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Girls Gone Hallmark

By: Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy
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  • Join Megan and Wendy as we watch and review the latest Hallmark original movies! Megan is a long time Hallmark channel fan, while Wendy was a Hallmark rookie at the start of this podcast! Now we're seasoned pros sharing our thoughts week to week.
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Episodes
  • The Christmas Secret
    Jul 25 2024
    Your favorite Hallmark podcast duo, Girls Gone Hallmark, is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Today, Megan and Wendy review “The Christmas Secret” starring Bethany Joy Lenz. Can a single mom catch a break during the holiday season? Throw your earbuds in and listen now. Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let’s talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About “The Christmas Secret” This movie shares a release date with “Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas” – 11/23/14.Norma Bailey directed “The Christmas Secret.” Norma has 64 directing credits including two episodes of “The Way Home” from Season 1. Additionally, Norma has worked on a number of series including “Spinning Out” and “Anne with an E,” both for Netflix. Wesley Bishop and Judd Parkin wrote the teleplay for “The Christmas Secret.” Wesley has 17 writing credits which include “Christmas Town” and “The Christmas Shoes.” Judd Parkin has 7 writing credits. His only other Hallmark credit is “Rome in Love,” a 2019 Hallmark Movie.“The Christmas Secret” is based on a novel by Donna VanLiere (buy it here on Amazon) Bethany Joy Lenz plays Christine Eisley – This was Bethany’s first movie for Hallmark. She will go on star in “An Unexpected Christmas,” “A Biltmore Christmas,” and the recent summer smash hit “Savoring Paris.”John Reardon plays Jason. John has 39 acting credits including an appeaance on “Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce.” John currently plays the title character Charlie Hudson on the series “Hudson and Rex.” Susan Hogan plays Judy. Susan has 128 acting credits and a deep Hallmark resume including a movie we recently – “A Very Merry Mixup.” For Hallmark she has also been in two “Wedding March” movies, “Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas,” “Christmas Joy,” “Frozen in Love” and most recently “Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder.”Michael Hogan plays Marshall and yes, Susan Hogan and Michael Hogan are married. Michael has 155 acting credits including one episodes of the “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” series, although very little else for Hallmark. His all time favorite role was as Colonel Saul Tigh on 70 episodes of Battlestar Gallactica. Watch the Trailer for “The Christmas Secret” Greyston Holt plays mean Ex-Husband Brad. Greyston has 65 acting credits and also appeared in one episode of the “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” series. He did appear on one episode of “Once Upon a Time” as well as in the one season wonder “No Tomorrow” on Netflix. Karin Konoval plays Mrs. Meredith. Karin has 142 acting credits including playing Maurice the orangutan in “Rise of Planet of the Apes,” “War for the Planet of the Apes,” and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” She played Morbidda Destiny on the gone-too-soon “Babysitter’s Club” series on Netflix.Jaeda Lily Miller plays Hayley. Jaeda has 21 acting credits and appeared in a number of Hallmark films like “A Cookie Cutter Christmas,” “Christmas in Evergreen” and “Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing.” She also played Allie on 52 episodes of “When Calls the Heart.” More Hallmark Talk? Join Our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group Join our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! Tons of great people – just like you – who love Hallmark movies. We’re talking new movies, favorite movies, actors, Hallmark gossip, and so much more. Free to join, so click the link below or search “Girls Gone Hallmark” in Facebook Groups. Don’t miss out on: Girls Gone Hallmark – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Best Hallmark Friends Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy! Join us for Hallmark movie reviews every Tuesday and Thursday! We review the new Hallmark Original movies, Hallmark Mysteries, Countdown to Christmas movies, and fan-favorite Hallmark movies – all year long. You can expect fun, a few laughs, lots of questions and – as always – we ask ‘Did You See That?’ Want more Megan and Wendy? Find us on Patreon! New episodes, four times a month, where we cover everyday life, pop culture, and more!
