 Jun 2024
Episode 8 - All About Pinball with Travis and Kelly
In this special episode of A Cup of Cozy my husband and I sit down in our home library and chat about his newest hobby, pinball. Learn about how we got into the pinball hobby, the story behind us buying our first pinball machine, and Travis’s adventure into building his own homebrew machine.
While pinball itself may not be cozy, having a hobby that you are passionate about and diving into it is. Travis shares some great advice about how to tackle big projects and why spending time on passion projects is important for your mental health.
To chat about this episode and others with Kelly, Travis, and others from our cozy community, join the Discord. Link to join can be found here: https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspice_studios (https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspice_studios).
Links to check out
Pintastic (https://pintasticnewengland.com/)
Pinside (https://pinside.com/)
Pinball Map (https://pinballmap.com/)
Pinball Hall of Fame LV (https://www.pinballmuseum.org/)
1 May 2024
Episode 7 - Cozy gaming, content creation, and more with Legaless
In this episode I sit down with Ryan, better known as Legaless on social media. We chat about content creation, creating a brand, cozy games, and so much more!
Episode extras
Bucket Hat Bingo (https://www.canva.com/design/DAGDDj9QulQ/0o-3nQXD08E8XDa01iGaYA/edit?utm_content=DAGDDj9QulQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton)
Play along while listening!
Ryan’s Socials:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/legaless_gaming/ (https://www.twitch.tv/legaless_gaming/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legaless_/ (https://www.instagram.com/legaless_/)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Legaless_gaming (https://www.youtube.com/@Legaless_gaming)
Kelly’s Socials:
https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly (https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly)
5 Apr 2024
Episode 6 - Female friendships, reading, and more with The Swoony Readers
In this episode, Kelly chats with The Swoony Readers, an online book club hosted by 4 besties, Kaylani, Dana, Karina, and Niki. To join the book club be sure to follow @theswoonyreaders (https://www.instagram.com/theswoonyreaders/) on Instagram.
Guests
Kaylani - Kaylani_simplyme (https://linktr.ee/KaylaniSimplyMe)
Dana - danaellareads (https://www.instagram.com/danaellareads/)
Karina - Shedreamsinwords (https://www.instagram.com/shedreamsinwords/)
Niki - nikisbookishcoven (https://www.instagram.com/nikisbookishcoven/)
Host
Kelly Simpson | Pumpkin Spice Studios (https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspice_studios)
8 Mar 2024
Episode 5 - The many sides of gaming culture and more with Emily Meeses Gaming
Hi, cozy listeners. In this episode I chat with Emily of Meeses Gaming. We chat about gaming as an adult and as a woman, social media, our gaming journeys, and so much more.
Mentioned in this episode:
Female gamers calling out toxic men
Emilie Rose: https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliarxsee (https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliarxsee)
xocheergirlox: https://www.tiktok.com/@xocheergurlox?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@xocheergurlox?lang=en)
Other creators:
ttinventory
Emily’s Socials
https://bio.site/yLim96 (https://bio.site/yLim96)
@meesesgaming
Kelly’s Socials:
https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly (https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly)
16 Feb 2024
Episode 4 - Books, nostalgia, travel, and more with Gavin Hetherington
In this episode I chat with Gavin Hetherington, creator for Gavin Reads It All. Some of the topics we chat about: coffee, booktube, reading, books, nostalgia, travel, and more!
Gavin’s Socials
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GavinReadsItAll (https://www.youtube.com/@GavinReadsItAll)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavgav7/ (https://www.instagram.com/gavgav7/)
Kelly’s Socials
https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly (https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly)
12 Jan 2024
Episode 3 - Owning a business, gaming as a woman, and more with ttinventory
In this episode I chat with Alyssa Dykstra, also known as ttinventory. Some of the topics we chat about: owning a business, women in gaming, relationships, what it means to be a cozy gamer, and more!
Show Notes
Alyssa’s Socials
Instagram: @ttinventory
Twitter: @ttinventory
Twitch: twitch.tv/ttinventory (http://twitch.tv/ttinventory)
Online shop: ttinventory.com (http://ttinventory.com)
Tiktok: @ttinventory
Kelly’s Socials
https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly (https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly)
Other Creators mentioned in this episode
Kaylani | As seen in episode 2!
cozywithmicki | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/cozywithmicki (https://www.twitch.tv/cozywithmicki))
Torchigrove | As seen in episode 1!
Meeses Gaming | https://bio.site/yLim96 (https://bio.site/yLim96)
Kennedy | https://flow.page/cozygames-ig (https://flow.page/cozygames-ig)
16 Nov 2023
Episode 2 - Books, Youtube, and Self-care with Kaylani from Kaylani_Simplyme
In this episode I chatted with Kaylani from Kaylani_Simplyme. Join us as we chat about books, youtube, and self-care.
Kaylani’s Socials:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VYTITwYGGGL7k1wqoqCDQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VYTITwYGGGL7k1wqoqCDQ)
https://www.instagram.com/kaylani_simplyme/ (https://www.instagram.com/kaylani_simplyme/)
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108713263-kaylani-gallardo (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108713263-kaylani-gallardo)
https://www.tiktok.com/@kaylanisimplyme (https://www.tiktok.com/@kaylanisimplyme)
Kelly’s Socials:
https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly (https://beacons.ai/pumpkinspicekelly)
Podcast Socials:
https://linktr.ee/acupofcozypod (https://linktr.ee/acupofcozypod)
Links to things mentioned in this episode:
Hocus Pocus Drag Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hocuspocusliveofficial/ (https://www.instagram.com/hocuspocusliveofficial/)
Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/ (https://www.hoopladigital.com/)
7 Nov 2023
Episode 1 - Interview with Tori from Torchigrove
This episode I will be chatting with Tori from Torchigrove. Tori is a Twitch streamer and cozy content creator.
You can find Tori on Instagram at @torchigrove and on Twitch at twitch.tv/torchigrove (http://twitch.tv/torchigrove).
Cozy Fall Game Recommendations
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Stardew Valley
Cozy Grove
A Night in the Woods
Ooblets
Witchy Life Story
Witchwood
Wylde Flowers
This or That Cozy Edition
Switch or PC
Pixel graphics or 3D graphics
Animal Crossing or Stardew
Fantasy or Romance
Paperback or Hardcover
Hot or Iced
28 Oct 2023
Welcome to A Cup of Cozy
Welcome to A Cup of Cozy, a podcast hosted by cozy content creator and cozy enthusiast, Kelly Simpson.
Join Kelly each episode as she dives deeper into the cozy community. Listen to Kelly chat about books, video games, hygge, and other cozy topics. Also, join her as she chats with your favorite cozy content creators and other people in the cozy community.
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Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100
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