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Season 8 of Deck the Hallmark is HERE!Today, we're kicking things off by chatting about the three movies we're most excited for — and the three we're not as excited for.Join us TONIGHT at 6 PM for our Season 8 Marathon!

It's time to pick back up our 2025 Rankings with the rest of the non-Christmas Hallmark movies from this year. Today, we're ranking the films starting with Providence Falls and going through Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C. 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.

We continue to dive into the spooky vibes this week with Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C, and Brian is here to join Bran and Dan for the breakdown.ABOUT HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: BURIED AT COur favorite music teacher Gethsemane is back again along with her trusted ghost friend Eamon to solve the unexplained death of a sea captain.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: BURIED AT COctober 12, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: BURIED AT CTamera Mowry-Housley as GethsemaneRisteard Cooper as EamonMarco Grazzini as GriffBRAN'S HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: BURIED AT C SYNOPSISWe're on a boat! This old dude is like, “Uh oh, the boat's having issues. I'll call it in.” The younger dude's like, “No, just fix it,” while flashing his gun. The young guy takes a call and says he's got it handled — all while eyeing a fancy violin. The old guy overhears and tries to call for help, but ends up getting smacked in the head.Three months later, missing person posters are going up for the old captain — put up by his daughter.Cut to Gethsemane, who's conducting a choir (and crushing it) while trying to ignore her ghost friend, Eamon. She reveals a new statue to honor a dead guy, but everyone thinks it sucks. After the show, hottie Griff goes up to tell her how great it was — and of course Inspector O'Reilly isn't far behind. Classic love triangle stuff.She's thrilled when her brother, Jackson, gets into town to visit. They sing a song and grieve the loss of their dad, who died a year ago.They head to a pub, where Jackson ends up chatting with the violin guy from the beginning. Jackson, who works at a music store, asks to take a look. The guy says he should be able to sell it and retire. Jackson asks if there are any good bands playing, and the guy says the hotel he's staying at has a piano player — that's about it. He ends up leaving his bag behind, so Jackson goes to return it. When he gets there, the lights go out, someone yells, and Jackson rushes upstairs to find the violin guy on the ground — and a hooded figure running off with the violin. Jackson tells the hotel employee to call the police, which naturally means Inspector O'Reilly.Gethsemane goes to check on her brother, and Eamon shows up saying he might be able to help. He takes her to talk to the ghost of the dead guy. He says the violin guy's name was Ray — paid cash up front but seemed off the whole time. He asks Gethsemane to get a message to his daughter, and she agrees.Inspector O'Reilly checks the security footage, and the hooded figure appears to be a woman.That same hooded figure later runs out of the dead guy's boat when Gethsemane goes to check it out.Naturally, Gethsemane is now on the case — with Eamon's help, of course. There are sketchy art dealers, teachers, and bears, oh my! (Okay, no bears. I lied.)Gethsemane and Griff grow closer and even almost kiss! Her brother figures out she has powers — and he's totally cool with it.Turns out Ray was originally going to sell the violin to a music store owner but backed out for a higher bidder. So she and the harbor master hatched a plan… and now Ray's dead. But don't worry — Gethsemane catches them!She wraps up the case, enjoys the rest of her time with her brother, and yay for love! 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 to Haul out the Halloween!Scott from Christmas Morning joins Bran, Dan, and Brian to break down the latest movie in Hallmark's wildly popular Haul Out the Holly franchise.ABOUT HAUL OUT THE HALLOWEENNew, Halloween-obsessed neighbors inspire residents of Evergreen Lane to haul out their spookiest costumes and décor to become EverSCREAM Lane.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HAUL OUT THE HALLOWEENOctober 11, 2024 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF HAUL OUT THE HALLOWEENLacey Chabert as EmilyWes Brown as JaredMelissa Peterman as PamelaEllen Travolta as Mary LouiseStephen Tobolowsky as NedKimberly J. Brown as LunaBRAN'S HAUL OUT THE HALLOWEEN SYNOPSISEvergreen Lane is the most festive street in America, and nothing is more festive than a wedding! Emily and Jared are the ones tying the knot — and even better, the Johnsons are gone! The wedding is beautiful, and everything seems perfect.While Emily and Jared are on their honeymoon, a new couple moves in and decorates big for Halloween — like, really big. The rest of the crew wonders if they should contact Jared, the head of the HOA, but decide to wait until he's back. When Jared finally sees the decorations, he's so shocked he literally drops Emily.He heads over to tell the new neighbors that all their lawn decorations have to go. “This is Evergreen Lane, not Everscream Lane!” But Jared is stunned to learn from Emily's parents that the “no other holiday decorations” rule was never actually added to the bylaws.We learn that Evergreen Lane used to go all out for Halloween, but after Emily's Gram Gram passed away, her parents thought she wouldn't want it anymore. Quite the opposite — Emily insists it's time to bring the spooky fun back, because that's exactly what Gram Gram would've wanted.The committee gathers to gossip about the “weird new neighbors,” right as they walk in — Luna and Marvin. Turns out Luna really is a witch… in a play!Emily and Jared soon announce that Everscream Lane is officially a go! Events are planned, and every house has one week to come up with a Halloween display. Everyone's in — but Luna and Marvin propose one more idea: a spooky alley to raise money for the children's hospital. It's approved, as long as it's not too spooky.Jared surprises Emily by saying he doesn't want to do a couple's costume this year — and that's a little scary for her. What's scary for Jared? Emily's mom might be dating Ned! Things come to a head when Jared lashes out at Ned during the pumpkin decorating competition — even throwing Ned's pumpkin to the ground… while local TV cameras are rolling.Jared's put on leave from the HOA until he makes things right with Ned — which he does. All is well again, just in time for the Halloween cookie competition (complete with ugly Halloween sweaters). To Pamela's shock, Emily's cookies win!Emily decides to publish a children's book inspired by Evergreen Lane. Then, big news — the local news channel is coming back to cover the Lane on Halloween night! Everything is perfect.After briefly appearing as “Chaddy Kruger” — a Chad Kroeger/Freddy Krueger mashup costume — Jared realizes he's a married man now and rejoins Emily for a team costume.Everscream Lane is a huge success, and the whole gang celebrates as Jared gets the news: he's been accepted into the Norwegian Santa School! 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 the final Mighty Monday of 2025, and Ryan is closing things out with one of the most iconic sports movies of all time — A League of Their Own.ABOUT A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWNDuring World War II, when most of the men are off fighting overseas, two sisters join the first professional women's baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their growing rivalry.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWNJuly 1, 1992 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWNGeena Davis as Dottie HinsonTom Hanks as Jimmy DuganLori Petty as Kit KellerMadonna as “All the Way” Mae MordabitoRosie O'Donnell as Doris MurphyJon Lovitz as Ernie CapadinoDavid Strathairn as Ira LowensteinBill Pullman as Bob HinsonDirected by Penny MarshallBRAN'S A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off in 1988 with Dottie Hinson attending the opening of a new exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame that celebrates the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.Suddenly, we're transported back to 1944 to learn how the league began. We meet a younger Dottie and her sister Kit, working hard on the dairy farm. A scout named Ernie arrives and tries to convince Dottie to join the league, but she agrees only if Kit can come too.Off to Chicago they go to try out for the league — and they make the Rockford Peaches.But who's going to manage this squad? Former star player Jimmy Dugan. Jimmy Dugan sucks. He's an alcoholic who only takes the gig to make some money so he can buy more booze. He doesn't want to be there, which forces Dottie to step up as the team's leader.As the league grows more and more popular, the stadiums start selling out. The teammates bond, and everything is going great — until the guy running the league makes Dottie the face of it, which upsets her sister and ultimately leads to Kit getting traded.The Peaches finish the season with the league's best record, qualifying for the World Series. That evening, Dottie gets a surprise when her husband, Bob, shows up — wounded and discharged from the Army.Jimmy discovers that Dottie plans to go home with Bob. He tries to talk her out of it, telling her she'll regret not staying.Before the final game of the World Series, Dottie rejoins the team, while Kit is the starting pitcher for the opposing team. Dottie and the Peaches end up winning, and the sisters reconcile afterward.Back in the present at Cooperstown, Dottie is reunited with the other players — including Kit. They all sing the team song and pose for a photo. 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.

Occasionally, we like to spotlight other Bramble Jam Podcasts here on the Deck the Hallmark feed that we think you'll enjoy. Today, we're celebrating fall by spotlighting Girls Gone Hallmark!"We're diving into Harvest Moon, the fall favorite starring Jessy Schram and Jesse Hutch. Instead of sticking with big-city boardrooms or holiday magic, this movie takes us straight to a pumpkin farm that's seen better days. As Jenny trades stilettos for soil and Brett tries to keep everything running, we get a story that's equal parts charming, funny, and surprisingly grounded. Join us as we break down what works, what wobbles, and all the moments that made us smile in this Hallmark autumn classic."Be sure to subscribe to Girls Gone Hallmark to keep up all season long! 

