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Mystery 101 Dead Talk Jun 26, 2025

Class is in session at Girls Gone Hallmark, and this week we’re cracking open Mystery 101: Dead Talk, starring Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. Amy heads to Seattle to deliver a TEDTalk-style lecture, but when a tech genius drops dead, she quickly shifts from professor to detective. With the local cops keeping her at arm’s length, Detective Travis Burke jumps in to help connect the clues - and the sparks between them are getting harder to ignore.
As part of our Summer School series, we’re giving this Hallmark mystery a full pop quiz - grading everything from plot twists to romantic tension. There’s chemistry in the lab and between Amy and Travis, and let’s just say… this case isn’t the only thing heating up. Join us as we break down all the clues, question the suspects, and give extra credit to those “did you see that?” moments that had us raising our magnifying glasses.

Listener Mailbag June 2025 Jun 25, 2025

We're back with another Listener Mailbag, and June did not disappoint! You came in hot with all the topics: the (nonexistent?) Pride Month programming on Hallmark, the actual origin story behind those Barcelona movies (yes, there’s a story), and a full-on rant about how to say paczki - because apparently, Kristoffer Polaha was doing it wrong. Plus, spicy feedback on our Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye review and a deep dive into Park Predators that left us both intrigued and slightly terrified. Let’s get into it!

Villa Amore Jun 24, 2025

Hallmark Channel’s Passport to Love getaway continues with a swoon-worthy stop in Italy! Villa Amore premieres on June 21st, bringing romance and renovation. When Liara travels to Italy and spontaneously buys the villa where her parents once fell in love, she quickly realizes she’s in over her head. Enter the charming lawyer-turned-handyman ready to help bring her dream back to life. Starring Kevin McGarry and Eloise Mumford, this sun-drenched romance is going to be amore at first sight!

Mystery 101: Words Can Kill Jun 19, 2025

Class is back in session, and today's lesson? Mystery 101: Words Can Kill. We're diving deep into the third installment of the wildly beloved Mystery 101 franchise - starring Hallmark royalty Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. As part of Girls Gone Hallmark Summer School, we’re studying every clue, suspect, and longing glance this series throws our way. Words Can Kill brings us to a college book festival, where literary egos clash, secrets unravel, and the tension between Amy and Travis is seriously giving extra credit.

Hallmark Headlines June 2025 Jun 18, 2025

Your new favorite source for all things Hallmark has officially docked! Welcome to Hallmark Headlines - where the glitter is real, the takes are hot, and the news comes faster than a small-town couple falling in love before the tree lighting.
In this recurring segment, Megan and Wendy step into their imaginary anchor chairs - less Nightly News, more kitchen-table-meets-holiday-sideline-reporting - to bring you the biggest stories from across the Hallmark universe. This week’s coverage includes a book series adaptation, the Kristoffer Polaha and Victor Webster cruise setting sail, and why we aren't reviewing Hallmark's Christmas in July movies.
It’s the Hallmark update you didn’t know you needed - served with a shot of snark, a sprinkle of speculation, and just the right amount of holiday sparkle. Stay tuned. This broadcast is about to sleigh.

To Barcelona, Forever Jun 17, 2025

We’re going back to Barcelona with the sequel To Barcelona, Forever. In this follow-up toTo Barcelona, With Love, Anna returns to celebrate Erica’s engagement to Nico - but ends up in a surprising storyline of her own when she meets a charming local farmer. The cast includes Hallmark favorites Ashley Williams and Alison Sweeney, alongside Alejandro Tous and Miguel Brocca.

Mystery 101: Playing Dead Jun 12, 2025

Class is officially back in session, and today's curriculum? Mystery 101: Playing Dead - the second thrilling chapter in the Mystery 101 saga, starring Hallmark legends Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. As part of Girls Gone Hallmark Summer School, we’re cracking open the casebook and analyzing every twist, every suspect, and every charged glance between Amy and Travis. Course Summary: When college professor Amy (Jill Wagner) turns her attention to the campus theater department, things take a dark turn. As a play unfolds onstage, danger creeps in behind the curtain - threatening the life of its leading lady. Teaming up once again with Detective Travis Burke (Kristoffer Polaha), Amy sets the stage for truth, uncovering secrets and lies that could bring the house down.

To Barcelona, With Love Jun 10, 2025

Grab your passport and join us for the first stop in Hallmark Channel’s Passport to Love June 2025 lineup! To Barcelona, With Love, from writer Julie Sherman Wolfe, is a romantic comedy that follows Erica, an American translator who secretly revises a novel set in Barcelona. Things go sideways when a local bookstore owner invites the book’s actual author to the city for a book-signing. With a cast that includes Hallmark favorites Ashley Williams and Alison Sweeney alongside Spanish star Alejandro Tous, this movie kicks off the summer travel season with heart, humor, and a few surprises.

Mystery 101 Pilot Jun 05, 2025

Class is officially in session! We're kicking off Girls Gone Hallmark Summer School with a deep dive into Mystery 101 - the wildly beloved Hallmark mystery franchise starring Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. Whether you're here for the mystery and red herrings or the unresolved romantic tension, we've got you covered. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be reviewing the entire Mystery 101 canon — from the first lecture to the final cliffhanger. Grab your iced coffee, sharpen your pencils, and prepare to fall headfirst into crime scenes, chemistry, and classroom clues. This semester? It’s all about sleuthing.
The Mailbag is open! Got thoughts on Mystery 101 - Send us an email or drop us a voicemail. We want to hear your hottest takes, wildest theories, and unresolved feelings. Email: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com or call us at (949) 329-8090

Love on the Danube - Kissing Stars (Encore) Jun 03, 2025

Megan and Wendy are setting sail on a journey through Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars, originally available exclusively on Hallmark+ and now airing on Hallmark Channel! Join them as they cruise through their favorite moments, navigate romantic twists, and drop anchor on all the best scenes. Don't miss the boat—listen now and dive into all the love and laughter on this Hallmark adventure!

Hearts Around the Table- Kiki's Fourth Serving May 29, 2025

We’re pulling up a chair for another course in Hearts Around the Table: Kiki’s Fourth Ingredient. This time, Kiki takes on the daunting task of catering Jenna’s wedding - and it’s not long before the guest list, expectations, and stress levels boil over. Thankfully, Clay steps in to lend a hand (and maybe a little heart). As always, love is the key ingredient, but does this installment serve up something satisfying, or are we starting to feel full? We’re breaking down the romance, the recipes, and asking the big question: should this series have stopped at seconds?

First Impression- Sue Thomas F.B.Eye May 28, 2025

In this final installment of our “First Impression” series for May, we’re diving into the pilot episode of Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye - and what a way to wrap things up! We’ve had such a blast with this First Impression run and can’t wait to bring you more of these in the future. But let’s talk about the real twist: Wendy’s accidental slip of the tongue might have revealed more than she meant to… is she back to being a Hallmark Hater? Listen in as we unpack this early 2000s crime drama, complete with lip-reading, dog sidekicks, and an actress who should be a star by now.

Love on the Danube - A Royal Getaway (Encore) May 27, 2025

Hallmark Headlines - May May 26, 2025

Stop the presses - your new favorite source for all things Hallmark has arrived. Welcome to Hallmark Headlines! In this fresh recurring series, Megan and Wendy step into their imaginary anchor chairs (picture less newsroom, more kitchen table) to deliver the latest from the world of Hallmark. Expect everything from casting news to what’s streaming now - and of course, the latest updates on our favorite Hallmark stars (including who's appearing at Christmas Con). It’s all the Hallmark buzz you didn’t know you were missing, served with a shot of snark, a sprinkle of speculation, and just the right amount of holiday sparkle.

Listener Mailbag - May #2 May 23, 2025

We're back with another jam-packed Listener Mailbag! Thanks to you - our incredible listeners, emailers, and voicemail-leavers. This episode is bursting at the seams with your amazing messages, including a nostalgic dive into Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, yet another passionate plea for us to cover Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater, and a surprising amount of Jesse Metcalfe content (we see you, fans). Plus, the Chesapeake Shores emails came in waves - and yes, someone even begged us to review the entire series…once our kids leave for college. You do not want to miss this one!

Hearts Around the Table- Josh's Third Serving May 22, 2025

Next up on Hallmark Channel is Hearts Around the Table: Josh’s Third Serving, the third installment in the beloved movie collection starring Jake Epstein and Stephanie Bennett. In this heartwarming chapter, teachers Josh and Ella face a difficult challenge when funding is cut for their after-school programs. Determined to keep their programs alive, they launch a series of fundraising efforts and ultimately team up in search of a larger donation. As their mission grows, so does their connection - leading to more than just financial support. Fans of the Hearts Around the Table series won’t want to miss this heartfelt continuation.

First Impression- Carter May 21, 2025

Welcome back to First Impression, our brand-new Girls Gone Hallmark series where we’re revisiting pilot episodes - sometimes Hallmark, sometimes just Hallmark-adjacent - and giving you our hot takes. This week, Megan and Wendy dive into Carter, the Canadian mystery-comedy starring Jerry O’Connell. From cast chemistry and quirky clues to whether this lighthearted procedural passes the all-important Hallmark Test, here’s our First Impression: Carter.

Love on the Danube: Love Song May 20, 2025

Megan and Wendy are setting sail on a review of Love on the Danube: Love Song, originally streaming exclusively on Hallmark+, but now premiering on Hallmark Channel. They weren’t exactly charting a course for this movie or the rest of the collection, but hold onto your life vests—things have taken a turn! Find out how this flick won them over and why they’re singing a different tune. Hop aboard and join the fun as they share their favorite moments and why this river romance might just make waves in your heart!

The Chicken Sisters Episode 8 May 19, 2025

Hearts Around the Table - Shari's Second Act May 15, 2025

Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act is the second installment in Hallmark's Hearts Around the Table collection, the centerpiece of the Spring Into Love 2025 season. Starring Brendan Morgan and Mishael Morgan, this charming romance follows Shari, who returns to the vibrant pulse of D.C. after a heartbreak. Eager to rekindle her passion for painting, her creative spark is ignited when she meets Evan - a humble repairman who reveals himself to be a distinguished gallery owner. This serendipitous encounter sets the stage for a luminous journey of art, inspiration, and the promise of unexpected love.

First Impression- When Calls the Heart May 14, 2025

Welcome back to First Impression, our brand-new Girls Gone Hallmark series where we’re revisiting Hallmark Channel pilot episodes and sharing our hot takes! This week, Megan and Wendy are back with a brand new episode, bringing their signature commentary - from cast chemistry and cozy vibes to whether the show passes the all-important Hallmark Test. Here's our First Impression: When Calls the Heart.

Love in the Clouds May 13, 2025

Hallmark Channel’s Love in the Clouds takes flight on Saturday, May 10th. Set during a picturesque hot air balloon fiesta in Seattle, this romantic comedy follows a balloon pilot and a media professional whose paths cross in the most unexpected way. Starring Hallmark favorite Paul Greene, Love in the Clouds brings scenic charm and feel-good vibes - though let’s be honest, it’s clearly an acquisition and not a Hallmark original. Still, we watched it so you’ll know whether it’s worth hopping on board. Tune in for our podcast review of Love in the Clouds available on Tuesday, May 13th!

The Chicken Sisters Episode 7 May 12, 2025

The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby May 09, 2025

Hearts Around the Table- Jenna's First Love May 08, 2025

Love, second chances, and a dash of drama are on the menu in Hearts Around the Table: Jenna’s First Love, the first of four heartfelt films in Hallmark’s Hearts Around the Table collection. Starring Ashley Newbrough and Steve Lund, this charming romance also kicks off Spring Into Love 2025 in true Hallmark fashion! When event planner Jenna takes on a charity gala for billionaire Tom Redlands, she’s prepared for a challenge - but she wasn’t expecting to be working so closely with Andrew, Tom’s right-hand man… and her former flame. As sparks fly and old feelings resurface, Jenna and Andrew must navigate their past while pulling off a spectacular event. Will love make its way back to the table, or will their history get in the way?

First Impression - Chesapeake Shores May 07, 2025

Welcome back to First Impression, our brand-new Girls Gone Hallmark series where we’re revisiting Hallmark Channel pilot episodes and sharing our hot takes! This week, Megan and Wendy are back with episode two, bringing their signature commentary - from cast chemistry and cozy vibes to whether the show passes the all-important Hallmark Test. Here's our First Impression: Chesapeake Shores;

Listener Mailbag - May May 07, 2025

Thanks to you - our incredible listeners, emailers, and voicemail-leavers—we're back with another jam-packed Listener Mailbag! This week, we're untangling the IMDb Duchess mystery (spoiler: Sarah Ferguson was NOT in Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back), taking a Hallmark-themed tour through Baltimore (there are some serious Hallmark fans from Baltimore!) and sharing some nostalgic 90s phone drama. Plus, we’ve got listener recs for Rachel Boston and Ashley Williams faves, Good Witch thoughts, Galavant tangents, and even a totally unpaid Hallmark+ plug. As always, your messages bring the fun - and a few deep dives we didn’t see coming. Keep ’em coming! Leave us a voicemail: (949) 329-8090 or send us your emails to girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.

Hats Off To Love May 06, 2025

Get ready for another fun movie review from Girls Gone Hallmark. In Hats Off to Love, Stella, a talented designer of hats and fascinators, lands a dream client — high-society socialite Rosalind — and soon meets Rosalind’s son, Christian, who is training a horse to compete in the prestigious Louisville Derby. Hats Off to Love promises a perfect blend of romance, charm, and Derby-day dreams. Tune in as Megan and Wendy share their thoughts, favorite moments, and whether Hats Off to Love earns a spot among Hallmark’s must-watch movies!

The Chicken Sisters Episode 6 (Encore) May 05, 2025

It’s time for another Girls Gone Hallmark Hallmark+ review! This week, Megan and Wendy are hatching up a deep dive into the latest episode of The Chicken Sisters! Wendy's frustration is really coming home to roost, while Megan is still clucking with excitement for what’s ahead. What will come of Frank Jr.'s dirty deeds, and more importantly, what fate awaits Amanda?

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back May 01, 2025

The wait is finally over! After nine long months, Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back has premiered — and Girls Gone Hallmark is here to unpack it all. This time, the POstables are handed a letter discovered in a former nightclub, sending them on a search for a writer running from a troubled past. Meanwhile, Oliver faces life-changing revelations about his birth father while preparing for fatherhood himself. Join us as we dive into all the heartfelt moments, surprising twists, and everything we loved (and maybe wished for) in this long-anticipated return to the world of Signed, Sealed, Delivered.

First Impression - Good Witch Apr 30, 2025

Get ready — Girls Gone Hallmark is launching a brand-new series: First Impression. All month long, Megan and Wendy are serving up their signature Girls Gone Hallmark-style reviews, this time tailored just for Hallmark Channel pilot episodes. They'll be sharing their initial thoughts, checking the cast chemistry, seeing if the show passes the all-important Hallmark Test, and answering the big question: would they keep it or skip it? First up, we’re traveling back to 2015 with the very first episode (sort-of) of Good Witch. Join us every week in May for this fun, fresh series - for now, let's dive into First Impression: Good Witch.

The Birthday Wish Apr 29, 2025

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, we're reviewing The Birthday Wish - a 2017 fan favorite starring Jessy Schram and Luke Macfarlane. Gwen has her whole life planned out, including getting engaged by her 30th birthday. But when her boyfriend doesn’t pop the question, a magical birthday wish gives her a surprising glimpse into her future - complete with a different husband and a whole new outlook. Is this movie a Hallmark classic with heart and a little sparkle, or just another lesson in letting go of the plan? Tune in to find out what we wished for while watching!

The Chicken Sisters Episode 5 (Encore) Apr 28, 2025

The Presence of Love Apr 24, 2025

You asked - and we listened! For our April Fan Favorite review, Girls Gone Hallmark is watching The Presence of Love for the very first time, thanks to your suggestion. Starring Eloise Mumford, this cozy romance follows Joss, an adjunct professor who travels to the English countryside to visit the farm where her late mother grew up - only to form an unexpected bond with Daniel, the single father who now runs it. Will this listener favorite become one of our favorites too? Tune in to find out what we thought!

Hallmark Headlines #1 Apr 23, 2025

This just in: the Hallmark news you didn’t know you needed - until now. Welcome to Hallmark Headlines! In this brand new recurring series, Megan and Wendy channel their inner newsroom anchors (minus the teleprompters and with way more tangents) to bring you the latest Hallmark Media updates. From casting scoops to cruise gossip to which Hallmark hunk is growing a beard again, we’re breaking it all down—with a healthy dose of speculation, sarcasm, and seasonal cheer. Think of it as your cozy, caffeinated Hallmark news brief... if the anchors were two best friends recording at a kitchen table.

Pearl in Paradise Apr 22, 2025

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re heading to Fiji (well, metaphorically) with 2018’s Pearl in Paradise, starring Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha. In this tropical adventure, Alex is chasing a shot at becoming Creative Director of her travel magazine - if she can land the elusive photo of a legendary blue pearl. Meanwhile, bestselling author Colin is hoping his contribution to the magazine will save his dwindling book sales. What starts as a professional partnership turns into a treasure hunt full of jungle mishaps, witty banter, and just maybe... a little love. Did we find Pearl in Paradise to be a hidden gem - or did this Hallmark classic sink beneath the waves?

The Chicken Sisters Episode 4 (Encore) Apr 21, 2025

Her Pen Pal Apr 17, 2025

On the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we packed our imaginary suitcases and headed to the City of Light for a dreamy rewatch of Her Pen Pal. This sparkling Hallmark gem follows event planner Victoria - played with charm by Mallory Jansen - who travels to Paris to orchestrate her best friend’s fairytale wedding, only to be blindsided when her ex RSVP’s with a new flame. Enter Joshua Sasse as her dashing French childhood pen pal, and suddenly, romance is back on the itinerary. Set against a backdrop of cobblestone streets and glistening Seine River views, Her Pen Pal is a swoon-worthy escape full of second chances, Eiffel Tower magic, and wedding day whimsy.

The Chicken Sisters Episode 3 (Encore) Apr 16, 2025

It’s time for another Girls Gone Hallmark review, and Megan and Wendy are serving up their thoughts on the third episode of The Chicken Sisters! Grab a drumstick and dig in as they dish on whether Hallmark might be flying a little too close to the sun this season. Listen in as they chew over Amanda’s choices, and don’t miss their hot take on Frank Jr. This episode is as juicy as a southern fried Sunday!

Dating the Delaneys Apr 15, 2025

Girls Gone Hallmark is dedicating this month to revisiting fan-favorite movies chosen by our loyal listeners. Today, we're excited to spotlight Dating the Delaneys, a fall-themed film featuring Paul Campbell and Rachel Boston. In this heartwarming movie, three generations of Delaney women navigate the ups and downs of modern dating, proving that love and romance can bloom at any age - and sometimes where you least expect it. Be sure to tune in to our episode for the full review!

Listener Mailbag - April #2 Apr 11, 2025

Thanks to our favorite people, our listeners, we're back with another mailbag episode! We’re talking about the anticipation for Hallmark’s upcoming Christmas football movie, an engaging exploration that raises more questions than answers. Heck, we even speculate on which sports the Hallmark universe should tackle next. Baseball, anyone? Plus, comments on the Hearts Around the Table collection and some listener favorite feedback.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/listener-mailbag-football-flicks-baltimore-kicks-and-cat-pics/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Rip in Time Apr 10, 2025

We know how much our listeners love a house divided and we're getting it with this review of Rip in Time. This often mentioned movie was a highly requested addition to our Fan Favorite lineup of movies this month. One of us loved it, the other had some...concerns. Listen in as we talk brain bending time travel, who the meanest character in this movie is, and perhaps the first ever use of the phrase "baby daddy" on Hallmark!Click here to read our full episode show notes! https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/rip-in-time-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

One Summer Apr 08, 2025

Fan favorite April continues with an often requested movie: One Summer. One Summer originally premiered on October 3, 2021 on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Sam Page and Sarah Drew star in this heartstring tugger of a movie. Notable standouts in this movie are Sam Page's longer hair and beard, the stunning VW bug, and the meddling (and grief riddled) grandmother. Listen in for our complete review on this Hallmark Movies and Mysteries tearjerker.For complete episode show notes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/one-summer-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters Episode 2 (Encore) Apr 07, 2025

Royal Matchmaker Apr 03, 2025

Girls Gone Hallmark is spending the month reviewing fan-favorite movies curated by our loyal listeners. Today, we're featuring Royal Matchmaker starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Will Kemp. In this enchanting film, matchmaker Kate’s reputation as the “Queen of Hearts” reaches King Edward of Voldavia, who hires her to find his son a bride. However, Prince Sebastian has built a moat around his heart, and Kate only discovers his tender side when he evokes his mother’s memory. Tune in now to listen to our review about one of Hallmark's best royal-themed movies.Click here to read our complete shownotes: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/royal-matchmaker-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Listener Mailbag April #1 Apr 02, 2025

This week’s Listener Mailbag is extra special because it’s our first-ever mailbag post The Way Home - and we’re not steering the conversation. You are. You told us what you wanted to talk about, and we were all ears.But first, there is only one way to kick this off, and that's with a giant THANK YOU! Truly, Girls Gone Hallmark would be nothing without you - our loyal, hilarious, insightful, occasionally snarky listeners. We don’t take for granted the time you take to write emails, leave comments, and even coin new terminology (more on that in a sec).Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/listener-mailbag-shirtless-signed-and-super-grateful/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

North to Home Apr 01, 2025

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we're reviewing North to Home, where the McBride sisters reunite in Alaska for a memorable birthday celebration that beautifully connects their past to the present. We dive into this emotional journey, exploring how the film weaves nostalgia with heartfelt moments. Tune in now to catch our full review!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/north-to-home-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters Season 1, Episode 1 (Encore) Mar 31, 2025

Julie Sherman Wolfe (Encore) Mar 28, 2025

In today’s Girls Gone Hallmark super bonus episode, Megan and Wendy welcome screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe to the podcast! Julie has an extensive resume writing for television, including some of our favorite 2020-21 Hallmark movies like Taking a Shot at Love and One Royal Holiday. She also clears up some of our biggest questions, talks about her life in Avon, Connecticut and what we can expect next from her on Hallmark Channel. Email the show at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.
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Nina Weinman (Encore) Mar 28, 2025

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy dive into all things Hallmark! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Nina Weinman, writer of the upcoming The Perfect Setting and fan favorites like Haunted Wedding,Flip That Romance,Just One Kiss, and Catch Me If You Claus. In this episode, Nina takes us behind the scenes of her journey to becoming a Hallmark writer, revealing the magic (and challenges!) of bringing stories to life. She spills the tea on what re-writing a script really looks like, how often those rewrites happen, and shares fascinating on-set details that fans will love. This is an episode packed with behind-the-scenes gems, creative inspiration, and plenty of Hallmark magic—you won’t want to miss it!For full episode shownotes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/exclusive-nina-weinman-on-writing-the-perfect-setting-haunted-wedding-flip-that-romance/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Crystal Lowe (Encore) Mar 27, 2025

Ashley Williams (Encore) Mar 26, 2025

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy explore everything Hallmark! Today, we’re beyond excited to welcome the amazing Ashley Williams. You know her as the star of Hallmark+’s matchmaking series Small Town Setup and fan-favorite films like October Kiss, Two Tickets to Paradise, and Jingle Bell Run. In this episode, Ashley shares the inside scoop on how Small Town Setup came to life and what she hopes to see from the series in the future. Plus, she reveals a fun behind-the-scenes story about the challenge of turning up the heat with one of Hallmark’s dreamiest leading men. Brimming with exclusive insights, creative inspiration, and plenty of Hallmark magic, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Find full episode shownotes as well as a video of this interview here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/an-exclusive-chat-with-ashley-williams/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Kristin Booth & Crystal Lowe (Encore) Mar 25, 2025

Kimberley Sustad (Encore) Mar 24, 2025

Megan and Wendy chat with the incredibly talented Kimberley Sustad, one of Hallmark's favorite actresses and writers. Known for her dynamic roles and her knack for infusing warmth and authenticity into her characters, Kimberley has captured the hearts of audiences with her standout performances.From her beloved Hallmark films to her impressive writing contributions, Kimberley has become a cherished figure in the realm of funny and feel-good storytelling. Join us as we dive into a delightful conversation with Kimberley, exploring her road to Hallmark, what it's like to write with Paul Campbell, and her new movie The Real West.Find full episode shownotes as well as the complete video of this episode here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/exclusive-chat-with-kimberley-sustad/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Royal-ish Mar 20, 2025

While the royal roundup of movies this March on Hallmark wasn't exactly Wendy's cup of tea, we have to admit we're looking forward to seeing Nichole Sakura in her first starring role on Hallmark. Nichole plays the role of Lacey, an amusement park princess recruited to be the governess for a real royal family. Will there be some matchmaking on the part of some tiny royal subjects? Will this be the royal straw that breaks Wendy's back?Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/royalish-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Mystery Island: Winner Takes All Mar 18, 2025

Hallmark Mystery is finally dealing a long-awaited sequel in the Mystery Island franchise, and fans are ready to roll the dice on another thrilling whodunit! This time, contest winners arrive on Mystery Island eager to crack a staged murder case for a grand prize, but when an actual crime disrupts the game, the stakes turn deadly, and long-buried secrets rise to the surface. With twists, turns, and puzzles at every corner, this island getaway is anything but a vacation. Familiar faces return, but the real ace up Hallmark’s sleeve is the addition of fan-favorite Kristin Booth, making this sequel even more exciting. Don’t miss the Girls Gone Hallmark review of Mystery Island: Winner Takes All.Click here for our complete shownotes: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/mystery-island-winner-takes-all-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Mailbag #10 featuring Breanne Heldman Mar 13, 2025

Reset the time loop because The Way Home Listener Mailbag is back for one final deep dive! This special episode welcomes The Way Home super fan Breanne Heldman, Executive Editor of TV & Events at People Magazine, who brings insider insight straight from the set. From unpacking fan-favorite theories - like whether Sam is secretly related to Colton - to plenty of laughs about Del’s potential romantic entanglements with both Landry brothers, Breanne helps us process the season finale in style. We’re already counting down the days until season 4, but until then, let’s dive into your emails, comments, and predictions one last time!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Kristin Booth Talks Mystery Island (and More!) Mar 12, 2025

Megan and Wendy are thrilled to welcome back Signed, Sealed, Delivered fan favorite Kristin Booth to Girls Gone Hallmark! Kristin joins the podcast to chat about her exciting new role in Hallmark’s Mystery Island franchise, starring in Mystery Island: Winner Takes All. She takes listeners behind the scenes of filming in Panama, sharing what made this production so unique, and even gives an update on the highly anticipated next Signed, Sealed, Delivered movie. Don’t miss this conversation - press play as Kristin Booth talks Mystery Island and more. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Reluctant Royal Mar 11, 2025

Hallmark is doubling down on royal romance with The Reluctant Royal, the second crown-worthy movie this month. Fan-favorite Andrew Walker teams up with Once Upon a Time star Emilie de Ravin for a charming fish-out-of-water story with a regal twist. Walker plays Johnny, a no-nonsense mechanic whose world is turned upside down when he discovers his long-lost father is actually a duke. But castle life isn't all it’s cracked up to be, especially when Johnny clashes with royal traditions. Let’s take a closer look at the cast and crew, where intriguing details might make this film the standout gem of the month.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-reluctant-royal-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 10 Mar 08, 2025

In this all-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into the highly anticipated season finale of The Way Home Season 3 Episode 10. Get ready as they finally get answers to their biggest burning questions! From Colton's shocking realization about who Alice is and where she came from to the discovery of the threatening letters, Del’s time-travel to 1975, and so much more. They’re breaking down all the twists, turns, and time-travel chaos you won’t want to miss!https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-10/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Listener Mailbag #9 Mar 06, 2025

Sound the time-travel alarm because we’re back with Episode 9 of The Way Home Listener Mailbag— and this might just be our biggest one yet! This week, y’all showed up big time with messages and emails about the clock, its mysterious parts, its deep, dark lore, and whether it actually yeets people through time. And if that wasn’t enough, y'all are equally buzzing about who the random chick spitting T.S. Eliot’s words at Coyle's might be. We’re diving into every twist, theory, and mind-melting mystery as we gear up for next week’s epic finale. Buckle up - it’s gonna be a wild ride!Read full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Royal We Mar 05, 2025

First up is The Royal We, starring Mallory Jansen and Charlie Carrick in a story where modern mischief collides with regal duty. While we weren't exactly on the edge of our seats for another predictable royal romp, a closer look at the cast and crew reveals sparks of intrigue that might just crown this film the jewel of the month.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-royal-we-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3 Episode 9 Mar 01, 2025

In this all-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into The Way Home Season 3 Episode 9, where secrets unravel and timelines tangle. From Colton’s shocking confession on the bank of the pond, to Kat’s tangled confusing love triangle, and Jacob’s revenge-fueled mission against a man who's been dead for 200 years - we’re breaking down all the twists, turns, and time-travel chaos.Email Us: Share your thoughts and theories on The Way Home episode 9 and tell us how you think the season will end. Your email might be shared on next week's Listener Mailbag episode: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-9-recap/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Mailbag #8 Feb 27, 2025

Welcome back to our eighth installment of The Way Home Listener Mailbag! Your theories and questions continue to astound us as we navigate the increasingly complex web of time travel mysteries in Port Haven. This week, we're diving into some mind-blowing theories about invisible ink on Del's letters, Claire's true identity, and that mysterious figure from the 1800s. With just two episodes left this season, the speculation is reaching fever pitch!Email your thoughts on The Way Home episode 9 so we can discuss it on next week's Listener Mailbag episode: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag-8-invisible-ink-and-mysterious-travelers/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sisterhood, Inc. Feb 25, 2025

As Loveuary wraps up, the big question remains - can Hallmark go four for four in delivering new must-watch romances? Sisterhood, Inc. is the final film in Loveuary, and with fan-favorite Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniella Monet leading the charge, expectations are high. This rom-com follows corporate powerhouse Megan, who takes a business-minded approach to fixing her younger sister’s messy life by assembling a personal “board of directors.” But when a charming psychology professor starts peeling back Megan’s tough exterior, could she be the one in need of a little life coaching? With Loveuary already serving up some standout films, will Sisterhood, Inc. close out the month on a high note? Let’s dive into what we know so far!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/sisterhood-inc/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 8 Feb 22, 2025

In this all-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into The Way Home Season 3 Episode 8, where secrets unravel and timelines collide. From Kat and Elliot’s relationship officially crashing and burning to Alice breaking things off with Noah, this episode is packed with relationship drama. Meanwhile, Nick won’t stop grilling everyone about the pond, Casey’s real identity (K.C. - what does it mean?!), and confirmation about young Colton's abilities. Tune in as we break down the twists, turns, and time-travel chaos!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-8-recap/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Mailbag #7 Feb 20, 2025

We’re back with Episode 7 of The Way Home Listener Mailbag because you all keep delivering the best and biggest questions - you make our job easy! This week, there’s a lot of buzz around the chess piece and its connection to Sam Bishop, Casey’s return to Port Haven, and, well… not a lot of love for Nick. We’re diving into your emails, breaking down every jaw-dropping twist, and unraveling the latest time-travel mysteries. Let’s speculate together!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag-were-onto-you-sam/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Return to Office Feb 19, 2025

Hallmark’s Loveuary continues with another swoon-worthy romance as Scott Michael Foster and Janel Parrish star in Return to Office. The film follows Tom and Liv, two coworkers navigating a hybrid work schedule who, known to each other only as Ms. Monday and Mr. Tuesday, begin exchanging friendly notes—setting the stage for an unexpected office romance. With Foster’s effortless charm and Parrish’s warm, engaging presence, this delightful pairing is sure to make Return to Office a standout in Hallmark’s Loveuary lineup.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/return-to-office-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 7 Feb 15, 2025

In this all-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy jump into The Way Home Season 3 Episode 7, where emotions run high across multiple timelines. From the aftermath of Kat and Elliot’s kiss and to Colton and Del's sad goodbye, this episode is packed with pivotal moments. Meanwhile, Jacob struggles with Kat’s betrayal, Sam mocks Del, Casey passes through town, and Kat confesses to killing Colton. Tune in as we break down all the twists, turns, and time jumps!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-7-recap/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Listener Mailbag #6 Feb 13, 2025

We’re back with episode 6 of The Way Home Listener Mailbag because, honestly, you all just keep bringing the best theories and biggest questions—and we’re here for it! A major theme in your messages? Kat’s choices are getting more and more questionable, and a lot of you aren’t loving it. We’re diving into your emails, unpacking every jaw-dropping twist, and piecing together the latest time-travel mysteries. Let’s break it all down and speculate together!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag-ugh-kat/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Wish Swap Feb 12, 2025

Okay folks, buckle up because we've got a wild one for you this week! We're tackling The Wish Swap, and trust us, it's exactly the kind of movie that'll make you think twice about blowing out those birthday candles.Picture this: two strangers, Casey and Henry, are celebrating their birthdays at the same restaurant (what are the odds, right?), and they both make wishes at the exact same moment.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-wish-swap-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Feb 11, 2025

Get ready to sink your teeth into another delicious mystery as we prepare to dissect "Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" in our upcoming episode. This tasty addition to the Hannah Swensen series serves up a modern twist by mixing murder with the world of reality TV cooking shows.When Hannah's bakery becomes the setting for a popular cooking competition, she finds herself dealing with more than just measured ingredients and timed challenges. As filming begins, tensions rise faster than a perfectly proofed loaf of bread, and soon our favorite small-town baker-turned-sleuth is investigating another mysterious death.Join us as we break down this latest installment, share our thoughts on how it measures up to previous Hannah Swensen mysteries, and discuss how the series handles its dive into the cutthroat world of reality television.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/reality-bites-a-hannah-swensen-mystery/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 6 Feb 08, 2025

In this all-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy break down The Way Home Season 3 Episode 6. This episode takes us through so many different eras, but we spent a significant amount of time in 1816 - how are fans going to feel about that? Tune in as we discuss all the twists, turns, and time jumps!Email your thoughts on The Way Home episode 6 so we can discuss it on next week's Listener Mailbag episode: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-6-recap/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Listener Mailbag Episode #5 Feb 06, 2025

We’re back with The Way Home Listener Mailbag episode 5 because, honestly, y’all just keep delivering with the sharpest insights and the biggest questions. And we LOVE IT. We’re rolling up our sleeves, digging into your emails, and breaking down all the mind-bending twists and turns of this time-traveling rollercoaster we can’t get enough of. Let’s theorize together!But first, we need to talk about the coup. Last week, we asked our Instagram followers to vote: Team Elliot or Team Thomas. Simple enough, right? Wrong. Let’s just say the results were… suspiciously lopsided. Drama? Check. Lot of DMs? Yep. Threats of legal action? Oh, you bet. Buckle up - this one’s a ride!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag-episode-5/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Benjamin Ayres Interview Feb 05, 2025

Ever wondered what happens when you mix a Hallmark star, a YouTube professor, and a heart of gold? Our latest episode with Benjamin Ayres gives you the perfect answer!Between cracking us up with on-set stories and sharing his latest philanthropic ventures, Ben proved he's so much more than his charming on-screen personas. Trust us, this is one episode you won't want to miss.Continue reading episode show notes: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/in-the-professors-lounge-with-benjamin-ayres/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

An Unexpected Valentine Feb 04, 2025

Hallmark’s Loveuary kicks off with a bang as Robert Buckley and Lacey Chabert headline a charming new romance called An Unexpected Valentine. The film follows Hannah and Finn, two strangers brought together by fate on Valentine’s Day when they stumble upon a lost engagement ring. Determined to return it to its rightful owner before the big proposal, they embark on a whirlwind adventure through New York City, dodging obstacles, uncovering surprises, and discovering an undeniable spark between them. With Buckley and Chabert’s effortless chemistry, a heartfelt storyline, and the magic of the city as its backdrop, this Loveuary premiere is set to be a must-watch for Hallmark fans.Continue reading our shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/an-unexpected-valentine-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 5 Feb 01, 2025

In this all-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy break down The Way Home season 3 episode 5 recap. Filled with a few lighthearted moments and plenty of new clues, the episode crescendos to a jaw-dropping final few scenes featuring not one, but two shocking revelations - one of which has sparked a heated debate among fans.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-5-recap/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Listener Mailbag Episode 4 Jan 30, 2025

We’re back with another The Way Home Listener Mailbag 4 episode because, let’s be honest - y’all have thoughts, theories, and burning questions, and we are living for it. Are we the only podcast dissecting every little detail of this mind-bending, time-traveling rollercoaster? Maybe. (Probably not.) But we are the podcast that loves doing it the most!So grab your metaphorical red string and conspiracy board, because we’re rolling up our sleeves and diving deep into your emails - unpacking the juiciest fan theories, debating the wildest possibilities, and obsessing over every twist and turn. Let’s get into it!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag-4-our-biggest-response-yet/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ashley Williams on Small Town Setup Jan 29, 2025

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy explore everything Hallmark! Today, we’re beyond excited to welcome the amazing Ashley Williams. You know her as the star of Hallmark+’s matchmaking series Small Town Setup and fan-favorite films like October Kiss, Two Tickets to Paradise, and Jingle Bell Run. In this episode, Ashley shares the inside scoop on how Small Town Setup came to life and what she hopes to see from the series in the future. Plus, she reveals a fun behind-the-scenes story about the challenge of turning up the heat with one of Hallmark’s dreamiest leading men. Brimming with exclusive insights, creative inspiration, and plenty of Hallmark magic, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/an-exclusive-chat-with-ashley-williams/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Perfect Setting Jan 28, 2025

Girls Gone Hallmark explores the new Hallmark movie The Perfect Setting. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Belgium, this Winter Escape film tells the story of an aspiring jewelry designer who returns to her homeland to reconnect with her beloved grandfather and compete in the renowned Valentine’s Day Diamond Contest.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-perfect-setting-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 4 Jan 25, 2025

In this brand-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive headfirst intoThe Way Home season 3 episode 4. Here's the topics that take center stage: the significance of Del and Colton's first date, Kat’s discovery of new details about the pond in 1964, Jacob’s chilling flashbacks involving Cyrus Goodwin, Alice and Noah’s budding romance, a jaw-dropping Casey revelation, and why does Elliot have Colton's 30-year-old sweater! Don’t miss this deep dive into Port Haven’s secrets - join the conversation!Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-4-recap-full-of-ghosts/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Listener Mailbag Episode 3 Jan 24, 2025

We're back with another The Way Home Listener Mailbag episode because the fan theories are flowing faster than the family drama on this Hallmark hit! We're thrilled to roll up our sleeves and dive headfirst into your emails, unpacking the juiciest fan theories and tackling the burning questions about this captivating, time-traveling tale that has us all hooked. Let’s break it down, one twist and turn at a time!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Nina Weinman Interview Jan 23, 2025

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy dive into all things Hallmark! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Nina Weinman, writer of the upcoming The Perfect Setting and fan favorites like Haunted Wedding,Flip That Romance,Just One Kiss, and Catch Me If You Claus. In this episode, Nina takes us behind the scenes of her journey to becoming a Hallmark writer, revealing the magic (and challenges!) of bringing stories to life. She spills the tea on what re-writing a script really looks like, how often those rewrites happen, and shares fascinating on-set details that fans will love. This is an episode packed with behind-the-scenes gems, creative inspiration, and plenty of Hallmark magic—you won’t want to miss it!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/exclusive-nina-weinman-on-writing-the-perfect-setting-haunted-wedding-flip-that-romance/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

My Argentine Heart Jan 22, 2025

Girls Gone Hallmark explores the enchanting new Hallmark movie My Argentine Heart. Set against the picturesque landscapes of Argentina, this Winter Escape film tells the story of Abril's return to her family ranch. Determined to stop its sale to her ex, she finds herself confronting old wounds. But when outside forces threaten the ranch, the two must join forces, rekindling both their passion for the land and their love for each other amidst the timeless charm of Argentina.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/my-argentine-heart-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 3 Jan 18, 2025

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy leap into the heart of the intrigue surrounding The Way Home season 3 episode 3. Peel back the layers of the pond's mystery: Vic’s shadowy motives, Jacob and Danny’s reconnection, the arrival of the enigmatic Fern, and Alice and Noah’s rekindled bond. Join us as we uncover the secrets of Port Haven - don’t miss the conversation!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-3-recap/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Listener Mailbag Episode 2 Jan 16, 2025

You asked for another Listener Mailbag episode, and we are happy to oblige! Girls Gone Hallmark is back with the second installment of The Way Home Listener Mailbag, where we dive into your emails to explore the most intriguing fan theories and burning questions about our favorite time traveling series.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-listener-mailbag-episode-2/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Polar Opposites Jan 14, 2025

Ever wondered what happens when you mix a desperate daughter, a forbidden cruise ship voyage, and a dash of Antarctic romance? We'll dive into Hallmark's "Polar Opposites," a delightful tale that proves love can bloom even in the world's coldest climate.
When Emma's determined quest to reach her father in Antarctica leads her to stow away on a cruise ship, she never expects to cross paths with Andy, a charming engineer who might just change the course of her journey. Join us as we unpack this frosty meet-cute and all the heartwarming moments that follow.Full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/polar-opposites/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 2 Jan 11, 2025

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive headfirst into the intrigue of The Way Home season 3 episode 2. With more questions than answers, we’re unraveling the mysteries: How much did Colton really know about time travel? What’s next for Alice in 1974? Why is Vic back, and how will it shake things up? Plus, Jacob’s struggles in the present, Susanna’s book party drama, Del and Sam’s relationship status, and two jaw-dropping cliffhangers that have us begging for more. Let’s uncover the secrets of Port Haven!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-2-recap/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Movies of 2024 - The Magic of Lemon Drops Jan 10, 2025

Please enjoy this encore presentation of our review of The Magic of Lemon Drops as we count down the top five movies of 2024. Find Full Episode Shownotes Here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-magic-of-lemon-drops-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Movies of 2024 - Haunted Wedding Jan 09, 2025

Please enjoy this encore presentation of Haunted Wedding as we count down the top five movies of 2024. Find Full Episode Show Notes Here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/blind-date-book-club/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Listener Mailbag Episode 1 Jan 09, 2025

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Top Five Movies of 2024 - Blind Date Book Club Jan 08, 2025

We're counting down the top five movies of 2024 (according to Megan and Wendy!)Enjoy an encore presentation of our review of Blind Date Book Club. Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/blind-date-book-club/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love of the Irish Jan 07, 2025

In their latest episode, Girls Gone Hallmark unpacks the new Hallmark movie Love of the Irish! Set against Ireland's breathtaking landscapes, this Winter Escape film tells the story of Fiona, who’s ready to leave her bad luck behind and discovers that the best kind of luck is the kind you create yourself. Don’t miss the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast as Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on this romantic adventure, the beauty of Ireland, and why Love of the Irish is a fitting kickoff to January's Winter Escape lineup.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/love-of-the-irish-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Movies of 2024 - Savoring Paris Jan 07, 2025

We're counting down the top five movies of 2024 (according to Megan and Wendy!)Enjoy an encore presentation of our review of Savoring Paris. Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/savoring-paris-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five of 2024 - The Cases of Mystery Lane Jan 06, 2025

We're counting down the top five movies of 2024 (according to Megan and Wendy!)Find Full Episode Show Notes Here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-cases-of-mystery-lane-death-is-listening/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 3, Episode 1 Jan 04, 2025

On this week’s episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere of The Way Home. The stakes are higher than ever as Jacob returns, leaving fans wondering how Del will handle this shocking development. And, of course, we can’t help but ask: has the time-traveling pond’s magic finally run its course? We think, maybe not.We’re unpacking every twist and turn from Episode 1, including the evolving dynamic between Kat and Elliot. Could this finally be the season they take their relationship to the next level? Join us as we break down all the drama, emotional family moments, and the mysterious happenings that have us hooked from the start.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-way-home-season-3-episode-1-recap/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Countdown to Christmas Movies 2024 Jan 03, 2025

The 2024 Countdown to Christmas season has concluded, and now it’s time to reveal the Girls Gone Hallmark Top 5! On today's podcast episode, Megan and Wendy each share their favorite Hallmark Christmas movies from this festive season, complete with one honorable mention for each of us.In true Girls Gone Hallmark fashion, this ranking is based purely on vibes - no algorithm, no critic reviews, just the festive feelings these movies gave us. So let’s dive into the magic of Countdown to Christmas 2024!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/top-5-countdown-to-christmas-movies/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holidazed Episode 8 - The Finale Jan 02, 2025

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into the heartwarming and chaotic Holidazed Episode 8. The Manetti-Hanahan house becomes the unexpected hub of Christmas cheer when a power outage leaves their home as the only one on the block with electricity. With neighbors they adore - and a few they’d rather avoid - gathered under one roof, it’s a Christmas Day celebration full of laughs, heartfelt moments, and a dash of drama. Tune in as we break down the touching resolutions from this finale episode!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holidazed-episode-8-hallmark-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holidazed Episode 7 - The Manetti-Hanahan Family Jan 01, 2025

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we're diving into Holidazed Episode 7 – The Manetti-Hanahan family. Christmas rivalry is the stuff of legend, escalating with each passing year in a festive battle of lights, lawn decorations, and holiday one-upmanship. But this year, Connie Manetti dreams of a peaceful holiday and pleads with her husband Chuck to finally call a truce with their longtime neighbors.Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holidazed-episode-7-hallmark-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holidazed Episode 6 - The Camarena Family Dec 31, 2024

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into Holidazed Episode 6 - The Lewin Family. Gaby’s picture-perfect family traditions are upended when Katie, her brother’s new girlfriend and Gaby’s former high school bully, makes an unexpected appearance. As tensions rise and holiday plans go awry, we unpack the episode’s most unhinged moments.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holidazed-episode-6-hallmark-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holidazed Episode 5 - The Lewin Family Dec 30, 2024

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into Holidazed Episode 5 – The Lewin Family! This installment brings all the holiday drama as Linda stuns her family (and her ex-husband Robert) by bringing home her much younger boyfriend, Evan, for Christmas. But as the sparks fly and tensions rise, it turns out Robert and Evan might have more in common than meets the eye. Join us as we unpack the heartfelt moments and budding bromance in this holiday episode that’s equal parts awkward and endearing.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holidazed-episode-5-hallmark-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holidazed Episode 4: The Woods Family Dec 27, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark are back with a recap and review of Holidazed - Episode 4: The Woods Family. In Episode 4, tensions rise as sisters Lucy and Sylvie confront their rocky past. With Sylvie home for Hanukkah and determined to shake things up, the sisters must navigate old wounds and new beginnings. Megan and Wendy discuss the emotional depth, standout moments, and how this episode weaves family dynamics into the holiday spirit.Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holidazed-episode-4-hallmark-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holidazed Episode 3: The Lin Family Dec 26, 2024

In today's episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re recapping Holidazed Episode 3 – The Lin Family! Ted and Marcus are finally celebrating their engagement with Ted’s family this Christmas, but not without a healthy dose of holiday drama. The couple faces a delicate challenge: Ted hasn’t come out to Grandma Lin yet, leading to a misunderstanding when she mistakes Marcus as being engaged to Ted’s sister, Ella. Join us as we unwrap this episode and how this storyline fits into the broader Holidazed universe.Find Full Episode Shownotes Here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holidazed-episode-3-the-lin-family/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holidazed Episode 2: The Hill Family Dec 25, 2024

Megan and Wendy continue their recap and review of Holidazed Episode 2, The Hill Family. In this episode, Josh and Sheriff Nora navigate their shared past as high school classmates while new bonds begin to form. Tasked with community service under Nora’s watchful eye, Josh connects with her son, creating heartfelt moments that could change all their lives. Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on the developing relationships, the holiday charm, and standout moments in this installment of the Hallmark+ limited series.Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holidazed-episode-2-hallmark-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holidazed Episode 1: The Beginning Dec 24, 2024

Megan and Wendy kick off their review of Holidazed, the highly anticipated limited series streaming exclusively on Hallmark+. In this episode, they break down Holidazed Episode 1, sharing their thoughts on the story, characters, and standout moments. Stay tuned - Megan and Wendy will be reviewing each episode daily until the series wraps up.Find Full Episode Shownotes Here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holidazed-episode-1-hallmark-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Trading Up Christmas Dec 23, 2024

On this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re reviewing the Miracles of Christmas holiday movie Trading Up Christmas. Michelle is a dreamer with a big idea: starting with just a Christmas stocking, she’ll trade her way up to a house for her sister Keri. As local reporter Dan covers her journey, he discovers her optimism is contagious. Join us as we discuss this unique movie premise.Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/trading-up-christmas-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Santa Class Dec 19, 2024

We're not sure who needs more of a vacation: Santa, or Russell Hainline, writer of The Santa Class and three other holiday movie drops this year! Megan and Wendy sit down to talk about the bevy of Santas as well as one incredible meta role in their review of The Santa Class.Read full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-santa-class-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Meet Mr. Christmas - Ezra Moreland Dec 18, 2024

We found Mr. Christmas! Megan and Wendy are joined on the podcast by Ezra Moreland, winner of the Hallmark+ reality series Finding Mr. Christmas. Listen in as we meet the man who will star in his Hallmark debut: Happy Howlidays alongside Jessica Lownes about his newfound stardom, and his furry co-stars!Find Full Episode Shownotes Here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/ezra-moreland/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Hanukkah on the Rocks Dec 17, 2024

In today's episode, Girls Gone Hallmark is raising a glass (or maybe a festive Hanukkah-themed cocktail!) to Hanukkah on the Rocks. This heartwarming holiday film serves up a delightful blend of snappy dialogue, sparkling chemistry, and a strong sense of community that feels as cozy as candlelight on the menorah. Set against the backdrop of a small-town bar that becomes the unlikely centerpiece of a Hanukkah celebration, the movie mixes laughter, love, and a little latke-making magic to deliver a story that’s as refreshing as a perfectly crafted cocktail. Did it leave us buzzing with holiday cheer or reaching for another round? Let’s dive in!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hanukkah-on-the-rocks-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Leah's Perfect Gift Dec 13, 2024

In today's episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy unwrap the festive (and sometimes frosty) layers of Leah's Perfect Gift. This holiday movie follows Leah, a Jewish woman experiencing her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s traditional family, only to find the holiday isn’t quite as warm and welcoming as she imagined. Join us as we break down the heartfelt moments, comedic highs, and whether this movie earns a spot on your must-watch holiday list.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/leahs-perfect-gift-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 8 Dec 12, 2024

Welcome to the cheery chaos that is the finale recap of Finding Mr. Christmas! If you're a fan of spoilers, fist pumps, and snow—real or fake—then stick around, because Megan and Wendy are dishing all the details and revealing who was crowned Mr. Christmas!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/who-is-the-winner-of-finding-mr-christmas/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sugarplummed Dec 12, 2024

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into Sugarplummed, one of the newest additions to Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas lineup. The movie tells the story of Emily, whose wish for a picture-perfect holiday comes to life when a joyful movie character literally steps off the screen to help. But does this magical premise bring the holiday cheer, or is it a little too sweet for its own good? Spoiler alert: it’s another 5-star hit! We’re breaking down the highs, the twists, and why this one absolutely deserves a spot on your holiday movie watchlist.Find full episode show notes here: Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Dance in the Snow Dec 11, 2024

In today's episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy discuss A Dance in the Snow, a heartwarming new addition to Hallmark's Miracles of Christmas lineup. This film weaves together a heartfelt story of a mother’s mission to create an inclusive dance for her daughter, only to discover her daughter has a touching surprise of her own in store. But does it deliver on the emotional depth we’ve come to expect from this holiday lineup? Tune in to hear our candid thoughts, a few surprising insights, and a quote from Van Halen.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-dance-in-the-snow-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 7 Dec 10, 2024

Episode 7 of Finding Mr. Christmas, fittingly titled “A Christmas Waltz,” has the contestants spinning—both on and off the dance floor. This week, the guys attempt choreography with none other than pro dancer Witney Carson, while also channeling their inner "Hot Frosty" in a snowman-building challenge that’s equal parts hilarious and competitive. It’s a holly jolly blend of drama, holiday cheer, and just enough chaos to keep us hooked. Who’s waltzing into our hearts, and who’s destined to face-plant in the tinsel?Find full epsisode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/finding-mr-christmas-episode-7-lets-dance/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A 90's Christmas Dec 06, 2024

Welcome back to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where we’re rewinding the VHS of Hallmark holiday magic! Today, we’re talking A '90s Christmas, a movie so nostalgic it feels like hopping in a time machine powered by Tamagotchis and scrunchies. Plus, can we talk about Eva Bourne’s hair? Tune in as we break down the movie’s best moments, time-traveling hijinks, and why A '90s Christmas is all that and a bag of chips.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-90s-christmas-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Finnish Line Dec 06, 2024

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re bundling up and heading to the frosty wilderness for our review of The Finnish Line, starring the talented Kim Matula and Beau Mirchoff. Hallmark takes a bold turn with this icy cold adventure, blending the thrill of competitive dog sledding with heartwarming romance and personal growth. It’s a refreshing change of pace from their usual fare, and we’re here to unpack every snowy twist and turn. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Deck the Walls Dec 05, 2024

Welcome back to Girls Gone Hallmark, where we’re flipping the script on Deck the Walls! This festive flick nails the Hallmark formula, thanks to Danny Pellegrino’s standout debut - our Bravo king turned holiday magic-maker. With laughs, heart, and star power to spare, this movie feels like a perfectly staged holiday home: warm, inviting, and impossible not to love. Grab your cocoa and listen in as we hammer out why Deck the Walls is a must-watch this season.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/deck-the-walls-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Christmas Quest Dec 05, 2024

In this week’s episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re unwrapping the magic of The Christmas Quest, starring fan-favorites Kristoffer Polaha and Lacey Chabert. Hallmark takes its signature holiday charm to new heights with an adventurous twist, blending intrigue, heart, and a dash of humor in this season’s standout movie. Join us as we dive into why this quest lands at the very top of our 5-star list.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-christmas-quest-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Kristoffer Polaha Dec 04, 2024

Megan and Wendy are overjoyed to welcome Hallmark fan-favorite Kristoffer Polaha to this week’s episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! Fresh off the premiere of his newest movie, The Christmas Quest, Kristoffer sits down with us for an unforgettable conversation. We cover it all—from his experience aboard the Hallmark Christmas Cruise to his thoughts on his dedicated fan base, what’s next in his thriving career, and so much more. It’s truly an honor to have such a cherished Hallmark star join the podcast, and we can’t wait for you to hear this heartfelt and captivating chat!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/taking-the-leap-kristoffer-polaha-interview/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 6 Dec 04, 2024

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 6, “Finding Festive Five,” delivers the gift of holiday tears. This week, the contestants deck their halls with Christmas trivia and face a high-stakes acting challenge with Rachel Boston, all under the direction of the sensational Ali Liebert. It’s a holly jolly showdown filled with drama and holiday spirit - talk about putting their stockings to the fire!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/finding-mr-christmas-episode-6-tree-via-and-tears/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Dec 03, 2024

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into the highly anticipated Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story! With Hallmark pulling out all the stops in promoting this movie, from exclusive cameos to social media buzz, we have to ask - did all the hype pay off? Join us as we unpack the romance, the football fandom, and the Kansas City charm. Was it a win or a fumble? Tune in now to find out!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holiday-touchdown-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Costume Designer Keith Nielsen Dec 03, 2024

Welcome back to Girls Gone Hallmark, where we’re stitching together all the behind-the-scenes magic you love about Hallmark! Today, we’re hanging out with Hallmark’s costume king, Keith Nielsen, whose designs had a three-movie weekend takeover! From a stunning dress moment to the subtle touches that make every scene shine, Keith shares how he keeps Hallmark’s style as timeless as a little black dress. Don’t miss this fabulous chat - it’s tailor-made for Hallmark fans!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/keith-nielsen-interview/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Jonathan Bennett - The Busiest Man On Hallmark Nov 27, 2024

Christmas season has always been a hallmark of both festive celebrations and heartwarming tales, courtesy of the Hallmark Channel. In a delightful conversation with Jonathan Bennett, a staple in Hallmark's seasonal films, Megan and Wendy dive into the world of Christmas films, Hallmark reality shows, and exhilarating experiences during Hallmark cruises. Find Full Episode Shownotes: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/behind-the-scenes-with-jonathan-bennett/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Three Wiser Men and a Boy Nov 27, 2024

In the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy review the Hallmark movie Three Wiser Men and a Boy. This highly anticipated sequel brings back the beloved Brenner brothers as they juggle organizing a holiday pageant for young Thomas and navigating life's unexpected twists - like their mom’s surprising new boyfriend. Wendy opens up about what’s starting to wear thin for her, while Megan drops a hot take on a third movie.Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/three-wiser-men-and-a-boy-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas On Call Nov 26, 2024

In the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into the Hallmark movie Christmas on Call. Set in Philadelphia, the film captures the heartfelt stories of first responders whose lives intertwine over the holiday season as they balance work, personal challenges, and their unwavering commitment to their community. Plus, Megan and Wendy uncover the meaning behind "whiz with" and share their thoughts on this holiday heart warmer.Full episode show notes: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/christmas-on-call-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 5 Nov 25, 2024

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 5, “Laughing All the Way,” is here to sleigh! This week, the holiday charm is dialed up to full-blown marshmallow overload, and we’re still on the edge of our seats after last week’s juicy cliffhanger - what’s going to happen with Parker?Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/finding-mr-christmas-episode-5/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Jingle Bell Run Nov 22, 2024

In the latest Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dish on the spirited competition and romance of Jingle Bell Run. The film follows self-proclaimed bookworm Avery and retired hockey star Wes as they team up for a holiday race across America. Battling through festive challenges, their partnership takes unexpected turns until romance steals the spotlight. Tune in to Girls Gone Hallmark to find out if this is their first 5-star movie of the season!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/jingle-bell-run-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas with the Singhs Nov 21, 2024

In their latest review, Megan and Wendy unwrap the holiday magic - and mayhem - of Christmas with the Singhs. The film follows newly engaged Asha Singh and Jake O’Brien as they navigate the joys and challenges of blending their families’ cultural and holiday traditions, putting their relationship to the test. Tune in to Girls Gone Hallmark to hear Megan’s candid reaction - spoiler alert: triggered!Full episode show notes can be found here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/christmas-with-the-singhs-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

From Broadway to Hallmark - An Exclusive Interview with Daxton Bloomquist Nov 20, 2024

In the latest episode of "Girls Gone Hallmark," we had the pleasure of interviewing Daxton Bloomquist, an actor and contestant from the inspiring reality show "Finding Mr. Christmas." Known for his joyous spirit and grounded approach to life, Daxton's journey is both heartwarming and motivational. Whether you're a Hallmark fan or discovering Daxton for the first time, there’s plenty to enjoy from this candid discussion. Find Full Episode Show Notes Here: Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 4 Nov 20, 2024

In today's mini-episode, we're diving into 'Finding Mr. Christmas' Episode 4, streaming exclusively on Hallmark Plus. We give a quick recap, discuss the festive challenges, and share our thoughts on the contestants' performances. Megan reveals her involvement in the Finding Mr. Christmas Bracketology, and we chat about the highs and lows of Ezra, Hayden, Jonathan, Parker, Elijah, and Blake. We also deliberate on the importance of the contestants' portrayal and public persona off-screen. Stick around to hear why Parker's fate left us on a cliffhanger and who's currently at the top of our lists to win.
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Danny Pellegrino on Writing Deck the Walls Nov 19, 2024

In this merry episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Wendy and Megan welcome a very special guest: Danny Pellegrino. Known to many as the witty host of the hit podcast Everything Iconic and a best-selling author, Danny is now stepping into a new role as a writer and co-star of the anticipated Hallmark movie, Deck the Walls.Join us as we dive into Danny's journey from podcasting to the Hallmark world, discuss the making of Deck the Walls, and explore what it means to bring humor and heart to Hallmark's beloved seasonal lineup.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/danny-pellegrino-on-his-first-hallmark-movies-deck-the-walls/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Writing for Hallmark and Beyond with Russell Hainline Nov 18, 2024

Join Megan and Wendy as they sit down to talk to Russell Hainline about the incredible year he's having! After the success of his first two movies, In Merry Measure and The Santa Summit, Russell is back this year with three movies in Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas line up and his very first Netflix movie. We're talking Hot Frosty, The Santa Class, Christmas Under the Lights and Three Wiser Men and a Boy! Listen in as Russell details his inspiration, spills on what those Hallmark actors are really like behind the scenes, and shares a sneak peek into what's next! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Santa Tell Me Nov 15, 2024

In their latest review, Megan and Wendy dive into the holiday heart of Santa Tell Me, where Olivia is falling for Chris… or maybe it’s Nick? With Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing back in action, this movie serves up a twisty romance wrapped in holiday charm. Tune in to Girls Gone Hallmark to hear if Olivia finally finds her Christmas miracle – or if this story left Megan and Wendy longing for a bit more magic!
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Hallmark Christmas Cruise Tell All Nov 14, 2024

The first-ever Hallmark Christmas Cruise set sail on November 5, 2024, and for some Hallmark fans, it was nothing short of a holiday dream! From festive activities and fan-favorite actors to magical moments and a holiday atmosphere, this cruise blended the best of the Hallmark holiday spirit with all the excitement of an ocean voyage. Here’s a complete Hallmark Christmas Cruise 2024 recap to give you a peek at what sail #2 can expect – and a few tips to make it even more enjoyable for everyone on board.
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Trivia at St. Nick's Nov 13, 2024

In this new episode, Megan and Wendy dive into the holiday cheer and brain-busting questions with their review of Trivia at St. Nick's. Will the movie score big or will they be stumped by its unexpected twists? Tune in to find out if this Hallmark movie earns their cheers - or leaves them scratching their heads like a trivia team stuck on the final question!Find full episode show notes here: Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 3 Nov 13, 2024

Finding Mr. Christmas episode 3, titled “Falling for You,” cranks up the festive charm and holiday competition! With last week’s elimination still lingering like the last crumbs of a Christmas cookie, our remaining hopeful hunks are pulling out all the stops, each vying for that coveted Hallmark leading-man crown. Hallmark royalty Brooke D’Orsay steps onto the ice for the Star Quality Competition! Watch as she leads the guys through a classic Hallmark movie moment that’s packed with heart and holiday charm. But wait, Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman have cooked up a top-secret test to find out who’s got the biggest heart in the game. Grab your mittens and get ready for a flurry of fun in Finding Mr. Christmas episode 3!
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A Carol for Two Nov 11, 2024

In the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into the Hallmark musical movie of the season: A Carol for Two. This festive film has fans swooning, and Megan and Wendy are no exception! The movie stars the incredibly talented Ginna Claire Mason and Jordan Litz, whose musical performances have captivated audiences - so much so that fans are calling for a Christmas album from the duo.Set against the enchanting backdrop of New York’s Broadway scene, A Carol for Two dazzles with show-stopping numbers and heartwarming holiday romance. Megan and Wendy break down what they loved, from the stunning music to the movie’s magical moments. Plus, enjoy some hilariously unhinged moments between your hosts, as this episode was recorded live from the Hallmark Christmas Cruise!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-carol-for-two-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 2 Nov 09, 2024

Episode two of Finding Mr. Christmas, cheekily titled "Mr. December," cranks up the holiday heat with a whole new level of festive cheer - and fierce competition. After a surprise elimination in the premiere, only nine merry men remain, each one determined to become Hallmark’s next leading man. With twinkling eyes and a killer gift-wrap game, these contestants are ready to sleigh the competition! This episode brings new holiday hurdles, personal stories that tug at our tinsel-covered hearts, and a serious showdown in the Star Quality Challenge. Here’s your gift-wrapped rundown of all the highlights, laughs, and wrapping paper mishaps from Finding Mr. Christmas episode 2.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/finding-mr-christmas-episode-2-puppies-photoshoots-and-the-quest-for-mr-december/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Groomsmen: Last Dance Nov 04, 2024

Join Megan and Wendy to talk about the third movie in The Groomsmen Trilogy, The Groomsmen: Last Dance. We'll break down which movie reigned supreme for us, reveal the mystery of the runaway bride, and get into our feels about second chance romance!For Full Episode Shownotes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-groomsmen-last-dance-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Finding Mr. Christmas Episode 1 Nov 01, 2024

The premiere of Hallmark+’s new reality competition show, Finding Mr. Christmas, has finally arrived, and fans got their first taste of holiday magic as ten charming contestants begin their journey to win the title of Mr. Christmas. With a cast full of holiday spirit and unique talents, episode one introduced us to the men behind the photos, giving each a moment to shine - or stumble. Here’s a full breakdown of Finding Mr. Christmas episode 1 highlights, from introductions to the season’s first elimination.Find Full Episode Show Notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/finding-mr-christmas-episode-1-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Behind the Scenes with Jeff Beesley Nov 01, 2024

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, where Megan and Wendy explore all things Hallmark! Today, we're thrilled to welcome director Jeff Beesley, the talent behind some of Hallmark’s most adored movies. Jeff dives into the journey of bringing A Carol for Two to life - a musical project that faced uncertainty due to last year's writer and actor strikes but ultimately came together beautifully. Known for his signature style, Jeff shares how he brings humor into even the most serious scenes and collaborates with Hallmark’s well-loved writers and stars to create heartwarming, feel-good films. Tune in for Jeff’s insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and the excitement for his three highly anticipated holiday releases this season!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/jeff-beesley-interview/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The 5 Year Christmas Party Oct 31, 2024

In the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into the most polarizing Countdown to Christmas movie yet: The 5-Year Christmas Party. This film has sparked major debates among Hallmark fans, and Megan and Wendy are no exception! With different takes, they break down what they loved and what missed the mark. Will Megan’s heartwarming perspective win you over, or will Wendy’s critiques ring truer to your take? Tune in to hear the sparks fly - and don’t forget to subscribe for more honest, fun reviews on all the holiday releases this season!Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-5-year-christmas-party-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters, Ep 8 Oct 30, 2024

On Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into the season one finale of The Chicken Sisters, where it’s all about the sisters doing it for themselves. This episode brings big character growth for our leading ladies. And while the good guys miss out on winning Kitchen Clash, they’ve definitely won Wendy’s heart. Don’t miss this fun and empowering discussion - tune in now!Email us your review at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group!For full episode shownotes, click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-chicken-sisters-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

This Time Each Year Oct 29, 2024

On today's new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy are excited to welcome Nicole from the Swing My Heart podcast to dive into This Time Each Year. Together, we’ll explore everything from heartwarming moments to behind-the-scenes details in this new Hallmark favorite. Don’t miss out - tune in for a fun, insider chat that every Hallmark fan will love!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/this-time-each-year-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Groomsmen: Second Chances Oct 28, 2024

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy explore the second installment of the Hallmark+ movie trilogy, The Groomsmen, with a review of The Groomsmen Second Chances. Jonathan Bennett steps into the lead role as Danny, who finds the courage to finally admit his romantic feelings for his best friend—just as he's asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece. Along the way, we uncover more clues about the mysterious runaway bride who keeps popping up in the story, plus a little inside baseball (about, well, baseball!). Will Danny take his swing at love or stay benched on the sidelines? Tune in to find out!For complete episode show notes, click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-groomsmen-second-chances/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holiday Crashers Oct 24, 2024

When you start your holiday programming in mid-October, you better start strong! That seems to be Hallmark's plan with their opening weekend that includes Holiday Crashers as part of its lineup!For full episode shownotes, click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holiday-crashers-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters - Ep7 Oct 23, 2024

On Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into episode 7 of The Chicken Sisters, and it’s one you don’t want to miss! After a few slow episodes, this one finally delivers with incredible character growth from Gus and a nail-biting cliffhanger that sets up the big reveal of the secrets she's been hiding all season. With only one episode left, the tension is higher than ever. Tune in to the latest review and get ready for next week's big finale - this family drama is about to reach its boiling point.Email us your review at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group!For full episode show notes visit: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-chicken-sisters-ep7-review-hallmark-plus/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

'Twas the Date Before Christmas Oct 22, 2024

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy kick off the 2024 Countdown to Christmas season with a review of 'Twas the Date Before Christmas! In this festive romp, we’ve got everything from a fake dating trope to the highly competitive Chamberlain Christmas Olympics. Tune in to hear all their thoughts on whether this movie delivers the holiday cheer or crumbles like a poorly baked rhubarb pie crust. Don’t miss it!Email us your review at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group!Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/twas-the-date-before-christmas-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Groomsmen: First Look Oct 21, 2024

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy review the highly anticipated Hallmark+ movie trilogy The Groomsmen, kicking things off with The Groomsmen First Look. In this first installment, B.J. Britt shines in the lead role, with his two best friends by his side as he tries to juggle the challenges of a long-distance relationship. Will this movie have you saying "I do" to Hallmark+? Is The Groomsmen the series fans have been waiting for to take the plunge and subscribe? Tune in to find out!For full episode shownotes, visit: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-groomsmen-first-look-movie-review-hallmark-channel/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Exciting News: Girls Gone Hallmark Joins Bramble Jam Network Oct 20, 2024

Welcome to a very special episode of Girls Gone Hallmark. Today, we have some exciting news to share with you - Girls Gone Hallmark is officially joining the Bramble Jam Podcast Network! We’re here to talk about what that means for the podcast, and - spoiler alert - nothing is changing. We’re also taking this opportunity to introduce ourselves to new listeners who might be tuning in for the first time. If you're wondering how two real-life best friends, Megan and Wendy, ended up reviewing Hallmark movies and running a podcast, we’ve got the story for you. So, grab your cocoa and let’s get into it! For complete shownotes, visit: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/girls-gone-hallmark-bramble-jam-network/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Exclusive: Crystal Lowe on Directing This Time Each Year 1 Oct 19, 2024

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy dive into all things Hallmark! Today, we’re so excited to have the amazing Crystal Lowe with us. You might know her as Rita from Signed, Sealed, Delivered, but she’s behind the camera again, directing This Time Each Year, which kicks off Hallmark Mystery’s Miracles of Christmas on October 24, 2024. She shares how she coached her team, even bringing Wendy to tears as she described process, opens up about the future of Signed, Sealed, Delivered, her deep appreciation for the #POstables community, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this episode – it’s packed with can’t-miss moments!Subscribe to Girls Gone Hallmark!Get the latest news and reviews from Girls Gone Hallmark straight to your inbox!SubscribeI consent to receiving emails and personalized ads.Have some thoughts on this episode? Email us at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com or come join the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group to chat with others!How Many Movies Hallmark Movies Has Crystal Lowe Directed?Crystal Lowe has stepped behind the camera to direct two Hallmark movies so far: Shifting Gears, which came out in early 2024, and This Time Each Year. But her talents aren’t limited to Hallmark—she’s also directed three short films outside the network, proving she’s a force to be reckoned with both in front of and behind the camera.Photo: Niall Matter, Alison Sweeney Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Lighthouse ProductionsIs Crystal Lowe Directing More Hallmark movies?Though nothing’s been officially announced yet, it’s likely that Crystal Lowe will be back directing another Hallmark movie in 2025. After the success of Shifting Gears and the anticipation of This Time Each Year, there’s definitely buzz about her next project.Signed, Sealed, Delivered Cameo in This Time Each Year?Crystal Lowe teased on both her Instagram and in our interview that Signed, Sealed, Delivered fans might spot a familiar face in her new movie This Time Each Year. While she didn’t reveal exactly who it is, we can’t help but speculate – could it be one of the beloved POstables like Kristin Booth, Eric Mabius, or Geoff Gustafson making a surprise appearance? Keep an eye out, because this possible cameo is sure to excite fans of the series!Related: What We Loved and Learned from Signed, Sealed, DeliveredWatch the This Time Each Year Trailer (Hallmark Mystery, Miracles of Christmas – 2024)We’re Your New Hallmark BestiesHey there! We’re Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan’s a longtime Hallmark movie fan, while Wendy – well, she used to be a Hallmark hater. Now, we’ve teamed up to share our (often very different!) takes on these films. Get ready for some lively, fun-filled conversations!Check out the library of Hallmark movies we’ve reviewed!Exclusively on the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast. Subscribe today! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit Oct 17, 2024

Prepare to be electrified by Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit as Girls Gone Hallmark serves up a deliciously fun discussion about the latest adventures of Goldy and Tom! In this episode, Megan and Wendy will drum up the mystery, riff on key moments, and share their thoughts on the electric chemistry. Don’t skip a beat – tune in now for a full review and get in on the action! 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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 Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit – (Hallmark Mystery, 2024)

David Winning directs Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit, his first in the franchise but not his first Hallmark film. He has directed Field Day, The Nine Kittens of Christmas, and You, Me and The Christmas Trees, with a total of 82 directing credits spanning various genres, including 11 episodes of Sweet Valley High.
Based on Dianne Mott Davidson’s Culinary Mystery series, the script was crafted by Julie Kim and Karine Marwood, who have teamed up on nine projects, including three Curious Caterer films.
Nikki Deloach stars as Goldy Berry. Fun fact: she was born on 9/9/79! With 73 acting credits, she’ll next appear in Our Holiday Story with Warren Christie.
Andrew Walker returns as Detective Tom Shultz, nearing 100 acting credits. He’ll also be featured in Jingle Bell Runand Three Wiser Men and a Boy.
Jaycie Dotin plays Marla, appearing in all Curious Caterer films and this weekend’s Scouting for Christmas.
Riley Davis portrays Detective Mason Kildea and is a three-time Leo nominee for his role in the series.
Sarah Strange stars as band manager Nicola, with 105 acting credits and recent acclaim from Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner.
Fiona Vroom plays The Faithfuls’ biggest fan. With 76 acting credits, she’s known for The Wedding Veil Expectations and Three Wise Men and a Baby. Fans are curious when she’ll land a leading role!
Lochlyn Munro returns as Goldy’s ex, Dr. Richard Norman, boasting 279 acting credits and nine upcoming projects.
Maesa Nicholson reprises her role as Goldy’s daughter, Olive, appearing in all five Curious Caterer films, plus North to Home and A Magical Christmas Village.
Garrett Black plays Derek, with 43 credits, including Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder and Christmas on Cherry Lane.
Luke Camilleri plays bandmate Jax. With 45 credits, he’s been in Wedding Season and Mystery 101: Playing Dead.
Finally, Tammy Gillis plays Selena, with 69 acting credits and roles in Hallmark favorites like Aurora Teagarden Mysteries and Chesapeake Shores.

Watch the Trailer for Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit 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 – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Hallmark Besties Hey there! We’re Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan’s a longtime Hallmark movie fan, while Wendy – well, she used to be a Hallmark hater. Now, we’ve teamed up to share our (often very different!) takes on these films. Get ready for some lively, fun-filled conversations! Check out the library of Hallmark movies we’ve reviewed! Exclusively on the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast. Subscribe today! ’ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters, Ep6 Oct 16, 2024

t’s time for another Girls Gone Hallmark Hallmark+ review! This week, Megan and Wendy are hatching up a deep dive into the latest episode of The Chicken Sisters! Wendy’s frustration is really coming home to roost, while Megan is still clucking with excitement for what’s ahead. What will come of Frank Jr.’s dirty deeds, and more importantly, what fate awaits Amanda? 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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 The Chicken Sisters, Episode 6 – (Hallmark+, 2024)

This episode was written by: Kerry Carney – she is an actress who has been in shows like Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and New Girl. According to IMDb this is her first writing credits other than a short she wrote in 2010.
Episode 6 was directed by Shannon Kohli who returns as director.

Catch Up on Our Reviews of The Chicken Sisters

Welcome to Merinac, Y’all! – Episode 1
We’re on the Same Team, Y’all – Episode 2
This is War, Y’all – Episode 3
It’s the Drop, Y’all! – Episode 4
Not the Hydrangeas, Y’all – Episode 5

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 – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Best Hallmark Friends Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy! Join us for Hallmark movie reviews every Tuesday and Thursday! We review the new Hallmark Original movies, Hallmark Mysteries, Countdown to Christmas movies, and fan-favorite Hallmark movies – all year long. You can expect fun, laughs, lots of questions and – as always – we ask ‘Did You See That?’ Want to see the library of movies we’ve reviewed? Click here. Want more Megan and Wendy? Find us on Patreon! New episodes, four times a month, where we cover everyday life, pop culture, and more! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Haunted Wedding Oct 15, 2024

Get ready to be haunted by love with Haunted Wedding as Girls Gone Hallmark conjures up a delightful discussion about this spooky seasonal premiere! Megan and Wendy ghost hunt their way through the festive charm and supernatural surprises, from ghostly encounters to heartwarming moments. You won’t want to miss this boo-tiful episode, so cozy up with your favorite treat and listen to the review now! 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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 Haunted Wedding – (Hallmark Channel, 2024)

Haunted Wedding was directed by Jeff Beesley. Jeff has 36 directing credits which include last year’s bar crawl comedy The Santa Summit. His next project to premiere is A Carol for Two, also written by Nina Weinman.
Rod Spence and Nina Weinman wrote the script for Haunted Wedding.
- Rod gets the story credit and has 12 writing credits which include The Good Witch movies and 74 episodes of The Good Witch series.
- Nina Weinman co-wrote the teleplay. Nina has 33 writing credits including last year’s spicy Catch Me If You Claus. Nina wrote both A Carol for Two and Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle, both due out this holiday season.
Janel Parrish stars as Jana. Janel has 52 acting credits. Before coming to Hallmark, she was in 138 episodes of Pretty Little Liars as well as all three To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before movies. She will co-star in Sugarplummed this holiday season on Hallmark.
Dominic Sherwood plays both Brian and Malcolm. Dominic is a Hallmark newbie, but Swifties take note, he played Taylor Swift’s boyfriend in the music video for Style. He was also in the Netflix series Partner Track as part of his seventeen total acting credits.
Cassandra Potenza played Angelique. Cassandra has 15 acting credits including the Hallmark films A New Year’s Resolution and Once Upon a Christmas Miracle.
Lauren Cochrane plays Rachel. Lauren has 36 acting credits including a spot as a karaoke singer in The Santa Summit. She will appear in Hanukkah on the Rocks this season on Hallmark.
Erik Athavale plays Steve. Erik has 61 acting credits including both Holiday Hotline and The Santa Summit from last year. He appears in Christmas on Call this holiday season on Hallmark. Erik can also be seen in the Canadian series Acting Good, streaming on Tubi in the states.
Dan deJaeger plays Earl Dewberry. Dan was also in both The Santa Summit and Holiday Hotline last year and will return in Hanukkah on the Rocks. He has 25 total acting credits.
John B. Lowe plays Vern. John has 101 acting credits. He was in Holiday Hotline last year, he appeared in one episode of Acting Good, and he will also be in A Carol for Two this year!
Linda Ko plays Joyce. Linda has 38 acting credits. She played Aunt Carrie on the To All The Boys series. She was also in Never Been Chris’d – directed by Jeff Beesley and starring Janel Parrish.
Joey Plager was the EP for Haunted Wedding. His other movies include last year’s 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost. He is also EP for Hanukkah on the Rocks.
Sharon Bajer plays Keystone Inn proprietress Marion. Sharon has 55 acting credits. She has appeared in the theatrical release Ordinary Angels, also featuring Erik Athavale. She also appeared in one episode of Acting Good. She will appear in Hanukkah on the Rocks this year as well.
Harry Nelkon plays beleaguered bellhop Waylon. Nelkon is a stage actor with 38 on screen credits. He has a handful of Hallmark appearances including Take Me Back to Christmas and Hanukkah on Rye.
Quinn Greene plays the grumpy bartender. Quinn has 19 acting credits including the Hallmark movie Never Been Chris’d with Janel Parrish.

