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The gang is all here to help us break down the first batch of 2025 Hallmark Christmas movies! This week, we cover... Saturday, October 18: A Royal Montana Christmas Stars: Fiona Gubelmann (The Good Doctor), Warren Christie (Happy Town) Overwhelmed by her royal duties during the Christmas season, Princess Victoria of Zelarnia (Gubelmann) is ready for a change of pace. Looking to decompress in the d...

October is here and Brian joins the guys to preview the movies Hallmark Channel will be releasing this month!   --- ABOUT HOME TURF: Cassidy is the president of a small college whose life is thrown for a loop when freshmen on the football team move into her home. Can Logan, the handsome coach, help smooth things over? AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR HOME TURF: October 4, 2025 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW...

Jacks joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 8: I Do, Y'all. ABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E08: In the aftermath of the storm, the folks in Merinac remember they're stronger when leaning on each other - just as Gus, Nancy, Mae, and Amanda have learned. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E08 : September 28, 2025 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN...

It’s a brand-new episode for a brand new Hallmark movie (finally!!!). Brian is here to help us review the newest Hallmark movie, Adventures in Love & Birding . ABOUT ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDING A single mom agrees to be the partner of a bird enthusiast for a birding competition but misunderstands the assignment and tells everyone she's his new girlfriend instead of just his teammate. AIR DATE & P...

It’s Mighty Monday, and Ryan is here to dive into one of his favorite movies ever: Little Big League . ABOUT LITTLE BIG LEAGUE When his grandfather dies, 12-year-old Billy Heywood inherits the Minnesota Twins baseball team — and decides to manage them himself. Navigating locker room politics, skeptical players, and the pressures of big league life, Billy tries to prove that heart (and kid logic) m...

Occasionally, we like to spotlight other Bramble Jam Podcasts here on the Deck the Hallmark feed that we think you’ll enjoy. Today, we’re celebrating fall by spotlighting Girls Gone Hallmark! "We’re reviewing some fan favorite fall movies this season. We’re hoping this review series tides us all over until the hotly anticipated Countdown to Christmas Season! Watch along with us and then listen to...

It’s Festive Friday, and for this episode we were joined by Alonso to dig into a holiday movie that is absolutely insane. ABOUT CIVIL CHRISTMAS During the Civil War, a wounded Union soldier falls in love with a Southern woman while taking refuge in her cabin on Christmas Eve. AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR CIVIL CHRISTMAS July 2, 2024 | VOD CAST & CREW OF CIVIL CHRISTMAS Sophie Bolen as Aura-Lee Kyle Pat...

Occasionally, we like to spotlight other Bramble Jam Podcasts here on the Deck the Hallmark feed that we think you’ll enjoy. Today, we’re sharing the season premiere of Making the Merge ! Making the Merge is a fun show co-hosted by our very own Bran, where they break down the latest episode of Survivor and chat about the teams they’ve drafted. Season 49 of Survivor just kicked off, so watch along...

Jacks joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 7: Storm's Brewing, Y'all ABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E07 A storm comes to town, and lead by Nancy's brave example, all of Merinac bands together to help their friends, family and neighbors. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E07 : September 21, 2025 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E...

It’s time for another Hallmark review! This episode was originally released in 2024, and we were joined by Alonso Duralde to break down the final Groomsmen movie. ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DANCE Jackson moves to Italy to be near his daughter, but a chance meeting with cafe owner Gabriella, and some meddling friends, may lead to a second chance at love. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN: LAST DA...

It’s Mighty Monday’s and Ryan is here to help review a throwback Disney sports comedy, Rookie of the Year . ABOUT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR : After a freak accident leaves 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner with an unusually powerful pitching arm, his life changes overnight. The struggling Chicago Cubs discover his talent and sign him to the big leagues, thrusting Henry into the wild world of Major League Ba...

It's Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, Ebenezer: The Traveler.  ABOUT EBENEZER THE TRAVELER: Following the merriest Christmas day of Ebenezer Scrooge's long and miserable life, the day after finds him much less merry, and instead much more dead. Reunited with his old partner Jacob Marley, a no longer quite so Tiny Tim, and his beloved sis...

