Blanket Fort Files: A Cozy Podcast

Can you believe it’s the end of season 2? We recap our second season of the podcast in today’s episode, sharing our favorite episodes, case files, and moments in the blanket fort. ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Stepping back a few decades, today, we're discussing two websites we loved and miss now! Even though they're simple games, we still have the love of them! Grab your blanket, cup of warm tea or coffee, and let's take steps back in time and discuss how fun these websites were! Let us know which your favorite were/are! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

It’s Shopaholic versus Teenage Drama Queen in the blanket for today! Larisa talks about Isla Fisher as Rebecca Bloomwood in Confessions of a Shopaholic and the book series that inspired the movie. Then Joy shares Lindsay Lohan’s iconic role as Lola Step and her arch enemy, Clara, played by Megan Fox. Which confessions movie is your favorite? ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Today’s episode is about two of our favorite non-Disney princesses because why should Disney have all the Princess fun? Joy is up first with the fierce Fiona from Shrek. She takes us behind the scenes on the animation techniques that were truly groundbreaking at the time. Then Larisa shares about Anastasia and poses the question if Dimitri was your first childhood crush? Join us in the blanket fort!⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’re jumping into the time machine again for today’s episode. For the first time on the podcast, we’re doing mini case files! We’re each sharing some of our favorite throwbacks from the 90s with food, fashion trends, technology, and toys. From Doodle Bears to Art Stuff by Bath and Body Works, the nostalgia is in full force this episode. Let us know what some of your favorite 90s things are!⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Today’s episode has Reese Witherspoon on the docket. We share some fun facts of America’s Sweetheart before getting into our cozy case files. Joy is up first with Sweet Home Alabama. Then Larisa shares about Just Like Heaven. ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’re back with our seasonal cozy bucket lists! Spring is in the air and we’re excited to make this season cozy. We each share 10 things we hope to do this spring, and maybe you’ll get some ideas for your own cozy spring bucket lists. Grab your florals and let’s make spring cozy!⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’ve got two more cozy PBS shows as our case files today. Joy talks about Levar Burton and Reading Rainbow first, then Larisa shares about Bob Ross and The Joy of Painting. And if you missed our first PBS episode, you can catch up HERE⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Close your eyes and picture it. You’re browsing the bookshelves at Borders. You have a coffee cup in hand. Then you’re hitting up Blockbuster and picking out a movie to watch tonight. Take us back! Today, we’re talking about two cozy stores we miss shopping at. Larisa tells us all about the bookstore, Borders. Then Joy shares the movie store of all movie stores, Blockbuster. Hop in the time machine with us, cozy detectives! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Our episode today is about two of our favorite cozy sports movies. We may not be the biggest sports fans, but we love these movies. Joy shares the Keanu Reeves football hit The Replacements. Then Larisa takes us into the competitive world of gymnastics with the nostalgic teen movie, Stick It! Go team go!⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Today in the blanket fort, we’re talking about two of our favorite winter musicals. While these two may not technically be very wintery, there’s snow, so it counts in our book! Larisa goes first and shares about the jukebox musical, Moulin Rouge. Then Joy discusses Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. We’ll see you in Paris!⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’re back this year for more of our top 5 Galentines! This time, we’re doing our favorite female friendships from early 00s movies. Join us in the blanket fort as we count down to number one and see if your favorite dynamic duo made the list. ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

“Every generation should have their own Cinderella”- Whitney Houston. And today, we’re talking about two of our favorite Cinderella adaptations. Larisa goes first with the 1997 version staring Brandy. Then Joy shares the 2015 version with Lily James. Hold onto your glass slippers for this one and let us know which Cinderella is your favorite!⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

While they may have started as enemies, they grew to be lovers. In today’s episode, we share two of our favorite enemies to lovers stories. Joy is up first with the Shakspeare retelling, Ten Things I Hate About You. Then Larisa shares all about the early 00s classic romcom, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Cozy 10s all around!To avoid spoilers about the new People We Meet on Vacation movie adaptation, skip the following timestamps: (4:45-19.55)⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

This week in the blanket fort, we are discussing the late Diane Keaton. We share her backstory, her influence on fashion, and then we dive deep into two of our favorite movies of hers. Larisa goes first with the 80s classic Baby Boom. Then Joy regales the iconic First Wives Club. ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We are back with regularly weekly episodes! Today’s episode is about two of our favorite cozy musical artists. Joy is up first with a Gilmore Girls legend: Sam Phillips. Then Larisa shares about R&B and jazz icon: Sade. We hope you enjoy these musical cozy case files!⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’re back in the blanket fort! After almost 6 months, we’re so happy to be back with the cozy detectives. In today’s episode, we catch up, check in on some previous cozy case files, share some cozy holiday tips, and hear from you, the cozy detectives! Thank you for your patience while we’ve been away. We can’t wait to bring you more comfort and coziness. ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠[email protected]⁠ for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Hello cozy detectives. We’re here to report that we have decided to take a hiatus. It’s what we need right now in this season of life, and we hope you’ll understand. We plan to report on all things comfy and cozy again in the future, but for now, we’re closing the blanket fort for the time being. We’re so grateful to all of you for listening and sharing your 2% cozies with us. This podcast means so much to both of us, and we do hope to come back when we can. We wish you comfort and coziness. Thank you and goodbye for now. 

