Hallmark Mysteries & More

Eric Rutin & Andrea Claassen

The podcast Sleuthers can’t stop talking about.

If you love Hallmark’s cozy whodunnits, sharp sleuths, and slow-burn romances, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Hallmark Mysteries and More is the only podcast dedicated entirely to Hallmark’s beloved mystery movies and series, including fan-favorites like Mystery 101, Aurora Teagarden, Curious Caterer, The Cases of Mystery Lane, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, and beyond.

Hosted by real-life mystery buffs Andrea Claasaen and Eric Rutin, each episode delivers smart, funny, and passionate deep dives into new releases and classic Hallmark mysteries. Expect honest reviews, character breakdowns, fan theories, behind-the-scenes trivia, and the kind of banter that feels like you’re sleuthing with friends.

🎥 Plus, we bring you exclusive interviews with Hallmark stars, directors, writers, and producers, giving fans rare access to the creative minds behind the mysteries.

Whether you’re a longtime Sleuther or brand-new to the genre, Hallmark Mysteries and More is your weekly escape into the warm, suspenseful world of Hallmark mysteries.

🕵️‍♀️ New episodes every week. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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S4 · E62
Tuesday · 25 min
Paris Is Always a Good Idea: The Series Finale Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea close out Paris Is Always a Good Idea with the Hallmark+ series finale, Knightly Revisited. Lacey Chabert's Chelsea has to choose between the past and the guy waiting for her in the garden, and the two hosts don't fully agree on whether the finale earned it. Andrea is still ranking episode five higher, and Eric has a running list of gripes, from the wedding vows to why the big climax happened in Spain instead of Paris. What You'll Hear: • Andrea's take on the emotional kitchen scene between Chelsea and her dad, and why it hit harder than expected • A rundown of the finale's biggest musical moments, including Kelly Clarkson and Belinda Carlisle needle drops • Why Eric thinks the Hallmark+ subscription and its free greeting card perks are actually worth signing up for • A real disagreement over the storyline where Chelsea's mom kept her illness a secret before Chelsea left for Europe • Eric's case for why the Knightly reunion needed more tension, and why he thinks the climax belonged in Paris, not Spain • A look at the finale's oddly secretive wedding vows and the age gap behind the Annabelle twist • Eric and Andrea picking their standout scenes and ranking all three romances in the series • A quick preview of what's coming later this week: a Shakespeare-themed episode Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Wrapping Up the Paris Is Always a Good Idea Finale 0:37 - A Library Mix-Up (Not the Most "Paris" Move) 1:24 - The Recap: What Knightly Revisited Is About 1:57 - What Andrea Loved: The Kitchen Scene, Karaoke & the Wedding Return 3:58 - Andrea's Verdict (and Why Episode 5 Still Wins) 5:02 - The Production Value: A Real Castle Wedding 5:44 - Eric's Highlights: Kelly Clarkson, Belinda Carlisle & Barbara Niven's Toast 8:36 - The Hallmark+ Perks Tangent (Free Greeting Cards) 10:59 - What Andrea Didn't Love: The Dying Mother's Secret 11:47 - The Unresolved Ending: Where Do They Even Live? 12:32 - Eric's Complaints: Zero Tension in the Reunion 13:41 - Paris vs. Spain: A Location Gripe 15:37 - The Weird "Secret" Wedding Vows 17:22 - Belinda Carlisle, Bopping, and the Annabelle Age-Gap Twist 19:40 - Standout Scenes: Chelsea's Dad and Karaoke Night 21:53 - Ranking the Three Romances 25:15 - What's Next: Much Ado About Nothing Andrea's sticking with episode five as the best of the series, and Eric's ranking Chelsea's dad and Sherrie's love story above the actual leads. Which episode of Paris Is Always a Good Idea was your favorite, and did the finale stick the landing for you? New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkPlus #ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #LaceyChabert #ScottMichaelFoster #BarbaraNiven #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkSeries #ChickFlicks #HallmarkReview Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E61
August 27 · 37 min
Love Finds You Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea review Love Finds You, the Fall Into Love kickoff starring Aimee Teegarden and Chris McNally as a jewelry designer and the delivery driver who gets pulled into her search for the rightful owner of a mislabeled package. Andrea gives it 4.5 stars. Eric calls that an insult and gives it five stars, no notes. Along the way they also cover the Garage Sale Mysteries premiere date, their fall movie watchlist, and what they've each been watching on BritBox and Acorn. What You'll Hear: • Andrea's rules for the "official" fall movie list, and why Lovestruck Cafe and Autumn Dreams didn't make the cut • Eric on Murdoch Mysteries hitting a rough patch in season ten, plus his current BritBox rotation (Return to Paradise, Brokenwood, Life on