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We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea review Love Finds You, the Fall Into Love kickoff starring Aimee Teegarden and Chris McNally as a jewelry designer and the delivery driver who gets pulled into her search for the rightful owner of a mislabeled package. Andrea gives it 4.5 stars. Eric calls that an insult and gives it five stars, no notes. Along the way they also cover the Garage Sale Mysteries premiere date, their fall movie watchlist, and what they've each been watching on BritBox and Acorn.What You'll Hear:• Andrea's rules for the "official" fall movie list, and why Lovestruck Cafe and Autumn Dreams didn't make the cut• Eric on Murdoch Mysteries hitting a rough patch in season ten, plus his current BritBox rotation (Return to Paradise, Brokenwood, Life on Mars, Blood, Ludwig)• The full synopsis and both hosts' star ratings for Love Finds You• Why the fire release ceremony scene had both of them singing along• The scene-stealing side characters (Christine Park as the BFF, plus Karina) and praise for director Eva Tavares• The one flaw they could find in the entire movie• Where Love Finds You ranks against the best Hallmark movies of the year so far• Similar movie recommendations if you loved this one• Aimee Teegarden trivia and behind-the-scenes secrets from the set Chapters0:00 - Cold Open: Lost Packages & Podcast Intro1:15 - Up Next: Garage Sale Mysteries Hits Hallmark Channel3:15 - Fall Movie Auditions: Lovestruck Cafe & Autumn Dreams6:00 - Murdoch Mysteries Burnout Watch7:30 - Eric's BritBox Rotation: Return to Paradise, Brokenwood, Life on Mars & Ludwig9:45 - Love Finds You: The Synopsis10:30 - Andrea's Rating: 4.5 Stars and the Fire Ceremony14:00 - Eric's Rating: "This Is a Five"17:00 - Scene-Stealing Side Characters & Director Eva Tavares20:30 - The One Thing They Didn't Love21:30 - Standout Scenes and the Fire and Aspire Callback24:00 - The Romance, the Wrong Men, and the Conflict That Worked28:00 - Movies to Watch If You Loved This One30:30 - Ranking Love Finds You Against the Best of the Year33:00 - Trivia: Aimee Teegarden, Friday Night Lights & Set Secrets35:30 - Next Week: Garage Sale Mysteries & Much Ado About LoveAndrea gave Love Finds You a 4.5 and Eric bumped it to a five. Where do you land on it, and does it crack your top movies of the year so far?New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #LoveFindsYou #ChrisMcNally #AimeeTeegarden #HallmarkFans #FallIntoLove #HallmarkMysteries #CozyTV #GarageSaleMysteries #BritBoxMysteries #HallmarkPlus #RomanceMovies #EvaTavares #HallmarkReviewFollow 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. 

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT LOVE FINDS YOU A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex she's found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack on a citywide search that helps them discover what they truly want. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR LOVE FINDS YOU August 22, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF LOVE FINDS YOU Director: Eva Tavares Writers: Charlie Shahnaian, Shari Simpson Cast: Aimee Teegarden as Alex Chris McNally as Jack BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS Alex is a jewelry designer who also has a habit of holding on to random items from her exes. She's having a bit of a relationship revelation. She likes to leave notes and cupcakes for her delivery driver, Jack, who has great legs. Jack doesn't have time for cupcakes. Her best friend Megan comes over to help her deal with all these ex items and talks to her about manifesting her perfect man by burning all of her exes' stuff and saying what she wants in a man after each item. After work, Jack heads to get dinner with his sister who is trying to help him find a girlfriend. But all he really wants is a promotion at work and that starts by being the best and fastest driver. He goes to deliver this mysterious purple box to Alex's place and has a hard time scanning it and he's like that's weird. She gets this purple box and opens it up and it's full of items related to things she wished for last night. She's like wait...did I manifest my perfect man and then accidentally got his package delivered to my apartment?! Obviously that's what happened. So she runs down to catch Jack and asks if she can ride with him to deliver to the right person because it belongs to the perfect man. He's like no. That goes against all the rules. Naturally, he ends up giving in. She agrees to help him get his ratings up in the app cuz I guess some of it is based on customer satisfaction. They go to one of the other Alex Browns in the area and she freaks out. She's real nervous to go talk to this guy and give him the box. Alex Brown is hot and is clearly into our Alex Brown but the more he talks, the more she knows it's not him. After some more deliveries with sticky notes that she puts on people's packages, and an accidental hand touch, they get to the final Alex Brown. She's very nervous and he helps calm her down by telling her that she's perfect. They get to the final Alex Brown and he's a priest, so clearly he's not the right one. They keep hanging out though and they're starting to really enjoy being around each other and the sparks are starting to fly. After a full day, he helps her realize that she wants her own jewelry store and they agree to get together the next day to visit the final Alex Brown in the entire city. When they finally get to the house, he tells her how he feels but says I know you still gotta ring the doorbell. But she can't do it. She just leaves the package by the door. She says I know exactly what I want and she goes to kiss Jack. They kiss big ones but her best friend calls and she stops herself and goes to ring the doorbell. Dude is fricken ripped and of course they end up together. Fast forward a bit and everyone is happy and kissing and she's opening up her own jewelry shop - Manifested by Alex - in the back of a delivery truck. 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 us for an inspiring conversation with Hallmark Channel star Jen Lilley as offers a deeply personal account of her 15-year journey with bulimia and moving forward toward recovery and freedom. She also gives a look at her new book, Wake Up Your Faith, encouraging listeners to overhaul their spiritual life by approaching it with a sense of adventure. Guest’s Links YouTube: @TheJenlilleyFacebook: @jenlilleyofficial Instagram: @jen_lilley Watch this interview on our YouTube channel! https://bit.ly/3M1wDhG ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website TikTok *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media* Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in Spain for episode 5 of Paris Is Always a Good Idea, "Marcos, Revisited," and this one hits harder than the rest of the season. Chelsea faces her final what if with Marcos at his vineyard, Dad pops the question to Sherry, and the Knightley breakup scene had Andrea in tears twice. Eric calls it his favorite episode of the series so far.What You'll Hear:• Why Marcos' ten-years-ago backstory made him the most stand-up guy of Chelsea's three options• Knightley's family backstory and the money-versus-heart contrast the show is building• Annabelle's watering can sneak attack and a house tour both hosts want to steal for themselves• The dad-and-Sherry proposal and confirmation that the Spain wedding is finally here• Why the closing voicemail scene got Andrea crying twice, and Eric's case for Lacey Chabert's best performance yet• The plot holes that bugged them: a $10,000 club soccer bill, a financial contradiction at Chelsea's company, and two dangling love interests for Annabelle• The ongoing complaint that Barbara Niven is criminally underused, five episodes in• A book-versus-show comparison, including the flower girl subplot that didn't make the cut• Predictions for the season finale, and what they're hoping to see at that wedding Chapters0:00 - Cold Open: Middle School Spanish Names1:15 - Setting Up Episode 5: Chelsea's Final What If2:30 - Marcos' Backstory: The Stand-Up Guy4:00 - Knightley's Family Backstory and the Big Contrast5:30 - Annabelle's Watering Can Ambush7:00 - Chelsea's Secret Sacrifice for Knightley8:15 - Dad Proposes to Sherry: The Spain Wedding Reveal9:30 - The Voicemail Ending That Made Andrea Cry11:00 - Episode Rankings: Eric and Andrea's Verdicts13:00 - Lacey Chabert's Best Performance Yet?14:45 - Debating the Breakup Scene's Logic16:30 - What Didn't Work: Plot Holes and Loose Ends20:00 - The Barbara Niven Problem21:45 - Behind the Scenes: Filming in Paris and Spain, Plus the Hallmark Plus Pitch23:15 - The Romance: Marcos vs. Knightley Chemistry24:00 - Finale Predictions and Wedding WishesDo you think Chelsea made the right call walking away from Knightley without giving long distance a shot, or should she have fought for it? Tell Eric and Andrea in the comments.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #HallmarkPlus #LaceyChabert #MarcosRevisited #BarbaraNiven #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkReview #ChelseaAndKnightley #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. 

Could We See the Royals on the Hallmark Channel? full 599 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:23:49 +0000 VBfkvcSVJYqwK7KoqU4RK8qvU0H02nts mlb,kansas city royals,hallmark,sports Fescoe & Dusty mlb,kansas city royals,hallmark,sports Could We See the Royals on the Hallmark Channel? Fescoe & Dusty are huge fans of Kansas City sports and the people of Kansas City who make it the great city it is. Start your morning with us from 6-10 as we talk all things Chiefs, Royals, Jayhawks, and more, with plenty of tangents along the way! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-li

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea review Aussie at Heart, the Hallmark original starring Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing as a former lawyer turned event planner and her ex coworker who reunite in Queensland to plan her parents' anniversary party. Andrea gives it a two and a half. Eric gives it a three. Both of them still rank it dead last of the three movies they've covered this month, thanks to a boat problem, a B-roll problem, and one of the laziest misunderstandings in the Hallmark playbook.What You'll hear:• A full recap of Samara and Nate's reunion in Queensland, planning her parents' anniversary while dodging their own history• Why Andrea can't get past the boat movie problem, and why she'd rather have a murder on that yacht• The vow renewal scene and a mother of the bride whose eye acting deserves its own award• A detour into KitchenAid mixers, Eric's wife's Hanukkah gift versus a mixer that's been in Andrea's family since the 1950s• Rhiannon Fish's performance measured against her turn in Our Norwegian Holiday• The B-roll overload, the old elevator music montages, and the classic Hallmark misunderstanding that sinks the third act• Movie and show recommendations for anyone who wants their boat drama with actual stakes• Trivia on Daniel Lissing's music career and whether Rhiannon Fish actually has an Australian accent• Where Aussie at Heart lands in Eric and Andrea's ranking of this month's three movies, plus a look ahead to A Love Finds You 0:00 - Intro: Boats, Beach Balls, and a Real Men Wear Hallmark Shirt3:00 - The Recap: Samara, Nate, and an Anniversary in Queensland4:30 - The Ratings: Andrea's 2.5 vs Eric's 36:30 - What They Loved: The Best Friend, the Vows, and the Fireworks10:30 - Rhiannon Fish's Performance vs Our Norwegian Holiday13:00 - The Chemistry Verdict15:00 - What Didn't Work: B-Roll Overload and That Classic Hallmark Fight20:00 - Standout Character: The Best Friend21:30 - If You Liked This, Watch...23:30 - Trivia: Daniel Lissing's Music and Rhiannon Fish's Real Accent25:30 - Ranking Aussie at Heart Against This Month's Movies27:00 - Next Week: A Love Finds You Where do you land, closer to Andrea's 2.5 or Eric's 3? And be honest: team boat romance, or team someone-gets-pushed-overboard?New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#AussieAtHeart #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #RhiannonFish #DanielLissing #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkReview #HallmarkOriginalMovies #OurNorwegianHoliday #ChickFlicks #HallmarkCountdownFollow 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. 

