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ABOUT HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: KEY TO THE CASTLE When a ghost hunter show comes to town, it's up to Gethsemane and Eamon to solve the unexpected murder of the host, allowing the brand-new spirit to cross-over. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: KEY TO THE CASTLE May 30, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES: KEY TO THE CASTLE Tamera Mowry-Housley as Gethsemane BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS Gethsemane is riding her bike by a castle one day and sees smoke coming out of it. So she goes to check on it and she totally interrupts the shot of this ghost hunting show. When they realize who she is, the producer Ciara asks if they could interview her. They heard that she solves a murder with the help of the paranormal and would love to chat with her. She's not so sure. The next day at school, Griff asks her to get together later. She's like i'm in. Just then, inspector O'rielly comes and asks if she could help him brush up on his piano skills before his family comes into town. She agrees. Bad news guy, the showruner KentDempsy is found dead by the crew as they're wrapping the shoot. Naturally, Gethsemane can immediately see and talk to him. He's like pretty I'm a ghost, huh? He's like there's all sorts of tension between the crew. Not to mention Ciara is his ex-wife. Ghost Dempsy and Eamon listen in as the police discuss how his injuries line up with the injuries of a fall. But there's no where in the room he was found in where he could've fallen. So he must've been moved. One of the crew, Rahj, is especially suspcious. I guess he owes money and is on the run from this mystery guy. Claire brings Gethsemane some evidence she has of a thermal camera showing someone they assume is Kent  being pulled from behind. So they go to that room and they find a hidden door. Behidn the hidden door is a stair case. They go down and see a little bit of blood, and some blue stuff on this screw driver they find. Ciara recognizes it as belonging to Liza. To make matters worse for Liza, there's audio that sounds like her all but admitting to the murder. Gethsemane suspects its AI. Roj is found dead. There's this dude that Gathemne suspects may have wanted him dead because he was too much of a sceptic. they ask him on a lvie stream and he tells them to scram. Turns out, it was that dude's son that did it. So take that! She helps the inspector with the piano preformance and they hold hands afterwards. So maybe more on that later.  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.

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Kindle Translate, ChatGPT book recommendations, and John Grisham's new legal drama. Then, stick around for a chat with Lee Goldberg! Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar Award and two-time Shamus Award nominee and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including the Eve Ronin series, the Sharpe & Walker series, the Ian Ludlow trilogy, fifteen Monk mysteries, and five internationally bestselling Fox & O'Hare books co-written with Janet Evanovich. He has also written and/or produced many TV shows, including Diagnosis Murder, SeaQuest, and Monk, and is the co-creator of the hit Hallmark movie series Mystery 101. As an international television consultant, he has advised networks and studios in Canada, France, Germany, Spain, China, Sweden, and the Netherlands on the creation, writing, and production of episodic television series. He is also co-founder of the publishing company Brash Books. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matty Dalrymple talks with Rene Gutteridge about THE CHOREOGRAPHY OF A SCENE, including how to identify the purpose of every scene before you write it, where to enter a scene for maximum impact, how to balance propulsive moments with the quieter character-development scenes your story also needs, and why every element in a scene—from minor characters to setting—should be doing more than one job. We also talk about why so many manuscripts open with someone drinking coffee, and what to do about it.   Interview video at https://www.youtube.com/@TheIndyAuthorPodcast/podcasts Show notes, including extensive summary and transcript, at https://www.theindyauthor.com/episodes-all   If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Rene Gutteridge has been writing professionally for over twenty years, with projects spanning fiction, non-fiction, comedy sketches, novelizations and screenwriting. She is the multi-genre author of 24 novels plus several non-fiction titles. Her indie film Skid won deadCenter's Best Oklahoma Feature, and her novel My Life as a Doormat was adapted into the Hallmark movie Love's Complicated. She is co-writer on the feature film Family Camp, which was a Movieguide award winner and a Dove Award nominee. She is also a Screencraft finalist in true crime. Rene is co-director of WriterCon in Oklahoma City, senior contributor at Writing Momentum and is the head writer at 231 Collective.   Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. More at mattydalrymple.com. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She writes nonfiction books for authors; her articles have appeared in Writer's Digest magazine; and she is a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. More at theindyauthor.com. She also guides professionals in building their presence through a sideline or second act through her platform From Expertise to Authority. More at theindyauthor.com/authority.