Mars, Blood, Ludwig) • The full synopsis and both hosts' star ratings for Love Finds You • Why the fire release ceremony scene had both of them singing along • The scene-stealing side characters (Christine Park as the BFF, plus Karina) and praise for director Eva Tavares • The one flaw they could find in the entire movie • Where Love Finds You ranks against the best Hallmark movies of the year so far • Similar movie recommendations if you loved this one • Aimee Teegarden trivia and behind-the-scenes secrets from the set Chapters 0:00 - Cold Open: Lost Packages & Podcast Intro 1:15 - Up Next: Garage Sale Mysteries Hits Hallmark Channel 3:15 - Fall Movie Auditions: Lovestruck Cafe & Autumn Dreams 6:00 - Murdoch Mysteries Burnout Watch 7:30 - Eric's BritBox Rotation: Return to Paradise, Brokenwood, Life on Mars & Ludwig 9:45 - Love Finds You: The Synopsis 10:30 - Andrea's Rating: 4.5 Stars and the Fire Ceremony 14:00 - Eric's Rating: "This Is a Five" 17:00 - Scene-Stealing Side Characters & Director Eva Tavares 20:30 - The One Thing They Didn't Love 21:30 - Standout Scenes and the Fire and Aspire Callback 24:00 - The Romance, the Wrong Men, and the Conflict That Worked 28:00 - Movies to Watch If You Loved This One 30:30 - Ranking Love Finds You Against the Best of the Year 33:00 - Trivia: Aimee Teegarden, Friday Night Lights & Set Secrets 35:30 - Next Week: Garage Sale Mysteries & Much Ado About Love Andrea gave Love Finds You a 4.5 and Eric bumped it to a five. Where do you land on it, and does it crack your top movies of the year so far? New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #LoveFindsYou #ChrisMcNally #AimeeTeegarden #HallmarkFans #FallIntoLove #HallmarkMysteries #CozyTV #GarageSaleMysteries #BritBoxMysteries #HallmarkPlus #RomanceMovies #EvaTavares #HallmarkReview Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E60
August 25 · 25 min
Paris is Always a Good Idea Episode 5 Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in Spain for episode 5 of Paris Is Always a Good Idea, "Marcos, Revisited," and this one hits harder than the rest of the season. Chelsea faces her final what if with Marcos at his vineyard, Dad pops the question to Sherry, and the Knightley breakup scene had Andrea in tears twice. Eric calls it his favorite episode of the series so far. What You'll Hear: • Why Marcos' ten-years-ago backstory made him the most stand-up guy of Chelsea's three options • Knightley's family backstory and the money-versus-heart contrast the show is building • Annabelle's watering can sneak attack and a house tour both hosts want to steal for themselves • The dad-and-Sherry proposal and confirmation that the Spain wedding is finally here • Why the closing voicemail scene got Andrea crying twice, and Eric's case for Lacey Chabert's best performance yet • The plot holes that bugged them: a $10,000 club soccer bill, a financial contradiction at Chelsea's company, and two dangling love interests for Annabelle • The ongoing complaint that Barbara Niven is criminally underused, five episodes in • A book-versus-show comparison, including the flower girl subplot that didn't make the cut • Predictions for the season finale, and what they're hoping to see at that wedding Chapters 0:00 - Cold Open: Middle School Spanish Names 1:15 - Setting Up Episode 5: Chelsea's Final What If 2:30 - Marcos' Backstory: The Stand-Up Guy 4:00 - Knightley's Family Backstory and the Big Contrast 5:30 - Annabelle's Watering Can Ambush 7:00 - Chelsea's Secret Sacrifice for Knightley 8:15 - Dad Proposes to Sherry: The Spain Wedding Reveal 9:30 - The Voicemail Ending That Made Andrea Cry 11:00 - Episode Rankings: Eric and Andrea's Verdicts 13:00 - Lacey Chabert's Best Performance Yet? 14:45 - Debating the Breakup Scene's Logic 16:30 - What Didn't Work: Plot Holes and Loose Ends 20:00 - The Barbara Niven Problem 21:45 - Behind the Scenes: Filming in Paris and Spain, Plus the Hallmark Plus Pitch 23:15 - The Romance: Marcos vs. Knightley Chemistry 24:00 - Finale Predictions and Wedding Wishes Do you think Chelsea made the right call walking away from Knightley without giving long distance a shot, or should she have fought for it? Tell Eric and Andrea in the comments. New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #HallmarkPlus #LaceyChabert #MarcosRevisited #BarbaraNiven #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkReview #ChelseaAndKnightley #HallmarkPodcast Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E59
August 20 · 27 min