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT AUSSIE AT HEART Samara, a former lawyer now event planner, reunites with Nate, her ex-coworker and rival, to plan a couple's anniversary in Queensland and begin to confront their past and fall for each other. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR AUSSIE AT HEART August 15, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF AUSSIE AT HEART Director: Colin Budds Writers: Ansley Gordon, Sophie Tilson Cast: Rhiannon Fish as Samara Hart Daniel Lissing as Nate Lawson BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS Samara is a wedding planner despite the fact that she was actually a really successful lawyer. Speaking of used-to-be lawyers, we meet Nate in Queensland, Australia. His dad got sick and now he works with his brother on the boat. Samara is on the phone with an old colleague who is in Australia for a trip. She asks Samara to come to Australia to help plan her parents' anniversary party. She's like I don't have another event for a few weeks….why the heck not. She gets there and finds the yacht that her friend has for them to use. She is accidentally sprayed by water by Nate and it quickly becomes obvious that they know each other. Her friend, Liv, is like listen Nate is the best captain, you're the best event planner. It just made sense. It doesn't take long for it to become obvious that Liv is trying to get these two rivals together! They immediately start to bicker but then they start talking and hanging out. She starts wearing the necklace that he gave her back in the day. The sparks are clearly starting to fly again. But there's a bit of an issue - she hired some firework company to put a firework show together but they're not getting the plan to Captain Nate. I'm sure it won't be a big deal though. Nate & Samara go snorkeling and then he tells her he wants to get back into law. But then they get into an argument about how things ended between them at work. They really disagree about a witness that she wanted to put on the stand. But they talk it through and don't let the argument ruin the day! She decides to use her father's contacts to try to get Nate a new job but the dude she talks to is really only interested in having her work for him. She insists she doesn't do law anymore. Nate gets a call from that law firm but the person on the phone setting up the interview is confused and basically says crazy how you and Samara are interviewing for the same job. He's mad cuz he was under the impression she didn't want to do law?! Then he gets a phone call from the fireworks people and he's like CANCEL THE FIREWORKS, GAHHHH! He goes to tell her the fireworks aren't gonna happen. She finds out about how he's mad that she interviewed for his dream job and she's like dude bro I didn't apply for it, I got him the interview! His brother is like dude you done goofed. You better fix the fireworks thing. The happy couple renews their vows. It's nice. The sun sets and she's beginning to think that the fireworks aren't gonna happen. Nate shows up with flowers and apologizes and tells her he has an in person interview in Seattle next week. He is willing to break every rule in the book to not lose her and the fireworks start going off! They kiss BIG ONESSSSSSS! 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 would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in Paris for episode four of Paris Is Always a Good Idea, and it's the one both hosts agree has the most packed into it. Chelsea and Knightly finally close the distance between them, Lacey Chabert turns in what Eric calls her best Hallmark performance yet, and one subplot has the hosts split right down the middle. Andrea says it adds welcome variety. Eric says it's stealing time from the couple everyone actually tuned in for.Here's what Eric and Andrea get into:• Andrea's full recap of how Chelsea and Knightly's backstory comes together, plus the real Eiffel Tower shoot both actors talked about on Hallmark+• A quick detour into why the Hallmark+ app keeps logging Andrea out, and why she's sticking with the $39 subscription anyway• The sister subplot debate: Andrea calls it welcome variety, Eric calls it a distraction from the main couple• Eric's case for why this might be Lacey Chabert's best Hallmark role yet, including the scene he calls the spiciest she's ever played• The donation numbers continuity hiccup both hosts caught in the nonprofit storyline• Why Knightly is the one pushing Chelsea toward her billionaire ex Marco, and what that says about his insecurity instead of hers• The standout scene both hosts pick, from the elevator kiss to the closing cab ride banter between Knightly and the sister• Predictions for the rest of the season, including who Marco really is and whether that castle wedding tease means what they think it doesChapters:0:00 - Bonjour From Paris: Episode 4 Kickoff1:15 - Recapping "Knightly": Chelsea and Knightly Grow Closer4:00 - Spoiled by the App: The Hallmark+ Eiffel Tower Mishap5:30 - The Sister Subplot Divides the Hosts8:00 - Eric's Take: Lacey Chabert's Best Role Yet11:00 - The Insecurity Twist: Why Knightly Pushes Chelsea Toward Marco13:30 - The Big Debate: Is the Sister a Distraction or an Asset?16:30 - Standout Scene: The Elevator Kiss (and That Cab Ride Callback)19:30 - Rating the Romance: How Spicy Is Chelsea and Knightly?21:30 - Season Predictions: Who Is Marco, and Does the Wedding Theory Hold?23:30 - Sign-Off From ParisWhere do you land: does the sister add welcome variety to Paris, or is she pulling focus from Chelsea and Knightly? And who do you think Marco really is?New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #HallmarkPlus #ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #LaceyChabert #ScottMichaelFoster #RomanceMovies #HallmarkSeries #ChelseaAndKnightly #HallmarkReview #ParisEpisode4Follow 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. 

“My writing often comes to me that way–something that interests me in the real life world, something kind of political and thorny, something I don't entirely totally know how I think about it, something I'm interested in exploring.” These words from short story writer and novelist Claire Boyles are at the heart of this episode on the relationship between fiction and real life. How might having personal experience in a certain arena both help and hinder our ability to use it as material for fiction? How can characters drive the way opinions are explored in a book? How do we create more compelling characters? What must be let go as we create a fictional realm? How can fiction help us explore “thorny” political themes? And how might our past lives help us in practical ways as we move forward in our creative lives?Claire Boyles (she/her) is a writer and former farmer. Her debut novel, Appraisals, is forthcoming in August 2026. A 2022 Whiting Award winner in fiction, she is the author of Site Fidelity, which won the High Plains Book Award and was longlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Award, the Colorado Book Award, and the Reading the West Award. Her nonfiction has appeared in Sierra Magazine and Virginia Quarterly Review, among other journals, and she is a screenwriter with multiple credits on the Hallmark Channel. She splits time between Loveland, Colorado and Ames, Iowa, where she is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and the Environment at Iowa State University.Claire will be a speaker at the Grand Mesa Writer's Symposium in Cedaredge on September 12. Details here: https://www.grandmesawriters.org/schedule This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea run through the entire Fall Into Love 2026 lineup, eight new movies, before sitting down with this week's big premiere: Absolutely Devoted to You, starring Jesse Metcalfe and Kimberley Sustad. It's Hallmark's swing at a 90s boy band reunion story, and both hosts walk in a little skeptical. Eric lands at four and a half out of five. Andrea can't get past one thing: the age gap between the leads.What You'll Hear:• Eight new Fall Into Love 2026 movies previewed and rated thumbs up or down, including Love Finds You, Much About Love and the return of Garage Sale Mysteries• A first look at Hallmark's two new Halloween movies, A Knight to Remember and The Spirit of Halloween• The full premise of Absolutely Devoted to You and why its 90s TV talk show framing gives it a different feel than most Hallmark romances• Andrea's case for Hanson as the greatest boy band of the 90s (and why Bop is still on her playlist)• Eric and Andrea's honest read on Kimberley Sustad and Jesse Metcalfe's chemistry• One plot point neither host can fully explain: how the ending's jump from studio to stage actually works• Eric's biggest Hallmark pet peeve, unpacked using this exact movie as the example• Standout character talk built around Tetiana Ostapowych's scene-stealing, fangirling newscaster• Behind-the-scenes trivia from director Stacey N. Harding, plus a preview of next week's Aussie at Heart and Paris Is Always a Good Idea 0:00 - Cold Open: Boy Bands, Big Hair and This Week's Menu1:20 - Fall Into Love Preview: Love Finds You & Much About Love5:45 - Haunted Harmony, Falling Into Place & Garage Sale Mysteries Return10:15 - Pumpkin Regatta Romance and Two New Halloween Movies13:40 - Absolutely Devoted to You: The Premise15:10 - What They Loved: 90s Boy Band Nostalgia and Kimberley Sustad19:40 - What They Didn't Love: The Confusing Finale and Eric's Age Gap Pet Peeve24:20 - Standout Character: Tetiana Ostapowych Steals the Show26:40 - Final Rating and Movies to Watch If You Loved This One29:00 - Trivia: Hanson, Director Stacey Harding's Secrets and Jesse's Boy Band Past33:00 - Next Week Preview: Aussie at Heart and Paris Is Always a Good Idea34:10 - Sign-OffWhere do you land on the age gap debate, does nine years bother you in a Hallmark pairing or is Eric overthinking it? Drop your rating for Absolutely Devoted to You below.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #AbsolutelyDevotedToYou #JesseMetcalfe #KimberleySustad #FallIntoLove2026 #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #GarageSaleMysteries #LoriLoughlin #HauntedHarmonyMysteries #AKnightToRemember #TheSpiritOfHalloween #HallmarkHalloween #HallmarkReview #RomanceMovies #HallmarkMysteries #CozyMysteryFollow 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. 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in Paris for Episode 3 of Hallmark+'s "Paris Is Always a Good Idea," titled "Sebastian, Revisited." Chelsea and Knightley get back to work, and the French photographer Chelsea left behind years ago walks right back into her life. Eric and Andrea break down what won them over, where the show swerves hard from the book, and why one dress has them arguing about couture pricing.What You'll See:• The forest opening and the phone call with Chelsea's dad that finally patches things up between them• The steamy restaurant scene, the napkin pass, and the line that would get anyone else fired by HR• How Sebastian's storyline in the show diverges hugely from the book, and why that changes everything about him• The show's noticeably bigger production budget, plus the new spin on "Private Eyes" during the opening titles• The $10,000 dress debate, and how Sebastian stacks up against Chelsea's other guys so far• A flash-forward wedding photography scene that had both hosts rewinding to figure out what just happened• Why Andrea calls this show "anti-Hallmark," and means it as a compliment• A listener voicemail, a stolen library book, and an update on tracking down the book's author• Where Chelsea and Knightley stand heading into next week, plus a first look at what's coming with "Absolutely Devoted to You" 0:00 - Cold Open: French Onion Soup Talk0:31 - Meet Eric & Andrea2:06 - Fan Voicemail: Amber's Shoutout2:35 - Episode 3 Recap: "Sebastian, Revisited"2:48 - What They Liked: The Forest & That Call to Dad4:35 - The Sex and the City Comparison6:11 - The Restaurant Scene & the Napkin Pass7:26 - Sebastian's Story: Show vs. Book8:33 - The Opening Titles & That Theme Song Cover9:37 - Hallmark's Production Value Glow-Up11:42 - Tracking Down the Book's Author12:21 - What They Didn't Like: The Dress & the Sheep Farmer Debate13:30 - Why This Show Is "Anti-Hallmark"14:19 - The Muse Photo Subplot15:36 - Knightley's Reworked Backstory16:15 - That Confusing Flash-Forward16:59 - Standout Scenes & Rating the Romance18:18 - Someone Stole the Library Book19:39 - Knightley & Chelsea's Chemistry Builds21:06 - Next Up: Marcos, the Mystery Call & "Absolutely Devoted to You" Team Knightley, or still holding out hope for Sebastian? And be honest: was that dress worth ten grand?New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #HallmarkPlus #LaceyChabert #ScottMichaelFoster #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkPodcast #ChelseaAndKnightley #SebastianRevisited #HallmarkReview #AbsolutelyDevotedToYouFollow 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. 

