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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"

Join Megan and Wendy as they review "Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home" on Girls Gone Hallmark. Does this new Hallmark series has franchise potential!

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"

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

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

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.

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

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

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"

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"

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"

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"

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

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

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

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."

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

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

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"

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"

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.

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"

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.

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!

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"

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." 

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!"

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"

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"

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"

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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,

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

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.

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,

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 w...

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,

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.

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...

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 Family is Family, episode 1 Our Thoughts on The Chicken Sisters Girls Gone Hallmark: 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 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

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. Megan and Wendy kick off Girls Gone Christmas with a review of Jingle Bell Bride You can expect a brand new, bonus podcast episode each Thursday! We'll be watching movies only airing on the Hallmark Channel. See our schedule below so you can watch along and then listen as we gab about it. 11/5 On the 12th Date of Christmas starring Tyler Hynes and Mallory Jansen 11/12 Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater 11/19 A Timeless Christmas 11/26 Nashville Christmas Carol Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here. Mentioned in this episode: Date My Dad featuring Barry Watson and Matty Finochio Jingle bell flowers are a real thing An uninvited wedding guest is not ok says Emily Post Having fun with our Barry Watson (Date My Dad) cardboard cutout. Did you like Jingle Bell Bride?

In this episode Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark Channel's On The 12th Date of Christmas, part of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas series. Jennifer (Mallory Jansen) and Aiden (Tyler Hynes) team up in this movie about game designers who are forced to work together to create a scavenger hunt for a local Chicago hotel. Fun fact: Megan's favorite Hallmark movie actor is Tyler Hynes, whose fans have given themselves the unfortunate nickname #hynies. We're sorry Tyler, but we still love you. On the 12th Date of Christmas is the sweet Christmas love story you need to see this holiday season! You can expect a brand new, bonus podcast episode each Thursday! We'll be watching movies only airing on the Hallmark Channel. See our schedule below so you can watch along and then listen as we gab about it. Jingle Bell Bride 11/5 On the 12th Date of Christmas starring Tyler Hynes and Mallory Jansen 11/12 Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater 11/19 A Timeless Christmas 11/26 Nashville Christmas Carol Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream Hallmark movies all season long! Get the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Checklist App here to keep track of the movies you've watched this season. Did you like On the 12th Date of Christmas? Send us an email with your thoughts! meganandwendy@gmail.com

Megan and Wendy have so much to say about a Hallmark Christmas movie that they didn't like very much. Today the girls recap and review Hallmark's "Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater" starring Hallmark movie darling Ashley Williams and super dud Niall Matter. Guys, it was a 4 foot tree. You can expect a brand new, bonus podcast episode each Thursday! We’ll be watching movies only airing on the Hallmark Channel. See our schedule below so you can watch along and then listen as we gab about it. How will Megan and Wendy rank Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater, part of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas? Jingle Bell Bride On the 12th Date of Christmas starring Tyler Hynes and Mallory Jansen 11/12 Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater 11/19 A Timeless Christmas 11/26 Nashville Christmas Carol Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream Hallmark movies all season long! Get the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Checklist App here to keep track of the movies you’ve watched this season.  What did you think of this week's Hallmark Christmas movie? Was it as bad as we thought it was? Send us an email with your thoughts and we might read it on the next episode! meganandwendy@gmail.com

