A Very Hallmark Christmas

It's the final episode of Season 2 of A Very Hallmark Christmas! Loree is joined by special guest Joseph Cohen to break down the typical run-of-the-mill holiday extravaganza "Memories of Christmas." Some highlights from a little town a couple of hours north of Detroit: boxes of money on porches, apple cider donuts, and a confusing marshmallow flirtation game. 

Loree is joined by special guest Kayla Young to discuss "A Midnight Kiss," suspect seafood orders, and giant champagne inflatables. Plus, David's intense mansplaining and Mia's veil of perma-sadness. 

Loree is joined by special guests Gabe Wohl and Dan Lattanzi to discuss "A Christmas for the Books." Serious questions include: is Joanna 20 or 50? Does Ted's reimagining of a famous Hamlet line ring true to the source material? Will Dell ever find true love with some spreadsheets? Is there such a thing as like at first sight? Let's get nutcrackin'!

Loree is joined by special guest (and former boss!) Tara Mastrelli to discuss "Northern Lights of Christmas." The two talk potentially magical reindeer, a curious coat switch, and Zoey's dubious financial decisions. Plus, a love letter that angers Loree to her core. 

Loree invites back to the show frequent guest Rob Bricken to talk about "When Calls the Heart: The Greatest Christmas Blessing." Rob didn't watch the movie!

It's the first-ever "A Very Hallmark Christmas" cross-pod! Loree is joined by Mark and Jess of Hallmark and Jess (psst–find them on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts) to discuss "Christmas Bells are Ringing." The team digs into photo opps in Cape Cod, Mike's citywide "Elf on a Shelf" project, and sadistic work-related competitions. Plus, a deep dive into Happy the Dog and Happy the Cat.

Loree is joined by special guest Tim Ward to discuss this year's Danica McKellar-starrer, "Christmas at Grand Valley." Select hot topics on the pod include: the Grand Valley school system, Cousin Mike's lightning hot chemistry with literally everyone, and the state of the art scene in Chicago. 

Loree is joined by Jake Jarvis to discuss "Christmas Made to Order" and the logistics of sustaining a full-time, year-round holiday decorating business. Plus, the wisdom of ditching pre-med to pursue singing dreams in Utah and how Gretchen might decide to use her professional talents for West Virginia Day.

Brandi Bradley and Jamie Lynn Crofts join Loree to break down "Jingle Around the Clock." The team discusses college friends, illicit elevator hand-holding, and whether or not Jared Kushner did the honorable thing by stepping aside to give Elle a real shot for the job. 

Loree is joined by special guest Jamie Lynn Crofts to discuss "A Small Town Christmas," Peter Thiel-libertarians, and the status of the patriarchy in Springdale, Wisconsin. Plus, Emmett's gorgeous gravelly voice and the podcast takes questions from West Virginia listeners. This episode is sponsored by champagne.

Loree invites longtime friend Jessica Brown on to the pod to discuss "A Gingerbread Romance." Loree and Jessica dig into the logistics and costs of a 10-day-long gingerbread baking contest, the tension in all those movie-ending face-mushes, and whether Hallmark's aim for diversity is hitting the mark. Plus, fashion commentary (berets and scarves!) and J. Brown offers a new entry into the holiday lexicon: "Hallmark blue balls." 

Loree is joined by "A Very Hallmark Christmas" veteran guests Cara Stewart and Courtney Ham to discuss a film based off of a book based off of a song. Loree resists all attempts by the guests to turn the show into a Blake Shelton conspiracy theory podcast. Plus, the necessity (or lack thereof) of flirting in Hallmark movies. 

Loree brings in big guns Erin Keane and Joe Sonka to discuss the complex journalism storyline in "Entertaining Christmas." The team digs in to John's ethical lapses as a Cedar Falls Gazette reporter and tries to pinpoint precisely what Candace's role is in the Livingstone media empire. Plus, football hero siblings, crushed velvet fashions and a gingerbread man with no hands. 

Loree and Rob dig into "Welcome to Christmas," the heartwarming story of a small town begging a large corporate developer to rob it of its charm. Learn more about Annie, the hometown goth teen that loves A Christmas Carol, and Rachel, the refreshingly upfront local who is willing to go scorched earth to get Madeline out of town.  

Another week, another former couple having to come together to plan the local high school's Christmas dance.  Join Loree and Rob to discuss "Homegrown Christmas," Maddie's less admirable qualities, and one bananas cookie swap scene. Plus, negotiating a salary upon your return to the family business. 

Join Loree and Rob to dig into "Once Upon A Christmas Miracle," a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries flick that doesn't play by the rules. Aimee Teegarden sells the hell out of some otherwise cheesy lines, and Chris may be the most saintly Hallmark leading man yet. 

