About this podcast
Every week Dara updates you with news and reviews of your favorite movies and TV shows from the Hallmark Channel and other made-for-TV movie networks.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 351 episodes
- Forgotten Holiday + Merrry Memories · 40 min · Season 6 Episode 46In this episode, I give my passionate thoughts on two movies from Hallmark's 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup. My church's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htcfchurch/ •…
- Lifetime 2026 Christmas Schedule · 20 min · Season 6 Episode 47It's time to see what the cousins over at Lifetime are doing for Christmas this year. Lifetime Christmas Schedule…
- Weekend 1 of Countdown to Christmas 2026 · 29 min · Season 6 Episode 46*There is a change in audio in this episode as (unbeknownst to me) the mic gets disconnected.* Let's talk about the first batch of movies Hallmark gave us for Countdown to…
- 2026 Countdown to Christmas Breakdown · 1 h 15 min · Season 6 Episode 46In this episode, I give my thoughts on each of the movies in the Countdown to Christmas lineup along with all of the periphery events and goings on of the season. My Synopsis…
- Favorite 2026 Hallmark Movies · 41 min · Season 6 Episode 45A yearly tradition: let's recap the year and talk about what movies were my favorite...and which ones missed the mark entirely. For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello…
- Cindy Busby is Back! · 30 min · Season 6 Episode 44Cindy Busby comes back into the home of Dear Hallmark to drop some teasers about Season 4 of When Hope Calls while it's currently in production! For more Dear Hallmark: • Say…
- September Fall into Love Recap · 30 min · Season 6 Episode 43In this episode, we talk about all of the movies we received in September: Haunted Harmony Mysteries, Garage Sale Mysteries, Falling into Place, and Pumpkin Regatta. For more…
- Sixth Anniversary Q&A · 46 min · Season 6 Episode 42Can you believe it's been six years since I've uploaded the frist YouTube review and started this thing known as Dear Hallmark? For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello…
- UPTV 2026 Christmas Schedule · 17 minIn this episode, I talk about UpTV's Chrismtas schedule along with some updates Hallmark made to the Hallmark Christmas Experience. UPTV Christmas Schedule…
- Love Will Find You | Much About Love · 47 min · Season 6 Episode 41We're talking TWO movies on this episode as we kickoff Fall into Love within Hallmarkland. For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello: [email protected] •…
- Aussie at Heart · 41 min · Season 6 Episode 40You may be wondering "Why is this episode so long if we're just talking about one movie?" Well, you have to listen and find out :) For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello…
- Toast to Italy · 47 min · Season 6 Episode 39There is a lot of Hallmark news to get to before we get to our review, but once we get there, there's so much to explore. For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello…
- Christmas in July 2026 · 42 min · Season 6 Episode 38This episode leans a bit more serious as my thoughts on Christmas in July for 2026 lends to a larger conversation. For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello: [email protected] •…
- Christmas in a Small Town 2026 Recap · 34 min · Season 6 Episode 35It's time to talk about my weekend in Dahlonega, GA for Christmas in a Small Town. While this is their 2nd year of the show, this is my frist year attending. Say hello…
- Summer Nights 2026 Recap · 27 min · Season 6 Episode 34And we're back! with summer vacation winding down it's time to go over what has traspired the month of July. Let's start with a recap of Summer Nights and a preview of some of…
- Texas Two-Step · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 35We heat things up as we go down to Texas for our next movie in Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights lineup. Say hello: [email protected]…
- The Greek Aisle · 35 min · Season 6 Episode 34It's time to go to Greece as we kick off Summer Nights 2026! For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello: [email protected] •…
- Lyndsy Fonseca · 47 min · Season 6 Episode 34Lyndsy Fonseca stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about her latest Hallmark movie: Love Heist. Say hello: [email protected]…
- May Mystery Recap · 26 min · Season 6 Episode 32Let's talk about the three mysteries Hallmark gave us in May: a new Hannah Swensen, True Justive, and Haunted Harmony. I also talk abotu the 3rd event that I'll be attending this…
- Favorite Destination Hallmark Movies 2.0 · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 31Pack your suitcase and let's travel to some of my favorite destination Hallmark movies. Did some of your favorites make my list? For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello…
- Christmas Con 2026 Preview · 24 min · Season 6 Episode 30I'm planning to go to Christmas Con this year, so let's talk about all the actors that will be attending thus far, ticket prices, and anything else that's relevant to the event…
- Favorite Foodie Hallmark Movies 2.0 · 36 min · Season 6 Episode 29Welcome to "The 2.0 Series". We are revamping themed Hallmark movies to see which ones are on the favorites list. First up: Hallmark movies that deal with food. My reaction to…
- Hallmark Christmas Experience 2026 · 29 min · Season 6 Episode 28Major news was dropped last week as Hallmark announced the return of the Hallmark Christmas Experience 2026. This episode breaks down the pricing of the ticket packages, which…
- All's Fair in Love & Mahjong · 36 min · Season 6 Episode 27In this episode I talk about the second May for Mom's movie as well as give some news from the Hallmark front. For more Dear Hallmark: • Say hello: [email protected] •…
