Do You Watch What I Watch? | Hallmark Movie Reviews

Slip & Slide and a Talent Show! We're back to recap the latest chapter in Hallmark's search for the network's newest leading man! This one had the guys avoiding concusions and digging deep to showcase their hidden talents! We'll give you a full recap and tell you who we think succeeded and who stumbled. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! And, as always, may your days be merry and brigh...

What do a European cruise, ice skating, and lederhosen have in common? We're back to recap and review Hallmark's 'A Keller Christmas Vacation', starring Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, and Eden Sher. In this one, they're siblings heading overseas with their parents for some "forced family fun". (Haven't we all been there??) Check out our full plot recap and -- in...

What do a a forgotten anniversary, a missing bird, and a new job offer have in common? We love a good trilogy and we're back to recap and review the third installment in this Hallmark series starring fan (and podcast) favorites Tyler Hynes, Paul Campbell, and Andrew Walker! Check out the full plot recap and our bottom-line verdict in our 'Gold or Coal' segment, then let us know what yo...

What do a struggling songwriter, a knitting obsession, and a WHOLE lot of fictional fantasies have in common?

Gingerbread houses and horse rides?? We're back with a shorter -- SPOILER-FREE -- recap of the latest episode of Season 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas, brand-new on Hallmark Channel. As the network searches for the next Hallmark leading man, we're bringing you episode recaps and hot takes on who we think has -- and doesn't have -- what it takes. Weigh in with your thoughts! Drop us a comme...

What do an overseas flight, a set of three ghosts, and a Scroogy CEO have in common? We're back to recap this highly-anticipated 'Countdown to Christmas' flick, starring fan (and podcast) faves, Tyler Hynes and Erin Krakow!

Although we typically talk about made-for-TV movies on our channel, Jennifer kicked Josh out for this very special episode of Do You Watch What I Watch? The Hallmark Channel has recently started airing the "Gilmore Girls" series, so Jennifer is joined by her friend Christina (A fellow Gilmore Girls fan) to rank our favorite episodes from the series! In this episode, we will delve into th...

What do time travel, a magical comet, and an early 1900s New England socialite have in common? We're back to recap and review this highly-anticipated 'Countdown to Christmas' movie (A Newport Christmas) starring fan (and podcast) favorites Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown! We're taking the deep dive on the plot, then giving you our bottom-line verdict in our 'Gold or Coal'...

Slingshots and a crane?? We're back with a shorter -- SPOILER-FREE -- recap of the second episode of Season 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas, brand-new on Hallmark Channel. As the network searches for the next Hallmark leading man, we're bringing you episode recaps and hot takes on who we think has -- and doesn't have -- what it takes. Weigh in with your thoughts! Drop us a comment and conne...

What do a toy train, two career-driven Marines, and two angry dads with grudges have in common? We're back with another fun recap and review from Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas". This time, we're gabbing about "Christmas on Duty", starring Janel Parrish and Parker Young. But -- FIRST THINGS FIRST -- we're on the struggle bus with the time change?? Anyone els...

What does a track suit-wearing walking group, a rogue box of Christmas lights, and a mayonnaise-y pub burger have in common? We're back to recap another new one in Hallmark's 'Countdown to Christmas' lineup, and -- you guys -- the bar was set high! From the writer, to the stars, we expected some big things. Did it deliver??? We'll give you a full plot recap, plenty of laughs, t...

We're back with a shorter -- SPOILER-FREE -- recap of the first episode of Season 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas, brand-new on Hallmark Channel. As the network searches for the next Hallmark leading man, we're bringing you episode recaps and hot takes on who we think has -- and doesn't have -- what it takes. Weigh in with your thoughts! Drop us a comment and connect with us on our social channels at w...

What do Heavenly yoga, magical feathers, and a Christmas flash mob have in common? We're back, as Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" rolls on. This time, we're off to Heaven to see some angels play matchmaker in this new one, starring Benjamin Ayers and Meghan Ory. Is this one 'Heaven on Earth' or 'H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks'? Check out our 'Gold or Coal&#3...