Only 15 movies to go! Join Loree and Rob to discuss "Winter Wonderland," a very confusing NYC art gallery, and their respective middle and high school dance experiences. Plus, a thrilling keynote at the National Realtor Convention.

It's a very short "A Very Hallmark Christmas." Join Loree and Rob for a visit to Briar Falls and the Majestic Theater. This time, evil comes not in the form of condos but as a multiplex, and grassroots organizer Barry steals the show with his campaign to save the historic building. Plus, the scariest snowman in the Hallmark Cinematic Universe.

Just days off of the #Emotions12 gauntlet, Loree and Rob settle back in for "Mingle All the Way." Join them for a discussion about Jen Lilley's off-the-charts likability, the terrible-ness of Molly's mom, and how Jeff turns from jerk to perfect gentleman. 

Hoo boy. Loree and Rob sit down to discuss "A Godwink Christmas." This lengthy episode dives deep into what exactly qualifies as a "godwink." Plus, carousels, a surprise boyfriend visit, and some more Wings content. Fly Sandpiper Air!

Join Rob and Loree for a breakdown of "Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane." Topics featured include Alicia Witt and her amazingly expressive face, Daniel's refreshing sensitivity, and decapitated snowmen. Plus, a Felicity side-podcast. 

Loree and Rob are joined by special guest Brett White (just back from Holly Lodge!) to break down all the amazingness of "A Shoe Addict's Christmas." Major talking points: Kristian Bruun, appropriate gala decor, and whether or not Charlie broke Aunt June's leg. 

Loree and Rob pull out the Kleenex for a discussion of "Christmas Everlasting," this year's Hallmark Hall of Fame tearjerker. Rob has lots of questions about decorating fishing hole huts, and Loree gives context on some of the less-Hallmarky storylines from the source material that didn't make it into the movie. Lots of tears, and lots of quilts for Maeve. 

Loree and Rob are joined by special guest Katherine Trendacosta to discuss "Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe"! Katherine brings some much-needed Pride and Prejudice knowledge to the podcast, and everyone expresses an appropriate level of concern about staffing a swanky charity event with kids from the local youth center. 

Loree and Rob are back with hottakes on "Return to Christmas Creek," a celebration of Steven Weber, and an exploration of Hallmark's version of outer space. Plus, Nathan the front desk clerk is officially elevated to the Hallmark Cinematic Universe and Loree and Rob break things up with a mini-Wings podcast. 

Loree and Rob are joined by special guests Sarah Stewart Holland and Nicholas Holland to discuss "Christmas at the Palace," the Grinch King, and the confusingly chill royal universe in San Senova. Plus, some much-needed context to Katie's traumatic backstory, and what's going on with the world's pettiest constitution. 

Join Rob and Loree as they discuss the thoroughly pleasant "Reunited at Christmas." This film breaks a few of the traditional Hallmark rules but still incorporates many of the classics: hot cider, ice skating, and a terrifying grandmother orchestrating a Parent Trap situation from beyond the grave.

Loree and Rob are joined by special guests Aubrey Sparks and Fish Stark to discuss "Hope at Christmas" and the Hopewell-North Carolina-New York metropolitan area. This movie brings the drama, with a Santa Village emergency, some suspect real estate deals, and at least two instances of violence involving Christmas trees. 

Loree and Rob are joined by guests Cara Stewart and Courtney Ham for a very special, very festive "A Very Hallmark Christmas." Cara gives the scoop on what it's really like to work at a Christmas tree farm, and Rob spins an innovative theory about the production of the film. Plus, baffling investment strategies and one perfect snowman.

Loree and Rob check out "Letters to Santa," the latest installment of the Evergreen anthology series. Join them for a discussion about the return of the festive red truck, the magical snowglobe, and the Chris Kringle Kitchen. Plus, Kevin's horrifying faux pas at the hot cocoa stand and predictions about what lies ahead in Evergreen. 

Loree and Rob welcome special guest Wesley Phelps to help them sort through "Christmas at Graceland." Join in for a discussion about the sad life of Kathy (who definitely doesn't work at Graceland), whether or not Clay is ever intentionally funny, and what's really going down at the worst-run regional bank in Memphis.

Two out of two AVHC hosts agree that this is the Hallmark horror film no one was waiting for. Join Loree and Rob to discuss how the small town of Rivers Crossing came together to manipulate an emotionally fragile woman who has just returned from Afghanistan. 

Loree and Rob are joined by special guest Brittany Carowick to discuss "Christmas in Love." Learn more about the small town of White Deer, the potential for a worker-led revolution brewing inside Carlingson Bakery, and some remarkable data about the national market for holiday crafts.