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT ABSOLUTELY DEVOTED TO YOU An ambitious TV producer devises a brilliant plan to reunite a 90's boy band for an annual summer beach bash, but her idea is derailed when she falls for the band's reluctant lead singer. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ABSOLUTELY DEVOTED TO YOU August 8, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF ABSOLUTELY DEVOTED TO YOU Director: Stacey N. Harding Writers: Ali Spuck, Casie Tabanou, Matthew Willis Cast: Kimberley Sustad as Kaitlin Jesse Metcalfe as Derrick BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS The movie kicks off with a morning show, Merrie & Mason. Classic morning show July 4th banter. We meet Kaitlyn who is a producer on the show, who really wants to get the executive producer promotion. She's going in for an interview with a bunch of animal themed pitches. On the show, Merrie is talking about her favorite '90s band, Absolutely Yeah. She loves listening to their song, Hotter Than July, every July. And she has a big crush on the singer Derrick. But the band isn't together anymore. Derrick is busy working at this community center. Have a chill dude. So Kaitlyn goes in to talk to her boss but the pitch never really happens cuz her boss is a real talker. But when the plan to bring in the Lifeguard Dog for their end of summer bash falls through, Kaitlyn seizes the moment and randomly pitches getting Absolutely Yeah back together. She pitches that if she makes this happen, she gets the EP gig. Her boss says it's a deal! She gets a hold of 3 of the 4 members and they're into the idea. But Derrick is elusive. She tracks him down at work and he is very against the idea. She takes some time and comes back with a deal - if he does the reunion show, she'll help him with the community center variety show. Oh also if you don't do this, everyone I work with will lose their jobs. He says ok if you can help boost ticket sales for the community center and help the kids prepare, he MIGHT be in. That's good enough. They announce the reunion on the morning show. Naturally, Kaitlyn and Derrick start hanging out. He opens up about leaving the band because he couldn't connect to the fans on a personal level. And she opens up about why she loves her job. He goes to talk to his co-worker. She's like we both know you aren't doing this reunion show. So stop stringing her along. The morning show hosts decide to just announce that Derrick is doing the reunion once advertisers start dropping. Word gets to Kaitlyn about that announcement while she's with Derrick. She does not tell him. The bad news is ticket sales for the variety show aren't skyrocketing. So she hatches a secret plan but one of the boys starts to feel guilty about keeping something from Derrick. So they invite him to come to this rehearsal with the boys from the community center and he gets real mad. Turns out the boys already knew his past but he doesn't care. He tells Kaitlyn that even though the show is sold out, he's not doing the reunion. So she's real sad. He makes up with the band and surprises Kaitlyn and America by showing up for the performance and crushes it! Kaitlyn gets the promotion! Derrick gets to talk about the community center. And he announces that because of Kaitlyn, the community center is fully funded for another year. They all go to celebrate, and Derrick talks to Kaitlyn. They both apologize for how they handled things. He sings Hotter Than July to her softly and they kisssssss big ones! 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.

Kindness is often treated like a weakness. But what if it is actually a survival skill that can help us manage stress, interrupt negative thoughts, and reclaim our power?Nicole Phillips, founder of Kindness Is Contagious and host of The Kindness Podcast, which Oprah Magazine recognized as one of the top happiness podcasts, joins Women Road Warriors hosts Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro to reveal how intentional kindness transformed her habits, marriage, family, and outlook on life.A breast cancer survivor, recovering alcoholic, former hospital chaplain and television journalist, Nicole brings extraordinary warmth and lived wisdom to this conversation. She has spoken at more than 200 events, reaching over 30,000 people, and has been featured by NBC Nightly News, the Hallmark Channel, People Online, Reader's Digest and Woman's World. She is the author of five books, including The Negativity Remedy.Nicole's journey began with an unexpected encounter with a young mother at a public swimming pool. One simple act of generosity sparked a powerful personal transformation—and a kindness movement. Within a year of intentionally looking for and practicing kindness, Nicole had quit drinking and smoking, lost 30 pounds, renewed her relationship with her husband, and changed the atmosphere in her home.Nicole explains why negativity may seem more prevalent when “the worse is simply louder.” She also reveals how confirmation bias, judgment and social media algorithms can reinforce negative thinking—and how we can train ourselves to see more of the goodness that is still all around us.In this empowering conversation, discover:• How kindness can reshape automatic thoughts and negative beliefs • Nicole's “worry, hurry and jury” pattern—and how to interrupt it • Why the first thought may be automatic, but the next thought is where your power lives • A simple 24-hour exercise for developing a kindness mindset • How to practice self-kindness and stop destructive inner criticism • Why the Platinum Rule can be more compassionate than the Golden Rule • How asking “What else could be true?” can prevent fear from becoming panic • The difference between healthy perspective and toxic positivity • How to feel the pain of life without feeding the panic • Why paying attention may be more powerful than simply paying kindness forwardListen now and discover why kindness is not passive or powerless. It is a practical mindset tool that can strengthen resilience, reduce conflict, and change how we experience ourselves, other people, and the world.Learn more about Nicole Phillips, her books and The Kindness Podcast at NicoleJPhillips.com.Visit WomenRoadWarriors.com for more inspiring conversations that power women on the road to success.https://www.instagram.com/nicolejphillips/ https://www.facebook.com/NicoleJPhillipshttps://www.youtube.com/@nicolephillips3488 https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipsnicolej/ndnessMatters, #ChooseKindness #SpreadKindness #TheKindnessPodcast #NicolePhillips #WomenRoadWarriors #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomensEmpowerment

The Prime Minister says he wants the killers of PC Andrew Harper to stay behind bars. How will he do it? We ask a senior law professor who advised the government on how to manage early prisoner releases.As Simon Levy is set to be sentenced tomorrow, the BBC has spoken to a victim who asks why her own case wasn't enough to stop the rapist and murderer from committing further crimes.Just how unprecedented was President Trump's Air Force One sleight of hand as he left the NATO summit in Turkey?And the Hallmark Channel has been tugging heartstrings for 25 years. We'll explore the secret of its longevity.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Is "Toast to Italy" the Hallmark movie that finally saves us from a rough Christmas in July?? Eric and Andrea are back to give their full, honest review of Torrey DeVitto and Will Kemp's new Italian wine-country romance — plus they finally rank last month's Christmas in July movies against each other (spoiler: they do NOT agree). In this episode: a recap and ranking of the Christmas in July lineup (Love Under the Mistletoe, Christmas Under Construction, Little Christmas Market, and Snowbound for the Holidays), a full spoiler-friendly review of Toast to Italy starring Torrey DeVitto and Will Kemp, the scene that surprised them both, what worked and what didn't, similar cozy picks to stream next (including two BritBox/Acorn mystery recommendations), fun cast trivia, and a look ahead to next week's reviews of Absolutely Devoted to You and Paris Is Always a Good Idea. CHAPTERS0:00 Intro & Merch Unboxing1:45 Ranking Our Christmas in July Movies7:30 "Toast to Italy" Quick Recap & Our Ratings9:15 What We Loved About Toast to Italy14:50 What We Didn't Love18:40 Standout Scenes (That Spicy Moment!)21:20 Let's Talk About the Romance23:10 Similar Movies & Shows to Watch Next26:00 Fun Trivia: Torrey DeVitto & Will Kemp27:45 Next Week: Absolutely Devoted to You + Paris Is Always a Good Idea29:15 Outro Subscribe for weekly Hallmark movie reviews, rankings, and cozy mystery recommendations from BritBox, Acorn, and PBS! #HallmarkChannel #ToastToItaly #TorreyDeVitto #WillKemp #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkReview #CozyMysteries #BritBox #AcornFollow 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. 