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? Does A Timeless Christmas stand the test of...time? Fun facts about A Timeless Christmas A Timeless Christmas was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This article from Heavy.com talks about the set location at historic Hycroft Manor. Though filmed during the late summer of 2020, this movie which takes place in 2020 does not depict any of what we know 2020 to be. This Hallmark Channel Christmas movie was first a book written by Alex Stanton. We think this explains why there is one through-line with the plot, instead of 10 as seen in Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater. You can expect a brand new, bonus podcast episode each Thursday! We’ll be watching movies only airing on the Hallmark Channel. See our schedule below so you can watch along and then listen as we gab about it. Click the link below to listen to our previous Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews. Jingle Bell Bride On the 12th Date of Christmas starring Tyler Hynes and Mallory Jansen Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater 11/19 A Timeless Christmas 11/26 Nashville Christmas Carol 11/29 If I Only Had Christmas 12/5 Christmas in Evergreen 12/12 Cross Country Christmas 12/19 A Christmas Carousel Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream Hallmark movies all season long! Get the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Checklist App here to keep track of the movies you’ve watched this season.  Did you like A Timeless Christmas? Send us an email with your thoughts! meganandwendy@gmail.com

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. How will Megan and Wendy rate A Nashville Christmas Carol? Welcome special guest Marianne Canada We were joined on the podcast by special guest Marianne Canada. This will be her third season rating and reviewing Christmas movies on Instagram stories. You can find all of the movies she has reviewed this year, as well as her Instagram story template for creating your own reviews, in her Instagram highlights. News and Notes about A Nashville Christmas Carol Filming Locations: Nashville, TN and Charlotte, NCRobert's Western World You can expect a brand new, bonus podcast episode each Thursday! We’ll be watching movies only airing on the Hallmark Channel. See our schedule below so you can watch along and then listen as we gab about it. Click the link below to listen to our previous Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews. Jingle Bell Bride On the 12th Date of Christmas starring Tyler Hynes and Mallory Jansen Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater A Timeless Christmas 11/26 Nashville Christmas Carol - this episode! 11/29 If I Only Had Christmas 12/5 Christmas in Evergreen 12/12 Cross Country Christmas 12/19 A Christmas Carousel Get the FRNDLY app here to stream Hallmark movies all season long! Get the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Checklist App here to keep track of the movies you’ve watched this season.  Did you like A Nashville Christmas Carol? Send us an email with your thoughts! meganandwendy@gmail.com

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? Is "If I Only Had Christmas" Hallmark Channel's best 2020 Christmas movie? If I Only Had Christmas News and Notes Did you watch If I Only Had Christmas and how long did it take for you to realize the overarching Wizard of Oz theme? Candace Cameron Bure talks more about the movie and why it's her favorite Hallmark movie she's ever made. Wondering where the movie was filmed? Spoiler alert: not Kansas City and not New England! You can expect a brand new, bonus podcast episode each Thursday! We’ll be watching movies only airing on the Hallmark Channel. See our schedule below so you can watch along and then listen as we gab about it. Countdown to Christmas with Girls Gone Hallmark Click the link below to listen to our previous Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews. Jingle Bell Bride On the 12th Date of Christmas starring Tyler Hynes and Mallory Jansen Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater A Timeless Christmas Nashville Christmas Carol  If I Only Had Christmas - this episode! 12/5 Christmas in Evergreen 12/19 Christmas Comes Twice Get the FRNDLY app here to stream Hallmark movies all season long! Get the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Checklist App here to keep track of the movies you’ve watched this season.  Did you like If I Only Had Christmas? Send us an email with your thoughts! meganandwendy@gmail.com

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. Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing News and Notes As Michelle's (Holly Robinson Peete) wedding day approaches, she finds herself overwhelmed with her Mayoral duties and finishing the launch of Evergreen's Christmas museum. Luckily, Hannah (Rukiya Bernard) finds time between leading the choir and helping at the Tinker Shop to take charge of the museum's Christmas Eve grand opening. But, will Hannah's interest in the museum pull her away from love interest Elliott and his dream of expanding the Tinker Shop in Boston? Will the weather turn Michelle's wedding into a Zoom wedding? And out of nowhere, will Jeb Cooper's return ruin the Christmas Eve festivities? There is a whole lot to unpack in Evergreen. Find more from podcast guest LaShawn Wiltz! Instagram Twitter Facebook Everyday Eyecandy You can expect a brand new, bonus podcast episode each Thursday! We’ll be watching movies only airing on the Hallmark Channel. See our schedule below so you can watch along and then listen as we gab about it. Click the link below to listen to our previous Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews. Jingle Bell Bride On the 12th Date of Christmas  Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater A Timeless Christmas Nashville Christmas Carol  If I Only Had Christmas 12/5 Christmas in Evergreen - this episode! 12/12 Cross Country Christmas 12/19 A Christmas Carousel Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream Hallmark movies all season long!

