Podcast appearances and mentions of Kristoffer Polaha

What do the Yule Lads, Icelandic culture, and a compass from mom have in common? Jennifer + Josh are back with this 'Merry & Bright Highlight' quick recap and review of 2024's 'The Christmas Quest,' new on Hallmark Channel and starring fan favorites Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha! Listen for our reactions, hot takes, and the bottom-line verdict of whether this trip to Iceland is worth the watch! Comment and let us know what you think! And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

Kerrie reviews the unexpectedly heartwarming story of The Christmas Quest from Hallmark starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha! Let us know what you thought by following us on Instagram: @loveandnonsensepodcastFollow Stephanie's author life:Website: www.thearrowedheart.comOnline Store: www.steamyromancereads.com Instagram/Facebook: @authorhalliebennett & @authorjemmafrostFollow Kerrie's photographer life:Website: www.kerriedawnphoto.comInstagram: @kerrie.dawn.photo

Kristoffer Polaha from Jurassic World, Mad Men, North Shore, and Hallmark is an actor and filmmaker and joins the podcast in this episode to share his love for family, making films, self-growth, working with Meghan Markle, Nicole Kidman, Jason Momoa, and overcoming some painful lessons in life to get where he is today. Check out the interview, give it a thumbs up, and let us know what you think in the comments below. As always, thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the latest episodes and clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkC06HhkZIfoqk_n1E9MOiA/featured?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 - 03:46 Tyler welcomes Kristoffer Polaha to the podcast 03:47 - 07:54 Raising kids and teaching them about good music 07:55 - 13:39 Creativity in children 13:40 - 18:01 Making Hallmark films 18:02 - 19:23 Working with Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman, Taylor Sheridan, and Jill Wagner 19:24 - 25:58 How to navigate trying to make it in Hollywood 25:59 - 33:47 Work life balance in Hollywood 33:48 - 35:06 Working with Meghan Markle on Dater's Handbook 35:07 - 43:39 It's always darkest before the light 43:40 - 47:51 Interacting with fans and relating to them 47:52 - 51:10 What makes people interesting 51:11 - 54:28 Did aliens build the pyramids? 54:29 - 1:00:47 When Tyler ran away from the TV show Survivor 1:00:48 - 1:04:24 The history of Tyler's studio 1:04:25 - 1:09:42 Working with Meghan Markle before she met Prince Harry 1:09:43 - 1:13:18 Wacky stories from the Bible 1:13:19 - 1:16:09 Wrapping the interview

Are you ready for part 2 of our first impressions of Hallmark's 2024 Countdown to Christmas? Let's take a deep dive into the second half of the movies coming to Hallmark this holiday season. This is part 2 of a two-part bonus episode. Click here to listen to part 1. Your Guide to Countdown to Christmas 2024 We've got your holiday season sorted! Cozy up with our guide to Countdown to Christmas where we've decked the halls with all the details, breaking down each charming movie by date and channel. https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/countdown-to-christmas-2024-what-you-need-to-know Our First Impressions of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2024 Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle Premiering on Thursday, November 28th First Impression: Nostalgic brilliance! Featuring Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamont Kipnis, and more, this film continues the beloved Mrs. Miracle series. There's excitement in the air for this heartwarming story about family bonds and Christmas magic. A 90s Christmas Premiering on Friday, November 29th at 6 PM First Impression: Bursting with 90s nostalgia. Starring Ava Borne, Chandler Massey, and Katherine Barrow, this storyline takes us back to 1999 with its unique premise of a workaholic lawyer being transported to the past. It promises the perfect blend of nostalgia and heartwarming moments. Deck the Walls Premiering on Friday, November 29th First Impression: Intriguingly festive. With Ashley Green and Wes Brown, this film follows Rose, an interior designer, as she returns home for a charity house flip. The presence of podcaster Danny Pellegrino adds a real-life connection that's sure to draw viewers in. Believe in Christmas Premiering on Saturday, November 30th at 6 PM First Impression: Magical and mysterious. Megan Ory and John Reardon star in a story where holiday magic and immersive experiences blur reality and fiction. In brand new information to us, the stars of this movie are married in real life making us want to watch and witness their on screen chemistry. A Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Premiering on Saturday, November 30th First Impression: A star-studded extravaganza. With cameos from the likes of Donna Kelce, Jenna Bush, and several Chiefs players, this movie is set to be a ratings smash. The high anticipation makes it one of the top picks of the season. The Finish Line Premiering on Sunday, December 1st at 6 PM First Impression: Emotionally intense. Featuring Kim Matula and Bo Mirchoff, this film delves into a daughter's quest to honor her father's legacy in dog sled racing amidst personal and emotional challenges. We're a little worried about feeling uncomfortable with the dog racing and are interested to see how it's handled. The Christmas Quest Premiering on Sunday, December 1st First Impression: Adventurous and romantic. Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha star in an Icelandic treasure hunt that combines history, romance, and the stunning backdrop of the Northern Lights. Season's Greetings from Cherry Lane Premiering on Thursday, December 5th First Impression: Historical and heartwarming. With a mix of storylines from 1951, 2003, and 2024, this movie promises complex yet engaging plots, continuity, and lots of emotional moments. A Dance in the Snow Premiering on Thursday, December 5th on Hallmark Mysteries First Impression: Heart-tugging inclusivity. Erica Sarah and Mark Ghanime star in a mother's effort to create an inclusive holiday dance for her autistic daughter, providing representation and compelling storytelling. Private Princess Christmas Premiering on Friday, December 6th First Impression: Princess of a fake country? We're sorry y'all but this movie is probably getting one of our vetos right up front. Sugarplummed Premiering on Saturday, December 7th First Impression: Enchanting magic. Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish lead a story where...

Megan and Wendy are back with a brand-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! This time, they dive into Hallmark's latest release, His and Hers, featuring the reunion of Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott as married lawyers Dana and Mark, who navigate the conflicts between their personal and professional lives. Don't miss out—tune in to hear their thoughts on this new film! Listen to the episode now! .Girls Gone Hallmark reviews His & Hers - the brand new movie starring Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott. Email us your review at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About His and Hers - (Hallmark Channel, 2024) His and Hers was directed by Linda-Lisa Hayter. Linda-Lisa has certainly made her mark with her 13 directing credits, including hits like Unexpected Grace, Betty's Bad Luck in Love, and Cranberry Christmas.  Joie Botkin and Susan Black wrote the script for His and Hers. Susan has nine previous writing credits and this is her first Hallmark project. Joie is no stranger to Hallmark, having written scripts for fan favorites like Savoring Paris, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost, and Our Italian Christmas Memories. She has 27 total acting credits, including an upcoming project: 'Tis the Season to be Irish.  Lacey Chabert stars as Dana. Lacey has a busy season ahead as she'll headline Celebrations with Lacey Chabert on Hallmark+. She also stars alongside Kristoffer Polaha in The Christmas Quest. Lacey even ventures away from Hallmark to appear in Hot Frosty for Netflix, written by Russell Hainline of The Santa Summit and Three Wiser Men and a Boy fame.  Brennan Elliott plays Mark. Brennan and Lacey have appeared in ten movies together, though it has been three years since they last worked together on Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead. Brennan gets the ultimate Bingo card check for his role as Graham in 38 episodes of the series UnREAL. He has 85 total acting credits and is certainly a darling of the Hallmark world, appearing most recently in Ms. Christmas Comes to Town, The Gift of Peace, Marry Go Round, and The Perfect Pairing, all within the last two years.  Stephanie Bennett plays Tabby Noble. Stephanie has 42 acting credits and worked with Brennan on 5 episodes of UnREAL. For Hallmark, she has appeared in The Nine Lives AND The Nine Kittens of Christmas, Valentine in the Vineyard, and Christmas Class Reunion, to name a few. She also played Lori Loughlin in The Unauthorized Full House Story.  Clayton James plays Brett Noble. Clayton has 58 acting credits. For Hallmark, he has appeared in When Calls the Heart, Right in Front of Me, and Don't Forget I Love You. Outside of the network, he played Kevin Federline in Britney Ever After, appeared in 14 episodes of the network comedy So Help Me Todd, and also in thrillers A Stranger's Child and The Podcast Murders.  Darwin Sanford plays Uncle Paul. Darwin is an accomplished actor with 134 acting credits. His roles date back to appearing in three Bryan Adams music videos in 1984. More recently, he has appeared in Make Me a Match, Christmas at Dollywood, and When Calls the Heart for Hallmark.  Mariesa Crouse plays Gwen. Mariesa has 21 acting credits, including The Wedding Cottage and 9 episodes of Chesapeake Shores. She's also a dancer who has appeared on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and served as assistant choreographer on Riverdale.  Catherine Haggquist plays Lois. Catherine has a deep resume with 157 acting credits, including appearances in the trifecta of Once Upon a Time, Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, and UnREAL. She's been in many Hallmark projects,

Girls Gone Hallmark is taking a break from the Signed, Sealed, Delivered Summer series to bring listeners a special bonus review of Hallmark Channel's latest movie: "Savoring Paris" starring Bethany Joy Lenz. Will it be a gouda movie or a brie-lliant one? Don't miss out —listen to the podcast episode on your favorite platform today! Est-ce que Savoring Paris était un oui ou un non?Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "Savoring Paris" Clare Niederpruem directed “Savoring Paris.” At just 38, Clare has 17 directing credits including Hallmark projects like “An American in Austen,” “A Pinch of Portugal,” “A Royal Corgi Christmas” as well as several others. Her first movie for Hallmark was “In the Key of Love” in 2019.   Joie Botkin wrote the screenplay for this movie. Joie Botkin has 25 writing credits including this year's well-liked “Branching Out.” She also wrote “Never Been Chris'd,” “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost,” “Our Italian Christmas Memories,” “Mid-Love Crisis” as well as “Cranberry Christmas” which we'll be reviewing as part of our Christmas in July series next month. The movie is based on the 2018 book “Fromage à Trois: Paris. Love. Cheese” by Victoria Brownlee. Bethany Joy Lenz stars as Ella Weber. We last saw her in “A Biltmore Christmas” in 2023 with Kristoffer Polaha, before that she was in “An Unexpected Christmas” with Tyler Hynes. Not only an actor, Joy dropped a single called “Strawberries” last August which was a good, little summer bop. French actor Stanley Weber plays Serge. He is known for his performance as Juan Borgia in the television series “Borgia,” as well as appearing in 6 episodes of the popular TV series “Outlander.” This is his first Hallmark movie. Ben Wiggins plays Gaston. With 21 acting credits, Ben appeared in the last season of “You” on Netflix, “Death in Paradise,” and “Grace.” This is also his first project for Hallmark. Manon Azem plays Clotilde. She is a French actress with 29 acting credits and is known for the French TV series “Research Unit” where she appeared in 49 episodes. Lucy Newman-Williams plays Ella's mom Laury. For Hallmark, she's appeared in “Joyeux Noel” and “Love in the Maldives.” Outside of the network, Newman-Williams has been in “Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan” and “The Crown.” “Savoring Paris” was partly filmed on location in Paris, France, as well as Bulgaria. Related Article: The Top 9 Hallmark Movies that Take Place in France Watch the Trailer for "Savoring Paris"

Este sábado en 8 Track con Cheko Záun: Me acompañaron en cabina Broke Heasly y Ken Carpenter, director y productor de la cinta The Shift (El Gran Cambio), que es protagonizada por Kristoffer Polaha, Neal Mc Donough (The Benefactor), Sean Austin (Sam Sagaz de El Señor de los Anillos) y Elizabeth Tabish. Hicimos Top 5 de películas de ciencia ficción. ¡¡Lo pasamos muy bonito!! No se lo pierdan. No te pierdas todos los sábados de 19:00 a 20:00 h. 8-TRACK; con la mejor selección de música de tus bandas favoritas y la historia que hay detrás de ellas. En MVS 102.5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your favorite Hallmark podcast is back with a brand new fan-favorite request. Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the Hallmark Channel movie "Dater's Handbook," starring Meghan Markle and Kristoffer Polaha. What makes this movie a fan-favorite? Is it the love triangle storyline or the fire chemistry between the leads? And does the Duchess of Sussex deliver in her final film before marrying Prince Harry? Find out what Megan and Wendy think. Don't miss our reviews of "The Way Home." Girls Gone Hallmark drops a recap/review of the incredible second season every Wednesday. Start here with S2 Ep 1 Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. Watch the Trailer from "Dater's Handbook" on Hallmark Channel About Hallmark Movie "Dater's Handbook" This movie originally premiered on January 30, 2016. "Dater's Handbook" was written by Jennifer Barrow and Rich Tabach. Jennifer Barrow currently has 10 writing credits. Her work includes "Dating the Delaneys," "Sun, Sand & Romance" and "Ms. Matched" for Hallmark. She's also written a few episodes of the animated series "King of the Hill" and 12 episodes of "Muppets Tonight." Rich Tabac has 8 writing credits which also include "Sun, Sand & Romance," "Ms. Matched" and 2022's "Love in the Limelight." Also noteworthy, Rich was a writer's assistant for several comedy series including "Just Shoot Me!" and "That '70s Show." James Head directed. He currently has 45 directing credits including Hallmark movies "Destination Wedding," "Campfire Kiss," "My Christmas Dream," and "Christmas Cookies" to name a few. He has directed a Hallmark movie since 2017 but recently worked on "Dragon Tales" - an animated adventure fantasy comedy film based on the animate series of the same name. Meghan Markle stars as Cass. This was Meghan's second and last film for the network. She had previously starred in the 2014 movie "When Sparks Fly." Outside of Hallmark, Markle appeared in 108 episodes of "Suits" as Rachel Zane and 34 episodes as a briefcase model on the game show "Deal or No Deal" back in 2006. She has since gone on to marry Prince Harry and no longer works as an actress. Related Podcast Episode: Megan and Wendy got absolutely roasted for their review of Kristoffer Polka's hair in "A Winning Team." Still love Kris, but not this look! Kristoffer Polaha stars as Robert. This was Kris' first movie for Hallmark Channel. He starred in "Hearts of Christmas" later the same year but we most recently saw him in "A Biltmore Christmas." Outside of Hallmark, he can be seen in "The Shift" and "Harlan Coben's Shelter." Jonathan Scarfe stars as George. Jonathan has a whopping 93 acting credits but this appears to be the last project he did with Hallmark. Of course we saw him in "Love On the Air" with Ali Sweeny back in 2015 and you can listen to our review of that anytime. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Love on the Air" - a stand out, fan-favorite movie starring Alison Sweeney and Jonathan Scarfe. Lynda Boyd plays Cass's mom. Talk about whopping, she's got 158 acting credits including "Christmas on Cherry Lane," "Sullivan's Crossing," "Virgin River," "An Unexpected Christmas" and so many more. According to WhatsFilming.ca, this movie was filmed in and around the Squamish area, including Tantalus Lookout and REVS Bowling in Maple Ridge. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February?

Chinggay and Patty share their Top 12 movies from this year's Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas season. This year, we get fans, family, and friends to share their thoughts on our top picks; and rank our best holiday movies from across the years. It's been a rollercoaster of a season—thanks for sticking it out with us!Round and Round (Vic Michaelis, Bryan Greenberg, Rick Hoffman)A Biltmore Christmas (Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha, Jonathan Frakes, Robert Picardo)Never Been Chris'd (Janel Parrish, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tyler Hynes)Christmas Island (Rachel Skarsten, Andrew Walker)Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up (Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman, Ellen Travolta)My Christmas Guide (Amber Marshall, Ben Mehl)Holiday Hotline (Emily Tennant, Niall Matter)Mystic Christmas (Jessy Schram, Chandler Massey, Patti Murin, William R. Moss)Rescuing Christmas (Rachael Leigh Cook, Sam Page)A Season for Family (Brendan Penny, Stacey Farber, Benjamin Jacobson, Azriel Dalman)A Not So Royal Christmas (Brooke D'Orsay, Will Kemp)Flipping for Christmas (Ashley Newbrough, Marcus Rosner)Thanks to Pietro Lazatin for our music and Paola Lazatin for our cover artFollow us on Twitter: @makeithallmark and on Instagram: @butmakeithallmark

This week's movie, our last one before Christmas, was ah-mazing. A Biltmore Christmas was nothing short of spectacular. We've got time travel, we've got old Hollywood glam, we've got an instant classic. Come listen as we try to figure out the plot too the movie within the movie and as we fawn over the magical chemistry between Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha. MERRY CHRISTMAS!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6017509/advertisement

Guess who's back?? Child actor Kara Mae Khan! I first interviewed Kara after her “big break” at 7! I loved catching up with Kara, who is now a charismatic 10-year-old and she still has her bubbly personality and enthusiasm for performing. Kara was first discovered while performing in pageants by her agent, leading to a co-starring role in the TV show “Council of Dads,” countless commercials, and now her new starring role in the film “The Shift!” “The Shift” is a sci-fi thriller written and directed by Brock Heasley, it also features cast: Neal McDonough, Kristoffer Polaha, Elizabeth Tabish, and Sean Astin. Produced by Angel Studios' this is their first original feature film. “The Shift,” is the story of Kevin Garner (Polaha) who encounters a mysterious adversary known as The Benefactor (McDonough). When Kevin refuses The Benefactor's enticing offer of wealth and power, he is shifted into an alternate totalitarian regime where he encounters infinite worlds and impossible choices as he attempts to return to the woman he loves (Tabish). Full interview out Thursday! The Shift is out now. Photos courtesy of @angelstudios_inc and @devisetalentagency #ncfilm #filmnc #ncactors --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camillekauer/message

It’s the first sci-fi thriller through the lens of faith, The Shift. In the ancient book of Job, Job walks the narrow way and is blessed in every way. But Satan accuses Job: “God, Job’s an upright man only because you give him what he wants. I’ll bet if you take it all away from him, he’ll turn his back on you.” And God allows it. That’s the inspiration behind the new sci-fi thriller, The Shift starring Neal McDonough from Minority Report, Kristoffer Polaha from Wonder Woman 1984, Sean Astin from Lord of the Rings and Liz Tabish from The Chosen. Perry talks with producer Ken Carpenter about what drew him to The Shift, (creating a film with deep wrestling and doubt), how we resist the temptations of the enemy, creating faith adjacent films that don’t have easy answers, the crazy ending to Psalm 88 and Bono’s take on Christian music. Perry also talks with Ken about the amazing cast of The Shift and wrestling with pride as we create art for God’s honor.Support the show: https://give.moodyradio.org/fall-share?v=def&appeal=MRWM&_gl=1%2a142i9we%2a_ga%2aNTE4MTE5MmUtY2U1Yy00YmQ3LWU4MmUtNjEwYTQ5YzAyODRj%2a_ga_4WH1937046%2aMTY5NTExODEwMS4yOTkuMC4xNjk1MTE4MTAxLjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.197426156.215784306.1695059984-1182841406.166859587See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally here! The Thanksgiving long weekend AND of course, A Biltmore Christmas. Mary and Sarah sit down to chat through the most anticipated Hallmark Christmas movie ever. Did it live up to expectations? What's the story of Biltmore anyway? How should we #redpenrewrite it? Have a listen....but as a preview #morepolaha !! Bring on the movie within a movie!! Lucy Hardgrove (Joy Lenz) is a screenwriter who lands the job of a lifetime when she's hired to pen the script for a remake of the beloved holiday movie, His Merry Wife! First filmed in 1947 at beautiful, historic Biltmore House, it has long been considered a Christmas classic. When the head of the studio isn't satisfied with the ending Lucy wrote because it deviates from the original's feel-good conclusion, he sends Lucy to Biltmore Estate for research and inspiration. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife! through the help of an hourglass. After shaking off the initial shock of this turn of events, Lucy embraces this as her chance to uncover the truth about the movie's original ending. While on set, she and Jack Huston (Kristoffer Polaha), one of the film's stars, spend time together and become close. But her sudden appearance has set off a chain of events that put the production in jeopardy. Before she can return to the present, Lucy must make things right or threaten to alter the future forever. Starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha.

For this "Quick Screen" episode, Michael checked out the brand new theatrical film "The Shift". What are some of his thoughts on this science fiction film starring Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, Rose Reid, and Sean Astin? Check it out and see! Be a part of the conversation! E-mail the show at screennerdspodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter @screennerdspod Like the show on Facebook (Search for Screen Nerds Podcast and find the page there) Follow the show on Instagram and Threads just search screennerdspodcast Check out the show on Bluesky just search screennerdspodcast Be sure to check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Goodpods, Overcast, Amazon Music or your podcast catcher of choice! (and please share rate and review!) Want to be a guest or share your thoughts on the podcast? Send me an e-mail! Thanks to Frankie Creel for the artwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screennerdspodcast/message

How does it feel to always be the bad guy? Neal McDonough has an idea. The actor has played some of the biggest villains in TV shows like “Desperate Housewives,” “Suits,” and “Yellowstone.” In fact, he's filmed over 50 death scenes in his career! Now the veteran actor, known also for his appearance in “Band of Brothers,” is taking on portraying the biggest villain of them all, Satan. It's in the new film called “The Shift” that hits theaters December 1st. It's from the same studio that brought us “Sound of Freedom” and is a modern-day sci-fi retelling of the book of Job. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams talks with Neal about taking on this daunting role, reshaping his career when he was criticized for refusing to kiss on screen, and so much more. You can get more information about “The Shift” movie at Angel.com/TheShift. #NealMcDonough #AngelStudios #TheShiftFilm #DavidSams #KeepTheFaith #ContagiousInfluencer

Neal McDonough, Kristoffer Polaha, & Brock Heasley "The Shift" Interviews By Angel Studios! Connect with us on our website for more amazing conversations! www.brettallanshow.com Got some feedback? Let us know! openmicguest@gmail.com Follow us on social media! IG https://www.instagram.com/brettallanshow/ FB https://www.facebook.com/thebrettallanshow/ Twitter https://twitter.com/brettallanshow Consider giving us a kind rating and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1486122533?mt=2&ls=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinggay and Patty speed through eight movies in under a week and weed through the naughty ones so you don't have to watch them. Fast forward through holiday mediocrity and more couples in trouble and hit pause for a surprise makeout scene. We see Patty's most beloved tropes from across the Pond demolished, and Chinggay gives in to Love, Actually-inspired schmaltz. The clear winners of the week are Hallmark's go big or go home fare: a zany neighbourhood comedy and time-traveling Bethany Joy Lenz with 1940s Kristoffer Polaha in “A Biltmore Christmas.”Our Christmas Mural (Alex Paxton-Beesley, Dan Jeannot)Catch Me If You Claus (Italia Ricci, Luke Macfarlane)A Season for Family (Brendan Penny, Stacey Farber, Benjamin Jacobson, Azriel Dalman)Christmas in Notting Hill (Sarah Ramos, William Moseley)Letters to Santa (Katie Leclerc, Rafael de la Fuente)Holiday Road (Sara Canning, Warren Christie)Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up (Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman, Ellen Travolta, Seth Morris, Jennifer Aspen)A Biltmore Christmas (Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha, Jonathan Frakes, Robert Picardo)Thanks to Pietro Lazatin for our music and Paola Lazatin for our cover artFollow us on Twitter: @makeithallmark and on Instagram: @butmakeithallmark

