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It's Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, Ebenezer: The Traveler. ABOUT EBENEZER THE TRAVELER:Following the merriest Christmas day of Ebenezer Scrooge's long and miserable life, the day after finds him much less merry, and instead much more dead. Reunited with his old partner Jacob Marley, a no longer quite so Tiny Tim, and his beloved sister Fan, together they are tasked with earning their own redemptions, and regaining Scrooge's second chance, by crossing over time and the mortal plane to help guide others who are in danger of losing their way.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR EBENEZER THE TRAVELER:December 6, 2024 | VODCAST & CREW OF EBENEZER THE TRAVELER:Jerry Parisi as Ebenezer ScroogeAmanda Rae Dodson as Fan ScroogeMichael Bertolini as Jacob MarleyAusten Shane as Tiny TimLeland Prater as Simon OnyxBRAN'S EBENEZER THE TRAVELER SYNOPSIS:The movie starts with a man, Simon Onyx, looking straight into the camera and asking us what we’re doing here. Well, obviously—we’re here to figure out why the heck Ebenezer Scrooge is in present-day Oklahoma.Flash back to London, 1809. We get the classic Christmas Carol story to catch us up: heartbreak, dead business partner, three ghosts, merry Christmas—you know the drill.Scrooge returns to his house, thrilled over a shiny quarter. But then, the ghosts kill him. He comes face-to-face with Simon Onyx, who refuses to give him any real answers. Instead, Simon explains that Scrooge still has a shot at redemption. Simon opens a flaming book, and suddenly, Scrooge disappears.He’s hurled forward seven years and finds himself standing alongside Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim, and Fan—all dead. They reveal that Scrooge himself was murdered, and now the four of them are bound together, dependent on one another for redemption. Oh, and Fan? She’s Scrooge’s sister, though he doesn’t remember her.They wander around purgatory for a while, collecting mirrors that let them glimpse the soul they’re meant to save: a woman named Angel.Cut to present-day Oklahoma. Their mission begins at a bar called The Boar’s Den. Scrooge is immediately tossed out, so they seek out Angel’s mom to learn more about her. Eventually, they track Angel to her workplace—a thrift store, oddly enough, run by a young version of Ebenezer Scrooge. Angel is fired for being too kind.Out of options, she goes to The Boar’s Den for a job. The shady owner assures her he can “find something that’ll work for a beautiful woman like you.” Bad vibes all around.Since Angel’s true dream is to become a singer, Scrooge and Fan work to make it happen. They rescue her from the big bad guy and connect her with a local music manager. On Christmas Eve, Angel gets her chance to shine at a showcase—and she nails it. Her life is saved.As for Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim, and Fan? Looks like they’re still stuck in purgatory. 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.

Brian pops in to help review the newest Mystery Island movie, House Rules.  ABOUT MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES:On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help her family's flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who makes her question everything.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES:September 14, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES:Elizabeth Henstridge as Dr. Emilia PriestlyCharlie Weber as Jason TrentKezia Burrows as Baroness Jane AlcottBRAN'S MYSTERY ISLAND HOUSE RULES SYNOPSIS:The movie kicks off with some running as the gang prepares for their next big mystery party. The Baroness drops a bombshell — they’re considering opening a second location: Mystery Mountain. To test it out, Jason and Emilia are sent for a trial weekend as guests. Everything seems perfect, and they’re both very impressed.At dinner, things get awkward when the staff starts arguing. Reagan, the on-site cop, begins questioning the company’s hiring practices. But soon, it’s game time — and the tech is mind-blowing, featuring Bluetooth phone integration and even a hologram. Jason and Emilia dive into solving the puzzles, but then chaos strikes. A tiny dart shoots out of a bookshelf and hits Reagan in the neck. It’s tipped with honey — which she’s allergic to. Moments later, their Bluetooth game box explodes. When they return to the room where Reagan collapsed, her body has vanished.One by one, more people “die” — three victims in total — yet none of their bodies are found. Emilia realizes she was the actual target, since she too is allergic to honey. Determined to solve the case, Jason and Emilia hunker down with their trusty whiteboard to crack the mystery.In the end, the shocking twist is revealed: it was all part of the game. No one really died, and Mystery Mountain remains murder-free. Relieved, Jason and Emilia celebrate the victory with their long-awaited first 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 finally that time of year again—Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas lineup has been revealed, and we at Deck the Hallmark Podcast could not be more excited! Every holiday season, Hallmark gifts us with brand-new movies packed with festive fun, cozy romance, and just the right amount of Christmas magic.Everything kicks off on October 17th with our 24+ hour live stream marathon. Stay tuned for more information on that!Want to see the schedule? Check it out HERE. 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.

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 6: A Woman Always Knows, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06When Gus needs help, Nancy begins to wonder if Clayton is ready to support her; doubts also start to crowd Mae's mind about Clayton's presence in town.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06:September 14, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E06 SYNOPSIS:Gus is recovering in bed, and Sergio is keeping her company by reading her some pure smut. Frankie finally shows her mom her Instagram full of drawings that’s really blowing up, and it makes Amanda genuinely happy. A big-time editor wants to set up a call, and Amanda tells Frankie it’s the nicest thing anyone’s done for her in a long time.Sabrina is busy prepping for the wedding, which she’s enjoying. Meanwhile, Nancy says goodbye to the pastor before he leaves for his mission trip—she’s not going. Their goodbye comes with a kiss.Mae finally confides in Amanda that she doesn’t think Clayton is here for her. Right on cue, he shows up 30 minutes late to check on Gus, brushing it off by saying he got caught up in “business.”Nancy goes to check on her son and is shocked to find Mr. Chicken absolutely packed. They’ve got sports on TV, and the chicken being served is her recipe.Sabrina breaks some bad news to Mae: the flowers won’t arrive in time. Amanda starts spiraling—especially since the editor is here. Meanwhile, Clayton tries to give Gus some pie, but she can tell the vibe between them has shifted.As Sabrina continues setting up chairs, the super-hot handyman from Season 1 makes his return.Nancy goes on a tear: first confronting her son for only thinking about himself, then calling out Clayton and flat-out labeling him a coward.The meeting between Amanda and the editor goes great—the editor thinks Amanda could turn her drawings into a best-selling book.Shawna serves Frank Jr. divorce papers, which he now has to legally deal with—and it’s glorious.Things keep getting worse for Mae: no flowers, a storm rolling in, and then she sees Clayton loading up his suitcases. She confronts him.The storm intensifies, but the mayor is nowhere to be found. Gus pushes Nancy to run down and pull the tornado alarm. After she leaves, a tornado touches down on the house.Nancy insists on pulling the fire alarm, doing it even after pushback over policy and procedure. 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.

