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This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Racine Danish Kringles. Exclusive 10% off entire order -  www.kringles.com  // Promo Code:  HALLMARK25We're wrapping up the week with one final Hallmark Christmas movie from Thanksgiving Week — The Christmas Cup.ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS CUPStaff Sergeant Kelly Brandt, recovering from a knee injury, leads her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup, despite her heart aching for her career. She discovers there are multiple ways to serve a community.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHRISTMAS CUPNovember 30th 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHRISTMAS CUPRhiannon Fish as Kelly BrandtBen Rosenbaum as Quinn StokleyBRAN'S THE CHRISTMAS CUP SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with Fish returning from the army — her name is Aunt Kelly. Her brother and daughter pick her up from the bus, and when they get home, there's a surprise party waiting for her!Apparently, it's the 50th Christmas Cup! We don't know what that means yet. It turns out there's a friendly rivalry between two neighboring towns, Bridgeport and Longleaf. To make things more complicated, the towns now share a school board, police, and fire department. When the mayor of Longleaf shows up with a hot firefighter, she has alternative motives: she wants to shut down the troops' welcome-back party. The firefighter, Quinn, is clearly smitten with Kelly, but it seems like it could never work.Kelly reluctantly agrees to lead her town in the Christmas Cup this year — and ropes Quinn into helping. The Christmas Cup is a friendly competition between the towns, consisting of challenges like a snowball fight, eggnog chug, and more.Kelly soon learns she has to leave town again soon, which makes her sad. Luckily, Quinn is there to lift her spirits. He invites her on a romantic date wrapping presents for kids, and the night goes beautifully.But then she gets a call — the Marines need her to leave on Christmas Day. She tells her friend the news: she won't be there for the Christmas Cup. But what about Quinn? Kelly insists, he's a stranger, who cares! Unfortunately for her, Quinn is right around the corner and overhears everything — and he's not happy.Kelly starts to rethink leaving and goes to talk to Quinn, but he's upset: he heard what you said. She realizes she doesn't want to leave, so she announces to her family, after blowing out the going-away cake candle, that she's not leaving! The military can wait.Christmas Cup time arrives, and Kelly is initially sad to see Quinn has joined the other team. Longleaf falls behind early after losing the singing and eggnog chug challenges. But then they make a comeback, winning the light untangle and trivia challenges. Bridgeport takes the spice contest, so it all comes down to the snowball fight, worth 20 points.Longleaf is about to win, but a little girl decides to be kind and not throw a snowball at her bully. The teams agree it should be a tie, but the bully concedes: Longleaf won fair and square.Kelly and Quinn make up — and share a big, romantic kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Racine Danish Kringles. Exclusive 10% off entire order -  www.kringles.com  // Promo Code:  HALLMARK25--It's time to unwrap another new Hallmark Christmas movie: An Alpine Holiday.ABOUT AN ALPINE HOLIDAYFaith and Kelly, estranged sisters, reunite for Christmas in the French Alps, reminiscing their grandfather's first trip. They cherish sisterhood and romance with their guide, Frederic.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR AN ALPINE HOLIDAYNovember 29, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF AN ALPINE HOLIDAYAshley Williams as FaithLaci J. Mailey as Kelly GreenJulien Samani as FredericBRAN'S AN ALPINE HOLIDAY SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with old home videos of two sisters, Faith and Kelly, spending Christmas every year with their grandma.Cut to present day: Faith shows up late at night at Kelly's apartment. She's in town from Miami for their grandma's funeral. It's clear the sisters aren't as close as they used to be.The next day, they meet with their grandma's estate lawyer. He gives them her travel journal from when she was younger. It details a trip she took to the French Alps, where she and their grandpa got engaged. Her last request is that Faith and Kelly take the same journey on Christmas Eve. They can't believe it, but they can't go against her final wish. Kelly initially says she can't go — but decides at the last minute to join Faith just as she is leaving.Their first stop is a French café to grab a croissant. They meet their tour guide, Frédéric, who was hired by their grandma but won't say why. He flirts with Kelly before realizing she's his tour guest.The sisters take the train to the French countryside and almost leave grandma's journal behind. Frédéric shows them around the town and takes them to a lodge. Faith invites him to stay with them, which is awkward considering his earlier flirtation with Kelly — but he agrees to stick around.Faith checks in with her boyfriend back home, who is a bit offended she traveled to France to get space after he proposed.The sisters visit a spa with a hot tub and cold plunge, and a fight scares Frédéric away for a moment. The argument doesn't last long, and the trip continues. It turns out Frédéric is the grandson of a woman their grandma met on her original trip.One evening, Kelly opens up to Frédéric about feeling guilty since her grandma passed away. They slow dance and kissgggg — but Kelly quickly becomes emotional, insisting she doesn't want a holiday fling.It's time for the big hike. Things go smoothly until they reach the cabin, where a big storm hits. Faith insists on continuing the hike and heads out on her own.Kelly and Frédéric set out to find her, leading to a heart-to-heart between the sisters. They eventually reach the top of the mountain, leave a lock to commemorate the journey, and Kelly and Frédéric share a romantic kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Racine Danish Kringles. Exclusive 10% off entire order -  www.kringles.com  // Promo Code:  HALLMARK25--We're back to unwrap this another new Hallmark holiday movie: The More the Merrier — where Christmas miracles, snowed-in romance, and a baby boom collide under one roof.ABOUT THE MORE THE MERRIERAlice, an emergency room doctor, volunteers to work Christmas Eve shifts at a rural hospital. During a snowy Christmas, Alice and Brian, a top-rated cardiologist, help deliver three baby booms, sparking a lasting bond.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE MORE THE MERRIERNovember 28, 2025  | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE MORE THE MERRIERRachel Boston as Alice RogersBrendan Penny as Brian DavisBRAN'S THE MORE THE MERRIER SYNOPSISWe meet Alice, who picks up cookies before heading to the ER to volunteer. She's a nurse who volunteers every Christmas. While getting the cookies out of the back of her car, she slips and almost falls — but is saved by a hot doctor named Brian. He's a cardiologist.Brian's sister also works at the hospital and is very pregnant. Brian is shocked to learn that Alice is a doctor too — an OBGYN, in fact. He keeps trying to find out more about her, but she's a closed book. He does discover, however, that she has four job offers that would take her out of town in the new year… but no one else knows.Brian's sister goes into labor and gives birth right as the clock strikes midnight. A Christmas baby! She immediately gets to work trying to set up her brother and Alice.But honestly, that doesn't seem likely after Brian accidentally lets it slip that Alice is planning to leave the hospital in the new year.Meanwhile, another woman who brought her son in after he bonked his head ends up going into labor with twins. What a day.Alice and Brian start hanging out more during their downtime. Another pregnant woman tries to get to the hospital, but the roads are bad, so she stops at a bakery with its lights still on. Coincidentally, the people inside are the couple planning to adopt her baby. With help from a tow truck driver, they all make it to the hospital, and she gives birth.Everyone chips in to make sure all the patients and staff get a nice Christmas breakfast.Alice decides she's not taking any of the out-of-town jobs — she's sticking around. They celebrate by kissssingggggg. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Racine Danish Kringles. Exclusive 10% off entire order -  www.kringles.com  // Promo Code:  HALLMARK25Get 10% off your first month of Better Help // BetterHelp.com/hallmark--We're back with another Christmas movie breakdown — this time diving into The Snow Must Go On.ABOUT THE SNOW MUST GO ONIsaiah Heyward returns to Broadway after a decade, but faces challenges in finding a director. He saves a Christmas musical and discovers love, family, and friendship as the greatest holiday gifts. He reunites with his family and friends.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE SNOW MUST GO ONNovember 28, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE SNOW MUST GO ONCorey Cott as Isaiah HeywardHeather Hemmens as Lilly-AnneBRAN'S THE SNOW MUST GO ON SYNOPSISThe movie starts with a Rudolph musical. It's safe to say this is off-Broadway. Actor Isaiah Heyward wrote, directed, and stars in the one-man show that no one cared about. He put his heart and soul into it, working on it for over a year.His sister, Jess, and her daughter, Aurora, show up to cheer him on and invite him home for Christmas. He says he has a big Broadway audition tomorrow, so he can't come.Isaiah shows up for the audition and sees a poster for a musical he was in long ago. Now, he can't even get in the room to audition before the casting director leaves for the day. To make matters worse, he gets fired from his caroling gig for showing up late.With nothing else going on, he heads home to Hancock.His sister picks him up and immediately guilt-trips Isaiah for not being around for Aurora, who is struggling to adjust to her parents' divorce. To make it up to her, he offers to pick her up from school — and naturally ends up taking over as director of the Christmas musical when the old director quits.The school guidance counselor, Lilly-Anne, gets roped into being the staff supervisor.But it turns out Isaiah doesn't just have to direct — he has to finish writing the show, which happens to be about reindeer.It doesn't take long for Lilly-Anne to open up to him about her past. Isaiah discovers that one of the kids in the theater program is the daughter of the woman cast in the musical he wanted to audition for. He hatches a plan: he's going to cast himself as the lead to impress her.Aurora hears about his plan and volunteers to help make his vision come to life.Lilly-Anne helps Isaiah learn how to work with kids, including helping one student, Steven, conquer his fear of singing in public and audition for the musical. There's a lot of confusion over why Isaiah cast himself as the lead, but Aurora convinces everyone they're lucky to learn from a Broadway legend.He starts spending more time with Lilly-Anne outside of rehearsals — holding hands while looking at Christmas lights, watching a movie together, and shopping for a bad Charlie Brown-style Christmas tree.After showing off his stage lighting setup, Isaiah and Lilly-Anne share a kiss — but he's conflicted because he hasn't told her the truth about why he's the lead.To help the kids feel comfortable performing in front of an audience, they go Christmas caroling.The more Isaiah cares about the kids, the wiser he feels — but it's time for the final dress rehearsal. He finds out a producer will be in the audience, so he goes out there and crushes it. The producer finds him backstage and invites him to the city on Christmas Eve to audition. Isaiah is thrilled — it's what he's been waiting for. Unfortunately, Lilly-Anne overhears, is upset, and demands he tell the kids the truth, or she will. It does not go well.He goes to the audition but can't focus, constantly thinking about letting the kids down. He tells the producer he has to return to Hancock to see the lead — the kids' performance — and pleads with her to come with him.She shows up just in time to give a pep talk, and Isaiah arrives behind her to apologize to everyone.The show is a smash hit. He tells Lilly-Anne this is his favorite standing ovation. He confesses that he has a new dream — one with her — and decides he doesn't want to go back to Broadway. The snow machine starts, they kiss, and he quips, “The snow must go on.” Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Racine Danish Kringles. Exclusive 10% off entire order -  www.kringles.com  // Promo Code:  HALLMARK25This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth! Use promo code HALLMARK to get 40% off at cozyearth.com---We're joined by Brian to dive into another Hallmark Christmas release: We Met in December.ABOUT WE MET IN DECEMBERAnnie Lane and Dave Weeks meet in a holiday hotel, falling in love. They embark on separate quests to find each other, sharing wisdom and making significant life changes.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR WE MET IN DECEMBERNovember 27, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF WE MET IN DECEMBERAutumn Reeser as Annie LaneNiall Matter as Dave WeeksBRAN'S WE MET IN DECEMBER SYNOPSISWe meet Annie and Dave. They're about to say goodnight after having an amazing night together in the hotel lobby. They're talking like they'll be on the same plane in the morning, so they'll see each other again in just four hours.The next morning, he's nowhere to be found. She really has to leave for the airport. She knows his last name but not his room number, so she leaves her number on a sticky note with the lady at the front desk.Cut to Dave — his alarm was set for PM. He rushes to the airport without stopping by the front desk. Womp womp.They both start searching online for each other, but it's just impossible.We learn how they met in the first place: a bad storm delayed both of their flights, so they went to a nearby hotel. She bumped into Dave on the way in, the doors instantly flew open, and they spent the whole night talking.They know Chicago is home for both of them.Through conversations with their loved ones in the present day, we get flashbacks of the night before. We find out she's in fashion, and he's in finance and wants the perfect Christmas to honor his late father. They're different, but it works.She remembers some of the things he told her he was going to do on Christmas, including visiting his childhood home. She's explaining it to her friend, and her friend's like, “Oh, I know that house.” When they pull up, it's a new construction still being built. Dead end.He remembers her talking about this coffee shop, so he goes there. Another dead end — but he leaves his number.She posts her story on a missed-connections app and gets a hit — a guy named David asks to meet at that same coffee shop. A woman shows up saying she works for a guy named Dave. Unfortunately, wrong Dave. Hate to see it.They have another close encounter at a Christmas concert — she went to the early show, he went to the late show.He remembers that she invited him to a Christmas Eve service. He just has to find that church.But first — the Christmas tree lot. They both happen to be there at the same time but don't bump into each other.We get to see the goodnight scene again, but this time we see that he stopped the elevator from closing completely and came back to kiss her real good.They also bump into each other again at another Christmas pageant — he even sees her through the crowd but assumes he's hallucinating.She makes one last-ditch effort by asking a radio DJ to read a message on-air asking him to meet her in front of a Christmas tree — but he never shows.He discovers that his sister bought one of Annie's handmade dresses at the market. He runs down there, but it's closed. Still, he decides to give the church a shot — and wouldn't you know it? They find each other.They both say they've been looking for each other! He immediately gets her number and asks her out on a proper date. They celebrate finding each other with a kiss as the snow falls around them. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Racine Danish Kringles. Exclusive 10% off entire order -  www.kringles.com  // Promo Code:  HALLMARK25---The amazing Dave White joins us to break down this year's animal-themed Hallmark Christmas movie: Christmas at the Catnip Café.ABOUT CHRISTMAS AT THE CATNIP CAFÉOlivia Pierce, a marketing executive, discovers her late great aunt's cat café in New York, which she believes will be a Christmas miracle. As she helps plan fundraising events, Olivia gains a deeper appreciation for the feline inhabitants and the special place her great aunt created.