A Very Hallmark Christmas

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Sharing Christmas Dec 14, 2017

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Loree and Rob are joined by Sarah Stewart Holland and Nicholas Holland to discuss "Sharing Christmas" and the story of a mom-and-pop holiday shop . . .that's in a mall . . . in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Plus, pricing cookie cutters, a 19th century cash register, and the mountain of litigation that Helen can look forward to waking up to on Christmas morning.

Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle Dec 12, 2017

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Loree and Rob dig in to "Maggie's Christmas Miracle" and its obsession with the stick figure nuclear family. Plus, the 12 days of Christmas mansplaining and the Pillsbury doughboy finally makes an appearance in the Hallmark Cinematic Universe.

Christmas Encore Dec 10, 2017

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Loree and Rob dig into "Christmas Encore," Maggie Lawson's amazing line readings, and a curious reimagining of "The Christmas Carol."

The Christmas Cottage Dec 10, 2017

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Loree and Rob dig back in after a brief break to check out "The Christmas Cottage." Lacey learns to love Christmas more and her career a little less, Ean's best man speech could use some work, and poor Roger can't catch a break. Plus, Rob has his first Hallmark crush! This episode is (not) sponsored by Balsam Hill and Trader Joe's.

Bonus Episode: The Christmas Spirit with Leah Michelle Roberts Dec 09, 2017

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Bonus episode! Rob and Loree take a break from the 2017 Hallmark catalog and go back in time and watch 2013's "The Christmas Spirit," starring Nicolette Sheridan as a hard-nosed journalist who goes into a coma (!) and becomes a spirit (!) with special powers (!). Is one of those powers falling in love? Plus, a super-special and super-fun interview with Leah Michelle Roberts, who played Carmen in "The Christmas Spirit." Tune in for the inside scoop on french fries, screen tests, and all that fake snow.

Magical Christmas Ornaments Dec 07, 2017

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Join Loree and Rob as they discuss "Magical Christmas Ornaments," Hallmark's biggest marketing play yet, and a very confusing publishing house. Plus, Marie's big swing at the patriarchy, Nate's adorable nerdiness, and the Tucker Max of the Hallmark Cinematic Universe.

Christmas in Angel Falls Dec 06, 2017

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Loree and Rob melt down upon viewing "Christmas in Angel Falls." Join in to discuss angel/protagonist Gabby, aka the Christmas Spirit Terminator, and her relentlessly aggressive approach to selling the residents of Angel Falls on holiday cheer. Plus, Hallmark's War on Christmas, Beau Bridges as a micromanager, and a memorable scene that deserves a (well-lit) gold star.

Christmas at Holly Lodge Dec 04, 2017

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Loree and Rob welcome special guest Brett White to the podcast to dig into the dynamics of a cult that meets up every year over the holidays at Holly Lodge. Plus, Frank the Bank, Nadine's high-level military connections, and some new additions the Hallmark Avengers.

Christmas in Evergreen Dec 03, 2017

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After a four-day break, Rob and Loree return to recap "Christmas in Evergreen" with special guests Rachel Firkins and Eli Keel. The tiny Vermont of Evergreen is full of big surprises, including amazing reaction shots, incredibly awkward chuckling, and a magical snow globe that raises some troubling ethical concerns. Plus, Spencer's beautiful office view in D.C.

A Joyous Christmas Nov 28, 2017

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Loree and Rob go it alone for a viewing of "A Joyous Christmas." They discuss Hallmark's Petulant Man Syndrome, Stuart's terrible press strategies, and how they feel after watching 10 new Hallmark original holiday movies in an as many days.

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