Podcast

Hallmark Cafe

TV & Film, TV Reviews

Welcome to the Hallmark Cafe where Michael and Dianne Killen discuss their favorite Hallmark movies and speak with the talented people who make them.

TV Reviews chart
#59
Episodes
188
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
42 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

188 episodes, newest first

  1. Forgotten Holiday & What if Christmas

    Season 9, Episode 188

    Show notes

    We continue serving up selections from the 2026 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas calendar with two movies that we think go together perfectly. "Forgotten Holiday" teams Daniel Lissing with Janel Parrish in a movie where a couple gets a second chance to find love. "What if Christmas" orchestrates a new beginning for Lori Loughlin and Tom Cavanagh where a shift of time brings the best gift of all. Your table is always ready in The Hallmark Cafe!

    34 min
  2. The 2026 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Begins!

    Season 9, Episode 187

    Show notes

    We begin this year's Countdown to Christmas with the first three movies of the season: 'Tis the Season for Setups, Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story and, Mr. & Mrs. Christmas. Join us, there's plenty of room at our holiday table!

    42 min
  3. Three Final Fall Movies: Pumpkins, Statues and Ghosts!

    Season 8, Episode 186

    Show notes

    We round out this years fall movies with a quick look at Pumpkin Regatta Romance, A Knight to Remember, and The Spirit of Halloween. Which one of these was your favorite?

    35 min
  4. From Vancouver Island: 2026 Countdown to Christmas Preview

    Season 8, Episode 185

    Show notes

    We are on Vancouver Island continuing our visit to British Columbia with our preview of the 2026 Countdown to Christmas movies. There’s a little bit of something for everyone in this year’s lineup. Join us at the table for all the details!

    1 hr 2 min
  5. From Fort Langley, BC: Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage & Falling into Place

    Season 8, Episode 184

    Show notes

    We are on location in beautiful Fort Langley, British Columbia to take a look at two movies recently made in this Hallmark friendly town. "Murder Takes the Stage" marks the return of Lori Loughlin and the original cast to the fan favorite series, Garage Sale Mysteries. "Falling into Place" is a cozy romance in the classic Hallmark style which was also enhanced by Fort Langley's one of a kind locations. As a bonus, catch the video version of this episode on our You Tube Channel with our exclusive location footage !

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    22 min
  6. Paris is Always a Good Idea: Episodes 5 & 6 and Much About Love

    Season 8, Episode 183

    Show notes

    We wrap up our impressions of the mini-series, "Paris is Always a Good Idea" with a combined look at episodes five and six. This series should be on everyone's menu. Then we join Ashley Williams and Niall Matter for some fun with Shakespeare in "Much About Love." Your table is ready for travel, romance, and laughs here at The Hallmark Cafe!

    50 min
  7. Paris is Always a Good Idea: Episode 4 and Aussie at Heart

    Season 8, Episode 182

    Show notes

    Chelsea returns to Paris where Jason Knightly is waiting for her to make their all important presentation. But will this unlikely collaboration lead to more in this appropriately titled episode, "Knightly." We then head down under where Daniel Lissing and Rhiannon Fish embark on an unexpected cruise to love in "Aussie at Heart." Your table is always ready here at The Hallmark Cafe!

    38 min
  8. Absolutely Devoted to You and Paris is Always a Good Idea, Episode 3: Sebastian, Revisted

    Season 8, Episode 181

    Show notes

    We're back with a main course and a dessert on this edition of The Hallmark Cafe. Kimberley Sustad and Jesse Metcalfe bring on the summer fun with the music turned up high in "Absolutely Devoted to You." We then head back to Paris for dessert with another episode of "Paris is Always a Good Idea" where we find Lacey Chabert still visiting her past in search of her future. Your sunny sidewalk table is waiting for you on this edition of The Hallmark Cafe!

    42 min
  9. Paris is Always a Good Idea: Episode 2, "Colin Revisited"

    Season 8, Episode 180

    Show notes

    Chelsea and Annabelle are off to Ireland to see if the sheer magic Chelsea found with Colin ten years ago is still alive. Meanwhile, back in Paris, Jason discovers that the two sisters have flown off to Ireland. What will his next move be and will Chelsea answer his texts? Your table is ready on this edition of The Hallmark Cafe!