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE CATNIP CAFÉNovember 30, 2025 | Hallmark Movies & MysteriesCAST & CREW OF CHRISTMAS AT THE CATNIP CAFÉPaul Campbell as BenErin Cahill as OliviaBRAN'S CHRISTMAS AT THE CATNIP CAFÉ SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with a TON of kittens. Suddenly, we flash back 30 years: a young Olivia is walking into her house when she hears something… could it be a cat? And that's it for the flashback—obviously, a necessary flashback.Cut to the present day. Olivia is checking out a place way out of her price range when she gets a text from a lawyer: they need to talk about her aunt's estate. She's been given half of a cat cafe. Olivia's wheels start turning—if she can convince the other owner, Ben, to sell the cafe, maybe she can afford that dream place!But Ben is no ordinary owner. He's an overly generous vet, giving pet care away for free and taking on way too many patients. The good news for Olivia: Ben never says no.She walks into the cafe, plays peekaboo with a cat, and dives straight into business with Ben. She wants him to sell. He's not having it—the cafe is very important to him and also acts as a place to get cats adopted.It turns out Ben lives right down the block from Olivia's aunt's house. He's searching for a binder about Catnip Christmas that's gone missing and is surprised to find Olivia there. She finds the binder, and he explains that Catnip Christmas was his aunt's pride and joy. He's not sure how he can manage it all on his own. Olivia offers to help—but only if he agrees not to delay the sale of the cafe.Ben says he doesn't want to sell. Olivia reminds him he can't stop the sale, only slow it down. She says she'll be all in on the project as long as he agrees to sell. He reluctantly agrees, thinking she won't actually want to move forward with the sale.Olivia quickly realizes she's in for a lot more than she expected: cat puppet shows, story time, and all sorts of festive events. Along the way, Olivia and Ben start getting closer. He even helps decorate her Christmas tree.Through a flashback, we learn that little Olivia once found a kitten outside her aunt's house. Could this cat cafe all stem from that moment?As they spend more time together, Ben opens up about feeling like life's big moments happen for everyone else—babies, milestones—and that he wants something for himself before it's too late. The sparks begin to fly, and while decorating the cafe for an event, Olivia and Ben share a big, sweet kiss.Complications arise when Olivia admits she still plans to sell—the life she has in California can't be ignored. She tells Ben it's hard because she really likes him. He reminds her that they made a deal, so he'll move forward with the sale.On her way out of town, Olivia stops at a mechanic and sees a kitten. The mechanic tells her he adopted it from this cat cafe. Olivia takes it as a sign and rushes back to the cafe—only to find the contract has already been signed with a developer. But the developer is holding a cat, so Olivia asks nicely… and he rips up the contract.Olivia is staying, and the movie ends with her and Ben celebrating—and kissing again. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Racine Danish Kringles. Exclusive 10% off entire order -  www.kringles.com  // Promo Code:  HALLMARK25---It's time to start our journey through the Thanksgiving week movies!Up first, we're joined by Alonso Duralde to dive into this year's big Saturday release: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas — where country music, Christmas magic, and time-travel nostalgia meet under one roof.ABOUT A GRAND OLE OPRY CHRISTMASGentry Wade, who gave up music after her father's death decades ago must confront her past when Nashville's Grand Ole Opry invites her to honor her late country star dad at their Christmas celebration.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR A GRAND OLE OPRY CHRISTMASNovember 29, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF A GRAND OLE OPRY CHRISTMASNikki DeLoach as Gentry WadeKristoffer Polaha as MacBRAN'S A GRAND OLE OPRY CHRISTMAS SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off like you're watching a VHS of an old Opry performance: the Winters & Wade Farewell Show at the Grand Ole Opry Christmas Special.Cut to present day, where we meet Gentry Wade, daughter of Jett Wade. She gets a knock at the door from her pal Mac, who keeps pushing her to let him sign her and record some songs. She insists that's not happening.Mac owns a bar in Nashville, where Gentry works and is mostly happy—despite everyone constantly asking about her father. Why did he quit music? And where is his missing guitar?Family friend Rita stops by with a plea from the Opry: they want Gentry to attend the Opry's 100th anniversary to honor her dad. Gentry isn't sure.Over drinks, we learn that Mac and Gentry have been friends since high school, but Mac insists he has zero romantic interest in her. Mmmhmm. Sure, pal.Gentry, Mac, and Rita head to the Opry and tag along with a tour guide who looks suspiciously like Erin Cahill. Backstage, Gentry bumps into Von Winters, who asks why she's hesitant about attending the anniversary. She explains she always wanted to be a songwriter, but it didn't work out, and she never earned her place in the Opry Circle. Von tells her that her time may not be up—it's Christmas, after all.She goes out onto the Opry stage to think. A blinding light hits her and suddenly—she's transported back in time. There onstage are her dad and Von doing soundcheck. Before she can talk to him, she's zapped back to the present.She runs to tell Mac, who absolutely does NOT believe her.Determined, Gentry sneaks back onto the stage again. Another blinding flash—and boom—she's back in time, bumping into a younger Rita.Mac, worried about her, goes to the Opry. He sits in a pew, gets blinded by the light, and he time travels too. He finds Gentry and she explains they're in 1995, right before the final Winters & Wade performance. She tells him she needs to find out why her dad walked away from music. Young Rita spots them and assumes they're a married couple, insisting they stay at her apartment.The next day, Gentry goes to the Opry pretending to be a label rep so she can talk to her dad. Jett tells her he and Von are getting along great and have songs ready for their next album. This makes Gentry wonder if they're in some alternate timeline where the breakup never happens. Mac urges her to stop overthinking—maybe they were brought back for a reason.Later, Gentry overhears Von talking with their manager, who wants the duo to change their style. Jett is absolutely not on board.At a Christmas party, she overhears them discussing bringing in new writers. Jett is furious. When he sees her, he assumes she's part of the label agenda and storms off.Gentry goes outside to the fire pit with Mac and opens up about memories of her father, including a song they started but never finished. Mac asks her to sing it. She does—and Jett secretly listens from behind them.The next day, Jett approaches her to apologize and tells her the song is really good. He asks why she never finished it. She says he passed away before they had the chance. He invites her to come to the Opry the next day so they can work on it together.She agrees, and they spend the day bonding while Mac records a video of them singing. Their session is cut short when Von and the manager show up—they've moved the recording session up to December 26 to prep for a world tour. But that means Jett will miss Christmas with his family, and the long tour makes him uneasy.The next day, Jett is missing. Gentry knows exactly where to find him—his “thinking spot.” She and Mac go there, and she basically convinces him to walk away from the duo and choose family.Afterward, Mac and Gentry finally kiss.The next day, Von calls Gentry in and reveals he knows she's not a label executive—but he thinks she's a great songwriter and wants to work with her.Before the big performance, Jett tells Von he's out. This will be their final show.Right before the set, Mac realizes Jett doesn't have his pick. He runs it over, trips, falls onto a pew—BOOM—transported back to the present.After the show, Jett finds Gentry, gives her his guitar, and she hugs him. Suddenly—bright light—and she's transported back to the present with that very guitar in her hands.Von is about to give a speech and calls her up onstage. He tells her that her dad was proud of her and that they actually wrote a song together. Von knows. He invites Gentry into the Opry Circle. She speaks about her father, and Von reveals he invited Brad Paisley to perform the song she wrote with Jett. As the song plays, we see 1995 Jett return to the Christmas cabin and hug his family.In the present, Von says he's ready for that songwriting meeting. Gentry gives him her dad's guitar, then goes to talk to Mac—and they kiss again. Mac shows her the video he recorded of her singing with her father and tells her he can't remember a time he didn't love her. They kiss even more, right there in front of the Opry. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian is here to help us break down the fourth episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan compete to see who can make the best choux pastry!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E05The teams get fancy for Santa with choux pastry, then bake their holiday dreams come true with cakes reminiscent of their best childhood gift.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E05November 24 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from IllinoisRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseyAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Aura Frames. Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DECK  // Promo Code:  DECK--Patrick is back to help us break down another episode of Finding Mr. Christmas! ABOUT FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E05The hunks roll into giant plastic balls, crashing through Christmas trees in a wild Festive Face Off; with Hunter King as guest judge, teams perform a neighbourhood holiday party scene that leads to a dramatic elimination.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E05November 24 2025 | Hallmark ChannelFINDING MR. CHRISTMAS SEASON 2 CAST:Angel Garet, 38 — Charlotte, N.C.Craig Geoghan, 33 — Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.Davey Fisher, 34 — Lake Tahoe, Nev.Marcus Brodie, 32 — Hamilton, OhioRobbie Simpson, 35 — New York, N.Y.Rustin Sailors, 37 — San Diego, Calif. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Aura Frames. Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DECK  // Promo Code:  DECK---Alonso is back to finish our journey through Season 2 of Mistletoe Murders with a double-episode breakdown of 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (Part 1 & Part 2).ABOUT: MISTLETOE MURDERS – 'TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASPart 1: Emily shelters a suspect while investigating a fancy restaurant owner's murder to prove their innocence. Sam is rattled by his ex-wife's unexpected arrival.Part 2: Emily and Sam investigate a murder before a Christmas restaurant event. Emily faces danger, shares her past with Sam and stops running. Violet bonds with her mother.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: MISTLETOE MURDERS – 'TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASNovember 21, 2025 | Hallmark Mystery ChannelCAST & CREW OF: MISTLETOE MURDERS – 'TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASSarah Drew as EmilyPeter Mooney as SamBRAN'S MISTLETOE MURDERS – 'TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS SYNOPSISWe're at a restaurant and Emily gets attacked by someone with a knife! WHAT'S HAPPENING?!Flash back one week: Emily is full of Christmas spirit, singing Jingle Bells. Famous Ray stops by to tell Emily there's a new fine-dining spot opening across town. His friend is opening it and asks if she'd help come up with a Christmas meal for the soft launch.Cut to the restaurant, where they're still scrambling to get it ready. The owner, Danny, is in a huge argument with the contractor because he owes him a lot of money. Danny can't afford anything and his wife, Lauren, is not thrilled. Danny introduces Emily to Carrie, their sommelier, and Chef John Mark. John Mark is not impressed with her Victorian cookbooks, so she leaves—only to witness Danny and Famous Ray arguing.Later, Sam gets a call: there's been a murder. Danny is dead in the snow, his knuckles red.Emily goes to talk to Famous Ray to ask more about Chimera and notices his knuckles are red. I'm sure it's nothing. She asks if he went straight to the Chimera source. While they're talking, he gets a call—Danny is dead.Flashback: Emily in her Chimera days, stealing money from a billionaire—“You gotta do bad to do some good.” She kisses Aaron (the guy from the last episode).Sam brings Lauren in to question her. She hopes Sam won't shut them down because “this is Danny's legacy.”Sam asks Emily what she knows. She mentions the contractor… and the argument she saw with Famous Ray.That night, Emily gets home and finds Famous Ray waiting inside (totally normal, very chill). He's like, “Listen, I can't have the police poking around my business. I did punch Danny, but that's it. He was fine when I left.”The next morning he makes pancakes but has to hide when Sam drops by. Sam tells her Famous Ray left town and to call if she hears anything.Emily checks in on the staff. She discovers the chef and Lauren have a past—and he took the job to be close to her, even though it was a step down. Emily also witnesses a big argument between Chef John Mark and Carrie, the sommelier.On her way out, she sees Sam—and Sam is shocked to learn that Violet's mom (his ex), Monica, is in town.Flashback: Aaron tells Emily he's the one who framed their principal back in the day. He was “just trying to protect her.”Violet meets with her mom but doesn't stay long. Clearly, there are feelings there.Emily goes to get her cookbooks from John Mark and sees the place nearly empty. So she snoops—naturally—and finds paperwork showing Lauren owns 100% of the business. Weird, huh. She tries to crack the safe but gets interrupted by Carrie, who says she probably won't be around long anyway.Later, Emily runs into contractor Jason, who apologizes for his earlier behavior.She walks into the diner and sees Monica, who asks if things are serious between Sam and Emily.Emily brings Sam to talk to Famous Ray so he can clear his name. His story holds up, but Sam warns her not to trust the wrong friend.Flashback: Emily has trusted the wrong person before. She once confronted her boyfriend after discovering some pretty bad stuff.Back in the present, Emily grows more suspicious of John Mark. Before she investigates, Sam shows up. The place looks closed, but he walks in anyway. It's dark. He pokes around. We see a hand grab a bottle of wine. Emily calls him—because she's getting nervous.We see Sam get knocked out and dragged across the floor.Emily panics and goes inside. She sees the wine trail leading to the walk-in freezer. She opens it and finds Sam. She steps inside—the door slams shut. No cell signal. But they see scratches on the steel door… maybe that's why Danny's knuckles were red?So these two lovebirds are stuck in a freezer together.Flashback: Emily confronts Aaron. He's been diverting stolen money into offshore accounts and making deals with terrorist organizations. Cops burst in. Aaron escapes.Emily tells Sam her name used to be Grace. He says it suits her… and then they KISSSSSS!!! Thankfully contractor Jason appears and rescues them.He brings them to a fire to warm up and says someone texted him to come, but he doesn't know who. Then he saw the safe had been broken into. Jason swears it wasn't him.John Mark shows up. They drop the act—he's not French. He gives in immediately.During questioning, he says they should look at Jason. Jason knew the freezer handle was broken. And he “just happened” to know to come help? Shady.Sam questions Lauren next. She says the safe was empty when someone broke into it—because she emptied it earlier and found $30k. No idea where it came from, but she used it to pay Jason so the opening could happen.Sam invites Emily to the grand opening—because all the suspects will be there.Flashback: Aaron is missing and appears to be rebuilding Chimera. The feds ask Emily to help track him down.Grand opening time. Sam and Emily walk in looking SPIFFY. First course begins. The sommelier spills wine on Jason. Lauren sends her home. John Mark then slips up and mentions Danny's chipped tooth—something no one knew. John Mark panics and runs. Sam chases him. John Mark insists Danny confronted him about not being French, flashed a chipped tooth, and then John Mark later found him dead in the freezer. He moved the body so it wouldn't ruin the opening.The sommelier returns and disappears with Lauren. Emily follows and finds the sommelier holding Lauren at gunpoint. She spills everything: Danny promised her an ownership stake in exchange for 100k, but since he didn't own anything, she wanted her money back. He didn't have it. So she trapped him in the freezer.A fight breaks out—bringing us back to the movie's opening. She holds a knife to Emily's throat. Emily fights back, kicks her down, and knocks her out. Criminal: obliterated.The movie ends with Sam bringing Emily to a gazebo for their first date. She says it's perfect. She tells him he can ask her anything. She's ready. She reveals she used to be in intelligence, was hunting someone down, and walked into a trap. Grace “died” that day. She took a new identity.He says he's glad she did. They kiss BIGGGG ONESSSSS. She says there's more she has to tell him—things she's not proud of—but he says he knows who she really is. More kissing.The next morning she wakes up excited to get coffee with Sam. There's a knock at the door—she thinks it's him.It's not.It's Aaron.“Merry Christmas, Grace. You look pretty good for a dead woman.” Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Aura Frames. Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DECK  // Promo Code:  DECKGet 10% off your first month of Better Help // BetterHelp.com/hallmark--Brian is here to help us break down the newest Hallmark Christmas movie, Melt My Heart This Christmas — a holiday romance filled with fire, snow, and some serious glassblowing drama.ABOUT MELT MY HEART THIS CHRISTMASGlassblower Holly James gets a last-minute dream opportunity to assist her artistic idol at a famed Christmas market. But things don't go smoothly when she's met with the frosty disapproval of Jack DuBois, a talented but intimidating colleague. As the heat of the kiln rises, so does the tension — and maybe something more — as Holly tries to prove herself, find her artistic voice, and melt Jack's icy exterior just in time for Christmas.