Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast
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| Winter Wonderlanes | 27 oct. 2026 | 00:26:32 | |
WINTER WONDERLANES Hallmark Air Date October 23rd, 2026 on the Hallmark Channel – now available on Hallmark+ Cast Ashley Newbrough – Franco Lo Presti Written by Alan Donohue (story) - Barbara Kymlicka (script) The Forever Hallmark Christmas “Holiday Hook” Strike up some Christmas magic! When Audrey returns home to save her grandfather’s bowling alley, reviving its holiday youth tournament with her former boyfriend brings back old feelings… and a surprising reason to stay. In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 First impression and movie likes For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Forgotten Holiday | 26 oct. 2026 | 00:19:45 | |
FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY Hallmark Air Date Saturday - October 24th, 2026. Now available on Hallmark+ Cast Janel Parrish - Daniel Lissing Written by Tracy Andreen The Forever Hallmark Christmas “Holiday Hook” When her boyfriend loses his memory after she rejects his proposal, an antiques buyer retraces their romance to bring him back, risking a second heartbreak when the truth returns. In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 First impressions and our movie likes. For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Mr. & Mrs. Christmas | 22 oct. 2026 | 00:22:02 | |
MR. & MRS. CHRISTMAS Hallmark Air Date October 18th, 2026 – Now airing on Hallmark+ Cast Pascale Hutton – Brendan Penny Written by Ryan Smith The Forever Hallmark Christmas “Holiday Hook” A single dad and holiday display expert teams up with a practical accountant to revive a town’s beloved Christmas Market. As sparks fly and his teenage daughter resists old traditions, he discovers that Christmas magic comes from embracing change and creating new memories. In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story | 21 oct. 2026 | 00:22:26 | |
HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BEARS LOVE STORY Hallmark Air Date October 17th, 2026 - Now airing on Hallmark+ Cast Lyndsy Fonseca – Robert Buckley – Marsha Mason Written by Christine Garver – Stephanie Jackson – Marcy Holland The Forever Hallmark Christmas “Holiday Hook” An ambitious reporter covering a legendary Chicago Bears superfan’s 500th game knows nothing about football until the fan’s handsome firefighter grandson becomes her guide to Bears Nation. As Christmas traditions and sparks fly, she discovers that home may be the greatest story of all. In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Overall thoughts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Tis the Season for Setups | 20 oct. 2026 | 00:25:07 | |
TIS THE SEASON FOR SETUPS Hallmark Air Date October 16th, 2026 - Now airing on Hallmark+ Cast Amanda Schull – Victor Webster – Barbara Niven – John Lowe Written by Elena Zaretsky The Forever Hallmark Christmas “Holiday Hook” When hyper-organized party planner Lexi clashes with free-spirited ski instructor Ridge, they team up to play matchmaker for their parents. But as their festive schemes keep turning into foursomes, Lexi and Ridge discover their own Christmas chemistry may be the season’s biggest surprise. In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Our overall thoughts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Haul Out the Holly | 15 oct. 2026 | 00:27:09 | |
When Haul Out the Holly hit Hallmark in 2022, Christmas movies were already getting more comedy-forward. But Lacey Chabert (Emily) and Wes Brown (Jared) took things to an entirely different level! We’re talking a bonkers storyline, snappy dialogue, fantastic pacing, and laugh-out-loud comedy. Writer Andy Sandberg (Five More Minutes) delivers a screenplay that’s anything but ordinary, while Melissa Peterman, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Ellen Travolta lead a supporting cast that absolutely shines. And the Christmas vibes? Off the charts! Rich and Rene have never BOTH given a movie a perfect score. Could Haul Out the Holly finally break the streak? 🎄 In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2026 - BOLD PREDICTIONS! | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:21:16 | |
Forever Hallmark Christmas makes some BOLD PREDICTIONS about the upcoming 34 movies in Hallmark’s 2026 Countdown to Christmas! We’ve come up with 12 fun & interesting questions for this season’s slate of Christmas movies! 👑 1. EXCITEMENT OFF THE CHARTS: Our MOST anticipated movie of 2026! 🍪 2. PEAK COMFORT FOOD: Which movie screams CLASSIC HALLMARK? 🕵️ 3. UNDER THE RADAR: The potential SLEEPER movie nobody should overlook! 🏔️ 4. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: The Christmas setting we can’t wait to see! 💘 5. THE SPARK FACTOR: The lead pairing we’re most excited about! 🏆 6. FUTURE HALL OF FAMER: Which movie could become an ALL-TIME Christmas classic? 🔥 7. CHEMISTRY LAB: Which couple will have the BEST Christmas chemistry? 📱 8. THE INTERNET BROKE: Which storyline will have Hallmark fans lighting up Reddit, Instagram & Facebook?! 🍷 9. THE CULINARY CROWN: Best food or beverage? 💋 10. THE MISTLETOE METER: Who’s delivering the hottest Christmas KISS?! 🎭 11. THE YEAR’S MVP: Which actor or actress will deliver THE standout performance of the season? 👑🎄 12. THE BIG KAHUNA: THE CONSENSUS #1 MOVIE OF 2026! Countdown to Christmas 2026 starts October 16th… and we’re ready! For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Next Stop, Christmas | 08 oct. 2026 | 00:24:02 | |
Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd reunite for another time-travel adventure—with a Hallmark Christmas twist—in 2021’s Next Stop, Christmas. Lyndsy Fonseca and Chandler Massey take the lead in a movie that feels like part Polar Express, part A Christmas Carol, and, of course… part Back to the Future. The story tackles some surprisingly serious themes, including empty-nest struggles and the challenges of trying to have a second child. But it also delivers plenty of comedy—from a clueless fiancé who seems destined to get dumped, to an eccentric aunt who throws unforgettable holiday parties, and one of the most wonderfully obnoxious supporting characters we’ve seen in a Hallmark movie! For the first 76 minutes, everything rolls along nicely. Then comes the final eight minutes… Rene and Rich have some BIG issues with how this one wraps up—and let’s just say our What Would We Rewrite? segment takes a little longer than usual! In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| November Christmas | 01 oct. 2026 | 00:28:34 | |
On November 28, 2010, 13.5 million viewers tuned in to watch November Christmas—a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie featuring one of the most impressive casts in Hallmark history: Sam Elliott, Karen Allen, Sarah Paulson, and John Corbett. Vanessa is a young girl living in a small Rhode Island community who is facing a life-threatening illness. As summer approaches, her family worries she may not be strong enough to make it to the holidays. But the tight-knit community rallies around Vanessa and her family, literally moving up the holidays so she can experience Halloween and Christmas while she's still well enough to celebrate. And yes, as the title suggests, Christmas comes to town in November. And the ratings speak for themselves: November Christmas is the second-highest-rated Hallmark Christmas movie of all time, behind only 2023’s A Biltmore Christmas. It may not be the Christmas rom-com formula Hallmark is known for today, but for any Hallmark fan, November Christmas is a must-watch holiday classic. In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| 2026 Hallmark Christmas Movie Fantasy Draft with Pour The Wine, It's Romcom Time | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:50:46 | |
FOUR PODCASTERS. 34 MOVIES. 28 DRAFT PICKS. LET THE HALLMARK GAMES BEGIN! 🎄🏈 What happens when four massive Hallmark Christmas movie fans decide to hold their own fantasy football-style draft? You guessed it… instead of quarterbacks and kickers, they’re drafting their favorite 2026 Countdown to Christmas movies! Rene and Rich, co-hosts of The Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast, might be family… but today they’re going head-to-head to see who can build the ultimate movie roster. And over at Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-com Time, husband-and-wife hosts Garry and Amy are putting their marriage to the test as they battle it out to see who can make the better picks! There are 34 movies in this year’s Countdown to Christmas lineup, and these four Hallmark superfans are drafting 28 of them — 7 movies each. But HOW do you decide which movies make your roster? Do you go after the movies getting all the buzz? Disney. Biltmore. Bears. Maybe you draft based on your favorite Hallmark stars? Paul Campbell. Kimberley Sustad. Tyler Hynes. Nikki DeLoach. Kris Polaha. Lacey Chabert. Andrew Walker. Or maybe you’re a writer geek and want to bet on the names behind the scripts? Russell Hainline. Julie Sherman Wolfe. Zac Hug. And then there are the storylines… Road trips. Time loops. Twins. RV parks. Competing choirs. Bowling alleys. Amnesia. Football. Hanukkah. Weddings. Yep… Hallmark has pretty much covered everything this year. 😂 So who built the strongest roster? Who reached for a sleeper? Who grabbed the obvious first-round pick? And who may have completely lost the plot? There’s only one way to find out… LET THE DRAFT BEGIN! 🎅🏈🎬 For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Sugarplummed | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:24:32 | |
If you love Christmas magic, 2024’s Sugarplummed may be the perfect Hallmark Christmas movie for you! The Hallmark Channel doesn’t take itself too seriously in this fun, self-aware Christmas comedy written and directed by Ryan Landels (Santa Tell Me). Emily (Maggie Lawson) wants to create the perfect “Hallmark Christmas” for her family. Enter Sugarplum (Janel Parrish), a Christmas fairy with a very detailed book of rules for creating the ultimate holiday season. At first, everything goes exactly according to plan… until it doesn’t. And when things go off the rails, they go downhill fast! While Emily and Sugarplum are at the heart of the story, Emily’s family—Ben (Brandon Zub), Nina (Kyra Leroux), and Ben (Avan Stewart)—provide plenty of laughs and push back against Emily’s picture-perfect Christmas expectations. And keep an eye out for some terrific cameos from Hallmark favorites Victor Webster, Fiona Gubelmann, and Carlo Marks. It’s Christmas, it’s magical, and it’s definitely Hallmark with a wink! In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| A Dickens of a Holiday! | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:32:17 | |
It’s Hallmark talent galore in A Dickens of a Holiday! Brooke D’Orsay (Cassie) and Kristoffer Polaha (Jake) lead the way, with one of Hallmark’s best writers, Julie Sherman Wolfe, delivering a fantastic screenplay. This movie has a little bit of everything: a Dickens festival in a cozy Ohio Christmas town, a Christmas Eve performance of A Christmas Carol, a director returning home from Manhattan, and a big-time action movie star doing the same. Throw in Christmas vibes, two brothers working through some old differences, and the mystery of a mixtape made back in high school—and you have one of the very best Hallmark Christmas movies of 2021. But what really sets this movie apart are the performances from Brooke D’Orsay and Kristoffer Polaha—with Kris delivering what may be the best monologue in Hallmark Christmas movie history. And if there’s a Mount Rushmore of Hallmark writers, Julie Sherman Wolfe is certainly on it… and the sharp snarky dialogue between Jake and Cassie is some of her very best. There’s a reason this is rated (per IMDb) as the 17th best Hallmark Christmas movie of all time. And oh yeah… if you’ve ever wondered what Rich and Rene would have put on a mixtape in 1994, when Kris Polaha was 17 years old… we’ll give you our top five songs! In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media.