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. Want more Hallmark movie reviews in 2021? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and tell us if we should continue these bonus podcast episodes! Love, Lights, Hanukah stars Ben Savage (Boy Meets World) in his debut Hallmark movie! This movie also features Mia Kirshner as Christina who recently learns she is half Jewish after taking a DNA test. As luck has it, Christina quickly connects with a DNA relative but is shocked to find her biological mother in the process. How will being half-Jewish affect her long standing Christmas traditions? And will her new love interest (Ben Savage) eat his words after tasting Christina's famous lasagne? Christmas Comes Twice stars Tamera Mowry-Housley (Sister, Sister) who time travels five years in the past after riding a magical carousel at the annual Christmas carnival. Guys? To be honest, Wendy fell asleep during this one and relies heavily on Megan's recap of what happens when Cheryl (Tamera Mowry-Housley) reconnects with an old Science rival. Mentioned in this episode: Boy Meets World is streaming on Disney+ The L Word is streaming on Hulu Hallmark Channel's 2019 Hanukah movie Holiday Date 23andMe Genetic DNA Test The Bold Type steaming on Hulu We've loved recording the Girls Gone Christmas bonus episodes! If you want to hear more Hallmark movie reviews, please email us. Also, we'd love for you to rate and review our podcast! It really helps others find us! Click the link below to listen to our previous Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews. Jingle Bell Bride On the 12th Date of Christmas  Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater A Timeless Christmas Nashville Christmas Carol  If I Only Had Christmas Christmas in Evergreen  Love, Lights, Hanukah and Christmas Comes Twice - this episode! Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream Hallmark movies all season long! This post may contain affiliate links.

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!" Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com Taking a Shot at Love stars Alexa PenaVega and Luke Macfarlane. Can Jenna (PenaVega) help rehab a professional hockey player's injury (Macfarlane) with ballet? News and Notes for Taking a Shot at Love This Hallmark Channel movie debuted in January 2021 as one of the New Year, New Movies. Taking a Shot at Loved was filmed in Canada but was set in the real-life town of Avon, CT. Fun Fact: Avon, CT was named the third-safest town in America in 2005. This makes sense now why Jenna can leave a key to her home under her doormat all the time! The movie's writer, Julie Wolf, actually lives in Avon, CT. Mentioned in today's episode: Cally from Hallmarks The Spot and her Instagram One of our favorite quotes from Taking a Shot at Love! What is Girls Gone Hallmark? Girls Gone Hallmark is what Megan and Wendy are calling the bonus episodes of the podcast where they review and recap Hallmark Channel's movies! Who doesn't want to live in a coffee commercial? New Year, New Movies Schedule One of the best scenes in Taking a Shot at Love Here is the schedule of new movies available on the Hallmark Channel. Set your DVRs and watch along with us! A New Year's Resolution Saturday, January 9, 2021 Two for the Win, Saturday, January 16, 2021 A Winter Getaway, Saturday, January 23, 2021 Snowkissed, Saturday, January 30, 2021 Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream Hallmark movies! Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here.