Brian pops in to help review the newest Mystery Island movie, House Rules.   ABOUT MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES: On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help her family's flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who makes her question everything. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES: September 14, 2025 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF MYSTERY ISLAN...

It’s finally that time of year again—Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas lineup has been revealed, and we at Deck the Hallmark Podcast could not be more excited! Every holiday season, Hallmark gifts us with brand-new movies packed with festive fun, cozy romance, and just the right amount of Christmas magic. Everything kicks off on October 17th with our 24+ hour live stream marathon . Stay tuned for...

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 6: A Woman Always Knows, Y'all ABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06 When Gus needs help, Nancy begins to wonder if Clayton is ready to support her; doubts also start to crowd Mae's mind about Clayton's presence in town. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06 : September 14, 2025 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF T...

Did you miss our review of Groomsmen Second Chances last October? Have no fear! We're releasing it again for you to enjoy! Alonso is with us today to help us break down all that happen in the 2nd Groomsmen movie.  ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES: Danny finds the courage to admit his romantic feelings for his best friend when he is asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece. AIR DATE & NE...

Happy Monday. It's time to get Mighty! Ryan is here to help review the 1993 classic, Rookie of the Year.  ABOUT COOL RUNNINGS: When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR COOL RUNNINGS: October 1, 1993 | Theaters CAST & CREW OF COOL RUNNINGS : Leon as Derice Bannock Doug...

It's Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, Festival of Trees.  ABOUT FESTIVAL OF TREES: Jacquie's future as a designer could rest on winning the annual "Festival of Trees" competition, but coming up with the perfect design means she needs to remember what Christmas is really all about. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FESTIVAL OF TREES: November 24, 20...

It's finally happened. Jonathan Bennett joins the boys to talk all things Mean Girls, Hallmark and The Groomsmen trilogy!  ABOUT JONATHAN BENNETT: Jonathan Bennett is an American actor, television host, and producer best known for his breakout role as Aaron Samuels in the hit film Mean Girls . Over the years, he has built a wide-ranging career that spans film, television, and reality programming,...

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 5: No Trespassing, Y'all ABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05 Amanda and Frankie join forces to oust a pesky weasel who snuck into their house; Amanda tries to teach her daughter that she can handle anything. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05 : August 31, 2025 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SIS...

Did you miss our review of Groomsmen First Look last October? Have no fear! We're releasing it again for you to enjoy! Alonso is with us today to help us break down all that happen in the 1st Groomsmen movie.  ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK: A pediatrician and an overseas doctor, meet at a wedding in Philadelphia, but the long distance, family, and their friends may hinder their budding romance. A...

Happy Monday. It's time to get Mighty! Ryan is here to help review the 1994 classic, The Little Giants.  ABOUT THE LITTLE GIANTS: Misfits form their own opposing team to an elite peewee football team, coached by the elite team coach's brother. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE LITTLE GIANTS: October 14, 1994 | Theaters CAST & CREW OF THE LITTLE GIANTS : Rick Moranis as Danny O’Shea Ed O’Neill as Kevin O’...

It's Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, The Holiday Exchange.  ABOUT THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE: Wilde must cope with vacationing as a bachelor, so he decides to swap houses on an LGBTQ app with Oliver. In their efforts to escape their woes they end up meeting two locals who set romance on fire from LA to the charming town of Brilfax. AIR DATE &...

September is here and Brian joins the guys to preview the movies Hallmark Channel will be releasing this month!   --- ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN TRILOGY: The Groomsmen trilogy follows three best friends from different backgrounds and cultures as they come together to celebrate their wedding days. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN TRILOGY: September 6, 13 & 20, 2025 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF TH...

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 4: Let Your Hair Down, Y'all ABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E04 It's Mae's bachelorette party, and Amanda commits to giving her notoriously over-planning sister a night full of carefree fun and making memories. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03 : August 31, 2025 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN...