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Hallmark Mysteries & More

Eric Rutin & Andrea Claassen

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The ONLY Hallmark podcast that primarily focuses on your favorite Hallmark mysteries. Andrea and Eric review the newest mysteries, discuss the classic ones, interview the stars you love, and share the Hallmark lifestyle. So kick back and enjoy some fun Hallmark mystery talk and a whole lot more fun! Follow us on Instagram @hallmarkmysteriesandmore **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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Melbourne-born and bred, DJ Magnus clearly communicates an infectious passion for music through the decks. If you missed his debut gig at Cairns Tropical Pride in 2007, he may well have had you sweating it out at Big Gay Day (Brisbane), I Remember House (Sydney / Melbs), Midsumma T-Dance (Melbourne), CoastOut (Coffs Harbour), ChillOut (Daylesford), Christchurch Pride (NZ), Rebel Bar (Melbs / Sydney), Broken Heel Festival (Broken Hill), Geelong Rainbow Festival, Tropical Fruits Festival (Lism ...
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The Ever Be Podcast is a faith and lifestyle podcast filled with meaningful conversations and practical tips that will inspire and empower you to live a Christ centered life in today’s modern world. Through her own experience of surrendering completely to God and finding true fullness of life, your host Mari Wagner, has committed to having God’s praise “ever be” on her lips and sharing that message with the world. Listen in for insightful, real life conversations and actionable steps on how ...
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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 season romance. St…
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Mari Wagner dives into the topic of homemaking with a focus on integrating Catholic faith into your home. Mari shares practical tips on how to create a 'domestic church' by incorporating essential Catholic staples like crucifixes, holy water, family Bibles, and images of Mary. She also emphasizes the importance of displaying items that inspire pray…
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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 wide flavor of…
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Joined with friend Sarah Swafford, Mari and Sarah engage in a deep conversation about living a Christ-centered life as a modern woman in her 20s. With insights from over 15 years of ministry, Sarah shares wisdom on personal faith, the importance of mental prayer, and dealing with societal pressures. The discussion covers practical advice on dating,…
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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 completely different…
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Mari shares the significance of the rosary in the Catholic faith and its transformative impact on her life. Mari speaks to her personal journey from viewing the rosary as an ancient tradition to experiencing its profound effects, including enhanced peace, a deeper desire for faith, and increased confidence in God's plan. You are encouraged to pray …
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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 created the ico…
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This release is a special 2-hour Pride Month Mix to celebrate and commemorate 55 years since the Stonewall Riots that helped pave the way for so many of our freedoms today. I've selected 16 absolute camp classics that have been the soundtrack to many of our lives. So crank it up loud and let's get Proud! 1. True Colours / Cyndi Lauper 2. Young Hear…
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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 it. It's maybe…
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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 wide range of su…
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Key Lessons and Practical Tips for Building a Strong Faith-Centered Marriage Mari and Trey discuss their experiences and lessons learned from their first three years of marriage. They cover the importance of nurturing a Christ-centered marriage, and the importance of key virtues like faith, love, and sacrifice. The episode provides practical tips f…
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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 case before any…
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In this episode of the Ever Be podcast, host Mari Wagner sits down with holistic nutritionist Ashley Rowland to discuss practical steps for supporting your body during stressful seasons. With today's hustle culture leading many to chronic stress, Ashley shares how simple lifestyle changes, such as increasing mineral intake, prioritizing outdoor tim…
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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 superior intellige…
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In this solo episode, Mari shares the discernment process that led to her husband Trey quitting his job to go full time with West Coast Catholic. Just a few months ago the thought of Trey quitting his job caused anxiety and stress, but through prayer, listening to God speak through scripture, and trusting in God's fatherly generosity that turned fe…
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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, Haunted Harmo…
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This weeks episode features one of West Coast Catholic's marketing team members Sydney. She shares the evolution from her Protestant upbringing to embracing Catholicism. We dive into her journey from being anti-Catholic and spending hours debating Catholics, to her skeptic intrigue of the Catholic faith, all her personal research, the grace God gav…
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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 that we explore …
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Mari shares insightful advice for women aiming to live a Christ-centered life in todays modern society. Mari opens by sharing her personal journey towards living a Christ-Centered life, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment found in surrendering to God's plan. She introduces 10 practical steps, touching on the importance of building a daily prayer li…
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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 considered are from 20…
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Listen in to Host Mari Wagner and guest Leah Darrow, discussing the integration of faith into everyday life, especially for women aiming to live Christ-centered lives amidst modern-day challenges. Leah Darrow, a former America's Next Top Model contestant, shares her journey from pursuing a secular modeling career to rediscovering her faith and purp…
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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 a mile away, b…
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Mari and Trey Wagner share how West Coast Catholic started first as a blog and then how they grew it into a successful business with a mission to inspire and equip people to live a Christ-centered life. From starting the business in college selling handmade rosaries to building a brand that encompasses a wide range of prayer tools and lifestyle pro…
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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 the cryptic emo…
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This episode dives into the transformative power of prayer as the lifeline to one's relationship with Jesus, and practical steps to integrate prayer into daily life. It explores various prayer methods such as contemplative prayer and Ignatian meditation, highlighting the importance of sincerity and consistency in prayer. Practical tips are provided…
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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 would save from the…
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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 you: Hailey's …
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In this episode, Paul J. Kim highlights the profound impact of Mary has had on his life and shows the transformative power of Marian devotion and her intercessions. We dive into Mary's pivotal role in Christian theology, demonstrating her relevance in salvation history and responding to common Mary objections. You'll be sure to learn something new …
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Join me as we open the conversation on how to liver a cleaner lifestyle with the incredible Jordan Lee Dooley. 🌿 What is the difference between clean living and holisitic living? How can you start to make small, manageable swaps in personal care and household products for better health? Jordan is a voice in the holistic living and wellness space th…
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This episode of the Ever Be podcast dives into Mari's personal journey with her Catholic faith, beginning with her upbringing in a culturally Catholic family and evolving into a deeper, personal relationship with God. Mari explores the process of rediscovering her faith through various experiences, including a significant encounter with the Euchari…
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Mari + Trey share all the details of their love story, even ones that have never been shared publicly before! From how they met, to how they discerned dating all the way up to engagement, and how they always kept God at the center of it all. If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a 5 star review and keep coming back for more! ------ Episode Sponsors …
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Introducing the Ever Be Podcast: Where faith meets lifestyle. In this inaugural episode of the Ever Be podcast, host Mari Wagner shares her excitement about launching the podcast, which has been a vision of hers for several years. As a content creator and now podcast host, she extends a warm welcome to both new and old followers, expressing her int…
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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 together the puz…
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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 both agreed that…
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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 woman is wrongly ac…
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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 actually creates he…
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Welcome to the Ever Be Podcast! Hi, I’m Mari Wagner, and I’ll be your host! This is a faith and lifestyle podcast offering meaningful conversations and practical tips for living a Christ-centered life in the modern world. I’ll be sharing my own journey of surrender to God and exploring topics like prayer and the Catholic faith, dating, marriage, ho…
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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 suspects after a murde…
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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 Teagarden, New Beginnin…
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M People is an English dance music band that formed in 1990, signed to Deconstruction Records, and achieved massive success throughout most of that decade. Fun fact: the name M People is taken from the first letter of the first name of band member Mike Pickering, who formed the group. Fronted by Heather Small, whose powerful gospel-influenced voice…
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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, careers, and …
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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 even some clue…
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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 - Garage Sale Myst…
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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 surprise, she …
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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 seldom talked abo…
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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, Hearts in the Ga…
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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 Oliver's behind-the…
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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 eclectic charm …
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