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MELT MY HEART THIS CHRISTMASNovember 23 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MELT MY HEART THIS CHRISTMASLaura Vandervoort as Holly JamesStephen Huszar as Jack DuBoisJennifer Wigmore as Bianca BonhommeMadeline Leon as Collette TurnerDarrin Baker as Walter GregsonBRAN'S MELT MY HEART THIS CHRISTMAS SYNOPSISHolly is an aspiring glass blower… but she's new. She's green. She can't get a booth at the big Christmas market. She shows up anyway, and the organizer, Jack, is like, “Why are you here?” She's like, “Well, I applied this year, but—” Before she can finish, her idol Bianca Bonhomme walks by. She's the featured artist this year, but her assistant just quit, so she tells Jack she has to back out. Jack jumps on the opportunity and asks Holly if she'll be Bianca's assistant in exchange for a spot in the emerging-artists booth. Holly says yes, and Bianca reluctantly agrees.Holly is shocked to discover that Bianca isn't using color anymore. It's all clear glass, all the time.A guy named Walter is there to get an interview with Bianca, but she's not interested. Turns out, no one is into Bianca's new pieces. But Holly's? They're selling out. Walter wants to interview this mysterious emerging artist known only as “Verre,” unaware that it's actually Holly. Bianca overhears that Verre's pieces are the hot item and becomes obsessed with finding out who she is.Meanwhile, Jack and Holly start taking a liking to each other… but I'm sure it's nothing.Jack accidentally breaks one of Bianca's pieces. Holly jumps in: “No worries, I can remake it.” They head to the hot shop, she whips up a perfect replacement, and they have a nice, romantic night.Bianca starts to soften toward Holly and even shows her a secret project she's been working on.On the morning of the big showcase, it all comes to a head — everyone figures out Holly is Verre. Bianca yells at her, Walter and his team record the whole thing, and then Jack tells her to scram.Holly later goes to apologize to Bianca and they make up. Bianca tells her she's incredible, and they blow some glass together.The next day, Bianca goes live on social media to reveal her new work and to promote Verre. Then Walter goes live to give Holly the “Seal of the Season.” There is… a lot of live streaming.Bianca asks Holly to stay on as her assistant and promises to mentor her. And Jack shows up, apologizes, and they kissssss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Aura Frames. Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DECK  // Promo Code:  DECKThis episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth! Use promo code HALLMARK to get 40% off at cozyearth.com---We're joined by V Spehar from Under the Desk News to dive into the newest Holiday Touchdown film. This time we head to Buffalo for Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story — clear eyes, full Bills, can't lose.ABOUT HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BILLS LOVE STORYSparks fly between two lifelong Buffalo Bills fans as they try to discover the identity of a mysterious Christmastime gift giver.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BILLS LOVE STORYNovember 23 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BILLS LOVE STORYHolland Roden as Morgan QuinnMatthew Daddario as Gabe DeLucaJoe Pantoliano as Uncle Tommy Caroline Aaron as Ricki DeLucaPatti Murin as CathyTracy Pollan Steve Schirripa BRAN'S HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BILLS LOVE STORY SYNOPSISMorgan is on a date during a Bills game — like, a total moron. She can't stop watching the game, her date isn't having it, and they leave. But at least now she can enjoy the game while sipping a drink made by Andrew Walker.The next day, she's with her family, the Quinns, who are hanging out with their best friends and next-door neighbors, the DeLucas family. Morgan lights up when Gabe shows up. They've been best friends forever, but Gabe has secretly been in love with her all along. With both of them single, maybe now's the time to finally shoot his shot.They go to snag a Christmas tree — at the same lot where Tyler Hynes and Hunter King are inexplicably picking out a tree. And, of course, the magical Santa tree is there too.When they get back home, they find an envelope addressed to Uncle Tommy. Inside is a Christmas ornament. He explains that someone has been sending gifts like this for 55 years — starting as groceries and cash when their family was struggling during his draft into the war, and evolving into ornaments every year. It's a mystery who the giver is.Morgan and Gabe decide to track down the mystery giver — harder than they expected. After a day together and seeing her in her element at the hospital, Gabe tries to confess his feelings but gets distracted by the Christmas light display at his house turning on.They ask Uncle Tommy to show them more ornaments, and on the bottom of one, they spot a store name. They track down receipts from the '70s and start combing through them. Eventually, they get a lead — though the giver's name isn't visible yet.It's obvious to everyone else that Gabe is in love with Morgan, but he can't bring himself to say it.Finally, they track down the mystery giver: Mia, a childhood friend of Tommy's who's secretly been in love with him all these years. Feeling a kinship with her situation, Gabe insists she tell Tommy. Mia resists, but Gabe won't let it go.Morgan confronts Gabe: “What's up with you?” He blurts, “I LOVE YOU, OKAY?!” She walks away to process it.It's time for the big Christmas game, and Gabe is nowhere to be found. Turns out he orchestrated Mia's daughter to be the “troop shoutout of the day,” and gets Tommy to publicly thank Mia. He finally tells her he's always loved her, and they kissssss.Everyone cheers — including Morgan, who can't believe everything Gabe did to make it happen. Her sister goes into labor, so they can't take their traditional family photo. Luckily, Gabe pulls some strings again, getting them back into the stadium to play catch with Bills legends and take their pictures. Morgan thanks Gabe with a big ol' kiss.Merry Christmas! Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Aura Frames. Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DECK  Promo Code:  DECK---Ryan is back to review another UpTV Christmas movie. It's time to break down A Royal Christmas Hope.ABOUT A ROYAL CHRISTMAS HOPEA nonprofit director meets a prince volunteering incognito at her charity during Christmas. While helping families in need, they develop unexpected feelings for each other — and face the challenge of balancing duty, identity, and love.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR A ROYAL CHRISTMAS HOPENovember 23 2025 | UpTVCAST & CREW OF A ROYAL CHRISTMAS HOPEJenna Michno as Julia CarterRobert Adamson as Prince ChristopherBRAN'S A ROYAL CHRISTMAS HOPE SYNOPSISWe open at a non-profit, and things are… not great. Director Julia is scrambling to figure out how to save the place. She started Hope for All to give hope for all — but if they run out of money, there's going to be hope for none. What can they do? Well, they could cancel the Christmas tree lighting. Over Julia's dead body! She's determined to figure something out.Cut to a castle. Prince Christopher is over palace Christmas and wants to experience the holiday anywhere else. His parents are not into it, but his mind is made up: he wants to go to America. His dad, the King, agrees on one condition — he must take a chaperone: Malcolm. Malcolm is… not thrilled.So off to America he goes, and off to her family farm Julia goes — which must not be too far away, because she's quickly back in town to oversee an event the non-profit is hosting. Prince Christopher goes out for a jog, wanders into the event (thinking it's a store for some reason), and Julia assumes he's hungry and tries to give him food. He politely declines and runs off.But he cannot stop thinking about her, so he shows up later that night and asks her out to dinner. She reluctantly agrees and ends up opening up about the non-profit's financial struggles. She also teaches him the finer points of eating nachos and drinking cola. He tells her he wants to volunteer at her non-profit.He does — and he's great with kids. She even asks if he has any, because he's so natural with them. He doesn't, but they keep sharing, and she eventually tells him she was married once — her husband Keith died in a car accident a few years ago.Naturally, this leads to them eating Chinese food in her apartment. They keep hanging out… and he keeps not telling her who he really is.Julia's friend starts getting suspicious — he's not on social media, his backstory is shaky, and something just isn't adding up. So she sleuths. And she discovers: he's a prince. Of course she tells Julia. Julia confronts him and breaks things off — she feels betrayed.She's stunned when she later sees that he made a massive donation to the non-profit. And, honestly? It works. She goes to see if he's still at the hotel, but he's already left. When she gets back to her office, though — he's there waiting.They reconcile, head to the Christmas tree lighting, and KISSSSSSSS. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alonso and Jacks are joining us to jump into a Disney+ holiday movie! Today, we're chatting about A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. Let's road trip!ABOUT A VERY JONAS CHRISTMAS MOVIEThree famous brothers race against time and face mounting challenges during a chaotic journey from London to New York, desperate to make it home in time for Christmas.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR A VERY JONAS CHRISTMAS MOVIENovember 14, 2025 | Disney+ & HuluCAST & CREW OF A VERY JONAS CHRISTMAS MOVIEKevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas as themselvesChloe Bennet as LucyBillie Lourd as CassidyLaverne Cox as StacyKJ Apa as GeneAndrew Barth Feldman as EthanJesse Tyler Ferguson as Santa ClausBRAN'S A VERY JONAS CHRISTMAS MOVIE SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams — which is how you instantly know this is a Disney movie and not a Hallmark movie. Suddenly, Will Ferrell is there with his family. Apparently, they flew all the way to London to see the Jonas Brothers. Tonight is Will Ferrell's Super Bowl. When people ask him when he's making Elf 2, he's using the Jonas Brothers to mentally push through it.We're transported to the theater where the JoBros come out and sing Feels Like Christmas, and we could not be more in. Neither could Will Ferrell. He is loving it.The show wraps and they head to the end-of-tour party. They've got a flight in the morning, but their manager is leaving tonight, so he gives each of them a whistle “in case they need it,” and a card for a 24/7 travel agency. Joe rips it up — they don't need that.Joe wants to go out with his brothers, but they aren't having it. They're tired dads in their 30s — what could they possibly be missing out on? Joe breaks into a full musical number about what could happen that night. It does not work.Nick FaceTimes Priyanka to say how excited he is to get home. He's exhausted. Touring is hard and, according to Nick, he's the only brother who really works.Kevin FaceTimes Danielle, and she asks if he's told the brothers his “news.” He has not.Joe heads to the hotel bar where he chats with Santa, who asks what's got him down in the dumps. Joe just misses the good old days when the brothers actually hung out. After Joe walks away, Santa sings a spell that will remind them of their brotherly magic. Unless they find that bond again, they won't make it home for Christmas. And to make sure that happens? Santa blows up their plane.The brothers arrive at the airport to find their plane destroyed. Luckily, Brad (their manager) slipped the travel-agency cards into their wallets. They call, and the agent gets them a flight out of another airport — but they have to catch a train in 30 minutes. Their driver is absolutely unhinged, like Dan trying to make it to the Kelly Clarkson Show taping on time.They grab their tickets and even have time for a song about coming home for Christmas. Kenny G pops in for a sax solo because of course he does. But once they board the train, it magically switches from heading to Paris to heading to Amsterdam. Uh oh.On the train, Joe bumps into his childhood love, Lucy, who moved to Portland back when they were in love. She's going through a breakup and came to Europe for some space. They hug and part ways. Definitely nothing to worry about.They're shocked when they actually end up in Amsterdam and are forced to stay the night with no guaranteed flight in the morning. Luckily, Ethan — the guy Nick starred with in Home Alone: The Musical — is doing a one-night-only show called Egg Nog with an EGOT and is flying out on a private jet. Maybe they can hitch a ride. Unfortunately, Ethan hates Nick. Ethan played Kevin, Nick played his dad, and it created… weird vibes.They show up to the show, Nick sings a duet from the musical, and he accidentally embarrasses Ethan. So: no plane.Crazily, Lucy is also there. Joe hangs out with her for the night, which gives Santa the opportunity to swipe the passports Joe keeps in his fancy passport pouch. Joe and Lucy jump into a freezing canal and get chased by police — a whole thing — but Joe fumbles the moment romantically. He knows it, so he sings about it.The brothers call the travel agent again, who says if they can get to Germany, her ex-boyfriend can fly them home on his private jet. They rent a car, it breaks down, and they end up hitching a ride with a Christmas tree truck driven by… Santa, naturally. After a heart-to-heart with Santa, Nick hops in the back to hang with his brothers, complete with a song and childhood Christmas home videos.They finally reach the jet — which is piloted by Archie from Riverdale. The dude is unhinged, gets knocked out, and they're forced to crash-land the plane. It's freezing.This leads to a massive argument. Nick extended the tour without them. Joe thinks Nick is mean to him. Kevin just wants to sing a lead vocal on one song. They storm off and — of course — sing about it.They eventually find their way back to each other… but now they're surrounded by wolves. Luckily, wolves hate loud noises, so they all take turns yelling apologies. Santa scares off the wolves. Then Brad shows up to save them and finally get them home for Christmas.The brothers convince Lucy to show up and surprise Joe. He tries to give a romantic speech that absolutely stinks, but it's good enough because they kisssssss. Then they break into song — and Kevin finally gets to take the bridge.The movie ends with Will Ferrell at yet another Jonas Brothers concert as they sing Sucker. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? 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Brian is here to help us break down the fourth episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan compete to see who can make the best holiday donut!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E04Sugar and spice are not so nice, with an ornamental doughnut challenge, including a surprise ingredient, followed by a gingerbread build. The baking bar is rising higher than a Christmas star.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E04November 17 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from IllinoisRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseySaman & Susan, Married from Washington D.CAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by "A Tyler Shaw Christmas". Listen to this amazing Christmas album HERE. ---Patrick is back to help us break down another episode of Finding Mr. Christmas! ABOUT FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E04The hunks slide through a messy Festive Face Off before cleaning up for the Mr. Talent show; with Hallmark Superfans as guest judges, the guys are faced with tough questions; it all leads to an elimination with a shocking twist.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E04November 17 2025 | Hallmark ChannelFINDING MR. CHRISTMAS SEASON 2 CAST:Angel Garet, 38 — Charlotte, N.C.Craig Geoghan, 33 — Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.Davey Fisher, 34 — Lake Tahoe, Nev.Gabriel Thaxton, 32 — Laramie, Wyo.Marcus Brodie, 32 — Hamilton, OhioRobbie Simpson, 35 — New York, N.Y.Rustin Sailors, 37 — San Diego, Calif. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by "A Tyler Shaw Christmas". Listen to this amazing Christmas album HERE. --Alonso joins us this week to continue our journey through Season 2 of Mistletoe Murders with a double-episode breakdown of The Ides of December (Part 1 & Part 2). It's time to get artsy! ABOUT: MISTLETOE MURDERS – THE IDES OF DECEMBERPart 1: A murder at Fletcher's Grove art show leads Sam and Emily to investigate off-grid. Sam's ex-partner was killed guarding a valuable painting, while Emily's past emerges. Part 2: Emily and Sam investigate deception surrounding a mysterious painting, revealing hidden motives and Emily's own secrets, while Violet makes a special gift.