Explore every episode of the podcast Great American Chat
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| A Christmas Prayer Recap | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:22:15 | |
Join me for a recap of A Christmas Prayer, one of the 2025 Great American Christmas movies, starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Crossroad Springs Mid-Season Finale Chat | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:56:30 | |
Cricket and I chat about the sale of the quarry, the baptism, & meeting a new Newman in the mid-season finale of Crossroad Springs Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| When Hope Calls 2.3 Recap | 23 Apr 2025 | 01:37:55 | |
Chatting with DonoFans Cricket, Beth, and Jackie about the 3rd episode of When Hope Calls: hello Hannah, Wyatt, Mountie Jim, and Jenny! DonoFans - IG: @donofans1, X: @TrevDonoFans Dishing with the DonoFans - IG: @dishingwiththedonofans, X: @DishingDonoFans Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Writer and Director Brittany Wiscombe | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:34:30 | |
Chatting with the Writer and Director of Destined at Christmas, Brittany Wiscombe. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| 2022 Great American Christmas Preview Part 2 with Dara | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:44:06 | |
It's Great American Christmas week! Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Great American Christmas Preview Part 1 with Cricket | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:01:36 | |
It's Great American Christmas week! Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| The Sweet Life with Emily Hutchinson | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:39:47 | |
Chatting with The Hutch Oven, Emily Hutchinson, host of Great American Community's "The Sweet Life with Emily". Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Everyday Celebrations with Maria Provenzano | 13 Oct 2022 | 01:30:50 | |
Meet Maria Provenzano from Great American Community's "Everyday Celebrations"! Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Great American Media News September 23 | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:16:31 | |
Join the Great American Chat about the Great American Media news from September 18-24, new movie premieres, and Great American Community! Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Director Rogue Rubin | 09 Sep 2022 | 01:17:45 | |
Get to know Director Rogue Rubin as she chats about her career and her film "Love In Bloom". Rogue Rubin on Instagram: @roguesworld Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Director Brian Brough | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:25:54 | |
Join Director Brian Brough and I as we chat about his career and his film Prescription for Love which premieres Saturday, September 3 at 8pm ET on Great American Family. *Please note: this episode was recorded before the network and podcast name change. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Much Ado About Christmas with Dara! | 16 Aug 2022 | 01:16:52 | |
Join Dara, from the Dear Hallmark podcast & YouTube channel, & I as we YAK about Much Ado About Christmas. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Angel Falls Christmas | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:24:59 | |
A recap of GAC's Angel Falls Christmas. A story about an angel who brings a couple back together, but should he? Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| When Hope Calls 2.2 Recap | 16 Apr 2025 | 01:06:23 | |
Cricket and I are back in Brookfield chatting about the second episode of When Hope Calls' second season. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| A Christmas Miracle for Daisy | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:29:37 | |
A recap of the GAC Family movie A Christmas Miracle for Daisy. A movie about a girl who wants a mom for Christmas Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| K-9 Hero Awards | 11 May 2022 | 00:52:22 | |
Join the hosts of the K-9 Hero Awards, Larissa Wohl & James Craigmyle as they yak about the brave, beautiful dogs from Project K-9 Hero & the K-9 Hero Awards which premieres Thursday, May 12th at 5pm ET on GAC Family Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Cricket: The Jingle Bell Princess | 03 May 2022 | 01:48:17 | |
A recap of the GAC Great American Christmas movie Jingle Bell Princess with special guest, Cricket! We yak leftover pizza, unasked questions, & Santa! Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Harmony From The Heart | 26 Mar 2022 | 00:31:14 | |
A recap of GAC's Valentine movie "Harmony From The Heart" Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| A Kindhearted Christmas | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:33:32 | |
A story about a woman with a big heart, & a town that needs a new Mayor. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Royally Wrapped for Christmas | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:24:43 | |
Recap of GAC's 'Royally Wrapped for Christmas' starring Jen Lilley and Brendan Fehr. A story about a New Yorker who wants to change the world by giving kids cookies. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| The Winter Palace | 15 Jan 2022 | 00:22:02 | |
Today GACers we kick off the first episode of the GAC YAK! We're YAKking about GAC's first original new movie premiere of 2022, The Winter Palace, which stars Danica McKellar and Neal "Because I" Bledsoe. A story about a Prince who wants to throw his life away for a total stranger, and a writer who wears bunny slippers, and has a thing for fajitas and telescopes. Enjoy! Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| When Hope Calls Season 2 Premiere Recap | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:08:51 | |
Cricket and I head back to Brookfield and chat about the highly anticipated season 2 premiere of When Hope Calls. Cricket: Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| When Hope Calls Season 1 Recap | 05 Apr 2025 | 01:12:12 | |
Can't remember what happened on the first season of When Hope Calls? Never saw it? Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| County Rescue Season 2 Finale Recap | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:55:26 | |
The end is here. Cricket and I chat about the bittersweet season 2 finale of County Rescue. Cricket: Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| When Hope Calls' Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:10:49 | |
Cricket and I chat with Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell about the new season of When Hope Calls. They chat about the differences between this season and the last, new and returning characters, and how fun it is to work together again. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| County Rescue 2.5 Recap | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:03:54 | |
Things are getting serious in this 5th episode. Join Cricket & me as we chat about iced tea and carpal tunnel, narcissism, and what will happen in the season finale Cricket: Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| County Rescue 2.4 Recap | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:12:35 | |
Lots to chat about in this fourth episode of County Rescue: Ashley's job offer, Duke still hitting the bottle, and Tamra crushing on Scotty. Cricket and I chat about all of it and make predictions on what will happen in the final two episodes. Cricket: Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| County Rescue 2.3 | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:53:45 | |
In this third episode of the season, Ashley gets a job offer, Tim grows a beard, and Hunter confesses his love to Dani. Cricket & I break it all down. Cricket on Socials: Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| County Rescue 2.2 Recap | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:51:50 | |
This week Cricket & I chat about County Rescue's second episode of the second season. Cricket: Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Crossroad Springs 1.5 Recap | 01 Oct 2025 | 01:03:30 | |
Cricket and I chat about exciting stuff in the 5th episode of Crossroad Springs: a surprise twist in the ownership of the quarry, Red Oak welcoming a new member, & Dr. Eric leaving town. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| County Rescue Season 2 Premiere | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:51:34 | |
County Rescue is back & so are we! Chatting about the County Rescue second season premiere with Cricket. New show intro, new station, and a new character. What did you think? Cricket: IG: @dishingwiththedonofans Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| A Little Women's Christmas | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:26:34 | |
Chatting about the big movie of the year, A Little Women's Christmas, which stars Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, Jen Lilley, Laura Osnes, Jesse Hutch, & Julia Reilly. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| A Little Women's Christmas creator and co-writer Dione Sheehan | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:33:46 | |
Chatting with A Little Women's Christmas creator and co-writer Dione Sheehan about what inspired her to write the script, how the movie came about, and what it was like on set with the ensemble cast. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| A Christmas Castle Proposal | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:16:29 | |
Chatting about the Christmas sequel to A Prince in Paradise, A Christmas Castle Proposal, starring Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke. Prince Alexander's plan to pop the question to Olivia keeps getting sidelined. Will he succeed? Will she say, "Yes"? Is she ready for Royal life? Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| A Vintage Christmas Recap | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:23:04 | |
Chatting about the 2nd Great American Christmas movie, A Vintage Christmas, starring Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:20:09 | |
Chatting about the first 2024 Great American Christmas premiere, Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons, starring Kristin Wollett and Casey Elliott. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| 2024 Great American Christmas Preview Part 2 with Bobbi | 15 Oct 2024 | 01:04:54 | |
Bobbi Schutte joins me to chat about the second half of the 2024 Great American Christmas schedule Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| 2024 Great American Christmas Preview Part 1 with the Dono Fans | 10 Oct 2024 | 01:43:30 | |
Chatting about the first half of the 2024 Great American Christmas schedule with the Dono Fans: Cricket, Tracie, Jackie, & Beth. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Ainsley McGregor: A Case for the Winemaker author Candace Havens | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:53:45 | |
Chatting with Ainsley McGregor book series author Candace Havens about her mystery book series and the movie, Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker, based on the first book in the series. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Great American Pure Flix Movie Series Recap | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:21:40 | |
Chatting about the six week Great American Pure Flix movie series that premiered on Great American Family. Join me as I recap and review Mr. Manhattan, God's Country Song, Nothing is Impossible, Finding Faith, Divine Influencer, and The Engagement Plan. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Crossroad Springs 1.4 | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:47:11 | |
Cricket and I chat about the episode four storm that swept through Crossroad Springs and helped Willis find his motorcycle, and brought out a side of Daniel Newman that I suspected existed Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Finding Faith's Ashley Bratcher | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:35:07 | |
Chatting with Ashley Bratcher, the star of Finding Faith, about her career, working with her co-stars, and fun behind the scenes stories. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Mr. Manhattan | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:25:36 | |
Kicking off the 4th season of the podcast chatting about Mr. Manhattan. This delightful movie stars Carlos & Alexa PenaVega as exes who rekindle their relationship after tragedy strikes. Definitely, don't miss this one the next time it airs on Great American Family or stream it anytime on Great American Pure Flix. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Destination Heaven, Ep 6 "Role Praying" | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:15:10 | |
Wrapping up the Great American Pure Flix series Destination Heaven chatting about the 6th episode. Hero Hunter, Ava Torres, Zachary Colmenero, and Kelley Davis star in an episode about divorce and the affect it has on kids. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Destination Heaven, Ep 5 "Into the Woods" | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:16:09 | |
Chatting about the 5th episode of the Great American Pure Flix series Destination Heaven. John Michael Finley stars as a man who fears he will treat his future son the way his father treated him. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Destination Heaven, Episode 4 "Scenes from a Marriage" | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:16:42 | |
Chatting about the 4th episode of the Great American Pure Flix series Destination Heaven. Carrie Wampler stars as a woman who's not sure marriage is for her. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Destination Heaven Episode 3 "Perfect Harmony" | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:14:26 | |
Chatting about the third episode of the Great American Pure Flix series Destination Heaven. Cozi Zeuhlsdorff guest stars as a girl facing the decision to follow her dream or her parent's dream Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Destination Heaven Episode 2 "I Will Follow Him" | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:16:13 | |
Chatting about the second episode of the Great American Pure Flix series Destination Heaven. Doug Jones guest stars as a used car salesman who learns that following God's plan involves more than just worshiping him. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Destination Heaven Episode 1 "Home is Where" | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:14:29 | |
Chatting about the first episode of the Great American Pure Flix series Destination Heaven. An episode that has familiar faces, humor, and a nice message. Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||
| Love Finds You in Charm Chat with Cricket, Tracie, and Sara | 15 May 2024 | 02:06:30 | |
Chatting about Love Finds You in Charm with DonoFans Cricket, Tracie, and Sara. This delightful movie stars Danielle C. Ryan and Trevor Donovan as a long-haired Amish hunk, and is available for streaming on Great American Pure Flix Great American Chat on Socials: Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support | |||