Hallmark Channel's Aussie at Heart Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea review Aussie at Heart, the Hallmark original starring Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing as a former lawyer turned event planner and her ex coworker who reunite in Queensland to plan her parents' anniversary party. Andrea gives it a two and a half. Eric gives it a three. Both of them still rank it dead last of the three movies they've covered this month, thanks to a boat problem, a B-roll problem, and one of the laziest misunderstandings in the Hallmark playbook. What You'll hear: • A full recap of Samara and Nate's reunion in Queensland, planning her parents' anniversary while dodging their own history • Why Andrea can't get past the boat movie problem, and why she'd rather have a murder on that yacht • The vow renewal scene and a mother of the bride whose eye acting deserves its own award • A detour into KitchenAid mixers, Eric's wife's Hanukkah gift versus a mixer that's been in Andrea's family since the 1950s • Rhiannon Fish's performance measured against her turn in Our Norwegian Holiday • The B-roll overload, the old elevator music montages, and the classic Hallmark misunderstanding that sinks the third act • Movie and show recommendations for anyone who wants their boat drama with actual stakes • Trivia on Daniel Lissing's music career and whether Rhiannon Fish actually has an Australian accent • Where Aussie at Heart lands in Eric and Andrea's ranking of this month's three movies, plus a look ahead to A Love Finds You 0:00 - Intro: Boats, Beach Balls, and a Real Men Wear Hallmark Shirt 3:00 - The Recap: Samara, Nate, and an Anniversary in Queensland 4:30 - The Ratings: Andrea's 2.5 vs Eric's 3 6:30 - What They Loved: The Best Friend, the Vows, and the Fireworks 10:30 - Rhiannon Fish's Performance vs Our Norwegian Holiday 13:00 - The Chemistry Verdict 15:00 - What Didn't Work: B-Roll Overload and That Classic Hallmark Fight 20:00 - Standout Character: The Best Friend 21:30 - If You Liked This, Watch... 23:30 - Trivia: Daniel Lissing's Music and Rhiannon Fish's Real Accent 25:30 - Ranking Aussie at Heart Against This Month's Movies 27:00 - Next Week: A Love Finds You Where do you land, closer to Andrea's 2.5 or Eric's 3? And be honest: team boat romance, or team someone-gets-pushed-overboard? New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #AussieAtHeart #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #RhiannonFish #DanielLissing #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkReview #HallmarkOriginalMovies #OurNorwegianHoliday #ChickFlicks #HallmarkCountdown Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E58
August 18 · 24 min
Hallmark Channel's Paris is Always a Good Idea Ep 4 Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in Paris for episode four of Paris Is Always a Good Idea, and it's the one both hosts agree has the most packed into it. Chelsea and Knightly finally close the distance between them, Lacey Chabert turns in what Eric calls her best Hallmark performance yet, and one subplot has the hosts split right down the middle. Andrea says it adds welcome variety. Eric says it's stealing time from the couple everyone actually tuned in for. Here's what Eric and Andrea get into: • Andrea's full recap of how Chelsea and Knightly's backstory comes together, plus the real Eiffel Tower shoot both actors talked about on Hallmark+ • A quick detour into why the Hallmark+ app keeps logging Andrea out, and why she's sticking with the $39 subscription anyway • The sister subplot debate: Andrea calls it welcome variety, Eric calls it a distraction from the main couple • Eric's case for why this might be Lacey Chabert's best Hallmark role yet, including the scene he calls the spiciest she's ever played • The donation numbers continuity hiccup both hosts caught in the nonprofit storyline • Why Knightly is the one pushing Chelsea toward her billionaire ex Marco, and what that says about his insecurity instead of hers • The standout scene both hosts pick, from the elevator kiss to the closing cab ride banter between Knightly and the sister • Predictions for the rest of the season, including who Marco really is and whether that castle wedding tease means what they think it does Chapters: 0:00 - Bonjour From Paris: Episode 4 Kickoff 1:15 - Recapping "Knightly": Chelsea and Knightly Grow Closer 4:00 - Spoiled by the App: The Hallmark+ Eiffel Tower Mishap 5:30 - The Sister Subplot Divides the Hosts 8:00 - Eric's Take: Lacey Chabert's Best Role Yet 11:00 - The Insecurity Twist: Why Knightly Pushes Chelsea Toward Marco 13:30 - The Big Debate: Is the Sister a Distraction or an Asset? 16:30 - Standout Scene: The Elevator Kiss (and That Cab Ride Callback) 19:30 - Rating the Romance: How Spicy Is Chelsea and Knightly? 21:30 - Season Predictions: Who Is Marco, and Does the Wedding Theory Hold? 23:30 - Sign-Off From Paris Where do you land: does the sister add welcome variety to Paris, or is she pulling focus from Chelsea and Knightly? And who do you think Marco really is? New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #HallmarkPlus #ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #LaceyChabert #ScottMichaelFoster #RomanceMovies #HallmarkSeries #ChelseaAndKnightly #HallmarkReview #ParisEpisode4 Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E57
August 13 · 35 min