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. Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. A New Year's Resolution stars Aimee Teegarden as Kelly (Julie Taylor from Friday Night Lights all grown up) and adorable Hallmark Movie regular Michael Rady as Tom. Will Kelly's demanding work schedule allow her to keep her resolutions in the new year? Can Tom uncover the fraud happening at his company? Is there any doubt these two fall in love along the way? Get the FRNDLY app here to stream this and all other Hallmark movies! Where You Can Find Our Guest Cally can be found at her Hallmark's the Spot Instagram 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 Hallmarks The Spot 🎄🎄 (@hallmarksthespot) News and Notes for A New Year's Resolution Blink and you'll miss the server with the huge mustache. A New Year's Resolution was originally titled New Year, New Me and was slated for a 2019 Countdown to Christmas release. However, this movie was pulled from the schedule and instead put into the 2021 New Year, New Movies line up. The movie was set in Milwaukee but filmed entirely in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Fun Fact: The Milwaukee Polar Plunge is a REAL New Year's Day event! See photos here from the 2021 Polar Plunge. Don't take our advice. Apparently people do wear only bathing suits in the annual polar plunge. Hallmark Channel's New Year, New Movies Schedule Here is the schedule of new movies available on the Hallmark Channel. Set your DVRs and watch along with us! A New Year’s Resolution Saturday, January 9, 2021 Two for the Win, Saturday, January 16, 2021 A Winter Getaway, Saturday, January 23, 2021 Snowkissed, Saturday, January 30, 2021 Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here. Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here. How many bank sponsored events does your town have?

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 meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap Hallmark's Two for the Win in a brand new podcast episode. Mentioned in this Episode You can listen to the new and improved versions of our recaps for A Nashville Christmas Carol and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing. You can expect more reviews and recaps of Hallmark Channel's Love Ever After movie line up through the end of February 2021! Do you believe Kayla when she tells her sister that she's happy as is? What is Two For the Win About? Two for the Win stars Trevor Donovan and Charlotte Sullivan as long-time friends reunited when Kayla (Sullivan) is hired to coach Justin (Donovan) after an injury sidelines him from downhill skiing. This is one of our favorite quotes from Two For the Win News and Notes Hallmark Channel's newest movie in the New Year, New Movies line up was filmed on Mount Pakenham in S.W. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The movie was based on the novel Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan. Trevor Donovan did his own skiing. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream this and all other Hallmark movies! Hallmark Channel’s New Year, New Movies Schedule But why is Justin skiing on the bunny slope? Kayla has her reasons. Here is the schedule of new movies available on the Hallmark Channel. Set your DVRs and watch along with us! Click the links below to catch up on our bonus episodes. Taking a Shot at Love A New Year’s Resolution  Two for the Win - this episode! A Winter Getaway, Saturday, January 23, 2021 Snowkissed, Saturday, January 30, 2021 Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here. Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here.

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. A Winter Getaway stars Brooks Darnell as Joe and Nazneed Contractor as Courtney in this movie about mistaken identity and how that affects a budding romance. News and Notes for A Winter Getaway This movie was originally going to be called Love in the Alps and also Love in the Rockies. A Winter Getaway was actually filmed in Banff, Alberta. The gorgeous Fairmont Banff Springs Fairmont was used for the last scene as well as when we watched Joe and Courtney eat lunch after heli-skiing. Brooks Darnell commented that he was happy to see Hallmark move in the direction of creating stories with people from diverse backgrounds. You can read the full interview here. This movie drew some criticism about the sound level of the music which made it difficult to hear character dialogue. Joe cautions Courtney that hitting the computer doesn't usually actually make the computer work better in A Winter Getaway. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream this and all other Hallmark movies! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooks Darnell (@sincerelybrooksdarnell) Hallmark Channel’s New Year, New Movies Schedule Joe reacts to Courtney's story of a difficult client. Here is the schedule of new movies available on the Hallmark Channel. Set your DVRs and watch along with us! Click the links below to catch up on our bonus episodes. Taking a Shot at Love A New Year’s Resolution  Two for the Win  A Winter Getaway - this episode! Snowkissed - January, 30, 2021 We will continue our bonus Girls Gone Hallmark episodes through the end of February as we recap and review Hallmark Channel's Love Ever After line up! You can expect episodes to be available on Thursdays in the main podcast feed for Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy. Joe tells Courtney that he's falling in love, not that he's in love. Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here. Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here.