The gang is BACK to help us finish breaking down the rest of the 2025 Hallmark Christmas movies! Did you miss part 1? Check it out HERE.This week, we cover...Thursday, November 27: We Met in DecemberStars: Autumn Reeser (Junebug), Niall Matter (This Time Each Year)On an unexpected layover in mid-December, Annie Lane (Reeser) and Dave Weeks (Matter) meet asstrangers in a beautiful hotel all decorated for the holidays. It's love at first sight, and they end uphaving a magical night of sharing hopes, dreams...and a perfect kiss. But when they fail to exchangenumbers and miss each other the next morning, Annie and Dave fly back to Chicago with no easyway to track the other one down. The only clues they have are those shared about plans for theupcoming holiday season, and the two embark on separate quests to find one another. Along theway, insightful wisdom shared during their time together leads Annie and Dave to make importantchanges in their lives, leading them both to find ways of making this Christmas special forthemselves, their families, and their loved ones.Friday, November 28: The Snow Must Go On – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Heather Hemmens (Christmas Under the Lights), Corey Cott (Season's Greetings fromCherry Lane)Isaiah Heyward (Cott) last appeared on Broadway almost 10 years ago. Since then, getting back onBroadway has been a challenge. To escape the grind of the city and re-evaluate his life, Isaiah visitshis sister, Jess, and teenage niece, Aurora, in upstate New York for the holidays. But his yuletiderespite is interrupted when he learns Aurora's high school may have to cancel their annual Christmasmusical because they can't find a director. With a nudge from Aurora and the school's guidancecounselor, Lilly-Anne Brigente (Hemmens), Isaiah decides to save the Christmas show and jumps inas director. Isaiah's situation gets a little more complicated when he learns that an influentialBroadway producer's daughter is in the school production, so Isaiah decides to cast himself as thelead in order to land a part in an upcoming Broadway show. But while the curtain rises on rehearsalsand the Christmas Eve opening night fast approaches, Isaiah finds some Christmas surprises of hisown, as he stumbles upon an unexpected romance with Lilly-Anne, creates an unanticipated bondwith his students, reassesses his priorities and ultimately discovers that the greatest holiday gift isfound when love, family, and friendship take centerstage.Friday, November 28: The More the Merrier – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Rachel Boston (Adventures in Love & Birding), Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores)Alice (Boston), an emergency room doctor at a small, rural hospital, always volunteers to work theChristmas Eve overnight shift and goes the extra mile to make the holiday merry and bright forpatients and staff. When the hospital gets snowed in, Alice and Brian (Penny), the newly hired top-rated cardiologist, find themselves in the middle of a bona fide baby boom when three women –including the only OBGYN for miles around – go into labor on the rarest birthday of the year. As theyteam up to bring these bundles of joy into the world as the night wears on, Alice, Brian and the restof the staff also work hard to make the holiday feel festive for all the patients. Though they may havedifferent approaches to medicine – and to life – there's a spark between them and by the end of theirshift it's clear that this may be the Christmas Eve that changes them both forever.Saturday, November 29: An Alpine Holiday – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Ashley Williams (To Barcelona, Forever), Laci Mailey (The Perfect Setting), Julien Samani(Holidate)A grandmother's last wish brings two estranged sisters Faith (Williams) and Kelly (Mailey), backtogether to travel to the French Alps for Christmas to recreate her first trip there with their grandfather.Facing all the challenges and wonder this unique holiday adventure brings, they learn to cherish theirsisterhood above all, while also making room for romance to blossom between Kelly and their Frenchmountaineer guide, Frederic (Samani).Saturday, November 29: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Nikki Deloach (Curious Caterer Mysteries), Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas), RobMaye (Lioness), Eliza Maher (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up), Luke Benward (Miss Valentine), SharonLawrence (Joe Pickett), James Denton (Desperate Housewives)Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach), daughter of late country music icon Jett Wade – half of the famed duoWinters & Wade – abandoned her dream of a songwriting career and distanced herself from herfather's legacy following his tragic accident 30 years prior. When the Grand Ole Opry invites her torepresent Jett at their centennial celebration at Christmas, she's hesitant to return to the placesteeped in bittersweet memories. Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, whileseated in one of the vaunted venue's oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995. Gentry'slifelong friend Mac (Kristoffer Polaha) a country music talent manager, finds himself in 1995 as well.Thanks to some Christmas magic, Gentry gets precious time with her father, creative inspiration tofinish the song she began decades earlier as a teen and learns surprising answers to questions abouther father that have followed her for the last three decades.Cameos by: Bill Anderson, Brad Paisley, Dailey & Vincent, Drew Baldridge, Jamey Johnson, MaggieBaugh, Megan Moroney, Mickey Guyton, Pam Tillis, Rhett Akins, Riders in the Sky, Suzy Bogguss,Tigirlily Gold, T Graham BrownSunday, November 30: The Christmas Cup – premieres at 6 pm ET/PTStars: Rhiannon Fish (A Prince in Paradise), Ben Rosenbaum (When Calls the Heart)After a knee injury threatens to cut her career short, Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Fish) returns homein low spirits for the holidays. Her family tries to help by encouraging her to lead her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup against the rival town. It takes a lot of work, but Kelly organizes herteam and gets them as competition-ready as she can with the help of Fire Captain Quinn Stokley(Rosenbaum). Sparks begin to fly with Quinn, and through the whole process, Kelly is reminded ofhow much she loves to lead, but her heart still hopes she will be cleared to return to serve. Kellyultimately receives the call she has been waiting for; however, it's not what she expects. With theMarines needing her to report to the Hawaiian base on the day of the competition, Kelly soon realizesthere is more than one way to serve a community.Sunday, November 30: Christmas at the Catnip Café – premieres at 8 pm ET/PTStars: Erin Cahill (Holidazed), Paul Campbell (Three Wise Men and a Baby)Olivia Pierce (Cahill) is a marketing executive from Oakland, California who is this close to realizingher dream of purchasing a condo, but she's a bit short on the down payment. When she learns thather late great aunt left her half of a cat café in upstate New York she thinks it's the Christmas miracleshe needed – as long as she can sell and close the deal before the holidays. Olivia's plan hits a bumpin the road when she meets Dr. Ben Kane (Campbell), the veterinarian who owns the other half. Thecafé serves an important role in the town – helping homeless cats find forever homes – and he hasno intention of closing up shop. Christmas is the most important time of the year as they plan manyactivities to help raise funds and get them into the black. Olivia and Ben strike a deal – she agrees tohelp him plan the fundraising events at the café over the next three weeks in exchange for Benpromising not to drag his heels on selling at the end of that time. Unless, Ben notes, she ends upchanging her mind – a lot can happen in three weeks, after all. As they work together and a sparkbetween them grows, Olivia becomes part of the neighborhood, gains an appreciation for the café'sadorable feline inhabitants and what it means to Ben, as well as to the entire community. And whenshe learns the surprising reason her great aunt opened the café in the first place, that just might bethe cat-alyst for change that will give them all a Merry Christmas.Saturday, December 6: She's Making A ListStars: Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls), Andrew Walker (Curious Caterer Mysteries)Falling on Santa's Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with thenumber of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group,a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtightformula. As a top inspector with the group, it's Isabel's (Chabert) job to make the tough calls, byassessing the children on her list and assigning a verdict. When she is tasked with evaluating amischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, she expects a routine case. But things get complicatedwhen Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie's widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to questionthe rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following theholiday algorithm or following her heart.Sunday, December 7: Single on the 25thStars: Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita), Daniel Lissing (When Calls the Heart)For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhereshe looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the lastminute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crossespaths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happilyunattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep theholidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being onher own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he's missing out on real connection. In the funpartnership that forms, the friendly singles' Christmas together starts to feel like something more.Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Coooper only offered to help because he feltsorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper mustshow real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays.Saturday, December 13: A Suite Holiday RomanceStars: Jessy Schram (Chicago Med), Dominic Sherwood (Shadowhunters)It's Christmas week when Sabrina Post (Schram), arrives at the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in NewYork City, ready to accept the ghostwriting position for the memoir of Grayson Westcott – a famousart dealer. As a struggling writer, Sabrina can't believe her luck: a paycheck and a stay in her ownsuite at the hotel. She feels like Cordelia, the heroine from her favorite series of children's bookswritten by Hazel Holley. What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meetsIan Turner (Sherwood), a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar. When Ian assumes Sabrina isanother wealthy guest at the hotel, she doesn't correct him – a decision she doesn't regret afterlearning that Ian is a member of the British aristocracy. Or so she thinks. The truth is that Ian is nota wealthy lord but is the personal secretary of Lord Spencer Braxton. Ian is in town for the holidaysto oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum. Asthe week unfolds, Sabrina shows Ian Christmas in New York and the two start to fall for each other.Sunday, December 14: Oy to the World!Stars: Brooke D'Orsay (Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane), Jake Epstein (The Hardy Boys)When water lines break at Temple Beth Am, it leaves its members in need of a place to celebrateHannukah. Across the street, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church is quick to open its doors and offershared space for the holidays. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the sameday this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint servicefor their congregations. But that means Nikki Roberts (D'Orsay), St. Joseph's youth choir director,must team up with Jake Cohen (Epstein), the substitute youth choir director from Temple Beth Am,and put on a single music program. These two are old high school rivals and together, they're readyto compete for the top prize. That's not helping matters at a time when partnership matters most.To lead a successful fundraising effort for the temple, Nikki and Jake have to put aside theirdifferences and learn how to work together. In doing so, they discover teamwork can movemountains and open hearts, including their own. On their big night, Nikki and Jake find a way to unite people through the power of song and prove that coming together is the best way for everyone tocelebrate the holiday season.Saturday, December 20: A Make Or Break HolidayStars: Hunter King (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story), Evan Roderick (Arrow)Liv (King) and Daniel (Roderick) are hosting their families for the first time this Christmas and stressis at an all-time high. When unspoken irritations within their relationship finally reach a boiling point,Liv and Daniel find themselves at odds and decide they need to take a break from each other.However, relaying this news to their families will most certainly ruin Christmas, so they decide tomove forward with their original plans and will pretend to be a happy couple while everyone is underone roof. As they navigate the complexities of their respective families and work together to createa holiday celebration they'll all remember, Liv and Daniel begin to rediscover what they love abouteach other and may not have to pretend much longer.Sunday, December 21: The Christmas BabyStars: Ali Liebert (Bomb Girls), Katherine Barrell (Good Witch), Barbara Niven (Hannah SwensenMysteries)When a baby boy shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note written specially forthem, Erin (Liebert) and Kelly (Barrell) must learn how to navigate their new relationship and careerdynamics while unexpectedly caring for a newborn. As the couple spends more time with the babyas a temporary solution until he can be placed permanently or they can find his mother, they beginto realize that they want to adopt him themselves and go about navigating the complicated world offostering to adopt all while their business is booming at the busiest time of the year, Christmas. 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What a big day. Today, we talk with acting legend Stephen Tobolowsky to chat about his career & the upcoming Haul Out the Halloween release. ABOUT STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY:Stephen Tobolowsky is an acclaimed American actor, author, and storyteller whose career spans more than four decades across film, television, and theater. Known for his remarkable versatility and unmistakable presence, Tobolowsky has appeared in more than 200 productions, creating some of pop culture's most memorable characters.He's perhaps best recognized for his iconic turn as Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day, as well as standout roles in Memento, Californication, Glee, The Goldbergs, and One Day at a Time. Beyond acting, Tobolowsky is also a celebrated writer and podcaster, known for his insightful storytelling in The Tobolowsky Files and his acclaimed memoir The Dangerous Animals Club.In recent years, Tobolowsky has brought his trademark warmth and wit to the Hallmark Channel, delighting audiences as the lovable homeowner Ned in the hit Haul Out the Holly series. He reprises the role once again in this weekend's highly anticipated new installment, Haul Out the Halloween. 