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| Remembering Dolly Parton: Hallmark's Christmas at Dollywood | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:24:48 | |
On August 28th, 2026, the Hallmark Channel made a classy move, airing a special presentation of the 2019 movie Christmas at Dollywood just days after the world lost Dolly Parton at age 80. For a week, flags were ordered lowered to half-staff as people around the world mourned a beloved icon whose legacy stretched far beyond music to film, philanthropy, and so much more. Forever Hallmark Christmas is a movie review podcast. But this week, we’re putting that aside to celebrate Dolly and her incredible life. We dive into her one and only Hallmark movie—one of the most-watched Christmas movies of 2019—and explore how Danica McKellar’s connection to Dolly helped make the film happen. We also have plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, plus a deep dive into Dollywood and Dolly’s remarkable Imagination Library, including some things you won’t find in the movie. “When I’m inspired, I get excited because I can’t wait to see what I’ll come up with next.” — Dolly Parton RIP Dolly. 1946–2026 ❤️ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Hallmark 2026 Christmas Preview Show - Part 2 | 31 août 2026 | 00:19:19 | |
Countdown to Christmas 2026: The Forever Hallmark Christmas Preview Show… Part 2!!! Hallmark is expected to release the official Countdown to Christmas 2026 schedule in just a few weeks. Until then… we’re breaking it all down! In our first preview episode, we discussed 12 new Christmas movies coming in 2026. Now, in Part 2, we’re spotlighting 11 more movies that are on our radar! From October through December, these familiar faces will be hanging lights, building gingerbread houses, and sipping plenty of peppermint hot chocolate: Victor Webster • Amanda Schull • Jessy Schram • Will Kemp • Daniella Monet • Kevin McGarry • Daniel Lissing • Janel Parrish • Rachel Leigh Cook • Owain Yeoman • Emilie Ullerup • Corey Sevier • Rhiannon Fish • Jake Foy • Taylor Cole • Charles Michael Davis • Ali Liebert • Brooke D’Orsay • James Denton • Pascale Hutton • Brendan Penny • Lori Loughlin • Tom Cavanaugh We’ll break down what we know about their upcoming movies — and share our first thoughts along the way. The countdown starts October 17th… and we’re ready! For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing | 27 août 2026 | 00:28:10 | |
We wrap up the Christmas in Evergreen series with its fourth and final installment, Bells Are Ringing! Hannah (Rukiya Bernard) and Elliott (Antonio Cayonne) continue the relationship that started getting serious in Tidings for the Season, while an all-star supporting cast returns to Evergreen: Barbara Niven, Ashley Williams, Jaeda Lily Miller, Holly Robinson Peete, Malcolm Stewart, Chris Cope, and Keith Martin Gordey—one of Hallmark’s best Santas ever! If you like a movie with a lot going on—plots and subplots galore—this might be the Hallmark movie for you. Rich and Rene debate whether all those storylines add to the excitement of this final trip to Evergreen... or if the movie suffers because there’s simply too much happening. But one thing is for sure: if there’s an iconic Hallmark Christmas town, it’s Evergreen! In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| In Merry Measure | 20 août 2026 | 00:24:49 | |
Every Christmas season, we tend to get a storyline involving a youth choir, a high school theatre production, or some other holiday competition. But what happens when you take that familiar Hallmark setup, add the Broadway star who originated the role of Princess Anna in Frozen the Musical, put her opposite one of Hallmark’s leading hunks — wearing glasses for a good part of the movie, no less — and give them a script from a first-time Hallmark writer who would go on to write favorites like The Santa Summit, The Santa Class, and Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper? You get 2022’s In Merry Measure! Darcy (Patti Murin) was a famous pop star back in high school, but she returns home to Dayton for the holidays to spend time with her sister Gretchen (Jennifer Robertson) and her family. When Darcy’s niece Megan is cut from the high school choir by Adam (Brendan Penny), Darcy decides to start her own choir and compete against the team coached by Adam — who just happens to be a former high school classmate. But while the choir competition drives the story, it’s the script that really makes this movie stand out. The banter between Darcy and Adam is funny, sharp and genuinely entertaining. The secondary characters get surprisingly strong dialogue and development. And there are more memorable scenes than we can count. Writer Russell Hainline proves you absolutely can have both the rom AND the com in a classic Hallmark Christmas movie — and he does it in a way that is heartfelt, clever and incredibly entertaining. In this episode of Forever Hallmark Christmas, we talk about: 🎄 Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the Love of Hallmark. ❤️🎄
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026: The Forever Hallmark Christmas Preview Show! | 17 août 2026 | 00:22:28 | |
Countdown to Christmas 2026: The Forever Hallmark Christmas Preview Show! We’re getting closer to the start of Hallmark’s annual Christmas movie season — so what can we expect in 2026? We’re breaking it all down: • We had 24 new Christmas movies in 2025 — how many will Hallmark deliver this year? Plus, we’re spotlighting 12 of the 2026 Christmas movies we’re most excited about! We’ll talk about the “Big Three” — Disney, Biltmore and the Chicago Bears — plus nine more movies featuring some of your Hallmark favorites, including Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Erin Cahill, Autumn Reeser, Wes Brown, Jonathan Bennett, Ashley Williams, Kristoffer Polaha, Luke McFarlane and so many more! The countdown is almost here — and we’re ready! For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Snow Bride | 13 août 2026 | 00:29:33 | |
