Best Rutiner Podcasts (2024)

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A Conversation with Brittany Mitchell 56:53

23h ago56:53

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Send us a text Today, we talked to the talented and inspirational Brittany Mitchell. She has starred in Hallmark movies like Catching It Twice, The Gift of Peace, and the mystery CrimeTime. Next, she will be in the latest Hannah Swensen Mystery, A Sprinkle of Deceit. Brittany shares some powerful inspiration about how she conquered cancer and some …

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A Complete Review of The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose 35:08

3d ago35:08

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Send us a text Today's episode discusses the fourth episode of The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose. Is it possible that Eric enjoyed this Hallmark mystery more than Andrea? Will it be the final episode of the series? Did they finally come back and tie up those loose ends from the second and third episodes? We answer these questions and a whole lot…

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A Conversation with Megastar Marilu Henner 52:26

5d ago52:26

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Send us a text Today, we had the privilege to speak with Marilu Henner. She is a legend on stage, on TV, in film, and, of course, on Hallmark. She shares stories about her experiences being one of the stars of the iconic TV hit Taxi, including a great story about one of Eric's favorite actors, Tom Selleck. Of course, we couldn't talk to Marilu with…

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A Complete Review of The Jane Mysteries: Murderr at Moseby 42:43

9d ago42:43

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Send us a text In this week's episode, we review the latest The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby. This is a wild ride filled with some great fashion, better music, and some crazy writing and massive plot holes. But it was a fun mystery amongst the chaos. Jane goes undercover at her alma mater to help her college boyfriend solve a crime he may have …

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A Complete Review of The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening 59:51

16d ago59:51

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Send us a text This week's episode discusses the latest Hallmark mystery, The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening. After talking to the writers and the stars of this sequel, we were a tad bit nervous about the move to premier. But it was just like the first one—a whole lot of fun. Synopsis As Birdie and Alden Case's relationship strengthens, …

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A Complete Review of The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription 47:31

22d ago47:31

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Send us a text Hallmark finally launched its much-awaited streaming app, Hallmark+, which promises a generous amount of original programming. One of the first movies to be featured on the new streaming platform was the second installment of The Jane Mysteries, A Deadly Prescription. Jane seeks justice for a teenager who’s wrongfully imprisoned for …

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Talking with the Cases: Aimee Garcia and Paul Campbell 51:25

24d ago51:25

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Send us a text If you want to hear stories about your favorite Hallmark sleuthers you will not hear anywhere else, this podcast is for you. In today's episode, we talk to Birdie and Alden Case, played by Aimee Garcia and Paul Campbell. Aimee recounts her days training for the Mexican Olympic ski team, while Paul shares how he snuck into the backgro…

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A Conversation with Paul Campbell 1:07:43

26d ago1:07:43

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Send us a text Paul Campbell has starred in some of the most popular Hallmark movies, including the most-watched Hallmark movie of all time, Three Wisemen and a Baby. He even co-wrote that movie with Kimberley Sustad. But we love his portrayal of Alden Case in The Cases of Mystery Lane the most. This week, he will star in the much-anticipated seque…

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A Complete Review of Mystery 101: Killer Timing 54:19

30d ago54:19

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Send us a text Is this the single best Hallmark mystery of all time? Eric and Andrea tackle that question as they review the penultimate installment of Mystery 101: Killer Timing. This complex mystery weaves not one, not two, not three, but four stories into one fantastic mystery. In addition to the normal review, they are joined by John Christian …

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A Conversation with the Writers of Cases of Mystery Lane: Margaux Froley and Joel Dovev 1:01:52

1M ago1:01:52

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Send us a text We had a chance to speak with Margaux Froley and Joel Dovev, the writers of the upcoming second installment of The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening. They share some really fun tales about writing this new mystery and the lessons they learned from their first experience a year ago. They are as fun to talk to as Cases is to wa…

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A Complete Review of Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement 40:50