Did you miss our review of Groomsmen Second Chances last October? Have no fear! We're releasing it again for you to enjoy! Alonso is with us today to help us break down all that happen in the 2nd Groomsmen movie. ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES:Danny finds the courage to admit his romantic feelings for his best friend when he is asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES:October 24, 2024 | Hallmark+ / September 13, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES:Jonathan Bennett as DannyAlexander Lincoln as ZackTyler Hynes as JacksonB.J. Britt as PeteBRAN'S THE GROOMSMEN SECOND CHANCES SYNOPSIS: The “groomsmen” show up at the pub looking for a bride, but the pub owner tells them to scram. After they leave, the bride continues her story. Before she tells us about her own wedding, she has to share about another one.Danny is talking to his business manager, Zach. Danny’s like, “Zach, you’re coming with me to my sister’s wedding.” When he tells his buddies that Zach is tagging along, they’re like, “Shouldn’t you already be dating someone?” Danny insists, “No way—we’re just friends. We’re too different.”At the wedding, Danny and Zach dance and talk—Zach about a new guy he’s seeing, Danny about what went wrong with his ex.A month later, Danny meets Nolan, who flatters him by calling him the greatest pitcher the Phillies ever had. Turns out, Zach and Nolan end up together—but Zach doesn’t tell Danny. At Pete’s wedding, Danny tries to bring it up, but Zach shuts it down. They just dance instead. While dancing, Zach admits that he had proposed to Nolan, but Nolan turned him down, and they broke up.Later, the guys convince Danny to shoot his shot with Zach. He finally decides to—only for Zach to reveal that Nolan is actually back, and this time they’re getting married. Danny’s even asked to be best man and help plan the wedding.The wedding is set for Greece (because why not). Right before the trip, Nolan says he can’t leave yet but will arrive the day before the ceremony. So Danny goes with Zach to help with the planning. They tour Greece, throwing parties (well, planning a wedding). One day, Zach surprises Danny with a batting cage on the beach. Danny teaches him how to swing—it’s sensual, sparks fly.The next day, when Danny tries to talk about it, Zach brushes it off. The boys encourage Danny to be honest, so he finally confesses his feelings. Zach rejects him: “Hard pass, man.”On the wedding day, Danny is nowhere to be found. The guys discover him staring out at the water. Zach shows up, confesses he’s in love with Danny too, and they kiss before jumping into the water together.One year later—they’re the ones getting married! And the bride says she still has one more story to tell. 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 Monday. It's time to get Mighty! Ryan is here to help review the 1993 classic, Rookie of the Year. ABOUT COOL RUNNINGS:When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR COOL RUNNINGS:October 1, 1993 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF COOL RUNNINGS:Leon as Derice BannockDoug E. Doug as Sanka CoffieRawle D. Lewis as Junior BevilMalik Yoba as Yul BrennerJohn Candy as Irving “Irv” BlitzerBRAN'S COOL RUNNINGS SYNOPSIS: We're in Jamaica, and it's not quite bobsled time. We meet Jamaican sprinter Derice running through town. It's November 1987, and Derice is preparing to qualify for the Olympics. He runs until he reaches the pushcart competition, where his best friend Sanka competes in the big pushcart race. Sanka crashes, but no problem—Derice keeps running.It's time for the qualifying race. Derice is the clear favorite. The top four finishers will represent Jamaica in the Olympics. Unfortunately, the runner next to him, Junior, stumbles and takes Derice down with him.Derice tries to convince the Olympic committee leader to rerun the race, but it's a no-go. On his way out, he notices a picture of his late father standing next to another man. He asks who it is, and learns that it’s Irv Blitzer, a fellow gold medalist who once competed in bobsledding. Irv lives in Jamaica now, working as a bookie and living a miserable life.It takes a while, but Derice finally wears him down, and Blitzer agrees to give him a shot. They gather a group of people together, but Blitzer scares them off by showing a reel of bobsled crashes. By the time it ends, the room is empty—except for one of the other runners who fell with Junior, a grumpy guy named Yul. The problem is, there’s no such thing as a three-man bobsled team. That’s when Junior shows up. Yul tries to fight him when he walks in, but—like it or not—that’s their squad.They get to work, and after a lot of crashing and falling, they finally manage to get into the bobsled in under six seconds.Now they need funding. After failing to land a sponsor, they try random fundraisers, but still fall short. Junior steps up and sells his fancy car to cover the rest of the costs.To Calgary they go. Blitzer registers the team and borrows a rundown bobsled from a former teammate. The Jamaicans struggle to adapt to, well, ice. Derice talks to an opponent who warns him that Blitzer is holding him back—that he hasn’t been the same since he was caught cheating.Meanwhile, the other teammates get into a bar fight at a honky-tonk. Derice gives them a pep talk about locking in and focusing.It’s time for qualifying, and Blitzer surprises them with their very own uniforms. They need to make it under 60 seconds—and THEY DO IT!They celebrate by painting their sled and naming it Cool Runnings. But soon after, they receive a letter: they’ve been disqualified. Blitzer storms into the rules committee meeting, insisting they not penalize the