A Very Hallmark Christmas

It's a very, very special episode of a "A Very Hallmark Christmas." Rob takes a backseat and Loree invites friends Cara, Courtney, and Missy to discuss "Journey Back to Christmas." Tune in for time travel, a highly problematic town (and police force), the hottest chemistry ever before seen in a Hallmark movie, and, of course, possibly the greatest long-con of our time

After a verrrrry long hiatus, Loree and Rob return for "Royally Ever After." Dig in to one of Hallmark's more timely movies, featuring the land of apricot scrub, promise cupcakes, and nap-centric trickery. Plus, listener mail.

Join Rob and Loree for an off-the-rails bonus episode of "A Very Hallmark Christmas." Tune in for small town antitrust concerns, the best in baking vanity plates, and very sad conversations with cats. Plus, yes, lots of giggling at cobbler jokes. 

Join Loree and Rob for a trip to Cambria and a recap of "Once Upon a Prince." Meet a hipster prince, and try to figure out just what's happening in the Hallmark universe's version of Europe. Plus, a special Countdown to Christmas announcement!

Join Loree and Rob for a trip to St. Francisville, the hometown of the Hallmark Cinematic Universe's very own Nell. This recap of "Home for Spring" includes a discussion of the pros and cons of itineraries, the necessity of Spam to the average diet, and whether or not Kix Brooks had to audition for his role. 

After a bit of a break, Loree and Rob come back to discuss the Queen of Hearts, butterfly broaches, and a prince who longs to be a mere blue-collar commoner.  Plus, the beginnings of a new team of Hallmark Cinematic Universe heroes: the Defenders.

Dive into a world of cupcake porn and endless raw seafood appetizers during Loree and Rob's discussion of "The Sweetest Heart." Plus, the first mention of the Bechdel Test on VHC, personal reflections on promise rings, and why Nate just might be the worst dude yet. And--listener mail!

It's time for the Grey Gardens of the Hallmark Cinematic Universe! Join Loree and Rob to discuss the complicated family history of the Wycliffe/Windsor family, the intricate Ocean's 11-level plot taking place in the last third of the movie, how to figure out when you're in London. Plus--can Duncan be both Mr. Right and Frank Lloyd Wrong?

Join Loree and Rob to discuss the numb fever dream that is "Royal Hearts." Featuring the promise ring of proposals and a bow-and-arrow scene that will make you feel all grumbly hateful inside. Plus, horse babies!

Join Loree and Rob as they try to disentangle the labyrinthine plot of "Wedding March 3: Here Comes the Bride" without the benefit of any context. Plus, elaborate latte art, Olivia's infinite spinsterhood, and one weird sandwich situation. 

Loree and Rob cozy up together on Valentine's Day to watch "Cooking with Love." Join them to discuss the cutthroat world of children's reality television, what's in store for Chef Betty, and, of course, the patriarchy--including Jeremy's role as the classic mediocre white man. Plus, listener mail!

Join Loree and Rob to discuss Very, Very, Valentine--the movie that blows the Hallmark game wide open. There's a legit love triangle, a lot of coffee, and a little bit of Cyrano de Bergerac. Plus, theories on how that ending really plays out after the credits rolled. 

"The Lake House" meets "Benjamin Button" in the first Hallmark Valentine's Day movie of 2017.  Join Loree and Rob to try to figure out just how much the Grange Family Winery is worth, what exactly happened with Chloe's mom and that cuckoo clock, and if ordering a glass of your family's wine at a restaurant is like a rockstar wearing her own band's t-shirt at the concert. 

It's the final entry of The Winterfest Files! Join Rob and Loree to discuss Ty's Amway-style marketing skills, Dean Cain's juggling expertise, and Bliss Valley--the Themyscira of Hallmark ski resorts. Plus, "Winter's Dream" might not have smashed the patriarchy, but it did bump up against it ever so slightly. 

Loree and Rob return for "One Winter Weekend," the world of competitive bratwurst-garnishing, and some of that fresh Clara Lake powder. Plus, our secondary characters get their own (!!) storyline, and Ben makes for a solid entry into the Hallmark Petulant Man Hall of Fame.