What is Love Actually?

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New Year's Eve Dec 31, 2021

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Lauren Halvorsen, creator of Nothing for the Group, joins Beth & Patrick for this “movie.”

We cover: stakes, beards, Lea Michele, Matthew Broderick hanging around, NYPD fetishization, Common, Ludacris, Beth’s Grey's Anatomy knowledge, Patrick’s dubious relationship with the Razzies, and Lauren’s seeing Magnolia on her first-ever date.

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The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star Dec 24, 2021

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When this episode begins, Beth & Patrick haven’t seen the film yet. But will they have by the time it’s over?!? (Yes.)

We cover: Frank, why they need to switch, the Extended Christmas Prince Cinematic Universe, Rent: Live on Tape!, who should’ve played Fiona’s mom, and The Princess Switch 4: Jewel of Denial.

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NEXT WEEK: the multi-plot holiday epic New Year’s Eve!

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Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus Dec 17, 2021

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This movie is buck wild. But not buck wild enough?

We cover: Michigan, laughing like Santa, Tim Allen, Pizza Hut, Auntie Anne’s, Twister, flat characters, and whether or not Patrick responds to “vibes.”

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NEXT WEEK: Netflix’s The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star!

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Christmas Crush (aka Holiday High School Reunion) Dec 10, 2021

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Did you know there are two holiday movies called Christmas Crush? Neither did we until this episode and Beth has now seen them both.

We cover: what actually is on the periodic table of elements, how Beth planned her high school reunion, what glee club remixes shouldn’t be allowed, gaslighting, Cory Feldman, budget restrictions, and why everyone should watch this movie.

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My Christmas Inn Dec 03, 2021

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The formula is in place, so why is Patrick still so confused?

We cover: food fights, diarists, cookie baking, big city girls with big city dreams, stolen recipes, missed screenplay opportunities, and was Eddie real?

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Journey Back to Christmas Nov 26, 2021

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Kicking off Season 2 with this Candace Cameron Bure vehicle that should’ve been called The Christmas Comet but it isn’t. But there are Goldens!

We cover: war memorials, Tom Skerritt, gazebos, The Gabby Douglas Story, Oliver Hudson’s trustworthy status since he played that heel on Nashville, and the ethics of time travel

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NEXT WEEK: Tia Mowrey in My Christmas Inn, available on Amazon Prime!

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SEASON 2 COMING 11/26/2021!! Nov 01, 2021

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Patrick and Beth are back with 6 new episodes covering 6 romantic holiday films from Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix!

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Christmas in July: The Holiday (w/ the Out for Blood Podcast!) Jul 25, 2021

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Chris Adams and Holly Morgan from the podcast Out for Blood: The Story of Carrie the Musical join Patrick and Beth to break down the movie that so many of our guests thought was Love Actually.

We cover: the agony and the agony of Cameron Diaz, very British children, the Nancy Myers of it all, trolls and their bridges, Kate Winslet’s cottage, why Patrick won’t AirBNB and/or Uber.

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13. Red Nose Day Actually Dec 25, 2020

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Patrick and Beth are back! They have heard your voicemails, read your missives, and are ready to bring you all the Christmas cheer you expect from your favourite (with a “u”) podcast that directs Love Actually in this manner!

We cover the Love Actually and Four Weddings and a Funeral Red Nose Day sequels (are they sequels?), the race for the 2020 UK Christmas number 1, introduce our new theme song (maybe), and finally put #Schiffergate to bed (except we don’t).

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The 2020 UK Christmas number 1 song is……?

The Christmas 2020 UK Singles Charts (in case you're interested)

“Thank You Baked Potato”

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Love Actually 13. Red Nose Day Actually Dec 25, 2020