team for his past mistakes. After deliberation, the committee reinstates them.It’s Olympic time. Back home, everyone watches as they march in the opening ceremonies. Junior’s dad tries to pull him back home, but Junior stands up to him at last.The team’s first run on the track is a disaster, and they finish dead last. Derice tries copying the Swiss team’s methods, but Sanka pushes back—telling him they need to be themselves. On the second day, they race in their own style and finish eighth.During their final race, a loose screw causes one of the bobsled’s blades to detach, sending the sled crashing and flipping over. Determined to finish, the team lifts the sled and carries it across the finish line. The crowd erupts in applause—including Junior’s father.The epilogue explains that the team returned to Jamaica as heroes, and came back four years later to the Winter Olympics to compete as equals. 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 Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, Festival of Trees. ABOUT FESTIVAL OF TREES:Jacquie's future as a designer could rest on winning the annual "Festival of Trees" competition, but coming up with the perfect design means she needs to remember what Christmas is really all about.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FESTIVAL OF TREES:November 24, 2024 | UpTVCAST & CREW OF FESTIVAL OF TREES:Kate Miner as Jacquie MillerGreg Perrow as Brandon HollidayJosie Davis as Alice StewartSarah Hayter as HeatherBRAN'S FESTIVAL OF TREES SYNOPSIS:The movie kicks off with a local morning show doing a story about the Festival of Trees. They bring on designer Alice Stewart, who has won the festival for the past few years. Jacquie is at home watching it, rolling her eyes.Jacquie wants to compete in the Festival of Trees this year. First, she needs a sponsor, so she goes to pitch Lowery & Lowe. He says he needs to run it by his other teammates and asks to keep her portfolio—which happens to be the only one she has.At the opening ceremony for the Festival of Trees, it becomes clear that Alice and Jacquie know each other—and they definitely don’t like each other.While she hasn’t officially been accepted into the competition, Jacquie gets to work. She bumps into Alice’s assistant, who shames her at every turn, then informs her that Lowery & Lowe is sponsoring Alice this year. That means they won’t be going with Jacquie.While processing that news, a guy comes up and asks her for advice. She’s not in the mood and just hands him her entire basket.She’s feeling really down, and it only gets worse—she gets a call from the committee with bad news. They cannot accept her design due to plagiarism. Jacquie is shocked—she worked so hard on it. Apparently, someone else submitted the exact same design before she did. She has until noon tomorrow to submit a new design.So Jacquie and her assistant Heather go searching for inspiration and end up at a Christmas tree farm, where they bump into the guy from the shop. His name is Brandon, and he owns the place. He encourages her to make a tree that speaks to the everyman, not just the uppity elite.To spark ideas, Jacquie visits the children’s hospital that the Festival of Trees benefits. There, she meets a little girl named Rachel. Rachel shares what she loves about Christmas, which inspires Jacquie to create a tree completely inspired by the children. Each kid will get their own ornament based on their likes and interests. Jacquie and Heather head down to the hospital to interview the kids.Later, Jacquie goes to pick out her own tree to get into the Christmas spirit. Brandon delivers it, and they spend some time together—the sparks are flying—until he takes a call and says, “I’ll be there in 15 minutes, honey.” Assuming he’s already in a relationship, she decides to call it a night.The next day, when Jacquie goes to show Rachel her ornament, she’s surprised when Brandon walks in. Turns out, Brandon is Rachel’s dad—and “honey” was who he was talking to the night before!Festival time arrives, and Jacquie’s tree is a masterpiece. She notices Alice has stolen her old design, but she doesn’t care—she likes hers more.Brandon and Jacquie admire the tree together when she realizes it will be auctioned off, meaning the kids won’t get their ornaments. Heather tells her to let it go—they’ve already done something amazing.To her surprise, Jacquie ends up winning! She and Brandon celebrate with a kiss. Her business takes off. They head to the hospital to give the kids the drawings of their ornaments, only to be shocked when they see the actual tree there. And the good news keeps coming—Rachel has been given the all-clear!The movie ends with snow falling and another 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 finally happened. Jonathan Bennett joins the boys to talk all things Mean Girls, Hallmark and The Groomsmen trilogy! ABOUT JONATHAN BENNETT:Jonathan Bennett is an American actor, television host, and producer best known for his breakout role as Aaron Samuels in the hit film Mean Girls. Over the years, he has built a wide-ranging career that spans film, television, and reality programming, including appearances on Dancing with the Stars, hosting duties on Cake Wars and Halloween Wars, and roles in numerous independent projects.Beyond acting, Bennett is also a bestselling author, fitness enthusiast, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in entertainment. In recent years, he has become a fan favorite on the Hallmark Channel, starring in several romantic comedies and holiday films that highlight his charm, humor, and heart, cementing his place as one of the network’s most beloved leading men. 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.