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 finally here! We actually recorded this episode live at Bramble Fest 2025, and we're joined by Brian and Patrick to dissect the 2025 Lifetime thriller The Little Girl Who Lived.ABOUT THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVEDWhen rising crime novelist Alice reveals her childhood abduction in a new book, the killer returns-kidnapping her sister and demanding she rewrite his legacy before cancer takes him for good.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVEDOctober 5, 2025 | Lifetime ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVEDBrittany Bristow as Alice KerriganMarcus Rosner as Detective EthanDirected by Dylan PearceBRAN'S THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVED SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with a girl running out of a cabin and hiding. From what? From whom? While running through the woods, her necklace falls off. A bald dude who's following her picks it up. The little girl makes it to a path and runs into a woman who's jogging. She says, “Don't let him find me.”Cut to author Alice Kerrigan at a reading for her new book. A megafan is asking questions, and Alice drops a bombshell — her next book is going to be a firsthand account of her time with a serial abductor, The Strigoi, who kidnapped her as a kid.This guy has never been caught, but Alice believes that by now he's too old to pose a threat and finally feels ready to tell her story. But between the creepy megafan and her big announcement, Alice gets a bit jumpy.Her cop sister comes to pick her up (very late, FYI), and they finally get to spend some time together. Her sister isn't thrilled that Alice doesn't paint the cops in a positive light in her books — and she's really not thrilled to find out Alice plans to publicly share her story. They get into an argument. It's not great.That night, Alice wakes up to banging and booming outside her room. She grabs a lamp that's lying nearby and goes to investigate. She gets downstairs and — surprise — the house has clearly been burglarized. Stuff is everywhere. But then she discovers the necklace she dropped in the woods as a kid, next to a note attached to a brick:“You don't know my story well enough to tell it. Maybe she will.”Clearly, it's The Strigoi. Speaking of Strigoi, I know we all know what that means, but let's say it together:“Strigoi, in Romanian mythology, are troubled spirits said to have risen from the grave. They can transform into beasts, become invisible, and gain vitality from the blood of their victims.”Yes, thank you.Back to the movie: the police show up. Detective Marcus Rosner doesn't believe her story, nor does he believe it's The Strigoi. He points out that she announced her new book today, and that probably made her cop sister mad, drink too much, and leave.So it's up to Alice to figure this out herself. She examines the brick and sees a number: 55868.As Alice is walking around trying to find out more about the brick, she bumps into the megafan, Claire. She immediately decides to open up to her (for reasons I don't understand) and tells her what she's working on — and the megafan is PUMPED.Claire pulls up a blog that lists three suspects for The Strigoi:Dr. Adrian Blake – doctor for three of the missing girlsCharles Mercer – bad guy, convicted of other crimesThe Trenchcoat – a mysterious figure often seen by the railroad tracksAlice is sure it isn't Dr. Blake because he's dead. She's not super sure about the other two but agrees to investigate.They find Charles Mercer playing chess. He was convicted of some icky stuff back in the day, but he claims he didn't do any of it. He suspects someone from the Italian restaurant where he used to work was up to something shady and says she should look there.So they go to investigate. Megafan Claire talks to the owner while Alice pokes around in the back. She finds a box that looks important, but the owner hears her snooping and chases her off. Don't worry — she gets away with the box, no problem.They look at who was working with Charles at the time and zero in on a name: Stephen Gray. That leads them to his family home, which has some weird stuff out back — a bunch of dirt, her sister's shirt, and skeletal remains of animals buried there. It's almost like he wanted her to find it.They go to talk to the woman who used to live there — Stephen's mom — now in a nursing home. She says some things about Stephen that make Alice think they might be onto something. Alice also starts to suspect Claire may be up to something after she randomly bails mid-conversation.When Alice gets home, Detective Marcus Rosner is there. They talk; she tells him about Stephen. They hug (all above board), and then a brick gets thrown from inside the house through the window — something I don't think has ever happened in the history of film. They go in, and no one's there.Alice starts digging into Claire online, through the same forums Claire had shown her. She has a revelation when she sees a photo of a missing girl named Charlie.The next day, Alice is supposed to meet Claire but doesn't show. Claire storms off, furious. Alice follows her by car. It takes her to a cabin in the woods. Alice goes to open the door and has a vivid memory of running out that very door as a child. It's the cabin.She sneaks inside, and more memories come flooding back. As she's creeping around, Claire catches her. Alice calls her Charlie — which makes Claire freak out.She screams, “You don't know how badly you leaving affected him!”Turns out, after Alice escaped, he kidnapped Claire/Charlie and kept her there. She's been there ever since. She yells, “I'm his wife now! We had a ceremony and everything!”The plan was for Claire to get close to Alice, then lure her back to the killer. We also learn he's very sick and clearly dying.Claire attacks Alice and almost strangles her but lets go before Alice passes out — then breaks down crying.Stephen Gray comes downstairs. Alice runs away, jumps in the car, and drives off before he can catch her — and before her sister can make it to her car.She gets pulled over and tells Detective Rosner everything about Stephen Gray. He promises to look into it.Alice hatches a plan. She goes to the pharmacy, knowing that Claire would likely show up to get new meds (because Alice took a vial with her). When Claire gets back to her car, Alice attacks — strangles her from behind, puts her in the back seat, and drives to Stephen Gray's.Stephen calls Claire's phone to find out where she is. Alice tells him, “I'll give you your medicine if you give me my sister.” He agrees to meet her at the rooftop garden — the same place he first kidnapped her.She calls Marcus (okay, Detective Hottie) and tells him what she's doing — that he can't stop her, but he can join her if he wants.They meet. Stephen explains that he wanted her to find all the information about him for her book — but also wants her to jump off the building with him so their stories will end together. Dark stuff.Detective Hottie shows up, Stephen coughs, and that gives Alice enough time to break free and push him off the building.They rescue her sister. Alice goes home and writes a letter to Charlie.One year later, her book is out — and Charlie shows up. They hug. Turns out, they co-wrote the book together.Yay for authors. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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It's a new episode! Brian joins us to dive into the newest Fall Hallmark movie, Home Turf.ABOUT HOME TURFCassidy is the president of a small college whose life is thrown for a loop when freshmen on the football team move into her home. Can Logan, the handsome coach, help smooth things over?AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HOME TURFOctober 4, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF HOME TURFNikki DeLoach as CassidyWarren Christie as LoganDirected by Maclain NelsonBRAN'S HOME TURF SYNOPSISCassidy is the new president of a small college. You know the old saying — she's not in Boston anymore. She's doing wild things like setting up Food Truck Friday. People love her! But then comes the bad news… the budget is in worse shape than she thought, and the board is suggesting cutting the arts. Over Cassidy's dead body.The hits keep coming — a pipe bursts in one of the dorms. Everything is going wrong, and it only gets worse when she bumps into a guy and her PSL goes all over her delightful jacket. She's even more frazzled when she realizes that he's hot.She gets to the meeting and guess who's there? Coffee guy. It's Coach Logan, and he's not pleased to hear how she “solved” the housing situation. His football squad lives in that dorm, and her plan is to have them stay at another college a couple towns over and shuttle them in. He says, “I have a better idea — the president's house.” It's massive, and it's just Cassidy living there. She reluctantly agrees and immediately regrets it when their golf cart breaks a flower pot.The first morning is rough — they wake her up at 6 a.m. with practice out back, leave her no hot water, and use all the oat milk. It's a mess. They agree to lay down some new guidelines for the players. But after another screw-up that messes up a meeting with a potential big donor, Logan talks to the players, and they surprise Cassidy with dinner and an apology.Cassidy begins to learn that being part of a team isn't all bad — especially after promising her big donor that she'll bring back the alumni formal. Then, after realizing the donor is a huge football fan, she comes up with a plan that'll win him over and help the arts — build a new football stadium.Cassidy starts to enjoy having the boys around and, let's be honest, is really starting to enjoy Logan. They end up slow dancing and kissinggggg.But things take a turn when Logan agrees to help her with the presentation to the big donor — and then shows up late. The donor backs out because the proposal lacked key details, and Logan was the one who had them. When he finally arrives, he explains he was at a ceremony for his dad, and on the way out, the head coach at Buckeye State offered him an assistant gig.The boys move back to their dorm now that the pipe's fixed, and Cassidy's house suddenly feels very empty. Before the next game, the players demand that Cassidy give their pump-up speech. Afterwards, Logan tells her he's not going anywhere.After the game, the big donor shows up again. He says the coach called him, persuaded him to come, and he's looked over the full proposal. He tells Cassidy and Logan they make a great team — and he's in.The movie ends with Cassidy telling Logan that the team's going to do family dinner at her place every Sunday — and she wants him there, but is also totally down to hang out one-on-one anytime. They kiss, and everyone cheers. 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 Mighty Monday, and Ryan is here to take us back to the diamond with one of our favorite films: The Sandlot.ABOUT THE SANDLOTIn the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR THE SANDLOTApril 7, 1993 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF THE SANDLOTTom Guiry as Scott “Scotty” SmallsMike Vitar as Benjamin “Benny the Jet” RodriguezPatrick Renna as Hamilton “Ham” PorterChauncey Leopardi as Michael “Squints” PalledorousMarty York as Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennanBrandon Quintin Adams as Kenny “The Heater” DeNunezGrant Gelt as Bertram Grover WeeksShane Obedzinski as Tommy “Repeat” TimmonsVictor DiMattia as Timmy TimmonsJames Earl Jones as Mr. Mertle (and “the Beast” guardian)Directed & written by David Mickey EvansBRAN'S THE SANDLOT SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with a narrator telling us about Babe Ruth calling his shot as an announcer gets ready to call a baseball game.Flash back to that guy as a kid. Scotty Smalls moves to the San Fernando Valley with his mom and stepdad, Bill. He doesn't have any friends, so he asks Bill to teach him how to play baseball. Bill puts his prized possession on the mantel—a signed Babe Ruth baseball.The next day, Scotty runs to the nearby baseball field to see if he can make some friends. A fly ball comes right to him, and it doesn't go well. As he fumbles for the ball, he's terrified by this… Beast… on the other side of the fence. The kids give him a hard time for not knowing how to throw or catch. Scotty goes home, asks Bill to teach him again, and ends up with a black eye.The next day, despite the other kids not wanting him to play, the team's best player, Benny, says they should give him a shot because they need a full team. Benny teaches him to throw and catch, and soon Scotty starts to fit in.One day, Ham smacks a home run into the Beast's yard. When Smalls asks about the Beast, the boys hold a sleepover and share the legend of the terrifying dog who lives beyond the fence.The boys become best friends and do best friend stuff—like hanging out at the pool and celebrating the Fourth of July. But at the end of the day, it all comes back to baseball.One afternoon, Benny absolutely crushes their only ball. With Bill out of town, Smalls thinks he's got the solution: he'll grab the one from the mantel. What Smalls doesn't realize is that the ball is signed by Babe Ruth. When he hits his first home run with it, he proudly tells the guys it was signed by “some girl named Ruth.” They freak out once they realize what he's done.The boys quickly forge Babe Ruth's signature on a new ball as a temporary replacement while they try to get the real one back. But the Beast doesn't make it easy.After a dream where Babe Ruth himself tells Benny about being a legend, Benny decides to take matters into his own hands. He hops the fence. The dog—who turns out to just be a big, playful pup—chases Benny all around town. Eventually, Benny makes it back, but the Beast crashes through the fence and gets stuck. Scotty and Benny free him, and the dog gratefully licks Smalls' face before leading them to his stash of baseballs.The boys meet Mr. Mertle, the Beast's owner, and are shocked to learn that he knew Babe Ruth personally. Mr. Mertle gives Smalls a ball signed by the entire 1927 Yankees in exchange for weekly baseball chats.The gang eventually grows up and goes their separate ways. Smalls? He's revealed to be the sports commentator from the beginning, still best friends with Benny, who goes on to play for the Dodgers. 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.

Occasionally, we like to spotlight other Bramble Jam Podcasts here on the Deck the Hallmark feed that we think you'll enjoy. Today, we're celebrating fall by spotlighting Girls Gone Hallmark!"Pull on your coziest sweater and rake up those autumn vibes – it's time for another Girls Gone Hallmark review! Today we're looking back at 2019's Love, Fall and Order, where Erin Cahill stars as Claire, returning home to help save her dad's annual Fall Fest on the family pumpkin farm. Standing in her way? None other than her old rival, played by Trevor Donovan, who's on the opposite side of the legal fence. With sparks flying faster than leaves in a fall breeze, this one delivers both harvest charm and a touch of legal drama because in love, as in law, someone's bound to make their case."Be sure to subscribe to Girls Gone Hallmark to keep up all season long!

The gang is all here to help us break down the first batch of 2025 Hallmark Christmas movies! This week, we cover...Saturday, October 18: A Royal Montana ChristmasStars: Fiona Gubelmann (The Good Doctor), Warren Christie (Happy Town)Overwhelmed by her royal duties during the Christmas season, Princess Victoria of Zelarnia(Gubelmann) is ready for a change of pace. Looking to decompress in the days leading up toChristmas, she decides to take a vacation to Peaceful Pines Ranch in Montana where she celebratedChristmas as a child with her late father. Upon arrival, she meets her dashing guide Huntley Blaylock(Christie) who presents her and the other guests at the ranch with a rustic experience that is far fromthe royal treatment. This Christmas, Huntley must decide if he wants to step into a leadership roleand carry on the family ranch's legacy as his parents, the owners, approach retirement. Unaware ofher status as a princess, Huntley puts Victoria through the rigors of a Montana ranch experience.Victoria also plans to help Huntley revive the ranch's Christmas Holly-Day Dance. Victoria findsherself charmed by both Huntley and this different pace of life. As the two start to fall for each other,things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess. As Christmas approaches andher time at the ranch comes to an end, Victoria must decide if she should return to her royal life orstay in Montana with Huntley and the ranch she has grown so fond of.Sunday, October 19: A Christmas Angel MatchStars: Meghan Ory (Chesapeake Shores), Benjamin Ayres (Saving Hope)Monica (Ory) and Michael (Ayres) are Christmas Angels tasked with bringing destined soulmatestogether during the most magical season of all. Typically, Angels work alone, but when the ChristmasConnection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedlypaired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas. The partnership isn't without itschallenges: Monica is a by-the-book traditionalist who follows every heavenly rule, while Michaelembraces spontaneity and delights in earthly joys like hot chocolate, snowball fights, and holidaydancing. Their clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate theirmission. As Christmas Eve draws near, Monica and Michael worry that their differences will keepthem from completing their mission in time. But just when it seems all hope is lost, a surprising turnof events changes everything – leading to a Christmas connection no one saw coming.Saturday, October 25: Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!Stars: Robert Buckley (Chesapeake Shores), Kimberley Sustad (The Santa Class)Weatherman Ted Cooper (Buckley) loves Christmas, but the past three have been terrible. This year,Ted has made up his mind that things will be different – this will be the Christmas things turn aroundfor him. But Ted's relentless optimism is about to be put to the test as he is faced with a litany ofinjuries and obstacles when he travels back to his hometown of Lackawanna, NY for the holidays.Within hours of arriving at his sister Kate's house, he finds himself making a trip to Urgent Care afterfalling off a ladder while hanging decorations. While there, he runs into Ruth Mittens, his former highschool science teacher who was always his cheerleader. He also reconnects with the charmingHope Miller (Sustad), except now she's Dr. Hope Miller, with whom he went to high school and quietlycrushed on from afar. Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmascomeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him. Luckily forTed, he won't have to face them alone – he'll have the support of Kate, Ruth, and Hope to help himovercome the challenges thrown his way and finally enjoy a well-earned merry Christmas.Saturday, November 1: Christmas On DutyStars: Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars), Parker Young (Enlisted)Blair (Parrish) and Josh (Young) have been bitter rivals ever since they trained together at The BasicSchool in Quantico, where they were both at the top of the class, competing to be number one. Aftergraduation, Blair got Josh's dream job, and they haven't spoken since. Three years later, their pathscross unexpectedly at the base holiday party, where the two get into an argument and cause a scene.As punishment, Blair and Josh are both assigned to Christmas Duty, where they'll work through theYuletide together...for 24 hours straight. They plan to stay away from each other, but when asnowstorm prevents all the Christmas presents from being delivered to base, they are forced to teamup for a special mission...to save Christmas.Sunday, November 2: A Newport ChristmasStars: Ginna Claire Mason (A Holiday Spectacular), Wes Brown (Haul out the Holly: Lit Up)Ella (Mason) is a charitable and spirited Newport socialite in 1905 who dreams of using her wealthto start a foundation to help others in town. After learning her father intends for her to becomeengaged to a man she's never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball, Ella goes for a nighttime sailin her schooner to clear her head. Upon seeing a comet shoot across the sky, she wistfully wishesfor a different life. Ella is shocked to suddenly find Nick (Brown), a sailor and local Newport historian,aboard her schooner and accuses him of being a stowaway. But Nick insists he owns the boat anda standoff ensues. Once on dry land, Ella realizes that somehow, she's traveled from 1905 to 2025.As she spends time there and gets a glimpse at what her future in 1905 appears to be, she becomesreluctant to return, especially since she and Nick have grown close and she now knows how truelove feels. But the legacy Ella built in her time – and the course of Newport's history – risks beingerased the longer she stays in the present, so the two plot a course for her trip back through time.But what awaits her at home is even more surprising that what she found in the future.Saturday, November 8: Christmas Above the CloudsStars: Erin Krakow (When Calls the Heart), Tyler Hynes (The Groomsmen trilogy)When workaholic CEO Ella Neezer (Krakow) tries to skip Christmas by flying to Australia, she's in forthe flight of her life. Haunted by her past, present and future, she's forced to confront the choicesthat led to her success yet left her flying solo. With the help of three quirky spirits and a surprisereunion with her ex (Hynes), she might just rediscover the magic of Christmas – and the love shethought she'd lost.Sunday, November 9: A Keller Christmas VacationStars: Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls), Brandon Routh (DC's Legends of Tomorrow), Eden Sher(The Middle)Christmas this year is going to be a little different for the Keller family, as parents, Anne and Ben, buytheir three adult children – oldest son, Cal (Routh), middle son, Dylan (Bennett) and daughter, Emory(Sher) – a river cruise down the Danube River from Germany, through Salzburg, to Vienna touringbeautiful European Christmas Markets and towns along the way. The one problem? The verydifferent siblings, who are each going through their own personal life challenges, have naturally gonein separate directions over the years and the idea of spending 10 days cooped up on a river cruisetogether makes each Keller child cringe for their own reasons. But they say “yes” because that'swhat families do, never expecting it to turn out to be a glorious once-in-a-lifetime experience full ofmissed connections, new friendships, stunning vistas, relationship upheaval, budding romances,shipboard games, family bonding, and a secret that brings them all together in time for Christmas.Saturday, November 15: Three Wisest MenStars: Paul Campbell (The Cases of Mystery Lane), Tyler Hynes (The Groomsmen trilogy),Andrew Walker (Curious Caterer Mysteries), Margaret Colin (Veep)The Brenner family is back, and their lives are more chaotic than ever! As Luke (Walker) is expectingtwins, Taylor (Hynes) is debating a monumental job opportunity out-of-state, and Stephan(Campbell) attempts to plan for his upcoming nuptials, everyone's stress heightens when they learntheir mom (Colin) has put their childhood home up for sale, marking their final Christmas in theBrenner house. With unexpected in-laws visiting, wild animals lurking in freshly cut Christmas treesand a hesitant mall Santa, the boys will have their work cut out for them as the holiday begins to loom.As they navigate adulting at a level they have yet to reach, they must learn to once again lean on oneanother to rise to the needs of their growing family, conquer the newest challenges in their lives and,most crucially, have the best Christmas EVER!Sunday, November 16: Tidings For the SeasonStars: Tamera Mowry-Housley (Scouting for Christmas), B.J. Britt (The Groomsmen), Elijah-Justus Lewis (Adults)Adam Kade (Britt) is the serious face on the local news. His life takes an unexpected turn in earlyDecember when he meets Robbie (Lewis), a 10-year-old who is Adam's biggest fan. Robbie has animportant request: He wants his favorite newscaster to talk about more than just what's going wrongin the world. How about reporting on the good stories too? Adam is ambitious and wants to move up in the world, but he takes this question to heart as the holidays approach. He discovers Robbie'smom, Lucy (Mowry-Housley), is a single parent working hard to take care of her son. The last thingshe needs is anything complicating a very busy schedule, including Adam. As new friendships formand Adam gains a healthy perspective, his reporting changes. He starts covering feel-good storiesabout hometown heroes during the holidays. A romance develops between Adam and Lucy, andLucy lets go of always being so self-reliant as she and Adam draw close. But when Adam's reportingleads to bigger opportunities, he must decide what matters most this holiday season – the bigger jobhe has been longing for or his newfound community, including the love of a boy who thinks of Adamas his hero.Saturday, November 22: Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love StoryStars: Holland Roden (Teen Wolf), Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Joe Pantoliano (TheSopranos), Tracy Pollan (Law & Order: SVU), Caroline Aron (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), SteveSchirripa (The Sopranos), Patti Murin (Mystic Christmas)The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of HighmarkStadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in beingproud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve aroundcheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home gamebefore Christmas. Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills' VP of Stadium DevelopmentGabe DeLuca (Daddario) have been lifelong friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her – a factobvious to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa, Murin)...and everyone else who crosses their path.When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Pantoliano) that someone anonymously helped herfamily get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago – and that he continues to receive aChristmas gift each year to this day – she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle aChristmas he'll always remember. Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe worktogether to unwrap the gifter's identity. Along the way, Gabe's love for Morgan deepens and in turn,she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings.Meanwhile, Morgan's hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, untilGabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surpriseof a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they'll never forget.Cameos: Coach Sean McDermott, Ray Davis, Damar Hamlin, Dion Dawkins, Dawson Knox, ReidFerguson, DeWayne Carter, Joshua Palmer; Jim Kelly, Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, ScottNorwood, Andre Reed; Chris Brown; Luke Russert.Sunday, November 23: Melt My Heart This ChristmasStars: Laura Vandervoort (Smallville), Stephen Huszar (The Jane Mysteries)Holly James (Vandervoort), a passionate glassblower striving to establish her artistic identity,dreams of showcasing her creations at the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from JackDubois (Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assistlegendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with acreative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists Bianca, she also secretlydisplays her own art under a pseudonym and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit,overshadowing Bianca's work and challenging the fair's traditional norms. Holly does everything shecan to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing closer to Jack, but unfortunately Walter, a news reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up the pieces and try to melt themback together.  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.

October is here and Brian joins the guys to preview the movies Hallmark Channel will be releasing this month!  ---ABOUT HOME TURF:Cassidy is the president of a small college whose life is thrown for a loop when freshmen on the football team move into her home. Can Logan, the handsome coach, help smooth things over?AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HOME TURF:October 4, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF HOME TURF:Nikki DeLoachWarren Christie---ABOUT HAUL OUT THE HALLOWEEN:New, Halloween-obsessed neighbors inspire residents of Evergreen Lane to haul out their spookiest costumes and décor to become EverSCREAM Lane.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HAUL OUT THE HALLOWEEN:October 11, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF HAUL OUT THE HALLOWEEN:Lacey ChabertWes Brown--ABOUT HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: BURIED AT C:Our favorite music teacher Gethsemane is back again along with her trusted ghost friend Eamon to solve the unexplained death of a sea captain.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: BURIED AT C:September 27, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: BURIED AT C:Tamera Mowry-HousleyRisteard Cooperand Marco Grazzini 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.

Jacks joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 8: I Do, Y'all.ABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E08:In the aftermath of the storm, the folks in Merinac remember they're stronger when leaning on each other - just as Gus, Nancy, Mae, and Amanda have learned.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E08:September 28, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E08:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E08 SYNOPSIS:Amanda, Frankie, and Sergio come running up to Nancy's house to check on her and Gus. They're shocked to see that Frank Jr. is there—and he's being super nice.Since the house isn't safe to stay in, everyone heads over to Mae's. On the way, Amanda tells Frankie that she and Sergio might be more than friends. Frankie's like, oh wow that's shocking. It's not shocking. In fact, there was even a town-wide betting pool about it!Meanwhile, Frank Jr. hands his boss a fake chicken recipe—because, say what you will, the guy is fighting for his family.Mae and Jay also have something big to share with the family.Amanda meets with the publisher again, this time bringing her boss along. He says he wants to appeal to the plain Jane mother, which doesn't sit well with Amanda. She tells him off—there's no such thing as an average mother! She tells him to kick rocks. The original publisher just smiles.Then, everyone rushes over to Mimi's to see what happened—it's absolutely destroyed. They hold an impromptu funeral for Mimi's. But instead of moping, everyone gets to work, including Frank Jr. and Sergio, who actually work together!Shawna confides in Amanda that she's written a successful book under a pen name and now wants to publish Amanda's book.Mae asks Gus to walk her down the aisle, and she chooses to wear Gus' favorite childhood dress. The wedding is wonderful, capped off with a big kiss.At the reception, Frank Jr. apologizes to Amanda and hands her the divorce papers. Amanda promptly goes and slow dances with Sergio… and yes, they kisssssssss.Two months later, the railroad arms are being fixed and Nancy is considering running for mayor. Amanda sees the mock-up of her book—and she loves it.Oh, and then Frank Jr. dies. 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 for a brand new Hallmark movie (finally!!!). Brian is here to help us review the newest Hallmark movie, Adventures in Love & Birding.ABOUT ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDINGA single mom agrees to be the partner of a bird enthusiast for a birding competition but misunderstands the assignment and tells everyone she's his new girlfriend instead of just his teammate.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDINGSeptember 27th, 2025 | Hallmark Channel / Hallmark+CAST & CREW OF ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDINGRachel Boston as CelesteAndrew W. Walker as JohnBRAN'S ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDING SYNOPSISCeleste loves birds. We know this because she literally stops someone from trimming a tree branch that has a bird in it. She also has a daughter named Morgan.Then we meet John—who also loves birds. We know this because he uses binoculars to look at them. John never finished his PhD, so he's hoping that winning a big birding competition will give him the publicity he needs to finally go full-time with birding. He even thinks birding is cool because, apparently, James Bond likes birds.Celeste's friend overcommits and asks her to fill in as John's partner for the competition. When Celeste realizes John is dealing with his ex—who just so happens to also be competing—she pretends to be his girlfriend. Meanwhile, the competition is a huge deal for John since the prize money could help him start his own business. Celeste asks him to teach her everything about birding, and in exchange, he tags along for a bowling outing and pretends to be her date. That's right—double fake relationship.At the bowling alley, John overhears Celeste's friends saying they don't think he really likes her because he never touches her. So what do they do? They kiss. Big ones.Celeste finds herself not only getting into birds, but also getting into John. She's falling for him for real. And it's clear he's falling for her too—until the big dance. When he won't confirm whether it's a real date and declares it's all just present, Celeste gets frustrated, and leaves early.John realizes he's messed up. So, in true Hallmark fashion, the movie ends with him showing up at Morgan's art show to confess that he stopped pretending a long time ago. They kiss (again, big ones), and he lets her know he's still planning to start that birding business. 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 Mighty Monday, and Ryan is here to dive into one of his favorite movies ever: Little Big League.ABOUT LITTLE BIG LEAGUEWhen his grandfather dies, 12-year-old Billy Heywood inherits the Minnesota Twins baseball team — and decides to manage them himself. Navigating locker room politics, skeptical players, and the pressures of big league life, Billy tries to prove that heart (and kid logic) might just beat experience.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR LITTLE BIG LEAGUEJune 29, 1994 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF LITTLE BIG LEAGUELuke Edwards as Billy HeywoodTimothy Busfield as Lou CollinsJohn Ashton as Mac MacnallyAshley Crow as Jenny HeywoodKevin Dunn as Arthur GoslinJason Robards as Thomas HeywoodDirected by Andrew ScheinmanBRAN'S LITTLE BIG LEAGUE SYNOPSISIt's little league baseball time, folks, and little Billy Haywood is a bit of a baseball genius. He knows all the rules and even helps the ump with a call. Unfortunately, he's not very good at actually playing baseball himself. Billy's grandpa, Thomas, comes to watch him play, and he just seems like a normal grandpa—until we find out he's filthy rich and owns the Minnesota Twins.Billy goes to a Twins game with Grandpa, and it's clear all the players know and love him. Grandpa convinces Billy's mom to let him come back on Tuesday night to see Roger Clemens pitch. But when Billy gets home to get ready, he finds out Grandpa has passed away—and left the team to him.Billy takes this responsibility seriously. When he decides he doesn't like how the manager is running things, he fires him. After a brief search, Billy appoints himself as manager. The players are skeptical, but Billy promises that if he doesn't get the last-place Twins moving up the standings in a few weeks, he'll resign.Things start rocky, but after Billy implores the team to just have fun and fall in love with baseball again, they begin to win. Meanwhile, Billy's life outside baseball starts to shift. His buddies notice he's always busy, he has to bench one of his favorite players, and things get complicated when his mom starts dating one of his players—Lou. To make matters worse, Billy curses out an ump in front of his mom.When his mom decides to go out with Lou for her birthday, Billy spite-benches him, which leads to a losing skid. Eventually, Billy admits he's not having fun anymore and tells his mom he's tired of being a grown-up. He apologizes to the team and reinstates Lou.The Twins bounce back, and after winning their last games, they face Seattle in a one-game playoff. Down to their final out, Lou steps up to the plate. Before batting, he tells Billy he asked his mom to marry him, and she said, “Ask Billy.” Billy tells him he can marry her whether he hits a homer or not.Lou faces Randy Johnson and smacks a long fly ball to center—it looks like a home run, but Ken Griffey Jr. robs it. Season over.Billy tells the players he's officially stepping down as manager. They push back, but he insists he'll still be around as owner. The movie ends with Billy being told no one has left the stadium—they're all cheering for him. He goes out for the curtain call. 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.