In a world carefully constructed for murder, solving crimes takes a keen mind and eye in a witty, clever, and fresh reinvention of the whodunit by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.Edison Bixby is wealthy, handsome, and, due to a traumatic brain injury, impulsively rude. He's also a brilliant insurance investigator who solves baffling crimes by figuring out how the design of the man-made world around us makes them possible. Enter Wally Nash: a struggling actor hired to keep Bixby from offending everyone he meets.Their first case together looks like a simple accident. Caroline Crowley took a nasty fall down a staircase at a shopping mall in front of dozens of witnesses. Video clearly shows the deadly misstep. But Bixby is certain she was murdered by design, subtly manipulated into causing her own demise. The mall itself made the crime intentional, if not inevitable.Now Bixby must prove his outrageous theory before a very cunning killer gets others on his hit list to murder themselves, too.Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar Award and two-time Shamus Award finalist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty novels, including the Eve Ronin series, the Ian Ludlow series, the Sharpe & Walker series, and five books (and two novellas) in the Fox and O'Hare series, which Lee coauthored with Janet Evanovich. He has also written and/or produced many TV shows, including Diagnosis Murder, SeaQuest, and Monk, and is the cocreator of the Hallmark movie series Mystery 101. As an international television consultant, he has advised networks and studios in Canada, France, Germany, Spain, China, Sweden, and the Netherlands on the creation, writing, and production of episodic series. For more information, visit www.leegoldberg.com.James Lott Jr is the host! 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The Way Home just name-dropped "Some Like It Hot" and Eric is not letting it go. Nick called himself Spats. The character Spats in that film witnessed the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Al Capone is connected. The 1920s timeline suddenly has a lot more layers, and this episode is either brilliant or a little too ambitious. Eric and Andrea break down Season 5 Episode 7 with questions, theories, and at least one genuine concern.What You'll Hear•       Why Eric thinks Sam is the "keeper of the pond" and what that might mean for Del's future with him, including the moment Del says "I love you" while concussed and who she was actually talking to•       The "Some Like It Hot" Easter egg: how Spats, Al Capone, and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre connect directly to Nick's time travel story in the 1920s•       Casey calling Alice selfish and why that mirrors exactly what fans have been saying about Kat for seasons•       Elliot making a deliberate choice not to jump into the pond, and the "Big Fish" arrest photo that raises a huge question about where his arc is going•       Fern and Cliff's steamy 1920s kiss, the key hidden in the piano, and what it all might mean with only three episodes left•       The honest take on the Al Capone/Tessa direction: did The Way Home bite off more than it can chew?Chapters0:00 - Welcome + Where We Are in Season 54:15 - Casey, Sam, and the Keeper of the Pond8:30 - The "Some Like It Hot" Easter Egg You Missed13:00 - Tessa Calls Everyone Out (And She's Right)16:45 - Elliot's Big Fish Twist + The Al Capone Problem20:30 - The Key in the Piano, 11:11, and Final Theories23:23 - See You for Haunted HarmonyDid you clock the "Some Like It Hot" connection before Eric brought it up, or did that one slip past you? Tell us in the comments.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a The Way Home breakdown or Hallmark deep dive.

Tracey and Sally dive into a movie of Hallmark's past, but will it pass the Woo Woo Rating? Join us for fun discussions of how to lose a roommate!

What is it about small towns that Americans can't stop romanticizing?In this solo episode of the America Explained series, Rich Bennett dives into America's deep emotional connection to small towns and why they continue to represent community, belonging, and authenticity in today's fast-paced world.From classic TV shows and Hallmark movies to Main Street diners, local festivals, and Friday night football games, Rich explores how small towns became woven into the American identity and why so many people still dream about escaping to them.Whether you grew up in a small town, live in one now, or simply love visiting them, this episode will make you think differently about the role these communities play in shaping American culture.In this episode, you'll learn: Why small towns symbolize connection and simplicity  How Hollywood shaped America's small town nostalgia  The important role small towns played in building America  Why people crave authentic local experiences  The challenges and resilience of modern small towns Mentioned in this episode: Harford County Living  America Explained Series  The Andy Griffith Show  Gilmore Girls  Friday Night Lights If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves small town America as much as we do.Send us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads to Fort Lauderdale for Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise — the beach-party sequel that somehow doubles down on every weird, ridiculous, and wildly '80s thing from the original.We're also taking a moment to honor the recently passed Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb, two unforgettable performers who helped make this franchise a cult classic.Trading college campuses for convention chaos and tropical insanity, Nerds II delivers musical numbers, bizarre pranks, and enough questionable decisions to fill an entire resort.We dig into everything, including:

Les, Kurt, and Jason didn't forget about you because they took their fish oil pills, and they're here to talk about Hallmark's I'll be Seeing You! But first, Les talks about his epic birthday bash featuring celebrity appearances! Plus, Kurt recaps the Michael movie and Jason and Les are disappointed about the lack of Rebbie, Janet, and Randy (plus can we get a little justice for Tito?). And, Kurt has some Blac Chyna news you may have heard in an earlier episode. Then it's time to open up your tree poppers to take in I'll Be Seeing You starring Hallmark staple Tyler Hynes (can he get it? Vote on Threads @lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast) and two-time Tony award winner Christine Ebersol. This movie features a lot a lot of people getting into strangers' vans, but it's all part of the high-pressure super cutthroat world of patent law.    Bluesky: lifetimeofhallmark Facebook : lifetimeofhallmark Instagram : lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast Threads: lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast TikTok: lifetimeofhallmarkpod Theme song generously donated by purple-planet.com  

