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The Hallmark Channel's A Kiss Before Christmas  brings Desperate Housewives royalty, James Denton and Terri Hatcher, back together as a married couple dealing with some holiday hijinx.  Join Mike and Erinn and their dogs for a review of this film, which first aired on November 21. 

Mike and Erinn try to determine if they liked the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Together with You.  They think they do. Help them figure it out. Should there be a prequel or sequel? 

Mike and Erinn have eaten all of the Thanksgiving leftovers and are back to try to catch up with their Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews.  Nantucket Noel is featured  in this episode as we start to say farewell to Trevor Donovan, who is allegedly leaving the network to jump to GAC. He gives us a typical Hallmark Channel performance with not much to complain about except his wardrobe.  We le...

Mike and Erinn didn't particularly enjoy the Hallmark Christmas Channel's Holiday in Harlem, but they wanted to.  Join them in discussing what went wrong. 

Join us as we dive into the Hallmark Christmas Channel's My Christmas Family Tree starring Amy Teagarden.  Mike's dream Hallmark actress doesn't disappoint in this modern-day warm and fuzzy family tale. 

Mike says definitely open the Hallmark Channel's Open By Christmas, original airdate November 12. Erinn says keep it sealed. Tune in to hear why our dynamic duo disagree. 

Erinn was most impressed by the Christmas Treasure's holiday decorations throughout all the homes and businesses, but Jordin Sparks's acting and singing abilities were close runners up in this one. Join her along with Mike as they talk about the ninth movie of the 2021 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, A Christmas Treasure, which first aired on Sunday, November 7. 

Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Next Stop, Christmas starring Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Lyndsy Fonseca. A mysterious Christmas train takes us away from and back to the future, but there's no Marty McFly this time. What will happen when our lead, Angie, is forced to figure out how to get back to her future? Tune in to find out. 

Mike and Erinn discuss Gingerbread Miracle -- a Hallmark Christmas movie that entertains and educates. Join them as they dive into Erinn's newfound holiday activity must-do, an uncomfortable kiss and a confusing round of our famous Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh challenge.  Angry Puppy Jolene makes a cameo, too!

Once full of high expectations for an all- star cast, Erinn has a hard time with the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Sail. The movie, to her, feels like it was picked up off of 2014's cutting room floor.  Mike just wants to talk about the TV show, "Lost."

If you've ever wondered how you can work in former NJ governor Chris Christie into a Christmas podcast, you've come to the right spot. Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the romantic charm of Coyote Creek Christmas.

Erinn and Mike have somewhat of  a difficult time articulating their feelings for the Hallmark Channel's Christmas in Harmony (original airdate Friday, October 29). 

Mike really liked Santa Stakeout, Erinn was lukewarm over it.  Join them as they talk about the great Joey Pants as well as some recent juicy news in the Hallmark Universe. 

This season's episode two explores the Hallmark Channel's Boyfriends of Christmas Past. Mike and Erinn agree that this film can be left in the past, but it does have some noteworthy elements for them to discuss.  Grab a chilled Soju and dive in to this one with us. 

The Casazzas are back for the Hallmark Channel's 2021 Countdown to Christmas! Mike and Erinn discuss what's been going on since we last heard from them in February then dive right into the first movie of the new season: You, Me and the Christmas Trees.  The duo discusses the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas game and their Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge and how they are gearing up for a f...

The Casazzas dig themselves out of the February snow to discuss current Hallmark news, the Hallmark Channel's Love Ever After movies premiering this month, fan mail and their dream Hallmark Christmas Movie ideas. Tune in to find out what CCB has been up to (if you've been living under a rock and don't know) and who Mike and Erinn might have in their preferred cast for their never-go...

Mike and Erinn review their TWENTY THIRD Hallmark Christmas movie for 2020. We didn't think we would ever get here, but here we are. No Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge for this one, and there isn't much to the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, but the movie had some enjoyable aspects.  We don't know where this podcast is headed next, but it isn't leaving just yet. Stick around w...

Mike and Erinn convene in another 2-for-1 episode to discuss the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Comes Twice and A Carousel Christmas. Holiday fatigue may or may not influence their opinion on these two movies, but there are elements they liked about both movies. Discussion includes math skills, communication skills, hairlines, and time travel plot holes.  There are two rounds of the 12 Hallmark...

Erinn is full of words, per usual, with the Casazza's review of the Hallmark Channel's Love Lights and Hanukkah. Join them as they gush about Christmas food they enjoy and Hallmark's newest attempt at showcasing a holiday other than Christmas during this festive season. This episode may make you hungry as the two of them can't refrain from discussing lasagne and grandma's...

Mike reminisces about a bad day his little sister had then he and Erinn review their latest guilty pleasure, the Hallmark Channel's Christmas She Wrote starring Danica McKellar.  Neither Mike nor Erinn become math geniuses by osmosis with Ms. McKellar on this one, but the laughs quickly add up as do the beloved Hallmarks of Christmas. Tune in to see if Erinn continues her amazing prowess with...

Another 2-for-1 episode with Mike and Erinn reacting to If I Only Had Christmas (Nov 29) and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (Dec 5).  Our one and only (so far) CCB flick was a bit of a downer for the Queen of Hallmark movies with inexplicable parallels to an American classic tale and inexplicable dancing scenes. The fourth installment of the Evergreen plot line provided classic Hallmark...

Erinn and Mike are back with their thoughts on TWO original Hallmark Christmas movies: Five Star Christmas and Christmas Waltz.  Discussions of CCB's headband, thirsty casts, and British ballerinas are included along with two rounds of The 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and another Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge. Join us for our FIFTEENTH episode!

Join the Casazzas as they share their thoughts on The Hallmark Channel's Christmas by Starlight, original airdate November 26.  Among their appreciation of this film, Mike and Erinn discuss good neighbors, bucket list Hallmark Christmas Movie settings, a possible fantasy draft for Hallmark actors/actresses, big words and dirty minds. 

Mike and Erinn review both A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado AND Good Morning Christmas in their thirteenth episode. That means two sessions of The Hallmarks of Christmas and one riveting round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh. Tune in to get your fix!

The movie marathon week continues with The Hallmark Channel's Heart of the Holidays, original airdate November 23rd. Spitfire Val is the scene saver in this movie, but will Mike save his Hallmarks of Christmas attempts? Listen to find out.