It's Technically Romance: Recent Episodes
It's Technically Romance
Hallmark Movie Reviews from a Hopeless Romantic and a Cynical Cinephile
Hosted by Stephanie Robichaux and Hamilton Ward
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We’re back with our long awaited review of Round and Round. We discuss Groundhog Day, latkes, and strip dreidel.
Our review for The Santa Summit is finally here! We discuss our favorite characters, silent discos, and our theories on who was in the Christmas Tree costume.
We interview the IT Hallmark Costume Designer, Keith Costumes! We talk all things A Biltmore Christmas, “The Claw”, and why costuming is so important to film.
We review the most highly anticipated movie of the year, A Biltmore Christmas. We discuss our time spent at the Biltmore, the magic of the hourglass, and when “I love you” after a day works.
We’re talking Never Been Chris’d. We discuss the love triangle, our high school experiences, and our alternate ending.
We review Mystic Christmas. Does this movie get our “seal” of approval? We talk about seals, Jolabokaflod, and our favorite Hallmark fight.
We kick off Season 4 for the podcast with the Countdown to Christmas movie, Where Are You, Christmas? We talk about Lyndsy Fonseca being the reigning queen of alternate universes, the creepy Santa app, and the special effects!
The house definitely had more than 3 bedrooms, but the movie had a whole lotta charm, toots! We discuss Ruby the Ghost, Hallmark’s first spooky “horror” scene, and Hamilton’s ghost experiences.
We review the Fall into Love movie, Notes of Autumn! We discuss the Holiday-esque plotline, how Leo’s clothes fit Ellie so perfectly, and does throwing leaves work as well indoors as it does outdoors.
It’s Never Too Late to Celebrate! We discuss real-life couples on screen, the “cry cute”, and (dare we say) the dirty dancing.
Lions and Tigers and Drones, Oh My! We review A Safari Romance. We share our thoughts on safaris, park ranger outfits, and we try to make sense of that ending.
We talk about the Summer Nights movie, Making Waves. We discuss music movies, Corey Cott’s star quality, and the OBX.
We review the first of the 2023 Summer Nights movies, Aloha Heart. We discuss lei making, Sara’s obsession with water, and if water conservation can be romantic.
We wrap up Christmas in July with The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls. We discuss Byllis, the true identity of Marvelous Jim, and who was our winner for King of Christmas.
We review the new Christmas in July movie, Take Me Back for Christmas. We discuss alternate dimensions and theories, Ham’s favorite lighting, and things get emotional.
We go back a few years to review, The Christmas House. We talk about the late, great Treat Williams, the magic, and will we watch the sequel?
It’s Christmas in July and we’re reviewing the classic, “It’s Christmas, Eve”! We discuss the meta meet-cute, Daddy Hynes, and the Hallmark Oscar-worthy scene that had us in tears.
We review the final June Weddings movie, Make Me a Match. We discuss the jumbo coin meet-cute, bringing “ta-ta” back, and slow-mo dancing.
We review The Wedding Contract. We talk about wedding prep decisions, scene-stealer student Kevin, and decide to write a new kind of wedding movie.
Let’s head to Greece and review Love’s Greek to Me! We chat about “gasoline-ing”, cultural traditions, and a possible future in archaeology for one of us.
Grab your bouquets and dancing shoes because June Weddings are here! We review Wedding Season and discuss if Trish is a good friend, Ryan’s beard, and paddleboard kissin’.
We review the final Spring Into Love film When Love Springs. We’re a house divided on this one, but we also talk about BLTs and pantsuits on vacation, so it’s all fun!
We review Hearts in the Game. We talk about the high school nostalgia, get into a “heated” debate about the conflict, and a first-time rating from Hamilton.
We review A Pinch of Portugal. We discuss the off-screen attempted kiss, Lucas’ villain era, and dessert pet peeves.
We review The Wedding Cottage. We discuss lighting with lamps, suggestive sculptures, and all the kissin’.
We review the Spring into Love movie, The Professional Bridesmaid. We discuss the job of a “professional bridesmaid”, the meet-cute awkwardness, and whether or not Henry is a good reporter.
We discuss Love in the Maldives. We talk about the Maldives, Debra, and Ham’s biggest phobia.
We review the first 2023 Spring into Love movie, A Picture of Her! We discuss darkrooms, viral sensations, and all the kissing.