Watch the Trailer for Haunted Wedding 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 – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Best Hallmark Friends Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy! Join us for Hallmark movie reviews every Tuesday and Thursday! We review the new Hallmark Original movies, Hallmark Mysteries, Countdown to Christmas movies, and fan-favorite Hallmark movies – all year long. You can expect fun, laughs, lots of questions and – as always – we ask ‘Did You See That?’ Want to see the library of movies we’ve reviewed? Click here. Want more Megan and Wendy? Find us on Patreon! New episodes, four times a month, where we cover everyday life, pop culture, and more! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Autumn at Apple Hill Oct 10, 2024

Get ready to fall in love with Autumn at Apple Hill as Girls Gone Hallmark dives into this cozy seasonal premiere! Megan and Wendy carve out a delightful discussion about the festive charm and heartwarming surprises, from harvest-time fun to sweet moments that will leave you smiling. They rake through the plot, toss in their thoughts on the characters, and pile up plenty of autumn-inspired insights along the way. You won’t want to miss this episode, so cozy up with your favorite pumpkin treat and listen to the review now! 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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 Autumn at Apple Hill – (Hallmark Channel, 2024)

The director of this movie is Sean Geraughty. He directed Under the Christmas Sky last year and Follow Me to Daisy Hills with Cindy Busby back in 2020. He’s set to direct Hanukkah on the Rocks, which will premiere on December 13th.Paul Ditty wrote the script based on the novel by the same name by Angie Ellington.
Paul Ditty’s previous work includes the 2022 Hallmark movie Pumpkin Everything.
Erin Cahill plays Elise. Erin has 133 acting credits, including Christmas on Cherry Lane, Hearts in the Game, and Christmas Bedtime Stories. She will play Nora in the upcoming Holidazed series on Hallmark+ as well as reprise her role as Lizzie in Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane, which will premiere on December 19th on Hallmark+.
Wes Brown plays Luke. Wes has 53 acting credits, most recently starring in Love on the Danube: Love Song. Wes will be busy this holiday season, starring in Deck the Walls, premiering on November 29th. He will also take viewers on a tour of the country’s most impressive festive displays on Ready, Set, Glow! on Hallmark+.
Paula Boudreau plays Luke’s mom Donna Bellwether. She has 63 acting credits and has appeared in Hallmark projects like Take Me Back for Christmas, Pumpkin Everything, and 10 episodes of The Good Witch. Outside of Hallmark, you might recognize her from The Handmaid’s Tale, Suits, and Workin’ Moms.
Meghan Heffern plays Candace. We last saw Meghan as the killer in The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening. She has 70 acting credits and has appeared in Betty’s Bad Back in Love, Retreat to You, and Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After.
Adam Hurtig plays Ian. Adam has 77 acting credits, previously appearing in The Santa Summit, Francesca Quinn, PI, and Christmas at the Plaza.Kristian Jordan plays the electrician Chuck. He has just 10 previous acting credits, and this is his first gig for Hallmark.
Sarah Luby plays Nora. This marks her second project for Hallmark; she previously appeared in Under the Christmas Sky.
Autumn at Apple Hill was filmed in Winnipeg, Canada between June and August 2024.
- Chino’s Bistro was used for the scenes that took place at Landover Tavern.
- The rhubarb patch at the Mennonite Heritage Village was converted into a pumpkin patch for the movie.

Watch the Trailer for Autumn at Apple Hill 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 – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Best Hallmark Friends Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy! Join us for Hallmark movie reviews every Tuesday and Thursday! We review the new Hallmark Original movies, Hallmark Mysteries, Countdown to Christmas movies, and fan-favorite Hallmark movies – all year long. You can expect fun, laughs, lots of questions and – as always – we ask ‘Did You See That?’ Want to see the library of movies we’ve reviewed? Click here. Want more Megan and Wendy? Find us on Patreon! New episodes, four times a month, where we cover everyday life, pop culture, and more! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters, Ep 5 Oct 09, 2024

It’s time for another Girls Gone Hallmark Hallmark+ review! This week, Megan and Wendy are diving into the latest episode of The Chicken Sisters! With Mae carrying the entire town of Merinac on her back, is Hallmark ready to address these heavy subject matters? Are fans ready to wing it through this emotional journey, or will they feel a little clucked about the darker themes? Tune in to find out! 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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 The Chicken Sisters, Episode 5 – (Hallmark+, 2024)

This episode was written by Mano Agapion. Mano is both an actor and writer. His previous writing credits include the Netflix series Pretty Smart and the 2021 reboot of Punky Brewster on Peacock.
Shannon Kohli directed this episode. In her list of 25 directing credits, she directed two Hannah Swensen Mysteries: One Bad Apple and A Zest for Death. Outside of Hallmark, Shannon has directed episodes for Firefly Lane, One of Us is Lying, Nancy Drew, and Supergirl.
Caitlin Howden plays Shawna. With 25 acting credits, Caitlin has appeared in television shows like A Million Little Things, The Last of Us, Turner & Hooch, and The Baby-Sitters Club. This is her first project for Hallmark.
Hazel Bartlett-Sias plays Little Mae in the flashback at the top of the episode. Hazel has 12 acting credits with recent appearances in the horror movie Longlegs, The Good Doctor, The Hammer, and Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas.
Freya Edwards plays Little Amanda. There is absolutely no information on IMDb about this young actor.
Dan Payne plays Gruster. Dan has 122 acting credits, having appeared in shows like Virgin River, 40 episodes of Crank Yankers, as well as one episode of Once Upon a Time. He co-starred opposite Teri Hatcher in a 2023 Christmas movie called How to Fall in Love by Christmas. For Hallmark, Dan has been in Fourth Down and Love and Christmas She Wrote.

Catch Up on Our Reviews of The Chicken Sisters

Welcome to Merinac, Y’all! – Episode 1
We’re on the Same Team, Y’all – Episode 2
This is War, Y’all – Episode 3
It’s the Drop, Y’all! – Episode 4

A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Oct 08, 2024

Get ready for a slice of mystery as Girls Gone Hallmark reviews A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery! Megan and Wendy whip up a delightful discussion about the intriguing twists and turns, from the sweet surprises to the shocking revelations. They knead through the plot, sprinkle in some thoughts on the characters, and serve up plenty of insights about the twists and turns along the way. You won’t want to miss this delicious episode, so grab a cupcake and listen to the review now. 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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 Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery – (Hallmark Mystery, 2024)

Kevin Leslie directed. This is Kevin’s very first directing credit! Kevin has 90 producing credits, which include a ton of Hallmark projects. He has previously worked with Ali Sweeney on Love and Jane, five Hannah Swensen mysteries, A Magical Christmas Village, Open by Christmas, and the Chronicle Mysteries.
This movie was based on the novel Coconut Layer Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke.
Nick Hopkins and Tim James wrote the script for A Sprinkle of Deceit. This is Nick’s eighth writing credit and his first Hallmark project.
Tim Johnson has three writing credits. He co-wrote Three Dates to Forever with Nick Hopkins.
Alison Sweeney plays Hannah Swensen. Ali has 52 acting credits. We’ve mentioned this before, but it bears repeating: she has appeared as Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives in 3,612 episodes. She will appear in This Time Each Year, directed by Crystal Lowe, in just a few weeks.
Victor “Wowie Zowie” Webster plays Chad. Victor made his Hannah Swensen debut in One Bad Apple. We are sorry to report that he is not appearing in a Countdown to Christmas movie this year, but his past appearances include Mystery on Mistletoe Lane, The Wedding Veil, and A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe. He will appear at Weekend 4 of the Hallmark Christmas Experience.
Barbara Niven returns as the iconic Delores Swensen. Barbara has 113 acting credits and will appear in Leah’s Perfect Gift on Hallmark this holiday season.
Tess Atkins plays sister Michelle. Tess has 21 acting credits, and this is her fifth Hannah Swensen appearance. She is set to appear in an action/comedy starring Kevin James called Playdate, which will be released in theaters in 2025.
Lisa Durupt plays sister Andrea. Lisa has 74 acting credits and recently rejoined the Hannah Swensen team in One Bad Apple after appearing in all of the Murder She Baked series.
Daylin Williams plays Lonnie. Daylin has 21 acting credits and will appear in Holiday Crashers, out this Countdown to Christmas season.
Juliana Wimbles plays Lisa. In addition to acting, Juliana has been writing for Hallmark quite a bit recently. Her scripts include A Costa Rican Wedding, A Whitewater Romance, and Love in the Maldives.
Aadila Dasani plays, spoiler alert, our murderer Cass. Aadila has 65 acting credits, including 17 episodes of the Paramount Plus series Joe Pickett.

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The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose Oct 04, 2024

SURVEY SAYS: Stephen Huszar without a shirt is the grand prize! Girls Gone Hallmark reviews The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose – the final movie in the Jane series, premiering exclusively on Hallmark+. Megan’s wish came true, and the girls are ready to give their FINAL ANSWER on the series as a whole. 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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. Looking for More The Jane Mysteries Reviews? https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-jane-mysteries-a-deadly-prescription https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-jane-mysteries-murder-at-moseby About The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose – (Hallmark+, 2024)

Marco Deufemia returns as director, having directed all four of the Jane movies, along with The Heiress and the Handyman.
Neale Kimmel is back as the scriptwriter; she penned all of the Jane movies except for Murder at Moseby.
Jodie Sweetin plays Jane Da Silva. Fun fact: Jodie wrote her memoir titled unSweetined: A Memoir, published in 2010. US Weekly called it “explosive,” and E! Online described it as “brutally honest,” as she shares her journey through addiction and recovery.
Stephen Huszar plays Det. John Cameron. We’ve discussed how much we really enjoy him in this dry, gruff detective role. As I looked through his resume, I saw that he has appeared in several Ruby Herring Mysteries. I wonder if those are worth checking out. Listeners, if you’ve seen these movies, weigh in!
Paris Jefferson returns as Sadie Da Silva.
Sherry Miller plays Irene/Ida. Sherry has 98 acting credits, having appeared in Family History Mysteries: Buried Past, Five More Minutes, as well as Shane’s mom in Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made. Miller will appear in the forthcoming Hot Frosty on Netflix, also starring Lacey Chabert.
Troy Blundell plays Edgar Salmon. Troy has 51 acting credits which include From Friend to Fiancé, Return to Christmas Creek, and A Nutcracker Christmas for Hallmark.
Victoria Sawal plays Margret. Victoria currently has 15 acting credits and outside of one episode of Good Witch, this is her first movie for Hallmark. She also appeared in the series Y: The Last Man which probably needs to be added to our BINGO card at this point.
Monica Rodriguez Knox plays Sophie. Monica has 18 acting credits including a recent appearance in Hallmark’s Falling in Love in Niagara.
Jessica Behan plays Angela. With 18 acting credits, she has appeared in several Hallmark-esque projects, however, this is her first Hallmark movie.
James Gerus plays Craig. This is his first project for Hallmark.
Kiwi the Cockatiel plays Perry the Parrot.

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The Real West Oct 03, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark saddles up for The Real West, starring Kimberley Sustad and Lucas Bryant. Megan and Wendy talk about the fire chemistry that went down in the hat store plus they corral some thoughts on why Antonio Cayonne’s role was so limited. It’s a wild ride you won’t want to miss! 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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. Kimberley Sustad Chats with Girls Gone Hallmark in a Rare Podcast Interview about The Real West https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/exclusive-chat-with-kimberley-sustad About The Real West – (Hallmark Channel, 2024)

This movie was directed by Terry Ingram. Terry is a Hallmark directing staple with 94 directing credits. Just this year, he directed Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers and Love on the Danube: Love Song. He also directed the forthcoming Three Wiser Men and a Boy.
Lara Olsen wrote the script for The Real West. She has 16 writing credits, including 16 episodes of the series Reba, as well as Private Practice, Life Unexpected, Reign, and Spinning Out.
Kimberley Sustad plays Rebecca. She will have a big Q4, appearing in two additional movies this year: Three Wiser Men and a Boy (which she also co-wrote) and The Santa Class, written by Russell Hainline.
Lucas Bryan plays cowboy Jake. He has 36 acting credits, including Five More Minutes: Moments Like These, Time for You to Come Home for Christmas, and A World Record Christmas. He also had roles in Queer as Folk and a 78-episode run in the series Haven, available to stream on Prime.
Marlie Collins plays Cassidy. She has 31 acting credits, including Harry and Meghan: A Royal Romance and Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal. For Hallmark, she appeared in the 2020 movie The Christmas Doctor.
Nicholas Holmes plays Noah. He has 23 acting credits, including voice work, a role in the Project Blue Book series, and the series Home Before Dark.
Azriel Dalman plays Ollie. At just ten years old, Azriel has an impressive resume with 47 projects. He will appear in the Hallmark+ series Holidazed this season and has been featured in Shogun and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This is his sixth Hallmark movie!
Beatrice Kitsos stars as Jasmine. Beatrice has 11 acting credits, including The Babysitter’s Club, iZombie, and The Exorcist. This is her first project for Hallmark.
James Denton plays Aaron. James has 58 acting credits and will reprise his role as Nelson King in Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane later this year. His additional credits include A Kiss Before Christmas, a long-running role in The Good Witch, and Desperate Housewives.
Antonio Cayonne stars as Bobby. Antonio is a proud member of the “justice for” club, as fans patiently wait for Hallmark to award him a leading role. In the meantime, he’s keeping busy with 44 acting credits. He was recently seen on screen in So Help Me Todd and has appeared in UnREAL, several Darrow and Darrow movies, multiple Christmas in Evergreen films, and The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers series.
Grandma Maureen is played by Linda Boyd. Linda is an acting powerhouse with 161 credits, including roles in Virgin River, Sullivan’s Crossing, Christmas on Cherry Lane, and An Unexpected Christmas.

Watch the Trailer for Falling Together 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 – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Best Hallmark Friends Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy! Join us for Hallmark movie reviews every Tuesday and Thursday! We review the new Hallmark Original movies, Hallmark Mysteries, Countdown to Christmas movies, and fan-favorite Hallmark movies – all year long. You can expect fun, laughs, lots of questions and – as always – we ask ‘Did You See That?’ Want to see the library of movies we’ve reviewed? Click here. Want more Megan and Wendy? Find us on Patreon! New episodes, four times a month, where we cover everyday life, pop culture, and more! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters, Ep 4 Oct 02, 2024

It’s time for another Girls Gone Hallmark HALLMARK+ review, and Megan and Wendy are diving into the fourth episode of The Chicken Sisters! This time, they both agree the episode brings some much-needed redemption compared to the last two. They also highlight the clever one-liners sprinkled throughout, thanks to a talented writer on the series. And, of course, they take a moment to vent about the ongoing technical glitches with Hallmark+. 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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 The Chicken Sisters, Episode 4 – (Hallmark+, 2024)

Leila Cohan is credited with writing this episode, she is an Emmy-nominated television and feature writer. Previous project include The Perfect Couple and Bridgerton, The First Wives Club, and Santa Clarita Diet.
Paul Fox directed this episode. Fox has 53 previous directing credits including Workin’ Moms, Schitt’s Creek, and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock airing on Apple+
Two new younger characters – in the form of flashback:
- Liam Boland plays young Frank Sr. – Liam has only a handful of acting credits but has previously appeared on Hallmark in the 2023 movie Sweeter Than Chocolate.
- Miles Marthaller plays young Frank Jr. – Miles has three acting credits, including the 2023 film Round and Round, but perhaps most exciting is his upcoming role as Thomas in Three Wiser Men and a Boy.

Catch Up on Our Reviews of The Chicken Sisters

Welcome to Merinac, Y’all! – Episode 1
We’re on the Same Team, Y’all – Episode 2
This is War, Y’all – Episode 3

Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars Oct 01, 2024

Megan and Wendy are setting sail on a journey through Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars, now streaming exclusively on Hallmark+. Join them as they cruise through their favorite moments, navigate romantic twists, and drop anchor on all the best scenes. Don’t miss the boat—listen now and dive into all the love and laughter on this Hallmark adventure! 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 Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. 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 Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars – (Hallmark+, 2024) See even more here about the Love on the Danube collection of movies!

Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars was directed by Peter Benson, who has an impressive 170 acting credits and 17 directing credits.
- Benson’s other directorial projects include Blind Date Book Club, The Santa Stakeout, Sweet Carolina, and The Wedding Veil: Expectations.
Agnes Bristow and Andrea Canning co-wrote the script for Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars.
- Agnes Bristow has produced 31 movies and written 8, including the upcoming My Sweet Austrian Holiday, starring Brittany Bristow and Will Kemp.
- Andrea Canning has 25 writing credits, including the Love Song installment of Love on the Danube. Her other notable works include A Merry Scottish Christmas, A Paris Proposal, and South Beach Love.
Sarah Power stars as Savannah in Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars.
- Sarah Power, who has 30 acting credits, is best known for her role as Abigail in The Good Witch series. She reunites with her Good Witch co-star Catherine Disher in this movie.
Brendan Penny plays Tripp in Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars.
- This marks Brendan’s 59th acting credit. He has previously appeared in The Wedding Cottage, Family Practice Mysteries, In Merry Measure, and Beverly Hills Wedding. Brendan will also star in the upcoming A Novel Noel alongside Julie Gonzalo in the Miracles of Christmas lineup.
Catherine Disher, Kathryn Drysdale, and Mark Holden return as Betty, Teddy, and the captain in Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars.
Gerald Kyd plays Rex Callahan.
- Gerald has 57 acting credits, including a long-running role in the series Casualty and the thriller Persons Unknown. Although this is his first Hallmark role, he has appeared in Sister Boniface Mysteries on BritBox.
Katie Sheridan plays Isla in Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars.
- Katie was last seen in Hallmark’s 2022 movie The Royal Nanny. Since then, she has appeared in Frankenstein: Legacy, The Jury: Murder Trial, and Bogieville.
Jonny Weldon plays master of ceremonies Liam in Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars.
- Jonny has 18 acting credits, including roles in the Netflix series One Day, the Amazon Prime movie People We Hate at the Wedding, and the Netflix holiday movie Christmas at Mistletoe Farm.

Watch the Trailer for Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars 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 – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Best Hallmark Friends Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy! Join us for Hallmark movie reviews every Tuesday and Thursday! We review the new Hallmark Original movies, Hallmark Mysteries, Countdown to Christmas movies, and fan-favorite Hallmark movies – all year long. You can expect fun, laughs, lots of questions and – as always – we ask ‘Did You See That?’ Want to see the library of movies we’ve reviewed? Click here. Want more Megan and Wendy? Find us on Patreon! New episodes, four times a month, where we cover everyday life, pop culture, and more! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby Sep 27, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark reviews The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby, premiering exclusively on the Hallmark+ streaming service. Will this next installment in The Jane Mysteries collection leave Megan and Wendy intrigued, or will it fall flat like the tell-tale heart beneath the floorboards? With secrets as shadowy as a midnight raven and mysteries that whisper "nevermore," join them as they unravel the clues and see if this murder mystery thrills or haunts them with unanswered questions. 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. https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-jane-mysteries-a-deadly-prescription About The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby - (Hallmark+, 2024) Marco Deufemia returns to direct this installment, adding to his 27 directing credits. He helmed both previous Janemovies and is set to direct the fourth, premiering on September 26th. Paula Tiberius penned the script, marking her 11th writing credit and her first for a Jane movie. Her previous work includes The Heiress and the Handyman, the campy thriller Hunting Housewives, and Christmas in Big Sky—all produced by Brain Power Studio. Jodie Sweetin stars as Jane DeSilva, and Stephen Hussar as Detective John Cameron. Both serve as Executive Producers on this movie as well as the others in the series. Paris Jefferson returns as Aunt Sadie. Jefferson has 44 acting credits and will return for the next Jane movie. Fun fact: Jefferson appeared in two music videos at the very beginning of her career in 1987. The two music videos were for the Australian band Icehouse, and the songs were called “Crazy” and “Electric Blue.” Rainbow Sun Francks plays Anthony Germaine. This is his 57th acting credit. He has appeared in the Netflix series I Woke Up a Vampire and The Umbrella Academy, as well as the Hulu series High Fidelity. Randy Thomas plays Dean Simpson. Thomas has 81 acting credits, including Everything Puppies, Feeling Butterflies, and Baby, It’s Cold Inside for Hallmark. I recognized his face immediately, as Randy often engages with our Girls Gone Hallmark Instagram! Jocelyne Zucco plays Sylvia. Zucco has 49 acting credits and has appeared in only one other Hallmark project: a Christmas movie from 2021 called A Royal Queens Christmas. Miho Suzuki plays the role of Nami Hisako. This is her 20th acting credit and her first project for Hallmark. Watch the Trailer for The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Falling Together Sep 26, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark dives into Falling Together, starring Ashley Williams and Paul Campbell. Megan and Wendy are ready to leaf nothing unturned as they tackle the movie’s unfair reviews and explore why it deserves some accolades. Join them as they breeze through their favorite moments and discuss how the whole fall theme might have gone a bit too far. 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 Falling Together - (Hallmark Channel, 2024) Falling Together was directed by Mike Rohl. Mike has 64 directing credits, including both Cases of Mystery Lane movies, as well as all three Princess Switch movies for Netflix. He has also directed a number of series, including Chesapeake Shores, When Calls the Heart, and Date My Dad. Rick Garman wrote the script based on a teleplay by Adam Kulbersh. Rick Garman is a prolific Hallmark writer with 31 writing credits, including A Shoe Addict’s Christmas, You Had Me at Aloha, Notes of Autumn, and Christmas on Cherry Lane. He also wrote the three Cherry Lane movies coming to Hallmark+ this holiday season. Adam Kulbersh is an actor with 77 credits. As a writer, he has 3 credits, including Falling Together, and this is his first Hallmark movie. Ashley Williams and her husband Neal Dodson served as executive producers on this film. Ashley Williams stars as Natalie. Ashley has 83 acting credits that include the Christmas in Evergreen series, the Sister Swap duo of movies, as well as Notes of Autumn. She will star in Jingle Bell Run alongside Andrew Walker this Countdown to Christmas season. Paul Campbell plays Mark. Paul has 55 acting credits, including, of course, the Cases of Mystery Lane franchise, Three Wise Men and a Baby, and the hotly anticipated Three Wiser Men and a Boy, due out this November. Rryla McIntosh plays Drea. Rryla has nine acting credits, and this is her first appearance on Hallmark. She previously appeared in Schmigadoon! as well as the horror film Longlegs. She will appear in the upcoming Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane on Hallmark+. Paul Moniz de Sa plays Hector. With 37 acting credits, this is Hector’s first appearance on Hallmark as well. He has previously appeared in Shogun, Yellowjackets, Timeless, and The Good Doctor. Amy Goodmurphy plays Liz. Amy has 31 acting credits and previously appeared in the Hallmark movie The Holiday Sitter. Amy’s other appearances include the Joel McHale comedy Animal Control, the TV series Wild Cards, as well as the movie Totally Killer. Linda Kash played Linda Payne. Linda has 140 acting credits with 5 upcoming projects. Linda is probably best known for her roles in Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman, as well as the Fargo TV series. She also does a ton of voice work for series like Hotel Transylvania, Numb Chucks, Fugget About It, and Thomas and Friends. This movie was filmed in Vancouver, with an attempt to give it a Pittsburgh feel by using B-roll footage plus locations that "could have been" Pittsburgh, according to Heavy.com. Watch the Trailer for Falling Together Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters, Ep 3 Sep 25, 2024

It’s time for another Girls Gone Hallmark HALLMARK+ review, and Megan and Wendy are serving up their thoughts on the third episode of The Chicken Sisters! Grab a drumstick and dig in as they dish on whether Hallmark might be flying a little too close to the sun this season. Listen in as they chew over Amanda’s choices, and don’t miss their hot take on Frank Jr. This episode is as juicy as a southern fried Sunday! 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 The Chicken Sisters, Episode 3 - (Hallmark+, 2024) Pastor McGregor played by Matthew James Dowden. He has a handful of Hallmark projects like Dream Moms, The Holiday Sitter, and When Calls the Heart. According to IMDB we will see him episodes 5 and 8. According to the opening credits: Episode 3 was written by: Jessica Wood Episode 3 was directed by: Paul Fox Hallmark’s press release indicates the episode was written by Annie Mebane and directed by Kimmy Gatewood Catch Up on Our Reviews of The Chicken Sisters Family is Family, episode 1 I Walk the Line, episode 2 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway Sep 24, 2024

Megan and Wendy are setting sail on a journey through Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway, now streaming exclusively on Hallmark+. Hold on tight—there are secrets swirling below deck! Join them as they cruise through their favorite moments, debate why it’s time to dock the royal storylines, and share which characters they’d love to see take center stage in a romantic adventure. 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 Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway - (Hallmark+, 2024) See even more here about the Love on the Danube collection of movies! Norma Bailey directed Royal Getaway. Norma has 65 directing credits, including two episodes of The Way Home for Hallmark. Her additional directing credits include: Superman and Lois, Spinning Out, Anne with an E, Reign, and Outlander. Aubrey Day wrote the script for Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway. Aubrey has two writing credits. His second credit is The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango. Dan Jeannotte stars as Joe. In addition to his role as Ryan/"Pinstripe" on The Bold Type, he has appeared in nine Hallmark movies, plus The Good Witch series, for a total of 43 acting credits. He will appear in All I Need for Christmas this Countdown to Christmas season. He also appeared on the series Reign, a series for which Norma Bailey directed a couple of episodes. Jessica Sipos plays Ava. Jessica has 25 acting credits, which include 38 episodes of Chesapeake Shores, Betty’s Bad Luck in Love, and a role in Soccer Mom Madam, which also stars Girls Gone Hallmark fave: Matty Finochio. Catherine Disher, Mark Holden, and Katherine Drysdale all return in their roles as Betty, Captain Magnusson, and Teddy, respectively. Steven Pacey plays butler/valet Reynolds. This is Steven’s first appearance on Hallmark. His past roles include House of the Dragon, Return to House on Haunted Hill, and the TV series adaptation of The Flatshare. Chay Faraday Browne plays Tobias. Chay has 7 acting credits, including the series Right Swipe and The Surveyor. Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway was filmed on location in Budapest. Our Thoughts on Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway What We Liked Dynamic Duo:We enjoyed the chemistry between Dan Jeanotte (Joe) and Jessica Sipos (Ava). Dan consistently brings charm to his roles, and Jessica's energy was palpable. Their interactions felt genuine, contributing to the movie’s overall emotional appeal. Supporting Cast:Catherine Disher's presence was a definite plus. She’s the kind of character you’d want on your cruise — exuding wisdom and charm. Moreover, her scenes with Steven Pacey's Reynolds hinted at a compelling subplot that we wish had more screen time. Scenic Locations:The movie’s on-location shoots were visually stunning. Budapest’s beautiful landmarks and the vibrant European backdrops significantly elevated the movie. Visually, it felt more genuine and less reliant on the cliché Hallmark sets. Animated Intro:The custom animated intro for the movie was a delightful touch. It added a unique flavor and set a charming tone before delving into the story. What We Wished For Plot Predictability:While enjoyable, the movie followed the well-worn Hallmark formula a bit too closely, making it painfully predictable at times. The fake royal trope is getting tiresome, and we long for some fresh storylines in future films. More Cruise Content:For a movie centered around a cruise, there was surprisingly little "boat stuff." We hoped for more scenes showing the cruise experience, which felt sidelined in favor of land-based storytelling.
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Exclusive Chat with Kimberley Sustad Sep 23, 2024

Megan and Wendy chat with the incredibly talented Kimberley Sustad, one of Hallmark's favorite actresses and writers. Known for her dynamic roles and her knack for infusing warmth and authenticity into her characters, Kimberley has captured the hearts of audiences with her standout performances. From her beloved Hallmark films to her impressive writing contributions, Kimberley has become a cherished figure in the realm of funny and feel-good storytelling. Join us as we dive into a delightful conversation with Kimberley, exploring her road to Hallmark, what it's like to write with Paul Campbell, and her new movie The Real West. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

First Impressions of Hallmark’s 2024 Countdown to Christmas – Part 2 Sep 21, 2024

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... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

First Impressions of Hallmark’s 2024 Countdown to Christmas – Part 1 Sep 20, 2024

It’s time to unveil Hallmark's 2024 Countdown to Christmas movie lineup! Megan and Wendy are bursting with enthusiasm in this bonus preview episode. Are you prepared to be whisked away to picturesque snow-covered settings, delightful small towns, and a world where romance, family, and the enchantment of Christmas take center stage? In this episode, Megan and Wendy share their first impressions of Hallmark's 2024 Countdown to Christmas movie lineup, diving into the heartwarming tales, captivating cast, and all the joyful merriment that awaits. First Impressions of Hallmark's 2024 Countdown to Christmas 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 Countdown to Christmas 2024 Series To Look Out For

Mistletoe Murders - Hallmark+

Premiere Date: October 31st First Impression: We're thrilled to see Sarah Drew in a Hallmark series based on an Audible original podcast. This one has a mix of murder mystery and holiday cheer. While the Halloween-Christmas crossover feels a bit odd, we're excited to give it a shot!

Holidazed - Hallmark+

Premiere Date: November 14th First Impression: Six families, one cul de sac, and eight episodes. This series has a killer cast and is definitely on our watchlist. We think it will be a fan favorite given its intriguing premise and ensemble cast. Movie Lineup

Twas the Date Before Christmas

Starring: Robert Buckley, Amy Groening Premiere Date: October 18th First Impression: We love the fake dating trope and are big fans of both Robert Buckley and Amy Groening. This movie is high on our list for its fun and festive storyline.

Holiday Crashers

Starring: Lindsey Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, Jag Ball Premiere Date: October 19th First Impression: Best friends crashing holiday parties? Sign us up! The card shop setting feels like quintessential Hallmark. This movie has the potential for fun and hilarity.

Scouting for Christmas

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks, Marci T. House Premiere Date: October 20th First Impression: This feels like a traditional Hallmark movie, which isn't a bad thing. We’re excited to see Tamera Mowry-Housley back on Hallmark.

This Time, Each Year

Starring: Alison Sweeney, Niall Matter Directed by: Crystal Lowe Premiere Date: October 24th First Impression: This movie intrigues us because of its co-parenting storyline. We appreciate realistic portrayals of family dynamics around the holidays.

Operation Nutcracker

Starring: Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell Premiere Date: October 25th First Impression: We adore the lead actors, but the concept feels a bit recycled. Curious to see how this one fares.

The Christmas Charade

Starring: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier Premiere Date: October 26th First Impression: We love Rachel Skarsten and the idea of a librarian caught in an FBI operation. This sounds like a fun and thrilling holiday movie.

The Five-Year Christmas Party

Starring: Katie Findlay, Jordan Fisher Premiere Date: October 27th First Impression: High school theater rivals reuniting during Christmas? With Katie and Jordan in the lead roles, we’re anticipating a charming and heartfelt movie.

My Sweet Austrian Holiday (formerly The Secret Chocolatier)

Starring: Brittany Bristow, Will Kemp Premiere Date: October 31st First Impression: While the plot doesn't particularly excite us, the cast ensures we'll be tuning in. We're hoping for a European holiday charm!

A Carol for Two

Starring: Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz Premiere Date: November 1st Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Heiress and the Handyman Sep 19, 2024

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy dive into The Heiress and the Handyman, starring Jodie Sweetin. Will they fall in love with this riches-to-rags-to-riches-again storyline? Plus, you won’t want to miss their hilarious take on the Dollar Tree decor—and why on earth Corey Sevier seemed to be in charge of redecorating the dead aunt’s house! Check out what we thought about The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription 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 The Heiress and the Handyman - (Hallmark Channel, 2024) Marco Deufemia directed The Heiress and the Handyman. Marco has 25 directing credits including the recent Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery. Marco directed the first installment of The Jane Mysteries and directs the next three movies in the series. Paula Tiberius wrote the script for The Heiress and The Handyman. Paula has 11 writing credits which includes Christmas in Big Sky Country, also directed by Marco Deufemia. She is the writer for The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby. Jodie Sweetin plays the Heiress, June. Jodie has 35 acting credits and is of course known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on both Full House and Fuller House. She stars in The Jane Mysteries series and served as a producer on this movie as well as all of The Jane Mysteries movies. Corey Sevier, who stole our hearts on Noel Next Door, plays Bart Hudson. Cory has 108 acting credits. He appeared in the Mary Deufemia directed Jazz Ramsey movie. His credits also include roles in Road Trip Romance, Pumpkin Everything, Take me Back for Christmas and The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating. Ann Pirvu plays Bart’s sister Nina Hudson. Ann has 38 acting credits including the holiday movies Undercover Holiday and Operation Nutcracker. Eve Crawford plays Dotty Cartwright. Eve has 87 acting credits including roles on Mean Girls, Queer as Folk, and Suits. Spartacus the pig plays Gillian the pig. This is Spartacus’ first credited role on IMDb. Watch the Trailer for The Heiress and the Handyman Our Thoughts on The Heiress and the Handyman For a comprehensive review, be sure to tune into our podcast episode where we dive deep into all the details. First Impression Our first impression of The Heiress and the Handyman? Well, the Dollar Tree fall decor was the only clue indicating this was a fall movie. Additionally, we were puzzled by the character June’s wig, which became a constant distraction throughout the film. What We Liked There were a few things we appreciated: Corey Sevier and Jodie Sweetin: Both actors delivered solid performances given the material they were handed. Their individual talents helped keep the movie afloat. Community Theme: One of the elements we enjoyed was how June, played by Jodie Sweetin, found a sense of community and family in the small town. Despite her initial struggles, she began to immerse herself in her new surroundings, which was a redeeming aspect of the storyline. Fall Vibes Attempt: At least the film made some effort to provide fall vibes with a festival, pie contest, and some fall foliage B-roll shots. While not the most convincing, it was better than no attempt at all. What We Wished For Several aspects of the movie left much to be desired: Character Depth: Rich is not a personality trait, and unfortunately, June was portrayed as a very one-dimensional character. We learnt about her lavish lifestyle, but not enough about who she really was. Romance Between Bart and June: The romance felt forced and lacked substance. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters, Ep 2 Sep 18, 2024

It's time for Girls Gone Hallmark's Hallmark+ review! Megan and Wendy dive into their thoughts on the second episode of The Chicken Sisters. They wrap up their discussion on the show's large ensemble cast, debate whether it's been fully "Hallmarkified," and explore just how much Sabrina is influencing Kitchen Clash. 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 The Chicken Sisters, Episode 2 - (Hallmark+, 2024) James Kot plays Frank Jr. - James has 31 acting credits which most recently include: Virgin River, Christmas on Cherry Lane, and When Calls the Heart. Jake Foy plays Kenneth. We first met Jake when he played Tuff McMurray on Ride. We’re glad to have him back in a Hallmark series we’re loving. Other roles in his 22 credits include: Designated Survivor, A Little Daytime Drama, Wilderness and Allegiance. Cardi Wong plays Gen - Cardi has 54 acting credits including his role on Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder. His other Hallmark appearances include Flip That Romance, One Winter Proposal, My Best Friend’s Bouquet, and the Crossword Mysteries series. Ektor Rivera plays Sergio - This is Ektor’s 13th credit and his third appearance on Hallmark having previously appeared in Groundswell and Sugar Plum Twist. He also had a role in the thriller StartUp streaming on Crackle. Arkie Kandola plays cameraman Gordon. He is currently appearing in the Hulu series How to Die Alone. His 25 credits also include Our Big Punjabi Family, Upload, and the one-season wonder Megan wishes everyone would watch: No Tomorrow. Samer Salem plays Jay - Samer has 33 total acting credits, mostly trending toward grittier fare. He did appear on one episode of Hudson and Rex and has also appeared on Yellowjackets, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Good Doctor Andrew J Hampton plays Kenneth’s husband Patrick. Andrews’s first full-length feature was in Grease Live! Where he had an uncredited role. Since then he has appeared in Atypical, The Flash, So Help Me Todd, Blockbuster, Dream Moms and Upload for a total of 15 acting credits. Kimmy Gatewood and Annie Mebane return as director and writer respectively. Catch Up on Our Reviews of The Chicken Sisters Welcome to Merinac, Y'all! - Episode 1 Girls Gone Hallmark: The Chicken Sisters - Episode 2 Recap and Review Here's a quick rundown of the detailed recap and review of Episode 2, "I Walked the Line" (or "We're on the Same Team, Y'all") from the Hallmark series, Chicken Sisters. that we run in our episode of Girls one Hallmark. Key Events of Episode 2 - The Chicken Sisters The Franny's Girl vs. Mimi's Girl Narrative The episode begins highlighting the traditional rivalry between Franny's and Mimi's. We see how being a Franny's girl signifies being on the "right" side while being a Mimi's girl denotes the opposite. This rivalry not only introduces tension but offers depth to the backstories of characters like Nancy and Gus. Nancy and Frank Jr.'s Dynamic Nancy struggles with her identity after the loss of her husband, Frank. It’s heartbreaking to witness how Frank Jr. treats her, mirroring behaviors that might have been modeled by his father. The episode delves deeper into Nancy's past, showing her sacrifices and longing for validation from her son. The Sabrina and Amanda Facade Sabrina, a master manipulator, manipulates Amanda into revealing sensitive information about Mae’s past working at Donkey’s. This not only fuels the drama but also underscores Sabrina’s sneaky nature, making her a complex yet enjoyable character to watch. Media Training Drama Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening Sep 17, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark takes on The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening, the latest installment in the Hallmark Mystery series. What will Megan and Wendy think of the second movie in The Cases of Mystery Lane collection? And surely there’s more to come, right? Fans can't be left hanging after that dramatic cliffhanger! When can we expect a third installment of The Cases of Mystery Lane? 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 The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening - (Hallmark Mystery, 2024) Mike Rohl directed. With 63 directing credits, Rohl has directed several episodes of When Calls the Heart, two episodes of Signed, Sealed, Delivered, as well as the first installment of The Cases of Mystery Lane. This isn’t his only movie in the fall 2024 lineup; Rohl directed the upcoming Falling Together also starring Paul Campbell. Joel Dovev & Margaux Froley are the husband/wife writing team behind The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening. Joel Dovev has just three writing credits: these two movies, as well as a short called Bruce. IMDb also lists he is a writer on a project in development, and all it says is “Untitled Ashley Williams Kimberley Sustad Project.” Also noteworthy, Dovev was an assistant producer on the recent Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Margaux Froley has six writing credits, including the Cases movies, a Lifetime movie called Let’s Get Physical with Jenna Dewan, as well as an episode of a 2008 series called Privileged, which starred JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Lucy Hale, and Ashley Newbrough. Froley is also listed as a writer on the Ashley Williams/Kimberley Sustad project. Aimee Garcia plays Birdie. Garcia’s TV credits include Dexter, Hulu’s WOKE, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K., Rush Hour, Vegas, and The George Lopez Show. She also headlined a Netflix film called Christmas with You. This movie marks Garcia’s second movie for Hallmark, and it was just announced that Garcia will join the third season of Criminal Minds: Evolution on Paramount+. Paul Campbell plays Alden. With Campbell’s 54 acting credits, we last saw him in last year’s Magic in Mistletoe. It’s kind of wild that it’s almost been a whole year since he’s been in a Hallmark movie. However, he has been busy. He’s got two more movies on Hallmark, including Falling Together, which airs this Saturday. He will also reprise his role as Stephan in Three Wiser Men and a Boy this holiday season. Matt Hamilton returns as Officer ‘Air Quotes’ Newton. Hamilton has 62 acting credits, with three non-Hallmark projects in production. He was last seen in A World Record Christmas during last year’s Countdown to Christmas. Fans in the GGH FB group are calling for Matt to step into a lead Hallmark role. Meghan Heffern plays Birdie’s old friend Kristen. Heffern has 69 acting credits, with roles in Betty’s Bad Luck in Love and Retreat to You. She will be seen next in Autumn at Apple Hill. Samantha Ferris plays podcaster Laurel St. James. With a whopping 92 acting credits, you might recognize Ferris from Hallmark faves like A Picture of Her, A Winning Team, When Calls the Heart, and Christmas Under the Stars. Lillian Doucet-Roche plays fellow crime podcaster Katie. She has 18 acting credits, with the last six projects being for Hallmark. She recently played Mia Cavendish in February’s Paging Mr. Darcy. Brandi Alexander plays yogi Wintress. Brandi is no stranger to Hallmark. She has appeared in movies like Wedding Every Weekend, Darrow & Darrow, and Christmas on Cherry Lane. No news if she will reprise her role as Daisy in the rum... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription Sep 13, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark reviews The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription, premiering exclusively on the Hallmark+ streaming service. What will Megan and Wendy think of the second movie in The Jane Mysteries collection? Is this the perfect role for Stephen Huszar, and is the biggest mystery Jodie Sweetin's wig? 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 The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription - (Hallmark+, 2024) This movie was based on the book Amateur Night: A Jane Da Silva Mystery by K.K. Beck. Neale Kimmel wrote the script for A Deadly Prescription. She also wrote the script for Inheritance Lost and the upcoming Too Much to Lose. She has 18 total writing credits with additional credits for Hallmark that include: Jazz Ramsey: A K9 Mystery. Marco Deufemia directed. Marco has 26 directing credits which include all installments of the Jane Mysteries. He also directed The Heiress and the Handyman and Jazz Ramsey recently. Jodie Sweetin plays Jane Da Silva. Jodie has 36 acting credits and was most recently seen in The Heiress and the Handyman. Two more Jane Mysteries movies will premiere over the next two weeks. Stephen Huszar plays Detective John Cameron. Stephen is a Hallmark staple having appeared in movies like: Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance, Navigating Christmas, and Everything Puppies. Paris Jefferson plays Sadie da Silva. Paris did appear in the first The Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost and will appear in the next two installments. Among her 46 acting credits, other appearances include Y: The Last Man, Sex/Life, Fit for a Prince, and Departure. Colin McLeod plays Ryan Shea. This is just Colin’s 5th acting credit. He appeared in the mini-series Five Days at Memorial as well as the movie: It Chapter Two. Beth Hornby plays Sandra Shea. Beth has 18 previous acting credits which include a role in Locked in My House and Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard. Watch the Trailer for The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription Our Thoughts on The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription Below you'll find a detailed rundown of everything we discussed in our recent podcast episode about the movie "Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription." If you enjoy this breakdown, make sure to tune into our podcast for even more in-depth reviews and discussions. Join us, Megan and Wendy, long-time Hallmark enthusiasts, as we dive into the world of Jane and her mysteries. What We Liked The Cast's Performances: Stephen Huszar as Detective John Cameron: Stephen brought a serious and business-like demeanor to his role, which suited the mystery genre better than his previous romantic leads. Jodie Sweetin as Jane DaSilva: Although we were not always convinced by her performance, she definitely found a niche in this series. We appreciated seeing her take on a more dramatic role. Paris Jefferson as Aunt Sadie: We absolutely loved Aunt Sadie's wardrobe and her quirky lines that gave the movie some light-hearted moments. The Initial Plot: The introduction of the suspects and the murder board added an intriguing layer to the mystery. The breakdown of their motives and the visual representation on the murder board was highly engaging. Jodi Sweetin's Singing: We were delightfully surprised by her singing voice, featured in both the opening and end credits of the movie. What We Wished For Character Development for Detective John: We felt that John needed more depth. Whether it’s a friend, a brother, or another coworker, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love on the Danube: Love Song Sep 12, 2024

Megan and Wendy are setting sail on a review of Love on the Danube: Love Song, now streaming exclusively on Hallmark+. They weren’t exactly charting a course for this movie or the rest of the collection, but hold onto your life vests—things have taken a turn! Find out how this flick won them over and why they’re singing a different tune. Hop aboard and join the fun as they share their favorite moments and why this river romance might just make waves in your heart! 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 Love on the Danube: Love Song - (Hallmark+, 2024) See even more here about the Love on the Danube collection of movies! Terry Ingram is the director of Love on the Danube: Love Song. He has an impressive 94 directing credits to his name and is well-known for Hallmark hits like Winter in Vail, The Wedding Cottage, four of the six The Wedding Veil movies, and the fan-favorite Three Wise Men and a Baby. Ingram is also set to direct the highly anticipated sequel, Three Wiser Men and a Boy. The story is by Agnes Bristow, and she teamed up with Andrea Canning to write the teleplay. Agnes Bristow is both a writer and busy producer. This is her sixth writing credit and has three movie movies in the works, including the next two Love on the Danube movies as well as upcoming The Christmas Chocolatier starring daughter Brittany Bristow and rumored co-star Will Kemp. Andrea Canning's resume has a healthy mix of romance and drama. For Hallmark, she wrote A Merry Scottish Christmas, A Paris Proposal, and South Beach Love. This film marks her 24th writing credit, her 25th and 26th will be the next installments in the Danube series. Nazneen Contractor plays Sarah. She has an impressive 59 acting credits, including roles in Children Ruin Everything, Charmed, and Freak Angels. For Hallmark, she co-starred with Brennan Elliott in The Perfect Pairing in 2022, and she is set to appear in the upcoming Holidazed. According to IMDb, Nazneen will also appear in four new The Love Club movies set to premiere in 2025. Wes Brown plays Jack and though he’s a familiar face on Hallmark - we'd love to see him in even more movies! In 2023, he was seen in a cameo role in A Biltmore Christmas as well as reprised his role as Jared in Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up. This fall, Wes will team up with Erin Cahill in Autumn at Apple Hill premiering on October 5th. Pamela Sinha plays mom Julia. This is Pamela’s first project for Hallmark though is known for television appearances on ER, The Newsroom, Y:The Last Man, as well as starred in a 2020 movie titled Happy Place which was an adaptation of a theatrical play she wrote. David Samartin plays dad Andre. Love on the Danube: Love Song marks his 10th acting credit and first Hallmark project. He has also appeared in nearly 30 commercials, from brands like BMW, Jersey Mikes, and Home Depot, just to name a few. David is also an accomplished jazz saxophone player. Catherine Discher plays fellow cruiser Betty. Catherine is an award winning actor and voice actor with 137 acting credits. Good Witch fans may recognize her as she appeared in 76 episodes, as well as movies like The Good Witch’s Mother and The Good Witch’s Destiny. She will reprise the role of Betty in the next two Danube movies and is tapped to play Maya in The Christmas Chocolatier this holiday season. Kathryn Drysdale plays Teddy. She is probably best known for her role as Genevieve Delacroix on the Netflix series Bridgerton. She also played Meghan Markle in 11 episodes of the series The Windsors. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Chicken Sisters, Ep 1 Sep 12, 2024

It’s Girls Gone Hallmark’s first Hallmark+ review! Megan and Wendy are sharing their thoughts on the new series The Chicken Sisters, based on the best-selling novel by KJ Dell’Antonia. Is this show merely about rival chicken restaurants, or does it offer more? They also discuss standout characters, veteran actors, and Megan’s insights into how the series diverges from the book. 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 The Chicken Sisters, Episode 1 - (Hallmark+, 2024) Annie Mebane wrote this episode 1 of The Chicken Sisters. Annie is also an EP on the show. Annie’s previous writing credits include Bad Monkey and Shrinking, both on Apple TV+ as well as The Goldbergs, Community and Happy Endings. Jimmy Gatewood directed this episode. Jimmy has directed 27 projects including Girls5eva, Survival of the Thickest, Ghosts, The Big Leap and The Babysitters Club. The Chicken Sisters was adapted from NY Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Selection The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia Margo Martindale voices the narrator. Margo has 131 acting credits with six Emmy nominations and three Emmy wins! Listeners might recognize her from her role on The Americans and Justified as well as the recent Peacock series Mrs. Davis where she plays Mother Superior Lea Thompson plays Nancy. Lea has 112 acting credits including, of course, Back to the Future and her role on Caroline in the City. This is her second Hallmark project, having appeared in Next Stop, Christmas. She was also on a CW series in 2023, The Spencer Sisters, where she and her daughter play private detectives Wendie Malick plays Augusta, or “Gus.” For readers of the book, this is the character previously known as Barbara. Wendie has deep resume of 197 acting credits that include 149 episdoes of Just Shoot Me, 125 episodes of Hot in Cleveland, the Netflix series The Ranch, and Young Sheldon. As far as we can tell this is her first appearance on Hallmark Schuyler Fisk plays Amanda. Schuyler has 28 acting credits including a role in the 2002 movie Orange County, co-starring Colin Hanks. She also appeared on the CW series Hart of Dixie. Genevieve Angelson plays Mae. Genevieve has 27 acting credits which include recurring roles on The Afterparty, New Amsterdam, and The Handmaid’s Tale. Cassandra Sawtelle plays Frankie. Cassandra has 32 acting credits. She has previously appeared in one Hallmark project - Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder. Kelsey Mawema plays Lindsey, Sabrina’s daughter. Kelsey has 26 acting credits and also appeared in one previous Hallmark project - Sealed with a List. Her other credits include Life with the Walter Boys, Totally Killer, the Babysitters Club, and all three movies of the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before series. Rukiya Bernard plays Sabrina. Rukiya has 83 acting credits, which include her role as Hannah in all four Christmas in Evergreen movies. She also appeared in 11 episodes of Yellowjackets. Watch the Trailer for The Chicken Sisters Our Thoughts on The Chicken Sisters Here's a detailed rundown of everything we discussed in the latest podcast episode of Girls Gone Hallmark. If you’re not already a listener, we invite you to join us and dive into the world of Hallmark with us! What We Liked Excellent Character Development: Wendy Malick as Gus: We were blown away by Wendie Malick's portrayal of Gus. Her character is intimidating, with a nasty streak, making her both fascinating and a little scary. This multi-layered character has us intrigued to learn more about her backstory and what ... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

His and Hers Sep 10, 2024

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, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Head Over Heels Sep 05, 2024

Megan and Wendy are back with a brand-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, where they take on Hallmark's latest release, Head Over Heels. As a Johnson Production acquisition, this film gives Megan and Wendy plenty to discuss. Tune in as your favorite Hallmark podcasters break down everything from the writing and acting to the unfortunate shoe designs. 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 Head Over Heels - (Hallmark Channel, 2024) Head Over Heels is from Johnson Production Group. Toronto-based actor-filmmaker Samantha Wan directed Head Over Heels. She has nine previous directing credits including Road Trip Romance for Hallmark in 2022. Christina Brandon-Gomez is credited with the story Megan Hocking and Rickie Castaneda wrote the script Megan Hocking has 10 previous writing credits including The Perfect Pairing, The Mistletoe Secret, and Merry Matrimony for Hallmark. Rickie Castaneda has 18 previous writing credits with the same exact projects as Hocking. Rebecca Dalton plays Addison. Dalton most recently starred in Falling Like Snowflakes with Marcus Rosner during Christmas in July. She has a total of 32 previous acting credits including Christmas By Design, The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating, and 19 episodes of The Good Witch for Hallmark. Olivier Renaud stars as Austin, marking his second project with Hallmark. Earlier this year, he appeared in "Romance with a Twist." Before his Hallmark roles, Renaud showcased his talents with Cirque du Soleil, performing in Saltimbanco and The Beatles LOVE. Alexandra Castillo plays Delaney Diaz. Castillo has 86 acting credits with four upcoming projects. She’s previously appeared in projects like The Handmaids Tale, Under the Banner of Heaven and A Teacher. Veronica Hortiguela plays Claudia Conner (sister). Veronica has does voice work for animated shows like Pinkalicious & Peterrific and Hero Elementary. She has also appeared in a TV movie called Therapy Nightmares. Michael Dickson appears as Tony Conner (dad). With 34 previous acting credit, this is his first role in a Hallmark movie. You can find him in movies like Obsession: Stalked by my Lover and The Lost Wife of Robert Durst. Holly Jade Balmer plays Andrea. She has 12 acting credits including The Most Colorful Time of the Year from 2022 as well as a bunch of appearances in series’ like Paranormal Hotline, Hotel Paranormal and Haunted Hospitals. This Hallmark title shouldn't be confused with the short-lived TV series from 1997 or the 2001 movie starring Monica Potter and Freddie Prinze Jr. — both of which share the same name. Watch the Trailer for Head Over Heels Our Thoughts on Head Over Heels If you're new here, this space serves as a companion to our Hallmark Review podcast, where we dive deep into Hallmark's latest releases. Today, we're bringing you a comprehensive review of "Head Over Heels," which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, August 31, 2024. As always, we invite you to join us on Instagram and our Facebook group, Girls Gone Hallmark, to share your thoughts and engage with fellow Hallmark fans. What We Liked While "Head Over Heels" had many ups and downs, there were some standout elements that caught our attention: Alexandra Castillo as Delaney Diaz: For many of us, Alexandra Castillo was the star of the show. Playing the demanding boss, Delaney Diaz, she brought a level of sophistication and talent that elevated the film. Her portrayal of a Miranda Priestly-esque character from "The Devil Wears Prada" was both cliche and refreshing. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Magic of Lemon Drops Aug 29, 2024

Megan and Wendy are back with a fresh episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, diving into Hallmark's newest film, The Magic of Lemon Drops. Adapted from the Rachel Linden novel The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie, your favorite Hallmark podcasters delve into everything from the directorial choices and vibrant color palette to the standout performances, offering their enthusiastic insights on this delightful Hallmark movie. 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 The Magic of Lemon Drops - (Hallmark Channel - 2024) “The Magic of Lemon Drops” was directed by Maclain Nelson, a multi-talented writer, actor, and director. This marks his 17th directing credit, with previous work including "Branching Out," "Haul Out the Holly," "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up," and "A Heidelberg Christmas" for the network. He is also married to fellow director Clare Niederpruem ("Savoring Paris). The teleplay is by Tracy Andreen, a prolific Hallmark screenwriter. "The Magic of Lemondrops" is her 33rd writing credit, following her work on films such as "Sweeter Than Chocolate," "Friends & Family Christmas," "The Holiday Sitter," and "Two Tickets to Paradise." The script is adapted from Rachel Linden’s 2022 novel, “The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie.” Buy it here on Amazon (affiliate link) Lyndsy Fonseca stars as Lolly. With 51 acting credits to her name, she's appeared in Hallmark films like "Where Are You, Christmas?" and "North to Home." However, her experience goes beyond those credits — she’s appeared in nearly 120 episodes of the daytime soap "The Young and the Restless," several episodes of "9-1-1: Lone Star," and is perhaps best known for her role as the daughter in "How I Met Your Mother." Ian Harding takes on the role of Rory. With 31 acting credits to his name, he’s co-starred in the Hallmark hit "Ghosts of Christmas Always" and will soon be seen as Josh Hill in the upcoming limited series "Holidazed" on Hallmark+. Fans of "Pretty Little Liars" will recognize him as Ezra Fitz. Mariam Bernstein stars as Aunt Gert. Since beginning her career in 1991, Bernstein has accumulated 33 acting credits. Her work with Hallmark includes roles in "Hanukkah on Rye," "A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe," and "Francesca Quinn, PI," among others. Stephanie Sy plays Lolly’s friend Eve. You might remember her from last year’s “A Santa Summit” and “Miracle in Bethlehem, PA.” According to IMDb, she has four upcoming projects, including a theatrical release titled “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” starring Judy Greer and Lauren Graham. Additionally, IMDb lists Sy as starring in what appears to be a Hallmark Christmas movie called “A Carol For Two,” written by Nina Weinman and directed by Jeff Beesley. Sydney Sabiston plays Daphne. With just 9 acting credits, she has appeared in the series "Acting Good" alongside friend of the show Erik Athavale. For Hallmark, she's been seen in "Holiday Hotline" and "Under the Christmas Sky." John B. Lowe takes on the role of Marty. With an impressive 99 acting credits to his name, Lowe will soon be seen in the upcoming Hallmark movie "Haunted Wedding." You may remember him from Hallmark favorites such as "Miracle in Bethlehem, PA," "Holiday Hotline," and "Two Turtle Doves." Isla Verot plays Rory’s young daughter, Sam. This marks her third acting credit and her second Hallmark project. She previously had an uncredited role in “Miracle in Bethlehem, PA,” and she’s also set to appear in the previously mentioned theatrical release “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Buy the book on Amazon Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement Aug 27, 2024

Megan and Wendy are back with a new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, where they dive into Hallmark's latest movie, Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement. In this lively review, they chat about mischievous moments that feel straight out of a Scooby-Doo episode, the quirkiness of Nelly, and the undeniable on-screen chemistry between Pascal Hutton and Kavan Smith. 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 Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement - (Hallmark Mysteries - 2024) Directed by David I. Strasser. David has 31 directing credits including Coyote Creek Christmas, Christmas at the Golden Dragon and Campfire Christmas. The screenplay was written by Katherine Wagner. This is Katherine’s very first writing credit! Pascale Hutton plays Nelly Parker. Pascale has 61 credits including appearances on Once Upon a Time and Royal Pains. For Hallmark she has been seen in Fourth Down and Love, Notes of Autumn, We Wish You a Married Christmas and You Had Me at Aloha. Of course When Calls the Heart fans are delighted to see their beloved Rosemary appear outside of Hope Valley. Kavan Smith plays Michael Hogan. Kavan has 78 acting credits. Prior to working with Hallmark his resume was sci-fi heavy with roles on The 4400, Stargate Atlantis, and Eureka. For Hallmark he has been in The Irresistible Blueberry Farm, You Had Me at Aloha, and the Big Sky Franchise. He’s currently playing Lee Coulter on When Calls the Heart. Sarah Grey plays Dahlia Chatters. Sarah has 33 acting credits and has appeared in three Wedding March movies as well as When Calls the Heart for Hallmark. Kendall Cross plays Zinnia Chatters. Kendall has 104 acting credits and is no stranger to Hallmark mysteries having appeared in: Family Practice Mysteries, Curious Caterer, Aurora Teagarden, Hannah Swensen Mysteries, Crossword Mysteries, and Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries. (Also, she ticks the Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce box on your News and Notes bingo cards!) Jill Morrison plays Helen Howard. We know Jill from her recurring role as Hazel in the Signed, Sealed, Delivered series. She has 104 acting credits and while she does a ton of work for Hallmark, she is equally as busy on projects outside of the network appearing on Project Blue Book, To All the Boys: PS I love you, The Good Doctor and Mommy Meanest. Veronica Long plays Fiona Veracruz, Nelly’s work bestie. Veronica has 37 acting credits, recently appearing in the Billy the Kid TV series. For Hallmark she has also appeared in Wild Cards, Christmas on Cherry Lane, A Winning Team and Lights, Camera, Christmas! Aaron Craven plays Connor Wooley. Aaron has 67 acting credits, but just a handful for Hallmark including: Harvest Love, Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart, and Dashing Through the Snow. The role of the town of Babbleton was played by towns in and around Vancouver Canada. Filming took place from mid-May to early June. Watch the Trailer for Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement Our Thoughts on Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement This is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark." We invite you to become listeners of our show for more in-depth analysis and fun discussions. Now, let's dive into our review of "Nellie Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement." What We Liked First off, we really enjoyed the overall vibe of "Nellie Knows Mysteries." The plot follows a local advice columnist, Nellie Parker, who gets mixed up in a murder investigation. We especially loved the quirkiness of Nellie's character, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Costa Rican Wedding Aug 22, 2024

Megan and Wendy are back with a new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, where they dive into Hallmark's latest movie, "A Costa Rican Wedding." In this lively review, they chat about mischievous monkeys, physical comedy, and why it’s been a rough week for Rhiannon Fish. Tune in for all the laughs and insights on Girls Gone Hallmark! 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 "A Costa Rican Wedding" - Hallmark (2024) Directed by Colin Theys. Colin loves an on location Hallmark movie, having previously directed "A Greek Recipe for Romance" and "Love in the Maldives." He has 24 directing credits and balances his work with Hallmark with movies like "A Predator’s Obsession" and "My Father’s Murder in Greece." Juliana Wimbles wrote "A Costa Rican Wedding." She has 6 writing credits that include "A Whitewater Romance," "Love in the Maldives" and "The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating." In addition to writing Juliana is an actress who is has appeared as Lisa in the Hannah Swensen Mysteries. She has also had a recurring role on the series "The Good Doctor." Rhiannon Fish stars as Emily. She recently appeared in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters" as well as "My Norwegian Holiday" and "A Picture of Her" for Hallmark. She has 27 acting credits and two projects in the works, both for other networks, Christopher Russell plays Ryan. Christopher has 80 acting credits and appeared in both "UnREAL" and "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce." He makes a ton of TV movies, bouncing between Hallmark and other networks, For Hallmark you’ve seen him in "Chasing Waterfalls," "The Most Colorful Time of the Year" and "The Secret Gift of Christmas." Brittany Carol plays Phoebe. This is Brittany’s seventh acting credit but she has four additional projects in production including the titles "Perhaps I’ll Die Today" and "A Nanny to Die For." CJ Hammond plays Jamal. This is CJ’s 15th acting credit, but his first appearance on Hallmark. Earlier this year he appeared in "The Beach House Murders" as well as "She’s Obsessed with My Husband." Kourtney George plays Tyesha. Kourtney has 8 acting credits, and this is her first Hallmark movie. She was in the 2019 movie "A Holiday Change," now streaming on Peacock. "A Costa Rican Wedding" was filmed on location in Costa Rica. Watch the Trailer for "A Costa Rican Wedding" Our Thoughts on "A Costa Rican Wedding" We go into each of these ideas in more detail in the podcast episode, but we'll break down our thoughts here, too! What We Liked While "A Costa Rican Wedding" has its ups and downs, there were definitely standout moments that we appreciated. For starters, the film was a visual postcard for Costa Rica. The beautiful landscapes and scenic views made us want to book a flight immediately. We also found ourselves surprisingly entertained by the physical comedy, especially courtesy of Rhiannon Fish (Emily). Two standout scenes include her hilarious reactions to a tarantula on her shoulder and a slippery tumble down a rain-soaked hill. These moments felt genuine and added a lighthearted touch to the movie. A memorable character that won our hearts was Esteban, the monkey guy. His role in saving the day by finding the lost backpack was both amusing and endearing. Plus, those white-faced 'rally monkeys' added a fun twist. We have to give a nod to Christopher Russell (Ryan). Wendy recently likened him to a budget Aaron O'Connell, but in this movie, he proved his mettle. He and Rhiannon carried the film with their chemistry and elevated performances. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters Aug 20, 2024

Megan and Wendy dive into the final movie in the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series in the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark. They review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters" and take you on a journey through the world of the Postables, now featuring a married Shane and Oliver. Will this installment uphold the stellar ratings Megan and Wendy have awarded the series, or will it fall short of expectations? See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Let's talk about "A Tale of Three Letters." Email us 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 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Tale of Three Letters" Linda Lisa Hayter returns to direct A Tale of Three Letters. Linda Lisa, or “LL” as Crystal Lowe calls her, is known for “Betty’s Bad Luck in Love,” “Unexpected Grace,” and “Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major” among her 13 directing credits. She will also direct “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back” out in 2025. Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen wrote the script. Zak Santiago and Gregory Harrison return as Ramon and Joe. Rhiannon Fish returns as Charley. Ian Collins plays Marlon Carter. This appears to be Ian’s 8th Hallmark movie and his 40th acting credit. Outside of Hallmark he is appearing on the sci-fi series “Snowpiercer.” Edward Ruttle plays Barry. Our favorite of Edward’s 35 acting credits is his role as Beer Luge Guy in “Hot Tub Time Machine” - his very first credited role. He’s previously been on Hallmark in “A Season for Family,” “Just one Kiss,” “When Calls the Heart” and several episodes of “The Good Witch.” Jennifer Juniper Angeli plays Mrs Philpott. Jennifer has 49 acting credits and appeared in “Pumpkin Pie Wars” and “Making Spirits Bright” previously for Hallmark. She also had a role in the sci-fi book adaptation “Wayward Pines” as well as the Netflix series “Haters Back Off.” Victoria Morgan plays Maria Salinger. This is Victoria’s first Hallmark movie and her 11th acting credit. She previous appeared in the TV series “Alert: Missing Persons Unit,” “Supernatural,” and “Surface.” Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters" Our Thoughts on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters" Welcome back to another installment of Girls Gone Hallmark! This time, we covered the final installment of Science Seal Delivered Summer for 2024, diving into "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters". Here’s a synopsis of the ideas and insights we discussed on our podcast. If you haven’t tuned in yet, we’d love for you to join us and become a part of the conversation! What We Liked Norman’s Character Development: We absolutely adored seeing Norman step up as the marital mentor to Oliver. His growth throughout the series has been remarkable, and his easy and sincere advice made those scenes shine. Normalization of Therapy: Both of us appreciated how the movie normalized therapy for healthy relationships. The depiction of Shane, Oliver, Rita, and Norman going through therapy sessions made it clear that seeking help is a healthy and necessary step for any relationship. Sweet, Small Moments: Several little moments made us smile—from Norman’s adorable comment about the sonogram picture to Shane and Oliver’s flirty interaction post-honeymoon. These touches gave the film warmth and humor. What We Wished For Character Consistency: There were a few moments that felt out of character, especially Oliver’s unempathetic interaction with Charlie. It seemed like an entirely different writer had come in an... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made Aug 15, 2024

Megan and Wendy are close to finishing the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, with just a one film left in the canon after today. In the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made." Join your new best friends as they explore the world of the Postables. Will Martha Williamson and the #POstables deliver another 5-star movie? See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us 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 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled" The Vows We Have Made originally premiered on October 17, 2021. Linda-Lisa Hayter directed “The Vows We Have Made.” Hayter currently has 14 directing credits and is known for movies like “Cranberry Christmas,” “Unexpected Grace,” the most recent SSD: “A Tale of Three Letters.” She will also direct the upcoming SSD: “To the Moon and Back.” Hayter was also a 2022 Leo Award Nominee for Best Direction in a Television Movie. The script was written by Martha Williamson. All of our regulars return, including Gregory Harrison as Joe, Zak Santiago as Ramon, Jill Morrison as Hazel. Rhiannon Fish makes her SSD debut as Charley. Fish has 27 acting credits and most recently returned as Charley in “The Tale of Three Letters.” Sherry Miller plays Shane’s mom Sharon. Miller has a whopping 98 acting credits and is known for Hallmark projects like “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” and “Family History Mysteries: Buried Past.” She will appear in “Hot Frosty” coming to Netflix this winter starring Lacey Chabert. Jude Wilson plays teenage Owen. He has 23 acting credits and has appeared in Hallmark movies like “In Merry Measure” and “Campfire Christmas.” Carol Burnett, Valerie Harper, and Marion Ross all appear via archived footage. Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made" Our Thoughts on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made" What We Loved about SSD: "The Vows We Have Made" We were incredibly impressed with this movie. Let's talk about the things that warmed our hearts: Beautifully Written Dialogue: The movie was wonderfully written, with many profound lines like "trust the timing" and poignant themes about holding on and letting go. Humor Amidst Tears: Even though the last 20 minutes were packed with tear-jerking moments, there were great light-hearted instances that provided the perfect balance. Character Development: Seeing characters like Sharon, Shane’s mom, evolve was a joy. Her relationship with Oliver was emotionally compelling, especially when she offers to be the mother he deserved. Creative Problem-Solving: Martha Williamson's writing shines as Rita and Norman decide to help Charlie, a young mother. Instead of adopting her baby, they invite her to live with them. It’s an unconventional but touching solution. Flashbacks: The flashbacks to previous episodes were not just nostalgic but added depth to the overall narrative, making this feel like a fitting wrap-up to the series. What We Wished For While we loved most of the movie, there were a couple of things we wished were different: Rita, Norman, and Charlie Triangle: The timeline here was a bit confusing. How long have Rita and Norman been trying to have a baby? And the idea of them taking in Charlie and her baby seemed rushed and unconventional. Shane's Sister: Shane’s sister, who had a big part in a previous movie, didn’t make an appearance, not even a mention. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

My Dreams of You Aug 14, 2024

Megan and Wendy are diving into Hallmark's newest movie with their latest Girls Gone Hallmark episode, where they review "My Dreams of You." As they explore the dreamy romance and heartfelt moments, they’ll break down what they liked and what they wished for. Join your new best friends as they discuss whether "My Dreams of You." 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 "My Dreams of You" - Hallmark (2024) Directed by: Kevin Fair. Kevin has 49 directing credits and in addition to the slew of Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies he's directed, he has also recently directed: "For Love and Honey," "Legend of the Lost Locket," "A Season for Family," "Checkin it Twice" and "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost." Written by: Gary Templeton and Marcy Holland Marcy Holland has 47 writing credits including hits like "A Biltmore Christmas," and the upcoming "Christmas Quest." This is Gary Templeton’s eleventh writing credit, although his first for Hallmark. His other credits include movies like "Corduroy," and "Frog Goes to Dinner." Skyler Samuels plays Grace. Skyler has 32 acting credits and this is her second Hallmark appearance. She got her start in s how’s like "Drake and Josh," "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" and "That’s so Raven." She went on to play Gabby Petito in "The Gabby Petito Story." She’s now playing Young Aurora Teagarden in the "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries." Kapil Talwalkar plays Michael. Kapil has 21 acting credits including the entire run of "Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist" as well as 16 episodes of the "Night Court" reboot. This is his first Hallmark appearance. Cecilia Lee plays Alura. This is a breakout role for Cecilia who has just seven acting credits (four of which are short films.) This is also her first Hallmark appearance. David Rosser plays Harvey. This is not David’s first hallmark appearance as he was also in "Paging Mr. Darcy" and "Never Too Late to Celebrate." He has 43 total acting credits. “My Dreams of You” was filmed in Canada’s Ottawa and surrounding areas. Talwalkar revealed that he wrote an original song with Lauren Ray for the movie. Watch the Trailer for "My Dreams of You" Our Thoughts on "My Dreams of You" What We Liked Firstly, big kudos to Hallmark for embracing diversity with "My Dreams of You". One of the film's strengths is its casting. We were thrilled to see an Indian American actor, Kapil Talwalkar, in the leading role. It felt fresh and exciting, breaking from the typical mold of Hallmark leads. Plus, let’s not forget Cecilia Lee, who shone as Allura and, for us, stole the spotlight in every scene she was in. Speaking of characters, we appreciated Skylar Samuels as Grace. It seems Hallmark might be grooming her for the spotlight. From her earlier roles in shows like "Drake and Josh" to her Hallmark mystery stints, she’s proving to be a rising star. As for the plot, Dream Central was a fascinating concept. We loved the big swings Hallmark took with this idea, even if it got a bit confusing at times (we'll get to that later!). And how adorable was that rain-soaked kiss? It brought a genuine sense of romance and progress to Grace and Michael's budding relationship without fast-forwarding to unrealistic love declarations. What We Wished For Now, onto our wishes. The movie didn't come without its flaws. We found that it suffered from a lack of clear direction in the storytelling. The dual dreams and real-life struggles theme felt a bit overstuffed. Dream Central could have easily carried the plot without needing both leads to chase professio... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar Aug 13, 2024

Megan and Wendy are nearing the end of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, with only a few films remaining. In the latest Girls Gone Hallmark episode, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar." Join your new best friends as they dive into the world of the Postables. Will this be another 5-STAR movie review? See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us 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 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled" Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled was directed by Kevin Fair. Martha Williamson wrote the script. Eric Mabius (Oliver O’Toole) Kristin Booth (Shane) Crystal Lowe (Rita) Geoff Gustafson (Norman) Many of our favorite supporting characters return in this movie: Gregory Harrison as Joe O’Toole, Barry Bostwick as Rita’s dad Bill, Zak Santiago as Ramon, Carol Burnett as Ardis, Jill Morrison as Hazel, Keb Mo as Gabe. Janet Kidder plays Annaliese. Janet has 72 acting credits which includes "Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas" and "Christmas for Keeps" for Hallmark. She was also in "The Man in the High Castle" and "Star Trek Discovery." Jessica Sipos plays daughter Jessica. Jessica has 24 acting credits. This was her first appearance on Hallmark having previously appeared on UnREAL. For Hallmark she has also been in "Chesapeake Shores," "A Season for Family," and "Betty’s Bad Luck in Love." Barbara Wallace plays wedding dress designed Evelyn. Barbara has 48 acting credits as well as 70 stage credits. For Hallmark she has also recently appeared in "To All a Good Night," "The Cases of Mystery Lane," and "The Christmas Contest." Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar" Our Thoughts on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar" What We Loved There was so much to love about 'To the Altar' that it's hard to know where to start! Firstly, we adored the chemistry between the main characters—particularly the friendship between Norman and Oliver. Those tuxedo scenes? Pure gold. Oliver’s tender moment of buttoning up Shane’s wedding dress was a beautiful touch. Nice directing from Kevin Fair on that one! Norman's horror-stricken face at his bachelor party when he saw the cake was hilarious. And let's not forget Oliver’s freakout about shrimp sauce at the same event! On the emotional front, the portrayal of Annalise and Jessica’s reunion struck a chord. Writer Martha Williamson tackled the complicated issues of mental health and homelessness with such grace and nuance; it left us in tears. The connection between Rita's loss and Jessica’s reconnection with Annalise was a poignant example of beautifully woven storytelling. And who could overlook Keb Mo's soulful singing? Hearing him perform just elevated our viewing experience. Finally, the proposal scene between Shane and Oliver was everything we hoped for. Seeing Oliver wear the tie was a moment that had us gasping and reaching for tissues. What We Wished For Even in Hallmark heaven, there are a few things that could have used a bit of tweaking. First on our wish list is more closure for Colleen Camp's character, Sonny. Her sudden spelunking accident felt abrupt and left us wanting more context. While we learned from various sources that there were off-screen issues that might have led to this plot choice, the transition was jarring. Speaking of specifics, cave diving or "spelunking" as the cause of death seemed unusually dark for Hallmark standards. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Junebug Aug 09, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark couldn't let August slip away without some new movie reviews! Along with wrapping up Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Summer, Megan and Wendy return with a review of Hallmark's latest movie, Junebug. Tune in to hear what your favorite Hallmark podcasters thought of the Autumn Reeser film, along with some listener emails! What is your favorite Christmas movie? Email us 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 "Junebug" - Hallmark Movie Review Antonio Cupo and Autumn Reeser who appeared together in Love at the Thanksgiving day parade, both served as Executive Producers on "Junebug." The film was directed by David Weaver. With 45 directing credits David has kept busy working with Hallmark. A few highlights include "Christmas Island" and "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" He is also directing some of the episodes of the upcoming series "Holidazed." The script was written by Summer Isreal Johnson. This is Summer’s first full length movie. Autumn Reeser plays Juniper. Autumn has 81 acting credits and this is the first time we’ve seen her on Hallmark since the final installment of "The Wedding Veil" in early 2023! She will be making an appearance at the Hallmark Christmas Experience this holiday season. Aaron O’Connell plays Alex. Aaron has 18 acting credits and previous appeared in "With Love, Christmas," "My Christmas Love," and "12 Gifts of Christmas" for Hallmark. Mila Jones plays young Junebug. Mila has racked up 19 acting credits at just nine years old. She has appeared in "North to Home," "Christmas at the Golden Dragon," "Guiding Emily," and "Magic in Mistletoe." She’ll also appear in "Holidazed." Donia Kash plays barista Mikah. Donia has 27 acting credits having previously appeared in "Hearts in the Game," "The Holiday Sitter" and "#XMAS" for Hallmark. They also have been on episodes of "So Help Me Todd" and "A Million Little Things." Cheyenne Rouleau plays Kate. Cheyenne has 24 acting credits most recently in "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder." She also appeared in "A Dickens of a Holiday!" a movie we recently revisited here on GGH. Stellina Rusich plays Mae. Stellina's career dates back to 1991, but she didn’t appear on Hallmark until 2017 when she appeared in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again." Since then she has appeared in 4 additional Hallmark movies to round out her 41 acting credits. Related: Autumn Reeser's 20th Movie for Hallmark Here's What We Thought We loved Autumn Reeser as Juniper, a woman in the throes of middle age who must reconnect with her youthful dreams. We see Juniper navigate her life with both humor and emotional depth. She experiences a revelation that it's never too late to follow one's dreams—an inspiring message for viewers of all ages. New Wowie Zowie Alert! Aaron O'Connell, playing Alex, delivers a standout performance. Alex, who becomes a significant part of Juniper's journey, perfectly captures the essence of a supportive and understanding partner. Alex recognizes Juniper's true self and supports her in embracing her inner child. Little Junebug (Mila Jones) We were split on our opinion of Mila Jones, portraying the young Juniper, adds a layer of innocence and charm to the film. While her character can be seen as precocious at times, she does a commendable job of embodying the spirit and curiosity of a young child. A Message We Can Relate To! One of the most beautiful messages of "Junebug" is that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. The movie emphasizes that every moment is the right moment and encourages viewers to stand up for ... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled Aug 08, 2024