Occasionally, we like to spotlight other Bramble Jam Podcasts here on the Deck the Hallmark feed that we think you'll enjoy. Today, we're celebrating fall by spotlighting Girls Gone Hallmark!"We're reviewing some fan favorite fall movies this season. We're hoping this review series tides us all over until the hotly anticipated Countdown to Christmas Season! Watch along with us and then listen to our reviews on Girls Gone Hallmark."Be sure to subscribe to Girls Gone Hallmark to keep up all season long!

It's Festive Friday, and for this episode we were joined by Alonso to dig into a holiday movie that is absolutely insane.ABOUT CIVIL CHRISTMASDuring the Civil War, a wounded Union soldier falls in love with a Southern woman while taking refuge in her cabin on Christmas Eve.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR CIVIL CHRISTMASJuly 2, 2024 | VODCAST & CREW OF CIVIL CHRISTMASSophie Bolen as Aura-LeeKyle Patrick Douglas as DouglasAndrew Dawe-Collins as Grandpa CharlieBRAN'S CIVIL CHRISTMAS SYNOPSISWe're dropped into the Civil War as I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day plays.Cut to this woman in her cabin. She hears a sound outside and thinks it's her grandpa. She runs out and, for some reason, bursts into Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Then she goes back in and sings a song that—honestly—makes it sound like she's in love with her grandpa. I don't know.There's a knock at the door. She grabs her gun and finds a wounded Yankee outside. Even though helping him could get her in trouble, she brings him in and stitches him up. He falls asleep, wakes up, and hears her sing O Holy Night—after which he just casually mumbles that he loves her.They eat and sing Up on the Housetop together, which somehow inspires her to decorate for Christmas. There's something off about this guy, but I can't quite place it. Then he recites A Visit from St. Nicholas and asks her to sing again, so they do The First Noel.That's when he breaks the news: her grandpa isn't coming home. He says they spent hours together by a fire, had a heart-to-heart, grandpa wrote a poem to God…and then died. To cope, she sings Silent Night. Naturally.They have a quick “nuanced” conversation about slavery and then immediately slide into What Child Is This. She says goodnight, and that's when he drops the bomb: he actually killed her grandpa after grandpa shot him in the back. Oh, and by the way, they knew each other as kids and were first loves. He gives her another letter from grandpa, and they cap it all off by singing a slow version of Jingle Bells.He proposes, she says yes, and they celebrate on the porch. Then—plot twist—it turns out they're in one of Krampus' snow globes, and suddenly everything makes sense. 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.

Occasionally, we like to spotlight other Bramble Jam Podcasts here on the Deck the Hallmark feed that we think you'll enjoy. Today, we're sharing the season premiere of Making the Merge!Making the Merge is a fun show co-hosted by our very own Bran, where they break down the latest episode of Survivor and chat about the teams they've drafted.Season 49 of Survivor just kicked off, so watch along and come prepared to party!Be sure to subscribe to Making the Merge to keep up all season long!

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 7: Storm's Brewing, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E07A storm comes to town, and lead by Nancy's brave example, all of Merinac bands together to help their friends, family and neighbors.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E07:September 21, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E07:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E07 SYNOPSIS:The storm is raging, but Frank Jr. is so distracted by his lack of a love life that he nearly gets hit by a train.Nancy discovers that the mayor isn't around because he had a heart attack. So, she steps up and takes charge, making sure everyone stays safe.Meanwhile, Gus scrambles for safety after a tree crashes through her window. Over with Mae, she's with her fiancé, Jay, and tells him she doesn't think they should get married. She insists she's cursed, while Jay insists he doesn't believe in any of that “Mimi's curse” stuff.Frank Jr.'s car won't start, so he runs to his momma's house.Amanda is with Sergio, who's clearly nervous, and she comforts him. (They're definitely not about to kiss… yet.)Frank Jr. reluctantly helps Gus down the stairs, and she points out that his momma is busy helping others.Mae breaks down her entire family tree for Jay to prove the curse is real.Cardy Wong shows up again with a flat tire, and Nancy helps him and his baby. This makes her think of her own baby boy, so she rushes to his apartment—but he's nowhere to be found.That's because he's with Gus, who gives him a piece of her mind about how incredible his momma is. This brings Frank Jr. to tears.Mae admits she's worried she's like the men in her family. Jay reminds her that she's more like her momma, and that's enough for him. He proposes again.Nancy is relieved when she finds out Frank Jr. is safe with Gus, and he finally gives her a proper apology.Amanda and Sergio make it through the night without kissing, and just when it looks like they might finally lock lips, they're interrupted by Frankie.The episode ends with Mae stepping out of hiding, shocked at the devastation the storm has left behind. 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 another Hallmark review! This episode was originally released in 2024, and we were joined by Alonso Duralde to break down the final Groomsmen movie.ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCEJackson moves to Italy to be near his daughter, but a chance meeting with cafe owner Gabriella, and some meddling friends, may lead to a second chance at love.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCEOctober 31, 2024 | Hallmark+ / September 20, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCETyler Hynes as JacksonJonathan Bennett as DannyB.J. Britt as PeteElena Rusconi as GabriellaBRAN'S THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCE SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off at the initial wedding, where Jackson is dancing with his daughter, Betty, when she drops a bomb—she's moving to Italy with her mom. Jackson is devastated. He runs a firm representing social media influencers, including a guy who just eats soup. One day, he gets a call from his ex asking if Betty can stay with him for a while. Jackson comes up with a better idea: “I'll come to you!”He heads to Italy in a red convertible—because why not? He nearly hits a woman named Gabriella, and though he thinks he'll never see her again, fate has other plans. Gabriella runs a café that doesn't serve cappuccinos in the afternoon, so they keep bumping into each other. Friction turns into sexual tension, and Jackson even builds her a new website. But he insists, “Nothing is going to happen between us,” hesitant to love again after his divorce.When his sons visit, they encourage him to go to a masked dance. Hesitant at first, he ends up dancing with a masked stranger—and it's hot, hot, hot. He even dips her! But he leaves before discovering her identity.The next day at the café, Gabriella slips, and Jackson catches her—dip style—realizing it was the same woman from the dance. They talk it out, and she admits she didn't realize it was him. Later, while walking with Betty, she points out that Jackson is afraid of dating and that it's not fair to either of them.Gabriella brings over some lasagna, and Jackson offers to drive her home. When the car breaks down, they walk back together through the city. He opens up about his past, and she admits she knew it was him at the dance all along. Just as they're about to kiss, a sprinkler goes off—because, apparently, wet kisses are forbidden.Jackson joins Gabriella for dinner at her father's house and initially doubts their relationship can work. She reminds him, “We'll always have that dance.” Realizing he's been foolish, Jackson decides to stay—and they finally kiss.The story cuts back to Betty, the narrator. Milo shows up and confesses he's loved her since they were kids. They get married, everyone gives endless speeches, and then they all dance. Finally, the groomsmen perform their special dance 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.

It's Mighty Monday's and Ryan is here to help review a throwback Disney sports comedy, Rookie of the Year.ABOUT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:After a freak accident leaves 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner with an unusually powerful pitching arm, his life changes overnight. The struggling Chicago Cubs discover his talent and sign him to the big leagues, thrusting Henry into the wild world of Major League Baseball. Between learning how to balance fame, friendship, and family, Henry must figure out if he has what it takes to be more than just a rookie sensation.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:July 7, 1993 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:Thomas Ian Nicholas as Henry RowengartnerGary Busey as Chet “The Rocket” SteadmanDaniel Stern as Brickma (and Director)Albert Hall as Manager Sal MartinellaAmy Morton as Mary RowengartnerEddie Bracken as Bob CarsonBRAN'S ROOKIE OF THE YEAR SYNOPSIS:The movie kicks off, and there's no mistaking it—this is a baseball movie. John Candy is at Wrigley Field for the first game of the season, and, well… the Cubs aren't doing so hot.Cut to young Henry Rowengartner, who, despite absolutely loving baseball, also isn't very good—just like his beloved Cubs. But it's okay, because he has a loving and supportive mom at home, who is dating this goober named Jack, whom Henry absolutely hates.The next day at school, a classmate hits a fly ball to see if Henry can catch it. He's running, things are looking good… until he slips on the grass. His arm is badly injured and has to be in a cast for four months. When the cast finally comes off, the doctor tests Henry's arm—but suddenly it snaps forward and hits the doctor in the face. Luckily, it's nothing serious; the tendons just healed a little tight.To celebrate being out of the cast, his mom gives him and his two best friends tickets to a Cubs game. During the game, the opposing team hits a home run… and, naturally, Henry throws it back. But this isn't just any throw—the ball rockets all the way to the catcher!The Cubs' management is shocked to learn the incredible throw came from an 11-year-old boy. Desperate to save the struggling team, general manager Larry “The Fish” Fisher recruits Henry. They sign him to a contract and, in front of a sellout crowd, make him pitch in the first game. It doesn't go perfectly… but the Cubs still win.Before long, Henry starts hitting his stride. With the wins come sponsorships, fame, and attention—but he begins to drift away from his friends. Realizing he's lost sight of what matters, Henry decides to retire at the end of the season. Meanwhile, the team's owner realizes the Fish isn't exactly the best manager and decides it's time for a change.It all comes down to the final game. Henry steps in to save the day, but during play, he slips and lands hard on his arm. His arm is suddenly “fixed”—but not quite the right way. Thanks to clever plays and some help from his mom, the Cubs pull off a victory. In the end, Henry returns to being just a normal kid, ready to enjoy life beyond baseball. 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 Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, Ebenezer: The Traveler. ABOUT EBENEZER THE TRAVELER:Following the merriest Christmas day of Ebenezer Scrooge's long and miserable life, the day after finds him much less merry, and instead much more dead. Reunited with his old partner Jacob Marley, a no longer quite so Tiny Tim, and his beloved sister Fan, together they are tasked with earning their own redemptions, and regaining Scrooge's second chance, by crossing over time and the mortal plane to help guide others who are in danger of losing their way.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR EBENEZER THE TRAVELER:December 6, 2024 | VODCAST & CREW OF EBENEZER THE TRAVELER:Jerry Parisi as Ebenezer ScroogeAmanda Rae Dodson as Fan ScroogeMichael Bertolini as Jacob MarleyAusten Shane as Tiny TimLeland Prater as Simon OnyxBRAN'S EBENEZER THE TRAVELER SYNOPSIS:The movie starts with a man, Simon Onyx, looking straight into the camera and asking us what we're doing here. Well, obviously—we're here to figure out why the heck Ebenezer Scrooge is in present-day Oklahoma.Flash back to London, 1809. We get the classic Christmas Carol story to catch us up: heartbreak, dead business partner, three ghosts, merry Christmas—you know the drill.Scrooge returns to his house, thrilled over a shiny quarter. But then, the ghosts kill him. He comes face-to-face with Simon Onyx, who refuses to give him any real answers. Instead, Simon explains that Scrooge still has a shot at redemption. Simon opens a flaming book, and suddenly, Scrooge disappears.He's hurled forward seven years and finds himself standing alongside Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim, and Fan—all dead. They reveal that Scrooge himself was murdered, and now the four of them are bound together, dependent on one another for redemption. Oh, and Fan? She's Scrooge's sister, though he doesn't remember her.They wander around purgatory for a while, collecting mirrors that let them glimpse the soul they're meant to save: a woman named Angel.Cut to present-day Oklahoma. Their mission begins at a bar called The Boar's Den. Scrooge is immediately tossed out, so they seek out Angel's mom to learn more about her. Eventually, they track Angel to her workplace—a thrift store, oddly enough, run by a young version of Ebenezer Scrooge. Angel is fired for being too kind.Out of options, she goes to The Boar's Den for a job. The shady owner assures her he can “find something that'll work for a beautiful woman like you.” Bad vibes all around.Since Angel's true dream is to become a singer, Scrooge and Fan work to make it happen. They rescue her from the big bad guy and connect her with a local music manager. On Christmas Eve, Angel gets her chance to shine at a showcase—and she nails it. Her life is saved.As for Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim, and Fan? Looks like they're still stuck in purgatory. 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 pops in to help review the newest Mystery Island movie, House Rules.  ABOUT MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES:On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help her family's flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who makes her question everything.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES:September 14, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES:Elizabeth Henstridge as Dr. Emilia PriestlyCharlie Weber as Jason TrentKezia Burrows as Baroness Jane AlcottBRAN'S MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES SYNOPSIS:The movie kicks off with some running as the gang prepares for their next big mystery party. The Baroness drops a bombshell — they're considering opening a second location: Mystery Mountain. To test it out, Jason and Emilia are sent for a trial weekend as guests. Everything seems perfect, and they're both very impressed.At dinner, things get awkward when the staff starts arguing. Reagan, the on-site cop, begins questioning the company's hiring practices. But soon, it's game time — and the tech is mind-blowing, featuring Bluetooth phone integration and even a hologram. Jason and Emilia dive into solving the puzzles, but then chaos strikes. A tiny dart shoots out of a bookshelf and hits Reagan in the neck. It's tipped with honey — which she's allergic to. Moments later, their Bluetooth game box explodes. When they return to the room where Reagan collapsed, her body has vanished.One by one, more people “die” — three victims in total — yet none of their bodies are found. Emilia realizes she was the actual target, since she too is allergic to honey. Determined to solve the case, Jason and Emilia hunker down with their trusty whiteboard to crack the mystery.In the end, the shocking twist is revealed: it was all part of the game. No one really died, and Mystery Mountain remains murder-free. Relieved, Jason and Emilia celebrate the victory with their long-awaited first 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.

