Love on the Pod

Jessica Guzikowski & Sherri Adams

Love on the Pod is your go-to podcast for all things cheesy, cozy and heartwarming in the world of made-for-TV movies. Hosted by Sherri Adams and Jessica Guzikowski, we dive deep into the delightful universe of Hallmark and other feel-good films, serving up honest reviews, behind-the-scenes insights and plenty of laughs along the way. Each week, we unpack some of the most beloved - and sometimes most cringeworthy - movies in the genre. From swooning over the charm of Savoring Paris, where Bethany Joy Lenz’s character Ella finds love (and herself) in a quaint French cheese shop, to breaking down the predictable-but-comforting romance of The Professional Bridesmaid, we don’t just skim the surface. We get into what works, what doesn’t, and why we keep coming back for more - even when we know exactly how it’s going to end. Sherri brings a warm, enthusiastic energy to every episode, always ready to celebrate the cozy details, heartfelt moments and silver linings that make these movies so comforting. Jessica balances that optimism with thoughtful, honest takes that dig into the emotional core of each story - what these films say about love, relationships and the beautifully messy realities of life. Together, their dynamic feels like chatting with friends on the couch during a movie marathon. But Love on the Pod isn’t just about reviews. We love sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits, filming fun facts and occasional insider stories that give listeners a deeper appreciation for how these movies come together. We also keep things playful with games and trivia—guessing which Hallmark hunk delivered that iconic cheesy line, predicting how fast the leads will fall in love or debating the tropes we love (and love to hate). At the heart of Love on the Pod is honesty. We’ll swoon when it’s deserved, side-eye a plot twist that makes zero sense and laugh when things go completely off the rails. If you love Hallmark movies, made-for-TV romances or just want a cozy, feel-good podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously, pull up a blanket and join us. We promise you’ll leave with a smile.

  1. 2D AGO

    081: The Way to You I Kim Matula & Aaron O'Connell

    Send a text This week on Love on the Pod, we’re diving into The Way to You, the swoony missed-connections romance starring Kim Matula and Aaron O’Connell. When a subway blackout throws two strangers together, Emma and Conrad set out across New York City to help each other track down the people they thought they were meant to find… only to discover that love might be closer than either of them expected. We’re talking all the cozy fate-versus-choice moments, our favorite serendipitous scenes and whether grand romantic gestures still hit the same in a modern love story. Plus, we’re sharing the little details that made this one feel extra magical, the moments that made us sigh (or yell at the TV), and what this movie says about timing, destiny and finding your person in the most unexpected way. Grab something warm to drink, settle in and come wander the city of missed connections with us… because sometimes the long way around is exactly the way you’re meant to go.  Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Love on the Pod! Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to Love on the Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review us! Shop Our Merch: https://www.loveonthepod.com/category/all-products Connect with Us: Email: loveonthepod@gmail.com Instagram: @LoveOnThePod Visit Our Website: For show notes, episodes and more, visit https://www.loveonthepod.com. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll discuss another holiday favorite. See you next time!

    1h 3m
  2. FEB 10

    079: Love on the Amazon I Jaicy Elliot & Rafael de la Fuente

    Send a text This week on Love on the Pod, we’re heading deep into the jungle (emotionally and geographically) to discuss Love on the Amazon, starring Jaicy Elliot and Rafael de la Fuente. We talk about what happens when purpose, passion and romance collide in one of Hallmark’s most visually lush settings...and whether the movie delivers on both the love story and the larger message. From conservation themes to cultural respect to the slow-burn chemistry between our leads, we unpack what makes this one stand out (and where it plays things safely). In this episode, we dive into: Jaicy Elliot stepping confidently into leading-lady territoryRafael de la Fuente’s calm, grounded romantic energyHow the Amazon setting functions as more than just a backdropCareer vs. connection (a classic Hallmark tug-of-war)Whether this movie leans more adventure romance or intentional love storyWe also discuss how Love on the Amazon fits into Hallmark’s growing lineup of location-forward romances and whether the heart of the story feels earned once the credits roll. If you love a romance with big scenery, thoughtful themes and a gentle reminder to listen to what actually matters, this episode (and this movie) might be your next cozy escape. You know the drill...suspend your disbelief, vibe cozy and meet us in paradise. Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Love on the Pod! Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to Love on the Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review us! Shop Our Merch: https://www.loveonthepod.com/category/all-products Connect with Us: Email: loveonthepod@gmail.com Instagram: @LoveOnThePod Visit Our Website: For show notes, episodes and more, visit https://www.loveonthepod.com. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll discuss another holiday favorite. See you next time!