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 5: No Trespassing, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05Amanda and Frankie join forces to oust a pesky weasel who snuck into their house; Amanda tries to teach her daughter that she can handle anything.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05:August 31, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E05 SYNOPSIS:The episode kicks off like a horror movie, with Amanda waking up.Mae and Shawnee walk into the restaurant to find Clayton helping out. He asks Gus to get dinner with him, and Gus agrees—but only if they split the bill.Duddy asks Frankie to prom and she says “sure.” What every boy wants to hear.Clayton spends time getting to know Mae and Amanda. They’re blown away by the life he’s lived, but he admits he’s jealous of Amanda’s life because she got to spend it with her girl.You’d think Frankie would be happy about her prom plans with Duddy, but she’s not. She can only think about her dad—how they went to prom together and that was it. Does she really want to end up like her mom?Frank Jr. is pumped when someone tries his new chicken, and it’s a big hit! Word is bound to spread.Gus shows up to dinner with Clayton all dressed up. The night is going great—until he stands up and basically professes his love for her in front of everyone.In an effort to prove to her daughter that they don’t need a man, they catch a weasel together.Clayton and Mae grow closer, and he asks if he can walk her down the aisle. She says yes.Amanda, with her newfound confidence, walks into the shop. Sergio takes notice, but it quickly leads to an argument when he sees her flirting with the mechanic.Mae asks Clayton why he never came to see her. His answer makes her believe he never came for her—only for Gus.Frankie breaks up with Duddy after talking to Nancy about not feeling any butterflies. Nancy realizes she feels the same way about Clayton.Clayton and Gus have another dinner together… which ends in a kisssss.Sergio and Amanda talk again, and it turns out the texts never sent. Sparks are flyinggggg.The episode ends with Gus having an MS episode, and Clayton catching her with no idea what’s going on. 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.

Did you miss our review of Groomsmen First Look last October? Have no fear! We're releasing it again for you to enjoy! Alonso is with us today to help us break down all that happen in the 1st Groomsmen movie. ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK:A pediatrician and an overseas doctor, meet at a wedding in Philadelphia, but the long distance, family, and their friends may hinder their budding romance.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK:October 17, 2024 | Hallmark+ / September 6, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK:B.J. Britt as PeteHeather Hemmens as ChelseaJonathan Bennett as DannyTyler Hynes as JacksonBRAN'S THE GROOMSMEN FIRST LOOK SYNOPSIS: This woman walks into a store, clearly hiding from someone. The shop owner asks, “Who are you hiding from?” She peeks out and whispers, “Them! The groomsmen.” The store owner leans in: “What’s the story?” She sighs. “It all started with a wedding…”Cut to a wedding. We see a guy in a suit on the phone. His name is Dr. Byer, and he bumps into a girl—not the girl from the beginning, but Hannah’s maid of honor. They bond over their shared belief that clip-on ties are cheating. She’s nervous about giving a speech. Turns out Dr. Byer is good friends with Danny, the best man. And surprise—she’s a doctor too. Dr. Chelsea.There’s one other groomsman: Jackson. Jackson, Danny, and Pete have been best friends since summer camp. They love hanging out and, of course, choreographed dances.Pete meets Chelsea, and they end up dancing and talking all night. But there’s a catch—she lives halfway around the world. At the end of the night, she drops the bomb: she’s leaving in the morning. She says, “We should stay in touch.” Pete replies, “We aren’t really going to stay in touch, are we?” He kisses her hand, and they part ways.The next day, Pete’s hanging out with the guys. Danny says, “What about a long-distance relationship?” Jackson adds, “Actually, you might be perfect for it. You’re so organized and stuck in your ways.” Pete is torn, but they convince him: “You’ve got to stop her before she goes to the airport and tell her she’s all you’ve ever wanted.”They rush to the hotel, but—womp womp—she’s already gone. Pete chases after her, only to realize she was never in the cab. She’s still at the hotel. He comes back, gulps some water, and shoots his shot… badly. But Chelsea admits she feels the same way, though she doesn’t know how the distance will work. Pete says, “I don’t know either, but I don’t want to not try.” She grabs his phone, takes a selfie with him, and gives him her number.They start texting nonstop—cute doctor stuff, constant phone calls. Then one day, everything changes: video calls! Jackson takes this seriously, even sending his client Celeste to do Pete’s makeup before a call.Pete dials in… no answer. Then a text: “Sorry, this isn’t working.” Blocked. WTF?! Jackson and Danny try to reassure him, but Pete feels crushed.Later that night, Pete gets woken up by a call. It’s Chelsea. The storm knocked out her internet. That’s all she meant—he was never really blocked. Relief.Things go back to normal. They just want to see each other in person. Easier said than done. Both are so busy.One day, Pete’s at Danny’s nephew’s birthday party when Chelsea shows up. “I’m here for one night. Let’s go on a proper date.” Danny yells, “WE’RE GOING SHOPPING!”On their date, things feel harder than expected. It’s awkward—not just because a guitar player won’t stop playing in their faces, but because online chemistry doesn’t always translate perfectly in person. So they bail and grab Philly cheesesteaks instead. On their walk, Chelsea admits, “I actually came here to break up with you. But after tonight…I want to keep trying.” Pete smiles: “I know how we can try next…” They kiss.His boys warn him: “Whatever you do, don’t say ‘I love you’ first.” Naturally, Chelsea hops in a cab, Pete chases it down, and he blurts it out. She says it back. The crowd cheers.Pete decides to propose. The boys warn him: “Don’t you think you should spend more time together in person first?” But Pete is set. He flies out to surprise her—only to drop the ring box on the luggage carousel. When it comes back around, it’s gone. He scrambles after it, gets detained by TSA, but luckily Chelsea knows the officers. They let him go with a warning. As Pete and Chelsea leave, TSA hands him the ring back. He proposes right then and there. Chelsea laughs: “This is so crazy! Yes!”They go to meet her parents. It’s tense—her parents are intense, her mom furious they want to get married on the beach. Eventually, they compromise: a five-star resort by the beach. Pete’s mom shows up and disapproves of everything, but then declares she’s going to officiate the wedding. The groomsmen arrive, everyone has dinner, and Pete admits he’s considering moving overseas with Chelsea.It’s too much. Chelsea storms off. “Go camping with your boys. We need a break.” Disaster strikes—a massive storm hits while the guys are lost in the woods, grounding flights and keeping wedding guests away.Pete fights with the groomsmen, storms off, then they reconcile. The next day, things are better. He and Chelsea reconnect on the beach. She tells him she can’t wait to spend the rest of her life with him. They kiss and, right then and there, get married exactly the way they wanted—simple, real, and by the ocean.So what does this have to do with the woman from the beginning? She leans in and says: “Pete and Chelsea’s story was just the beginning. Because after them… there was another wedding.” 