Podcast

Dear Hallmark

TV & Film, TV Reviews

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
350
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

350 episodes, newest first

  1. Lifetime 2026 Christmas Schedule

    Season 6, Episode 47

    Show notes

    It's time to see what the cousins over at Lifetime are doing for Christmas this year.

    Lifetime Christmas Schedule: https://www.mylifetime.com/articles/lifetime-holiday-movie-schedule-2026

    For more Dear Hallmark:

    • Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    • Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b

    20 min
  2. Weekend 1 of Countdown to Christmas 2026

    Season 6, Episode 46

    Show notes

    *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 Christmas 2026.

    For more Dear Hallmark:

    • Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    • Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b

    29 min
  3. 2026 Countdown to Christmas Breakdown

    Season 6, Episode 46

    Show notes

    In 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 Recap with Kaycee: https://youtu.be/7jxirD8aozE?si=9dkex4tvY24Ypxtf

    Dear Hallmark podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhallmark

    Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmarkI wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    1 hr 16 min
  4. Favorite 2026 Hallmark Movies

    Season 6, Episode 45

    Show notes

    A 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: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    • Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b

    41 min
  5. Cindy Busby is Back!

    Season 6, Episode 44

    Show notes

    Cindy 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 hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    • Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b

    30 min
  6. September Fall into Love Recap

    Season 6, Episode 43

    Show notes

    In 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 Dear Hallmark:

    • Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    • Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b

    30 min
  7. Sixth Anniversary Q&A

    Season 6, Episode 42

    Show notes

    Can 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: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    • Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b

    46 min
  8. UPTV 2026 Christmas Schedule Bonus

    Show notes

    In this episode, I talk about UpTV's Chrismtas schedule along with some updates Hallmark made to the Hallmark Christmas Experience.

    UPTV Christmas Schedule: https://people.com/uptv-holiday-lineup-2026-christmas-movies-and-the-rookie-marathon-exclusive-12110986

    For more Dear Hallmark:

    • Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
    • Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b

    17 min
  9. Love Will Find You | Much About Love

    Season 6, Episode 41

    Show notes

    We're talking TWO movies on this episode as we kickoff Fall into Love within Hallmarkland.

    For more Dear Hallmark:

    • Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    • • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    47 min
  10. Aussie at Heart

    Season 6, Episode 40

    Show notes

    You 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: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    41 min
  11. Toast to Italy

    Season 6, Episode 39

    Show notes

    There 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: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    47 min
  12. Christmas in July 2026

    Season 6, Episode 38

    Show notes

    This 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: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    42 min
  13. Christmas in a Small Town 2026 Recap

    Season 6, Episode 35

    Show notes

    It'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: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    34 min
  14. Summer Nights 2026 Recap

    Season 6, Episode 34

    Show notes

    And 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 the August movies.

    27 min
  15. Texas Two-Step

    Season 6, Episode 35

    Show notes

    We heat things up as we go down to Texas for our next movie in Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights lineup.

    Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    31 min
  16. The Greek Aisle

    Season 6, Episode 34

    Show notes

    It's time to go to Greece as we kick off Summer Nights 2026!

    For more Dear Hallmark:

    • Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    35 min
  17. Lyndsy Fonseca

    Season 6, Episode 34

    Show notes

    Lyndsy Fonseca stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about her latest Hallmark movie: Love Heist.

    Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    47 min
  18. May Mystery Recap

    Season 6, Episode 32

    Show notes

    Let'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 year.

    Christmas in a Small Town: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-a-small-town-tickets-1765463812789?aff=erelexpmlt

    For more Dear Hallmark:

    • Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com

    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y

    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    26 min
  19. Favorite Destination Hallmark Movies 2.0

    Season 6, Episode 31

    Show notes

    Pack 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: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    31 min
  20. Christmas Con 2026 Preview

    Season 6, Episode 30

    Show notes

    I'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.

    Christmas Con Tickets: https://www.thats4entertainment.com/christmasconnj

    Christmas Con Tips & Tricks Episode:

    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WiWB7uXjBOjPy6VgjbDCO?si=cfacd86b948f4c71
    • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-hallmark/id1581829307?i=1000739664585

    For more Dear Hallmark:

    • Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com
    • Youtube:https://youtube.com/@dearhallmark?si=o_vx3T2kEjMoqK7Y
    • I wrote a book! "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g
    • Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

    24 min