Jason Zigelbaum is the solo founder behind Zigpoll—the zero-party data platform trusted by Sony, HP, Kraft Heinz, and Hallmark.  Zigpoll collected over 100 million survey responses and counting. Third-party cookies are going away. Ad platforms are losing signal. Brands that don't collect first-party data are flying blind. Zigpoll fixes that.  Zigpoll makes it dead simple to launch contextual surveys that ask the right questions, at the right time, in the right channel so brands can stop guessing and start knowing.  How brands use Zigpoll:  - Discover how customers found you with post-purchase surveys - Improve products with real customer feedback  - Boost sales with on-site CRO surveys - Recover lost sales with abandoned cart & exit intent surveys  - Segment audiences by demographics and psychographics for higher-ROI campaigns  What makes it easy:  - No code. Installs on Shopify in seconds  - Surveys in any language with built-in translation  - Conditional logic and follow-up questions that dig deeper  - Triggers for post-purchase, abandoned cart, fulfillment, exit intent  - Deliver via SMS, email, or on-site  - Pipes data directly into Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, Gorgias & more In This Conversation We Discuss:  [00:00] Intro [02:31] Starting with what you already know  [04:35] Uncovering your business blind spots  [07:38] Lowering mental friction for your users  [09:06] Eliminating the guesswork from strategies  [11:07] Callouts [11:07] Catching errors with your users' feedback  [13:35] Segmenting buyers to understand habits  [17:24] Using AI as a powerful force multiplier [22:21] Testing concepts without real users  Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Survey & feedback platform.zigpoll.com/ Follow Jason Zigelbaum LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jason-zigelbaum If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. True Justice Eye for an Eye has the Justice Warriors back on the case, and Eric is giving it 4 stars. The pacing is sharp, the ensemble cast earns their screen time, and the camera work during the crime scene sequences is genuinely impressive. But when Eric and Andrea get into the actual mystery, they both land in the same place: the whodunit itself might only deserve a 2.WHAT YOU'LL HEAR•       Why True Justice Eye for an Eye works as a movie even when the mystery doesn't fully connect the dots, and how it compares to the first True Justice•       The VR break-in scene that was exciting and also almost certainly a felony, and the question neither host could answer: how did they get out of Kimber's house?•       Katherine McNamara's wig, which Eric calls the second-worst in Hallmark history, and why it was more conspicuous than any disguise should ever be•       The True Justice 3: Lost Love listing that already exists on IMDb, plus Eric's prediction for when it actually airs•       Trivia: Katherine McNamara's role as Mia on the superhero series Arrow, and writer Nikki DeLoach's personal nod to her home state of Georgia hidden in the script•       Hallmark and Chill picks: Murder She Wrote Season 10, Episode 5 for a vintage VR parallel, and Darrow and Darrow starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Wendie Malick, and Tom CavanaghCHAPTERS0:00 - Intro: Did You Watch True Justice 1 Before This?3:30 - What Worked: Pacing, Ensemble Cast, and the Crime Scene Camera Work8:00 - The Wig, the Earpiece, and a Winter Movie Airing in May13:00 - Mystery Minute: Fun Movie, 2-Star Mystery17:30 - Romance Roundup: Four Couples, One Joey Porter Name Drop20:30 - Character Corner: The Courtroom Walk, the Dog in the Van, and the Well22:30 - Trivia: Katherine McNamara's Arrow Past and True Justice 3 on IMDb24:15 - Hallmark and Chill: Murder She Wrote and Darrow and Darrow26:00 - Next Week: Haunted HarmonyThe actual mystery in True Justice Eye for an Eye: would you give it a 4 like the overall movie, or is Eric right that it's really closer to a 2 on its own? Drop your honest score below.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#TrueJustice #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkMysteriesAndMore #HallmarkChannel #KatherineMcNamara #JusticeWarriors #HallmarkMovies #NikkiDeLoach #DarrowAndDarrow #MurderSheWrote #HallmarkFans #CozyMystery #HallmarkReview #MysteryMovies #BritBoxMysteries #HallmarkPodcastFollow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel. 

Pack your suitcase and let's travel to some of my favorite destination Hallmark movies. Did some of your favorites make my list?For more Dear Hallmark:Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7YI wrote a book!  "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6gDear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

DJ $crilla gives us a crash course in sync licensing and shares some tricks of the trade that have basically put him on Hallmark's speed dial. Speaking of phones, he also tells us the story behind his song Here's My Number Like, which was inspired by a girl he saw at the gym.All songs in this episode are from his latest album, The Impact. Check it out on all platforms and follow DJ $crilla to see what's next!

Did you know that Hallmark made a version of Frankenstein? Neither did we. Join Eric, Will, and Jasone as they welcome Laura Braunstein a librarian with a PhD in British Literature as we talk about the supposedly most book-accurate version of Frankenstein ever made.

Today Rachel and Terry are here to rank movies people think are Hallmark that actually aren't Hallmark Follow Terry on twitter https://x.com/flurryheaven Follow Rachel on twitter https://x.com/rachel_reviews For bonus rankings and more with 2 join the patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-more-108973387?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link For our bonus episode ranking episode of hidden Christmas movies! https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-ranking-108096268?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link For our 2000s list https://youtu.be/EL0kY4SMgpo For our 1990s romcoms https://youtu.be/I6Z0-MwT2V8 For our 1980s romcoms https://youtu.be/7XSON7cvzT0 For our 1960-1970s ranking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE7iRyUtzZw For the classics episode https://youtu.be/YkczcdFd9o0 Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram HallmarkiesPodcast.com Our Christmas podcasts are at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4f2KtBPzUE&list=PLXv4sBF3mPUDo41tHqhkjHCvedmZwLzHx Get some of our great podcast merch https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 Please support the podcast on patreon and be part of these ranking episodes at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for the ultimate Hallmark debate…WHO belongs on the Hallmark Mt. Rushmore?!

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We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The Way Home just handed us our wildest theory of the season, and we are not letting it go. Jacob and Abby might be Casey's parents, Tessa just revealed she's running the whole smuggling operation, and Kat has once again made everything measurably worse for everyone around her.In this episode, Andrea and I break down The Way Home Season 3 Episode 6, and the theories we walk away with are bigger than anything we've had so far.Here's what we get into:•       The Jacob-is-Casey's-dad theory: why the season two clues were staring at us the whole time, and what Casey saying “I don't know anything about the Goodwins” actually means•       Tessa as the ringleader of the smuggling ring at the Cove, and why Andrea saw it coming while Eric did not•       Kat's pattern across three seasons of steamrolling into situations and making everything worse, including her dad•       Andrea's season two rewatch discovery: the psychic who kept calling Del and Colton, and whether there's a real connection to Tessa•       Del's horse, Stormy, and why three seasons of screen time has to mean something•       Alice skipping New York, Max's harsh take on small-town life, and why the show might be setting her up to repeat her mom's story•       Elliot's reaction to seeing Tessa on stage, and why it felt off for a guy who's already met her before•       What we still need answered before this season wraps, and our honest concerns about whether 12 episodes is enoughChapters:0:00 – Welcome and episode setup4:30 – The 1920s carnival, Del's horse, and the Stormy thread9:00 – The wildest theory yet: is Jacob Casey's father?13:00 – Kat makes everything worse (again), and why Fern and Thomas are the only ones who call her on it18:00 – The Tessa plot twist and Elliot's reaction problem22:00 – Alice stays home: the wrong call, or something bigger?25:30 – What we need from the final episodes, and why Hallmark canceling this show still stingsDo you think Jacob is Casey's dad? Drop your theory in the comments.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.

