Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) are joined by Tanner's mom Jill (Erin's mother-in-law, uh-oh!) to discuss the 2021 Lifetime Original movie Secretly Santa, in which the CEO of an app and the CEO of a different app work together on a merger of their two apps.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

In an exciting stand-alone Stocking Stuffer, Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) and a sleepy Erin (@erinkellysmith) discuss the 2021 ABC television special A Very Boy Band Holiday, in which Joey Fatone hosts a gathering.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) discuss the 2021 Lifetime Original movie Saying Yes to Christmas, in which a woman says yes to Christmas.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) discuss the 2021 Lifetime Original movie An Ice Wine Christmas, in which a sommelier who loves ice wine must contend with a man who loves science.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) discuss the 2021 Hallmark Original movie Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas, in which an angel/in-home health aide assists a multi-generational family that loves Christmas.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

Olivia and Will squabble. Paul and Alex date. Jack and Jeri blow up. Grace plans her own wedding shower.By Aunty Caren, Auntie Sarah, Uncle Brian

"Runaway" Grace and her hair are planning a wedding (to Cliff, not to one another). Jack and Jeri have issues with their imaginary boss at the imaginary newspaper for the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Justine just wants to HEEEELP, and Mary Ellen has the blues.By Aunty Caren, Auntie Sarah, Uncle Brian

After recapping A Christmas Carousel, Uncle and the Aunties give a retrospective of the 2020 Hallmark Premieres, including top 5 lists, disappointments, and goals for 2021.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

We're still in Ancadia!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Uncle and the Aunties travel to Hallmark's Ancadia because 'Tis the Damn Season.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) are joined by special guest Rachel Chapman (@ladytomhanks) to discuss the 2020 Lifetime Original movie Too Close for Christmas. A woman who likes granola (Jessica Lowndes) is forced to celebrate Christmas with her North Polar opposite: a man who likes going on trips (Chad Michael Murray).…

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) discuss the 2019 Lifetime Original movie Christmas Crush, about a Christmas Wish gone awry. Note: the Mr. Donner scene starts at 39:40.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) discuss the 2020 Lifetime Original movie The Christmas Aunt, starring Keshia Knight Pulliam as an aunt who celebrates Christmas.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) discuss the 2018 Lifetime Original movie Mr. 365, which was rereleased this year as Forever Christmas -- what the heck! -- about a reality TV producer and a man who loves Christmas. Erin's playlist of stock footage used in the movie: https://www.pond5.com/collections/2742840…

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) discuss the 2020 Lifetime Original movie A Very Charming Christmas Town, about a blogger/ex-songwriter and a man who loves his Christmas-themed town.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

Erin (@erinkellysmith) and Tanner (@tannerhodgeson) discuss the 2020 Lifetime Original movie Dear Christmas starring Melissa Joan Hart and Jason Priestley as the nation's best podcaster and a man who loves Christmas.By Erin Smith and Tanner Hodgeson

By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

In the age-old tradition of marketing a new show to an already loyal audience, Cedar Cove is considering a number of spin-off possibilities. Which ones would you watch? Uncle Brian's "Stranded," Auntie Caren's "All That, and Pies, Too!" or Auntie Sarah's "On Zhe Road"? Or perhaps our podcast favorite, "Eric, The Dog"? Also, an extra special sonnet …

Baseball! Fisticuffs!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

A mysterious stranger comes to Cedar Cove. Is it Seth 4?By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

All hell breaks loose at Olivia's waterfront estate when invited guests clash and uninvited guests stir the pot.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

The whole town must gather for a town photo! Will and Warren team up for some nefarious shenanigans. Who are you shipping? #Pauliva or #Olijack?By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Justine needs a job! Peggy is still on meth. Olivia just can't make up her mind!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Stories A & B in the first episode of Season 3!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Cedar Cove returns! The judgmental judge is back with new love interest. New characters to hate-watch! And a fisherman's benefit complete with grilled food bar and balloons. WHOO!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Guide to our inside jokes. Why is Seth 2 a block of cheese? Why does Luke howl his dialogue in our recaps? Is Jeri real or imagi-jeri? Did we leave anything out? Tweet us @nohelmetreqd!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

All the cliffhangers in this season finale! What will happen in the love triangle of Justine, Seth 2, and Luke? And the love triangle of Cliff, Grace, and Alex? And the creepy triangle of Bob, Peggy, and Colin McFadden? And Ian, Cecilia and their half-wanted baby? And Eric, Warren, and Warren's evil business associate, Dick Turnbull? And Olivia, Ja…

Even though this episode is called Stand and Deliver, it features neither Edward James Olmos nor Lou Diamond Philips. Brian references the time he made "Cherry Orbach" ice cream. Oh yeah, and stuff happens in Cedar Cove!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Both Shelly (yay) and Colin McFadden (boo) are back in Cedar Cove. Grace stress-eats a lot of cookies. Justine and Cecilia enjoy a wholesome Jimmy Dean sausage breakfast. Jack is tested and Olivia's plan falls apart.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Conflicts comes to a head for our favorite would-be young parents, Ian and Cecilia! Justine makes a grand decision about "what to do with her life." Jack gets an irresistible offer. Fecal artist Warren Sagget gets a new girlfriend and commences a new scheme involving Eric. Olivia is tired of always being right. Grace can't decide between the Silver…

Uncle Brian helps us discern the parallels between Cedar Cove and The Scottish Play.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

The characters of Cedar Cove answer personal insight questions!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

The new Assistant District Attorney is in town and she's all sex and justice. Someone from Jack's past shows up in Cedar Cove to cast doubts in Olivia's mind. Justine is ashamed of her fiery feelings for Teen Wolf Luke Bailey.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Luke comes before Judge Olivia Lockhart! Cliff has a proposal for Grace (not that kind, calm down!). Eric wears a hard hat and practices his power posing.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

This episode's got it all! Legal and financial drama! Armed services drama! Job drama!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Justine auditions for the role of therapy dog to handsome-yet-traumatized vet, Luke. Grace and Olivia confront Grace's ex, Dan, and his new cliche, oops girlfriend, at their Mc Mansion. Labor and income issues benight Eric's future.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Stories B, C & D. Treehouse, Grace's house, Justine & Seth 2 no longer playing house.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

A story: Are Eric & Shelly going to make it? Jack and Olivia fight over a key.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Baby nonsense! Restaurant nonsense! Private Investigator nonsense!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Season Premiere! What will become of Mary Ellen and John Bowman? Of Seth 2 and Justine? Shelly and her baby? Why is the ghost of Dead Jordan floating around the Cedar Cove hospital?By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Uncle and the Aunties consider a first edition Susan Sontag reader with a passionate inscription.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Guest Metal Mike brings a case before the detectives: a love email from college frosh KBufflao to her star-crossed lover, Danaman. Did these two crazy kids make it? We sure hope so!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

So much depends upon a yellow pear. The detectives scour Virginia Woolf's The Years to trace the meaning of a meandering list of food references found within the text. What does it all mean? Who is the author of the list? And why was he/she reading Woolf at the Hyatt Regency in Maui?By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Four inscriptions, or is it three? Is it Giorgia or George who is coming of age? Get a load of The Pastels!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Mysterious drawings abound, bookending one young person's travels from East to West.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

The Aunties Sarah and Caren and Uncle Brian consider a note from Patrick to Pat, inscribed in a Henry Miller biography.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

While on hiatus from the Cedar Cove recaps, Auntie Sarah, Uncle Brian, and Auntie Caren put on their book detectives hats and tackle a mysterious inscription from Holly to Alan on the inside cover of Bronte's Wuthering Heights.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

Looking back on the inaugural season of Hallmark's Cedar Cove. Uncle and the Aunties have brought some multiple choice, T/F, and open-ended questions for discussion. Commentary from Cousin Lindsey. Hiatus until the holiday movies get underway!By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

CHRISTMAS CONTINUES AT CEDAR COVE! Eric returns and for some reason, Shelly is happy to see him. Olivia and Jack come to a new understanding about their relationship. John Bowman is resigned to a meaningless urban life. Bob decorates the Thyme & Tide.By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren

It's Christmas in Cedar Cove! A beautiful and very pregnant stranger comes to find work and a place to stay. Olivia struggles with Jack's decision to move back to Philly. Seth 2 has big plans for him and Justine. And...why are the FEDS snooping around Cedar Cove?By Uncle Brian, Auntie Sarah, & Auntie Caren