Girls Gone Hallmark

Girls Gone Hallmark is stepping just slightly outside the usual Hallmark lane - and we’re doing it happily. Ripple, which was originally developed as a Hallmark+ series before finding its home on Netflix, feels unlike anything else we typically cover: quieter, moodier, and far less interested in formulas or easy resolutions. That difference is exactly why it works. Ripple episode 3 continues to move the story forward with confidence, rewarding emotional honesty over drawn-out secrets and trusting its audience to sit with discomfort. It’s thoughtful, character-driven storytelling that feels refreshingly grown-up - and we’re very in.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/ripple-episode-3-review/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

If you came here looking for a Finding Mr. Christmas Reunion Recap, congratulations - you’ve found the one that comes with a little extra tinsel. This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re breaking down everything that happened during the reunion special of Finding Mr. Christmas - the bromance, the callbacks, the gentle chaos - and then pulling back the curtain on our own behind-the-scenes experience, because yes… we were actually there! From how we ended up on set, to what the day was really like when the cameras weren’t rolling, to the moments that made us whisper “wait, is this really happening?” - this episode is part reunion recap, part on-set tea, and 100% a Hallmark fan fever dream come true. Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/finding-mr-christmas-reunion-recap/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas Season 1 Episodes 5 & 6 deliver the emotional payoff we’ve been waiting for all season - the episodes that finally answer the end game question and prove just how bold this series has been from the start. Relationships are tested, masks come off, and yes… Richard officially loses a bit of his shine as the story makes its final, confident turn. These episodes don’t just wrap things up; they clarify everything - who belongs together, what actually matters, and why this show worked so well in the first place. If you’ve been waiting for Hallmark to take a smart, character-driven swing that trusts its audience, this might just be the best thing the network has put out all year - and we have thoughts.https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/twelve-dates-til-christmas-season-1-episodes-5-6/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Girls Gone Hallmark reviews Oy to the World, a movie that dares to combine two holidays, two traditions, and two former high school rivals into one story. The premise is undeniably interesting - but it also invites conversation. Does blending Hanukkah and Christmas deepen the message, or would a Hanukkah-centered story be better served standing fully on its own?Find full episode shownotes here:https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/oy-to-the-world-hallmark/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

We’re checking into A Suite Holiday Romance  - a cozy Christmas escape set inside a very fancy New York hotel. Sabrina is a writer who suddenly lands a dreamy ghostwriting gig, complete with her own hotel suite, a little main-character energy, and a meet-cute at the bar with a charming British stranger. What follows is a week of holiday sparkle, mistaken identities, and just enough Christmas magic to make falling in love feel inevitable.Click here for full episode show notes: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-suite-holiday-romance-hallmark/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

If episode one invited us in, episode two is where the show quietly locks the door behind us. “Drip, Drip, Drip” slows the pace just enough to let the emotional weight settle. John confides in Kris, Aria spends time with her mother, Walter struggles with technology in a way that feels more symbolic than silly, and Nate leans on Claire for support that feels tender. Nothing explodes in this episode, but everything subtly shifts. It’s the kind of hour that makes you lean forward on the couch, aware that whatever brought these people together is still seeping beneath the surface - and it’s only a matter of time before it floods. Let's dig into our recap of Ripple episode 2.Click here for full episode show notes: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/ripple-episode-2-review/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

We’ve officially reached the finale of Finding Mr. Christmas, and after weeks of festive face-offs, emotional breakthroughs, and an aggressive amount of Balsam Hill decor, it all comes down to this. What started with ten hopeful hunks competing for Hallmark glory has narrowed to three very different finalists, each bringing their own mix of heart, humor, and leading-man energy to the table. The season has delivered plenty of highs along with a few wobblier moments (questionable eliminations and single hair tuck that launched a thousand group chats), culminating in a finale full of big feelings, bigger kisses, and exactly one man walking away with the title.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/finding-mr-christmas-season-2-episode-8/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

We’re officially in deep with Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4, and this series continues to prove it’s one of the most emotionally satisfying shows Hallmark has given us since The Way Home. Mae Whitman remains an absolute standout - grounded, funny, and effortlessly compelling in a way that makes every moment feel earned. We’re also fully invested in the friendship between Mac and Evelyn, which adds so much heart and texture to the story without ever feeling forced. As these episodes peel back more layers, questions start stacking up: what really happened between Callum and Kate, and what does the return of Kate’s mom to Blexford stir up beneath the surface? If you thought this show was just cozy Christmas vibes, think again — it’s doing something deeper, and we’re here for all of it.For full episode show notes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/twelve-dates-til-christmas-season-1-episodes-3-4/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