In today's episode, Girls Gone Hallmark takes on the challenge of reviewing "A Biltmore Christmas." The film, set in the grand Biltmore Estate, is a feast for the eyes and heart, with stunning costumes, a musical scene, and a charming storyline. If you're a fan of Hallmark movies, or just looking for a heartwarming holiday film to watch, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to Girls Gone Hallmark and get ready to be swept away by the magic of "A Biltmore Christmas." Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "A Biltmore Christmas" Director John Putch has 59 directing credits including last year's "A Holiday Spectacular" and before that, "You Had Me at Aloha." He has also directed a good mix of television sitcoms include "Cougar Town," "Scrubs" and "American Housewife." Marcy Holland wrote "A Biltmore Christmas." With 41 writing credits, Marcy is a prolific Hallmark writer including two of the "Hannah Swenson" mysteries and several movies in the "Time to Come Home" series, including this year's "A Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas." "A Biltmore Christmas" was filmed on location at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina in early 2023. Costume designer Keith Nielsen (known professionally Keith Costumes) designed on four movies during the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season. He recently appeared on an episode of Girls Gone Hallmark to help review "Mystic Christmas." Bethany Joy Lenz stars as Lucy Hardgrove. Her appearance on the CW series "One Tree Hill" is probably the biggest project in her 43 acting credits, but she made a big impression paired with Tyler Hynes in "An Unexpected Christmas" in 2021. Kristoffer Polaha stars as Jack Huston. His 76 acting credits include his beloved role on the "Mystery 101" series, a role in the recent Amazon Prime Video book adaptation Harlan Coben's "Shelter," and of course roles in Hallmark romances like "We Wish You a Married Christmas" and "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Related Podcast Episode: The episode where Girls Gone Hallmark gets absolutely roasted by Kris Polaha fans for their review of "A Winning Team." Jonathan Frakes plays Winston. His resume of 96 acting credits reads like a list of things Wendy won't watch. So much "Star Trek." He got his start on a series called "The Doctors" in the late 70s in which he appeared in 90 episodes. Robert Picardo plays Harold Balaban. With 245 acting credits and even more "Star Trek" on this resume! He has five upcoming projects including the horror films "Crimson Shadows" and "Werewolf Game." Mary McDonough plays the director of the His Merry Wife! reboot. This appears to be her first Hallmark movie in her 47 acting credits. Her very first role was on "General Hospital" in 1963. Who Was in "A Biltmore Christmas?" The following is a list of actors who also appeared in "A Biltmore Christmas." A.K. Benninghofen (Margaret) Annabelle Borke (Ava Hayward) Colton Little (Claude Lancaster) David Alexander (William West) Jennifer Cortese (Peggy) Jason Saucier (Security Guard) Tommy Cresswell (Michael Balaban) Alphie Hyorth (Head Angel) Ray Ficca (Gus) Caity Brewer (Becca) Heather Shore (Secretary) Philena Gilmer (Woman)

THE SHIFT is the story of Kevin Garner (Polaha) who encounters a mysterious adversary known as The Benefactor (McDonough). When Kevin refuses The Benefactor's enticing offer of wealth and power, he is shifted into an alternate totalitarian regime where he encounters infinite worlds and impossible choices as he attempts to return to the woman he loves (Tabish).12-1-2023 IN THEATERS! Brock Heasley Brock Heasley is a writer, filmmaker, and artist. After graduating from California State University Fresno with a degree in Graphic Design, Brock became a full-time Graphic Designer and, later, an Art Director. In 2006, he launched the online comic The SuperFogeys, and then co-created the online comic Monsterplex in 2010, which went on to win the DC Comics Zuda competition. In 2018, Brock's YA Contemporary novel Paper Bag Mask (Pen Name Publishing) was published, reaching the top of Amazon's Young Adult Fiction New Release chart in the first week. Brock's debut memoir, The Other Side of Fear: A True Coming-of-Age Story of Murder, Forgiveness, and the Peace Only Faith Can Bring, released in Fall 2020 from Cedar Fort Publishing. His writing has appeared on the Independent Journal Review and at ForEveryMom.com.In 2015, Brock left the Graphic Design world for the film world, working on and producing feature films for Tremendum Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate. In 2017 he released his directorial debut, "The Shift," about an ordinary man receiving a job offer from the Devil himself. The short film earned him an Outstanding Filmmaker of the Year Award from the Hollywood Dreamz International Film Festival and you can watch it here. His second short film, "The Two Hundred Fifth," about a young college girl with a dark past that comes back to haunt her on the day she chooses to reveal all to her best friend, had its World Premiere at the renowned Fantasia International Film Festival in 2019.In early 2023, Brock turned his short film, THE SHIFT, into a feature film to be released theatrically by Angel Studios in December 2023. Expanding on the story from the short, it stars Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, John Billingsley, Rose Reid, Paras Patel, Jordan Alexandra, Jordan Walker Ross, and Sean Astin.Brock lives with his wife, three daughters, two dogs, and one cat in California. Brock didn't want another dog, but his girls made a pretty killer PowerPoint presentation and he didn't want to look like a jerk.Find Tickets: https://angel.com/shifthttps://www.angel.com/watch/the-shift

Episode 263 is with the Director of the new film "The Shift," Brock Heasley. The Shift is a modern-day retelling of the book of Job. Kevin Garner (Kristoffer Polaha) gets separated from Molly (Liz Tabish), the love of his life, when a mysterious adversary known as The Benefactor (Neal McDonough) sends him to an alternate dystopian reality. Will hope and faith be enough to find his way back? https://www.angel.com/movies/the-shift Brock Heasley Brock Heasley is a writer, filmmaker, and artist. After graduating from California State University Fresno with a degree in Graphic Design, Brock became a full-time Graphic Designer and, later, an Art Director. In 2006, he launched the online comic The SuperFogeys, and then co-created the online comic Monsterplex in 2010, which went on to win the DC Comics Zuda competition. In 2018, Brock's YA Contemporary novel Paper Bag Mask (Pen Name Publishing) was published, reaching the top of Amazon's Young Adult Fiction New Release chart in the first week. Brock's debut memoir, The Other Side of Fear: A True Coming-of-Age Story of Murder, Forgiveness, and the Peace Only Faith Can Bring, released in Fall 2020 from Cedar Fort Publishing. His writing has appeared on the Independent Journal Review and at ForEveryMom.com. In 2015, Brock left the Graphic Design world for the film world, working on and producing feature films for Tremendum Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate. In 2017 he released his directorial debut, "The Shift," about an ordinary man receiving a job offer from the Devil himself. The short film earned him an Outstanding Filmmaker of the Year Award from the Hollywood Dreamz International Film Festival and you can watch it here. His second short film, "The Two Hundred Fifth," about a young college girl with a dark past that comes back to haunt her on the day she chooses to reveal all to her best friend, had its World Premiere at the renowned Fantasia International Film Festival in 2019. In early 2023, Brock turned his short film, THE SHIFT, into a feature film to be released theatrically by Angel Studios in December 2023. Expanding on the story from the short, it stars Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, John Billingsley, Rose Reid, Paras Patel, Jordan Alexandra, Jordan Walker Ross, and Sean Astin. Brock lives with his wife, three daughters, two dogs, and one cat in California. Brock didn't want another dog, but his girls made a pretty killer PowerPoint presentation and he didn't want to look like a jerk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronconrad/support

In this episode, we escape to the Hollywood of old in a classic time travel romance with Kristoffer Polaha and Bethany Joy Lenz. A Biltmore Christmas unfolds at the beautiful Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. For dessert, we meet Santa's son as he bungles his first night on the job in Catch Me if You Claus. Luke Macfarlane and Italia Ricci deliver the laughs in this new Christmas holiday classic. Your table is ready!