Jacks joins us this week to begin our journey into Paris Is Always a Good Idea. ABOUT: PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA (SEASON 1 EPISODES 1 & 2) Nonprofit executive Chelsea is in Paris to secure a major donor, but begins an unexpected journey across Europe to reconnect with her past loves. + Chelsea begins her journey to reconnect to her past and to find Colin, a sheep farmer in Ireland; Annabelle accompanies her and Knightly grows curious. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA (SEASON 1 EPISODES 1 & 2) July 31, 2026 | Hallmark+ CAST & CREW OF: PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA (SEASON 1 EPISODES 1 & 2) Lacey Chabert as Chelsea Martin BRAN'S PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA (SEASON 1 EPISODES 1 & 2) SYNOPSIS Chelsea is talking into her phone, telling someone about her love story. It all takes place in Europe where she was on a gap year. What Chelsea wasn't expecting was that she'd fall in love with not 1, not 2, but 3 different men! That gap year ended suddenly when she finds out that her mom is dying. 10 years later, she walks into her office at the American Cancer Coalition to find her work rival, Jason Knightly, using her treadmill desk. Chelsea isn't having Jason's nonsense. She is working hard on trying to secure a big $50 million donation. The CEO of this skincare company is intrigued by this but wants to talk to her more in person...in Paris! She's very hesitant to go back to Paris. She goes over to her dad's house to have family dinner with her sister, Annabelle, and their dad Glenn. Oh and his new boo thang Sheri. Chelsea tells them about going to Paris and they all look at her like she's dying. Apparently they all went to Paris together after their mom passed to complete her bucket list but Chelsea broke down crying before they could do any of the things on their mom's list. Annabelle and Dad decide they're gonna come with to be her support system. But when they get there, Chelsea sees Annabelle brought their mom's itinerary and she gets really mad. She's not ready to say goodbye to mom. To make matters worse, she looks out the window of the hotel and Jason Knightly is there. She goes down there and he's like oh our boss didn't tell you? We're partners. I'm your closer. She opens up about why her family is there and he encourages her to do it. So she calls the family and off they go to start the journey. And it starts off ok but the fun quickly ends when the 2nd stop of the trip is closed down. It becomes clear in these audio messages that a lot has changed for them in the past 10 years. This is a mess. She and her sister make up and go out to dinner. Annabelle was surprised to hear their mom describe Chelsea as a romantic. Annabelle says she's never even seen her date. Chelsea tells her about the 3 guys she fell in love with. Annabelle tells her to go for it - try to find those guys. They go dancing and wouldn't you know it, Jason Knightly is there when he should be working on the pitch. She tells him she hates him but when she touches his chest, the sparks fly. I'm sure it's nothing. The next morning, Chelsea gets word that her meeting has been rescheduled. Classic power move. Chelsea decides not to get mad. Instead, she's going to try to find these 3 lovers. So off to Ireland she goes to try to find the first one. We get a bit of their story. She met this dude and fell for him when he sang a song for her. He handmade her a compass. They kissed looking over the water and she promised to come back. But she never did. So she heads back to Ireland with her sister to try to track this Colin down. In a crazy move, apparently Chelsea didn't tell Jason Knightly that she was going on a short vacay. She finally catches him up to speed but won't tell him why she's in Ireland, so he takes to some Instagram stalking. She makes it to the farm but runs off when she sees him walking up. She's freaking out. He's not just a guy. What if he's THE guy? She goes back into town to get a change of shoes and clothes and heads back to the farm. He's pumped to see her. He's busy shearing the sheep but they agree to go out for dinner. But shocker of the century, he shows up with his WIFE AND KIDS!!! So I guess that's not where she's supposed to be. She ends the day by calling Jason Knightly to talk about work...and anything else. The episode ends with her Paris beau emailing her back asking to meet. 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 would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. We've traded the beret for a rain jacket — Episode 2 of Hallmark+'s "Paris Is Always a Good Idea" takes Chelsea (Lacey Chabert) to Ireland to reconnect with old flame Colin. Eric and Andrea break down the flashback wig, that slow-motion Colin entrance, the meet-cute-gone-wrong at the dog show, and the twist ending that changes everything we thought about why he remembers the exact minute she left. Plus: book vs. show differences, the Jason slow-burn, and what's coming in Episode 3.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro – Leaving Paris for Ireland0:47 Episode 2 Synopsis: Colin Revisited1:30 Young Chelsea Flashback & Her Character Evolution3:15 Annabelle's Ireland Love Interest (the Bartender)4:20 Wait... Is Ryland a Guy or a Soccer Team?5:15 Meeting Colin: Slow-Mo Entrance & Meet-Cute Chaos7:15 What's Missing: We Want More Humor8:15 Ireland Scenery & Our Cozy Pub Daydreams9:30 Hallmark's Ireland vs. A Very Scottish Christmas10:15 Standout Scene: Colin's Wife & Kids Twist12:00 Book vs. Show: How the Novel Handles This Reunion13:15 Romance Check: Colin vs. Jason14:15 The Book's Real Route: Spain Swap & Tuscany Tease15:00 Next Up: Episode 3 Preview & GoodbyeFollow 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. 

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT TOAST TO ITALY Jenny travels to Italy for a special bottle of wine for her sister's wedding. She meets Arrigo, also looking for the famous "Love Wine" and together their search leads to a love of their own. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR TOAST TO ITALY August 1, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF TOAST TO ITALY Director: Michael Robison Writer: Raul Inglis Cast: Torrey DeVitto as Jenny Will Kemp as Arrigo BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS Jenny is helping plan her sister's wedding. But there's something missing - this wedding blessing wine that every successful marriage in her family has toasted with at the wedding. They thought they still had a bottle in the case but apparently they're out. There's only 1 bottle available, going up for auction in 16 hours in Rome! So Jenny decides she's gonna hop on a plane, get the wine, and come home in time for the wedding. She gets there just in time for the auction. She arrives at the same time as Arrigo. They hit it off until they discover they're both here for the same bottle of wine. They get into a bidding war but then this random extra ends up winning it at the last second. She ends up having to go to Italy where another bottle may be available. But who does she see on her trip but one Arrigo. Both heading to the same place for the same bottle of wine. You'd think that would bring out the worst in both of them but they're actually really nice. They end up at her relative's house who feeds her yummy food. But, alas, no wine. So they continue to journey, trying to find the same wine but sticking together. Sparks are flying. He measures her for a dress. All normal Hallmark movie stuff. There's a crazy miscommunication but they're finally able to talk through it. She returns to the States without the wine. Luckily for her, Arrigo finds a bottle behind a random bar. Just as the bride and groom are going to toast with unblessed wine, he shows up at the wedding, wine in hand. They dance and they kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Lacey Chabert kicks off her new six-episode Hallmark+ series, Paris Is Always a Good Idea, and Eric and Andrea have very different takes on episode one, "Paris Revisited." Andrea's all in on the sibling storyline and the slow burn with Jason. Eric read the book. He has notes.What You'll Hear:Why the library lost Andrea's copy of the book before she could read itWhat changed between the novel and the TV adaptation, and why it mattersThe sibling storyline between Chelsea and Annabelle, and the weight of losing their momBarbara Niven's role as the dad's new girlfriend, and why the restraint worksThe casting age debate around Chelsea's characterThe Chelsea/Jason enemies-to-lovers setup and where it's headedWhat Eric and Andrea want to see more of in episode twoChapters (estimated from the conversation flow — swap in your real cut timestamps before publishing) 0:00 Intro 1:35 Meet Eric and Andrea, the missing library book 3:10 Episode 1 synopsis, from the Hallmark app 4:20 What Andrea loved: sibling dynamic and mom's notes 7:10 Eric's take: the book vs. the show 10:20 The age casting debate 12:15 What didn't work 13:40 Standout scene: the dance club moment 15:10 The Chelsea/Jason romance 16:40 What's next in episode two 18:10 Sign-offDid you read the book first? Tell us if the show lived up to it, or if you're Team Andrea and loved it either way.New episode breakdowns drop every week. Subscribe so you don't miss episode two.#ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #LaceyChabert #HallmarkPlus #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #ScottMichaelFoster #HallmarkSeries #ParisRevisitedFollow 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. 

Billy Baldwin of Hit the Floor, Dr. Pam Mullarkey Robbins, The Walking Dead's David Morrissey, and XzibitThis edition of The Neil Haley Show opens with a Total Celebrity conversation with actor Billy Baldwin about his guest-starring turn on VH1's Hit the Floor. Baldwin, reflecting on the rowdy, rambunctious upbringing that shaped the famous Baldwin brothers, described the series as a scripted soap opera set inside a professional basketball franchise, the fictional Los Angeles Devils, full of behind-the-scenes drama among players, wives, cheerleaders, and a front office locked in a power struggle. He plays Everett, a billionaire pulling strings behind the scenes, and likened the dynamic to the real-life Lakers tug-of-war between Jeanie Buss and Phil Jackson. Baldwin praised showrunner James LaRosa and co-star Dean Cain, marveled at the caliber of the dancers, and joked that playing a master of the universe required no research given the billionaires strolling his Montecito neighborhood. He noted he is producing and starring in his third Hallmark Channel film and had just wrapped a movie in Italy with Michael Madsen. Hit the Floor airs at 10 p.m. Eastern.Neil then welcomed Dr. Pam Mullarkey Robbins, author of What's So Funny About Dementia?, a counselor and psychologist and four-time caregiver who explained how humor became her survival tool during her mother's Alzheimer's journey, always laughing with the person and never at them. She walked through prevention, the protein BDNF and the habits that support it, diet, exercise, rest, lower stress, and socialization, and named early warning signs like repeated questions and unexplained car damage. Because a caregiver who collapses cannot care for anyone, her counseling starts with the caregiver. Her second book, The Brighter Side of Dementia, collects a hundred reader-submitted stories.Neil then spoke with acclaimed British actor David Morrissey, unforgettable as the Governor on The Walking Dead, about the Starz and BBC thriller The Missing. Morrissey said he treasures the friendships and the visceral response to a character audiences love to hate, then turned to the new season's story of a soldier whose daughter, abducted as a child, walks back into the family's life eleven years later. Told across two timelines, the series follows not the search for a missing child but the harder aftermath of her return, as a delighted father and a suspicious mother are driven apart and a tenacious French detective, Julien Baptiste, played by Tchéky Karyo, reopens the case. Morrissey, who stars opposite Keeley Hawes, reflected on the guilt and grief such a homecoming stirs and the truth that you must be careful what you wish for. He also invited listeners to his Boogaloo Radio music show.The hour closes with a Total Education segment featuring recording artist, television host, and entrepreneur Xzibit. A recording artist since his 1996 debut who went on to work with Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg and to host Pimp My Ride, Xzibit explained why, as the first millionaire in his family, he chose ownership over mere endorsement, becoming a partner in the Bonita Platinum tequila brand rather than simply lending his name. He detailed a market-by-market rollout built on events and local brand ambassadors, his goal of taking the brand everywhere, and a charitable streak that spans a breast-cancer campaign and homes he has helped build for wounded warriors near San Antonio. He also previewed continued touring behind his album Napalm. Find Billy Baldwin's work on VH1, David Morrissey in The Missing on Starz, and Xzibit's Bonita Platinum tequila as it expands.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Love Under the Mistletoe, also released as Operation Mistletoe, brings back high school crushes Grace and Ryan to revive a charity fundraiser and, conveniently, keep ending up under the mistletoe. Eric and Andrea sat through it in installments and break down the budget, the chemistry, and one sleeve-rolling continuity error that neither of us can unsee.What You'll Hear:- Why the outdoor scenes gave away a not-so-cold shoot- The meddling best friend character we could not get behind- A continuity error in the cookie-baking scene- Where Jen Lilley carried the movie almost single-handedly- A blooper about mistletoe that is not actually mistletoe- Five thumbs-up-or-down verdicts on August's new Hallmark releasesChapters:0:00 Cold Open3:45 Meet the Movie: Love Under the Mistletoe5:10 First Impressions: A Slow Burn7:30 What We Didn't Like14:15 Standout Scene: Cookie Baking14:45 Romance and Chemistry Check16:30 Comparable Movies Worth Watching19:10 Trivia and Bloopers21:45 August Movie Preview: Thumbs Up or Down25:15 Wrap-Up and Next WeekDid Ryan and Grace feel like a real couple to you, or more like siblings? Let us know in the comments.New Hallmark reviews drop every week. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one.#HallmarkMovies #LoveUnderTheMistletoe #OperationMistletoe #JenLilley #HallmarkReview #ChristmasInJuly #HallmarkMoviesAndMysteriesFollow 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. 