    27 min
  10. Paris is Always a Good Idea, episode 1, "Paris, Revisited"

    Season 8, Episode 179

    Show notes

    We are all in on this new limited series shown exclusively on Hallmark Plus starring Lacey Chabert. Episode One establishes the story and the characters and wastes no time traveling to Paris to begin the adventure. Picture yourself at an outdoor table taking in the Paris scenery on this edition of The Hallmark Cafe!

    33 min
  11. The Love Heist and The Greek Aisle

    Season 8, Episode 178

    Show notes

    We wind up our look at this Spring's Hallmark movies with "The Love Heist" starring Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte and "The Greek Aisle" with Nikki DeLoach and Apostolis Totsikas. Your table is ready!

    35 min
  12. A Castle of Our Own and Haunted Harmony:Key to the Castle

    Season 8, Episode 177

    Show notes

    We are catching up on some of the Hallmark spring movies with "A Castle of Our Own" featuring Brennan Elliot and Erica Serra and the latest installment of the Haunted Harmony Mystery Series, "Key to the Castle. Welcome back to The Hallmark Cafe, your table is ready!

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    31 min
  13. The Way Home: Season Four, Series Finale

    Season 7, Episode 176

    Show notes

    We are serving up the much anticipated series finale of The Way Home. We toss around a few left over theories along with our lingering questions while we review the answers the final episode reveals. What are your unanswered questions? Your reserved table is ready here at The Hallmark Cafe!

    1 hr
  14. Encore Episode: The Way Home, Season 1, Episode 1 plus Rip in Time

    Season 7, Episode 175

    Show notes

    In honor of the series finale of The Way Home, we are serving up the sixth episode of The Hallmark Cafe where we talked about the first episode of The Way Home. It's been an amazing journey for Hallmark viewers and we have been glad to be there for every episode. As a bonus, we include a review of one of our favorite Hallmark movies, "Rip in Time." Bon appétit!

    35 min
  15. The Way Home: Season Four, Episode Nine

    Season 7, Episode 174

    Show notes

    Join us as we discuss this very eventful penultimate episode of The Way Home. Threads are coming together as we prepare for the season and series finale and we explore them all. Your table is ready for this edition of The Hallmark Cafe!

    1 hr 2 min
  16. The Way Home: Season Four, Episode Eight

    Season 7, Episode 173

    Show notes

    Things are heating up as we draw closer to the series finale of The Way Home. Some answers are revealed while some very important questions remain unanswered. But that's what makes this series so much fun. Join us in The Hallmark Cafe as we try to connect the past with the present and toss around our ideas as to what exactly is going on!

    38 min
  17. The Way Home: Season 4, Episode Seven

    Season 7, Episode 172

    Show notes

    We're back in the pond for a journey back to 1925 to find out what happened to Elliot after last episode's dramatic conclusion. Meanwhile, Alice finds herself back in 1979 for a New Year's Eve party to ring in the 1980's. Del struggles with her feelings for Sam and Jacob courts Abby with mixed emotions. You're table is ready, so join us in The Hallmark Cafe!

    56 min
  18. The Way Home: Season Four, Episode Six

    Season 7, Episode 171

    Show notes

    The end of the series is in sight but the surprises keep on coming. In this episode, Alice stays on dry land in the present while Kat and Elliot go back to the 1920's to rescue Tess. But does she even want to be rescued? We meet the now older Tess and the plot twists begin. Join us at the table as we try to figure it all out on this edition of The Hallmark Cafe!

    43 min
  19. All's Fair in Love and Mahjong & Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swenson Mystery

    Season 7, Episode 170

    Show notes

    We're back in the Cafe and catching up on more springtime offerings from Hallmark. "All's Fair in Love & Mahjong" presents the popular game as an introduction to love for stars Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell. "Best Served Cold" is the latest Hannah Swenson Mystery that we warmed up to right from the start. Welcome in, your table is ready!

    45 min
  20. The Way Home: Season Four, Episode Five

    Season 7, Episode 169

    Show notes

    We are half-way through the final season of this original Hallmark series and the clues keep on coming. Kat takes Nick back to the 1920's in search of Tessa while Alice and Elliot find themselves in 1979 at the Landry farm for some heartbreaking news. Meanwhile, we toss around some new theories and wonder where this is all going. Join us at the table where the past is present on this edition of The Hallmark Cafe!

    43 min

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