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 meganandwendy@gmail.com. What is Snowkissed About? Snowkissed (from the IMDB) is about a travel-averse journalist (Jen Lilley as Kate) chasing her dream assignment where she soon finds herself mentoring a handsome B&B owner (Chris McNally as Noah) who wants to be a tour guide. Kate made us laugh with the comment in Snowkissed because we're both guilty of doing the same thing. News and Notes about Snowkissed Snowkissed was filmed in late 2020 and early 2021 in Manitoba and Banff. This is the second movie in the New Year, New Movies line up that was filmed on location in Banff. The interior set scenes (inside the B&B, Kate and Jane's bedroom, and the wine and cheese market) were filmed at the gorgeous Pineridge Hollow. If you loved the furniture and decor in Snowkissed, definitely check out the Pineridge Hollow website here to shop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pineridge Hollow (@pineridgehollow) Did you hear that Girls Gone Hallmark will continue with these bonus recap podcasts through the end of February? Megan and Wendy will review the Love Ever After line up starting next week with Beverly Hills Wedding. Get the FRNDLY app here to stream this and all other Hallmark movies! Catch up on all the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episodes, click the links below. Taking a Shot at Love A New Year’s Resolution  Two for the Win  A Winter Getaway  Snowkissed – this episode! Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here. Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here.

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 meganandwendy@gmail.com. What is Beverly Hills Wedding About? "Beverly Hills Wedding" stars Brooke D'Orsay as Molly who jumps into wedding planning for her little sister Sophia. Things go sideways when Molly enters and wins a fancy wedding through a sweepstakes entry. Will Molly and celebrity wedding planner Terrence Roquefort bulldoze Sophia and Jordan into a lavish wedding? How does Molly's ex Cory play a role in the planning process? Will Molly eventually put aside her utter annoyance with Cory? Spoiler alert: it all works out wonderfully in this solid 3/4 star Hallmark feature. One of the best lines in Beverly Hills Wedding. This is Cory's response when wedding planner Terrence Roquefort tells him and Jordan that they are "straight out of central casting." News and Notes about Beverly Hills Wedding There are conflicting reports about where exactly Beverly Hills Wedding was filmed. From one source, the movie was filmed throughout the cities of Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, California. Another source claims it was filmed in Canada and British Columbia. There were city shots of both Beverly Hills and Santa Monica used throughout the movie, yet, at no time were the actors ever in those shots. If we were betting women, we'd conclude this movie was filmed entirely in Canada. Bring on the wedding cake! This is a great scene in Beverly Hills Wedding. Mentioned in this episode We couldn't help but notice the terribly dated font used in the opening credits. Megan was able to capture the graphic when she snapped this photo! Are we the only ones who hated the font used in the opening credits of Hallmark Channel's Beverly Hills Wedding? Yay for great music! We loved the cover of Weezer's Beverly Hills. It gave us all the music montage feels. Did you know that we are hard core Beverly Hills, 90210 fans? We're written a lot about the show here over the years. See our Ultimate Guide and our night at the Peach Pit Pop Up. We're still looking for that clip of Donna Martin declaring that Jeremy Jordan is "alright." Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here. Catch up on all the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episodes, click the links below. Taking a Shot at Love A New Year’s Resolution  Two for the Win  A Winter Getaway  Snowkissed  Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here.