You may not normally describe a Christian film as a “dystopian drama” and “sci-fi thriller,” but the new movie from Angel Studios is exactly that, giving a fresh take on a redemptive story. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams visits with starring actor Kristoffer Polaha ("Wonder Woman 1984", "Jurassic World Dominion") and producer Ken Carpenter of the film “The Shift.” It's in theaters nationwide on December 1st. In this story, Kristoffer plays a man longing to reconnect with the woman he loves, but along the way, he must confront an enemy offering wealth and power.  In this interview, Kristoffer and Ken share the inspiration behind this film and what they hope to accomplish with a Christian film that is outside the box. #TheShiftFilm #AngelStudios #AmplifyLight #SciFi #KristofferPolaha #KeepTheFaith #ContagiousInfluencer 

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a labour strike in Hollywood? Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Christian Plummer, a legend in his own right, to uncover the underbelly of the entertainment industry, touching not only on the current labor unrest but also on the historical treatment of labor by the studios. Jonathan's profound insights reveal how recent labor victories have spurred a resurgence in the industry's middle class, and how the studios are now being forced to the negotiating table. Journey with us as we step into the world of 'Mystery Island', a thrilling story pitched by Jonathan to Hallmark last spring. Be prepared to be captivated by the exciting adventure of Emelia, a Metropolitan Police Force psychiatrist, who finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery on the island. Jonathan shares his creative process behind developing compelling characters and how he found the perfect location for the episode. The thrill of the success of Episode 8 of Hallmark Mysteries and the press coverage it received are also discussed in this eye-opening conversation. Buckle up for a wild ride as we wind down our discussion with Jonathan sharing his viewpoints on the authorship of plays attributed to William Shakespeare and his thoughts on some British mystery series. Immerse yourself in his dream casting for a JCP biography and his favorite places to have visited. We round off our riveting discussion with Jonathan revealing his latest mystery project with Kristoffer Polaha. This episode is sure to enthrall mystery enthusiasts and those interested in the entertainment industry's labor issues alike! So here's your chance to get a slice of Hollywood, served fresh by Jonathan Christian Plummer himself.Follow us on social media: Instagram: @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.

Megan and Wendy wrap up their Girls Gone Hallmark summer schedule with a review of "Bottled with Love." This Hallmark fan-favorite movie stars Bethany Joy Lenz and Andrew Walker. If you haven't seen the movie, you might think it's very similar to a very popular late 90s rom-com. Plus, big awesome changes to the Girls Gone Hallmark schedule announced - you don't want to miss it! What are movie are you looking forward to this fall? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. About "Bottled with Love" This movie first premiered on April 13, 2019 part of the channel's Spring Fever. David Weaver directed. He currently has 41 directing credits including "Sweeter Than Chocolate," "Lights, Camera, Christmas!," "Butlers in Love," and so many more. Kelly Bowe, who has only 5 writing credits to her name, most recently wrote "Caribbean Summer" in 2022. Bethany Joy Lenz plays Abbey. We last saw her on Hallmark in "A Unexpected Christmas" in 2021. She will star in this year's highly anticipated "A Biltmore Christmas" opposite Kristoffer Polaha. Andrew Walker plays Nick. Did you know Walker has 82 acting credits according to IMDB. He was recently in "A Safari Romance." He'll be back soon as Detective Tom in "Curious Caterer: The Last Suppers." Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Lights, Camera, Christmas!"

Anna Gomez was born and raised in the city of Makati, Philippines before she met and married her best friend who whisked her away to Chicago over twenty years ago. You may recognise Anna as she has been on our show twice before. She came on alongside actor and author Kristoffer Polaha. They wrote a book series together and we talked about the difficulties and joys of doing so.Anna is a full time career woman who thought she could write a book about her life (The Light in the Wound, Christine Brae 2013) and then run away as far as possible from it. She never imagined that her words would touch the hearts of so many women with the same story to tell. Since then, Anna has released six more books under her pen name, Christine Brae.In December 2019, her agent convinced her to write one more book. Different model, different subject matter. Clean, contemporary, happy endings. Reluctantly, she decided to give it a try. This time, under her real name, Anna Gomez.When not listening to the voices in her head or spending late nights at the office, Anna can be seen shopping for shoes and purses, running a half marathon or spending time with her husband and three children in Chicago.Anna is represented by Italia Gandolfo of Gandolfo Helin Literary Management, and is published by the Vesuvian Media Group.Her latest novel is MY GOODBYE GIRL:“A heart-wrenching tale of two people destined to be together. Simon and Tessa are fantastically portrayed as star-crossed lovers whose lives are worlds apart. Even those who are not fans of romance will enjoy the relationships, scenery, and beautiful prose of this book. Five stars!”BUY IT HERE: https://amzn.to/443dbUKHey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

Top headlines for Tuesday, July 25, 2023In this episode, we reflect on the 15 year anniversary of YouVersion's Bible App, which, with unparalleled growth, shows no signs of slowing down. We also take a look at a recent philanthropic endeavour that has granted significant funding to Christian groups to aid in faith education. On the other side of the coin, we discuss a recent Gallup survey demonstrating how American society is shifting its value systems, with family remaining at the top, while religion sees a decline. Furthermore, we examine a concerning appeal made to Church of England's education officer about explicit education lessons. Finally, we chat about Hollywood's influence on values and the call to action from The Shift's star, Kristoffer Polaha, for positive content creation. Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Will paper Bibles be replaced by digital versions? | U.S. News Christian orgs get $92M to help parents pass on their faith | Church & Ministries News Americans placing more emphasis on hobbies, money: study | U.S. News Christians could no longer be the majority in America by 2045 | U.S. News US House passes declares Israel not 'racist, apartheid state' | Politics News Maine passes one of the most permissive abortion laws in US | Politics News Eventbrite removes rally demanding protection of female spaces | U.S. News Church of England school teaching kids they may be wrong sex | World News 6 Christians killed by terrorists in Nigeria amid worsening trend | World News Actor urges Hollywood to promote faith, integrity instead of evil | Entertainment News 'Sound of Freedom' sells over 8.9 million tickets, passes $100M | Entertainment News

After her breakup with a famous tech entrepreneur makes national headlines, Sarah returns to her uncle's ranch to escape the spotlight where she crosses paths with a Hollywood actor who's looking to prepare for an upcoming role.Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHCheck out the Christmas in July sale on BalsamHill.com - use promo code PODCAST for an additional 5% off their already great deals!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4438180/advertisement

Megan and Wendy kick off their 2023 summer podcast schedule with a review of "Mystery 101" from 2019. This crime-drama stars Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner and was the first in the series for the Hallmark Channel. Email the show and let us know which older Hallmark Channel movie you would like Girls Gone Hallmark to review! Email: meganandwendy@gmail.com Megan and Wendy review fan favorite "Mystery 101" starring Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. About "Mystery 101" Mystery 101 has a Wikipedia page! It premiered originally on Jan 27, 2019 on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.  Earlier this year, Polaha gave an interview with Just Jared. Regarding an 8th installment he said “We love telling those stories and whatever the network decides…it's inconclusive,” also adding “there's always been conversation about number eight, [but] there's no like official word.” Kristoffer Polaha stars as Detective Travis Burke. He has an impressive 77 acting credits with his first dating back to 2001 as Dylan in the teen vampire drama “Angel.” On deck for Polaha: “Harlan Coben's Shelter” and the highly anticipated “A Biltmore Christmas” for Hallmark. Related: "A Winning Team" Hallmark Movie Review Jill Wagner plays Professor Amy Winslow. She has 31 acting credits including 6 episodes of the MTV prank show Punk'd and it looks like her first Hallmark movie was “Autumn Dreams” from 2015. Related: Jill Wagner in a clip from Punk'd Robin Thomas plays Amy's dad Graham Winslow. Want to talk about impressive resume, this guy has 137 acting credits listed on IMDb. I recognized his face immediately from the old soap opera “Another World” where he played Mark Singleton from 1983-1985. I have absolutely NO IDEA how I remembered him considering I was 8 years old. He's also been in a movie I was too young to watch called “Summer School” from 1987, “Who's the Boss?” “Fuller House” “Damages” - tons of others.