Megan and Wendy are almost done with the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, with just a few films left. In today's Girls Gone Hallmark episode, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled." Join your new best friends as they explore the world of the Postables. What will Megan and Wendy rate this movie? See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us 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 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled" "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled" originally premiered on February 11, 2018. Kevin Fair directed “The Road Less Traveled.” We will only get one more Kevin Fair directed SSD movie after this one. According to the Alameda Downing blog, “The Road Less Traveled” marked Brandi Harkonen’s first solo script for a two-hour movie. Though this wasn’t her first solo SSD project, as Brandi had written the script for the episode titled “A Hope & A Future.” Jamie-Lynn Sigler plays mom Rachel. Jamie-Lynn is probably best known for her role as daughter Meadow on the HBO series The Sopranos. She most recently appeared in 27 episodes of the ABC series “Big Sky.” Earlier this year, Sigler launched a podcast with friend Christina Applegate to talk about their respective multiple sclerosis diagnoses. Christian Convery plays son Danny. He is now 14 years old and has 5 upcoming projects! He has starred in the Netflix series “Sweet Tooth” from 2021-2024, as well as a movie called “Mom” and “Cocaine Bear.” Marilyn Norry plays diner owner Minnie. She has 105 acting credits, most recently appearing on Hallmark in “The Blessing Bracelet” during 2023. Outside of the network, she’s been in shows like “Virgin River,” “Siren” and “Big Sky.” Jason Cermak plays dad Jack. He has 85 acting credits with tons of work for Lifetime and Hallmark. For Hallmark, he’s appeared in movies like “Right in Front of Me” “Christmas at Dollywood” and “Love at First Dance.” Jill Morrison returns as Hazel and Zak Santiago as Ramon. "Deliver Me" by Daniel Wesley is used as the theme song for this particular movie. Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again Aug 06, 2024

Megan and Wendy are nearing the end of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, with only a few movies left to watch. Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again." Join your new best friends as they delve into the world of the Postables. What rating do you think Megan and Wendy will give this one? Girls Gone Hallmark reviews Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again. Join Megan and Wendy as they share their thoughts on this Postables movie! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us 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 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again" "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again" premiered on September 24, 2017. All the usuals return, including Emilie Ullerup, Zak Santiago and Gregory Harrison. Chris Gauthier returns as Norman’s other cousin Igor. This movie marks Chris’ last appearance in the SSD movies. Laura Bertram plays adult Peggy. She has 47 acting credits and has appeared in “When Calls the Heart” “A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado” and “Once Upon a Time.” Colleen Camp plays Rita’s mom Sunny. She has 155 acting credits with six upcoming projects. She has appeared in over 100 major motion pictures and television projects including "Election," "Die Hard with a Vengeance," and the 1983 classic "Valley Girl." Interesting note for first time SSD watchers - this is Colleen Camp's only appearance in the series and does not return. Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground Aug 01, 2024

Welcome back to Signed, Sealed, Delivered Summer! With Christmas in July behind us, Megan and Wendy are diving back into the SSD canon. Join your new best friends as they explore the world of the Postables, reviewing the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long. In this episode, they take on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground." Will this installment deliver another 5-STAR movie? Tune in to find out! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground" Kevin Fair directed this movie which was written by Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen. Returning supporting cast in Higher Ground includes Gregory Harrison as Joe O’Toole, Zak Santiago as Ramon Rodriguez, and Mark Valley as Steve. Keb’ Mo’ plays Gabe. Keb’ Mo’ has five Grammy’s and is a singer, song writer and guitarist. He does have 20 acting credits. He was in the 2022 movie “Elvis” and returns to “Hallmark for Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar.” Karen Holness plays Hattie. She has 136 acting credits and has appeared in a number of Hallmark projects including: "The 27 Hour Day," "Christmas at the Plaza," "Christmas Town" and "The Christmas Train" just to name a few. Get out your Bingo Cards as she was on one episode of "Date My Dad" and one episode of "Once Upon a Time." BJ Harrison makes a brief appearance as Violet. BJ Harrison needs no introduction as she has 142 acting credits and is a regular on Hallmark, most recently in "CrimeTime: Freefall" and "Sealed with a List." She will appear alongside Karen Holness in the upcoming series Kinships, also starring Hallmark regular Karen Soltis, currently in post production. She’s also in the long-promised series "Holidazed." Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Dickens of a Holiday! Revisited Jul 30, 2024

To wrap up Christmas in July, Girls Gone Hallmark revisits "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Megan and Wendy first reviewed this movie when it premiered in 2021, a review that led to an email that absolutely tore the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast to shreds. This has left Megan and Wendy wondering if their review was truly a miss. Tune in as the podcast revisits Kris Polaha's role as Scrooge. 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 "A Dickens of a Holiday!" A Dickens of Holiday! premiered on December 10, 2021. Paul Ziller directed. Paul currently has 60 directing credits, including three of the "Curious Caterer" movies, "We Wish You a Married Christmas," "Roadhouse Romance," and "Beverly Hills Wedding." He’s also directed 37 episodes of “Untold Stories of the ER but has worked almost exclusively for Hallmark since 2018. Mark Hefti and Julie Sherman Wolfe are responsible for the screenplay. Mark currently has 18 writing credits including “A World Record Christmas,” “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane,” and “Unexpected Grace” - all from 2023. Julie Sherman Wolfe needs no introduction. But in case you aren’t familiar, Julie currently has 36 writing credits including last year’s hits “Holiday Hotline” and “Field Day.” She also wrote the fabulous “A Holiday Spectacular” and Girls Gone Hallmark favorite “Taking a Shot at Love. She did the rewrite on this script. Brooke D’Orsay stars as Cassie Pruitt. Brooke currently has 54 acting credits and recently starred in “Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch.” You can also find Brooke in the TV series “Royal Pains” and “Two and a Half Men.” Kris Polaha plays Jake Dorsey. Kris currently has 81 acting credits including last year’s smash hit “A Biltmore Christmas.” He has three upcoming projects including “The Christmas Letter” starring Chevy Chase which is set to hit theaters later this year, as well as the highly anticipated Hallmark movie “The Christmas Quest” co-starring Lacey Chabert. Chad Willett plays Craig Dorsey. Chad has 63 acting credits with appearances in “Morning Show Mysteries,” “The Good Doctor” and 1999/2000 series “Jack & Jill.” Max Archibald plays Brandon Dorsey. Since appearing in this movie, he’s gone on to appear on the TV series “Yellowjackets,” “Nancy Drew” and “Creepshow.” Jovanna Burke plays Allison Dorsey. She has appeared in Hallmark projects like “CrimeTime: Freefall” and “A Winning Team.” Fun fact: this movie was nominated for two Leo Awards in 2022: Best Casting in a Television Movie and Best Picture Editing in a Television Movie. Watch the Trailer for "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Christmas Secret Jul 25, 2024

Your favorite Hallmark podcast duo, Girls Gone Hallmark, is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Today, Megan and Wendy review "The Christmas Secret" starring Bethany Joy Lenz. Can a single mom catch a break during the holiday season? Throw your earbuds in and listen now. 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 "The Christmas Secret" This movie shares a release date with "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas" - 11/23/14. Norma Bailey directed "The Christmas Secret." Norma has 64 directing credits including two episodes of "The Way Home" from Season 1. Additionally, Norma has worked on a number of series including "Spinning Out" and "Anne with an E," both for Netflix. Wesley Bishop and Judd Parkin wrote the teleplay for "The Christmas Secret." Wesley has 17 writing credits which include "Christmas Town" and "The Christmas Shoes." Judd Parkin has 7 writing credits. His only other Hallmark credit is "Rome in Love," a 2019 Hallmark Movie. "The Christmas Secret" is based on a novel by Donna VanLiere (buy it here on Amazon) Bethany Joy Lenz plays Christine Eisley - This was Bethany’s first movie for Hallmark. She will go on star in "An Unexpected Christmas," "A Biltmore Christmas," and the recent summer smash hit "Savoring Paris." John Reardon plays Jason. John has 39 acting credits including an appeaance on "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce." John currently plays the title character Charlie Hudson on the series "Hudson and Rex." Susan Hogan plays Judy. Susan has 128 acting credits and a deep Hallmark resume including a movie we recently - "A Very Merry Mixup." For Hallmark she has also been in two "Wedding March" movies, "Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas," "Christmas Joy," "Frozen in Love" and most recently "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder." Michael Hogan plays Marshall and yes, Susan Hogan and Michael Hogan are married. Michael has 155 acting credits including one episodes of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series, although very little else for Hallmark. His all time favorite role was as Colonel Saul Tigh on 70 episodes of Battlestar Gallactica. Watch the Trailer for "The Christmas Secret" Greyston Holt plays mean Ex-Husband Brad. Greyston has 65 acting credits and also appeared in one episode of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series. He did appear on one episode of "Once Upon a Time" as well as in the one season wonder "No Tomorrow" on Netflix. Karin Konoval plays Mrs. Meredith. Karin has 142 acting credits including playing Maurice the orangutan in "Rise of Planet of the Apes," "War for the Planet of the Apes," and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." She played Morbidda Destiny on the gone-too-soon "Babysitter’s Club" series on Netflix. Jaeda Lily Miller plays Hayley. Jaeda has 21 acting credits and appeared in a number of Hallmark films like "A Cookie Cutter Christmas," "Christmas in Evergreen" and "Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing." She also played Allie on 52 episodes of "When Calls the Heart." Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Magic Stocking Jul 23, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "The Magic Stocking." Don't miss the hilarious moment when Megan makes Wendy spit out her drink, plus some well-deserved enthusiasm for Victor Webster! Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies! 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 "Magic Stocking" Magic Stocking first premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries December 6, 2015. David Winning directed “Magic Stocking.” Winning is a veteran film and television director. He currently has 81 directing projects and some of his work includes movies like “Field Day,” “You, Me & the Christmas Trees,” and “The Nine Kittens of Christmas.” The script for this movie was written by Buddy Baron. Buddy has just three screenwriting credits and they are all Christmas movies. “Magic Stocking” stars Bridget Regan as Lindsay. For Hallmark, Regan also starred in the 2017 “Christmas Getaway.” She’s been in a ton of other projects outside of the network, like “The Rookie,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “White Collar.” Victor Webster stars as Scott. We last saw Webster in “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” and while being a familiar face on the network, he has been seen in other projects like “Workin’ Moms,” “Minx,” and the sci-fi series “Motherland: Fort Salem.” Fun fact you might not have known about Victor Webster: he’s 6’5” so says the internet AND you can request a Cameo message from him starting at $55. Iris Quinn appears as Lindsay’s mom Donna. Quinn has 82 acting credits with several appearances on Hallmark, like “Campfire Christmas,” “Open By Christmas,” “Raise a Glass to Love,” and “Chesapeake Shores.” Fred Henderson plays Mayor Fred. Henderson recently appeared with Victor Webster in last year’s “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane.” He has a whopping 155 acting credits including “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream,” “The Christmas Waltz,” and “Open By Christmas” which also stars co-sstar Iris Quinn. Imogen Tear plays Hannah. She is probably best known for playing Hattie in 3 seasons of “When Calls the Heart.” Imogen is now 20 years old and will appear in an upcoming movie called “Incoming.” Watch the Trailer for "Magic Stocking" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Bride for Christmas Jul 18, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is getting into the Christmas spirit this July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "A Bride for Christmas," featuring Andrew Walker in a refreshingly against-type role, made even better by his hilariously terrible best friend played by Peter Benson. The well-rounded cast also includes Arielle Kebbel and Kimberly Sustad. Tune in to hear what Girls Gone Hallmark thought! What is your favorite Christmas movie? Email us 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. News and Notes About "A Bride for Christmas" This movie originally premiered on December 12, 2012 as part of the 3rd annual Countdown to Christmas line up. "A Bride for Christmas" was directed by Gary Yates. Yates currently has 43 directing credits and since this movie has gone on to direct many Hallmark movies including “Christmas By Starlight,” “On the 12th Date of Christmas” and “Merry and Bright” amongst others. Barbara Kymlicka wrote the script for this movie. We just reviewed another movie written by Barbara Kymlicka called “A Very Merry Mix-Up” which came out a year after “A Bride for Christmas.” Kymlicka is a 2-time nominee and 1-time winner of the Canadian Screen Awards for best writing. Arielle Kibbel plays runaway bride Jessie. This appears to have been Arielle’s first project for Hallmark Channel. She went on to co-star with Andrew Walker again in the 2015 movie “Bridal Wave.” We last saw her on Hallmark last year in “Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance.” Andrew Walker plays Aidan. Walker just starred in the June 2024 movie “For Love & Honey.” He will also co-star in the highly anticipated “The Wisemen and a Baby” premiering later this year. Kimberley Sustad plays sister Vivian. This was Kimberley’s first project for Hallmark. Peter Benson plays co-worker Matt Harper. Peter not only has a very extensive resume of movies he’s acted it, he is also a busy producer and director. We’ll see Benson appear in the forthcoming “The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening.” Karen Kruper plays Jessie and Vivian’s mom Suzie. Karen recently co-starred with Kimberley Sustad in “To All a Good Night” as well as “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New” and “The Wedding Veil Expectations” - all in 2023. Sage Brocklebank plays ex Mike. Sage has appeared in a few Hallmark movies since “A Bride for Christmas,” including “Stop the Wedding” and “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm.” If you’re playing along with the GGH Bingo, Sage has also starred in “Once Upon a Time” as Sir Gaston. Watch the Trailer for "A Bride for Christmas" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Very Merry Mix-Up Jul 16, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is getting into the Christmas spirit this July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "A Very Merry Mix-Up." Will the beloved Alicia Witt rom-com sprinkle some holiday magic or will silly hi-jinx ensue? Tune in all July to catch your favorite Hallmark podcast duo reviewing cherished Christmas classics! What is your favorite Christmas movie? 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 "A Very Merry Mix-Up" This movie originally premiered on November 10, 2013. Jonathan Wright directed “A Very Merry Mix-Up” and it was his second directorial project for Hallmark. He has since gone on to direct a total of 23 movies, a majority of them for Hallmark which include “True Justice: Family Ties,” “A Not So Royal Christmas” and “Family History Mysteries: Buried Past” as of recently. Barbara Kymlicka wrote the script. She currently has 67 writing credits and has written many Hallmark and Lifetime movies. The last couple of projects Kymlicka wrote included last year’s “The Secret Gift of Christmas” and all four episodes of “The Love Club.” Alicia Witt stars as Alice. Witt has a staggering 90 acting credits which started in 1984 at the age of 7. She has appeared in the TV series “Cybill,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Orange is the New Black” and “Nashville.” She is not only a TV actress, she’s appeared in theatrical movies like “Vanilla Sky” and “Two Weeks Notice.” Fun fact: Witt is a professional singer-songwriter and pianist. She released two Christmas songs in 2020 that appeared in a Hallmark movie she starred in called “Christmas Tree Lane.” In 2023, she appeared on “The Masked Singer” but was sadly eliminated after the second episode. Mark Wiebe plays Matt Mitchum. He has 16 previous acting credits including appearances in the TV series “Nikita” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” This movie was his second project for Hallmark, having previously appeared in the 2011 movie “Christmas Magic” as the waiter. Scott Gibson plays fiancé Will Mitchum. Gibson currently has 69 acting credits with appearances in a bunch of Lifetime movies like “The Perfect Stalker,” “My Mom’s Darkest Secrets” and “My Husband’s Worst Mistake.” Susan Hogan plays not-future-mother-in-law Penny. Hogan has 129 acting credits, recently appearing in “Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder.” Lawrence Dane play Matt’s grandpa Charles. Having appeared in 150 projects, this 2013 movie was the second to last on his resume. Dane passed in March 2022 at the age of 84. Mimi Kuzyk plays Will’s mom Judith. With 141 acting credits, Kuzyk has appeared in “Hill Street Blues,” “Blue Murder,” “Workin’ Moms,” and “UnREAL” - to name a few. According to IMDB, the role of Alice was originally written for Jennifer Lopez. Watch the Trailer for "A Very Merry Mix-Up" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Nine Kittens of Christmas Jul 11, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review the sequel to "The Nine Lives of Christmas" with "The Nine Kittens of Christmas." Will the sequel be a pawsome holiday treat or a festive flop? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies! Do you love the Christmas Kitten movies? 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 "The Nine Kittens of Christmas" "The Nine Kittens of Christmas" was directed by David Winning who has 81 directing credits. His other credits for Hallmark include "Falling for Vermont," "You Me and the Christmas Trees," "Field Day" and three "Time to Come Home For..." Christmas movies. This movie was based on a book of the same name written by Sheila Roberts. Erinne Dobson wrote the teleplay for "Nine Kittens of Christmas." Erin’s other writing credits among her 17 total include "Love, for Real," "One Winter Wedding," "Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate" and 21 episodes of the Good Witch. Brandon Routh, Kimberly Sustad, Gregory Harrison, Stephanie Bennet, Carey Feehan and even Ambrose the cat all reprise their roles from "The Nine Lives of Christmas." Nathan Witte plays Miles. Nathan most recently appeared in "Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers." He has 70 total acting credits which include "Romance to the Rescue," "A Christmas Treasure," and "My Best Friend’s Bouquet" for Hallmark. Paul Campbell makes a cameo as Mason. It was reported that all of the kittens on set were adopted by cast and crew Watch the Trailer for "The Nine Kittens of Christmas" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Nine Lives of Christmas Jul 09, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "The Nine Lives of Christmas." Will this much-discussed Kimberley Sustad film be the purr-fect holiday treat or just another Christmas cat-astrophe? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies! 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 "The Nine Lives of Christmas" "The Nine Lives of Christmas" originally aired on the Hallmark Channel on November 8, 2014. Mark Jean directed "The Nine Lives of Christmas." Mark has 65 directing credits including "Holiday Hotline," "Heart of the Matter," "Eight Gifts of Hannukah" and "The Baker’s Son." Sheila Roberts wrote the book "The Nine Lives of Christmas," as well as the sequel "The Nine Kittens of Christmas." Nancey Silvers adapted the story into a screenplay. She has 32 writing credits which include 32 episodes of "Chesapeake Shores," two "Murder She Baked" movies as well as "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade." Brandon Routh plays hot firefighter Zachary Stone. This movie and its sequel "The Nine Kittens of Christmas" appear to be the only Hallmark movies in his 68 credits. He appeared in 76 episodes of "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow" and 21 episodes of the CW series "Arrow." He also plays the role of Superman in "Superman Returns," "Batwoman" and "The Flash" TV series. Kimberly Sustad plays Merilee. This was Kimberly’s first starring role on Hallmark. She had previous smaller roles on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" as well as a holiday movie called "A Bride for Christmas." We are eagerly awaiting the release of "Three Wiser Men and Boy" for which she is both an actor and a writer. Chelsea Hobbs plays mean girlfriend Blair. Chelsea has 52 acting credits and was most recently seen in the holiday movie "Navigating Christmas." Of course she was also in the series "UnReal" as well as "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce." Gregory Harrison plays Fire Chief Sam. Gregory has 119 acting credits and most recently he has appeared in 144 episodes of "General Hospital." Gregory reprised his role in the sequel - "The Nine Kittens of Christmas" and also appeared in a number of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies. Jennifer Cheon Garcia plays fellow vet school student Sarah. She has 38 acting credits and ticks bingo spaces for "Girlfriends Guide to Divorce" as well as "Once Upon a Time." Filming took place at Fort Langley in the Langley Township, British Columbia. Sustad notes all the kittens were adopted by the crew. Watch the Trailer for "The Nine Lives of Christmas" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Exclusive Chat with Kristin Booth and Crystal Lowe Jul 08, 2024

Just when you thought the Signed, Sealed, Delivered Summer couldn't get any better, get ready for an exclusive chat with Kristin Booth and Crystal Lowe on Girls Gone Hallmark, a Hallmark movie review podcast! Hosted by Megan and Wendy, join them as they sit down with DLO besties and real-life friends Kristin Booth and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe for an inside scoop like never before! It was an incredible treat to interview Kristin Booth and Crystal Lowe and what came of it is a wonderfully funny, thoughtful, and heartwarming episode to tide you over until the premiere of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters." Catch a video version of this episode on YouTube! View this post on Instagram A post shared by K. L. Connie Wang 王冠琳 (@bethebuddha) Where to Find Kristin Booth and Crystal Lowe Find Kristin on Instagram and Cameo Find Crystal Lowe on Instagram and Cameo Check Out Our First Impression of the Signed, Sealed, Delivered Canon SSD: Pilot SSD: Overview of Episodes 1-5 SSD: Overview of Episodes 6-10 Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas From Paris with Love Truth Be Told The Impossible Dream From the Heart One in a Million Lost Without You The remaining reviews will be available beginning in August, including the newest movie! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Spirit of Christmas Jul 04, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Up next is "The Spirit of Christmas." Although it's not technically a Hallmark movie, it has earned a special place in the hearts of Hallmark fans. Will this much-discussed film starring the "hot ghost" bring holiday cheer or leave you cold? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies! Have you see "The Spirit of Christmas?" 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 "The Spirit of Christmas" The Spirit of Christmas originally premiered on Lifetime in 2015. David Jackson directed "The Spirit of Christmas." David has 73 directing credits including soapy dramas like "Summerland" and "One Tree Hill." He appears to have one Hallmark movie credit on his resume called "Last Vermont Christmas" from 2018. Tracy Andreen wrote "The Spirit of Christmas." Tracy has 32 writing credits, large percentage of which were for Hallmark. Hallmark titles include "Friends and Family Christmas," "Sweeter than Chocolate" and "The Holiday Sitter." Jen Lilley stars as Kate. Once a Hallmark darling, Jen has moved on to Great American Family. She has 64 writing credits and recently reprised her role as Theresa Donovan on "Days of Our Lives" where she has appeared in 430 episodes. Thomas Beaudoin plays hot ghost Daniel. Thomas has 25 acting credits and after this movie he appeared a supporting role in the Hallmark movie "Love on the Slopes." He is fluent in both English and French and has had several French speaking roles. Kati Salowsky plays Lily. Kati has 37 acting credits but has never appeared in a Hallmark project. Her most recent appearance was on the TV series "Good Trouble" in 2022. "The Spirit of Christmas" was filmed at the Harding Allen Estate in Barre and the Proctor Mansion in Wrentham, MA. No faux snow here. Production had to contend with below freezing temperatures and fuel lines freezing in their work trucks during filming Watch the Trailer for "The Spirit of Christmas" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Cranberry Christmas Jul 02, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. The festivities begin with "Cranberry Christmas" starring Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres. Will this much-discussed film deck the halls or leave them out in the cold? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies! Will Christmas in July on Girls Gone Hallmark hold you over until the holidays? 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 "Cranberry Christmas" Directed by Linda Lisa Hayter - This was Linda Lisa’s first Hallmark movie. Among her 13 directing credits, you’ll also find "Unexpected Grace," "Five more Minutes," "Right in Front of Me," and "Betty’s Bad Luck in Love." Linda Lisa will also direct the forthcoming "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie #13 Joie Botkin wrote "Cranberry Christmas." Joie has 23 writing credits, all for Hallmark. Notable movies include "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost," "Mid-Love Crisis," and "Beverly Hills Wedding." Nikki DeLoach plays Dawn. Nikki has 72 acting credits and can be seen as cursed caterer Goldy in the "Curious Caterer" franchise Benjamin Ayres plays husband Gabe. Benjamin has 98 acting credits and most recently appeared in "Love & Jane" for the Hallmark channel. Outside of Hallmark his credits include a small recurring role on "Suits" as well as 83 episodes of the series "Saving Hope" as Dr. Zachary Miller. Marci T. House plays Pamela. Marci has 108 acting credits, although only one Hallmark appearance on "The Winning Team" within the last four years. Other roles include "Devil in Ohio," "One of Us is Lying," and "Timeless." Jennifer Higgin plays Grandma Gladys. Jennifer had her first role in 1996 but didn’t act again until 2010. Since 2015 she has had a steady stream of projects totally 18 acting credits. For Hallmark she has also appeared in "Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas," "Five More Minutes," "The Christmas Contest," and "Checkin’ It Twice," "Cranberry Christmas" was filmed in Vancouver in August 2020. From Heavy.com “DeLoach said one of the craziest parts was dealing with the mosquitoes, TV Goodness reported. She said: “I had never experienced mosquitoes like that… During my closeup, a mosquito lands on my face and is just fighting me. [It felt] like Vietnam. It was so hot.” From Heavy.com “Ayres told TV Goodness that it was his first job back after the pandemic, and that was a little scary. He said: “We had intimate scenes and we were getting [COVID] tested right before. And I think the fact that there was a real tense energy about being back allowed us to take that into the film and really play it. We didn’t have to go down too far and we allowed that to be the thing [that inspired us].”” Watch the Trailer for "Cranberry Christmas" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

SSD: Listener Emails, Part Two! Jul 01, 2024

The Postables community has been incredible, always answering our questions or filling us in on the things we might have missed! Megan and Wendy dive into all the wonderful emails and messages they've received in another special SSD: Listener Emails episode. Don’t miss out — listen now and share with your fellow "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" fans! Got something to say? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! Mentioned in this Episode: Sign the Change.org petition to get the DLO fam on the Hallmark Cruise! The Alameda Downing Blog Martha Williamson interview about One In a Million Signed, Sealed, Delivered Fan Fiction: "Contemplations" by LadyofLetters26 Kristin Booth Cameo Eric Mabius Cameo Crystal Lowe Cameo Eric Mabius' Patreon Just Added: The Newest Signed, Sealed, Delivered Movie! Hallmark Media recently announced that the newest "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" installment will premiere on Friday, July 12th on Hallmark Mystery. We're excited to announce that Girls Gone Hallmark will review SSD: A Tale of Three Letters! See the calendar below for when to expect that review. 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. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You Jun 27, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your new best friends, Megan and Wendy, as they dive into the world of the Postables with reviews of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long. In this episode, they review "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You." Can the series deliver another 5-STAR movie? Tune in and find out! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You" Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You originally premiered on September 25, 2016. Kevin Fair, Martha Williamson, and Brandi Harkonen are all back on deck. Gregory Harrison and Emilie Ullerup return as Joe and Dale, respectively. Luke Roessler plays Aiden. Luke is 17 years old now and has 31 acting credits including "Dead to Me" on Netflix. Jesse Moss plays Uncle Top. Jesse has 146 acting credits and remains busy on Hallmark with appearances in "An Easter Bloom," "The Cases of Mystery Lane," and "Sweet Carolina." John Cassini plays the commercial director. He has 134 acting credits for Hallmark including "Welcome to Mama's." Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You" from 2016 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million Jun 25, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your new best friends, Megan and Wendy, as they continue to explore the world of the Postables with reviews of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long! In this episode, a review of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million." Can the series maintain its charm, or will it falter a little? Tune in to find out See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million" Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million originally premiered July 24, 2016. Kevin Fair returns as director. The story for “One in a Million” was by Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen. The teleplay is by Martha Williamson. Gregory Harrison returns as Oliver’s dad, Joe O’Toole. If anyone else is jonesing for more Gregory Harrison in their lives, he is currently appearing on “General Hospital” as well as an occasional appearance on the series 9-1-1. Emilie Ullerup plays Oliver’s friend and Agent Dale Travers. As mentioned, Emilie appeared in “SSD: From the Heart” and will go on to appear in the next movie “SSD: Home Again.” Lane Edwards plays Lester, the head of security at the Denver branch. We saw Lane Edwards in a previous SSD as Michael Wheeler in the episode “Dark of Night” where he played the husband of Kimberley Sustad. Emma Pedersen plays dumped girlfriend Nikki. This was her only “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” movie but she has been in several Hallmark movies like “Wedding of a Lifetime” and “Time For Us to Come Home for Christmas.” Peter Hanlon plays disgruntle postal carrier Dudley Curly. He was last seen on Hallmark in the 2020 Hallmark Mystery “Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery.” Zak Santiago returns again as Ramon. Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million" from 2016 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart Jun 20, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your internet besties, Megan and Wendy, as they continue to get to know the Postables with a deep dive into the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise. Today, Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart." It’s the Valentine’s Day special that’ll steal your heart—no postage required! Tune in now and fall in love with our latest Hallmark movie review! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are we wrong about this movie? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart" Lynne Stopkewich directed "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart." Lynne directed two episodes of the episodic series and will go on to direct Hallmark movies like "October Kiss" and "Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery." Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen wrote the movie script for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart." Returning Supporting Actors include Jill Morrison as Hazel and Chris Gauthier as Serge. Nick Purchase plays young Ryan. Nick has 12 acting credits including "Spooksville," "iZombie" and "50 Stages of Fright." Mackenzie Cardwell plays young Maddie. Mackenzie has 20 acting credits but her only other Hallmark credit is an episode of "When Calls the Heart." She also appeared in Seasons 2 and 3 of the Amazon Prime series "Upload." Emilie Ullerup returns in a new role, playing Dale Travers. Emilie's character will continue in for more "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies. Aaron Craven plays Gov. Ryan. Aaron has 66 acting credits, only a couple of which are for Hallmark Channel. His last project was "How to Murder Your Husband" and "Engaged to Be Murdered" is currently in production. Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart" from 2016 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream Jun 18, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your internet besties, Megan and Wendy, as they continue to get to know the Postables with a deep dive into the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise. Today, Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream." See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream" Kevin Fair returns as director of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream" as wells as Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen as writers of the screenplay. Megan Charpentier and William B. Davis return as Harper and Phoebe, previously seen in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told." Zak Santiago returns as Ramon. We last saw Zak in "From Paris with Love" and he will continue to make appearances throughout the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series. Mark Valley plays Steve Marek. Mark has 61 acting credits 338 episodes of Jack Devereax on "Days of Our Lives." He also had a long running role on "Boston Legal" where he appeared in 70 episodes. For the Hallmark bingo card he appeared in 7 episodes of "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce" and we’ll see him return in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground." Jill Teed plays Harriet Bullock. We loved Jill as the police captain in "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder." She can also be seen on "Under the Bridge" along with "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" star Geoff Gustafson. Tammy Gillis plays Randilynn Amidon. Tammy has 68 acting credits and has ben on both "Once Upon a Time" and "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce." For Hallmark she has had a number of appearances including: "Frozen in Love," "Chesapeake Shores," "Marrying Mister Darcy" and the "Fixer Upper Mysteries." Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream" from 2015 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

SSD: Listener Emails! Jun 14, 2024

The Postables community has been amazing! So amazing that Girls Gone Hallmark had to release a special bonus episode - SSD: Listener Emails! Megan and Wendy discuss all the incredible emails and messages they've received since launching Signed, Sealed, Delivered Summer! Don’t miss out — listen now and share with your fellow fans of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"! Got something to say? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! Just Added: The Newest Signed, Sealed, Delivered Movie! Hallmark Media recently announced that the newest "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" installment will premiere on Friday, July 12th on Hallmark Mystery. We're excited to announce that Girls Gone Hallmark will review SSD: A Tale of Three Letters! See the calendar below for when to expect that review. 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. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told Jun 13, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your best friends on the internet, Megan and Wendy, as they delve deeper into the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise with their review of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told." Listen in as Wendy shares her reactions to an IMDb review of Oliver O'Toole. Don't miss out—tune in now! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told" "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told" was directed by Kevin Fair. The screen play was written by Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen. Gregory Harrison plays Joe O’Toole. We’ll see Gregory as the fire chief in next month’s reviews of "The Nine Lives of Christmas" and "The Nine Kittens of Christmas." Megan Charpentier plays Phoebe Amidon. Megan has 43 acting credits and will make another appearance in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream." Megan would go on to one additional Hallmark project: "Operation Christmas" in 2016. Jill Morrison plays Hazel the mail carrier. Jill has 102 acting credits. Jill goes on to appear in four more "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies. She has a ton of Hallmark credits including "Bottled with Love," "Wedding Every Weekend," "You, Me and the Christmas Trees," and "A Second Chance at Love." Robert Maloney plays Captain Markham. Robert has 122 acting credits including an appearance "Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce." Robert was recently seen on "Christmas on Cherry Lane" during last year’s Countdown to Christmas collection. William B Davis plays Harper. William has 137 acting credits, most recently appearing in all three seasons of the Amazon Prime series "Upload." He’s perhaps most well known for his role as the Cigarette Smoking Man on the "X Files." Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told" from 2015 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Savoring Paris Jun 12, 2024

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" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love Jun 11, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your favorite duo, Megan and Wendy, as they continue their journey through the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise with a review of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love." Oliver's estranged wife returns, and Megan and Wendy have a lot to say about it. Don't miss out on the fun—tune in and listen now! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love" Originally aired on June 16, 2015 Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen received a 2017 nomination from the Canadian Screen Award Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Limited Series. Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe was a 2016 UBCP Award nominee for Best Actress. Kevin Fair directed. He has directed the lion's share of SSD movies as well as a couple of the episodes from the TV series. The screenplay was written by Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen. Kevin McGarry plays Joey Castelucci. This was Kevin's first appearance on the Hallmark Channel. He would go on to star in "Heartland" and "When Calls the Heart" as well as the Wedding Veil series in his 39 total acting credits. Brooke Kevin plays Caitlin. This was also Brooke's first Hallmark credit. She has 90 total acting credits, including "Crashing Through the Snow" and "Jingle Around the Clock" for Hallmark. Zak Santiago plays Ramon. He has 162 acting credits which includes a number of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies. For Hallmark he was most recently in "Legend of the Lost Locket" as the art restorer. Poppy Montgomery plays Holly O'Toole. Poppy has 36 acting credits and this appears to be her only role on Hallmark. Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love" from 2015 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas Jun 06, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Your favorite duo, Megan and Wendy, have transitioned from the single-season "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" episodes to "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas." Spoiler alert: Why did no one ever tell them this is one of the greatest Christmas movies Hallmark has ever made? Will this earn a 5-STAR rating from Girls Gone Hallmark? Tune in and listen now! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas" Originally aired on November 23, 2014 Kevin Fair directed. Kevin currently has 44 directing credits, including recents like “Legend of the Lost Locket,” “A Season for Family,” “Checkin’ It Twice” and “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost.” As for SSD, Kevin directed episodes 3 and 4 from the one-season series. After "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas," he will go on to direct all but 2 of the movies. The story for SSD for Christmas was written by Brandi Harkonen, Kerry Lenhart, and John J. Samar. The teleplay by Martha Williamson. Rob Estes plays Jordan. Rob has 70 acting credits with 2 upcoming projects according to IMDB. He’s probably best known for his role as Kyle McBride on Melrose Place between 1993-1999 but my first exposure to Rob Estes was in the USA crime-drama “Silk Stockings.” Since the 90s, he’s gone on to appear in shows like “Suddenly Susan,” “Gilmore Girls,” and “90210.” Browsing through his IMDB, I see he returns to Signed, Sealed, Delivered in a future movie and I’m not sure I’m ready. Marion Ross plays Oliver’s former Sunday school teacher Mrs. Genzinger in this movie. She has a staggering 197 acting credits and will always and forever be known as Mrs. Cunningham from her 255 episodes of “Happy Days." She’s been in just about everything, including the previously mentioned “Gilmore Girls” as Lorelei’s gran Trix. She’s also starred in 2 other projects for Martha Williamson: “Promised Land” and “Touched By an Angel.” At 95, Marion is still working! She voiced Grandma Squarepants in “Sponge Bob Square Pants” earlier this year. Marci T. House plays the nurse Odette. Marci has appeared in several Hallmark projects, including “Making Waves,” “A Winning Team,” and “Cranberry Christmas” (a movie that we’ll be reviewing this summer in Christmas in July). Ava Telek plays Hannah (the little girl who’s mom is sick). Ava has worked steadily since this movie. She has been seen in “My Christmas Family Tree” and “Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers.” Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas" from 2014 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Episodes 6-10 Review Jun 04, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your hosts, Megan and Wendy, as they dive into the beloved "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long. In today's episode, your favorite Hallmark duo dive into a Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Episodes 6-10 review. Don't miss out—tune in now to catch their insightful and fun-filled reviews! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 6 The title of episode 6 is called "The Future Me' First premiered on Sunday May 25, 2014 Director: Lynne Stopkewich who previously directed episode 5 Writesr: Martha Williamson, Kerry Lenhart (known for the series “Boston Public” and the 1996 short lived series “Mr & Mrs Smith”), and John J. Sakmar (previously worked on “Boston Public,” “Psych” and “Make It or Break It.” Co-Stars: Marilu Henner appears as Glynis Rucker. Marilu has 107 acting credits and is probably best known for her roles as Elaine Nardo in "Taxi." She’s done an incredible about of work for Hallmark, including 19 Aurora Teagarden movies. This was her one and only appearance in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Andrea Brooks plays Miss Special Delivery rival Kimmi. This role appears to be her first project for Hallmark. She has gone on to co-star in 80 episodes of “When Calls the Heart” as well as a number of Hallmark movies. Jessica Kishner Morgan played bride Ellie. Jessica has just a handful of acting projects and this was her only for the network. Jeremy Raymond plays boyfriend Bobby. Jeremy has 25 acting credits and has appeared in several "Star Trek" projects, "American Gods," "Psych," and others. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 7 The title of episode 7 is called "Something Good" First premiered on Sunday, June 1, 2014 Director: Scott Smith Written by: Martha Williamson, Brandi Harkonen, and Dean Batali (who has a deep resume of writing for shows like “That ‘70s Show,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the “Good Witch.”) Co-Stars: Valerie Bertinelli plays Rebecca Starkwell. Bertinelli is probably best known for her roles on “One Day at a Time,” “Touched By an Angel,” and “Hot in Cleveland.” She’s also did in 14 seasons of “Valerie’s Home Cooking” and co-hosted 12 seasons of the “Kids Baking Championship” - both for the Food Network. Adam DiMarco played Billy James. He has 46 acting credits, including the last season of HBO’s “White Lotus” where he played Albie. Nicole Fraissinet played Jennifer. This was her first project for Hallmark but went on to appear in “The Nine Lives of Christmas” and a couple of episodes of the “Good Witch.” We also have a small appearance by Chris Gauthier who played Serge. Chris has appeared in many Hallmark movies, including hits like “Three Wise Men and a Baby” and “The Christmas House.” We’ll always remember Chris as Todd on “Date My Dad.” Sadly, Chris passed earlier this year from an unspecified short illness. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 8 Episode 8 is called "Dark of Night" First premiered on Sunday, June 8, 2014 Directed by Scott Smith Writers: Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen Co-stars: Valerie Bertinelli returns as Rebecca Starkwell. Kimberley Sustad plays Melissa. This wasn’t Kimberley’s first project for Hallmark as she has appeared in “A Bride for Christmas” in 2012 but since "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" in 2014, Sustad has gone on to star in so many incredible Hallmark movies. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Episodes 1-5 Review May 30, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where your hosts Megan and Wendy take on the beloved "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long. In today's new episode, your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review episodes 1-5 from 2014. If you're new to the series or it's a favorite, come along and chat about the charming characters, heartfelt moments, and the signature Hallmark magic that captivated audiences for years. See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 1 The title of episode 1 is called "Time to Start Livin.' First premiered on Sunday April 20, 2014 Scott Smith directed. Scott went on to direct 5 total episodes of the one season of Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Writers: Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen Co-Stars: Valerie Harper appears as Theresa Capodiamonte. She's probably best known for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Rhoda” and "Valerie." Harper passed in 2019 at the age of 80. Christine Willes appears as Vivian Lasseter. She has 103 acting credits and was last seen on Hallmark in “Guiding Emily.” About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 2 The title of episode 2 is called "To Whom It May Concern." First premiered on Sunday, April 27, 2014 Director: Scott Smith Writers: Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen Co-Stars: Valerie Harper returns as Theresa Capodiamonte. Joel Berg appears as Corporal Benjamin 'Buzz' Parker. Joel has just 15 acting credits and this was his only appearance on Hallmark. Rami Kahlon plays Samila (adult). She has 29 acting credits and has only appeared on Hallmark in this project. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 3 Episode 3 is called "Soulmates." First premiered on Sunday, May 4, 2014 Directed by Kevin Fair. He has 44 directing credits. Since this episode in 2014, he has gone on to direct 10 SSD movies, plus some Hallmark fan favorites like “Taking a Shot at Love,” “Always Amore,” “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost,” and most recently “Legend of the Lost Locket.” Writers: Martha Williamson, Brandi Harkonen, and Dawn DeKeyser. Co-stars: Della Reese as Cora Brandt. She’s probably best known for her 211 episodes of “Touched By an Angel” but also appeared on other classic series like “Welcome Back, Kotter,” “Night Court,” “227,” “Picket Fences,” “Designing Women” and so many more. These two episodes of Signed, Sealed, Delivered were her very last projects. Della Reese passed in 2017 at the age of 86. Emilie Ullerup plays adult Marie. Emilie went on to play Bree O’Brien in 55 episodes of “Chesapeake Shores” as well as other Hallmark movies like “Don’t Forget I Love You” and “Retreat to You.” Greyston Holt plays adult Sam. He also appeared in 12 episodes of “Chesapeake Shores” as Jay Ross. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 4 Episode 4 is titled "The Masterpiece." First premiered on Sunday, May 11, 2014 Director: Kevin Fair Writers: Martha Williamson, Jeff Eckerle, and Marilyn Osborn Co-stars: Della Reese returns as Cora Brandt. Paul McGillion as dad Henry Barrett. Paul has been in several Hallmark projects including “Christmas in Tahoe” and “An Unexpected Christmas” from 2021. Kate Corbett as widowed wife Sarah. Kate has previously appeared in 23 episodes of “Good Witch” as Eve. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 5 Episode 5 is titled "The Edge of Forever" First premiered on Sunday, May 18, 2014 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Pilot) Review May 28, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where your favorite podcast duo throw it way back to 2013 to review the backdoor pilot of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Join Megan and Wendy as we get to know Oliver, Shane, Norman, and Rita. If you're new to the series or it's a favorite, come along and chat about the charming characters, heartfelt moments, and the signature Hallmark magic that captivated audiences for year. Plus, don't forget to tune in all summer long for Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? 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. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" (Pilot) The very first movie in the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise was a backdoor pilot and is often considered episode #0 from Season 1. Its title is "Second Chances." This movie premiered on October 12, 2013. Scott Smith directed the movie. He currently has 37 directing credits including a few Hallmark favorites like "Frozen in Love" and "Autumn in the Vineyard." Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen wrote the script. Martha Williamson is a 35-year veteran of the entertainment industry. She is known for being the writer and producer on "Touched by an Angel" as well as "Promised Land." Williamson has also written for the TV series "The Facts of Life," and "Living Dolls." Brandi Harkonen has 14 writing and co-producing credits including every episode and movie from the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise. Who Was in the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Pilot? Eric Mabius plays Oliver O'Toole. Eric currently has 72 acting credits, having appeared in Hallmark hits like "Haul Out the Holly" and "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up." Mabius has worked steadily since 1995 having appeared in television shows like "Party of Five," "Chicago Fire," "The L Word," and "The O.C." Kristin Booth plays Shane McInerney. Kristin recently appeared in "Shifting Gears" (directed by co-star Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe). Her 100 acting credits also include "Workin' Moms," "Hudson & Rex," and "Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter." Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe plays Rita Haywith. Commonly credited as Crystal Lowe, she has 95 acting credits including "Christmas at Dollywood" and "Flip That Romance." She was the first female director selected in Hallmark's 'Make Her Mark' initiative. Geoff Gustafson play Norman Dorman. Geoff has 94 acting credits and has appeared in "Dream Moms" and "Three Wise Men and a Baby" amongst many others. Daphne Zuniga plays Andrea Shmeckle. Zuniga is probably best known for her role as Jo Reynolds from "Melrose Place." Laci J. Mailey plays Kelly. We recently saw Laci in "Betty's Bad Luck in Love" but she's probably best known as Jess O'Brien from the long running Hallmark series "Chesapeake Shores." Benjamin Hollingsworth plays Charlie. Ben is known for his role as Dan Brady on "Virgin River" as well as Liam in "The Santa Summit." Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" from 2013 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder May 23, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark dives into a fresh flick now streaming on Hallmark Movies Now: "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder," ahead of its premiere on Hallmark Mystery. Tune in to hosts Megan and Wendy on their Hallmark movie review podcast as they unpack what they liked and what they wished for in this potential new mystery series. Goodbye Lucas Bouchard. Hello Detective Beeks. This movie will premiere on Hallmark Mystery on June 7, 2024. Have you watched "Tipline Mysteries" yet? 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 "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder" Chris McNally stars as Detective Beeks. Chris has previously co-starred in 63 episodes as Lucas Bouchard in "When Calls the Heart." We last saw him in "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" alongside partner Julie Gonzalo. Holland Roden plays tipline operator Maddie Moore. She has just one previous Hallmark credit having co-starred with Tyler Hynes in "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas" in 2022. Related: Is "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" one of Hallmark Channel's best ever movies in the new era? Christine Conradt wrote the screenplay. She has 74 other writing credits, including a few of our Hallmark favorites like "As Luck Would Have It" and "On the 12th Date of Christmas." She seems to prefer darker fare, having written scripts for movies like "Girlfriend Killer" and "Boyfriend Killer." Mother/Daughter directing duo Jessica and Cynde Harmon are responsible for "Tipline Mysteries." Jessica Harmon is an accomplished actor but also has 18 directing credits. The vast majority of these credits are for Hallmark and include "Rip in Time," "Joyeaux Noel," and "Dream Moms." This is Cynde Harmon's first directing credit. She has served as a producer on 21 projects that include "Pumpkin Pie Wars," "North to Home," and "Christmas at the Golden Dragon. Related: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think of "Pumpkin Pie Wars?" Cardi Wong plays Officer Tran. Cardi has 50 acting credits and has been seen on Hallmark in "A Season for Family" and "The Gift of Peace." We just reviews one of Cardi's older movies - "Flip That Romance" which co-stars Chris McNally's partner, Julie Gonzalo. Cassandra Sawmill plays Amanda. She has 28 acting credits as well as three upcoming projects. This appears to be her first appearance on Hallmark. Jill Teed plays the Police Captain. She has 105 acting credits which include "Three Wise Men and a Baby" and two "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies. Riley Davis plays nepo-baby Ethan. We last saw Riley as Mason (Walker's #2 guy) in "Curious Caterer." Watch the Trailer for "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home May 21, 2024

Join Megan and Wendy as they review "Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home" on Girls Gone Hallmark. Does this new Hallmark series has franchise potential! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Whitewater Romance May 16, 2024

Join us for another fun episode of "Girls Gone Hallmark!" In today's episode, Megan and Wendy dive into their review of the latest Hallmark Channel original, "A Whitewater Romance." Starring Cindy Busby and Benjamin Hollingsworth, this film is full of gorgeous scenery and follows the very classic Hallmark trope of enemies to lovers. Can someone tell us why Busby seems to have a penchant for wilderness-themed movies? Plus, listen for some thrilling Girls Gone Hallmark news at the top of the episode. Is Cindy Busby a hit or miss for you? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "A Whitewater Romance" This was directed by Jason Bourque. He has 57 previous directing credits, including “A World Record Christmas” and “Ms. Christmas Comes to Town” from last year’s Countdown to Christmas. Other Hallmark movies include “A Game of Love” and “My Christmas Family Tree” amongst others. “A Whitewater Romance” was written by Juliana Wimbles. She is both an actress and a writer and this marks her 5th writing credit. Previous writing credits for Hallmark include “Love in the Maldives,” “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating,” and “A Splash of Love.” Cindy Busby stars as Maya from Manhattan. Cindy has made a name for herself at Hallmark having starred in a number of movies for the channel. Notable films include “Love in Zion National: A National Park Romance,” “Chasing Waterfalls” and “Hearts Down Under.” Fun fact: Cindy has a Cameo account where you can request a special message from her. She has 117 5-STAR ratings. Benjamin Hollingsworth stars as Malibu Matt. We’ve seen Benjamin quite a bit on Hallmark as of lately. He was in “The Santa Summit” last Countdown to Christmas, followed by “An Easter Bloom” earlier this year and now “A Whitewater Romance.” Benjamin is also busy as Dan Brady on the Netflix hit “Virgin River.” Related Podcast Ep: Girls Gone Hallmark Reviews "The Santa Summit" Kate Twa plays Allegra. She’s been in quite a few Hallmark and Lifetime-esque movies in the last four years but this isn’t her first film for Hallmark as she appeared in the 2022 movie “We Need a Little Christmas.” William deVry plays Jim. He has 51 previous acting credits with a whopping 687 episode run on General Hospital as Julian Jerome and 109 episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful as Storm Logan. For Hallmark, he’s appeared in 2 episodes of Cedar Cove back in 2014. Edwin Perez plays Luis. Edwin has 78 previous acting credits including “Game of Love,” “Just One Kiss,” and “Butlers in Love” for Hallmark. Alisha-Maria Ahamed plays Claire. She has 17 previous acting credits including “Our Italian Christmas Memories” from 2022. Sophia Carriere plays Maya’s younger sister Carmen. She has just 6 previous acting credits including a Lifetime movie called “The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story” which also co-starred friend of the show Erik Athavale. Related Podcast Episode: Get to know Erik Athavale, an Exclusive Girls Gone Hallmark Interview! Finally, Heather Doerksen (pronounced DIRK-SIN) plays Maya’s boss Marilyn. She has 92 acting credits and has appeared in several Hallmark movies including “Fourth Down and Love” and “All of My Heart: The Wedding.” This movie was filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, in both the Squamish and Burnaby regions. Filming took place from September to October 2023. Director Jason Boruque wrote on his instagram back in October 2023 that he and the crew “braved glacier rivers, class 4 rapids, forest zip lining, aggressive squirrels and a few torrential downpours.” Watch the Trailer for "A Whitewater Romance" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Flip That Romance May 09, 2024

Calling all #HYNIES! Welcome to another fun episode of "Girls Gone Hallmark!" Today, Megan and Wendy dive into the heartwarming fan-favorite "Flip That Romance," starring the one and only Tyler Hynes. Join us as we share our thoughts on this delightful house-flipping romance and uncover some of the movie magic with writer Nina Weinman. Plus, stick around to discover how you can have a say in selecting the next fan favorite Hallmark movie for us to discuss! Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "Flip That Romance" Flip That Romance first premiered on March 16, 2019 as part of Hallmark’s SPRING FEVER line up that year. This movie was directed by Mark Jean. Mark has directed 65 films - with an impressive amount of them being for Hallmark Channel. Some titles include Holiday Hotline, A Kismet Christmas, The Nine Lives of Christmas, and Love at First Dance. Jill Girling, Lori Mather-Welch and Nina Weinman are credited for writing “Flip That Romance.” Jill and Lori appear to be writing partners. They’ve worked on the same projects, including a Hallmark movie called “Love’s Complicated” from 2016. Nina Weinman was brought onto the project for a re-write. Julie Gonzalo co-stars as Jules Briggs of Jules Briggs Design. Julie has 48 acting credits and e last saw her in “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost” with husband Chris McNally. Outside of Hallmark, Julie has been in a number of projects including “Supergirl,” “Veronica Mars,” the reboot of “Dallas” as well as “Christmas with the Kranks.” Tyler Hynes plays Lance. While Tyler is a Hallmark Channel fan favorite, this was only his 3rd movie for the network. Since then, he either starred or appeared in 15 movies for Hallmark. Fiona Vroom plays friend Teri. Fiona has 73 acting credits including Hallmark hits like “Three Wise Men and a Baby,” “The Wedding Veil” and “The Wedding Veil Expectations.” Matthew Kevin Anderson plays Richard. He’s one of those familiar faces that often pops up on Hallmark. With 101 acting credits, we’ve seen him in “Love and Jane,” “Lights, Camera, Christmas!” and “Love, Classified.” You might also recognize him for his work on Lifetime as well, his resume is full of Hallmark Rom-Coms and Lifetime Murdery fare. Fred Anderson plays Lance’s dad, Ed. Finally, a dad who appears age appropriate versus the actor we saw play Tyler’s dad in “Shifting Gears.” Fred has 155 acting credits. We last saw him in “Christmas on Cherry Lane” and “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane.” He also appeared in a movie we mentioned last week, “Totally Killer.” Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review "Shifting Gears" Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe (commonly credited as Crystal Lowe) plays friend Kat. She recently directed Tyler in “Shifting Gears.” We are getting to know Crystal better as Rita in the SSD series - since we’ll be dropping reviews all summer long for Sign Sealed Delivered Summer. Shannon Chan-Kent plays Elise. Shannon was last seen on Hallmark in “Field Day” - a Julie Sherman Wolfe movie we loved. I do wish she’d do more projects for Hallmark. Watch the Trailer for "Flip That Romance" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJLw-uapWsU?si=FOt9KSVhb7NwXYr9&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Branching Out May 03, 2024

Check out today's newest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on the latest Hallmark Channel film, "Branching Out." Brace yourself for a story Megan shares about discovering biological relatives through DNA testing. Tune in to hear what they liked and didn't like about this movie. What did you think about "Branching Out?" Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. Today's Podcast Sponsor: LUX ICE Find out where you can level up your favorite iced drinks: Lux Ice Premium Beverage Spheres 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 "Branching Out" With "Branching Out" as his 16th directing endeavor, Maclain Nelson is leaving quite the mark on Hallmark as of recently. Among his notable projects are the beloved "Haul Out the Holly" series, "A Heidelberg Holiday," "Hidden Gems," "Presence of Love," and others. Beyond directing, Maclain Nelson’s creative endeavors extends to writing contributions on "A Heidelberg Holiday," "A Nashville Legacy," and "# Xmas." Joie Botkin wrote the screenplay for “Branching Out” based on a story by writer Melissa Bustamante. We’ve said here for a long time that Joie has a great ability to write difficult family stories. Her previous work for Hallmark include “Never Been Chris’d,” “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost,” “Love’s Greek to Me,” “# XMAS” “Our Italian Christmas Memories” and so many more. Melissa Bustamante has just three writing credits. “Branching Out” appears to be her first project for Hallmark. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" Sarah Drew stars as single mom Amelia. Sarah is definitely a favorite of Girls Gone Hallmark. We last saw her in “Guiding Emily” - which we loved. She has 51 acting credits with two very non-Hallmark projects in pre-production. Juan Pablo Di Pace plays donor dad T.J. Juan Pablo is probably best known from his role as Fernando on “Fuller House.” His one other project for Hallmark was “Raise a Glass to Love” in 2021. Juan Pablo is also a recording artist and started releasing music in 2010. He’s got a YouTube channel with nearly 45K subscribers where you can find tons of videos of him singing. Fun fact: Juan Pablo also appeared on season 27 of "Dancing with the Stars." Related Podcast Episode: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think about Juan Pablo's other Hallmark movie? Cora Bella plays daughter Ruby. This is her first big project, only previously starring in a short in 2022. Kaley McCormack plays friend and business partner Maura. She has only 7 acting credits and this is her first film for Hallmark. Candace Kirkpatrick plays TJ’s mom Sofia. She has 28 previous acting credits with 4 upcoming projects. Branching Out was filmed in Utah and wrapped filming the week of February 18th. Watch the Trailer for "Branching Out" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans Apr 30, 2024

Strap in for another thrilling ride with Megan and Wendy as they dive into Hallark Mystery's latest gem, "Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans," on this week’s episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! It's a mix of medieval mischief and modern mystery where the only things sharper than the swords are the suspects' motives. And yes, there will murder boards. Join Megan and Wendy as they unpack every delightful detail, from knightly knaves to suspicious stewards. Will they joust with the plot twists or find themselves in a feudal feud with the film's logic? There’s only one way to find out! Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "Curious Caterer" Foiled Plans" Paul Ziller directed "Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans." Paul has 60 directing credits including three of the four Curious Caterer movies. Paul's first Hallmark movie was "Love on the Slopes" in 2018. Since they he has directed Hallmark movies exclusively. "Foiled Plans" is based on the novel "Sticks and Scones" by Diane Mott Davidson, as part of her Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series. Nikki DeLoach reprised her role as Goldy once again. Nikki has 72 acting credits. We will be reviewing her often referenced "Cranberry Christmas" this summer as part of our Christmas in July series. Before being installed as one of Hallmark's darlings, she appeared in 83 episodes of the MTV series "Awkward," which also starred Beau Mirchoff. Andrew Walker returns as Tom. Andrew has 85 acting credits. He will return as eldest brother Luke in "Three Wiser Men and a Boy" this Countdown to Christmas season. Julie Kim and Karine Marwood co-wrote the script for "Foiled Plans." Julie and Kim have nine shared writing credits including "Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows," "Mix up in the Mediterranean" and "Nostalgic Christmas." Jaycie Dotin plays Marla. She has 42 acting credits. In addition to Hallmark, she appeared in three "Ivy & Bean" movies in 2022. Riley Davis plays Mason. This is Riley's 28th acting credit. His only roles on Hallmark have been in Curious Caterer movies. Outside of Hallmark he has appeared in shows including "Goosebumps" and "Ruby and the Well." Related Podcast Episode: Nikki DeLoach throwback in "Love to the Rescue" Lochlyn Munro plays ex-husband Richard. Lochlyn has 274 acting credits with EIGHT upcoming projects. In 2023 alone he appeared in 13 projects including the series "Riverdale" and the 1980's time travel murder mystery "Totally Killer." Britt Good plays Emma. Even with 26 acting credits this is a bit of a breakout role for Britt as many of her previous credits are dancing roles in shows like "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" and "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies." "Foiled Plans" was filmed in Victoria, British Columbia. The castle featured in the movie is the same location used in the "X-Men" movies where the students train. The governor's mansion was also used for filming. The governor was in residence during the time of filming. Watch the Trailer for "Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2c_4KUVnvY?si=yj4CXexAtypOwisU&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Falling in Love in Niagara Apr 25, 2024

Get ready for an exciting episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy are back with their review of Hallmark Channel's newest film, "Falling in Love in Niagara." But hold on tight because this time, things are about to get interesting. It's been a while since Megan and Wendy disagreed on a movie, and this one is no exception. Tune in to hear their contrasting takes on the film and see which side of the Niagara Falls they each land on. Don't miss out on this discussion – dive in now! Are you with Megan or with Wendy on this movie? Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "Falling in Love in Niagara" This movie was directed by Marita Grabiak. Marita has 59 directing credits including Hallmark's "Fly Away with Me," "Feeling Butterflies," "Fit for a Prince" and "Baby It's Cold Inside" to name a few. Carley Smale wrote "Falling in Love in Niagara." She has 15 writing credits, most which are Hallmark and Hallmark-esque Christmas movies. Her titles include "Navigating Christmas," "A Gingerbread Christmas," and "On the Twelfth Day of Christmas." Related Podcast: What did GGH think about Jocelyn Hudon in "Romance with a Twist?" Jocelyn Hudon stars as Madeline. Jocelyn has 40 acting credits with FIVE upcoming projects. We recently saw her in "Romance with a Twist" earlier this year. Dan Jeannottee co-stars as Mike. Dan is probably best known for his roles on "The Good Witch" and "The Bold Type" but he is quickly becoming a Hallmark staple with rolls in "The Royal Nanny," "Sweeter than Chocolate" and "Sense & Sensibility" to name a few. Related Podcast: Girls Gone Hallmark review "Sweeter than Chocolate" Masa Lizdek plays sister Harley. Masa has 23 acting credits and this appears to be her first Hallmark movie. Jinesea Bianca Lewis plays Emily. She has 10 acting credits and appeared in "An Ice Palace Romance" and "Christmas By Design" for Hallmark in 2023. Chris Violette plays terrible fiancé Jason. Chris has 59 acting credits, including a number of Hallmark style movies but this appears to be his first project for the network. Watch the Trailer for "Falling in Love in Niagara" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F12Ev8uTSgo?si=QowOG1Howo1lTAAm&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Timeless Love Apr 23, 2024

Welcome back to Girls Gone Hallmark! In this episode, Megan and Wendy dive into a highly anticipated fan request: "Timeless Love," starring Rachel Skarsten and Brant Daugherty. Surprisingly, Megan and Wendy found themselves pleasantly surprised by just how much they enjoyed this film. Join them as they unpack their newfound love for "Timeless Love" and discover why it's a must-watch for any Hallmark enthusiast. Don't miss out – hit play now to listen in on their delightful discussion! What do you have to say about "Timeless Love?" Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "Timeless Love" This movie premiered on Sunday, June 14 2020 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. According to Heavy.com, “Timeless Love” was originally released on Amazon Prime in December 2019. Brian Brough served as producer and director for Timeless Love. According to LinkedIn, Brian is the president of Candlelight Media Group,Inc. where they make a lot of Hallmark-esque movies. There are two writers for this film: Brittany Wiscombe and Donovan Barlow. Brittany Wiscombe has 42 writing credits. Most of the movies she’s written look to also be movies produced by Candlelight Media Group. Timeless Love is writer Donovan Barlow’s only title. Rachel Skarstan plays Megan. She has 43 acting credits including last year’s “Christmas Island” and “The Royal Nanny” the year before that. Outside of Hallmark, Rachel has been in a number of movies and television projects. Did you know, she appeared in “Fifty Shades of Grey” - the first installment in the Fifty Shades trilogy. Brant Daugherty play Thomas. Brand has 34 acting credits and he’s no stranger to Hallmark having appeared in several movies for the channel including “Joyeux Noel,” “ # XMAS” and “A Royal Runaway Romance.” Fun fact: Brant also appeared in a Fifty Shades movie…he was in “Fifty Shades Freed” which I believe is the final movie in the trilogy. Natalie Riskas plays Thomas’ girlfriend, Natalie. She has just 5 acting credits and it looks like this is her one and only appearance on the network. Jill Adler plays Megan’s mom, Debra. She has 68 acting credits with projects like “Yellowstone” being the most recognizable. Terence Goodman plays Megan’s dad, Howard. Terence has 37 acting credits. Looking through his IMDB, he’s appeared in classic television shows like “CHiPs,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “Three’s Company” and 29 episodes as Sgt. Bob McBride on “Days of Our Lives.” This movie was filmed in Utah which included locations like the Utah Valley Simulation Center, Wadley Farms, and Utah Valley University. The aquarium scene was filmed in Draper, Utah at the Living Planet Aquarium. Watch the Trailer for "Timeless Love" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWqBL0EXNeA?si=PTjknZXk85iKz4Zb&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Legend of the Lost Locket Apr 18, 2024

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, co-hosts Megan, a Hallmark movie enthusiast, and Wendy, a former Hallmark hater, delve into the Hallmark Channel original movie, 'Legends of the Lost Locket.' The movie, aired on April 13, features an antiques expert and a town sheriff embarking on a quest tied to romance and discovery. Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "Legend of the Lost Locket Legend of the Lost Locket was directed by Kevin Fair. Kevin has 44 directing credits which include Girls Gone Hallmark faves Taking a Shot at Love 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost, and several of the Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies, reviews coming soon to Girls Gone Hallmark. Michelle Ricci is the writer of Legend of the Lost Locket. Michelle has 9 total writing credits, most of them mysteries including: Murdoch Mysteries, Frankie Drake Mysteries and Hailey Dean Mystery Natasha Burnett stars as Amelia Scott. Natasha can also be seen as Minnie Canfield in When Calls the Heart. Additional Hallmark credits include Love at First Bark and Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. Natasha also appeared in four episodes of the series UnREAL. Viv Leacock plays Detective Marcus Forrest. Viv has 139 acting credits and also acts alongside Natasha Burnett as Joseph Canfield on When Calls the Heart. Our Spidey Senses suspect this might not be their first romantic pairing. Samantha Cole plays Francine Holbrook. Samantha has 37 acting credits and has appeared in a number of Hallmark films including: Friends & Family Christmas, Signed Sealed Delivered: The Vows We Have Made, and Advice to Love By, as well as three episodes of UnREAL. Listen to Megan and Wendy's review of Advice to Love By Hallmark staple Beverley Elliott plays Enid. Beverley has 119 acting credits. She was most recently seen in A World Record Christmas in 2023 for Hallmark. Although she was never on UnREAL she does mark a different Bingo space. She played Granny in 60 episodes of Once Upon a Time. Andrea Stefancikova plays Mayor’s girlfriend Poppy Evans. Andrea has 54 acting credits and this appears to be her first role for Hallmark. Hrothgar Mathews plays Mayor Bob Truman. Hrothgar has 134 acting credits and he also appears on When Calls the Heart as Ned Yost. Guess what. He was in on episode of Once Upon a Time Isabel Birch plays Hannah. Isabel has 10 acting credits but she’s off to a strong start. She was in Heaven Down Here and Inventing the Christmas Prince for Hallmark. She also appeared in Schmigadoon as well as on The Babysitters Club as Becca Ramsey. Legend of the Lost Locket was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia and features a filming location easter egg for Hearties Watch the Trailer for "Legend of the Lost Locket" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epwEsKoIxmw?si=Qc5YkqbdSJXV28wb&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Summer Villa Apr 16, 2024

Tune in for a romantic getaway with the newest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy are your guides as they dissect the beloved Hallmark Channel film "Summer Villa," a fan-favorite from 2016. Explore the enchanting story of a struggling writer and Chef Cupid in this French escape. Will clichés hinder the beauty of this film? Let's unravel the charming details together—listen in now! Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "Summer Villa" First premiered on Hallmark in 2016 and then Hallmark re-aired it as part of their Summer Nights line up in 2020. This movie was directed by Pat Kiely. Pat has 10 previous directing credits. Summer Villa was his first project for Hallmark. He’s gone on to direct “Majestic Christmas” and “Christmas in My Heart” for the channel. There are 2 screenwriters credited for this movie. Carrie Lee Wilson has just 4 writing credits. This is her one and only Hallmark movie. Other projects include “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” in 2015 and “College Road Trip” in 2008. According to LinkedIn, she presently is an adjunct professor teaching screenwriting 101 at Los Angeles Valley College. Also, per her LinkedIn, she is the co-writer on a project for Hallmark Media called “There’s a Cake in My Future.” Emi Mochizuki appears to be Carrie’s writing partner as Emi has the exact same writing credits. Related: What Did Girls Gone Hallmark think about "Surprised by Love" with Hilarie Burton? Hilarie Burton plays Terry. Hilarie has 34 acting credits including previous Hallmark movies like “Surprised by Love” and “Naughty or Nice.” She played Payton Scott in 130 episode of “One Tree Hill” as well as 25 episodes of “White Collar.” Hilarie has been absent from Hallmark for several years after being “let go” from Hallmark Media in January 2019. She says she was fired from a movie for being outspoken about the lack of diversity on set. Victor Webster plays Matthew (or Chef Cupid, if ya nasty). Wowie Zowie Victor has a whopping 92 acting credits. We most recently saw him in “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.” Related: Listen to what Girls Gone Hallmark thought about "One Bad Apple" Emorphia Margaritis plays Terry’s daughter Abby. She has just 3 acting credits and “Summer Villa” appears to be the one and only movie she’s been in except for one episode of a TV show called 19-2 from 2015 and a short called “Crafting for a Cure” in 2021. After “Summer Villa” Emorphia went on to study film and television at York University and Humber College. Her last project was director of a short called “Edge of Hope” from 2023. Cristina Rosato plays Matthew’s sister and Terry’s book agent. Cristina has an impressive 71 acting credits and this was the last project she’s done for Hallmark. She’s gone on to appear in shows like “A Million Little Things,” the “Party of Five” reboot, and “The Good Doctor.” Jocelin Haas plays Jean-Luc. He’s a French actor with several French projects. This is his one and only Hallmark movie. Brittany Drisdelle plays Dianne. She’s got a ton of acting credits including “Unlocking Christmas” which was a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries film from 2020. The movie was filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Watch the Trailer for "Summer Villa" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc1xvVqoD60?si=Av_Gyzd2mYudbLsF&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Blind Date Book Club Apr 11, 2024

Prepare to flip with the newest Girls Gone Hallmark episode! Megan and Wendy are turning over a new leaf of excitement as they delve into Hallmark Channel's "Blind Date Book Club." Hold onto your bookmarks for a sweet meet cute with Erin Krakow and Robert Buckley. Don't miss out on this near perfect movie — listen now! Who else needs more Erin Krakow? Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "Blind Date Book Club" Directed by Peter Benson. Peter is a well known actor and seen in many Hallmark films. This is his 17th directing credit. He’s previously directed Hallmark faves like “The Wedding Veil Expectations,” “The Santa Stakeout” and “Sweet Carolina.” Peter’s next project is as Pat in the upcoming sequel to “The Cases of Mystery Lane.” Blind Date Book Club was written by Nicole Baxter. Nicole 19 writing credits - most look to be Hallmark films. A couple previous favorites of ours are: “A Pinch of Portugal,” “We Wish You a Married Christmas” and “Presence of Love.” Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "A Pinch of Portugal" Erin Krakow plays book shop owner Meg. Erin is probably best known for her role as Elizabeth on “When Calls the Heart.” You can’t tell me Hallmark doesn’t know what it’s doing by premiering an Erin Krakow movie, the same weekend season 11 of “When Calls the Heart” premieres. The last MOVIE we saw Erin in was the “The Wedding Cottage” with Brendan Penny. Robert Buckley plays author Graham Sterling. Robert has 29 acting credits including 18 episodes of “Chesapeake Shores,” “The Christmas House” and “The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls.” Outside of Hallmark, Robert has been a regular in series like “iZombie,” “One Tree Hill,” “American Heiress” and 2006 show called “Fashion House” which also starred Bo Derek and Morgan Fairchild. Faith Wright plays friend and co-worker Alice. She has just 20 acting credits and has been seen in shows like “Riverdale,” “Nancy Drew,” and “So Help Me Todd.” For Hallmark, she’s been in “Three Wise Men and a Baby” as well as “A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love.” Glynis Davies plays Aunt Renee. She’s got a healthy list of acting credits but her last Hallmark credit was from 2020 in a “Picture Perfect Mysteries.” Related: Listen to what Girls Gone Hallmark thought about "One Bad Apple" Hilary Jardine plays Graham’s sister Lizzy. We saw Hilary over the weekend in “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.” Johannah Newmarch plays the NRP reporter Raina. Johanna also appears on “When Calls the Heart” as Molly. This movie was filmed in January and February in Langley and Gibbons, British Columbia. According to Heavy.com, production was hit with a snow storm during filming. Watch the Trailer for "Blind Date Book Club" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 2 Follow Up Apr 10, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is back with a special follow-up episode for Season 2 of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home!" Join Megan and Wendy as they delve into the questions, comments, and theories pouring in from listeners. Get ready for an exciting discussion as they explore things they've missed from Season 2 and various theories for Season 3. Tune in to hear all about the mysteries surrounding the Landry family and the enchanting magic of the pond. Don't miss out—listen in and share this episode with fellow fans of "The Way Home!" Are you excited for another season of "The Way Home?" Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3 "Wake Me When September Ends" Season 2, Episode 4 "Long Time Gone" Season 2, Episode 5 "How to Save a Life" Season 2, Episode 6 "Somewhere Only We Know" Season 2, Episode 7 "Lose Yourself" Season 2, Episode 8 "Here Without You" Season 2, Episode 9 "Bring Me To Life" Season 2, Episode 10 Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

One Bad Apple Apr 09, 2024

Get ready to sprinkle some fun on your day with the latest Girls Gone Hallmark episode! Megan and Wendy are whipping up a batch of excitement as they dive fork-first into "One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery." Hang onto your hats for a wild ride through twists, turns, and tantalizing clues, with Ali Sweeney leading the charge and Victor Webster stirring things up. Don't let your playlist feel lonely—add this episode to the mix! How do you feel about the addition of Victor Webster at Chad? Email us your thoughts or review to meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" Shannon Kohli directed "One Bad Apple." She has 25 previous directing credits including another Hannah Swensen movie called "A Zest for Death" from 2023. Other projects include "You," "One of Us is Lying" and "Firefly Lane." Alison Sweeney wrote the script for this movie, adapting it from the novel "Apple Turnover Mystery" by Joanne Fluke. Ali also stars as Hannah Swensen. This is her 47th acting credit and has appeared in three Hannah Swensen mysteries since wrapping The Wedding Veil series. Victor Webster joins the series as Chad Norton. He has 91 acting credits and first appeared opposite Alison Sweeney in "The Wedding Veil" as husband Nick. He most recently appeared in "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" during last year's Countdown to Christmas. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" Tess Atkins plays Michelle. She has a total of 19 acting credits including a recurring role on the CW's "The Flash." Juliana Wimbles plays bakery partner Lisa. She has 41 acting credits but wasn't in "A Zest for Death." Lisa Durupt plays sister Andrea in both the new series and the former "Murder She Baked" series. She has 72 acting credits which include roles in "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas" and the series "Heartland." Sebastian Graves is bad-boy brother Perry. Sebastian has 16 acting credits and most recently appeared in Hallmark's "Gilded Newport Mysteries." Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Gilded Newport Mysteries" Gabriel Hogan is Norman. Norma is a fixture in the Hannah Swensen universe. He has had long running roles in the series "Tacoma FD" as well as "Heartland." Barbara Niven plays Delores. She has 112 acting credits and was recently in a film called "The Last Word" which was a filmed, live state performance. Oliver Rice plays Bradford Ramsey. With 39 acting credits, he girls joined the Hannah Swensen franchise in "A Zest for Death." Matreya Scarrwener plays student Willa. She has 39 acting credits alternating between Hallmark films like "The Wedding Cottage" and darker fare like "Killing for Extra Credit." Chezca Vega plays Pam. Chezca is a newcomer with just four acting credits and this is her first role for Hallmark. The movie was filmed in Vancouver in February 2024. Watch the Trailer for "One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" on Hallmark Mystery Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Everyone’s Favorite Dasher: Erik Athavale Apr 04, 2024

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where we dig deep into all things Hallmark with your hosts Megan and Wendy! Today, we're thrilled to have the charming and talented Erik Athavale joining us for a chat. Not only is Erik a familiar face from Hallmark's beloved movies like "Holiday Hotline" and "The Santa Summit" from the 2023 Countdown to Christmas line up, but he's also making waves on the big screen in "Ordinary Angels," and the Canadian comedy series "Acting Good." So grab your cocoa and cozy up as we get insight on his career journey from Erik himself! Mentioned in this Interview with Erik Athavale Erik mentioned this video of Bryan Cranston (Emmy winning actor known for his portrayal of Walter White on the series "Breaking Bad") giving advice to aspiring actors. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1WiCGq-PcY?si=-sdKd6RYO3ZoXg1M&w=560&h=315] Some of Erik's Favorite Actors Include: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erik Athavale (@eathavale) //www.instagram.com/embed.js Fuad Ahmed - a Pakistani-born actor with 67 acting credits including Hallmark's "A Not So Royal Christmas" as well as the Netflix series "Painkiller" and Hulu's "The Hardy Boys." Julie Nolke - actor, writer, and comedian. Seen here on her 1M+ follower YouTube channel and from movies like "The Wedding Rule." Amy Groening - film and television actor seen in a number of Hallmark movies, including "The Santa Summit," "Miracle in Bethlehem, PA" and "We Wish You a Married Christmas." Stephanie Sy - a phenomenal singer and actor who wowed fans in "The Santa Summit," and appeared in "Ordinary Angels," Hallmark's "Miracle in Bethlehem, PA" and "A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe." Pallavi Sharda - international film and theater actor who has appeared in 29 projects, including "Wedding Season" on Netflix. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erik Athavale (@eathavale) //www.instagram.com/embed.js Where to Watch "Acting Good" "Acting Good" is a Canadian television comedy series starring comedian Paul Rabliauskas as a young First Nations man who returns home to live in his small reserve community in northern Manitoba. Erik Athavale co-stars as Greg and the show is currently in pre-production for Season 3. You can find "Acting Good" on CTV Comedy Channel and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network which is available through Apple TV. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap, S2 Ep 10 Apr 01, 2024

It's the moment we've all been waiting for—the season finale of "The Way Home." Join Megan and Wendy, your hosts on Girls Gone Hallmark, as they dive one last time into the depths of episode 10, aptly titled "Bring Me to Life." True to form, the season's conclusion delivers, neatly tying up the lingering mysteries that have intrigued us all season long. From the long-awaited revelation of the mysterious figure in the bushes, to the reason why Alice was able to time-travel, and Jacob's long-awaited return, there's no shortage of material to dissect. As we anticipate season 3, a multitude of new questions hang in the air: why does Casey have Kat and Brady's ring? Will #TomKat live on? And what's the significance behind the enigmatic horses? Don't miss out—tune in, share this episode with your fellow Hallmark devotees, and journey with us as we unravel the intricate tapestry that defines "The Way Home" as a must-watch series. What did you think of the season finale? And can someone explain to us how Ghost Colton time travels?Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3 "Wake Me When September Ends" Season 2, Episode 4 "Long Time Gone" Season 2, Episode 5 "How to Save a Life" Season 2, Episode 6 "Somewhere Only We Know" Season 2, Episode 7 "Lose Yourself" Season 2, Episode 8 "Here Without You" Season 2, Episode 9 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show. Episode 10 did not include any contemporary music. Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Shifting Gears Mar 28, 2024

Welcome to a brand new episode of "Girls Gone Hallmark," your go-to podcast for all things Hallmark Channel! Hosted by the dynamic duo Megan and Wendy, this episode dives into the highly anticipated Hallmark movie "Shifting Gears," starring fan favorite Tyler Hynes and Kat Barrell. It's the moment #Hynies across the globe have been eagerly waiting for, as Tyler Hynes takes the lead in a role that promises romance, charm, and all the heartwarming moments Hallmark fans adore. Megan and Wendy are here to break down every swoon-worthy moment, share their thoughts on the chemistry between the leads, and provide insights that only true Hallmark enthusiasts can offer. So, throw your ear buds in and tune in to this episode of "Girls Gone Hallmark" for a deep dive into "Shifting Gears." You won't want to miss it! On a scale of 1 to 10 - how excited are you to see Tyler Hynes on your screen again? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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. What is "Shifting Gears" on Hallmark Channel About? Written by Matt Marx. This is Matt’s ninth writing credit. Previous Hallmark projects include “Christmas Made to Order” and “Portrait of Love.” This movie was directed by Crystal Lowe. She is both a busy actor and budding director. This is Crystal’s directorial debut and the first director from the Make Her Mark Women’s Directing Program - an initiative founded by Ashley Williams. Hallmark Media’s Mark Her Mark Women’s Directing Program is an on-the-job mentorship initiative designed to advance Hallmark’s commitment to inclusive storytelling by supporting and increasing representation of women behind the camera. Tyler Hynes plays Luke. We last saw Tyler in the Countdown to Christmas movie “Never Been Chris’d.” He has 68 previous acting credits and is considered on of Hallmark favorite leading men. Katherine Barrell plays Jess. She is no stranger to Hallmark, having appeared in films such as “Everything Christmas,” “A Tale of Two Christmases” and 20 episodes as Joy Harper in the “Good Witch.” Outside of Hallmark, she’s appeared in the TV series “Wynonna Earp” and “Workin’ Moms.” Kristin Booth plays Teri. Kristin is another busy actor with nearly 100 acting credits. She’s appeared in so many of the “Signed, Sealed, Deliver” movies for Hallmark but also appeared in 8 episodes of “Workin’ Moms.” Ray Galletti plays Wayne Larouche. Get your bingo cards out because Ray has also appeared in “Workin’ Moms.” For Hallmark, we’ve seen Ray in “Flipping for Christmas” from 2023 and “A Season for Love” from 2018. Colton Royce plays Pete. Colton has just over 20 acting credits and we’ve previously seen him in Hallmark projects such as “My Grown Up Christmas List” and “Road Trip Romance.” According to Heavy on Hallmark, “Shifting Gears” was filmed in Ottawa. Additionally, Ottawa is home to the Hynes’ family. Tyler’s mom visited the set, as well as his two pre-teen nieces who both appeared in a scene with lead Kat Barrell. Watch the Trailer for "Shifting Gears" on Hallmark Channel [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHuiZOdZERg?si=dVC-SiNMQaCAjF0m&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap, S2 Ep 9 Mar 27, 2024