Snow Bride (2013) is one of those Hallmark Christmas classics that seems to land on nearly every fan’s favorites list. Katrina Law and Jordan Belfi make their Hallmark debuts, joined by Patricia Richardson (Home Improvement) in a fantastic supporting role. Shot in Southern California’s mountain community of Big Bear, this movie embraces the wonderfully bonkers side of the Hallmark rom-com. Deception runs rampant, the fake-boyfriend trope takes center stage, and somehow… it all works. And there’s a great story behind the script: Tracy Andreen—one of Hallmark’s best writers—wrote her first Hallmark screenplay after binge-watching Christmas in July movies the previous summer to learn the rhythms and structure of a Hallmark holiday film. Snow Bride is ridiculous, charming, and a whole lot of fun—and exactly the kind of movie Hallmark fans love to revisit. In this episode, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade | 06 août 2026 | 00:35:18 | |
Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade (2012) marks the Hallmark debuts of Autumn Reeser, Antonio Cupo, and Ali Liebert. Featuring top-tier production from Ron Oliver (The Christmas Train) and a sharp script by Nancey Silvers (The Nine Lives of Christmas), it's widely considered one of Hallmark's most mature films of the era, with scenes you probably wouldn't see on the network today. But one question has fueled debate for years: Is it a Thanksgiving movie... or a Christmas movie? To settle the score, we polled fellow Hallmark podcasters, content creators, and even director Ron Oliver himself. The results? Much closer than we expected. This fan-favorite review is guaranteed to spark some holiday debate! As always, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts – courtesy of Director, Ron Oliver For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Love Under the Mistletoe | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:28:25 | |
Christmas in July 2026 wraps up with Jen Lilley (Grace) and Nick Bateman (Ryan) starring in Love Under the Mistletoe. With only six speaking roles in the entire movie (yes... six!), this one leans heavily on the classic Hallmark formula—and it absolutely embraces it. We've got the overworked big-city executive returning to his small hometown for Christmas. Two former high school crushes reconnect. A charity gala is organized to save a struggling town. And, of course, a BBD (Big Bad Developer) wants to replace a beautiful historic home with a modern condo tower. Add in a cookie-baking montage, a tree-lighting ceremony, festive decorations everywhere, and you've got the kind of cozy, cookie-cutter Christmas romance Hallmark built its reputation on. But does that formula still work in 2026? We break the movie down and offer our verdict! As always, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts. For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Snowbound for the Holidays | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:24:58 | |
Trey runs a rustic ski lodge where both he—and the lodge itself—seem to be stuck in the 1990s. When tech and hospitality specialist Cassidy arrives, "opposites attract" is put to the ultimate test. Filmed in a small town in northern Ontario during the dead of winter, the movie fully embraces its Christmas atmosphere. From the whimsical snow tubing and wish lantern scenes to the tender dance and almost-kiss (Walkman included!), it delivers plenty of heartfelt moments. In this episode, we share behind-the-scenes stories, including why the town left its Christmas decorations up for an extra month, how the brutal cold forced the cast and crew indoors between takes, why the lodge featured real Christmas trees instead of artificial ones, and how Vanessa Lengies filmed the movie while pregnant. As always, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts… with information straight from Director Christopher Giroux. For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| O Little Christmas Market | 16 juil. 2026 | 00:27:30 | |
The guys kick things off with a little history lesson on Hallmark's Christmas in July—from its beginnings with a single weekend in 2012 and how it evolved, to the very first original July Christmas movie in 2015 (yes, it's a Lacey Chabert classic), where the event stands today, and the highest-rated Christmas in July originals of all time. Then it's on to Christmas in July 2026 – Week 2 as Kat Barrell (The Christmas Baby) and Stephen Huszar (Melt My Heart This Christmas) star in O Little Christmas Market. The script feels like a classic Hallmark movie from a decade ago—formulaic? Sure. Creative? Absolutely. This movie has a little bit of everything: miniature Christmas displays, shipping containers, a lonely Christmas tree in a train station, a charming holiday market... and, naturally, developers threatening to tear it all down. And, of course, we ask the important questions. Rich can't figure out why Grayson doesn't hop the next train home—or where he found that tuxedo in town. Meanwhile, Rene investigates the cost of moving shipping containers and isn't afraid to question Zoey's wardrobe choices. As always, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts. For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Christmas Under Construction | 09 juil. 2026 | 00:27:51 | |
Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2026 kicks off with Christmas Under Construction, a movie that first debuted on Hulu two years earlier. Fan favorites Daniel Lissing and Jessica Lowndes reunite a decade after Hallmark’s beloved December Bride. But after ten years, is the chemistry still there? For a movie with only eight speaking roles, there’s a surprising amount going on. There’s a couples therapist who moonlights as a home renovation host, her boyfriend who’s obsessed with every grooming trend imaginable, a man determined to preserve his grandfather’s cozy cabin, and a girlfriend eager to knock down walls, modernize it, and flip it for a profit. Add an uptight media executive and an ambitious gossip columnist, and you’ve got... quite the mix. As always, we keep it real. Beyond the romance and renovations, we tackle the big question: Does Christmas Under Construction actually feel like a Hallmark movie? Let the friendly debate begin. As always, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts. For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy | 02 juil. 2026 | 00:33:27 | |