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 Monday. It's time to get Mighty! Ryan is here to help review the 1994 classic, The Little Giants. ABOUT THE LITTLE GIANTS:Misfits form their own opposing team to an elite peewee football team, coached by the elite team coach's brother.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE LITTLE GIANTS:October 14, 1994 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF THE LITTLE GIANTS:Rick Moranis as Danny O’SheaEd O’Neill as Kevin O’SheaShawna Waldron as Becky “Icebox” O’SheaDevon Sawa as Junior FloydBRAN'S THE LITTLE GIANTS SYNOPSIS: The movie kicks off with some wacky football animation. The X’s. The O’s. The Little Giants.It’s 1964, and the O’Shea brothers are walking down the street. Big brother Kevin is annoyed that little brother Danny is tagging along to play football with his friends. So annoyed, in fact, that Kevin won’t even pick him to be on his team. To cheer him up, he tells Danny that one day their names will both be on the town water tower—The O’Shea Brothers.Cut to the present, and the only name on that water tower is Kevin’s. Kevin owns a car dealership and, most importantly, coaches pee-wee football. Today is tryouts. One of those hopefuls is Icebox—or should I say, Becky… Danny’s daughter. That’s right, a girl!We quickly learn just how much Kevin has accomplished: championships in high school and college, the Heisman Trophy—he’s done it all.Time to find out who made the team. All the “dorks” you’d expect get cut… along with Icebox. Danny tells his brother he’s wrong about those kids, and he’s going to prove it.Icebox rallies the others, announcing that they’ll start their own team—coached by her dad. Danny’s not so sure, until Kevin lays down the rule: one town, one team. He challenges Danny to a playoff in two weeks. Winner gets to be the town’s team.The squad needs more players, so Icebox and the crew recruit outcasts around town. At the grocery store, they spot a kid showing off an impressive arm by tossing toilet paper rolls. Icebox is thrown off because—wait for it—she also thinks he’s cute. Turns out he’s a great quarterback.Word gets to Kevin, who goes to check it out… and winds up arrested for being a peeping tom.Then a new kid moves to town—Spike. He’s massive. His dad calls Danny, thinking he’s Kevin, to say Spike wants to play. But Spike doesn’t fit in, Spike doesn’t like them, and Spike is basically the bad guy. Eventually, Spike’s dad pulls him from the team once he realizes they’re with Danny, which sparks a huge fight among the players.All seems lost… until John Madden shows up—with four NFL players! Just the boost they need.It’s game day. Right before kickoff, Kevin goads Danny into a bet: if Danny wins, he gets Kevin’s Chevrolet dealership; if Kevin wins, he gets Danny’s gas station.The Giants fall behind 21 points by halftime. Spirits are low—until Danny gives a heartfelt speech. The team rallies, and with a last-second fumblerooski, they win the game!Danny suggests that instead of the Giants replacing the Cowboys, they merge into one team so both brothers can coach. He also rekindles his childhood romance with Patty. And instead of holding Kevin to the dealership bet, Danny asks for just one thing: change the water tower. From “Home of Kevin O’Shea” to “Home of the O’Shea Brothers.” Promise fulfilled. 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 Festive Friday and Alonso is here to help review another Christmas movie we missed from 2024, The Holiday Exchange. ABOUT THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE:Wilde must cope with vacationing as a bachelor, so he decides to swap houses on an LGBTQ app with Oliver. In their efforts to escape their woes they end up meeting two locals who set romance on fire from LA to the charming town of Brilfax.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE:October 1, 2024 | VODCAST & CREW OF THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE:Taylor Frey as Wilde WilliamsRick Cosnett as Oliver WhitlockSamer Salem as Julius NasserDaniel Garcia as Henry WhitlockBRAN'S THE HOLIDAY EXCHANGE SYNOPSIS:Wilde wakes up in his Christmas pajamas, clearly sad because he’s newly single. Despite his ex trying to win him back, he just can’t do it. He decides he needs a change—so he hops on Mister B&B to find a place. He stumbles upon Oliver’s listing for a charming cottage in Brilfax. Conveniently, Oliver happens to be reading a very specific book: Single, Gay, and Holidating Yourself in LA. And where is Wilde from? LA. So, naturally, they decide to house-swap.Wilde goes out to a bar and bonds with locals while trashing his ex. Meanwhile, Oliver attends a signing for the very book he’s been reading, just so he can tell the author, Julius, that it’s all wrong. Julius is initially taken aback by his critiques, but the sparks begin to fly.Back in Brilfax, Wilde can’t resist calling his ex—and it does not go well. After a bath, he’s surprised when Oliver’s cousin, Henry, shows up out of nowhere during a snowstorm. They have some awkward banter, and Oliver agrees to let Henry stay. The next day, Wilde learns Henry is also an actor, just like his ex. So obviously, it won’t work. Spoiler alert: it does. They start hanging out, and after a fun night together, they walk in the snow and share a kiss.Meanwhile, in LA, Oliver and Julius begin to spend more time together after Julius’ manager nudges him to reconnect. Things are going great.But of course, each couple hits an “all is lost” moment. Wilde sees Henry talking to his manager—who also happens to be his ex—and it feels a little too familiar. And Julius finds out Oliver is a divorce attorney (which he failed to mention) and gets furious.Luckily, it all works out. Wilde and Henry reconcile, and Wilde says he’s willing to move to LA to be with him. Oliver resigns from being a divorce attorney to pursue a nonprofit passion project, which makes Julius thrilled.The couples reunite in LA for New Year’s Eve and have a great time—despite Wilde’s parents crashing the party. 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.