Welcome to a brand-new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, where your favorite hosts, Megan and Wendy, dive deep into the Hallmark series, "The Way Home." This week, we're unpacking the emotional rollercoaster that was episode 9, titled "Here Without You." As we edge closer to the season finale, this episode remarkably tied up numerous loose ends, leaving us with much to discuss. From the much-anticipated yet surprisingly anti-climactic party scene at Lingermore to the twists and turns that kept us on the edge of our seats. Make sure to tune in, share this episode with your Hallmark-loving friends, and join us as we explore the intricate details that make "The Way Home" a must-watch series. Which is better 1814, 1999 or 2007? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3 "Wake Me When September Ends" Season 2, Episode 4 "Long Time Gone" Season 2, Episode 5 "How to Save a Life" Season 2, Episode 6 "Somewhere Only We Know" Season 2, Episode 7 "Lose Yourself" Season 2, Episode 8 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show. Sadly, episode 9 "Here Without You" did not include any pop music. Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch Mar 21, 2024

Join Girls Gone Hallmark for a brand new episode! Your beloved hosts, Megan and Wendy, unravel the high-fashion mystery in Hallmark Channel's latest film, "Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch." Get ready for a thrilling ride as Megan and Wendy dissect the intricate plot and talk about the performances of Brooke D'Orsay and Gilles Marini. Plus, don't miss out on the excitement of experiencing the first new Hallmark movie in weeks. Could this fashion tale mark the beginning of a brand-new franchise? Tune in to find out! Would you want to see "Crimes of Fashion" turned into a franchise? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 "Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch" "Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch" was directed by Felipe Rodriguez. This is Felipe's 12th directing credit and his second project for Hallmark Channel. He previously directed "Never Too Late to Celebrate" in 2023. The script for this movie was co-written by Tom McCurrie and Stephanie Sourapas. Tom McCurrie has four writing credits which include the 2021 Hallmark Christmas movie "Making Spirits Bright." Stephanie Sourapas has two writing credits and worked with Tom on "Making Spirits Bright." Brooke D'Orsay plays Lauren Elliot. Brooke has 54 acting credits including "A Not So Royal Christmas," "A Fabled Holiday," "Wedding of a Lifetime," "A Dickens of a Holiday" and "Beverly Hills Wedding." Gilles Marini plays Andre Dubreuil. Gilles has 57 acting credits including the first "Sex and the City" movie, "Brothers and Sisters," "Days of Our Lives," and one episode of "Royal Pains" with co-star Brooke D'Orsay. Francois Legrand plays Virgil St. James. This is his 31st acting credit. All of his previous credits are French projects and this is his first Hallmark Channel appearance. Paloma Coquant plays friend Charlotte Gauthier. This is Paloma's 19th acting credit and her first Hallmark project. Eva Magyar plays Diana Feeny. Evan has 40 acting credits that include appearances on the series "Black Mirror" and "Russian Doll." "Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch" was filmed on location in Paris, France. Although, some sites report the interior scenes were filmed in Budapest. Look for the fake: There is another movie of the same name from 2004 and stars Kaley Cuoco. Watch the Trailer for "Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch" on Hallmark Mystery [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm7-RiVIu6w?si=2gN-A_6BFN2K0AcE&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap S2 Ep 8 Mar 20, 2024

In this new episode from Girls Gone Hallmark, hosts Megan and Wendy dive into the drama of episode 8, "Lose Yourself," from season 2 of "The Way Home." The Lingermore party takes an unexpectedly turn, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. Nick's discovery of Elliot's journal adds an intriguing layer to the storyline as tensions rise between Kat and Elliot, we are left wondering if they can overcome their differences. Tune in as Megan and Wendy unpack the emotional highs and lows of this captivating episode. Which is better 1814, 1999 or 2007? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3 "Wake Me When September Ends" Season 2, Episode 4 "Long Time Gone" Season 2, Episode 5 "How to Save a Life" Season 2, Episode 6 "Somewhere Only We Know" Season 2, Episode 7 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show. "Starlight" by Muse "Misery Business" by Paramore "Thnks fr th Mmrs" by Fall Out Boy Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap, S2 Ep7 Mar 13, 2024

If you're looking for the best recap podcast of the Hallmark series "The Way Home," you've found it with Girls Gone Hallmark! In today's new episode, hosts Megan and Wendy, discuss episode 7 called "Somewhere Only We Know." The writers of this phenomenal series are really moving the needle forward on the major plot points. What did Megan and Wendy think about the sing-off between Alice and Noah? Or the subtle glance between Elliot and Del when Sam arrives? Your hosts have a lot to say about the palpable chemistry between #TomKat and Jacob's gasp that left them on the edge of their couches. What kind of theories do you have about "The Way Home?" Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3 "Wake Me When September Ends" Season 2, Episode 4 "Long Time Gone" Season 2, Episode 5 "How to Save a Life" Season 2, Episode 6 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show. Episode 7 featured the song "I Want it That Way" by Backstreet Boys. Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap S2 Ep6 Mar 06, 2024

In this new episode from Girls Gone Hallmark, hosts Megan and Wendy dive deep into the mysterious world of "The Way Home" on the Hallmark Channel. Join them as they unravel where Jacob is in 1814 Port Haven, plus discussion on everything from the fire of #TomKat to the incessant phone calls Del can't seem to escape. And the horse returns this episode! Don't miss out on the ultimate "The Way Home" podcast experience with Megan and Wendy—your go-to source for all things Hallmark Channel. What kind of theories do you have about "The Way Home?" Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3 "Wake Me When September Ends" Season 2, Episode 4 "Long Time Gone" Season 2, Episode 5 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show, along with some interesting tidbits or personal stories about the music. Sadly, there was no contemporary music in this episode of The Way Home. Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sense and Sensibility (2024) Feb 29, 2024

Welcome to another delightful episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! This week, your favorite Hallmark hosts, Megan and Wendy, are diving into the charming world of Hallmark Channel's "Sense and Sensibility." As the final installment in Hallmark's Loveuary mashup with Jane Austen, this movie promises all the romance, humor, and heartwarming moments we've come to expect. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of opinions as Megan and Wendy hilariously navigate their differing views on whether this film struck the right chord with them. It's a lively discussion you won't want to miss! 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 "Sense and Sensibility" (2024) The Screenplay for "Sense and Sensibility" was written by Tim Huddleston, based on the novel by Jane Austen. Tim has three previous writing credits although this is his first movie for Hallmark. Roger Bobb directed "Sense and Sensibility." He has 25 directing credits including previous Mahogany features "Christmas with a Kiss," "A Nashville Legacy" and "The Holiday Stocking. Dan Jeanotte plays Edward Ferrars. He's been a regular on Hallmark lately appearing in: "Our Christmas Mural," "Sweeter than Chocolate" and "The Royal Nanny." In between appearing on Hallmark he as a role on the tv series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." Deborah Ayorinda plays Elinor. Deborah is a British actress with 28 acting credits. This is her first appearance on the Hallmark channel. She appeared in "Fatherhood," the Matt Logelin/Liz Logelin story, as well as the 2017 movie "Girls Trip." Bethany Antonia plays Marianne. Bethany is a British actress with 10 acting credits. She's set to appear in the Game of Thrones spin off "House of the Dragon" on Max. Akil Largie plays Colonel Brandon. Akil has 17 acting credits and this is his first appearance on Hallmark. He had a role in "Princess Switch 3" for Netflix. Victor Hugo plays Willoughby. He was born in Brazil but grew up in Scotland. He has six total acting credits and this is his first Hallmark Channel appearance. Kara Saun from "Project Runway" season one was the Costume Designer for this show. She made 68 costumes in 20 days between herself and four tailors! Watch the Trailer for "Sense and Sensibility" on Hallmark Channel [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxE0mwvq4Lw?si=jHeFunVLuRli65qh&w=560&h=315] Welcome to another delightful episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! This week, your favorite hosts Megan and Wendy are diving into the charming world of Hallmark Channel's "Sense and Sensibility." As the final installment in Hallmark's Loveuary mashup with Jane Austen, this movie promises all the romance, humor, and heartwarming moments we've come to expect. Notably, "Sense and Sensibility" falls under the beloved "Mahogany" brand for Hallmark, adding a touch of sophistication to the mix. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of opinions as Megan and Wendy hilariously navigate their differing views on whether this film struck the right chord with them. It's a lively discussion you won't want to miss! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap S2 Ep5 Feb 28, 2024

Welcome to another delightful episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! In this week's show, your hosts Megan and Wendy dive deep into the heartwarming yet mysterious world of "The Way Home," specifically focusing on the riveting plot points and unsolved mysteries of Episode 5, titled 'Long Time Gone.' Brace yourselves as Megan and Wendy share their latest theories and speculations about the unfolding storyline. The long-awaited appearance of Jacob adds an exciting twist, leaving our hosts buzzing with anticipation. Join us for the best "The Way Home" podcast experience, where the charm of Hallmark meets the thrill of unraveling the unknown! #TomKat 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3 "Wake Me When September Ends" Season 2, Episode 4 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show, along with some interesting tidbits or personal stories about the music. The Mother by Flora Fauna JJ and the Pillars - real life band from Canada Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

CrimeTime: FreeFall Feb 27, 2024

Welcome back, Hallmark fans! We invite you to tune in to the newest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, featuring hosts Megan and Wendy, as they delve into the exciting world of a fresh crime series from Hallmark Mysteries called "CrimeTime: FreeFall." In this episode, they dissect the potential of this movie becoming a series for the revamped Mystery network. Plus, they ask: will Lyndie Greenwood and Luke Macfarlane be the newest crime-solving duo we fall in love with? 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 for "CrimeTime: FreeFall" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd4s38iyDdg?si=p61SNY7PJz1vCVNV&w=560&h=315] About "CrimeTime: FreeFall" from Hallmark Mysteries "CrimeTime: FreeFall" was directed by Stacey N. Harding. Stacey has 13 directing credits and is known for directing last year’s incredible “Round and Round,” “Hearts in the Game,” and “Love, Classified.” She also recently directed Luke Macfarlane in “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story” and - grab your BINGO cards - she is credited with directing the highly anticipated “Holidazed” for Hallmark. Arthur Vandalay is credited on IMDB for writing the script. But, the true writer is Kraig Wenman. Before we get into Kraig’s resume, one must ask...who the heck is Arthur Vandalay? Art Vandelay is a fictional character that George Costanza invents when in a job interview on the TV series Seinfeld. We’re not really sure why Kraig is using a pseudonym. He used the same name for "Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major." Kraig has 26 previous writing credits according to IMDB. His last credited project for Hallmark was “Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead” in 2021 but has also written a handful of others for the channel. Luke Macfarlane stars as Shawn. Luke has 40 acting credits, including “Catch Me if You Claus” from last year’s Countdown to Christmas. He can be seen in a bunch of stuff outside of Hallmark, including “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story,” the series “Platonic” on AppleTV, as well as the NSFW movie “Bros.” Lyndie Greenwood stars as Hadley. Lyndie has 32 act in g credits which include the last year’s “Magic in Mistletoe” for Hallmark. She can also be seen in eight episodes of the comedy series “Shelved.” Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast review "Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major" What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

An American in Austen Feb 22, 2024

Welcome back, Hallmark enthusiasts! Join us with the latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, where hosts Megan and Wendy, dive deep into the heartwarming world of Jane Austen with a review of the Hallmark Channel's standout film, "An American in Austen." In this episode, they explore the charming romance, witty dialogue, and picturesque settings that make this movie a standout in the Loveuary lineup. Get ready for laughter, love, and a whole lot of Hallmark magic! 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 for "An American in Austen" on Hallmark [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hmxygeFcsQ?si=OMrMtBINEeyGggQU&w=560&h=315] About "An American in Austen" from Hallmark Channel Clare Niederpruem directed. She has 16 directing credits including a slew of Hallmark films projects like “A Pinch of Portugal,” “As Luck Would Have It,” and “Taking the Reins.” Not only does Clare direct, she also wrote the 2018 theatrical remake of “Little Women.” Additionally, she is married to Maclain Nelson also works a lot with Hallmark. Cameron Johann wrote the script. He’s a prolific producer but this is only his third writing credit. Previous works include Hallmark’s “Betty’s Bad Luck in Love” and a 2021 movie called “Birdie.” Related Podcast Episode: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think of "Betty's Bad Luck in Love?" Eliza Bennett stars as cousin Harriet from America. She’s an English actress and singer. She has 30 acting credits and this appears to be her first work for Hallmark. Previous projects including the Dynasty reboot, a MTV series called “Sweet Vicious,” the crime drama “Broadchurch” and the 2005 movie “Nanny McPhee.” Nicholas Bishop plays Mr. Darcy. We last saw Nicholas on Hallmark in “A Paris Proposal” in 2023. Catherine Hannay plays Jane. She’s an English actress and is super brand new with only 6 acting credits. This is her first Hallmark project. Related Podcast Episode: Ooh la la "A Paris Proposal" starring Nicholas Bishop. Toby-Alexander Smith plays Mr. Bingley. He’s a British actor with 8 projects but 284 episodes of "EastEnders" which is a popular soap opera about the residents of London’s East End. Nell Barlow plays Elizabeth. She’s from North London and is another Hallmark newbie and has just 11 acting credits. Joseph Richardson plays Mr. Collins. According to IMDB, this is his first project outside of a short he did in 2013. Bert Seymour plays Harriet’s boyfriend Ethan. He’s also a London-born stage and screen actor. He’s appeared in projects like “The Crown,” “The Diplomat,” and “Bridgerton.” What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap S2 Ep4 Feb 21, 2024

Get ready for an intriguing dive into the world of "The Way Home" as Megan and Wendy, your favorite hosts from Girls Gone Hallmark, dissect the latest episode filled with new theories and unsolved mysteries in episode 4, titled 'Wake Me When September Ends.' Join us as we unravel the secrets, share our thoughts, and immerse ourselves in the magic of the Hallmark Channel's hit series. It's a can't-miss episode for fans of "The Way Home." 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show, along with some interesting tidbits or personal stories about the music. "Superman" by Five for Fighting "Come What May" by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman from "Moulin Rouge" Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Dater’s Handbook Feb 20, 2024

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 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUdaU7QWf90?si=K4UwZCpaMgUsWama&w=560&h=315] 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? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love & Jane Feb 15, 2024

Welcome to another exciting episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, the award-winning podcast where Megan and Wendy dive into all things Hallmark Channel! Today, we are thrilled to review the latest installment in the Loveuary x Jane Austen collaboration on Hallmark Channel, "Love & Jane." Starring the talented Ali Sweeney and Ben Ayres, this charming movie brings a delightful blend of romance and Austen-inspired storytelling to our screens. Or does it? Don't miss the interesting feedback this movie has received because we're talking about it all. 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. "Love & Jane" Hallmark Trailer [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ved9fpknZ-E?si=p2EcRe10lN8v2qXN&w=560&h=315] About "Love & Jane" This movie was written and directed by David Weaver. Weaver has previously directed Hallmark movies such as "Christmas Island" and "Sweeter Than Chocolate." This is his first Hallmark writing credit. Alison Sweeney plays Lilly. Ali appeared in three Wedding Veil movies as well as two installments of Hannah Swensen Mysteries in 2023. Benjamin Ayres plays Trevor. Ben has 98 acting credits including Hallmark favorites like "Field Day" and "Cranberry Christmas." He's also appeared in 6 episodes of the Canadian series "Family Law." Kendra Anderson plays ghost Jane Austen. She's previously appeared with Ali Sweeney in "Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Aadila Dosani plays friend Alisha. Aadila has appeared in several Hallmark movies such as "Beverly Hills Wedding" and "A Picture of Her." Nevin Burkholder plays trucker Barry. He's been seen previously in "A Dickens of a Holiday!" and "The Christmas Contest." William Vaughn plays Brennan. He's had a handful of Hallmark roles but we most recently saw him in "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost." "Love & Jane" was filmed in Vancouver during May and June of 2023. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love at First Dance Feb 13, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is an award-winning podcast for all things Hallmark Channel! In today's new episode, co-hosts Megan and Wendy, treat listeners to a fan-favorite request. Listen to their review of "Love at First Dance" which first premiered on Hallmark in 2018. This charming movie stars Niall Matter, Becca Tobin, and was written by prolific Hallmark writer Nina Weinman. Plus, grab your BINGO cards because there are a few squares to tick off with this review. 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 for "Love at First Dance" on Hallmark About "Love at First Dance" from Hallmark Channel "Love at First Dance" first premiered on June 16, 2018. Mark Jean directed "Love at First Dance." Mark as 65 directing credits including, most recently, "Holiday Hotline" from 2023. His directing career dates back to 1985 where his first directorial project was an episode of “Tales from the Darkside” - a horror anthology series. Nina Weinman wrote the script. Everyone knows Nina. She currently has 32 writing credits including "Catch Me If You Claus" from last year’s Countdown Christmas. She also wrote another movie starring Niall Matter - “Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater” in 2020. Becca Tobin stars as Hope. Becca has just 15 acting credits but also appeared in 49 episodes of the FOX series "Glee" as Kitty Wilde. For Hallmark, she was most recently in "The Wedding Contract" from the summer of 2023. Fan favorite Niall Matter plays Eric. Niall currently has 64 acting credits. We last saw him in “Holiday Hotline” and as DJ Ginger Jeff in “A Santa Summit.” We’d like to see Niall reprise his role as Jackson in the "Family History Mysteries" franchise. Cecilia Deacon plays fiancé Adrianna. Cecilia has 15 acting credits and appeared in “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again” and “A Timeless Christmas” for Hallmark. Also noteworthy, she has appeared in 2 episodes of the CW series “Nancy Drew” - BINGO. Call to add a square to the GGH BINGO card: Laura Soltis. Laura plays Leona. She appears in a lot of Hallmark movies and currently has 61 acting credits. We last saw her in “A Season for Family” during Countdown to Christmas. I’m ready for Laura to have a lead role for Hallmark. There aren’t enough roles for women of a certain age and Barbara Niven needs a vacation. Niall Matter told Media Village in 2018 that this movie was filmed in both Victoria, B.C. as well as New York, saying “No green screen, it was real!” Other filming location included the Royal Theatre in Victoria as well as the Empress Hotel. Filming took place from late April to early May 2018. IMDB ratings are kind of low for this movie with 6.5/10. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Paging Mr. Darcy Feb 08, 2024

Welcome back to your go-to podcast for Hallmark movie reviews - Girls Gone Hallmark! Join Megan and Wendy as they review the brand new Hallmark Channel original "Paging Mr. Darcy" and share their unexpected swoons. Plus what they wished for and the 'Did Ya See That?' moment that included a throwback Hallmark movie. Girls Gone Hallmark has new reviews Tuesday - Thursday, including a few fan-favorite requests and season 2 of "The Way Home." 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. "Paging Mr. Darcy" Hallmark Trailer [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbHpS1thstk?si=ddv0DMhxwfWJ7CUO&w=560&h=315] About "Paging Mr. Darcy "Paging Mr. Darcy" was directed by Peter Wellington. This is his first Hallmark movie in his 25 movie repertoire. Previous directing credits include "Kim's Convenience," "Saving Hope," and "Children Ruin Everything." Reina Hardy wrote the script for "Paging Mr. Darcy." This is Reina's very first movie writing credit, however she is an accomplished playwright and has written 22 plays. She also recently sold a book to Simon and Schuster titled "Shitty Boyfriends of Western Literature." Mallory Jansen plays Eloise. She has 19 total acting credits and since we first saw her in "On the 12th Date of Christmas," she has appeared in "Her Pen Pal" and "Francesca Quinn, PI" as well as on the FOX series "The Big Leap." Related Podcast: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "A Merry Scottish Christmas" Will Kemp plays Sam Lee. Will has 46 acting credits and we most recently saw him in "A Not So Royal Christmas" and in one of our favorite cameos of the season on "A Merry Scottish Christmas." David Picard plays the role of "charming man." David has 29 acting credits and appeared in "Christmas By Design" and "The Love Club: Nicoles' Pen Pal" for Hallmark Channel. Jinny Wong plays Annabelle. Jinny has 22 acting credits and this is her second movie for the network. She appeared in "Unlocking Christmas" as well as in the 2023 movie "Blackberry." Lilian Doucet-Roche plays Mia Cavendish. Lillians recently acting credits among her 17 total are all Hallmark - "Guiding Emily," "The Professional Bridesmaid," "#XMAS" and "The 27 Hour Day." Related Podcast: Was "Guiding Emily" one of the best Hallmark movies of 2023? It's assumed that this was a follow up to "Marrying Mr. Darcy" and "Unleashing Mr. Darcy" starring Cindy Busby and Ryan Paevey, however the movies are unrelated. Paging Mr. Darcy started filming in Ottawa, Canada on October 15, 2023. Filming locations included Carleton Place and the Grand Hotel. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap S2 Ep3 Feb 07, 2024

Forget the sophomore slump curse, the second season of "The Way Home" is better than ever. Girls Gone Hallmark is your go-to "The Way Home" podcast for all the theories and unsolved mysteries of Port Haven. Co-hosts, Megan and Wendy, talk about the plot points and what they liked about "The Way Home" Season 2, Episode 3: "When You Were Young." In this episode, you'll hear about Kat's return to 1814 and what she learns about Jacob. Plus, Elliot and his secrets, Alice and a potential new crush, and so much more. 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show, along with some interesting tidbits or personal stories about the music. We sadly didn't have any contemporary music in this episode of "The Way Home." Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers Feb 06, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark movie review podcast! Co-hosts, Megan and Wendy, are back this week with a review of "Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers" and you might be surprised at what they rated this new Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie. Will this 1895 period mystery leave #sleuthers wanting more or will it be dead on arrival? Girls Gone Hallmark has new reviews Tuesday - Thursday, including a few fan-favorite requests and season 2 of "The Way Home." 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. "Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers" Hallmark Trailer [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_RirMfTOLk?si=nYIZ-0NQ8FECIE2T&w=560&h=315] About "Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers" "Murder at the Breakers" is based on the "Gilded Newport Mysteries" by writer Alyssa Maxwell. There are 11 books in the series giving Hallmark viewers plenty of future story ideas. Read "Murder at the Breakers" from Alyssa Maxwell - Available on Amazon This movie was directed by Terry Ingram. Terry has 91 directing credits including "Retreat to You," "Making Waves," "The Wedding Cottage," and "The Wedding Veil: Inspiration" - all during 2023. Keri Ferencz wrote the script for "Murder at the Breakers." This is Keri's first Hallmark writing credit. She has five previous credits which include the series' "Hudson and Rex" and the "Frankie Drake Mysteries." Danny Griffin plays Detective Jesse Whyte. He's a Hallmark newbie with six previous acting credits including a movie called "Drugstore June" which will have a limited theatrical release starting in late February. Related: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "The Wedding Cottage" Nathan Witte plays Derrick. Nathan has 70 acting credits and three upcoming projects this year. For Hallmark, Nathan has been seen in "My Best Friend's Bouquet," "Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6," "A Christmas Treasure," "Romance to the Rescue," and "Cut, Color, Murder." Ali Skovbye plays Emma Vanderbilt-Cross. Ali is sister to "Ride" co-star Tierra Skovbye. She has 38 acting credits which include a role as Young Tully in "Firefly Lane" on Netflix. She was in two episodes of "Once Upon a Time" and seven episodes of "When Calls the Heart." Katherine Evans plays Adelaide. Katherine has 13 previous acting credits including "The Killing," "Nancy Drew" and "The Mysterious Benedict Society." This is her first Hallmark movie. Related: Learn more about Queen of Hallmark Lacey Chabert James Drew Dean plays Brady Cross. James has 19 acting credits which include "Date My Dad," "Fixer Upper Mysteries," When Calls the Heart" and "Marry Go Round." Aisling Goodman plays Grace Winslow. This is Aisling's first Hallmark credit but is also slated to appear in "Holidazed" coming to Hallmark this year, hopefully! Ava Telek plays Gertrude. She played oldest daughter Caitlin from "My Christmas Family Tree" in 2022. She has also appeared in "Once Upon a Time." Gillian Barber plays Nanny O'Neal. Gillian has 135 acting credits including "Chesapeake Shores," "Cedar Cove," "Under the Banner of Heaven," "Maid" and "The Man in the High Castle." The Hatley Castle in Victoria British Columbia was used for filming during October 2023. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Romance with a Twist Feb 01, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is an award-winning podcast that has won the hearts of many Hallmark movie enthusiasts. Hosted by Megan and Wendy, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves Hallmark movies. The hosts share their thoughts and opinions on Hallmark's latest original movies, and this week they reviewed "Romance with a Twist." Tune in to Girls Gone Hallmark every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to hear their thoughts on Hallmark's newest movies and more! 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. "Romance with a Twist" Trailer [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJmlfub7vAE?si=PFFP21gjOSDJSMPz&w=560&h=315] About "Romance with a Twist" "Romance with a Twist" was directed by Maxwell McGuire who has 29 directing credits including "My Christmas Guide," "Christmas By Design" and "The Most Colorful Time of the Year" for Hallmark Channel. The script for this movie was written by Uma Incrocci. Uma is a newer writer with 5 writing credits but titles for Hallmark Channel include "A Christmas Carousel" and "Nature of Love." She is also an actress who has appeared in "How to Get Away with Murder," "Jane the Virgin" and "Modern Family." Jocelyn Hudon plays Luna. She has 7 projects currently in the works to add to her 36 acting credits. We saw her last in "Love in the Maldives" as well as "Baby It's Cold Inside." Jocelyn brings ballet experience to her role in this movie. Related: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think of "Love in the Maldives" starring Jocelyn Hudon? Oliver Renaud plays Bennett. Oliver has 20 acting credits including a Huber of made-for-TV movies but none for Hallmark. Oliver has previously performed with Cirque du Soleil in Saltimbanco and The Beatles LOVE. Candice Lidstone plays Gabby. This movie marks Candice's first Hallmark appearance. Rebecca Applebaum plays Candice. You might recognize Rebecca from Netflix's "Ginny and Georgia." This movie was previously titled "Swinging Into Love." Filming for "Romance with a Twist" took place in Ottawa, Ontario Canada during the summer of 2023. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap S2 Ep2 Jan 31, 2024

Want to talk theories? Girls Gone Hallmark is your go-to "The Way Home" podcast. Jump in with co-hosts, Megan and Wendy, as they talk about plot points and the unsolved mysteries of "The Way Home" Season 2, Episode 2: "Hanging By a Moment." In this episode, Girls Gone Hallmark discuss updates on if 1814 Jacob is actually Year 2000 Jacob. Plus, a huge lightbulb moment about Colton Landry. Finally, Jen Pyken Does It Again with this episode's song selections. 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 Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show, along with some interesting tidbits or personal stories about the music. Songs heard during "The Way Home" Season 2, Episode 1 Include: "How’s It Gonna Be" (Third Eye Blind, 1997) "Let You Go" (Wildes, 2020) Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Perfect Catch Jan 30, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is your go-to Hallmark movie review podcast. This week, co-hosts, Megan and Wendy answer the call to review "The Perfect Catch" starring Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker. This 2017 movie tells the story of a baseball player who returns to his hometown and reconnects with a former flame while learning important life lessons about love, family, and following your dreams. Will this be a home run? Listen and find out. Buy "The Perfect Catch" on DVD ($14) 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. "The Perfect Catch" Trailer [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dazKLWHgBHk?si=2uZHJTPDqT4N8Gba&w=560&h=315] About "The Perfect Catch" "The Perfect Catch" was filmed in British Columbia in March of 2017. Steven R. Monroe directed "The Perfect Catch." He has 56 directing credits including one of Girls Gone Hallmark favorites "Love to the Rescue." Monroe also directed "Pumpkin Pie Wars," "Caribbean Summer," and "A Winter Getaway. Hanz Wasserburger gets both story and teleplay credit. He has 16 writing credits and additional Hallmark Channel projects include "I'm Not Ready for Christmas" and "A Novel Romance." Writing partners Gregg Rossen and Brian Sawyer also get teleplay credit for this film. Together they have 39 writing credits including "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost," "The Professional Bridesmaid," "The Santa Stakeout" and a number of Crossword Puzzle Mystery movies. Related Podcast Review: "Love to the Rescue" starring Nikki DeLoach Nikki DeLoach plays Jessica. We most recently saw Nikki as Professor Ambrose in "True Justice" Family Ties," a movie she also co-wrote. She has a staggering 71 acting credits, which includes 19 Hallmark Channel movies. She and Andrew Walker can be seen in the "Curious Caterer" series. Andrew Walker plays baseball guy Chase Taylor. Andrew has over 80 acting credits including appearances early in his career on "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." Lately, Walker appears to work almost exclusively with Hallmark. His first appearance on the network was in Debbie Macomber's "Dashing Through the Snow" in 2015 with Meghan Ory. Chance Hurstfield plays Wesley. Chance is now a 17 year old actor with 26 acting credits. He is most well known for his role as Danny Dixon on "A Million Little Things" where he appeared in 79 episodes. He has also appeared in two other Hallmark movies: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and "Christmas List." Related: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think of the original "Curious Caterer" - Listen Here! Vincent Dangerfield play Brett Thompson. Vincent has no relation to Rodney Dangerfield, but does have 19 acting credits including "A Tale of Two Christmases," "Darrow and Darrow," and "A Gift for Christmas" for Hallmark. Lisa Durupt plays Nina. We recently saw Nina in "The Irresistible Blueberry Farm." Among her other 70 acting credits, she's been in "Murder She Baked" and the "Hannah Swensen" mystery movies, "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas" and Netflix's "To All the Boy: Always and Forever. P. Lynn Johnson plays Lindy. P. Lynn has been a working actress for 36 years and has racked up 120 acting credits with three projects currently in the works. She was in the first "Final Destination" movie, and a number of Hallmark projects like "Finding Father Christmas," Engaging Father Christmas," and "Marrying Father Christmas." Most recently she was in "Magic in Mistletoe" from the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season. Eric Keenleyside plays Mason. Much like his on-screen wife, Eric has been working for nearly 40 years and has nearly 200 acting credits. Incidentally, he was in "Final Destination 2" and appears in m... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Betty’s Bad Luck in Love Jan 25, 2024

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where we discuss the latest and greatest in Hallmark Channel movies. Today, we're excited to review the newest romantic comedy to hit our screens, "Betty's Bad Luck in Love." This film tells the story of Betty, a young woman who can't seem to catch a break in the love department after a curse is put upon her in middle school. How will this new rom-com land with viewers? Let's dive in and find out! 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. "Betty's Bad Luck in Love" Trailer [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUJbCiT4_i8?si=cENKxExXwBu9VVg4&w=560&h=315] About "Betty's Bad Luck in Love" Linda Lisa Hayter directed "Betty's Bad Luck in Love." She has 13 previous directing credits including "Murder in G Major: A Haunted Harmony Mystery," "Unexpected Grace," and "Cranberry Christmas. Cameron Johann wrote the script for this movie. This is Cameron's second writing credit - he also wrote the screenplay for a movie called "Birdie" from 2021. He has worked in entertainment for a long time producing a number of Hallmark movies including "A Paris Proposal," "Groundswell," and "Rip in Time." Related Podcast: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "A Paris Proposal" Laci J. Mailey plays Betty. Laci has 29 acting credits, which include 55 episodes of "Chesapeake Shores" as Jess O'Brien. She was also in one episode of "Hudson and Rex." Marco Grazzini plays Alex. Marco's 50 acting credits also include "Murder in G Major: A Haunted Harmony Mystery" and "Right In Front of Me" - both directed by Linda Lisa Hayter. He's currently playing bad boy Mike Valenzuela on "Virgin River." Related: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think of "Murder in G Major?" Meghan Heffern plays Mya. Meghan has 67 acting credits which include 7 episodes of "UnReal," 9 episodes of "Wynona Earp," 6 episodes of the Netflix series "Sex/Life" and lots of Hallmark appearances in "Journey Back to Christmas," Retreat to You," "Winter Castle," and "Morning Show Mysteries." David Epstein plays Nelson. We recently saw David as Josh in "Round and Round." These two movies were the first Hallmark movies in his 24 acting credits. Also noteworthy, David had a role a "Best Friend #2" in "Once Upon a Time." "Betty's Bad Luck in Love" was filmed in and around Vancouver in mid-to-late September 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Linda-Lisa Hayter (@lindalisahayter) //www.instagram.com/embed.js What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Recap S2 Ep1 Jan 24, 2024

Girls Gone Hallmark is your go to "The Way Home" podcast. Dive in with co-hosts, Megan and Wendy, as they review "The Way Home" Season 2, Episode 1: "The Space Between." In this episode, get up to speed with Landry family and the latest developments in Port Haven. Listen for their latest segments: Moments We Liked, Unsolved Mysteries, Did We Find Jacob? and Jen Pyken Does It Again (a music recap). 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 Jen Pyken Does It Again Jennifer Pyken is an Emmy-Award Winning Music Supervisor for "The Way Home." In each episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, you'll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the songs played during the show, along with some interesting tidbits or personal stories about the music. Songs heard during "The Way Home" Season 2, Episode 1 Include: "Decode" by Paramore (2008) "Steal My Sunshine" by LEN (1999) "All For You" by Sister Hazel (1997) Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now and Peacock. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in February? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Irresistible Blueberry Farm Jan 23, 2024

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the Hallmark movie review podcast that not only reviews new Hallmark movies but also fan favorites! This week, after countless listener requests, Megan and Wendy review "The Irresistible Blueberry Farm" from 2016. This Hallmark Movies & Mysteries drama stars Allison Sweeney, Marc Blucas, Kavan Smith, and Shirley Jones. 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. About "The Irresistible Blueberry Farm" This was directed by Kristoffer Tabori (often credited also as K.T. Donaldson). Kristoffer has a long resume of directing, including a single episode of the gone-too-soon series “Jack and Jill.” He’s also directed a number of movies for Hallmark, including "Love on the Air," also starring Alison Sweeney. Related Podcast Listen: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Love on the Air" The movie is based on the book “The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop and Cafe” by Mary Simse. Ali read the book and reached out to Mary to adapt it for the television screen. Ali is also one of the executive producers of this movie. Buy the book by Mary Simse here ($8) Melissa Salmons wrote the teleplay for this film. Melissa has written a number of Alison Sweeney movies including “A Magical Christmas Village,” “Christmas at the Holly Lodge” and “Carrot Cake Murder.” She’s also a prolific soap opera writer having written 115 episodes of “Days of Our Lives,” 144 episodes of “One Life to Live,” and 387 episodes of “As the World Turns.” Alison Sweeney plays Ellen Branford. She has 45 acting credits which include 24 Hallmark movies and 3,612 episodes of “Days of Our Lives” as Sami Brady. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LhC0gdJeIg?si=sWgjmWYC4FceWSqK&w=560&h=315] Marc Blucas plays Roy Cumberfield. He is currently starring in “My Life with the Walter Boys” on Netflix. He played Ali Sweeney’s love interest in “Good Morning Christmas” from 2020, but his last Christmas movie was “A Christmas….Present” co-starring CCB for GAF. Rebecca Staab plays Ellen’s mom, Cynthia Branford. With 92 acting credits, she got her start on the soaps “Loving” and “Guiding Light.” She would go on to appear in 131 episodes of the soap opera “Port Charles” before appear in Hallmark movies like “Moonlight in Vermont,” “Christmas By Starlight,” “The Santa Stakeout” and “Cut, Color, Murder.” Related Podcast Review From 2021: "The Santa Stakeout" Kavan Smith plays Hayden Croft. Kavan is probably best known for his 98 episodes of “When Calls the Heart” as Leland Coulter. He’s also be in both “Big Sky River” movies as well as “Notes of Autumn” for Hallmark recently. He’s also done quite a bit of acting in sci-fi series "Stargate: Atlantis," "The 4400” and “Battlestar Galactica.” Shirley Jones plays grandmother Ruth. Shirley is 89 years old and throughout her career has starred in “Oklahoma,” “The Music Man,” and “Carousel.” She also played Shirley Partridge on the “Partridge Family.” She’s working less frequently these days but she does have a project in development called “Beyond Legend Johnny Dakota.” This was filmed on location in Vancouver, BC and the small towns of Brackendale and Gibson, BC. Originally premiered in October 2016. Buy "The Irresistible Blueberry Farm" on DVD ($18) What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Scottish Love Scheme Jan 18, 2024

Get ready for a ride with Girls Gone Hallmark as they whisk you away to bonnie Scotland! Your hosts, Megan and Wendy, have a lot to say about the latest Hallmark Channel "A Scottish Love Scheme," starring the talented and gorgeous Erica Durance. Tune in and hear their take on the movie. Will Erica finally get a chance to show off her comedic chops? The answer is no. Pop in those AirPods and don't forget to share your thoughts on our discussion. Email the podcast at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Feeling Generous? We'd Love Your Support! 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 Scottish Love Scheme" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnSxdZqu1a8?si=6MPrB2K_VdTWIH8h&w=560&h=315] The director was Heather Hawthorne Doyle. She has 35 directing credits including "#XMAS," "Romance to the Rescue" and "Advice to Love By." Heather has also directed both "Love It or List It" and "Love It or List It Vancouver." Mentioned in this Episode: Rebekah's Readings and Watchings Gina Azzi wrote the script for "A Scottish Love Scheme." This is Gina's first IMDB credit, however she is an accomplished romance writer having written, among other things, two hockey romance series. See Gina's Books on Amazon Erica Durance plays Lily. Erica has 40 acting credits and Hallmark has put her in the "make people cry" category with recent movies like "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town," "Unexpected Grace," "We Need a Little Christmas" and "Color My World with Love. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Unexpected Grace" Jordan Young plays Logan Campbell. With 27 acting credits, Jordan is a busy Scottish actor. He has been in 311 episodes of the Scottish soap opera "River City." This is his first Hallmark movie. Jo Cameron plays mom Cait. Jo has 37 acting credits, and the is her second Hallmark appearance, having been in "Christmas at the Palace." Jo is also a busy dialect coach having worked on over 100 projects like "Alias Grace" and "Wonder Woman." "A Scottish Love Scheme" was filmed on location in Scotland and includes filming locations such as Hailes Castle and Yellowcraig Beach. The Castle Inn was also used for filming and fans can book one of the four suites available. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

True Justice: Family Ties Jan 17, 2024

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the ultimate podcast for all things Hallmark movie reviews! In this episode, your hosts Megan and Wendy will be discussing the latest mystery movie titled "True Justice: Family Ties." Tune in to hear their thoughts on whether this movie has what it takes to launch a brand new mystery franchise. As they delve into the plot, they also compare the Justice Warriors to the beloved Scooby-Doo gang. So, grab your AirPods and get ready to join the conversation! Feeling Generous? We'd Love Your Support! 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 "True Justice: Family Ties" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzU6YG9lEC4?si=uh_bC8aEiRTKOg8e&w=560&h=315] This movie was directed by Jonathan Wright. He is no stranger to Hallmark having directed “A Not So Royal Christmas” from the 2023 Countdown to Christmas line up. He also directed “Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets” last year as well as “The Royal Nanny” and “Jolly Good Christmas” in 2022. Related: Girls Gone Hallmark loved “Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets” - listen to the review here. The script is from Nikki DeLoach and Megan McNulty. Nikki and Megan wrote together on the 2021 movie "Christmas For Keeps." Katherine McNamara plays Casey Barlowe. We last saw Katherine in “Love, Classified” from 2022. She has 70 acting credits including tons of episodes on the following the series: “Walker: Independence,” “Arrow” and “Shadowhunters.” Her resume is long and varied, and it’s nice to see her back on Hallmark. Related: "Love, Classified" makes Girls Gone Hallmark top 5 movie list for 2022. Markian Tarasiuk plays Eli Flint. Something about a dude in a cardigan, hello wowie-zowie. We’ve seen Markian in previous Hallmark projects like “Welcome to Valentine,” “Christmas at the Golden Dragon,” and “Our Italian Christmas Memories.” And grab your bingo cards… He was also in 2 episodes of “Virgin River.” Marisa McIntyre plays Sarah. This appears to be Marisa’s second project for Hallmark having previously appeared in “Never Too Late to Celebrate” from 2022. Sabrina Saudin plays PJ. Sabrina has just 9 previous acting credits and this is her first role for Hallmark. Related Podcast Episode: "Welcome to Valentine" Girls Gone Hallmark movie review Alexander Nunez plays Private Investigator friend Liam. This is also his first project for Hallmark. His previous 24 acting credits include the CW series “Moonshine,” “The Teacher” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres play supporting roles as Professor Ambrose and D.A. Quinn, respectively. The movie was initially called “Exonerated” Filmed entirely in Ottawa, Ontario in mid-June 2023. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

You’re Bacon Me Crazy Jan 16, 2024

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast that not only reviews new Hallmark movies but also fan favorites! Today, Megan and Wendy, talk about the 2020 food truck romance "You're Bacon Me Crazy" starring Michael Rady and Natalie Hall. Will this food truck frenzy will leave you drooling? Listen and hear what they thought! 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. About "You're Bacon Me Crazy" "You're Bacon Me Crazy" premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, Apri 4, 2020. Filming took place from February 3 to February 21 in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Many The trucks were rented for the shoot and set across the main roads of Langley, making it easier to showcase the busy streets on the film. The movie was based on a Scholastic book by the same name "You're Bacon Me Crazy: A Wish Novel" by author Suzanne Nelson. Nelson has written 16 other middle grade and young adult novels and was also given writing credit for this film on IMDB. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nK2Ri-VWqU?si=TOCutzGuJt2ZL563&w=560&h=315] Allan Harmon directed this movie. He currently has 40 directing credits including "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" from the 2023 holiday line up and "Fourth Down and Love" from 2023. Other notables movies from Harmon include "Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater," "Jingle Bell Bride," and "Mingle All the Way." Outside of Hallmark, Harmon has directed "Untold Stories of the ER" and "Sex Sent Me to the ER." Writer Christopher Sey is responsible for the script, he also wrote "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up" from 2023. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up" Natalie Hall stars as Cleo. Natalie currently has 40 acting credits. Her last film for Hallmark was “Noel Next Door” from 2022. Natalie also appeared in 8 episodes of "UnReal" as Candy Coco in 2018, as well as "Pretty Little Liars," "Drop Dead Diva," and "All My Children." Michael Rady stars as Gabe. Rady has 55 acting credits. His first movie for Hallmark was “Christmas in Homestead” in 2016. Outside of Hallmark, Rady was in 10 episodes of “UnReal,” “Jane the Virgin” the reboot of “Melrose Place” in 2009, “Greek” and “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Rhiannon Fish plays friend Laura. This appears to be Rhiannon’s first Hallmark movie. She has since gone on to star in several movies for the network including last year’s “A Picture of Her” and “My Norwegian Holiday.” Related Podcast Episode: Listen to what Girls Gone Hallmark thought about one of the steamiest kisses on Hallmark in a review of "A Picture of Her" Olivia Steele Falconer plays niece Tessa. She has 31 acting credits and was most recently in “Hearts in the Game” from 2023. Familiar Hallmark face Adil Zaidi is credited for playing “Man.” He’s another who needs a more prominent role in Hallmark going forward. We’ve seen him in “Fourth Down and Love,” “The Wedding Contract,” “A Winning Team” - just in 2023. What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep10 Jan 14, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the tenth episode of the series titled "Not All Who Wander Are Lost." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, and the ways of the pond. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. hoto: Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Iden Ford Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep9 Jan 13, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the ninth episode of the series titled "The Day the Music Died." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, the ways of the pond, and start unraveling what happened to Jacob. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. Photo: Sadie Laflamme-Snow Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Iden Ford Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep8 Jan 12, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the eighth episode of the series titled "Lovefool." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, the ways of the pond, and start unraveling what happened to Jacob. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. Photo: Sadie Laflamme-Snow Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Iden Ford Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep7 Jan 11, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the seventh episode of the series titled "The End of the World as We Know It." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, the ways of the pond, and start unraveling what happened to Jacob. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. Alice goes to a New Year’s Eve Y2K party to support her friend. Kat finds a new mystery about her father, while Del reveals an old secret about him that’s troubled her. Photo: Andie MacDowell, Sadie Laflamme-Snow Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep6 Jan 10, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the sixth episode of the series titled "Building a Mystery." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, the ways of the pond, and start unraveling what happened to Jacob. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep5 Jan 09, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the fifth episode of the series titled "Don't Dream It's Over." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, the ways of the pond, and start unraveling what happened to Jacob. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. Kat and Elliot chaperone the high school’s “Back to the ’90s” dance. Alice searches for a piece of her past in the present day. Del says goodbye to more memories as a local landmark closes its doors. Brady uses his time in Port Haven to bridge the gap with Kat and Alice. Photo: Evan Williams Chyler Leigh Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep4 Jan 08, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the fourth episode of the series titled "What's My Age Again?" Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, the ways of the pond, and start unraveling what happened to Jacob. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. The time Alice spends in the past with her mother Kat as a teen offers her an unexpected perspective. In present day, Kat makes surprising discoveries of her own that will have lasting implications. Del tries to hold on to a connection to her relationship with Colton and must set aside her pride and ask Elliot for help. Meanwhile, Brady pays a visit to Landry Farm. Photo: Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Alex Hook, Samuel Braun Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep3 Jan 07, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the third episode of the series titled "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, the ways of the pond, and start unraveling what happened to Jacob. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays following the a new series episode. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. Kat starts a new job at the local paper and finds herself covering a much different kind of story than she did in Minneapolis. The reporter in her becomes suspicious of Alice’s newfound contentment in Port Haven which, unbeknownst to her, is fueled by the time Alice is spending in the past with the Landrys during a happier time. Meanwhile, when Del gets an offer to buy the boat Colton bought for them, the prospect of selling it stirs up mixed emotions. Photo: David Webster, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Alex Hook Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep2 Jan 06, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the second episode of the series titled "Scar Tissue." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, the ways of the pond, and start unraveling what happened to Jacob. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. Kat is presented with a book deal that asks her to dredge up painful memories. Del wants to say goodbye to the past, while Alice yearns to return there. Photo: Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Iden Ford 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Rewind S1 Ep1 Jan 05, 2024

Welcome to The Way Home Rewind, a daily recap of the incredible first season of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," brought to you by Girls Gone Hallmark. In this episode, we will be focusing on the debut episode of the series titled "Mothers and Daughters." Jump in with Megan and Wendy and get familiar with the Landrys, Port Haven, and the ways of the pond. This podcast episode was previously published in January 2023. Subscribe to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast and don't miss brand new "The Way Home" reviews (with an all new format!) on Wednesdays. The Way Home Rewind will air daily from January 5th - January 14th. Season 2 of "The Way Home" returns to Hallmark Channel on January 21, 2024. 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 The Way Home Season 2 Premiere Date Hallmark Channel has announced that the highly anticipated second season of the series "The Way Home" will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KdBgny0k4?si=FxlTgp6XF58NJdxT&w=560&h=315] How Many Episodes of The Way Home? There are 10 episodes of "The Way Home" in season one. We anticipate season two to also have 10 episodes. Where to Watch "The Way Home" Hallmark Channel will premiere new, original episodes on Sunday nights. "The Way Home" will stream the following day on Hallmark Movies Now - a paid subscription service. Kat is presented with a book deal that asks her to dredge up painful memories. Del wants to say goodbye to the past, while Alice yearns to return there. Photo: Sadie Laflamme-Snow Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Iden Ford 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! What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sealed with a List Jan 04, 2024

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast that is your go-to source for everything Hallmark movie-related! Join your hosts, Megan and Wendy, as they break down the latest romantic comedies and holiday-themed movies from Hallmark Channel. Today, they review "Sealed with a List" starring Katie Findlay and Evan Roderick. Get ready for a fun and insightful discussion on what worked, what didn't, and what they wished for from this latest Hallmark gem. Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join in on the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6th exclusively on our Instagram! 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. About "Sealed with a List" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO7lPcYR_qg?si=4vjGggXc8mhiMerB&w=560&h=315] This movie premiered on Saturday, December 16th as part of the Countdown to Christmas closing weekend. “Sealed with a List” was filmed in and around New Westminster, BC. Some scenes were also filmed in Langley at Martini Town, a set owned by Martini Film Studios. Emily Ting and Melynda Bissmeyer, along with Robin Gadsby are the writers on this film. Emily and Melynda had previously worked together on “Christmas at the Golden Dragon” in 2022 and Robin wrote “A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe” and “Christmas Sail” - which is a super under rated fave of ours from 2021. Katie Findlay plays Carley. Katie has 30 previous acting credits including “Love Strikes Twice” in 2021 for Hallmark. You might also recognize her from “The Killing” on Netflix - which is an incredible crime thriller if you haven’t seen it. Katie was also in 26 episodes of “The Carrie Diaries” which was a SATC prequel, “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” and most recently “Walker: Independence” with fellow Hallmark actor, Katherine McNamara. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Love Strikes Twice" starring Katie Findlay. Evan Roderick plays Wyatt. Evan has 17 previous acting credits including the Aurora Teagarden prequel from earlier this year, “A Tale of Two Christmases” and “Autumn in the City” - all for Hallmark. Evan was also in 10 episodes of “Spinning Out” for Netflix where he used his experience on ice to use. BJ Harrison plays Millie. BJ is a familiar face for Hallmark. She has 139 acting credits and has 4 upcoming projects - including “Holidazed” a project that has been in post-production purgatory. Maybe we’ll see it in 2024? Who Was in "Sealed with a List" on Hallmark Channel Katie Findlay (Carley) Evan Roderick (Wyatt) Kelcey Mawema (Jamie) Martin Donovan (Silas) BJ Harrison (Millie) Ellie Harvie (Gertrude) Monique Hellbig (Lois) Daylin Willis (Brad) Madonna Gonzalez (Kendra) Sofia Hodsoni (Olivia) Russell Roberts (Randal) Jai Braithwaite (Vincent) Ben Brown (Greg) Jason Asuncion (Hank) Shawna Clarke (Mrs. Johnson) Arjun Malik (Property Supervisor) Sheila Ferguson (ASL Caroler) Gian Carlo (Devin) Sydney Bell (Race Coordinator) Fraser Corbett (Tree Guy) Riley Calderwood (Kid) Michel Issa Rubio (Caroler #1) Sean Hara (Caroler #2) What's Coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in January? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A New Year’s Resolution (Revisited) Jan 02, 2024

If you've been listening to Girls Gone Hallmark for a while, you'll know that Wendy was not a fan of "A New Year's Resolution" from 2021. But hold onto your popcorn, because now, after watching nearly 200 Hallmark Channel flicks, Megan and Wendy decided to give this movie another chance. Could it be that the tides have turned, and "A New Year's Resolution" is actually not that bad after all? Time to find out! Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6, 2024 exclusively on our Instagram. 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. About "A New Year's Resolution" The movie was originally titled “New Year, New Me.” Filming locations included Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and St. Ambroise Beach Provincial Park in Canada. It was reportedly filmed in October and November 2019. Aimee Teegarden plays Kelly. She currently has 38 acting credits according to IMDB. Aimee is probably most known as angsty Texas teenager Julie Taylor from “Friday Night Lights.” Since the conclusion of FNL she went on to star in “Once Upon a Christmas Miracle,” “My Christmas Family Tree,” “Heart of the Matter,” “Autumn in the City,” and “Christmas Class Reunion” for Hallmark Channel. Michael Rady plays Tom. He currently has 55 acting credits. We most recently saw Michael in this “Where Are You, Christmas?” Other Hallmark movies of his include: “Unexpected Grace,” “The Christmas Bow,” “You’re Bacon Me Crazy” as well as fan-favorite “Love to the Rescue.” [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqP_L6hTqlU?si=Uwmd0QMSTSs27mzJ&w=560&h=315] Kelly’s friend group was played by Elise Bauman (AJ), Patricia Issac (Lisa) and Devon Alexander (Jackson). Devon Alexander is one of those faces that shows up a lot in our Hallmark movies yet he’s never had a lead role. We last saw him in “Love in Glacier National,” “Where Your Heart Belongs,” “The Santa Stakeout” and “Chasing Waterfalls.” Sarah Montana is the writer of the movie. Most recently she wrote “Rescuing Christmas” which premiered exclusively on HMN on Dec 7th. She’s also previously penned “If I Only Had Christmas,” “Two Turtle Doves,” and “Love to the Rescue.” Lesley Demetriades directed. She has 11 directing credits, but only one since this movie and it was the CCB movie “A Christmas…Present” for GAF. Why Was "A New Year's Resolution" Pulled From the Hallmark Schedule

A New Year’s Resolution was to air originally on December 28, 2019 as part of that year’s Countdown to Christmas. However, on December 16, 2019 a tweet from @HotlineHallmark revealed that the movie had been pulled from the schedule.

A few articles I found didn’t have many details as why the movie was pulled. Coincidence or not, but the movie’s producer Kevin Duda also had another movie pulled from the Hallmark schedule earlier that year. A recent conversation with some peers in the industry mentioned that this movie was pulled because Bill Abbott - the head of Hallmark at the time - simply didn’t like the movie. What Movies are Girls Gone Hallmark Reviewing in January? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Round and Round Dec 28, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. This week, hosts, Megan and Wendy, talk about "Round and Round" - a time loop rom-com starring Vic Michaelis and Bryan Greenberg. Don't let the time loop trope scare you off. This might be Hallmark's best movie of the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season! Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6, 2024 exclusively on our Instagram. About "Round and Round" Hallmark Movie This movie was written by Tamar Lady. Tamar has just 7 previous writing credits! She wrote “Crashing Through the Snow” for Hallmark back in 2021, as well as a handful of episodes for “Pretty Little Liars,” “Hart of Dixie,” and “General Hospital: Night Shift.” Stacey N. Harding directed. She has 12 directing credits including… "AMISH STUD: The Eli Weaver Story" starring Luke Macfarlane. For Hallmark she’s directed Hearts in the Game, “Love, Classified,” “Christmas Sail,” and one of the “Mystery 101” movies. Additionally, she has worked on “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” as First Asst. Director, a reboot of “Charmed” and, wait for it… “UnReal.” “Round and Round” was filmed east of Vancouver, BC, in a town called Maple Ridge from March through May, 2023 (according to Heavy.com) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uFjJH8NhnY?si=l3lilMEC9VX3XKh5&w=560&h=315] Vic Michaelis plays Rachel. She has 24 acting credits which include a lot of shorts and videos but has also been in episodes of “Bless this Mess,” “Upload,” the reboot of “Charmed” and a sketch comedy series called “CollegeHumor Originals.” Bryan Greenberg plays Zach. He’s probably best known for his role as Jake on One Tree Hill but his other 47 acting credits include ABC’s “October Road,” “How to Make it in America” on HBO, “The Mindy Project,” “Bride Wars,” “Friends with Benefits” and “Prime” (one of my favorite movies!). Upcoming for Bryan is a thriller he wrote, directed and starred in called “Junction” - which also stars his wife, Jamie Chung and former One Tree Hill Sophia Bush. Rick Hoffman plays Rachel’s dad Stan. Hoffman has been in a lot! He has 65 acting credits including “Billions,” 134 episodes of “Suits,” “Ballers,” “Samantha Who?” and so many more. David Attar plays terrible boyfriend Adam. Now David might be the only actor who has previously been in a Hallmark movie. We’ve seen him in “Guiding Emily” “Field Day” “Unexpected Grace” “A Fabled Holiday” “Autumn in the City” and “Nikki & Nora: Sister Slueths. ” Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Unexpected Grace," a movie that drew some controversial takes from the Facebook group! Paula Shaw plays Grandma Rosie. She has 89 other acting credits, many Hallmark movies - so David Attar isn’t our only Hallmark vet. We’ve seen her in “Hanukkah on Rye” “Wedding of a Lifetime” “The Wedding Veil Legacy” and “It Was Always You” amongst others. At the time of recording this episode, Round and Round ranked # 26 in ratings for the Countdown to Christmas premieres, with 1.54M live viewers. 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. What's on Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Friends & Family Christmas Dec 26, 2023

If you're a fan of Hallmark movies and podcasts, then you definitely need to check out Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy. This dynamic duo brings a fresh and fun perspective to the world of Hallmark movies with their witty banter and hilarious commentary. Today, they're reviewing "Friends & Family Christmas" - a Hallmark Channel first where the two romantic leads are women. It's refreshing to see Hallmark taking steps towards inclusivity and representation, and Megan and Wendy discuss the significance of this film. Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6, 2024 exclusively on our Instagram. About "Friends and Family Christmas" This movie was directed by Anne Wheeler. Anne has an impressive 71 directing credits and also directed the year’s Countdown to Christmas movie "Heaven Down Here." She has also directed a number of TV series as well, including "Firefly Lane" and "Anne with an E." "Friends and Family Christmas" was written by Gary Goldstein and Tracy Andreen. Gary Goldstein has 22 previous writing credits. Prior to this movie, Gary wrote last year's "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" and well as two novels, "The Last Birthday Party" and "The Mother I Never Had." Tracey Andreen has 32 writing credits. One of her earlier works was "The Spirit of Christmas" - a review coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in July 2024. Tracy has also written two YA novels - "So This is Christmas" and "So This is Love". Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K05BJm3XVAg?si=crkeDYIXDxd9rDfy&w=560&h=315] Humberly Gonzalez (Daniella) - This is Humberly’s second Hallmark movie as she had a supporting role in 2022’s "A Tail of Love." Most recently in her 45 acting credits, she played Sophie Sanchez on "Ginny & Georgia" and voiced a character in the "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora" video game. Ali Liebert (Amelia) - She directed this year’s "Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas" as well as "Christmas in Notting Hill." She’s also an accomplished actress is 98 acting credits including recently appearing in ten episodes of the Peacock series "One of Us is Lying" based on the popular book. Gabriela Reynoso (Raquel McCallan) - although she has a handful of credits dating back thirty years, she started working regularly just a few years ago. She has 23 acting credits and has previous appeared in Hallmark’s "Undercover Holiday" and "The Christmas House." Christopher Shyer (Luke McCallan) - Christopher’s 93 acting credits take us back thirty years, and include an appearance in the thrilled "Along Came a Spider." Most recently he’s been on the series’ "Riverdale" and "Bookie." Samantha Cole (Kylie Cooke) - with roles on both "The Bold Type" and "UnReal," Samantha’s resume is quickly growing. She has 36 acting credits including a role in an upcoming movie called "The Hunt for Love," which based on cast and crew alone hints at being a Hallmark project, but no official announcement has been made. Who Was In "Friends & Family Christmas?" Barclay Hope (John Kasmerec) Jeremy Hoffman (Tanner Amini) Kyle Toy (Javier Bastano) Belinda Metz (Liza Cole) Sunita Prasad (Quinn) Patti Allan (Mrs. Visser) 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. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Season for Family Dec 21, 2023

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where we review all your favorite Hallmark movies! Today, we're excited to finally dive into "A Season for Family," the Hallmark Movies and Mystery movie starring the swoon-worthy Brendan Penny. Get ready for some heartwarming holiday cheer, some family drama, and of course, a little romance. Grab some hot cocoa and settle in for our review of "A Season for Family" - we promise it'll be a jolly good time! Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6, 2024 exclusively on our Instagram. 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. About "A Season for Family" This movie was directed by Kevin Fair. Kevin is a prolific Hallmark director with 43 directing credits including the 2023 Countdown to Christmas kickoff movie "Checkin It Twice." "A Season for Family" was written by Steven Sessions. Steven has 29 writing credits including "North to Home" and "A Winter Getaway" for Hallmark. He's also written a number of renovation and home and garden-style shows like "House Hunters," "Rate My Space," and "Design on a Dime." Related Podcast Ep: Megan and Wendy break down "Checkin It Twice" Brendan Penny plays Paul. Among this 57 acting credits include a swoon-worthy performance in "The Wedding Cottage" from earlier this year. Brendan is a Hallmark darling, first appearing on the network in 2015 in "The Gourmet Detective." Since then he has appeared in multiple movies per year on the channel as well as his starring role on the series "Chesapeake Shores." Stacey Farber plays Maddy. Stacy became a star during her 126 episode run on "Degrassi: The Next Generation." She went on to appear in two episodes of "UnReal" and making her Hallmark debut in "Butlers in Love." She's also a regular on "Virgin River. Benjamin Jacobson (Wesley) - He's appeared on two episodes of the CW's "Nancy Drew" alongside Scott Wolf. He also appeared in "A Fabled Holiday" and "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" as part of his 17 acting credits. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvAhUmgsMYA?si=rJMNhWLETtoZJLXE&w=560&h=315] Azriel Dalman (Cody) is a budding Hallmark darling with appearances in "Sweet Carolina," "Coyote Creek Christmas," "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas," and "We Need a Little Christmas." He has 40 acting credits with 7 upcoming projects, including the Hallmark series "Holidazed." Edward Ruttle plays Jeremy. Amongst his 34 acting credits is "Single and Ready to Jingle." his first acting role was as "beer luge guy" in the iconic "Hot Tub Time Machine." Cameron Bancroft (Charles) aka Joe Bradley from Beverly Hills, 90210. He has 90 acting credits and is getting the Barbara Niven grandpa treatment from Hallmark. We haven't seen I'm on the network since "Coyote Creek Christmas" in 2021. Jessica Sipos played sister Taylor. This season she also starred in "Mistletoe Connection" for UPtv. It wouldn't be a Hallmark resume without an appearance in "UnReal" where Jessica racked up four episodes among her 22 total acting credits. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Holiday Hotline Dec 19, 2023

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where we discuss all things Hallmark movies! In this week's episode, we are excited to review "Holiday Hotline" starring the charming Niall Matter and Emily Tennant. Julie Sherman Wolfe has written a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas movie lineup. So sit back, relax, and let's talk turkey! About "Holiday Hotline" According to TV Mo Joe: HOLIDAY HOTLINE was cable's most-watched primetime program with 2.3M viewers. That's up roughly 15% from last year's WHEN I THINK OF CHRISTMAS (2M) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDR8aDonP48?si=pMLX82A51QcscRKH&w=560&h=315] Director - Mark Jean - 64 directing credits including cult favorite "The Nine Lives of Christma"s including a "A Kismet Christmas" and "Eight Gifts of Hannukah" for Hallmark. This was written by Duane Poole and Julie Sherman Wolfe. Duane sadly passed away before he could finish writing this movie. Julie Sherman Wolfe took over and saw it to completion. Duane has 81 writing credits including "Winter in Vail" and "Next Stop, Christmas." Julie Sherman Wolfe has 36 writing credits which include the recent smash hit "Field Day," last year’s "Hannukah on Rye" AND "A Holiday Spectacular." Emily Tennant (Abby) 93 acting credits including the 2007 movie "Juno," a role in the Hallmark series "Cedar Cove" starring Andie McDowell, and recently a starring role in a movie either titled "A Deadly Surrogacy" or "The Baby Swindler." Niall Matter (Jack) with his surprise appearance in "The Santa Summit," Niall’s current total of acting credits is 58. This year he was also in "Family History Mysteries: Buried Past." We’re still waiting on news about getting a another movie in the series - hopefully in 2024. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "The Santa Summit" Myla Volk (Jessica) Myla has 6 acting credits, although she isn’t yet credited on IMDB for this film. This is her second Hallmark appearance. She was also in 2021’s crashing through the snow - a Christmas in July feature Michael Strickland (Mike) Cora Matheson (Erica) Marina Stephenson Kerr (Margaret) Erik Athavale (Roger) Jan Skene (Diane) John B. Lowe (Gary) Jacob Blair (Jason) Candace Smith (Thelma) Lois Brothers (Holiday Hotline Operator #2) Henriette Ivanans (Holiday Hotline Operator #3) Lindsay Nance (Tami) Dan de Jaeger (Tony Mafia Guy) Kaylyn Bomback (Carla) Sydney Sabiston (Addie) Lisa Marie DiGiacinto (Audrey) Matthew Lupu (Gordi) Judith Harper (Shirley) Jean-Jacques Javier (Chris) Cherly Soluk (Judy) Andrea del Campo (Kimberly) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Magic in Mistletoe Dec 13, 2023

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! In this episode, your favorite co-hosts Megan and Wendy are breaking down the Hallmark Channel movie "Magic in Mistletoe." Join us as we discuss what we liked, what we wished for, and the fan favorite segment "Did You See That?" Put on your favorite fairy wings or horrible fake beard and let's get into "Magic in Mistletoe." Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. 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. About "Magic in Mistletoe" Written by Skyy Blair. Skyy has just two movie writing credits, but she’s an accomplished author and had a dream to write a Hallmark movie. She won a BET writing competition, which led to her getting the attention of other networks, including Hallmark Directed by Paula Elle. Paula has nine directing credits including last year’s fan favorite In Merry Measure. Lyndie Greenwood (April) Lyndie has 31 acting credits and recently appeared in Holiday Heritage and Girlfriendship, both for Hallmark. She also stars in Shelved, a workplace comedy about employees at a library that is streaming on Canadian streaming services. Paul Campbell (Harrington) - Magic in Mistletoe is Paul’s 53rd acting credit. His first Halmark movie was Surprised by Love in 2015. This is his 14th movie appearance for Hallmark. Oliver Rice(Chris) Wowie Zowie Oliver is no stranger to Hallmark having appeared in Wedding Planner Mysteries, Chesapeake Shores, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, The Bakers Son, Eight Gifts of Hanukah, The Wedding Veil Expectation and nope that’s not even all of them. “Magic in Mistletoe” was filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Complete Cast List from "Magic in Mistletoe" on Hallmark Amy Trefry (Lindsey) Deb Podowski (Mallory) Robyn Bradley (Mayor Lisa) - Lisa has 40 acting credits including appearances in Hallmrk movies Christmas at the Golden Dragon and The Nine Kittens of Christmas. Jacqueline Samuda (Lydia) Raugi Yu (Lance Lightning) Mila Jones (Bree) P. Lynn Johnson (Sue) Keith Martin Gordey (Marcus) Kat Ruston (Susan) Dawn Chubai (News Reporter) Billy Wickman (Mason) Thomas Darya (Reporter #1) Michael Meneer (Reporter #2) Arpad Balogh (Josh) Emmanuel Bempong (White Hoodie Fan) Milana Wan (Little Girl Fan) Juliette Hawk (Young Fangirl) Ian Ronningen (Driver) Brett Wise (Baking Contestant) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

To All a Good Night Dec 12, 2023

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! In this episode, your internet besties, Megan and Wendy are breaking down the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie "To All a Good Night." Join in to discuss the plot, the characters, and all the delightful moments that make this movie a holiday keeper. Oh...do you hear that? We're also ringing the Wowie-Zowie alarm! 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. About "To All a Good Night" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0aLlE1priI?si=OGn7ivxRgJvCF0Bh&w=560&h=315] Kimberley Sustad stars as Ceci. One of Hallmark's fan favorite actors, Sustad has43 previous acting credits including a cameo in the recent "Fourth Down and Love" and "Game of Love" from 2023. Not only a great comedic actor, she co-wrote last year's "Three Wise Men and a Baby." Also, we're excited to include her fan favorite movie "The Nine Lives of Christmas" in our Christmas in July summer schedule! Mark Ghanimé (Ha-Knee-May)plays Sam. Known for his striking eyes and work on "Virgin River" as Dr. Cameron Hayek, Mark has 42 acting credits with three projects in post-production. He also played Dev in four episodes of one of our favorite series, "The Bold Type." Luisa d'Oliveira plays friend Penny. Luisa has 39 previous acting credits including "Love on the Sidelines" from 2015. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Love on the Sidelines" for their 2023 Summer Schedule. Karen Kruper plays Vivian. Karen's resume is heavy on the Hallmark movies plus one episode of "UnReal" in 2018. Betsy Morris wrote the script for "To All a Good Night." She has 11 writing credits including this year's "My Norwegian Holiday," "Guiding Emily," and "The Wedding Veil Inspiration" for Hallmark. Andy Mikita directed. He has 33 previous directing credits including "Guiding Emily," several episodes of "Virgin River" as well as "Chesapeake Shores." "To All A Good Night" was shot entirely in British Columbia, in and around Victoria. Filming took place from October 10th and was wrapped by October 28, 2023. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas with a Kiss Dec 07, 2023

Looking for a festive way to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further than Girls Gone Hallmark, the weekly Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. This week, your best friends on the internet review "Christmas with a Kiss" from the Mahogany label for the Hallmark Channel. Starring Ronnie Rowe Jr. and Mishael Morgan, this heartwarming holiday film is sure to bring joy to viewers of all ages. So, grab a snow cone, cozy up by the fire, and get ready to hear Megan and Wendy's take on this latest addition to the Hallmark lineup. 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. About "Christmas with a Kiss" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWQkNBURHXQ?si=d1Vh5tmeMFS0n07w&w=560&h=315] "Christmas with a Kiss" was filmed in and around Milton, Ontario, Canada in October 2023. This Mahogany film for Hallmark Channel was written by Angela Burt Murray. Angela frequently works with director Roger Bobb and has written and produced a number of things he has directed. She has 11 previous writing credits including several Christmas movies, although none of them have been for Hallmark. Related Podcast Episode: "Unthinkably Good Things" - one of the best Mahogany movies from 2022. The screenplay is credited to Maggie Bush and Lanrie Idewu. This is Lanrie's first writing credit and Maggie's sixth, although it is her first for the network. Roger Bobb directed this movie. He has 24 directing credits including previous Mahogany movies like "A Nashville Legacy" and "The Holiday Stocking." Mishael Morgan plays Mona. Mishael has 26 acting acting credits including a ten year run on "The Young and the Restless" as Amanda Sinclair. Ronnie Rowe Jr. plays Dez. Ronnie's first Hallmark movie was "Jingle Bell Bride." He has 45 acting credits including "Game of Love" from earlier this year. Jamie M. Callica plays Fletcher. This is Jamie's first Hallmark movie though he has been in movies for both Lifetime and OWN. He has another Christmas movie called "Christmas Revisited" dropping on 12/23 which will be available on MAX. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Catch Me If You Claus Dec 06, 2023

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where two best friends, Megan and Wendy, review and discuss all things Hallmark Channel. In today's episode, we're diving into the world of crime capers with "Catch Me If You Claus", starring Luke Macfarlane and Italia Ricci. Join us as we break down the plot, characters, and all the goodness of this movie. 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 "Catch Me If You Claus" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2lmhshNjOI?si=fc1-RwNg42orZhrq&w=560&h=315] Nina Weinman wrote the script for “Catch Me If You Claus.” Nina has 32 previous writing credits including “Napa Ever After” and “A Nashville Legacy” both from earlier this year. Nina has written a total of 30 movies for Hallmark since 2010. I also just learned from Nina herself that she has three more scripts just put into development. This was directed by Bradley Walsh. He has 44 previous directing credits including many projects for Hallmark. I did want to point out that he has also directed a couple of episode of the series “Sullivan’s Crossing” which stars Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson (that’s Luke from Gilmore Girls) - where season 1 is currently airing on the CW. If you’re a GGH listener and watching “Sullivan’s Crossing” drop us an email or a DM and let us know if it’s something we should be watching. Italia Ricci stars as Avery. Ricci has 27 previous acting credits. Her last film for Hallmark was “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” in 2021, which was also written by Nina Weinman. Her work outside of Hallmark includes a show called “The Imperfects” which is a sci-fi action series now streaming on Netflix. Of course you might also recognize her from the 53 episodes of “Designated Survivor” or as April Carver in “Chasing Life.” Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Italia Ricci. Luke Macfarlane stars as Chris. This is Luke’s second movie for Hallmark since returning to the network after a short hiatus. Earlier this year we saw him in “Notes of Autumn.” Luke continues to work outside of Hallmark with a recent true-crime movie for Lifetime called “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story” as well as a movie called “Lone Star Bull” which is currently in post production. Related Podcast Episode: What did we think of "Notes of Autumn" - Listen to the review here. “Catch Me if You Claus” was filmed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - which according to TheCinemaholic.com - shooting started at the end of October 2023 and was wrapped up by November. This came out on Thanksgiving Day. Is that the tightest turn around we’ve seen or do you think those dates are inaccurate? Who Was in "Catch Me If You Claus?" See a familiar face? Here is the complete list of actors appearing in Hallmark Channel's "Catch Me If You Claus." Italia Ricci (Avery Quinn) Luke Macfarlane (Chris) Samantha Brown (Talia) Kim Roberts (Nancy Lee) Katerina Maria (Misty McAllen) Stefan Keyes (Bink Binkerson) Xavier Sotelo (Hewitt Vance) Don Shepherd (Ellis) Delia Lisette Chambers (Becca) Suzanne Cyr (Sophie Ashburn) Dina Renon (Executive #1) Mikael Conde (Dillon) Tom Keat (Ricky) Matt Stefiuk (Jason) Jennifer De Lucia (Mandy) Nabil Khatib (Tom) David D’Lancy Wilson (Max) Pierre Brault (Lewis) Matt Willis (Tiny Tim) Dean Hagopian (Ebenezer Scrooge) Andrew Jackson (Santa) Samantha Hart (Officer Billings) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Not So Royal Christmas Dec 05, 2023

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast - a weekly (sometimes more) Hallmark movie review podcast! In this episode, your favorite co-hosts Megan and Wendy are breaking down the Hallmark Channel movie "A Not So Royal Christmas." We'll discuss the plot, what we liked, what we wished for, and some of our favorite delightful scenes. Put your earbuds in and dive into the Nordic world of "A Not So Royal Christmas" with us! 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 Not So Royal Christmas" Filmed in Ontario Canada, not Scandinavia. Nordin is not a real country. Director - Jonathan Wright - His 23 directing credits are mostly Hallmark and include both "The Royal Nanny" and "Jolly Good Christmas" from 2023. Writer Anna White has 20 TV movie writing credits, mostly Hallmark and Hallmark-esque movies but she’s also "Cheer Camp Killer" and "Killer Cheer Mom" on her resume. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "The Royal Nanny" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_4j4rJYytU?si=VvKu8Jzrc8sP4CeL&w=560&h=315] Brooke D’Orsay (Charlotte) - Brooke’s first Hallmark movie was titled "Miss Christmas" in 2017 and has been a staple for the network ever since. She was a lead on "Royal Pains" on USA, had a multi-episode arc on "Two and Half Men," and played Dead Deb in "Drop Dead Diva." Related Podcast Episode: Brooke D'Orsay and Kris Polaha in "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Will Kemp (Adam) - This isn’t Will’s first royal role on Hallmark, as he appeared in "Royal Matchmaker" for the network in 2018, launching his career for Hallmark. Roy Lewis (Sir Gustus) - Roy has 42 acting credits including six TV Christmas movies and the Chris Farley movie "Tommy Boy." Taylor Love (Kirsten) - Taylor has 22 acting credits, but this is her first Hallmark movie. Previously she could be seen in the TV series "Shelved," "Summer Memories" and "The Most Dangerous Game." Related Podcast Episode: Review of Will Kemp and "Jolly Good Christmas" Who Was in "A Not So Royal Christmas?" See a familiar face? Here is the complete list of actors appearing in "A Not So Royal Christmas." Lisa Bunting (Rayna) Michael Hough (Jensen) Lindsay Owen Pierre (Tony) Maria Alice Frankis (Alice) Diane L. Johnstone (Trina) Fuad Ahmed (Advisor) Lisa Ryder (Advisor to the King) Peter Millard (King of Nordin) Toni Ellwand (Queen of Nordin) Andrew Hodwitz (Bowden) Jose Arias (Curious Tourist) Ron Lea (Charlotte’s Dad) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Biltmore Christmas Nov 30, 2023

