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In this episode of the Suspenders Unbuttoned podcast, hosts Sarah and Julie welcome Wendy Crewson, who plays Tess Stewart on 'When Hope Calls.' They discuss the character's development, her tough exterior, and the vulnerabilities that shape her. Wendy shares insights into Tess's motivations, particularly regarding her ranch and the community's well-being. The conversation also touches on the dynam...

In this episode of the Suspenders Unbuttoned podcast, hosts Sarah and Julie welcome Bruce Hall and Kimmie Sue from REO Speedwagon. They discuss the upcoming charity concert, Honoring The Legacy Of REO Speedwagon benefiting cancer awareness. Kimmie and Bruce share personal stories about their son Tommy's battle with cancer and the importance of open communication in families. The conversation d...

In this episode of Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast, Sue Zarco Kramer shares her journey from navigating the complexities of online dating post-divorce to creating the comedy series Swipe NYC. She discusses the inspiration behind her work, the challenges of juggling multiple projects, and the profound impact of her role as a Divorce Doula. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of sel...

In this engaging episode of the Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast, host Sarah and Julie welcome filmmaker Christie Will [Wolf], who shares her journey in storytelling and filmmaking. She emphasizes the significance of story and character in her projects, while also balancing multiple roles as a director and producer. Christie highlights her signature style in romantic comedies and the unique challenge...

Buckle up-or maybe unbutton-because this episode is a wild, wonderful ride with none other than fan-favorite, Kevin McGarry! From spontaneous laughs to unexpected tangents we cover a little bit of everything and have a whole lot of fun-with Kevin being his charming, unpredictable self! Come along for the ride with Sarah and Julie. Photo Credit: Victor Webster

In this episode of Suspenders Unbuttoned, Sarah and Julie welcome Miranda Kahn, who discusses her directorial debut, 'Fame and Other Four Letter Words,' premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival. Miranda shares insights into the film's concept, her creative process, and the journey of writing and directing. The conversation explores the themes of celebrity culture, personal relationships...

In this episode of the Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast, hosts Sarah and Julie welcome Nick Bateman, who plays Wyatt Parker in the series 'When Hope Calls.' Nick discusses his character's backstory, the dynamics with other characters, particularly Hannah and Tess, and the overall development of the show. He shares insights into the filming process, the set of Brookfield, and his hopes for future seas...

In this episode of the Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast, hosts Sarah and Julie welcome John Yapp, the director of photography for 'When Hope Calls.' John shares insights into his journey from photography to cinematography, detailing the vital role of a DOP in film production. He discusses the preparation process for projects, the challenges of outdoor shooting, and the importance of lighting...

In this episode of Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast, hosts Sarah and Julie welcome Andrew Gernhard from Synthetic Cinema. They discuss the evolution of Andrew's career, the production of Christmas movies, and the impact of technology on filmmaking. Andrew shares his inspirations, the importance of collaboration, and the challenges faced in the industry. The conversation also touches on the changi...

In this episode, we welcome actress Sarah Fisher, who plays Hannah in the series 'When Hope Calls.' It was interesting to discuss Hannah's character development, her relationships with other characters, particularly Wyatt and Tess, and the significance of her background and connection to Brookfield. Sarah shares insights into the filming process, the importance of the set, and the dyna...

In this episode, we are joined by Jon McLaren, who plays Sam on When Hope Calls. Jon chats with us about what it was like stepping into the charming town of Brookfield, taking over the role of Sam and how he connected personally to it, and what it like joining a series with such a passionate fanbase.

In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with the incredibly warm and talented Viv Leacock. We talk about the importance of representation, the power of storytelling, and how his family continues to be his greatest inspiration-all within the storylines for Joseph Canfield in Season 12 of When Calls the Heart.

In this episode, we sit down with the talented Andrea Brooks about her role on When Calls the Heart. Andrea opens up about what it was like to film the emotional and impactful scenes that will forever change the show and what she wishes for Faith in the future.

In this episode, we sit down with the talented actress Kathryn Davis to dive into her role as Kiki in the Hearts Around the Table collection of movies on Hallmark . Kathryn shares about working on this heartwarming yet thought-provoking story, and what the audience can expect from the final installment, Kiki's Fourth Ingredient.

In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author Annabel Monaghan to dive into the heart of her upcoming novel, It's a Love Story . Annabel shares her inspiration behind the book, the creative process, and what she hopes readers will take away from this heartwarming and witty love story. Whether you're a fan of her previous works or new to her writing, you won't want to miss this c...

In this episode, we sit down with actor Erik Gow, know for his role in the hit series When Calls the Heart. Erik shares about his character's development, what he would love to see in the future, and his experience working with the talented cast and crew.

Join actress Natasha Burnett as she takes us behind the scenes of When Calls the Heart. In this exclusive episode we talk all about bringing her character Minnie to life, getting to dive a bit deeper into Minnie as a mother, and what she wishes for Season 13.

We have had them both as multiple times as guests, but never together! Enjoy our conversation with actors Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell as they take you behind the scenes of their heartfelt series When Hope Calls . Cindy and Chris dive into the magic of the show, sharing stories from set and what makes this project so special to them.

In this episode, we sit down with When Calls the Heart writer Liam Fearnley to dive into the world of creating compelling stories for this beloved show. Liam shares insights into the writing process, how the writers bring the characters to life, and what it is like working on a fan-favorite series.

Join Dr. Mark Schnellinger on this episode of Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast as he shares about his book, The Medicine Stars. If you or anyone you love deals with an asthma diagnosis, you might want to check out The Medicine Stars! Fun fact, Julie works with Dr. Mark!

Join our conversation with directors Sarah Kerruish and Matt Maude! Their upcoming film Sweet Story was chosen to open the Sonoma International Film Festival. Learn all about this fascinating, irresistibly delicious story!

When Calls the Heart writer Allie Devereaux spills the details about season 12 and writing her episodes in this exclusive interview. This was such a fun and insightful conversation and we hope you enjoy it as well!

Let's dive into all things Lucas Bouchard on When Calls the Heart with actor Chris McNally in our exclusive interview! Learn what Chris thinks about Lucas' story arc this season, what he would love to see in the future, and about his new hobby! #hearties #wcth #hallmark #chrismcnally #actor #podcast

In our exclusive interview with this actor, director, producer, photographer, Joshua Shultz, you will learn about Josh's upcoming short film "Ride or Die" and find out some exciting news.

In our exclusive interview, you will get a chance to meet Joy Gregory, a new writer for season 12 of When Calls the Heart, for the first time! Joy is no stranger to writing for television and we think you'll enjoy getting to know her and her perspective on all of our favorite characters. #hearties #hallmark #wcth #writer #podcast