I had a lot of fun talking with the cast and crew of new survival horror movie Pitfall and includes some of my favorite Hallmark actors Marshall Williams, Richard Harmon, Matt Hamilton and more Listen to our most recent Matt Hamilton interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjU26y7AgPE Get your #animationjunkie merch at https://hallmarkies.dashery.com/ To order Summer Husband: A Novel by Amy Lorowitz https://amzn.to/4fAv8Dw (ad) For all of my interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUXrD_GPfFY&list=PL7wz447AgL4zCpbwD6finm99UJtugYhnb Please support my content on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Listen to Hallmarkies Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Follow Rachel's Reviews on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301?mt=2 Follow my blog at https://rachelsreviews.net Follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews/ Find the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies You can find the rest of the interviews at rotoscopers.com Follow me on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelsReviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had a lot of fun talking with the cast and crew of new survival horror movie Pitfall and includes some of my favorite Hallmark actors Marshall Williams, Richard Harmon, Matt Hamilton and more Listen to our most recent Matt Hamilton interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjU26y7AgPE Get your #animationjunkie merch at https://hallmarkies.dashery.com/ To order Summer Husband: A Novel by Amy Lorowitz https://amzn.to/4fAv8Dw (ad) For all of my interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUXrD_GPfFY&list=PL7wz447AgL4zCpbwD6finm99UJtugYhnb Please support my content on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Listen to Hallmarkies Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Follow Rachel's Reviews on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301?mt=2 Follow my blog at https://rachelsreviews.net Follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews/ Find the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies You can find the rest of the interviews at rotoscopers.com Follow me on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelsReviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacks is here to give us the rundown on all the gossip, news, and upcoming projects happening in the world of Hallmark. 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.

Today Sari helps us out and interviews the stars of Hallmark's True Justice: Eye for an Eye- Markian Tarasiuk and Katherine McNamara Follow Katherine at https://www.instagram.com/kat.mcnamara/ Follow Markian at https://www.instagram.com/marktaras/ Romance lovers join the LUV TV VIP Screening table Email info@luvtv.tv or Comment ‘VIP' and your official invite will be on its way! LUVTV is also casting for their latest show Big Bridal Giveaway. Recently engaged or know a bride to be deserving of a rom-com worthy makeover? Email info@luvtv.tv or comment ‘BRIDAL' and your official invite will be on its way! Big Bridal Giveaway premieres May 4th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5sSexcTK2M Follow Sari Cohen https://twitter.com/ask_sari Follow Sari on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesavvyscribbler/?hl=en Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com or the twitter call +1 (801) 855-6407 Check out the merch store and get our #hashtag shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliate Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back in the Cafe and catching up on more springtime offerings from Hallmark. "All's Fair in Love & Mahjong" presents the popular game as an introduction to love for stars Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell. "Best Served Cold" is the latest Hannah Swenson Mystery that we warmed up to right from the start. Welcome in, your table is ready!

Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo | Called to Foster — The Honest Guide to Foster Care and Adoption Foster care. Adoption. The calling that changes everything. If you have ever felt that quiet pull on your heart — that nudge that says maybe we are supposed to do something — this episode is for you. In this episode of the What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting Podcast, Christine Marie sits down with actress and foster care advocate Jen Lilley and international foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo to talk about their brand new book Called to Foster — the honest, hope-filled guide to every stage of the foster care and adoption journey. Jen Lilley, known from Days of Our Lives, Hallmark films, and dozens of beloved family movies — has fostered and adopted children through the Los Angeles County system and has become one of the most recognized voices for foster care in America. Dr. John DeGarmo is the founder of The Foster Care Institute, a TEDx Talk presenter, international consultant, and foster and adoptive parent to over 65 children. Together they wrote the book that every foster parent, adoptive parent, and anyone considering foster care needs in their hands. Dr. John did not want to be a foster parent. He believed every myth. Until a child sex trafficking ring victimized many of his own students and he could not look away. Jen never planned to become a foster care advocate. Until she opened her home and her heart through the LA County system and could not stop. This episode is raw. It is emotional. It is deeply faith-filled. And it will challenge every person listening to examine what they are doing or not doing for the children who are waiting. Because this is a kingdom priority. And if you are listening you are part of the mission field. In this episode you will hear: What led Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo to foster care and why neither of them planned it The hardest truths about foster care that most families are not prepared for How to love a child fully knowing they may leave What the church is getting wrong about foster care and the cost of its silence The faith moments that sustained them when they wanted to quit Why Called to Foster is the guide every foster and adoptive family needs How to get the book into the hands of caseworkers and child welfare professionals who need it Get the Book Called to Foster: https://a.co/d/03razpJS Connect with Dr. John DeGarmo: Website: https://www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.degarmo.7 Connect with Jen Lilley: Website: https://www.jenlilley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_lilley Connect with Christine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortisol_coach If this episode blessed you: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts it helps other foster and adoptive families find this show Share this episode with someone who has been praying for a breakthrough in their journey Buy an extra copy of Called to Foster and take it to your local child welfare office and give it to a caseworker who needs a ray of hope SEO Keywords and Tags: Jen Lilley foster care, called to foster book, Dr John DeGarmo foster care, foster care podcast, foster care adoption guide, how to become a foster parent, foster care and adoption journey, foster parenting advice, foster care Christian families, foster care faith, adoption journey podcast, foster care system, what to expect foster care, foster parent resources, foster care book 2025, foster to adopt, foster care calling, church and foster care, foster care community, Christine Marie podcast, what to expect while fostering and adopting, Jen Lilley book, Days of Our Lives Jen Lilley, foster care advocate, called to foster guide