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 meganandwendy@gmail.com. Who is Julie Sherman Wolfe? Julie Sherman Wolfe is an award winning screenwriter who spent 25 years in Los Angeles writing for sitcoms like Everybody Loves Raymond and full-length feature films for Disney and Paramount. She won a Writers Guild Award for her 2010 Avalon High script. She is a prolific Hallmark Channel Movie writer including fan favorites like Birthday Wish and Wedding Every Weekend. Julie's recent work includes our favorite movie from the 2021 New Year, New Movies line up Taking a Shot at Love. Julie currently lives with her husband and son in Avon, Connecticut. Fun fact: Avon, CT is the town featured in Taking a Shot at Love where Jenna (Alexa PenaVega) lives and helps Ryan (Luke Macfarlane) rehab his hockey injury. Her focus when writing any script is its voice. Specifically, the banter and tone of the dialogue and that is what really made Taking a Shot at Love our favorite of the New Year, New Movies bunch. This is one of our favorite lines from Taking a Shot at Love written by Julie Sherman Wolfe Are There Any Easter Eggs in Taking a Shot at Love? Yes, there is an Easter egg in Taking a Shot at Love. Julie explained she named Avon's winter festivities "Winterfest" as a nod to the Hallmark Channel's brand of new winter movies. PLOT TWIST: Hallmark Channel refreshed their "Winterfest" lineup in 2021 to "New Year, New Movies." Spring Movies on Hallmark Channel Right after our interview with Julie, it was reported that she will have a brand new movie debut on Saturday, April 17, 2021 as part of Hallmark Channel's Spring Fling movie line up. Fans of Pretty Little Liars and Netflix's To All The Boys I've Loved Before will be excited to see Janel Parrish star in Right in Front of Me. You can find Julie Sherman Wolfe on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter where you can find her live tweeting during the premiere of her movies on Hallmark Channel! Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here. Catch up on all the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episodes, click the links below. Taking a Shot at Love A New Year’s Resolution  Two for the Win  A Winter Getaway  Snowkissed  Join our private Facebook group! Search Long Story Shorties or click here.

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 meganandwendy@gmail.com. What did you like about Playing Cupid? News and Notes for Playing Cupid Sources report that Playing Cupid was filmed in Vancouver and Langley, British Columbia. We're seeing a disappointing trend that there isn't a ton of social media coverage from the actors and producers from the movies in the Love Ever After line up. What's happening here? We want behind-the-scenes, we want 14-day quarantine stories, we want on-set photos and we want location photos! What is Playing Cupid About? Hallmark Channel promoted Playing Cupid as a modern day re-telling of Jane Austen's Emma. Yes, Mia Quaranta De La Rosa who plays Clara does act as a Emma-type matchmaker for her fellow students and inevitably (spoiler alert!) for her dad and teacher. The book Playing Cupid by Jenny Meyerhoff also inspired the script for this movie. Buy it here (it's recommended for 8-12 year old readers and has 5 stars on Amazon). Mentioned in this Episode Anya Taylor-Joy is a Golden Globe double nominee for her roles in Emma (2020) and The Queen's Gambit. Clueless (1995) is recognized as one of the most popular, contemporary re-tellings of Jane Austen's Emma. This article compares the two. Hallmark Channel's Spring Fling Movies We are excited to announce that we'll be reviewing Hallmark's Spring Fling movies! Did you see the line up yet? We're looking forward to - friend of the show - Julie Sherman Wolfe's Right in Front of Me. See the entire Spring Fling line up here. Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here. Catch up on all the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episodes, click the links below. Beverly Hills Wedding Taking a Shot at Love A New Year’s Resolution  Two for the Win  A Winter Getaway  Snowkissed 