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: MISTLETOE MURDERS – THE IDES OF DECEMBERNovember 14, 2025 | Hallmark Mystery ChannelCAST & CREW OF: MISTLETOE MURDERS – THE IDES OF DECEMBERSarah Drew as EmilyPeter Mooney as SamBRAN'S MISTLETOE MURDERS – THE IDES OF DECEMBER SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with an art influencer live-streaming. We're at an art gallery for missing artist, Angela Wells. It's got a bunch of never-before-seen stuff that has been found by her granddaughter, Moira Wells. Famous Ray has funded this gallery. Classic Famous Ray.Emily walks into the diner and sees Sam. Violet is back at the Mistletoe and Emily is pumped. We see Sam's mentor and old partner, Reed, come in and give Sam a big ol hug. He's in town doing security for the art gallery.Reed gets there to accept some shipping for the gallery. The dude is running late and when he finally arrives, Reed looks terrified. Obviously, Sam discovers him dead the next day.Emily goes to the bookstore for Moira's book reading when a police officer comes and pulls her aside. They need her to identify if one of the paintings left behind is an authentic Angela Wells. She says it is.It doesn't take long for Emily to find out about Reed. She goes to check on Sam and obviously tries to find out if there are any suspects. He's looking at the security footage and he notices that the live streamer poking around the art house late at night.Sam brings him in for questioning. He says he came across someone with a gun and got out of there quick.The "Bad News Guy," Kyle, is heading out of town for the holidays but while he's still in town, has a flirty fun time with Violet and they talk about the Christmas presents they bought for each other, despite Violet most definitely not having a Christmas gift for him.Sam finds out that Reed was struggling with a painkiller addiction before his death. Sam continues to feel guilty because Reed took a bullet for him early in his career. And Reed asked Sam to help him at the gallery but he said no. He should've been there.We see a flashback of Emily as a kid using her "wiz powers" for bad and changing the grades of a bully to make his grades worse. The boy she's hanging out with is a fan, and they kiss.Back to present day, Emily and Sam sneak around the art gallery to listen in on the investigation since Sam is too close to the case to actively investigate.They catch wind of a guy named Benny who may have a grudge against Reed. They go to do a stakeout and find Benny talking to the art influencer and Moira Wells. How are they all connected?The next day at a book signing for Moira, Emily watches as Moira gets really weird around a girl who said she's adopted too. After that, the bookstore owner, Noah, confronts her. He thinks she's lying about who she is because of inconsistencies in the book. She quickly leaves.Emily goes to talk to Famous Ray about getting them on the guest list for the big art exhibit. On her way out, she asks if he knows anything about underground hackers. She rattles off a few including Chimera and Ray is like, "Oh, are you and Sam working on the same project?" It's at this point that she realizes Sam is still investigating her.Emily is poking around some more and sees the art influencer clean his glasses with the same glasses cleaner found at the crime scene. He said he was there because he paid the security guard to let him see the painting first.Which is why when the painting is finally displayed at a party, he looks confused. Obviously, Emily notices and asks him what's wrong. He says, "That's not the painting I saw."Sam takes this information to his boss and he tells him to stay out of this; he's not on this case.We get another flashback and we see the principal of the school come to talk to her hacking club about someone who stole money from the school's bank account. They think some student hacked into the system and she shuts down the hacking club.Back to present day, Emily meets with Noah. He's continuing to dig into his suspicion about Moira. He thinks she's definitely a fraud, so he decides to apologize to her and ask her for drinks to bury the hatchet.The "Bad News Guy" art influencer is found dead. That's unfortunate. And Piper, the girl who Moira got mad at at the book signing, had her art piece destroyed.Noah tells Emily that he has a glass she drank out of and wants to do a DNA test. But compare it to what? Well, Emily remembers that Angela Wells' paint brushes were made out of her hair. So with the help of Famous Ray, Sam, and Noah, Emily breaks in to steal a strand of it.Sometimes you gotta do a little bad to do a little good. Cut to a flashback showing the principal getting arrested for stealing the money. Young Emily looks concerned. Her boyfriend not so much.Oh hey good news - the art influencer is not dead and he wants to help with the case - he's mad at Moira for not giving him the exclusive. He has a blurry picture of the real painting - it's clearly different, and actually looks a whole lot like Piper.Sam and Emily finally talk about Sam still looking into her further. Emily says she's nervous that if he keeps looking into her, he's not going to like what he finds.Sam brings Moira into questioning, and brings the DNA test to prove that she's not related to her. Moira comes clean - she convinced a very old daughter of Angela that she was her daughter. They believe that Moira came to Fletcher's Grove to scare Piper off. She basically confirms all of that but says she didn't kill Reed and asks for her lawyer. When the cop that was working the case finds out about this, he's pissed. Sam was supposed to be on leave!But that's not the only reason he's mad. He's mad because HE DID IT! Once Sam questions him, he admits to everything. He just wanted to send his kid through medical school and things got away from him.Piper ends up still winning the painting competition and everyone now knows that she's the real heir of Angela Wells.The movie ends with Sam and Emily going for a walk. Sam apologizes for continuing to investigate her. He's more interested in who she is now. They promise not to keep any new secrets from each other. Emily is happy until she thinks she sees her ex-boyfriend from school, Aaron. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by "A Tyler Shaw Christmas". Listen to this amazing Christmas album HERE. ---Brian returns to review the second Hallmark Christmas movie of the week: Tidings for the Season.ABOUT TIDINGS FOR THE SEASONA serious TV newscaster's life changes when he meets his young superfan and the boy's hardworking single mom. As he embraces positive holiday stories, romance blooms — but a career opportunity forces him to choose between ambition and love.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR TIDINGS FOR THE SEASONNovember 16 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF TIDINGS FOR THE SEASONTamera Mowry-Housley as LucyB.J. Britt as Adam KadeElijah-Justus Lewis as RobbieBRAN'S TIDINGS FOR THE SEASON SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with Lucy and her son Robbie watching the news—well, really Robbie is watching because he wants to be a news anchor when he grows up. Lucy, on the other hand, hates the news, specifically news anchor Adam Kade.Lucky for Robbie, he's going on a field trip to the station. He ditches his group to sit next to Adam and do some “bits.” Adam is confused, but the rest of the news crew loves it. Robbie even tells Adam he needs to work on smiling and sharing good news, and encourages him to try to get viewers to come around more.Luckily, Robbie leaves his folder at the station with his address on it. Adam goes to return it—and ends up asking if Robbie wants to shadow him at the station for a week. He's unsure at first, but he ends up taking a liking to Robbie—and a different kind of liking to Lucy.At the end of the week, Adam talks to Lucy about what it would take for her to start watching the news. She says they need more good news—and that he needs to wear more color. Since he thinks she's hot, Adam takes her advice to heart. He shops for a red jacket, bumps into Lucy and Robbie, and agrees to help with the Angel Wish Toy Drive funded by Thrivent Financial. He decides to do a story on it, thinking it's the uplifting kind Lucy wants—but his producer says no, it's too happy.Adam pushes back and goes with the story anyway, angering his boss. He takes some time off, which he spends with Lucy and Robbie. They go pick out a Christmas tree, decorate it, and sparks fly.Soon, Adam gets a call from his boss: his happy story is crushing it online. They want more. So Adam starts reporting only happy stories—like one about a retired art teacher decorating trees in the woods to win back his long-lost love.Feeling good about himself and his job, Adam asks Lucy out. Their date ends with a kiss—but is cut short when he gets a call about a Chicago interview tomorrow. Lucy overhears and is upset. Has this all been about his promotion? She's sad for herself but mad for Robbie.On the night of Robbie's school Christmas concert, just as it's ending, Adam comes running in and says, “ONE MORE THING!” He lets Robbie interview him, and it ends with Robbie asking what's next for Adam's career. He says he's staying put. Lucy comes up, and they kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by "A Tyler Shaw Christmas". Listen to this amazing Christmas album HERE. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth! Use promo code HALLMARK to get 40% off at cozyearth.com---Brian joins us to dive into a big one this week: Three Wisest Men, the final(?) chapter in the Brenner brothers' holiday saga.ABOUT THREE WISEST MENThree siblings deal with personal changes and their mother's decision to sell the family home before Christmas. Between in-laws, wild animals, and a mall Santa, they try to make the holidays perfect.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THREE WISEST MEN November 15, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THREE WISEST MENTyler Hynes as TaylorAndrew Walker as LukePaul Campbell as StephenBRAN'S THREE WISEST MEN SYNOPSISLuke kicks the movie off by looking in the mirror… this time with a shirt on. BOOOOOO. He and his wife are expecting twins, and that's making Thomas feel a little forgotten.Stephen and Susie are wedding planning, and it's a lot.Taylor is touring a video game company where the owner wants him to come run the place—which includes the biggest office I've ever seen. But Taylor doesn't want to move, and since he hasn't talked to his girlfriend about possibly moving out of state… this gig is probably a no-go. Also, he's in love.Luke goes to a Lamaze class and it's an absolute disaster.Apparently Stephen isn't a pet psychologist anymore—he has authored three books and has a massive leak in his living room. Everything is freaking him out. He and Susie end up moving in with his mom while they get the house repaired.Before Taylor can leave the office, he bumps into his ex, Fiona, who gives him the hard sell about taking the job—and even grabs his hand. When he gets home, he does not tell his girlfriend about that part.The brothers all meet up at Mom's house and are shocked to learn she's selling it. They all handle the news very maturely (lol). So it's time for the last family Christmas. But it's going to be an even fuller house when Susie's dad (and his pet bird) unexpectedly show up.They all eat some King's Hawaiian rolls and agree to make this last Christmas in the house the best Christmas ever.The next day, Stephen gets the holiday off to a rocky start when he accidentally lets Bob's bird escape.Taylor is stunned when he finds out his girlfriend is actually excited about the idea of moving to San Francisco for the job. He gets weird about it, and she gets upset.Thomas starts acting out because he feels forgotten, and Luke can't figure out what's going on. That night, Thomas finally opens up, and Luke has a really sweet moment with him.The next morning, all the brothers commit to making Thomas feel special again. They build a giant Christmas fort, celebrate medieval Christmas, and go pick out a Christmas tree. It's a great day.When they get back with the tree, Jared the bird shows up and rats Stephen out for letting him escape. Then they try to catch a rodent that's living in the tree. Then the tree falls over. And just as Thomas declares it the worst Christmas ever… Taylor's ex-girlfriend Fiona shows up. Taylor promptly faints.Taylor opens up to his family about the San Francisco job offer, and they emotionally unpack it—while literally unpacking a HomeGoods bag.Taylor grabs coffee with Fiona to talk things through. He tells her that if he takes the job, she has to be okay with the fact that he's moved on. She's like, “Okie dokie.”Bad news, everyone—Luke forgot his anniversary. He goes to talk to his brothers, which leads to a heart-to-heart-to-heart.They go to get Thomas the one gift he wants for Christmas: a Turbo Man doll. This adventure leads to them getting arrested. Don't ask.At dinner that night, Mom gives Bob a speech about how amazing Stephen is and all that. And then Sophie goes into labor.She gives birth to the twins, and Stephen immediately steals the spotlight by proposing to Susie right there in the hospital chapel.Then Luke steals the spotlight back by giving Sophie a late anniversary gift.And then Taylor steals the spotlight from all of them by asking his girlfriend to move to San Francisco with him. She says yes. Everyone is happy.Wedding time. Big kisses.And Santa Mark LaClark rolls in to drop off a Turbo Man for Thomas. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by "A Tyler Shaw Christmas". Listen to this amazing Christmas album HERE. --Ryan is back for round two of today's UpTV double feature, and this time the guys are diving into A Soldier for Christmas, a movie UPtv added to the schedule late because they hate us. ABOUT A SOLDIER FOR CHRISTMASHannah, a military widow, and her young daughter rediscover the joy of Christmas in a world forever changed, as they fight for healing and love.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR A SOLDIER FOR CHRISTMASNovember 8 2025 | UPtvCAST & CREW OF A SOLDIER FOR CHRISTMASRenay Rayes as Hannah JacobsJoe Barra as Ryan BarnesCameron Arnett as Pastor Christopher HughesBRAN'S A SOLDIER FOR CHRISTMAS SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with an absolute bop of a song. It's snowy. It's fun. It's Christmas.Suddenly—GUNSHOT!—and we're transported into a war zone. It's not good. Next thing you know, a troop walks into a church to tell a woman that her husband has passed.Two years later, that same woman is trying to get back out there and date. Her name is Hannah. She has a daughter, Carmen, which makes dating tricky. After one particularly awkward date, she FaceTimes her brother, who is in the military. She talks about how swamped she is with her military service project and all the work at the church. He could not be less helpful.Meanwhile, he's getting banged up in active combat. A fellow troop named Ryan checks on him to make sure he's okay. On his next call with Hannah, he says, “I met this amazing all-American guy that I think you'd really like.” Hannah isn't interested at first—but then she realizes her daughter's biggest Christmas wish is for a new dad.Her brother secretly sets up a call with Ryan for her military project, hoping they'll hit it off. Their conversation is awkward—possibly one of the most awkward ever—but somehow it goes well. They start talking more, exchanging gifts, and eventually Ryan tells her he's coming home and asks her out on a proper date.The date starts awkwardly—Hannah is so used to talking to him on a screen—but it warms up. Ryan reveals he knew her late husband, and even tells some drunk dudes to back off. They keep hanging out while he's in town.Eventually, Ryan has to return to war, but they promise to keep communicating. Hannah struggles—she wants a man who is truly present. She asks if he would consider leaving the military after his tour. He does not take it well. This is his calling. They decide to take a step back.A magical Santa shows up to remind Hannah about a soldier's obligation to God and country.Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Ryan talks to a superior who basically tells him: you've got to fight for this girl. His brother back home jokes that he has no idea what he just talked to—there was no visitor today—but whatever.They try to talk things out on a call, but it's cut short because their base is under attack. Hannah later gets a call: her brother is safe and on the way—but they don't know where Ryan or his troop currently is.On Christmas Day, everyone goes to church. The pastor brings out Ryan as a surprise. They hug, he proposes, she says yes, and they kissssss! Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by "A Tyler Shaw Christmas". Listen to this amazing Christmas album HERE. --Ryan joins us to review our first of two UpTV Christmas movies today — Saving the Christmas Ranch.ABOUT SAVING THE CHRISTMAS RANCHCarrie is racing against the clock: she has just two days to come up with nine months of mortgage payments or lose her family's beloved Christmas lodge. When John — a charming developer with unclear motives — shows up offering help, Carrie must decide whether he's a lifeline… or a threat. Holiday stakes, romantic tension, and small-town heart abound.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR SAVING THE CHRISTMAS RANCHNovember 16 2025 | UPtv.CAST & CREW OF SAVING THE CHRISTMAS RANCHBrianna Cohen as Carrie WilliamsJonathan Stoddard as John DunnBRAN'S SAVING THE CHRISTMAS RANCH SYNOPSISCarrie is busy running the ranch. She has a lot on her plate preparing for the Christmas festival and keeps adding things to her to-do list. She gets a call from a mob-boss-level intense banker who insists she come see him today. We find out why when we see him staring at the ranch's current balance… it's bad. It's NEGATIVE $1,038.A guy named John calls—again—to try to convince her to sell the ranch. She's not interested. So he decides he's just going to come stay at the ranch anyway.She goes to meet with the banker. It's not good. There's been some shady money stuff involving someone named Sandra Flowers, and Carrie has until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve to come up with $15,000. That's only 48 hours. Not great!She calls an all-hands meeting and breaks the bad news: no bonuses… and probably much worse. They all get to work trying to figure out a way to save the Christmas ranch.John keeps trying to talk to her about his offer, but she's not budging. He's like, “I can tell how much you love this place. What if I fund building a bigger lodge and you still run it?” He believes there's huge potential for growth. Carrie is like, “I don't totally disagree… but still no deal.”John does a little snooping and discovers the truth—they're really struggling and owe 15k. We also find out that it was the banker who told John about the ranch in the first place, promising him a great deal if Carrie can't make the money.But John genuinely wants things to work out for Carrie because he wants her to stay and run the inn.Carrie ends up raising the money. It's looking great. She brings it to the banker and he's like, “Well, it's a start… You ran out so fast that you missed the part where I said you actually owe $50k.” So that's… devastating.Carrie decides she just wants to enjoy the festival and have some fun. She and John compete in the Reindeer Games together and WIN big time.Everything's looking up—until she catches John talking to the banker and gets furious. “YOU KNEW!”John's excited to hear she's doing an auction—maybe this will save the ranch! But… it's not actually a fundraiser for the ranch. It's for charity.But guess who shows up… SANDRA FLOWERS. She explains she took the money to help her brother get surgery. In fact, the banker told her he'd pay for the surgery if she stopped paying the mortgage and emptied the bank account. The banker pops in with a “YOU LIE!”The final auction item is a cake—and that money actually goes toward the ranch. It's looking like they'll only get about $300… until John pipes up and bids $50,000.He says he wants to stay at the ranch and call it home—with her. And they kissssss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alonso and Jacks are back to kick off our Netflix Christmas movie journey — and the first one up is A Merry Little Ex-Mas.ABOUT A MERRY LITTLE EX-MASA separated couple tries celebrating one last Christmas together with their kids before their divorce. However, the husband's new girlfriend joins the festivities, causing tension and chaos during the holidays.