If you’ve stumbled onto Girls Gone Hallmark while Googling Champagne Problems, you might be thinking, “Wait… aren’t these the Hallmark movie review ladies?” And yes - we absolutely are. But every now and then, we like to slip off the Hallmark Channel highway and take a scenic detour into something sparkly, romantic, and just outside the network bubble.Which brings us to today’s review of the Netflix film Champagne Problems - a festive Parisian tale where Sydney, an executive for an investment group, heads to France to acquire a legendary champagne brand before Christmas, only to have her plans complicated (in the best way) by a charming local who turns out to be the founder’s son. So pop a cork and settle in - let’s santé our way through this movie. For full episode shownotes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/champagne-problems-netflix/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Welcome back to Listener Mailbag, where the Girls Gone Hallmark inbox continues to be the most thoughtful and wildly observant place on the internet. This round, you all delivered: shocking Hallmark-adjacent relationship revelations, a deeply relatable Thanksgiving-movie cry for help, a Letterboxd discovery, an unfortunate elevator-mouth situation, high school musical recommendations (the Hallmark kind, not the Zac Efron kind), and a detailed breakdown of which federal agency Grace in The Mistletoe Murders may or may not secretly work for.For full episode shownotes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/listener-mailbag/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Erin Rodman & Zac Hug of Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas. Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re thrilled to welcome two of the creative forces behind Hallmark’s brand-new holiday rom-com series 12 Dates ’Til Christmas: showrunner Erin Rodman and writer/producer Zac Hug. We’re diving deep into how this six-episode series came to life — from adapting Jennie Bayliss’ novel, to shaping the tone, to casting May Whitman, to filming in London and Ireland (with shockingly good weather!), to the sheep that stole the show. If you love behind-the-scenes Hallmark magic, this episode is for you.For full episode shownotes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/12-dates-til-christmas-interview/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Girls Gone Hallmark is back with a festive city spin as we unwrap Single on the 25th! This cozy Christmas-in-the-city romance follows a thirty-something spending the holiday solo… until a handsome neighbor turns her quiet December 25th into something a lot more magical. Is this the start of a holiday meet-cute for the ages, or just the universe reminding us that love can show up when we least expect it?For full episode shownotes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/single-on-the-25th-hallmark/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

We’re checking our list twice this week as Girls Gone Hallmark dives into She’s Making a List, a movie where Christmas spirit meets corporate compliance in the cutest possible way. When a Naughty-or-Nice inspector shows up to evaluate a little girl’s holiday standing, she definitely isn’t expecting to fall head-over-snowboots for the girl’s widowed dad… or to start questioning every rule in her meticulously color-coded handbook. Will love win out over protocol, or is this one destined for the “nice try” pile? Stars Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/shes-making-a-list-hallmark/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Welcome to our Ripple Episode 1 review, where your favorite Hallmark movie podcasters take a surprising detour into Netflix territory. Why? Because Ripple was originally developed for Hallmark before finding its home on Netflix - and we couldn’t resist following its journey. In this episode, we break down the premiere, talk through the twists, and share why this darker, character-driven series immediately grabbed our attention.View full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/ripple-episode-1-review/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Welcome back, friends! Today’s conversation is one we have been dying to share. We sat down with the incredibly charming, wildly talented, and now official friend of the pod, Robbie Simpson from Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2. Yes, we’re claiming him. In this heartfelt, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional chat, Robbie walks us through everything from his whirlwind audition process to life after his much-debated elimination. We cover on set hijinks, Hallmark magic, behind the scenes truths, and the relationships that made this experience unforgettable. For full episode shownotes, click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/autoFind more information about the petition to cast Robbie: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/robbie-simpson-petition/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Welcome back to the Balsam Hill House™, where the trees are pre-lit, the stakes are high, and the emotional regulation? Oh honey, that left the chat episodes ago. Episode 7 is the annual “Hallmark said let’s weaponize motherhood” special, where the producers pull every lever they have to make sure the men - and all of us - cry openly. And reader? Mission accomplished. Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/finding-mr-christmas-season-2-episode-7-mother-may-i-touch-your-hair-no/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

If Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas is the future of Hallmark, then sign us up for twelve more seasons. We were instantly obsessed with this fresh, funny, beautifully grounded new series, and these first two episodes showcase a style of storytelling we absolutely love seeing from Hallmark. Kate gets lovingly ambushed into “The Twelve Dates,” a matchmaking program that sends her on a series of charming, cringe-y, and unexpectedly meaningful encounters. From family layers to emotional surprises to a cast we’re already attached to, there is SO much to discuss. Grab your Guinness and let's dig into Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/twelve-dates-til-christmas-season-1-episodes-1-2-hallmark/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Welcome back to Listener Mailbag, where the Girls Gone Hallmark inbox becomes a delightful grab bag of insider intel, cinematic corrections, heartfelt confessions, celebrity sightings, HR audits, sports smack talk, and Easter eggs we absolutely missed. This week our listeners take us from Buffalo stadium lore to Patriots-stat fact-checking, from Hallmark cruise casting tea to on-set freezing temperatures, from Australian swooning over Polaha to Newport HR violations, legal-drama endorsements, diner-based existential crises, and even a Simpsons reference hiding in plain sight. If you ever wondered what happens when the smartest, funniest Hallmark fans on earth email us… well, buckle up.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/listener-mailbag/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Merry Thanksgiving Weekend has been firing on all cylinders, so naturally we had to ask: can The Christmas Cup hang with the big hitters? This one follows Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt, home on leave with a knee injury and a heart still tangled in what her future might look like. But instead of resting, Kelly’s drafted into leading her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup - a competition that’s equal parts festive, chaotic, and oddly high-stakes. Along the way, she learns there’s more than one way to serve a community, even if it’s not the way she imagined. Let’s break down where this movie scores - and where it maybe… airballs.For full episode shownotes click here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/the-christmas-cup-hallmark/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Merry Thanksgiving Weekend continues to purr right along, and Christmas at the Catnip Café might just be the cozy little furball of joy we didn’t know we needed. Starring Hallmark favorites Erin Cahill and Paul Campbell, this one whisks us to upstate New York, where Olivia inherits half a cat cafe and immediately starts plotting her escape - err, sale - before the holidays. The only hitch? Her co-owner, Dr. Ben Kane, a community-loving veterinarian who’s not about to let this feline haven go without a hissing fight. As they team up to save the cafe, raise funds, and wrangle a town full of adorable cats, sparks fly, hearts soften, and secrets about Olivia’s great aunt just might be the cat-alyst for a change of plans. Grab your cocoa and your lint roller - let’s dig in.View full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/christmas-at-the-catnip-cafe-hallmark/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy