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Class is back in session at Girls Gone Hallmark Summer School and next on the syllabus is a fresh new review of Mistletoe Murders Episodes 1 and 2. We’re so excited to finally dive into this Hallmark+ original mystery series - because nothing says summer break quite like a little festive murder. Grab your notebooks, sharpen your candy cane pens, and let’s unravel the clues. Visit our website: www....

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into Holidazed  Episode 6 -  The Lewin Family. Gaby’s picture-perfect family traditions are upended when Katie, her brother’s new girlfriend and Gaby’s former high school bully, makes an unexpected appearance. As tensions rise and holiday plans go awry, we unpack the episode’s most unhinged moments. Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.com E...

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into Holidazed Episode 5 – The Lewin Family! This installment brings all the holiday drama as Linda stuns her family (and her ex-husband Robert) by bringing home her much younger boyfriend, Evan, for Christmas. But as the sparks fly and tensions rise, it turns out Robert and Evan might have more in common than meets the eye. Join us as we unpack...

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, Amy and Travis trade college campus crime scenes for small-town suspense in upstate New York in Mystery 101: Deadly History. When Amy’s uncle goes missing, the investigation takes a dark turn, and the clues start piling up faster than suspects. But just when you think things are wrapping up, the final 30 seconds hit - and now we’re spiraling. Seriously, how are we...

Girls Gone Hallmark are back with a recap and review of Holidazed - Episode 4: The Woods Family. In Episode 4, tensions rise as sisters Lucy and Sylvie confront their rocky past. With Sylvie home for Hanukkah and determined to shake things up, the sisters must navigate old wounds and new beginnings. Megan and Wendy discuss the emotional depth, standout moments, and how this episode weaves family d...

In today's episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re recapping Holidazed Episode 3 – The Lin Family! Ted and Marcus are finally celebrating their engagement with Ted’s family this Christmas, but not without a healthy dose of holiday drama. The couple faces a delicate challenge: Ted hasn’t come out to Grandma Lin yet, leading to a misunderstanding when she mistakes Marcus as being engaged to Ted’s sist...

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into the most intense chapter yet Mystery 101: Killer Timing. With an escaped serial killer on the loose, a direct threat to Travis’s life, and a surprise assist from his FBI agent ex (played to perfection by Erin Cahill), Amy and Travis are in deeper than ever. We’re talking drama, grown-woman energy, and a ticking-clock thriller that blends relation...

Introducing our newest podcast, Last to the Party! Welcome to the Summer House Season 1 Episode 1 recap you didn’t know you needed – until now. In this debut episode of Last to the Party: A Bravo Rewatch Podcast, we’re heading back to where it all began: Montauk, New York, summer shares, and the messiest weekend warriors Bravo had ever introduced. Whether you’re new to the Hamptons hustle or revis...

Megan and Wendy continue their recap and review of Holidazed Episode 2, The Hill Family. In this episode, Josh and Sheriff Nora navigate their shared past as high school classmates while new bonds begin to form. Tasked with community service under Nora’s watchful eye, Josh connects with her son, creating heartfelt moments that could change all their lives. Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on t...

Megan and Wendy are revisiting Holidazed, the limited series that originally premiered on Hallmark+. Now that it's airing on the Hallmark Channel, they’re re-releasing their original episode recaps—starting with Episode 1. In this throwback review, they share first impressions, favorite moments, and early predictions. Catch a new recap each day as the series unfolds on Hallmark channel! Visit our...

Welcome back to Girls Gone Hallmark, where we’re diving into another lesson in love, literature, and - of course - murder. In Mystery 101: An Education in Murder, a student’s research paper reopens a cold case that hits close to home, giving Amy and Travis one more shot at clearing a fellow Elmstead professor’s name. With campus scandals, buried secrets, and a final exam no one saw coming, this in...

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re previewing Hallmark’s newest holiday offering: Christmas at Sea - a four-part reality docuseries set aboard the 2024 Hallmark Christmas Cruise. If you're wondering what happens when you mix holiday cheer, Hallmark stars, and Hallmark super fans on the high seas, this is the show for you. With emotional fan moments, behind-the-scenes celebrity connectio...

Girls Gone Hallmark unpacks A Machu Picchu Proposal - a high-altitude love story that left us a little lightheaded, and not just from the elevation. Katie travels to Peru to help plan her brother’s picture-perfect proposal, but when things go sideways thanks to an overly spontaneous chef named Carlos, the two set off on a quest to find the most romantic spot in the country. Spoiler alert: it might...