Shocking byt also expected news came Sunday through a comment on Instagram that Mystery 101 was indeed over. This was later confirmed by Kristoffer Polaha in an Instagram Story. Sydney and Eric share their initial reactions in this bonus episode. There is some grief, some confusion, and ultimately some optimism. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @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.

Sydney Rowland and Eric Rutin had the opportunity to spend time with John Christian Plummer, the writer of the incredibly popular and controversial Hallmark mystery, Mystery 101. Plummer gives insight into the questions that all Mystery 101 fans have been dying to have answered. Specifically, he answers, what is going on with episode 8? You may not like the answer, but at least you will leave the podcast with a better idea of when you can expect to see the conclusion of Mystery 101!He also discusses another hit of his, The Curious Caterer. In addition, he provides some breaking news about a new mystery he is writing, plus a project he is creating with Kristoffer Polaha. You will not want to miss this episode!Follow us on social media: Instagram: @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.

Kerrie & Stephanie review the latest premieres!A Winning Team starring Kristoffer Polaha and Nadia HattaUnexpected Grace starring Michael Rady and Erica DuranceA Picture of Her starring Tyler Hynes and Rhiannon FishLet us know what you thought by following us on Instagram and/or Facebook: @loveandnonsensepodcast

Oh we're definitely talking about Kris Polaha's tragic hairstyle in this movie. Megan and Wendy review "A Winning Team" Hallmark's newest original movie starring Kristoffer Polaha and Hallmark newcomer Nadia Hatta. Check out that heated debate in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Or, email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of this week's Kristoffer Polaha soccer movie. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "A Winning Team" starring Kris Polaha and newcomer Nadia Hatta. About "A Winning Team" Kristoffer Polaha plays Ian. Everyone knows who Polaha is. He was in last year's “We Wish You a Married Christmas” and had a cameo in “Haul Out the Holly.” He will star in the highly anticipated “A Biltmore Christmas” later this year. According to his IMDB, he has a ton of upcoming work including "Harlen Coben's Shelter." Nadia Hatta plays 3-time World Cup soccer champion Emily. According to IMDB she is best known for her role in a series called “Away” on Netflix. This is her first Hallmark movie. She was also a VJ at MTV Asia.  You may have recognized Adil Zaidi as Ian's friend. At the time of recording, he hadn't been given credit on IMDB. He typically plays a lot of “friend-of” roles in Hallmark movies. I wouldn't mind seeing him as a lead. This was written by Ronee Uyeshiro. This is her first writing credit. Jason Furukawa directed. He has 13 directing credits including last year's “A Magical Christmas Village.”  Filmed in Vancouver during winter - which made this spring movie hard to film, especially the outdoor soccer scenes.

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Bring on the LOVEUARY line up! Megan and Wendy review "Sweeter Than Chocolate" starring Eloise Mumford and Dan Jeannotte. This is the first movie from Hallmark Channel's Loveuary line up. Will an investigative reporter find true love while uncovering the secret recipe used by a local chocolatier? What did you think of "Sweeter Than Chocolate?" Email us your review at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review "Sweeter Than Chocolate" - the first movie in the Loveuary Hallmark Channel line up. Hallmark News and Notes Hallmark Publishing closed operations unexpectedly in October 2022. This is relevant because "Sweeter Than Chocolate" by Lizzie Shane was published by Hallmark Publishing and later developed into a movie for the channel. Five new movies were announced for March. Films include Hallmark favorites like Kimberley Sustad, Kristoffer Polaha, Tyler Hynes, and Paul Campbell. Get all the details of the Hallmark Channel March 2023 line up. Last week's "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" ranked 13/150 in cable telecasts for Saturday, January 28. It pulled in 2.0 million live viewers. Listen to our review of "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" About "Sweeter Than Chocolate" This film is based on the book by the same name by Lizzie Shane. Buy "Sweeter Than Chocolate" on Amazon ($13) Filming took place in and around the Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. One specific location - per Dan Jeannotte - was the picturesque Fort Langley Community Hall Scenes were filmed from November 14 - December 2, 2022. Front Street Productions - a Vancouver production company - produced this film. The Cupid Chocolates featured in the movie were made by Bissingers and can be ordered from their website. Eloise Mumford plays Lucy Sweet. She has 28 film credits, including Hallmark Movie's & Mysteries "Presence of Love" in 2022, "One December Night" from 2021, and "The Baker's Son" also from 2021. Brenda Strong plays Lucy's mom, Helen. She's probably best known for playing Mary Alice Young in "Desperate Housewives," as well as Ann Ewing in the reboot of "Dallas" from 2012-2014, and 22 episodes as Nora Walker in "13 Reasons Why." Dan Jeannotte plays Dean Chase. We saw Dan in last year's "The Royal Nanny" and of course we know him as Ryan Decker on "The Bold Type." Listen to our review of "The Royal Nanny" A local bakery is rumored to have the secret recipe to finding true love on February 14th, drawing in a TV reporter to investigate. Photo: Dan Jeannotte, Eloise Mumford Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster

JeanBookNerd's Narry chats with author duo of ANNA GOMEZ and KRISTOFFER POLAHA about the second book of the From Kona with Love universe, WHERE THE SUN RISES.ANNA GOMEZWebsite: https://www.annagomezbooks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annagomezbooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaGomezbooksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinebraeauthor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqadenv-bKdRd_UZX4WATLgKRISTOFFER POLAHAWebsite: https://www.krispolaha.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/polahaha/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrisPolahaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristofferPolahaYouTube: https://youtube.com/kristofferpolahatvWHERE THE SUN RISESAmazon: https://amzn.to/3CIn4wjTo learn more about the JeanBookNerd Storytellers BOX http://www.jeanbooknerdstorytellersbox.com Exclusive author Interviews, reviews, and contests from JeanBookNerd http://www.jeanbooknerd.com JeanBookNerd Host: NARRY OUK