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR A MERRY LITTLE EX-MASNovember 12, 2025 | NetflixCAST & CREW OF A MERRY LITTLE EX-MASAlicia Silverstone as KateOliver Hudson as EverettJameela Jamil as TessPierson Fodé as ChetMelissa Joan HartBRAN'S A MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS SYNOPSISWe're getting a Christmas story. We meet Kate about 20 years ago, fresh out of college and starting a job at an architecture firm. She goes to a party and dances with a guy named Everett. When he decides to settle down and start his own practice, she follows him to his small town of Winter Light.Flash forward 20 years: they've decided they're getting a divorce… sorry, cautiously uncoupling. Obviously, in Winter Light, you need the mayor's approval for that. They tell him they're still going to do Christmas together as a family, and the mayor (along with all their friends) thinks they're completely insane—because apparently you can't divorce nicely.It's going to be a full house for Christmas: Kate and Everett's son Gabriel and daughter Sienna, Sienna's boyfriend Nigel (who is a Harry Potter tour guide), Kate's sister, and… apparently, Everett's new girlfriend. Kate is the last to find out and, shockingly, she's not thrilled.She runs into Everett and his girlfriend, Tess, while out in town, and it is painfully awkward.The next day, Everett tells Kate he wants everyone—including Tess—to have dinner together tonight. Kate and the kids head to Everett's house and are shocked to see how chaotic things are. The vibes are weird, but maybe they'll get better… right?The next day it's time for Christmas traditions! Bright and early, Kate takes the kids to get a tree. At the lot, she meets a hunky young Santa named Chet, who gives her his number. She shrugs it off—until feeling discouraged by all the Tess-ness and her kids rolling their eyes at her eco-friendly traditions—so she decides… yolo.Naturally, their first date is with the entire family: sledding. It does not go well, with Kate crashing. Everett rushes to check on her, and—uh oh—the old sparks start flying.Kate and Tess chat. Tess basically asks, “How did you let him get away?”Everett and Chet chat. Same conversation, obviously.Turns out, Everett worked too much, and she was just too darn environmentally friendly.Everett apologizes to Kate for not being present in their marriage, and it means a lot… until he adds that if he ever marries Tess (or anyone else), he'll be better. That sends Kate spiraling, and she destroys the gingerbread village she made. She blurts out that she “can't wait to get out of this place.” When pressed, she admits that once Gabe finishes high school, she's moving back to Boston to become an architect again.They all have Christmas dinner together and exchange gifts. Kate gets Everett the indoor grill he's always wanted instead of her usual handmade gift. Everett gets Kate her favorite perfume—made from scratch. It's very sweet. And then Tess opens her gift from Everett: AirPods. She's like, “Excuse me… you MADE your ex-wife perfume from scratch?” Things go downhill fast when the Christmas tree catches fire. Chet—naturally—strips down to help put out the fire.Though Kate finds Chet extremely amusing, she ends up breaking things off with him.Later that night, Everett surprises Kate and the kids by showing up to look through their Christmas Eve picture book like they always do—which leads to an almost-kiss.Christmas morning: Tess bows out, knowing Everett is still in love with Kate. Chet comes to pick her up, obviously.With the power out at Everett's house, everyone heads to Kate's place—because of course hers is fully battery-powered. When they arrive, the entire neighborhood is already there, praising Kate for everything she's done. Through her family and friends, Kate realizes that even though she let go of her original dream, she still made a difference.The movie ends with Everett telling Kate he doesn't want a divorce. He wants to move with her to Boston. Kate tells him she's not going to Boston. Then they kiss—big ones.A year later, Kate has opened her own sustainability company. She's the one working all the time… but in a good way. And the movie ends with “You Can Call Me Al.” Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian is here to help us break down the second episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan compete to see who can make the best holiday trifle!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E03With each team given a lyric from The 12 Days of Christmas, the ovens are going full tilt to turn out 12 perfect cupcakes. Later, families trifle with lots of lush layers to create delectable showstoppers for the holiday table.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E03November 10 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from IllinoisJames & Karen, Siblings from CaliforniaRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseySaman & Susan, Married from Washington D.CAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week is presented by "Dial It Back", available now on Prime Video. --It's Friday! More like "Fri-yay" because Patrick is back to help us break down another episode of Finding Mr. Christmas! ABOUT FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E03The hunks get personal while building gingerbread houses, sharing what Christmas means to them; Alison Sweeney joins as they saddle up for a cowboy scene, where animal co-stars lead to some unexpected performances.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E03November 10 2025 | Hallmark ChannelFINDING MR. CHRISTMAS SEASON 2 CAST:Angel Garet, 38 — Charlotte, N.C.Craig Geoghan, 33 — Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.Davey Fisher, 34 — Lake Tahoe, Nev.Gabriel Thaxton, 32 — Laramie, Wyo.Logan Shephard, 30 — Cincinnati, OhioMarcus Brodie, 32 — Hamilton, OhioRobbie Simpson, 35 — New York, N.Y.Rustin Sailors, 37 — San Diego, Calif. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week is presented by "Dial It Back", available now on Prime Video. --Alonso joins us this week to kick off Season 2 of Mistletoe Murders with a double-episode breakdown of Cold War (Part 1 & Part 2). Season 2 wastes no time getting going! ABOUT: MISTLETOE MURDERS – COLD WAR (PART 1 & PART 2)Part 1: Emily and Sam reunite after a year apart to investigate their chess coach's disappearance, stirring Emily's memories, while Violet dreams of going to the winter dance with her crush. Part 2: Emily investigates the chess coach's murder from inside the school while Sam worries about Violet's date. At the winter dance, a deadly chase unfolds with the killer.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: MISTLETOE MURDERS – COLD WARNovember 7, 2025 | Hallmark Mystery ChannelCAST & CREW OF: MISTLETOE MURDERS – COLD WARSarah Drew as EmilyPeter Mooney as SamBRAN'S MISTLETOE MURDERS – COLD WAR SYNOPSISDetective Sam is still waiting for an answer: Who is Emily Lane?But she can't tell him. He leaves, hurt — but not before Emily says she really wishes they could've just taken that walk in the snow.Eleven months later, Emily is out for a jog. She's thought about leaving and starting over in another small town…but she just couldn't. She loves it in Fletcher's Grove.Cut to the diner: two teens are hanging out in a booth. One is Violet — Sam's daughter, who Emily no longer employs at The Mistletoe because of how things ended with Sam. The other is Kyle, and they are very clearly into each other.We also meet Tim Hinley, the chess coach. His team just lost, and he is a full-on grumpy elf.Later, Emily bumps into Sam. Awkward small talk. They go their separate ways.Then we see the football coach arrive home to find a note on his door. He reads it, looks panicked, grabs what appears to be a go-bag, jumps into his car, and speeds away.Speaking of go-bags — Emily has been much more cautious this year, constantly monitoring anything related to Chimera ever since they almost caught her last Christmas. She's never letting her guard down again.Violet asks Emily to teach her chess. Emily suggests she ask Coach Hinley. That's when Violet reveals: he's missing. After that day at the diner, he resigned and vanished.This sets off alarm bells. Emily goes to his house — something's off — so she takes the case to Sam. He says he'll look into it. After she leaves, we see he's still investigating who Emily really is.Emily goes to the school to drop off decorations for Violet and stumbles into the chess team competing. She meets Vice Principal Richard Leeland, who is now acting chess coach. Emily accidentally reveals she knows a lot about chess. Since he only stepped in to help his son on the team, he asks if she'll take over coaching. She says no.Emily continues to dig and hears rumors that Coach Hinley was romantically involved with a rival coach. Suspicious. She brings this to Sam, and it leads to a big argument.Emily finds the rival coach and asks about it. The coach denies everything — very aggressively — insisting she would never damage her reputation.Emily then stumbles upon Kyle fighting with the VP's son over chess drama — Janitor Ben Ayres steps in to break it up.Sam arrives and is like, Why are you everywhere?? He takes a call — Emily overhears — they found Tim's car at the airport… but his suitcase is still in the trunk.The next day, Emily returns to question the VP. On her way out, she chats with Janitor Ben — when a dog wanders in. It's Tim's dog.Who abandons their dog?They follow the dog into the basement, where it stops on a patch of new concrete.Emily calls Sam. Ground radar is brought in.There's a body.Sam later comes to Emily's house to update her, and sparks fly again — but he spots a piece of paper under her couch and quietly takes a picture of it.Meanwhile, Sam reviews security footage and sees Tim arguing with Kyle before Kyle punches the wall.That same day, Kyle asks Violet to the winter dance. She says yes… just as Sam walks in and arrests Kyle.Emily confronts Sam. He shows her a threatening note found on Tim's door. In order to help the investigation, Emily agrees to coach the chess team.Kyle returns after being released and insists he's innocent. Emily overhears the VP chewing out his son. She ends the day playing chess with Janitor Ben.It turns out the VP's son was selling stolen test papers, and Coach Hinley found out.Then the rival coach shows up to accept the full-time position — but Emily already took it. Emily sees Tim's lucky tie in her back seat, and Sam brings her in for questioning. Another big blow-up — but later they calm down and almost kiss. Again. Sam retreats… again.It's Winter Dance time!Violet grabs something from her locker and finds a note:“Stay away from Kyle. This is your only warning.”Emily, also at the dance, takes this chance to snoop in VP Leeland's office and finds practice sheets of Tim's signature.Meanwhile, Violet shows the note to the VP. He tells her to come with him.Emily is searching for Violet when she runs into Janitor Ben — who is distraught. He admits he wrote the warning note because he didn't want Kyle distracted from chess.Why does he care so much?Because — Kyle is his son.Kyle overhears and runs off in shock.Emily hears Violet scream and rushes to the VP's office. The VP's son just confessed everything — not realizing Violet was there.We learn the truth:Tim confronted the VP because he thought the VP killed his dog.The VP's son showed up, panicked, and shoved Tim.Tim fell — his head hit a coat hook, killing him instantly.The VP covered it up to protect his son.Sam arrives, hears the confession, and arrests him.Violet finds Kyle. They slow dance outside in the snow.Emily and Sam watch from a distance.Throughout the episode, we've seen flashbacks of Emily's past — how she joined a computer team and pitched a new game: Chimera.The final shot: Sam reviewing his notes, circling the word Chimera. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week is presented by "Dial It Back", available now on Prime Video. --Brian is back for another Hallmark Christmas movie. Today, we dive into a family-sized holiday adventure with A Keller Christmas Vacation. ABOUT A KELLER CHRISTMAS VACATIONThree reluctant adult siblings join their parents on a Christmas river cruise through Europe. What was meant to be a scenic holiday turns into a journey of reconnection, self-discovery, and unexpected joy when the family learns that the trip had deeper reasons than just sightseeing.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR A KELLER CHRISTMAS VACATIONNovember 9 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF A KELLER CHRISTMAS VACATIONJonathan Bennett as DylanBrandon Routh as CalEden Sher as EmoryDirected by Maclain NelsonBRAN'S A KELLER CHRISTMAS VACATION SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with photos of the Keller family. They're all about to take a Christmas cruise aboard the Dunebae.We've got:Cal, the oldest son — recently divorced and trying to invite a new love interest on the trip… but she's already with someone else. Womp womp.Dylan, the middle son, who is deeply in love with his boyfriend William — who is joining the cruise. Right before they leave, Dylan proposes. William freezes, says it's not the right time. Dylan says, “Okay, well… clearly something's going on. So maybe we need some space. Like… Atlantic Ocean–sized space.” Not a breakup — just space.Emory, the youngest — aspiring photographer, newly jobless, single, and hoping someone out there will make her feel seen.The family arrives on December 19th, ready to check in.At check-in, a very charming crew member named Noah helps Emory to her room. Sparks. Are. Spark-ing.Cal discovers his room neighbors are a sweet grandfather and his granddaughter Felicity. Grandpa is very interested in pairing them up. Felicity is not amused.The family competes in a gingerbread house contest — and it's a full disaster. But onward! They head to their first Christmas market, needing to get back by 7 PM. Everyone can tell something is up with Dylan.They have such a great time that… they miss the boat. Literally.Now stranded, they end up staying at a tiny off–the–grid German hotel owned by a very intense German woman. Emory suspects their parents planned this trip for reasons. The siblings open up to each other a bit.The next morning, they pile onto a three-person motorcycle (it is exactly as chaotic as it sounds) to chase the boat, which is now leaving earlier than planned. They make it just in time — and William is waiting on the dock.Back on board, Dylan asks William again if he's ready to talk. William still can't. Dylan decides to bunk with Emory for now.Meanwhile, Cal heads to the hot chocolate bar… and of course Felicity is there.Noah asks Emory if she'd be willing to take photos for the ship's marketing. She's thrilled. They shake on it — and that handshake definitely lingers.Dylan eventually tells his siblings what's going on. He's afraid William doesn't love him anymore. They remind him: William flew halfway around the world to be here. Emory shares that she was laid off by email. Everyone finally gets vulnerable.Next port!Dylan and William take a walking tour and have some very sweet, flirty moments. William says, “If I could tell you what's going on, I would. I promise.”Emory takes photos of her parents for Noah's campaign. They encourage her to follow her heart — wherever that leads.Cal and Felicity wander their market stop together and the chemistry is real.Then comes the ship-wide White Elephant party. Fun — until Dad nearly falls. Time for The Family Talk.Dad shares that he has Parkinson's Disease, stage 1 — early and mild, but life will change. They'll need to sell the house. And they reveal that William already knew because he's a neurosurgeon who has treated Parkinson's patients.Dylan goes to William — and they finally talk honestly. It's tender and healing.Cal opens up to Felicity. Emory finds Noah and just gives him the biggest, longest hug.Next stop. Another market.Emory updates Noah: she's moving back to Portland to be close to her dad, and she'd love for Noah to visit — maybe go on a date. He says, “Why wait? Let's go tonight.”Dylan tells the family his big idea: his company will repurpose their old property into a supportive community for people with Parkinson's.Dylan and William go on a Ferris wheel. They both propose. They both say yes. It's perfect.The movie ends with the whole family ice skating together — the siblings steadying their dad on the ice — all of them together, exactly where they need to be.