Sheinelle shares her tips for creating an “outdoor oasis” no matter the space — backyard, balcony or patio — with advice to maximize and transform any area. Plus, Jenna and Sheinelle catch up with Hallmark Channel queen Lacey Chabert about her new series, “Paris Is Always a Good Idea.” And the pair surprises a lucky health care worker with another edition of “Pop-Up Makeover,” complete with celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and lifestyle contributor Melissa Garcia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT LOVE UNDER THE MISTLETOE Interior designer Grace runs a business with her best friend and her brother in the quaint town of Ivy Glen but is too busy for a real relationship. Ryan, a successful New York City financial advisor and Grace's former high school crush, returns home planning to sell his grandmother's historic St. Nicholas House. The mayor convinces him to revive the holiday tradition, setting the stage for an unexpected reunion. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR LOVE UNDER THE MISTLETOE 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF LOVE UNDER THE MISTLETOE Director: Bradley Walsh Writers: Ansley Gordon, Kathleen Knox, Bob Sáenz Cast: Jen Lilley as Grace Rankin Nick Bateman as Ryan St. Nicholas BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS We meet Grace. She's hanging out with Quinn who is really into her. Grace is really excited to be in charge of decorating the town Christmas tree. Her main goal? Getting the contract to decorate the entire town! We then meet Ryan. He's a big city finance boy who is trying to figure out what to do with his grandmother's historic St. Nicholas House. He's planning on listing it but gets a call from the mayor. The mayor calls him to see if he'd be interested in reviving the beloved Ribbons and Bows charity fundraiser. He's not so sure about this. So he heads back to his hometown and is pumped to bump into Grace. The sparks are flying. The mayor comes by Grace's office to see if she'd be willing to talk to Ryan and convince him to do the fundraiser. If she does this for her, she'll move to the top of the list of potential decorators to decorate the town next year. Grace's bff Melanie is pumped about this because they're both single and ready to mingle. Quinn goes to the St. Nicholas House to talk to Ryan to try to find out about what his plans are for the house since Quinn is a real estate agent and he has a very interested buyer. Ryan says if he decides to sell, he'll call him first. As Quinn goes to leave, Grace shows up. Ryan asks Grace if there's something going on with her and Quinn. She's like oh it's nothing, we just hang out sometimes. She convinces him to move forward with the fundraiser and that she'll do all the heavy lifting! Maggie starts hanging up mistletoe around town to help make sure that Ryan and Grace get together. They start hanging out a ton. She even tells Quinn that it's just not going to work out between them. Everything is working out great aside from not being able to find a 14 foot Christmas tree. But he surprises her by finding one! But Quinn ruins everything by telling Grace about his plans to buy the St. Nicholas House. He decides ultimately he's not going to sell. The party happens. And they end up kissing under the mistletoe. 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.

The final selection from Ry-Guy for Christmas in July is a  2012 Christmas classic! ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONG Romance blossoms between two music teachers who compete for the same job. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CHRISTMAS SONG November 3, 2012 | TV Movie CAST & CREW OF CHRISTMAS SONG Director: Timothy Bond Writer: Kevin Commins Cast: Natasha Henstridge as Diana Thiessen Gabriel Hogan as Ken Stoddard BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS An all boys school is merging with an all girls school to create...a school. But both music programs are being retained. Diana and Ken have very different approaches to their music classes - Diana is all about music education while Ken is all about just experimenting with music, such as doing a drum circle. So they go to meet with their stressed school principal, Mrs. Gelder, who suggests that the two submit their own individual entries to a Christmas carol contest. Winner gets the music teacher gig. They have to submit duos, so they hold auditions. Diana gets two girls - Liz who is called "the girl most likely to…" and Amy who is just super shy. While Ken gets cool boy Billy & smart boy Carlo. Diana and Ken find themselves hanging out more and getting to understand each other more, especially when they find themselves at the principal's house for a holiday feast. Amy's mom comes to talk to Diana about Amy not doing the competition. It's too commercial. But after Diana pleads for her to reconsider, she gives in and says Amy can do it unless it becomes too much for her. The competition turns into quite the school feud which is frustrating because Diana and Ken find themselves getting matched up on their online dating site. But they finally end up just having dinner together and it goes great. Naturally word gets out and spreads all over school. Billy really wants to win, so he siphons the gas out of Liz's car. They end up getting caught and Diana blames Ken. The competition happens and the teams join forces. Diana realizes Ken is a good guy and they kiss and keep their jobs. 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 would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Kimberley Sustad, Andrew Walker, and Ben Ayers sit down to talk dream bucket-list vacations, life on a Hallmark cruise, and a hypothetical all-star Hallmark murder mystery - including who gets killed off first and who they'd cast as the killer (hint: it's Tyler Hynes). Plus: Christmas movies vs. non-holiday rom-coms, Ben's case for more Curious Caterer, and Kimberley's pitch for her own murder mystery show.00:00 Dream bucket list vacations — Greece, and Andrew's Dolomites ski story02:15 Pitching an all-star Hallmark cruise murder mystery03:45 Who's the killer? (it's Tyler Hynes)04:30 Life behind the scenes on the Hallmark cruise06:30 Christmas movies vs. regular rom-coms08:00 Curious Caterer, Aurora Teagarden & Kimberley's murder mystery pitch09:00 Wrap-upSubscribe for more Hallmark stars, movie news, and mystery content.#Hallmark #HallmarkChannel #KimberleySustad #AndrewWalker #BenAyersFollow 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. 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Hotel manager Cassidy Evergreen is sent to evaluate a cozy ski lodge — but between the Christmas magic and its charming owner, Trey Sanderson, a simple work assignment turns into a heartfelt choice between duty and love. Eric and Andrea dig into SNOWBOUND FOR THE HOLIDAYS, starring Marcus Rosner and Vanessa Lengies, as Christmas in July rolls on.In this episode: an honest review of Snowbound for the Holidays (originally titled "Uphill for Christmas"), the standout line that gave us the feels, why the manufactured conflict didn't land, on-location filming trivia, similar-movie recommendations, and a Murder, She Wrote pairing for the mystery fans.MOVIE: Snowbound for the HolidaysSTARRING: Marcus Rosner, Vanessa LengiesDIRECTOR: Christopher JaraczIF YOU LIKED THIS, WATCH:• Holiday Crashers• Let It Snow (Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, Alan Thicke)• Take Me Back for Christmas (Vanessa Lengies)• By Mount Rushmore One Winter Weekend (Taylor Cole)• Checked In for Christmas (Rachael Boston)• Murder, She Wrote — S5E4, "Snow White, Blood Red"NEXT WEEK: We wrap up Christmas in July with Love Under the Mistletoe, starring Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman.Follow 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. 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Jen Lilley returns to the podcast to talk about her new Hallmark movie, Love Under the Mistletoe, and her return to the Hallmark Channel. In this conversation, Jen opens up about her acting journey — from playing Maxie Jones on General Hospital and Theresa Donovan on Days of Our Lives, to her breakout moment in the Oscar-winning film The Artist, to becoming a Hallmark leading lady and executive producer. She shares stories from favorite movies like Paris Christmas Waltz and Dash of Love, talks about how she memorizes scripts so quickly, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like making a Hallmark movie. Jen also shares what's coming up next, including her role in the Jimmy movie, in theaters November 6 alongside Sarah Drew.Whether you know Jen from Hallmark, General Hospital, or Days of Our Lives, this is a fun, honest conversation that gives fans a closer look at who she really is.00:00 Welcome Back, Jen Lilley 03:54 The Movie She Wishes More People Had Watched (Love on Repeat) 05:24 Her Most Fun Movie to Make: Paris Christmas Waltz 09:14 Her Career Pinch-Me Moment: Booking The Artist 16:36 Funny Stories from On-Screen Kisses 19:58 Life as Maxie Jones on General Hospital 21:05 Playing Theresa Donovan on Days of Our Lives 24:10 Hallmark Fans vs. Soap Opera Fans 25:50 How She Memorizes Scripts So Fast 30:03 A Hilarious Blooper Story from Dash of Love 35:14 Introducing Love Under the Mistletoe & Her Favorite Rom-Coms 36:07 Acting Hot in Summer, Cold in Winter 39:22 "Christmas Sugar Cookies" Said 4 Different Ways 40:26 A Hallmark Secret Most Fans Don't Know 41:33 What She Does as Executive Producer on Love Under the Mistletoe 43:21 How Love Under the Mistletoe Went from Hulu to Hallmark 46:00 Would She Ever Write a Hallmark Movie? 47:14 Her Favorite Part of Filming: Working with Bradley Walsh 48:41 What a Stand-In Really Does + Her Advice for Aspiring Actors 53:19 What's Next: The Jimmy Movie with Sarah DrewFollow 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. 