Absolutely Devoted to You Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea run through the entire Fall Into Love 2026 lineup, eight new movies, before sitting down with this week's big premiere: Absolutely Devoted to You, starring Jesse Metcalfe and Kimberley Sustad. It's Hallmark's swing at a 90s boy band reunion story, and both hosts walk in a little skeptical. Eric lands at four and a half out of five. Andrea can't get past one thing: the age gap between the leads. What You'll Hear: • Eight new Fall Into Love 2026 movies previewed and rated thumbs up or down, including Love Finds You, Much About Love and the return of Garage Sale Mysteries • A first look at Hallmark's two new Halloween movies, A Knight to Remember and The Spirit of Halloween • The full premise of Absolutely Devoted to You and why its 90s TV talk show framing gives it a different feel than most Hallmark romances • Andrea's case for Hanson as the greatest boy band of the 90s (and why Bop is still on her playlist) • Eric and Andrea's honest read on Kimberley Sustad and Jesse Metcalfe's chemistry • One plot point neither host can fully explain: how the ending's jump from studio to stage actually works • Eric's biggest Hallmark pet peeve, unpacked using this exact movie as the example • Standout character talk built around Tetiana Ostapowych's scene-stealing, fangirling newscaster • Behind-the-scenes trivia from director Stacey N. Harding, plus a preview of next week's Aussie at Heart and Paris Is Always a Good Idea 0:00 - Cold Open: Boy Bands, Big Hair and This Week's Menu 1:20 - Fall Into Love Preview: Love Finds You & Much About Love 5:45 - Haunted Harmony, Falling Into Place & Garage Sale Mysteries Return 10:15 - Pumpkin Regatta Romance and Two New Halloween Movies 13:40 - Absolutely Devoted to You: The Premise 15:10 - What They Loved: 90s Boy Band Nostalgia and Kimberley Sustad 19:40 - What They Didn't Love: The Confusing Finale and Eric's Age Gap Pet Peeve 24:20 - Standout Character: Tetiana Ostapowych Steals the Show 26:40 - Final Rating and Movies to Watch If You Loved This One 29:00 - Trivia: Hanson, Director Stacey Harding's Secrets and Jesse's Boy Band Past 33:00 - Next Week Preview: Aussie at Heart and Paris Is Always a Good Idea 34:10 - Sign-Off Where do you land on the age gap debate, does nine years bother you in a Hallmark pairing or is Eric overthinking it? Drop your rating for Absolutely Devoted to You below. New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #AbsolutelyDevotedToYou #JesseMetcalfe #KimberleySustad #FallIntoLove2026 #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #GarageSaleMysteries #LoriLoughlin #HauntedHarmonyMysteries #AKnightToRemember #TheSpiritOfHalloween #HallmarkHalloween #HallmarkReview #RomanceMovies #HallmarkMysteries #CozyMystery Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E56
August 12 · 22 min
Paris Is Always a Good Idea Ep 3 Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in Paris for Episode 3 of Hallmark+'s "Paris Is Always a Good Idea," titled "Sebastian, Revisited." Chelsea and Knightley get back to work, and the French photographer Chelsea left behind years ago walks right back into her life. Eric and Andrea break down what won them over, where the show swerves hard from the book, and why one dress has them arguing about couture pricing. What You'll See: • The forest opening and the phone call with Chelsea's dad that finally patches things up between them • The steamy restaurant scene, the napkin pass, and the line that would get anyone else fired by HR • How Sebastian's storyline in the show diverges hugely from the book, and why that changes everything about him • The show's noticeably bigger production budget, plus the new spin on "Private Eyes" during the opening titles • The $10,000 dress debate, and how Sebastian stacks up against Chelsea's other guys so far • A flash-forward wedding photography scene that had both hosts rewinding to figure out what just happened • Why Andrea calls this show "anti-Hallmark," and means it as a compliment • A listener voicemail, a stolen library book, and an update on tracking down the book's author • Where Chelsea and Knightley stand heading into next week, plus a first look at what's coming with "Absolutely Devoted to You" 0:00 - Cold Open: French Onion Soup Talk 0:31 - Meet Eric & Andrea 2:06 - Fan Voicemail: Amber's Shoutout 2:35 - Episode 3 Recap: "Sebastian, Revisited" 2:48 - What They Liked: The Forest & That Call to Dad 4:35 - The Sex and the City Comparison 6:11 - The Restaurant Scene & the Napkin Pass 7:26 - Sebastian's Story: Show vs. Book 8:33 - The Opening Titles & That Theme Song Cover 9:37 - Hallmark's Production Value Glow-Up 11:42 - Tracking Down the Book's Author 12:21 - What They Didn't Like: The Dress & the Sheep Farmer Debate 13:30 - Why This Show Is "Anti-Hallmark" 14:19 - The Muse Photo Subplot 15:36 - Knightley's Reworked Backstory 16:15 - That Confusing Flash-Forward 16:59 - Standout Scenes & Rating the Romance 18:18 - Someone Stole the Library Book 19:39 - Knightley & Chelsea's Chemistry Builds 21:06 - Next Up: Marcos, the Mystery Call & "Absolutely Devoted to You" Team Knightley, or still holding out hope for Sebastian? And be honest: was that dress worth ten grand? New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #HallmarkPlus #LaceyChabert #ScottMichaelFoster #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkPodcast #ChelseaAndKnightley #SebastianRevisited #HallmarkReview #AbsolutelyDevotedToYou Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E55