Was A Winning Team a win for us? We talk about soccer matches, neck cuddles, and hair choices. Join us!
We’re back to review Game of Love! We discuss Ham’s obsession with board games, Kimberley Sustad’s famous crying scenes, and there’s a surprising kiss-o-meter turn of events!
Hiya! We head to Valentine, Nebraska to review Welcome to Valentine! We discuss all the quirks like Twizzlers in coats, strawberry milkshakes and beer, and almost-kisses at the dump.
We head to the City of Love and Lights to review A Paris Proposal. We discuss the accents, the lying, and the understated romance.
We review the first Loveuary movie of 2023, Sweeter than Chocolate! We discuss the “foot-in-mouth” meet-cute, that um…tempering chocolate scene and Ham gushes about the “crazy fog”.
Our last review for the year goes to The Holiday Sitter. We discuss the historical importance of the movie, Sam’s flashback mustache, and our plea to get one of our favorite supporting actors a lead role!
We review A Fabled Holiday. We discuss the lore of the fae, all of our Wunderbrook questions, and the childhood books we would have wanted to be a part of.
We’re reviewing the Miracles of Christmas movie from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas. We discuss our love for Blake Shelton, alternate plot theories, and how wishing on stars can be dangerous.
We review Haul Out the Holly! We discuss HOAs, the Christmas-obsessed characters of Evergreen Lane, and our favorite funny bits from ‘shoe to chapeau’!
We review HMM’s A Maple Valley Christmas! We discuss the magical meet cute, Andrew Walker in a cowboy hat, and some technical love for the cinematography!
We review the most anticipated Hallmark movie of the year, Three Wise Men and a Baby! We discuss the hilarity, the heart, and all the high jinks!
We were thrilled to chat with Kimberley Sustad for this very special interview episode! We discuss Lights, Camera, Christmas, the inner workings of her craft, and she gives us a little behind-the-scenes scoop on the highly anticipated Three Wise Men and a Baby (her latest writing project)!
We review Lights, Camera, Christmas! We discuss our love for Kimberley and John, that snazzy Santa suit, and Hamilton gives us his best Jimmy Stewart.
We review Ghosts of Christmas Always! We discuss the ghosts, the scrooge-y twists and turns, and our theories about the ending!
We kick off Season 3 of the podcast and Countdown to Christmas with We Wish You a Married Christmas! We discuss the wonder of Polaha, the townspeople of Gracious, and Hamilton gets technical about camera close ups.
We review the final movie in the Fall Into Love series, Autumn in the City! We discuss important topics like drink carriers, art careers, and font choices. Don’t miss it!
We finally have a legit FALL movie, ya’ll! We’re talking about Pumpkin Everything. We discuss the misleading title, pumpkins (of course), and the emotional rollercoaster this film had us on.
We review your poll pick, Love’s Portrait! We discuss destiny, the Ireland landscape done right, and when not to do an interrupted kiss.
We’re reviewing Wedding of a Lifetime! We talk about the comedy, the heartbreak, and those hilarious Good Day hosts!
We’re discussing the end-of-summer movie, Marry Go Round. We talk about Sweet Home Alabama (a lot), merry-go-rounds (whimsy or horror?), and Travis and the trees.
We’re chatting about Game, Set Love! We talk about tennis (go figure!), the twist at the end, and what scene made Ham emotional!
We’re discussing the highly anticipated Dating the Delaneys! We talk Fall Paul, the classic “noggin bump” MeetCute, and crawfish on a first date.
Another episode, another fall movie that is not fall-themed! We’re discussing Romance in Style! We talk milk alternatives, body positivity, and fashion!
It’s time to Fall into Love with our first movie of the season, Love in the Limelight. We talk teen heartthrobs, the real-life love story the movie was inspired by, and our appreciation for a special supporting character.
We’re closing out Christmas in July with Christmas in Toyland! We’re talking Christmas business, magic elf dust, and where this movie lands in our Christmas in July movies ranking!
We’re going to camp for Christmas in July! We’re talking multiple love stories, Capture the Wreath, and if we still got the Christmas feels at summer camp!
We’re kicking off Christmas in July with My Grown-Up Christmas List! We’re talking REAL snow, enemy lines drama, and we both get passionate about technical!
We’re finishing up with the Summer Nights finale, Two Tickets to Paradise! We’re talking about our favorite supporting characters, Ryan Paevey “topless in a towel”, and ghost tours! There’s some singing, possibly a Jimmy Stewart impression, and we reveal our top summer movie picks this year!
Summer Nights has us bicycling in France with Moriah’s Lighthouse. We talk about the dreamy French village, the love letter mystery, and our feelings about lighthouses.
It’s our 100th episode! We welcome special guest, Paul Campbell to the podcast! A full-circle moment for us where we talk about Window Wonderland, his process in acting and writing, woodworking, and much more!
We’re continuing on the Summer Nights journey with Caribbean Summer. We discuss the pronunciation of Caribbean (which with further research, we found Hamilton is correct), the beautiful island location, and the funny “lamp attack” Meet Cute.
We’re back with the first Summer Nights movie, Hidden Gems. We’re talking chemistry in comfortability, night sailing, and our sequel ideas.
We discuss the Spring into Love movie, A Royal Runaway Romance. We talk all things Bundbury, the layers of love stories throughout, and whether or not they say “y’all” in Nevada.
We’re discussing the latest Spring into Love movie, Love Classified! We talk text bubbles, inclusivity, and that familiar-looking barkeep.
We have the one and only, Nikki Deloach on the podcast talking about her latest movie, Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate. We discuss how important a good script is, her acting techniques, and how she perfected her chopping skills to play a chef.
He’s back! The reigning King of Hallmark, Andrew Walker, is here to chat about his latest movie, Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate. We discuss what drew him to the project, his motivation behind those interrogation scenes, and we get an exclusive backstory to Detective Tom Schultz that you didn’t see in the movie.
We’re talking about Just One Kiss! We discuss the magical romance, musical classics, and that rooftop kiss!
We’re talking about the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film, Always Amore! We discuss the restaurant industry, the emotional performances, and the EVOO mafia.
We discuss the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film, The Presence of Love. We talk poetry, the beautiful Cornwall countryside, and TikTok farmers.
We’re back, y’all! We took a little break but are back to spring into love with Feeling Butterflies. We discuss CGI butterflies, the absurd but fun “villian”, and there’s lot of technical gushing from Hamilton.
Our last January review is North to Home. We chat about the sisters’ relationships, some technical no-no’s, and Suzanne’s 60th.
We discuss Butlers in Love in this episode! We’re talking all things butling, how bad Emma is at it, and the chemistry between our leads!
We discuss the first movie in The Wedding Veil trilogy. We talk about the legend of the veil, accents, and what happens when you put the 8th act conflict at the beginning of a movie.
We kick off New Year, New Movies with the first premiere, Where Your Heart Belongs! We talk about bad friends planning weddings, song selection, and a dj who would have never had a rave in a church. #djJoey
Happy New Year! Our first interview of the new year is with Deck the Hallmark’s very own Bran! We chat about the whirlwind Christmas movie season, his journey into podcasting, and what wild idea he won’t ever try again!
Here us recap and give you each of our Top 10 of the Christmas movies we watched in 2021!
We’ve come to the end of Countdown of Christmas with ‘Tis the Season to be Merry! We discuss the idea of a romance expert who hasn’t experienced romance, perhaps the first “shirtless man in a towel” MeetCute, and Stephanie’s Silver Fox returns!
We asked what movie you wanted us to review, and we received the most requests for A Kiss Before Christmas! We discuss timelines vs time travel, costuming helping the story along, and how Santa has never been scarier.
We’re reviewing A Dickens of a Holiday! We discuss if Dickens, OH is a real place, falling asleep to Polaha’s voice, and the missed opportunity of a full-makeup/costume Scrooge kiss.
We review The Christmas Contest! We discuss the brilliant writing, the importance of flawed characters, and what in the world is chimney cake?!
We’re perusing through Countdown to Christmas, landing on The Nine Kittens of Christmas! A rare Hallmark sequel, 7 years after the original! We’re talking about Zachary the Elf, kitten magic (it’s a thing), and a kiss that thankfully was had in a fire department! (iykyk)
We review your poll winner, Christmas at Castle Hart! We talk about the Emerald Hills, the glorious trash tree, and if Brooke and Margot were actually in danger of going to Irish prison.
We’re talking about An Unexpected Christmas! We discuss the wit, the whimsy, the wondrous sparkle pony! It’s a literal gushfest!
We get emotional with our Five More Minutes review! We discuss the love story mystery, one of our favorite Hallmark “moms” Bonnie, and the touching ending that had us in tears!
We review Hallmark Movies NOW premiere, Every Time a Bell Rings! We discuss the sister bond, the beautiful location of Natchez, MS, and the hipster hat-wearing Liam.
We review the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries premiere of One December Night. We discuss the mysterious relationship backstory of Quinn and Jason, our favorite quotes and emotional scenes, and the KISS that sets a new record on the podcast!
We review the highly anticipated movie, My Christmas Family Tree! We discuss our favorite heartfelt moments, the Andrew Walker “Look-Over”, and if lighting can actually be “too dreamy” (Stephanie says no).
We’re going back to the future in Next Stop, Christmas! We talk about Turtle Neck Tyler, that gumdrop scene, and Ham breaks down the time travel timelines with his trusty whiteboard!
We circled back to review Christmas Sail! We’re talking Boats, Battlestar Galactica, and Boy-Oh-Boy the tears we cried!
We review the Countdown to Christmas movie, Gingerbread Miracle. We talk about all of the Hallmark tropes but how this movie made them feel different, that gingerbread obstacle course, and the Henley wearing-gingerbread making Alex.
We review a Miracles of Christmas movie this episode with, The Christmas Promise. We have a good cry and talk about our favorite scenes, whether or not Susan is a good friend, and the bag of ice (IFYKYK).
We’re reviewing Coyote Creek Christmas. We’re talking marmots, villianous parents, and our favorite romantic scene that did not involve our leads.
Countdown to Christmas continues with Christmas in Harmony! We’re talking bops and bangers, all the pies, and what made this film so special!
We’re reviewing the Santa Stakeout! We discuss our love for Paul Campbell as well as the rest of the amazing cast, whether or not Ryan is actually a good detective, and all the Christmas feels the movie gave us!
Countdown to Christmas continues with Boyfriends of Christmas Past! We discuss the Boyfriends (Are they ghosts? Are they dreams? Is Lauren ok?), seeing new faces and diversity in Hallmark, and whether or not Lauren was the villain of the movie.
Benjamin Ayres joins the podcast to chat about his new Hallmark Christmas movie, You, Me & the Christmas Trees! He shares some behind the scenes stories from the movie, his favorite scene to film, and answers some listener questions!
Countdown to Christmas is here with the first premiere of the season, You, Me & the Christmas Trees! We talk about the Christmas feels this movie evoked for us, our new favorite Christmas motto “First, we cocoa!”, and our first true Hallmark villain.
Season 2, baby! We’re kicking things off with the King of Hallmark, Andrew Walker! We chat about all things Hallmark and holiday traditions, and we’ve got the inside scoop on his brand new Christmas movie, My Christmas Family Tree.
Fall Harvest has come to an end, and we close it out with Advice to Love By. We’re talking about how enjoyable it is to see our leads actually dating, the plethora of unique activities in “Seattle”, and how “Big Gesture Nathan” forgets what a big gesture is.
Fall Harvest continues with South Beach Love set in Miami without a crunchy leaf or pumpkin in sight! We’re talking about the spotlight on Cuban culture, the mystery of the feuding families, and whether or not Tony is the villian of the movie!
We’ve got a very special technical interview for you where we chat with Director of Photography, Shawn Seifert (Raise a Glass to Love, Taking a Shot at Love). We discuss how he got his start in the business, his lighting style, and some of the more challenging shoots he’s done with Hallmark so far.
We review yet another Fall Harvest movie that has nothing to do with the season, but there’s magic and time travel, so it’s ok! We’re talking about Love Strikes Twice. We discuss the unique premise, the first ever Hallmark heist, and we break down that twist of an ending!
In this episode, we review the latest Hallmark Fall Harvest movie, Taking the Reins. We’re talking horses, naming couches, and all of those smooch-y surprises this film gave us!
In this episode, we’re reviewing Raise a Glass to Love. Not only were our wine glasses full, but so were our hearts! We talk about Master Sommeliers (why is that word so hard to say?), the chemistry between our leads, and what scene brought us to tears!
Fall Harvest is here! We “risk it for the biscuit” in our review of the first premiere, Roadhouse Romance. We talk about all things Fall, the saga of Tyler Hynes and the country music singer, and the one thing that’s never been done in a Hallmark movie before.
We review the Summer Nights movie, Sweet Pecan Summer where we chat about the authenticity of it all (how many times can we say the word “real”?), Baxter the Cookie Thief, and that super sweet softball game scene!
We had the pleasure of speaking with Hallmark screenwriter, Sarah Montana. You know her as the writer of Love to the Rescue, Two Turtle Doves, A New Year’s Resolution, and If I Only Had Christmas. She shares with us the moment you she knew she was a writer, her personal approach on establishing authentic characters, and fun behind the scenes stories from her movies!
Summer Nights got a little soapy this week with A Little Daytime Drama. We chat about soap operas, our favorite characters #Walter&Lucinda4ever, Maggie’s glorious wardrobe, and we get “a little daytime DRAMAtic” with our thoughts on the conflict.
We fell in love with Prince Whitaker in last year’s A Christmas Carousel, so we were thrilled to sit down with the very charming and talented, Neal Bledsoe. We chat about his take on the Hallmark Royal, his journey with acting and finding a character to call his own, his theatre background, and lots of fun stories from A Christmas Carousel and throughout his career! We had the best time and hope you appreciate his candor and humor as much as we did!
Follow Neal on IG : @becauseibledsoe
Neal’s Writing : The Delicate Moron on Sports Illustrated
We get into the highly anticipated 27-Hour Day review in this episode! We talk about the idea of the 27 hour day podcast and the message of the film, the sweet and genuine moments with the wonderful cast (little piglet included), and that campfire kiss!
We’ve got a new wave of Summer Nights movies, kicking things off with Love, For Real. We chat about reality dating shows, our favorite funny moments, and of course, that astronaut suit!
We wrap up Christmas in July with the CCB 2020 Christmas movie, If I Only Had Christmas. We talk about the Wizard of Oz theme, our favorite CCB performances, and more Warren Christie please!
This week, we time travel back to 2015 to review the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, Just in Time for Christmas. A film which has just as much as heart as it does magic. We discuss the undeniable chemistry between our leads, the incomparable Christopher Lloyd, and of course, the goatee stroking “Santa” played by William Shatner.
Christmas in July crashed into our homes with this wonderfully charming film, Crashing Through the Snow! We talk about the importance of showing different family dynamics, our favorite “steamy” scene, and how Hamilton doesn’t know the lyrics to one of the most popular Christmas songs ever.
From Hawaii to Paris to … Connecticut. This is where we end our Summer Nights with Hallmark’s Sand Dollar Cove. We chat about the wonderful New England backdrop, the magic of the sand dollar, and where exactly did Brody’s accent come from?
We were so excited to sit down with actor, Joshua Sasse from Hallmark’s Her Pen Pal. We chat about the making of the film, his insight into what makes a great actor, and some of his unique hobbies — one involving butterflies!
You can follow Joshua on his socials:
Instagram - @joshuasasse
Or subscribe to his Poetry Podcast - The Poet’s Voice
Hallmark’s Summer Nights series takes us to the City of Light for Her Pen Pal! We discuss the magical moments that had our hearts aglow, the perfection of Paris and of course, Jacques. J’taime Jacques.
We continue along with the Summer Nights series, discussing The Baker’s Son. We’re talking about all of the charm and quirkiness of the quaint town and characters, the magical elements, and the only missing ingredient of the film…angry dancing!
We’re kicking off Summer Nights with the Hallmark premiere, You Had Me at Aloha! We talk about the Hawaiian landscape, pineapples, and that whole goat fiasco. Check it out!
We’re reviewing the 2019 Hallmark Spring movie, Love to the Rescue! We discuss all of our favorite moments of this near perfect film…Savannah GA, constellations, and the sage wisdom of Liam!
What better way to head into the Memorial Day weekend than with the icy, winter Hallmark movie, ‘Baby It’s Cold Inside’! We’re talking about the beautiful ice hotel, maple syrup taffy making, and whether or not Hannah is actually qualified to run a hotel. (spoiler…she’s not.)
We discuss Sweet Carolina in this episode! Was this one a slam dunk for us? We talk about the incredible emotional performances, the romance found through the grief, and how Tyler Hynes is the Ryan Gosling of Hallmark.
