Join New York Times Bestselling Author Beth Harbison and her daughter Paige Harbison, also an author, whom the Cleveland Fox 8 morning news show once called a Social Media Star! Every episode we discuss one Hallmark movie, some reality TV, or another insipid delight! Join Patreon for ad-free episodes and secrets. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Netflix Movie - "Mother of the Bride"
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Brooke Shields is back on Netflix, in another movie with delicious scenery. And we don't just mean Benjamin Bratt, who is most definitely looking excellent - but Thailand is on dreamy display here. And if you love the environment and cinematography over good writing and acting, this might be exactly the movie for you! Get bonus content on Patreon H…
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We'll tell you right up front - there aren't enough puppies in this movie. And if you're already familiar with Milk Bones, you won't be bowled over by our heroine's invention. Nevertheless, this was a cute movie, if not really that good. Can't wait for Christmas in July! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Amazon Prime Movie - "The Idea of You" part two
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Welcome to part two of our coverage of the movie Paige deemed "Ageism: the Musical." Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amazon Prime Movie - "The Idea of You" part one
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Lordy, lordy, look who's forty! What a shame she marked it with this terrible movie about falling for a toddler-man with whom she has nothing in common. Except the fact that they're both exceptionally wealthy, that is. Warning: no matter what they say, this movie is a musical. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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Hallmark Movie - Falling in Love in Niagara
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Falling in love in Niagara…Falls. If you’re looking for romance and sizzling chemistry, look elsewhere. But if you want a tourism reel for Things to Do in Niagara, look no further! But Hallmark’s here to tell you, you’re gonna need a bitter tour guide. Thanks, Niagara Tourism Board. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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Hallmark Movie - Legend of the Lost Locket
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We're back! Why didn't anyone come looking for us? We left an embroidered map to a trail of carved flowers pointing the way up the stairs and into the gift wrapping room, into the wall behind the smoked out clown portrait of Emmett Kelley! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 11
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We're back! Paige took a week off to go to SXSW where Richie's project won the "audience choice" award! HUGE deal! They also took some time to get Covid on the way back. Meanwhile, here on the 'cast, we break down the finale of Traitors. We enjoyed it but...question if the show is really as good as it could be. Maybe the rules should be tweaked a l…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 12
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Taryn joins us again for a look at the weddings that were and the weddings that weren't, and all the players involved. Was Johnny trying his hardest not to say "my wife" like Borat? Did some of the Mother of the Bride dresses (we're not saying who) come from Party City? And, hey, do you think Chelsea looks a little like Megan Fox? It's all here! Ge…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 11
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Emily joins us for a second episode and tells us that Raya isn't as great as it's reputed. Then on to Love is Blind: we watch the women pick wedding trips, have dates of varying amounts of romance (our vote: campfire). Is this show a game or is it an earnest attempt to find soul mates? If it's a game, Chelsea's doing a great job, what with two prop…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 10
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Jeramey's mom knows what she has wrought. Chelsea and Jimmy continue to fight, making the rest of us uncomfy even though Chelsea simply calls it a "hiccup." Johnny and Amy are doing great, he asks for her hand in marriage and her father consents. No surprises there. AD's mom distributes some wisdom, making us wish she could go talk to some people f…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 10
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It's almost over! We say goodbye to Phaedra in what was called "a shocking twist" online but which was visible ten miles away. Somehow Sandra continues to lurch through unnoticed and no one is paying attention to Trishelle, even though she's been right a LOT at this point. And she's pissed. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 9
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It’s Hometown Visit Week here on The Bach- I mean, Love is Blind, and it’s every bit as awkward as you might hope. Couples snipe in front of friends and family and there is a general feeling of “this isn’t gonna work” brewing among everyone but Johnny and Amy. Yet. Who knows what the future holds for them? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Aca…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 8
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The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here: we talk caftans and flowy clothes. Oh yeah, and episode 8 of Love is Blind, where Jimmy is a dick about Chelsea’s roommate, who seems like a really nice person. He also stalks Jessica’s Instagram. Kenneth is addicted to his phone and apparently unashamed of that. Brittany deserves SO much better. Als…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 7
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Bean Dip. WTF? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 9
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We begin today with a lesson in international vocational opportunities, specifically Polish Wood Hookers. After mentally filing that, we move on to The Traitors, where Parvati is still gone. Alas. Kate is recruited to replace her and OF COURSE she accepts. Kate and Phaedra are a delightfully irreverent pair but that might be in danger as we end the…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 6
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Well, well, well, true colors are already beginning to show. We're in the Dominican Republic and Laura wants Jeramey to slap AD's boobs and call it "bean dip" because it will be hilarious. Everyone disagrees. Looks like things are about to get good. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 5
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 4
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In this episode, Paige and Beth discuss episode 4 of season 6 Love is Blind--these episodes are getting WILD Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beth declares this the best Hallmark movie ever, but Paige wants more stakes and story. Everyone agrees Jane and the scenery are beautiful. Everyone also agrees that it's weird that Jane Austen named a character "Jane." Not even the main character. All in all, a stellar movie. Also, Paige still doesn't have Global Entry. Get bonus content on Patreo…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 3 - feat. Sarah Mitchell!