has directed episodes of the sitcoms Frasier, 2 Broke Girls, Fuller House, Titus, Sullivan & Son, Sid the Science Kid, School of Rock among others, as well as producing Hallmark's Garage Sale Mystery movies. She received the Frank Capra Lifetime Achievement Award from the DGA in 2012 and also hosted the hit podcast Mojo Girl Madness.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. ThiHannah Swensen's 14th mystery delivers fun characters and some courtroom drama, but Eric and Andrea agree the mystery itself is weaker than fans deserve. The killer is obvious from the moment they appear on screen, there are no real suspects, and Hannah's character feels like she's lost some of that strong, independent edge from earlier movies.What You'll Hear:• Eric gives this one a 2.5 out of 5 — slightly better than the last Hannah movie but still missing what made the early ones work• Why Hannah's personality shift with Vic feels inconsistent compared to her dynamic with Mike in earlier films• The one thing that worked: Chad finally gets some backstory and actual courtroom scenes instead of just busting down doors• Andrea's favorite character was the killer — and why that's actually a problem for the movie• Their Murder She Wrote and True Justice recommendations if you're craving a better mystery• A preview of next week's True Justice: Eye for an Eye review (and why you should rewatch the first one before the new episode drops)Chapters:0:00 – Cold Open: Chocolate Cheesecake Opinions1:15 – Overall Ratings: 2.5 Out of 53:42 – What Happened to Lake Eden's Small Town Charm?7:28 – Mystery Minute: No Suspects, No Red Herrings11:05 – Romance Roundup: Married-for-10-Years Chemistry14:20 – Character Corner: The Killer Was the Best Part16:45 – Hallmark Trivia: Top-Rated Hannah Movies18:30 – Hallmark and Chill Recommendations21:10 – Next Week: True Justice Eye for an EyeDid you notice Hannah's personality shift with Vic compared to Mike? Drop your take in the comments

The Hallmark Dream Book is officially here… and apparently financial responsibility has been canceled.

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Todd Williams, a Nebraska-born impressionistic oil painter who discovered his calling as a child, went on to study at the Kansas City Art Institute, worked a decade as an illustrator for Hallmark, and has since spent about 25 years as a full-time fine artist represented by major galleries. His work is driven by a desire to evoke emotion at both a distance and up close, with paint quality, broken color, and expressive brushwork often carrying as much weight as the subject itself. Technically, he emphasizes the “science” of painting—values, composition, clean value planes, and his value–color–mixture approach—as the left-brain foundation that lets him later enter a childlike, intuitive “spirit of painting” mode. A major milestone was his Legacy Nebraska Collection, a five-year project tied to Nebraska's sesquicentennial that deepened his connection to place, history, and Native American subjects, and led naturally into his current series of bold, expressive Native American portraits and Western work. His advice to artists centers on perseverance, choosing strong and simple subjects to set yourself up for success, learning from both failures and wins, and accepting the ongoing tension between painting what sells and painting what most moves you. Over time, his definition of success has shifted from financial hunger and high output toward health, spiritual grounding, contentment, and relationships—treating the studio as a sacred space and the artistic journey itself as the true destination. Finally, Todd tells us about his upcoming activities, including teaching workshops with the Indiana Heritage Arts group in Nashville, Indiana and at the Merrick County Museum in his hometown of Central City, Nebraska, participating in ongoing and future Western-themed exhibitions (such as at the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville and Settlers West Gallery in Tucson), and contributing to the traveling “Painting the Arkansas Parks” exhibition organized through the Heart of America Artists for 2026–2027.Todd's FASO site:toddwilliamsfineart.com/Todd's Social Media:instagram.com/toddwilliamsfineart/

Tracey and Sally close out Hallmark's 2026 May is for Moms series. Tune in to hear thoughts on the rules of wish making and the importance of contractor work in romance:)

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Welcome to "The 2.0 Series". We are revamping themed Hallmark movies to see which ones are on the favorites list. First up: Hallmark movies that deal with food. My reaction to the Sunmmer Nights lineup: https://youtu.be/5wrpqBiN4vQ?si=3GjWeTbibjd5rAm-For more Dear Hallmark: Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7YI wrote a book!  "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6gDear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT BEST SERVED COLD: A HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY When a suspect in a forgery case is murdered and the prosecutor goes missing, Hannah and Chad must uncover how the two cases are connected and solve them in time for the trial. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BEST SERVED COLD: A HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY May 16, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF BEST SERVED COLD: A HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY Director: Peter Benson Cast: Alison Sweeney as Hannah Victor Webster as Chad Barbara Niven as Delores BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS Delores is up to something! She places a smoke bomb under a car and then goes into this coin shop. The smoke bomb goes off which sends the worker out there. Hannah hears about a missing cop named Lucas. So she goes to bring his wife some baked goods. She asks Hannah for her help. She says her husband's fishing gear isn't even gone! To make matters weirder, a dead body is found. It's not Lucas though. It's the body of a con-man....the owner of the coin place. Suspicious. Hannah is on the case. She sees the wife of Lucas at the grocery store and she's laughing. She finds that suspicious. She goes down to Lucas' favorite fishing spot and ends up coming across one of his boots and his work laptop down by the water. Weird. One night, someone throws a brick through Hannah's window that says "stay out of my business!". Delores ends up being the star witness in the coin case because of her sleuthing and she's great. After court that night, Hannah gets a call from Lucas' wife. She thinks Lucas has been there recently. Stuff is messy in a cupboard and his office chair is weird. Hannah finds a number for someone named Rod under a little gift box which is also next to a box of cigars that happens to be the same cigar shop the coin guy was found dead at. She finds that the number is attached to the golf club. So she goes there and finds out that this Rod guy is staying at the golf club. She suspects that Rod might be Lucas. So she goes to confront him. Turns out it is him and he explains that these bad guys were after him. He owed them money. He was worried that if it came out that he was in a bunch of gambling debt, the coin fraud case would've been thrown out. He needed Chad to take over the case. Chad figures out that the wife of the con-man murdered him with almonds but he needs help proving that. So he calls Hannah and tells her to come in and look at pictures of the cheesecake the wife had made right before her husband's passing. She said the crust had almonds in it. Chad and Hannah go out to celebrate and it comes out that Chad's mom was a baker and she would've loved Hannah and they kiss big time. 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 are half-way through the final season of this original Hallmark series and the clues keep on coming. Kat takes Nick back to the 1920's in search of Tessa while Alice and Elliot find themselves in 1979 at the Landry farm for some heartbreaking news. Meanwhile, we toss around some new theories and wonder where this is all going. Join us at the table where the past is present on this edition of The Hallmark Cafe!

