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

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

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

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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!
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Welcome to Valentine Feb 21, 2023

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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!
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A Paris Proposal Feb 14, 2023

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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!
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Curious Caterer: Grilling Season Feb 09, 2023

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

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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!
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Sweeter Than Chocolate Feb 07, 2023

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Bring on the LOVEUARY line up! Megan and Wendy review "Sweeter Than Chocolate" starring Eloise Mumford and Dan Jeannotte. This is the first movie from Hallmark Channel's Loveuary line up. Will an investigative reporter find true love while uncovering the secret recipe used by a local chocolatier? What did you think of "Sweeter Than Chocolate?" Email us your review at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review "Sweeter Than Chocolate" - the first movie in the Loveuary Hallmark Channel line up. Hallmark News and Notes Hallmark Publishing closed operations unexpectedly in October 2022. This is relevant because "Sweeter Than Chocolate" by Lizzie Shane was published by Hallmark Publishing and later developed into a movie for the channel. Five new movies were announced for March. Films include Hallmark favorites like Kimberley Sustad, Kristoffer Polaha, Tyler Hynes, and Paul Campbell. Get all the details of the Hallmark Channel March 2023 line up. Last week's "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" ranked 13/150 in cable telecasts for Saturday, January 28. It pulled in 2.0 million live viewers. Listen to our review of "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" About "Sweeter Than Chocolate" This film is based on the book by the same name by Lizzie Shane. Buy "Sweeter Than Chocolate" on Amazon ($13) Filming took place in and around the Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. One specific location - per Dan Jeannotte - was the picturesque Fort Langley Community Hall Scenes were filmed from November 14 - December 2, 2022. Front Street Productions - a Vancouver production company - produced this film. The Cupid Chocolates featured in the movie were made by Bissingers and can be ordered from their website. Eloise Mumford plays Lucy Sweet. She has 28 film credits, including Hallmark Movie's & Mysteries "Presence of Love" in 2022, "One December Night" from 2021, and "The Baker's Son" also from 2021. Brenda Strong plays Lucy's mom, Helen. She's probably best known for playing Mary Alice Young in "Desperate Housewives," as well as Ann Ewing in the reboot of "Dallas" from 2012-2014, and 22 episodes as Nora Walker in "13 Reasons Why." Dan Jeannotte plays Dean Chase. We saw Dan in last year's "The Royal Nanny" and of course we know him as Ryan Decker on "The Bold Type. Listen to our review of "The Royal Nanny" A local bakery is rumored to have the secret recipe to finding true love on February 14th, drawing in a TV reporter to investigate. Photo: Dan Jeannotte, Eloise Mumford Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 3 Recap ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ Feb 01, 2023

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

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"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!
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