1M ago40:50

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Send us a text This week we discuss Hallmark Mysteries latest mystery, Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatale Engagement. Synopsis When advice columnist Nelly finds her childhood friend Dahlia's boyfriend dead, she joins Detective Hogan to help find the killer. However, as suspicions creep in, Dahlia becomes a prime suspect. Starring Pascale Hutton and Ka…

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Talking with the Nelly Knows Mystery Director and Producers! 1:27:45

1M ago1:27:45

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Send us a text In our continued enthusiasm for the Nelly KNows Mysteries starring Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith, we talked to the Director, David Strasser, and the exects from Muse Entertainment. They shared great insight into what it takes to make a Hallmark movie and some fun behind-the-scenes stories for Nelly KNows Mysteries. Follow us on soci…

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A Conversation with Pascal Hutton and Kavan Smith 55:53

2M ago55:53

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Send us a text We had the incredible opportunity to talk with the stars of Hallmark's news mystery, Nelly Knows Mysteries: A fatal Engagement. The two actors have starred in several Hallmark rom-coms and 10 seasons of being a couple on the hit When Calls the Heart. They share some great stories about their incredible friendship and working relation…

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A Complete Review of Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent 54:58

2M ago54:58

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Send us a text In this week's episode, we break down the 4th installment of Crossword Mysteries starring Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott. Synopsis of Mystery After volunteering to participate in a crossword-solving competition with a new supercomputer, crossword puzzle editor Tess Harper finds herself swept up in the investigation of the bizarre …

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A Complete Review of Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery 44:37

2M ago44:37

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Send us a text Andrea and Eric discuss the latest Hallmark mystery, Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery. This was not our favorite of the year, nor did many of our fans. We talked about what the movie got right and what could have been better. When Jazz Ramsey and her crime detection dog Zeus stumble upon an old crime scene, the K9 trainer, her star pup, an…

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Fans Vote for Their Favorite Hallmark Mystery 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Send us a text In this episode, Andrea and Eric discuss the results of the contest they ran on Instagram to allow sleuther fans to vote for their favorite Hallmark mystery. While the eventual winner may not have shocked anyone, there were many interesting subplots. In addition, they each share their personal top five mysteries. It may not surprise …

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A Conversation with the writers of Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch 1:16:02

2M ago1:16:02

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Send us a text Today, Eric sat down with Stephanie Sourapas and Tom McCurrie, the writers of the Hallmark mystery Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch. Stephanie and Tom shared plenty of insight into their inspiration for the script and their journey to becoming writers for Hallmark. There are plenty of fun stories, even how they had to cut their story…

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A Complete Review of Signed, Sealed, Delivered A Tale of Three Letters 58:32

3M ago58:32

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Send us a text The Dead Letter Office is back and Postables everywhere rejoiced. In this week's podcast Andrea and Eric Review the latest Signed, Sealed, Delivered movie: A Tale of Three Letters. Was it worth the three-year wait? Was it even better than the classic The Vows We Keep? We answer all these questions and more. Plus, we discuss the excit…

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Ranking Hallmark's Best Detectives 38:18

3M ago38:18

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Send us a text If you want some hot takes, this is the episode for you! Andrea and Eric tackle selecting their top five Hallmark detectives of all time. Whether Andrea leaves one of the most popular detectives off her list or Eric claims a certain mystery is one of the top three most popular, there are definitely some bold opinions in this episode.…

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A Complete Review of Murder She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery 46:43

3M ago46:43

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Send us a text Over the holiday season, Hannah Swensen is making plum pudding and trying to solve the murder of a man in his own office. It turns out the list of suspects who would have wanted to see the guy dead is a long one, from a bitter ex-wife to exasperated investors. But Hannah is on the case, not to mention ready for a little Christmas sea…

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Andrea Tries to Convice Eric That Murder She Wrote is the Best. 1:16:15

3M ago1:16:15

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Send us a text We all know that Andrea is a huge Murder She Wrote fan and finds an episode that relates to almost every discussion we have on the podcast. Now Andrea tries to tackle her biggest challenge and convince Eric, who has never watched an episode, that it is indeed the best show ever. We watched and discussed 4 different episodes to give a…

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Ranking Hallmark Mysteries Best Location Settings 41:11

4M ago41:11

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Send us a text We decided to tackle what Hallmark mystery is set in the best location. This was no small task. There are cozy small towns, exotic locations, big cities, basically everything you can think of. So, how did we do it? Purely unscientific, of course. We discovered that while we agreed with each other on rankings, we also looked for compl…

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A Conversation with Jaralin Detienne, Master Costumer Designer for Hallmark. 53:21

4M ago53:21

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Send us a text If you are even a casual Hallmark fan, you definitely know the work of today's guest, Jaralin Detienne. She has created some iconic looks for Hallmark romcoms and mysteries. She famously designed the costumes for blockbusters like the Wedding Veil trilogy, The Christmas Waltz, Big Sky River, and The Wedding Cottage. But she has also …

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A Complete Review Of Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder 45:34

4M ago45:34

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Send us a text Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder A cryptic call about a planned jewelry heist draws a Detroit Free Press tipline operator, Maddie Moore, into a dangerous homicide case alongside a newly promoted detective. Starring Holland Roden and Chris McNally. We dived into the latest Hallmark Mystery and have to admit, we both really enjoyed…

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A Candid Conversation with Holland Roden 55:10

4M ago55:10

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Send us a text It doesn't matter if you are a Teen Wolf fan or a Hallmark junkie; you are going to love our conversation with Holland Roden. We talked about everything from van life to her favorite food, and of course, we discussed her current Hallmark Mystery, Tipline: Dial 1 for Murder. Holland is a fascinating person with great stories about a w…

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Martha's Vineyard Mysteries: Poisoned in Paradise - A Complete Review 23:15

4M ago23:15

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Send us a text We jetted to the fabulous and gorgeous Martha's Vineyard (well, Britsih Columbia's version) to review the final installment of the Martha's Vineyard Mysteries: Poisoned in Paradise. This series stars Jesse Metcalfe and Sarah Lind. Yes, another Hallmark is committed by that naughty vegetation; Hemlock, Jeff, and Zee have to solve the …

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A Complete Review of Mr.. Monk's Last Case 48:33

4M ago48:33

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Send us a text Andrea and Eric ventured away from the Hallmark Mystery Channel to watch Mr. Monk's Last Case on the Peacock Channel. Monk was a popular weekly detective series that is now shown on Hallmark. It has gathered a legion of fans who loved watching the quirky Mr. Monk solve the most complex cases with his blend of keen observation and sup…

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Family Practice Mysteries A Complete Review 36:23

5M ago36:23

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Send us a text A former Army surgeon moves back to her hometown and joins a practice of family doctors, but when she's drawn into solving the mysterious death of a patient, her quiet life becomes upended. Hallmark debuted yet another new mystery, Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home, for us sleuthers before giving us a follow-up to Nikki and Nora…

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A Complete Review of 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost. 38:37

5M ago38:37

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Send us a text This week, we went off the beaten path and watched the fun 3 bed, 2 baths, 1 Ghost, which originally aired on the Hallmark Channel in the fall of 2023. This almost mystery stars real-life couple Julie Gonzalo and Chris McNally, along with Hallmark newcomer Madeleine Arthur. There is a slight mystery twist to this delightful rom-com t…

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Ranking the Hallmark Mystery One-Offs We Need More Of! 49:08

5M ago49:08

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Send us a text On this week's podcast, Andrea and Eric debated over what Hallmark mystery one-offs that we want to see more of. We always say that even mysteries that we didn't love should get at least three episodes to develop characters and build out the back story that typically just can't be accomplished in one episode. The mysteries we conside…

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A Complete Review of Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans 54:55

5M ago54:55

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Send us a text Andrea and Eric dove into the delicious 4th episode of the Curious Caterer mystery wheel, Foiled Plans. Andrea hasn't always loved this series, while Eric is smitten with Marla and the series. This new episode was unlike the previous 4, and we finally got to see the romance heat up with Goldy and Tom. We saw a major twist coming from…

