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It's time for a new episode covering Hallmark’s latest romantic adventure set in the heart of New York City.ABOUT THE WAY TO YOUNew Yorkers Emma and Conrad agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects to find it.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE WAY TO YOUFebruary 7, 2026 | Hallmark Movies NowCAST & CREW OF THE WAY TO YOUKim Matula as EmmaAaron O’Connell as ConradBRAN’S THE WAY TO YOU SYNOPSISEmma is hanging out with Leo, her friend (and ex-boyfriend). She’s a gallerist and he’s an artist — tale as old as time.We then meet Conrad, who’s talking with a co-worker about love. Both Emma and Conrad are single and ready to mingle. Emma’s sister encourages her to get out of her comfort zone when it comes to dating, and she comes up with an idea: hop on the subway to the financial district during the morning commute to meet a “man in finance.”So Emma wakes up early to catch the train. And who else is up early and hopping on the subway? Conrad.While walking toward the platform, Conrad finds a book on the floor. He tracks down the woman who dropped it — and it’s not Emma, it’s someone else. But sparks are sparking. When she walks away, he decides to go after her. They talk on the train and it’s going great.Emma is also on the train when coffee gets spilled on her. Then the train suddenly stops — it’s a blackout! Emma and coffee guy are hitting it off. Conrad and book girl are hitting it off. It’s meant to be!The next day, Conrad can’t stop thinking about the girl from the train, so he puts an ad in the paper asking to meet his missed connection.Emma sees it and thinks it might be about her, so she shows up — only to realize it’s not coffee guy. She’s bummed, but agrees to help Conrad find the mystery girl.As they start hanging out more, the sparks obviously begin between the two of them — even though they’re supposed to be helping each other find their missed connections. When Conrad finds out Emma wants to meet a man in finance, he introduces her to his co-worker. He’s fine… but he’s not Conrad.One night while they’re out for drinks with her sisters and brother-in-law, Emma spots the train girl. She recognizes her because of the unique ring she’s wearing. Reluctantly, Emma tells Conrad — even though she clearly wants to be with him.The girl’s name is Simone, and she and Conrad start dating.Emma starts giving the co-worker more of a chance, and they all end up at a work gathering together — Emma with the co-worker, Conrad with Simone. That’s when Emma realizes she only wants to be with Conrad. And Conrad starts realizing he’s only into Emma.Conrad is about to leave for Tokyo for six months and wants to text Emma, but isn’t sure what to say. He starts typing “I miss you,” but only gets as far as “I miss” before his ride shows up — and he accidentally sends it.Emma decides to just call him when he pulls up. She tells him she likes him. He tells her he likes her too. They kiss.And then she agrees to go to Tokyo with him.Naturally, the movie ends with more kissing. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for a new Marvel Monday episode with the 2011 Thor.ABOUT THORThe powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THORMay 6, 2011 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF THORChris Hemsworth as Thor Anthony Hopkins as Odin  Natalie Portman as Jane Foster Tom Hiddleston as Loki Stellan Skarsgård as Erik Selvig Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis Clark Gregg as Agent CoulsonBRAN’S THOR SYNOPSISThree scientists — Jane Foster, Erik Selvig, and Darcy Lewis — are driving a van through the desert when they witness a lightning storm forming. Jane isn’t surprised, though, because she believes she can predict the appearance of wormholes. Suddenly, the van hits a man. He’s hot. And breathing.We’re then given some historical context. In 965 AD, the Frost Giants invaded Earth in Norway, using the Tesseract in hopes of taking over the planet. Luckily, the Asgardians showed up, forced the Frost Giants to retreat, and took the Tesseract with them.We learn that Odin is telling this story to his two sons — one blond, one dark-haired — explaining that both are worthy, but only one can be king. A classic way to pit two brothers against each other. That always ends well!Flash forward to present day: Asgard is pumped because blond-headed Thor is about to be crowned king. And wouldn’t you know it — Loki is insanely jealous.Before Thor can be crowned, the Frost Giants break into the vault that houses the Casket of Ancient Winters. Thor loses it. He flips a giant table and demands retaliation. Odin says no and reminds him that he is not king yet.Thor says “heard that” and immediately travels through a portal to confront the Frost Giants himself. A fight breaks out. Loki discovers that the Frost Giants can’t harm him — his skin even turns blue like theirs. Odin shows up, stops the battle, apologizes to the Frost Giant king, and brings everyone home.Odin is furious with Thor. He strips him of his powers and banishes him to Earth, where he crash-lands in the desert and gets hit by a car — bringing us back to the beginning.Thor wakes up acting completely unhinged (by Earth standards), so the locals tase him and take him to the hospital. He escapes, only for Jane to hit him with her car again. They start spending time together and discover a mysterious “satellite crash.” Thor immediately knows it’s his hammer.Unfortunately, the area is now under government control. Thor still tries to retrieve the hammer, but fails — he can’t lift it.Back in Asgard, Thor’s friends suspect Loki has been up to no good. Loki confronts Odin and learns the truth: he isn’t Asgardian at all, but a Frost Giant taken as a baby and raised by Odin. Loki does not take this well, yells at Odin, and the stress sends Odin into a deep magical sleep. Loki is now acting king.Loki travels to Earth and lies to Thor, claiming Odin is dead and Thor can never return to Asgard. Thor tells Jane the truth about who he is — and she handles it shockingly well.We then learn it was Loki who secretly let the Frost Giants into Asgard earlier, setting everything in motion. Loki makes a deal with them: they can return to Asgard to kill Odin and reclaim the Casket, and in return they’ll leave peacefully.Loki sends the Destroyer — a giant murder robot — to Earth to kill Thor. Thor helps evacuate civilians and then confronts the Destroyer, offering his life in exchange for the humans’ safety while Loki watches from Asgard.The Destroyer responds by basically killing him.But Thor’s selfless sacrifice proves he is worthy. His hammer flies out of the ground straight into his hand, restoring his powers and armor. Thor defeats the Destroyer and tries to return to Asgard, promising Jane he’ll come back for her.Thor confronts Loki, and they battle on the Bifrost bridge. The bridge collapses, Odin saves Thor, and Loki — clinging to Odin’s staff — finally lets go and falls into the void.Dead???All is well in Asgard, but not in Thor’s heart, because he misses Jane. Don’t worry though — she’s got a new lab and is determined to find him again.In the post-credits scene, Erik Selvig is brought to a S.H.I.E.L.D. facility where Nick Fury reveals a mysterious glowing cube and asks Selvig to study it. We then see Loki secretly influencing Selvig’s mind.Nothing ominous about that at all. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Saturday! Jacks joins us this week to continue our Season 13 viewing of the hit Hallmark Channel show, When Calls the Heart.ABOUT: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 5)New evidence comes to light that shifts the fire investigation; Elizabeth and her classroom start a project that will impact the territory for generations to come.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 5)February 1, 2026 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 5)Erin Krakow as Elizabeth ThorntonKevin McGarry as Nathan GrantChris McNally as Lucas BouchardBRAN’S WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 5) SYNOPSISElizabeth is talking to little Jack about how brave he is, but he says he doesn’t want to be “little Jack” anymore. From now on, he wants to be known as LG. Our boy is all grown up.Lee shows Gwen his plans to rebuild Benson Hills. Rosemary bought Gwen a pair of overalls—and she actually loves them.Nathan notices how much time Allie is spending with Ollie, and he is not thrilled about it.Gowen is talking with his son, who has great news: he got a promotion at the electric company. He also asks Gowen to give the father-of-the-groom toast at his wedding, which makes Gowen incredibly happy.Cooper and Toby show up late to class without their assignment done—and their shoes are covered in dirt. What are those boys up to?Lee makes his pitch to the council about rebuilding Benson Hills, and it goes really well.Later, Lee and Nathan check out the fire pit in the woods that may have started the wildfire when Ollie suddenly finds a fossil. He’s pumped. Bill is even more pumped.But they also find some cement nearby. Could that mean something? They bring Gowen in to take a look, and he brushes it off as probably nothing.Elizabeth sees the boys heading into the woods with gear, so she follows them. Turns out, they’re planting trees—trying to make things right after the fire. Elizabeth joins in to help.Nathan is in full grumpy dad mode this episode because of how much time Allie and Ollie are spending together. When he catches them talking during work hours, he lectures Ollie about responsibility and being worthy…of a job.Lee comes home with great news—he got the contract to rebuild! Gwen gives him a drawing of her old house and asks him to rebuild it exactly as it was, cracked window and all.Allie, Ollie, and Bill head back into the woods to dig for fossils, which makes Allie late for dinner. Nathan snaps at her, immediately regrets it, and goes to talk things through with Elizabeth.Meanwhile, Lee is showing Rosemary more building plans when he suddenly drops his pencil and doesn’t feel right. She rushes him to see Faith.Nathan and Allie make up, and Allie’s like, “I don’t know why you think I’m in love with Ollie.”At school the next day, Elizabeth sends all the kids outside to plant trees—for the lesson, of course.At the doctor’s office, Lee is relieved to learn he didn’t have a heart attack. Faith thinks it was an anxiety attack and tells him he needs to slow down. Apparently having 100 jobs isn’t great for your health.So Lee decides his version of “rest” will be helping plant a ton of trees.The episode ends with Gowen noticing his son packing up in a hurry. He claims he has a meeting—but Gowen spots cement in the trunk of his car.Uh oh. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new Festive Fridays episode is here with a 2025 Christmas rom-com streaming on Hulu.ABOUT JOY TO THE WORLDA famous lifestyle writer must maintain her carefully crafted image when TV cameras arrive for Christmas dinner. Her plan to have her best friend pose as her spouse leads to unexpected feelings and revelations.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR JOY TO THE WORLDNovember 1, 2025 | HuluCAST & CREW OF JOY TO THE WORLDEmmanuelle Chriqui as JoyChad Michael Murray as Max RocklinBRAN’S JOY TO THE WORLD SYNOPSISWelcome to Another Cup with Liza Brown, the cooking show everyone absolutely loves. Today’s guest is Joy Edwards. Liza brings up Joy’s country home, Goose Lane, and shows photos of it to the audience—who completely lose their minds.Joy plates a dish on the show, and during the commercial break her agent, Josh, comes over. Joy admits she’s over all of this fame. This is her last book—after this, she wants a real life.After the show, she heads out to her car and is greeted by her chauffeur, Max. They’re super close—basically best friends. He’s even staying at her house, and she’s named her fake TV husband after him to keep the spotlight away from her real life. Joy wants absolutely nothing to do with fame anymore.But then…bad news. Liza Brown announces that they’re taking the show to Goose Lane for a live Christmas Eve special. Joy panics. WHAT IS SHE GOING TO DO?!Her solution? She asks Max to pretend to be her husband. He agrees, and she recruits a few other people to play the rest of her “family.” They start doing fake family stuff—decorating for Christmas, having snowball fights, the whole thing. Naturally, Joy and Max grow super close and almost kiss…until the kids interrupt. Get used to it.When Liza and the crew arrive, everything goes perfectly—until it doesn’t. The ping-pong table they’re using as a dinner table collapses, the kids’ real parents show up totally confused, and the whole fake family is exposed.Joy tries to save it by claiming it’s a blended family, but no one’s buying it. Everything is falling apart—and this is when Max finally confesses his feelings for her. Joy says it’s not the right time, which breaks his heart, and he leaves.And yes…all of this happens on live TV.Joy runs after him, but he’s already driven away. She goes back inside and tells the audience the truth—that the whole thing was a lie and she’s been pretending this whole time.The next day is Christmas, and her publisher shows up with great news: online sales are through the roof. If Joy wants to write another book—this time telling the truth—they want to publish it.Joy tracks down Max, tells him how she really feels, and they kiss big ones.  Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back with some more Gilmore Girls! Join us in this journey on social media - @gilmorethemerrierpod.ABOUT: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 & 7)Episode 6 - Emily throws Rory an elegant birthday party and invites Chilton students, but Rory is embarrassed that the kids she doesn't get along with have been forced to come to the party by their own wealthy parents.Episode 7 - When Rory neglects to tell Lorelai that she experienced her first kiss from Dean, Lorelai tries to overcome her hurt feelings and prove she's fine with their relationship.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 & 7)Episode 6 - November 9, 2000 | The WBEpisode 7 - November 16, 2000 | The WBCAST & CREW OF: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 & 7)Lauren Graham as Lorelai GilmoreAlexis Bledel as Rory GilmoreBRAN’S GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 & 7) SYNOPSISLorelai asks Emily if they can skip Friday night dinner because it’s Rory’s birthday. Emily immediately shuts that down—if anything, it’s the perfect reason to get together. In fact, she insists on throwing Rory a formal birthday party.When Rory arrives, she’s less than thrilled to discover it’s basically just a Chilton social event. Paris is there. Jerk-face Tristan is there. And Rory is absolutely miserable. Emily keeps pushing Rory to make the rounds and socialize, but Rory finally snaps and asks her to leave her alone—which really hurts Emily’s feelings.Lorelai goes to comfort Rory in her old childhood bedroom, and they bond over the pressure Emily always puts on them.On their way out, Rory apologizes to Emily and invites her to the Stars Hollow party the next night. Emily responds coldly, which leads to a huge argument between Lorelai and Emily about what it really means to love someone without expectations or pressure.The next night, it’s party time in Stars Hollow! The whole town shows up—and everyone is shocked when Emily and Richard arrive too. It quickly becomes clear that Emily doesn’t really know Lorelai’s life at all.Dean shows up and gives Rory a gift, and they hold hands while Lorelai watches nervously.Things escalate quickly when Rory runs into Dean at the grocery store and THEY KISS. She rushes off to tell Lane, but decides not to tell Lorelai yet—she wants to talk it through first.Unfortunately, Lorelai finds out about the kiss from Lane’s mom. So she tries to play it cool and wait for Rory to tell her herself… but she can’t hold it in. When Rory gets home, Lorelai casually brings it up, pretends everything is fine, and immediately drags Rory back to the store to see Dean.Even worse—Lorelai invites Dean over for movie night. Rory is MORTIFIED, but there’s no escaping it now.When Dean arrives, they start the movie, and Lorelai awkwardly sits in the kitchen. Rory panics and begs her mom to come back into the room. While Rory is in the bathroom, Lorelai low-key threatens Dean about hurting her daughter.On his way out, Rory and Dean kiss again.Our Rory is officially growing up. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's February and it's time for LOVEUARY! Here are the movies:The Way to YouPremieres: Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. ETNetwork: Hallmark ChannelStarring: Kim Matula, Aaron O’ConnellNew Yorkers Emma (Matula) and Conrad (O’Connell) agree to help each other track down missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search could lead to love—but not where either of them expects to find it.Because of CupidPremieres: Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ETNetwork: Hallmark ChannelStarring: Amy Groening, Evan RoderickBest friends Naomi (Groening) and Marcus (Roderick) enter a Valentine’s Day mocktail competition. Things go hilariously wrong when Cupid interferes with a love potion—affecting Marcus and several of their friends.The Star Between UsPremieres: Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. ETNetwork: Hallmark ChannelStarring: Sarah Drew, Matt LongSeven years ago, Kim (Drew) shared a mysterious connection with a stranger during a solar eclipse. Now a budding news reporter, she returns to Illinois for another eclipse—unaware that fate may bring them together once again.Romance at Hope RanchPremieres: Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. ETNetwork: Hallmark ChannelStarring: Alison Sweeney, Gabriel HoganHope Morgan (Sweeney) begins a new chapter in her life by fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in Ruidoso, New Mexico—while also working to revive the town’s beloved Giddy Up Gala. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Winter Escape event wraps up with one last adventure, with Kristoffer Polaha & Emilie Ullerup leading the charge! ABOUT MISSING THE BOATStrangers Kelly and Parker both end up on the same Italian cruise, but after missing the boat during a stop, they're forced to team up and race across southern Italy to catch up.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MISSING THE BOATJanuary 31, 2026 | Hallmark Movies NowCAST & CREW OF MISSING THE BOATEmilie Ullerup as KellyKristoffer Polaha as ParkerBRAN’S MISSING THE BOAT SYNOPSISWelcome to the Port of Rome, Italy. Kelly boards the cruise ship, happy as can be. Already on board, we meet Parker and his sister, Emily. Parker is there on business with his boss, Adam—whom he absolutely hates. He works for Crandall Cruise Lines, which is potentially merging with a much larger company.Kelly is also there for work. She represents that larger company and is onboard to inspect the cruise and report any issues she finds.She bumps into Parker, and they immediately hit it off. When the ship docks in Palermo, they decide to spend the day together and actually have some fun. They go on a donkey ride, but the donkeys wander off and leave them stranded. When the van meant to take them back to the ship won’t start, they realize they’re running late… and they miss the boat. OH NO.They try to rent a car, but none are available, so they rush to catch a train. Things are going well until, in the middle of the night, the train workers go on strike. Kelly gives an impassioned speech about how Parker missing the ship would be disastrous, and somehow it works. They reach the port—only to discover that a massive storm has forced the cruise ship to relocate.They end up staying at one of Crandall’s hotels, where they spend a wonderful evening drinking wine and talking about life. Meanwhile, Parker’s boss tells him to do everything he can to keep Kelly off the ship—he’s discovered who she is and why she’s really there.Parker can’t bring himself to do it. Even though he’s forgotten his passport in the hotel room, he sends Kelly ahead in a taxi. But she can’t leave without him. She comes back for Parker, and they finally kiss.They take a tiny boat, then a scooter, and eventually make it back to the ship. When they arrive, Parker’s boss apologizes to Kelly for making Parker stall—something she didn’t even realize had happened. To make matters worse, Kelly’s own boss fires her, and she blames Parker for the whole thing. He insists he never actually stalled, but it’s too late.Parker confronts his boss, who apologizes, so… small win.Later, Kelly looks through photos of the two of them and realizes Parker was telling the truth all along. She goes to find him, they make up, and she’s brought into the merger pitch after all. Just as the deal is about to be signed, the company owner backs out, admitting he actually loves cruising and doesn’t want to sell.Parker and Kelly celebrate with a kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for another Marvel Monday.  