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Cozy Nook Explorers
Cozy Nook Explorers
Author: Jon Schaller and Jackie Reilly
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Hosts Jackie Reilly and Jon Schaller are the world’s most comfortable explorers (self proclaimed). They present to you a podcast where they travel the world using the power of a computer and remain relaxed with the power of a couch. Blankets, tea, slippers, and throw pillows are all things you might find in their cozy nook, where they surf the web exploring far off lands. They never know what they will see next, but they know they will feel cozy!
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Répondez s'il vous plait to the invitation to join Jackie and Jon in their exploration of the Louvre in Paris, France. They will discuss the hilarious portrait of King Henry the Good, marvel at “Lady Side Eye”, and gossip about a girl making butter. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Community Shoutout: Restaurants du Cœur Coluche Comedy Mentioned In This Episode: The Louvre Website Treasure...
Relax with Jackie and Jon as they take a look around Omaha, Nebraska. They will discuss the work ethic of Rose Blumkin, meet a bridge named Bob, and talk of the melodious singing voice of Warren Buffet. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Community Shoutout: Omaha Children's Museum Mentioned In This Episode: Omaha Tourism Website Old Market Bob The Bridge Joslyn Castle Joslyn Art Museum Th...
Join Jon and Jackie as they travel below the equator to the great islands of American Samoa! They will celebrate John Martin Poyer, figure out what a “coral atoll” is, and rail against the concept of non-citizen nationals. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers- https://www.silvermansound.com...
Explore with Jackie and Jon as they embark on their virtual journey to Cape Town, South Africa. They will search for cozy penguins, storm the V&A waterfront, and eat Bunny Chow! Go Nelson Mandela!! Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Music: Piano Romantisme by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com WOAH by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Community Shoutout: Nelson Man...
Ride the Colorado River with Jon and Jackie as they embark on an expedition to Paige, Arizona. They will talk of the deeds of explorer Major John Wesley Powell, converse about the joys of Lake Powell, and clarify that Glen Canyon is a canyon. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Music: Robotertanz by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silv...
Hit the slopes with Jackie and Jon in their exploration of Telluride, Colorado. They will argue summer vs. winter, discover the origins of Butch Cassidy, and make an absolute mess of the chronological order of history. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Community Shoutout: Angel Baskets Mentioned In This Episode: Telluride Tourism Website Telluride Film Festival The Free Box ** 1 D...
Join Jackie and Jon as they explore Shanghai Disney in celebration of Jackie’s birthday week. There will be rides, there will be food, there will be Duffy! Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Community Shoutout: Clean The World Midway To Mainstreet: Disney's Recycled Soap Mentioned In This Episode: Shanghai Disneyland Resort Webite THE ATTRACTIONS: Tron Lightcycle Power Run Pirates Of The Caribb...
Countdown with Jon and Jackie as they ring in the New Year by going over a selection of ads chosen by their producer Charles. They will discuss the making of each ad as they reminisce what kept them cozy in a fraught year. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers
Join Jon and Jackie as they rise through the high rises that make up Rockefeller Center. They will discuss hazardous working conditions, beautiful designs, and tiny confused owls. Pour yourself some Rooibos Tea with a side of tomatoes and get cozy for this adventure to a Christmas wonderland in New York City. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Community Shoutout: God's Love We Deliver Mentio...
Join Jackie and Jon as they tip toe around the temperate rainforest that is Juneau, Alaska. There will be glaciers, there will be fjords, there will be adorable baby seals. Put on some comfy fleece and party like it's your birthday for this Alaskan adventure! Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Community Shoutout: Perseverance Theatre Mentioned In This Episode: Juneau, Alaska Tourism Website ...
Join Jackie and Jon on an exploration through Plymouth Massachusetts and through the 17th Century Pilmouth (not a misspelling) Plantation. They will discuss- the mysterious Plymouth Rock, the enterprising Plymouth Cordage Company, and the delicious 17th Century Cheesecake. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Community Shoutout: Heidrea For Heroes Mentioned In This Episode: Plymouth Tourism Website ...
Join Jon and Jackie on their exploration of WETA Workshop, I mean Wellington New Zealand. Come and be charmed by a cable car that goes uphill, marvel at the most exotic plants and animals, and celebrate the “All Blacks” Rugby Team. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Community Shoutout: Zealandia Ponga (Plant) Little Spotted Kiwi (Bird) Mentioned in this episode: Wellington, New Zealand Tourism We...
Join Jackie and Jon on their not so spooky exploration of Sleepy Hollow, New York. There will be graves of very rich men, storytellers in old churches, and 7,000 pumpkins heads. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Community Shoutout: Kids Club of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Mentioned in this episode: Sleepy Hollow Tourism Website Lyndhurst Mansion Lyndhurst Mansion Virtual Tours ...
Jon and Jackie go on a 16-mile hike through mud and water in the Narrows of a canyon in their imaginations. Welcome to Zion National Park where you can see the most beautiful scenery on earth, stand where only an Angel could land, and park three hours from the nearest city. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Community Shoutout: Zion National Park Forever Project Zion National Park Forever Art Show ...
Jon and Jackie reminisce about Greek Food while going on their international exploration of Athens, Greece. They examine how Ancient is Ancient, talk about statues that are off the beaten path, and fight over the pronunciation of “Souvlaki”. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Community Shoutout: KHORA Community Center Mentioned in this episode: New Acropolis Museum National Archeological Museum T...
Jackie and Jon make plans to visit Rockford, Illinois to meet a resident named Nelson. They admire a traditional Japanese garden, appreciate a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and remind everyone that there is “no crying in baseball”. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Community Shoutout: PAWS Humane Society Mentioned in this episode: Midway Village Museum (Sock Monkeys!) Anderson Japanese G...
Jon and Jackie explore Hannibal, Missouri. It is the childhood home of Mark Twain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. They explore the Mississippi River, examine huckleberries, and discuss the fascinating Tom Blankenship. Join them on their figurative steamboat and get cozy! Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Daniel Roberts: Correspondent (instagram @danoffstage) Community Shoutout: Jim's Journ...
Jackie and Jon tell you to be safe when concerning Niagara Falls and when exploring Niagara Falls. They will talk about barrels, power plant logistics, stopping the unstoppable and which side of the falls is cooler. (Here is a hint: It’s the Canadian side) Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Community Shoutout: Niagara Falls Botanical Garden and Butterfly Conservancy Mentioned in this episode: Oh...
Jackie and Jon argue about pelicans and talk about Copenhagen!!! Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Community Shoutout: CopenHill Website BBC Article about CopenHill Mentioned in this episode: Alchemist Restaurant Impressions Alchemist Restaurant Website CNN Article about Christiana ** 1 Disneyland = 500 acres **
Jackie and Jon decide to take a walk. Well, not a literal walk- a virtual exploration through Memphis, Tennessee. They listen to the music, discuss civil rights, and learn about the “Piggly Wiggly”. Drama ensues when they attempt to have a conversation about WiFi in a stadium and only one member of the show finds the subject interesting. Jackie Reilly: Host Jon Schaller: Host Charles: Producer Instagram: @cozynookexplorers Email: cozynookexplorers@gmail.com Commun...