The magic of the veil continues with "The Wedding Veil Expectations" starring Lacey Chabert and Kevin McGarry. Megan and Wendy recap and review the newest movie in the "The Wedding Veil" franchise, plus breakdown what they liked and what they wished for. Also, don't skip through the weekly Hallmark news as Megan and Wendy would like to make a clarification to last week's episode. Email the show: meganandwendy@gmail.com Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy is a weekly review podcast. Listen in as they recap and review original Hallmark movies. This week's movie is "The Wedding Veil Expectations" starring Lacey Chabert. New Podcast Episode Schedule for 2023 Starting the first week of January, new episodes of Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy will move to Thursdays. There is no need to make any changes to your favorite podcast app. Brand new episodes will appear in your podcast feed on Thursdays starting January 5th, 2023. Girls Gone Hallmark listeners will find new episodes on Tuesdays starting January 3, 2023. Bonus recap episodes of Hallmark Channel's new original series "The Way Home" will begin on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. More Hallmark Talk? Join Our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group Join our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! Tons of great people - just like you - who love Hallmark movies. We're talking new movies, favorite movies, actors, Hallmark gossip, and so much more. Free to join, so click the link below or search "Girls Gone Hallmark" in Facebook Groups. Don't miss out on: Girls Gone Hallmark - Hallmark Movies Fan Group Hallmark News and Notes On January 2, 2023 Hallmark updated their online Terms of Use to include forbidding language that is "racist, homophobic, gender identity and orientation or otherwise objectionable.” In late December it was announced that Hallmark will film a 2023 Christmas movie at the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. As of today, the title is “A Biltmore Christmas” and stars Kristoffer Polaha and Bethany Joy Lenz. According to Bethany's Instagram shooting began on Monday, January 9th.  Christmas Con announced a summertime fan convention for June 9-11th in Overland Park, Kansas. According to their website, tickets go on sale January 13th and the celebrity guests already expected to attend are: Jonathan Bennett as the official host, Walker, Campbell, Brennan Elliot, Taylor Cole, Melissa Joan Hart, Jen Lilley, and Cameron Mathison. Christmas Con Kansas - (summer 2023) Christmas Con New Jersey - (winter 2023) “The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating” came in at 17/150 in the top 150 original cable telecasts for Sunday, January 1st per showbuzzdaily.com. Wondering Where to Watch Hallmark Movies? Our current favorite way to watch Hallmark Channel movies is via Frndly TV. This app has 40+ channels, both live and on-demand, including all three Hallmark Channels! Our favorite feature is the 72-Hour Look Back which allows you to scroll BACKWARD in the guide to watch or record anything you might have missed over the last three days. You can start a 7-day free trial and see which channels are available here! Avery and Peter try to keep the romance alive while renovating the old house they bought and juggling work, but everything takes on a new perspective when they get some news they've been hoping for. Photo: Autumn Reeser, Alison Sweeney, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster About "The Wedding Veil Expectations" This is the 4th movie in “The Wedding Veil” franchise. Of course the first three movies premiered last year in January and February. The original “The Wedding Veil” was the most-watched non-holiday original Hallmark premiere in over a decade in 2022. Related Podcast Episode: Listen to our recap of "The Wedding Veil" This movie franchise is based on the 2007 novel “There Goes the Bride” by Lori Wilde

Megan and Wendy recap and review "A Fabled Holiday" starring Brooke D'Orsay and Ryan Paevey. This Hallmark original movie premiered on Saturday, December 3, 2022 as part of the channel's annual Countdown to Christmas line up. The Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group did not declare this movie the winner of the weekend. What will Megan and Wendy think? Tell us which current Hallmark Channel star would you like to see participate on Dancing with the Stars? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Mentioned in this Episode January is going to be lit on the Hallmark Channel! See what's in store for viewers. January is going to be a big month for the Hallmark Channel! About "A Fabled Holiday" Brooke D'Orsay plays Talia. She was in this year's “Wedding of a Lifetime” with Jonathan Bennett. Also last year's “A Dickens of a Holiday!” with Kristoffer Polaha. She not very active on social media. She has a total of 10 posts since 2018. Ryan Paevey plays Anderson. He was in this year's “Two Tickets to Paradise” with Ashley Williams. Related: Ryan Paevey is part of the voice cast in "Once Upon a Christmas Carol" Ruby J. Munroe directed. This is her third directing credit. Others include “Planning for Joy” also from 2022 and “A Mrs. Miracle Christmas” from 2021 which premiered on the HM&M channel. E.S. Dolan Dix is credited with the story and only has this one title and nothing else on IMDB. The teleplay was written by Samantha Herman who has 12 writing credits including “Our Italian Christmas Memories,” “A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado,” and a bunch more. My least favorite being “Mingle All the Way.” Related: Listen to our review of "Mingle All the Way" Filmed in British Columbia, mainly in Vancouver, Abbotsford, and Pitt Meadows.  Clayburn Village Store in Abbotsford was used for a few scenes. The store has also been used in several other Hallmark movies including “Open By Christmas,” “A Glenbrook Christmas,” and “Christmas in Evergreen.” Lindsay Stirling is an American violinist. She was on Dancing with the Stars in season 25 where she finished in second place with her partner Mark Ballas. 

It's the return of Countdown to Christmas! Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review "We Wish You a Married Christmas" starring Marisol Nichols and Kristoffer Polaha. This film premiered on Saturday, October 22 on the Hallmark Channel. Tell us what you thought about this romantic-drama! Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Available now: Megan and Wendy recap and review "We Wish You a Married Christmas" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on October 22, 2022. News and Notes “We Wish You a Married Christmas” was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada during May and June of 2022.Originally titled “A Christmas Disconnect.”Suzy Keck, owner of Crazy Lady's Cafeteria (via Heavy.com) reported production created a beautiful set including huge ornaments, a Christmas market, and fake snow.Directed by Paul Ziller (57 directing credits on IMDB), including upcoming “Maple Valley Christmas” starring Andrew Walker and “Inventing the Christmas Prince” with Tamera Mowry-Housely. He also directed Kristoffer Polaha's 2021 Christmas movie “A Dickens of a Holiday!”Written by Nicole Baxter (16 writing credits, none I'm personally familiar with or that we've reviewed)Kristoffer Polaha co-wrote the new novel called "Where the Sun Rises (From Kona With Love) earlier this month. Are You a Girl (or Guy) Gone Hallmark?

