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Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Love on the Pod, we’re joined by the hosts of Movie Torture to tackle The Unauthorized Full House Story — that somehow thought nostalgia alone would carry it. Spoiler alert: it did not. We break down everything that didn’t work — from questionable casting and wildly uneven performances to a script that felt more like a Wikipedia summary than a compelling story....

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, we’re diving into Have We Met This Christmas, the Great American Family holiday romance starring Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch. Equal parts cozy, convenient amnesia and emotionally loaded Christmas timing, this movie gives us plenty to unpack. Danica McKellar stars as Katie, a driven real estate executive who wakes up at a mountain inn after a car a...

Send us Fan Mail The journey to finding Mr. Christmas comes to an end as we break down the season two finale of Finding Mr. Christmas . With only three finalists left — Rustin, Craig and Angel — the pressure is fully on as the men face their final challenge: a three-part acting scene opposite the queen of Hallmark herself, Erin Krakow. Adding an extra layer of charm (and nerves) to the moment, Kri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love on the Pod , we dive into A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, starring Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha, and unpack the deeply emotional themes that set this movie apart from a standard holiday romance. We talk about how the film centers on the longing to revisit moments with loved ones who are gone, and the quiet ache of wondering why they made the choices they...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love on the Pod, we’re unpacking Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2, Episode 7, an installment that leans fully into heart, vulnerability and what it really means to connect emotionally on screen. The episode opens with the remaining contestants writing Hallmark cards to their moms, a deceptively simple task that quickly becomes a window into each man’s emotional de...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love on the Pod, we’re diving into Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2, Episode 6, where the competition cranks up both the chaos and the chemistry. The guys face off in a hilariously festive, holiday-themed booby trapped obstacle course that feels equal parts Christmas morning and slapstick survival challenge. From unexpected obstacles to pressure-filled moments, th...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the festive chaos of Netflix’s new holiday film Merry Little Ex-Mas , starring Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson. What starts as a well-intentioned attempt to recreate the magic of Christmases past quickly unravels when a long-separated couple tries to navigate the holidays under one roof—along with the husband’s very present new girlfr...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, we’re recapping Season 2, Episode 5 of Finding Mr. Christmas , and the competition has officially entered its unhinged holiday era. The Festive Faceoff sends the men barreling across the lawn inside giant inflatable balls, knocking over Christmas trees with the kind of chaotic enthusiasm usually reserved for mall Santas on Black Friday. It’s physical...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Love on the Pod, we’re digging into Season 2, Episode 4 of Finding Mr. Christmas, where the competition for a coveted Hallmark movie role tightens and the pressure finally starts to show. The actors face a mix of performance challenges, cold reads and on-the-spot holiday improv designed to test whether they can carry the warmth, timing, and charm a Hallmark lead...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, we’re boarding a festive river cruise down the Danube and unpacking all the family feels in A Keller Christmas Vacation starring Jonathan Bennett, Eden Sher and Brandon Routh. This one isn’t just twinkle lights and gingerbread vibes—it's a heartfelt story about parents gathering their three adult children for a Christmas vacation before sharing n...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s mini episode, we’re back with our favorite festive reality competition: Finding Mr. Christmas . Episode 3 delivers another round of merry mayhem as the contestants tackle unexpected challenges, flirt under pressure and try their best to sparkle brighter than a Hallmark movie tree-lighting ceremony. We break down the standouts, the surprises and the moments that had...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod , we’re setting sail through time with Hallmark’s A Newport Christmas , starring Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown. Set against the gilded backdrop of 1905 Newport, the story follows Ella—an ambitious, big-hearted socialite who dreams of using her privilege to help others. But when her father arranges an engagement she doesn’t want, one impulsive wish u...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re diving into episode 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas  season 2, where contestants faced off in a gift-tossing challenge that required them to shoot presents into Santa’s sleigh, followed by a reindeer-themed photo shoot that was equal parts festive and chaotic. We talk through who shined, who surprised us and how this round managed to feel both ridiculous and kind of en...