It's the first 2018 Hallmark film to move Rob to (happy) tears. Join Loree and Rob to discuss "It's Christmas, Eve," which features two likable leads, a very ambitious GoFundMe/Amazon Wishlist project, and yes, some nice holiday tunes. 

Join Loree and Rob as they tackle the latest film in the Father Christmas franchise. Eat some sugar cookies, dissect Miranda's horrible Google skills, and struggle to untangle the labyrinthine knots of the Whitcomb family. Plus, a preview of the next Father Christmas installment. 

After some technical difficulties, Loree and Rob are finally here to bring you some piping hot commentary on "Road to Christmas." Starring Child Michael Murray, Jessy Schram, and Not Kathie Lee Gifford, this movie features puppy parties, food supplies fit for a well-appointed apocalypse bunker, and a ghost cougher. 

It's tree listenin' time! Join Loree and Rob to discuss Crystal Falls, incorporating mother nature into your holiday party, and, of course, the Cookie Crawl. Plus: employment contracts!

Loree and Rob kick off Season 2 with "Christmas at Pemberley Manor." Join them to discuss the ins and outs of event planning, appropriate uses of eminent domain with town holiday festivals, and uncomfortable conversations about coffee. Plus, Hallmark might have already pulled off its boldest move of the season...

Loree and Rob are only about six months behind on seeing the Hallmark Hall of Fame entry "The Beach House," but it's never too late to be begrudgingly charmed by Chad Michael Murray.  Come for Andie McDowell's very concerned face; stay for a classic '80s movie villain and an army of adorable baby turtles. 

Pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and cozy up in front of that Balsam Hill Christmas tree! It's time for Season 2 of "A Very Hallmark Christmas." That's right: Loree and Rob are back for 37 brand-new, original Hallmark holiday movies. Which rugged men and flustered big city career women will make the cut and join the Hallmark Cinematic Universe in 2018? Tune in to find out.

Is “Yes I Do” the most bananas Hallmark movie Rob and Loree have ever seen? Yes, It Is. 

Jack Wagner and Josie Bissett are a sight for sore eyes as Loree and Rob revisit the Wedding March-iverse in “Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New.” Come for the usual matrimonial madness, and stay for some delightful shockers, including botched apology baked goods, possible insurance fraud, and one of the best Hallmark moments ever.    

Loree and Rob return in much peppier moods for "Love at First Dance." Tune in to discuss pond dancing, society weddings, and the Lin-Manuel Miranda of the Hallmark universe. Plus, the most haunting line of dialogue in a Hallmark movie yet: "This is cotillion all over again."

Loree and Rob return from a hiatus to review "The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells." Fun fact: This episode is being released approximately two weeks after Loree and Rob watched the movie. The movie caused Loree so much despair that it took almost fourteen days for her to summon the energy and will required to edit the podcast.

Join Loree and Rob for an in-depth discussion of "Marrying Mr. Darcy." Get Rob's hot takes on wedding fashion, Loree's thoughts on fakeout marriage proposals, and find out how this Hallmark movie breaks one rom-com rule in a big way. 

It's a very, very special episode of a "A Very Hallmark Christmas." Rob takes a backseat and Loree invites friends Cara, Courtney, and Missy to discuss "Journey Back to Christmas." Tune in for time travel, a highly problematic town (and police force), the hottest chemistry ever before seen in a Hallmark movie, and, of course, possibly the greatest long-con of our time. 

After a verrrrry long hiatus, Loree and Rob return for "Royally Ever After." Dig in to one of Hallmark's more timely movies, featuring the land of apricot scrub, promise cupcakes, and nap-centric trickery. Plus, listener mail. 

Join Rob and Loree for an off-the-rails bonus episode of "A Very Hallmark Christmas." Tune in for small town antitrust concerns, the best in baking vanity plates, and very sad conversations with cats. Plus, yes, lots of giggling at cobbler jokes. 

Join Loree and Rob for a trip to Cambria and a recap of "Once Upon a Prince." Meet a hipster prince, and try to figure out just what's happening in the Hallmark universe's version of Europe. Plus, a special Countdown to Christmas announcement!

Join Loree and Rob for a trip to St. Francisville, the hometown of the Hallmark Cinematic Universe's very own Nell. This recap of "Home for Spring" includes a discussion of the pros and cons of itineraries, the necessity of Spam to the average diet, and whether or not Kix Brooks had to audition for his role. 

After a bit of a break, Loree and Rob come back to discuss the Queen of Hearts, butterfly broaches, and a prince who longs to be a mere blue-collar commoner.  Plus, the beginnings of a new team of Hallmark Cinematic Universe heroes: the Defenders.