Today Rachel is joined by Kristoffer Polaha and Anna Gomez to talk about their new book WHERE THE SUN RISES Make sure to pick up our sponsor for this episode WHERE THE SUN RISES by Kristoffer Polaha and Anna Gomez https://amzn.to/3LXKIbN (ad) For more information on WHERE THE SUN RISES and the Kona World go to https://vesuvianmedia.com/from-kona-with-love/ Follow Kristoffer at https://twitter.com/KrisPolaha https://krispolaha.com/ Follow Anna on twitter https://twitter.com/AnnaGomezbooks https://www.annagomezbooks.com/ Listen to The Pilot Podcast at https://thepilotpodcast.simplecast.com/ Check out all our writers interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3w0ead0xk&list=PLXv4sBF3mPUBxJT6OHAOjOM3F8w48hYu5 Please send feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com or the twitter call +1 (801) 855-6407 For all of our 2021 Christmas Season coverage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUArQQNyFLq7uEL0-NVuvQhs For all of our Christmas Coverage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUDo41tHqhkjHCvedmZwLzHx For all of our interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUA_0JZ2r5fxhTRE_-RChCj  Check out the merch store https://teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliat Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Kaycee and Kari are delighted to interview actress Mariesa Crouse from this season of Chesapeake Shores Check out all of our interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcZZTUtNBRQ&list=PLXv4sBF3mPUA_0JZ2r5fxhTRE_-RChCj5 Follow Mariesa on social media at @mariesacrouse Make sure to pick up our sponsor for this episode WHERE THE SUN RISES by Kristoffer Polaha and Anna Gomez https://amzn.to/3LXKIbN (ad) For more information on WHERE THE SUN RISES and the Kona World go to https://vesuvianmedia.com/from-kona-with-love/ Join us and let us know your thoughts about this upcoming and final season of Chesapeake Shores! Hosts Follow Kaycee on twitter https://twitter.com/awscott21 Follow Kari on instagram https://www.instagram.com/hallmark_comics/ Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram HallmarkiesPodcast.com Check out the merch store https://teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliat Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/ocean-cruise License code: KADG8HIBN9A6BQ1ECHESAPEAKE SHORES SEASON 6 PREVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an ending for all our girls and for covering Sex and the City for Rachel and Jacks as they recap the series finale Make sure to pick up our sponsor for this episode WHERE THE SUN RISES by Kristoffer Polaha and Anna Gomez https://amzn.to/3LXKIbN (ad) For more information on WHERE THE SUN RISES and the Kona World go to https://vesuvianmedia.com/from-kona-with-love/ Check out Piecing it Together Pod https://twitter.com/PiecingPod https://www.piecingpod.com/ For all of our Sex and the City content https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUCIWkSCbv5ri4PDpc7jLX1x Follow our new twitter https://twitter.com/citygirlspod Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram HallmarkiesPodcast.com Support the podcast with our City Girls Pod merch! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/29520645-city-girls-pod-logo-sex-and-the-city-podcast?ref_id=8581&store_id=192534 Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Rachel and Michelle finish up the last episodes for a while and fortunately they are big ones! S15 Ep 9-10 Make sure to pick up our sponsor for this episode WHERE THE SUN RISES by Kristoffer Polaha and Anna Gomez https://amzn.to/3LXKIbN (ad) For more information on WHERE THE SUN RISES and the Kona World go to https://vesuvianmedia.com/from-kona-with-love/ Michelle Benson https://twitter.com/michelleRbenson For our 2nd interview with Amber Marshall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgQJ6M9yQUU For our interview with Amber Marshall https://youtu.be/oVwFxLR77sU For our interview with Heartland writer Heather Conkie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duhatDBNHjg For our interview with Michelle Morgan https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV1834615851.mp3?updated=1633407044 For our interview with Jessica Amlee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ZGwN-0iDU For more from the Hallmarkies Podcast: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hallmarkiespod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HallmarkiesPodcast ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Merchandise: teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com Or call +1 (801) 855-6407 Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ltQGirXiCPRtiHmjy8rHQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Alysa and Rachel are back for the final On Friendship of 2022 talking about JUST MY TYPE Make sure to pick up our sponsor for this episode WHERE THE SUN RISES by Kristoffer Polaha and Anna Gomez https://amzn.to/3LXKIbN (ad) For more information on WHERE THE SUN RISES and the Kona World go to https://vesuvianmedia.com/from-kona-with-love/ Check out the merch store https://teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliat Check out Nostalgia Cast https://nostalgiacast.libsyn.com/ For all of our Friendship episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXv4sBF3mPUDINgiaGpSnsCGNErlDqjPj For extra content and fun check out our patreon account https://patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow Alysa on twitter https://twitter.com/dralysalucas All of Alysa's content on https://linktr.ee/friendswithalysa Follow Alysa and get all her podcast and social media info at https://bestforeverspod.com Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram http://HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Kaycee, Kami, and Jess interview author Melissa Koslin and talk about her newest book, Dangerous Beauty. To learn more about Melissa and her books check out her website and follow her on social media! http://melissakoslin.com/ Twitter: @MelissaKoslin Instagram: @Melissa_Koslin Buy Dangerous Beauty: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Beauty-Novel-Melissa-Koslin/dp/0800740173/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2LLB8QF32JRLR&keywords=dangerous+beauty&qid=1664767419&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjEwIiwicXNhIjoiMS44NCIsInFzcCI6IjMuMzcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=dangerous+beauty%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-3 Make sure to also pick up our sponsor for this episode WHERE THE SUN RISES by Kristoffer Polaha and Anna Gomez https://amzn.to/3LXKIbN (ad) For more information on WHERE THE SUN RISES and the Kona World go to https://vesuvianmedia.com/from-kona-with-love/ This Episodes Hosts: Kami: https://twitter.com/kamidramagirl Kaycee: https://twitter.com/kaycee__simpson Jess: https://twitter.com/jessbswblog Join us over on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com Or call +1 (801) 855-6407 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Rachel is joined by Kelsie Stelting author of the Curvy Girls books Check out all of Kelsie's books using our affiliate link https://amzn.to/3ALwsO4 Find out more about Kelsie at https://www.kelsiestelting.com/ Make sure to pick up our sponsor for this episode WHERE THE SUN RISES by Kristoffer Polaha and Anna Gomez https://amzn.to/3LXKIbN (ad) For more information on WHERE THE SUN RISES and the Kona World go to https://vesuvianmedia.com/from-kona-with-love/ Please listen to our sponsor Jen Johans and Watch with Jen at https://filmintuition.com/ and https://rss.com/podcasts/watchwithjen/ Follow Jen on twitter https://twitter.com/FilmIntuition Check out all of our writer interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWxQymWSou0&list=PLXv4sBF3mPUBxJT6OHAOjOM3F8w48hYu5 Send us your feedback at feedback@hallmarkiespodcast.com or the twitter call +1 (801) 855-6407 Check out the merch store and get our #hashtag shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliate Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Rachel's blog at http://rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelsreviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jesus set about gathering His disciples, He chose people from very different backgrounds. His disciples included fishermen, a tax collector, perhaps one of royal blood, and a revolutionary. Not only did they find a working commonality, they were united and transformed through their relationship with Jesus. After Jesus' ascension, this same rag-tag twelve took the good news that Jesus taught to the farthest reaches of the world. Today's guests, like Jesus' disciples, have come from very different backgrounds and taken Jesus' love and message to very different destinations. Kristoffer Polaha lives in Hollywood with his wife Julianne Morris and their three children where he is an actor, producer, director, and writer. Scott Sauls is the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN, where he and his wife Patti have two daughters. Scott has also written six books.    Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Jason Sautel  Upcoming interview: Anthony Ray Hinton   Kristoffer Polaha Julianne Morris Stevenson School A Streetcar Named Desire Miss Guided Jurassic World: Dominion www.krispolaha.com   Scott Sauls Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN Sarah Young Philippians 1 NIV Romans 8 NIV 2 Corinthians 4 NIV Chip Dodd Beautiful People Don't Just Happen   Interview Quotes: “I had to just give my acting over. I had to literally just say, ‘God, it's in your hands. If you want me to be an actor, you open up doors, and if you don't, you will close them. I am no longer going to try to control this thing.'” - Kristoffer Polaha  “If you believe there is a God in the universe who created the universe and everything in it, everything that is seen and unseen, and that the hairs on our head are numbered, then why wouldn't you just want to constantly be in contact with that?” - Kristoffer Polaha “We become more and more the people that God has created us to be through the crucible of hard things...You can't take contentment for granted based on your circumstances.” - Scott Sauls “We are supposed to use our emotions as part of the stewardship of the lives that we've been given by God.” - Scott Sauls “The secret of contentment can be found in any and every circumstance and in any and every outcome.” - Scott Sauls ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio Playlist: https://bit.ly/2PrbuwH Video Playlist: https://bit.ly/2PsmEkJ What's Good? Playlist: https://bit.ly/3i7VUlZ ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website

The "Handsome Man" is taking over How Men Think. Kristoffer Polaha is an actor, producer, author, husband, and father.   You know Kristoffer from Life Unexpected, the upcoming Jurassic World Dominion and of course Wonder Woman 1984. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deck the Hallmark OG guest returns for the millionth time to chat about his upcoming Lifetime movie & Jurassic World Dominion!

He's back! Kristoffer Polaha joins the boys to break down the final Hallmark movie of the week - The Santa Stakeout! Synopsis: Two police detectives posing as newlyweds to solve recent holiday party heists are swept up by Christmas while observing the prime suspect.Support our Sponsors:philo.tv/dth - 25% off 2 monthsthirdlove.com/deck - 20% off Uncommongoods.com/deck - 15% off