It's finally that time of year again—Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas lineup has been revealed, and we at Deck the Hallmark Podcast could not be more excited! Every holiday season, Hallmark gifts us with brand-new movies packed with festive fun, cozy romance, and just the right amount of Christmas magic.Everything kicks off on October 17th with our 24+ hour live stream marathon. Stay tuned for more information on that!Want to see the schedule? Check it out HERE. 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.

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 6: A Woman Always Knows, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06When Gus needs help, Nancy begins to wonder if Clayton is ready to support her; doubts also start to crowd Mae's mind about Clayton's presence in town.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06:September 14, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06 SYNOPSIS:Gus is recovering in bed, and Sergio is keeping her company by reading her some pure smut. Frankie finally shows her mom her Instagram full of drawings that's really blowing up, and it makes Amanda genuinely happy. A big-time editor wants to set up a call, and Amanda tells Frankie it's the nicest thing anyone's done for her in a long time.Sabrina is busy prepping for the wedding, which she's enjoying. Meanwhile, Nancy says goodbye to the pastor before he leaves for his mission trip—she's not going. Their goodbye comes with a kiss.Mae finally confides in Amanda that she doesn't think Clayton is here for her. Right on cue, he shows up 30 minutes late to check on Gus, brushing it off by saying he got caught up in “business.”Nancy goes to check on her son and is shocked to find Mr. Chicken absolutely packed. They've got sports on TV, and the chicken being served is her recipe.Sabrina breaks some bad news to Mae: the flowers won't arrive in time. Amanda starts spiraling—especially since the editor is here. Meanwhile, Clayton tries to give Gus some pie, but she can tell the vibe between them has shifted.As Sabrina continues setting up chairs, the super-hot handyman from Season 1 makes his return.Nancy goes on a tear: first confronting her son for only thinking about himself, then calling out Clayton and flat-out labeling him a coward.The meeting between Amanda and the editor goes great—the editor thinks Amanda could turn her drawings into a best-selling book.Shawna serves Frank Jr. divorce papers, which he now has to legally deal with—and it's glorious.Things keep getting worse for Mae: no flowers, a storm rolling in, and then she sees Clayton loading up his suitcases. She confronts him.The storm intensifies, but the mayor is nowhere to be found. Gus pushes Nancy to run down and pull the tornado alarm. After she leaves, a tornado touches down on the house.Nancy insists on pulling the fire alarm, doing it even after pushback over policy and procedure. 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.

Did you miss our review of Groomsmen Second Chances last October? Have no fear! We're releasing it again for you to enjoy! Alonso is with us today to help us break down all that happen in the 2nd Groomsmen movie. ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES:Danny finds the courage to admit his romantic feelings for his best friend when he is asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES:October 24, 2024 | Hallmark+ / September 13, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES:Jonathan Bennett as DannyAlexander Lincoln as ZackTyler Hynes as JacksonB.J. Britt as PeteBRAN'S THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES SYNOPSIS: The “groomsmen” show up at the pub looking for a bride, but the pub owner tells them to scram. After they leave, the bride continues her story. Before she tells us about her own wedding, she has to share about another one.Danny is talking to his business manager, Zach. Danny's like, “Zach, you're coming with me to my sister's wedding.” When he tells his buddies that Zach is tagging along, they're like, “Shouldn't you already be dating someone?” Danny insists, “No way—we're just friends. We're too different.”At the wedding, Danny and Zach dance and talk—Zach about a new guy he's seeing, Danny about what went wrong with his ex.A month later, Danny meets Nolan, who flatters him by calling him the greatest pitcher the Phillies ever had. Turns out, Zach and Nolan end up together—but Zach doesn't tell Danny. At Pete's wedding, Danny tries to bring it up, but Zach shuts it down. They just dance instead. While dancing, Zach admits that he had proposed to Nolan, but Nolan turned him down, and they broke up.Later, the guys convince Danny to shoot his shot with Zach. He finally decides to—only for Zach to reveal that Nolan is actually back, and this time they're getting married. Danny's even asked to be best man and help plan the wedding.The wedding is set for Greece (because why not). Right before the trip, Nolan says he can't leave yet but will arrive the day before the ceremony. So Danny goes with Zach to help with the planning. They tour Greece, throwing parties (well, planning a wedding). One day, Zach surprises Danny with a batting cage on the beach. Danny teaches him how to swing—it's sensual, sparks fly.The next day, when Danny tries to talk about it, Zach brushes it off. The boys encourage Danny to be honest, so he finally confesses his feelings. Zach rejects him: “Hard pass, man.”On the wedding day, Danny is nowhere to be found. The guys discover him staring out at the water. Zach shows up, confesses he's in love with Danny too, and they kiss before jumping into the water together.One year later—they're the ones getting married! And the bride says she still has one more story to tell. 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.

Happy Monday. It's time to get Mighty! Ryan is here to help review the 1993 classic, Rookie of the Year. ABOUT COOL RUNNINGS:When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR COOL RUNNINGS:October 1, 1993 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF COOL RUNNINGS:Leon as Derice BannockDoug E. Doug as Sanka CoffieRawle D. Lewis as Junior BevilMalik Yoba as Yul BrennerJohn Candy as Irving “Irv” BlitzerBRAN'S COOL RUNNINGS SYNOPSIS: We're in Jamaica, and it's not quite bobsled time. We meet Jamaican sprinter Derice running through town. It's November 1987, and Derice is preparing to qualify for the Olympics. He runs until he reaches the pushcart competition, where his best friend Sanka competes in the big pushcart race. Sanka crashes, but no problem—Derice keeps running.It's time for the qualifying race. Derice is the clear favorite. The top four finishers will represent Jamaica in the Olympics. Unfortunately, the runner next to him, Junior, stumbles and takes Derice down with him.Derice tries to convince the Olympic committee leader to rerun the race, but it's a no-go. On his way out, he notices a picture of his late father standing next to another man. He asks who it is, and learns that it's Irv Blitzer, a fellow gold medalist who once competed in bobsledding. Irv lives in Jamaica now, working as a bookie and living a miserable life.It takes a while, but Derice finally wears him down, and Blitzer agrees to give him a shot. They gather a group of people together, but Blitzer scares them off by showing a reel of bobsled crashes. By the time it ends, the room is empty—except for one of the other runners who fell with Junior, a grumpy guy named Yul. The problem is, there's no such thing as a three-man bobsled team. That's when Junior shows up. Yul tries to fight him when he walks in, but—like it or not—that's their squad.They get to work, and after a lot of crashing and falling, they finally manage to get into the bobsled in under six seconds.Now they need funding. After failing to land a sponsor, they try random fundraisers, but still fall short. Junior steps up and sells his fancy car to cover the rest of the costs.To Calgary they go. Blitzer registers the team and borrows a rundown bobsled from a former teammate. The Jamaicans struggle to adapt to, well, ice. Derice talks to an opponent who warns him that Blitzer is holding him back—that he hasn't been the same since he was caught cheating.Meanwhile, the other teammates get into a bar fight at a honky-tonk. Derice gives them a pep talk about locking in and focusing.It's time for qualifying, and Blitzer surprises them with their very own uniforms. They need to make it under 60 seconds—and THEY DO IT!They celebrate by painting their sled and naming it Cool Runnings. But soon after, they receive a letter: they've been disqualified. Blitzer storms into the rules committee meeting, insisting they not penalize the team for his past mistakes. After deliberation, the committee reinstates them.It's Olympic time. Back home, everyone watches as they march in the opening ceremonies. Junior's dad tries to pull him back home, but Junior stands up to him at last.The team's first run on the track is a disaster, and they finish dead last. Derice tries copying the Swiss team's methods, but Sanka pushes back—telling him they need to be themselves. On the second day, they race in their own style and finish eighth.During their final race, a loose screw causes one of the bobsled's blades to detach, sending the sled crashing and flipping over. Determined to finish, the team lifts the sled and carries it across the finish line. The crowd erupts in applause—including Junior's father.The epilogue explains that the team returned to Jamaica as heroes, and came back four years later to the Winter Olympics to compete as equals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, Festival of Trees. ABOUT FESTIVAL OF TREES:Jacquie's future as a designer could rest on winning the annual "Festival of Trees" competition, but coming up with the perfect design means she needs to remember what Christmas is really all about.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FESTIVAL OF TREES:November 24, 2024 | UpTVCAST & CREW OF FESTIVAL OF TREES:Kate Miner as Jacquie MillerGreg Perrow as Brandon HollidayJosie Davis as Alice StewartSarah Hayter as HeatherBRAN'S FESTIVAL OF TREES SYNOPSIS:The movie kicks off with a local morning show doing a story about the Festival of Trees. They bring on designer Alice Stewart, who has won the festival for the past few years. Jacquie is at home watching it, rolling her eyes.Jacquie wants to compete in the Festival of Trees this year. First, she needs a sponsor, so she goes to pitch Lowery & Lowe. He says he needs to run it by his other teammates and asks to keep her portfolio—which happens to be the only one she has.At the opening ceremony for the Festival of Trees, it becomes clear that Alice and Jacquie know each other—and they definitely don't like each other.While she hasn't officially been accepted into the competition, Jacquie gets to work. She bumps into Alice's assistant, who shames her at every turn, then informs her that Lowery & Lowe is sponsoring Alice this year. That means they won't be going with Jacquie.While processing that news, a guy comes up and asks her for advice. She's not in the mood and just hands him her entire basket.She's feeling really down, and it only gets worse—she gets a call from the committee with bad news. They cannot accept her design due to plagiarism. Jacquie is shocked—she worked so hard on it. Apparently, someone else submitted the exact same design before she did. She has until noon tomorrow to submit a new design.So Jacquie and her assistant Heather go searching for inspiration and end up at a Christmas tree farm, where they bump into the guy from the shop. His name is Brandon, and he owns the place. He encourages her to make a tree that speaks to the everyman, not just the uppity elite.To spark ideas, Jacquie visits the children's hospital that the Festival of Trees benefits. There, she meets a little girl named Rachel. Rachel shares what she loves about Christmas, which inspires Jacquie to create a tree completely inspired by the children. Each kid will get their own ornament based on their likes and interests. Jacquie and Heather head down to the hospital to interview the kids.Later, Jacquie goes to pick out her own tree to get into the Christmas spirit. Brandon delivers it, and they spend some time together—the sparks are flying—until he takes a call and says, “I'll be there in 15 minutes, honey.” Assuming he's already in a relationship, she decides to call it a night.The next day, when Jacquie goes to show Rachel her ornament, she's surprised when Brandon walks in. Turns out, Brandon is Rachel's dad—and “honey” was who he was talking to the night before!Festival time arrives, and Jacquie's tree is a masterpiece. She notices Alice has stolen her old design, but she doesn't care—she likes hers more.Brandon and Jacquie admire the tree together when she realizes it will be auctioned off, meaning the kids won't get their ornaments. Heather tells her to let it go—they've already done something amazing.To her surprise, Jacquie ends up winning! She and Brandon celebrate with a kiss. Her business takes off. They head to the hospital to give the kids the drawings of their ornaments, only to be shocked when they see the actual tree there. And the good news keeps coming—Rachel has been given the all-clear!The movie ends with snow falling and another kiss.

It's finally happened. Jonathan Bennett joins the boys to talk all things Mean Girls, Hallmark and The Groomsmen trilogy! ABOUT JONATHAN BENNETT:Jonathan Bennett is an American actor, television host, and producer best known for his breakout role as Aaron Samuels in the hit film Mean Girls. Over the years, he has built a wide-ranging career that spans film, television, and reality programming, including appearances on Dancing with the Stars, hosting duties on Cake Wars and Halloween Wars, and roles in numerous independent projects.Beyond acting, Bennett is also a bestselling author, fitness enthusiast, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in entertainment. In recent years, he has become a fan favorite on the Hallmark Channel, starring in several romantic comedies and holiday films that highlight his charm, humor, and heart, cementing his place as one of the network's most beloved leading men.