This week, it's time to catch back up with Tony! ABOUT IRON MAN 2With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR IRON MAN 2May 7, 2010 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF IRON MAN 2Robert Downey Jr. as Tony StarkGwyneth Paltrow as Pepper PottsDon Cheadle as RhodeyScarlett Johansson as Natasha RomanoffBRAN’S IRON MAN 2 SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off in Russia, where news has spread that Tony Stark is Iron Man. We meet Ivan Vanko, who is attempting to build an arc reactor like the one keeping Tony alive. His father, Anton Vanko, helped create the original arc reactor prototype alongside Tony’s dad, Howard Stark.Six months later, Stark is constantly bragging that his Iron Man armor is helping maintain world peace. He’s summoned to a government hearing where officials demand that he turn over the Iron Man technology. Tony’s rival, Justin Hammer—now the military’s main defense contractor—is also there. Hammer presents evidence showing that foreign nations are close to developing their own versions of Iron Man suits. Stark refuses to hand over the technology, insisting that other countries and competitors (including Hammer Industries) are decades away from recreating his work and that the armor is his personal property.Meanwhile, the core in the arc reactor that keeps Stark alive and powers the armor is slowly poisoning him. Believing he’s running out of time, Tony suddenly names Pepper Potts the new CEO of Stark Industries and hires someone named Natasha Rushman as her replacement.After discovering he’s more than 50% poisoned, Stark impulsively decides to drive in a Formula 1 race. Mid-race, Vanko shows up and attacks Tony with electrified whip weapons. The fight is intense, but Tony uses the Iron Man suit to defeat Vanko, who is arrested. However, Justin Hammer has Vanko’s death faked and breaks him out of prison, recruiting him to help take Stark down.Feeling overwhelmed by his impending death, Tony throws himself a birthday party and gets completely wasted while wearing the Iron Man suit, showing off party tricks to random guests. His friend, Colonel James Rhodes, shows up to intervene. Rhodes puts on Stark’s Mark II armor, fights Tony, and ultimately delivers the suit to the military.Feeling sorry for himself, Tony sulks while eating donuts inside a giant donut. Nick Fury, director of S.H.I.E.L.D., arrives and asks to talk. He reveals that “Natasha Rushman” is actually undercover agent Natasha Romanoff. She injects Tony with something that will temporarily keep him alive longer. Fury also reveals that Howard Stark was a founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D., whom Fury knew personally.Fury gives Tony some of his father’s old materials, including a hidden message embedded in a model of the 1974 Stark Expo. Tony realizes the model contains a diagram for a brand-new element. With J.A.R.V.I.S.’s help, he successfully synthesizes it, curing himself and upgrading his arc reactor.Meanwhile, Vanko refuses to build traditional combat suits for Hammer, instead creating a fleet of armored drones. Hammer, annoyed but desperate, rolls with the idea and plans to debut them at the Stark Expo.Vanko contacts Stark, revealing that he’s still alive and promising revenge. With his new element untested in real combat, Tony suits up anyway and prepares for whatever comes next. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're sorry for the delay but we're finally back in Hope Valley! Jacks joins us this week to continue our Season 13 viewing of the hit Hallmark Channel show, When Calls the Heart.ABOUT: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 4)Elizabeth assists Allie with Oliver's surprise party while Lee launches new business.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 4)January 25 2026 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 4)Erin Krakow as Elizabeth ThorntonKevin McGarry as Nathan GrantChris McNally as Lucas BouchardBRAN’S WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 4) SYNOPSISThe boys tell Nathan and Bill about the stew situation. They ask for the location and whether either of them actually saw the fire start. The boys say no and apologize.Bill tells the parents that, as the adults, they might be liable for the damages and encourages them to get a lawyer.Lucas tries to patch things up with Edie, but she’s not interested. She tells him he’s just like every other politician.Allie finds out that Ollie is turning 18 and is shocked. There’s so much to do!Nathan and Bill decide it’s time to bring McGinty in for questioning.Things are much better on the Gwen front. After Gwen leaves to take Goldie to daycare, Lee tells Rosemary that he wants to turn Culture Lumber into Culture Construction.Bill and Nathan interview McGinty. They ask, “Did you carry a can into the forest?” He says yes… because he had to bury his cat, Mr. Mittens. He put him in the can to protect him from wildlife.Allie tells Elizabeth she’s planning a surprise party for Ollie and is thinking circus-themed. Elizabeth immediately says that’s stupid. Naturally, Allie asks Elizabeth to help plan it anyway, and now we’ve got ourselves a party-planning episode.Allie goes to invite Toby to the party. He’s like, “No… I’M A CRIMINAL!”Lee finds out about Mr. Mittens and does not feel bad at all about accusing McGinty.Minnie and the Reverend are nervous. Word is getting out about the kids. They need a lawyer but can’t afford both legal fees and Angela’s schooling.There’s a town hall meeting about the fire investigation, and it does not go well. But Elizabeth gives a speech about how maybe everything was just an accident and how Benson Hills residents are now part of the Hope Valley community. Everyone loves it.Lee overhears McGinty on a call with his bank — no loan. McGinty tells Lee he hopes he’s happy. Lee actually feels bad… but not bad enough to apologize.Lucas announces that he’s running for reelection. He promises Benson Hills will be rebuilt within a year. Rosemary asks how — higher taxes? Lucas says possibly. He could lie and say no, but instead he promises to do whatever it takes to get the community back on its feet. Edie loves it.It’s party time. Ollie is very surprised, and he loves it. It’s almost perfect, but Toby and Cooper aren’t there. Ollie goes to find them. They show up, Ollie gives a speech, and then Toby and Cooper confess that they started the fire. Mazie helps them feel better by admitting she made mistakes when she was a kid too.The episode ends with Lee and Rosemary bringing McGinty an apology. They offer to build him a new cabin — not as charity, but as a model home for prospective clients. They also bring him a new kitten.All is, once again, right in Hope Valley. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for another new Festive Fridays episode with a 2025 Christmas mystery from OWN.ABOUT VERY MERRY MYSTERYA small-town hairstylist and Christmas enthusiast helps her detective boyfriend investigate when their host disappears during a Christmas murder mystery party, leaving behind only a ransom note.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR VERY MERRY MYSTERYDecember 13, 2025 | OWNCAST & CREW OF VERY MERRY MYSTERYAshleigh Murray as Bea KingTristan Mack Wilds as Troy RhodesZahra Bentham as Desiree BarnesRobinne Fanfair as Deborah KingRomaine Waite as Calvin DeeKathy Maloney as Evelyn WhittakerRainbow Sun Francks as Dr. Maurice WhitakerKimberly Huie as Grace BurtonBRAN’S VERY MERRY MYSTERY SYNOPSISWelcome to Queen Bea Beauty—Bea is the owner, and everyone in town loves her. It’s two days until Christmas, and she’s chatting with her friends about the town Grinch, Mrs. Burton. Apparently, Mrs. Burton is throwing a Christmas party to make amends with all her enemies. Bea is invited, even though she never actually had a falling-out with her.First, Bea helps out with a Christmas scavenger hunt. She’s surprised when her boyfriend, Detective Troy, shows up—but he’s on duty. There’s definitely some tension between the two of them.The next day, it’s party time. The event is carol-themed, so everyone has to dress in Victorian-era costumes. Of course, it’s also a murder mystery party. Each guest is given a character card with lines they’re supposed to say. Suddenly, the fire goes out and the lights go dark. When everything comes back on, Mrs. Burton is nowhere to be found, and Des—who’s playing the maid—is lying on the floor with the Christmas tree on top of her. Thankfully, she’s fine. A guy named Calvin accidentally pushed her when he got scared.At first, everyone assumes Mrs. Burton’s disappearance is just part of the game. But then they find a ransom note, and it becomes clear this might actually be real. Bea is known for being good at mysteries, so everyone looks to her to figure it out. Naturally, Detective Troy officially joins the case.They question everyone but don’t get any closer to solving it. They discover there’s a secret passageway, but Mrs. Burton is still nowhere to be found.Thanks to Bea’s keen observation skills, she starts to suspect the doctor and his wife who are attending the party. Eventually, they find Mrs. Burton in a shed outside—completely unharmed. Weird, right?Bea believes the doctor has been having an affair with Mrs. Burton, so she accuses him, and Troy arrests him.But something doesn’t quite add up. When Bea notices a photo in the newspaper showing what looks like bruising on the wife’s wrist, everything clicks. It wasn’t the doctor—it was his wife. She discovered the affair and “kidnapped” Mrs. Burton, hoping to force her husband to wire money so she could leave him. The plan didn’t work, but she confesses and is arrested.Bea and Troy have a heartfelt moment and end up spending Christmas together. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

POLAHA IS BACK! Our very first guest, Kristoffer Polaha, is back! This time, we discuss his upcoming Hallmark movie, Missing the Boat. Plus, we dive into his upcoming directorial debut, Mimics.   ABOUT KRISTOFFER POLAHA : Kristoffer Polaha is an American actor known for his charismatic performances across television and film. He first gained widespread recognition starring as Jason Matthews on North Shore, followed by memorable roles as Nathaniel “Baze” Bazile in Life Unexpected and Henry Butler in Ringer. His film work includes appearances in Devil’s Knot (2013), Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). Since 2016, Polaha has become a familiar and beloved face on Hallmark, starring in numerous movies and the seven-film Mystery 101 series for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.  Polaha has now entered the directing space with his 2026 feature-length film, Mimics.  Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back with some more Gilmore Girls! Join us in this journey on social media - @gilmorethemerrierpod.ABOUT: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 & 5)Episode 4 - Still struggling to catch up at Chilton, Rory receives the first `D' of her life on an English assignment and is so humiliated that she plunges into obsessive studying.Episode 5 - Mother and daughter both wrestle with romance when Rory finds herself painfully flustered every time she is around Dean, while Lorelai agrees to have dinner with Rory's teacher Max Medina.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 & 5)Episode 4 - October 26, 2000 | The WBEpisode 5 - November 2, 2000 | The WBCAST & CREW OF: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 & 5)Lauren Graham as Lorelai GilmoreAlexis Bledel as Rory GilmoreBRAN’S GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 & 5) SYNOPSISRory is excited to get her first paper back from English class and is shocked to find out she got a D. Paris and her groupies give her a hard time. Meanwhile, at the Independence Inn, a review of Sookie’s dinner comes out! It’s a great review, but Sookie isn’t thrilled with the “less than perfect” parts.Lorelai is bummed by how hard Rory has suddenly been studying, but it all makes sense when Lorelai goes to a meeting for Rory’s AP Lit class and is told by hot teacher Max Medina that Rory got a D. Lorelai goes home fully committed to helping Rory with her studies, and the two stay up all night studying.But when they wake up… THEY OVERSLEPT.Rory rushes off to school but ends up getting hit by a deer. By the time she arrives, she’s extremely late. She freaks out when she’s told she’s not allowed to take the test because of it. Lorelai goes to talk to the headmaster and absolutely loses it, while Max is there watching the whole thing and loving every second.Max later calls and leaves Rory a voicemail explaining ways she can bring her grade up, and also tells Lorelai it was nice seeing her again. That’s why, when they bump into each other later, he shoots his shot and asks Lorelai out. Lorelai says it’s a bad idea… but mentions that she’ll be at a coffee shop at 4:12 if he happens to be there.Rory bumps into Dean and is extremely nervous around him.At the coffee shop, Max makes his pitch for why they should go on a date, and Lorelai gives in.Bad news, guys — Cinnamon, Babette’s cat (and the Gilmores’ neighbor), has passed away. Obviously, they have to throw a wake for the cat, which causes Lorelai to lose track of time and forget about her date. Max shows up anyway, and that’s how Rory finds out her mom was planning to go out with her teacher.Rory goes off for some pouty-pouty time, and Dean shows up and says, “I notice you run away every time I’m around, so clearly you’re not interested.” Rory finally admits, “I am interested!”She goes back to talk to her mom, and the two make up. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a new Hallmark movie to review. Mystery, jewels, and romance are all on the itinerary.ABOUT CAUGHT BY LOVEWhile on a journey of self-discovery, a resort guest gets swept into an undercover investigation for stolen jewels that turns into an unexpected and adventurous romance.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CAUGHT BY LOVEJanuary 24, 2026 | HallmarkCAST & CREW OF CAUGHT BY LOVERachael Leigh Cook as AnnieLuke Macfarlane as JakeBRAN’S CAUGHT BY LOVE SYNOPSISThe movie starts with a MEET CUTE!!!! Annie bumps into Jake. Jake bumps into Annie. It’s nothing… except it’s everything.Annie has just arrived in Malta on a little journey of self-discovery. She’s staying at a hotel that’s basically a full-body detox: no coffee, no caffeine, no alcohol, no fun. Annie and Jake keep catching each other’s eye, and sparks are definitely flying.She notices Jake taking photos and helps him figure out the right lens. But what is he taking pictures of? Well—plot twist—he’s undercover! A very expensive necklace was stolen from a museum, and Jake got a tip that a buyer would be at this hotel sometime this week. That’s why he’s there. The big question: who has the necklace?Jake becomes suspicious of Annie because she’s too kind… and because she’s staying in a room booked under another name. Still, they start hanging out, and Annie eventually discovers that he’s undercover. Naturally, she insists on helping with the investigation and throws herself fully into it.They almost kiss—but the moment is ruined when someone nearby causes a scene.They start suspecting one particular guy is the jewel thief. While Annie is out exploring, she sees him making what looks like a shady deal. She hops onto a boat to follow him, and Jake chases after her, jumping straight into the water. He catches up—only to discover it was just a boat sale. Jake tells Annie she has to stop trying to help before she gets herself in real trouble.Annie’s friend shows up, and they hang out, with Annie admitting how much she likes Jake. Later, everyone ends up at a party, where Annie and Jake reconnect—and finally identify the real bad guy.They catch him… and celebrate with a kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marvel Mondays continue as we move through the early MCU with the franchise’s second entry.ABOUT THE INCREDIBLE HULKBruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE INCREDIBLE HULKJune 13, 2008 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF THE INCREDIBLE HULKEdward Norton as Bruce BannerLiv Tyler as Betty RossTim Roth as Emil BlonskyWilliam Hurt as General “Thunderbolt” RossTim Blake Nelson as Samuel SternsBRAN’S THE INCREDIBLE HULK SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with a quick montage explaining how Bruce Banner became the Hulk. You know the deal. The military, however, is very interested in finding him because… he’s extremely dangerous.Five years later, Bruce is living in Brazil, lying low. He’s doing breathing exercises to keep his heart rate down and working at a bottling factory. He’s also desperately searching for a cure for his Hulk-ness, secretly chatting online with someone named Mr. Blue.One day at work, Bruce cuts his finger, and a drop of his blood falls into one of the bottles. That bottle eventually makes its way to the U.S., where it causes serious problems for the guy who drinks it. Using this contaminated bottle, the military tracks Banner’s location. A strike team led by Emil Blonsky is sent in to capture him.Bruce transforms into the Hulk and completely wrecks Blonsky’s team. Blonsky, instead of being terrified, is impressed and immediately wants that power for himself. He agrees to be injected with a small dose of a super-soldier serum connected to the original Hulk experiment. Surely nothing bad will happen.Bruce returns to the States to grab some of his old research and reunites with his former girlfriend, Betty Ross. Blonsky attacks again, and when Betty is put in danger, Bruce transforms into the Hulk. Hulk fights off the military—including Blonsky—and escapes with Betty.Now officially on the run together, Bruce contacts Mr. Blue, who urges them to meet in New York City.Mr. Blue turns out to be Dr. Samuel Sterns, a cellular biologist who claims he’s developed a possible antidote. They test it—and it actually works. But Sterns reveals he’s also been stockpiling Bruce’s blood samples, believing its “limitless potential” could revolutionize medicine now that a cure exists.Bruce immediately points out that this is a terrible idea because the military is absolutely going to weaponize it. (Did we learn nothing from Iron Man?)Right on cue, Blonsky and the military arrive, capture Banner, and take him away. Blonsky stays behind and forces Sterns to inject him with Banner’s blood. Sterns warns him that combining the serum with the radiation already in his body could turn him into something far worse—an Abomination.Blonsky hears the name and says, “Cool. Do it.”Blonsky mutates into a massive, rage-filled monster even bigger and stronger than the Hulk and immediately starts destroying Harlem.Bruce realizes he has to stop him. He jumps from a helicopter, transforms mid-fall, and the Hulk takes on Abomination in an extended, brutal battle across the city. Hulk ultimately defeats him by choking him with a massive chain, stopping only when Betty begs him not to kill Blonsky.After a quiet moment with Betty, Hulk flees the scene and disappears.One month later, Bruce is in Bella Coola, British Columbia. Instead of trying to suppress the Hulk, he’s learning to transform on purpose. As his eyes turn green, Bruce smiles. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for a new episode for Festive Fridays as we catch up on another 2025 Christmas movie — this time from Prime Video.ABOUT OH. WHAT. FUN.Claire plans a special Christmas, but is forgotten by her family. When they realize that she's missing, their holiday is at risk until she returns to give them the celebration they deserve.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR OH. WHAT. FUN.December 3 2025 | Prime VideoCAST & CREW OF OH. WHAT. FUN.Michelle Pfeiffer as ClaireDenis Leary as NickFelicity Jones as ChanningChloë Grace Moretz as TaylorDominic Sessa as SammyJason Schwartzman as DougBRAN’S OH. WHAT. FUN. SYNOPSISMeet Claire Clauster. She believes it’s time someone finally makes a movie about the real heroes of the holiday season: housewives. All she wants for Christmas is for her kids to submit her to the Zazzy Tims Holiday Moms Contest, so she can meet her favorite TV personality.Claire and her husband, Nick, are excited because all three of their kids—Channing, Taylor, and Sammy—are coming home for Christmas. Channing arrives first with her family. Sammy shows up next, heartbroken after his girlfriend dumped him right before the trip. Taylor arrives last… with her new girlfriend, DJ Sweatpants.We also meet Claire’s neighbor, Jeanne, who appears to have the perfect family and is extremely prim and proper.Claire grows increasingly sad when she realizes none of her kids seem to have picked up on her very obvious hints (and direct requests) to submit her for the Zazzy contest. When the whole family leaves without her to attend a Christmas show, she snaps. Claire packs up and decides to drive to California to find Zazzy herself.This sparks an all-out family meltdown. Arguments explode, feelings get hurt, and everyone storms off in different directions.Claire ends up at a hotel where only one room is available. Another woman arrives at the same time, so they agree to share—but the noise is unbearable. Claire opts to sleep in her car… which promptly gets towed. Undeterred, she buys a random car for $300 and continues her journey to California.Against all odds, Claire sneaks onto the show with the winning moms, dances with Zazzy on stage, and vents about her kids on national television. Zazzy loves her and invites Claire backstage. They drink, they smoke, and they have the time of their lives.Seeing this, the family hops on a plane to California, and Zazzy invites the entire family onto the show. At first, Claire refuses to forgive them—but eventually, she gives in.One year later, the family is spending Christmas together in a cabin. The neighbors across the street are there too, because Sammy is now in love with one of their daughters. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back with some more Gilmore Girls! Join us in this journey on social media - @gilmorethemerrierpod.ABOUT: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 2 & 3)Episode 2 - Rory's first day at Chilton Prep begins badly when Lorelai accompanies her daughter into the intimidating school wearing a T-shirt, cut-off jeans and cowboy boots, an outfit that draws disapproving stares from the other mothers.Episode 3 - Rory and her grandfather enjoy a glorious day of golf, making Lorelai feel left out and the inn hosts a double wedding with two sets of identical twins.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 2 & 3)Episode 2 - October 12, 2000 | The WBEpisode 3 - October 20, 2000 | The WBCAST & CREW OF: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 2 & 3)Lauren Graham as Lorelai GilmoreAlexis Bledel as Rory GilmoreBRAN’S GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 1 EPISODE 2 & 3) SYNOPSISLorelai is doing Rory’s nails. Why? Because tomorrow is Rory’s first day at Chilton! Nothing can ruin this.Except… sleeping in.Rory wakes Lorelai up at 7:10, and they are up against it. The only clean thing Lorelai has to wear is her Dukes of Hazzard look—and she has to go inside and meet the headmaster. Naturally, it takes about two minutes for a dad to hit on her. When they finally make it to Headmaster Charleston’s office, Emily is already there waiting. She insists Lorelai take off her jacket, and Lorelai immediately regrets it.Lorelai heads back to Stars Hollow, where everyone is shocked by what she wore to Rory’s first day of school.Meanwhile, Rory’s first day is off to a rocky start. The classes are hard, she’s greeted very coldly by a girl named Paris, and she’s aggressively hit on by a dude named Tristan.Back at the Inn, Lorelai is stunned to see the Chilton dad again—he’s shown up to ask her out. She shuts it down immediately; dating a Chilton dad would be way too complicated.While trying to open her locker, Rory accidentally bumps into Paris, who’s carrying a project for their next class. The teacher tells Rory she has to help Paris, but Paris flat-out refuses. Starting to think maybe Paris doesn’t like Rory.Lorelai gets a call from her neighbor Babette saying someone is at her house installing internet. Lorelai did not order internet. Turns out Emily did. Lorelai tracks her down and tells her that paying for Rory’s school does not give her the right to meddle.After school, Lorelai and Rory walk through Stars Hollow, and Lorelai asks Rory if she thinks Luke is cute. Rory says Lorelai can’t date Luke because his food is too good—and a breakup would ruin everything.It’s time for another Friday night dinner. Emily and Richard tell Rory she should join Richard at the club to golf. Lorelai is not thrilled that they blindsided Rory, because of course Rory wouldn’t say no to her grandfather. Things start off awkward, but they end up having a really great time. Rory learns more about Richard, and Richard learns more about his granddaughter.Later, Lorelai is shocked to find out Rory actually had fun. To make matters worse, Richard calls Rory the next day. When Lorelai floats the idea of skipping Friday night dinner, Rory says she doesn’t want to. Lorelai is clearly bothered by Rory growing closer to her grandparents and picks a fight over Rory borrowing her sweater without asking.They make up, and Lorelai explains that just because she doesn’t have a good relationship with Richard and Emily doesn’t mean Rory can’t.When they arrive at Friday night dinner, Richard and Emily are thrilled to see Rory—once again making Lorelai feel left out. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacks joins us this week to continue our Season 13 viewing of the hit Hallmark Channel show, When Calls the Heart.ABOUT: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 3)Elizabeth welcomes new students as Nathan and Bill investigate wildfire.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 3)January 18 2026 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF: WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 3)Erin Krakow as Elizabeth ThorntonKevin McGarry as Nathan GrantChris McNally as Lucas BouchardBRAN’S WHEN CALLS THE SEASON (SEASON 13 EPISODE 3) SYNOPSISIt’s the first day of school, but the classroom just isn’t ready. Nathan shows up with flowers for Elizabeth and encourages her, though she wonders if it might be too soon for these new kids to be back in school at all.Speaking of new kids, Gwen is not thrilled about school—and even less thrilled that Rosemary is trying to dress her in ugly, scratchy outfits.Edie talks with Lucas about needing a place to stay and casually starts doing jumping jacks. Lucas is enjoying every second of it.At school, there’s a new kid named Rupert who is a total nerd and absolutely not interested in putting up with Allie’s nonsense. Unfortunately for both of them, they’re clearly the two smartest kids in the class. Competition incoming.The day starts off slowly, so Elizabeth encourages the Hope Valley kids to get to know the Benson Hills kids. Instead, the Benson Hills kids immediately start talking about how much they hate it in Hope Valley.Molly thinks she saw someone carrying something into the woods before the fire. Lee is convinced it was McGinty. Bill and Nathan want to handle things by the book, but Lee is frustrated that they aren’t arresting McGinty without proof. Honestly, he should move to America.Allie tries to talk to Ollie about Julius Caesar, but the guy could not care less.Later, Lee spots McGinty having a drink at the saloon and confronts him with the accusations. McGinty refuses to engage and storms out. Lee follows, bumps into him, and McGinty falls—leading to Lee getting arrested.Elizabeth catches Oliver reading Julius Caesar. He explains that he wants to talk to Allie about it, so Elizabeth hands him The Grapes of Wrath instead. You know, something a little more contemporary.Elizabeth decides to make the next school day a fun one, complete with an obstacle course. She notices Toby and Cooper are moping, and they explain they’re dealing with something like survivor’s guilt.Lee gets home from jail and ends up bonding with Gwen. She’s really starting to warm up to him.Edie gets angry with Lucas when he skips a meeting with wildfire victims after getting talked into attending a fancy dinner with a hotshot dealmaker instead.The episode ends with Toby and Cooper finally opening up to Elizabeth. They confess that they started a fire to make stew and thought they put it out properly—but what if they didn’t? They’re terrified. Elizabeth promises them they’re not alone. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Hallmark movie to review, and this one’s taking love deep into the rainforest.ABOUT LOVE ON THE AMAZONClaire travels to Brazil and hires Danny, a riverboat captain, to help her deliver an important message for her sister Amelia, a marine biologist studying pink dolphins on the Amazon River.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR LOVE ON THE AMAZONJanuary 17, 2026 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF LOVE ON THE AMAZONJaicy Elliot as ClaireRafael de la Fuente as DannyBRAN’S LOVE ON THE AMAZON SYNOPSISClaire is house-sitting for her sister while she’s in the Amazon for work when a letter arrives saying her sister has been accepted for a fellowship, but she needs to sign it by the end of next week. With no way to contact her, Claire decides the only option is to deliver it herself.She hops on a plane and hires a riverboat captain named Danny to take her to her sister, but Danny says the location is too remote. Undeterred, Claire joins the next excursion headed in the right direction, planning to figure it out as she goes. Unfortunately, it’s going to take way too long. She tries hiring other guides, but no one wants to go that far into the jungle.Eventually, she runs into Danny again, and he gives in once he realizes who her sister is. They actually know each other. So off they go.Along the way, they stop in different villages. At first, the crew isn’t thrilled with Claire, but eventually they warm up to her and basically let her join the team. They get as far as they can by boat and then have to continue on foot through the jungle. During the trek, Claire panics, thinking she hears her sister calling out to her, but it turns out to just be the “tree of Chucky.” Classic jungle moment.After a long journey, she finally finds her sister. She delivers the paperwork, and the sisters start talking about Danny. Claire insists she could never be with him—unfortunately, Danny overhears this and is clearly hurt.That night, there’s dancing. Instead of asking Claire to stay, Danny says he’s leaving and peaces out. Claire’s sister talks some sense into her and convinces her not to let him go. Claire hops into a small boat, chases down the bigger one, and tells Danny she’s staying in the Amazon.They kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a brand-new series launch! Marvel Mondays are officially here, and we’re kicking things off with the movie that started it all.ABOUT IRON MANAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR IRON MANMay 2, 2008 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF IRON MANRobert Downey Jr. as Tony StarkGwyneth Paltrow as Pepper PottsTerrence Howard as RhodeyJeff Bridges as Obadiah StaneBRAN’S IRON MAN SYNOPSISWe meet playboy Tony Stark. He’s in the back of a military Humvee, answering all their questions about how cool he is, when they’re suddenly attacked by Stark Industries explosives. He passes out—and when he comes to, he realizes he’s being held captive.Cut back 36 hours earlier. Tony is supposed to be receiving an award… except he doesn’t show up. He’s too busy “working.” After the event, a journalist confronts him about selling weapons to terrorists. He denies it—and then they hook up. So that’s Tony.We meet Pepper Potts, Tony’s hyper-competent personal assistant; “Happy” Hogan, his bodyguard and chauffeur; and most importantly, J.A.R.V.I.S., his personal AI system.Tony heads to Afghanistan to show off his flashy new “Jericho” missile. It’s a big deal. It’s also very bad.Now we’re back at the beginning. Tony was critically wounded in the ambush, but fellow captive Yinsen built an electromagnet to keep shrapnel from reaching Tony’s heart and killing him. Problem… temporarily solved.Tony’s captors are the Ten Rings terrorist organization, and they demand he build a Jericho missile. If he doesn’t, he won’t be set free. Instead of building the missile, Tony secretly builds a weaponized suit to help them escape. The Ten Rings discover his plan, and Yinsen sacrifices himself to distract them while the suit powers up. Tony fights his way out of the cave, finds Yinsen dying, and—furious—destroys the terrorists’ munitions before flying away. He eventually crashes in the desert, destroying the suit.After being rescued by Rhodey, Tony returns home and announces that Stark Industries will no longer manufacture weapons. Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges), his father’s old partner and the company’s acting manager, warns him this could destroy the company and its legacy. Tony reveals he has built a new miniaturized arc reactor—one capable of providing clean energy to the entire planet.In his workshop, Tony builds an improved Iron Man suit and a more powerful arc reactor for his chest. Pepper places the original reactor in a glass display case. When Stane presses for details, a now-suspicious Tony keeps his work to himself.At Tony’s first public appearance after his return, reporter Christine Everhart reveals that Stark Industries weapons—including the Jericho—have been delivered to the Ten Rings and used to attack Yinsen’s home village. Tony also learns Stane is attempting to remove him as head of the company. Enraged, Tony suits up and flies to Afghanistan, saving the village and dealing a devastating blow to the Ten Rings. On his way home, he’s targeted by two F-22 fighter jets and calls Rhodey, revealing his identity to stop the attack.Meanwhile, the Ten Rings recover pieces of Tony’s original suit and meet with Stane. Stane eliminates the terrorists and has his own suit reverse-engineered from the wreckage. To track the weapons supply, Tony sends Pepper to hack into company files from Stane’s office. She discovers that Stane has been supplying terrorists and hired the Ten Rings to kill Tony—only for them to fail. Pepper then contacts Agent Phil Coulson of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division (S.H.I.E.L.D.).Stane’s scientists can’t replicate Tony’s arc reactor, so Stane ambushes Tony at home using a sonic device, paralyzes him, and steals his reactor. Left for dead, Tony crawls to his workshop and installs the original reactor. As Pepper and S.H.I.E.L.D. agents try to arrest Stane, he attacks in his Iron Monger suit. Tony fights him but is outmatched without his upgraded reactor. He lures Stane to the top of Stark Industries and instructs Pepper to overload the massive arc reactor. The resulting surge knocks Stane into the reactor, killing him.The press dubs the armored hero “Iron Man.” Agent Coulson provides Tony with a cover story, but at a press conference, Tony abandons it entirely and admits: “I am Iron Man.”In the post-credits scene, S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury visits Tony and reveals that Iron Man isn’t the only superhero in the world—introducing the Avengers Initiative. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick joins us for a new episode covering a ripped-from-the-headlines true crime story that quickly became a national obsession.ABOUT ACCUSED: THE KAREN READ STORYWhen Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe is found dead in a snowbank outside a friend’s home, his girlfriend Karen Read is charged in connection with his death. What begins as a tragedy quickly ignites a firestorm that captures national attention.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ACCUSED: THE KAREN READ STORYJanuary 13, 2025 | LifetimeCAST & CREW OF ACCUSED: THE KAREN READ STORYKatie Cassidy as Karen Read Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.