In this episode, we’re reviewing Hearts Down Under. You’ll hear us discuss the beauty of the Austrialian coast, our technical and romance takes, and the absurd elements that either “make it or break it” for us.
We are thrilled to have Hallmark screenwriter, Joie Botkin (Miss Christmas, Cranberry Christmas, Love in Store) join us for this episode! She chats with us about her start with Hallmark, her writing process, and we even play a fun game!
We wrap up the Hallmark ‘Spring Fling’ films with Right in Front of Me. We’re talking tiny forks, editing mishaps, and a contemplated sesame poisoning? (Yes, we were shocked too!)
Join us as we discuss the latest film in Hallmark’s ‘Spring Fling’ series, As Luck Would Have It! We get into all the things : the Irish landscape & culture, the romance of whiskey, and Ham gives us the rundown on the cinematography & lighting. It’s definitely a lovefest for this entire cast/crew and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed this special film.
Spring Fling continues with a …. winter wedding? We may not have seen the previous films, but we went for it anyway! We’re talking about One Perfect Wedding where we discuss the “trequel”, balancing the “Hallmark cheese” factor, and why Ray wasn’t wearing a tie at his daughter’s wedding!
We might go breaking some hearts with this review, but make sure to listen to the end for a possible change of heart on our parts. We’re talking about Don’t Go Breaking My Heart where we discuss the brokenhearted bootcamp, lighting issues, and of course, Shawn Mendes.
Spring is here and we’re reviewing the first film in the Hallmark “Spring Fling” series, Chasing Waterfalls! We’re not sticking to the lakes and the rivers that you’re used to, we’re talking about font choices, photography, and of course, the magical scruff touch.
Another voter’s pick this week with Bottled With Love! We tackle the important subjects like pancakes, fake beard hair, and ask your help with coining a new name for the “half cheek/half lip” kiss. It’s a fun one!
Voters’ pick this week - Love in Store! We chat about proposals on live television, QVC, and the “depth of David”.
Our final review of Hallmark’s ‘Love Ever After’ series is here! We’re talking about the highly anticipated, It Was Always You. See if this movie lived up to our expectations and what we thought about the cast, the writing, and if there was, indeed, any ZING!
Bonjour! ‘Tis us, and we’re talking about Mix Up in the Mediterranean this week! Twin high jinks ensue ( à la “Parent Trap”) in this hilarious gem of a film. We discuss the comedy, the cooking, and of course, l’amour!
This week we continue with the Love Ever After film, Playing Cupid. We’re talking about the technical issues, that kitchen scene (!), and how we would totally eat at Cantina Corazon every day!
We’re reviewing the first film in Hallmark’s ‘Love Ever After’ series, Beverly Hills Wedding. You’ll hear our thoughts on how we felt about this Beverly Hills themed wedding (I think we might have a “pedestrian palette”), the characters that stuck out for us, and we also have a “Blue&Black/White&Gold Dress” moment.
We have a special Interview episode this week! We’re talking to Costume Designer, Nathan Michael Fletcher. We’re chatting about his latest film, Snowkissed, where he has lots of behind the scenes stories to share and we get a little peak inside the world of Hallmark movie making magic!
We wrap up the Winter premieres with Snowkissed! This movie was kissed with more than just snow — we’re talking about the wit, the chemistry, the majestic mountain views! This film is fresh and charming and will melt the iciest of hearts.
Who wouldn’t take the chance to pretend to be a billionaire for a week? We’re talking about A Winter Getaway! We chat about the beautiful landscapes, the poutine, and why there wasn’t more snowboarding on Joe’s snowboarding vacation??
We’re ‘taking a shot’ at Taking a Shot at Love for this episode! Luke Macfarlane and Alexa PenaVega give us the romantic winter vibes in this Hallmark film that we dub “a classic with twists & turns”. You’ll hear our thoughts on the not-so-cute ‘meet-cute’, ice skating, and fire hazards from having too many candles.
We made it to the New Year and our 20th episode! We talk about A New Year’s Resolution with special guests : director, Lesley Demetriades and two of the supporting actors of the film, Melissa Marie Elias & Cassandra Potenza. We have a fun & thoughtful discussion about New Year’s resolutions, the famous Hallmark “almost kisses”, and behind the scenes of that very cold Polar Plunge scene! Plus they so graciously share insight into their craft, diversity in film, and filming in the wonderful Winnipeg!