Evergreen… Part Three! This time we’re heading back to Hallmark’s beloved Christmas town for Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019), featuring a star-studded cast led by Maggie Lawson and Paul Greene in their second Hallmark movie together. Joining them are Ashley Williams, Jill Wagner, Holly Robinson Peete, and Barbara Niven. A 50-year-old time capsule takes center stage, Evergreen’s magical snow globe suffers an unexpected mishap, and three intertwined romances keep the Christmas spirit alive as the town once again works its holiday magic. Hallmark writer Zac Hug was finding his stride with the network, delivering an ambitious script packed with memorable characters, multiple storylines, and plenty of star power—yet somehow making it all come together very nicely. In this episode, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts. For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| A Holiday Spectacular with Julie Sherman Wolfe | 25 juin 2026 | 01:14:41 | |
Rich and Rene join forces with Amy and Garry from Pour the Wine, It's Romcom Time (so grab a glass of vino) to celebrate Hallmark's landmark 2022 film, A Holiday Spectacular. Then we hit the Hallmark lottery. Writer Julie Sherman Wolfe joins us for an incredible behind-the-scenes look at one of Hallmark's most ambitious projects ever: a period piece set in 1958 and centered around the legendary Radio City Rockettes. Think you know this movie? Think again. In this episode: • How a conversation between Rich and director John Putch led to Julie joining the podcast. • Julie's journey from stand-up comedy to sitcom writing, Disney Channel projects, and a five-year road to her first Hallmark movie, Hello, It's Me. • How a family connection to the Rockettes sparked the original meeting that eventually became A Holiday Spectacular. • The writing process behind one of Hallmark's most ambitious productions—and how it differed from her other films. • What it was like attending the film's premiere inside Radio City Music Hall—including the celebrity who left her star-struck and the musical performance she'll never forget. • The late-night conversation at the premier with two Hallmark actresses that ultimately inspired a couple of 2025 Hallmark films (think… Spain). • The movie's original title (and no, it wasn't A Holiday Spectacular). • Why 1958 was the perfect setting for the story and how the Rockettes' sisterhood reminded Julie of her own friendships with two fellow Hallmark writers. • How Hallmark keeps pairing her scripts with incredible Broadway talent, including Ginna Claire Mason and Derek Klena leading the way in this film. • The Hallmark destinations she still hopes to write about someday. And of course, Julie joins us for rapid-fire questions: Eggnog: yay or nay? (Spoiler: Julie has quite the collection.) Bottom line: fire up Hallmark+, watch (or rewatch) the extended cut with 18 additional minutes of Hallmark magic, then settle in for 75 minutes of stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes details that will make you appreciate this movie more than ever. For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com Follow Amy and Garry: www.instagram.com/pourthewineitsromcomtime Follow Julie: www.instagram.com/julie_sherman_wolfe *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| A Bride for Christmas | 18 juin 2026 | 00:34:46 | |
Kimberley Sustad’s first Hallmark movie. Andrew Walker’s Hallmark debut. Arielle Kebbel’s first turn with the network too. With an average age of just 28, our three leads bring plenty of youthful energy - but don’t expect perfection. This movie is packed with wonderfully flawed characters! In A Bride for Christmas (2012) - Writer Barbara Kymlicka delivers a clever, sharp script that borrows a few elements from the 2003 movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and somehow turns them into pure Hallmark magic. Bonkers, ridiculous, outrageous... and completely impossible to stop watching. And the "dog shelter kiss" in this movie is considered one of the best in Hallmark history… will it pass the Mistletoe Meter grading criteria? In this episode, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| The Nine Lives of Christmas | 11 juin 2026 | 00:34:24 | |
Kimberley Sustad's first Hallmark starring role. Brandon Routh fresh off a career that includes playing Superman. Firefighters. Cats. A terrific Nancey Silvers script. And one of the most delightfully unlikeable characters Hallmark has ever given us. That's the recipe for the 2014 fan favorite The Nine Lives of Christmas. And Hallmark fans clearly agree—when Entertainment Weekly ranked the best all-time Hallmark Christmas movies back in 2025, Nine Lives landed at #2, second only to A Biltmore Christmas. In this episode, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| A Timeless Christmas | 04 juin 2026 | 00:31:54 | |
Erin Cahill (Megan) may be one of Hallmark’s most charming leading ladies. And Rich and Rene are confident enough to admit it: Ryan Paevey (Charles) is one remarkably handsome dude. Things get delightfully complicated when Charles travels from 1903 to 2020 and must convince Megan—a historian who has spent years studying his life—that he’s actually the man she’s written about. This beloved 2020 Hallmark favorite was written and directed by Hallmark legend Ron Oliver (Christmas at the Plaza, The Christmas Train), and he provides us with incredible behind-the-scenes stories about how the movie came to life. SPOILER: It almost didn’t. Featuring a magical Christmas clock, a time-travel twist, a stellar supporting cast, and some of the most heartfelt conversations ever seen in a Hallmark Christmas movie, this one gives us plenty to discuss. In this episode: For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| An Unexpected Christmas | 28 mai 2026 | 00:40:25 | |
Bethany Joy Lenz (Emily) may be the best actress Hallmark has ever seen. Tyler Hynes (Jamie) is arguably the most popular leading man in Hallmark history. And Paul Campbell — already beloved as a Hallmark leading man — has also become one of the network’s most talented writers. Put them all together and you get the 2021 Hallmark Christmas favorite: An Unexpected Christmas. When Variety released its 2025 list, “The 25 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies, Ranked,” the Hallmark world exploded with debate… and their #1 pick was none other than An Unexpected Christmas! In this episode, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Crashing Through the Snow | 21 mai 2026 | 00:33:04 | |
Hallmark Christmas in July gets a little hotter with Crashing Through the Snow! Starring Amy Acker as Maggie - a divorced mom invited to spend Christmas in Aspen with her ex and his soon-to-be fiancée Kate - the movie takes off when Kate’s charming brother Sam (Warren Christie) unexpectedly arrives home from Japan. The chemistry between Maggie and Sam? Off the charts… and not exactly your typical Hallmark romance. Rich and Rene rave about the sharp script from Tamar Laddy, heartfelt conversations, gorgeous Christmas décor, and Maggie’s endless ability to trip over absolutely everything. Rene wonders why everyone in this town is so unbelievably nice - and why nobody seems more excited that Sam is finally home. Rich, meanwhile, has questions about Maggie’s miraculous ice-skating improvement… and whether Gremlins really belongs on a “best Christmas movie” list. The guys also break down the unforgettable hot springs scene, debate the movie MVP, and react to a final kiss that may rank among Hallmark’s all-time best. Bottom line: this might be one of the steamiest, funniest, and most emotionally honest Christmas movies Hallmark has ever made. For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa | 14 mai 2026 | 00:33:45 | |
It’s Christmas in Evergreen… round two! In Letters to Santa, Jill Wagner and Mark Deklin lead the second installment in Hallmark’s beloved Evergreen franchise. Since the original Christmas in Evergreen earned a pretty strong grade in one of our very first podcast reviews, the big question is: does the sequel deliver the same holiday magic? Rich is thrilled to see Allie — and her iconic red truck — return, loves the movie’s three “almost kisses,” and still considers Evergreen one of Hallmark’s all-time coziest Christmas towns. Rene falls hard for the flashback scenes, the story behind the Christmas letter, and of course… a top-tier cookie decorating montage. But not everything sleighs. Rich wonders if the movie juggles one too many storylines and can’t stop doing the math on Kevin supposedly writing the letter 25 years earlier at age seven. Rene thinks the couple’s first big conflict feels forced and wishes Lisa and Oliver’s relationship had been defined more clearly. The guys also debate the best supporting character, question Evergreen’s apparent shortage of contractors, and wonder why the inn lobby looks ready to host a symphony orchestra. Rene raises an eyebrow at Lisa’s mechanic skills, while Rich nitpicks the final kiss enough to keep it from earning an A-grade. Add in an emotional reveal, a strong ice skating scene, an MVP disagreement, and one of the biggest score splits of the year… and you’ve got another festive Evergreen debate you won’t want to miss. We keep it fun, keep it real, and always… keep it Hallmark Christmas. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| It's Christmas, Eve | 07 mai 2026 | 00:32:55 | |
The same duo that brought us A Kiss Before Christmas — the rare Hallmark movie to earn a PERFECT score from both Rene and Rich - returns as writers Mark Amato (story) and Tracy Andreen (script) deliver It's Christmas, Eve starring LeAnn Rimes and Tyler Hynes - both working with Hallmark for the first time. And the chemistry? Off the charts! Rich crowns LeAnn driving down Main Street during the opening credits - while her own song plays in the background - the ultimate “Boss Move,” while also deeply relating to John’s ongoing battle with bar chords during Liam’s guitar lessons. Rene comes away genuinely impressed by LeAnn’s acting chops and gives major props to one of the most creative Hallmark meet-cutes we’ve seen. The guys also make the case that Tracy Andreen belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Hallmark writers… before boldly attempting to rewrite one of her scenes anyway. (Yes, it involves the big duet: “You and Me and Christmas.”) Elsewhere, Rene wonders if the concert vocals sounded just a little too perfect, while Rich asks the real question: should Eve have taken the San Diego job… with Liam in tow? There’s no debate that Eve and Liam are built to last, but while Rene calls the final kiss absolutely perfect, Rich somehow still finds a flaw in the smooch. Plus: Who actually won the movie? LeAnn? Tyler? Someone else? We keep it fun, keep it real, and always… keep it Hallmark Christmas. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Christmas in the Air | 30 avr. 2026 | 00:28:46 | |
Incredible lakeside visuals, a charming small-town Christmas, and Jewel’s “Winter Wonderland” setting the tone - Hallmark’s Christmas in the Air (2017) knows how to make an entrance. Eric Close stars as Robert, a widowed dad doing his best to hold it all together for the holidays, alongside Catherine Bell as Lydia, a professional organizer who brings a refreshing twist to the usual Hallmark career lineup. Rich is all in on Lydia’s poinsettia greenhouse and that bold outdoor holiday show, while Rene soaks up the festive lakeside holiday vibes and Robert’s heartfelt dad moments. But not everything lands. Rich questions the chemistry between Robert and Lydia, and Rene believes the misunderstanding needs a rewriting. There’s love for the ice rink, the toy shop, and even some behind-the-scenes insight as writer Janna King shares a few favorite moments. Of course, we ask the important questions: how is everyone affording those dreamy lake houses… and what exactly is going on with Robert’s all-in-one game box? The guys agree on the couple’s future (rare!), but can’t settle on an MVP. And that final kiss? Let’s just say… it didn’t stick the landing. Hallmark, if you’re listening - your new “final kiss consultants” are ready to start and we work cheap. Email below. We keep it fun, keep it real, and always… keep it Hallmark Christmas. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Crown for Christmas | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:30:28 | |
Winnie Cooper is all grown up! Danica McKellar trades suburbia for royalty in Hallmark’s 2015 hit Crown for Christmas - the network’s highest-rated holiday movie of the year. And yes… this royal romance actually hits different. Allie heads to Europe for the holidays as governess to the spirited Princess Theodora and Rene loves how instantly likable the King is, while Rich connects surprising dots between this film and other favorite movies. And both agree: this is absolutely a top-tier Hallmark snowball fight. But not everything gets the royal seal of approval. Rich isn’t crazy about the palace’s wine glass choices, questions that early “almost kiss,” and isn’t buying Fergus pulling off an FBI-level background check within a few hours. Rene’s wondering why Riggs is still employed, where Allie learned to waltz like that, and if there was a hidden romance between Fergus and Mrs. Claiborne. The guys split (as usual) on supporting characters, debate whether Allie and Max actually go the distance, and even break down how camerawork affects the all-important kiss… pay attention Hallmark Directors! And when it’s time to crown an MVP? No consensus. Fun, festive, and just the right amount of chaos - just how we like our Hallmark. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Ghosts of Christmas Always | 16 avr. 2026 | 00:29:21 | |
There have been countless takes on A Christmas Carol, but in 2022, Hallmark writer Zac Hug delivered one of the most unique twists yet with Ghosts of Christmas Always. Widely considered one of Hallmark’s best, the film gives Rich and Rene plenty to unpack - from its layered story to the chemistry between the three ghosts and a standout musical score. Rene questions whether Peter would really fall for a ghost, while Rich wonders if a bolder ending - with Kat staying in the afterlife - might have made the movie even better. A strong supporting cast adds to the charm, though each host has a ghost they wish got more screen time. And when you cast a Broadway-caliber singer? Let her sing — no lip-syncing needed. As always, we decide if Kat & Peter last, rate the kiss, and name our MVP. But the final score? Let’s just say Rich and Rene have never been further apart… and may never be again. Plus — all 20 “Ghost Rules,” fully broken down by Rich (check our socials). We keep it fun, keep it real… and keep it Hallmark Christmas. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| Christmas Under Wraps | 09 avr. 2026 | 00:23:28 | |
It was 2014. On November 29, a massive 5.8 million viewers tuned in to watch the “Queen of Christmas,” Candace Cameron Bure, in Christmas Under Wraps - a record-setting night Hallmark still hasn’t matched since. With just 15 films in that year’s Countdown to Christmas (a number that doubled within three years), this movie helped spark the boom. Set in a small Alaskan town, Dr. Lauren Brunell finds unexpected community - and romance - with pilot, electrician, and all-around awesome dude, Andy Holliday. It’s classic Hallmark formula… and it works. Rene and Rich agree on the film’s best moment and what they’d rewrite, but clash over the top supporting character - and whether Lauren and Andy’s relationship can last in Alaska. Things heat up when Rene calls Rich’s MVP pick “illegal,” and Rich doubles down on his claim: this is the most important Hallmark Christmas movie ever. And one more thing… That’s Garland for Ya! We keep it fun, keep it real… and keep it Hallmark Christmas. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| A Royal Corgi Christmas | 02 avr. 2026 | 00:33:28 | |
2022 brings us “A Royal Corgi Christmas” - featuring the charismatic Hunter King in her first Hallmark Christmas movie alongside Jordan Renzo. But let’s be honest… the real star? An energetic corgi named Mistletoe. Can America’s favorite YouTube dog trainer tame a “Playboy Prince” with little interest in the throne? Rich isn’t buying Cecily’s college psychology classes magically turning her into a master dog trainer - and also has questions about Hobbs making a move on the Queen. Rene wonders if “Puppygate” would actually derail Edmond’s path to the crown and calls a foul on the prince’s very uneven gift-giving at the foster center. What the Hallmark?! Both agree: Mistletoe (and the rest of the corgis) steal every single scene - and if anyone knows where to get some Mistletoe merch, we’re all ears. Would Cecily and Edmond last a year? Rich lays out four reasons why… not a chance. Producer Edwina Forkin provides us with behind-the-scenes stories—including a complex one-take scene, filming across multiple Irish castles, giving up her own home to the dogs and trainers, and the impact of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing during production. Oh - and Hunter King in the blue dress? WOW. We keep it fun, keep it real… and keep it Hallmark Christmas. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com Not affiliated with Hallmark Media. | |||
| A Kiss Before Christmas | 26 mars 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
Hallmark’s A Kiss Before Christmas (2021) breaks just about every cozy rom-com rule. A meet-cute that takes nearly an hour to fully reveal itself. A misunderstanding resolved immediately. A real antagonist working against our leads—so refreshing! And two card-carrying AARP members with off-the-charts chemistry. With a gentle nod to It’s a Wonderful Life, James Denton and Teri Hatcher prove that TV flames from 2004 can still create magic at Christmastime. Add Marilu Henner into the mix and you have a top-notch cast that pulls out every emotion over 86 minutes. But here’s the twist: one of Hallmark’s best scripts in years took five years to make it to the screen. Thanks to insights shared with us by writer Mark Amato, we unpack the long road this movie took to reach Hallmark… along with the small but important assist from Mr. Denton that helped get it across the finish line. Is this one of the best Hallmark Christmas movies ever made? Rich and Rene make a strong case. We keep it fun, keep it real… and keep it Hallmark Christmas. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com Not affiliated with Hallmark Media; Image courtesy of Hallmark Media. | |||
| A Very Merry Mix-Up | 19 mars 2026 | 00:31:12 | |