In this episode, Dr. Baron sits down with Naomi Nachman, a well-known kosher food personality, author, and travel connoisseur, to discuss her personal experience with pregnancy loss from years ago. She shares the story of her second pregnancy, only to discover at a routine five-month checkup that her baby no longer had a heartbeat. This conversation explores the intersection of faith and medical trauma, highlighting Naomi's deep-rooted bitachon (faith) that continues to carry her through life-changing moments. Naomi Nachman reflects on one of the most painful chapters of her journey: continuing to carry her pregnancy after learning she had lost her baby. She shares how leaning on her faith helped her move through everyday interactions with strength, and how it became a source of peace during an unimaginably difficult time. If you are carrying a heavy grief from many years ago or navigating the intersection of faith and medical trauma, this episode is for you.   About Naomi Nachman: Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Naomi Nachman moved to New York 34 years ago. After earning her teaching degree from Touro College, she spent many years teaching in both classroom and informal Jewish education settings. Over the years, Naomi has built a strong personal brand across social media, with an active presence on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Status. She is widely recognized as a leading kosher food media influencer and has partnered with numerous brands, including Kosher.com, Gefen, Tuscanini, Tropicana, Breakstone's, Ore-Ida, Gourmet Glatt, Manischewitz, Maxwell House, Empire Poultry, Tnuva Dairy, and Prime Nosh. In addition to her passion for food, Naomi has expanded her brand into travel content. She has visited 58 countries and 48 U.S. states, partnering with companies and destinations such as Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas, Gaya Tours in Iceland, Lebor Tours and Mundo Tours in South America, the Inbal Hotel in Israel, and the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. Naomi has also led four tours to Israel. In recent years, Naomi has traveled extensively both personally and professionally, working on Birthright trips, Pesach programs, and summer travel experiences. Alongside her frequent visits to Israel to spend time with her grandchildren, she has explored Asia, Europe, Africa, Central and South America, and Australia. Naomi and her husband have visited 48 states and hope to complete the remaining two states this year. Naomi currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Kosher River Boat Cruises and will also be leading cooking demonstrations on the company's 2026 sailings through Europe, Japan, and Antarctica. Naomi is the host of the cooking show Sunny Side Up on the Kosher.com network. She also writes a monthly food and travel column for Mishpacha Magazine titled Off the Eaten Track and has been a contributing editor for The Jewish Home newspaper for the past 15 years, where she shares weekly recipes with readers across the country. She has appeared as a guest host on QVC and made guest appearances on CBS (New York and Washington), NBC Morning News, Fox 5 New York, and the Hallmark Channel. Naomi has also been quoted in Forbes Magazine and The Wall Street Journal regarding Jewish food trends. In 2017, Naomi published her debut cookbook, Perfect for Pesach, with Artscroll Publications, followed by her second cookbook, Perfect Flavors, in 2018. Together, her cookbooks have sold more than 28,000 copies. Naomi is frequently invited to lead cooking demonstrations, book signings, and Kosher Chopped-style cooking competitions around the world, where she shares her enthusiasm and passion for food. This past Pesach, Naomi worked with Leisure Time Tours at the Phoenix program, where she directed the culinary arts program for guests by leading cooking demonstrations, producing chopped competitions, and overseeing social media marketing. Naomi's motto in life is: "See the world, one bite at a time." Instagram‍ ‍  Perfect Flavors (Cookbook by Naomi Nachman)  Website Belonging Is Our Work Help us reach 300k in our annual campaign (7/15 - 7/21)  Click Here to Donate now   Connect with us: Website‍ ‍Instagram - send us a message YouTube‍ ‍Facebook‍ ‍TikTok‍ ‍LinkedIn‍ ‍      

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Snowbound for the Holidays sounds cozy. Filming it wasn't. Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner sit down to talk about shooting a Hallmark Christmas movie in an actual blizzard, and why Vanessa keeps getting cast in the summer instead.What you'll hear:•       Why Vanessa Lengies calls herself Hallmark's unofficial "Queen of Christmas in July," now three movies into the bit•       Marcus Rosner's account of the freezing five-hour drive north of Toronto, where the crew shoveled out their trailers every morning•       The real temperature on set in Mattawa, Ontario (near minus 40 Celsius) versus the usual 109-degree Salt Lake City summer shoots•       Marcus's on-set music obsession with singer Steven Wilson Jr., and why it drove Vanessa up the wall through the lodge walls•       Vanessa's honest answer on whether she'll watch Snowbound for the Holidays when it airs, and how becoming a mom changed her answer•       The cold-or-hot debate: Marcus wants snow, Vanessa wants sand, and neither one is backing downChapters:0:00 – Vanessa Lengies & Marcus Rosner: Beach Girl vs. Snow Guy1:15 – Marcus Rosner's On-Set Playlist Obsession2:40 – Vanessa Lengies, Hallmark's Queen of Christmas in July4:30 – Will They Watch Snowbound for the Holidays When It Airs?6:00 – Filming Snowbound for the Holidays in a Real Blizzard7:45 – Cold or Hot? Vanessa and Marcus Pick a SideTeam snow like Marcus Rosner or team beach like Vanessa Lengies? Tell me your pick in the comments.New Hallmark interviews and deep dives drop every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss one.#HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #SnowboundForTheHolidays #VanessaLengies #MarcusRosner #ChristmasInJuly #HallmarkChristmas #HallmarkPlus #ChristmasMovies #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #HolidayMovies #BehindTheScenes #HallmarkInterviewFollow 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. 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. O Little Christmas Market puts Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar in a battle to save a small town's beloved Christmas market, and Eric and Andrea are split on whether it delivers. Eric gives it three stars and calls it middle-of-the-road. Andrea says this is Stephen Huszar's best performance yet. We break down the whole movie, the good, the bad, and the trivia you didn't know you needed.What You'll Hear:•       Why Andrea rated O Little Christmas Market three stars while Eric says it's one of her favorite watches this month•       Eric's case for why this is Stephen Huszar's best performance since Ruby Herring•       The Christmas market shopping scene where Katherine Barrell drags Stephen Huszar booth to booth for fudge and scarves•       The evil dad subplot both hosts agree is one of the worst redemption arcs of the year•       Two similar Hallmark movies to watch next: Melt My Heart This Christmas and Christmas Incorporated•       Cast trivia on Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar, including his Hungarian and Transylvania roots and his surprising pre-acting career in finance and condo development Chapters:0:00 – Intro: Garage Sale Mystery Revival & Christmas in July Chat4:30 – O Little Christmas Market Synopsis & Star Ratings9:00 – What We Liked: Katherine Barrell & Stephen Huszar's Chemistry13:00 – What We Didn't Like: Zero Originality & The Worst Dad Subplot16:30 – Standout Scene: The Christmas Market Shopping Spree19:00 – Similar Movies to Watch If You Loved This One20:30 – Cast Trivia: Stephen Huszar's Surprising Real-Life Career21:30 – Next Week Preview: Snowbound for the Holidays Team Andrea's three stars or Team Eric's all the feels, who's right about O Little Christmas Market? Drop your rating below.#OLittleChristmasMarket #HallmarkChannel #ChristmasInJuly #KatherineBarrell #StephenHuszar #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkReview #ChristmasMovies #HallmarkPlus #CozyMovies #RomanceMovies #HallmarkFans #EnemiesToLovers #MovieReview #HallmarkMysteriesAndMoreFollow 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. 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Christmas at Sea brings three Hallmark favorites together for one wild round of questions, and the answers get personal fast. Taylor, Erin, and Rachel dish on their dream bucket-list cruises, the real challenge of shooting a Christmas at Sea episode, and yes, they finally settle who the best kisser in Hallmark history really is.What You'll Hear:•       Taylor's dream cruise: a 129-day trip around the world, and why she's already tracking real itineraries for it•       Rachel's bucket list trip to Ireland with her daughter, plus the U2 concert story that still gives her chills•       Why cruise culture beats every other vacation: unlimited food, spa days, and zero decision fatigue•       The Christmas at Sea murder mystery debate: solve a Ruby Herring-style murder onboard, or fall in love in a full rom-com?•       The real toll of filming Christmas at Sea, and why every cast member needs a week alone to recover once they dock•       Their final verdict on Hallmark's best on-screen kisser, plus an update on Andrew Walker's real-life kissChapters:0:00 – Dream Cruises: Taylor's 129-Day Trip Around the World1:40 – Rachel's Ireland Bucket List and a U2 Concert Story3:20 – Why Cruise Culture Beats Every Other Vacation4:50 – Murder or Rom-Com? The Christmas at Sea Cast Decides6:20 – Best Part of Christmas at Sea: Connecting With Fans8:00 – The Biggest Challenge: Actually Getting Some Sleep9:20 – Who's the Best Kisser in Hallmark? Andrew Walker UpdateTeam murder mystery or team rom-com on a Christmas at Sea cruise? Tell me your vote in the comments.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#ChristmasAtSea #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #TaylorCole #RubyHerringMysteries #HallmarkCruise #CozyMysteries #HallmarkFans #ChristmasMovies #RomanceMovies #HallmarkPodcast #AndrewWalker #HallmarkStars #CruiseLife #HallmarkMysteriesAndMore #ChristmasInJulyFollow 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. 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Christmas Under Construction stars Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing in a Hallmark-style renovation romance that first aired on Hulu in 2024. Eric and Andrea watched it together for Christmas in July, and they landed in two completely different places. Andrea gives it 3.5 stars. Eric can't get past the trope he hates most in Hallmark movies. Here's exactly where they split and why.What You'll Hear•       Why Andrea calls Christmas Under Construction a surprise 3.5-star pick for Christmas in July, even though she's usually not a fan of the trend•       Eric's problem with the movie's emotional cheating trope, and how it compares to A Very Merry Mix-Up and It Was Always You•       Why Jessica Lowndes' performance surprised both hosts, especially in one raw breakup scene opposite Daniel Lissing•       The random villain subplot that goes nowhere, and the one-room renovation that's really just Christmas decorating•       Jessica Lowndes trivia on her music career, and why Eric calls one of her past movies “her punishment for leaving Hallmark”•       A first look at next week's review: Mistletoe Murders starring Stephen Huszar and Catherine BarrollChapters0:00 – Christmas in July & Christmas Under Construction Setup4:00 – The Plot: Jessica Lowndes, Daniel Lissing, and a Reality Show Renovation8:00 – Andrea's 3.5-Star Review vs. Eric's Biggest Complaint13:00 – Standout Scenes, Low Budget Gripes, and the Villain Subplot That Went Nowhere17:00 – Similar Movies to Watch Are you Team Andrea's 3.5 stars or Team Eric's one thumb down on Christmas Under Construction? Tell us in the comments.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.Follow 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. 