- Kentucky Roses · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 26Let's talk about the first movie in the May for Moms lineup, "Kentucky Roses." Say hello: [email protected] Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y…
- Andrew Walker talks Kentucky Roses · 48 min · Season 6 Episode 26Cousin Andrew stops by to talk about his newest Hallmark movie "Kentucky Roses". Andrew's Collection with Dressing Festive…
- I'll Be Seeing You · 27 min · Season 6 Episode 25In this episode, I talk about the movie that closed out the Spring into Love lineup, but I also touch on all the backlash Hallmark's Mahjong movie has be receiving over the past…
- To Philly, With Love · 25 min · Season 6 Episode 24My city is the backdrop for this sleuthy romance movie. Was Philly represented well? Say hello: [email protected]…
- A Little Park Music · 27 min · Season 6 Episode 23It's time to giure out who's leaving pianos in gazebos as we talk about the latest SPring into Love movie. Carlo Marks Podcast Junket…
- Christopher Russell · 40 min · Season 6 Episode 21Christopher Russell stops by to talk about Season 3 of When Hope Calls (but not without talking about a few of his Hallmark movies first). Say hello: [email protected]…
- A Season to Blossom · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 20Let's talk about a movie so heavily coded with Spring, I actually got rained on (if you now, you know). Hallmark Stars Live:https://hallmarkstarslive.com/ For more Dear…
- A Royal Setting · 25 min · Season 6 Episode 19There's two movie announcements, a new Hallmark event, a movie review, and a partridge in a pear tree... Hallmark Stars Live: https://hallmarkstarslive.com/ For more Dear…
- Cindy Busby talks When Hope Calls · 45 min · Season 6 Episode 18Cindy Busby stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about the latest season of When Hope Calls premering on April 5th on Gereat American Family. Say hello…
- Two for Tee · 49 min · Season 6 Episode 17Happy Spring Equinox! There is so much to talk about as we kick off Spring into Love. I get into Hope Valley: 1874, some GAF news, and give my thoughts on the rest of the Spring…
- Romance at Hope Ranch · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 16It's time to wrap of Loveuary with "Romance at Hope Ranch. Say hello: [email protected] Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y I wrote a book!…
- Mahogany Rewatch: Sense & Sensibility + A Nashville Legacy · 24 min · Season 6 Episode 15We have reached the end of our Mahognay Rewatch series. Be sure to check out my interview with Tia Smith, Executive Producer of Sense & Sensibility to hear about the…
- The Stars Between Us · 21 min · Season 6 Episode 14Make sure you have your eclipse glasses as we talk about this next movie in the Loveuary lineup. Spirng Into Love Trailer: https://youtu.be/PC3uTz3foz4?si=u5U4X8o1SubAML7b Amy…
- Mahogany Rewatch: Napa Ever After + The Holiday Stocking · 24 min · Season 6 Episode 12We're back with another Mahogany Rewatch! For this episode I rewatch the first Mahogany movie to premeire as a Hallmark Channel movie and Mahogany's first Christmas movie…
- Because of Cupid · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 13In this episode, I chat with you abobut some of my favorite Hallmark Channel Valentine's Day movies as well as give you my thoughts on the movies for March. Say hello…
- Antonio Cayonne & Allister Foster, Part 1: Passion vs. Ambition · 42 min · Season 6 Episode 11Actor, Antonio Cayonne, and set photographer, Allister Foster join me in a two-part conversation about art and life. Say hello: [email protected]…
- The Way to You · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 10Loveuary has officially begun as I give my thoughts on othe first movie in the lineup for this month starring Kim Matula and Aaron O'Connell. Say hello: [email protected]…
- Mahogany Rewatch: Spring Breakthrough + Unthinkably Good Things · 1 h 16 min · Season 6 Episode 9The lovely Jazzman joins me on this episode for some much needed gril talk...we eventually get to the two movies...eventually. Enjoy the conversation :) Jazzman on instagram…
- Mahogany Rewatch: To Her, With Love & Christmas with a Kiss · 18 min · Season 6 Episode 8While there's been a halt on releasing new Mahogany movies, let's celebrate the ones that has been released so far! In this episode I touch on how the Mahogany brand came to be…
- Missing the Boat · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 7Let's wrap up our Winter Escape bh talking about some books, a recent Hallmark Channel announcement, and talk all things "Missing the Boat" which stars Emillie Ullerup and…
- Kristoffer Polaha · 59 min · Season 6 Episode 6Kristoffer Polaha comes into the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about "Missing the Boat" but we also touch on the necessity of art and creativity.
- Caught By Love · 23 min · Season 6 Episode 5Let's talk about the latest Winter Escape movie starring Rachel Leigh Cook and Luke McFarlane. Say hello: [email protected]…
- Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas · 22 min · Season 6 Episode 4This is way overdue...let's talk about "Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas", Hallmark Channel's newest limited series that premiered over the Christmas holiday. ay hello…
- Love on the Amazon · 19 min · Season 6 Episode 3It's time to talk about the latest movie in Hallmark Channel's Winter Escape lineup. Loveuary Preview: https://youtu.be/RoFSOuSqG0U?si=nErBJ4Kei1MOTpRh Say hello…
- A Melbourne Match · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 2In this episode, I touch on Second Chance Love and give my thoughts on the second novie within the Winter Escape lineup. Hallmarkies episode…
- Lost in Paradise · 29 min · Season 6 Episode 1Happy New Year! Let's catch up and talk about the latest movie from the 2026 Winter Escaoe lineup. My Merry Mistake by Courntey Walsh: https://a.co/d/4fILmYb The Christmas Ring…