Our requested final Hallmark Christmas movie goes to Project Christmas Wish! We discuss the wit, wishes, and Christmas horses all wrapped up in this heartfelt film. Also, we list our top 5 of 2020!
We’re back with A Christmas Carousel! This fun holiday film has it all…magical carousel horses, art appreciation, and introduces us to our new favorite Christmas carol!
This episode we are talking about Five Star Christmas! It’s a family affair full of comedy, high jinks, and some of the sweetest romantic moments we’ve seen this year! And we still don’t know what sassafras is…
Join us as we talk about Christmas Waltz. We get into the technical, the romance, and , of course, the dancing!
Most people think it’s Thanksgiving that marks the beginning of Christmastime…but for us, it’s Paul Campbell in a new Hallmark movie! Listen to us discuss this joy of a film that gave us the belly laughs, the “I’m not crying. You’re cyring” moments, and all of the Christmas magic feelings.
Magical music boxes and country singers and Annie Banks, Oh My! We dive in to this fun take on “A Christmas Carol” and talk about our country music knowledge, our love for 2010 Wes Brown, and why didn’t we get the Ghost of Christmas Future?!
Come! Travel through time with us as we discuss this magical movie, A Timeless Christmas. We’ll journey from 1903 to present day and talk about the costumes, the perfectly timed humor, and the heartfelt message of finding your happy ending anywhere when you’re with the one you love. Also, is Ryan Paevy actually from 1903?
Hallmark takes us to Vienna at Christmas! Listen to us discuss this visually stunning treat of a film starring Sarah Drew and Brennan Elliott. We talk about the markets (so many markets!), Billy Joel (yes, that’s right..Billy Joel), and how sometimes you don’t need romance to make a movie great. (Shocker, I know!)
Join us this episode as we discuss, Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater. Ashley Williams definitely kisses a Christmas sweatered Niall Matter, and we will get into our feels about that kiss, what worked (or didn’t work for us), and our thoughts on the “Ugly Christmas Sweater”.
Miracles of Christmas has done it again! This one is a tearjerker treasure from Hallmark’s Movies & Mysteries films. Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres tackle real-life couple issues, and we discuss heartbreak, following your dreams, and the moments that left us teary-eyed.
Listen to us chat about One Royal Holiday where we discuss if the accents were believable, what our pillow of choice would be on our “pillow menu”, and see how many times we use the word “classic” in one episode!
Listen to us gush over Tyler Hynes and Mallory Jansen in this witty, Christmas in the city, chemistry-a-plenty Hallmark gem!
Our first Miracles of Christmas film review from Hallmark’s Movies & Mysteries channel is Christmas Tree Lane. Alicia Witt and Andrew Walker star in this magical story of old fashioned Christmases, music, and the joy of sprinkles! Join us as we discuss all of the above and more!
Countdown to Christmas continues with Chateau Christmas! We discuss our thoughts on the location and how it affected the film, what actually gave us the feels, and a fun fact about one of the leads!
Countdown to Christmas is afoot! Join us this season for all of the wonderful Hallmark Christmas movie Premieres! We're kicking things off with the first film, Jingle Bell Bride. We'll talk about the "meet cute" in the airport (a lot!), our thoughts on fake snow, and whether or not the Jingle Bell flower is actually real?
The finale of the Fall Harvest Films is here! We were so excited for this one! Take a listen to see if it met our expectations! We’ll get into learning about maple sugaring, the return of the Silver Fox (if you’ve listened to our Follow Me To Daisy Hills episode), and we answer the question : is there such a thing as too much Fall?
Our 3rd film review from the Hallmark Fall Harvest Series is here! Was this one a hit or miss for us? Give a listen to find out! We talk about Hallmark branching out in diversity, filming with green screen, and whether or not this was actually a Fall Harvest film.
We tackle the second film in the Hallmark Fall Harvest series, and we tackle it hard. We discuss the muddy plot, the lack of chemistry between the leads, and why was that dad so creepy?
We start our first episode with the first film of the Hallmark Fall Harvest series, "Follow Me To Daisy Hills". We'll discuss Jo & Blake's chemistry, the hot dad "Silver Fox", and what was up with Bob's BBQ?
Hi! Welcome to our brand new podcast, It’s Technically Romance! Take a listen to our introduction to hear a little about who we are and what our podcast is all about.