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. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnKuP0xLSY?si=68d5lQZDVhPm6Jr5&w=560&h=315] 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) Our Thoughts on "A Biltmore Christmas" This post is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark." If you haven't yet, we invite you to become listeners of the show! What We Liked This may be the greatest Hallmark movie we've ever seen. Christopher Polaha's 1940s voice deserves its own Wowie Zowie designation. He was made for a 1940s role with his perfect jawline, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up Nov 29, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark is a twice-weekly Hallmark review podcast. Today, Megan and Wendy, review the Lacey Chabert sequel "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up." With its excellent ensemble cast and razor-sharp dialogue, could this sequel sleigh the first movie? Download and listen now! About Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up Director - Maclain Nelson - His 14 directing credits include this year’s "A Heidelberg Holiday" and of course the OG "Haul Out the Holly." Writer - Chris Sey - With only 6 credits, Christopher has only written one previous Hallmark movie, "You’re Bacon Me Crazy." He was not the writer on the first "Haul out the Holly. Christopher Sey’s incredible efforts during the pandemic. While researching him, I learned that his wife is an ER doc at a hospital in Los Angeles. Along with some friends, he founded a non-profit called DINE ONE ONE that not only provided meals for healthcare workers, but also supported local restaurants. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWH8LIluLtQ?si=E1WGKYE-f6pxiaQT&w=560&h=315] "Haul out the Holly: Lit Up" was filmed in Utah in September 2023. Lacey Chabert (Emily) - With 175 acting credits it’s safe to say Lacey is more than just the queen of Christmas. She also appeared in "A Merry Scottish Christmas" and "The Dancing Detective" this year in addition to reprising her role as Gretchen Werner’s in a Walmart Black Friday commercial. Wes Brown (Jared) His 48 acting credits include a ton of Hallmark, but believe it or not we’ve only reviewed two of his movies here on GGH. Wes dropped his Christmas Jazz album this year titled "My Kind of Christmas." Stephen Tobolowsky (Ned) - Stephen wins the prize for most acting credits of an Actor Appearing on Hallmark, if such a prize exists, with 290 credits. What hasn’t he been in? He was a series regular on "The Goldbergs," "One Day at a Time," "Californication," "Silicon Valley" and "Heroes" and we’re glad to have him on Hallmark. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the original "Haul Out the Holly" from 2022. Melissa Peterman (Pamela) Melissa always lights up the screen in any role among her 36 acting credits. She appeared in "Baby Daddy" on Netflix and of course her role as Barbara Jean on "Reba" is iconic. Ellen Travolta (Mary Louise) - yes, that Travolta! She has 52 acting credits and appeared in series like "Charles in Charge" and "Joani loves Chachi." In addition to reprising her role as Mary Louise on "Haul Out the Holly," she’s reprising a 30 year old role on "General Hospital" as Gloria Cerullo coming up soon. Jennifer Aspen (Jane Johnson). She has 84 acting credits including 44 episodes as Daphne in the series "Party of Five" (with Lacey Chabert). Seth Morris (Joe Johnson). He doesn’t have as many acting credits as Stephen Tobolowsky, but with 138 the dude has been in some stuff. Including, "The Big Leap" (a FOX one-season series), HBO’s "Veep," Netflix’s "Love," "The Good Place," "Parks and Rec," "The League" and so much more. We got a quick cameo from Eric Mabius who plays Allan, Pamela’s husband. Who Was in Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up? Peter Jacobson (Albert) Laura Wardle (Belinda) Kenneth Cummins (Jimmy Johnson) Eliza Hayes Maher (Jessica) Carrie Morgan (Gail) Walter Platz (Bob) Lila Clark (Nicole) Charlotte Kay Witt (Helen) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Merry Scottish Christmas Nov 28, 2023

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, your favorite Hallmark movie podcast that brings honest and entertaining reviews twice weekly! In today's new episode, Megan and Wendy, review this season's highly anticipated "A Merry Scottish Christmas" starring Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf. Yes, that's right! The Salinger siblings are reunited again but with a royal twist this time around. Grab a pint and let's chat "A Merry Scottish Christmas!" About "A Merry Scottish Christmas" A MERRY SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS. The Saturday Hallmark Original drew a same-day aud of 3.3M viewers, beating everything on broadcast or cable primetime that night (save for ABC's WA vs OR college football game) in viewers & W18-49 (0.47) (Source: TV Mo Joe0) Written by Andrea Canning and Audrey Shulman.Audrey Shulman has seven writing credits including: "Every Time a Bell Rings," "The 27 Hour Day" and "As Luck Would Have It."Andrea Canning has 21 writing credits which include "A Paris Proposal," "Christmas Bedtime Stories" and "South Beach Love." [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXqyEH87CR0?si=Pg7DuNGfkyu6Rgt0&w=560&h=315] "A Merry Scottish Christmas" was directed by Dustin Rikert. Dustin has 26 directing credits. Previous Hallmark movies include: "Where Are You, Christmas?" and "Next Stop, Christmas." Lacey Chabert (Dr. Lindsey Morgan) with 176 acting credits, Lacey shows no sign of slowing down. She has appeared in SIX Hallmark movies this year in addition to voice work on "Harriet the Spy" and "Harley Quinn." Related: A Complete List of Hallmark Movies Starring Lacey Chabert Scott Wolf (Brad Morgan) What has Bailey Salinger been doing since the year 2000 you ask? Working steadily! He had roles in series like "Everwood," "The Nine," "V," "The Night Shift" and "Perception." Most recently he has been in 63 episodes of "Nancy Drew" on The CW, all to round out his 51 acting credits. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark interview with Keith Costumes. Keith created the costumes for A Merry Scottish Christmas, A Biltmore Christmas, Mystic Christmas, and more. James Robinson (Mac Bell) This Scottish wowie zowie has 28 acting credits. Although this appears to be his first Hallmark movie, it isn’t his first TV Christmas movie. He wa sin Saving Christmas Spirit with Ashley Newbrough, which aired somewhere other than Hallmark Kellie Blaise (Sarah Morgan) in addition to acting, Kellie is an accomplished singer. She starred in the Irish Rom Com "The O’Briens" and contributed two original songs to the film. Fiona Bell (Josephine) Gerry O’Brien (Graeme Stewart) Tom Doonan (Hamish) Laura Hughes (Elspeth Abernathy) Andy Peppiette (Danny) Chris Mchallem (Angus Ryan) Tiernan Messitt-Greene (Charlie) Deirdre Monaghan (Local Woman) Eilidh Murphy (Young Josephine) Ali White (Dr. Amerila Bell) Iggy Bownes (Morgan Family Driver) Where Was "A Merry Scottish Christmas" Filmed? "A Merry Scottish Christmas" was filmed on location, mostly in Ireland with some filming done in Scotland. The Duns Castle Estate in the Scottish Borders doubles as the fictional Glencrave Castle. Filming was done over the summer, wrapping in early July 2023. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Heidelberg Holiday Nov 23, 2023

Get ready for a dose of feel-good vibes with Girls Gone Hallmark's weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. In their latest episode, Megan shares the tear-jerking moments of "A Heidelberg Holiday" and Wendy takes on the role of armchair therapist to decode why Megan's emotions were running high. And if you thought their German pronunciation was on point, think again! Tune in for a hilariously terrible attempt at all those tricky German words. About "A Heidelberg Holiday" This was written and directed by Maclain Nelson. Nelson's resume is pretty short with less than 10 writing credits. Previous Hallmark titles include A Nashville Legacy and #XMAS. As for directing, Nelson has 15 directing credits including last year’s Haul Out the Holly, Hidden Gems, Presence of Love as well as a few others. Upcoming for the director is the highly anticipated Haul Out the Holly 2: Lit Up. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibjqXBiVPCs?si=NSsvFl5Ebp_vnI9R&w=560&h=315] Ginna Claire Mason stars as Heidi. This is her second movie for Hallmark. She starred in last year’s A Holiday Spectacular. If you didn’t know Gonna Claire Mason is an accomplished stage actor starring as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. Frédéric Brossier plays Lukas. He’s a Germany-based actor with mostly German projects. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonathan Bennett (@jonathandbennett) //www.instagram.com/embed.js We got a little cameo in this movie… did you see from who? Maclain Nelson shared on his IG that the giving of a studentenkuss is a real German tradition dating back to 1863. This was Filmed Mostly in the Heidelberg, Germany as well as the Heidelberg Castle. Some scenes were also filmed in Serbia. This reportedly began filming on December 13, 2022, and took 49 days to wrap up by January 31, 2023. Ginna Claire and her husband welcomed a baby girl in April 2023. Girl math tells me she was pregnant while filming. Glass ornament artist Lindsay Designs shared on her IG that she was chosen by Hallmark to create the ornaments you can see in the movie. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Santa Summit Nov 21, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. This week, Megan and Wendy, chat about "The Santa Summit" starring an excellent ensemble cast lead by Hunter King and Benjamin Hollingsworth. Friends, this ain't your Grandma's Hallmark movie! You'll want to tune in and hear what Megan and Wendy thought about what some are calling the season's best. About "The Santa Summit" Hunter King (Jordin) - With 28 acting credits, Hunter was last seen in The Professional Bridesmaid on Hallmark. She has also been in Hidden Gems and Nikki and Nora Sister Sleuths. Her biggest role however has been as Summer Newman on The Bold and the Beautiful from 2012 through 2022. Benjamin Hollingsworth (Liam) In addition to roles on Hallmark in Romance in Style and A Splash of Love, Hollingsworth’s 42 acting credits including a lead role on all five seasons of Virgin River as well as 47 episodes of the hospital drama Code Black. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi_FOKQf5wQ?si=xBic36Wbwl7kOZbM&w=560&h=315] Amy Groening (Ava) - with 34 acting credits Amy has been busy in Hallmark movies like Pumpkin Everything, We Wish You a Married Christmas and Snowkissed. She’s also in this year’s Miracle in Bethlehem, PA out later in the Countdown to Christmas season. Stephanie Sy (Stella) - Among her 60 acting credits include appearances on Hallmark’s A Winter Getaway, Snowkissed, Project Christmas Wish, Christmas by Starlight, On the 12th Date of Christmas and Sweet Autumn (that’s not even close to all of them.) Related Podcast Review: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Sweet Autumn" Dan De Jaeger (Mac) - with 19 acting credits, a role in Holiday Hotline later this Hallmark season will make 20! He’s also appeared in Hannukah on Rye, Pumpkin Everything and A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe. Rodrigo Beilfus (Freddie) among his 12 acting credits include roles in Christmas by Starlight and Snowkissed, both starring his onscreen crush Stephanie Sy. Adam Hurtig (Ben) Adam’s 72 acting credits also include C+Project Christmas Wish with Stephanie Sy, plus several CCB joints like A Shoe Addict’s Christmas and Journey Back to Christmas. Erik Athavale (Dasher) Eric’s 56 acting credits include an upcoming role in Holiday Hotline alongside Dan DeJaeger. Directed by: Jeff Beesley who has 34 directing credits include this season’s Never Been Chris’d and the upcoming Miracle in Bethelehem, PA. Written by: Russell Hainline has just three writing credits, but they include last year’s fan favorite In Merry Measure. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas Island Nov 16, 2023

Are you ready for some holiday cheer? Girls Gone Hallmark is back with a brand new Hallmark movie review, and this time Megan and Wendy are chatting about "Christmas Island" starring Andrew Walker and Rachel Skarsten. So grab some hot cocoa (or call downstairs for a coffee) and settle in for a hilarious and heartwarming discussion of "Christmas Island" on Girls Gone Hallmark. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Christmas Island" Andrew Walker (Oliver MacLeod) - Andrew has 85 acting credits include the Curious Caterer series, last year’s smash hit Three Wise Men and a Baby, and an appearance as hot guy Mike on an episode of the Big Bang Theory. Rachel Skarsten (Kate Gabriel) - Rachel’s 44 acting credits include roles in last year’s The Royal Nanny as well as the character Beth Kane in the Batwoman series. Kate Drummond (Helen Sharpe) - Helen’s 68 acting credits are usually grittier fare. She had a role in Five Days at Memorial, the mini series about a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina. She’s also appeared in My Mom Made Me do it, Pretty Cheaters, and Deadly Lies. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3qpLfyRKqY?si=T2NXhGcmLE1qn1Jk&w=560&h=315] Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review "The Royal Nanny" starring Rachel Skarsten. Jefferson Brown (Thomas Sharpe) - Jefferson has 95 acting credits that include the series’ The Way Home, When Hope Calls and The Good Witch. We're starting a campaign for Brown to star in a leading Hallmark role. Peter MacNeill (Jim MacLeod) - Peter has 208 credits and we recently saw him as the grandfather in Flipping For Christmas. His credits are vast, but he was also in The Good Witch series throughout its seven series run. Lauren Hammersley (Maggie Hughes) Lauren may only have 12 acting credits, but she makes an impression on screen. On Virgin River she’s the character Charmaine who you love to hate. Related Podcast Episode: "The Way Home" Season 1, Episode 1 with Jefferson Brown as Colton Landry. Britt Loder (Cali Sharpe) - Loder has 4 acting credits - all small roles but made an impression in this one. Lincoln MacNeil (Finn Sharpe) - MacNeil is an up and comber also with just 4 acting credits! Directed by: David Weaver His 41 acting credits include a ton of Hallmark like Sweeter than Chocolate and Lights, Camera, Christmas. He’s also the director of the Hallmark series Holidazed that still hasn’t received a release date. Related Podcast Episode: A Girls Gone Hallmark Favorite from 2022 - "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Written by: Samantha Herman - Samanta has 15 writing credits including Our Italian Christmas Memories and Game of Love and…Mingle All the Way and A Fabled Holiday. AND Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday - a dark horse of a Jen Lilley movies. Filmed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in August. Christmas Island is a real place about 3.5 hours away from Halifax, but no filming was done there. Did you know: Adorned with colourful buoys, twinkling lights and evergreen boughs, towering Christmas trees fashioned out of carefully stacked lobster traps are becoming regular fixtures in fishing communities across Nova Scotia. The traps are then festooned with over 180 wooden and plastic buoys, each painted in a unique pattern pertaining to a local fishing boat and most inscribed with the names of fishermen lost at sea. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RACHEL SKARSTEN (@rachieskarsten) //www.instagram.com/embed.js Our Thoughts on "Christmas Island" This is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark," and we invite you to become a listener of the show! What We Liked We truly enjoyed watching "Christmas Island" for several reasons. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Mystery on Mistletoe Lane Nov 14, 2023

Get ready to fill your heart with holiday joy, cause Girls Gone Hallmark is the podcast you've been waiting for! Megan and Wendy are bringing the Hallmark magic straight to your earbuds in today's brand new episode. This week, they're taking a trip down "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane", starring Victor Webster and Erica Cerra. If you're a fan of Christmas movies with a twist of mystery, this episode is a must-listen. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" Allan Harmon directed. Harmon has 40 previous directing credits (plus another 43 assistant director credits). His last movie for Hallmark was Fourth Down & Love from earlier this year. He also directed Mingle All the Way, You’re Bacon Me Crazy, and Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater - among others. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Beverly Hills Wedding" Mark Hefti wrote the script. He has 17 writing credits including some movies we really liked here at Girls Gone Hallmark: Unexpected Grace, A Dickens of a Holiday!, My Christmas Family Tree and Beverly Hills Wedding. He’s also the writer for the upcoming Nikki DeLoach movie A World Record Christmas. Victor Webster stars as David Avery. Webster has 90 acting credits including The Wedding Veil movies, Matchmaker Mysteries, A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe, and Summer Villa. He also played Mike in 11 episodes Workin’ Moms which you can stream on Netflix. Erica Cerra plays Heidi Wicks. She has 50 acting credits, including quite a bit of voice work. She is probably best known for a TV series called Eureka that ran from 2006-2012 on the Sci-Fi channel. This looks to be her first project for Hallmark. Juliette Hawk plays teen daughter Annie. She has seven previous acting credits including A Winning Team and Christmas at the Golden Dragon for Hallmark. She also looks to have a small role in the Paul Campbell movie Magic in Mistletoe later this season. Logan Pierce plays son Garrett. This is his first Hallmark movie. Related Podcast Episode: Review of "My Christmas Family Tree" Mary-Beth Manning plays Linda. She has just 21 acting credits and this is her second Hallmark movie. She was previously the TV-movie Laker Girls (starring Tina Yothers in 1990) and one episode of an ABC Afterschool Special called “My Mother Was Never a Kid” in 1981. Fred Henderson plays Wallace. Henderson has a staggering 153 acting credits including a ton of work for Hallmark. He will also be seen in the upcoming Christmas on Cherry Lane. Filmed in British Columbia, Canada from late August to early September 2023. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Never Been Chris’d Nov 09, 2023

If you're a fan of Hallmark movies and the talented Tyler Hynes, then Girls Gone Hallmark is the perfect podcast for you! In this latest episode, your hosts Megan and Wendy, dish out the deets on the newest Hallmark movie, "Never Been Chris'd." But, hold onto your swoon, they also dive into why this particular movie might not have hit the sweet spot for all the die-hard Tyler Hynes fans. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Never Been Chris'd" Written by Joie Botkin. Joie was 22 previous writing credits including "Cranberry Christmas," "Falling for You," as well as last year’s "Our Italian Christmas Memories." Jeff Beesley directed "Never Been Chris'd". Jeff had back to back movies this weekend with "Never Been Chris’d" and "The Santa Summit." His resume also includes Hallmark’s "Just One Kiss," "A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe," and "Love Strikes Twice." Next up for this director is "Miracle in Bethlehem, PA." Janel Parrish plays Naomi. Janel has 51 previous acting credits and is probably most known for her role on Pretty Little Liars from 2010-2017. She also played big sister Margot in the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” movie trilogy. As for Hallmark, Janel last was seen in "Family History Mysteries: Buried Past." Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes plays Liz. She has a very short resume with just 6 acting credits. This is her first Hallmark movie. Tyler Hynes plays Chris Silver. He was last seen in "A Picture of Her" earlier this year. Related Podcast Episode: The smoking hot chemistry in "A Picture of Her" Linda Ko plays Naomi’s mom. She has 56 acting credits including "Guiding Emily," "Sweeter Than Chocolate," and "Open by Christmas." She also was in two of the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” movies where she played Aunt Carrie. Henriette Ivanans played Liz’s mom Mimi. She’s been in a ton of other Hallmark movies including "Made for Each Other," "Hanukkah on Rye," "Love Strike Twice" and "Sweet Autumn." This was filmed in Manitoba, Canada as well as some areas of Winnipeg. Filming began on May 12, 2023 and ended on June 3, 2023. Related: A Complete List of Tyler Hynes movies for Hallmark Channel What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Flipping For Christmas Nov 07, 2023

If you're a fan of Hallmark movies, then you won't want to miss Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy share their reviews of the latest Hallmark films. In today's episode, they review "Flipping For Christmas." This movie features all the Hallmark cliches you can imagine, and unfortunately, left Megan feeling so frustrated she wanted to throw things at her TV! Tune in to find out what they had to say about this film and whether or not it's worth your time. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Flipping For Christmas" Ashley Newbrough plays Abigail. She has 28 acting credits including this year's "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance." She will also star in the new installment of "The Love Club" which will debut next year on Hallmark Channel. Marcus Rosner plays Bo. Marcus has 58 acting credits, including the Hallmark series "Ride" and is tapped to return to "The Love Club" series with Ashley Newbrough. Rosner can also be seen this holiday season in "Coupled Up for Christmas" which premieres on the movie streaming app Plex. Natalie Lisinka plays sister Claire. She has 66 acting credits including a role in Prime TV series called "The Lake." She's previously appeared in Hallmark movies like "Christmas in Angel Falls" and "Under the Autumn Moon." Related Podcast Review: Love in Glacier National Eman Ayaz plays assistant Jessica. She has just 8 acting credits including a Christmas thriller called "The Christmas Spirit." Ray Galletti is bad guy Antonio. He has 64 acting credits including "Workin' Moms" and last appeared on Hallmark in "Season for Love." Peter MacNeill plays Edwards. He has a staggering 206 acting credits including 47 episodes of "The Good Witch" for Hallmark. This movie was written by Brett Heard. This is Heard's first movie for Hallmark but has directed a series of short films as well as episodes from two series called "Originals" and "Life Unjarred." Kathering Barrell directed "Flipping For Christmas" and this is her first full-length movie directing credit. She's also an actor who has appeared in "The Good Witch," "Wynona Earp" and "Workin' Moms." This movie was filmed in Ontario, Canada during March and April, 2023. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Mystic Christmas Nov 02, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark is your go-to Hallmark movie review podcast! Join Megan and Wendy as they sit down with The Iconic Keith Costumes to chat about his latest project, "Mystic Christmas." Not only do the girls dive into the costumes with Keith, but they also share their own thoughts on the film, highlighting what they liked and what they wished for. Tune in to hear all the festive fun plus some behind-the-scenes news on Keith Costumes' other Hallmark projects! If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Mystic Christmas" "Mystic Christmas" was filmed in southeastern Connecticut in late May and early June 2023. Some filming locations included Olde Mistick Village, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mango's Pizza, and Sift Bake Shop. Jessy Schram plays Juniper Jones. She has 66 previous acting credits, including the series "Chicago Med" as well as Hallmark movies like "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas" and "A Nashville Christmas Carol." Related Podcast Episode: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think about "Where Are You, Christmas?" Chandler Massey plays Sawyer Adams. He has just 23 acting credits overall but he also has done 763 episodes of "Days of Our Lives." As for Hallmark, Massey has been in "The Professional Bridemaid," "Heart of the Matter," and "A Tale of Two Christmases." Patti Murin plays bestie Candice. Patti was in last year's "In Merry Measure" and is probably best known for her role as the original Princess Anna in the musical Frozen on Broadway. Keith Nielsen (known professionally as Keith Costumes) was the costume designer for "Mystic Christmas." He has also designed costumes for Hallmark movies like "A Holiday Spectacular," "Where Are You, Christmas?" and the upcoming "A Merry Scottish Christmas" and "A Biltmore Christmas. Related Podcast Episode: Megan and Wendy review "A Holiday Spectacular" This movie as directed by Marlo Hunter. Marlo has just four other movie directing credits and this appears to be her first Hallmark film. Writing credit is given to Nicole Drespel, Christy O'Connor, and Andrew Gernhard. Our Thoughts on "Mystic Christmas" This blog post is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on our podcast, "Girls Gone Hallmark." If you’re a fan of Hallmark movies, be sure to tune into our episodes and join us for some festive analysis and fun! What We Liked We absolutely adored this movie. Here are some of the highlights: The Seal: Oh yes, the seal named Peppermint totally stole our hearts. Keith even shared behind-the-scenes details about how those realistic seal scenes were shot! Locations: The film showcases real places in Mystic, making it a genuine love letter to this charming town. You can visit Stiff Bakery for a chestnut croissant or Mango's Pizza, which served real pizza on set. The Cast: Patti Murin was amazing and her character added so much warmth. We also loved Jesse Schramm and Chandler Massey's chemistry—they were top-notch. Wardrobe: We couldn’t stop gushing over Juniper's coats, especially that striking green one. Keith’s costume designs, as always, elevated the movie. Writing: Nicole Drespel's script was a true gem, filled with witty lines and meaningful dialogue. We particularly liked Juniper's line about traditions: “Do you like it? Or do you just remember it?” What We Wished For While we loved the movie, there were a few things we wished were different: More on Seal Conservation: We would have loved a bit more information on seal conservation. Nerds that we are, we wanted to know why Peppermint was sick and more about the broader conservation e... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ms. Christmas Comes to Town Nov 01, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark is the best podcast for Hallmark movie fans! Join Megan and Wendy as they dish out the deets on the heartwarming holiday flick from Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town." Starring Erica Durance, Brennan Elliott, and Barbara Niven, this movie is definitely worth the watch. If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town" Erica Durance (Amanda/Ms. Holiday) has 39 acting credits including "Unexpected Grace" and last year's "We Need a Little Christmas. Brenna Elliott (Travis/Mr. Winters) has 83 acting credits including 38 episodes as host Graham on "UnReal." He starred alongside Barbara Niven in "The Crossword Mysteries" series. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upU6LfdriZY?si=mgY_xtsmU-6pkySc&w=560&h=315] Barbara Niven (Gale/Ms. Christmas) has 111 acting credits. She starred alongside Erica Durance in 2022's "North to Home." She has had many recurring roles on the Hallmark Channel including the "Evergreen" series, "Crossword Mysteries," "Hannah Swensen/Murder She Baked" and of course, "Chesapeake Shores." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the new Hannah Swensen mystery Mark Brandon plays James. He has 155 acting credits and to many Hallmark movies to count. He was in the most recent seasons of "When Calls the Heart" and "Firefly Lane" as well as last year's "Inventing the Christmas Prince" and "Fit for Christmas" with Amanda Kloots. He was also in one episode of "UnReal" with co-star Brennan Elliott. Chris Gauthier (Murray) is well known to us as Todd from his work on "Date My Dad." He has 104 acting credits and is known in the Hallmark universe from his appearances in "Retreat to You," "Three Wise Men and a Baby," "Christmas House" and "Christmas House 2." Judith Maxie plays Elizabeth. She has 101 acting credits and was in "Game of Love" with director Jason Bourque. The writer of this film is Brooke Durham. She has 15 other writing credits including "The Royal Nanny" and "Hidden Gems." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "The Royal Nanny" from 2022. "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town" was directed by Jason Bourque. He has 55 other directing credits including "A World Record Christmas" debuting later in the 2023 season. He is also in pre-production of "Whitewater Romance" written by Julianna Wimbles. This movie was filmed in Vancouver in late May and early June, likely to get ahead of the strike. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Kind of Magic Oct 31, 2023

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where we review all your favorite Hallmark movies! Today, we're bringing you a review that isn't actually a Hallmark movie, but you wouldn't know it from the demand we've received from our listeners. That's right, folks, we're talking about "A Kind of Magic," starring Nikki DeLoach. Join us as we delve into this witchy and somewhat problematic movie. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us reach more listeners. Please consider leaving a review and 5-STAR rating to let others know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark! Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone's podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "A Kind of Magic" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_pjCkIHOVM?si=PAtkdblUEubnfOT_&w=560&h=315] This movie goes by two names: "A Kind of Magic" and "You Cast a Spell on Me" The movie originally aired on ION in 2015. It is available to stream on Prime Video and Hallmark Movies Now. Nikki DeLoach plays Sara Kane. Nikki has been busy starring as Goldy in the Curious Caterer series among her 69 acting credits. She will also star in "A World Record Christmas" during the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season. Ryan McPartlin plays Matt. With 64 acting credits, he's probably best known for his role on "Chuck." He has also appeared in "Cut, Color, Murder" with Julie Gonzalo. Related: Listen to our review of "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" starring Julie Gonzalo. Jenny O'Hara plays the great grandmother. She plays Mrs. Scanlon in Beverly Hills, 90210 and has 173 acting credits. The film was directed by Tosca Musk who has 19 directing credits, mostly movies which appear to be smutty book adaptations. Written by Rachel Stuhler who has 12 writing credits including movies called "Correcting Christmas" and "The Baby Proposal." Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Where Are You, Christmas? Oct 26, 2023

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, a podcast dedicated to reviewing Hallmark movies! Today, Megan and Wendy will be sharing their thoughts on the highly talked about movie "Where Are You, Christmas?" which premiered during the first weekend of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas. This movie has been the subject of much debate, with many differing opinions on its experimental nature. If you're curious about where Girls Gone Hallmark stands on this movie, then tune in and find out! If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Where Are You, Christmas?" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdg_DdJd4l0?si=oqITAaG-wzVwneIs&w=560&h=315] Stars Lyndsy Fonseca as Addy. She has 50 acting credits, including Hallmark’s “North to Home” and “Next Stop, Christmas.” She also recently appeared in a feature film called “Spinning Gold” which was out in theaters earlier this year. The movie is a bio-pic that stars Hallmark fave Jeremy Jordan. Michael Rady plays Hunter. He has 55 acting credits including “Unexpected Grace” from earlier this year. You can catch Rady as Chris Childs on “Magnum P.I.” A fun programming note: we will be revisiting Michael Rady’s “A New Year’s Resolution” - a movie Wendy notoriously hated upon first watch back in 2021. The new revisited episode will drop on January 2nd. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews Michael Rady and Nikki DeLoach in "Love to the Rescue" Jim O’Heir plays Addy father. He has nearly 200 acting credits and is probably best known for his role as Jerry on the comedy “Parks & Rec” where he appeared in 121 episodes from 2009-2015. Julie Warner plays mom Sharon. She has 54 acting credits and has been in movies like Tommy Boy and Doc Hollywood. Am assuming the sequel is how/when this comforter got its Christmas spirit back, since the color correct changed distractedly back and forth throughout this entire, pivotal scene depending on the coverage angle. pic.twitter.com/GOUuA3m7pi— Ho! Ho! Holiday Viewing! (@SleepyKittyPaw) October 23, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Mandi Masden plays teacher Dana. Mandi has a short resume, with only 14 acting credits. She appeared in one episode of “And Just Like That” in 2022. Andrew David Bridges is Addy’s brother, Connor. He’s another up and coming actor with just 19 previous acting credits. Dustin Rikert directed. This guy has done a ton of directing, producing, and writing. Some of his directing work includes “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Next Stop, Christmas” “One Royal Holiday” and this year’s “A Merry Scottish Christmas.” Related Podcast Episode: Listen to our review of "Next Stop, Christmas" Writing credit is shared by Michael Reisz and Timothy Kuryak. Michael Reisz previously penned “Sweet Carolina” from 2021. And Timothy Kuryak has 6 previous writing credits but this appears to be his first Hallmark gig. Keith Costumes did the costumes for this movie. We’ll have Keith on the podcast on November 2nd to join us in our review of “Mystic Christmas” - where he also did the costumes. This movie was filmed in Connecticut in the spring, around late March 2023. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Checkin’ It Twice Oct 25, 2023

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, a Hallmark movie review podcast! Today, Megan and Wendy, kick off the 2023 Countdown to Christmas reviews with "Checkin' It Twice" starring Kevin McGarry and Kim Matula. Will this Christmas/hockey/love story movie score or will it leave viewers wondering why Hallmark chose this to lead off the season? If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Checkin' It Twice" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh2-8A2zHj0?si=6ndGg6bQHZOKgKUM&w=560&h=315] "Checkin It Twice" was filmed in March 2023 in Kelowna, BC. The script was written by newcomer Steve Beauregard who reportedly contacted 103 producers and eight of them asked to see his script. It was purchased in September 2022. The movie title was originally "Christmas Goals." "Checkin' It Twice" was directed by Kevin Fair who most recently directed "3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost." Related podcast episode: Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark review "3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" Kim Matula stars as Ashley. Kim has been in 10 episodes of UnReal as well as over 900 episodes of the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful." Kim starred in one of our favorite movies from last year: "Ghosts of Christmas Always." Kevin McGarry plays hockey player Scott Briggs. McGarry has 39 acting credits and can be seen in "When Calls the Heart." He also plays Mr. Lacey Chabert in the Wedding Veil movies and was in last year's "My Grown Up Christmas List." Brittany Mitchel plays Julie. She has 23 acting credits that bounce back and forth between Hallmark movies and darker offerings like "He's Not Worth Dying For." Jamila Hall plays Becca. She has just 11 acting credits including the "Dying to Belong" remake starring Shannen Doherty. Toothless Tony is played b Jaxon Jenson who has a total of 6 acting credits, and this appears to be his first Hallmark gig. As of the recording of this episode, "Checkin' It Twice" had received a 7.3/10 rating on IMDB. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

October Kiss Oct 24, 2023

Remember that one time Hallmark decided to get into the Halloween spirit? Today Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the one and only Halloween-themed movie that Hallmark Channel has ever produced: "October Kiss." This 2015 fan-favorite movie stars Ashley Williams and Sam Jaeger and is sure to put you in the Halloween spirit! Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us reach more listeners. Please consider leaving a review and 5-STAR rating to let others know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark! Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone's podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "October Kiss" Aired on October 17, 2015 Originally titled "Temporarily Yours" Stars Ashley Williams at Poppy. Williams currently has 81 acting credits. We last saw her in "Notes of Autumn" with Luke Macfarlane. Did you realize that Ashley isn’t in any movies from this year’s CTC line up? Related: Listen to our review of "Notes of Autumn" This movie co-stars Sam Jaeger as workaholic Ryan. This appears to be Sam’s only Hallmark movie. During the making of "October Kiss," Sam was also co-starring in the family drama "Parenthood." Of recent he has been in 19 episodes of "The Handmaid’s Tale," "Devil in Ohio," and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." Daughter Zoe was played by Hannah Cheramy. According to IMDB this was her first acting credit. Now 20 years old, she has since worked on several TV series like "Van Helsing" and the sci-fi thriller "From." The screenplay was written by MacKenzie Austin. This writer has 2 writing credits on IMDB, this movie as well as 2019’s "Winter Love Story" with Jen Lilley and Kevin McGarry. Directed by Lynne Stopkewich. She is known for directing other Hallmark movies such as "Summer Love," "Three Bedroom, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery," and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." 6.5/10 rating on IMDB Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Field Day Oct 19, 2023

Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy review the feel-good movies from the Hallmark Channel. Today, we'll be discussing the newest original movie, “Field Day” starring Rachel Boston and Benjamin Ayres. As PTO moms, we had a lot to say about this one. If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. Hallmark News - October 2023 HALLMARK IS IN ITS TAYLOR SWIFT ERA! Hallmark Media likely put out some big dollars for use of Taylor Swift’s “Christmas Tree Farm” song in their 2023 CTC promos. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sAbKstftTY?si=xozp40d-CzuC9G62&w=560&h=315] Sleepy Kitty Paw on Twitter shared that Field Day pulled in 1.52M live viewers and .12 in the key demo. The movie was the top, non-sports, program of the night. Per Hallmark, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost was a ratings knock out with 3.9 million unduplicated total viewers. It is the network’s most-watched 2023 premiere. How many total number holiday movies across all platforms/channels do you think there are this year? Roughly 155. Last year is was 243. About "Field Day" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMt5kM8t5pM?si=lBznSmIbUL2dguvC&w=560&h=315] Rachel Boston stars as Jen. Rachel was last in “The More Love Grows” for Hallmark, before that she was in “A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe.” Sadly, Rachel is not in any of this year’s CTC movies. Mr. Romance University plays Coach Dan Aldridge. Benjamin Ayres has a whopping 93 acting credits including last year’s “Long Lost Christmas.” Most recently he was in a Canadian show called “Family Law.” He will co-star with Laura Vandervoot in “Miracle in Bethleham, PA” on December 21st on HMM. Shannon Chan-Kent plays Kelly. Talk about whopping, Kelly has 286 acting credits. She does a ton of voice work on animated shows like “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Sonic Prime” and “Polly Pocket.” Her last Hallmark credits looks like 2019’s “Holiday Date” and “Flip That Romance.” She was also in “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm.” Carmel Amit plays scary lawyer lady Marissa. She has 65 acting credits including last year’s “A Fabled Holiday.” The script was written Julie Sherman Wolfe. Up next for Julie is "Holiday Hotline." She took over the script after the original writer Duane Poole after he passed away. David Winning directed. He previous titles include "Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas," "The Nine Kittens of Christmas," "The 27-Hour Day" and about 80 others. The movie was filmed last fall in Vancouver, Canada. Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Falling for You - Hallmark Movie Review starring Taylor Cole and Tyler Hynes Autumn in the Vineyard - Hallmark Movie Review featuring Brendan Penny and Rachel Leigh Cook Pumpkin Pie Wars - Hallmark Movie Review with Julie Gonzalo and Rico Aragon My Best Friend's Bouquet - Hallmark Movie Review starring Chaley Rose and Nathan Witte Love, Of Course - with Guest Eric Rutin from Hallmark Mysteries & More Podcast Sweet Autumn - Hallmark Movie Review featuring Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade - Hallmark Movie Review with guests Bran and Dan from Deck the Hallmark Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade Oct 17, 2023

Today, Girls Gone Hallmark welcomes Dan and Bran from Deck the Hallmark to review "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade." Fans of Deck the Hallmark can expect Dan and Bran to bring their signature wit and insightful commentary to discuss this delightful holiday Hallmark movie. This episode was so much fun to make and Megan and Wendy hope you enjoy it as much as they had making it. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us reach more listeners. Please consider leaving a review and 5-STAR rating to let others know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark! Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone's podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About Deck the Hallmark Deck the Hallmark is a daily podcast co-hosted by Dan and Bran. They are joined by friends and other special guests to discuss Hallmark and other made-for-television movies! Deck the Hallmark is celebrating their 1,000th episode this month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deck the Hallmark Podcast (@hallmarkpodcast) //www.instagram.com/embed.js About "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade" "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade" premiered on the Hallmark Channel on November 4, 2012. Autumn Reeser stars as Emily Jones. This was Reeser's first film for Hallmark. She has since gone on to star in hits like "The Wedding Veil" trilogies, "Always Amore" and "The 27-Hour Day." Antonio Cupo plays Henry Williams. He has 74 acting credits and was recently in "Guiding Emily" as well as "A Winning Team" - both from 2023. Related Podcast Episode: Could "Guiding Emily" be the best Hallmark movie of the year? Listen to our review and thoughts. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAyY_mghtlQ?si=JtgI9X7QcQDFF05S&w=560&h=315] Nancey Silvers and Bill Froehlich are given writing credits. This movie was directed by Ron Oliver who has 85 previous directing credits including "Christmas at the Plaza," "A Timeless Christmas" and "The Housewives of the North Pole." Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost Oct 12, 2023

The latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark is all about Hallmark Channel's newest original movie "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost." It's a hauntingly good episode where Megan and Wendy talk about Hallmark's new era, the charming Madeleine Arthur, and a few 'Did You See That' moments. Don't be scared to give it a listen – it's a real "spirited" discussion! If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. Hallmark News - October 2023 TMZ reported that the Queen of Christmas Lacey Chabert recently reunited with Mean Girls co-stars Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Seyfried to film a Pepsi ad. Me thinks this might be a Super Bowl ad, maybe? Brant Daughtery announced that he and his wife, Kimberly, are expecting a second baby in early 2024. Daughtery will next be seen in this year’s hardest to pronounce title “Joyeux Noel” on October 29th. We’re starting to see posters for the Countdown to Christmas movies emerge! And commercials on Hallmark Channel. What do you think of the "Christmas on Cherry Lane" poster? About "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVD1XY_GXXE?si=K15u4K02vqkXSUH8&w=560&h=315] Stars Julie Gonzalo and Chris McNally. These two are a real life couple - though I’m not sure if they are married. Seems like they are super private. They did have a baby in June 2022. Gonzalo plays Anna. She has 48 acting credits including Cut, Color, Murder from 2022. We last reviewed her for fan-favorite movie Pumpkin Pie Wars. Chris McNally plays Elliott. Chris is known for his role as Lucas on When Call the Heart. He has 40 acting credits. Outside of Hallmark, he was seen in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies and Firefly Lane - both from 2023. Madeleine Arthur plays ghost Ruby. She was a regular in the now canceled series "Blockbuster," she played Mae in "Devil in Ohio," and she played Chris in all three “To All the Boys I’ve Loved” movies. The story is by Gregg Rossen & Brian Sawyer. The teleplay included both Gregg Rossen, Brian Sawyer, and Joie Botkin. Gregg Rossen has written a TON of Hallmark movies including The Professional Bridesmaid, The Winter Palace, The Santa Stakeout and more. In fact, his IMDB reads like he’s only written Hallmark movies. Brian Sawyer resume reads almost identical to Gregg Rossen. Joie Botkin is one of our favorite Hallmark writers. Her next Hallmark film is the Tyler Hynes movie "Never Been Chris’d." Filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada — more precisely in Burnaby, which is located about 15 to 20 minutes outside of Vancouver. The movie was filmed from June 12 to June 30, 2023. The rural estate used is known as Copper Stone mansion located in Langley. Other television shows like "Riverdale," "Bates Motel," and "Supernatural" have also used the property. Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Falling for You - Hallmark Movie Review starring Taylor Cole and Tyler Hynes Autumn in the Vineyard - Hallmark Movie Review featuring Brendan Penny and Rachel Leigh Cook Pumpkin Pie Wars - Hallmark Movie Review with Julie Gonzalo and Rico Aragon My Best Friend's Bouquet - Hallmark Movie Review starring Chaley Rose and Nathan Witte Love, Of Course - with Guest Eric Rutin from Hallmark Mysteries & More Podcast Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sweet Autumn Oct 10, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark is back with another fan-favorite Hallmark movie review! Megan and Wendy break down what they liked, what they wished for, and ask "Did You See That?" with their review of "Sweet Autumn." Where do you think this Walker/DeLoach joint will land on their scale of 1-5 stars? Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us reach more listeners. Please consider leaving a review and 5-STAR rating to let others know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark! Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone's podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Sweet Autumn" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRbR3M3TjZc?si=vePmnL8kFKzTlWPs&w=560&h=315] "Sweet Autumn" was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Not in Battleboro Vermont. Nikki DeLoach plays Maggie. She has 68 acting credits and stars in the upcoming "Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows" and "A World Record Christmas." Andrew Walker plays Dex. Walker has 82 acting credits and also stars in the "Curious Caterer" series with DeLoach. He will star in "Christmas Island" from the 2023 Countdown to Christmas line up. This film was written by Tyler Straessle, who has six writing credits, all which are Hallmark movies with the exception of one episode of "The Good Place." Gary Yates directs. He has 43 directing credits including "Christmas by Starlight" and "On the 12th Date of Christmas." Eugene Baffoe plays Zach. He has 14 acting credits including a role in "A New Year's Resolution" and "Crashing Through the Snow." He is also a hip hop dancer and choreographer. Related: Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark review Tyler Hynes' "On the 12th Date of Christmas" Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Mystery Island Oct 05, 2023

Join Megan and Wendy on their latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, as they take you on a journey to the enigmatic "Mystery Island". In this episode, they delve into their impressions of the latest Hallmark Movies and Mysteries film, "Mystery Island," which was created by the same mind behind the hit series "Mystery 101." Tune in to discover whether Megan and Wendy believe this new movie lives up to expectations. If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a positive review and 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform. Hallmark News - October 2023 It’s been reported that the driver that killed Treat Williams in June 2023 has been charged with gross negligence. In a weird twist, apparently the driver and Williams knew of each other - both having worked in Vermont’s theater production. Ryan Koss, the driver that allegedly turned left in front of Williams’ moving motorcycle, faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Christmas Con has announced the Hallmark stars who will be in attendance during the fan convention taking place on December 8-10 in New Jersey. Names include Hallmark biggies like Tyler, Andrew, Lacey, Jonathan Bennett, Paul Campbell, Kimberly Sustad, and more. About "Mystery Island" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXIF7hO7Hug?si=QlPvUcHp5vI1AImS&w=560&h=315] This movie was filmed in Panama according to an interview given by Director Nicholas Humphries. The mansion used throughout the film is known as Villa Bonita Panama. Written by John Christian Plummer who has written the “Mystery 101” series, “Curious Caterer Dying for Chocolate and Grilling Season,” and “Francesca Quinn PI.” Elizabeth Henstridge stars as Dr. Emilia Priestly. She was in 2019’s “Christmas at the Plaza” and 136 episodes as Jemma Simmons on Agents of SHIELD. Charlie Weber plays Jason Trent. Trent has 41 acting credits on IMDB including last year’s “Christmas Bedtime Stories” and 90 episodes of “How to Get Away with Murder.” Kezia Burrows plays friend and 5% investor Jane Alcott. She has 39 acting credits but this appears to be her first movie for Hallmark. Related: Megan and Wendy review "Mystery 101" Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Falling for You - Hallmark Movie Review starring Taylor Cole and Tyler Hynes Autumn in the Vineyard - Hallmark Movie Review featuring Brendan Penny and Rachel Leigh Cook Pumpkin Pie Wars - Hallmark Movie Review with Julie Gonzalo and Rico Aragon Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love, of Course Oct 03, 2023

Today we have the pleasure of hosting Eric Rutin, co-host of Hallmark Mysteries and More, as we discuss fan-favorite movie: "Love, of Course". Starring Cameron Mathison and Kelly Rutherford, this heartwarming film is sure to capture the hearts of Hallmark fans everywhere. So, dive in to the Girls Gone Hallmark review with Eric to hear his thoughts on the movie! Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us reach more listeners. Please consider leaving a review and 5-STAR rating to let others know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark! Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone's podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About Guest Eric Rutin Eric Rutin is an avid Hallmark movies enthusiast. Currently, he co-hosts the remarkable podcast, Hallmark Mysteries and More, together with Sydney Rowland. This podcast is exclusively dedicated to unraveling the captivating mysteries that unfold in the world of Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Eric can be found on Instagram at both @HallmarkMovieReviewer and @HallmarkMysteriesandMore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Girls Gone Hallmark (@girlsgonehallmark) //www.instagram.com/embed.js About "Love, of Course" "Love, of Course" is the story of Amy (Rutherford) who moves her daughter to college and ends up securing a position to support the school's yearly Autumn Harvest Celebration. Through her encounter with Noah (Mathison), a charming and widely-traveled educator, Amy gains insight into her own character and embarks on a fresh and exciting path. This movie originally premiered on October 20, 2018. Kelly Rutherford stars as Amy. Rutherford has 63 acting credits, including a 121 episode run as Lily van der Woodsen on "Gossip Girl" and 90 episodes on the original "Melrose Place." This movie appears to be her one and only Hallmark movie. Cameron Mathison plays Noah. Mathison is well known to Hallmark fans with roles in the "Hannah Swensen" mystery series, "General Hospital," as well as over 1,100 episodes of "All My Children." We last saw Mathison in "Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery." Related: Hear what Girls Gone Hallmark thought of the return of "A Hannah Swensen Mystery." [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYE9bY943qI?si=G6EYQROHlNpY5Nop&w=560&h=315] "Love, of Course" was written by Tracy Andreen, Lee Friedlander, and Janna King. This film was directed by Lee Friedlander. The movie is shown to be based in Oregon, however, it was filmed in Winnipeg. Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major Sep 28, 2023

Come along with Megan and Wendy on their newest Girls Gone Hallmark episode! In this episode, they share their thoughts on "Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major," which stars Tamera Mowry-Housely, Marco Grazzini, and Risteárd Cooper. Will this Hallmark movie hit all the right notes or fall flat? If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a positive review and 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform. About "Murder in G Major" This movie was based on the novel “Murder in G Major (A Gethsemane Brown Mystery) by Alexia Gordon. It’s the first book in a series of 5. The script was written by Arthur Vandalay. He has no other writing credits according to IMDb. Filmed on-location in Ireland. Stars Tamera Mowry-Housley as Gethsemane Brown. She has 36 acting credits, including “Dream Moms” which premiered earlier this year. She is noticeably missing from this year’s Countdown to Christmas. Risteárd Cooper co-stars as Eamon. Risteárd Cooper is a comedian, writer, actor, and singer. While he has mainly worked on stage, he has also made appearances in several popular UK series such as No Offence, Quiz, and Delicious. Moreover, he has also acted in Christopher Nolan's acclaimed movie, Batman Begins. Adam Fergus (Inspector O’Reilly). Fergus has 31 acting credits and has appeared on shows such as “Supernatural” and “Scandal.” Marco Grazzini (plays Griff). He has 49 acting credits including “Hearts in the Game” and “Right in Front of Me” for Hallmark. He’s also in 33 episodes of “Virgin River” on Netflix from 2020-2023. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61KcLjduxYw?si=WYu-GibpFn2zhhqv&w=560&h=315] Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Falling for You - Hallmark Movie Review starring Taylor Cole and Tyler Hynes Autumn in the Vineyard - Hallmark Movie Review featuring Brendan Penny and Rachel Leigh Cook Pumpkin Pie Wars - Hallmark Movie Review with Julie Gonzalo and Rico Aragon Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

My Best Friend’s Bouquet Sep 26, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark is back with another fan-favorite Hallmark movie review! Listen to Megan and Wendy share their thoughts of "My Best Friend's Bouquet" which originally premiered in October 2020 on the Hallmark Channel. These two might again be on opposite sides of the aisle - a trend that won't give up in during this fall movie rewatch. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us reach more listeners. Please consider leaving a review and 5-STAR rating to let others know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark! Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone's podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "My Best Friend's Bouquet" This movie was filmed in Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz, British Columbia Chaley Rose plays Josie. She has 19 acting credits including a long running role on the series "Nashville" and one previous Hallmark movie, "A Christmas Duet." Nathan Witte plays Alex. Nathan has an impressive 69 acting credits including Hallmark Channel movies "Must Love Christmas," "Romance to the Rescue," "Cut, Color, Murder," "Merry Liddle Christmas" and "Merry Liddle Christmas Baby.' Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Romance to the Rescue" Rebecca Olson plays roommate Athena. Rebecca has 28 acting credits but has never starred in a Hallmark movie. Brittini Brown and Jenna Palermo get the story credit for this movie while Elizabeth Hacket and Hilary Galanoy wrote the screenplay. The writers have a handful of credits between them and no other Hallmark movie credits. Directed by Jessica Turner, an actress turned director, who has 17 directing credits including the 2023 Hallmark movie "Dream Moms" starring Tamera Mowry-Housely. Megan and Wendy of Girls Gone Hallmark discuss "Dream Moms" IMDb gives this movie a 6.2/10 rating. This was filmed under the working title of "Neverbrides." [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbHt4_qj_qI?si=BgzdTCyzbcao0oEw&w=560&h=315] Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Unwrap Hallmark’s 2023 Countdown to Christmas Sep 23, 2023

It's time to unwrap Hallmark's 2023 Countdown to Christmas movie line up! Megan and Wendy can hardly contain their excitement in this special preview episode. Get ready to be transported to snowy landscapes, charming towns, and a world where love, family, and the magic of Christmas take center stage. In this episode, Girls Gone Hallmark explores the stories, talented cast members, and all the festive cheer that awaits you in Hallmark's 2023 Countdown to Christmas movie extravaganza. Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule Looking for the entire Hallmark Christmas movie schedule? We've got you covered. Check out this blog post where we've broken down each movie by date and channel. Hallmark Christmas Movie Reviews Make sure to subscribe to Girls Gone Hallmark, where your favorite Hallmark movie reviewers will be sharing their thoughts on the latest Hallmark original movies all throughout the season. Megan and Wendy have a special treat for their listeners. They are offering the opportunity for listeners to choose which movie they will review in upcoming episodes. To participate, all you need to do is follow Girls Gone Hallmark on Instagram. Don't miss out on this chance to have your voice heard and influence the content of the podcast. Not only will Girls Gone Hallmark review movies from the 2023 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas line up, they will continue to drop fan favorite holiday movie reviews on Tuesdays through the end of December. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Notes of Autumn Sep 21, 2023

Join Megan and Wendy on their latest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! This week, they chat about Luke Macfarlane’s return to Hallmark in “Notes of Autumn.” This highly anticipated movie also stars Ashley Williams, Marcus Rosner, and Peter Porte. Listen in to see what they liked, wished for, and the always funning "Did You See That!" We need your 5-STAR ratings and reviews. If you are an Apple Podcast listener, please leave us a rating and review and tell others why they should give Girls Gone Hallmark a listen. If you listen outside of Apple Podcasts, we'd gladly love your reviews there too! Apple Podcast Reviews: Write your review here (hot tip: use your app to write the review, not a desktop version). Breaking Hallmark Channel News Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas is rumored to have a full slate of holiday movies this season despite the actors and writers strike. Read the Variety article here. About "Notes of Autumn" This movie was originally called “Fall Swap." Singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson served as an executive producer According to TV Fanatic, this is Debbie Gibson's return to Hallmark. She starred in and produced "Summer of Dreams" in 2016 and in "Wedding of Dreams" in 2018. Ashley Williams stars as Ellie. She has 81 acting credits including “Five More Minutes: Moments Like These,” “Two Tickets to Paradise,” and “Love, Classified” all from 2022. She also starred in 10 episodes of “Amber Brown” on AppleTV which also starred Sarah Drew from last week’s “Guiding Emily.” Her instagram is delightful, if you’re not following her there. Related: Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Two Tickets to Paradise" Luke Macfarlane co-stars as Leo. Luke took a small departure from the Hallmark Channel, he was last seen in “A Magical Christmas Village” last holiday season. At the time, he told the LA Times that his 17th Hallmark movie would likely be his last, saying that the channel “had been very good” to him but “how many firefighters can I play?” In the meantime, Macfarlane co-starred in a feature film called “Bros,” worked for AppleTV on a comedy called “Platonic” and was even offered a role in mega-hit Barbie but had to decline because of conflicts. Additionally, Macfarlane and his partner welcomed a baby girl named Tess in June of this year. So why is he back at Hallmark? He told The Hollywood Reporter that he “applauds” Hallmark for creating queer content. Perhaps an offer he couldn’t reuse? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Macfarlane (@ten_minutes_younger) //www.instagram.com/embed.js Marcus Rosner brings his signature BDE as Sam. We last same him as Austin McMurray in the series Ride. He was also in one of the fan favorite fall movie reviews, Autumn in the Vineyard, which dropped a few weeks ago. He’s got three Christmas-themed movies in the hopper according to IMDb. If you follow Rosner on Instagram, you’ll see he’s been on a long road to recovery since major leg surgery in November 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marcus Rosner (@marcus_rosner) //www.instagram.com/embed.js Peter Porte plays Matt. I’m complete unfamiliar with Porte but Hallmark fans are happy he’s back. He has 50 acting credits including “Rome in Love” and “A Gift for Christmas” for Hallmark. He’s also been on “Days of Our Lives,” “NCIS,” and the Neal Patrick Harris series “Uncoupled.” "When Calls the Heart" stars Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith pop up throughout the movie playing Isabelle and Jack - fictional characters in Leo's novel. The script was written by Rick Garmen who has 27 previous writing credits. His last three movies for Hallmark were “Groundswell,” “Christmas at Castle Hart,” and “You Had me at Aloha.” But, his last two movies were the CCB and Danica McKeller Christmas movies for GAF last year. He’s got a Jon Brotherton Christmas movie in the hopper too, according to IMDb. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Pumpkin Pie Wars Sep 19, 2023

Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on "Pumpkin Pie Wars," featuring the talented Julie Gonzalo and Rico Aragon. This beloved Hallmark movie might deliver yet another enemies-to-lovers plot, but will it also offer a heartwarming and satisfying conclusion? Join Girls Gone Hallmark as we review this fan favorite and find out! Let other Hallmark movie fans know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark and why they should give us a listen. Write your review here (hot tip: use your Apple Podcast app). We appreciate your 5 STAR ratings and reviews! About "Pumpkin Pie Wars" This movie originally premiered on October 15, 2016. Julie Gonzalo stars as Casey. She has 48 acting credits including the upcoming “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost,” “Cut, Color, Murder,” “Jingle Bell Bride,” “Flip that Romance” and “Falling for Vermont” Gonzalo has also starred in the theatrical releases of “A Cinderella Story” and “Christmas with the Kranks” both from 2004. Related: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Jingle Bell Bride" Rico Aragon plays Sam. He has 34 acting credits but it looks like this movie was his last Hallmark movie. Written by Nina Weinman. She has 31 writing credits including the recent “Napa Ever After,” “Just One Kiss,” “Flip That Romance.” Related: Listen to our review of "Napa Ever After" Steven R. Monroe directed. He has 56 other directing credits including Hallmark’s “Caribbean Summer,” “A Winter Getaway” and “USS Christmas.” Michele Scarabelli plays Casey’s mom Faye and Jennifer-Juniper Angeli plays Sam’s mom Lydia. IMDb ratings 6.6/10 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsqqMapbPME?si=U6y_fSz-cyb0XDR4&w=560&h=315] Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Guiding Emily Sep 14, 2023

In today's brand new episode of Girls Gone Hallmark: Megan and Wendy review 'Guiding Emily', which premiered on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries on Friday, September 8, 2023. Listen in to what they liked and what they wished for. Plus, a campaign for Matty Finochio. We need your 5-STAR ratings and reviews. If you are an Apple Podcast listener, please leave us a rating and review and tell others why they should give Girls Gone Hallmark a listen. If you listen outside of Apple Podcasts, we'd gladly love your reviews there too! Apple Podcast Reviews: Write your review here (hot tip: use your app to write the review, not a desktop version). About "Guiding Emily" Guiding Emily was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia as well as Victoria. This movie was based on the novel of the same name by Barbara Hinske. It's also one of four in a series. Buy your own copy here ($14) Guide dog "Garth" was played by Owen, who is training to be a real life guide dog. Sarah Drew plays Emily. She has 49 acting credits including a long-running role as April Kepner on "Grey's Anatomy." She previously starring in "Christmas in Vienna" on Hallmark. Antonio Cupo plays Matthew. He has 74 acting credits including a role on "UnREAL" as well as Hallmark movies "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade," "Garage Sale Mysteries," "A Glenbrooke Christmas," "Christmas at the Golden Dragon," and "A Winning Team." Eric McCormack, best known as Will Truman from "Will and Grace" has 79 acting credits and voices the dog, Garth. The screenplay was written by Betsy Morris who has 9 writing credits including "The Wedding Veil Inspiration," "A Kismet Christmas" and "SnowComing." Director Andy Mikita has 32 directing credits, including episodes of Hallmark series "Cedar Cove," "The Good Witch," and "Chesapeake Shores" as well as "Virgin River" from Netflix. Matty Finochio plays co-worker hero Drew and with 100 acting credits - this guy deserves a leading role in a Hallmark movie. Peter Benson, another very busy actor and director, plays dog trainer Mark. Toby Levins plays fiancé Connor and has appeared in both "UnREAL" and "Once Upon a Time" as well as a ton of Hallmark supporting actor roles. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo3yNuTdHRo?si=ePMKKsfxroHuNERu&w=560&h=315] Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Falling for You - Hallmark Movie Review starring Taylor Cole and Tyler Hynes Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Autumn in the Vineyard Sep 12, 2023

Join Megan and Wendy as they share their review of "Autumn in the Vineyard" starring Rachel Leigh Cook and Brendan Penny. This heartwarming movie tells the story of a couple who reunite years after a high school romance and who now own competing vineyards. With beautiful scenery, a touch of drama, and of course, a happy ending, "Autumn in the Vineyard" is a must-watch for all Hallmark movie lovers. So, grab a glass of wine and dive in with Girls Gone Hallmark. We're excited to hear your thoughts and would greatly appreciate a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts. Let other Hallmark movie fans know why you love our podcast and why they should give us a listen. Write your review here (hot tip: use your Apple Podcast app). About "Autumn in the Vineyard" "Autumn in the Vineyard" first premiered on the Hallmark Channel on October 8, 2016. This movie is the first in a series of three. The following two movies were called "Summer in the Vineyard" (2017) and "Valentine in the Vineyard" (2019). Marina Adair - #1 National Best Selling Author - wrote the 2013 romantic novel "Autumn in the Vineyard." The script was written by Suzette Couture who has 36 writing credits including the 2003 TV movie "Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart" starring Cybill Shephard. Directed by Scott Smith who has 36 directing credits including "Frozen in Love" - a movie we reviewed during our summer series. We had a lot of thoughts on "Frozen in Love" - Listen Here Rachel Leigh Cooks stars as Frankie Baldwin. She currently has 102 acting credits, 14 producing credits, and has two upcoming projects in the works including a holiday movie called "Rescuing Christmas" - but unconfirmed if this is for Hallmark. Brendan Penny plays Nate DeLuca. He was last seen in "The Wedding Cottage" earlier this year, and last year's "In Merry Measure." More Brendan Penny? Listen to our review of The Wedding Cottage Familiar face Laura Soltis plays Nate's mom Carla DeLuca. We saw her recently in "The Wedding Contact" from this summer and "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" from last year. Ali Leibert plays best friend Hannah. Ali has 97 acting credits but was last seen in "Three Wise Men and a Baby" from 2022. She also has directed Hallmark's "The Holiday Sitter" and "North to Home." Ride's Marcus Rosner plays Nate's brother Marco. He has four movies in post production according to IMDb - one fall-themed movie and three holiday movies. It will be interesting to see where these movies land. The shooting location for this film was River Stone winery near Oliver and Osoyoos in the South Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh9urqeVq-I?si=PcSUI686sj3nEvJm&w=560&h=315] Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love in the Great Smoky Mountains Sep 07, 2023

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! This week, Megan and Wendy dig into "Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance." But, as always, they're not afraid to give their honest opinions. Does this movie live up to the Hallmark standard of romance and charm, or does it fall short? Your 5-STAR ratings and reviews are so helpful to our podcast. Tell other Hallmark movie fans why they should give Girls Gone Hallmark a listen. Write your review here (hot tip: use your Apple Podcast app to write the review, not a desktop version). About "Love in the Great Smoky Mountains" This is the third movie in the “A National Park Romance” series from Hallmark Channel. It was filmed in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, as well as Fall Creek Falls State Park and Knoxville, TN. According to the National Park Conservation Association website, the southeastern United States was formerly inhabited by the Cherokee Nation. Their hunting grounds included the mountains and valleys that are now encompassed by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Arielle Kebbel plays Haley James. She has 77 prior acting credits, including Hallmark movies "A Bride for Christmas" and "A Brush with Love." She's was also Lindsay (Dean's wife) on Gilmore Girls for 9 episodes, the feature film "John Tucker Must Die" and 3 episodes of "UnREAL." Zach Roerig plays Rob. This appears to be his first Hallmark movie. Other acting credits include his 171 episode run as Matt Donovan on "The Vampire Diaries," 281 episodes on daytime soap "As the World Turns" and 6 episodes as Cash on "Friday Night Lights." This was written by Bruce D. Johnson who has 10 writing credits including Hallmark's "Journey of My Heart" and "Love on the Slopes. Danny J. Boyle served as director. He has 43 previous directing credits including "Nightmare School Moms" and "The Man with My Husband's Face" both from this year. Supporting cast including Danielle Vega as Sky and Kai Braden as Troy Winters. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SP7NThrNKY?si=TMO8dkU4nvKteRx1&w=560&h=315] Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Falling for You - Hallmark Movie Review starring Taylor Cole and Tyler Hynes Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Falling For You (2018) Sep 05, 2023

Join Megan and Wendy as they share their thoughts on Tyler Hynes' debut film for Hallmark, "Falling For You," in their latest Hallmark movie review. This charming movie has become a fan favorite since its release in 2018 and Girls Gone Hallmark is excited to share their take on it with you. Tune in to discover what they liked and wished for in this heartwarming film. We're excited to hear your thoughts and would greatly appreciate a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts. Let other Hallmark movie fans know why you love our podcast and why they should give us a listen. Write your review here (hot tip: use your Apple Podcast app). About "Falling For You" "Falling For You" originally premiered on October 6, 2018. 6.6/10 rating on IMDB. Filmed in Squamish, British Columbia. Some scenes were filmed at Quest University in Squamish’s library and atrium as well as the Sunflower Bakery & Cafe. Tyler Hynes plays visiting businessman/bachelor Zac Malone. This was his debut movie for the Hallmark Channel. Of course he’s gone on to becoming the King of Hallmark since splashing onto the Hallmark scene. Taylor Cole plays Lacy. She currently has 64 acting credits, including “Aloha Heart” from this year and “Long Lost Christmas” from 2022. Do you remember the a series called “Summerland” starring Lori Laughlin. Fun fact: “Summerland” was Taylor Cole’s first acting gig where she played Erika Spalding for 21 episodes. Related: Listen to a smokin' hot Tyler Hynes review "A Picture of Her" Movie based on the book “Baking for Keeps” by Jessica Gilmore. Buy it here (Amazon, $12.77) Script was written by Joie Botkin who has 20 previous writing credits including this summer’s “Love’s Greek to Me” and “# Xmas” and “Our Italian Christmas Memories from last year’s Countdown to Christmas. Peter DeLuise directed. He currently has 80 directing credits including last year’s “Hanukkah on Rye,” tons of “When Calls the Heart” episodes. He also has 55 acting credits including “The Unauthorized Full House Story” - all roads lead back to Lori Laughlin. Peter DeLuise is also the brother of Michael DeLuise who played TJ on Gilmore Girls. Also stars Lini Evans as Patty, Brandi Alexander as Beth, and Chris Shields as Golden Bachelor Ben. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beCCzoyztUA?si=0zMYB_oOHQTxFWHm&w=560&h=315] Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Napa Ever After Aug 31, 2023

This week, Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on "Napa Ever After," the latest addition to Hallmark's Mahogany brand. Join Girls Gone Hallmark as they explore the world of Hallmark news and give their captivating commentary on this picturesque movie. We'd love your 5-STAR reviews on Apple Podcasts. Tell Hallmark movie fans why they should give Girls Gone Hallmark a listen. Write your review here. About "Napa Ever After" "Napa Ever After" was directed by Alfons Adetuyi. This is his 12th directing credit and his thrid Hallmark movie, including "Holiday Heritage" and "A Second Chance at Love." The script was co-written by Nina Weinmann and Wendy Eley Jackson. Wendy Eley Jackson has five writing credits and this is her first Hallmark movies. She serves as CEO for Auburn Avenue Films. Nina Weinmann has 31 writing credits, almost exclusively for Hallmark Channel, including a movie from our fall fan favorite line called "Pumpkin Pie Wars." Denise Boutte plays Cassandra. She has 60 acting credits with seven credits alone in 2023. However, this is her first movie from Hallmark. Darlene Cook plays grandma's bestie Isabel. She has 47 acting credits including another Mahogany movie called "Holiday Heritage." Colin Lawrence plays widower Alec. He has an impressive 138 acting credits including starring roles in "Virgin River" for Netflix. He's also well known in the Hallmark work for his role in the "Christmas in Evergreen" movies. Celina Loussaint plays Alec's daughter Mary and this is her very first acting credit. Tiffany Yvonne Cox plays Lena - with 30 acting credits, many of them are guest spots on series. Shalyn Ferdinand plays Elizabeth. She is 16 acting credits including a role in "The Chronicle Mysteries" series starring Ali Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres. This movie was filmed in Vancouver and Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, Canada. It was originally titled "First Kiss." See Ya Later Ranch was used for the winery. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbbkMkBf2A8?si=uj9Zwb6JTV2OQmVI&w=560&h=315] Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Other Hallmark Mahogany movie reviews you might like: Unthinkably Good Things (one of our favorites from 2022) Girlfriendship Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Bottled with Love Aug 22, 2023

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!" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Surprised by Love Aug 15, 2023

Paulmarkies asked and Girls Gone Hallmark listened! Megan and Wendy review "Surprised by Love" in today's brand new episode. The movie follows a young entrepreneur (played by Hilarie Burton) who tries to persuade her conservative parents to embrace her current partner, but unexpectedly finds herself drawn to a former high school love interest (played by Paul Campbell). This movie premiered originally on January 3, 2015. Got a favorite fall-themed movie starring your favorite leading man or woman you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. About "Surprised by Love" Directed by Robert Iscove. He’s still alive, this appears to be the last movie he directed. According to IMDB he has 64 directing credits including "Smart Cookies," "Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Diff'rent Strokes", "From Justin to Kelly," and the 1999 teen rom-com "She’s All That." Written by Neal H. Dobrofsky and Tippi Dobrofsky. These two have written a lot for Hallmark Channel including “Love Strikes Twice,” “You Had me at Aloha,” several episodes of “When Calls the Heart.” In 2020, they had written their 30th movie for Hallmark called “The Christmas Doctor” starring Holly Robinson Peete. Fun fact: In 2021 they co-wrote the first original holiday movie for Peacock along with their son Spyder Dobrofsky. It was called “The Real Housewives of the North Pole” and starred Kyle Richards. There hasn’t been anything new from the Dobrofskys since then. Related: Listen to our review of "Love on the Air" Stars Hilarie Burton (Josie) who is probably best known as playing Peyton Sawyer on One Tree Hill. Previous Hallmark movies include: "Summer Villa" and "Naughty or Nice." Back in 2019 it’s reported that Burton was “let go” from a Hallmark movie after she made requests for a more diverse cast. She was very outspoken about the bigotry from then head Bill Abbott. With all that said, we haven’t seen Burton in a Hallmark joint since 2016. Paul Campbell (Gridley). Last seen in "The Cases of Mystery Lane" and last year’s "Three Wise Men and a Baby." Tim Conway played Josie’s grandfather. Conway passed in 2017. He was a six time Primetime Emmy winner with 14 total nominations. He’s known for roles in the Carol Burnett Show, McHale’s Navy, guest spots, and tons of voice work in his later years. Related: Listen to our review of "The Cases of Mystery Lane" Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Frozen in Love Aug 08, 2023

Niall Matter fans asked and Girls Gone Hallmark listened! Megan and Wendy review "Frozen in Love" in today's brand new episode. Niall Matter stars as bad boy hockey pro Adam while Rachel Leigh Cook plays buttoned up bookstore owner Mary. This movie premiered originally in January 2018 as part of the channel's annual Winterfest line up. Got a favorite movie starring your favorite leading man or woman you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen in as they review "Frozen in Love" - a movie from Winterfest 2018 starring Niall Matter and Rachel Leigh Cook. About "Frozen in Love" "Frozen in Love" was directed by Scott Smith. He currently has 36 directing credits, most recently a Canadian TV series called "Moonshine." Other titles include "The Story of Us," "Autumn in the Vineyard," "The Gourmet Detective," and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." He also directed a few episodes of "Cedar Cove" for Hallmark Channel. This movie was written by Rick German. He has tons of Hallmark work including "Christmas at Castle Hart," "Groundswell," two "Christmas in Evergreen" movies, and "A Shoe Addict’s Christmas." He also directed "A Christmas Present" - the Candace Cameron Bure holiday movie for GAF. Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Groundswell" Rachel Leigh Cook also gets a writing credit according to IMDb. This is her one and only writing credit but has an impressive 102 acting credits. RLC was most recently in Netflix’s "A Tourist's Guide to Love," tons of Hallmark movies but will always be Laney Boggs from the teen rom-com "She’s All That." Niall Matter plays Hockey bad boy Adam Claiborne. Niall has 52 acting credits and we most recently liked him the drama-mystery "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark gives high praise to "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets" Victor Zinck, Jr. is back for the second week in a row in a supporting role as teammate Chuck Foreman. Longtime actor Keith MacKechnie plays dad Paul Campbell. He has 102 acting credits including as the delivery boy in "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation." Madison Smith plays bro Tyler Campbell. This movie was filmed in Vancouver. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love on the Sidelines Aug 01, 2023

Megan and Wendy review "Love on the Sidelines" in today's podcast episode. This movie stars Emily Kinney and John Reardon, directed by Terry Ingram, and written by sister team Sandra and Judith Berg. Will this movie win hearts or leave the viewers feeling defeated? Girls Gone Hallmark is new all summer long with reviews of Hallmark fan favorites! See the calendar below so you can watch along. Email the show and let us know which older Hallmark Channel movie you would like Girls Gone Hallmark to review! Email: meganandwendy@gmail.com Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. This summer, Megan and Wendy are reviewing fan favorite movies. Listen in for their review of "Love on the Sidelines." About "Love on the Sideline" Directed by prolific Hallmark director Terry Ingram, who work we saw most recently in "The Wedding Cottage", also 5/6 of "The Wedding Veil" movies and the huge hit "Three Wise Men and a Baby" from the 2022 'Countdown to Christmas' season. Written by sister team Sandra and Judith Berg who wrote all six of "The Wedding Veil" movies plus "The Wedding Cottage." Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "The Wedding Cottage" Emily Kinney stars as Laurel Welk. She has 29 acting credits and is perhaps best known for her role as Beth Greene on "The Walking Dead." This is her only Hallmark movie. She’s also a musician and dropped her latest single in 2023 called "Walking Round Your Dreams." John Reardon plays Danny Holland. He most recently was in 83 episodes of "Hudson and Rex" - a Canadian police procedural. In his 40 acting credits, he also had a role in "White Chicks" as well as "Scary Movie 4." Reardon was also in the 2014 Hallmark Christmas movie "The Christmas Secret" co-starring Bethenny Joy Lenz. Joe Theismann plays Danny’s Dad, Owen. He played quarterback for the Washington Redskins. This was filmed in Vancouver in October and November 2015. Ron Lucas played by Victor Zinck Jr. has 28 acting credits We've seen him in "Frozen in Love" and four episodes of "Date My Dad." Most recently he had a supporting role in 2022’s "The Gift of Peace" starring Brennan Elliott and Nikki DeLoach. Patrick Sabongui plays agent Shawn and this is another dude who WORKS. His 124 acting credits include "We Need a Little Christmas" from the 2022 'Countdown to Christmas' season, he’s also been in two eps of "Hudson and Rex" starring the aforementioned John Reardon, and a 2015 movie simply titled "Sorority Murder." Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sister Swap: Christmas in the City Jul 25, 2023

Hallmark Channel did something different for the them with the Sister Swap movies. Girls Gone Hallmark revisits "Sister Swap: Christmas in the City" in today's Christmas in July podcast episode. Starring real-life sisters Ashley Williams and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, this movie originally premiered on December 12, 2021. Related: Girls Gone Hallmark review Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday Got a favorite movie starring your favorite leading man or woman you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy review the Ashely Williams and Kimberly Williams-Paisley joint Sister Swap: Christmas in the City. About "Sister Swap: Christmas in the City" "Sister Swap: Christmas in the City" was part of a two-part, yet still a stand alone movie. It premiered on December 12, 2021. It's companion movie, "Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday" premiered the week prior on December 5, 2021. This movie was directed by Sean McNamara who currently has 72 directing credits. He directed both Sister Swap movies but other notable films include "Soul Surfer" from 2011, as well as the Hallmark classic "Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy." Writing credit belongs to Erik Patterson and Jessica Scott, as well as Claire Boyles. This movie stars Ashley Williams as Meg. Williams currently has 80 acting credits. We last saw her in the 2023 holiday movie "Five More Minutes: Moments Like These." She will play Aunt Pam in the AppleTV series "Amber Brown" beginning July 29, 2023. Former SNL actor Kevin Nealon stars as Uncle Dave. Both movies were filmed back to back in Salt Lake City, Utah. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

My Christmas Family Tree Jul 18, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark pulls this gem of a movie from the vault for Christmas in July! Megan and Wendy review the underrated "My Christmas Family Tree" starring Aimee Teegarden, Andrew Walker and James Tupper. This movie originally aired on November 13, 2021 and includes a nice surprise cameo from the King of Hallmark. Got a favorite movie starring your favorite leading man or woman you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen in as they review "My Christmas Family Tree" starring Andrew Walker and Aimee Teegarden in this underrated holiday movie from 2021. About "My Christmas Family Tree" "My Christmas Family Tree" was written by Mark Hefti. He currently has 16 writing credits including "Unexpected Grace," "A Dickens of a Holiday," and "Beverly Hills Wedding." According to IMDb, Hefti has penned a holiday movies called "A World Record Christmas" starring Nikki DeLoach though it is unclear if this will air on Hallmark Channel. Jason Bourque directed. He has an impressive 58 directing credits including Hallmark titles "Game of Love" and "A Tale of Two Christmases." Fun fact: Bourque is also the director on the Hefti movie "A World Record Christmas." Related: "Beverly Hills Wedding" delivers one of the best lines, ever. Listen to the review from Girls Gone Hallmark. Aimee Teegarden plays daughter Vanessa. You might know her best from "Friday Night Lights" but has starred in several Hallmark movies including "Autumn in the City," "Christmas Class Reunion," "Heart of the Matter," and "A New Year's Resolution." Related: One of Wendy's least favorite movies - a review of "A New Year's Resolution" Andrew Walker plays Kris. Walker made it to the Girls Gone Hallmark 'King of Hallmark' final two. Who came won the title of 'King of Hallmark?' Some dude who had a small cameo in this film (psst...Tyler Hynes). James Tupper plays Richard. Tupper is currently starring as Cody in the Hallmark series "Ride." IMDb users gave this movie a 7.6/10 which is a pretty decent rating but not too many people talk about this movie as being a favorite. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

You, Me & the Christmas Trees Jul 11, 2023

Celebrate Christmas in July with Girls Gone Hallmark! Listen in as Megan and Wendy review "You, Me & the Christmas Trees" which premiered as part of the 2021 Countdown to Christmas on Friday, October 22, 2021. Look for the 'Did You See That?' when Benjamin Ayres tops his hot cocoa with whipped cream and then in the next scene it is magically gone. Is there a Christmas movie you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Email your suggestion to meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark celebrates Christmas in July with a review of "You, Me & the Christmas Trees" written by Julie Sherman Wolfe and stars Benjamin Ayres. About "You, Me & the Christmas Trees" This movie was written by Julie Sherman Wolfe who currently has 33 writing credits. She has written several hits like "Hanukkah on Rye" and "A Holiday Spectacular" both from 2022. Next up from Julie is "Field Day." David Winning directed "You, Me & the Christmas Trees." He has directed an impressive 78 movies inclusing Hallmark favorites like "The Nine Kittens of Christmas," "The 27-Hour Day," and "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas." Winning is also the director on Wolfe's "Field Day." Benjamin Ayres stars as Jack. He currently has 92 acting credits including last year's "Long Lost Christmas." Ayres has a side project called Romance University which drops limited merchandise featuring fan favorite stars from Hallmark Channel. This movie also includes Danica McKellar who left Hallmark Channel for GAF and signed an exclusive deal with the network that lasts through 2023. According to Heavy, this movie was filmed in Canada during a heatwave. It is supposed to take place in real-live Avon where Julie Sherman Wolfe currently resides with her family. Related: Girls Gone Hallmark talks with Julie Sherman Wolfe Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas Sail Jul 04, 2023

Christmas in July at Girls Gone Hallmark kicks off with a review of "Christmas Sail." Listen in as Megan and Wendy review this 2021 holiday movie starring Katee Sackhoff, Patrick Sabongui, and Terry O'Quinn. Fun fact: this movie premiered on Halloween night, Sunday, October 31, 2021. Is there a Christmas movie you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Email your suggestion to meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen as they review a 2021 original Hallmark holiday movie "Christmas Sail" starring Katee Sackhoff and Terry O'Quinn. About "Christmas Sail" "Christmas Sail" was filmed in British Columbia, Canada, including Vancouver and Gibsons at the south end of the Sunshine Coast. This movie takes place in the Pacific Northwest in the fictional town of Portside. Filming happened in July and August 2021. "Christmas Sail" was written by Katee Sackhoff’s husband Robin Gadsby. Katee also served as an Executive Producer. Emma Oliver (she played Hannah) is an award-winning Canadian actress who has over 20 film/television credits. No digital snow appeared in this movie. Terry O’Quinn was delightful in the role of Dennis. We’d like to see more of him and co-star Patrick Sabongui in more Hallmark Channel movies. IMDb reviewers gave this movie 6.2/10. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Beach House Jun 27, 2023

Megan and Wendy review the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "The Beach House" from 2018. This family-drama stars Andie MacDowell, Minka Kelly, and Chad Michael Murrary. This movie drew a 6.5/10 rating from IMDb users and is considered a fan favorite. Girls Gone Hallmark will review Hallmark favorites all summer long! See the calendar below so you can watch along 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 Hallmark Channel movies, including fan favorites like "The Beach House" from 2018. Subscribe to Girls Gone Hallmark on your favorite podcast platform to listen to this and so many other Hallmark Channel movie reviews! About "The Beach House" This movie originally aired on April 18, 2018. The story was adapted from a 2002 novel by Mary Alice Monroe. "The Beach House" is the first in a seven book series. Maria Nation is also credited as a writer with 24 writing credits including other book to movie adaptations like Karen Kingsbury’s "Maggie’s Christmas Miracle" and "Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow" and most recently Lifetime’s "Girl in Room 13" directed by Elizabeth Rohm and starring Anne Heche Andie MacDowell plays Lovie and has 84 acting credits. Most recently she starred as Del in "The Way Home." Other famous roles include "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Groundhog Day." She also had a starring role on the 2013 - 2015 Hallmark series "Cedar Cove." Related: Listen to our review of "The Way Home" episode 1 Minka Kelly plays daughter Cara and has 46 acting credits, most recently 4 episodes of "Euphoria." She’s perhaps most well known for her role as Lyla Garrity on "Friday Night Lights." She also had recurring roles on the series "Parenthood" and "Titans." Chad Michael Murray plays Brett. Chad has been in hits "Gilmore Girls," "Dawson’s Creek" and "One Tree Hill." He made the move to GAC in 2021. Currently starring on CTV’s Sullivan’s crossing, featuring "Gilmore Girls" co-star Scott Patterson. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode who has 36 directing credits, although this was toward the end of his career. Also directed "Turner and Hooch," "And the Band Played On," and "Tomorrow Never Dies." Filmed on Tybee Island - south of Savannah Georgia Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love on the Air Jun 20, 2023

