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Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's A Biltmore Christmas. Erinn can't contain herself and Mike barely gets to speak.
Mike and Erinn are all out of order and don't care! Join them as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Norwegian Holiday.
*Note: They tried to watch A Heidelberg Holiday and gave up halfway through.
Mike and Erinn discuss the Hallmark Christmas Channel's Christmas Island as well as the Santa Summit.
They liked one more than the other. Tune in to hear why!
Catch up with Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Never Been Chris'd starring the one and only Tyler Hines!
Erinn and Mike discovered there is a movie called "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" while recording this episode and decided they need to watch it.
Also, is a movie character name Sage Baker or is the character a sage baker? But that isn't in this movie, either.
Join them to talk about the Hallmark Channel's Flipping for Christmas and the sexiest tree cutting scene they've experienced to date.
Episode 6 is live as Mike and Erinn discuss Joyeaux Noel starring Noel Kahn and Taryn Helm (Brant Daugherty and Jaicy Eliot).
Mike and Erinn discuss Mystic Christmas and learn that both Mango's Pizza and Sift Bakery are real places in Mystic, Connecticut.
Mike and Erinn explore Hallmark's Christmas By Design, first air date Oct 28. Tune in to see what they think about jammies, nicknames and coveralls.
Catch up with the Casazzas as they enjoy Christmas Under the Sky and admire its variances in Hallmark Universe norms.
Mike and Erinn discuss the 2023 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas premiere, Checkin' It Twice as well as Where Are You Christmas.
Which one did they like better? Listen to find out!
Mike and Erinn are back and sharing with you how This Is A Pickle came to be as well as a small preview of the 2023 Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas that begins today, October 20.
We are back for another episode amidst a busy holiday season off of our couch!
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss Mistletoe the Dog as played by BonBon the dog in A Royal Family Christmas and hear their thoughts on the "Pitch Perfect-ish" Hallmark Christmas Movie, In Merry Measure.
Mike and Erinn spent some time in a real-life Hallmark setting and are excited to share their future movie script ideas as a result. They also have some things to say about the Hallmark Channel's #XMAS movie starring Clare Bowen and Brant Daugherty (Erinn CANNOT say his name).
From Horror to Hallmark, Bruce Campbell has now done it all.
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's My Southern Family Christmas, explore their favorite cast member's career arc, teach listeners how to pronounce Natchitoches and ponder if meat pies are pastries.
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Three Wise Men and a Baby, which first aired on Saturday, November 19.
Is this the new favorite of the 2022 season? Could be.
Is this a thirst trap of a film? Definitely.
Hallmark flexes its ab muscles and joins others at the grownups' table with this showcase of some of the network's most talked about actors.
In Season 3, Episode 7 we review the Hallmark Channel's Christmas at the Golden Dragon, but we couldn't resist circling back to A Magical Christmas Village so we can address the magnificent Marlo Thomas.
And Erinn goes on another CCB rant.
We are back with our thoughts on the Hallmark Channel's Lights, Camera, Christmas! A movie within a movie set provides an interesting way to get to know the King of Christmas and his costumer. Tune in to see who wins the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge, who has a John Brotherton epiphany, and who gets a lil salty over CCB's recent antics.
*We briefly talk about All Saints Christmas, a recent movie set in New Orleans, and erroneously refer to it as A Cozy Christmas.
Start your weekend by listening to Mike and Erinn's opinion on the Hallmark Channel's Ghosts of Christmas Always, which first aired on Halloween. The Twelve Hallmarks of Christmas have returned with this episode -- who will prevail?
Mike and Erinn watched A Cozy Christmas Inn and Jolly Good Christmas and had some quick thoughts. We apologize for coming across as jerks. We aren't, we promise. Our beagles might be, though.
Join us as we discuss Marisol Nichols and Kristoffer Poloha portraying a couple of DINKS going through a rough patch at Christmastime. We liked this one. You will, too.
Noel Next Door and A Kismet Christmas were not on our drafted list of films to review and discuss, but we HAD to talk about these two films from the opening weekend of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas in a quick chat here on the podcast. Tune in to hear why we needed to talk about these two films.
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Join us as we gear up for the opening weekend of Hallmark's 2022 Countdown to Christmas. We discuss the state of the Hallmark Channel with regard to the shakeups of 2021/22 with GAC and we hold a draft for this season's movie lineup. We have a commitment to watch/review at least 12 movies and a hope for more.
Mike and Erinn welcome talented baker and Thai boxer friend, Liam, as the trio concocts the difficult Italian pastry -- sfoigatella.
Tune in to figure how this mess correlates to the Hallmark Christmas Movie universe.
The Hallmark Channel is a week into it's Christmas in July daily holiday movies, and Mike and Erinn have dusted off their microphone to bring you their latest idea for a Hallmark Christmas Movie script.
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Christmas at Castle Hart starring 11-time Hallmark Christmas Movie Minx, Lacey Chabert alongside Stuart Townsend.
Set in the Richmond, Va area, this movie explores the lives of those who compete in a Hallmark version of ABC's Great American Light Fight. Grab a few pizzelles and join Mike and Erinn as they dissect this tale and brighten your day with their thoughts. Making Spirits Bright first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 27.
Turns out Mike is a big fan of Bethany Joy Lenz and both Erinn and Mike still have Tyler Hines at the top of their Hallmark Heroes list.
Tune in to hear how both actors dazzled our podcasters in the Hallmark Channel's An Unexpected Christmas, first aired on Friday, November 26.
A toy company owner named Christmas.
Who comes up with these ideas?
Join Mike and Erinn as they process their latest Hallmark Christmas Movie viewing experience.
Marilee and Zachary are brought back together -- again by cats -- after a five year hiatus in the Hallmark Channel's Nine Kittens of Christmas, which first aired on Thanksgiving Day.
Join Mike and Erinn as they visit their old pals and coo over the kittens.
Episode 16 jumps ahead in our order to the Hallmark Channel's Eight Gifts of Hanukkah just in time for the last night of the holiday.
Mike and Erinn are excited to introduce our first guest host -- Evy Wright! She is our friend and neighbor and also brings us a wealth of knowledge of Hanukkah. We teach her a little about Hallmark movies and she teaches us a little about Judaism. It's a fun exchange.
The Hallmark Channel's A Kiss Before Christmas brings Desperate Housewives royalty, James Denton and Terri Hatcher, back together as a married couple dealing with some holiday hijinx. Join Mike and Erinn and their dogs for a review of this film, which first aired on November 21.
Mike and Erinn try to determine if they liked the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Together with You. They think they do. Help them figure it out. Should there be a prequel or sequel?
Mike and Erinn have eaten all of the Thanksgiving leftovers and are back to try to catch up with their Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews. Nantucket Noel is featured in this episode as we start to say farewell to Trevor Donovan, who is allegedly leaving the network to jump to GAC. He gives us a typical Hallmark Channel performance with not much to complain about except his wardrobe. We learned a little about Nantucket along the way as we enjoyed this classic tale of Developer Threatens Small Businesses.
Mike and Erinn didn't particularly enjoy the Hallmark Christmas Channel's Holiday in Harlem, but they wanted to. Join them in discussing what went wrong.
Join us as we dive into the Hallmark Christmas Channel's My Christmas Family Tree starring Amy Teagarden. Mike's dream Hallmark actress doesn't disappoint in this modern-day warm and fuzzy family tale.
Mike says definitely open the Hallmark Channel's Open By Christmas, original airdate November 12. Erinn says keep it sealed. Tune in to hear why our dynamic duo disagree.
Erinn was most impressed by the Christmas Treasure's holiday decorations throughout all the homes and businesses, but Jordin Sparks's acting and singing abilities were close runners up in this one. Join her along with Mike as they talk about the ninth movie of the 2021 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, A Christmas Treasure, which first aired on Sunday, November 7.
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Next Stop, Christmas starring Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Lyndsy Fonseca. A mysterious Christmas train takes us away from and back to the future, but there's no Marty McFly this time. What will happen when our lead, Angie, is forced to figure out how to get back to her future? Tune in to find out.
Mike and Erinn discuss Gingerbread Miracle -- a Hallmark Christmas movie that entertains and educates. Join them as they dive into Erinn's newfound holiday activity must-do, an uncomfortable kiss and a confusing round of our famous Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh challenge. Angry Puppy Jolene makes a cameo, too!
Once full of high expectations for an all- star cast, Erinn has a hard time with the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Sail. The movie, to her, feels like it was picked up off of 2014's cutting room floor.
Mike just wants to talk about the TV show, "Lost."
If you've ever wondered how you can work in former NJ governor Chris Christie into a Christmas podcast, you've come to the right spot. Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the romantic charm of Coyote Creek Christmas.
Erinn and Mike have somewhat of a difficult time articulating their feelings for the Hallmark Channel's Christmas in Harmony (original airdate Friday, October 29).
Mike really liked Santa Stakeout, Erinn was lukewarm over it. Join them as they talk about the great Joey Pants as well as some recent juicy news in the Hallmark Universe.
This season's episode two explores the Hallmark Channel's Boyfriends of Christmas Past. Mike and Erinn agree that this film can be left in the past, but it does have some noteworthy elements for them to discuss. Grab a chilled Soju and dive in to this one with us.
The Casazzas are back for the Hallmark Channel's 2021 Countdown to Christmas! Mike and Erinn discuss what's been going on since we last heard from them in February then dive right into the first movie of the new season: You, Me and the Christmas Trees. The duo discusses the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas game and their Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge and how they are gearing up for a festive Yule you'll certainly love.
The Casazzas dig themselves out of the February snow to discuss current Hallmark news, the Hallmark Channel's Love Ever After movies premiering this month, fan mail and their dream Hallmark Christmas Movie ideas.
Tune in to find out what CCB has been up to (if you've been living under a rock and don't know) and who Mike and Erinn might have in their preferred cast for their never-gonna-happen Christmas movie. Love is in the air between Mike and Erinn during this warm and fuzzy weekend. No frankincense or myrrh here, but, rest assured there's pure gold.
Mike and Erinn review their TWENTY THIRD Hallmark Christmas movie for 2020. We didn't think we would ever get here, but here we are. No Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge for this one, and there isn't much to the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, but the movie had some enjoyable aspects.
We don't know where this podcast is headed next, but it isn't leaving just yet. Stick around with us for more Hallmark Christmas movie fun in the future!
Mike and Erinn convene in another 2-for-1 episode to discuss the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Comes Twice and A Carousel Christmas. Holiday fatigue may or may not influence their opinion on these two movies, but there are elements they liked about both movies. Discussion includes math skills, communication skills, hairlines, and time travel plot holes.
There are two rounds of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and one more round of the Gold Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge!
Erinn is full of words, per usual, with the Casazza's review of the Hallmark Channel's Love Lights and Hanukkah. Join them as they gush about Christmas food they enjoy and Hallmark's newest attempt at showcasing a holiday other than Christmas during this festive season. This episode may make you hungry as the two of them can't refrain from discussing lasagne and grandma's rolls.
Who will prevail in the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge? Tune in to find out.
Mike reminisces about a bad day his little sister had then he and Erinn review their latest guilty pleasure, the Hallmark Channel's Christmas She Wrote starring Danica McKellar.
Neither Mike nor Erinn become math geniuses by osmosis with Ms. McKellar on this one, but the laughs quickly add up as do the beloved Hallmarks of Christmas. Tune in to see if Erinn continues her amazing prowess with the Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge!
Another 2-for-1 episode with Mike and Erinn reacting to If I Only Had Christmas (Nov 29) and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (Dec 5).
Our one and only (so far) CCB flick was a bit of a downer for the Queen of Hallmark movies with inexplicable parallels to an American classic tale and inexplicable dancing scenes. The fourth installment of the Evergreen plot line provided classic Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies flair.
Two installments of The 12 Hallmarks of Christmas are included as well as another round of the Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge for Mike.
Erinn and Mike are back with their thoughts on TWO original Hallmark Christmas movies: Five Star Christmas and Christmas Waltz.
Discussions of CCB's headband, thirsty casts, and British ballerinas are included along with two rounds of The 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and another Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge. Join us for our FIFTEENTH episode!
