Podcast
Dear Hallmark
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
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20 min
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
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29 min
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
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1 hr 16 min
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
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41 min
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
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30 min
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
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30 min
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
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46 min
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
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17 min
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 -
47 min
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/
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41 min
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/ -
47 min
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/ -
42 min
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/
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34 min
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/
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27 min
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.
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31 min
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/
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35 min
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/
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47 min
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/
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26 min
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/
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31 min
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/ -
24 min
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=1000739664585For 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/
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