Crazy. Bonkers. Ridiculous. And somehow impossible to stop watching. That pretty much sums up Hallmark’s A Very Merry Mix-Up, starring Alicia Witt. For the first time, the show introduces a new segment featuring information from a filmmaker from the movie sharing some “stories behind the story” from the making of the film. Rene and Rich both embrace the sweet story of Grandpa Joe and his wife, while also sharing a mutual pet peeve: characters dropping an “I love you” after only a few days. Rich wonders why Will would send Alice to meet his wildly dysfunctional family without him, while Rene questions (more than once) why Alice and Will are even together in the first place. As always, we discuss what we’d rewrite, give the kiss a letter grade, and crown an MVP. And of course, we tackle the biggest question of all: was the role of Alice originally meant for Jennifer Lopez??? We keep it fun, keep it real, and always keep it Hallmark Christmas. Not affiliated with Hallmark Media; Image courtesy of Hallmark Media. | |||
| Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe | 12 mars 2026 | 00:31:49 | |
Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe (2018) features a stellar cast including Hallmark royalty Lacey Chabert and network favorite Brendan Penny. The classic Hallmark setup is here: a career-driven woman heads home for the holidays to save something important (this time, a struggling charity gala) while reconnecting with her high school rival. It was a hugely popular storyline back in the day—but can writer Nina Weinman’s eight-year-old script still hold up in 2026? With a title like Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe, Jane Austen fans might also expect a few nods to the 1813 classic. Does the movie deliver? Rich pushes for a mid-movie kiss and questions the suspiciously low Christmas tree prices, while Rene falls for the heartfelt father-daughter moments and can’t understand why Carl refuses to give up on Darcy. As always, we do our Hallmark duty—breaking down our favorite moments, naming the best supporting character, and crowning the movie’s MVP. We also debate whether Luke and Darcy would still be together a year after that final kiss… and speaking of the kiss, was the mistletoe enough to earn the smooch a solid grade? As always… we keep it fun, keep it real, and keep it Hallmark Christmas. 🎄 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Send us an email to: foreverhallmarkchristmas@gmail.com! We’d love to hear from you! Until then… For the Love of Hallmark! The Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast is not affiliated with Hallmark Media. Images courtesy of Hallmark Media. | |||
| Christmas Cookies | 05 mars 2026 | 00:36:34 | |
Hallmark’s Christmas Cookies (2016) stars Jill Wagner and Wes Brown in their Hallmark Christmas debuts — but does this fan-favorite actually hold up? Rich can’t quite make sense of the central storyline, while Rene believes young Bonnie (the adorable scene-stealer) might be the movie’s secret weapon. We break down: • The meet cute (for the first time on the show) • A loaded “What Would We Rewrite?” segment • That big end-of-movie speech • And whether Jake and Hannah would really last 12 months For the fifth straight week, we’re split on Best Supporting Character. And when Rene makes his case for long-term love, Rich delivers the quote of the year: “Rene, you’ve lost your Hallmark mind!” Plus — that final kiss. Wow. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas *** The Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast is not affiliated with Hallmark Media. Photo courtesy of Hallmark Media. | |||
| Finding Santa | 26 févr. 2026 | 00:27:08 | |
Finding Santa (2017) proves that not every Hallmark Christmas movie needs to be overly deep and complex — sometimes a cozy holiday romcom is exactly what the season ordered. Rich and Rene don’t quite see eye-to-eye on Ben and Grace’s chemistry, debate the best supporting character, and — like the seasoned professionals we are — assign letter grades to two kissing scenes with four overall kisses (with “Professor” Rich nearly handing out a failing grade to one of them). And that public proposal? Let’s just say one of us was swooning… the other was not. Plus: Is Santa school actually a thing, or just classic Hallmark magic? And who (or what) was the Christmas MVP of the movie? Listen now and find out! And if you love Hallmark Christmas as much as we do, hit follow so you don’t miss a single cozy breakdown. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas *** The Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast is not affiliated with Hallmark Media. Image courtesy of Hallmark Media. | |||
| Christmas in Evergreen | 19 févr. 2026 | 00:27:21 | |
In this episode, we’re reviewing Christmas in Evergreen, and we’re convinced writer Rick Garman must have had a checklist: How many incredible Christmas vibes can we pack into one movie? From a puppy-filled opening scene to a final kiss that Rene analyzes in impressive detail, this one keeps the holiday energy rolling. Along the way we tackle the big questions: Was Spencer too nice? Do Allie and Ryan last as a couple? Should Zoe have gone on the cruise? And which member of the incredible (and it was incredible!) supporting cast deserved more screen time? As always, we keep it real, we keep it fun, and we keep it Christmas. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas *** The Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast is not affiliated with Hallmark Media. Image courtesy of Hallmark Media. | |||
| The Most Wonderful Time of the Year | 14 févr. 2026 | 00:35:42 | |
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year tries to convince us that complete opposites really can make it work. Along the way, we get a few things we’re not sure Hallmark would show in 2026 - one of our stars stepping on someone’s throat outside a bar, our female lead making a memorable post-shower entrance, and… did our male lead really bash someone with a trash can lid? And hey, we’re okay with all of it. At its heart, this movie is about bonds—mother to son, uncle to niece, and even stranger to stranger… and it all works. We debate the MVP of the movie, whether that final kiss gets a passing grade, and why we’d both rewrite the final two minutes if given the chance. And if you need one last reason to watch… two words: The Fonz. *** The Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast is not affiliated with Hallmark Media. Image courtesy of Hallmark Media. | |||