How cool is this?!? Our good friend, Nick Schwarz -- who wrote, produced, and sang our theme song -- produced Hallmark Channel's new promo hit for this year's 'Countdown to Christmas', called "Joy To Your World"! We sat down to chat with him about the recording and producing process, what he wants listeners to feel listening to it, and -- BREAKING NEWS -- where you just m...

What do a crooked portrait, a new children’s book, and a spooky cul-de-sac have in common? So, is this one more trick or more treat. Listen for a full plot recap and our 'Gold or Coal' segment. We'll tell you if we think this one is worth the watch! Connect with us online for fun all season long, as 'Countdown to Christmas' marches on! We're online at www. DoYouWatchWhatIWa...

What does a hand-carved horse, a firefighter fundraiser, and the fictional country of Zelarnia have in common?

What do a high school choir, a fading pop star, and a beatbox version of ‘Hark The Herald Angels Sing’ have in common? We're back -- with special guest Mary!! -- to gab and laugh our way through 2023's 'In Merry Measure'. We're also gabbing about ALL of our ideas for Hallmark merch, Jennifer's upcoming debut in 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas', and the excitement of mee...

You guys, it's time! We're back to draft -- in splendidly low-key fashion -- the holiday movies we'll be recapping and reviewing this season. Which ones will we pick?? Which ones will we veto?? And -- NEW THIS YEAR -- how will we spend our Christmas Bonuses to pick up the movies we just can't miss?? What do you think of our lineup? Let us know in the comments! Connect with us onlin...

What do Kringlefest, a town-wide Secret Santa, and a letter that was never received have in common? We're back to recap and review another fan favorite from the Hallmark vault and we've got another special guest! This time, Cousin Chad from the Christmas Cousins Podcast joins us to gab about one of his all time favorites, Hallmark's 'Small Town Christmas'! Will we agree it'...

What do a magical train, a special jewelry box, and time travel have in common? We're back with another fun recap and review with a special guest, Carley, a dear friend of the pod and the official voice of the 'Do You Watch What I Watch? Watchies'! We're sharinga full plot recap, plenty of laughs, and a lot of gold in our ever-popular 'Gold or Coal' segment! What do you thi...

What does a mystery red invitation, the Blue Note Trio, and a really bad Blake Shelton song have in common? We're back with another fun recap and review, this time featuring a friend of the pod, Leslie Ann! Listen for a full plot summary and the ever-popular 'Gold or Coal' segment, where we'll give you our bottom-line hot take on whether this one is worth the watch! Connect with us...

Join us as we unwrap Hallmark's 2025 "Countdown to Christmas" Movie Lineup! 🎄 Dive into the festive cheer as we share our reactions to the 24 new holiday films, spotlight top picks, and gab about the ones that caught our eye for maybe the wrong reasons. From heartwarming romances to delightful comedies, discover which movies are set to become your new holiday favorites. Don't mi...

What do a butterfly ornament, early-morning ice skating, and a bike shop have in common? We're back to continue our '12 Pods of Christmas' Summer series with some fan favorites and, on this episode, a special guest! We're psyched to take the deep dive on 2013's 'The Christmas Ornament' with Joe, from Christmas Aficionado! Joe's a super fan of this particular movie,...

What do a mix tape, a chicken pot pie, and Ace Hardware have in common? We're back with an all-new recap and review! This time, it's 2021's "A Dickens of a Holiday!", starring Brooke D'Orsay and (maybe possibly Jennifer's new BFF) Kristoffer Polaha. Listen for all of her name dropping, Josh's midly impressive jingle singing, and plenty of laughs as we take the dee...

What do a liver transplant, a wreath-making hobby, and more than a few glasses of egg nog have in common? Our '12 Pods of Christmas' series continues with this recap and review of this 2018 flick from Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, starring Aimee Teegarden and Brett Dalton. This is based on a real story, and we're sharing some real -- and funny -- stories of our own, including a moment...