September is here and Brian joins the guys to preview the movies Hallmark Channel will be releasing this month!  ---ABOUT THE GROOMSMEN TRILOGY:The Groomsmen trilogy follows three best friends from different backgrounds and cultures as they come together to celebrate their wedding days.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE GROOMSMEN TRILOGY:September 6, 13 & 20, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE GROOMSMEN TRILOGY:Jonathan Bennett as DannyTyler Hynes as JacksonBJ Britt as Pete---ABOUT MYSTERY ISLAND: HOUSE RULES: Mystery Island success raises plans of expansion, and the Island team meets their Mystery Mountain counterparts for a friendly murder game, but the fun ends with a murder in plain sight.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR MYSTERY ISLAND: HOUSE RULES:September 14, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF MYSTERY ISLAND: HOUSE RULES:Elizabeth Henstridge as EmiliaCharlie Weber as Jason--ABOUT ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDING:A single mom agrees to be the partner of a bird enthusiast during a birding tournament but misunderstands the assignment and tells everyone she's his new girlfriend instead of just his teammate.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDING:September 27, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF ADVENTURES IN LOVE & BIRDING:Rachel Boston as CelesteAndrew Walker as John 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.

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 4: Let Your Hair Down, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E04It's Mae's bachelorette party, and Amanda commits to giving her notoriously over-planning sister a night full of carefree fun and making memories.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03:August 31, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E04 SYNOPSIS:The episode kicks off with lots of strawberries. Making a good strawberry preserve takes time, ya see?Gus is out and about dealing with the railroad arm, giving Nancy even more fuel for her fire to get that sucker fixed.Amanda tells Sergio she has a new nickname for him—Biscuit—because he’s good at getting people out of jams. The sparks are flying.Jag from Jag pays for all the wine for Mae’s bachelorette party, and she is overjoyed.Nancy is still trying to get signatures for the railroad arm, but people aren’t nearly as eager to fix it as she thought they’d be.Frank Jr. is trying to convince his boss to let him make good chicken to sell. The boss loves the chicken but not the idea.Then the Fish arrives. She came to try the chicken after seeing it on Chicken Clash. She asks to give her compliments to the chef, and—plot twist—it turns out she’s Sergio’s ex-wife! In this show, her name is Nikita, and she asks Sergio to come be the head chef at a new restaurant she’s starting.Jay visits Gus for help writing his vows. He wants to know more about what she was like as a kid.Mae welcomes all her friends to her fancy bachelorette party. Her friends just want to drink the wine they like, but Mae’s not having it—this is her fancy party. When she overhears her friends and sisters joking about it, she kicks everyone out.Sergio meets up with Nikita to hear more about her ideas.Meanwhile, Amanda gathers the girls to throw Mae a “make-good” bachelorette party—doing something Mae will definitely hate: a scavenger hunt.Frank Jr. does the math and realizes it’ll only cost two cents more to make good chicken. His boss is shocked it’s so little. Maybe there’s something there. What Frank’s keeping secret is that it’s the same recipe the Chicken Sisters use.Amanda, Mae, and their friends have a great night out—until Amanda sees Sergio and Nikita kissing across the street. What she doesn’t hear is him saying no to both the restaurant and to Nikita.Amanda and Mae share a heart-to-heart.Gus is cleaning when Clayton comes in, and the two end up slow dancing.Sergio deletes “Do Not Answer” from his phone just as Amanda texts him to say she’s not going to get in the way of him and Nikita. 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.

Brian pops in to help review the newest Hallmark Channel movie, Catch of the Day. ABOUT CATCH OF THE DAY:On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help her family's flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who makes her question everything.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CATCH OF THE DAY::August 30, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF CATCH OF THE DAY::Emilie Ullerup as SophieMichael Rady as CamKatie Lee Biegel as AbigailBRAN'S CATCH OF THE DAY SYNOPSIS:We’re in a fancy kitchen. “Yes, Chef!” The head chef is anxiously waiting for a big review to drop. Sophie chimes in and says it doesn’t matter what The Times thinks. Nice thought, but no one’s buying it.Cut to fisherman Cam, who runs Easton’s Fish Market. He’s short-staffed but making it work.The review comes in — four stars! Sophie is promoted to sous-chef.She calls her sister to share the big news, but things aren’t great back home. Their family restaurant is bleeding money, and her sister is ready to sell. Sophie says she’ll think about it. Abigail suggests she come back, help out, and stick around for the 4th of July.Sophie asks for time off. It doesn’t go well. She’s never asked before, but three weeks turns into just ten days.When she arrives, she’s horrified to find… frozen fish! She heads to the docks for fresh fish, promptly falls into a net, and gets rescued by Cam. Surprise — they already know each other. They even kissed back in 7th grade. Banter sparks, and Sophie goes on her way.Back at the restaurant, tensions rise between the sisters. Abigail’s been grinding to keep the place alive, and Sophie swoops in buying pricey fish like that’s the magic fix.Meanwhile, Sophie keeps crossing paths with Cam. A local blogger spreads the word that a big-city chef is back in town, which makes Sophie’s boss furious.The sisters start interviewing potential managers. One guy is a perfect fit — but before he can commit, Cam (unknowingly) offers him a better-paying job. Perfect Cam means no harm, but Sophie’s frustrated.Later, she apologizes, and sparks fly. They finally kiss.The next day, she cooks him dinner, sharing her dreams. Her boss wants her to cook for someone opening a restaurant in Vegas — a chance that could change her career. When Sophie leans in for another kiss, Cam pulls back. He doesn’t want to stand in the way of her dreams.The Vegas dinner starts rocky, but Sophie nails it. She’s offered the head chef role.Just as she’s ready to rush out of town, she can’t find Cam — until she learns he’s been secretly framing her old photos. What a guy. They say their goodbyes.But when Sophie’s about to board the helicopter, she can’t go through with it. She quits. She chooses to stay, help run the now-thriving family restaurant, and, of course, be with Cam.She tells her family, finds Cam, and they seal it with some very good kisses. 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 Mighty Monday and Ryan is here to help us chat about the 1996 classic sports movie, Space Jam. ABOUT SPACE JAM:In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR SPACE JAM:November 15, 1996 | TheatersCAST & CREW OF SPACE JAM:Michael Jordan as HimselfBilly West as Bugs BunnyWayne Knight as Stan PodolakBill Murray as HimselfLarry Bird as HimselfCharles Barkley as HimselfPatrick Ewing as HimselfMuggsy Bogues as HimselfLarry Johnson as HimselfShawn Bradley as HimselfBRAN'S SPACE JAM SYNOPSIS:Little Michael Jordan is up late, playing basketball outside. His dad tells him to keep shooting until he misses. Michael says he wants to play ball at North Carolina. As he runs toward the hoop and jumps, the scene transitions to adult MJ jumping, leading into a 5+ minute highlight reel of Jordan clips. Honestly, it could’ve been an hour longer and I still would’ve been in.Michael then retires from basketball, and we transition to outer space. We’re dropped onto Moron Mountain, a struggling amusement park. Its owner, Mr. Swackhammer, decides the best course of action is to kidnap the Looney Tunes to be the park’s new attraction. His little henchmen head to Earth to hold the Tunes hostage, but Bugs Bunny convinces them to allow the Tunes to defend themselves, challenging them to a basketball game since the aliens are so small.After seeing a documentary about basketball and learning there are professionals, the aliens travel to Earth and steal the talents of Charles Barkley, Shawn Bradley, Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson, and Muggsy Bogues. Using this talent, they transform into giant, baller versions of themselves known as the Monstars.When the Looney Tunes see how big the Monstars are, they realize they need help. They need the greatest to ever do it: Michael Jordan.They track MJ down at the golf course and literally pull him through a hole. Honestly, MJ handles it surprisingly well and he’s in.Back on Earth, the real NBA players discover they’ve lost their ability to play, leading the league to suspend the season until they figure out what’s happening.It’s time for the big game, and the Monstars dominate the first half. The Tune Squad is devastated.During halftime, MJ’s assistant Stan (who showed up earlier in the movie) learns how the Monstars stole the players’ talent. This discourages the Tunes even more—until Bugs pulls out MJ’s “secret stuff,” which is just water, but convinces the squad to believe in themselves.MJ raises the stakes with Swackhammer, as only he would: if the Tune Squad wins, the Monstars return the stolen talent. If the Monstars win, Jordan will spend the rest of his life as Moron Mountain’s newest attraction.The Tunes fight back, but with only ten seconds left, they’re down to four players. Luckily, Bill Murray shows up to even things out.In the final moments, Jordan talks to Bugs, uses cartoon physics, stretches his arm across the court, and slam-dunks for the win.After Swackhammer berates the Monstars, Jordan helps them realize they only served him because they were small. Fed up, the Monstars stuff Swackhammer into a missile and launch him to the moon. They then relinquish the stolen talent and decide to stay with the Tunes.Meanwhile, Jordan and Stan return to Earth, restoring the NBA stars’ abilities. Their encouragement convinces Jordan to return to the league—and the rest is history. 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.

Alonso is here to help us chat about the 2024 Christmas movie, The Holiday List. ABOUT THE HOLIDAY LISTA woman sets out a well-intentioned plan of bringing her dysfunctional family together in the wake of the family's matriarch, her mother-in-law.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE HOLIDAY LIST:November 22, 2024 | Various VOD StreamersCAST & CREW OF THE HOLIDAY LIST:Brittany Snow as CharlieLucas Bravo as WesleySimon Callow as SamuelChloé Jouannet as JackieElektra Kilbey as LolaBRAN'S THE HOLIDAY LIST SYNOPSIS:Charlie and her husband, Wesley, visit his family after the death of Wesley's mom. His sister, Jackie, shows up with her girlfriend, Lola—but it’s unclear if their dad realizes Lola is more than just “a girl who’s a friend.” It quickly becomes clear that this family is a bit dysfunctional. Wesley and Jackie immediately start arguing, while Wesley keeps bringing up the fact that Charlie was flirting with the cab driver on the way over. That’s dad’s cue to slip out and head to the pub by himself.The night spirals, and everyone ends up getting wasted. After Wesley falls asleep, Charlie stumbles into the kitchen, finds Wesley’s mom’s diary in a box, and writes a list of “things the family needs to do” inside it.The next morning, Jackie discovers the diary and assumes the list was written by their mom—a set of wishes for the family. The list itself is simple: spend more time together and reconnect as a family.As the visit continues, Charlie and Wesley fight but eventually commit to really diving into their marriage and making it work. Jackie’s girlfriend proposes and they decide to get married, and the family comes together to spread their mom’s ashes. 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 Department of Destiny was able to arrange an interview with Liam & Cora!We had such a fun time talking with Katie & Lachlan - we hope to have them back soon (and to see more of them on Hallmark Channel)!ABOUT KATIE STEVENS:Katie Stevens is an American actress and singer who first captured national attention as a finalist on season nine of American Idol. Transitioning from music to acting, she quickly found success on television with her breakout role as Karma Ashcroft on MTV’s hit series Faking It. Stevens went on to star as Jane Sloan in Freeform’s The Bold Type, earning praise for her heartfelt performance as an ambitious young writer navigating friendship, love, and career in New York City.Recently, she has brought her charm and talent to Hallmark Channel movies, with the three Providence Falls movies. This is her FIRST time on Deck the Hallmark.ABOUT LACHLAN QUARMBY:Lachlan Quarmby is an Australian-born actor who has been steadily building a name for himself with roles across television, film, and stage. After training in the performing arts and honing his craft in both Australia and the United States, he has appeared in a variety of projects that showcase his versatility—from heartfelt dramas to lighthearted comedies.Like Katie, he has recently taken on leading roles in Hallmark Channel movies with the three Providence Falls movies. This is also his FIRST time on Deck the Hallmark. 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.