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 meganandwendy@gmail.com. Where was Mix Up in the Mediterranean Filmed? Goodbye to the Great White North! Mix Up in the Mediterranean was filmed entirely in Malta and at the Phoenicia Hotel. Malta is an island state located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily, Italy. Malta is one of the world's smallest countries. For 150 years, Malta was a British colony eventually gaining independency in 1964 and then joining the European Union in 2004. The Phoenicia Hotel is a luxury 5-start hotel located in Valletta, Malta's capital city. What is Mix Up in the Med About? Mix Up in the Mediterranean stars Jeremy Jordan (tons of TV shows and Broadway stage credits) as twins Julian and Josh Northrop. The female lead is played by Jessica Lowndes (Silver on 90210). Chef Julian competes in a cooking competition but hurts his back and can't compete. His identical twin brother, Josh, steps in as Julian in hopes of winning to save Julian's restaurant. In the meantime, Josh - as Julian - starts to vibe with event planner Meg (Jessica Lowndes) - but Julian is married and Meg doesn't know there is a twin brother in the picture. Mentioned in this Episode Jeremy Jordan and Jessica Lowndes wrote and recorded this song called Alive while filming the movie. We give the song four stars! Loved it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica Lowndes (@jessicalowndes) Hallmark Channel’s Spring Fling Movies We are excited to announce that we’ll be reviewing Hallmark’s Spring Fling movies! Did you see the line up yet? We’re looking forward to – friend of the show – Julie Sherman Wolfe’s Right in Front of Me.  See the entire Spring Fling line up here. Catch up on all the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episodes, click the links below. Playing Cupid Beverly Hills Wedding Taking a Shot at Love A New Year’s Resolution  Two for the Win  A Winter Getaway  Snowkissed  Check Out our Patreon! We've recently launched our Patreon for those who want more from Megan and Wendy! Bonus podcasts, video podcasts and the return of the highly requested taste test videos! Starts at $3 per month. Sign up here. Did you love Mix Up in the Mediterranean as much as we did?

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?" Megan and Wendy review "It Was Always You "which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on February, 27, 2021 and stars Tyler Hynes and Erin Krakow. News & Notes About It Was Always You Where was It Was Always You Filmed? It Was Always You was filmed during December, 2020 in Victoria, British Columbia. Who Stars in It Was Always You? Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes co-star in It Was Always You Erin Krakow requested that Tyler Hynes play David opposite her, knowing that the fans really love him, he was a fit for the role and that she had never worked with him (via ETonline.com). What is It Was Always You About? Erin Krakow stars as Elizabeth - a type A, list-making, soon-to-be-bride - who finds herself spending a lot of extra time with the brother of her fiancé. David's nomad, easy-going, adventurous lifestyle pushes Elizabeth to rethink her life plan. Erin Krakow is Not Wearing a Wig Wendy thought Erin Krakow was wearing a wig for this movie but a deep dive into Erin's Instagram reveals that Wendy is simply incorrect. We've linked her Instagram below to show that she has the same, cute, hair on March 2, 2021 as she did while filming It Was Always You. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erin Krakow (@erinkrakow) Related: Don't miss our review of Sweet Carolina, the latest Tyler Hynes movie on the Hallmark Channel! What movies have Tyler Hynes and Erin Krakow starred in? Tyler Hynes is a Hallmark darling, having starred in seven movies (and made a cameo in one!) in the past two and a half years. Fans remember Tyler from hits like Sweet Carolina, Always Amore, Roadhouse Romance and An Expected Christmas. True Hallmark fans know Erin Krakow as Elizabeth from When Calls the Heart. She has also starred in a number of Hallmark movies including Wendy's favorite A Cookie Cutter Christmas and the Father Christmas Trilogy. How Old Is Tyler Hynes? Tyler Hynes is 35 years old, making him younger than both of us. Did you know that fans of Tyler Hynes refer to themselves as "Hynies?" We learned this several months ago after reviewing the Countdown to Christmas movie On the 12th Date of Christmas (listen to our podcast review here). As we swooned over Tyler Hynes' Instagram, we had to ask...are we Hynies? Better yet, are you? View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🎥🏴🔌📓 (@tyler_hynes) Are Tyler Hynes and Erin Krakow in a Relationship? We honestly don't know the answer to this question. But, Megan thinks their photos of each other on their respective Instagram accounts feels "intimate." What say you? When Can I watch It Was Always You on the Hallmark Channel? Visit the homepage for It was Always You to find the next air date for this Hallmark Channel original movie.

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!

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?

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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)

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

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?

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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,

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

"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,

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.