This week is presented by "Dial It Back", available now on Prime Video. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth! Use promo code HALLMARK to get 40% off at cozyearth.com--Brian is back to review a brand-new holiday movie that fans have been buzzing about: Christmas Above the Clouds. Featuring the return of an Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes pairing, this movie is a little Christmas magic at 30,000 feet.ABOUT CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDSWorkaholic CEO Ella Neezer tries to skip Christmas by boarding a flight to Australia. But her plan takes an unexpected turn when she is visited by three quirky spirits representing her past, present, and future — and she finds herself face-to-face with her ex-fiancé Jake. As Ella navigates these encounters, she's forced to confront the choices that prioritized success over connection, ultimately rediscovering love, compassion, and the true meaning of Christmas.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDSNovember 8, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDSErin Krakow as Ella NeezerTyler Hynes as JakeDirected by Peter BensonBRAN'S CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDS SYNOPSISMeet Ella Neezer — a certified holiday grump. She runs a fancy-pants travel company and all of her employees hate her. It's Christmas Eve, but she could not care less. The new ad campaign isn't good enough and she wants improvements by the 26th. “I'm not saying you have to work on Christmas… it just has to be better by then.” Very chill.Ella and her assistant Bobbi head to the airport to catch a flight to Australia so Ella can skip Christmas entirely — even though Bobbi has a son, Tim, that she'd clearly rather be home with. On the way, Ella's sister calls trying to convince her to come home for Christmas. Absolutely not. Ella looks at a photo of her mentor, Marlene Jacobson, and for a second it looks like Marlene is moving. Weird, but let's brush that off.At the airport, Ella bumps into her ex-boyfriend Jake — the one she broke up with six years ago today. Even worse? He's seated right next to her on the plane.The plane takes off and suddenly things get spooky. Lights flicker. Window shades go up and down. And then — Marlene Jacobson appears on the seat-back screen to haunt her. She announces that Ella will be visited by three spirits. Buckle up, bucko.Ella falls asleep and is woken by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who is obviously a flight attendant. She shoves Ella out of the plane (casual) and Ella lands in her own childhood. She sees herself and her sister stuck at boarding school over Christmas. Then she jumps to college, where she meets young Jake, the cute librarian who gives her his scarf. They were happy once! Next, she sees an old company Christmas party — back when her employees liked her — and she and Jake are very in love. We get a memory montage: years together. He even proposes at Christmas. But as her career ramps up under Marlene, Ella gets busier, misses more time, and eventually the relationship breaks. She watches herself end it, placing the ring down. Finally, she sees herself snapping at Bobbi last year when Bobbi needed to rush home to her sick son. It hurts.Ella wakes back up on the plane and apologizes to Jake for all the Christmases she worked through. She could have done better.Then comes the Ghost of Christmas Present, who takes her to a bar where her employees are having their own mini Christmas party — and talking about how much they dislike her. Ouch. They visit Ella's sister's house, where her sister wishes Ella could just share in the joy. Ella sticks around long enough to remember how fun Christmas used to be. They visit Jake's charity, which is thriving. There's a woman clearly into him. Ella is jealous. They stop by his old friends' annual “Dive Bar Christmas” — the tradition Ella used to love. She misses those days. Then they visit Bobbi's house — Tim is sick with asthma, and the family resents Ella… until Tim says he's thankful for Miss Neezer because the job helps afford his medicine. Ella is crushed.Back to the plane she goes. Bobbi's asleep, so Ella goes to talk to Jake instead.Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come arrives. Ella sees her employees talking like someone is gone — but who? At her sister's house, everyone is dressed in black. Jake shows up with flowers. Someone has died. Eventually, Ella realizes Jake gave up on love. Then she sees Bobbi's home. Tim's chair is empty. And then — she sees her own grave. She's devastated, begging for a chance to change.Suddenly — she's back on the plane. The flight has landed in Utah due to engine trouble. Coincidentally, her sister lives in Utah. It's Christmas morning (technically 1 AM).Ella snaps into action. She tells Bobbi she's getting a promotion, double salary, the best health insurance imaginable, and a first-class flight home to be with Tim. Bobbi is stunned.Ella and Jake go to breakfast. Ella tells him she doesn't want to go through life alone — especially not without him. She apologizes — sincerely. They slow dance. He dips her. They kiss BIG ONES.They surprise her sister. Ella apologizes for not being the sister she should have been. They spend Christmas together. Jake tells Ella he loves her. She tells him she's always loved him — some might say it was always you. They kiss again.Bobbi FaceTimes. Tim says, “God bless us, everyone.”The end.

This week is presented by "Dial It Back", available now on Prime Video. ---Ryan is back for another UPtv Christmas movie. This week, we're diving into a brand-new UPtv royal holiday romance: A Royal Christmas Manor. ABOUT A ROYAL CHRISTMAS MANORPrince Alexander of Fredonia escapes to a cozy inn hoping to experience a traditional American Christmas. Katie, who runs the inn, falls for him, completely unaware of his true royal identity.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: A ROYAL CHRISTMAS MANORNovember 9 2025 | UPtvCAST & CREW OF: A ROYAL CHRISTMAS MANORKirk Barker as Prince AlexanderBrianna Cohen as KatieBRAN'S A ROYAL CHRISTMAS MANOR SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with Katie saying goodbye to her parents as they head off to spend Christmas with their grandchild. She's a little bummed about spending the holiday alone, but it is what it is.Cut to Prince Alexander of Fredonia. The tabloids are pressuring him to settle down because he's “getting old,” and he needs a break from all the royal expectations.Katie, meanwhile, is running her family's inn while her parents are gone and is hoping to prove she's ready to take it over for good.Alexander decides he wants to spend the Christmas season somewhere quiet — and what better place than a U.S. town also called Fredonia that actually gets snow? His parents reluctantly agree to let him go with his best friend, Jackson. They end up booking the last available room at Katie's inn.When they arrive, Alexander is instantly smitten — not just with the charm of the inn, but with Katie herself, especially since she has no idea he's a prince. She treats him like a totally normal guy.Cell reception is spotty, so Alex can't call home, and his parents start worrying. Meanwhile, Katie takes him snowshoeing and sparks begin to fly.There's also another guest, Mr. Norton, who seems like he's supposed to be quirky but just comes across as kind of creepy. Alex is committed to making Katie fall for him, not the prince version of him, so he volunteers to assemble a bookshelf even though he has never built anything in his life. She also invites him to gather firewood with her the next day. Love is definitely brewing.Then a bad snowstorm hits, which keeps the inn's cook, Gretchen, from making it in. Katie has to handle the kitchen, but… she's not great. Luckily, Alexander secretly loves to cook. A guy named William shows up, and Alex briefly assumes William and Katie are a thing, but they are very much not, which is a relief.Katie and Alex go down to the basement to look for a box of decorations. He finds some mistletoe, and yes — that's when the smooching happens.The storm makes it impossible for Alex to get to the airport on Christmas Eve. His parents, now very concerned, decide to come find him. Before Alex can confess who he really is, his parents show up and spill the royal beans.Shockingly, Katie handles it pretty well! Everyone ends up spending Christmas Eve together. Katie opens the gift her mom left for her — a key to the inn. It's officially hers. She celebrates by kissing Alex some more.Finally, they go to visit his royal home.THE END! Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alonso & Jacks are here to help us preview the Netflix (and Disney+) movies that we will be covering this year! Those movies are...A Merry Little Ex-MasPremiere Date: November 12Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fode, Melissa Joan HartSynopsis: Recently divorced Kate hopes for one last perfect family Christmas before selling her home, but her plans go awry when her ex-husband arrives with his younger and very successful new girlfriend.A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (Disney+)Premiere Date: November 14Starring: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nick JonasSynopsis: After the Jonas Brothers finish their London tour, all they want is to get home for Christmas. But missed connections and mounting setbacks test their bond. Each brother faces personal challenges — Kevin longs to branch out, Joe reconnects with someone from his past, and Nick feels the pressure of leadership. As they struggle to make it home, they rediscover the Christmas spirit and the importance of family. The film features new original songs and surprise celebrity cameos.Champagne ProblemsPremiere Date: November 19Starring: Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Thibault de MontalembertSynopsis: A business executive travels to France to acquire a prestigious champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are derailed when she falls for a charming Parisian — only to learn he's the founder's son.Jingle Bell HeistPremiere Date: November 26Starring: Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells, Lucy Punch, Peter Serafinowicz, Poppy DraytonSynopsis: Small-time thieves Sophia and Nick set their sights on robbing a famous London department store on Christmas Eve. Forced to partner up, their growing feelings and hidden secrets threaten both the heist and their future.My Secret SantaPremiere Date: December 3Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold, Tia MowrySynopsis: A single mom disguises herself as a man to land a job as the resort's seasonal Santa. Romance with the hotel manager complicates her double life and puts everything at risk. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alonso IS BACK to review Mistletoe Murders: Death of a Humbug, which we originally covered back in January after its debut on Hallmark+. Now that it's finally aired on the Hallmark Channel, we're re-releasing our full review for everyone to enjoy! Season 2 kicks off next week! ABOUT MISTLETOE MURDERS: DEATH OF A HUMBUGA murder leads Emily and Sam to a scavenger hunt orchestrated by the victim.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MISTLETOE MURDERS: DEATH OF A HUMBUGNovember 28 & December 5 2024 on Hallmark+, October 31 2025 on Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MISTLETOE MURDERS: DEATH OF A HUMBUGSarah Drew as Emily LanePeter Mooney as Sam WilnerBRAN'S MISTLETOE MURDERS: DEATH OF A HUMBUG SYNOPSISThe Fletchers Grove real estate party is FINALLY HERE!!! A guy dressed as Santa comes in and kills the vibe. It's Glen. He owns the bookstore, and he's very passive-aggressive about how no one in this town comes to his bookstore. Glen has a past. He's banned from the diner, and everyone seems to hate him. He gives presents to everyone and tells Emily that he picked this one specially for her—it's rare he finds a fellow mystery lover.The night continues, and Emily sees Glen in his Santa suit scurrying quickly outside. She goes to follow him, finds his hat on the floor, and then sees a car speed off. Just as that happens, she hears a scream. She runs inside and sees Sue, who was throwing the party. She's crying as she looks at Glen, who has been stabbed in the heart.When Emily gets home, she opens the gift. It's a special green edition of A Christmas Carol. We get a flashback of Emily visiting the bookstore and meeting Glen. She tells him about this edition of A Christmas Carol that her parents used to read to her. He remembered and tracked the book down. As she opens it, a letter falls out, inviting her to a very special event at the law offices tomorrow at 8 p.m. What is Glen up to?!So, she goes to tell Sam, and he says, “How would you feel about me being a plus-one so I can take a gander?”They show up, and the video plays—it's Glen, predicting his own death and setting up a treasure hunt. Sam tries to get everyone to give him their books so he can search for clues. They're like, “Nah. There's treasure to find!”It doesn't take Emily long to find the first clue using a UV light on her book. She thinks the other books have clues too and that they all need to work together on it. She gets two others on board—a hot dog stand owner named Harry and Brooke Carmichael. But Glen's nephew, Fred, says he and his wife don't want to participate (mainly Fred's wife—she didn't like Glen).To make matters worse, there's one book still missing. She thinks maybe he gave it to the diner owner, Sue, but Sue says she threw the book out.Sam finds out that Glen had Huntington's disease. After Fred finds this out, he decides that they want to participate. Even though they're missing one book, they decide to put all the clues together and try to figure out what they're pointing to. It has something to do with a precious memory. Fred says, “The only memory I can think of with Glen is him reading Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Emily says, “Go see if he has that book in the bookstore. Maybe there's a clue.”As they're walking towards the store, Emily sees the car that sped off and notices a letter that clearly came from Glen in the front seat. Just then, Fred realizes the bookstore is unlocked. Sam goes in first and finds a guy there.It's Fred's brother Noah. They haven't seen each other in a long time. Apparently, when their mom got sick, Noah left. Sam takes Noah in for questioning and presents him with some pretty tough evidence—they found Glen's Santa suit in the trunk and the USB drive with Glen's video on it from the lawyer's office, which was stolen. He gives reasons for all of it, but it's not looking great.Fred tells Emily that he did finally go find the book and found a USB drive! They agree to all get together tomorrow to watch what's on it.As Emily's going home, an SUV speeds at her, and she has to tuck-and-roll out of the way.The next day, they all get together, and it's another video with a very cryptic clue. We find out that someone is sitting in a car, listening in on their conversation.Later, the group gets back together, but Fred is nowhere to be found. Turns out he was attacked from behind. He says he doesn't know who did it. Sam gets a call—they found Fred's wife's DNA on the Santa suit. She says she found out that the first editions were missing and went to talk to Glen. She found him dead and knew it wouldn't look good that she found him, so she put the suit on and ran out.Emily finds Noah in the diner—he's been released. She convinces him to join the group in solving the mystery. He comes to her store and sees there's a hole in the wall—she has a leak. He says he thought maybe it was one of the secret compartments these old buildings have. That gives them the idea to look for one in the bookstore, and they find it! Inside is a suitcase—a go-bag, if you will. They discover a folder with a plane ticket to Switzerland for the day of the party and a brochure for a place in Switzerland for end-of-life care. He was planning to leave and die in Switzerland. Emily recalls that the tape says, “If you're seeing this, that means I'm gone.” He didn't know he was going to be murdered. He was just planning on disappearing.They find the final clue and watch the video. Suddenly, Harry, the hot dog guy, is gone, and so are all the books. Emily puts it together—he killed Glen and was just trying to solve the mystery. She goes to confront him in the cemetery where the final clue leads to. We find out that he showed up to steal the first edition A Christmas Carol and threatened to kill Glen to get it. Glen laughed in his face, knowing he was dying. That offended Harry, so he stabbed him.Emily then fights him, takes him down, and puts him in plastic cuffs to get the treasure! She figures out it was the lawyer who hired this guy, and he gets arrested.She gets the group back together and hands out what Glen left for everyone. It's very sweet.The movie ends with Emily coming down to her store and seeing Sam fixing her wall. They end up making out HARD!!! She says, “Let's go for a walk in the snow.” She has to go change, and that's when he gets a phone call—he's been investigating Emily and noticed some discrepancies in her story. He got a call from his higher-up to drop any and all research into her. So, clearly, she isn't who she says she is. The episode ends with him asking her, “Who are you really?” Fade to black. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian is here to help us break down the second episode of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan both make a 3-D Christmas tree cake!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E02Bakers are tasked with creating a Christmas cookie wreath, but the seemingly simple assignment proves to be too much for some; a 3-D Christmas tree cake leads to a major meltdown for one family pair.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E02November 3rd 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from IllinoisJames & Karen, Siblings from CaliforniaInda & Armon, Mother & Son from VirginiaRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New JerseySaman & Susan, Married from Washington D.CAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick is here to help us break down another episode of Finding Mr. Christmas! ABOUT FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E02The hunks team up to launch gifts into Santa's sleigh, then soar sky-high as reindeer in an Entertainment Weekly photo shoot, where the winning team's advantage shakes up the competition.