This week Megan and Wendy review "Love on the Air" starring Alison Sweeney and Jonathan Scarfe as radio hosts who spar on-air. This movie premiered in 2015 and drew a 6.9/10 on IMDb in user ratings. Girls Gone Hallmark will review Hallmark favorites all summer long! See the calendar below so you can watch along. 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 are reviewing Hallmark Channel fan favorite movies all summer long! Listen in as Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Love on the Air" starring Alison Sweeney and Jonathan Scarfe as sparring radio hosts. About "Love on the Air" This film took place in Chicago but was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Alison Sweeney plays Sonia. We most recently saw her in “Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” which premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Before that, she worked on “The Wedding Veil” series. Related: Listen to our review of "The Wedding Veil Legacy" and "The Wedding Veil Journey" both starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster. Jonathan Scarfe plays Nick. He has in impressive 93 acting credits including 49 episodes of a TV series called “Van Helsing”. The last Hallmark movie he did was called “The Dater’s Handbook” from 2016 with Kris Polaha and the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Vincent Gale plays Brad - the radio station manager. We last saw him in “The Wedding Cottage” where he plays Brendan Penny’s art dealer. John Kapelos plays Gus. He currently has over 200 acting credits. He has such a recognizable face and has been in so many things including “The Breakfast Club.” #JusticeforClooney - the sweet rescue dog Clooney was not credited on IMDb. Who Are Tippi and Neal H. Dobrofsky? Directed by Kristoffer Tabori who currently has 54 directing credits including the “Murder She Baked” series from (2015-2017), “Garage Sale Mysteries” and “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm.” According to IMDb, he also directs under the name K.T. Donaldson and is credited as an actor under the name of Kris Tabori. Story credit is given to Sharon Soboil. She has just 10 writing credits including several children’s cartoons like “Doc McStuffins,” “Handy Manny,” and “Imagination Movers” in the mid 2000s. Tippi and Neal H. Dobrofsky are credited with writing the script for “Love on the Air.” These two have written a lot for Hallmark Channel including “Love Strikes Twice,” “You Had me at Aloha,” several episodes of “When Calls the Heart.” In 2020, they had written their 30th movie for Hallmark called “The Christmas Doctor” starring Holly Robinson Peete. Fun fact: In 2021 they co-wrote the first original holiday movie for Peacock along with their son Spyder Dobrofsky. It was called “The Real Housewives of the North Pole” and starred Kyle Richards. There hasn’t been anything new on Hallmark Channel from the Dobrofskys in the last few years. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Wedding Every Weekend Jun 13, 2023

It's wedding season! To celebrate, Megan and Wendy review "Wedding Every Weekend" starring Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad. Fun fact: this was filmed in the summer of 2020 and apparently mannequins were used in the background as well as stand-ins so to abide by local social distancing requirements. Got an old Hallmark Channel favorite you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to consider reviewing? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Listen to Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel fan favorite movie: "Wedding Every Weekend" starring Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad. About "Wedding Every Weekend" ‘Wedding Every Weekend’ was filmed in Canada including Vancouver, British Columbia. This movie was filmed in June and July 2020, after the pandemic started, so there were social distancing rules in place. In an interview with The Sarah Scoop Show, Sustad said that they were the first production back since the pandemic started. Paul Campbell told Media Village “they were the first production to film during phase three of the reopening, starting on June 20" and "everyone wore masks, sanitized, and some had to stay within their departments.” Some interior weddings scenes were moved outdoors, everyone had morning temperature checks, and about 50% of the background performers are actually mannequins but Campbell said "they’ll be hard to spot." Related: We interviewed Julie Sherman Wolfe about her movie "Taking a Shot at Love" Who Was in "Wedding Every Weekend?" Kimberley Sustad plays Brooke. We last saw her in “Game of Love.” Paul Campbell plays Nate. We last saw him in “The Cases of Mystery Lane” - we’ll link our review in show notes. Also no upcoming projects on IMDB or Instagram… hoping we get another Mystery Lane movie early next year but would love to see a summer, fall or holiday movie. Related: Listen to our review of "The Cases of Mystery Lane" Brandi Alexander plays bestie Ginny. Brandi hasn't been in a Hallmark movies since 2021’s "Right in Front of Me" which was also written by Julie Sherman Wolfe. Peter Benson plays Brooke’s ex-boyfriend Colin. He’s in a lot of stuff on Hallmark but most notably he directed “The Wedding Veil Expectations” from earlier this year. Written by Julie Sherman Wolfe. She writes a ton for Hallmark Channel including "Hanukkah on Rye" and "A Holiday Spectacular" from 2022’s Countdown to Christmas. Upcoming according to IMDB a movie called “Field Day.” Directed by Kevin Fair who has directed 40 movies including “Morning Show Mysteries,” “We Need a Little Christmas,” and “Always Amore.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love to the Rescue Jun 06, 2023

This week Megan and Wendy review "Love to the Rescue" as requested by listener of the podcast Paula! This movie premiered back in 2019 and stars Nikki DeLoach and Michael Rady as two single parents who connect over a rescued dog named Bruce. Girls Gone Hallmark will review Hallmark favorites all summer long! See the calendar below so you can watch along. 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 are Girls Gone Hallmark. Listen in as they review fan favorite Hallmark movies all summer long! About "Love to the Rescue" This script was written by Sarah Montana who has four other writing credits including “A New Year’s Resolution,” “If I Only Had Christmas,” and “Two Turtle Doves.” She is currently in pre-production of a Christmas movies called “Rescuing Christmas” starring Rachel Leigh Cook (will be interested to see if this lands on Hallmark or elsewhere). Related: Listen to our review of "A New Year's Resolution" starring Michael Rady Directed by Steven R. Monroe who has 54 directing credits including “Caribbean Summer,” “A Winter Getaway,” and “Marrying Mr. Darcy.” Nikki DeLoach stars as Kate. The last new project from Nikki that we saw was “Curious Caterer: Grilling Season.” I also noticed on her IMDb that she is in production (at the time of this recording - April 2023) in a new Curious Caterer movie called “The Last Suppers.” Michael Rady plays Eric Smith. We last saw him on Hallmark in “Unexpected Grace” which drew some interesting critiques from a few in our Facebook group. He works a lot outside of the Hallmark universe, including as a regular on Magnum PI, Chicago Med, New Amsterdam, but he’ll always be the teenage cutie Kostas from “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Shout out to Zip who played Bruce the dog. Sadly he doesn’t have any other work listed on IMDb. Loved that Kate and her ex-husband got along, successfully co-parenting. This was filmed entirely in Savannah, Georgia. This movie got a 6.9/10 from users on IMDb. Related: Our thoughts on CCB's "If I Only Had Christmas" - podcast episode Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 10 Recap ‘Andalusians’ Jun 02, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark: Ride Season 1 Episode 10 Recap 'Andalusians' Megan and Wendy talk Hallmark Channel’s Ride Season 1 Episode 10 Recap 'Andalusians' in today’s brand new Girls Gone Hallmark episode. What will become of the McMurrays with Cash in debt to Tucker? Will Missy find herself again as a trick rider? Who is this kid Polly brings to the ranch? Do you think Ride will be renewed for a second season? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group to talk more about it. Will There be a Season 2 of Ride? We lay out the facts about the future of Ride here. Catch up on our Ride Recaps Episode 1 ‘Legend of the Fall’ Episode 2 'Rodeo and Juliet' Episode 3 'The McMurray Curse' Episode 4 'Estella' Episode 5 'When it Rains' Episode 6 'Your Cheatin' Heart' Episode 7 'Ride or Die' Episode 8 ' Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace' Episode 9 'Truths Laid Bare' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Mystery 101 May 30, 2023

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. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 9 Recap ‘Truths Laid Bare’ May 26, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark: Ride Season 1 Episode 9 Recap 'Truths Laid Bare' Megan and Wendy talk Hallmark Channel’s Ride Season 1 Episode 9 Recap 'Truths Laid Bare' in today’s brand new Girls Gone Hallmark episode. Will Val totally come clean before the end of the season? Now that Hank is back, will he side with Daniel Booker on the naming rights? What does Austin's old voicemail message mean and what was he into? What would you rate "Ride" 1 out of 10? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group to talk more about it. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy recap episode 9 of Hallmark's "Ride." Catch up on our Ride Recaps Episode 1 ‘Legend of the Fall’ Episode 2 'Rodeo and Juliet' Episode 3 'The McMurray Curse' Episode 4 'Estella' Episode 5 'When it Rains' Episode 6 'Your Cheatin' Heart' Episode 7 'Ride or Die' Episode 8 ' Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery May 23, 2023

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries baked up a brand new installment in the Hannah Swensen series. Listen as Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" starring Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison. Did this highly anticipated murder mystery deliver or is this story stale? How did you feel about new Friday night movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" starring Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison. Summer Fun on Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy will review fan favorite Hallmark movies all summer long! Hallmark News Ali Sweeney interview about "A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" due later in 2023. Jake Foy who plays Tuff on "Ride" got engaged to partner Nicolas La Traverse. About "Carrot Cake Murder" This movie was written my Melissa Salmons. She has 13 previous writing credits including "A Magical Christmas Village," "Murder She Baked: Just Desserts," and "The Irresistible Blueberry Farm." More impressively, she has written over 115 episodes of the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," 144 episodes of "One Life to Live" as well as more for Y&R, "As the World Turns," and "Guiding Light. Director Pat Williams has 40 directing credits including another Hannah Swensen movie called "Sweet Revenge" from 2021. Alison Sweeney plays Hannah. We saw her last as Tracy in "The Wedding Veil" trilogy earlier this year. She also stars in "Love on the Air" - a movie we will review as part of our 2023 summer podcast series. Cameron Mathison plays Mike. Mathison has been absent from the Hallmark Channel for a bit as he has been filming movies for GAF the last two year. Barbara Niven returns as Delores Swensen. She has an impressive 103 acting credits including last year's "Christmas at the Golden Dragon" and 55 episodes of "Chesapeake Shores." Gabriel Hogan plays Norman. He also starred in the Hannah Swensen movie "Sweet Revenge" as well as 94 episodes of "Heartland" as Peter Morris. This movie is based on the book series by author Joanne Fluke. "Carrot Cake Murder” was filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Filming started on February 17 and wrapped on March 10, 2023. You Might Also Want to Like: Hallmark Channel's March 2023 Line Up of Original Movies April 2023 on Hallmark Channel What to expect from Hallmark Channel in May 2023 Look what's on Hallmark Channel in June 2023 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 8 ‘Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace’ May 19, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark: Ride Season 1 Episode 8 Recap 'Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace' Megan and Wendy talk Hallmark Channel’s Ride Season 1 Episode 8 Recap 'Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace' in today’s brand new Girls Gone Hallmark episode. The McMurrays host a Booker wedding at the ranch but things go sideways after Missy and the bride talk. Things heat up between Val and Cash. Things also heat up between Isabel and Cody. Plus, is Daniel Booker trying to bamboozle Isabel? Do you want a season 2 of "Ride? "Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group to talk more about it. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie and Hallmark series review podcast. Listen in as hosts Megan and Wendy recap the latest episode of "Ride" episode 8. Catch up on our Ride Recaps Episode 1 ‘Legend of the Fall’ Episode 2 'Rodeo and Juliet' Episode 3 'The McMurray Curse' Episode 4 'Estella' Episode 5 'When it Rains' Episode 6 'Your Cheatin' Heart' Episode 7 'Ride or Die' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Dream Moms May 16, 2023

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "Dream Moms" starring Tamera Mowry-Housley and Chelsea Hobbs as two moms who learn it is never too late to go for your dreams. This movie premiered on Saturday, May 13, 2023. What do you think of these Hallmark movies that aren't typical Hallmark? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie review podcast. Hosted by Megan and Wendy, listen as they review "Dream Moms" starring Tamera Mowry Housely. Summer Fun on Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy will review fan favorite Hallmark movies all summer long! About "Dream Moms" This movie was filmed in and around Vancouver in April 2023. "Dream Moms" was directed by Jessica Harmon. She has 14 directing credits including the Amanda Kloots’ Christmas movie "Fit for Christmas" and Niall Mater’s "Rip in Time." She also has 70 acting credits, including a starring role in "The 100" on the CW. Tamera Mowry Housley plays Danielle Smith. She has a total of 35 acting credits. This is her 6th Hallmark movie - other credits include "Inventing the Christmas Prince," "Girlfriendship," "The Santa Stakeout," "Christmas Comes Twice" and "Christmas Miracle." She was also recently on The Masked Singer and she does her own singing in this movie. Chelsea Hobbs plays Claire Ryan. She played the sister in "The Holiday Sitter," Laura Leighton's character in the "Unauthorized Melrose Place Story," was on 8 episodes of "UnREAL," plus a recurring role on "The L Word." Who Wrote Hallmark's Dream Moms Roxanne Messina Captor is given story credit for "Dream Moms" as well as an Executive Producer title. The script is by Jessiline Berry who also wrote "Girlfriendship" and "Christmas in Harmony" for Hallmark. She five total writing credits. Matty Finichio play's host Brian Brecrest. He has 108 acting credits and is a Girls Gone Hallmark longtime fave. He also recently played a quiz show host on "Riverdale." He ALSO had a role in "The Holiday Sitter" as well as "Just One Kiss" and "The Wedding Veil Legacy" recently for Hallmark. Mathew James Dowden plays neighbor Sam - his 29 acting credits include quite a bit of Hallmark including "The Holiday Sitter," "When Calls the Heart," "A Second Chance at Love," "North to Home," plus a recent role on "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies." Roger Cross plays Danielle’s husband Mark. He has 160 acting credits. His very first credit is one episode of "21 Jump Street" in 1989, also 45 episodes of the series "24" from 2005 - 2007. Glen Gordon plays son Paul Ryan - 22 acting credits, most recently in Unexpected Grace, but also Open by Christmas and Sweet Carolina for Hallmark Songs in "Dream Moms" The three original songs performed in this movie were written specifically for the film: "Dream That Dream," "Bring It Back" and "So Right." You Might Also Want to Like: Hallmark Channel's March 2023 Line Up of Original Movies April 2023 on Hallmark Channel What to expect from Hallmark Channel in May 2023 Look what's on Hallmark Channel in June 2023 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 7 Recap ‘Ride or Die’ May 12, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark: Ride Season 1 Episode 7 Recap 'Ride or Die' Megan and Wendy talk Hallmark Channel’s Ride Season 1 Episode 7 Recap ‘Ride or Die’ in today’s brand new Girls Gone Hallmark episode. Will Missy ruin a relationship with Frontier over her pageant choice? Will the Canyon community revolt because of Daniel Booker's business investment? What will Isabel eventually uncover about Austin's cheating? Oh, and Tuff sings a song about his love life. Do you want a season 2 of "Ride? "Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group to talk more about it. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark Channel movie review podcast. Listen as Megan and Wendy recap season 1, episode 7 of "Ride" - a Hallmark Channel original series. Catch up on our Ride Recaps Episode 1 ‘Legend of the Fall’ Episode 2 'Rodeo and Juliet' Episode 3 'The McMurray Curse' Episode 4 'Estella' Episode 5 'When it Rains' Episode 6 'Your Cheatin' Heart' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

When Love Springs May 10, 2023

"When Love Springs" is the final movie from Hallmark Channel's 'Spring Into Love' line up for 2023. This movie stars Rhiannon Fish as Rory and premiered on Saturday, May 6th. Listen as Megan and Wendy review the second movie this spring season starring Fish. Do sparks fly with her co-star like we saw in "A Picture of Her" with Tyler Hynes? What do you think of Rhiannon Fish? Want to see her in more Hallmark movies? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen as they review Hallmark Channel original movies every week. Today, Megan and Wendy review "When Love Springs" starring Rhiannon Fish. Summer Fun on Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy will review fan favorite Hallmark movies all summer long! About "When Love Springs" This movie was filmed on location in Brisbane, Australia in December 2022. Rhiannon Fish plays Rory - we saw her most recently in "A Picture of Her" alongside Tyler Hynes. She's also appeared in a handful of other Hallmark movies include "Nikki & Nora Sister Sleuths" and "The 27 Hour Day." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark review "A Picture of Her" with Rhiannon Fish and Tyler Hynes Tons of Hallmark Newbies on the Crew "When Love Springs" was directed by Jo-Anne Brechin. She has 15 directing credits but this is her first for Hallmark Channel. She previously directed the Australian TV series "Miss Ink," a documentary about the Miss Ink Australia pageant celebrating tattooed women. Writing credit for "When Love Springs" goes to Ansley Gordon who has 12 writing credits and 28 acting credits. She both wrote and starred in "Love on the Reef." James William O’Halloran plays Noah. He is kind of a newbie with 25 acting credits, many of them are guest spots on popular sitcoms like "Single Parents," "SuperStore" and "The Mindy Project" where he played Hot Man #2. Was also a model on game show "The Price is Right." Callan Colley plays ex-boyfriend Jason. He is even more of a newbie with only six acting credits including two episodes of the Netflix series "The Letdown." Renee Herbert plays sister Cleo. She has six acting credits, mostly music videos and short films. Erin Connor plays mom Lyla Richards. She has 42 acting credits, mostly Australian TV series. You Might Also Want to Like: Hallmark Channel's March 2023 Line Up of Original Movies April 2023 on Hallmark Channel What to expect from Hallmark Channel in May 2023 Look what's on Hallmark Channel in June 2023 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 6 Recap ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’ May 05, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark: Ride Season 1 Episode 6 Recap 'Your Cheatin' Heart' Megan and Wendy talk Hallmark Channel's Ride Season 1 Episode 6 Recap 'Your Cheatin' Heart' in today's brand new episode. Will the McMurray's wow potential investor Daniel Booker? Was Polly cheating with Austin? Can Tuff and Julian figure out their communication style? Is Cash's injury putting everyone at risk? A lot to unpack in episode 6. What's the temperature on "Ride?" Megan enjoys it, Wendy wants the season to be over. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group to talk more about it. Girls Gone Hallmark recaps "Ride" Episode 6 - 'Your Cheatin' Heart' Catch up on our Ride Recaps Episode 1 ‘Legend of the Fall’ Episode 2 'Rodeo and Juliet' Episode 3 'The McMurray Curse' Episode 4 'Estella' Episode 5 'When it Rains' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Hearts in the Game May 02, 2023

Was "Hearts in the Game" a home run or did this movie choke in the ninth inning? Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's newest Original Movie "Hearts in the Game" starring Erin Cahill and Marco Grazzini. Don't skip through the piping hot Hallmark tea or the debut (and likely final installment) of 'Baseball Corner' where Megan and Wendy talk about...baseball. What did you think of "Hearts in the Game?" Be like Girls Gone Hallmark Correspondent Mike and email the show with your thoughts on this movie or any other movie! We'd love to share them on the next episode! Email: meganandwendy@gmail.com Listen as Megan and Wendy review "Hearts in the Game" starring Erin Cahill and Marco Grazzini. Plus, lots of baseball talk. Summer Fun on Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy will review fan favorite Hallmark movies all summer long! About "Hearts in the Game" Erin Cahill stars as Hazel. She has 127 acting credits according to IMDb. The first Erin Cahill movie Girls Gone Hallmark reviewed was "A Timeless Christmas" from 2020. Related: Listen to the review of "A Timeless Christmas" starring Erin Cahill and Ryan Paevey Marco Grazzini plays NY Mets pitcher Diego. He has 49 acting credits including the Netflix series "Virgin River." We last saw him on Hallmark in “Right in Front of Me.” Related: Marco Grazzini plus food porn. Listen to our review of "Right in Front of Me." Donia Kash plays Jax. They have 22 acting credits including seven episodes of "A Million Little Things" plus appearances in two 2022 Hallmark Christmas movies: "#XMAS" and "The Holiday Sitter." Check out this interview with Donia Kash in DIVA from November 2022 about being Hallmark's first non-binary actor. Writer Shelby Blake Bartelstein shows four writing credits on IMDb, but it’s really only three because "Hearts in the Game" and "The Spin Cycle" are the same movie. The original title of this movie was "The Spin Cycle." Director Stacey N Harding has nine directing credits, mostly Hallmark, but tons of AD work on shows like "Timeless," "Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist," and "UnREAL." Filmed in Vancouver Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 5 Recap ‘When it Rains’ Apr 28, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark: Ride season 1 episode 5 recap 'When it Rains' Listeners seem to like the new format of our "Ride" recaps! Today we're recapping episode 5 'When it Rains." All hands on deck at McMurrary Ranch before the big storm arrives. Plus, mystery woman Polly comes out of nowhere and Hank won't let it go with Isabel. Tell us what you think about the new format. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap the Hallmark Channel series "Ride." Listen to this brand new recap of episode 5 'When it Rains." Catch up on our Ride Recaps Episode 1 ‘Legend of the Fall’ Episode 2 'Rodeo and Juliet' Episode 3 'The McMurray Curse' Episode 4 'Estella' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Pinch of Portugal Apr 25, 2023

On today's episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy review "A Pinch of Portugal" starring Heather Hemmens and Luke Mitchell. This movie premiered on Saturday, April 22, 2023 on the Hallmark Channel. Did this movie spark your travel bug? Email us your thoughts on the movie at meganandwendy@gmail.com. A Pinch of Portugal stars Heather Hemmens and Luke Mitchell. This movie was shot entirely on location in Portugal. About "A Pinch of Portugal" Heather Hemmens plays Anna. She has 25 acting credits including last year’s “Caribbean Summer.” She also played Maria in four seasons of a CW show called “Roswell, New Mexico.” Luke Mitchell plays camera man Russ. While he only has 18 acting credits, the dude has worked a lot with thirteen eps of “Big Sky,” 52 episodes of “Blindspot” and from 2009-2013 he is credited with 673 episodes of an Australian soap opera called “Home and Away.” Johnna Dias-Watson plays Brooklyn. She has just 4 acting credits - including 8 episodes of the Netflix hit “Wednesday.” #JusticeForJohnna - we want to see her in more movies! Directed by Clare Niederpruem. She has an impressive line up of Hallmark movies on her resume including “A Royal Corgi Christmas,” “One December Night,” “Taking the Reins,” “As Luck Would Have It,” and so many more. Written by Nicole Baxter who has 17 writing credits including last year’s “We Wish You a Married Christmas.” This movie was filmed on location in Lisbon, Portugal, and other nearby locations. You might also like: "Taking the Reins" Hallmark movie review "As Luck Would Have It" movie review starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher "We Wish You a Married Christmas" written by Nicole Baxter and stars Kristoffer Polaha Girls Gone Hallmark Summer Podcast Schedule! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 4 Recap ‘Estella’ Apr 21, 2023

Girls Gone Hallmark: Ride season 1 episode 4 recap 'Estella' Based on feedback from the Girls Gone Hallmark community, we're trying out a different format for this week's recap of "Ride." Tell us what you think about the new format. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap "Ride" - Hallmark Channel's newest family drama series starring Nancy Travis. Catch up on our Ride Recaps Episode 1 ‘Legend of the Fall’ Episode 2 'Rodeo and Juliet' Episode 3 'The McMurray Curse' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Wedding Cottage Apr 18, 2023

Megan and Wendy review "The Wedding Cottage" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Starring Erin Krakow and Brendan Penny, this movie definitely follows some familiar Hallmark tropes but also is easy and fun to watch. What did you think about "The Wedding Cottage?? Email us your thoughts on the movie at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel original movies. This week, listen as they review "The Wedding Cottage" starring Erin Krakow and Brendan Penny. About "The Wedding Cottage" Based on the 2020 book called “A Cottage Wedding” by Leigh Duncan. This movie was partly filmed in Martini Town, Langley, British Columbia as well as Fort Langley. Some of the same same locations for “When Calls the Heart” were also used for “A Wedding Cottage,” including the infamous “kissing bridge.” Terry Ingram directed. Judith Berg and Sandra Berg wrote the screenplay. Previous work includes "The Wedding Veil" series. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 3 Recap ‘The McMurray Curse’ Apr 12, 2023

Megan recaps Ride Episode 3 'The McMurray Curse' solo this week as Wendy is as far from a ranch as you could possibly be! Listen in on the latest shenanigans of the McMurray family. Beau Mirchoff on Ride We loved the way Cash showed up this week. He was a rock for Missy when she needed support. He worked with his mom to prepare for the gala. And, when his family name was on the line he spoke up in their defense. BUT, hear us now, we're not a fan of the Beau/Valeria pairing we see brewing! Who is in Hallmark’s New Show Called Ride? Nancy Travis plays McMurray matriarch Isabel. Missy McMurrary is played by Tiera Skovbye (2016’s “Christmas Cookies”). Marcus Rosner (“The Love Club,” “Romance to the Rescue”) plays champion bull rider Austin McMurrary. Beau Mirchoff (2022’s “Hidden Gems”) plays Cash McMurray. Tuff is played by Jake Foy (“A Little Daytime Drama,” “Love in Store”) Valeria is played by Sara Garcia who is completely new to Hallmark. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Winter in Vail Apr 11, 2023

Long before he was crowned the King of Hallmark, Megan and Wendy were already appreciating Tyler Hynes...and his acting. Today's review of Winter in Vail comes straight from the Patreon archives. Enjoy our take on this Tyler Hynes and Lacey Chabert classic! About Winter in Vail - (Hallmark, 2020) Premiere Date: January 4, 2020 Stars: Lacey Chabert as Chelsea Whitmore, Tyler Hynes as Owen Becker PlotSummary: Chelsea, a Los Angeles-based event planner, unexpectedly inherits a cozy chalet in Vail, Colorado. She decides to take a break from her hectic life to visit the property and ends up embracing the charm of small-town living. With the help of Owen, a local handyman, she revitalizes the town’s annual festival and discovers the importance of community, tradition, and following her heart. Setting: The picturesque town of Vail, Colorado, with its snowy landscapes and charming village atmosphere. Themes: Rediscovery of self, embracing new beginnings, importance of tradition, and the warmth of community. Chemistry: The on-screen chemistry between Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes is one of the film’s highlights, making their characters’ budding romance feel genuine and heartwarming. Signature Scene: The "Strudelfest" event, where Chelsea and Owen work together to bring the community closer, is a pivotal moment in the film, showcasing their growing bond and the town’s spirit. Filming Locations: Although set in Vail, Colorado, parts of the movie were filmed in the Canadian Rockies, adding to the stunning winter backdrop. Fun Fact: This movie marked the first time Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes worked together, and their on-screen partnership has since become a fan favorite. Reception:Winter in Vail was well-received by Hallmark fans, praised for its charming story, picturesque setting, and the chemistry between its leads. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 2 Recap ‘Rodeo and Juliet’ Apr 05, 2023

Today we're talking Ride Season 1 Episode 2 Recap 'Rodeo and Juliet.' Coming off a strong series premiere, Ride returns for episode 2 called 'Rodeo and Juliet.' This episode premiered on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Listen as Megan and Wendy recap - scene by scene with spoilers and commentary. How do you feel about Ride so far? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Is Ride a slow burn series for Hallmark Channel? Megan and Wendy recap episode 2 and share some thoughts. Who We're Riding For this Week Every week Megan and Wendy will choose one actor or character from the most recent episode of Ride who left an impression on them. This week it's the character of Isabel McMurray played by Nancy Travis. Cash's ride at Boulder Rocky Mountain Rodeo puts the McMurrays back in business! Tuff and Valeria are forced to work on their friendship as they work to save the ranch. Photo: Nancy Travis Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Brown Who is in Hallmark's New Show Called Ride? Nancy Travis plays McMurray matriarch Isabel. Missy McMurrary is played by Tiera Skovbye (2016's "Christmas Cookies"). Marcus Rosner ("The Love Club," "Romance to the Rescue") plays champion bull rider Austin McMurrary. Beau Mirchoff (2022's "Hidden Gems") plays Cash McMurray. Tuff is played by Jake Foy ("A Little Daytime Drama," "Love in Store") Valeria is played by Sara Garcia who is completely new to Hallmark. Related: "The Way Home" Season Finale Recap What did you think of our Ride Season 1 Episode 2 Recap 'Rodeo and Juliet'? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love in the Maldives Apr 04, 2023

Megan and Wendy review "Love in the Maldives" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The movie stars real-life married couple Jocelyn Hudon and Jake Manley. Find out what the hosts of Girls Gone Hallmark liked and wished for. Plus Hallmark news and what's to except in the next few weeks. How did "Love in the Maldives" rate for you? Email us your thoughts on the movie at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Listen to Megan and Wendy review "Love in the Maldives" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on April 1, 2023. About "Love in the Maldives" This movie was filming on location in the Maldives including Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort Maldives is considered the smallest country in Asia located southwest of Sri Lanka and India and has a population of less that 500,000 people. The shipwreck in this movie is called the Keyodhoo shipwreck in Vaavu Atoll.. The shipwreck is thought to be an Indonesian ship that capsized and washed ashore Jocelyn Hudon and Jake Manley are married. They met in 2016 and married in 2021. Jocelyn Hudon has 34 acting credits including Hallmark's "Baby, It's Cold Inside," "When Hope Calls," and "When Calls the Heart." She co-stars with husband Jake Manley in "The Order" on Netflix and they also starred together in a 2021 movie called "One of a Kind Love." Jake Manley has 33 acting credits. Appears to be brand new to Hallmark Channel. Lucy Newman-Williams plays Debra. Directed by Colin Theys who has 21 previous directing credits. He was also given a writing credit for this movie. The other writers were Juliana Wimbles (who also played Jules) and Malcolm Wilkins who doesn't have any other work credited on IMDB. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Ride Season 1 Episode 1 Recap ‘Legend of the Fall’ Mar 31, 2023

Ride Season 1 Episode 1 Recap ‘Legend of the Fall’ Hallmark Channel premiered its second new family-drama series this year called "Ride." The series premiered on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Listen as Megan and Wendy recap episode 1 'Legend of the Fall' - scene by scene with spoilers and commentary. What did you think of the Ride pilot? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap the new Hallmark Channel series Ride. Look for new episodes each Wednesday. About Hallmark Channel's "Ride" Ride is filmed in Calgary, Alberta in Canada. The series began filming in August 2022. Writing team Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi are responsible for the story and script. Sherri Cooper-Landsman serves as showrunner. Following a tragic event, a renowned ranching family must pick up the pieces to save their Colorado ranch. Photo: Marcus Rosner Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Brown Who is in Hallmark's New Show Called Ride? Nancy Travis plays McMurray matriarch Isabel. Missy McMurrary is played by Tiera Skovbye (2016's "Christmas Cookies"). Marcus Rosner ("The Love Club," "Romance to the Rescue") plays champion bull rider Austin McMurrary. Beau Mirchoff (2022's "Hidden Gems") plays Cash McMurray. Tuff is played by Jake Foy ("A Little Daytime Drama," "Love in Store") Valeria is played by Sara Garcia who is completely new to Hallmark. Related: "The Way Home" Season Finale Recap Who We're Riding for this Week Every week Megan and Wendy will choose one character or actor that left an impression. This week it is brother Tuff McMurray played by Jake Foy and his absolutely savage remarks to mean girl Janine. Jake Foy plays Tuff McMurray in the new series Ride. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 10 Recap Mar 29, 2023

"The Way Home" Season 1 Episode 10 Recap 'Not All Who Wander Are Lost' Megan and Wendy were super pleased with the season finale episode of Hallmark Channel's smash family-drama-time-travel hit! Bravo to the writers who answered so many open questions but also left us with a great cliff hanger for season two. Listen in for scene by scene commentary in this season finale recap 'Not All Who Wander Are Lost.' Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap Hallmark Channel movies and series on their podcast called Girls Gone Hallmark. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Picture of Her Mar 28, 2023

Tyler Hynes and Rhiannon Fish kick off Hallmark Channel's 'Spring Into Love' with the premiere of "A Picture of Her." Listen as Megan and Wendy break down what they liked, what they wished for, and their favorite segment 'Did You See That?' Plus, Hallmark news, behind-the-scenes of the Girls Gone Hallmark #KingofHallmark bracket, and more. Where does this Tyler Hynes movie fall amongst your favorites? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Or join our private Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group today and discuss this movie with other fans. Crown the King of Hallmark See the original King of Hallmark bracket. Voting concludes on Tuesday March 28, 2023. About "A Picture of Her" Filmed in Vancouver, Canada In an interview with Just Jared, Rhiannon Fish talked about how cold it was filming this spring movie during the winter. She said that the crew had built covers for the actors and camera to be under to shoot outdoor scenes while is it snowing. Written by Donald Davenport who has just a handful of writing credits. His last was from 2012 called “Hell and Mr. Fudge.” Directed by Michael Robison who has 78 directing credits including last year’s “Long Lost Christmas” but also notably for the Hynes’ fans: “An Unexpected Christmas” and “It Was Always You.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Cases of Mystery Lane Mar 24, 2023

No misery this week! Hallmark Movies and Mysteries gave us "The Cases of Mystery Lane" starring Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia. Listen in as Megan and Wendy discuss Paul Campbell in what he calls his "dream role." Want to be the next member of our exclusive Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group? Click that link to join today. Or, email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com to give us your review of "The Cases of Mystery Lane." Megan and Wendy review "The Cases of Mystery Lane" - a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original starring Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia. About "The Cases of Mystery Lane" Paul Campbell plays Alden Case. Campbell gave an interview where he said he loved wearing the ridiculous disguises and playing characters in this movie. Aimee Garcia plays Birdie Case. She is new to Hallmark but is not a newcomer to acting. She has 81 acting credits including last year’s Netflix holiday movie “Christmas with You” also starring Freddie Prinze Jr., 80 episodes of the series “Lucifer,” many years on the HBO series “Dexter.” Appears she does a ton of voice work as well. This movie was written by Joel Dovev and Margaux Froley who are married and this is their first joint writing credit as well as first Hallmark movie for the both of them. According to Heavy.com, this was originally written to be an hour-long TV series about an eccentric husband and his straight-laced wife to end up teaming up as private investigators to solve mysteries and end up saving their marriage in the process. Apparently it was passed on by network TV but Hallmark ended up grabbing it. Directed by Mike Rohl. You might remember we mentioned his name at the beginning of the year. He has 61 directing credits including tons for Hallmark but so many more. We mentioned him because he is the father to actress Kacey Rohl who played art student Lily in The Wedding Veil Inspiration. Paul Campbell super fan Caroline Richardson (also known as @hallmarkiescaroline3 and co-host of Hallmarkies Podcast) started a petition on Change.org to get Hallmark to commit to turning this movie into a franchise. At the time of taking notes, the petition was at 408 signatures, including the one and only Tyler Hynes. Our Thoughts on The Cases of Mystery Lane This is a rundown of everything we discussed in our podcast episode of Girls Gone Hallmark. If you enjoy our insights, be sure to tune into our podcast for more discussions on Hallmark movies! First Impressions As lifelong Hallmark fans, we were excited to dive into "The Cases of Mystery Lane." From the outset, the film promised an intriguing blend of humor and mystery, and it didn't disappoint. The chemistry between the lead characters, played by Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia, set the tone for what turned out to be a delightful watch. What We Liked The film excelled in several areas, making it a standout in the Hallmark mystery lineup.

Perfect Casting:Paul Campbell as Alden Case was a masterstroke. His dry humor and comedic timing were impeccable, making every scene a joy to watch. Aimee Garcia, who played Birdie Case, was a perfect match for Paul. Their on-screen chemistry was palpable, and their characters complemented each other beautifully.
Engaging Plot:We loved the comedic twist on the mystery genre. The storyline was not only captivating but also easy to follow, something that isn’t always the case with mystery plots. The film kept us engaged from start to finish, with well-timed humor and suspense.
Realistic Relationships:The dynamic between Alden and Birdie felt genuine and relatable. Their marriage had its ups and downs, but it was portrayed in a way that felt authentic. Their interactions were filled with real-life complexities, making their relationship one of the film's highlights.
Writing and Dialogue:The script was sharp and witty. The banter between characters, especially Alden’s interactions with the air quotes "cop" and fellow PI Rick,

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 9 Recap ‘The Day the Music Died’ Mar 22, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 9 Recap 'The Day the Music Died' Why didn't we see this coming? Moreover, why didn't Kat? Episode 9 of "The Way Home" was a doozy. Listen in for a scene by scene recap including commentary and spoilers. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Winning Team Mar 21, 2023

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. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Unexpected Grace Mar 17, 2023

"It's either 'Mysteries or Misery'" said Megan on today's brand new podcast. Listen in as Megan and Wendy review "Unexpected Grace" which premiered on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Tons of discussion about "Unexpected Grace" in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Or, email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of this movie. Megan and Wendy review "Unexpected Grace" starring Erica Durance and Michael Rady. About "Unexpected Grace" The movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was reported that the weather was at times at -15 Celsius or about ~ 0 Fahrenheit during filming. Linda-Lisa Hayter directed. She has 9 directing credits on IMDB including “The Journey Ahead” from 2022 which was a HMM movie, “Five More Minutes,” “Right in Front of Me,” “Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing,” and “Cranberry Christmas.” She also directed a Lifetime movie called “Dirty Little Secret” staring Melissa Joan Hart and it’s about hoarding. Story credit goes to Eugenia Zukerman - according to IMDB this is her the film writing credit from the 79 year old. Teleplay is by Mark Hefti who has 16 writing credits including “A Dickens of a Holiday,” “My Christmas Family Tree,” and “Beverly Hills Wedding.” Erica Durance plays grieving mom Noelle. She last was in “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Color My World with Love,” and “North to Home” all in 2022. Plus Lifetime’s “Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez.” Michael Rady plays Jack. Last time he was on Hallmark he was in “A New Year’s Resolution.” His resume is quite deep - he’s recently been on "Magnum PI," "Chicago Med," "The Good Fight," and "New Amsterdam." Also 10 episodes of "UnReal" in 2016, 8 episodes of "Jane the Virgin," 18 episodes of the reboot of "Melrose Place" in 2009, the college series "Greek" in 2008 and he also played the Greek hottie in 2005 “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Erica Tremblay played daughter Grace. She most recently had an uncredited role in the Tyler Hynes movie “Always Amore.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 8 Recap ‘Lovefool’ Mar 15, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 8 Recap 'Lovefool' Nick returns to Port Haven, Kat creeps on her parents, and we finally get a kiss Hallmark has never seen. Megan and Wendy recap episode 8 of "The Way Home." Listen in for a scene by scene recap with spoilers. Plus, a two-time Homie of the Week. What secret pager codes do you remember? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap the Hallmark series "The Way Home" - episode 8 called 'Lovefool.' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Game of Love Mar 14, 2023

Wowie-Zowie alert! Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Game of Love" starring Kimberley Sustad and Brooks Darnell. Can two very good actors carry a movie about the making a really terrible board game? How do you feel about #sustuds - Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel movies on their podcast Girls Gone Hallmark. Hallmark Channel News Coming to Hallmark: read it all here. Heather Hemmens signs deal with Hallmark Aurora Teagarden moves on without CCB About "Game of Love" Game of Love was filmed in late November in Vancouver and Maple Ridge, more specifically in locations such as Jim’s Pizza, Chameleon Café, and the ACT Theatre. Kimberley Sustad plays Audrey. Last seen in Lights, Camera, Christmas! last year as well as a cameo in Three Wise Men and a Baby - which of course, she co-wrote with Paul Campbell. Brooks Darnell plays Matthew. Last seen in Holiday Heritage during last year’s Countdown to Christmas. Prior to that, Advice to Love By and A Winter Getaway. Director Jason Bourque - 57 directing credits including one of our faves from a few seasons ago “My Christmas Family Tree” Story credit is giving to Samantha Herman. Her other writing credits include last year’s “A Fabled Holiday” and “Our Italian Christmas Memories.” The teleplay was written by Joey Elkins who is a staff writer on the Netflix hit series “Outer Banks” as well as a few hallmark writing credits like “Autumn in the City” “Unlocking Christmas” and “Love on Iceland” Blake Silver is also credited with writing the teleplay. His other work includes “Autumn in the City” “Unlocking Christmas” and “Love on Iceland” as well. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 7 Recap Mar 08, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 7 Recap "The End of the World As We Know It" Now that the carnival has come and gone, what's next for time travelers Kat and Alice? Megan and Wendy recap episode 7 of "The Way Home" - an episode full of Y2K fashion, a mysterious note, and a tease of a kiss. Expect a scene by scene recap with spoilers. Plus, our choice for Homie of the Week. What do you think of the theory Wendy shared at the end of this episode? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap episode 7 of "The Way Home" in a brand new Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episode. Alice goes to a New Year’s Eve Y2K party to support her friend. Kat finds a new mystery about her father, while Del reveals an old secret about him that’s troubled her. Photo: Andie MacDowell, Sadie Laflamme-Snow Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Love Club: Nicole’s Pen Pal Mar 07, 2023

We don't want to call it a rough start to the March Hallmark Channel line up but Megan and Wendy have a lot to say about "The Love Club: Nicole's Pen Pal" in this week's brand new Girls Gone Hallmark episode. Is the infidelity trope as tired as we think it is? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's newest movie "The Love Club: Nicole's Pen Pal" and have a lot to say about the tired trope Hallmark is using. Hallmark Channel News Confirmed by Hallmark Channel: Alison Sweeney returns for another "Hannah Swensen Mystery." About "The Love Club: Nicole's Pen Pal" This is a 4-part movie series. “Sydney’s Journey,” “Lauren’s Dream,” and “Tara’s Tune” are available on the on-demand Hallmark Movies Now. The movies first aired in Canada in February. Shot in Ontario, Canada Marcus Rosner (Josh), last seen on Hallmark in 2020’s “Love on Harbor Island.” He has also been in shows like “Once Upon a Time” on ABC, “When Calls the Heart” on Hallmark. Brittany Bristow (Nicole), her debut as a leading woman on the network with “Holiday Date.” Other movies include “Love Blossoms,” “Royal Matchmaker,” “Christmas Next Door,” “Love on Safari,” “Christmas at the Palace,” and “Love, Romance & Chocolate.” Jill Carter directed. She has 19 directing credits including a couple of episodes of one of our favorites “The Bold Type.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 6 Recap “Building a Mystery” Mar 03, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 6 Recap "Building a Mystery" Megan and Wendy jump into a recap of "The Way Home" episode 6 called "Building a Mystery." But first, listen in as Wendy explains why last week's pod ep was a hot mess plus a some behind-the-scenes happenings with Girls Gone Hallmark. Also, where were the 90s Easter eggs in this episode and who will be this week's "Homie of the Week?' With just four episodes left, what will happen with the Landry family? Email us your theories at meganandwendy@gmail.com or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Kat and Alice try to stop Jacob’s disappearance. Del realizes the tragedy of Jacob was not hers alone, but the whole town’s, and moves toward healing. Photo: Andie MacDowell Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 5 Recap “Don’t Dream It’s Over” Feb 24, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 5 Recap "Don't Dream It's Over" After a football hiatus, "The Way Home" returns with episode 5 "Don't Dream It's Over." Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap the Hallmark hit series. This podcast does contain spoilers. Expect a scene by scene review recap with commentary about the story and its characters. Also, "Noticed in the 90s" and who will be this week's "Homie of the Week?" Have you told your friends about the best "The Way Home" recap podcast? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Kat and Elliot chaperone the high school’s “Back to the ’90s” dance. Alice searches for a piece of her past in the present day. Del says goodbye to more memories as a local landmark closes its doors. Brady uses his time in Port Haven to bridge the gap with Kat and Alice. Photo: Evan Williams Chyler Leigh Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Welcome to Valentine Feb 21, 2023

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's newest movie "Welcome to Valentine" starring Kathryn Davis and Marian Tarasiuk. This movie premiered on February 18, 2023 as part of the channel's Loveuary line up. What did you think about this Valentine movie? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. This week, Megan and Wendy, review "Welcome to Valentine." Hallmark Channel News Spotify playlists for Loveuary and "The Way Home" About "Welcome to Valentine" Previously titled “Valentine, Nebraska.” This movie was filmed in Kemptville, Ontario in early December. Valentine, Nebraska is a real place. Actor Markian Tarasiuk describes the movie as “When Harry Met Sally, with a Southern American flair.” Markian Tarasiuk plays George. Recently seen him in "Christmas at the Golden Dragon" and "Our Italian Christmas Memories." Kathryn Davis is from Bath, England. She has 23 acting credits. Baeyen Hoffman plays nephew Mickey. We’ve also recently seen him as young Danny on “The Way Home.” Written by Jen Bashian and Stefanie Abel Horowitz. Jen Bashian is known for improv and sketch comedy. She has two other writing credits on IMDB including a short called “This Remains” and Tubi Original called “Frankie Meets Jack” starring Joey Lawrence and Anne Heche. Stefanie Abel Horowitz has five writing credits, including two shorts, an episode of a Disney+ show called “Lauchpad” and a movie called “Sometimes I Think About Dying” which has decent IMDB reviews. Stefan Brogren directed. This is his first Hallmark movie. He has 15 directing credits including a series called “Holly Hobbie” as well as several “Degrassi” movies. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Paris Proposal Feb 14, 2023

Megan and Wendy review "A Paris Proposal" starring Alex PenaVega and Nicolas Bishop. Will two co-workers who clearly don't get along end up getting married? It wouldn't be a Hallmark movie if they didn't. Parles-tu français? Envoyer le spectacle par e-mail meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a bi-weekly Hallmark movie recap and review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. This week, Megan and Wendy review "A Paris Proposal." Hallmark News Per Sleepy Kitty Paw, last week's "Curious Caterer: Grilling Season" pulled in 1.183 million live viewers and .07 of the demo. Also per Sleepy Kitty Paw, Tamera Mowry-Housely is set to start filming a new Hallmark movie called "Dream Moms" which will be directed by Jessican Harmon. Last week's "Sweeter Than Chocolate" pulled in 2.026 million live viewers and 0.19 of the demo. The only thing ahead was sports and Fox News. Advertising executives Anna and Sebastian travel to his hometown of Paris to land the account of famed Durand Diamonds and end up in a tricky situation when the client mistakes them for a happy couple. Photo: Alexa PenaVega, Nicholas Bishop Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Eric Caro About "A Paris Proposal" This film stars Alexa PenaVega as Anna. She last starred in "Love in the Limelight" from 2022 and "Taking a Shot at Love" from 2021. She is most known for her role as Carmen Cortez from the "Spy Kids" franchise. Nicholas Bishop (Sebastian) is brand new to the Hallmark Channel. He has 20 acting credits including the HBO drama "Industry." Jessica Harmon directed this film. This is her 14th directing credit. Others include: Hallmark's "Game, Set, Love" and "Rip in Time" - both from 2022. She also directed the CBS Christmas Movie "Fit For Christmas" She was nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement by the Directors Guild of Canada for the Lifetime drama "Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez" According to a Hallmark Channel press release, this movie was film on location in France as well as in Bulgaria during the month of November 2022. According to Alexa PenaVega, the cast all was European while filming in Paris and Bulgaria. What's Coming to Hallmark in March Have you seen the line up on Hallmark Channel beginning in March? A lot of great Hallmark stars in some fun movies! Read what's coming to Hallmark in March. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Curious Caterer: Grilling Season Feb 09, 2023

Sizzle! Goldy Berry and Tom Schultz are back with another mysterious whodunit! Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review the highly anticipated "Curious Caterer: Grilling Season" starring Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker. Did Goldy and Tom bring the heat? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Hallmark Merch We just listed a few items inspired by the new Hallmark Channel series "The Way Home." About "Curious Caterer: Grilling Season" This is the second installment in the "Curious Caterer" series. The first was "Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate" from 2022. Listen to our review of "Dying for Chocolate" Paul Ziller directed the newest installment. He has 58 directing credits on IMDB, including last year's "Inventing the Christmas Prince," "A Maple Valley Christmas," and "We Wish You a Married Christmas." The script was written by John Christian Plummer who also wrote the first movie as well as 2022's "Francesca Quinn P.I." The movie was filmed in the Greater Vancouver area in August 2022. Goldy and Tom played by Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker in the Curious Caterer series. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 4 Recap ‘What’s My Age Again?’ Feb 08, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 4 Recap 'What's My Age Again?' This week's episode of "The Way Home" was definitely one of the most emotional. Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap episode 4 of the Hallmark hit series. This recap contains spoilers! A recap, scene by scene with commentary about the characters of Port Haven. Also, "Noticed in the 90s" and "Homie of the Week." Have you told your friends about "The Way Home" and our awesome recap podcast? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. The time Alice spends in the past with her mother Kat as a teen offers her an unexpected perspective. In present day, Kat makes surprising discoveries of her own that will have lasting implications. Del tries to hold on to a connection to her relationship with Colton and must set aside her pride and ask Elliot for help. Meanwhile, Brady pays a visit to Landry Farm. Photo: Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Alex Hook, Samuel Braun Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins News and Notes about "The Way Home" Episode 4 Episode 4 was directed by Nimisha Murkerji. Murkerji also directed episode 3. Award-winning writer, director, and producer. Her breakout film was called "65_RedRoses" about a woman's battle with Cystic Fibrosis. This film was initially selected by Oprah Winfrey for her Documentary Club on OWN before being acquired by Netflix and Hulu. Other director credits include Disney+ "Big Shots," "Big Sky," and "Virgin River." "The Way Home" still pulling in strong live viewership numbers. Episode 4 ranked 25 out of 150 in original cable telecasts for Sunday, February 5, 2023 per showbuzzdaily.com. The breakdown is 1.6 million live viewers and 0.13 of the 18-49 demographic. Songs included in "The Way Home" episode 4: "Summer Girls" by LFO. This song was released in the summer of 1999 and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart in 1999. "This Year's Love" by David Gray. This song was originally released in March 1999. The single peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. Notable references in this week's episode included: Episode title comes from a Blink-182 single "What's My Age Again?" released in 1999 Aerosmith "The Blair Witch Project" (1999) Virgin Cola Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sweeter Than Chocolate Feb 07, 2023

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 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 3 Recap ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ Feb 01, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 3 Recap ‘I Don't Want to Miss a Thing’ Megan and Wendy recap Hallmark Channel's new hit series "The Way Home." What to expect: a recap, scene by scene, with commentary about the Landry family trauma and theories about Jacob's disappearance. Also, "Noticed in the 90s" and "Homie of the Week." Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. Listen as they recap the brand new Hallmark Channel series "The Way Home" starring Andie McDowell. Kat starts a new job at the local paper and finds herself covering a much different kind of story than she did in Minneapolis. The reporter in her becomes suspicious of Alice’s newfound contentment in Port Haven which, unbeknownst to her, is fueled by the time Alice is spending in the past with the Landrys during a happier time. Meanwhile, when Del gets an offer to buy the boat Colton bought for them, the prospect of selling it stirs up mixed emotions. Photo: David Webster, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Alex Hook Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins News and Notes about "The Way Home" Episode 3 Episode 3 was directed by Nimisha Murkerji. Award-winning writer, director, and producer. Her breakout film was called "65_RedRoses" about a woman's battle with Cystic Fibrosis. This film was initially selected by Oprah Winfrey for her Documentary Club on OWN before being acquired by Netflix and Hulu. Other director credits include Disney+ "Big Shots," "Big Sky," and "Virgin River." Hallmark Channel scoring big views with "The Way Home". This week's episode pulled in 1.4 million live viewers as reported by Showbuzzdaily.com. Songs included in "The Way Home" episode 3: "There She Goes" - originally released by The La's in 1989 and re-released by Sixpence None the Richer in 1999 for the movie "Snow Day." This song also appears in episode 1 of "Gilmore Girls." "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears. This was the best selling single of 1999. Notable references in this week's episode included: "Back to the Future" (1988) Red Hot Chili Pepper's "Californication" (1999) Dial up modems Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance Jan 31, 2023

"Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" Hallmark movie review And we're back to the classic Hallmark movie trope of which way is the best way. Listen in as Megan and Wendy review "Love in Glacier Nation: A National Park Romance" starring Ashely Newbrough and Stephen Huszar. Do you think this movie will be the first in a series of national park romances? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review the newest Hallmark Channel original movie. 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 What's Coming to Hallmark in February? The return of Tom and Goldy! Plus a bunch of other new movies. Related Podcast Episode: Review of "Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate" Hallmark News and Notes Hallmark stars Wes Brown, Ashley Williams, Tyler Hynes and Andrew Walker were recently at the Sundance Film Festival for a Hallmark sponsored event promoting network and female filmmaking Initiative called 'Make Her Mark.' August 2022 Forbes article reported the announcement of the 'Make Her Mark' program which serves to get more women behind the camera. The initiative was the brain child of Ashley Williams. Viewership news: "The Wedding Veil Journey" was the most watched program on cable (behind sports) with 2.3 million live viewers. Episode 2 of "The Way Home" views were higher than the premiere episode with 1.5 million live viewers. 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! Sparks fly between Heather, an expert in avalanches and Chris, the director of Mountain Rescue. Photo: Stephen Huszar, Ashley Newbrough Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy of Johnson Production Group About "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" Executive Produced and directed by Christie Will Wolf. Ashley Newbrough has 26 acting credits on IMDB. Stephen Huszar has 59 acting credits including last year's "Undercover Holiday," "Chesapeake Shores," and "Letterkenny." Devon Alexander plays Eric. We've seen Devon in a ton of Hallmark movies, including several movies written and directed by Christie Will Wolf - "Where Your Heart Belongs," "Warming Up to You," and "Chasing Waterfalls." Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 2 Recap ‘Scar Tissue’ Jan 25, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 2 Recap ‘Scar Tissue’ Following a stellar debut, "The Way Home" returns with episode 2. Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap the entire episode, scene by scene. You can bet there are more questions than answers. Plus, new segments "Noticed in the 90s" and "Homie of the Week." How are you liking "The Way Home" so far? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Where was "The Way Home" Filmed? Port Haven, New Brunswick is a fictional town. "The Way Home" was filmed mostly in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It has been reported that the town of Uxbridge is used as the Port Haven backdrop. Kat is presented with a book deal that asks her to dredge up painful memories. Del wants to say goodbye to the past, while Alice yearns to return there. Photo: Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Iden Ford Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Wedding Veil Journey Jan 24, 2023

The veil heads to Greece in "The Wedding Veil Journey." Listen in as Megan and Wendy review the final chapter of the newest trilogy starring Aliso Sweeney and Victor Webster. Plus, did Megan nail her prediction of what to expect with this movie? And did Hallmark give too much away in its promo prior to airing? What did you think of "The Wedding Veil Journey?" Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by your best friends on the internet: Megan and Wendy. Listen in as they review the final movie in The Wedding Veil trilogy. 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 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards released their nominations last week. Amongst them were Hallmark’s “The Holiday Sitter” for Outstanding Film Streaming or Television. Viewership Info "The Wedding Veil Inspiration" ranked 6/150 with 0.18/share of key demo and 2.3 million live viewers. "The Wedding Veil Expectations" ranked 15/150 with 0.21/share and 2.5 million viewers. Related Podcast: Girls Gone Hallmark review of Expectations and Inspiration. Benjamin Ayres launched a storefront for his “Romance University” merchandise. 100% of profits go to women’s and children’s charities. 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! Tracy and Nick agree to set aside work to make time for a long overdue honeymoon to Greece. When they are stranded on a secluded island, they confront their life choices. Photo: Alison Sweeney, Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Vassilis Ikoutas About "The Wedding Veil Journey" This is the 6th movie in “The Wedding Veil” franchise. This movie franchise is based on the 2007 novel “There Goes the Bride” by Lori Wilde “Journey” was filmed on location, mostly at the Acropolis of Rhodes The script was written by Karen Berger. Ron Oliver directed. He has over 80 directing credits, 30 writing credits (including the Lindsay Lohan 2022 Netflix Christmas movie “Falling for Christmas,” Hallmark's “Jolly Good Christmas,” “Taking the Reins,” and “A Timeless Christmas." Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 1 Recap ‘Mothers and Daughters’ Jan 18, 2023

The Way Home Season 1 Episode 1 Recap 'Mothers and Daughters' Megan and Wendy jump in feet first with "The Way Home" - the newest Hallmark Channel Original Series. Listen in as they explore each scene of the pilot episode. Plus you won't want to miss two, brand new, segments called "Noticed in the 90s" and "Homie of the Week." What did you think of "The Way Home?" Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy is a weekly Hallmark review podcast. Listen as Megan and Wendy recap the brand new Hallmark series "The Way Home" episode 1 'Mothers and Daughters' About "The Way Home" "The Way Home" is a time-traveling family drama. This brand new original Hallmark series follows the Landry family and stars Andie McDowell, Chyler Leigh, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, and Evan Williams. The pilot episode for "The Way Home" was called "Mothers and Daughters" and premiered on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Kat is presented with a book deal that asks her to dredge up painful memories. Del wants to say goodbye to the past, while Alice yearns to return there. Photo: Sadie Laflamme-Snow Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Iden Ford 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. You might also like: "The Wedding Veil Expectations" review Autum Reeser in "The Wedding Veil Inspiration" 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 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! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Wedding Veil Inspiration Jan 17, 2023

Megan and Wendy review "The Wedding Veil Inspiration" starring Autumn Reeser and Paolo Bernardini. Will the magic of the veil continue with new characters Lily and Matteo? What will happen with Emma's job and her horrible boss? Does Paolo want to move back to Italy? So many storylines to breakdown in this movie. Plus, a voice memo from a listener who tells us how to pronounce Niall Matter's name. What Christopher Russell movie is Megan trying to find? Email us: meganandwendy@gmail.com Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. Today's episode, Megan and Wendy review "The Wedding Veil Inspiration" starring Autumn Reeser and Paolo Bernardini. 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 Some follow-up to last week's episode: Listener Paula wrote in explaining that the thickest Boston accents are usually found in working-class areas of Boston, such as Dorchester, Massachusetts (home to Mark Wahlberg). She also thinks that the movie "The Fighter" showcased the best Boston accents (also stars Mark Wahlberg) while "The Departed" had the worst (also starring Mark Wahlberg!). Thanks to Listener PB for sending us the voice memo on how to say Niall Matter's name! Wondering what we're talking about? Check out our review of "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets." Listener @CozyHallmarkSips shared with us that Hallmark Headquarters and Visitor Center is located in Kansas City, MO and that we should consider adding a day to our potential trip to Kansas for Christmas Con. 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! Emma’s life plan is thrown off course when Paolo must return to Italy to take care of his father and she discovers a new passion for making art accessible to all. Photo: Kacey Rohl, Autumn Reeser Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster About "The Wedding Veil Inspiration" This is the 5th movie in “The Wedding Veil” franchise. Related Podcast Episode: Listen to our review of last week's "The Wedding Veil Expectations" This movie franchise is based on the 2007 novel “There Goes the Bride” by Lori Wilde “Inspiration” was mostly filmed in Victoria, Canada during November 2022. The script was written by Betsy Morris. Terry Ingram is back! He returns as director. Carlo Marks plays cousin Matteo. He was in 2022's “A Kismet Christmas” as well as 34 episodes of “Chesapeake Shores” as David Peck. Kacey Rohl is new to Hallmark. She has 46 acting credits including “The Good Doctor” “Wayward Pines” and “Once Upon a Time.” She’s from a showbiz family, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets Jan 11, 2023

Check out Megan and Wendy's recap and review of "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets" which premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Sunday, January 8, 2023. This brand new movie stars Janel Parrish and Niall Matter and will hopefully be the first of many more from this great pair. Email the show: meganandwendy@gmail.com Megan and Wendy review "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets" starring Niall Matter and Janel Parrish. 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 Let's talk ratings "The Wedding Veil Expectations" came in at 15 out of 150 original cable telecasts per showbuzzdaily.com. The movie scored 0.21 of the 18-21 demographic and had 2.5 million live viewers. The only programs to rank above the Lacey Chabert movie were sports. "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets" did not fair as well. It came in at 68/150 original cable telecasts with .04 of the 18-21 demo but still over 1 million live viewers. 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! Genealogist Sophie McClaren is an expert at bringing families together. When her close friend Jonathan urgently needs to find a bone marrow donor, the case becomes personal. Photo: Janel Parrish, Niall Matter Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Albert Camicioli About "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets" This movie was written by Amber Benson - She has a ton of acting and writing credits. 90s kids might remember her as Tara from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." She’s also written several other movies including “Ann Rule’s A Murder to Remember” and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries “Morning Show Mysteries” with Holly Robinson Pete, as well as true life crime story "Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer." Directed by Jonathan Wright who also recently directed “The Royal Nanny,” "Jolly Good Christmas” as well as a few other Hallmark Movies & Mysteries films. Janel Parrish plays Sophie. She has tons of acting credits. In 2021 appeared in two Hallmark movies: "Coyote Creek Christmas" and "Right in Front of Me." Most might recognize her from her run on "Pretty Little Liars" and as Margot in all three "To All the Boys" movies on Netflix. In 2014, Janel participated on season 19 of "Dancing with the Stars," where she came in third place with partner Val. Niall Matter plays Jackson. He has 50 acting credits, including last year’s “When I Think of Christmas,” "The Secrets of Bella Vista” and “Rip in Time”. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater" starring Niall Matter from 2020. At 25 years old, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Wedding Veil Expectations Jan 10, 2023

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 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating Jan 03, 2023

Megan and Wendy are back with a brand new Girls Gone Hallmark episode! Listen in as they review "The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating" starring Corey Sevier and Rebecca Dalton. Will dog trainer Alex be able to help Simon with his girlfriend's naughty dog? Woof. Will Wendy ever be able to pronounce Sevier correctly? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap "The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating" - a brand new movie from Hallmark Channel which premiered on January 1, 2023. Girls Gone Hallmark Schedule Starting in January 2023 We are excited to announce that Girls Gone Hallmark is expanding in January! Please take note of the new schedule: Tuesdays: Hallmark Original Movie reviews Wednesdays: Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home" recap About "The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating" This was a Johnson Production Group movie. Johnson Production Group has produced many Hallmark movies including “Noel Next Door,” “Five More Minutes: Moments Like These” and “Time For Him to Come Home For Christmas.” Corey Sevier (Simon) starred in three Christmas movies in 2022, including “Noel Next Door” for Hallmark and two more for other networks. According to his IMDB, he has another new movie completed called “Key to Love.” Not sure where that’s going to end up. Rebecca Dalton (Alex) has many acting credits dating back to 2010. Included in that is “The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story” where she played the part of Courtney Thorne-Smith and Hallmark’s “A Perfect Christmas” from 2016. She also co-starred with Corey Sevier in last year’s “Lemonade Stand Romance.” Directed by Craig Price who has previously directed many of “The Good Witch” movies. Written by Catherine Reay (“Where Your Heart Belongs” from 2022), Kate Somerville, and Juliana Wimbles (several acting credits, including many Hallmark movies as well as “A Splash of Love” which is another Johnson Production Group movie). Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy of Johnson Production Group Where was "The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating" Filmed? Inspired by the book The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating: Using Cold Noses to Find Warm Hearts by Deborah Wood. This is not a novel. Instead a practical guide. This movie was filmed entirely in the easternmost province of Canada. Specifically Newfoundland and Labrador. The movie was also shot around the metropolitan area on location, including famous sites such as Quidi Vidi, Bannerman Park, Goulds, and Mount Pearl. Jack Axes is a real ax throwing spot in town. Principal photography began in August 2022 and was wrapped up within two weeks on September 2, 2022. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Hallmark Movies of 2022 – “Love, Classified” Dec 30, 2022

Megan and Wendy count down the top five Hallmark movies of 2022. Coming in a number one is "Love, Classified" starring Melora Hardin, Arienne Mandi, and Katherine McNamara. Why did we love this movie the most? Listen to the episode. What is your favorite Hallmark movie of the year? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark weekly as Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark original movies. This week they are counting down the top five Hallmark movies of 2022. About "Love, Classified" See our original show notes for "Love, Classified." What did you think of "Love, Classified" - this movie only got a 6.3 from IMDB user ratings but Megan and Wendy think it was the best Hallmark movie of the year. Top 5 Hallmark Movies 2022 Number 5: "Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate" Number 4: "A Second Chance at Love" Number 3: "Just One Kiss" Number 2: "Unthinkably Good Things" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Hallmark Movies of 2022 – Unthinkably Good Things Dec 29, 2022

Girls Gone Hallmark count down the top five Hallmark movies of 2022. Coming in at number two was the Hallmark Mahogany original: "Unthinkably Good Things" starring Karen Pittman, Erica Ash, and Joyful Drake. What is your favorite movie of the year? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy where they review Hallmark Original movies. This week they are counting down the top five Hallmark movies from 2022. About "Unthinkably Good Things" Read our original show notes for "Unthinkably Good Things" here. Top 5 Hallmark Movies for 2022 Curious about our number 5 pick? See it here. What came in at number 4? Our pick for number 3 was music to our ears! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Hallmark Movies of 2022 – Just One Kiss Dec 28, 2022

Megan and Wendy count down the top five Hallmark movies of 2022. Coming in at number three is "Just One Kiss" starring Santino Fontana, Krysta Rodriguez, and Illeana Douglass. IT WAS A HALLMARK MUSICAL and it was fabulous. What is your favorite Hallmark movie of the year? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark reviews Hallmark Channel movies each week. This week, Megan and Wendy, count down the top five Hallmark movies for 2022. Coming in at number three is "Just One Kiss" starring Santino Fontana and Krysta Rodriguez. About "Just One Kiss" See our original show notes for "Just One Kiss" here. Top 5 Hallmark Movies 2022 Number 5: "Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate" Number 4: "A Second Chance at Love" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Hallmark Movies of 2022 – A Second Chance at Love Dec 27, 2022

Girls Gone Hallmark count down the top five Hallmark movies of 2022. Coming in at number four is the movie they had been asking years for: "A Second Chance at Love" starring Gloria Ruben and Eriq La Salle. What is your favorite movie of the year? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. What's your favorite Hallmark movie of 2022? Girls Gone Hallmark are counting down the their top five movies. Coming in at number four is "A Second Chance at Love." About "A Second Chance at Love" Read our original show notes for "A Second Chance at Love" here. Curious about our number 5 pick? See it here. "A Second Chance at Love" stars Eriq La Salle and Gloria Ruben (both formerly of "ER"). This is the mid-life, reunited love story Megan and Wendy had been asking for from Hallmark. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Top Five Hallmark Movies of 2022 – Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate Dec 26, 2022

Megan and Wendy are counting down their top five Hallmark movies for 2022 this week. Starting off at number five is Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate starring Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker. What is your favorite movie of the year? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. About Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate See our original show notes for this campy mystery here. Girls Gone Hallmark Top 5 of 2022 - Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate As previously reported, director Paul Ziller is now in post-production of "Grilling Season: A Curious Caterer Mystery." Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach return. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas Class Reunion Dec 15, 2022

A class reunions really all that fun? Megan and Wendy review "Christmas Class Reunion" starring Aimee Teagarden and Tanner Novlan. This Hallmark Channel Original movie premiered on Saturday, December 10, 2022 as part of the Countdown to Christmas line up. Did you go to your high school reunion? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy is a weekly podcast where they review new Hallmark Channel movies. Girls Gone Hallmark Schedule Starting in January 2023 We are excited to announce that Girls Gone Hallmark is expanding in January! Please take note of the new schedule: Tuesdays: Hallmark Original Movie reviews Wednesdays: Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home" recap About "Christmas Class Reunion" "Christmas Class Reunion" was written by Erin Rodman. She has seven writing credits, including "The Christmas House" and its sequel. Some others include "Nantucket Noel" and "Advice to Love By." Listen to our review of "Advice to Love By" This movie was directed by Jonathan A. Rosenbaum. He has also directed many Disney Channel and Nick television shows. But also, "Date My Dad" which starred Barry Watson. Read about our history with "Date My Dad" Tanner Novlan plays Devin. He is a Hallmark Channel newbie. Since 2020, he has starred in the daytime soap "The Bold and the Beautiful" as John Finnegan. He has 19 acting credits, which includes "Modern Family" and "Letterkenny." Yasmeen Kelders plays Devin's daughter Skylar. She was in this year’s “A Second Chance at Love.” Listen to our review of "A Second Chance at Love" This movie was adapted from the book "Christmas Class Reunion" written by Paul E. Wootten. It is currently out of print. However, "Christmas Class Reunion: Inspired by the Hallmark Channel Orignal Movie" by Robin Paul is the same book with a new title. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Fabled Holiday Dec 08, 2022

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. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Holiday Spectacular Dec 02, 2022

"A Holiday Spectacular" was something Hallmark Channel fans have never seen. Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review this one-on-a-kind Hallmark Original holiday movie. Have you seen the Radio City Rockettes in New York City? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas Dec 01, 2022

Megan and Wendy review another movie from Merry Thanksgiving Weekend. Listen in as they recap and rate Tyler Hynes' second movie of the season: "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas" which premiered on Saturday, November 26th on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Use our platform for sharing your own thoughts on this movie! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Hynies are thrilled to see their favorite Tyler Hynes in two Hallmark movies this season! Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas is part mystery, part romance. Listen to Megan and Wendy review this Countdown to Christmas movie. About "Time For Him to Come Home For Christmas" This is the fifth movie in the "Time For…" franchise. The first movie called "Time For Me to Come Home" was based on a novel of the same name written by Dorothy Shackleford and Travis Thrasher. Buy the book here from Amazon. "Time For Me to Come Home" was released in 2018 and a new movie under this franchise has been released every year since. Blake Shelton and he is a producer on this movie (he is also mom to Dorothy Shackleford). IMDB has a 8.0/10 rating on this movie. Written by Marcy Holland who has written the last four of these movies from the franchise. Directed by David Winning. He has directed a ton of Hallmark movies including last year’s “The Nine Kitten s of Christmas,” “You, Me & The Christmas Tree” and “The 27-Hour Day.” Winning directed the 2018 movie and the 2020 movie plus this year’s movie. Holland Rodan plays Elizabeth Athens. Though she has a bunch of acting credits, including MTV's "Teen Wolf," this is her only Hallmark title. This is Tyler Hynes' third movie this year with Hallmark. He starred in "Always Amore" in the spring of 2022 and two more this holiday season. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

#XMAS Nov 30, 2022

Megan and Wendy don't know everything but they know something about SEO and the title of this new Hallmark Channel movie isn't doing anyone any favors. Aside from that, listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review the movie #XMAS starring Clare Bowen and Brant Daugherty. This movie about perfection and the evils of social media premiered on Friday, November 25th as part of Hallmark's annual Merry Thanksgiving Weekend. Swing and a miss? Email us your thoughts on #XMAS at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Breaking Hallmark News According to US Weekly, Candace Cameron Bure has unfollowed Jodie Sweetin on Instagram. Sweetin reposted Holly Robinson Peete's recent post about inclusivity. Do we think this was the catalyst for the unfollow? About #XMAS This movie was directed by Heather Hawthorn Doyle who has 33 directing credits including this year’s "The Secrets of Vista Bella," "A Splash of Love," and "Romance to the Rescue." Joie Botkin who has written this year's "Our Italian Christmas Memories," "Maple Valley Christmas," and "Mid-Love Crisis." co-writes with Emily Baer Clare Bowen stars as Jen. She played Scarlett O’Connor in the country music series "Nashville." This is her second Hallmark movie. She previously starred in a 2021 Summer Nights movie called "Sand Dollar Cove" with Chad Michael Murray. Clare is a cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with a nephroblastoma (a rare kidney cancer commonly seen in children) at 4 years old. Doctors gave her a few weeks to live though she underwent experimental treatment and surgery which damaged one of her kidneys, part of her diaphragm and "some of her guts" - according to this 2017 article in the Tennessean. Brant Daugherty plays Max. He is known for his role on "Pretty Little Liars" and competed on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2013. He was also in a "Royal Runaway Romance" earlier this year. Karen Kruper plays mom Liz Taylor. She has was in this weekend’s "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas." This movie was originally titled HASHTAG CHRISTMAS. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Haul Out the Holly Nov 29, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's new rom-com "Haul Out the Holly" starring Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown. Not only does this movie star the Queen of Christmas, it includes a stellar supporting actor line up and a few special guest cameos. Hallmark Channel's Merry Thanksgiving Weekend brought tons of holiday movies and Girls Gone Hallmark is working overtime this week! New episodes Tuesday through Friday so be sure to click subscribe in the podcast platform of your choice so you don't miss a review. New Hallmark Podcast episode: Recap and review of "Haul Out the Holly" starring Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown in Lacey's first-ever rom-com for the Hallmark Channel. Hallmark News and Notes While promoting this movie on Jimmy Fallon last week, Lacey Chabert announced that there will be three new "The Wedding Veil" movies in 2023. Ali Sweeney and Autumn Reeser will return as well. During the premiere of "Haul Out the Holly," Hallmark Channel played an ad for the new trilogy (made up of clips for the first set of movies) and that the next movie will be out on January 7th. About "Haul Out the Holly" This was Filmed in Utah, outside of Salt Lake City. Production took place in between July 24 and September 11, 2022. Reportedly, SLC was enduring a heat wave. The writer of this movie is name Andy Sandberg. Not to be confused with SNL comic Andy Samberg. Sandberg also wrote two movies from the "Five More Minutes" franchise. Director Maclain Nelson also directed the 2020 movie "Christmas in Vienna" which made its own special cameo in this movie. Did you see it? Stephen Tobolowsky plays Ned. He might be a familiar face to you as he has over 280 acting credits, including "One Day at a Time," "Silicon Valley," "Fuller House," and "Groundhog Day." Melissa Peterman plays Pamela. You've seen her in "Reba," "Fargo," "Young Sheldon," "Baby Daddy" and so much more. She'll star in the upcoming "The Hammer" alongside Reba McEntire. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Three Wise Men and a Baby – Movie Review Nov 23, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review "Three Wise Men and a Baby" starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker. Did this Hallmark Channel original written by Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad live up to the hype leading up to its premiere? Listen in to see what they thought and how they rated this delightful movie. Want to email us your thoughts on this movie or anything mentioned during this episode? Contact the show at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy is a Hallmark movie review podcast. Each week, Megan and Wendy, recap and review a Hallmark original movie. Listen in to hear what they thought about "Three Wise Men and a Baby" which premiered on November 19, 2022 as part of the Countdown to Christmas line up. Leave us an Apple Podcast Review If you like the podcast, please consider leaving us an Apple Podcast review. Not quite sure how to do that? Check out our step-by-step tutorial on how to review Girls Gone Hallmark. Your 5-STAR rating and written review really helps others find the podcast. Read here on how to leave an Apple Podcast review. About "Three Wise Men and a Baby" This was Hallmark’s first movie featuring three male leads. Was "The Wedding Veil" trilogy the first Hallmark movie with three female leads? Who knows the answer? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Baby Thomas was played by twin girls Katie and Kallie who are now 10-months old. This was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Written by Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad. They also have together written 2020’s "Christmas By Starlight" - which has been re-airing on Hallmark Channel. Terry Ingram directed. He now has 4 movies in the top ten Hallmark debuts for 2022. Margaret Colin who plays Barbara Brenner - mom of Luke, Taylor and Stephan - was also in the 1987 "Three Men and a Baby" where she played Tom Selleck’s girlfriend. Bravo to casting! Tom Selleck resigned from the NRA board in 2018 citing scheduling conflicts. Ali Liebert (who plays Fiona), directed "North to Home" - also starring Kimberley Sustad. Our Thoughts on "Three Wise Men and a Baby" This is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark". We invite you to become listeners of the show to hear our full thoughts and dive deeper into the world of Hallmark movies with us! What We Liked Let's start with what we absolutely loved. The focus on the brothers and their relationship was a refreshing twist. We appreciated how the movie abandoned the typical Hallmark holiday tropes to bring us a story that was heartfelt and relatable. The chemistry between the three male leads was undeniable, and you could truly feel the bond of friendship among them. One of the highlights? Tyler Hynes living in his mom's basement. When she called him for dinner and he replied, “Ma, I’ll be upstairs in a minute,” it was sheer perfection. We also loved the everyday baby hijinks, from putting together the swing to dealing with stinky diapers. It brought a delightful, real-life touch to the movie. The emotional depth was also a strong point. Scenes like the brothers' car conversation about their mom and dad really tugged at our heartstrings. Not to mention the film’s sensitive portrayal of single motherhood, and the grace they showed to the struggling mother who needed help. What We Wished For While we were mostly enamored with the movie, we had a couple of small wishes: Firstly, we struggled a bit with the believability of a mother leaving her eight-month-old at a fire station. While we understand the storyline aimed to illustrate desperation, it felt a little off given modern-day contexts. Secondly, the romantic subplot between Andrew Walker’s character and Sophie felt a bit too neat and tidy. We loved that they ended up together, but it seemed driven more by his affection for baby Thomas rather than a genuine romantic connection. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Royal Nanny Nov 17, 2022

Megan and Wendy review "The Royal Nanny" starring Rachel Skarsten as MI5 Agent Claire who goes undercover as a nanny to protect the royal family from a credible threat. But is the bad guy calling from inside the castle? Listen in to hear what Girls Gone Hallmark thinks about this interesting choice for Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas. Tell us why Claire is holding her ear when communicating with other agents? How does that earpiece actually work? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen each week as they review and rate Hallmark Channel's newest original movie. This week, Megan and Wendy, give their thoughts on "The Royal Nanny" which premiered on November 12, 2022 on the Hallmark Channel. Hallmark News and Notes - Mentioned on the Podcast You must follow Tyler Hynes' Instagram Kimberley Sustad confirmed on this post that she did co-write "Three Wise Men and a Baby" with Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad have appeared in three Hallmark Channel movies including "Wedding Every Weekend," "Christmas by Starlight," and "A Godwink Christmas." Did you watch "Hallmark Movies this weekend"Our Italian Christmas Memories," "In Merry Measure," or "Christmas at the Golden Dragon" - Email us your reviews or drop them in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! Some interesting takes on GAC/GAF happening in our Facebook Group. Get in on it today - FOR FREE. An update on Gary Goldstein, writer of "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" - in last week's review of the movie I shared that Gary had been given story credit for a "Beverly Hills, 90210" episode from 1992. He later shared with us via Instagram that the story idea was that Brandon would have a ex-girlfriend stalker. Listen to our review of "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" About "The Royal Nanny" Rachel Skarsten plays Claire. She’s has a pretty deep IMDB but nothing we're too familiar with. Dan Jeannotte plays Colin from "The Bold Type." Great Scacchi plays Ms. Landsbury/Scary Poppins. Wendy remembers her as Harrison Ford’s side piece in 1990’s "Presumed Innocent." A great movie if anyone wants to find it - often on HBO. Directed by Jonathan Wright - also recently directed "Jolly Good Christmas" with Will Kemp Listen to our review of "Jolly Good Christmas" Written by Brook Durham, with other writing credits include this summer’s "Hidden Gems." Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Lights, Camera, Christmas! Nov 11, 2022

John Brotherton stars as the King of Christmas in Hallmark Channel's "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Listen in as Megan and Wendy rate and review this almost perfect Countdown to Christmas movie. Also starring Kimberley Sustad, Laura Soltis, and Matthew Kevin Anderson. Was this movie throwing shade at one former Hallmark actress? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen in as they review "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" starring John Brotherton and Kimberley Sustad. Support the Pod with a ReviewWe'd appreciate a 5-star rating and written review!Apple Pod Reviews About "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" This movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Writer Gary Goldstein has 21 writing credits, unfortunately no movies we’ve personally reviewed. However, his IMDB indicates that he is given story credit for a 1992 episode “Beverly Hills 90210.” He also wrote a 1990 episode of “Save By the Bell” called “Save the Max.” David Weaver directed and he has done a lot with Hallmark. Of recent: "Marry Go Round," "Royal Runaway Romance," "Butlers in Love," "Open By Christmas," "Raise a Glass to Love," several Wedding March movies - he has been BUSY the last three years. Kimberley Sustad stars as Kerry. She was recently in this year’s “North to Home.” She was also in last year’s “Nine Kittens of Christmas” and “Wedding Every Weekend” which is a Julie Sherman Wolfe movie. John Brotherton plays Brad. He was in last year’s CCB movie “The Christmas Contest.” Of course he also played Dr. Matt Harmon on the Fuller House reboot. Laura Soltis plays Kerry’s mom. We just recently saw her in “Autumn in the City.” Matthew Kevin Anderson plays Caleb. He was in this year’s “Love, Classified” as well as some “Chesapeake Shores.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Maple Valley Christmas Nov 10, 2022

Megan and Wendy turned to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries for "A Maple Valley Christmas" starring Andrew Walker and Peyton List. Listen in as they give their thoughts on what they liked, what they wished for, and ask about a fly in the Did You See That? section of the show. 5-STAR Rating & Reviews WantedWe'd love for Apple users to leave us a rating and written review!Click Here to Review Did "A Maple Valley Christmas" disappoint? Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy to see what they thought of this Andrew Walker Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie. Did "A Maple Valley Christmas" feel like a Hallmark movie of yesteryear? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Hallmark Channel News RomaDrama Christmas in Chicago will take place on Dec 2 and 3rd. Tickets run from $400-$700 depending on what events you wish to attend. A holiday cocktail event where you can mingle with some of your favorite Hallmark stars is scheduled as well as a holiday brunch, and viewings of this year’s “A Fabled Holiday” and “Three Wise Men and a Baby." All actors are supposed to be there for commentary, fan questions and more. BREAKING NEWS: According to his IMBD, director Paul Ziller is in pre-production of “Grilling Season: A Curious Caterer Mystery” with Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach. About "A Maple Valley Christmas" The story is based on the book of the same name by author Jerry Todt. Buy it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NKvZ4G Joie Botkin wrote the teleplay. We mentioned her recently as she wrote “Mid-Love Crisis” as well as the upcoming “Our Italian Christmas Memories.” Listen to our review of "Mid-Love Crisis" starring Teri Hatcher. This movie was filmed in Vancouver. Paul Ziller directed. Tons of directing credits including “We Wish You a Married Christmas,” “A Dickens of a Holiday” “Roadhouse Romance” “Good Morning Christmas” - PLUS the upcoming “Inventing the Christmas Prince.” Andrew Walker plays Aaron. We all know he’ll be in “Three Wise Men and a Baby” later this month. Peyton List plays Erica. She’s been on a ton of television shows: "The Rookie," "Blade Runner," "Charmed," and "Star Trek." Frances Flanagan plays mom Ina Holden. She’s has over 60 acting credits including “The 27-Hour Day,” “Right in Front of Me,” “It Was Always You,” and “If I Only Had Christmas.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Magical Christmas Village Nov 09, 2022

Megan and Wendy are Girls Gone Hallmark. Listen in as they review and rate "A Magical Christmas Village" starring Alison Sweeney and Luke Mcfarlane. This movie premiered on November 4, 2022 as part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas. What do you think of Wendy's alternate ending? - Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark Channel movie podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Each week they recap, review and rate new original movies. This week, Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "A Magical Christmas Village" starring Ali Sweeney and Luke Macfarlane. Hallmark Channel News and Notes Peacock started streaming Hallmark Channel movies on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Pros/Cons: Pro: Front loads the movie with commercials (approximately 145 seconds), never another commercial throughout the movie. Not sure about commercials during "live streaming" but would assume the same commercials air as seen on the Hallmark Channel. Con: New movies are only on demand for a very limited amount of time. News and Notes for "A Magical Christmas Village" Melissa Salmons wrote the screenplay for "A Magical Christmas Village." She has 13 writing credits per IMDB including “Christmas at Holly Lodge,” “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm,” and “Murder She Baked” all starring Ali Sweeney. She also wrote 114 episodes of Days of Our Lives from 2012-2016 - guessing some of those also included Ali Sweeney. Ali Sweeney stars as Summer in this film. Signed a multi picture deal with Hallmark back in September. Luke Macfarlane plays Ryan. This was his 14th movie for Hallmark. As we all know, he told the LA Times earlier this year that this movie would likely be his last for the network. Was Macfarlane throwing shade in this People Magazine article? Macfarlane’s “BROS” is now available to rent online via Amazon. Rolling Stone reported that it will likely be free to stream on Peacock in the next few weeks. According to IMDB, Macfarlane will next star in the comedy “Platonic” on AppleTV, also starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan. Marlo Thomas has 54 acting credits. She was last seen in 2018’s “Oceans 8.” Of course we also know her as a fundraising force for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Fun fact: do you know she played Rachel’s mom on “Friends?” Maesa Nicholson plays daughter Chloe. She has 3 acting credits on IMDB all from Hallmark Channel and all from 2022 including “North to Home” and “Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate.” This was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Jolly Good Christmas Nov 03, 2022

Megan and Wendy are Girls Gone Hallmark. Listen in as they recap and review "Jolly Good Christmas" staring Will Kemp and Reshma Shetty. This movie premiered on Saturday, October 29th as part of the 2022 Countdown to Christmas. Did you think "Jolly Good Christmas" delivered? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark: Megan and Wendy recap and review "Jolly Good Christmas" starring Will Kemp and Reshma Shetty. News and Notes About "Jolly Good Christmas" Jonathan Wright directed "Jolly Good Christmas." He has 20 directing credits on IMDB, including the upcoming "The Royal Nanny" and last year’s "Christmas CEO. This movie was sritten by Ron Oliver, who has also written the new Lindsay Lohan Christmas movie “Falling for Christmas” on Netflix. He also wrote “Taking the Reins” “A Timeless Christmas” “Christmas at the Plaza.” Will Kemp was once called the "James Dean of Ballet.” In 2002, Will became a sensational hit in a GAP campaign "For Every Generation" He also starred in "Step it Up 2" w/ Channing Tatum. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npxpZBuXtNU&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Noel Next Door Oct 28, 2022

It's a BONUS Girls Gone Hallmark episode! Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Noel Next Door." This movie kicked off the 2022 Countdown to Christmas season on Friday, October 21st and stars Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier. Don't you think the Hallmark Channel promotion team really dropped the ball on this movie? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Movies! Listen in to their thoughts on "Noel Next Door" which kicked off the 2022 Countdown to Christmas season. News and Notes Follow our newly relaunched Girls Gone Hallmark Instagram at @girlsgonehallmark!"Noel Next Door" was directed by Max McGuire (25 directing credits on IMDB), lots of Lifetime-esque type movies, also directed “The Most Colorful Time of the Year” which is set to premiere on Hallmark on Dec 9.This was the third time McGuire worked with Natalie and the second time he’s worked with Corey.Screenplay was written by Keith Hemstreet based on the book called “How the Grinch Stole My Heart” by Annabelle Costa. Get the book from Amazon here.Hemstreet also wrote “The Most Colorful Time of the Year” and “Ghosts of Christmas Always” - both premiering during Countdown to Christmas this year.Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier both starred in “Roadtrip Romance.”Listen to our review of "Road Trip Romance" Corey Sevier will also star in Lifetime’s “Christmas on Mistletoe Lake” on Nov 10th as well as “Christmas Plus One” (though we can’t find when or where that will be airing).Filmed in and around Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaDirector Max MaGuire shared they only had 14 days to film, also mentioned he shot it during the winter and overnight so the elements really played a part. The schedule of Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas movies Girls Gone Hallmark will review this season! And sometime even bonus surprises like today's episode! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

We Wish You a Married Christmas Oct 27, 2022

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? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Autumn in the City Oct 20, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review "Autumn in the City" which premiered on Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the Hallmark Channel. Listen in to hear what they thought of the final movie in the "Fall Into Love" line up starring Aimee Teegarden and Evan Roderick. Is Evan Roderick a baby Tyler Hynes? Weigh in by emailing the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "Autumn in the City" starring Aimee Teegarden (Friday Night Lights) and newcomer Evan Roderick. Was this the fall movie they were hoping for? Listen and find out what they rate this final "Fall Into Love" movie. Subscribe, Rate, and Review If you missed it, we just announced that Girls Gone Hallmark finally has a podcast home of its own. All of our previous episodes and every new Hallmark podcast episode is and will be available in a BRAND NEW PODCAST FEED. ’ While we would love for you to stick around for our regular Tuesday Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy podcast, we are asking if you would click SUBSCRIBE for the brand new Girls Gone Hallmark Podcast. Girls Gone Hallmark can be found on your favorite podcast platform (as of 10/20 it is still populating in some places outside of Apple Podcasts and Spotify). Please subscribe today and we would be thrilled if you left a 5-STAR rating and review - even if you've left one before. Maybe we'll read your review in a future episode! Mentioned in this Episode Hallmark News "Chesapeake Shores" concludes after six seasons on the Hallmark Channel. MAJOR SPOILERS about the finale in this article from TV Insider (so don't read it if you haven't watched the series finale yet!). Plus the writers detail what would have happened next if the show had continued.Should we go back and review every episode of "Chesapeake Shores" in 2023? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com if this is something you would listen to!2022 "Countdown to Christmas" starts on Friday, October 21st. Are you as hyped as we are? Below you'll see the complete list of movies we plan to review for the season. "Autumn in the City" News and Notes Aimee Teegarden (Piper) is probably most known for "Friday Night Lights" (an incredible series if you haven't seen it). She was most recently seen in this summer’s "Heart of the Matter" and last Christmas’ "My Christmas Family Tree" Listen to our podcast review of "Heart of the Matter"Aimee will star in "Christmas Class Reunion" on December 10th.Evan Roderick plays Austin. Probably best knowns as the lead in Netflix's "Spinning Out."Evan will star in "A Tale of Two Christmases" on November 26th.Brittany Willacy plays Misty - the Broadway actress Piper worked for.She plays Leigh in "Chesapeake Shores." Laura Soltis plays Patricia - Austin’s mom. In a six-degrees-of-Kevin Bacon moment, she is friends with one of our Facebook group members!She has been seen in "The Christmas Waltz" and Netflix's "Devil in Ohio."Laura will also appear in "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" on November 5th. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Mid-Love Crisis Oct 13, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review "Mid-Love Crisis" which premiered on October 9, 2022 on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Listen in to hear what they thought of this original movie starring Teri Hatcher and NOT James Denton. Was "I'm bringing muffins back" as cringey as we thought? - Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original movie: "Mid-Love Crisis" starring Teri Hatcher as a woman finding herself do the most unexpected thing on the even of her 50th cough, cough birthday. Mentioned in this Episode Grab our updated Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Bingo card! Gilmore Guys podcast - Kevin and Demi review the entire Gilmore Girls series, highly recommended More examples of the 90/10 rule of relationships James Tupper in the news over Anne Heche's estate. This film was directed by Terry Ingram who has most recently directed the upcoming "Three Wise Men and a Baby," "The Wedding Veil" trilogy, tons of "Chesapeake Shores" episodes - over 80 directing credits. Written by Joie Botkin who has 16+ writing credits, including upcoming HM&M Miracles of Christmas film "Maple Valley Christmas" with Andrew Walker. Filmed in and around Vancouver, filming lasted from August 2nd to 22nd, 2022. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Girlfriendship Oct 06, 2022

Fall Into Love 2022 continues on the Hallmark Channel with its latest movie "Girlfriendship." Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review this friend-centric film starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, Krystal Joy Brown, Lyndie Greenwood, and Brad James. A question for you from our Hallmark News and Notes section of the show. Did you see "BROS" starring Luck Macfarlane? Email us your thoughts at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Did you know "Girlfriendship" was filmed on location where the movie takes place? Listen to the new podcast where Megan and Wendy recap and review the newest Tamara Mowry-Housley film from the Hallmark Channel. Hallmark News and Notes Why "BROS" didn't do well in theater (from Brooks Barnes, via NYT) "Chesapeake Shores" available to stream on the FrndlyTV app and Amazon Video. There are six seasons of "Chesapeake Shores" and this current season will be its last. The series finale will air on October 16, 2022. Notes About "Girlfriendship" This movie was shot in the same location where the storyline takes place: Edisto Island off the South Carolina coast. Some of this was partially shot at the Black Octopus Mercantile in North Charleston. It was originally titled “Girlfriends’ Summer Getaway." Instagram sleuths deduced that this movie was originally expected to premiere in July. "Girlfriendship" was directed by Keshia Knight Pulliam. Keshia Knight Pulliam is probably best known as Rudy Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." Knight Pulliam is married to actor Brad James (he plays Kareem in this movie). Did you know Tamera Mowry-Housley Has a Wellness Brand? Mowry-Housely started the wellness brand ANSER when she realized she needed to take charge of her health. Supplements included melatonin, vitamin D, and immunity boost. She also has a memoir titled "You Should Sit Down for This: A Memoir About Wine, Life, and Cookies" as well as a series of books for tweens she co-wrote with her sister Tia Mowry. Get the Twintuition books here. Want More from Megan and Wendy? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Countdown to Christmas 2022 Preview Sep 29, 2022

Bake some cookies and put on your cozy pajamas because it's almost Christmas! Join Megan and Wendy as they chat all things merry in this Countdown to Christmas 2022 Preview Special. As always, we love your listener feedback. Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Which Hallmark movies are you looking forward to this Christmas season? Make Your Voice Heard! Join our facebook group, Girls Gone Hallmark to vote on which movies you would like to see us review! Plus, we want to hear which movies get the thumbs up from you after listening to this Countdown to Christmas 2022 preview episode. When does Countdown to Christmas 2022 Begin? Countdown to Christmas kicks off on Friday, October 21 with Noel Next Door. How many new movies will Hallmark air this holiday season? Hallmark will show 40 original movies this year. All 40 movies have been announced. Click here for the complete movie guide. Catch up on previous Christmas movies with a few of our favorites An Unexpected Christmas The Santa Stakeout A Christmas Waltz Next Stop, Christmas Click here for a complete list of our Hallmark reviews, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Wedding of a Lifetime Sep 22, 2022

Megan and Wendy get into Hallmark's "Wedding of a Lifetime" starring Jonathan Bennett and Brooke D'Orsay. This movie premiered on Saturday, September 17th as part of the Fall Into Love lineup. Also talked about: "Chesapeake Shores" - do we need to binge watch? What did you think of "Wedding of a Lifetime" - email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review and recap Hallmark's "Wedding of a Lifetime" which premiered during the Fall Into Love line up in 2022. Breaking Hallmark News Via Deadline.com: Alison Sweeney signs multi-picture deal with Hallmark. Wonder why this took so long? We'll see Ali in Hallmark's "A Magical Christmas Village" during this year's Countdown to Christmas. SleepyKittyPaw on Twitter shares that UPTV will premiere 17 new Christmas movies this year including a holiday musical special, a reality docu-series called "Small Town Christmas," and the return of the Gilmore Girls marathon. News and Notes About "Wedding of a Lifetime" This was filmed entirely in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filming began and wrapped in early July 2022. According to IMDB, this is Brooke D'Orsay's only movie this year. Will we see her in a Countdown to Christmas movie or not? Jonathan Bennett's IG is not to be missed. Hallmark Movies and More We're Megan and Wendy! Check out our podcast with 2 new episodes each week. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Marry Go Round Sep 15, 2022

Megan and Wendy reminisce a little while they recap and review Hallmark's "Marry Go Round." This movie premiered as part of Hallmark Channel's Fall Into Love line up and it stars Amanda Schull and Brennan Elliott. What did you think about "Marry Go Round?" Email us your thoughts at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap Hallmark's newest movie "Marry Go Round" starring Amanda Schull and Brennan Elliott. We'd Love Your 5-STAR Reviews! Hey, did you know that you can leave a review in Apple Podcasts even if you don't listen to our podcast in that app? Yes! On a desktop version. Click here to leave a review. Need more help on how to leave a review? Check out this tutorial. Get In On Our Hallmark Facebook Group We love the Hallmark community we have in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group! Lots of people who know a lot about Hallmark movies! Come join! Join the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group Hallmark News (As of September 14) E! News reports that Candace Cameron Bure shared news about her newest Christmas movie which will premiere on GAC in November. It is called "A Christmas…Present." The synopsis sounds like any other CCB holiday movie but also says “Through a series of transformative events, Maggie learns to embrace the reason for the season.” So expect a heavy lean towards faith and family. Also, Bure and her production company will serve as EP. Two new fall movies added to the Fall Into Love lineup includes: "Pumpkin Everything" starring Taylor Cole and Corey Sevier. This movie will premiere on Saturday, October 8th. Another called "Autumn in the City" stars Aimee Teegarden and Evan Roderick. This will premiere on Saturday October 15th. News About "Marry Go Round" Amanda Schull stars as Abby. 2000 "Center Stage" is one our favorite dance movies. Schull plays a teenage ballerina. Great music, great dancing, cheesy story. She's also been in "Pretty Little Liars" and "Suits." Brennan Elliott plays Luke. The director of "Marry Go Round" was David Weaver. He also directed Brennan Elliott in 2021's "Open By Christmas." Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Unthinkably Good Things Sep 08, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review "Unthinkably Good Things" from the Mahogany brand of films for Hallmark Channel. Starring Karen Pittman, Erica Ash, and Joyful Drake in a film about life-long friendships and their relationships. How do you feel about the first movie from under the Mahogany banner? Email us: meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review "Unthinkably Good Things" - a brand new movie from the Mahogany brand of films for Hallmark Channel. News and Notes About "Unthinkably Good Things" Filmed entirely on location in Italy during March 2022. Directed by Terri J. Vaughn. She is an actor, director, and producer. Her previous directing credits include a ton of non-Hallmark holiday movies. She also has 72 acting credits including shows like "The Neighborhood" and "Insecure" on HBO Max. Writer Cas Sigers-Beedles is an established writer - both novels and for television and movies. Karen Pittman - probably the most recognizable of the three lead actors. She’s been in so many things the last several years including "The Morning Show," "And Just Like That," "Yellowstone," and Showtime's "Homeland." Joyful Drake appeared in "Chasing Waterfalls." Listen to our review of Hallmark's "Chasing Waterfalls" here. Interesting note: IMDb has only one user review with an overall rating of 5.5/10. Give Our Other Podcast a Try! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Groundswell Sep 01, 2022

Megan and Wendy are back with a bonus Hallmark movie review! Listen in as they recap and review "Groundswell" starring Hallmark Channel sweetheart Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera. What did you think about "Groundswell" - Email the show with your comments at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review "Groundswell" which premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on August 21, 2022 and stars Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera. Hallmark Channel News Countdown to Christmas will start on Friday, October 21. News and Notes: Groundswell Filmed entirely in Hawaii, specifically in and around O’ahu. Filming took place in late May and early June. Groundswell by Katie Lee Biegel was adapted into this new feature film for Hallmark. Buy the novel Groundswell here. Movies Also Starring Lacey Chabert "The Wedding Veil" - Hallmark Channel's BIGGEST movie of 2022 "The Christmas Waltz" - Wendy's favorite Hallmark Christmas movie "Sweet Carolina" - also stars Tyler Hynes We're Megan and Wendy and we host the podcast "Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Campfire Christmas Jul 21, 2022

Merry Christmas in July! Megan and Wendy review "Campfire Christmas" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, July 16th. What did you think of this movie's concept? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. It's Christmas in July! Listen to Megan and Wendy review "Campfire Christmas" - a Hallmark Channel movie about the love lives of friends who reunite at summer camp. News and Notes Hallmark Channel News Mentioned on the Podcast Jonathan Bennett and Brooke D'Orsay will co-star in "Wedding of a Lifetime" later this year. (via Deadline.com) "Unthinkably Good Things" - the first movie under the Mahogany banner will premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on August 28. Did you see the commercials for Hallmark's "A Holiday Spectacular?" Read more about it here. Notes about "Campfire Christmas" Tori Anderson plays Peyton. Hallmark fans might recognize her from a movie called “Love Under the Olive Tree.” She also was in “Return to Christmas Creek” on HMM. She’s got tons of other acting credits including a short lived series called “No Tomorrow” on the CW. Corbin Bleu is best known for his role as Chad Danforth in Disney’s Emmy Award-winning “High School Musical” franchise. Bleu starred in his first Hallmark Channel movie, “Love, for Real" in 2021. Missed our recap of Love, for Real? Listen here. Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman plays Beckett. Most known for his role of Jay in UNReal. He’s also currently starring in Doogie Kamealoha MD on Disney+. Caitlin Stryker plays Janice. Hallmark viewers most recently saw Stryker in “Warming Up to You,” “Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6,” “A Valentine’s Match” and “Christmas Town,” among others. Listen to our review of Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6 Written by Anna White. She has 19 writing credits including recently "Butlers in Love" and "Christmas CEO for Hallmark. Also noted: She has written "Killer Cheer Mom" (starring Denise Richards), "Cheer Camp Killer," "The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders" (also starring Denise Richards). Butlers in Love was a cute movie! Listen to our recap and review! This movie was filmed on Vancouver Island in Canada in the winter, which also happened to be minutes away from Tori Anderson’s hometown. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas in July Preview Jul 07, 2022

Christmas in July has arrived on the Hallmark channel! Listen as Megan and Wendy discuss their thoughts on the three new premieres as well as the past movies they recommend watching this summer! Are we ready for a month of hot cocoa and ugly sweaters? Which of the three new releases will win our hearts? Email your predictions to us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. What Christmas in July movie are you looking forward to the most? Get all of the Christmas in July Movie Details Looking for more information about Christmas in July on Hallmark? We've listed all the movies here. What Stars Can We Expect to See in Christmas In July? Hallmark Channel features both Hallmark favorites and new faces in the Christmas in July premieres "My Grown Up Christmas List" stars Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace. The pair also co-starred in Feeling Butterflies. We know and love Kevin McGarry from his turn in The Wedding Veil. "Campfire Christmas" stars Corbin Bleu and Tori Anderson. While both are new to Hallmark, they're not new to the screen. Millenials will recognize Corbin from his role in the High School Musical trilogy. Tori Anderson played a starring role in No Tomorrow, a cute single season show about a girl who falls for a free spirit who believes the end of the world is nigh. "Christmas in Toyland" stars Vanessa Lengies and Jesse Hutch. Vanessa Lengies is starring in her second Hallmark movie after 2020's Heart of the Holidays Jesse is no Christmas newbie either, having appeared in Chateau Christmas and Inn Love by Christmas, both in 2020. See Your Favorite Hallmark Stars at Christmas Con in August View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) Christmas Con is coming to California! You can grab single day tickets or an entire weekend pass for a chance to meet your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie stars like Lacey Chabert and Jonathan Bennet! Is Your Favorite Dude on this T-Shirt? Grab an exclusive Dudes of Hallmark t-shirt featuring Luke Macfarlane and (Megan's favorite) Benjamin Ayres. Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Two Tickets to Paradise Jun 30, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark's "Two Tickets to Paradise" starring Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey. This movie premiered as part of Hallmark's Summer Nights line up on June 25, 2022. Spoiler alert: Megan's first impression says it all..."Ryan Freaking Paevey." What would you have rated "Two Tickets to Paradise?" - Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey star in this Hallmark Rom-Com about a bride and a groom left at the alter. Listen in as Megan and Wendy review "Two Tickets to Paradise." News and Notes Is When Calls The Heart Being Renewed for Season 10? Hallmark Channel news: the long running series "When Calls the Heart" has been renewed for its tenth season via Deadline. Who is attached to Hallmark's The Way Home? Although we did not mention this on the podcast Andie McDowell has joined the cast of Hallmark's new primetime series "The Way Home." This series is set to premiere in 2023. Where was Two Tickets to Paradise Filmed? Filming for "Two Tickets to Paradise" took place on Oahu, especially in and around Honolulu. Some filming took place at the Royal Hawaiian Resort. Here's an article on why the Royal Hawaiian Resort is pink. Looks like Hallmark mega-star Lacey Chabert recently wrapped another Hallmark film in Hawaii. Maybe this will be premiere in the second half of Summer Nights in August? It looks like the current working title is "Groundswell" adapted from the novel of the same time by Food Network Chef Katie Lee Biegel. Buy the book here on Amazon. The story follows chef Emma who is recovering from a recent divorce. Emma heads to the Hawaiian islands to regain her footing and meets a surf instructor played by Hallmark newcomer Ektor Rivera. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lacey Chabert (@thereallacey) Who Wrote Two Tickets to Paradise? Back to "Two Tickets to Paradise" - this movie was written by Tracey Andreen who has over 30 writing credits, a lot of them being Hallmark movies. Megan's favorite Tracey Andreen movie is "The Spirit of Christmas" starring Jen Lilley. Who Stars in Two Tickets to Paradise? Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey are the stars of Two Tickets to Paradise Ryan Paevey got his start in music videos of artists like Christina Aguilera and Robin Thicke Mary Margaret Humes plays Ryan Paevey's friend and Hawaiian bar owner. She's probably most known for her role as Dawson's mom in "Dawson's Creek." Christmas in July on Hallmark Hallmark Christmas movie fans take note: Christmas in July begins on July 1 and will run through the end of the month. Look for our Christmas in July preview episode next week. Until then, you can see what's coming to Hallmark Channel in July here. We Are More Than Girls Gone Hallmark Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Color My World with Love Jun 16, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review "Color My World with Love" starring Lily D. Moore, Erica Durance, and Benjamin Ayres. This film premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Sunday, June 11, 2022. Listen in as they discuss Hallmark Channel's treatment of a story about a couple with special challenges. Are you team Hallmark Movies & Mysteries? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "Color My World with Love" starring Lily D. Moore, Erica Durance, and Benjamin Ayres. Hallmark Channel Breaking News Hallmark Channel is moving forward on a brand new series called "Ride." And we must ask...will this primetime series be "Yellowstone" for Hallmark? Who would you like to see attached to this project? We said we would like to see Tyler Hynes and Nikki DeLoach in "Ride. News and Notes about "Color My World with Love" Lily D. Moore plays Kendall. She has over 23 acting credits including tons of small stuff but also several episodes as Rebecca on the Netflix hit “Never Have I Ever,” an episode of Freeform’s “Single Drunk Female.” She currently has two projects in post production and is attending Clemson in the fall. Erica Durance play Kendall's mom, Emma. We've seen Erica in "North to Home" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries as well as "Open By Christmas" from the 2021's Countdown to Christmas. Benjamin Ayres last starred in Hallmark's "You, Me & the Christmas Trees" which kicked the 2021 Countdown to Christmas. David Decanctis plays Brad. Along with Lily D. Moore, he is a Hallmark Channel newcomer. Mentioned in this Episode This movie was co-written by Charlie Shahnaian who was previously married to Tori Spelling. This is his first project for Hallmark. Peter Benson directed this film. He also directed "The Santa Stakeout" and "Sweet Carolina." Where was "Color My World with Love" Filmed? This movie was filmed in Maple Ridge and the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, in Canada. What's Coming Up on Hallmark We're about half way through Summer Nights 2022 with two movies remaining for June. We anticipate a second half of summer nights to begin in August, though there hasn't been an official announcement yet. Merry Movie Week premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on June 23, 2022. One of Megan's favorites: "Cranberry Christmas" airs on Tuesday, June 28th. Christmas in July begins July 1st! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Summer Nights Preview Jun 02, 2022

Summer Nights is coming to Hallmark Channel! Megan and Wendy give their first impressions in this Summer Nights Preview episode. Listen in as they discuss the four new movies set to premiere on Hallmark during the month of June, plus the bonus original schedules for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Will Hallmark Channel win us over with these summer romances? Email your predictions to us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. New Podcast Episode: Megan and Wendy give their first impressions of Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights line up for June 2022. Get All the Summer Nights Movie Details Looking for more information about Summer Nights on Hallmark? We've listed all the movies here. Summer Nights Filming Locations Hallmark Channel takes viewers outside of Canada for all four of the Summer Nights movies. "Hidden Gems" was filmed on location in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Specifically the Kahala Hotel & Resort was used as a back drop to this movie starring Hunter King and Beau Mirchoff. "Caribbean Summer" stars Heather Hemmens and Ser'Darius Blain and was filmed on location in Belize which is located on the northeast coast of Central America. "Moriah's Lighthouse" stars Luke Macfarlane and according to his Instagram, this movie was filmed on location in France. Breaking News: the screenplay was co-written by our favorite Paul Campbell View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Macfarlane (@ten_minutes_younger) "Two Tickets to Paradise" stars Hallmark heavy hitters Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey. This film was shot on location at the Royal Hawaiian Resort on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Summer Movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries At this time, the only new original summer movie scheduled for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is "Color My World with Love" which will premiere on June 12, 2022. The film stars Lily D. Moore, Erica Durance, Benjamin Ayres and David DeSanctis. We will update this section as new movies are often added to the schedule. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Romance to the Rescue May 26, 2022

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "Romance to the Rescue" starring Andrea Brooks, Marcus Rosner and Nova as Sam the Dog. Plus, find out what "Full Busby" means and how they'll use it going forward (thanks to Michael from the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group for that gem!). Did Hallmark Channel's programming for May totally disappoint or did you find at least one good movie in the bunch? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark: Megan and Wendy review "Romance to the Rescue" which premiered on May 21, 2022 on the Hallmark Channel. News and Notes about "Romance to the Rescue" Heather Hawthorn Doyle directed this movie. She has over 30 directing credits including "Advice to Love By," "A Little Daytime Drama," and a couple of the "A Godwink Christmas" movies. Listen to our reviews of "Advice to Love By" and "A Little Daytime Drama" Barbara Kymlicka wrote this film. She also wrote “Don’t Forget I Love You” and “Baby It's Cold Inside” -two movies we've reviewed. Andrea Brooks plays Kyra. She’s got a ton of acting credits, mostly known for "When Calls the Heart." This was her lead Hallmark role. Also was in "UnREAL" in 2015. Do You Think Andrea Brooks Looks Like Maddie Poppe? Does Andrea Brooks and American Idol winner Maddie Poppe look alike? Marcus Rosner plays Kevin. Looks like he has a lot of TV movie acting credits, but we've never reviewed any of his Hallmark roles. He was also in UnREAL. This movie was acquired from Johnson Production Group. Filmed Langley, British Columbia Heavy.com estimates a 2 million budget for this movie. Originally the film was called "Sit, Stay, Love." It was reported the movie filmed from March 2021-May 2021. They sometimes used a puppy stand-in. Summer Nights Coming Soon! Wondering what new movies are coming to Hallmark in June? We're sharing all the Summer Nights details here. PLUS, we'll have a first look, first impression preview episode next week. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Heart of the Matter May 20, 2022

Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark's "Heart of the Matter" but...with an asterisk. Listen in to find out how Aimee Teegarden saves this month's movie line up but also where this film fell short. "Heart of the Matter" premiered on Sunday, May 15, 2022 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel. Are we using the correct terms? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Where did "Heart of the Matter" fall short? Megan and Wendy discuss some of the problems with this film which stars Aimee Teegarden, Gail O'Grady, and Chandler Massey. Breaking Hallmark Christmas Movie News! We've got a first look at "Jolly Good Christmas" (alternative title "Christmas in London") via Variety.com. This 2022 holiday movie will star Will Kemp ("A Christmas Waltz") and Hallmark newcomer Reshma Shetty ("Blind Spot"). News and Notes about "Heart of the Matter" In April, it was announced Aimee Teegarden signed an exclusive multi-picture deal with Crown Media. Aimee plays Andie in "Heart of the Matter." She is probably best known as Julie Taylor on the series "Friday Night Lights." Credits also include “The Ranch” on Netflix. As far as Hallmark, Aimee starred in “A New Year’s Resolution" and “My Family Christmas Tree” The writer of this movie is Karen Struck. IMDb indicates that she has written for several doctor/medical television shows including “The Good Doctor,” “The Night Shift” and “Monday Mornings.” Gail O’Grady plays Gladys has over 100 acting credits, probably best known for “NYPD Blue” (1993-1999) but also worked on popular TV shows like “Boston Legal,” “American Dreams,” “Monk,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Revenge,” and “Criminal Minds.” IMDb shows she was on an episode of “Silk Stockings” in 1993 (1991-1999) w/ Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture. USA Network. Who else watched "Silk Stockings?" Chandler Massey plays Henry. He’s best known as Will Horton on “Days of Our Lives.” He also was in Hallmark’s “Next Stop, Christmas” from 2021. "Heart of the Matter" was filmed primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filming took place in March 2022. Additional Mentions in this Episode "Silk Stalkings" starring Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture Criticism of "Music" (2021) via The New York Times Autism controversy via Newsweek The complicated depiction of autism in "Rain Man" Portland Internation Airport carpet (it has it's own Wikipedia page!) Summer Nights on Hallmark Coming Soon! We're on top of the new movies coming to Summer Nights on Hallmark! As soon as there is a complete list, we'll have all our first impressions for you! What's on Hallmark this Summer? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Road Trip Romance May 19, 2022

Megan and Wendy expected a green screen in "Road Trip Romance" but didn't see the "Single White Female" angle coming in this new Hallmark movie. Listen in as they recap the absolute ridiculous series of unfortunate events and the Renaissance Faire overkill-eth in this movie about getting to the alter in time. Tell us what you thought about "Road Trip Romance" by emailing us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. New podcast episode: Megan and Wendy review "Road Trip Romance" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on May 14, 2022. Hallmark Channel News! Great news coming out of Hallmark Channel: A brand new series called "The Way Home" is expected to debut in 2023. (Via Deadline) Ryan Paevey is the newest actor to sign an exclusive deal with Hallmark. (Via Deadline) News and Notes for "Road Trip Romance" This film was primarily filmed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Reports suggest that production took place in the fall of 2021 (did you notice the pumpkins on the porch of the tow truck driver?) We talk about acquired Hallmark movies during this episode. Since the recording, we've learned that this movie was indeed made by Johnson Production Group and Hallmark Channel acquired it. See the list of movies Johnson Production Group has made. We have reviewed many of them! Where Have We See Natalie Hall? Natalie Hall plays Megan in this movie. She has 38 credits listed on IMDb, including "UnREAL" and "Pretty Little Liars." We'll also seen her in the following Hallmark movie, which we've reviewed. From March 2021, "Fit For a Prince" Summer Nights are Ahead! Did you notice the promos for Hallmark Summer Nights? As soon as we have confirmation on the Summer Nights line up, we'll give you our first impressions. Until then, see what's on for the rest of May. Do You Have a Favorite Hallmark Guy? Grab one of our limited edition Dudes of Hallmark shirts before they are gone! Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Warming Up to You May 12, 2022

Fat and food shaming? This is just the tip of the iceberg in Hallmark Channel's newest original movie "Warming Up to You." Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review this Hallmark movie starring Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell. What did you think about "Warming Up to You?" Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy discuss the theme of fat-phobia used during the Hallmark Channel movie "Warming Up to You." News & Notes About "Warming Up to You" This film also went by a few earlier titles including "In Action" and "Love in Action." Shot primarily in and around Vancouver, British Columbia. Stars were spotted shooting the film sometime around May 2021 (via The Cinemaholic). Directed by Christie Will Wolf (she’s most recently directed “Where Your Heart Belongs” and “Chasing Waterfalls” both starring Christopher Russell). Has over 40 directing credits on IMBd. She also wrote "Where Your Heart Belongs" and "Chasing Waterfalls." Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell have appeared together in three films – Chasing Waterfalls, Love in the Forecast and A Puppy for Christmas. Deon Alexander (Jared) has been seen in Where You Heart Belongs, The Santa Stakeout, Don’t Forget I Love You, Chasing Waterfalls, A New Year’s Resolution. Whooo Hoooo! And yes, I failed with the belly. We had a whole suit made, but it was too big and unrealistic for the weight he could loose in that amount of time. So we went with something else. I shoood have been on it more:( haha.— Christie Will Wolf (@Christie_Will) May 8, 2022 Listen to Our Thoughts on Christie Will Wolf's Movies Our review of "Chasing Waterfalls" - Written and directed by Christie Will Wolf, starring Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell and Deon Alexander. Check out our review of "Where Your Heart Belongs" - Written and directed by Christie Will Wolf, starring Christopher Russell and Jen Lilley. Grab a Limited Edition "Dudes of Hallmark" T-Shirt Shop now Summer Nights is Coming! Bookmark this post and check often for updates to Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights line up! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

May Bonus Originals Preview May 05, 2022

Hallmark has once again surprised us and this time it's with a month of movies that don't fall into one of their seasonal themes. In between Spring Into Love and Summer Nights, we have a full month of stand alone movies. Listen in for Megan and Wendy's thoughts on the May Bonus Original Movies from Hallmark Channel. Want to see a list of all the movies? Read our Summer Preview here! Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on the upcoming May Bonus Original movies on Hallmark Channel for May 2022. May Original Movies on the Hallmark Channel Warming Up To You premieres Saturday May 7th - Stars Cindy Busby and Christopher Wallace Road Trip Romance premieres Saturday, May 14th - Stars Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier Romance to the Rescue premieres Saturday, May 21 - Stars Andrea Brooks, Marcus Rosner and Nathan Witte May Original Movies on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries We are new watchers of movies on Hallmark's Movies and Mysteries channel, and once again Hallmark has included one of its biggest stars in the lineup to get Hallmark Channel loyalists to make the jump! Heart of the Matter premieres Sunday May 15th - Stars Aimee Teegarden, Gail O'Grady and Chandler Massey Rip in Time premieres Sunday May 22nd - Stars Torrey Devito and Niall Matter What's coming to Hallmark this summer? We have the first four movies in the Summer Nights lineup, and be sure to subscribe to our podcast for our thoughts on Summer 2022 later this month! Grab a Dudes of Hallmark T-Shirt Featuring Your Favorite Guy Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love, Classified Apr 21, 2022

In today's brand new Girls Gone Hallmark episode, Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's newest original movie "Love, Classified" starring Melora Hardin. The movie premiered on April 16, 2022 as part of the Spring Into Love line up. "Love, Classified" has ruffled a few feathers for its storyline and content. Were yours ruffled? Email us and tell us why at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review "Love, Classified" which premiered on April 16, 2022 as part of the Spring Into Love line up on the Hallmark Channel. News and Notes About "Love, Classified" Melora Hardin plays Emilia. She is most notable for playing Jan on “The Office,” Jacqueline on one of our favorites “The Bold Type,” and most recently competed in the 30th season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” with pro Artem finishing in 6th place Katherine McNamara plays Taylor. She has a long list of television credits including CW’s “Arrow.” Max Lloyd-Jones plays Zach. He’s currently on Disney+ “The Book Of Boba Fett” and season 2 of “The Mandalorian.” Also played Jacob on “Once Upon a Time.” Though not new to Hallmark, he played Tom Thornton on "When Calls the Heart" from 2015-2018. Arienne Mandi plays Franki and probably most known for her role as Dani Nuñez on "The L Word: Generation Q” on Showtime. Neil Dodson, husband of Ashley Williams, executive produced Love, Classified. Ashley Williams face is used on the cover of all of Emilia's books. Who Wrote Hallmark Channel's "Love, Classified?" The movie’s screenwriter is Lynn Sternberge who sold the movie to Hallmark PRE-COVID and had previously written for Melora Hardin’s character Jacqueline on “The Bold Type.” Stacy N. Harding directed this movie. Other movies of hers include 2021’s “Christmas Sail.” - which we loved! Melora Hardin told MediaVillage.com that she hoped this would be “a momentous film for HALLMARK.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stacey Harding (@stacey.harding) Where Was this Movie Filmed? "Love, Classified" was filmed in Canada, specifically in the Victoria, British Columbia, and Vancouver regions. The movie began filming January 28 and wrapped around February 18. Get a Limited Edition "Dudes of Hallmark" T-Shirt Before They are Gone! Is your favorite Hallmark dude on this shirt? Grab one before they are gone. Tons of colors and sizes available. NEW HALLMARK MERCH COMING SOON Shop now Listen to All the Spring Into Love Reviews Hallmark has really knocked their spring line up out of the ballpark. From originals on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries to non-romantic storylines. Catch up on all our reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate Apr 14, 2022

Megan and Wendy review and rate "Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate" starring Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach. This movie premiered on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries on Sunday, April 10th. What will they have to say about this campy mystery? Are you hoping this movie becomes a series? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Will "Curious Caterer" become a series on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries? We definitely would watch! News and Notes About "Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate" This movie was filmed in the British Columbia area, including Vancouver. "Dying for Chocolate" was a 1992 book written by Diane Mott Davidson. It is book two in a mystery series also called the "Goldy Schulz series." The author as written a total of 17 books in this series. Buy the book "Dying for Chocolate" via Amazon ($8.99) Visit Diane Mott Davidson's Amazon page to see her entire collection of culinary inspired mystery novels. Andrew Walker who plays Detective Tom said he hopes this movie will end up becoming a series. Walker also said he studied detective shows like "True Detective" and "Mare of Easttown" to understand the his role better. Filming wrapped on March 5, 2022. @meganandwendy Catch our reviews of the latest from Hallmark on the podcast! Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy everywhere you get podcasts! #hallmarkchannel #hallmarkmovies #hallmarkmovie #hallmarkgirl ♬ Originalton - ✨ TIKTOK HERMIONE ✨ What Did Megan & Wendy Rate this Movie? Wendy: 3.75 STARS Wendy: 3.5 STARS Grab a Dudes of Hallmark T-Shirt Before They're Gone! Don't miss out on our limited edition Dudes of Hallmark t-shirts! Comes in a ton of different colors and sizes! Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Royal Runaway Romance Apr 13, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review "A Royal Runaway Romance" - the Hallmark movie we've been missing, and not in a good way. This movie premiered on Saturday, April 9th and stars Brant Daugherty and newcomer Philippa Northeast. Did you know Nebraska was flat? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark movies including the brand new royal-commoner romance called "A Royal Runaway Romance." The poster ad for this movie should have clued us in on the budget Hallmark was working with. News and Notes for "A Royal Runaway Romance" Stars Philippa Northeast, Brant Daugherty, Sarah-Jane Redmond, and Vincent Gale. Filmed in Canada, specifically the Vancouver region. Filming began on January 31 and wrapped on February 21, 2022. This is Philippa Northeast's first Hallmark movie. The Ford Mustang featured in the film was also used in "Roadhouse Romance" starring Tyler Hynes. Listen to our review of "Roadhouse Romance." What Did Megan & Wendy Rate This Movie? Megan: 3 STARS Wendy: 2 STARS What did you rate this movie? Pop into the Hallmark Facebook group and tell us! Grab a Limited Edition Dudes of Hallmark T-Shirt! Click the pink SHOP NOW button to order your own Dudes of Hallmark t-shirt. Comes in a variety of colors and sizes. Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Always Amore Apr 07, 2022

Megan and Wendy are back again with the recap and review of "Always Amore" starring Autumn Reeser and Tyler Hynes. This movie premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Do you usually watch the HM&M channel? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review one of Hallmark's Movies & Mysteries premieres called "Always Amore" starring Tyler Hynes and Autumn Reeser. News and Notes for "Love Amore" "Love Amore" was filmed in February 2022. Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will be the executive producer of this movie. De Laurentiis told People Magazine that many of the characters were inspired by the chef's own loved ones. Tyler Hynes said he was "fully concussed" during the filming of this movie because of an on-set accident. Who Wrote this Hallmark Movie? This movie was written by Julie Sherman Wolfe. Listen to the podcast interview we did with the prolific Hallmark movie writer from 2021. What Did We Rate this Movie? Megan: 4 STARS Wendy: 4.5 STARS Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Just One Kiss Apr 06, 2022

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's original new movie called "Just One Kiss." This is the second movie from the Spring Into Love line up and stars Santino Fontana as Tony and Krysta Rodriguez as Mia. Was "Just One Kiss" what you expected it would be? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel movies, including "Just One Kiss' starring Tony Award winner Santino Fontana and Krysta Rodriguez. News & Notes About "Just One Kiss" This movie was filmed in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Filming began on January 28, 2022. The actors stayed at The Sutton Place Vancouver. The Sutton was recently mentioned on the podcast "Nobody's Listening, Right?" with Andy and Elizabeth where Elizabeth recounts her recent trip to Canada for work. Who is Krysta Rodriguez in "Just One Kiss?" Krysta Rodriguez plays Mia who is a college professor and recently separated from her husband. She's known for NBC's "Smash" and starred on Broadway in "A Chorus Line," "In The Heights," and "The Addams Family." Krysta was born in the city of Orange and went to Orange County High School of Arts known as "OCSHA." The actress is a breast cancer survivor. Santino Fontana Has Voiced 18 Audio Books Santino Fontana plays lounge signer Tony. He's the 2019 Best Actor Tony Award winner for Tootsie. In 2013, he provided the voice of Prince Hans in the film "Frozen". Fontana voiced the character of Joe Goldberg in the audio version of "You" by Caroline Kepnes. What Did We Rate "Just One Kiss?" Megan: 5 STARS Wendy: 4.5 STARS Grab Your Own Fan Favorite Sweatshirt Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Second Chance at Love Mar 31, 2022

Hallmark Channel kicks of their Spring Into Love lineup with a brand new original movie called "A Second Chance at Love" starring Eriq La Salle and Gloria Ruben. Megan and Wendy wonder if Hallmark is listening to their podcast because they called for this exact genre of Hallmark movies a few months ago. Did you think Hallmark started off the spring line up strong with "A Second Chance at Love?" Email us your review at meganandwendy@gmail.com. "A Second Chance at Love" premiered on the Hallmark Channel on March 26, 2022 as part of the channel's Spring Into Love line up. Listen in as Megan and Wendy review the movie sharing their favorite parts, what they wished for, and the always fun "Did You See That?" segment. News and Notes about "A Second Chance at Love" The movie was filmed in Canada, mostly around the Vancouver region, January 22-February 9, 2022. “I Do Again" was the original working title of this movie. Eriq La Salle said he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make this movie with Gloria Reuben. The two worked together on the hospital drama "ER" from 1995-2008. This was Gloria Ruben's first Hallmark Channel movie. Eriq La Salle signed a book deal with Ebony Magazine Imprint Sourcebooks for a thriller crime series in February 2022. Buy "Laws of Depravity" by Eriq La Salle via Amazon ($14.95) BJ Harrison plays Mema. Shop now Mentioned in this Episode Episode 59: Megan and Wendy share their favorite hot old dudes. "A Second Chance at Love" Rating We have a 5-star movie rating system. What did we rate "A Second Chance at Love?" Megan - 4 STARS Wendy - 4 STARS What Movies are on this Spring on Hallmark? We've got the full line up on movies for spring and we're pretty excited about a bunch of them. Plus, Hallmark is definitely trying to get its viewers over to Movies & Mysteries this spring with a Tyler Hynes movie. Read the full Spring Into Love line up here. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Spring Into Love Preview Mar 24, 2022

Bring on the butterflies and seasonal allergies! Megan and Wendy jump into a new Spring Into Love preview episode. Listen in as the ladies from Long Story Short give their first impressions of the brand new movies the Hallmark Channel will premiere during March and April. Want to see a list of all the movies? Read the Spring Into Love outline here. Megan and Wendy talk about what to expect from Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love movie line-up which will premiere during March and April. NOT Mentioned in this Episode We did not include "Feeling Butterflies" which premiered on Saturday, March 12th because this movie is considered a stand-alone movie and not part of the Spring Into Love line-up. Spoiler Alert: Wendy watched "Feeling Butterflies" with the adorable Kayla Wallace and super cute Kevin McGarry and couldn't get past the digital butterflies. Woof. Worse than digital snow. Do People Watch Hallmark Movies & Mysteries? One must assume Hallmark really wants their loyal viewers to click on over to Movies & Mysteries. Two brand new movies premiering on Movies & Mysteries star BIG Hallmark names, including Tyler Hynes, Autumn Reeser, Nikki DeLoach, and Andrew Walker. "Always Amore" premieres on Sunday, April 3rd 9/8c - This movie stars Tyler Hynes and Autumn Reeser as Ben and Elizabeth. "Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate" premieres on Sunday, April 10th 9/8c - Starring Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker as Goldy and Tom. What Movies Will Premiere During Spring Into Love on Hallmark Channel? "A Second Chance at Love" premieres on Saturday, March 26th at 8/7c - Stars ER alums Eriq La Salle and Gloria Ruben. Also stars Alvina August and Jarod Joseph. "Just One Kiss" is a MUSICAL! It premieres on Saturday, April 2nd at 8/7c and stars Krysta Rodriguez, Santino Fontana, Illeana Douglas and Aida Turturro. "A Royal Runaway Romance" debuts on Saturday, April 9th at 8/7c. This movie has very little details but it stars Philippa Northeast and Brand Daugherty. "Love, Classified" premieres on Saturday, April 16th at 8/7c. This movie stars Melora Hardin, Arienne Mandi, Katherine McNamara and Max Lloyd-Jones. "A Tail of Love" debuts on Saturday, April 23rd at 8/7c. This movie features Brittany Bristow and Chris McNally. Grab a Dudes of Hallmark T-Shirt Featuring Your Favorite Guys Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Welcome to Mama’s Mar 03, 2022

Megan and Wendy welcome friend of the show, Lori Garcia, host of The Untitled GenX Podcast, to recap and review "Welcome to Mama's." Listen in as they share what they liked, what they wished for and how they rated the last movie in Hallmark Channel's Loveuary line up. Do you think Amy needed bangs? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Original movies, including "Welcome to Mama's" starring Lorraine Bracco, Melanie Scrofano and Daniel Di Tomasso. Our website meganandwendy.com Instagram @meganandwendy Join the Long Story Shorties community in our private Facebook group Find us on TikTok @meganandwendy About Our Guest - Lori Garcia Megan and Wendy are so excited to have Lori Garcia - host of The Untitled GenX Podcast - join in on the review of "Welcome to Mama's." Lori is a writer, pop culture lover, and her podcast The Untitled GenX Podcast - is dedicated to the pop culture that raised us. She's the wife of one, mother of two, and perfectly Virgo in every way. Her hair went viral once, her words went viral twice, and she's still not over how My So-Called Life left us hanging. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or where ever you stream your favorite podcasts. More from The Untitled GenX Podcast Find Lori on Instagram @theuntitledgenxpodcast Following The Untitled GenX Podcast on Facebook Support your favorite Podcasters on Patreon - for even more, exclusive GenX content! Listen to Megan and Wendy discuss No Doubt's Tragic Kingdom on The Untitled GenX Podcast The Untitled GenX Podcast is a podcast dedicated to the pop culture that raised us. Episodes topics have included these walks down memory lane: The Cabbage Patch Kids Panic of 1983, A Christmas Story, That Latchkey Kid Life, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Star Wars: Episode IV, Anti-Drug PSA of the 1980s, Guns 'n Roses - November Rain and so much more. Lori Garcia is the host of The Untitled GenX Podcast. News and Notes About Welcome to Mama's "Welcome to Mama's" was filmed in the Vancouver, British Columbia, region of Canada. Alternate titles for this movie included “The Perfect Recipe." Filming took place during November 15-December 3, 2021. As part of promoting the movie, Hallmark has shared a series of 16 Italian recipes for a romantic dinner. Melanie Scrofano plays Amy and is best known for her role as Wynonna Earp on SyFy Channel. Daniel di Tomasso is chef Frank, a model/actor who has done campaigns for L’Oreal and Giorgio Armani. This appears to be his first Hallmark movie. Matty Finochio is Sal. We last saw Matty in "The Wedding Veil Legacy" (side note: we're going to launch a Twitter campaign #JusticeForMatty so that Hallmark casts him as a lead in an upcoming movie) You might recognize Adil Zaidi as Lorenzo. We last saw him in "Roadhouse Romance" starring Tyler Hynes. Megan found Melanie Scrofano to be oh-so-not-Hallmark on Twitter. We beg you NOT to look up what her caption means. Don't do it. You don't want your browser history loaded with that content. Two Girls One Measuring Cup?@hallmarkchannel #welcometomamas Tonight at 8/7c pic.twitter.com/hfifzU0fDP— Melanie ScrofanWholesome (@MelanieScrofano) February 26, 2022 We're Sometimes Oh-So-Not-Hallmark Too Did You Get a Limited Edition Dudes of Hallmark Shirt Yet? Grab your Dudes of Hallmark t-shirt before they are gone! Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Wedding Veil Legacy Feb 24, 2022

Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on the final installment in The Wedding Veil trilogy. Listen in as they recap and review "The Wedding Veil Legacy" starring Alison Sweeney as Tracy. Will the legend of the veil come true for Tracy and new beau, Nick? What did you think of The Wedding Veil movie event? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark movies every week, including The Wedding Veil movie event. Catch Up with Girls Gone Hallmark You don't want to miss what we had to say about the first two The Wedding Veil movies. The Wedding Veil starring Lacey Chabert and Kevin McGarry Autumn Reeser stars in The Wedding Veil Unveiled Check Out Our Award Nominated Podcast News and Notes About The Wedding Veil Legacy Also known as "The Wedding Veil 3" Other alternate titles were “Wedding Veil Wishes 3” and “Wedding Veil Wishes: Tracy’s Story” Filmed in many regions of British Columbia, Canada, including Victoria and Sooke Filming took place from May 10 through May 28, 2021 Reeser, Chabert, and Sweeney shared that the real “true love” of the movies is the love and friendship between the female characters Victor Webster is Nick, stuff we’ve seen him in includes “Workin’ Moms” and “Younger” The first two installments helped to attract the network's highest ratings for non-holiday movies in over a decade Hallmark's senior vice president Elizabeth Yost, this moment has been years in the making, calling The Wedding Veil trilogy her "passion project." Does Your Favorite Hallmark Dude Make Our List? From Andrew to Wes and most everyone in between. Grab your very own limited edition Dudes of Hallmark t-shirt for $19.99. Check to shop below. Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Wedding Veil Unveiled Feb 17, 2022

Megan and Wendy review the second movie from "The Wedding Veil" event! Starring Autumn Reeser and Hallmark Channel newcomer Paolo Bernardini, "The Wedding Veil Unveiled" follows Emma to Italy as she researches the origins of the magical veil. Will Emma find love in Italy, too? What did you think of The Wedding Veil Unveiled? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com to share your thoughts on Emma and Paolo's love story. Girls Gone Hallmark is a bonus podcast episode where Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel original movies. This week, listen in as they share their thoughts on The Wedding Veil Unveiled starring "The OC" alum Autumn Reeser. Catch up on our review of "The Wedding Veil." Andrew Walker Month on Patreon Sign up for Patreon starting at $3/month. You'll get immediate access to our library of Hallmark movie reviews recorded exclusively for Patreon subscribers, plus Tyler Hynes month, Andrew Walker month, and Sam Page month (coming in March). Join us for Andrew Walker month on Patreon. We'll be reviewing Hallmark Channel original movie The Perfect Catch from 2017, starring Andrew Walker as professional baseball stud Chase Taynor and Nikki DeLoach as hometown girl Jessica. Check HallmarkChannel.com or Frndly for the next airing of The Perfect Catch. We'll also be reviewing an episode from CSI:NY featuring Andrew Walker. Season 5, Episode 4 is called Sex, Lies and Silicone and originally aired in 2008. We're dying to find out if Andrew is the victim, the perpetrator, or a background actor in this episode. CSI:NY is available to stream on HULU. News and Notes About The Wedding Veil Unveiled The Wedding Veil Unveiled was filmed on location in Italy, including Venice, Burano, and Bulgaria. “He loves to correct my Italian,” Reeser said about co-star Paolo Bernardini. All three “The Wedding Veil” installments were filmed over just 15 days each. The Wedding Veil Unveiled is Paolo Bernardini’s first Hallmark movie. Lacey Chabert Queen of Hallmark? Is it possible that Lacey Chabert is the actual queen of Hallmark Channel movies? According to ShowBuzzDaily, Lacey's movies are breaking Hallmark records. The Wedding Veil which premiered on January 8, 2022, was the most watched cable television program of the night outside of sports programming. The Wedding Veil Unveiled which premiered on February 12, 2022, was again the most watched cable television show outside of sports programming. While Lacey had little screen time in The Wedding Veil 2, she serves as Executive Producer for the trilogy. Lacey's Christmas movies over the last two years have far out performed Candace Cameron Bure's movies. So tell us, why aren't we giving Lacey Chabert the due she deserves? Or maybe Hallmark Channel is with The Wedding Veil event that she stars in, has an executive producer title, and handpicked the cast. Christmas at Castle Hart came in at 3.31 million live views and was 2021's top-rated Hallmark Channel debut. We didn't love Christmas at Castle Hart. Listen to our recap and review of Hallmark number-one 2021 Christmas movie. 2020's most watched Hallmark Channel original Christmas movie was another Lacey Chabert film called The Christmas Waltz. The Christmas Waltz is by far our favorite Hallmark Christmas movie. Listen to our recap and review. Will There Be New Spring Movies on Hallmark? The Spring Into Love line up will debut on Saturday, March 12th with a movie called Feeling Butterflies and stars Kevin McGarry - hopefully sans Boston accent. The second Spring movie is called A Second Chance at Love starring ER alums Gloria Ruben and Eriq La Salle. Read here to see what else Hallmark Channel is airing in March, including on Movies and Mysteries. What's new on Hallmark Channel in March? The Spring Into Love line up beings on March 12, 2022. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Butlers in Love Feb 03, 2022

Listen in as Megan and Wendy review the Hallmark Channel original movie "Butlers in Love" starring Stacey Farber, Corey Cott, and Maxwell Caufield. This movie premiered during the New Year New Movies line up on January 29, 2022. Tell us: Do you want to be Royalty or be a Butler for a Royal family? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel movies in a bonus podcast episode called Girls Gone Hallmark. This week, listen in as they review "Butlers in Love" which premiered on January 29, 2022. February is Andrew Walker Month on Patreon Sign up for Patreon.com/meganandwendy for just $3/month and get access to our entire Hallmark back catalog, including select Countdown to Christmas movie reviews and January's Tyler Hynes month. For February, it's Andrew Walker month! This includes a review of "The Perfect Catch" starring Andrew Walker and Nikki Deloach. You don't want to miss the fangirling. Shop now What is Butlers in Love About? Here is the official synopsis from Hallmark Channel: In a prestigious butler academy, passionate Emma and rebellious Henry train to become royal butlers where the competition is fierce and sparks fly. Starring Stacey Farber, Corey Cott and Maxwell Caulfield. News and Notes for Butlers in Love "Butlers in Love" was filmed in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Filming took place during November 8th to November 26, 2021. Maxwell Caulfield who plays Mr. Willoughby is probably best known for playing Michael in Grease 2 (1982). Henry is portrаyed by Corey Cott who is best known for playing Jack Kelly on Broadway in Newsies. (Editors note: the information shared during the podcast about Corey Cott taking over the role of Henry was incorrect. Cott actually took over the Jack Kelly in Newsies role for Jordan). Stаcey Fаrber plays Emma, she's best known for Degrаssi: The Next Generаtion and UnREAL. Mentioned in this Episode The International Butler Academy is considered the only professional butler school in the world. It's a 10-week training program with 800 curriculum hours and costs approximately $16,000 USD which includes housing, uniform, etc. Curriculum includes the life of a butler, the modern butler, staff management, house management, table management, laundry management, communication, pet management, etiquette and protocol, cooking and misc (which includes flower arranging, character building, cahuffering etiquette and security). The average Butler salary is $63,479 as of January 27, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $55,052 and $73,748 according to salary.com. "Reproduction" from Grease 2 What Did We Rate Butlers in Love? Megan: 3 stars Wendy: 2 stars What Did You Think of New Year New Movies? Now that New Year New Movies has wrapped, what was your favorite movie of the bunch? Catch up with our reviews of all four new original movies. Where Your Heart Belongs The Wedding Veil The Perfect Pairing Don't Forget I Love You Butlers in Love Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Don’t Forget I Love You Jan 27, 2022

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark's newest movie called "Don't Forget I Love You." Listen as they share news and notes about the movie, what they liked, what they wished for, and a tweet that made Wendy regret what she said about Emilie Ullerup. Do you think Taylor's mom had any confidence in what she would be like when she turned 30? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel original movies each week, including this one called "Don't Forget I Love You" starring Emilie Ullerup and Clayton James. News and Notes about "Don't Forget I Love You" This Hallmark original movie was filmed in Canada, including in the Squamish, British Columbia region and in Vancouver. The working title of this film was "Time Capsule Romance" and then "Romancing the Birthday Girl" before settling on "Don't Forget I Love You." The Capilano Suspension Bridge located in Vancouver was used on the last day of filming. Filmed in 2020, this movie was released in Hungary in April 2021 before debuting on the Hallmark Channel in the United States on January 22, 2022. What is this Hallmark Movie About? From HallmarkChannel.com: On her birthday, Taylor opens a time capsule left by her deceased mother, which contains a list of challenges forcing her out of her comfort zone and opening her up to the possibility of love. What Has Emilie Ullerup Been In? Emilie Ullerup has most recently been seen in "Brazen" which is a 2022 movie streaming on Netflix starring Alyssa Milano and Sam Page (Richard from "The Bold Type" and the 2021 Hallmark movie "One Summer"). Ullerup plays Kathleen and Desiree. As far as Hallmark movies and series, in recent years Ullerup has starred in "Chesapeake Shores," "Love & Glamping," "Winter Castle," and "Christmas Bells are Ringing." How Bad Was the Green Screen in this Movie? 10/10 Do Not Recommend Taylor @EmilieUllerup and Josh’s @claytonJChitty road trip looked like fun! 🚗 Hopefully these two will get their happily ever after soon. #DontForgetILoveYou #NewYearNewMovies pic.twitter.com/rOZarO1aAc— Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) January 23, 2022 Let's Not Talk About Emilie's Hair Wendy feels awful for mentioning Emilie's grown out hair color during the podcast especially after Megan read this tweet. What Did Megan & Wendy Rate This Movie? Megan: 3 stars Wendy: 3.75 stars Want More Megan & Wendy? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Perfect Pairing Jan 20, 2022

Megan and Wendy recap and review "The Perfect Pairing" starring Nazneen Contractor and Brennan Elliott. This Hallmark Channel original movie premiered on Saturday, January 15, 2022 as part of the New Year New Movies lineup. Do you think Hallmark Channel purposed bumped this movie originally slated for January 1st because it was a snore fest? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy host Girls Gone Hallmark, a bonus podcast episode from Long Story Short. Listen in as they review Hallmark Channel original movies, including "The Perfect Pairing" starring Nazneen Contractor and Brennan Elliott. What is The Perfect Pairing About From Hallmark.com: Influential and anonymous food and wine critic Christina slips on ice and falls while visiting a winery — and no one knows who she is. Single father Michael and his family take her in to help her jog her memory. Starring Nazneen Contractor and Brennan Elliott. News and Notes Peller Estates Winery And Restaurant was the backdrop to "The Perfect Pairing" serving as the Hollingbrook Vineyard and Winery. The movie was filmed in March 2021. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Husband/father/actor (@brennanelliott2) The original title of this movie was "Love and Ice Wine." Julie Sherman Wolfe has a writing credit for "The Perfect Pairing." Listen to our interview with Julie about her experience with "Taking a Shot at Love" (2021) Our reviews of other JSW movies that appeared on the Hallmark Channel: A Dickens of a Holiday Right in Front of Me Taking a Shot at Love Daddy or just good ol' Dad - How do you feel about Brennan Elliott? If he's been in something where he gives off as much as he does in photos like these, please let us know. Apparently fans of Brennan Elliott are called Brennies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Husband/father/actor (@brennanelliott2) Mentioned in this Episode Hallmark launched an ice wine but it's not actually ice wine. Nazneen Contractor uses Pantene and Kerastase in her hair. Thank you! I use @Pantene shampoo and @KerastaseUK conditioners (green & orange). I also do a coconut oil mask once a week! https://t.co/mBEIhKOcpO— nazneen contractor (@MsNazContractor) January 16, 2022 What Did We Rate This Movie? Megan: ⭐⭐ Wendy: ⭐⭐ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Wedding Veil Jan 13, 2022

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "The Wedding Veil" starring Lacey Chabert and Kevin McGarry. It premiered on January 8, 2022 and also guest stars Autumn Reeser and Alison Sweeney. Was this movie reminiscence of "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" or are we just longing for a great girlfriend movie? What did you think of "The Wedding Veil" and will you watch the next two movies in the triology? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com Megan and Wendy review The Wedding Veil which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Jan. 8, 2022 as part of New Year New Movies. Other Related Hallmark Reviews We are Lacey Chabert fans! Listen to our reviews of some of her best (and not so best) movies. The Christmas Waltz Christmas at Castle Hart Sweet Carolina News and Notes Heavy reported that all three movies were filmed in Victoria, Canada and other parts of British Columbia. Filming of the first movie was done in April and finished in May. Autum Reeser wrote on her Instagram that she signed on for the films two days before the world was forced to shut down due to the pandemic. It was originally to be filmed in April 2020. Autumn Reeser plays Emma and her character's story will be told during The Wedding Veil Unveiled which premieres on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The movie is somehow, someway loosely based on the novel "There Goes the Bride" by Lori Wilde. Buy the book here. Wilde's book is part of a 4-part "Wedding Veil Wishes" series. The first book was originally called "There Goes the Bride" but the title was changed at some point to "Long Tall Texan" and its plot doesn't read anything like Hallmark Channel's "The Wedding Veil." The screenplay was written by Sandra Berg and Judith Berg. Both writers have a robust Hallmark resume. More News About The Wedding Veil Terry Ingram directed and has an even longer history with Hallmark Channel, including "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and "Winter in Vail" (which we will review exclusively on Patreon in January during our month of Tyler Hynes movies). Lacey Chabert served as one of the film's executive producers. Chabert told Good Housekeeping in April 2021 that working with Autumn Reeser and Alison Sweeney was a "dream come true." Hallmark leaned hard into this story about female friendships asking "what better way to celebrate female friendships than to bring together three beloved actors from our network." Actor Kevin McGarry who plays Peter was born in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. Not Boston. McGarry is currently dating his When Calls the Heart co-star Kayla Wallace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin McGarry (@kevin_mcgarry_w) What is The Wedding Veil About? From Hallmark.com: The first installment of a new trilogy follows three longtime college friends who discover a mysterious, antique veil fabled to unite its bearer with her true love. After discovering a long-lost painting, museum curator Avery and new board member Peter investigate the artwork's origins as they plan a gala to unveil it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lacey Chabert (@thereallacey) What Did We Rate This Movie? Megan 3.75 ⭐ Wendy 4.0 ⭐ Shop Your Favorite Dudes of Hallmark T-Shirt Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Where Your Heart Belongs Jan 06, 2022

Here we go again! Megan and Wendy begin another year or recapping and reviewing Hallmark Channel original movies. Listen as they dive in on the first of the New Year, New Movies line up with a review of "Where Your Heart Belongs" starring none other than Jen Lilley and Christopher Russell. Are the "New Year, New Movies" for you or are you longing for the days of "Countdown to Christmas?" Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com Megan and Wendy review the first Hallmark Channel original movie of 2022 called "Where Your Heart Belongs" starring Jen Lilley and Christopher Russell. Hey Tyler Hynes fans: Come check out our Patreon. We'll be dedicating the month of January to Hallmark's number one hunk Tyler Hynes. We'll be reviewing Winter in Vail from 2020 and a few other fun things. Sign up here. Related podcast episodes: A review of Christopher Russell in Chasing Waterfalls Reviews of Jen Lilley in Mingle All the Way, A Little Daytime Drama, and Snowkissed What is "Where Your Heart Belongs" About? The synopsis: Mackenzie Sullivan (Jen Lilley) is a New York-based marketing executive struggling to keep her clients. When she returns home to a rural maple farm to help her best friend plan her wedding in just two weeks, Mackenzie learns the hard way that the love and support of family and true friends means more than she’d imagined. Shop now News and Notes "Where Your Heart Belongs" premiered as part of the New Year, New Movies line up on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, January 1, 2022. "The Perfect Pairing" starring Nazeen Contractor and Brennen Elliott was originally scheduled to premiere on January 1st but has since been moved to January 15th. This film was formerly titled "Love is Trending." Jen Lilley called the script for Where Your Heart Belongs "a sappy and sweet romance." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jen Lilley (@jen_lilley) According to Heavy, the movie was filmed in January 2021. It was written by newcomers Kathryn Hudson and Catherine Reay, as well as Christie Will Wolf who also directed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝚌𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 (@christiewillwolf) What Did We Rate This Movie? We have a slightly different rating system for 2022. In the past, we used a four-star rating system but for the new year we are going all in on 5-stars. Girls Gone Hallmark rates "Where Your Heart Belongs" Megan: ⭐⭐ Wendy: ⭐⭐ New Year New Podcast Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Christmas Waltz Dec 30, 2021

Megan and Wendy review "The Christmas Waltz" starring Lacey Chabert, Will Kemp and Katrina Reynolds. This movie premiered on Saturday, November 28, 2020 as part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas line up. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcast listener as Megan and Wendy will be back on January 4, 2020 with a regular episode and January 6th with a review ofThe Perfect Pairing starring Nazeen Contractor and Brennen Elliott. Did you turn into a Lacey Chabert fan after seeing The Christmas Waltz like we did? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review the 2020 Hallmark hit "The Christmas Waltz" starring Lacey Chabert. What is The Christmas Waltz About? A woman dumped by her fiancé a month before her storybook Christmas wedding decides to take the series of ballroom lessons intended for her wedding dance. News and Notes Former Young and the Restless star Michael Damian was the director on this movie. On July 21, 2021 he tweeted to Christmas Waltz fans and friend to “stand by” for some Waltz 2 news coming soon. Also tagged a production company with GAC connections, so we're hoping a sequel doesn’t end up on GAC Family. The movie began filming on September 8, 2020. It was filmed in Canada, Including at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. Will Kemp is a trained dancer and had the lead role of The Swan in Swan Lake from 1997-2000 in London and Broadway. Lacey Chabert and Will Kemp starred together in Love, Romance & Chocolate (2019) Users rated this 7.2/10 on IMDB - far too low in our opinion Grab a Dudes of Hallmark T-Shirt featuring Your Favorite Hallmark Actors We've got tons of colors and sizes, click the pink button below to grad your own t-shirt! Shop now Where to Find Megan & Wendy We're all over the place but invite you to find us On our website where we've got tons of holiday content, favorites, gift ideas and more Instagram - we're there in real time, check our stories! Join our private Facebook group Sign up for Patreon for as little as $3/month and get access to the library of Hallmark movie reviews we've done exclusively for our Patreon subscribers. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Shoe Addict’s Christmas Dec 28, 2021

Megan and Wendy couldn't review a handful of Hallmark holiday favorites without adding a Candace Cameron Bure movie to the mix. Listen in as they rate and review A Shoe Addict's Christmas which originally premiered on Sunday, November 25, 2018 as part of the Countdown to Christmas line up. Are you subscribed to Long Story Short: The Podcast yet? Megan and Wendy will be back the first week of January with a regular podcast episode plus you won't want to miss the reviews of New Year New Movies! It all starts on January 4, 2020. Which CCB movie is your all time favorite? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. One name for you: Jean Smart. Megan and Wendy review "A Shoe Addict's Christmas" starring Candace Cameron Bure and the lovely Jean Smart. What is A Shoe Addict's Christmas About? As Christmas approaches, Noelle is at a crossroads in her life when it seems that love, a connection with her father, and her dream career are out of reach. News and Notes This movie was based on the novel by Beth Harbison “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (the 3rd book in the Shoe Addict series). Buy the book here on Amazon. The film’s other writer, Rick Garman, is also known for writing 2021 “Christmas at Castle Hart” and “You Had Me at Aloha” and “Christmas in Evergreen” - as well as many others. Listen to our reviews of Christmas at Castle Heart and You Had Me at Aloha Filmed in Canada, in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The gorgeous red dress CCB is wearing in the party scene is from David's Bridal, according to the internet dress sleuths. Did you get your Dudes of Hallmark shirt yet? Treat yourself - or someone who really loves the hunky actors of Hallmark - to a fun t-shirt with all of your favorites. Click the pink shop now button to see the large selection of sizes and colors. Shop now Where to Find More Megan and Wendy Our website - tons of great holiday content, last minute gift ideas, and so much more. Instagram - see us in real time. Join our free Facebook group of like-minded women. Sign up for Patreon and get immediate access to the archives which include bonus podcasts, videos and tons of Hallmark Christmas movie reviews exclusive to Patreon. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Mingle All the Way Dec 21, 2021

Megan and Wendy are throwing it back a couple of holiday seasons with the recap and review of "Mingle All the Way" starring Jen Lilley and Brant Daugherty. This movie first premiered on Saturday, December 1, 2018 as part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas. Don't miss Megan and Wendy when they return on January 4, 2022 with a brand new episode and on January 6th when they review The Perfect Pairing starring Nazeen Contractor and Brennen Elliott. Do you have a favorite Hallmark Christmas movie? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy go back a few holiday seasons to recap and review Mingle All the Way which starred Jen Lilley and Brant Daughtery. What is "Mingle All the Way About?" A young entrepreneur is trying to win over investors for the dating app she has developed; to help bring on investors for expansion, she promises to take part in using it in the coming weeks before Christmas to find love and track her progress. News and Notes This movie was filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Brant Daughtery looks just like Matt Bomer (from White Collar) Jen Lilley is currently pregnant. She's previously adopted two children from foster care, and she and her husband have another biological daughter. User ratings on IMDB gave this movie 6.9/10 Shop now Where to Find More from Megan & Wendy Visit our website – tons of great holiday related content and things we are into! Instagram – Megan and Wendy in real time Join our free Facebook group Subscribe to Patreon for additional exclusive content, including bonus podcast episodes, videos and Hallmark movie reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Dickens of a Holiday! Dec 16, 2021

There haven't been many movies that Megan and Wendy disagree on this Hallmark holiday season but they are certainly NOT on the same page with "A Dickens of Holiday!" starring Brooke D'Orsay and Kristoffer Polaha. Would you rather a re-telling of A Christmas Carol or a movie about the making of A Christmas Carol? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel movies including the new, original "A Dickens of a Holiday!" starring Brooke D'Orsay. News and Notes About "A Dickens of a Holiday!" This movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its original title while filming was “The Christmas Stand-In." The budget for this movie was estimated at $2.6 million, according to IMDb. Directed by Paul Ziller (Roadhouse Romance, Beverly Hills Wedding), written by Mark Hefti (My Christmas Family Tree, Beverly Hills Wedding) and Julie Sherman Wolfe (You, Me & the Christmas Trees, Right in Front of Me). Kristoffer Polaha is a Published Author At the time of recording we weren't aware that Kristoffer Polaha writes novels. He announced on his Instagram in September 2021 that the forthcoming "Where the Sun Rises" will be released in March 2022. This is the second book of five in the series "From Kona with Love" that he co-wrote with Anna Gomez. View this post on Instagram A post shared by kristoffer polaha (@polahaha) The first book is titled "Moments Like This" (also co-written with Anna Gomez) is about a multicultural romance, love, loss, and redemption woven into a family saga set in the beautiful islands of Hawaii. "Where the Sun Rises" is available for pre-order. Shop now Is Kristoffer Polaha a Wowie-Zowie? On the pod, you'll hear Megan suggest that we need to modify our Dudes of Hallmark t-shirt to include Kristoffer Polaha who played Jake in A Dickens of a Holiday! Wendy disagrees and stands firm that Polaha doesn't check the wowie-zowie box. We'll need the listeners to weigh in! We did find this scene of Polaha in front of a green screen as one of Hollywood's biggest action stars pretty dang funny. View this post on Instagram A post shared by kristoffer polaha (@polahaha) Where to Find Megan and Wendy Visit our website – tons of great holiday related content and things we are into! Instagram – Megan and Wendy in real time Join our free Facebook group Subscribe to Patreon for additional exclusive content, including bonus podcast episodes, videos and Hallmark movie reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday Dec 09, 2021