Jack's joins the boys to chat about The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Episode 3: Daddy's Home, Y'allABOUT THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03Amanda, Nancy, and Gus try to mend fences following their Ultimate Kitchen Clash episode's airing, and Mae enlists Sabrina's help with wedding planning.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03:August 24, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03:Schuyler Fisk as AmandaGenevieve Angelson as MaeLea Thompson as NancyWendie Malick as GusMargo Martindale as NarratorRukiya Bernard as SabrinaCaitlin Howden as ShawnaBRAN'S THE CHICKEN SISTERS - S02E03 SYNOPSIS:We get a flashback of Gus falling for Clayton. She fell for him despite him being one of Frannie’s boys. It shows him leaving her while she was pregnant, and she never saw him again.Fast forward to the present: Clayton’s back, looking dang good.It’s Sunday, and everyone is at church — including Frank Jr. — as the pastor talks about forgiveness. After church, down in the fellowship hall, Mae and Shawna try to convince Amanda to go on a date with Officer Eddie. She reluctantly agrees when he shoots his shot.Frank Jr. walks up, tells his mom, Amanda, and Mae off, and storms out.Meanwhile, Linzey complains to her mom about how annoying Frankie’s boyfriend, Dud, is. Sabrina launches into a “momalogue” about how everything that happens in life shapes you and makes you a more interesting person… or at least, that’s the point.The mayor stops Nancy from leaving and tells her that if she wants the town to fix the broken train arm, she’ll need to gather 300 signatures.Clayton tries to talk to his daughter Mae, but it’s awkward. He tells her he’s her dad, and they sit down for a conversation.Later, Nancy catches Gus hoarding stuff in the closet. Gus admits she’s freaking out because Mae’s dad is back in town. As Nancy helps her clean, she mentions she might be going on a trip for a couple of months with the pastor. Gus doesn’t take it well — she’s grown to really love being close to Nancy after hating her her whole life.Frankie and Linzey hang out, and Frankie reveals a secret: she started a social media account to showcase her mom’s artwork. She also admits she and Dud haven’t even kissed yet. Instead of seizing the moment, Linzey says, “Let’s go get you kissed, then.”Amanda’s date with Eddie ends early when duty calls. Sergio happens to walk in to pick up food, and Amanda invites him to sit. Afterwards, they share a long hug — clearly tempted to kiss — but part ways.Later, Linzey rings Dud’s doorbell and runs, giving Frankie and Dud their first kiss.Mae thanks her mom for calling Clayton and bringing him to town.The episode ends with Clayton knocking on Gus’s door, apologizing for not being there. 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.

ABOUT DOUBLE SCOOPNora and James were once the dream team at a top New York ad agency, but now they're locked in a frosty competition for the sweetest client of all: a small-town dairy farm that churns out the most delectable ice cream in the country.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR DOUBLE SCOOP:August 23, 2025 | Hallmark ChannelCAST & CREW OF DOUBLE SCOOP:Taylor Cole as NoraRyan McPartlin as JamesPatrick Muldoon as EverettJacklyn Collier as ShannonBRAN'S DOUBLE SCOOP SYNOPSIS:Nora is a hotshot advertiser who brings her boss, Alexandra, a cake for her birthday. Alexandra left their previous company, H Company, to start a rival firm. Nora’s closest teammate—and rival—James chose to stay behind, and now he’s up for the potential Vice President role.Nora goes out to dinner with her pregnant friend Jacks, who insists they stop at her favorite ice cream spot, Darlington Dairy. Nora tries it, is blown away, and wonders why she’s never heard of it before. (Good question, Nora.)Meanwhile, James’ boss tells him the VP role is between him and Lavery. Whoever brings in the hottest new client within the next two weeks gets the job.The next day, Nora and James bump into each other. She drops her bag, and it’s full of ice cream. She lies, saying it’s for the office, when in reality, she’s eyeing Darlington Dairy as a client. Unfortunately for her, she leaves a carton behind, and James scoops it up. He brings it to his boss and claims the idea as his own.Soon enough, both Nora and James are on planes to Wisconsin to meet the owners. By coincidence, they’re staying at the same inn, in neighboring rooms. Their paths officially collide when they both show up to take the owners to dinner. Classic double booking. Naturally, they all dine together.After dinner, Nora and James lay down some ground rules: no sabotage, no scarfing down ice cream to win favor, and both present their pitches—the best pitch wins. (Which, let’s be honest, feels like the only rule that should matter.)The next morning, Nora’s car won’t start. Turns out it’s an EV, and she forgot to charge it. James offers her a ride.From there, they spend more time together—working on the farm, sharing late nights. One sleepless evening leads to a romantic night under the stars, surrounded by fireflies.One day, James chats with the mayor and learns the town is running out of funding for local farms. He pitches to his boss that they donate money to help, and his boss loves the idea—especially since the owners will surely be impressed.Nora sees James meeting with the mayor and grows suspicious, though she’s also starting to genuinely enjoy his company.At the town’s ice cream festival, the mayor announces the new farmers’ fund in front of everyone. Nora is furious—she feels James is bribing the owners.Finally, pitch day arrives. The owners choose James.Back at the office, James learns his boss called ahead and warned the owners against working with Alexandra. Disgusted, he quits.Later, Nora discovers the owners called her instead—they’re going with her after all, because they found out James walked away.She goes to see James, who reveals Alexandra offered him a job. He’ll only take it if it’s okay with her, because he’s madly in love with her and doesn’t want anything to come between them again. They kiss—and kiss some more. 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.