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are reviewing The Way Home Season 4 Episode 4, and they are not on the same page. Eric calls this his favorite episode of the season so far, while Andrea is still only halfway into the pond. Nick time travels to the 1920s, someone wants Kat dead, and the tarot cards Tessa steals might actually mean something.What you'll hear:• Why Nick singing with the Augustine brothers at the speakeasy might be the best Nick moment of the entire series• Eric's take on why Kat and Elliott's relationship feels more like siblings or toxic friends than romantic partners• The tarot card breakdown: Knight of Cups and the Empress, and what they could actually mean for Tessa's future• Del's concussion visions of Colton, and whether she and Jacob were both running parallel delusions• Andrea's standout scene: Evelyn showing real compassion when Colton tells her about the miscarriage• The drowning scene cliffhanger: Kat was the target the Augustine brothers were told to "get rid of" — but by who?• Grayson Goodwin: good guy or bad guy? Eric and Andrea don't agree• Why Elliott stealing Kat's keys is giving "like mother, like son" energyChapters:0:00 – Intro: Eric's Favorite Episode, Andrea's Dipping Her Toe2:15 – Nick Time Travels & Golden Retriever Energy5:30 – Elliott and Kat: Crazed People Belong Together8:45 – The Tarot Cards Tessa Stole (Knight of Cups & Empress)11:20 – Standout Scene: Evelyn's Compassion for Del14:10 – The Drowning: Who Wants Kat Dead in the 1920s?17:30 – What We're Hoping Happens Next18:52 – OutroDid you catch that Hallmark actually showed smoking in the speakeasy scene? Drop your reaction in the comments

Major news was dropped last week as Hallmark announced the return of the Hallmark Christmas Experience 2026. This episode breaks down the pricing of the ticket packages, which actors are going to be in attendance, and goes through how the Christmas Expereince is set up. HCE website: https://www.experiencehallmarkchristmas.com/event/HCE26/home

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Robin Bernheim created Hallmark's biggest mystery franchise — Mystery 101 — and it was only supposed to be a one-off movie. Now she's back with You're Killing Me, a cross-generational cozy mystery starring Brooke Shields and debuting on Acorn TV May 18th. And Brooke herself picked the two-female-lead concept over the traditional cozy mystery formula.What you'll hear in this interview:•       How Robin went from forty years in the business to getting Mystery 101 greenlit at Hallmark — and why it was never supposed to become a franchise•       The three concepts Robin pitched to Brooke Shields, and why Brooke changed her mind and chose the cross-generational female duo over the Moonlighting-style male-female tension•       Why You're Killing Me breaks the cozy mystery rules by pairing two women instead of relying on romantic tension, and how Hacks and Gilmore Girls influenced the show's DNA•       Tom Cavanagh's Detective Jack — the rare cozy mystery cop who's competent, amused, and doesn't dismiss the amateur sleuths•       Kate Drummond (Flower Shop Mysteries) reuniting with Brooke Shields, and whether we'll see more of her friendship storyline in future episodes•       The overarching mystery that runs underneath the six standalone episodes — and why Robin says the last episode is her and Brooke's favorite•       What it's like managing from kindness on set, and the moment the grizzled boom operator told Robin he didn't think he'd like the show — until he couldn't stop laughing during the tree sceneChapters:0:00 – Who Is Robin Bernheim?4:12 – From Remington Steele to Mystery 1019:47 – Pitching Hallmark's Biggest Mystery Franchise14:23 – You're Killing Me: Why Two Women, Not Romance19:55 – Brooke Shields Picked the Concept Herself24:38 – Tom Cavanagh, Kate Drummond & the Founders Cove Cast30:15 – The Overarching Mystery You Didn't See in Episodes 1 & 234:42 – What's Next for Season TwoWhich cozy mystery formula do you prefer — the traditional male-female romantic tension, or the cross-generational female duo like You're Killing Me?New episodes every week — subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Hope Valley 1874 wraps its first season with Episode 8 — "All That Glitters" — and Eric and Andrea have thoughts. There was a twist nobody saw coming, a boarding house dance that actually delivered, and a season-ending cliffhanger that one of us thinks is completely contrived. Season 2 is confirmed, but did this finale earn it?WHAT YOU'LL HEAR•       The robbery twist: why Tom's former employee being the thief was a genuinely satisfying surprise — and why we were both convinced it was the British guy•       The boarding house dance party: fiddles, prospectors and farmers mixing, and Rebecca showing up in a dress that screamed old money in a small frontier town•       The love triangle reaches a turning point — Alexander tells Olivia to follow her dream; Clayton tells her to stay. Two very different views of what her life could be, and why the show actually played it well•       Rebecca's arrest as the season cliffhanger: why one of us thinks it's silly and forced, and what the writers could've done instead•       Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres in that final scene — why their "talking around it while talking about it" exchange actually worked•       What we're hoping Season 2 brings: the coal mines arriving, Tom and Rebecca's relationship forced into high gear, and a proper Hattie episode with actual stakes•       Oh — and we learned what a petticoat actually is. Neither of us was right.CHAPTERS0:00 – Did the Hope Valley 1874 Finale Deliver?2:00 – What We Loved: The Horse Chase & Rebecca's Dress5:00 – The Twist, the Dance Party & the Petticoat Debate8:00 – What Didn't Work: The Arrest & Clayton's Ultimatum10:30 – Season 2 Predictions: Mines, Marriage & More Hattie12:10 – Next Week: The Way Home & Hannah SwensenTeam Alexander or Team Clayton — where do you stand, and does the 1874 setting change your answer?SUBSCRIBE New episodes every week — subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.