    55 min
  3. FEB 3

    078: Lost in Paradise I Lacey Chabert & Ian Harding

    Send us a text This week on Love on the Pod, we’re packing our emotional carry-ons and heading somewhere sunny as we dive into Lost in Paradise, starring the queen of cozy herself, Lacey Chabert, and certified charming human, Ian Harding. In this episode, we break down everything from the escapist setting to the surprisingly thoughtful themes of identity, ambition and what it really means to slow down. We talk chemistry (because duh), character growth and whether this movie leans more dreamy vacation romance or gentle personal reset. We also get into: Why this pairing works better than we expectedThe Hallmark trope check: fish-out-of-water, forced proximity and paradise perspectivesIan Harding’s refreshingly grounded leading-man energyLacey Chabert doing what she does best: warmth, heart and emotional clarityAnd the big question… would we stay in paradise or book the next flight home?If you’re craving a cozy watch with tropical vibes and a love story that’s more about self-discovery than spectacle, this one’s for you.  Grab your favorite drink, suspend your disbelief, and let’s talk Lost in Paradise. Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Love on the Pod! Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to Love on the Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review us! Shop Our Merch: https://www.loveonthepod.com/category/all-products Connect with Us: Email: loveonthepod@gmail.com Instagram: @LoveOnThePod Visit Our Website: For show notes, episodes and more, visit https://www.loveonthepod.com. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll discuss another holiday favorite. See you next time!

    1 hr
  4. JAN 27

    077: Wrapping Up Christmas 2025

    Send us a text This week on Love on the Pod, we’re catching up on all things made-for-TV holiday chaos — from reality TV reunions to brand-new festive films, plus our ultimate Christmas movie rankings. First up: The Finding Mr. Christmas reunion. We share our honest thoughts on what worked, what definitely didn’t and why it maybe could’ve been an email. We talk about what we wanted more of (hi, Melissa Peterman 👀), the relationship dynamics we wish had been explored and why a reunion should leave us buzzing — not shrugging. Then we get into A Make or Break Holiday, the movie starring the Finding Mr. Christmas winner. We break down whether the casting lived up to the hype, if the movie delivered on holiday magic and where it landed for us on the cozy-to-forgettable spectrum. Finally, we each reveal our Top 5 Made-for-TV Holiday Movies, plus a handful of honorable mentions that deserve a little extra love. Expect big feelings, strong opinions and plenty of “wait… YOU put that one where?!” If you love festive debates, Hallmark drama (on and off screen) and ranking holiday movies like it’s a competitive sport — this episode is for you. Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Love on the Pod! Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to Love on the Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review us! Shop Our Merch: https://www.loveonthepod.com/category/all-products Connect with Us: Email: loveonthepod@gmail.com Instagram: @LoveOnThePod Visit Our Website: For show notes, episodes and more, visit https://www.loveonthepod.com. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll discuss another holiday favorite. See you next time!

    45 min
  5. JAN 20

    076: The Christmas Baby I Ali Liebert & Katherine Barrell

    Send us a text This week on Love on the Pod, we’re diving into The Christmas Baby, starring Ali Liebert and Katherine Barrell — a Hallmark holiday mystery that asks the very important question: what if your entire life pivoted because of a baby at Christmas? We unpack the twists, the small-town vibes, the slightly chaotic timelines and the emotional weight this movie carries while still wrapping everything up in a cozy Hallmark bow. From Ali Liebert doing what she does best (grounded, heartfelt and quietly compelling) to Katherine Barrell bringing warmth and intrigue, we talk through what worked, what confused us and what moments actually surprised us. We also dig into the themes of chosen family, identity and how the past has a way of showing up right when you think you’ve moved on — plus whether this one leans more holiday comfort watch or light Christmas mystery with feelings. Grab your hot cocoa (or wine), because this one gave us plenty to discuss. Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Love on the Pod! Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to Love on the Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review us! Shop Our Merch: https://www.loveonthepod.com/category/all-products Connect with Us: Email: loveonthepod@gmail.com Instagram: @LoveOnThePod Visit Our Website: For show notes, episodes and more, visit https://www.loveonthepod.com. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll discuss another holiday favorite. See you next time!