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E02November 3rd 2025 | Hallmark ChannelFINDING MR. CHRISTMAS SEASON 2 CAST:Angel Garet, 38 — Charlotte, N.C.Craig Geoghan, 33 — Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.Davey Fisher, 34 — Lake Tahoe, Nev.Drake Kuyper, 27 — Denver, Colo.Gabriel Thaxton, 32 — Laramie, Wyo.Logan Shephard, 30 — Cincinnati, OhioMarcus Brodie, 32 — Hamilton, OhioRobbie Simpson, 35 — New York, N.Y.Rustin Sailors, 37 — San Diego, Calif. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian is back, and this time he's bringing along a very special guest — comedian and writer Jen Kirkman! Together, they dive into one of Hallmark's most ambitious Christmas movies yet, A Newport Christmas. For more Jen, head to jenkirkman.comABOUT A NEWPORT CHRISTMASElla, a charitable and spirited socialite from Newport in 1905 who dreams of using her wealth to start a foundation to help others in town, goes for a nighttime sail in her schooner to clear her head when she learns her father intends for her to become engaged to a man she's never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball. Upon seeing a comet shoot across the sky, she suddenly finds herself transported to 2025 Newport and meets Nick, a local historian. As Ella adjusts to her new surroundings and the two grow close, the legacy she built in her time and the course of Newport's history risk being erased the longer she stays in the present.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR A NEWPORT CHRISTMASNovember 2, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF A NEWPORT CHRISTMASGinna Claire Mason as Ella Stewart GraftonWes Brown as Nick McMannyBRAN'S A NEWPORT CHRISTMAS SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off in 1905 in Rhode Island. Ella is a fun-loving socialite who cares deeply for people who are down on their luck. She dreams of starting a charity, but her father isn't having it. He insists she focus on getting engaged instead. Upset, she rushes off in her boat.Cut to present day in Newport. Nick is leading a historical tour when he hears that the Coast Guard needs help with a rescue. Being an ex–Coast Guard officer, he takes a boat out to assist. Suddenly, Ella appears in his boat — she's been transported from 1905 to 2025!They're both shocked, but Nick sails them back to shore. Ella threatens to turn him in to the authorities, but she's clearly confused — this is not the Newport she knows. When she introduces herself, Nick is thrown off. He asks what year she thinks it is. When she answers “1905,” he's like, “Uh oh.” He assumes she's just an overly committed cosplayer. Then she spots an inflatable snowman and faints.When she comes to, she heads back outside and is horrified to see that women wear pants. She walks to what she believes is her home — but there are strangers living there. “WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY HOUSE?!” she yells. The family explains the history of her estate and how she's actually a famous historical figure. Ella is stunned. She decides she has to get back home — and what better way than by boat?But when Nick inspects the boat, he's shocked: none of his modern equipment is there, the carvings are different, and the name on the boat has changed. It's clearly her boat.To prove who she is, Ella shows them a secret hiding spot containing her belongings — including a diary no one knew existed. They finally believe her and agree to let her stay at a local bed and breakfast. One guy, Francis, theorizes, “What if the present and the past are happening simultaneously? I believe her. 1905 Ella hasn't started The Giving House yet, so clearly she must make it back.”Nick tells Ella that he thinks she's time-traveled. Ella mentions that before meeting him, she saw a comet — maybe that's connected.Nick takes her to see the town's Christmas tree lighting, and she's absolutely blown away. But when she spots a monument dedicated to The Giving House, she's shaken. As she reads it, Nick gets word that Ella is beginning to disappear from old portraits — and right before their eyes, the text on the monument starts to fade. They realize they need to get her back to 1905 before she vanishes completely.Nick researches the comet and learns there's a “Christmas Comet” that appears every 20 years. Ella confesses that when she saw the comet in 1905, she wished for a different life. The good news? The comet is coming again — in just five days. The bad news? That gives Ella and Nick more time to fall for each other, which they definitely do.As they stroll through town, Ella notices a man who looks vaguely familiar. She later learns he's the man her father bought the boat from. Nick's like, “Wait — that's the same guy I bought the boat from.”They track him down, and he introduces himself as Rex. Ella is stunned — that's the man she's supposed to marry. Rex admits that her father sent him out to rescue her after she ran away… but something went wrong, and he was transported to 2005 instead.Rex explains that when he arrived, he found a letter leaving the boat to him, with instructions to eventually sell it to Nick. He doesn't know who wrote the letter, but he figured out the Christmas Comet is the key to returning home. The twist? He's not sure he wants to go back.Ella's torn. She knows she's destined to marry Rex, but her heart belongs to Nick. Rex confides that he's built a life in the present — and even fallen for another woman. Ella admits she kind of wants to stay, too.Nick tells her she has to return — it's her story, her legacy. She pleads, “Why can't we be together?!” They share a kiss, but Nick pulls away. “We can't do this,” he says.It's the night of the big Christmas ball. Ella and Nick dance and confess their feelings. Then, right as Rex walks in with his fiancée, the Christmas tree begins to disappear — reality is collapsing. They rush to the boat. Nick gives Ella an ornament to remember him by, and they share one last hug and a soft forehead kiss before she sets sail.As she spots the comet streaking across the sky, Ella cries, “Why did you let me fall in love — but please, take me home!”It works. She's back in 1905. She bursts into the Christmas ball and tells her father she refuses to marry the man he chose. He insists, “But he's come all this way!” When Rex is introduced… it's Nick.Back in 2025, her portrait has returned. Nick explains in voiceover that as Ella was sailing off, he realized if Rex wasn't going to go back, he could. Knowing Rex had no family, he took his place — no questions asked.They kiss, and above them, the Christmas Comet twinkles once more. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? 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This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth! Use promo code HALLMARK to get 40% off at cozyearth.com---Brian is back this week to dive into the latest holiday release: Christmas on Duty.ABOUT CHRISTMAS ON DUTYFormer rivals Blair and Josh must work Christmas duty together. When a snowstorm threatens holiday deliveries to the base, they're forced to cooperate and save the season.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CHRISTMAS ON DUTYNovember 1, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF CHRISTMAS ON DUTYJanel Parrish as Blair BirchParker Young as JoshBRAN'S CHRISTMAS ON DUTY SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with some fun animation — which, by the way, is apparently why we only get 24 movies this year.We meet Blaire Birch, who's ready to compete against Josh Cannon. During the competition, there's plenty of playful banter, but at the end, Blaire drops a bomb: she's taking Josh's spot in the infantry. He's very offended. Turns out, their dads were rivals too.Six years later, it's almost Christmas break. Blaire's only taking two days off — she's all about that work life. After a training session, she spends time with her dad, a Sergeant, who's hoping for a more traditional Christmas this year since Blaire's mom has passed.They go to the Marine Christmas festival party, and Blaire is shocked to see Josh Cannon there! He's now a company commander. The two immediately start arguing and, naturally, decide to compete again — right then and there. In their rush outside, they knock over the party cake. Their commanding officer is not amused and assigns them to Christmas duty — meaning they'll be spending 24 hours straight together.Meanwhile, a huge snowstorm is threatening to delay the children's Christmas gifts, though they're still expected to arrive by Christmas Eve.When Blaire and Josh show up for their Christmas duty, Josh has brought his own decorations — including an inflatable Santa. But when they find out the toy delivery has been canceled due to the storm, they agree to team up to save Christmas! Their plan: figure out what all the kids want, take a five-ton truck that can handle the roads, and track down the gifts themselves.As they travel, they start to open up. Blaire shares about the loss of her mom, and the walls start to come down.At their first stop, they discover the employee forgot to pull all the gifts. At the next, the owner's accidentally locked out — so Josh climbs through an air duct to grab a skateboard. (Mission: accomplished.)More driving, more heart-to-hearts. But then they're delayed by a Christmas Eve parade. Obviously, they take the chance to hop out, enjoy the show, and share a slow dance.Later, they stop for gas and run into Ezra from Finding Mr. Christmas. He offers to help them find gas if they help him with some Christmas party thing. It's… weird, but yay for Ezra, I guess.On the way back, their truck breaks down, leading to an argument just when things were finally going well. Ugh! Luckily, Josh's sister is a truck expert and walks him through the fix.They get back on the road and return — but late. Mission failed. The boss blames Josh and threatens to discharge them, but Blaire takes the blame instead. Josh feels terrible and goes to the boss to come clean, saying it was both their fault. The boss agrees to let it go — if they deliver the rest of the gifts dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus.When Josh shows up to get Blaire (with his dad in tow), their dads start arguing — but nothing a snowball fight can't fix.They deliver the rest of the gifts, share a kiss (or three), and celebrate Christmas together with their families. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan joins us to kick off the first UPtv Christmas movie of the season, The Great Christmas Snow-In.ABOUT THE GREAT CHRISTMAS SNOW-INJustin retreats to a cabin meant for his honeymoon, but is snowed in with Jane, his ex-fiancée's cousin. A spark forms between them, and when Justin's ex shows up with her new boyfriend, secrets and discoveries about love and second chances are revealed.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GREAT CHRISTMAS SNOW-INNovember 2 2025 | UPtvCAST & CREW OF THE GREAT CHRISTMAS SNOW-INJoey Lawrence as JustinAmanda Fuller as JaneRicardo Chavez as AlejandroMelina Alves as AddyBRAN'S THE GREAT CHRISTMAS SNOW-IN SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with a woman walking up to a cabin, trying to get in. It turns out there's already a man there. Her name is Jane, and his name is Justin. Jane is actually the cousin of Justin's ex-girlfriend.Here's what happened: Justin and his fiancée had planned to come to the cabin for their honeymoon, but they broke up. Justin still decides to go, and Jane, assuming the cabin was empty, came to work on a writing retreat. She's a romance novelist, hoping for some quiet time to write. It turns out Justin is there for a similar reason—he's a songwriter.Justin tells Jane she can stay and work on her writing while he does his own thing. He becomes interested in her work, and while reading her book, he imagines himself in her story, picturing romantic scenarios with her. He compliments her writing and suggests they collaborate on a song. Jane writes some lyrics, they sing together, and realize they make a great creative team.Justin opens up about his breakup with his fiancée, Addy. Jane reassures him that he dodged a bullet. Just as they begin exploring their feelings for each other, Addy shows up with her new boyfriend—turns out they also booked the cabin. Justin suggests they stay the night and leave in the morning, but they wake up snowed in.Addy encourages Justin to hash things out with her, and he does, leading to a near-kiss with Jane—though she accidentally falls off the balcony. Meanwhile, Addy begins to notice the chemistry between Justin and Jane and grows jealous, especially since she wants to collaborate with him on music again. When she hears him playing the keyboard, she flirts with him physically. Justin resists, saying he doesn't want to repeat past mistakes. Jane overhears part of this conversation, misunderstanding that he still has feelings for Addy.This doesn't stop Addy from telling Jane that she is falling for Justin again and mentioning the beautiful song they just wrote together. Justin clears things up with Jane, who admits she's nervous because Addy has stolen her boyfriend before.Addy ultimately decides she wants to pursue Justin again, which leads to a chaotic dance battle between Alejandro (her current boyfriend) and Justin, resulting in Justin getting knocked out. When he wakes, he sees Jane and tells her he loves her.Addy makes one final attempt to get back with Justin but ultimately realizes he only has eyes for Jane. She decides to give things another try with Alejandro.Stranded at the cabin for Christmas, everyone shares a holiday dinner and reflects on what they're thankful for. The movie ends with Addy and Alejandro leaving, Jane and Justin sharing a kiss, him calling it a “magnanimous moment,” and her responding, “You said you loved me,” before fading to black. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's mystery time again! Alonso joins us to review Mistletoe Murders: Peril of the Belles, which we originally covered back in January after its debut on Hallmark+. Now that it's finally aired on the Hallmark Channel, we're re-releasing our full review for everyone to enjoy! Season 2 kicks off soon! ABOUT MISTLETOE MURDERS: PERIL OF THE BELLESAfter a string of suspicious accidents, Emily goes undercover in the local choir to investigate; Sam, however, remains skeptical; Violet takes on more responsibility at the shop.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MISTLETOE MURDERS: PERIL OF THE BELLESNovember 14 & 21 2024 on Hallmark+, October 24 2025 on Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MISTLETOE MURDERS: PERIL OF THE BELLESSarah Drew as Emily LanePeter Mooney as Sam WilnerBRAN'S  MISTLETOE MURDERS: PERIL OF THE BELLES SYNOPSISThe episode kicks off back in the shop, and Christmas is in full swing. Emily hears some Christmas carolers. She goes out and is kind of enjoying herself... kind of. The lead singer, Debby, is making some choices. Then, suddenly, a giant sleigh falls on her! She's not dead, and apparently, she's not even injured.Cut to Emily waking up once again from a crazy dream of her past life. She grabs some coffee and opens a briefcase. She looks at a picture of what we assume is her family from a past life. She grabs a USB drive that will shield her identity while she does some searching. She's trying to track down someone known as "Ky-Mer-a."Back at the store, Emily is greeted by Brooke Carmichael, who is part of the choir—the Belles. She wants to put up a flyer for their concert and tells Emily that some of the Belles think something is afoot because this isn't the first "accident" that has happened to them, including the death of a member, Clara, who was killed in a hit-and-run.So, Emily goes to check out the sleigh, which Sam is also looking at. He suspects something nefarious happened with the sleigh because of the way it's built.She decides the best course of action is to audition to join the Belles so she can keep an eye on them. She'll rely on Violet, Sam's daughter, to lock up the store at night. I'm sure nothing will go wrong. After practice, she talks to a guy named Lance, who is bummed about Clara because she was the key to their success. He insists that other members were jealous of her.She sees Clara's husband leaving the diner, so she goes to talk to him. He says he knows for a fact that Clara was murdered by the Belles.At the next practice, Debby begins gasping for air, and her epipen isn't in her purse, which she just complained had been moved. She ends up surviving AGAIN!Sam pulls Emily aside and asks for her help. He wants her to keep an eye on Debby. Emily says, "But Debby has almost died twice." Sam replies, "Well... she was also a suspect in the hit-and-run. It's possible she's faking these murder attempts to try to prove it wasn't her who killed Clara."The next day, Debby comes to the shop to thank Emily for saving her life. Emily gets right to work, asking questions. Debby claims she doesn't even have a car anymore; she had it hauled away months ago. Emily suggests, "You should've called Adam to do it." She says, "Adam doesn't like me very much—he showed up at my house late one night demanding I tell him who in the Belles Clara was having an affair with." She adds, "If Clara was having an affair with a Belle, I would've known about it."So Emily calls Sam. Adam thinking Clara was having an affair is a motive for murder. They go to his house, but he's not there. On the way back into town, they find his truck has gone off the road. Adam is nowhere to be found.They call in a search and rescue team. If he's in the woods, he won't survive the night in this cold.Emily heads back to her shop when she sees a masked man leaving the store. She tries to chase him, but he loses her. She has to call the police. Sam comes to check on her and asks, "Was it locked?" She says, "Oh, yeah, for sure."At the next Belles rehearsal, the leader, Vera, says Debby won't be making it to the Christmas tree lighting, so she'll be taking her place. It's clear Brooke is upset about that.Debby eventually shows up at practice and tries to sing the solo but can't. Vera and she get into a fight about Debby pulling back funding. Vera tells her that her money can't buy her the solo, and Debby leaves.Emily figures out that the key was stolen by a punk kid, so she goes and scares him into admitting it. It's great.Later, she goes to poke around at Adam's place. She sees a covered car. She smells bleach and ends up opening the trunk, cutting her hand in the process. It's Adam. He's dead.Later, while she's talking to Sam, she remembers something that happened earlier—Vera had a band-aid and said it was just a paper cut. But the cut is exactly the same as Emily's.Sam goes and picks Vera up. They test the blood on the trunk door, and it's a match.He begins to question her, and it comes out that Clara was going to leave the Belles for another group. Vera hit her with Debby's car. Adam told Vera that he knew Debby killed Clara and that he found the car. So, she freaked out and drugged him to buy time to wipe down the car. She didn't mean to kill him, so she panicked and threw him in the trunk. Crime solved.She remembers, however, that Adam was in charge of the electricity at the Christmas tree lighting and thinks he was planning on killing Debby. But Debby isn't singing... Brooke is. Emily arrives just in time to push Brooke away from the mic as it catches on fire. She saves the day!Sam is impressed, and they have a heart-to-heart. She begins to open up about her past... or at least what she's able to share.She gets back to her place, and suddenly, her computer screen shows a message: "I know you are there. I'm going to find you." Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian is here to help us break down the first season of Baked with Love: Holiday. Plus, Brian and Dan have their first baking battle!ABOUT BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E01Host Tamera Mowry-Housley greets ten family pairs of bakers at the holiday baking barn, where they first must prove themselves with pie, and then heat things up with some exquisite yule logs.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY S01E01October 27th 2025 | Hallmark ChannelBAKED WITH LOVE: HOLIDAY SEASON 1 CAST:Gabriella & Ben, Married from OhioSteven & Marco, Married from KentuckyReanne & Sade, Twins from Illinois James & Karen, Siblings from CaliforniaInda & Armon, Mother & Son from VirginiaRosa & Rosanna, Mother & Daughter from New Jersey Saman & Susan, Married from Washington D.CKristen & Debby, Mother & Daughter from MaineFabio & Fabio Jr., Father & Son from TexasAmy & Sally, Mother & Daughter from Alabama Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick is here to help us break down the second season of Finding Mr. Christmas! ABOUT FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E01Host Jonathan Bennett and judge Melissa Peterman kick off the hunt for Hallmark's next leading man as ten new hunks reinvent Santa, and then brave a ski-slope meet-cute with Janel Parrish.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS S02E01October 27th 2025 | Hallmark ChannelFINDING MR. CHRISTMAS SEASON 2 CAST:Angel Garet, 38 — Charlotte, N.C.Craig Geoghan, 33 — Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.Davey Fisher, 34 — Lake Tahoe, Nev.Drake Kuyper, 27 — Denver, Colo.Gabriel Thaxton, 32 — Laramie, Wyo.Jake Schume, 36 — Lake View, N.Y.Logan Shephard, 30 — Cincinnati, OhioMarcus Brodie, 32 — Hamilton, OhioRobbie Simpson, 35 — New York, N.Y.Rustin Sailors, 37 — San Diego, Calif. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a brand-new episode — Brian is here to review the only new Hallmark Christmas movie of the week: Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!ABOUT MERRY CHRISTMAS, TED COOPER!A weatherman reunites with his high school crush while on vacation in his hometown.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MERRY CHRISTMAS, TED COOPER!October 25, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MERRY CHRISTMAS, TED COOPER!Robert Buckley as Ted CooperKimberley Sustad as Dr. Hope MillerMeghan Heffern as Kate CooperBarbara Pollard as Ruth MittensBRAN'S MERRY CHRISTMAS, TED COOPER! SYNOPSISWe're watching WKJU Channel 7 News and, most importantly, it's the weather with Ted! He clearly has some tension with news anchor Ken, who brings up Ted's string of bad luck at Christmastime. Ted insists there's nothing to it — he's not gonna let it bring him down. Ted LOVES Christmas!He gets a job offer from a bigger network in the state, but he's not sure if he's going to take it. He likes it at WKJU, even though everyone there is placing bets on what bad thing is going to happen to him this year. Ted says, “NOTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN!”The next day, he heads home for the holidays…but his car won't start. Again, could happen to anyone! So he hops on the bus, where he's greeted by his sister Kate. When they get to Kate's house, he discovers there's been a bag switch-em-up. Naturally, the next day he's rocking a tiny sweater — it's all he's got. That doesn't stop him from climbing the ladder to put up Christmas lights on the house… until he promptly falls off and takes a box of lights to the head.Off to the ER he goes, where he's checked out by Dr. Hope Miller — and they clearly have a past. Everyone reminds him that he had quite the crush on her back in high school. He also bumps into Miss Mittons, his old teacher. After getting cleared, he goes with Miss Mittons to help her pick out a Christmas tree. Needless to say, he ends up back in the ER and has to rock an eye patch during his first TV spot promoting the Gingerbread Invitational.He joins Miss Mittons' walking group to go clothes shopping and grab some hot chocolate. Of course, Hope shows up, and the two of them end up leaving together to grab a bite to eat. The night is fantastic — until he gets arrested for breaking into his own car. Then, the next day, he eats a peanut butter cookie and has an allergic reaction. Classic Ted Cooper.Kate is throwing a costume party. She's working overtime, so she calls Dr. Hope and invites her to come early. They look at their yearbook and admit they were both really into each other back then. Ted's like, “I wish we had this conversation in high school!” The party's a blast, and he wants to ask her out but chickens out. He ends up going to her house later that night and finally asks her out — and she's down to clown.They do a Christmas-themed escape room, and it's going great until they need help… but the helper has fallen asleep and doesn't hear them, so they end up trapped there overnight. They talk all night, and right when they're about to kiss — boom, the guy wakes up and interrupts them. But the vibes? Off the charts.The next day, Ted uses a rideshare to get to his news shoot, and a limo picks him up. He accidentally leaves his phone behind. Later, when Hope tries to call him, a woman answers — she's partying hard — and Hope thinks Ted is with her!Ted realizes his phone is missing and goes to leave a note on Hope's door, but the note blows away. Classic misunderstanding.Miss Mittons gives Ted his own track jacket and tells him not to worry — these things happen.Hope gets a call from the rideshare driver, who fills her in on what really happened. She and Ted meet back up, but even though it was all a misunderstanding, it leads to an argument. Hope tells him she wishes he'd fight for himself more — she wants to really know Ted.He takes that to heart. Ted tells her she's right — he's going to do better, he's taking the job he was afraid to take — and then they kiss… ON LIVE TV!The movie ends with a giant gingerbread decoration almost falling on him — but missing him. Bad luck: OVER! Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a big one! We're covering not one, not two, but THREE movies in one jam-packed episode. The Cherry Lane trilogy has finally hit Hallmark Channel — and we've got all your festive feels covered with Seasons Greetings from Cherry Lane, Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane, and Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for a festive mystery twist! Alonso joins us to review the first installment of Mistletoe Murders: Poison in a Pear Tree, which we originally covered back in January after its debut on Hallmark+. Now that it's finally aired on the Hallmark Channel, we're re-releasing our full review for everyone to enjoy! Season 2 kicks off soon! ABOUT MISTLETOE MURDERS: POISON IN A PEAR TREEChristmas shop owner Emily Lane investigates a murder at a tree farm.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MISTLETOE MURDERS: POISON IN A PEAR TREEOctober 31 2024 on Hallmark+, October 17 2025 on Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MISTLETOE MURDERS: POISON IN A PEAR TREESarah Drew as Emily LanePeter Mooney as Sam WilnerBRAN'S  MISTLETOE MURDERS: POISON IN A PEAR TREE SYNOPSISThe episode kicks off with Emily Lane waking up from a nightmare. She runs a Christmas shop, Under the Mistletoe, in the small town of Fletcher's Grove. She brings her cat to see her friend, local vet June, and learns that her ex-husband, Marcus, proposed to June again. Part deux, if you will. June and Marcus go on a romantic carriage ride, but Marcus is acting strange and says he's just working on a surprise. Later, we see him meeting a man named Gordon and telling him he's done what he can for him and to just be patient. Gordon does not seem pleased.The next day, the police show up at Under the Mistletoe. A detective informs Emily that a man named Marcus is dead and that a cookie wrapper from her store was found at the crime scene. He insists on taking all the cookies from the shop. June shows up and fills Emily in—Marcus was found dead. She suspects his ex-girlfriend, Lizzie Cline, who he was seeing until shortly before getting back together with June, might have been on the wagon ride that night.Emily immediately gets to work, tracking down Lizzie at her job and asking hard-hitting questions—like, “Wagons?!” Speaking of wagons, Emily visits the owner of the wagon rides, Gordon. Something seems to be bothering him, and Emily suspects it's a hangover.Later, Emily heads into the woods and finds scuff marks on a tree, almost as if someone recently climbed it. Sneaky as ever, Emily snaps a picture of the list of everyone who was on the wagon that night. There's one person she can't track down—a man named Joey.While Emily and June are at the diner, June gets arrested. Emily confronts Detective Sam, who refuses to confirm or deny whether they found the poison that killed Marcus in June's house, but his terrible poker face says it all.Emily discovers that Marcus denied Gordon a bank loan, leaving Gordon's business in serious trouble. When Emily breaks into Marcus's home, she finds a USB drive and a bookmark tucked into a pregnancy photo album. The USB contains a document for the sale of Gordon's farm—but it's unsigned. When she confronts Gordon, she spots some suspicious men leaving his house. Gordon reveals that Marcus asked for more time.Before Emily can leave, Gordon collapses. While waiting for the police, Emily has a flashback to a high-stakes moment from her past, where a building explodes behind her. It's clear she moved to Fletcher's Grove to lay low.Detective Sam arrives, suspicious when he finds out Emily called in Gordon's collapse. She insists she's just trying to help her friend. Sam reluctantly asks her to keep him in the loop because, well, it's Hallmark—amateur sleuths and cops have to work together. It's practically a law.Emily teams up with a local informant named Ray, who knows all the town gossip. He reveals that Gordon recently had his gambling debt paid off, though it's unclear by whom. Emily also grows suspicious of Marcus's co-worker, Rowan. When she confronts him, he has an explanation for everything. Under pressure, she convinces him to share Marcus's bank statements, which reveal a $40,000 withdrawal just before his death.Emily forms a theory: Marcus paid off Gordon's debt as a down payment for the farm, but Gordon had second thoughts because his daughter believed the farm was hers. Emily pitches her theory to Gordon's daughter, Anna, but it doesn't go over well.One night, Emily confronts Lizzie, who admits she didn't mean for Marcus to get hurt. Lizzie reveals that she's pregnant with Marcus's baby. She wanted to tell her boyfriend, Trent, but couldn't. When she told Marcus, someone must have overheard. Lizzie then received a text demanding $40,000. Marcus got the money and met her in the woods, where they shared a cookie. Emily realizes the cookie couldn't have been poisoned and goes to the police to secure June's release.Emily deduces that Gordon wasn't the blackmailer—he doesn't even know how to text—but Anna does. Anna confesses to the blackmail but denies being involved in the murder.Emily discovers that Rowan was secretly sleeping in Gordon's barn. In his bag, she finds the poison that killed Marcus. Rowan knocks Emily out, and when she wakes up, both she and Anna are tied up. Rowan admits he wanted to kill Gordon to stop the sale of the farm. He poisoned Marcus's flask, which Marcus drank from before confronting the blackmailer. Rowan plans to poison Emily and Anna and frame Anna for everything.Emily reveals that she hid her phone and has been recording Rowan's confession. While he searches for the phone, Emily and Anna spook a horse to knock him out. They escape, call the police, and Rowan is arrested.Detective Sam tells Emily they'll discuss everything soon but is relieved she's safe.In the end, Gordon survives, Lizzie tells Trent about the baby, and Sam and his daughter sing Christmas karaoke. Everything seems fine—until the final scene, where Emily opens a black box from her old life and smirks, hinting at secrets yet to come. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan's back to give us a sneak peek at all the UPtv Christmas movies we'll be covering this year! Here are the movies:The Great Christmas Snow-InPremieres: Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. ETStarring: Amanda Fuller, Joey Lawrence, Ricardo ChavezAfter his engagement is called off, Justin (Lawrence) retreats to a secluded cabin meant for his honeymoon, only to be snowed in with Jane (Fuller), his ex-fiancée's cousin. As tension builds, a spark forms between them, but when Justin's ex shows up with her new boyfriend, things get even more complicated. In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.A Royal Christmas ManorPremieres: Sunday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. ETStarring: Brianna Cohen, Kirk Barker, Jennifer McKinleyPrince Alexander of Fredonia (Barker) escapes to a cozy inn, hoping to experience a traditional American Christmas. Katie (Cohen), who runs the inn, falls for him, completely unaware of his true royal identity.Saving the Christmas RanchPremieres: Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. ETStarring: Brianna Cohen, Jonathan Stoddard, Kirby SchwarberWhen the accountant for Carrie Williams' family's Christmas lodge makes off with all their money, Carrie (Cohen) has just two days to come up with nine months of missing mortgage payments or face foreclosure. Charming developer John Dunn (Stoddard) has been calling Carrie from afar, and now he's here in person to make an offer on the ranch she can hardly refuse. Can Carrie raise enough funds before the deadline to save her home—or will she be forced to sell to John, who hasn't been entirely truthful about his intentions?A Royal Christmas HopePremieres: Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. ETStarring: Jenna Michno, Robert Adamson, Kayla FieldsAt Christmastime in New York City, Julia Carter (Michno) runs a nonprofit helping families in need. Still grieving her husband, she fights to keep hope alive through her work and the annual tree lighting. Across the ocean, Prince Christopher (Adamson) escapes royal duties for a break in the U.S. When a chance meeting sparks connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holiday pressures force them to face what truly matters.A Christmas in Amish CountryPremieres: Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. ETStarring: Ella Cannon, Jason TobiasWhen a rising chef's career implodes after a harsh review, she returns to her Amish roots in rural Pennsylvania and finds healing through slow-cooking techniques and the comforts of home—including rekindling a friendship with the sweet Amish farmer she left behind.A Christmas Murder MysteryPremieres: Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. ETStarring: Jamie Bernadette, Morgan Bradley, Rob Mayes, Vivica A. FoxVera Vexley (Bradley), editor of the Metropolitan Ledger's puzzle section and part-time detective, spends the holidays with the wealthy Sterling family—who appear to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh. When someone is found dead on Christmas morning, Vera must solve the mystery before the holidays turn even more deadly.Christmas in Big Sky CountryPremieres: Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. ETStarring: Rebecca Dalton, Olivier Renaud, Shaun JohnstonBecca Collins (Dalton) teams up with Logan Johnston (Renaud), the oil company's new PR agent, to ensure her brother-in-law returns home safely for the holidays after an incident on an oil rig. But can Becca trust Logan's true intentions?Christmas with the KnightlysPremieres: Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. ETStarring: Celeste Desjardins, Joe Scarpellino, Brian CookGeorgia Jackson (Desjardins) hopes to put on a Christmas showcase with her students but finds herself in the spotlight when, in exchange for a new community center, she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of Chase Knightly (Scarpellino), the famous son of a billionaire. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.