This week, we recap and review Hallmark's A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love ... and this one is WILD.

In this episode I talk about the second May for Mom's movie as well as give some news from the Hallmark front.For more Dear Hallmark:Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7YI wrote a book!  "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6gDear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

This week on A Lifetime of Hallmark, Les, Kurt, and Jason dive into Mommy's Little Princess, a Lifetime thriller about an adopted girl who discovers she's distantly related to Bavarian royalty and immediately turns into a tiny blonde supervillain with access to Swifty Search, poison ivy, and industrial amounts of penicillin. The boys unpack one of the most unintentionally chaotic Lifetime movies in recent memory, featuring a suspiciously attractive struggling artist, a community arts camp built directly next to a death cliff, an ancestry test that somehow creates a full-blown royal delusion, and a child whose emotional support activity is committing increasingly elaborate felonies. Along the way: Wendy Williams updates, Philadelphia sports jail lore, the MOVE bombing, Lea Michele adjacency, vinegar-based sabotage, theater camp politics, and Greg somehow becoming the internet's newest unemployed hot dad icon. Also discussed: Why every adult in this movie needed supervision Why this child should never have been given WiFiz Why Lifetime characters always leave dangerous pharmaceuticals fully accessible Whether Cinderella camp was worth multiple attempted murders The growing evidence that Greg may simply be living in Juliana's house making soup and vibes Follow A Lifetime of Hallmark everywhere: Bluesky: lifetimeofhallmark Facebook : lifetimeofhallmark Instagram : lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast Threads: lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast TikTok: lifetimeofhallmarkpod Theme song generously donated by purple-planet.com  

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. All's Fair in Love and Mahjong hit Hallmark with a cultural controversy before a single frame aired — and then Hallmark went completely silent. Eric and Andrea watched the movie, gave it four stars, and have a lot to say about both the film and the network's baffling decision to go dark when they could have controlled the whole conversation.What You'll Hear•       Why the cultural appropriation criticism around All's Fair in Love and Mahjong spread so fast — and how Hallmark's silence turned a manageable moment into a full PR mess they never recovered from•       The real woman behind the movie: producer Joel's wife Ronnie, whose life inspired the entire story — and why that context would have squashed most of the controversy on its own•       Did you spot the real Ronnie's cameo? She's hiding in the book club scene as the “I want my bird” woman — and Eric has Joel's number to confirm it•       Fiona Gubelmann's performance — Eric calls it her best Hallmark movie by a mile, with special attention to her non-verbal acting during the karaoke scene that felt completely unrehearsed•       Melissa Peterman stealing every scene she's in, and why Eric suspects she was improvising lines that no writer could have scripted that naturally•       What didn't land: the too-brief secondary romance between the two Chinese characters that felt tokenistic given the runtime, and a small business loan subplot that hit a little close to homeChapters0:00 – Intro & The Controversy Around All's Fair in Love and Mahjong4:00 – Hallmark Went Silent: How They Let the Narrative Win8:00 – What Worked: Fiona Gubelmann's Best Hallmark Performance Yet12:00 – Melissa Peterman, the Friend Group & the Karaoke Scene16:00 – What Didn't Work: The Loan, the Tokenism, the House19:30 – The Real Ronnie: True Story, Real Cameo & Mahjong Trivia22:00 – Movie Recs: Twelve Games of Christmas, Jumanji & Field Day23:55 – Up Next: When Calls the Heart Season 1 FinaleDid the cultural controversy around All's Fair in Love and Mahjong reach your corner of the internet — or were you totally in the dark until now? Tell us in the comments

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - The bad blood between Texas State and UTSA spilled onto the diamond this week with the Bobcats getting run-ruled and then shoved by Roadrunners coach Pat Halmark in the post game handshake line. Plus, TXST football keeps adding new players, while men's and women's basketball have a whole new look for 2026 thanks to the transfer portal. Host Keff Ciardello is here to give the rundown.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Dell just got thrown from her horse at the end of The Way Home Episode 4 — and she may have seen Colton in the woods right before it happened. Meanwhile, Julian is quietly reading Shakespeare's The Tempest, and we think that's not a coincidence at all.•       Why Thomas showing up again has Eric half-convinced the entire show might be taking place inside Jacob's head — and why Andrea is absolutely not going along with that theory•       Nick is back in Port Haven, and both of us agree he's bringing the energy this season didn't know it needed — every scene he's in is just fun•       The Tempest breakdown: who the treacherous brother maps to, why the boats keep connecting, and what it might all mean for Griffin's role in the pond's history•       Fern's jaw-drop moment seeing Tessa in 1979 — and why something clearly went down between them that we haven't fully seen yet•       Sam's barn scene: the one line that stopped Eric mid-note, and why we're both firmly Team Sam over Julian•       Why Kat and Elliot have officially become the most frustrating characters on the show this season — and why Alice is starting to head in that direction too CHAPTERS0:00 - Wet Hair, Wet Jeans & Jumping Right In2:00 - Thomas Is Back: Figment or Future Storyline?5:00 - Cliff's Line & Nick's Grand Return to Port Haven8:00 - The Tempest Theory: What Julian's Book Tells Us About Griffin11:00 - Fern & Tessa: Something Happened in the Seventies14:00 - What Didn't Work: Kat, Elliot & the Hiding-Behind-Everything Spy Sequence17:00 - Standout Scenes: Sam's Barn Confession & Fern's Jaw-Drop19:30 - Julian vs. Sam: Who Belongs With Dell?21:30 - Dell's Fall, Jacob's Future & What We Need From Episode 524:13 - Until Next Time - Enjoy the PondAre you Team Sam or Team Julian for Dell — and had you already clocked The Tempest connection before this episode, or are you just now building the corkboard?SUBSCRIBE New episodes every week — subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#TheWayHome #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMysteriesAndMore #TheWayHomeReview #HallmarkPodcast #HallmarkFans #TheWayHomeHallmark #HallmarkMysteries #CozyTV #PodcastReview #HallmarkSeries #TimeTravel #EpisodeReview #HallmarkFandomFollow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel. 