    1h 12m
  6. JAN 2

    075: The Unauthorized Full House Story with the Hosts of Movie Torture

    Send us a text On this episode of Love on the Pod, we’re joined by the hosts of Movie Torture to tackle The Unauthorized Full House Story — that somehow thought nostalgia alone would carry it. Spoiler alert: it did not. We break down everything that didn’t work — from questionable casting and wildly uneven performances to a script that felt more like a Wikipedia summary than a compelling story. As lifelong fans of Full House, we wanted to love this… but instead found ourselves asking who this movie was actually made for. If you enjoy honest takes, respectful roasting and bonding over movies that completely miss the mark, this episode is for you. Consider this a group therapy session for anyone who pressed play out of pure curiosity (or regret). Listen for: What makes an “unauthorized” movie feel especially hollowWhy this story never finds its emotional footingThe difference between nostalgia and lazy storytellingAnd how Lifetime keeps getting these biopics so wrongGrab a drink, lower your expectations and join us for a spirited breakdown you won’t want to miss. Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Love on the Pod! Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to Love on the Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review us! Shop Our Merch: https://www.loveonthepod.com/category/all-products Connect with Us: Email: loveonthepod@gmail.com Instagram: @LoveOnThePod Visit Our Website: For show notes, episodes and more, visit https://www.loveonthepod.com. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll discuss another holiday favorite. See you next time!

    1h 2m
  7. 12/24/2025

    074: Have We Met This Christmas? I Danica McKellar & Jesse Hutch

    Send us a text This week on Love on the Pod, we’re diving into Have We Met This Christmas, the Great American Family holiday romance starring Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch. Equal parts cozy, convenient amnesia and emotionally loaded Christmas timing, this movie gives us plenty to unpack. Danica McKellar stars as Katie, a driven real estate executive who wakes up at a mountain inn after a car accident with no memory of who she is — or why she once swore she’d never speak to innkeeper Emmett again. Enter Jesse Hutch, playing the charming, steady, emotionally mature male lead we all secretly want stranded with us at Christmas. As Katie settles into life at the inn, surrounded by holiday traditions and a warm, close-knit family, she begins to fall for Emmett all over again… unaware that she’s actually the one responsible for the looming sale that could cost the family everything. We talk about how this movie leans hard into the amnesia trope and whether it uses it thoughtfully or conveniently, the ethics of letting someone fall in love with you while they don’t remember your complicated past, and why mountain inns continue to be the most emotionally healing real estate in the Hallmark-adjacent universe. We also discuss the themes of second chances, identity, ambition versus belonging and whether love can actually be truer the second time around — especially when memories are missing but feelings aren’t. Plus, we get into Jesse Hutch’s quietly effective performance, Danica McKellar’s comfort-movie credibility, and why this one feels like a very specific Great American Family flavor of Christmas storytelling. Is it predictable? Sure. Did we still have feelings about it? Absolutely. Pour yourself something cozy, settle in, and join us as we ask the most important question of all: if you forgot everything about your life, would Christmas help you find your way back to the right one? Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Love on the Pod! Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to Love on the Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review us! Shop Our Merch: https://www.loveonthepod.com/category/all-products Connect with Us: Email: loveonthepod@gmail.com Instagram: @LoveOnThePod Visit Our Website: For show notes, episodes and more, visit https://www.loveonthepod.com. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll discuss another holiday favorite. See you next time!

    1h 9m

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About

Love on the Pod is your go-to podcast for all things cheesy, cozy and heartwarming in the world of made-for-TV movies. Hosted by Sherri Adams and Jessica Guzikowski, we dive deep into the delightful universe of Hallmark and other feel-good films, serving up honest reviews, behind-the-scenes insights and plenty of laughs along the way. Each week, we unpack some of the most beloved - and sometimes most cringeworthy - movies in the genre. From swooning over the charm of Savoring Paris, where Bethany Joy Lenz’s character Ella finds love (and herself) in a quaint French cheese shop, to breaking down the predictable-but-comforting romance of The Professional Bridesmaid, we don’t just skim the surface. We get into what works, what doesn’t, and why we keep coming back for more - even when we know exactly how it’s going to end. Sherri brings a warm, enthusiastic energy to every episode, always ready to celebrate the cozy details, heartfelt moments and silver linings that make these movies so comforting. Jessica balances that optimism with thoughtful, honest takes that dig into the emotional core of each story - what these films say about love, relationships and the beautifully messy realities of life. Together, their dynamic feels like chatting with friends on the couch during a movie marathon. But Love on the Pod isn’t just about reviews. We love sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits, filming fun facts and occasional insider stories that give listeners a deeper appreciation for how these movies come together. We also keep things playful with games and trivia—guessing which Hallmark hunk delivered that iconic cheesy line, predicting how fast the leads will fall in love or debating the tropes we love (and love to hate). At the heart of Love on the Pod is honesty. We’ll swoon when it’s deserved, side-eye a plot twist that makes zero sense and laugh when things go completely off the rails. If you love Hallmark movies, made-for-TV romances or just want a cozy, feel-good podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously, pull up a blanket and join us. We promise you’ll leave with a smile.