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    22 mins
  • Magic Stocking
    Jul 23 2024
    Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review “The Magic Stocking.” Don’t miss the hilarious moment when Megan makes Wendy spit out her drink, plus some well-deserved enthusiasm for Victor Webster! Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let’s talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About “Magic Stocking” Magic Stocking first premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries December 6, 2015.David Winning directed “Magic Stocking.” Winning is a veteran film and television director. He currently has 81 directing projects and some of his work includes movies like “Field Day,” “You, Me & the Christmas Trees,” and “The Nine Kittens of Christmas.”The script for this movie was written by Buddy Baron. Buddy has just three screenwriting credits and they are all Christmas movies.“Magic Stocking” stars Bridget Regan as Lindsay. For Hallmark, Regan also starred in the 2017 “Christmas Getaway.” She’s been in a ton of other projects outside of the network, like “The Rookie,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “White Collar.” Victor Webster stars as Scott. We last saw Webster in “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” and while being a familiar face on the network, he has been seen in other projects like “Workin’ Moms,” “Minx,” and the sci-fi series “Motherland: Fort Salem.” Fun fact you might not have known about Victor Webster: he’s 6’5” so says the internet AND you can request a Cameo message from him starting at $55.Iris Quinn appears as Lindsay’s mom Donna. Quinn has 82 acting credits with several appearances on Hallmark, like “Campfire Christmas,” “Open By Christmas,” “Raise a Glass to Love,” and “Chesapeake Shores.”Fred Henderson plays Mayor Fred. Henderson recently appeared with Victor Webster in last year’s “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane.” He has a whopping 155 acting credits including “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream,” “The Christmas Waltz,” and “Open By Christmas” which also stars co-sstar Iris Quinn.Imogen Tear plays Hannah. She is probably best known for playing Hattie in 3 seasons of “When Calls the Heart.” Imogen is now 20 years old and will appear in an upcoming movie called “Incoming.” Watch the Trailer for “Magic Stocking” More Hallmark Talk? Join Our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group Join our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! Tons of great people – just like you – who love Hallmark movies. We’re talking new movies, favorite movies, actors, Hallmark gossip, and so much more. Free to join, so click the link below or search “Girls Gone Hallmark” in Facebook Groups. Don’t miss out on: Girls Gone Hallmark – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Best Hallmark Friends Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy! Join us for Hallmark movie reviews every Tuesday and Thursday! We review the new Hallmark Original movies, Hallmark Mysteries, Countdown to Christmas movies, and fan-favorite Hallmark movies – all year long. You can expect fun, a few laughs, lots of questions and – as always – we ask ‘Did You See That?’ Want more Megan and Wendy? Find us on Patreon! New episodes, four times a month, where we cover everyday life, pop culture, and more!
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    23 mins
  • A Bride for Christmas
    Jul 18 2024
    Girls Gone Hallmark is getting into the Christmas spirit this July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review “A Bride for Christmas,” featuring Andrew Walker in a refreshingly against-type role, made even better by his hilariously terrible best friend played by Peter Benson. The well-rounded cast also includes Arielle Kebbel and Kimberly Sustad. Tune in to hear what Girls Gone Hallmark thought! What is your favorite Christmas movie? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let’s talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About “A Bride for Christmas” This movie originally premiered on December 12, 2012 as part of the 3rd annual Countdown to Christmas line up.“A Bride for Christmas” was directed by Gary Yates. Yates currently has 43 directing credits and since this movie has gone on to direct many Hallmark movies including “Christmas By Starlight,” “On the 12th Date of Christmas” and “Merry and Bright” amongst others.Barbara Kymlicka wrote the script for this movie. We just reviewed another movie written by Barbara Kymlicka called “A Very Merry Mix-Up” which came out a year after “A Bride for Christmas.” Kymlicka is a 2-time nominee and 1-time winner of the Canadian Screen Awards for best writing.Arielle Kibbel plays runaway bride Jessie. This appears to have been Arielle’s first project for Hallmark Channel. She went on to co-star with Andrew Walker again in the 2015 movie “Bridal Wave.” We last saw her on Hallmark last year in “Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance.”Andrew Walker plays Aidan. Walker just starred in the June 2024 movie “For Love & Honey.” He will also co-star in the highly anticipated “The Wisemen and a Baby” premiering later this year. Kimberley Sustad plays sister Vivian. This was Kimberley’s first project for Hallmark.Peter Benson plays co-worker Matt Harper. Peter not only has a very extensive resume of movies he’s acted it, he is also a busy producer and director. We’ll see Benson appear in the forthcoming “The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening.”Karen Kruper plays Jessie and Vivian’s mom Suzie. Karen recently co-starred with Kimberley Sustad in “To All a Good Night” as well as “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New” and “The Wedding Veil Expectations” – all in 2023.Sage Brocklebank plays ex Mike. Sage has appeared in a few Hallmark movies since “A Bride for Christmas,” including “Stop the Wedding” and “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm.” If you’re playing along with the GGH Bingo, Sage has also starred in “Once Upon a Time” as Sir Gaston. Watch the Trailer for “A Bride for Christmas” More Hallmark Talk? Join Our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group Join our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! Tons of great people – just like you – who love Hallmark movies. We’re talking new movies, favorite movies, actors, Hallmark gossip, and so much more. Free to join, so click the link below or search “Girls Gone Hallmark” in Facebook Groups. Don’t miss out on: Girls Gone Hallmark – A Group for Hallmark Movie Fans We’re Your New Best Hallmark Friends Hi, we’re Megan and Wendy! Join us for Hallmark movie reviews every Tuesday and Thursday! We review the new Hallmark Original movies, Hallmark Mysteries, Countdown to Christmas movies, and fan-favorite Hallmark movies – all year long. You can expect fun, a few laughs, lots of questions and – as always – we ask ‘Did You See That?’ Want more Megan and Wendy? Find us on Patreon! New episodes, four times a month, where we cover everyday life, pop culture, and more!
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    21 mins

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