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JIMMY. LADY. LEGS. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 2- feat. Sarah Mitchell!
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Guest Sarah joins us for a deep dive into episode 2, much of which Beth already discussed on the episode one coverage because they blur. But some things on this episode were clear: Matthew is a horrible, horrible person and “all of America” is NOT on his side; whoever ends up with Jimmy is going to be disappointed; and thick garlands of false lashe…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 1- feat. Richie Costales!
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Love may or may not be blind, but it’s definitely dumb. The Mad Matthew roller coaster is a wild ride. Chelsea doesn’t look like Megan Fox and shouldn’t tell a (literally) blind date that because he can ONLY be disappointed. We’re rooting for Jessica’s happiness. And one of our favorite guests RICHIE is back with us! Get bonus content on Patreon Ho…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 8
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In this episode: Knives Out indeed. Parvati is gone. Long live Parvati. Peter isn’t nearly as clever as he thinks he is. The challenge is visually confusing. Beth doesn’t enjoy dog treats. Dr. Will makes a welcome appearance. And Phaedra makes a poor choice in recruiting a new traitor. Word to the wise: Don’t waste “join me or die” on someone who i…
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In LOVE AND JANE we take a delightful stroll down a Boston(ish) street, into a world of warm shops, gleaming wood, books, ghosts, and meek but nice lil storylines. Oh, and romance. And a fabulous nameless best friend with her own excellent storyline. What a romp! An absolute winner. Beth, on the other hand, has realized she is a wizened old woman d…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 7
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In this episode, Paige doesn’t know what pilgrims are, Beth is wrong about almost everything else, everyone hates Peter’s Pocket Pals, and we wonder does Phaedra deserve an Academy Award or a Razzie? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hallmark Movie - "Paging Mr. Darcy"
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Some program notes: we are not obsessed with Paul Campbell, he need not contact the authorities. We are not anti-LARPer or judgmental of people who enjoy cosplaying. We can't help but talk a little Vanderpump, we touch on vintage 90 Day Fiance. Also, Hallmark’s movie this week was about some Cosplayers at a conference and the movie completely lacke…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 6
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Spoilers contained in this episode! About this episode! Watch The Traitors every Thursday on Peacock! In this episode Paige gives Beth a mean compliment, they kick Dan Gheesling while he’s down and leave Pilot Pete’s hand without the high five he’s expecting for “trapping” a traitor because he just got lucky. There’s also a little tentative excitem…
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Hallmark Movie - "Romance with a Twist"
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MY GOD DID WE HATE THIS MOVIE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 5
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We tease another upcoming Patreon Episode, chat theories, and talk for way too long about true crime podcasts! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hallmark Movie - "Betty's Bad Luck in Love"
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or..."OR: the most self-centered woman in the world enjoys a week being the most self-centered woman in the world"--hey, we liked this one! It's worth a watch, it's pretty cute and not standard dullmark fare. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 4
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Or...Drama Club Survivor. They left us on a cliffhanger last week, and now we find out who Parvati killed!! Also, we discuss Beth's CRAZY Nextdoor community. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 3
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The best friends cover episode 3 of the wonderful show The Traitors on Peacock! Spoilers for Episodes 1 - 3 Baguette Bag Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 2
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The best friends cover episode 2 of the wonderful show The Traitors on Peacock! Spoilers for Episodes 1 & 2 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) Episode 1
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YESSS, our coverage of The Traitors on Peacock has begun. Paige is obsessed, Beth is reserving judgment because she's insane. Three episodes of The Traitors Season 2 are out on Peacock, but this episode is only about Episode 1! There are SPOILERS for episode 1, but not for episodes 2 & 3. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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Hallmark Movie - "A Scottish Love Scheme"
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or...A Couple and Their Moms. Two people have moms, one sick, one not, and are in Scotland when they fall in boring love. Paige had the giggles in this one which is insane because the movie is NOT delightful. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hallmark Movie - "Love on the Right Course"
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or...."Caddy Issues." WE'RE BACK! Yeah, we weren't gone long. And neither was Hallmark! We all took a well-deserved break and now it's time for the rest of our lives watching Hallmark movies. In this one, a woman goes home to Budapest because golf. Watch or don't watch verdict: Budapest is pretty, if you want to watch, put it on while you do your n…
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Part Two - THIS IS AN ALL NEW EPISODE! NOT A CLIP SHOW! There's nothing we hate more (except maybe Letters to Santa) than a clip show. It has NEVER BEEN GOOD. So in this we give out fake awards to the best and worst of 2023's Countdown to Christmas! You voted, we voted, the die has been cast. Track: "Drum Roll" Music provided by https://slip.stream…