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 5: No Trespassing, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05Amanda and Frankie join forces to oust a pesky weasel who snuck into their house; Amanda tries to teach her daughter that she can handle anything.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05:August 31, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05 SYNOPSIS:The episode kicks off like a horror movie, with Amanda waking up.Mae and Shawnee walk into the restaurant to find Clayton helping out. He asks Gus to get dinner with him, and Gus agrees—but only if they split the bill.Duddy asks Frankie to prom and she says “sure.” What every boy wants to hear.Clayton spends time getting to know Mae and Amanda. They're blown away by the life he's lived, but he admits he's jealous of Amanda's life because she got to spend it with her girl.You'd think Frankie would be happy about her prom plans with Duddy, but she's not. She can only think about her dad—how they went to prom together and that was it. Does she really want to end up like her mom?Frank Jr. is pumped when someone tries his new chicken, and it's a big hit! Word is bound to spread.Gus shows up to dinner with Clayton all dressed up. The night is going great—until he stands up and basically professes his love for her in front of everyone.In an effort to prove to her daughter that they don't need a man, they catch a weasel together.Clayton and Mae grow closer, and he asks if he can walk her down the aisle. She says yes.Amanda, with her newfound confidence, walks into the shop. Sergio takes notice, but it quickly leads to an argument when he sees her flirting with the mechanic.Mae asks Clayton why he never came to see her. His answer makes her believe he never came for her—only for Gus.Frankie breaks up with Duddy after talking to Nancy about not feeling any butterflies. Nancy realizes she feels the same way about Clayton.Clayton and Gus have another dinner together… which ends in a kisssss.Sergio and Amanda talk again, and it turns out the texts never sent. Sparks are flyinggggg.The episode ends with Gus having an MS episode, and Clayton catching her with no idea what's going on.

Did you miss our review of Groomsmen First Look last October? Have no fear! We're releasing it again for you to enjoy! Alonso is with us today to help us break down all that happen in the 1st Groomsmen movie. ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK:A pediatrician and an overseas doctor, meet at a wedding in Philadelphia, but the long distance, family, and their friends may hinder their budding romance.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK:October 17, 2024 | Hallmark+ / September 6, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK:B.J. Britt as PeteHeather Hemmens as ChelseaJonathan Bennett as DannyTyler Hynes as JacksonBRAN'S THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK SYNOPSIS: This woman walks into a store, clearly hiding from someone. The shop owner asks, “Who are you hiding from?” She peeks out and whispers, “Them! The groomsmen.” The store owner leans in: “What's the story?” She sighs. “It all started with a wedding…”Cut to a wedding. We see a guy in a suit on the phone. His name is Dr. Byer, and he bumps into a girl—not the girl from the beginning, but Hannah's maid of honor. They bond over their shared belief that clip-on ties are cheating. She's nervous about giving a speech. Turns out Dr. Byer is good friends with Danny, the best man. And surprise—she's a doctor too. Dr. Chelsea.There's one other groomsman: Jackson. Jackson, Danny, and Pete have been best friends since summer camp. They love hanging out and, of course, choreographed dances.Pete meets Chelsea, and they end up dancing and talking all night. But there's a catch—she lives halfway around the world. At the end of the night, she drops the bomb: she's leaving in the morning. She says, “We should stay in touch.” Pete replies, “We aren't really going to stay in touch, are we?” He kisses her hand, and they part ways.The next day, Pete's hanging out with the guys. Danny says, “What about a long-distance relationship?” Jackson adds, “Actually, you might be perfect for it. You're so organized and stuck in your ways.” Pete is torn, but they convince him: “You've got to stop her before she goes to the airport and tell her she's all you've ever wanted.”They rush to the hotel, but—womp womp—she's already gone. Pete chases after her, only to realize she was never in the cab. She's still at the hotel. He comes back, gulps some water, and shoots his shot… badly. But Chelsea admits she feels the same way, though she doesn't know how the distance will work. Pete says, “I don't know either, but I don't want to not try.” She grabs his phone, takes a selfie with him, and gives him her number.They start texting nonstop—cute doctor stuff, constant phone calls. Then one day, everything changes: video calls! Jackson takes this seriously, even sending his client Celeste to do Pete's makeup before a call.Pete dials in… no answer. Then a text: “Sorry, this isn't working.” Blocked. WTF?! Jackson and Danny try to reassure him, but Pete feels crushed.Later that night, Pete gets woken up by a call. It's Chelsea. The storm knocked out her internet. That's all she meant—he was never really blocked. Relief.Things go back to normal. They just want to see each other in person. Easier said than done. Both are so busy.One day, Pete's at Danny's nephew's birthday party when Chelsea shows up. “I'm here for one night. Let's go on a proper date.” Danny yells, “WE'RE GOING SHOPPING!”On their date, things feel harder than expected. It's awkward—not just because a guitar player won't stop playing in their faces, but because online chemistry doesn't always translate perfectly in person. So they bail and grab Philly cheesesteaks instead. On their walk, Chelsea admits, “I actually came here to break up with you. But after tonight…I want to keep trying.” Pete smiles: “I know how we can try next…” They kiss.His boys warn him: “Whatever you do, don't say ‘I love you' first.” Naturally, Chelsea hops in a cab, Pete chases it down, and he blurts it out. She says it back. The crowd cheers.Pete decides to propose. The boys warn him: “Don't you think you should spend more time together in person first?” But Pete is set. He flies out to surprise her—only to drop the ring box on the luggage carousel. When it comes back around, it's gone. He scrambles after it, gets detained by TSA, but luckily Chelsea knows the officers. They let him go with a warning. As Pete and Chelsea leave, TSA hands him the ring back. He proposes right then and there. Chelsea laughs: “This is so crazy! Yes!”They go to meet her parents. It's tense—her parents are intense, her mom furious they want to get married on the beach. Eventually, they compromise: a five-star resort by the beach. Pete's mom shows up and disapproves of everything, but then declares she's going to officiate the wedding. The groomsmen arrive, everyone has dinner, and Pete admits he's considering moving overseas with Chelsea.It's too much. Chelsea storms off. “Go camping with your boys. We need a break.” Disaster strikes—a massive storm hits while the guys are lost in the woods, grounding flights and keeping wedding guests away.Pete fights with the groomsmen, storms off, then they reconcile. The next day, things are better. He and Chelsea reconnect on the beach. She tells him she can't wait to spend the rest of her life with him. They kiss and, right then and there, get married exactly the way they wanted—simple, real, and by the ocean.So what does this have to do with the woman from the beginning? She leans in and says: “Pete and Chelsea's story was just the beginning. Because after them… there was another wedding.”

Happy Monday. It's time to get Mighty! Ryan is here to help review the 1994 classic, The Little Giants. ABOUT THE LITTLE GIANTS:Misfits form their own opposing team to an elite peewee football team, coached by the elite team coach's brother.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE LITTLE GIANTS:October 14, 1994 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF THE LITTLE GIANTS:Rick Moranis as Danny O'SheaEd O'Neill as Kevin O'SheaShawna Waldron as Becky “Icebox” O'SheaDevon Sawa as Junior FloydBRAN'S THE LITTLE GIANTS SYNOPSIS: The movie kicks off with some wacky football animation. The X's. The O's. The Little Giants.It's 1964, and the O'Shea brothers are walking down the street. Big brother Kevin is annoyed that little brother Danny is tagging along to play football with his friends. So annoyed, in fact, that Kevin won't even pick him to be on his team. To cheer him up, he tells Danny that one day their names will both be on the town water tower—The O'Shea Brothers.Cut to the present, and the only name on that water tower is Kevin's. Kevin owns a car dealership and, most importantly, coaches pee-wee football. Today is tryouts. One of those hopefuls is Icebox—or should I say, Becky… Danny's daughter. That's right, a girl!We quickly learn just how much Kevin has accomplished: championships in high school and college, the Heisman Trophy—he's done it all.Time to find out who made the team. All the “dorks” you'd expect get cut… along with Icebox. Danny tells his brother he's wrong about those kids, and he's going to prove it.Icebox rallies the others, announcing that they'll start their own team—coached by her dad. Danny's not so sure, until Kevin lays down the rule: one town, one team. He challenges Danny to a playoff in two weeks. Winner gets to be the town's team.The squad needs more players, so Icebox and the crew recruit outcasts around town. At the grocery store, they spot a kid showing off an impressive arm by tossing toilet paper rolls. Icebox is thrown off because—wait for it—she also thinks he's cute. Turns out he's a great quarterback.Word gets to Kevin, who goes to check it out… and winds up arrested for being a peeping tom.Then a new kid moves to town—Spike. He's massive. His dad calls Danny, thinking he's Kevin, to say Spike wants to play. But Spike doesn't fit in, Spike doesn't like them, and Spike is basically the bad guy. Eventually, Spike's dad pulls him from the team once he realizes they're with Danny, which sparks a huge fight among the players.All seems lost… until John Madden shows up—with four NFL players! Just the boost they need.It's game day. Right before kickoff, Kevin goads Danny into a bet: if Danny wins, he gets Kevin's Chevrolet dealership; if Kevin wins, he gets Danny's gas station.The Giants fall behind 21 points by halftime. Spirits are low—until Danny gives a heartfelt speech. The team rallies, and with a last-second fumblerooski, they win the game!Danny suggests that instead of the Giants replacing the Cowboys, they merge into one team so both brothers can coach. He also rekindles his childhood romance with Patty. And instead of holding Kevin to the dealership bet, Danny asks for just one thing: change the water tower. From “Home of Kevin O'Shea” to “Home of the O'Shea Brothers.” Promise fulfilled.

It's Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, The Holiday Exchange. ABOUT THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE:Wilde must cope with vacationing as a bachelor, so he decides to swap houses on an LGBTQ app with Oliver. In their efforts to escape their woes they end up meeting two locals who set romance on fire from LA to the charming town of Brilfax.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE:October 1, 2024 | VODCAST & CREW OF THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE:Taylor Frey as Wilde WilliamsRick Cosnett as Oliver WhitlockSamer Salem as Julius NasserDaniel Garcia as Henry WhitlockBRAN'S THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE SYNOPSIS:Wilde wakes up in his Christmas pajamas, clearly sad because he's newly single. Despite his ex trying to win him back, he just can't do it. He decides he needs a change—so he hops on Mister B&B to find a place. He stumbles upon Oliver's listing for a charming cottage in Brilfax. Conveniently, Oliver happens to be reading a very specific book: Single, Gay, and Holidating Yourself in LA. And where is Wilde from? LA. So, naturally, they decide to house-swap.Wilde goes out to a bar and bonds with locals while trashing his ex. Meanwhile, Oliver attends a signing for the very book he's been reading, just so he can tell the author, Julius, that it's all wrong. Julius is initially taken aback by his critiques, but the sparks begin to fly.Back in Brilfax, Wilde can't resist calling his ex—and it does not go well. After a bath, he's surprised when Oliver's cousin, Henry, shows up out of nowhere during a snowstorm. They have some awkward banter, and Oliver agrees to let Henry stay. The next day, Wilde learns Henry is also an actor, just like his ex. So obviously, it won't work. Spoiler alert: it does. They start hanging out, and after a fun night together, they walk in the snow and share a kiss.Meanwhile, in LA, Oliver and Julius begin to spend more time together after Julius' manager nudges him to reconnect. Things are going great.But of course, each couple hits an “all is lost” moment. Wilde sees Henry talking to his manager—who also happens to be his ex—and it feels a little too familiar. And Julius finds out Oliver is a divorce attorney (which he failed to mention) and gets furious.Luckily, it all works out. Wilde and Henry reconcile, and Wilde says he's willing to move to LA to be with him. Oliver resigns from being a divorce attorney to pursue a nonprofit passion project, which makes Julius thrilled.The couples reunite in LA for New Year's Eve and have a great time—despite Wilde's parents crashing the party.