Send us Fan Mail It’s that time again — the lights are twinkling, the cocoa’s flowing and a brand-new batch of hopefuls is ready to jingle all the way to Hallmark fame! In this Love on the Pod mini episode, Jessica and Sherri unwrap the Season 2 premiere of 'Finding Mr. Christmas' — Hallmark’s delightful search for their next holiday leading man. It’s quick, cozy, and full of festive hot...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, Jessica and Sherri unwrap Hallmark’s Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper — starring Kimberley Sustad and Robert Buckley in a festive reunion that proves sometimes the best gifts are the ones you didn’t see coming.  When a hometown doctor (Sustad) finds herself face-to-face with her old high school classmate-turned-weather man (Buckley), sparks — and snow — st...

Send us Fan Mail Hallmark is giving us a Halloween treat this year with the third installment in the Haul Out the Holly series: Haul Out the Halloween. In this episode, hosts Jessica and Sherri dig into all the cozy, campy fun that comes with Evergreen Lane’s big Halloween transformation. Starring Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown, this movie swaps twinkle lights for jack-o’-lanterns and brings the neig...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your coffee and get cozy, because this week on Love on the Pod we’re heading straight to Stars Hollow! Jessica and Sherri are diving into one of the most iconic Gilmore Girls episodes ever — the magical Bracebridge Dinner — and talking about all the snow-covered, small-town charm that makes this series a forever favorite. With Gilmore Girls now airing on Hallmark Channel, we’...

Send us Fan Mail Fall is officially here, and we’re celebrating it Love on the Pod style! In this cozy, pumpkin-spice-scented episode, hosts Jessica and Sherri dive into all things autumn — from our favorite fall traditions and must-do seasonal activities to the ultimate fall movie marathons that give us all the cozy vibes. We’re talking pumpkin patches, apple picking, sweater weather strolls, fal...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod , it’s just Sherri and Jessica chatting all things Someone Like You , starring Sarah Fisher and Jake Allyn. But here’s the twist: Sherri was swept up in the heartfelt romance, while Jessica wasn’t quite convinced. We dive into what worked (and what didn’t), the moments that tugged on heartstrings and the parts that fell a little flat. Along the way, we...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re stepping outside our usual Hallmark lane and diving into Lifetime’s powerful original movie Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story. Based on true events, this film recounts the harrowing experience of Nichole Jolly, a nurse who survived the devastating 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California. We break down the movie’s emotional storytelling, the real-life her...

Send us Fan Mail Sherri and Jessica are setting sail into holiday magic! In this episode of Love on the Pod , your favorite tv movie-loving duo shares their best insider tips for making the most out of the Hallmark Christmas Cruise. From what to pack and how to plan your schedule, to must-do activities, events and ways to soak up every festive moment, they’ve got you covered. Whether you’re alread...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod , Jessica and Sherri jet off—at least in spirit—to Spain with Hallmark’s To Barcelona, With Love . Starring the delightful duo Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams, this charming movie brings sisterhood, second chances and so much delicious food right to our screens. We’re breaking down the gorgeous Barcelona backdrops, swoon-worthy romance and the heart...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, we’re welcoming Dani back from maternity leave for a very special one-episode return! The trio is reunited as Jessica, Sherri and Dani dive into Lifetime’s Deadly Yoga Retreat —a film packed with wellness gone wrong, mysterious disappearances and the kind of drama that makes you second-guess that free yoga class on the beach. Together, we break down t...

Send us Fan Mail We’re taking you back to one of our favorite Love on the Pod episodes — a fan-favorite from two years ago — where Jessica, Danielle and Sherri got swept up in the Hallmark magic of Wedding of a Lifetime . Starring the always-charming Jonathan Bennett and the ever-delightful Brooke D’Orsay, this rom-com delivers all the small-town charm, heart-tugging moments and swoon-worthy chemi...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re serving up a rad bonus episode as Jessica and Sherri sit down with the charming and hilarious Clayton James, star of As Gouda As It Gets, Don't Forget I Love You and When Calls the Heart. From fondue food trucks to his time as Hope Valley’s blacksmith, Clayton shares what it’s really like filming made for tv romances, gritty thrillers, and—yes—even portraying...