There is a lot of pavement across the Valley, covering all kinds of surfaces. We'll hear how all of that pavement may be impacting our health. Plus, a local romance author gets to see her novel turned into new Hallmark Channel series.

Christmas At Sea As the mercury rises during the height of summer, Hallmark Channel gives fans a merry way to stay cool with its annual Christmas in July programming event, and Hallmark+ subscribers will be treated to a second season of sailing the high seas with their favorite Hallmark stars in Christmas at Sea. In season two of the series, Hallmark superfans meet their favorite stars on a Christmas cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. With holiday cheer, unforgettable moments, and celebrity surprises, this cruise is one to remember.  Featured are popular Hallmark stars including Benjamin Ayres (The Santa Class), Jonathan Bennett (Finding Mr. Christmas), Rachel Boston (The More the Merrier), B.J. Britt (Tidings for the Season), Wes Brown (Haul Out the Holly), Erin Cahill (Christmas at the Catnip Café), Paul Campbell (Three Wisest Men), Taylor Cole (A Reason for the Season), Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), Heather Hemmens (The Snow Must Go On), Tyler Hynes (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story), Ginna Claire Mason (A Holiday Spectacular), Brendan Penny (The More the Merrier), Kimberley Sustad (Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!), Andrew Walker (She's Making a List) and Ashley Williams (Jingle Bell Run).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Christmas At Sea As the mercury rises during the height of summer, Hallmark Channel gives fans a merry way to stay cool with its annual Christmas in July programming event, and Hallmark+ subscribers will be treated to a second season of sailing the high seas with their favorite Hallmark stars in Christmas at Sea. In season two of the series, Hallmark superfans meet their favorite stars on a Christmas cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. With holiday cheer, unforgettable moments, and celebrity surprises, this cruise is one to remember.  Featured are popular Hallmark stars including Benjamin Ayres (The Santa Class), Jonathan Bennett (Finding Mr. Christmas), Rachel Boston (The More the Merrier), B.J. Britt (Tidings for the Season), Wes Brown (Haul Out the Holly), Erin Cahill (Christmas at the Catnip Café), Paul Campbell (Three Wisest Men), Taylor Cole (A Reason for the Season), Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), Heather Hemmens (The Snow Must Go On), Tyler Hynes (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story), Ginna Claire Mason (A Holiday Spectacular), Brendan Penny (The More the Merrier), Kimberley Sustad (Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!), Andrew Walker (She's Making a List) and Ashley Williams (Jingle Bell Run).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Brennan Elliott is back on Hallmark, and A Castle of Our Own gives him exactly the kind of story he needed right now. Eric and Andrea break down everything that works, everything that doesn't, and the real backstory between Brennan and Erica Cerra that gives this movie an emotional layer most viewers won't know about.What you'll see in this episode:Why A Castle of Our Own is the rare Hallmark movie that plays adult romance and co-parenting after divorce with something close to realismThe sandcastle competition twist that caught us completely off guard and actually worked better for itBrennan Elliott's personal connection to this film, including the Hallmark movie he turned down years ago when his wife was ill (the one he was supposed to do with Erica Cerra the first time around)Gordo, the villain who is not really a villain, and why this movie desperately needed him anywayErica Cerra's 2006 Michael Bublé music video, her sci-fi fan credentials, and a few things from the interview that never airedOur full Brennan Elliott watchlist if you want more of him on screen after this oneChapters0:00 - Is A Castle of Our Own a masterpiece or a sandcastle? 2:30 - The Way Home time travel plot hole we cannot stop thinking about 6:00 - Brokenwood, DVD players, and why old tapes might contain Bitcoin 9:00 - Official rating and plot breakdown 12:30 - What worked: co-parenting, device addiction, and the Hallmark formula done quietly right 15:00 - Brennan Elliott's return and why this role felt personal 18:00 - Gordo, the anti-villain, and the two teenagers who actually nailed it 20:30 - Movies to watch if A Castle of Our Own was your speed 22:00 - Erica Cerra's Michael Bublé secret and the movie Brennan almost never made with her 23:10 - Next week: Christmas Under Construction, and yes, we disagreeTell us in the comments: did you see the sandcastle loss coming, or did Hallmark actually catch you off guard on that one?Follow 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. 

In their first-ever Fourth of July holiday special, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review the Hallmark Channel original movie, "To Philly with Love" (2026). Does this treasure hunt-inspired romance film capture the magic of historic Philadelphia in the same way that National Treasure does? • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on X and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes, watch parties, and a book club, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our Etsy store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: www.etsy.com/shop/NationalTreasurHunt/.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The Love Heist had every reason to be skippable. Then Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte showed up and made it one of the most fun Hallmark movies of the year. Eric went in expecting a mess and walked out calling it a top-three of 2026.In this episode, we cover:•       Why Lyndsy Fonseca might be Hallmark's best comedic actress working right now, and how The Love Heist proves it•       What Peter Porte brings to the screen that makes the lead chemistry feel rare for this network•       The specific zingers, Pretty Woman nods, and Ferris Bueller callbacks that actually made us laugh out loud•       What the budget couldn't hide: the one green screen scene that pulled us right out of the movie•       Andrea's two monks story and how it maps directly onto the emotional choices this movie makes•       Our watch-alike picks: Murder She Wrote's fashion episode, Crimes of Fashion, and the Christmas CharadeChapters:0:00 - Intro and Eric's Brennan Elliott Recording Disaster4:30 - Hallmark Plus Is Cutting Murdoch Mysteries Episodes9:30 - Current Mystery Watchlist: Brokenwood, Grantchester and Acorn13:00 - The Love Heist: Our Ratings and First Impressions17:30 - Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte: The Chemistry That Makes This Work21:00 - What Didn't Work: The Green Screen and Budget Reality23:30 - Standout Scenes: Zingers, Remain Calm and the Two Monks27:00 - The Romance: Soft, Flirty and Actually Convincing29:00 - Watch-Alikes: Murder She Wrote, Crimes of Fashion and More31:00 - Trivia, Christmas in July Preview and What's NextWere you as surprised by The Love Heist as we were? Drop your rating in the comments below.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.

The Bears are scheduled to play the Packers on Christmas Day - but there's another holiday viewing opportunity for fans. The Hallmark Channel is shooting a made-for-TV movie called Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The Way Home just ended, and somehow Del and Colton's scene in 1999 hit harder the second time than the first. Eric and Andrea break down the series finale of The Way Home episode by episode, timeline by timeline, with full reviews, the moments that made them cry (multiple), and the one choice they think the writers took the easy way out on.What you'll see in this episode:•       Why the 1920s timeline delivered the best acting in the entire series, and why Bianca Melchoir belongs in front of a camera far more than her resume currently shows•       The Del and Colton 1999 reunion, "Does he remember me?" and why both of them were bawling•       The Alice and Evelyn scene that got Eric both times he watched, and why the older Evelyn's mannerisms are a masterclass•       Eric's case for why Tessa surviving the explosion was a cheap cop out, and Andrea's gentle rebuttal•       Every thread the finale left open: Sam, Thomas, Casey's mysterious problem, Griffin's pond jumping, and what happens when Kat and Alice jump in again at the end•       Season rankings for all four seasons, favorite characters, and why Dan Janumet needs to be in every fifth Hallmark movie going forwardChapters:0:00 - Intro and All Four Season Rankings4:45 - The 1920s: Elliott Gets Healed and Fern Learns the Truth9:30 - Fern, Cliff, and the Scene That Should Win Awards14:00 - Cat, Grayson, and What the Pond Rejected18:30 - Tessa and Griffin: The Cheap Cop Out Debate23:00 - Jacob in the 1800s and Elijah's Mic Drop Moment27:30 - Susanna Is 100% in Love With Cat31:00 - Present Day: Elliot, Del, and the Proposal Nobody Fully Bought35:30 - Alice and Evelyn: The Scene That Broke Eric40:00 - Del and Colton in 1999: Does He Remember Me?44:30 - The Wedding Scene With All the Timelines48:00 - The Ending, the Lingering Questions, and Favorite Characters51:49 - Final Thoughts on The Way Home as a SeriesWhich moment hit you hardest in the finale: Del and Colton in 1999, or Alice and Evelyn? Tell us in the comments.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#TheWayHome #TheWayHomeFinale #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkMovies #TheWayHomeSeason4 #DelLandry #AliceLandry #ColtonLandry #Fern #BiancaMelchoir #JeffersonBrown #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceTVFollow 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. 

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We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Texas Two Step stars Heather Hemmens and Brendan Penny, and Eric went in skeptical. He came out calling it the surprise hit of the year. Trisha Yearwood sings the opening number, the writing is sharp from the first scene, and the romance between the two leads delivers more heat than most Hallmark movies pack into an entire season.Here's what you'll hear in this episode:•       Why Trisha Yearwood singing "She's in Love with the Boy" in the opening scene set the tone for everything that followed•       The standout supporting character June, played by Kayla Zander, and why she earned comparisons to the best Hallmark sidekicks we've seen•       How Texas Two Step handles the love triangle without making anyone the villain, and why that choice made the whole movie work•       The romance between Heather Hemmens and Brendan Penny: smoldering looks, a lift onto a countertop, and a kiss at the end that had us both paying attention•       Exclusive trivia from director Eva Tavares, including the childhood friend who sings the big dance number and appears in the film, and why the whole production had a family feel on set•       Our similar movie picks, including Roadhouse Romance with Tyler Hynes and Lauren AlainaChapters0:00 - Intro and Movie Overview3:30 - What We Loved: Writing, Dialogue & Details8:00 - June and the Supporting Cast12:30 - The Romance: Heather Hemmens & Brendan Penny17:00 - Our One Note (Minor)18:30 - Standout Scene Picks20:30 - Similar Movie Recommendations22:00 - Director Trivia from Eva Tavares23:00 - Next Week: The Love Heist PreviewNew episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.

This week on Do You Watch What I Watch?, we're reviewing Hallmark Channel's Double Holiday.The ingredients seemed promising: a Christmas celebration, Hanukkah traditions, workplace competition, and Kristoffer Polaha. But despite some strong performances and a story with plenty of potential, this one never fully came together for us.Join Josh and Jennifer as they recap the movie, share the moments that worked, unpack the ones that didn't, and decide whether Double Holiday earns Gold or Coal.As always, we're keeping it kind, keeping it fun, and looking for the good — even when a movie doesn't quite make our nice list.