Megan and Wendy review Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday starring sisters Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams. In a Hallmark Channel first, the Sister Swap movies have a parallel storyline that happens at the same time but in different cities and with different sisters. It's a little bit confusing but a little bit awesome, too. Do you love the Williams' sisters? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com Megan and Wendy review the Sister Swap movies which first premiered on Sunday, December 5, 2021 and stars Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashely Williams. News and Notes About Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday Filmed in Utah, with some scenes shot in Vancouver. This movie was filmed under the working title “Christmas at the Madison.” Movies were filmed back-to-back in April 12-May 22 and from June 5-July 5. This was the first time the sisters have worked together. Kimberly Williams-Paisley said the movie was sister Ashley’s idea and they pitched it to Hallmark about five years ago. Anna Holbrook (Another World), who played their mom in this movie, was the real-life best friend of the sisters’ mom who sadly passed a few years ago. They knew they wanted to cast Anna as their movie mom because of their close connection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Williams (@ashleywilliamsandcompany) The First Movie for the Williams' Sisters The natural chemistry between Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams was very obvious in Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday. We'd love to see them work together again in future Hallmark movies. Maybe even a seasonal Sister Swap series? We'd love that! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kimberly Williams-Paisley (@kimberlywilliamspaisley) Want More Hallmark Movie Reviews? Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to even more Hallmark movie reviews from the Countdown to Christmas lineup! Starting a $3/month, sign up for Shorties Gone Hallmark and get immediate access to the full library of bonus Hallmark movie reviews, plus new episodes for December. Related Episodes: Our review of Ashely Williams' 2020 Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater What's the line up for New Year New Movies 2022? We've got the entire list! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Christmas Contest Dec 03, 2021

Megan and Wendy duke it out in their review of Hallmark Channel's "The Christmas Contest" starring "Fuller House" alums Candace Cameron Bure and John Brotherton. This movie premiered on Sunday, November 28th, 2021 as part of the Countdown to Christmas line up. Are you a Fuller House DJ and Matt stan? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Join Patreon today for as little as $3/month and get access to even more Hallmark Channel movie reviews from us! Megan and Wendy duke it out in their review of The Christmas Contest. One thing they do agree on - the hair. Woof. News and Notes Insider.com reported that reuniting Candace Cameron Bure and John Brotherton was for the fans who wanted to see DJ and Matt together on Fuller House. This movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in September. Apparently there were several Fuller House Easter eggs dropped throughout this movie. The only one we caught is when Ben was playing cards with the ladies and yells "full house!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) Related: Review of If I Only Had Christmas (2020) Mentioned in this Episode Did you see the pillows in Lara's home? At the time of recording the podcast episode, we didn't know for sure if they were from the Candace Cameron Bure line of pillows available on DaySpring.com. But, they are! You can get your own "Be Still" pillow too! It comes in a set of 2 for $60. These pillows were used on the set of The Christmas Contest. They are from Candace Cameron Bure's line of holiday pillows and are available for purchase. BJ Harrison plays Martha in this movie. She has a pretty deep resume, including a ton of Hallmark movies. Check her out in Maid on Netflix as Denise - so good. We weren't fans of CCB's hair in this movie. Here's a look back at some better hairstyles. Did the writers of this movie lean in hard for the conservatives likely watching this movie? Hear us out: "Special Snowflake" was the name of a fellow contestant. There was a Ted Nugent quote used by Candace Cameron Bure. Nugent is often viewed by others as a controversial conservative. Here's a Yule Log recipe that doesn't require blueprints to make (via Pioneer Woman). Never miss another podcast episode from Megan and Wendy! Subscribe today. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas in Tahoe Dec 02, 2021

Megan and Wendy review Christmas in Tahoe starring Laura Osnes and Kyle Selig. This original Hallmark Channel movie premiered on Sunday, November 28, 2021 as part of Countdown to Christmas line up. The biggest takeaway from this movie is the following question: Was Pat Monahan from Train the draw for this musical Christmas movie? Ton of mixed reviews on Christmas in Tahoe. Did you like movie? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Sign up for Patreon today for just $3/month to get access to even more Hallmark Channel movie reviews! Megan and Wendy review "Christmas in Tahoe" in this brand new podcast episode! News and Notes This movie was written by Nina Weinman, Zach Lewis and Stephanie Jackson. Weinman told Girls Gone Hallmark that some of the script was from her but "had to let go of this one since the production happened at the same time as two others." She also thought the new writers did a great job. The film was shot in the Vancouver region of Canada, not along the state line of California and Nevada where actual Lake Tahoe is located. Lynda Boyd and Paul McGillion appeared in two movies over Merry Thanksgiving Weekend. This film as well as An Unexpected Christmas starring Tyler Hynes (they played his parents). Lynda Boyd and Paul McGillion starred in both "An Unexpected Christmas" and "Christmas in Tahoe." Apparently the movie was based on Train's 2015 Christmas album titled "Christmas in Tahoe." Train has two songs that appear in this movie, including "Shake Up Christmas" and a new single called "Mittens." Mentioned in this Episode The George Lopez Show aired for six seasons from 2002-2007. The character Ricki Page played by Alex Gullason made us wish Hacks was back for a second season already. Cookie mug hangers is an actual thing. Trader Joe's sells a version that are shaped like gingerbread men Target has a cookie trio of Santa, tree and a reindeer ($6) Williams Sonoma has gingerbread houses ($14.95) Or you can buy your own cookie cutters and make your own! (Amazon $12.99) Never miss an episode! Subscribe today. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas at Castle Hart Dec 01, 2021

Megan and Wendy review "Christmas at Castle Hart" which premiered on Saturday, November 27, 2021 as part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas line up. This movie stars Lacey Chabert and Stuart Townsend and was filmed entirely on location in Ireland. How do you feel about Hallmark movies set in European countries? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Christmas at Castle Hart starring Lacey Chabert and Stuart Townsend as part of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas. News and Notes About Christmas at Castle Hart This Hallmark movie was filmed in Clare, Limerick and Ennis counties in Ireland. Filmed in September 2021, Lacey Chabert gave an interview to Southern Living that it was warm and not raining while in Ireland. This was Lacey Chabert's first trip to Ireland. In sad news, Lacey lost her sister just days before the premiere of this new Hallmark Christmas movie which was about two sisters who travel to Ireland in search of their father's Irish roots. She memorialized and dedicated the movie to her sister in the Instagram post below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lacey Chabert (@thereallacey) Stuart Townsend is from Howth, County of Dublin and plays the part of Aiden Hart. Three actual castles were used during the filming. Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Club is described as a 5 star castle hotel located in Clare county with rooms priced at upwards for $1000/night. Lough Cutra Castle in Galway is a private family home known for its privacy and has hosted guests such as Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla, Bob Geldof and poet WB Yeats. Its website also mentions that many film and television productions have been filmed at Lough Cutra Castle. A third castle was used in Kinvara in Galway Bay. Mentioned in this Episode Listen to our podcast episode "Do You Believe in Ghosts" where Megan shares her ghost experience while staying at Adare Manor in Limerick county, Ireland. Our review of As Luck Would Have It Riverdance Balsalm Hill - artificial trees Want More Hallmark Podcast Episodes? For as little as $3/month, join our SHORTIES GONE HALLMARK level and get immediate access to Hallmark Channel Christmas movies reviews not available anywhere else but Patreon. Join Patreon here. Visit our library of Hallmark Channel movie recaps (coming soon). Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

An Unexpected Christmas Nov 30, 2021

"An Unexpected Christmas" starring Tyler Hynes and Bethany Joy Lenz premiered on Friday, November 26, 2021 as part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas line up. Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review this year's highly anticipated Tyler Hynes movie. Let's talk about Tyler's new haircut! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Subscribe to the Podcast and Never Miss an Episode Megan and Wendy review the highly anticipated An Unexpected Christmas starring Tyler Hynes and Bethany Joy Lenz. What is An Unexpected Christmas About? Hallmark is not exactly reinventing the wheel with An Unexpected Christmas. A couple pretends to be in a relationship for the sake of the holiday and keeping the family happy is a storyline we've seen done. Sure, with slight variations. Here's the official synopsis from the Hallmark Channel: A writer convinces his ex-girlfriend to pose as a couple for Christmas. Of course this is a brand new movie from fan favorite, Tyler Hynes. This is his eleventh movie for Hallmark Channel. In fact, Hynes starred in three Hallmark movies in 2021, including Roadhouse Romance, Sweet Carolina and It Was Always You. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🎥🏴🔌📓 (@tyler_hynes) Fun fact: Blink and you'll miss him, but Tyler Hynes appeared for a matter of seconds in this year's My Christmas Family Tree. He played a waiter who served Aimee Teegarden and Andrew Walker. Tyler Hynes surprised fans when he appeared in a movie that wasn't one of his own! Here he is as a waiter in My Christmas Family Tree. This is also a really good, behind-the-scenes video Tyler shared on his Instagram about his special appearance. Did you happen to catch the Andrew Walker cameo in An Unexpected Christmas? View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🎥🏴🔌📓 (@tyler_hynes) It also co-stars Bethany Joy Lenz who is best known as her role as Haley James Scott on the teen drama One Tree Hill (she also currently co-hosts a podcast called Drama Queens with her fellow OTH stars where they talk at length about each episode). This is her seventh Hallmark Channel movie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bethany Joy Lenz (@joylenz) News and Notes An Unexpected Christmas was filmed in Canada, outside of Vancouver. Filming began at the end of August wrapped in September 2021. Tyler Hynes recently announced he will be in attendance at RomaDrama, a fan event to be held in Palm Beach, FL on January 7-9, 2022. Matthew R. Brady is the producer and An Unexpected Christmas is his first Hallmark Channel film. Bethany Joy Lenz wrote and sings the holiday song "Snow" which plays over the movie's end credits. Tyler Hynes' Hair We have talked about Tyler Hynes' hair all year long. Why is it so long, is it a wig, what's with the Eddie Munster hairline? Fans - including us - were SHOOK when we saw his shorter hair in the first images that came out for An Unexpected Christmas. The internet tells us that he started growing it longer for a 2019 Hallmark Channel movie called Flip That Romance. If you read the tweet replies you'll see that we aren't the only ones who thought maybe he might be wearing ill-fitting wig. Appreciate all the beard and long hair support. Spent 6 months growing it in preparation for this role. I get al my acting powers from it https://t.co/kEJNBpS9OY— Tyler Hynes (@tyler_hynes) March 17, 2019 Short hair, long hair - we don't care. We're just happy to see Tyler Hynes in a starring role on Hallmark Channel during Merry Thanksgiving Weekend. (Guaranteed Wowie-Zowie) How Many Hallmark Movies Has Paul Campbell Written? You'll recognize Paul Campbell from Hallmark movies such as The Santa Stakeout, Wedding Every Weekend, Holiday Hearts and A Godwink Christmas. But did you know he is a Hallmark movie writer as well? According to IMDb, Paul Campbell has two writing credits, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Christmas Together With You Nov 24, 2021

Megan and Wendy wonder if Hallmark buried their stinker movies the week before the heavy hitters premiere. Listen in as they review "A Christmas Together With You" starring Laura Vandervoort and Niall Matter. Looking for something else to listen to? Check out our library of episodes! Which Countdown to Christmas movie has been your favorite so far this season? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review "A Christmas Together With You" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on November 20, 2021. News and Notes This film was previous titled Christmas Alone Together. Wendy was talking about this magnetic poetry kit when she asked about how Hallmark writers name their movies. As many other Hallmark movies, this one was also filmed in Canada, including the Vernon and Okanagan Valley regions of British Columbia. Wildfires burned nearby while filming A Christmas Together With You. IMDB reported that this film had an estimated budget of $2.5 millions dollars. MentalFloss.com reports that most Hallmark movies have a $2 million dollar budget and the reason they shoot in Canada is because tax breaks can stretch the dollar. MrDustbin.com reports Hallmark actors make between $30k to $1mil on a movie. Max the Dog, played by Dax, was super cute in this movie and this photo pretty much sums up how Megan and Wendy felt about A Christmas Together With You. Campbell's Soup Product Placement in Hallmark Movies Did you catch the Campbell's soup product placement in this movie? It was like a one-minute commercial within the movie for mushroom soup. In case you missed the real star of A Christmas Together With You, we've included Campbell's Green Bean Casserole recipe below for you. Green Bean Casserole Want More Girls Gone Hallmark? Looking for even more Hallmark movie reviews? For just $3/month you can join our Pateron to get access to super bonus episodes. We've reviewed the following: My Christmas Family Tree (LOTS TO SAY ABOUT THIS Aimee Teegarden movie!)A Christmas Sail (This one is top of our favorites list this holiday season!)You, Me and the Christmas Trees ("Science for the win!" from one of our favorite Hallmark movie writers!) Check Out More from Megan and Wendy We are so much more than Girls Gone Hallmark. Catch up on our regular Tuesday episodes if you're looking for a couple of new girlfriends to hang out with. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in the platform of your choice. We've got a ton of Hallmark Channel movie reviews coming up to cover the amazing Thanksgiving movie schedule! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Open By Christmas Nov 18, 2021

Megan and Wendy recap and review Open By Christmas which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on November 12, 2021 as part of the channel's Countdown to Christmas holiday line up. The movie stars Alison Sweeney, Erica Durance, and Brennan Elliott. Nicky finds an unopened Christmas card in an old textbook while helping her parents downsize. Will she find the person who left her the card or will spend another holiday single and lonely? What did you think of Open By Christmas? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy are Girls Gone Hallmark! A bonus podcast episode where they recap and review Hallmark Channel movies. This week, listen as they review "Open By Christmas" starring Alison Sweeney (Days of Our Lives). News and Notes for "Open By Christmas" Open By Christmas was filmed in Vancouver and Vancouver Island in September 2021 Original working title was called “Christmas Be Mine” Alison Sweeney was one of the Executive Producers on this movie View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ali Sweeney (@alisweeney) Ali Sweeney is definitely one of Hallmark Channel's sweethearts. She has been in 16 Hallmark movies and you can see the complete list here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Husband/father/actor (@brennanelliott2) We love that Brennan Elliott has already decorated for Christmas! He's definitely Megan's kind of people. Elliott last stared in Christmas in Vienna in 2020. Was That the Gilmore Girls House? Wendy thought that the home purchased for Simone might be the Gilmore Girls house located on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles but all signs point to no. First, because the movie was shot in Vancouver. And, two, take a close look. They aren't the same house but they sure do look similar! Join Patreon For More Hallmark Reviews We're reviewing even more Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movies over on Patreon! For as little as $3/month, you'll get 3 additional movie reviews! Already available is: You, Me and the Christmas Trees A Christmas Sail My Family Christmas Tree (available this week) Sign up here and listen today! Check Out Our Podcast Episodes Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Next Stop, Christmas Nov 11, 2021

Megan and Wendy welcome back Cally from Hallmark's the Spot to review "Next Stop, Christmas" in this week's bonus Girls Gone Hallmark episode! This movie was full of daytime soap actors, a very familiar sitcom face, and two iconic actors from a 80s movie with a somewhat similar storyline. Listen in to find out if "Next Stop, Christmas" is worth revisiting. What do you think of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas movie line up so far? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review Next Stop, Christmas which premiered on Saturday, November 6, 2021 as part of Hallmark Channel's annual Countdown to Christmas. Podcast Guest Cally from Hallmark's the Spot We are so excited to welcome back Cally to the podcast! She appeared earlier in the year to recap and review A New Year's Resolution (which is still one of Wendy's least favorite Hallmark movies). Cally can be found on her blog Hallmark's the Spot and Instagram of the same name. Cally can be found at her Hallmark’s the Spot Instagram giving all the snarky commentary many of us think while watching Christmas movies and her blog of the same name where she reviews A LOT of the Hallmark movies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cally Younger 🎄🎄 (@hallmarksthespot) News and Notes Next Stop, Christmas This movie was filmed entirely in Connecticut. Director Dustin Rikert shared that the movie started filming in August and wrapped in September. The original working title of this movie was The Christmas Train but, of course, another Hallmark movie of the same name has already been produced. The train seen in this movie is the Essex Steam Train located in Essex, Connecticut. It was reported that the weather was 80-degrees when they filmed in Chester, CT. Lyndsy Fonseca (Angie) played Ted Mosbey's daughter Penny on How I Met Your Mother. She appeared in 65 episodes of the sitcom from 2005-2014. Chandler Massey (Ben) played Will Horton on Days of Our Lives and has been nominated six times for a Daytime Emmy Award. He was won 3. Massey will reprise his role as Will in the Days spin off called Beyond Salem available on Peacock. Erika Slezak (Aunt Myrt) played Victoria Lord on daytime soap opera One Life to Live from 1971-2013. She is a six-time Daytime Emmy Award winner and has the most wins of any daytime drama actress. Mentioned in this Episode: Land of the Lost (1974 television series) The Sleestak are an extra-dimensional race of reptilian bipedal humanoid species native to the Land of the Lost. Sorry Erika Slezak, it's not spelled the same as I thought - Wendy Land of the Lost (2009 film starring Will Ferrell) The Christmas Train by David Baldacci The Christmas Train starring Dermot Mulroney and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Sleepy Kitty Paw on Twitter (for all the inside scoop on Hallmark movies and more!) More Reviews on Patreon Can't get enough Hallmark Christmas movie reviews? Well, we've got them for you on our Patreon! For as little as $3/month, subscribers will receive up to three additional Countdown to Christmas movie reviews. Sign up today at www.patreon.com/meganandwendy So far you'll find reviews for the following: You, Me and the Christmas Trees A Christmas Sail Catch Up on our Latest Podcast Episodes Looking for a great throw-on podcast? We've been told our episodes are like hanging out with friends. We'd love to have you give our regular Tuesday episode a listen! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Coyote Creek Christmas Nov 04, 2021

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "Coyote Creek Christmas" for this week's bonus Girls Gone Hallmark episode. The movie stars fan-favorite Ryan Paevey and the super-likable Janel Parish. Lots of storylines to unpack in this one and you might be surprised when you hear their rating. Plus, lots and lots of talk up top about GAC Family, what the fans are saying, and how Hallmark's "tried and true" actors are reacting. What are your thoughts on the GAC Family controversy? Tell us if you liked "Coyote Creek Christmas" - Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Coyote Creek Christmas which premiered on Saturday, October 30, 2021 as part of the Countdown to Christmas line up. GAC Family Controversy We've been talking about GAC Family for several weeks now. In part one of our Countdown to Christmas preview, we talked briefly about what GAC Family is and their mission that "celebrates American culture, lifestyle and heritage with original holiday-themed family-friendly movies and series." Many suggest that "family friendly" means entertainment represented by heterosexual couples only. You can listen to the episode: Countdown to Christmas Preview, Part One Heavy.com also picked up a tweet exchange, including ours, in a article titled "Hallmark Stars Speak Out About Competing Network GAC Family" written by Stephanie Dube Dwilson. Glad to see @ThePaulCampbell making a statement about GAC. Sad to say this is the first of the Hallmark actors we’ve seen make this statement. https://t.co/TytnwNhZHZ— Megan and Wendy (@meganandwendy) November 1, 2021 Honestly? No. It’s a start, but it’s brand new, so we have no way of knowing if it’s because the chance hasn’t been presented, or because you’re making a conscious effort to distance yourself from a network that operates from a place of hate.— Megan and Wendy (@meganandwendy) November 1, 2021 Wrong thread, Peggy.— Paul Campbell (@ThePaulCampbell) November 3, 2021 Paul Campbell might be our new, favorite leading Hallmark man after these tweets. He also might be reconsidered for a retroactive Wowie-Zowie award. Listen to our review of Paul Campbell's Countdown to Christmas movie The Santa Stakeout. We've been hard on the Hallmark Channel this year for their baby steps towards inclusivity in their original movies but at least they are making forward progress and we can appreciate that. We'd love to talk with Paul Campbell or Emilie Ullerup, or any Hallmark actors, writers, or directors who have feelings about the GAC Family mission and on taking future work with that company. News and Notes Filming started in August and wrapped in September. Filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia. Including Bridge Studios to film interior spaces. We SWEAR the interior of the Coyote Creek Inn was the same interior used in Janel Parish’s last Hallmark film Right in Front of Me though we cannot find anything to confirm - other than our eyes say so. Cameron Bancroft plays Rick Parker, Paige’s dad. Brancroft played college-student Joe Bradley in Beverly Hills, 90210. He is 54 years old. Janel Parish is 33. Yes, age-wise, he could be her dad. But, this dude was acting like he was ready to find a spot at an assisted living facility. Why is he taking super mature roles? No digital snow in the making of this Hallmark movie. When Will Coyote Creek Christmas Air Again? Hallmark Channel premiered Coyote Creek Christmas on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Additional airings include: (psst...check out the Frndly app. So easy to use, record, and stream most Hallmark Channel movies) November 4th, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd and 30th (times vary, check listings) December 10th, 16th, 25th and 31st (times vary, check listings) Want More Hallmark Movie Reviews? We've recently added a Hallmark-specific tier to our Patreon for all of you Countdown to Christmas movie buffs! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Santa Stakeout Oct 28, 2021

It's time for the very first movie review of the Countdown to Christmas season! You asked, and we delivered with a review of "The Santa Stakeout" starring Tamera Mowry-Housley and Paul Campbell. Plus our thoughts on opening weekend as a whole and Megan's plea for the Hallmark Movies Now app to make a comeback as an app actually worth using. What did you think of The Santa Stakeout? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com! Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas kicked off with three new movies, including The Santa Stakeout starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, Paul Campbell and Joe Pantoliano. Help Us Pick the Hallmark Movie Are you following us on Instagram? Look for our weekly polls in Stories – we’ll be asking you what Hallmark movie you want us to review for the regular bonus podcast. News and Notes on The Santa Stakeout Joe Pantoliano aka "Joey Pants" has 153 acting credits according to IMDB! He's been busy, and we LOVED him as Francis Martin. Unfortunately 2020 wasn't kind to Joe as he was hit by a car! Tamera Mowry Housley is married to Adam Housley and we're grappling with our feelings about his former workplace. No shock here, The Santa Stakeout was filmed in Vancouver. Filming took place in August, which means we only get digital snow View this post on Instagram A post shared by tameramowrytwo (@tameramowrytwo) Wowie Zowie! Were we fair in our assessment of Paul Campbell's Wowee Zowee status? Our Rating for The Santa Stakeout Wendy - 2.75 Stars Megan - 3.5 stars Countdown to Christmas Continues all season long! Follow us on Instagram to vote on the movie we should review! Have you listened to our preview of Countdown to Christmas yet? The Hallmark app and website show that this weekend’s new, original Christmas movies will air at 8pm/7c. That is 5pm PST. Every other new movie this year has been 6pm/PST. Frndly TV app is a great way to watch new Hallmark movies. No set up in recording! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Countdown to Christmas 2021 Preview Part 2 Oct 23, 2021

Megan and Wendy talk the complete list of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas preview! Included are all 40+ movies Hallmark will air this holiday season which begins October 22, 2021. How many movies are making it onto your "must watch" list this Christmas season? Better question: Have you see Tyler Hynes' new haircut? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy preview Hallmark Channel's 40+ Countdown to Christmas movies. Just in the nick of time, Hallmark Channel released their complete list of Countdown to Christmas movies for 2021. Nothing like telling viewers what to expect two days before the first Christmas movie (You, Me & the Christmas Trees) is to air. You can listen to our Countdown to Christmas preview episode here (this only includes the first nine movies Hallmark originally announced) Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas Preview Now what's that you mentioned about Tyler Hynes? #Hynies how are we feeling about Tyler's new look? We've said for a whole year that we needs to run fingers through his Eddie Munster slicked back hair to see what's up it. Happy to see it shortened up. An Unexpected Christmas, premiering November 26, 2021 tops our list for the number one Hallmark Christmas movie to watch this season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🎥🏴🔌📓 (@tyler_hynes) WOWIE ZOWIE! A new category organically emerged during this particularly podcast episode and it's called "Wowie Zowie." Now, were we reacting to the physical attributes of Hallmark's leading men? Yes, yes we were. But, we did throw a Wowie Zowie towards a Hallmark leading lady as well. Should we include a Wowie Zowie award while reviewing Countdown to Christmas movies? Kind of like The Great British Baking Show - Paul Hollywood hand shake? It doesn't make an appearance in every episode, only when it's warranted it's because it was that good. Consider it done (this is news to Megan, BTW). Want More Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Movie Reviews? With so many Countdown to Christmas movies in 2021, we have added a brand new Hallmark tier to our Patreon! For just $3/month we will give you TWO additional Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie reviews. Join Patreon today – Countdown to Christmas officially begins this weekend, October 22, 2021! When Does Countdown to Christmas Begin? Countdown to Christmas begins on Friday, October 22, 2021 with You, Me & the Christmas Trees starring Danica McKeller, Benjamin Ayres and Jason Hervey. Written by friend of the podcast, Julie Sherman Wolfe. Listen to our interview of Julie here where she discussed writing Taking a Shot at Love. It was recently announced that there will be 41 original movies this holiday season premiering across many of Hallmark’s entertainment platforms, including Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and the Hallmark Movies Now app. What's Different About Countdown to Christmas this Year? Many people are already upset that Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas schedule doesn't include a week of new, original programming on Thanksgiving week. Instead, we're getting double features Friday through Sunday, the day after Thanksgiving. You might notice that the heavy hitters are scheduled for November 26 - November 28th. Movies include actors Tyler Hynes, Bethany Joy Lenz, Taylor Cole, Lacey Chabert, Laura Osnes, John Brotherton and Candace Cameron Bure. The second thing new for this year is a cross over movie with real-life sisters Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams. The first movie called Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday and it premieres on December 5th. The second is called Sister Swap: Christmas in the City. Next, Hallmark will premiere nine original movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. What's interesting is there are a few that include some pretty big Hallmark stars. Is this just an effort to get more viewers to watch Movies & Mysteries? Finally, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Advice to Love By Oct 21, 2021

We've reached the sixth and final movie in the 2021 Hallmark Channel Fall Harvest line up! Listen in as Megan and Wendy rate and review "Advice to Love By" starring Brooks Darnell and Erinn Westbrook. Plus, don't miss an update on IATSE and the future of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas and some garbage reviews on IMDB. What was your favorite movie from the Fall Harvest line up? What was your least favorite? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Advice to Love By which premiered on October 16, 2021 as part of Hallmark Channel's Fall Harvest line up. Help Us Pick the Hallmark Movie Are you following us on Instagram? Look for our weekly polls in Stories - we'll be asking you what Hallmark movie you want us to review for the regular bonus podcast. News and Notes on Advice to Love By This movie had two different working titles, including Flirting with Romance and Love by the Book. Advice to Love By was settled on after discovering Love by the Book was already the name of a Hallmark Channel movie in 2015. Director Heather Hawthorn-Doyle also directed A Little Daytime Drama. Listen to our review of A Little Daytime Drama starring Ryan Paevey. Heather Hawthron-Doyle was also tapped as director of A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love. This will be the fourth installment in the Godwink series. Its premiere date is still TBD. Who is @SleepyKittyPaw on Twitter and how does this person have all the inside scoop on Hallmark movies? Advice to Love By was filmed in Canada, using Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery for many scenes. IATSE reached a tentative deal last weekend. Hallmark Channel can now wipe the sweat from its brow and get back to promoting the 41 movies they promised (even though some aren't even in production yet). Matthew Jame Dowden (Grant) also starred in Raise a Glass to Love as Aidan. Listen to our review of Raise a Glass to Love. So much swirling. Mentioned During this Episode The Rules: Time Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right The Dating Game Killer Patti Stanger (Million Dollar Matchmaker) was an executive producer on Advice to Love By. Book Soup - Los Angeles bookstore We Forgot to Rate this Movie! We started yapping away about Countdown to Christmas that we forgot to rate Advice to Love By. Megan: 2.5 stars Wendy: 1 star Countdown to Christmas Starts Friday, 10/22/21 Have you listened to our preview of Countdown to Christmas yet? The Hallmark app and website show that this weekend's new, original Christmas movies will air at 8pm/7c. That is 5pm PST. Every other new movie this year has been 6pm/PST. Frndly TV app is a great way to watch new Hallmark movies. No set up in recording! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

South Beach Love Oct 14, 2021

Megan and Wendy are split in their review of this week's Hallmark movie "South Beach Love." Listen in as they talk news and notes, what they liked, and what they wished for. Plus, a dancing scene that could of been choreographed by one of their husbands. What did you think about South Beach Love? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark's "South Beach Love" which premiered on Saturday, October 9, 2021 as part of the 2021 Fall Harvest line up. News and Notes on South Beach Love South Beach Love was based on the book by Caidad Piñeiro. Buy it here from Amazon. The movie was set in Miami but actually filmed in St. Petersburg which is located in Florida's Gulf Coast, nearly 270 miles from Miami. William Levy (Tony) actually owns two restaurants in Miami. Taylor Cole was most recently seen in Hallmark's One Perfect Wedding. Listen to our recap and review of One Perfect Wedding. William Levy came in third place on season 14 of Dancing with the Stars. Taylor Cole is scheduled to star in Hallmark's Making Spirits Bright as part of the 2021 Countdown to Christmas line up. Taylor Cole and William Levy on set of South Beach Love. Notice Taylor is wearing a neck fan! Listeners of our Tuesday episode know how much Megan loves a neck fan. Cuban Irish Food There is actually a Cuban-Irish roaming truck/food cart called Cubish in Albuquerque, New Mexico. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Cole (@taylorquinncole) 2021 Hallmark Fall Harvest Let Down We've talked about it from week-to-week but will say here again that we are pretty disappointed with the 2021 Hallmark Fall Harvest line up. The first movie was full of fall vibes but every movie since has had literally nothing to do with the fall season. Do you think Advice to Love By will be a fall movie? Catch up and listen to our reviews of the movies in the Fall Harvest line up: Roadhouse Romance Love Strikes Twice Taking the Reins Raise a Glass to Love And don't miss our Countdown to Christmas preview episode! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love Strikes Twice Oct 07, 2021

On this week's Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episode, Megan and Wendy review yet another non-fall themed Hallmark movie called Love Strikes Twice. This new, original movie starring Katie Findlay and Wyatt Nash has left many asking: Is "Love Strikes Twice" a Hallmark movie? Why do you think Hallmark has so many non-fall movies in their Fall Harvest line up? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Should Girls Gone Hallmark Continue in 2022? We are super grateful for all the original and new listeners who have found our bonus Girls Gone Hallmark movie review podcast! The question is...should we continue to recap and review Hallmark original movies next year? If you have strong feelings about it, shoot us an email at meganandwendy@gmail.com. News and Notes about Love Strikes Twice The teleplay for Love Strikes Twice was written by C. Jay Cox. He also wrote Sweet Home Alabama (2002) with Reese Witherspoon and New in Town (2009) with Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr. Several of the same producers on Love Strikes Twice are the same for One Summer - which premiered the day after this premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. This movie was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. You might recognize Katie Findlay from Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, How to Get Away with Murder, The Carrie Diaries and The Killing (one of Wendy's favorite series). Wyatt Nash competed on Survivor: Redemption Island (season 22, 2011) under his birth name Matt Elrod. He finished in seventh place and was the sixth member to join the jury. Wyatt Nash/Matt Elrod was asked to compete again on Survivor: Caramoan (season 26) but declined - according to his Wikipedia page. What do you think: Is Love Strikes Twice a Hallmark movie? Let us know. Hallmark Fall Harvest Podcast Episodes Need to catch up on our reviews of the 2021 Fall Harvest movies? Taking the Reins Raise a Glass to Love Roadhouse Romance 2021 Countdown to Christmas Preview Podcast Episode Don't miss our 2021 Countdown to Christmas preview episode! Grab a hot cocoa and listen here. Hallmark Channel recently announced they will premiere 41 brand new movies during their annual Countdown to Christmas. Listen in as Megan and Wendy give their first impressions of the movies that have officially been announced. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Countdown to Christmas Preview Oct 01, 2021

Bring on the hot cocoa and ugly sweaters! Megan and Wendy dive into their very first Countdown to Christmas preview episode. Listen in as the ladies from Long Story Short give their first impressions of the brand new movies the Hallmark Channel will premiere this holiday season. We asked listeners a lot of questions during this episode. Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy talk about Hallmark Channel's original new movies set to premiere during Countdown to Christmas. Want More Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Movie Reviews? With so many Countdown to Christmas movies in 2021, we have added a brand new Hallmark tier to our Patreon! For just $3/month we will give you TWO additional Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie reviews. Join Patreon today! When Does Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas Begin? Countdown to Christmas begins on Friday, October 22, 2021 with new movies expected to premiere every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It was recently announced that there will be 41 original movies this holiday season premiering across many of Hallmark's entertainment platforms, including Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and the Hallmark Movies Now app. Will the Hollywood Strike Affect Hallmark Movies? According to Heavy.com, the impending IATSE strike could possibly affect the production of new Hallmark movies either not filmed yet or not completed with post-production. It will be interesting to watch this unfold over the next few weeks. What Movies are in 2021 Countdown to Christmas? Of the 41 original new movies, Hallmark has released the titles, cast, and synopses for only nine movies. We know the turn around time on these movies is really tight. Some movies on the schedule are likely not even in production yet. On September 30, 2021 @SleepyKittyPaw shared this list of movies expected to premiere during Countdown to Christmas. This person says they are 99% sure the 19 movies listed under "Not Yet Officially Announced" are all for the Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas. Now know of 41 new, original holiday movies produced, or soon-to-film, for Hallmark, with NO acquisitions—a first for the network. Possible we will see at least 1 more, since CRASHING THROUGH THE SNOW premiered in July. Would say 99% confident unannounced are all for Hallmark. pic.twitter.com/CUdAhOb77S— Ho! Ho! Holiday Viewing! (@SleepyKittyPaw) September 30, 2021 Countdown to Christmas Preview At the time of recording this episode, we knew of the first nine movies. They include: You, Me & The Christmas Trees starring Danica McKellar, Benjamin Ayres and Jason Hervey (10/22/21).Boyfriends of Christmas Past with Catherine Haena Kim, Raymond Ablack and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (10/23/21)The Santa Stakeout featuring Tamera Mowry-Housely, Paul Campbell and Joe Pantoliano (10/24/21)Christmas in Harmony starring Ashleigh Murray, Luke James, Loretta Devine, Michelle Williams and Basil Wallace (10/29/21)Coyote Creek Christmas with Janel Parrish and Ryan Paevey(10/30/21)Christmas Sail featuring Katee Sackhoff, Patrick Sabongui and Terry O'Quinn (10/31/21)Open by Christmas starring Alison Sweeney, Erica Durance, Brennan Elliott (11/5/21)Next Stop, Christmas with Lyndsy Fonseca, Chandler Massey, Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd (11/6/21)A Christmas Treasure featuring Jordin Sparks and Michael Xavier (11/7/21) We will continue to update this list as premiere dates are confirmed. Girls Gone Hallmark: Christmas Movies We're still fine tuning our recording schedule for the Countdown to Christmas movies. We even talked about letting listeners choose which new, original movie we should watch and review! Follow us on Instagram @meganandwendylss and watch our stories to weigh in! Catch Up on Last Year's Christmas Movie Reviews Jingle Bell Bride On the 12th Date of Christmas Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater A Timeless Christmas Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Taking the Reins Sep 30, 2021

Could Taking the Reins be the first Hallmark movie that Wendy enjoyed more than Megan? Listen in as the ladies of Long Story Short discuss Taking the Reins, the third movie in this year's Fall Harvest line up. But first, how bad was the digital fall foliage? Are you loving or just liking Hallmark's Fall Harvest line up? Are we being too hard on production for not having enough fall feels? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Taking the Reins which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on September 25, 2021. Don't Miss our Bonus Countdown to Christmas Episode! Look for another bonus episode on Friday, October 1st from us in your podcast feed! We will preview the first nine Countdown to Christmas movies! Listen in for our first impressions, plus if we plan to watch it or skip it based strictly on cast and synopsis. We also will talk about the impending IATSE strike and how that might affect Hallmark Channel's plan of premiering 41 new movies during the holiday season. And finally, what we hope for from movie #9 - #30. News and Notes About Taking the Reins This movie was filmed on location in Connecticut. Meadowbrook Farm in Marlborough, CT Taking the Reins was previously titled Love at the Steeplechase. Filming wrapped in July 2021. The production company for this movie told Hartford Courant that leaves would be digitally recolored. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikki DeLoach (@nikdeloach) Chemistry Between Nikki DeLoach and Scott Porter? Spoiler alert: Wendy says that the kiss between characters Sam (Nikki DeLoach) and Luke (Scott Porter) was the hottest kiss she's seen from ANY Hallmark movie this year. The chemistry between Nikki DeLoach and Scott Porter was perfect. Great casting! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikki DeLoach (@nikdeloach) Did you like Taking the Reins? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and let us know what you thought of last week's Hallmark movie! Catch Up on all the Fall Harvest Movies We're BIG fans of the frndly app where you will find all three Hallmark branded channels, including the original Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and Hallmark Drama. This is the best app to stream NEW Hallmark movies! Don't miss out on our reviews of the 2021 Fall Harvest movies: Roadhouse Romance Raise a Glass to Love Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Raise a Glass to Love Sep 23, 2021

Megan and Wendy find themselves annoyed with the amount of swirling and sniffing in Hallmark Channel's newest movie Raise a Glass to Love. Listen in as they rate and review the second movie from Hallmark's Fall Harvest line up starring Laura Osnes and Juan Pablo Di Pace. What did you think this movie? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Raise a Glass to Love premiered on the Hallmark Channel on September 18, 2021. News and Notes About Raise a Glass to Love Raise a Glass to Love was filmed in British Columbia, Canada. The Okanagan Valley, a region in the Canadian province of British Columbia, was chosen to replicate Sonoma County's wine country. This movie wrapped filming on July 25, 2021. Laura Osnes is a two-time Tony Award nominated actress and singer. Page Six reported in August, 2021 that Laura Osnes was terminated from the Broadway show called "Crazy For You" because she refuses to be vaccinated for COVID. The Broadway League requires audience, performers and backstage staff to be vaccinated (via New York Post). Open letter to Laura Osnes from OnStage Blog and Javier Muñoz. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Javier Muñoz (Javi) (@javiermofficial) Forbes says that the Master Sommelier Diploma exam is the world's hardest test. So much that there was a massive Master Sommelier cheating scandal. California's peak "fire season" is from July - October. Who is Jennifer Huether? Jennifer Huether is Canada's first female Master Sommelier and appeared as herself in Raise a Glass to Love. You can visit her website here. Not One Fall Decoration We're not really sure why this movie is in Hallmark Channel's Fall Harvest line up. There weren't any fall elements that would indicate that this movie was made specifically for the 2021 Fall Harvest schedule. Instead, we think it's one of those non-specific movies Hallmark can slide into any line up when they need a movie. Did Raise a Glass to Love leave you wanting more? We suggest watching Roadhouse Romance starring Tyler Hynes and Lauren Alaina and then listen to our review! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Roadhouse Romance Sep 16, 2021

Megan and Wendy roll right into Fall Harvest with this week's brand new Hallmark Channel movie review of Roadhouse Romance. Callie (real-life singer, songwriter Lauren Alaina) returns home to Tennessee after deployment and meets Luke (Tyler Hynes) by accident, literally. Will their new friendship blossom into more, will Callie ever find Grandpa Tucker's secret BBQ recipe and will the restaurant survive a low fall festival turn out? Lots of storylines with this one, friends. Email the show! What did you think Roadhouse Romance? Did you love Hallmark Channel movie newcomer Lauren Alaina? Do you also want to run your fingers through Tyler Hynes' hair? Send your thoughts to meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy talk about Hallmark Channel's newest Fall Harvest movie called Roadhouse Romances starring Tyler Hynes and Lauren Alaina. News and Notes for Roadhouse Romance This movie takes place in Tennessee but was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Filming wrapped in May 2021 and premiered on the Hallmark Channel on September 11, 2021 as part of the Fall Harvest line up of movies. Lauren Alaina was a runner-up on season 10 of American Idol and also competed on season 28 of Dancing with the Stars. She sang two of her own songs in this movie as Callie; "Run" and "What Do You Think Of?" She also sang "When You Say Nothing At All" made famous by Alison Krauss. Willa Looks Familiar - But From What? Sarah Edmondson played Callie's Aunt Willa. She might look familiar to documentary fans who saw her as one of the major players to expose the cult featured on HBO's docuseries The Vow. 2021 Fall Harvest Line Up on Hallmark We think Roadhouse Romance was a strong start to the 2021 Fall Harvest line up on the Hallmark Channel! What's next? Raise a Glass to Love - with Laura Osnes (One Royal Holiday) and Juan Pablo Di Pace (from Fuller House)Taking the Reins - starring Nikki DeLoach (Days of Our Lives)and Scott Porter (from Friday Night Lights and Ginny & Georgia and Hart of Dixie)Love Strikes Twice - featuring Katie Findlay (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) and Wyatt Nash (from Riverdale and GLOW)South Beach Love - with Taylor Cole (One Perfect Wedding) and William Levy.Listen to our review of One Perfect Wedding.Advice to Love By - starring Erinn Westbrook (Riverdale) and Brooks Darnell (A Winter Getaway).Listen to our review of A Winter Getaway. Reviews of Tyler Hynes Movies We have reviewed a couple of Tyler Hynes movies from the past year and he is a favorite for sure. Catch up on our reviews: Sweet Carolina It Was Always You On the 12th Date of Christmas Megan and Wendy Merch! Fans of the podcast can now get their own APPROVED! merch! Shop hoodies, crewnecks, mugs, stickers and notebooks here. Wendy is wearing the Approved! hoodie which comes in three different colors. Join our private Facebook group Long Story Shorties. Sign up for Patreon today for $5 and get access to our archives plus brand new bonus podcast episodes, video and the brand new Friday Five. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Journey of My Heart Sep 09, 2021

Megan and Wendy wrap up Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights line up with a review of Journey of My Heart. Did you also think this movie was very similar to Chasing Waterfalls? And, most importantly, have you ever heard the Jeffrey Osborne classic "On the Wings of Love?" Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com Don't miss our most recent regular podcast episode: Almost Fall Favorites Megan and Wendy review Journey of My Heart which premiered September 4, 2021 as part of Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights. News and Notes for Journey of My Heart This film was originally called Love on the Wings of Eagles. Journey of My Heart was filmed in and around Vancouver. According to Deck the Hallmark podcast, Journey of My Heart was produced by the same company that produced Chasing Waterfalls. Have We Watched this Movie Before? The storylines of Journey of My Heart and Chasing Waterfalls are so similar that Wendy texted Megan "This is Chasing Waterfalls with eagles." Related: Listen to our review of Chasing Waterfalls starring Cindy Busby. Why on Earth would Hallmark green light two movies within the same year that have almost identical stories? Sure, we can accept that almost all Hallmark movies follow the same formula but the same story? Instead of searching for secret waterfalls, our lead searches for a secret spot for eagles. Same landscape, same hunky tour guide, same geo-tag snafu. Spoiler: Journey of My Heart was probably the worst Hallmark movie of the year. How Do the Summer Nights Movie Rate Overall? Due to summer schedules, we only reviewed the later line up of Summer Nights which included six weeks of movies premiering July 31 - September 4, 2021. Here is our ranking of the Summer Nights line up: The 27-Hour Day Love, For Real Sweet Pecan Summer A Little Daytime Drama Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6 Journey of My Heart Hallmark Channel Fall Harvest 2021 Hallmark Channel is now heading into their bread and butter of programming. Beginning Saturday, September 11, 2021, Fall Harvest kicks off on Hallmark Channel with a brand new movie called Roadhouse Romance starring fan favorite Tyler Hynes. Look for our review on Thursday, September 16th! Catch up on our previous Tyler Hynes movie reviews! We are "Hynies," for sure. Sweet Carolina with Lacey Chabert It Was Always You with Erin Krakow On the 12th Date of Christmas with Mallory Jansen Who is ready for Fall Harvest? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sweet Pecan Summer Sep 02, 2021

Megan and Wendy exchange a few barbs over Hallmark's latest Summer Nights movie Sweet Pecan Summer. Listen in as they rate, review and argue where this new movie falls compared to the rest of the Summer Nights line up. Plus, a little chit chat about what a small town can offer, how to say the word pecan and their favorite funny scenes from the movie. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com - tell us what you think about Wes Brown. Megan and Wendy review Sweet Pecan Summer starring Wes Brown and Christine Ko. This movie premiered on August 28, 2021 as part of the Summer Nights line up. News and Notes Wes Brown was an Executive Producer on Sweet Pecan Summer. Brown's wife, Amanda, sold this story based on her family farm experience. She even had a real-life "Aunt Carol." The young daughter of Wes and Amanda Brown also had a cameo in this movie. She was one of the softball players. Sweet Pecan Summer was filmed during May and June in Utah. Thompson Family Pecan Farm located in Hurricane, Utah was used to shoot the orchard scenes. This movie was formerly titled "Love at the Pecan Farm." According to QCApproved.com, this is the second movie ever to feature a predominately Asian American family in the lead roles. Funny Scenes in Sweet Pecan Summer There were several very funny scenes throughout Sweet Pecan Summer, including: The spam call Amanda receives after she runs into J.P. at the local market. You can hear the recorded spam message say "there is a warrant out for your arrest." Who hasn't received one of these spam calls? It was pretty funny. When Amanda pulls an all nighter dreaming up with her revolutionary new skin line that contains pecan oil, she's buzzing hard from the caffeine and apologizes for being "all woooo." Where Can You Get Pecan Oil? La Tourangelle Pecan Oil for cooking via Amazon ($9.99) 100% Pure Pecan Oil for Skin Tightening, Wrinkle Prevention via Amazon ($12.99) Listen to the Rest of the Summer Nights Movie Reviews Love, For Real The 27-Hour Day Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6 A Little Daytime Drama Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Little Daytime Drama Aug 26, 2021

Megan and Wendy have eagerly been awaiting this week's Hallmark Channel movie A Little Daytime Drama. Listen in as they rate and review this brand new movie from the Summer Nights line up. A Little Daytime Drama stars Jen Lilley and Ryan Paevey plus features the amazing, Daytime Emmy Award winner, Linda Dano, in her first Hallmark Channel movie. Look for our bonus podcast episode to drop on Thursday, August 26th. What do you think of the Summer Nights line up? We really enjoyed Love, For Real and The 27-Hour Day. We both sort of hated Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark Channel new movies. This week, listen as they share their favorite things, and of course, "Did You See That?". News and Notes A Little Daytime Drama was originally titled Love in the Afternoon. This Hallmark Channel movie was filmed in Canada, including Vancouver and The Bridge Studios in Burnaby, British Columbia. Filming wrapped on July 10, 2021 but director Heather Hawthorn-Doyle shared on Instagram that she was still editing the movie one week prior to its debut date. Jen Lilley and Ryan Paevey have both worked in daytime television. This is Linda Dano's debut on the Hallmark Channel. She has previously appeared in a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries movie. Ryan Paevey and Jen Lilley last worked together on 2017's Harvest Love. Cameron Bancroft - Beverly Hills, 90210 fans know him as Joe Bradley, CU quarterback with the heart problem and Donna's boyfriend - plays Gregory James. Took Wendy about midway through movie to recognize him! What is A Little Daytime Drama About? From Hallmark: In order to save her daytime soap drama from cancellation, head writer Maggie must convince Darin, fan favorite actor and real-life ex-boyfriend, to return to the show. Jen Lilley (Maggie) Ryan Paevey (Darin) Linda Dano (Alice) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jen Lilley (@jen_lilley) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jen Lilley (@jen_lilley) What Does SORAS stand for? Did you catch the scene where Darin comments on the new age of his co-star? Soaps are notorious for age progression. SORAS stands for "soap opera rapid aging syndrome." Says here, SORAS was coined by Soap Opera Weekly founding editor-in-chief Mimi Torchin. If You Loved This, Listen to These Hallmark Movie Reviews The 27-Hour Day Love, For Real Don't Go Breaking My Heart (starring Ryan Paevey) A Timeless Christmas (staring Ryan Paevey) Snowkissed (starring Jen Lilley) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6 Aug 19, 2021

Megan and Wendy are back with another Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episode! This week, they review Hallmark Channel's Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6 starring Jack Wagner and Josie Bissett. This brand new movie premiered on August 14, 2021 and is part of the Summer Nights line up. Email the podcast at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy rate and review Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6 - the last installment in the Wedding March series on the Hallmark Channel. News and Notes This is the sixth and final installment in the "Wedding March" franchise. This movie was filmed in British Columbia, Canada. Jack Wagner served as one of the film's executive producers. The real-life Rowena's Inn on the River in Harrison Mills, BC served as the "Willow Lake" wedding venue owned by Mick and Olivia. Filming wrapped on May 31, 2021. Where Can I Watch the Wedding March Movies? You know what would have been super helpful prior to watching the Wedding March 6 movie? A little backstory. We were really hoping the writers would have recapped the series before diving into wedding weekend gone wrong. But do we really want to watch the previous five movies? Meh. If you do, you can find them on Amazon here (affiliate links): The Wedding March and Wedding March 2 Wedding March 3: Here Comes the Bride Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New My Boyfriend's Back: Wedding March 5 (not available to stream) Catch Up on Girls Gone Hallmark We've really enjoyed the Summer Nights line up (spoiler alert...this movie, maybe not so much). Listen to previous episodes: The 27-Hour Day Love, For Real The Baker's Son You Had Me at Aloha Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2021 is Coming Soon! It won't be long until Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas is here! We'll choose the movies we plan to review as soon as the schedule becomes available! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The 27-Hour Day Aug 13, 2021

Megan and Wendy are back with another Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episode. This week, they rate and review The 27-Hour Day starring Autumn Reeser and Andrew Walker. This brand new movie is part of Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights. Look for our bonus podcast episode to drop on Thursday, August 12th. What did you think of last week's movie? We really enjoyed Love, For Real, giving it 3.25 and 3.5 stars, respectively! Listen to our review here. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark Channel's The 27-Hour Day. News and Notes Some super sleuthing tells us that The 27-Hour Day was filmed in early May 2021 in picturesque British Columbia. Canada's westernmost province is set between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains and its gorgeous, natural setting was a perfect location for this week's Hallmark movie set in the Montana mountains. Not only does Autumn Reeser star in this movie, she is also one of the Executive Producers. Andrew Walker (who plays Jack West) was Reeser's first choice as lead actor. Cast and crew had to quarantine prior to filming. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Walker (@awalkk35) What is The 27-Hour Day Movie About? No, that's not a typo. Lauren runs a wellness company and blog called "The 27-Hour Day." She's known as an efficient, "girl on the go" influencer who teaches her followers the best tips and tricks to successfully get through life's daily to-do lists. Her world gets turned upside down after a bad meeting with a business mentor and decides she needs some R&R. Andrew Walker asks on his Instagram what you would do if you had three more hours in a day. Walker plays Jack West, the mountain retreat owner, who likely gets Lauren to realize what's really important in life. Spoiler alert: it's probably not her brand of efficiency. What will happen at the end of the retreat? We say a smooch, for sure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Walker (@awalkk35) Autumn Reeser and Andrew Walker are Hallmark Channel Vets Megan was surprised to learn on last week's episode that Autumn Reeser starred on the last two seasons of The O.C. In addition to a hearty television and filmography, Reeser has starred in ten Hallmark Channel movies, including A Glenbrooke Christmas, Valentine Ever After and Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Andrew Walker has starred in an impressive nineteen Hallmark Channel movies plus one season of When Calls the Heart. Get that Hallmark cheddar, Andrew! Hallmark Channel's The 24-Hour Day premieres Saturday, August 7, 2021. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love, For Real Aug 05, 2021

Megan and Wendy return with a bonus Girls Gone Hallmark episode where they rate and review Love, For Real. This new movie is part of Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights and stars Chloe Bridges, Scott Michael Foster, Corbin Bleu and Taiana Tully. Look for our bonus Girls Gone Hallmark episode to drop on Thursday, August 5th. Are you planning to watch Love, For Real? Are you happy Hallmark Channel is back with their Summer Nights programming or would you rather fast forward to fall movies already? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. New podcast episode: Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark Channel's Love, For Real. How do you think this Summer Nights movie stands up to the earlier Hallmark movie premieres? Was Love, For Real Filmed in Hawaii? Yes, Love, For Real was filmed on location on the island of Oahu. This is the second movie in the 2021 Summer Nights line up that was filmed in Hawaii. The first was You Had Me at Aloha. Related: Listen to our review of You Had Me at Aloha. Chloe Bridges who plays Hayley shares her adventures on Oahu back in mid-April. Did you know Chloe Bridges is engaged to Adam Devine from Pitch Perfect? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chloe Bridges (@chloebridges) Did you know Chloe Bridges is engaged to Adam Devine from Pitch Perfect? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chloe Bridges (@chloebridges) Is Love, For Real About a Reality Dating Show? Bachelor in Paradise meets Hallmark Channel in Love, For Real. Hayley (Chloe Bridges) and her best friend Bree (Taiana Tully) are recruited to participate in a reality dating show where together they hatch a plan to use their fifteen minutes of fame to help promote and popularize Hayley's fashion line. Expect things to not go as planned when Hayley finds herself falling for the show's producer, Luke (Scott Michael Foster). Scoot Michael Foster stays cool on Oahu during filming. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scott Michael Foster (@scottmfoster) Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights kicks off again on Saturday, July 31 with the premiere of Love, For Real. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

The Baker’s Son Jun 17, 2021

It's a Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episode! Listen in as Megan and Wendy review and recap Hallmark's latest movie called The Baker's Son. Will Matt's bread save the town? Does bread taste better when it's made by a baker in love? How is this movie about bread? Tell us if you liked The Baker's Son! Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com Bread is great but can it save this Hallmark Channel movie? Megan and Wendy review The Baker's Son. Free Ways to Support Your Favorite Podcast If you like our podcast, or any podcast for that matter, there are a bunch of free ways to support your favorites. We always ask for your Apple Podcast reviews at the top of every show. Yes, your 5-star ratings and written reviews in the Apple Podcast systems helps others find our show. If you listen to our pod in Apple Podcasts, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review. Read this tutorial on how to leave a review. Leave our show a rating on IMDb.com. Yes, every episode of ours (well, almost…it’s quite time consuming) is listed on IMDb.com. We’d love for you to leave it 10/10 rating. Just search “Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy.” Did you know we upload every podcast episode to our YouTube channel? Yes! In addition to tons and tons of old videos (that still hold up, if you ask us), we’ve uploaded the audio for each podcast episode. Hit the thumbs up and leave a comment! Simply subscribe or follow our podcast in your favorite podcast platform. We’re everywhere including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and I Heart Radio. Share the show with your friends! You can share any episode via text from most platforms. Send them your favorite episode. Click like or heart our content when you see it on Facebook or Instagram. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

You Had Me at Aloha Jun 10, 2021

Megan and Wendy are finally back with a bonus Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episode. Listen in as they review and recap Hallmark Channel's "You Had Me at Aloha" which premiered on June 5, 2021 to kick off the annual Summer Nights programming. Tell us if you liked You Had Me at Aloha! Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com New Podcast Episode: Listen in as Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "You Had Me at Aloha" part of the annual Summer Nights programming. News and Notes for You Had Me at Aloha You Had Me at Aloha was filmed on location on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. This is the third movie that Kavan Smith and Pascale Hutton have co-starred in. They are also currently starring in When Calls the Heart. Pascale Hutton has also appeared on the television series Once Upon a Time. Popular Girls Gone Hallmark Episodes Want to listen to more Girls Gone Hallmark episodes? Here's a list of our most popular bonus episodes. It Was Always You starring Tyler Hynes Sweet Carolina starring Tyler Hynes As Luck Would Have It starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher Hearts Down Under Free Ways to Support Your Favorite Podcast If you like our podcast, or any podcast for that matter, there are a bunch of free ways to support your favorites. We always ask for your Apple Podcast reviews at the top of every show. Yes, your 5-star ratings and written reviews in the Apple Podcast systems helps others find our show. If you listen to our pod in Apple Podcasts, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review. Read this tutorial on how to leave a review. Leave our show a rating on IMDb.com. Yes, every episode of ours (well, almost…it’s quite time consuming) is listed on IMDb.com. We’d love for you to leave it 10/10 rating. Just search “Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy.” Did you know we upload every podcast episode to our YouTube channel? Yes! In addition to tons and tons of old videos (that still hold up, if you ask us), we’ve uploaded the audio for each podcast episode. Hit the thumbs up and leave a comment! Simply subscribe or follow our podcast in your favorite podcast platform. We’re everywhere including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and I Heart Radio. Share the show with your friends! You can share any episode via text from most platforms. Send them your favorite episode. Click like or heart our content when you see it on Facebook or Instagram. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Sweet Carolina May 20, 2021

Megan and Wendy are back with this Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episode where they recap and review "Sweet Carolina" starring Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes. Where does this movie rank considering it's a stand-alone Hallmark movie? Does Tyler Hynes deliver his trademark sexiness in this devastatingly sad movie? Let's discuss it all. What did you think of Sweet Carolina? Are you a self-proclaimed Hynie? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review the new Tyler Hynes movie "Sweet Carolina" which premiered on May 15, 2021. News and Notes about Sweet Carolina "Sweet Carolina" took place in North Carolina but was actually filmed in British Columbia, including Vancouver and Maple Ridge. The story was developed by Lacey Chabert and Jonathan Prince. Related: Listen to our reviews of other Tyler Hynes movies - On the 12th Date of Christmas and It Was Always You. Did You See That? One of our favorite segments of the podcast is Did You See That? where we point out, scrutinize and sometimes ever critique specific scenes from the movie. During this episode, we talk about this scene several times. First, because it was truly funny and felt organic. Lacey Chabert gets nailed in the face with a handful of baking flour and her reaction is priceless. We also talked about the candies on the countertop. The characters are supposed to be baking cookies for a fundraiser. While chocolate chips and other candies like M&Ms are reasonable choices to add to cookies, it looks like one container is full of hard candies like Runts. Tell us those aren't Runts bananas in that center container. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🎥🏴🔌📓 (@tyler_hynes) Did you love Sweet Carolina? This movie made Megan cry so hard that she had to wash her face and re-apply makeup! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Baby, It’s Cold Inside May 13, 2021

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Baby, It's Cold Inside" starring Jocelyn Hudon and Steve Lund. This is the first movie Wendy couldn't finish. Megan is left with the burden of reviewing the whole movie but not before Wendy melts down about pancakes. Email the podcast! We read every email: meganandwendy@gmail.com News and Notes About Baby, It's Cold Inside Baby, It's Cold Inside was filmed on location in Quebec at a real ice hotel. In fact, Hotel de Glace is the only ice hotel in North America and is operational during the months of January to March. Would you ever stay at an ice hotel? Email us. Actor Steve Lund said the filming location was so cold that electric socks were a must have. Electric socks? Who knew electric socks were even a thing? You can get them on Amazon for less that $40. What is a Kransekake? It was mentioned in this movie that the Ice Hotel was trying to wow the travel reviewer guy with some traditional Nordic desserts, specifically a kransekake. A kransekake is a tower of delicate cookie rings and is commonly served at weddings, parties and holidays. The kransekake used in Baby, It's Cold Inside was a stack of pancakes. It wasn't even close to what a kransekake looks like. Hanna then tried saving the day with an Aebleskiver recipe which is a round pancake ball typically served for breakfast. She somehow made a whole bunch of them using a cake pop pan. Nope. This what an Aebleskiver pan looks like. I've never ever heard of making Aebleskivers in a cake pop pan. Finally, the travel reviewer guy is presented with the classic French dessert: a croque-en-bouche. This whole scene in Baby, It's Cold Inside was such a mess. What Next for Girls Gone Hallmark? Stay tuned as we'll be back next week to review Sweet Carolina starring Lacey Chabert and Mr. Hynie himself. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Hearts Down Under Apr 29, 2021

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Hearts Down Under" this week and it's real obvious who hated this movie. Plus, another email that made Megan's whole body clench. The director of "Right in Front of Me" emailed the show. You've gotta hear what she wrote. You can email us too at meganandwendy@gmail.com! We'd love to hear what you thought about Hearts Down Under or any of the Hallmark Channel movies we've discussed. News and Notes about Hearts Down Under Hearts Down Under originally aired on Netflix Australia in 2020 under the title Romance on the Menu. The movie was filmed on location in Australia, specifically in Queensland. It's been reported that some of the small village scenes were shot in the suburbs of Shorncliff and Sandgate on the Brisbane Coastline. Hearts Down Under was filmed in December 2019. Australia closed its borders to foreign travelers in March 2020 due to the global pandemic. Lemon Myrtle Cove and The Seagull Cafe are fictional locations. The cafe scenes were shot at an Australian restaurant called The Hamptons which has varied reviews on Trip Advisor. Mentioned in this Episode Date My Dad was a television series that aired originally on UPTV and starred Barry Watson, Raquel Welch, Matty Finochio and Cindy Busby. Chasing Waterfalls starred Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell and premiered during Hallmark Channel's Spring Fling line up. What's Next for Girls Gone Hallmark Megan and Wendy will be back next week to discuss Baby, It's Cold Inside. A movie that might trigger a mild panic attack for Megan. We'll talk more about that next week. Until then, check out some of our recent main podcast episodes: What do you do between dinner and bedtime? Nighttime routines beyond skin care.A few tried and true life hacks.Our most memorable trips and vacations.What can stay and what can go post pandemic. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Right in Front of Me Apr 22, 2021

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Right in Front of Me." This is the very last movie in the Spring Fling line up and stars Janel Parrish and Marco Grazzini. But first, don't even think about skipping through the beginning of the episode because the girls have a lot to say about an email they received regarding last week's podcast. Woah boy. You too can email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Mentioned in this Episode: Shavonda Gardner's Instagram + her thoughts on proper DM manners Our interview with Julie Sherman Wolfe, writer of Right in Front of Me and Taking a Shot at Love Savor your own desserts with these tiny forks from Amazon! What's Next Now that Spring Fling is Done? Did you know that the Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episodes were supposed to be a limited run? Hallmark Channel keeps churning out the new movies, so we'll keep recapping them. Next up is Cindy Busby in Hearts Down Under also starring Tim Ross. This movie premieres on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Don't miss our recap and review available on Thursday, April 29th. You might also like: A review of "Hearts in the Game" starring Marco Grazzini Hang with Your New Best Girlfriends - US! We drop new episodes on our main podcast each Tuesday. If you already subscribe, both main and bonus podcasts will be in your feed. We'd love for you to check out both! See some of our recent episodes below. Hacks to make life easier + the great bathing suit debate Where you should travel after COVID + a trip down memory lane What stays and goes post pandemic An interview with friend of the show Jennie Canzoneri on living sober Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

As Luck Would Have It Apr 15, 2021

Megan and Wendy recap and review the highly anticipated "As Luck Would Have It" this week on the podcast. Listen in as the two gush over what might be the best Hallmark Channel movie of the year. Filmed on location in Ireland, "As Luck Would Have It" stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Allen Leech and is the first Hallmark Channel Movie for both actors. Did you love As Luck Would Have It? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com and tell us how you would rate this movie. Best Hallmark Movie of 2021 We're definitely not trying to spoil the podcast recap, but As Luck Would Have It tops our list for best Hallmark movie of the year. Should we do a Girls Gone Hallmark Awards episode at the end of the year or what? There is something different about this movie and we theorize what it could be during this podcast episode. News & Notes About As Luck Would Have It As the fourth movie in the Spring Fling line up, As Luck Would Have It was filmed on location in Ireland during February 2021. Specific filming locations included Howth Castle located in north county Dublin and the Cliffs of Moher located on the west coast of Ireland along the country's famous Wild Atlantic Way. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoAnna Garcia Swisher (@jogarciaswisher) Mentioned in this Episode Gwen Stefani's "Slow Clap" was featured at the top of the movie. We couldn't find Lindsay's gorgeous green dress but did find her beautiful blue coat. Adare Manor located in Limerick, Ireland Sweet Magnolias on Netflix starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher A Winter Getaway and Snowkissed were both filmed in Banff, Canada. Right in Front of Me written by, friend of the podcast, Julie Sherman Wolfe. Episodes That Might Interest You Megan talks about her ghost experience at Adare Manor in Ireland in Episode 4. Julie Sherman Wolfe talks with Megan and Wendy about Taking a Shot at Love. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

One Perfect Wedding Apr 08, 2021

Girls Gone Hallmark is back and this time we're here with a One Perfect Wedding movie review! Originally titled One Winter Wedding this is the third (and final?) in a trilogy of movies that includes One Winter Weekend and One Winter Proposal. Listen to this episode to hear what we liked, what we wished for, and our favorite "Did you see that?!" moments from the movie. We love to hear your thoughts on these movies too! Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com and tell us how many stars you’d give One Perfect Wedding. Megan and Wendy share a review of One Perfect Wedding, a Hallmark Channel Original movie that premiered on April 3, 2021. News and Notes on One Perfect Wedding One Perfect Wedding was filmed in Whistler, Canada at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort This movie was was originally titled One Winter Wedding, but script delays and pandemic protocols pushed this wedding to the spring One Perfect Wedding is the third movie in a trilogy, following One Winter Weekend and One Winter Proposal Taylor Cole met her husband while filming a Hallmark movie! Jaxon Turner worked for Google for ten years before turning to acting! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Cole (@taylorquinncole) Mentioned in This Episode We love Rukiya Bernard! Let's start a campaign for her to have her own Hallmark movie in a starring role! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rukiya Bernard (@rukiya.bernard) Rukiya Bernard discusses Dewshane WIlliam's absence from this filmWhat song was playing at the wedding in One Perfect Wedding? Close to You, by Calvin Harris Catch up on all of our Hallmark movie reviews here! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Apr 01, 2021

Megan and Wendy watch and recap Hallmark Channel's Don't Go Breaking My Heart in today's new podcast episode. Listen in as they share their first impressions of the movie formerly known as Breakup Boot Camp, what they liked, what they wished for, and their favorite segment called "Did You See That?" We love to hear your thoughts on these movies too! Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com and tell us how many stars you'd give Don't Go Breaking My Heart. Megan and Wendy share their thoughts about Don't Go Breaking My Heart which premiered on Hallmark Channel on March 27, 2021. News & Notes on Don't Go Breaking My Heart Don't Go Breaking My Heart was originally titled Breakup Boot Camp (and we think Hallmark should have kept the original title). Nina Weinman wrote this movie. She also wrote Playing Cupid (Love Ever After), Two for the Win (New Year, New Movies) and Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (Countdown to Christmas 2020). The movie took place in Portland, Oregon but was filmed in Langely, British Columbia. As someone who has visited Portland several times, it was fun to see some familiar landmarks in the exterior shots. Italia Ricci (Miranda) has starred in hit shows like Designated Survivor, Chasing Life, Supergirl and coming soon to The Good Doctor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italia Ricci (@italiaricci) Mentioned in this Episode: What is the name of that song was at the end of Don't Go Breaking My Heart? It's called Wonder by Shawn Mendes. A NOOM sign was displayed at the rock climbing gym where Miranda and Ben squared off in a climbing challenge. A commercial for NOOM was played after that scene. Nina Weinman writes some of the funniest lines for Hallmark Channel movies! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Chasing Waterfalls Mar 25, 2021

Hallmark Channel's Spring Fling line up kicks off with Chasing Waterfalls starring Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell. Listen in as Megan and Wendy chat about what they liked and what they wished for. Plus, what will the girls say when asked if they'd let a handsome stranger blindfold them in the forest? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy are Girls Gone Hallmark in this bonus episode. Listen as they recap and review Chasing Waterfalls which premiered on March 20, 2021. News and Notes About Chasing Waterfalls The movie was filmed in remote locations of British Columbia. The real Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre was used as exterior shots for the movie's Pinestone Lake Lodge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cindy Busby (@cindy_busby) Six Degrees of Cindy Busby In 2017 Cindy Busby starred as Stephanie in Date My Dad a family comedy/drama which aired for one season on UP TV. Cindy's character was the obvious love interest for single dad Ricky played by Barry Watson. Did they ever hook up? I can't recall - do you? We were fortunate enough to host the Date My Dad Facebook Live pre-show on UP TV's Facebook page. It was a fast and furious fifteen minutes for 10-weeks! We loved it and we loved Cindy Busby as Stephanie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan and Wendy (@meganandwendylss) What is Chasing Waterfalls About? Chasing Waterfalls is about a photographer who sets out on a dream assignment to photograph some of the world's most elusive waterfalls. Then, as in all Hallmark movies, meets a handsome gentleman who pushes her outside of her comfort zone and the two eventually fall in love and kiss. The end. Would you ever let a man you met two days earlier blindfold you and lead you out into the depths of the wilderness? Never. No matter how good looking Christoper Russell is. Did Chasing Waterfalls Feature TLC? No. The Hallmark Channel movie Chasing Waterfalls does not feature the R&B female pop sensation TLC or even their hit song of the same name. The song was only used in the commercial. Megan shared that the TLC song is pretty dark and Hallmark basically romanticized the chorus to fit the movie narrative. Mentioned in this Episode Shout out to the guys at Deck the Hallmark for pointing out the names of the characters in this movie during their Spring Fling podcast review episode. Amy Atwater (Cindy Busby) and Mark North (Christopher Russell) are almost a little too on the nose, right? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Fit for a Prince Mar 11, 2021

Megan and Wendy wish they could get back the two hours wasted on watching Hallmark Channel's stand-alone movie "Fit for a Prince." But, they can't, so listen in as they talk about all the things they wished for from this movie and why "YOLO" is so damn funny on a t-shirt. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel new movies every Thursday in a bonus Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episode. Where You Can Find Reviews on IMDB IMDB is Wendy's favorite website to read reviews on every Hallmark movie. People are really dedicated to sharing their views and they'll let you know if they hate it. Click on REVIEWS located under +Add to Watchlist. There are both user and critic reviews to read. IMDB reviews are resourceful and entertaining! Curious to read reviews of your favorite Hallmark movies? Here's are links for a few of the movies we mentioned in today's review: Fit for a Prince Snowkissed A Winter Getaway Beverly Hills Wedding Taking a Shot at Love If I Only Had Christmas How was Fit for a Prince Similar to Cinderella? There were a few similarities between Fit for a Prince and the classic Cinderella story but we'd never call it a retelling of the fairytale. We'd say the story had a light sprinkling of Cinderella. Considering the main character was named Cindy Cordella which sounds similar to the name Cinderella. The two protagonists, Brooke and Julie, were definitely characters modeled after the wicked step-sisters. One might consider Margaret Hamilton to have shades of a fairy Godmother even though she didn't really do anything magical or special to help Cindy. And finally, the other seamstresses at the design house could be seen as Cinderella's helpful little mice dutifully sewing dresses for the wicked step-mother, Cindy's boss, Rebecca Raslyn. Girls Gone Hallmark Programming Note We are excited to share that we will continue reviewing Hallmark Channel new movies through their Spring Fling line up. No Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episode on March 18, 2021. New review for Chasing Waterfalls on March 25, 2021. New to Megan and Wendy? We are really excited you've found us and our podcast. We publish two brand new podcasts each week! On Tuesdays, it's our original Long Story Short: The Podcast where topics vary from week to week but you can expect a few laughs, a little insight, and a lot of opinions about some important and not-so-important subjects. Thursdays we release a bonus podcast where we recap and review the new Hallmark Channel movies. We've also got a private Facebook group for our friends we lovingly call SHORTIES. You can join here. Want even more? We're creating exclusive content on our Patreon page. Get video podcasts, bonus podcast episodes and - fan favorite - taste test videos every month starting at $3/month. Sign up here and get access to the archives! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

It Was Always You Mar 04, 2021

Megan and Wendy review "It Was Always You" for today's brand new Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episode. The movie features Tyler Hynes and Erin Krakow and is the last in February's Love Ever After bunch. How will it compare to the others this year but and does Tyler Hynes' familiar gruff attitude make an appearance? Plus, are we "Hynies?" Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/it-was-always-you-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Mix Up in the Mediterranean Feb 25, 2021

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's Mix Up in the Mediterranean. What could go wrong when twin brothers swap places accidentally misleading the love interest of the non-married brother? Spoiler alert: this movie scored big time on our rating scale! Email the show at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/mix-up-in-the-mediterranean-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Playing Cupid Feb 18, 2021

Megan and Wendy are back today with another Girls Gone Hallmark bonus podcast episode! Listen as they recap and review Playing Cupid starring Laura Vandervoot and Nicholas Gonzalez. Email the show at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/playing-cupid-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Julie Sherman Wolfe Interview Feb 17, 2021

In today's Girls Gone Hallmark super bonus episode, Megan and Wendy welcome screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe to the podcast! Julie has an extensive resume writing for television, including some of our favorite 2020-21 Hallmark movies like Taking a Shot at Love and One Royal Holiday. She also clears up some of our biggest questions, talks about her life in Avon, Connecticut and what we can expect next from her on Hallmark Channel. Email the show at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/julie-sherman-wolfe-interview/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Beverly Hills Wedding Feb 11, 2021

Love is in the air! Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" line up kicks off with "Beverly Hills Wedding" starring Brendan Penny as Cory and Brooke D'Orsay as Molly. Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review this brand new movie. Plus, the two reminisce about another television show with a similar title. Email the show at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/beverly-hills-wedding-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Snowkissed Feb 04, 2021

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's new movie Snowkissed starring JenLilley and Chris McNally. Will the last movie of Hallmark Channel's New Year, New Movies line up be worth waiting for and how does it compare to the other January movies? Email the show at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFind Full Episode Shownotes Here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/snowkissed-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Winter Getaway Jan 28, 2021

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's A Winter Getaway starring Brooks Darnell and Nazneen Contractor. One question: What happened to the chili dog lunch? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-winter-getaway-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Two for the Win Jan 21, 2021

Megan and Wendy review and recap Hallmark Channel's newest movie Two for the Win in today's brand new bonus episode. Each had not a lot to say for their favorite segments, "Uh-Oh!" and "Did You See That?" What might that say about their thoughts on the movie? You might be surprised. Email the show at girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/two-for-the-win-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A New Year's Resolution Jan 14, 2021

Megan and Wendy welcome fellow Hallmark Channel movie lover, Cally from Hallmark's The Spot, to recap and review A New Year's Resolution. The girls and their guest break down what they liked, what they wished for, those obvious "Uh-Oh" moments familiar to all Hallmark movies and several funny observations in "Did You See That?" Originally scheduled to air in 2019, Hallmark Channel inexplicably pulled this movie from their line up. But why? Wendy will tell you.Find full episode shownotes at: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-new-years-resolution/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Taking a Shot at Love Jan 07, 2021

Because it was so fun, Megan and Wendy are back again to review and recap Hallmark Channel's New Year, New Movies! In today's bonus episode, the girls have a lot to say about Taking a Shot at Love. Find out what they liked about it, what they wished would have been different, their favorite segment "Did You See That?" and, brand new for 20201, a new segment called "Uh-Oh!"Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/taking-a-shot-at-love-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Love Lights Hanukkah & Christmas Comes Twice Dec 17, 2020

It's a battle of 90's teenage television stars in this week's Girls Gone Christmas episode of the podcast! Megan and Wendy recap two Hallmark Channel Christmas movies: Love, Lights, Hanukah and Christmas Comes Twice.View full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/girls-gone-christmas/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing Dec 10, 2020

Megan and Wendy welcome podcast guest LaShawn Wiltz to recap and review Hallmark Channel's fourth installment in the Christmas in Evergreen series. Will wedding bells ring in Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing or are the bells they are talking about actually hand bells? How will Megan and Wendy rate this 2020 Hallmark Channel Christmas movie starring Holly Robinson Peete, Rukiya Bernard, and Antonio Cayonne with a cameo from Ashley Williams.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/girls-gone-christmas-christmas-in-evergreen-bells-are-ringing/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

If I Only Had Christmas Dec 03, 2020

In this week’s Girls Gone Christmas episode of the podcast, Megan and Wendy recap and review If I Only Had Christmas starring Candace Cameron Bure and Warren Christie. A cheery Kansas City PR executive lands an opportunity to help a charity during Christmastime. She meets some interesting characters along the way and finds someone special behind it all. How will they rate this 2020 Hallmark Channel Christmas movie premiere?
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A Nashville Christmas Nov 26, 2020

In this week's Girls Gone Christmas episode of the podcast, Megan and Wendy discuss A Nashville Christmas Carol which stars Jessy Schram and Wes Brown. This was a modern day retelling of A Christmas Carol with a country twist.The ghosts of Christmas Past (Kix Brooks) and Present (Kimberly Williams Paisley) visit Vivian, played by Jessy Schram, to help her rediscover a lost love-interest Gavin (Wes Brown,) with a little help from Marilyn Jinway (Wynona Judd) the modern-day Jacob Marley.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-nashville-christmas-carol/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

A Timeless Christmas Nov 19, 2020

In this week's Girls Gone Christmas episode, Megan and Wendy recap Hallmark Channel's "A Timeless Christmas" starring Ryan Paevey and Erin Cahill. Listen in as the girls recap and review the tale of Charles Whitley (Ryan Paevey), who mysteriously disappears in 1903 and awakes in a non-pandemic 2020. Will Megan Turner (Erin Cahill) fall for this time traveler and will they experience the true joy of the Christmas holiday?Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-timeless-christmas/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Never Kiss a Man in A Christmas Sweater Nov 12, 2020

When we reviewed "Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater" back in 2020, it was the third Hallmark review we had ever done. We think we were probably unnecessarily harsh on this movie and perhaps our review deserves a re-visit? Look for that in 2025! In the mean time, you can listen to our original thoughts on this classic starring Ashley Williams and Niall Matter.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/never-kiss-a-man-in-a-christmas-sweater/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

On the 12th Date of Christmas Nov 05, 2020

Get ready for a dash of holiday cheer as Girls Gone Hallmark reviews On the 12th Date of Christmas! In this episode, Megan and Wendy team up to discuss the scavenger hunt antics starring Tyler Hynes and Mallory Jansen. They’ll dig into the plot’s delightful twists and moments, from sweet surprises to zany challenges. You won't want to miss this festive adventure, so grab some hot cocoa and tune in to the review now! Find Full Episode Shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/on-the-12th-date-of-christmas-hallmark-movie-review/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

Jingle Bell Bride Nov 04, 2020

In today's bonus episode, Megan and Wendy chat, recap and rate Hallmark Channel's 2020 Christmas debut movie Jingle Bell Bride. What will happen when Jessica (Julie Gonzalo) gets stranded in pursuit of the elusive jingle bell flower only found in a small Alaskan town? Naturally, she falls for townie Matt (Ronnie Rowe Jr.) and is crowned Jingle Bell Princess. Listen as Megan and Wendy break down what they loved, liked and what was totally absurd.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/jingle-bell-bride/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!

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