Join the Casazzas as they share their thoughts on The Hallmark Channel's Christmas by Starlight, original airdate November 26. Among their appreciation of this film, Mike and Erinn discuss good neighbors, bucket list Hallmark Christmas Movie settings, a possible fantasy draft for Hallmark actors/actresses, big words and dirty minds.
Mike and Erinn review both A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado AND Good Morning Christmas in their thirteenth episode. That means two sessions of The Hallmarks of Christmas and one riveting round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh. Tune in to get your fix!
The movie marathon week continues with The Hallmark Channel's Heart of the Holidays, original airdate November 23rd. Spitfire Val is the scene saver in this movie, but will Mike save his Hallmarks of Christmas attempts? Listen to find out.
Erinn is noticeably excited about The Hallmark Channel's ground breaking feature, The Christmas House, and its refreshing script and production. Mike tolerates her over-excited babbling, but will he find success with the Gold Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge? Tune in to find out!
We're back from the weekend to review the first in a streak of NINE new Hallmark Channel Christmas movies in NINE days. A Nashville Christmas Carol has a great cast ... and a small twist on the traditional tale. What are the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas for this movie? Will Mike overcome his terrible Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge attempts? Did Wynonna Judd sing Erinn's favorite tune from The Judds? Find out all this and more!
Join the Casazzas as they review A Timeless Christmas, original airdate November 15 on the Hallmark Channel.
Mike may have invented the trade of "clocktology," Erinn admits a faux pas from our last episode and an epiphany regarding soap opera actors is realized. All that plus a review of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas that are almost nonexistent within this original flick and Erinn takes on a round of the Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge.
Erinn and Mike travel to Vienna for Christmas via the Hallmark Channel's Christmas in Vienna starring Sara Drew and Brennan Elliott. While there, they enjoy all of Vienna's Christmas markets, holiday decorations and strudel! We have another round of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and Mike takes on our Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh challenge. Join us for this whirlwind European getaway!
Eavesdrop on our conversation about Christmas With the Darlings and learn about The Lipnickian Effect, Cocktology and Mike's humble charitable activities. Good news -- there's a new relationship type for the Hallmark Movie Universe and we were excited to see it included! We also highlight this film's 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, and Erinn tackles a round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh.
The Casazzas review the fifth offering from 2020's Hallmark Christmas Movie lineup -- Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas sweater.
Did they like it? Listen to find out as well as who wins the round of The Twelve Hallmarks of Christmas and whether or not Mike struck out in the Gold, Frankincense and Myrhh Challenge. Also, how did Sean Spicer come up in conversation?
Join the Casazzas as they share their November 4th experience as well as their review of The 12 Dates Christmas. This could be Mike's favorite Hallmark Christmas movie offering for the 2020 season. How many coats did the lead female wear? Was there a montage scene? Find out and join us for the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and another round of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh!
*note: we realize there is some weird feedback in this recording. Our apologies and we will work hard to bring you better future recordings.
Erinn and Mike dive into One Royal Holiday (originally aired October 31) as well as celebrity engagements, Hallmark Channel wine, keeping up with royal families, Mike's holiday party performance dreams and Erinn's lack of a broadway career. Join us for this episode's Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge and a riveting round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh.
Erinn and Mike discuss the second offering for 2020's Hallmark Christmas Movie lineup. Join them in a review of Chateau Christmas, their 12 Hallmarks of Christmas challenge and a round of "Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh?" for the upcoming The 12th Date of Christmas, airing Sunday, Nov 1.
Giggle along with Erinn every time she discusses Chateau Christmas's pianist.
Mike and Erinn have watched the first offering for the 2020 Hallmark Christmas movie season and are Counting Down to Christmas in their home still decorated with pumpkins and bats. Did they enjoy it or was it a dud? Who wins the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge for this flick? Will Mike identify the Gold movie description for the upcoming One Royal Holiday, or will he fall for the frankincense and myrhh descriptions penned by Erinn? Tune in to find out all this and more!
Mike and Erinn explain their reasoning for their fandom of the Hallmark Christmas Movie phenomenon and explore ideas they have for the Yuletide television tradition.