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Dear Hallmark

Dear Hallmark

Every week Dara updates you with news and reviews of your favorite movies and TV shows from the Hallmark Channel and other made-for-TV movie networks.

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  • March 25 · 48 min

    Two for Tee

    Happy Spring Equinox! There is so much to talk about as we kick off Spring into Love. I get into Hope Valley: 1874, some GAF news, and give my thoughts on the rest of the Spring into Love lineup. March Mystery Panel: https://youtu.be/TQUKjue6v2I?si=6MnzShlluPKhDqvG Markian Tarasiu Interview: https://youtu.be/rWmLLDptcS8?si=1bywS4bAToGvrs9c Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • March 4 · 31 min

    Romance at Hope Ranch

    It's time to wrap of Loveuary with "Romance at Hope Ranch. Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • March 2 · 24 min

    Mahogany Rewatch: Sense & Sensibility + A Nashville Legacy

    We have reached the end of our Mahognay Rewatch series. Be sure to check out my interview with Tia Smith, Executive Producer of Sense & Sensibility to hear about the behind-the-scenes of how this movie came together. Tia Smith interview: https://youtu.be/jZp6-uhPFuI?si=m5I4jFjnbkUGKhow Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • February 25 · 20 min

    The Stars Between Us

    Make sure you have your eclipse glasses as we talk about this next movie in the Loveuary lineup. Spirng Into Love Trailer: https://youtu.be/PC3uTz3foz4?si=u5U4X8o1SubAML7b Amy Groening Interview: https://youtu.be/PuRYl63HE_k?si=h3-kv3hAKJPtWAG5 Allister Foster and Antonio Cayonne Part 2: https://youtu.be/Cex7a4ceV-8?si=iDWyJ8PcepuAZiww For more Dear Hallmark: Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • February 23 · 23 min

    Mahogany Rewatch: Napa Ever After + The Holiday Stocking

    We're back with another Mahogany Rewatch! For this episode I rewatch the first Mahogany movie to premeire as a Hallmark Channel movie and Mahogany's first Christmas movie. Director, Terri J. Vaughn, Interview: https://youtu.be/DEoE2aDqQGw?si=UqC6q1Fq_K2YYnR8 Costume Designer, Rhonney Greene, Interview: https://youtu.be/ZY1MuqOZijg?si=iGhjqBvflLMbdiV3 Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • February 18 · 31 min

    Because of Cupid

    In this episode, I chat with you abobut some of my favorite Hallmark Channel Valentine's Day movies as well as give you my thoughts on the movies for March. Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • February 13 · 41 min

    Antonio Cayonne & Allister Foster, Part 1: Passion vs. Ambition

    Actor, Antonio Cayonne, and set photographer, Allister Foster join me in a two-part conversation about art and life. Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • February 11 · 31 min

    The Way to You

    Loveuary has officially begun as I give my thoughts on othe first movie in the lineup for this month starring Kim Matula and Aaron O'Connell. Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • February 9 · 1 hr 16 min

    Mahogany Rewatch: Spring Breakthrough + Unthinkably Good Things

    The lovely Jazzman joins me on this episode for some much needed gril talk...we eventually get to the two movies...eventually. Enjoy the conversation :) Jazzman on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreem16/?hl=en Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • February 6 · 18 min

    Mahogany Rewatch: To Her, With Love & Christmas with a Kiss

    While there's been a halt on releasing new Mahogany movies, let's celebrate the ones that has been released so far! In this episode I touch on how the Mahogany brand came to be and give my thoughts on two of the Mahogany movies. Forbe's article about Mahogany: https://www.forbes.com/sites/anneeaston/2022/08/26/hallmark-launches-first-film-under-mahogany-brand-with-unspeakably-good-things/ Interview with Cas Sigers Beedles: https://youtu.be/2WofF8NAe-A?si=Bi94LlR7KrgE6XEi Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • February 4 · 31 min

    Missing the Boat

    Let's wrap up our Winter Escape bh talking about some books, a recent Hallmark Channel announcement, and talk all things "Missing the Boat" which stars Emillie Ullerup and Kristoffer Polaha. ay hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • January 29 · 59 min

    Kristoffer Polaha

    Kristoffer Polaha comes into the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about "Missing the Boat" but we also touch on the necessity of art and creativity.

  • January 28 · 23 min

    Caught By Love

    Let's talk about the latest Winter Escape movie starring Rachel Leigh Cook and Luke McFarlane. Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • January 23 · 21 min

    Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas

    This is way overdue...let's talk about "Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas", Hallmark Channel's newest limited series that premiered over the Christmas holiday. ay hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • January 21 · 18 min

    Love on the Amazon

    It's time to talk about the latest movie in Hallmark Channel's Winter Escape lineup. Loveuary Preview: https://youtu.be/RoFSOuSqG0U?si=nErBJ4Kei1MOTpRh Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • January 14 · 30 min

    A Melbourne Match

    In this episode, I touch on Second Chance Love and give my thoughts on the second novie within the Winter Escape lineup. Hallmarkies episode: https://youtu.be/ANzZyhzVABs?si=vrN0UT74yUIsxEvy Marry Me for Christmas: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07N47G2R5/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • January 7 · 28 min

    Lost in Paradise

    Happy New Year! Let's catch up and talk about the latest movie from the 2026 Winter Escaoe lineup. My Merry Mistake by Courntey Walsh: https://a.co/d/4fILmYb The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury: https://a.co/d/1bgG0Qk Christmas Ring Movie Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karen-kingsburys-the-christmas-ring/id1581829307?i=1000736251294

  • Dec 31, 2025 · 13 min

    January 2026 Preview

    Listen as I take a live look at the movies that will premiere for our Winter Escape lineup in 2026. Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

  • Dec 29, 2025 · 20 min

    Season 5 Wrap Up

    I'm taking a look back on the year we've had: the movies, the interviews, the lessons learned...grab a drink and let's talk.