August 6 · 29 min
Toast to Italy Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Is "Toast to Italy" the Hallmark movie that finally saves us from a rough Christmas in July?? Eric and Andrea are back to give their full, honest review of Torrey DeVitto and Will Kemp's new Italian wine-country romance — plus they finally rank last month's Christmas in July movies against each other (spoiler: they do NOT agree). In this episode: a recap and ranking of the Christmas in July lineup (Love Under the Mistletoe, Christmas Under Construction, Little Christmas Market, and Snowbound for the Holidays), a full spoiler-friendly review of Toast to Italy starring Torrey DeVitto and Will Kemp, the scene that surprised them both, what worked and what didn't, similar cozy picks to stream next (including two BritBox/Acorn mystery recommendations), fun cast trivia, and a look ahead to next week's reviews of Absolutely Devoted to You and Paris Is Always a Good Idea. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro & Merch Unboxing 1:45 Ranking Our Christmas in July Movies 7:30 "Toast to Italy" Quick Recap & Our Ratings 9:15 What We Loved About Toast to Italy 14:50 What We Didn't Love 18:40 Standout Scenes (That Spicy Moment!) 21:20 Let's Talk About the Romance 23:10 Similar Movies & Shows to Watch Next 26:00 Fun Trivia: Torrey DeVitto & Will Kemp 27:45 Next Week: Absolutely Devoted to You + Paris Is Always a Good Idea 29:15 Outro Subscribe for weekly Hallmark movie reviews, rankings, and cozy mystery recommendations from BritBox, Acorn, and PBS! #HallmarkChannel #ToastToItaly #TorreyDeVitto #WillKemp #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkReview #CozyMysteries #BritBox #Acorn Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E54
August 5 · 15 min
Paris is Always a Good Idea Episode II Recap
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. We've traded the beret for a rain jacket — Episode 2 of Hallmark+'s "Paris Is Always a Good Idea" takes Chelsea (Lacey Chabert) to Ireland to reconnect with old flame Colin. Eric and Andrea break down the flashback wig, that slow-motion Colin entrance, the meet-cute-gone-wrong at the dog show, and the twist ending that changes everything we thought about why he remembers the exact minute she left. Plus: book vs. show differences, the Jason slow-burn, and what's coming in Episode 3. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro – Leaving Paris for Ireland 0:47 Episode 2 Synopsis: Colin Revisited 1:30 Young Chelsea Flashback & Her Character Evolution 3:15 Annabelle's Ireland Love Interest (the Bartender) 4:20 Wait... Is Ryland a Guy or a Soccer Team? 5:15 Meeting Colin: Slow-Mo Entrance & Meet-Cute Chaos 7:15 What's Missing: We Want More Humor 8:15 Ireland Scenery & Our Cozy Pub Daydreams 9:30 Hallmark's Ireland vs. A Very Scottish Christmas 10:15 Standout Scene: Colin's Wife & Kids Twist 12:00 Book vs. Show: How the Novel Handles This Reunion 13:15 Romance Check: Colin vs. Jason 14:15 The Book's Real Route: Spain Swap & Tuscany Tease 15:00 Next Up: Episode 3 Preview & Goodbye Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E53
August 4 · 18 min
Paris is Always a Good Idea Episode One Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Lacey Chabert kicks off her new six-episode Hallmark+ series, Paris Is Always a Good Idea, and Eric and Andrea have very different takes on episode one, "Paris Revisited." Andrea's all in on the sibling storyline and the slow burn with Jason. Eric read the book. He has notes. What You'll Hear: Why the library lost Andrea's copy of the book before she could read it What changed between the novel and the TV adaptation, and why it matters The sibling storyline between Chelsea and Annabelle, and the weight of losing their mom Barbara Niven's role as the dad's new girlfriend, and why the restraint works The casting age debate around Chelsea's character The Chelsea/Jason enemies-to-lovers setup and where it's headed What Eric and Andrea want to see more of in episode two Chapters (estimated from the conversation flow — swap in your real cut timestamps before publishing) 0:00 Intro 1:35 Meet Eric and Andrea, the missing library book 3:10 Episode 1 synopsis, from the Hallmark app 4:20 What Andrea loved: sibling dynamic and mom's notes 7:10 Eric's take: the book vs. the show 10:20 The age casting debate 12:15 What didn't work 13:40 Standout scene: the dance club moment 15:10 The Chelsea/Jason romance 16:40 What's next in episode two 18:10 Sign-off Did you read the book first? Tell us if the show lived up to it, or if you're Team Andrea and loved it either way. New episode breakdowns drop every week. Subscribe so you don't miss episode two. #ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #LaceyChabert #HallmarkPlus #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #ScottMichaelFoster #HallmarkSeries #ParisRevisited Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E52
July 30 · 26 min
Love Under the Mistletoe Review: Worth the Watch?