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Behind the Scenes with Andrew Walker 39:38

5M ago39:38

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Send us a text We had the tremendous opportunity to sit down and talk with Hallmark superstar Andrew Walker, the star of 30 Hallmark movies, including the Cruious Caterer mysteries. We talked about some of his earlier work and, of course, got into how he brings Detective Tom Schultz to life in the Curious Caterer mysteries. We even asked him about …

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Girl Power! A Conversation with Nikki DeLoach & Jaycie Dotin 1:24:52

6M ago1:24:52

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Send us a text What an amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with Nikki DeLoach and Jaycie Dotin, two of the stars, of one of the most popular Hallmark Mysteries, Curious Caterer. These two make up the wildly funny sleuthing duo of Goldy and Marla. We talked about everything from the latest Curious Caterer episode, Foiled Plans to who Nikki woul…

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A Complete Review of Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2+2=Murder. 40:45

6M ago40:45

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Send us a text Today, we review Hilary Dean. 2+2=Murder. Does it equate to a great mystery or does it require a bit more homework to add up? Andrea and Eric tackle the Hallmark Mystery classic series Hailey Dean Mysteries by diving deep into the fourth episode, 2+2=Murder. And this review is definitely needed based on the description Hallmark gives…

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A Complete Review of One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. 40:57

6M ago40:57

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Send us a text Andrea and Eric review Alison Sweeney's writing debut in One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. Hannah Swensen has been asked to teach a baking class at the college in town, but her equipment is tampered with, causing an explosion that the fire department ruled an accident. Soon, a colleague ends up dead, and Hannah begins to put t…

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A Complete Review of Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder 53:09

6M ago53:09

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Send us a text The murder of a supermarket owner puts TV chef Billie Blessings and Detective Ian Jackson on the trail of a possible serial killer while they come to terms with their blossoming romance. We tackled Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder in this week's epidode. This was a mystery on which they definitely did not agree. While we b…

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A Complete Review of After All These Years 54:30

6M ago54:30

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Send us a text This movie was unlike any other Hallmark movie. It featured smoking, rampant adultery, and sex jokes. Was this really a Hallmark mystery? That is the question we tackle in our complete review of After All These Years, released in 2013. This cray movie stars Wendie Malick, Gregory Harison, Martha Burns, and Andrea Martin. "When a woma…

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A Conversation with Hallmark Legend Alison Sweeney. 44:55

6M ago44:55

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Send us a text It is not every day you can talk to a Hallmark trailblazer that has created not one, but two of the most iconic sleuthers in Hallmark History: Hannah Swensen and Alex McPherson (Chronicle Mysteries). But that is exactly who Alison Sweeney is. We learned that, unlike most Hallmark talent who are simply cast in their roles, Alison actu…

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A Complete Review of Crimes of Passion: Killer Clutch 49:21

7M ago49:21

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Send us a text Andrea and Eric hit the runways of Paris for this high adventure review of Hallmark's latest mystery, Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch. This new mystery features Brooke D'Orsay and Gilles Marini. An American fashion psychologist, hired to coach a fashion designer, helps a guarded French detective unravel a list of fashionable suspect…

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Crystal Lowe and Muse Entertainment Talk Shifting Gears, Signed, Sealed, Delivered and Spill Some Serious Tea. 1:23:35

7M ago1:23:35

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Send us a text If you want some juicy news, this episode is for you. We had the incredible opportunity to talk to Crystal Lowe about her Hallmark directorial debut on Shifting Gears as part of the Marking Her Mark initiative. Joining us were the guys from Muse Entertainment, who produced Shifting Gears and True Justice, Family Ties, Aurora Teagarde…

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Nikki DeLoach and Megan McNulty: A Dual Force of Energy, Change, and Talent 1:10:51

7M ago1:10:51

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Send us a text We wanted to talk to Nikki DeLoach and Megan McNulty, the writing partners who crafted True Justice: Family Ties. But we didn't expect such an open and honest conversation that went so far beyond the world of Hallmark mysteries. In this authentic and transparent conversation, they candidly shared stories of their friendship, families…

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Lisa Hamilton Daly Reveals What to Expect from the New Hallmark Mystery Channel 44:10

7M ago44:10

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Send us a text We had the incredible opportunity to talk with Lisa Hamilton Daly, the EVP of Programming at Hallmark Media, about the launch of the new Mystery Channel and what sleuthers can expect. You will definitely want to listen to this episode as she gives some VERY big hints of upcoming mysteries, including Signed, Seal, Delivered. There are…

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The Top 5 Hallmark Mysteries Sidekicks 48:34

7M ago48:34

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Send us a text Batman has his Robin. Sherlock Holmes has his Holmes. And every Hallmark mystery sleuther has their sidekick. In this episode, Andrea and Eric share their favorite sidekicks. We both love these secondary characters our top 5 ranking had to be extended to include a bonus sidekick. Andrea's Top 5 6. Sally - Aurora Teagarden 5. Dani - G…

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Review of the New Hallmark Mystery - CrimeTime: Freefall 1:03:34

7M ago1:03:34

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Send us a text You got the Crime. We got the time. Hadley Warner (Greenwood), an experienced crime series actress, comes to a crossroads in her life and career when her television show is canceled. Unsure of her next step in life, she moves her family into the small mountain town of Mystic, Colorado, leaving her Los Angeles lifestyle behind. To her…

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A Complete Review of Aurora Teagarden: Til Death Do Us Part. 49:57

8M ago49:57

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Send us a text In this episode, Andrea tries to convince Eric that Aurora Teagarden is not the worst Hallmark mystery by having him watch Til Death Do Us Part. In this episode, while Aurora plans her marriage to Nick, they stumble on a decades-old murder. Of course, Aurora has to solve it. In addition, we are introduced to Aurora's father, a man se…

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A Conversation with Legendary Hallmark Director Stacey N. Harding 1:29:59

8M ago1:29:59

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Send us a text She directed the cliffhanger ending in Mystery 101 Deadly History. She directed the unresolved cliffhanger in Cut, Color, Murder. Why does she do this to us sleuthers? Listen and find out! We sat down and chatted with Stacey N. Harding about these classic Hallmark mysteries as well as some of her rom-com, including Love Classified, H…

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A Complete Review of "The Mystery Cruise"a Hallmark Hidden Treasure 44:01

8M ago44:01

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Send us a text Set sail with us on a cinematic voyage where bewilderment meets charm aboard the Hallmark Mystery Channel's "The Mystery Cruise." Eric and I are your captains on this reflective journey, navigating the enigmatic waters of a film that mixes chaos with surprise enjoyment. Our candid conversation covers everything from director Ron Oliv…

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3 Justice Warriors and 1 Jailbird 1:19:46

8M ago1:19:46

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Send us a text As the frosty Canadian winter melts away, we're stirring the pot with the Justice Warriors and a Jailbird, celebrating the nuances of the Great White North. From the artistic prowess of homegrown talents like Rachel McAdams to the vocal majesty of Celine Dion, we pour out love for our national icons while playfully sparring over the …

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A Complete Review of Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers 54:00

8M ago54:00

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Send us a text Step into the lavish world of 1895, as we dissect "Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers," with our special guest, Eric, who brings a critical eye to the nuances of period piece filmmaking. We grapple with the film's shortcomings, from its pacing to its acting, and how the constraints of a Hallmark budget impact the overal…

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Reviewing Garage Sale Mysteries: Searched and Seized as well as The Way Home Season 2 54:54

8M ago54:54

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Send us a text Ever find yourself wondering if a movie sequel can reignite the magic of the original? Join Eric and Andrea as we dissect the return of "Garage Sale Mystery: Search and Seized." With a plot as clear as murky water, we tackle the unconvincing mystery and debate whether the series still carries its initial charm. While we rate the late…

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