Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast

Just two guys talking about Hallmark Christmas movies. That’s it—nothing else. No other channels, no series, no reality TV, and no detours into Loveuary, Spring Into Love, Summer Nights, or Fall Harvest. If it’s not a Hallmark Christmas movie, we’re not covering it. Each week on The Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast, we review a favorite from past years and keep up with the current films from Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas every October through December. Christmas... all year long! *** The Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast is not affiliated with Hallmark Media.

Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Rich & Rene, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast

  Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026: The Forever Hallmark Christmas Preview Show!

  Aug 17, 202622 minS1

  Countdown to Christmas 2026: The Forever Hallmark Christmas Preview Show! We’re getting closer to the start of Hallmark’s annual Christmas movie season — so what can we expect in 2026? We’re breaking it all down: • We had 24 new Christmas movies in 2025 — how many will Hallmark deliver this year? • What might the nightly programming schedule look like? • How many episodes of Mistletoe Murders Season Three will we get — and when will they air? Plus, we’re spotlighting 12 of the 2026 Christmas movies we’re most excited about! We’ll talk about the “Big Three” — Disney, Biltmore and the Chicago Bears — plus nine more movies featuring some of your Hallmark favorites, including Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Erin Cahill, Autumn Reeser, Wes Brown, Jonathan Bennett, Ashley Williams, Kristoffer Polaha, Luke McFarlane and so many more! The countdown is almost here — and we’re ready! For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media.

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  Episode #25

  Love Under the Mistletoe

  Jul 30, 202628 minS1

  Christmas in July 2026 wraps up with Jen Lilley (Grace) and Nick Bateman (Ryan) starring in Love Under the Mistletoe . With only six speaking roles in the entire movie (yes... six!), this one leans heavily on the classic Hallmark formula—and it absolutely embraces it. We've got the overworked big-city executive returning to his small hometown for Christmas. Two former high school crushes reconnect. A charity gala is organized to save a struggling town. And, of course, a BBD (Big Bad Developer) wants to replace a beautiful historic home with a modern condo tower. Add in a cookie-baking montage, a tree-lighting ceremony, festive decorations everywhere, and you've got the kind of cozy, cookie-cutter Christmas romance Hallmark built its reputation on. But does that formula still work in 2026? We break the movie down and offer our verdict! As always, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts. • What we liked and our favorite scenes. • Scenes we’d rewrite. • The best supporting characters. • “Are We Sure?” — our ultimate Hallmark logic check. • Will Grace and Ryan last as a couple? • The Mistletoe Meter – Let’s talk about that final kiss and give it a letter grade. • Who (or what) truly won the movie. • We rate the film and talk about what movie is coming up next! For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media.

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  Episode #24

  Snowbound for the Holidays

  Jul 23, 202625 minS1

  Trey runs a rustic ski lodge where both he—and the lodge itself—seem to be stuck in the 1990s. When tech and hospitality specialist Cassidy arrives, "opposites attract" is put to the ultimate test. Filmed in a small town in northern Ontario during the dead of winter, the movie fully embraces its Christmas atmosphere. From the whimsical snow tubing and wish lantern scenes to the tender dance and almost-kiss (Walkman included!), it delivers plenty of heartfelt moments. In this episode, we share behind-the-scenes stories, including why the town left its Christmas decorations up for an extra month, how the brutal cold forced the cast and crew indoors between takes, why the lodge featured real Christmas trees instead of artificial ones, and how Vanessa Lengies filmed the movie while pregnant. As always, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts… with information straight from Director Christopher Giroux. • Some great moments in the film… we let you know what our favorite was! • Scenes we’d rewrite. • The best supporting characters. • “Are We Sure?” — our ultimate Hallmark logic check. • Will Cassidy and Trey last as a couple? • The Mistletoe Meter – Let’s talk about that final kiss and give it a letter grade. • Who (or what) truly won the movie. • We rate the film and talk about what movie is coming up next! For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media.

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  Episode #23

  O Little Christmas Market

  Jul 16, 202628 minS1

  The guys kick things off with a little history lesson on Hallmark's Christmas in July —from its beginnings with a single weekend in 2012 and how it evolved, to the very first original July Christmas movie in 2015 (yes, it's a Lacey Chabert classic), where the event stands today, and the highest-rated Christmas in July originals of all time. Then it's on to Christmas in July 2026 – Week 2 as Kat Barrell ( The Christmas Baby ) and Stephen Huszar ( Melt My Heart This Christmas ) star in O Little Christmas Market . The script feels like a classic Hallmark movie from a decade ago—formulaic? Sure. Creative? Absolutely. This movie has a little bit of everything: miniature Christmas displays, shipping containers, a lonely Christmas tree in a train station, a charming holiday market... and, naturally, developers threatening to tear it all down. And, of course, we ask the important questions. Rich can't figure out why Grayson doesn't hop the next train home—or where he found that tuxedo in town. Meanwhile, Rene investigates the cost of moving shipping containers and isn't afraid to question Zoey's wardrobe choices. As always, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts. • Our favorite moments. • Scenes we’d rewrite. • The best supporting characters. • “Are We Sure?” — our ultimate Hallmark logic check. • Will Grayson and Olivia last as a couple? • The Mistletoe Meter – How good of a final kiss did Olivia and Grayson give us? We’ll give it a letter grade. • Who (or what) truly won the movie. • We rate the film and talk about what movie is coming up next! For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media.

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  Episode #22

  Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy

  Jul 2, 202633 minS1

  Evergreen… Part Three! This time we’re heading back to Hallmark’s beloved Christmas town for Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019), featuring a star-studded cast led by Maggie Lawson and Paul Greene in their second Hallmark movie together. Joining them are Ashley Williams, Jill Wagner, Holly Robinson Peete, and Barbara Niven. A 50-year-old time capsule takes center stage, Evergreen’s magical snow globe suffers an unexpected mishap, and three intertwined romances keep the Christmas spirit alive as the town once again works its holiday magic. Hallmark writer Zac Hug was finding his stride with the network, delivering an ambitious script packed with memorable characters, multiple storylines, and plenty of star power—yet somehow making it all come together very nicely. In this episode, we cover: • Behind-the-scenes movie fun facts. • Our favorite moments. • Scenes we’d rewrite. • The best supporting characters. • “Are We Sure?” — our ultimate Hallmark logic check. And we’ve got a bunch. • Ben and Katie… will their relationship last? • The Mistletoe Meter – Katie and Ben with FIVE kisses… which might be a record! We’ll give them a letter grade. • Who (or what) truly won the movie. • We rate the film and talk about what movies are coming up next! For the love of Hallmark! Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreverhallmarkchristmas Email: ForeverHallmarkChristmas@gmail.com *** Not affiliated with Hallmark Media.

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