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Love Under the Mistletoe, also released as Operation Mistletoe, brings back high school crushes Grace and Ryan to revive a charity fundraiser and, conveniently, keep ending up under the mistletoe. Eric and Andrea sat through it in installments and break down the budget, the chemistry, and one sleeve-rolling continuity error that neither of us can unsee. What You'll Hear: - Why the outdoor scenes gave away a not-so-cold shoot - The meddling best friend character we could not get behind - A continuity error in the cookie-baking scene - Where Jen Lilley carried the movie almost single-handedly - A blooper about mistletoe that is not actually mistletoe - Five thumbs-up-or-down verdicts on August's new Hallmark releases Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open 3:45 Meet the Movie: Love Under the Mistletoe 5:10 First Impressions: A Slow Burn 7:30 What We Didn't Like 14:15 Standout Scene: Cookie Baking 14:45 Romance and Chemistry Check 16:30 Comparable Movies Worth Watching 19:10 Trivia and Bloopers 21:45 August Movie Preview: Thumbs Up or Down 25:15 Wrap-Up and Next Week Did Ryan and Grace feel like a real couple to you, or more like siblings? Let us know in the comments. New Hallmark reviews drop every week. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. #HallmarkMovies #LoveUnderTheMistletoe #OperationMistletoe #JenLilley #HallmarkReview #ChristmasInJuly #HallmarkMoviesAndMysteries Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E51
July 24 · 9 min
Kimberley Sustad, Andrew Walker, & Benjamin Ayers
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Kimberley Sustad, Andrew Walker, and Ben Ayers sit down to talk dream bucket-list vacations, life on a Hallmark cruise, and a hypothetical all-star Hallmark murder mystery - including who gets killed off first and who they'd cast as the killer (hint: it's Tyler Hynes). Plus: Christmas movies vs. non-holiday rom-coms, Ben's case for more Curious Caterer, and Kimberley's pitch for her own murder mystery show. 00:00 Dream bucket list vacations — Greece, and Andrew's Dolomites ski story 02:15 Pitching an all-star Hallmark cruise murder mystery 03:45 Who's the killer? (it's Tyler Hynes) 04:30 Life behind the scenes on the Hallmark cruise 06:30 Christmas movies vs. regular rom-coms 08:00 Curious Caterer, Aurora Teagarden & Kimberley's murder mystery pitch 09:00 Wrap-up Subscribe for more Hallmark stars, movie news, and mystery content. #Hallmark #HallmarkChannel #KimberleySustad #AndrewWalker #BenAyers Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E50
July 23 · 32 min
Snowbound for the Holidays Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Hotel manager Cassidy Evergreen is sent to evaluate a cozy ski lodge — but between the Christmas magic and its charming owner, Trey Sanderson, a simple work assignment turns into a heartfelt choice between duty and love. Eric and Andrea dig into SNOWBOUND FOR THE HOLIDAYS, starring Marcus Rosner and Vanessa Lengies, as Christmas in July rolls on. In this episode: an honest review of Snowbound for the Holidays (originally titled "Uphill for Christmas"), the standout line that gave us the feels, why the manufactured conflict didn't land, on-location filming trivia, similar-movie recommendations, and a Murder, She Wrote pairing for the mystery fans. MOVIE: Snowbound for the Holidays STARRING: Marcus Rosner, Vanessa Lengies DIRECTOR: Christopher Jaracz IF YOU LIKED THIS, WATCH: • Holiday Crashers • Let It Snow (Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, Alan Thicke) • Take Me Back for Christmas (Vanessa Lengies) • By Mount Rushmore One Winter Weekend (Taylor Cole) • Checked In for Christmas (Rachael Boston) • Murder, She Wrote — S5E4, "Snow White, Blood Red" NEXT WEEK: We wrap up Christmas in July with Love Under the Mistletoe, starring Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman. Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E49
July 21 · 54 min
Getting to Know Jen Lilley
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Jen Lilley returns to the podcast to talk about her new Hallmark movie, Love Under the Mistletoe, and her return to the Hallmark Channel. In this conversation, Jen opens up about her acting journey — from playing Maxie Jones on General Hospital and Theresa Donovan on Days of Our Lives, to her breakout moment in the Oscar-winning film The Artist, to becoming a Hallmark leading lady and executive producer. She shares stories from favorite movies like Paris Christmas Waltz and Dash of Love, talks about how she memorizes scripts so quickly, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like making a Hallmark movie. Jen also shares what's coming up next, including her role in the Jimmy movie, in theaters November 6 alongside Sarah Drew. Whether you know Jen from Hallmark, General Hospital, or Days of Our Lives, this is a fun, honest conversation that gives fans a closer look at who she really is. 00:00 Welcome Back, Jen Lilley 03:54 The Movie She Wishes More People Had Watched (Love on Repeat) 05:24 Her Most Fun Movie to Make: Paris Christmas Waltz 09:14 Her Career Pinch-Me Moment: Booking The Artist 16:36 Funny Stories from On-Screen Kisses 19:58 Life as Maxie Jones on General Hospital 21:05 Playing Theresa Donovan on Days of Our Lives 24:10 Hallmark Fans vs. Soap Opera Fans 25:50 How She Memorizes Scripts So Fast 30:03 A Hilarious Blooper Story from Dash of Love 35:14 Introducing Love Under the Mistletoe & Her Favorite Rom-Coms 36:07 Acting Hot in Summer, Cold in Winter 39:22 "Christmas Sugar Cookies" Said 4 Different Ways 40:26 A Hallmark Secret Most Fans Don't Know 41:33 What She Does as Executive Producer on Love Under the Mistletoe 43:21 How Love Under the Mistletoe Went from Hulu to Hallmark 46:00 Would She Ever Write a Hallmark Movie? 47:14 Her Favorite Part of Filming: Working with Bradley Walsh 48:41 What a Stand-In Really Does + Her Advice for Aspiring Actors 53:19 What's Next: The Jimmy Movie with Sarah Drew Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E48
July 18 · 8 min
Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Snowbound for the Holidays sounds cozy. Filming it wasn't. Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner sit down to talk about shooting a Hallmark Christmas movie in an actual blizzard, and why Vanessa keeps getting cast in the summer instead. What you'll hear: • Why Vanessa Lengies calls herself Hallmark's unofficial "Queen of Christmas in July," now three movies into the bit • Marcus Rosner's account of the freezing five-hour drive north of Toronto, where the crew shoveled out their trailers every morning • The real temperature on set in Mattawa, Ontario (near minus 40 Celsius) versus the usual 109-degree Salt Lake City summer shoots • Marcus's on-set music obsession with singer Steven Wilson Jr., and why it drove Vanessa up the wall through the lodge walls • Vanessa's honest answer on whether she'll watch Snowbound for the Holidays when it airs, and how becoming a mom changed her answer • The cold-or-hot debate: Marcus wants snow, Vanessa wants sand, and neither one is backing down Chapters: 0:00 – Vanessa Lengies & Marcus Rosner: Beach Girl vs. Snow Guy 1:15 – Marcus Rosner's On-Set Playlist Obsession 2:40 – Vanessa Lengies, Hallmark's Queen of Christmas in July 4:30 – Will They Watch Snowbound for the Holidays When It Airs? 6:00 – Filming Snowbound for the Holidays in a Real Blizzard 7:45 – Cold or Hot? Vanessa and Marcus Pick a Side Team snow like Marcus Rosner or team beach like Vanessa Lengies? Tell me your pick in the comments. New Hallmark interviews and deep dives drop every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss one. #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #SnowboundForTheHolidays #VanessaLengies #MarcusRosner #ChristmasInJuly #HallmarkChristmas #HallmarkPlus #ChristmasMovies #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #HolidayMovies #BehindTheScenes #HallmarkInterview Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E47
July 16 · 22 min
Hallmark's O Little Christmas Market Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. O Little Christmas Market puts Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar in a battle to save a small town's beloved Christmas market, and Eric and Andrea are split on whether it delivers. Eric gives it three stars and calls it middle-of-the-road. Andrea says this is Stephen Huszar's best performance yet. We break down the whole movie, the good, the bad, and the trivia you didn't know you needed. What You'll Hear: • Why Andrea rated O Little Christmas Market three stars while Eric says it's one of her favorite watches this month • Eric's case for why this is Stephen Huszar's best performance since Ruby Herring • The Christmas market shopping scene where Katherine Barrell drags Stephen Huszar booth to booth for fudge and scarves • The evil dad subplot both hosts agree is one of the worst redemption arcs of the year • Two similar Hallmark movies to watch next: Melt My Heart This Christmas and Christmas Incorporated • Cast trivia on Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar, including his Hungarian and Transylvania roots and his surprising pre-acting career in finance and condo development Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Garage Sale Mystery Revival & Christmas in July Chat 4:30 – O Little Christmas Market Synopsis & Star Ratings 9:00 – What We Liked: Katherine Barrell & Stephen Huszar's Chemistry 13:00 – What We Didn't Like: Zero Originality & The Worst Dad Subplot 16:30 – Standout Scene: The Christmas Market Shopping Spree 19:00 – Similar Movies to Watch If You Loved This One 20:30 – Cast Trivia: Stephen Huszar's Surprising Real-Life Career 21:30 – Next Week Preview: Snowbound for the Holidays Team Andrea's three stars or Team Eric's all the feels, who's right about O Little Christmas Market? Drop your rating below. #OLittleChristmasMarket #HallmarkChannel #ChristmasInJuly #KatherineBarrell #StephenHuszar #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkReview #ChristmasMovies #HallmarkPlus #CozyMovies #RomanceMovies #HallmarkFans #EnemiesToLovers #MovieReview #HallmarkMysteriesAndMore Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E46
July 13 · 10 min
10 Minutes with Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill, and Taylor Cole
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Christmas at Sea brings three Hallmark favorites together for one wild round of questions, and the answers get personal fast. Taylor, Erin, and Rachel dish on their dream bucket-list cruises, the real challenge of shooting a Christmas at Sea episode, and yes, they finally settle who the best kisser in Hallmark history really is. What You'll Hear: • Taylor's dream cruise: a 129-day trip around the world, and why she's already tracking real itineraries for it • Rachel's bucket list trip to Ireland with her daughter, plus the U2 concert story that still gives her chills • Why cruise culture beats every other vacation: unlimited food, spa days, and zero decision fatigue • The Christmas at Sea murder mystery debate: solve a Ruby Herring-style murder onboard, or fall in love in a full rom-com? • The real toll of filming Christmas at Sea, and why every cast member needs a week alone to recover once they dock • Their final verdict on Hallmark's best on-screen kisser, plus an update on Andrew Walker's real-life kiss Chapters: 0:00 – Dream Cruises: Taylor's 129-Day Trip Around the World 1:40 – Rachel's Ireland Bucket List and a U2 Concert Story 3:20 – Why Cruise Culture Beats Every Other Vacation 4:50 – Murder or Rom-Com? The Christmas at Sea Cast Decides 6:20 – Best Part of Christmas at Sea: Connecting With Fans 8:00 – The Biggest Challenge: Actually Getting Some Sleep 9:20 – Who's the Best Kisser in Hallmark? Andrew Walker Update Team murder mystery or team rom-com on a Christmas at Sea cruise? Tell me your vote in the comments. New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. #ChristmasAtSea #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #TaylorCole #RubyHerringMysteries #HallmarkCruise #CozyMysteries #HallmarkFans #ChristmasMovies #RomanceMovies #HallmarkPodcast #AndrewWalker #HallmarkStars #CruiseLife #HallmarkMysteriesAndMore #ChristmasInJuly Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E45
July 9 · 19 min
Christmas Under Construction Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Christmas Under Construction stars Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing in a Hallmark-style renovation romance that first aired on Hulu in 2024. Eric and Andrea watched it together for Christmas in July, and they landed in two completely different places. Andrea gives it 3.5 stars. Eric can’t get past the trope he hates most in Hallmark movies. Here’s exactly where they split and why. What You’ll Hear • Why Andrea calls Christmas Under Construction a surprise 3.5-star pick for Christmas in July, even though she’s usually not a fan of the trend • Eric’s problem with the movie’s emotional cheating trope, and how it compares to A Very Merry Mix-Up and It Was Always You • Why Jessica Lowndes’ performance surprised both hosts, especially in one raw breakup scene opposite Daniel Lissing • The random villain subplot that goes nowhere, and the one-room renovation that’s really just Christmas decorating • Jessica Lowndes trivia on her music career, and why Eric calls one of her past movies “her punishment for leaving Hallmark” • A first look at next week’s review: Mistletoe Murders starring Stephen Huszar and Catherine Barroll Chapters 0:00 – Christmas in July & Christmas Under Construction Setup 4:00 – The Plot: Jessica Lowndes, Daniel Lissing, and a Reality Show Renovation 8:00 – Andrea’s 3.5-Star Review vs. Eric’s Biggest Complaint 13:00 – Standout Scenes, Low Budget Gripes, and the Villain Subplot That Went Nowhere 17:00 – Similar Movies to Watch Are you Team Andrea’s 3.5 stars or Team Eric’s one thumb down on Christmas Under Construction? Tell us in the comments. New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E44
July 2 · 23 min
A Castle of Our Own with Brennan Elliott Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Brennan Elliott is back on Hallmark, and A Castle of Our Own gives him exactly the kind of story he needed right now. Eric and Andrea break down everything that works, everything that doesn't, and the real backstory between Brennan and Erica Cerra that gives this movie an emotional layer most viewers won't know about. What you'll see in this episode: Why A Castle of Our Own is the rare Hallmark movie that plays adult romance and co-parenting after divorce with something close to realism The sandcastle competition twist that caught us completely off guard and actually worked better for it Brennan Elliott's personal connection to this film, including the Hallmark movie he turned down years ago when his wife was ill (the one he was supposed to do with Erica Cerra the first time around) Gordo, the villain who is not really a villain, and why this movie desperately needed him anyway Erica Cerra's 2006 Michael Bublé music video, her sci-fi fan credentials, and a few things from the interview that never aired Our full Brennan Elliott watchlist if you want more of him on screen after this one Chapters 0:00 - Is A Castle of Our Own a masterpiece or a sandcastle? 2:30 - The Way Home time travel plot hole we cannot stop thinking about 6:00 - Brokenwood, DVD players, and why old tapes might contain Bitcoin 9:00 - Official rating and plot breakdown 12:30 - What worked: co-parenting, device addiction, and the Hallmark formula done quietly right 15:00 - Brennan Elliott's return and why this role felt personal 18:00 - Gordo, the anti-villain, and the two teenagers who actually nailed it 20:30 - Movies to watch if A Castle of Our Own was your speed 22:00 - Erica Cerra's Michael Bublé secret and the movie Brennan almost never made with her 23:10 - Next week: Christmas Under Construction, and yes, we disagree Tell us in the comments: did you see the sandcastle loss coming, or did Hallmark actually catch you off guard on that one? Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
S4 · E43
June 25 · 32 min
The Love Heist Review
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The Love Heist had every reason to be skippable. Then Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte showed up and made it one of the most fun Hallmark movies of the year. Eric went in expecting a mess and walked out calling it a top-three of 2026. In this episode, we cover: • Why Lyndsy Fonseca might be Hallmark's best comedic actress working right now, and how The Love Heist proves it • What Peter Porte brings to the screen that makes the lead chemistry feel rare for this network • The specific zingers, Pretty Woman nods, and Ferris Bueller callbacks that actually made us laugh out loud • What the budget couldn't hide: the one green screen scene that pulled us right out of the movie • Andrea's two monks story and how it maps directly onto the emotional choices this movie makes • Our watch-alike picks: Murder She Wrote's fashion episode, Crimes of Fashion, and the Christmas Charade Chapters: 0:00 - Intro and Eric's Brennan Elliott Recording Disaster 4:30 - Hallmark Plus Is Cutting Murdoch Mysteries Episodes 9:30 - Current Mystery Watchlist: Brokenwood, Grantchester and Acorn 13:00 - The Love Heist: Our Ratings and First Impressions 17:30 - Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte: The Chemistry That Makes This Work 21:00 - What Didn't Work: The Green Screen and Budget Reality 23:30 - Standout Scenes: Zingers, Remain Calm and the Two Monks 27:00 - The Romance: Soft, Flirty and Actually Convincing 29:00 - Watch-Alikes: Murder She Wrote, Crimes of Fashion and More 31:00 - Trivia, Christmas in July Preview and What's Next Were you as surprised by The Love Heist as we were? Drop your rating in the comments below. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. 🔔 #TheLoveHeist #LyndsyFonseca #PeterPorte #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkReview #HallmarkMoviesAndMysteries #HallmarkFans #HallmarkSummer #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkMystery #HallmarkMysteryAndMore #HallmarkCozy Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.

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