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Part One - THIS IS AN ALL NEW EPISODE! NOT A CLIP SHOW! There's nothing we hate more (except maybe Letters to Santa) than a clip show. It has NEVER BEEN GOOD. So in this we give out fake awards to the best and worst of 2023's Countdown to Christmas! You voted, we voted, the die has been cast. Track: "Drum Roll" Music provided by https://slip.stream…
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Reality Check - The Traitors Trailer (Peacock)
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The Traitors Season 2 airs January 12th on Peacock and we cannot freaking wait. It's our first insipid delight! Don't worry we'll still be doing Hallmark movies too, but with only a few movies this month, we must fill our days with other nonsense. <3 Can't wait to watch and then chat with our NBFFs! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See…
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Holiday Classic - "Love Actually" - feat. Sarah Mitchell PART TWO
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or...Actually Just Love Actually. Our season finale!!!! PART TWO Well, except for the Besties, which we will do after the New Year when we're all a little bored and need something to do. Our guest for this one is the wonderful, inimitable Sarah Mitchell. You got your celebrities, now it's time for a nameless best friend, because that is the heart o…
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Holiday Classic - "Love Actually" - feat. Sarah Mitchell! PART ONE
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or...Actually Just Love Actually. Our season finale!!!! PART ONE! Well, except for the Besties, which we will do after the New Year when we're all a little bored and need something to do. Our guest for this one is the wonderful, inimitable Sarah Mitchell. You got your celebrities, now it's time for a nameless best friend, because that is the heart …
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Hallmark Classic - "Hats Off to Christmas!" feat. Jen Lancaster! PART TWO
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Or...."Fa-La-La-La-La-La-La-La-Hat" -- PART TWO!" Man, oh, man. If you know this movie, you know it. If you don't, you are in for QUITE a film. For one thing, absolutely watch it. They truly do not make them like this anymore. They just don't. This quality is unmatched. It's so bad in the best way. It has it all. It has Lizzie McGuire's sister in 2…
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Hallmark Classic - "Hats Off to Christmas" - feat. Jen Lancaster PART ONE
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Or...."Fa-La-La-La-La-La-La-La-Hat -- PART ONE!" Man, oh, man. If you know this movie, you know it. If you don't, you are in for QUITE a film. For one thing, absolutely watch it. They truly do not make them like this anymore. They just don't. This quality is unmatched. It's so bad in the best way. It has it all. It has Lizzie McGuire's sister in 20…
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Holiday Classic - "The Holiday" - feat. James Tupper!
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OMG YOU GUYS IT'S NATE FROM BIG LITTLE LIES! Also it's James Tupper! He was our fifteenth choice, but since he was available we let him come on because we're REALLY nice. Just kiddddinggg, we love James and we're so glad he could come on! He's been in Hallmark movies, he's been on TV, he's been in other movies, he's been in everything!! And mostly,…
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Hallmark Movie - "Friends & Family Christmas"
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"Christmas Blow Up" -- Just like how Paige has talked a lot about the film buffy movie Blow Up but has never seen it, we wish we had talked about this but never seen it! We are SO glad we made the choice to do extra (delightful) work and watch extra movies at the end of the season here because if this was the last episode of the year/season we woul…
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Hallmark Movie - "Sealed With a List"
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or..."Glitter Succession"...well, we've learned the lesson ONCE AGAIN--don't watch these movies without snacks and/or wine in the cold light of day. Watch at night cozy with carbs and tannins! This one is good. Cute, good actors, good lil banter. Watch it. It's, you know, a Hallmark movie, but it's a little more than that. Beth liked it more than P…
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Hallmark Movie - "The Secret Gift of Christmas"
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or...Root Ball's Drag Race...a secret shopper insists that a man needs a tweed coat until he lets her kiss him. This one was not great, gang. Nottttt great. But lots of red coats! Not like American Revolution level, but close. This one posed so many questions. Why would a man like him need a personal shopper? Why wouldn't he buy his daughter a chri…
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Fireside Chat - "The Holiday Road Well Traveled"
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Or...A Boring Movie With an Interesting Scandal! Welcome to our first Fireside Chat! The girls sit down to talk about a scandal in the Hallmark world. Well, in the real world, and one that Hallmark apparently isn't going to acknowledge. For those of you who are only here for the first time, on this podcast, we cover insipid delights like Hallmark m…
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or "500 Days of Hanukkah" -- IT'S A GOOD ONE. IT'S. A. DAMN. GOOD. ONE. Paige won't say it with Jack in the room, but she thinks it's might be just as good if not better than Santa Summit. Mmmmmm maybe not better. But maybe? Ugh hard to say. It's on par, no question. This movie is hilarious. Watch before you listen to the episode. It's a real movie…
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Hallmark Movie - “CHRISTMAS ON CHERRY LANE redeaux”
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Inception. Memento. Das Boot. Tenet. Christmas on Cherry Lane. Googles: Christmas on Cherry Lane Explained Look you guys, it turns out we were wrong about who an ENTIRE character was supposed to be in this movie. So we are amending what we said there with a mini episode! But it’s not like we magically 🪄loved it more! Anyway come on down for some ex…
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