Mutual respect. It's when two people show respect for each other. .... Respect is defined as the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings.  This should be a HALLMARK of us as Christ followers. And even more apparent at work, with our colleagues. To respect them as co-laborers AND as fellow sons and daughters of God. .... Author Dina Dwyer-Owens says it's been her experience that When we hold ourselves accountable and show mutual respect to others, it's amazing the respect that comes back.  So how about you? Are you living mutual respect in your work today?    

Michael James Scott plays Nurse Francois on Scrubs.  His previous television credits include Apple TV's critically acclaimed animated series CENTRAL PARK, Showtime's BLACK MONDAY and Hallmark's A HOLIDAY IN HARLEM. Michael is no stranger to commanding an audience. He is currently making history as the longest-running Genie in Disney's Aladdin, a performance that has earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. A powerhouse in the theater world, he was also an original cast member of The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!, and Hair, cementing his reputation as a versatile, scene-stealing performer. Beyond the stage, Michael showcased another side of his artistry with his 2020 holiday album A Fierce Christmas, featuring beloved classics like “Christmas Time Is Here,” “This Christmas,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's hop in the DTH Time Machine for today's DTH Classic. We're sick and tired of waiting for Hallmark to air the Christmas Card! Here is our review of this Hallmark classic, originally dropped on October 12, 2018. 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.

Hey Regular Guys and Gals, we made it through another week! How funny, capable, overworked people slowly disappear inside loyalty, guilt, people-pleasing, and being “the strong one.” Why being needed is not the same as being loved. How guilt can become a cage, over-functioning can make you invisible, and people-pleasing is often just anxiety wearing a Hallmark sweater. How some people don't die from drama… they die from swallowing it. Why boundaries aren't cruel, why you don't have to earn rest or tenderness, and how keeping the peace can quietly become self-abandonment with good manners. How a smaller chapter does not mean a smaller life. And why the loneliest people are often the ones smiling, serving, joking, producing, and holding everything together while nobody notices their heart. “You can be kind without becoming furniture.” “Stop bringing your open wound to a closed door.” And why being the one who handles everything is a terrible way to audition for love.  RGF Bonus….how Florence Henderson would not let Kev disappear and lessons on recycling for millennials and Gen Z. Bye Betches! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT KENTUCKY ROSES A greenhouse worker and the son of Churchill Downs' CEO form an unlikely pair, coming together to save the Kentucky Derby rose blanket and uncovering a generational love story along the way. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR KENTUCKY ROSES May 2, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF KENTUCKY ROSES Director: Clare Niederpruem Writer: Jamie Pachino Cast: Odette Annable as Sadie Andrew W. Walker as Ash Taylor BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS It's 1932 and this dude brings this girl out to the woods to give her a horseshoe necklace. She's like I can't take this. We hardly know each other. And it looks expensive. He's like it is. I got big dreams and I want someone by my side to grow an empire with. She asks him to put it on her. We then see a bunch of clips of the Kentucky Derby from over the years. We meet Sadie who is going to leave her family's greenhouse, the one for Churchill Downs, so that she can become a full time florist - that's her dream. She notices some work being done at Churchill Downs. Apparently a storm came through. We then meet Ash Taylor. He's the son of the Churchill Downs CEO. His dad calls him and says there's been an emergency and asks him to come home. Ash is like I'm too busy to help you. It's clear that he and his dad don't see eye to eye. Ash even changed his last name so that people wouldn't know that he is a Reed. He doesn't want to take any shortcuts. But when his mom asks him to do it, he can't say no. He comes across Sadie who is looking at the flowers at Churchill Downs. They chat and bond over not wanting to take over the family business. They end up watching fireworks together and having a great time. But they didn't exchange information...not even names. Luckily for them, they bump into each other at a bar the next night. They have a great time! Ash's mom bumps into Sadie and sees some of her work and hires her to put together some bouquets for a fundraising event. When Sadie's boss finds out, she's like well...figure it out. She's gotta find some roses. Luckily Ash knows where they can find some in the wild. This is when she explains that greenhouse flowers are different than florist flowers and I gotta be honest....thankful for that explanation. This is also when she finds out that he is the son of the Derby folks, the Reeds, and she's not pleased. We find out that that couple at the beginning of the movie was Ash's great-uncle and Sadie's great-grandma. Apparently they were in love. But his dad wouldn't let him marry her. The flowers mysteriously end up on Sadie's doorstep and the event is a big success. She ends up going out with Ash again but they get in an argument - apparently his family thinks that her great-grandmother kept the jewelry. Her family says they gave it back. It's a whole thing. But no time to wallow. She finds out that the roses for the Derby's blanket of roses are stuck in South America. So she posts a video on social media asking for the community to all bring their roses. And it works! The roses come flying in. Big success! She also finds a letter that tells her where the necklace is and she brings it to Ash to have him put it on her. And they kiss BIG HONKEN ONES! KISS OF THE YEAR CONTENDER! It's Derby day! He tells his dad he's willing to come back if he can run the charity that finds homes for old Derby horses. Her best friend wins the Derby. And then his dad says they are going to source the roses locally moving forward and they want her to do it first. They celebrate with another 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.

A new month is here which means....PREVIEW SHOW!!!     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.

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