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We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Bianca Melchior almost didn't believe she got the role of Fern on The Way Home. Her agent opened the call like she'd lost the part. She screamed loud enough to wake her entire block when she found out the truth. This is that interview, and it only gets better from there.What you'll hear in this episode:•       How Bianca's agent faked her out on the Fern casting call, and exactly what her reaction sounded like to her neighbors•       Dan Jeanotte's theory that Cliff on The Way Home and every other cop he's played are actually the same person (the Hallmark Cinematic Universe is real, apparently)•       The full story behind episode 9's catacombs scene, how Dan prepared for it, and why Bianca was in tears at the wrap party seeing his performance for the first time•       What was actually going through Fern's mind during the explosion, and why that moment is a turning point for who she is•       Bianca's cover of Tainted Love on The Way Home's Apple Music playlist and why it's the emotional hinge of Fern's entire arc this season•       Dan's reggae version of Tainted Love that did NOT make the final cut, and the less said the better•       What it felt like to join a well-established cast in season 4 and how the entire Way Home family across all three eras pulled them inChapters0:00 - Welcome2:30 - Bianca's Casting Call Fake-Out: The Screaming Story5:30 - Breaking Down Episode 9's Catacombs Scene8:30 - Fern, the Explosion, and Everything About to Change11:00 - Tainted Love, the Soundtrack, and Dan's Reggae Cut13:00 - What It Means to Join The Way Home Family in Season 414:30 - Eric Refuses to Watch Episode 10 (Yet)Did you make it through the catacombs scene without anxiety? Drop your answer below because Eric is still not emotionally ready for episode 10 and he just interviewed these two people.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.Follow 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. 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The Way Home Episode 9 ends with a tunnel explosion, a gunshot, and two actors delivering some of the best silent acting this show has ever put on screen. We watched it multiple times. We cried multiple times. And we still have questions.We cover everything in this one: the fan mail that perfectly sums up how confusing The Way Home has gotten, the Fern-Katherine reunion that wrecked Andrea, Griffin earning a possible spot as the worst character in the show's history, and the ending that had us texting each other in all caps. We also get into the fan theories going around right now about what The Way Home actually is, whether it's a coma dream, a book, or something far weirder. And we make the case that Kat has had more chemistry with Suzanna and Thomas than she's ever had with Elliot. We stand by it.One episode left. Two hours. Here's where we are.What you'll hear in this episode:•       The fan mail from Albuquerque asking where to even begin making sense of The Way Home, and our actual suggestions•       Why Andrea cried watching Episode 9 multiple times, including during the Fern and Katherine reunion•       Griffin taking Alice's picture in the woods, and why we think he might be the single worst character this show has produced•       The tunnel explosion ending broken down: Dan's jaw-dropping acting, whether Elliot's mom shot him on purpose, and what the Augustine brothers situation means for who actually survives•       The moment the pond rules felt like they got quietly bent, and why it bugged us•       Fan theories making the rounds on Reddit and Instagram: coma dream, Cat writing a book, Alice in Wonderland hallucination•       Every question that still needs an answer heading into the two-hour finale: Griffin's whereabouts, 11:11, who's getting married, where Jacob jumpsChapters0:00 - Fan Mail: "I Find The Way Home Confusing as Hell"4:00 - Episode 9 Overview: New Year's Eve 19258:00 - The Moment That Made Andrea Cry Multiple Times12:30 - Griffin, Danny, and the Letters: Who's the Worst Person Here?17:00 - That Tunnel Explosion Ending21:00 - What Didn't Work: Evelyn, Pond Rules, and Alice in the Bushes25:30 - Fan Theories: Is The Way Home Just a Dream?29:00 - Every Question We Need Answered in the Finale33:15 - See You at the FinaleDid you actually think Kat and Elliot had chemistry this whole time, or have you always felt it was a little flat? Be honest in the comments.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. Nikki DeLoach heads to the Greek island of Corfu, co-inherits a property with a stranger, and discovers the only way to finalize it is to marry him. We break down whether The Greek Aisle pulls off a premise that has no business working as well as it does. And yes, we have strong opinions about that final kiss.•       The moment a cat named Cassandra walks on screen and the fake-marriage premise suddenly has a genuine sense of humor•       The electricity bill collector scene and why Andrea had to rewind to catch the punchline•       Why Nikki DeLoach and Apostolis Totsikas somehow save all their chemistry for one final kiss in the canal, and whether that's enough•       The dinner party scene where he tells the detective the truth anyway, and why that one choice made this movie different from most Hallmark films this year•       Why the mom earned our character corner over every other performance in The Greek Aisle, and what separates her from every annoying matchmaking parent Hallmark has ever given us•       Eric's 3.5-star verdict, Andrea's push toward 4, and whether Garage Sale Mysteries is actually coming backChapters0:00 - Welcome to Greece: Garage Sale Mysteries Might Be Coming Back4:30 - Christmas in July and the December Bride Debate8:00 - The Greek Aisle: Georgia, Corfu, and a Fake Marriage13:00 - The Cat Named Cassandra, the Cricket Match, and the Canal Kiss18:00 - Character Corner: The Mom Wins It21:00 - What to Watch: Murder She Wrote, Mamma Mia, and the Mallorca Files23:30 - Eric Plans a European Trip (the Movie Made Him Do It)Which Hallmark fake-marriage movie actually got the on-screen chemistry right? Drop your pick in the comments below.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. The Way Home Season 4 Episode 8 just handed us one of the biggest Sam moments of the season, and we need to talk about it. Did Elliot just invite his mother to her own death? We think he might have, and that parallel with Kat is not a coincidence. We're breaking down everything in S4 E8 of The Way Home, including the Sam bombshell at dinner, the tarot card the show quietly got wrong, why Evelyn's isolation has been foreshadowed since Season 3, and the Jacob and Abby "I love you" moment that was very, very Hallmark.What you'll see in this episode:•       Why Kat and Elliot are practically the same person, and why that makes them both terrifying with a time pond nearby•       Sam finally lets on that he knows about the pond, and what that reveal actually means for the final episodes•       The Hermit tarot card from Season 3 that was drawn upright when it should have been reversed, and why flipping it would have perfectly predicted who Evelyn becomes•       Fern and Elliot singing at the piano with Cliff in the room, and the moment Tessa walks in and says that's the song she would have sung to him•       Why Jacob and Abby said "I love you" before asking a single practical question about their actual lives•       Our biggest fear for the finale: too many unanswered questions, not enough runway to land them0:00 - Season 3 Rewatch Check-In and Season 4 Feelings4:30 - Episode 8 Breakdown: Tainted Love or Time After Time?8:00 - What We Liked: Tessa Reveals, Evelyn's Isolation and Cliff's Surprise Move12:30 - Sam Knows About the Pond (And What That Changes)16:00 - What We Didn't Like: The Most Hallmark "I Love You" of the Season19:30 - Standout Scene: Fern, Elliot and the Piano21:30 - What We're Expecting from the Next Episodes23:10 - Next Episode: Nikki DeLoachDrop your theory about Sam in the comments. We want to know if you think he's a good guy or if this is going to break our hearts in the finale.#TheWayHome #TheWayHomeSeason4 #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMoviesAndMysteries #HallmarkMysteriesAndMore #KatLandry #Elliot #Tessa #SamTheWayHome #JacobAndAbby #FernAndCliff #Evelyn #Colton #Griffin #NikkiDeLoach #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #TimeTravel #HallmarkPodcast #TheWayHomeReviewFollow 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. 

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The third Haunted Harmony puts us in an Irish castle with a murdered ghost hunter host, a spirit who doesn't know he's dead, and a writer who reached out to us personally with secrets from the script. Andrea gave it a 3 out of 5. Eric ranked it the second mystery of all three. We don't usually split this much.What You'll Hear•       Why Andrea watched the entire murder reveal scene with her laptop literally covering the dead man's face, and what that did to her read on the whole movie•       The Clue movie homage Craig Wenman built into the secret passage scene on purpose, confirmed directly to us•       What the victim's last name "Dempsey" means in Irish, and why it ties directly to why he couldn't cross over•       Griff vs. Inspector O'Reilly: why three episodes in, the love triangle still doesn't have a clear winner or real stakes•       Where to find more Ireland-set mysteries right now: Murder She Wrote's "Nan's Ghost," Harry Wild with Jane Seymour, Alicia Silverstone in Irish Blood on Acorn, and why it might finally be time to subscribeChapters0:00 - Ireland Is Back: Key to the Castle Overview4:30 - Andrea's Verdict: A 3 Out of 59:00 - Eric's Case: Why This Is the Best Mystery of the Three13:30 - The Mystery Breakdown: Red Herrings and the Reveal18:00 - Griff vs. Inspector O'Reilly: The Love Triangle Problem22:30 - Character Corner: The Ghost Hunter Who Felt the Spirit26:30 - Writer Craig Wenman's Secrets: Clue Homage and Irish Name Meanings31:00 - Hallmark and Chill: Murder She Wrote, Harry Wild, and the Case for Acorn36:00 - Next Week: Hallmark Summer Nights BeginsDid you catch right away that the victim didn't know he was dead, or were you also sitting there thinking everyone was just ignoring a very rude guy? Tell us in the comments.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.

Do you enjoy a good love story?  I know I do!  If I am completely honest, I am a sucker for the Hallmark Channel.  I think many of us would admit that we want a happily ever after. We want someone to desire to be with us and love us unconditionally.   Back in summer of 2017, I read a book called The Story; it is a chronological version of the Bible in one long story. I read it at the same time as I read, The Heart of the Story by Randy Frazee. Did you know that the Bible could be looked at as one good Love Story?  No, it is not cheesy like the Hallmark Channel; instead, it is about a God who desires a relationship with you. He loves you so much that the entire book is about His love story of redemption. I highly recommend reading these books-- it would be a great summer read! I remember in 2017 it took me the whole summer, but it was well worth the time! I hope and pray that these books make the Bible come alive for you again and give you a fresh new perspective on the Bible. Important Links to other Episodes on Studying the Bible: Depth Podcast Episode 115: I share practically how to grow deeper roots and more ways to study God's Word Depth Podcast Episode 210 with Angie Baughman on the 5 Step Bible Study Method-- an amazing way to dive deeper into the Bible! *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!