We're slicing into Pie to Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, the latest serving from Hallmark's long-running whodunit franchise. In this cozy caper, a local murder threatens more than just dessert - Hannah's mother Delores is suddenly in the hot seat when her theater rival turns up dead. Now it's up to Hannah to clear her mother’s name and, in true small-town fashion, solve the case between baking...

Class is in session at Girls Gone Hallmark, and this week we’re cracking open Mystery 101: Dead Talk, starring Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. Amy heads to Seattle to deliver a TEDTalk-style lecture, but when a tech genius drops dead, she quickly shifts from professor to detective. With the local cops keeping her at arm’s length, Detective Travis Burke jumps in to help connect the clues - and t...

We're back with another Listener Mailbag, and June did not disappoint! You came in hot with all the topics: the (nonexistent?) Pride Month programming on Hallmark, the actual origin story behind those Barcelona movies (yes, there’s a story), and a full-on rant about how to say paczki - because apparently, Kristoffer Polaha was doing it wrong. Plus, spicy feedback on our Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye review...

Hallmark Channel’s Passport to Love getaway continues with a swoon-worthy stop in Italy! Villa Amore premieres on June 21st, bringing romance and renovation. When Liara travels to Italy and spontaneously buys the villa where her parents once fell in love, she quickly realizes she’s in over her head. Enter the charming lawyer-turned-handyman ready to help bring her dream back to life. Starring Kevi...

Class is back in session, and today's lesson? Mystery 101: Words Can Kill. We're diving deep into the third installment of the wildly beloved Mystery 101 franchise - starring Hallmark royalty Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. As part of Girls Gone Hallmark Summer School, we’re studying every clue, suspect, and longing glance this series throws our way. Words Can Kill brings us to a college book f...

Your new favorite source for all things Hallmark has officially docked! Welcome to Hallmark Headlines - where the glitter is real, the takes are hot, and the news comes faster than a small-town couple falling in love before the tree lighting.   In this recurring segment, Megan and Wendy step into their imaginary anchor chairs - less Nightly News, more kitchen-table-meets-holiday-sideline-reporting...

We’re going back to Barcelona with the sequel To Barcelona, Forever. In this follow-up toTo Barcelona, With Love, Anna returns to celebrate Erica’s engagement to Nico - but ends up in a surprising storyline of her own when she meets a charming local farmer. The cast includes Hallmark favorites Ashley Williams and Alison Sweeney, alongside Alejandro Tous and Miguel Brocca. Visit our website: www.gi...

Class is officially back in session, and today's curriculum? Mystery 101: Playing Dead - the second thrilling chapter in the Mystery 101 saga, starring Hallmark legends Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. As part of Girls Gone Hallmark Summer School, we’re cracking open the casebook and analyzing every twist, every suspect, and every charged glance between Amy and Travis. Course Summary: When colle...

Grab your passport and join us for the first stop in Hallmark Channel’s Passport to Love June 2025 lineup! To Barcelona, With Love, from writer Julie Sherman Wolfe, is a romantic comedy that follows Erica, an American translator who secretly revises a novel set in Barcelona. Things go sideways when a local bookstore owner invites the book’s actual author to the city for a book-signing. With a cast...

Class is officially in session! We're kicking off Girls Gone Hallmark Summer School with a deep dive into Mystery 101 - the wildly beloved Hallmark mystery franchise starring Kristoffer Polaha and Jill Wagner. Whether you're here for the mystery and red herrings or the unresolved romantic tension, we've got you covered. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be reviewing the entire Mystery 101 canon —...

Megan and Wendy are setting sail on a journey through Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars, originally available exclusively on Hallmark+ and now airing on Hallmark Channel! Join them as they cruise through their favorite moments, navigate romantic twists, and drop anchor on all the best scenes. Don't miss the boat—listen now and dive into all the love and laughter on this Hallmark adventure! Visit o...

We’re pulling up a chair for another course in Hearts Around the Table:  Kiki’s Fourth Ingredient. This time, Kiki takes on the daunting task of catering Jenna’s wedding - and it’s not long before the guest list, expectations, and stress levels boil over. Thankfully, Clay steps in to lend a hand (and maybe a little heart). As always, love is the key ingredient, but does this installment serve up s...