This week in the Blanket Fort, we're talking about everyone's favorite twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen! Join us as we discuss two of our favorite Mary-Kate and Ashley movies. Joy is up first and takes us on a trip to Paris as she discusses Passport to Paris. Then Larisa brings us to the Bahamas for Holiday in the Sun. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

In today’s episode, Larisa and Joy are talking about two presidential daughter movies that came out in 2004. Larisa is up first with Chasing Liberty starring America’s Sweetheart, Mandy Moore. Then Joy shares all about First Daughter with Katie Holmes. Which of these two presidential daughter movies is your favorite?You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We are so excited to have Meg Hood of Meg’s Tea Room join us in the blanket fort this week! We chat with Meg about all things cozy first, discussing her early roots as a cozy content creator and her foray into publishing with her imprint, The Cozy Quill. Then we all share our cozy summer movie watch list, giving you our recommendations for nostalgic faves, current obsessions, and future hopefuls. We can’t wait for you to join us for this special episode. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.@megstearoomEmail us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

It’s summer! We are back with a new year of seasonal cozy episodes to give you new ideas to help make your summer a little cozier. Each of us have 10 items on our cozy summer bucket list and we share how we hope to cross them off this season. If you missed our how to have a cozy summer episode from last year, be sure to check it out!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Happy Father’s Day! We have two great dads that we’re discussing in the blanket fort today. Joy goes first with Dan in Real Life starring Steve Carrel. Then Larisa’s up next with What a Girl Wants starring Colin Firth across Amanda Bynes. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Calling all dancing queens! This week, Larisa and Joy are talking about Mamma Mia 1 & 2! Join us in the blanket fort for these summer movie staples as we discuss the story, the music, and all the behind the scenes fun. You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

They were friends first and evolved into lovers. In today’s episode, we discuss two of our favorite friends to lovers stories. Joy tells us all about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society starring Lily James and Michiel Huisman. Then Larisa discusses Love, Rosie starring Lily Collins and Sam Claflin. We hope you’ll like these cozy romance movies!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Who’s ready to win $5,000 or fall through a trapdoor? Well, we’re sorry neither of those are happening today. But, we are talking about two of our favorite TV game shows from the 90s! Larisa goes first and we race through the aisles of Supermarket Sweep. Then Joy shares a Mandela Effect about The Weakest Link. Let us know if you remember either of these nostalgic game shows!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’ve got a throwback for you today. This week, our theme is nostalgic website games. Join us for a blast from the past as we discuss two of our favorites from the late 90s and early 2000s. Joy shares the complex worlds of Runescape before Larisa breaks down the beloved Neopets. Did you play any of these games growing up?You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Happy Mother’s Day! To celebrate the upcoming holiday, we have two cozy case files on some of our favorite movie moms. Larisa goes first to share about Tess Coleman played by Jamie Lee Harris in Freaky Friday. Then Joy discusses Helen Harris played by Kate Hudson in Raising Helen. We sure would love a hug from these cozy moms! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

It’s our anniversary episode! We are so excited to be celebrating one year of comfy and cozy in the blanket fort!!! This year has been so special, and we want to thank you for being part of this adventure. In today’s episode, we reflect on our first year of the podcast, exchange case files, hear from you, the cozy detectives, and put our case files head-to-head in a cozy bracket! We hope you grab something to toast to one year of Blanket Fort Files and we can’t wait for you to join us for season 2 for even more coziness!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We are diving deep into two cozy stories from the early 1900s. Larisa goes first with the 1985 TV miniseries Anne of Green Gables starring Megan Follows. Then Joy delights with The 1993 movie adaptation of The Secret Garden. These cozy movies are perfect for spring. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Today is Jane Austen day in the blanket fort. We’re discussing two of our favorite movies based on her novels. Joy is first with the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and we swoon over Mr. Darcy’s hand flex. Then Larisa shares some behind the scenes tidbits on the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Take a turn about the room as you listen to this delightful episode. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’ve got a couple of new recent cozies to talk about today. This time, spring is in the air! Larisa is up first, and she’s talking about the album Proof of Life by indie singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun. Then Joy shares about her latest sewing project (and all her ups and downs with it). Be sure to check out our Instagram where we’re asking for cozy detective input for our upcoming one year in the blanket fort! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

In today's episode, Larisa and Joy are exploring the worlds of two culinary icons: Martha Steward and Ina Garten. We discuss their early lives, their rise to fame, and their personal backgrounds. We dive into what makes these chefs legends but also why we find them cozy. Do you have a favorite Martha or Ina memory?You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Today we’re discussing two of our favorite cozy adventure movies. Larisa first takes us through the kingdom of Lamia as she regales the story of Ella Enchanted starring Anne Hathaway. Then we set sail as Joy recounts the first Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Kiera Knightly. It’s time for the coziest adventure!  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

It’s the first day of spring! We are closing out our year of how to have a cozy season with a fun episode today. Like our other cozy seasonal episodes, we’re sharing our ten tips on how to bring a little more comfort to your spring. Florals for spring? Groundbreaking!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Today we’re discussing the legendary Dame Julie Andrews! We’re so excited to talk about the queen who has captured our hearts. Larisa’s case file this week is the 2007 family-friended Enchanted where Julie Andrews delights as the narrator. Then Joy shares one of her favorite films of all time, The Sound of Music. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We are still on our nostalgic kick. This week in the blanket fort, we’re discussing some of our favorite DIY shows as kids. Joy is up first with sweet Viv and Tony from Out of the Box. Then Larisa shares the fun segments on Zoom. Join us for this blast from the past!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Let’s go to the mall! We’re excited to be back in the blanket fort today talking about two iconic 90s mall stores. Larisa is up first this week talking about Delia’s and the famous catalog that set them apart. Then Joy shares all about Limited Too and how they went from a “mommy and me” brand to a beloved pre-teen store. We’ll meet you at the food court before we go shopping!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Happy Galentine’s Day! To celebrate, we’re counting down our top 5 TV Female Friendships. We each share our favorite gal pals from the silver screen. Join us in the blanket fort to see if your faves made the list. We’d love to celebrate this day of friendship and love with you! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We hear there’s a big game this weekend? Sorry, but we won’t be watching it! Instead, we’re cueing up two cozy football movies. Larisa is up first this week and discusses the 2024 teen rom com that captured millennial hearts everywhere, A Cinderella Story, starring Lizzie McGuire and Chad Michael Murray. Then Joy is up with a captivating film, featuring one of the greatest actors of our time, Denzel Washington. Remember the Titans is sure to tug on your heartstrings! So whether you’re avoiding the Super Bowl too, or listening to us during the commercials, we’re glad to have you in the blanket fort! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’re diving into something we recently found cozy this winter. Grab an extra blanket and get cozy as Joy talks about co-op board games. Then Larisa shares a cozy winter book: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter. We hope these cozies help to keep away your winter blues. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Join us on a cozy case this week as we delve into the world of Meryl Streep's iconic films. In this episode, we're investigating the stylish streets of The Devil Wears Prada and navigating the complexities of relationships in It's Complicated. Grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and become a Cozy Detective with us as we unravel the threads of these two beloved movies

Our theme this week is extra cozy; we’re talking about our favorite bears. Joy starts us off with an adventure through the Hundred Acre Woods as she discusses the fan favorite, Winnie the Pooh. Then Larisa regales the story of Paddington, a beloved British classic. We’re excited to have these two furry friends join us in the blanket fort!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We are hunkering down in the blanket fort to discuss two of our favorite cozy winter films to help chase away the winter blues. Larisa discusses all about Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Little Women. Then Joy takes us on a trip to the magical land of Narnia. We’ve got extra blankets for you for this one!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Happy New Year from the blanket fort! Joy and Larisa are excited to welcome in 2025 in the coziest way possible. This week, we have two cozy ways of life to incorporate into the new year. Joy starts us off with the Swedish practice of Fika. Then Larisa goes through a deep dive of the Danish concept of Hygge. We wish comfort for your 2025. Thank you for being in the blanket fort with us. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Happy Boxing Day! In this episode, Joy and Larisa are traveling across the pond again to talk about two of their favorite London movies. Larisa is up first with a Mary-Kate and Ashley favorite: Winning London! Joy's movie stars the beloved Dame Julie Andrews. It's Mary Poppins of Course! Then we share some tips and ideas on how to make your Boxing Day a little cozier. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We are almost to the official start of winter, so we’re sharing our ten tips on how to make your winter extra cozy. We know this time of year can be tough with short days and cold weather, so our goal is to give you some ideas on finding merriment after the holiday season ends. Grab some extra blankets for this one, and we’ll see you in the blanket fort!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

It’s our favorite time of year, cozy Christmas! This week, we’re discussing two of our favorite cozy nostalgic Christmas movies. Larisa shares the spunky and charismatic Eloise who lives in the penthouse suite in the Plaza, starring the queen herself, Dame Julie Andrews. Then Joy regales the lovely tale of the classic, White Christmas with some of old Hollywood’s Elite: Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, and Vera-Ellen. It’s sure to be a cozy Christmas with these two films. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

It’s officially The Holiday season! Larisa and Joy are excited to finally get to discuss one of their favorite movies, The Holiday! Grab yourself a little Christmas fettuccine while we discuss Amanda, Iris, Miles, and Graham. This is the movie with the blanket fort to end all blanket forts after all! We also have some tips on how to have a cozy Christmas season. Happy holidays from the Blanket Fort!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

Come along with us on a cozy trip! That’s right, we’re leaving the blanket fort today! Joy and Larisa share some of their cozy travel tips then they discuss cozy things to do in their home cities of Denver and Dallas. Our cozy detectives sent in suggestions of what to do in their hometowns. Join us as we venture from California to Virginia and across the pond to London and beyond!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!