September is here and Brian joins the guys to preview the movies Hallmark Channel will be releasing this month!  ---ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN TRILOGY:The Groomsmen trilogy follows three best friends from different backgrounds and cultures as they come together to celebrate their wedding days.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN TRILOGY:September 6, 13 & 20, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE GROOMSMEN TRILOGY:Jonathan Bennett as DannyTyler Hynes as JacksonBJ Britt as Pete---ABOUT MYSTERY ISLAND: HOUSE RULES: Mystery Island success raises plans of expansion, and the Island team meets their Mystery Mountain counterparts for a friendly murder game, but the fun ends with a murder in plain sight.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MYSTERY ISLAND: HOUSE RULES:September 14, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MYSTERY ISLAND: HOUSE RULES:Elizabeth Henstridge as EmiliaCharlie Weber as Jason--ABOUT ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDING:A single mom agrees to be the partner of a bird enthusiast during a birding tournament but misunderstands the assignment and tells everyone she's his new girlfriend instead of just his teammate.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDING:September 27, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDING:Rachel Boston as CelesteAndrew Walker as John

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 4: Let Your Hair Down, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E04It's Mae's bachelorette party, and Amanda commits to giving her notoriously over-planning sister a night full of carefree fun and making memories.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03:August 31, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E04 SYNOPSIS:The episode kicks off with lots of strawberries. Making a good strawberry preserve takes time, ya see?Gus is out and about dealing with the railroad arm, giving Nancy even more fuel for her fire to get that sucker fixed.Amanda tells Sergio she has a new nickname for him—Biscuit—because he's good at getting people out of jams. The sparks are flying.Jag from Jag pays for all the wine for Mae's bachelorette party, and she is overjoyed.Nancy is still trying to get signatures for the railroad arm, but people aren't nearly as eager to fix it as she thought they'd be.Frank Jr. is trying to convince his boss to let him make good chicken to sell. The boss loves the chicken but not the idea.Then the Fish arrives. She came to try the chicken after seeing it on Chicken Clash. She asks to give her compliments to the chef, and—plot twist—it turns out she's Sergio's ex-wife! In this show, her name is Nikita, and she asks Sergio to come be the head chef at a new restaurant she's starting.Jay visits Gus for help writing his vows. He wants to know more about what she was like as a kid.Mae welcomes all her friends to her fancy bachelorette party. Her friends just want to drink the wine they like, but Mae's not having it—this is her fancy party. When she overhears her friends and sisters joking about it, she kicks everyone out.Sergio meets up with Nikita to hear more about her ideas.Meanwhile, Amanda gathers the girls to throw Mae a “make-good” bachelorette party—doing something Mae will definitely hate: a scavenger hunt.Frank Jr. does the math and realizes it'll only cost two cents more to make good chicken. His boss is shocked it's so little. Maybe there's something there. What Frank's keeping secret is that it's the same recipe the Chicken Sisters use.Amanda, Mae, and their friends have a great night out—until Amanda sees Sergio and Nikita kissing across the street. What she doesn't hear is him saying no to both the restaurant and to Nikita.Amanda and Mae share a heart-to-heart.Gus is cleaning when Clayton comes in, and the two end up slow dancing.Sergio deletes “Do Not Answer” from his phone just as Amanda texts him to say she's not going to get in the way of him and Nikita.

Brian pops in to help review the newest Hallmark Channel movie, Catch of the Day. ABOUT CATCH OF THE DAY:On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help her family's flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who makes her question everything.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CATCH OF THE DAY::August 30, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF CATCH OF THE DAY::Emilie Ullerup as SophieMichael Rady as CamKatie Lee Biegel as AbigailBRAN'S CATCH OF THE DAY SYNOPSIS:We're in a fancy kitchen. “Yes, Chef!” The head chef is anxiously waiting for a big review to drop. Sophie chimes in and says it doesn't matter what The Times thinks. Nice thought, but no one's buying it.Cut to fisherman Cam, who runs Easton's Fish Market. He's short-staffed but making it work.The review comes in — four stars! Sophie is promoted to sous-chef.She calls her sister to share the big news, but things aren't great back home. Their family restaurant is bleeding money, and her sister is ready to sell. Sophie says she'll think about it. Abigail suggests she come back, help out, and stick around for the 4th of July.Sophie asks for time off. It doesn't go well. She's never asked before, but three weeks turns into just ten days.When she arrives, she's horrified to find… frozen fish! She heads to the docks for fresh fish, promptly falls into a net, and gets rescued by Cam. Surprise — they already know each other. They even kissed back in 7th grade. Banter sparks, and Sophie goes on her way.Back at the restaurant, tensions rise between the sisters. Abigail's been grinding to keep the place alive, and Sophie swoops in buying pricey fish like that's the magic fix.Meanwhile, Sophie keeps crossing paths with Cam. A local blogger spreads the word that a big-city chef is back in town, which makes Sophie's boss furious.The sisters start interviewing potential managers. One guy is a perfect fit — but before he can commit, Cam (unknowingly) offers him a better-paying job. Perfect Cam means no harm, but Sophie's frustrated.Later, she apologizes, and sparks fly. They finally kiss.The next day, she cooks him dinner, sharing her dreams. Her boss wants her to cook for someone opening a restaurant in Vegas — a chance that could change her career. When Sophie leans in for another kiss, Cam pulls back. He doesn't want to stand in the way of her dreams.The Vegas dinner starts rocky, but Sophie nails it. She's offered the head chef role.Just as she's ready to rush out of town, she can't find Cam — until she learns he's been secretly framing her old photos. What a guy. They say their goodbyes.But when Sophie's about to board the helicopter, she can't go through with it. She quits. She chooses to stay, help run the now-thriving family restaurant, and, of course, be with Cam.She tells her family, finds Cam, and they seal it with some very good kisses.

It's Mighty Monday and Ryan is here to help us chat about the 1996 classic sports movie, Space Jam. ABOUT SPACE JAM:In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR SPACE JAM:November 15, 1996 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF SPACE JAM:Michael Jordan as HimselfBilly West as Bugs BunnyWayne Knight as Stan PodolakBill Murray as HimselfLarry Bird as HimselfCharles Barkley as HimselfPatrick Ewing as HimselfMuggsy Bogues as HimselfLarry Johnson as HimselfShawn Bradley as HimselfBRAN'S SPACE JAM SYNOPSIS:Little Michael Jordan is up late, playing basketball outside. His dad tells him to keep shooting until he misses. Michael says he wants to play ball at North Carolina. As he runs toward the hoop and jumps, the scene transitions to adult MJ jumping, leading into a 5+ minute highlight reel of Jordan clips. Honestly, it could've been an hour longer and I still would've been in.Michael then retires from basketball, and we transition to outer space. We're dropped onto Moron Mountain, a struggling amusement park. Its owner, Mr. Swackhammer, decides the best course of action is to kidnap the Looney Tunes to be the park's new attraction. His little henchmen head to Earth to hold the Tunes hostage, but Bugs Bunny convinces them to allow the Tunes to defend themselves, challenging them to a basketball game since the aliens are so small.After seeing a documentary about basketball and learning there are professionals, the aliens travel to Earth and steal the talents of Charles Barkley, Shawn Bradley, Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson, and Muggsy Bogues. Using this talent, they transform into giant, baller versions of themselves known as the Monstars.When the Looney Tunes see how big the Monstars are, they realize they need help. They need the greatest to ever do it: Michael Jordan.They track MJ down at the golf course and literally pull him through a hole. Honestly, MJ handles it surprisingly well and he's in.Back on Earth, the real NBA players discover they've lost their ability to play, leading the league to suspend the season until they figure out what's happening.It's time for the big game, and the Monstars dominate the first half. The Tune Squad is devastated.During halftime, MJ's assistant Stan (who showed up earlier in the movie) learns how the Monstars stole the players' talent. This discourages the Tunes even more—until Bugs pulls out MJ's “secret stuff,” which is just water, but convinces the squad to believe in themselves.MJ raises the stakes with Swackhammer, as only he would: if the Tune Squad wins, the Monstars return the stolen talent. If the Monstars win, Jordan will spend the rest of his life as Moron Mountain's newest attraction.The Tunes fight back, but with only ten seconds left, they're down to four players. Luckily, Bill Murray shows up to even things out.In the final moments, Jordan talks to Bugs, uses cartoon physics, stretches his arm across the court, and slam-dunks for the win.After Swackhammer berates the Monstars, Jordan helps them realize they only served him because they were small. Fed up, the Monstars stuff Swackhammer into a missile and launch him to the moon. They then relinquish the stolen talent and decide to stay with the Tunes.Meanwhile, Jordan and Stan return to Earth, restoring the NBA stars' abilities. Their encouragement convinces Jordan to return to the league—and the rest is history.

Alonso is here to help us chat about the 2024 Christmas movie, The Holiday List. ABOUT THE HOLIDAY LISTA woman sets out a well-intentioned plan of bringing her dysfunctional family together in the wake of the family's matriarch, her mother-in-law.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE HOLIDAY LIST:November 22, 2024 | Various VOD StreamersCAST & CREW OF THE HOLIDAY LIST:Brittany Snow as CharlieLucas Bravo as WesleySimon Callow as SamuelChloé Jouannet as JackieElektra Kilbey as LolaBRAN'S THE HOLIDAY LIST SYNOPSIS:Charlie and her husband, Wesley, visit his family after the death of Wesley's mom. His sister, Jackie, shows up with her girlfriend, Lola—but it's unclear if their dad realizes Lola is more than just “a girl who's a friend.” It quickly becomes clear that this family is a bit dysfunctional. Wesley and Jackie immediately start arguing, while Wesley keeps bringing up the fact that Charlie was flirting with the cab driver on the way over. That's dad's cue to slip out and head to the pub by himself.The night spirals, and everyone ends up getting wasted. After Wesley falls asleep, Charlie stumbles into the kitchen, finds Wesley's mom's diary in a box, and writes a list of “things the family needs to do” inside it.The next morning, Jackie discovers the diary and assumes the list was written by their mom—a set of wishes for the family. The list itself is simple: spend more time together and reconnect as a family.As the visit continues, Charlie and Wesley fight but eventually commit to really diving into their marriage and making it work. Jackie's girlfriend proposes and they decide to get married, and the family comes together to spread their mom's ashes.

The Department of Destiny was able to arrange an interview with Liam & Cora!We had such a fun time talking with Katie & Lachlan - we hope to have them back soon (and to see more of them on Hallmark Channel)!ABOUT KATIE STEVENS:Katie Stevens is an American actress and singer who first captured national attention as a finalist on season nine of American Idol. Transitioning from music to acting, she quickly found success on television with her breakout role as Karma Ashcroft on MTV's hit series Faking It. Stevens went on to star as Jane Sloan in Freeform's The Bold Type, earning praise for her heartfelt performance as an ambitious young writer navigating friendship, love, and career in New York City.Recently, she has brought her charm and talent to Hallmark Channel movies, with the three Providence Falls movies. This is her FIRST time on Deck the Hallmark.ABOUT LACHLAN QUARMBY:Lachlan Quarmby is an Australian-born actor who has been steadily building a name for himself with roles across television, film, and stage. After training in the performing arts and honing his craft in both Australia and the United States, he has appeared in a variety of projects that showcase his versatility—from heartfelt dramas to lighthearted comedies.Like Katie, he has recently taken on leading roles in Hallmark Channel movies with the three Providence Falls movies. This is also his FIRST time on Deck the Hallmark.

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 3: Daddy's Home, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03Amanda, Nancy, and Gus try to mend fences following their Ultimate Kitchen Clash episode's airing, and Mae enlists Sabrina's help with wedding planning.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03:August 24, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03 SYNOPSIS:We get a flashback of Gus falling for Clayton. She fell for him despite him being one of Frannie's boys. It shows him leaving her while she was pregnant, and she never saw him again.Fast forward to the present: Clayton's back, looking dang good.It's Sunday, and everyone is at church — including Frank Jr. — as the pastor talks about forgiveness. After church, down in the fellowship hall, Mae and Shawna try to convince Amanda to go on a date with Officer Eddie. She reluctantly agrees when he shoots his shot.Frank Jr. walks up, tells his mom, Amanda, and Mae off, and storms out.Meanwhile, Linzey complains to her mom about how annoying Frankie's boyfriend, Dud, is. Sabrina launches into a “momalogue” about how everything that happens in life shapes you and makes you a more interesting person… or at least, that's the point.The mayor stops Nancy from leaving and tells her that if she wants the town to fix the broken train arm, she'll need to gather 300 signatures.Clayton tries to talk to his daughter Mae, but it's awkward. He tells her he's her dad, and they sit down for a conversation.Later, Nancy catches Gus hoarding stuff in the closet. Gus admits she's freaking out because Mae's dad is back in town. As Nancy helps her clean, she mentions she might be going on a trip for a couple of months with the pastor. Gus doesn't take it well — she's grown to really love being close to Nancy after hating her her whole life.Frankie and Linzey hang out, and Frankie reveals a secret: she started a social media account to showcase her mom's artwork. She also admits she and Dud haven't even kissed yet. Instead of seizing the moment, Linzey says, “Let's go get you kissed, then.”Amanda's date with Eddie ends early when duty calls. Sergio happens to walk in to pick up food, and Amanda invites him to sit. Afterwards, they share a long hug — clearly tempted to kiss — but part ways.Later, Linzey rings Dud's doorbell and runs, giving Frankie and Dud their first kiss.Mae thanks her mom for calling Clayton and bringing him to town.The episode ends with Clayton knocking on Gus's door, apologizing for not being there.