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You did it! You found your new favorite podcast! Congrats! Join Bran, Dan, and friends as they attempt to watch and review made-for-tv movies. Just a bunch of friends…watching made-for-tv movies. What could go wrong? Listen ad-free at bramblejamplus.com Follow us - Instagram: @hallmarkpodcast Twitter: @hallmarkpodcast Facebook: Deck The Hallmark Podcast *Deck the Hallmark is NOT affiliated with Hallmark Media*

  1. Lost in Paradise

    21H AGO

    Lost in Paradise

    It’s a brand-new year on Hallmark, and we’re kicking off 2026 with a tropical twist. Today, we're diving into Lost in Paradise. ABOUT LOST IN PARADISEWhen the founder of a high-end fashion company gets marooned on a “deserted” island with a chef, romance blossoms as they work together to survive. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR LOST IN PARADISEJanuary 3 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF LOST IN PARADISELacey Chabert as SophiaIan Harding as MaxBRAN’S LOST IN PARADISE SYNOPSISSophia runs a high-end fashion company and, surprisingly, doesn’t suck as a person. Unfortunately, her ex-husband — who is also an investor — wants out. He’s ready to cash in while the company is still hot. Max is a talented chef who can’t seem to break out, despite being incredible at his job. He tried opening his own restaurant a few years ago, but it failed, and now he works for another chef who takes credit for everything Max creates. There’s one ultra-wealthy person in all of Fiji that both Sophia and Max want to pitch for funding. Max’s buddy happens to be a private jet pilot, so he offers to get Max to Fiji. What he doesn’t mention is that Max will have to work the flight as a flight attendant. The passenger? Sophia. They actually hit it off on the flight — until they fly into a massive storm and crash-land. Honestly, they both handle it shockingly well. With nothing to do but survive, they start opening up about their lives. Things are going fine… until they wake up the next morning and realize all their belongings — including the snacks — have been washed out to sea. The pilot and co-pilot head out to find civilization. They succeed, but can’t figure out how to get back to the original island. Max catches a fish and cooks a delicious meal, because of course he does. Stranded life turns out to be kind of amazing. They grow even closer, and when Sophia injures her foot, Max gets the perfect excuse to carry her and take care of her. While exploring more of the island, they spot smoke in the distance. Fire! Civilization! They investigate and discover a campsite — they’re saved! Except Max is convinced they’re pirates, so they panic and run. There’s swinging. There’s heroic escaping. There’s a celebratory kiss. Except… they didn’t actually escape. The “pirates” catch up to them and reveal they’re not pirates at all — they work for a resort. Yes. There is a fully operational resort on the island. They’re taken to the resort, where Sophia’s team is waiting for her. She immediately dives back into work but promises Max they’ll stay in touch. Soon, she realizes she doesn’t want to live that way anymore. She takes a step back from work, tells Max how she feels, and they kiss. Big ones. Cut to one year later: Max has opened his own restaurant, Sophia has found balance, and they’re happily together. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtube Interested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    41 min
  2. Champagne Problems

    1D AGO

    Champagne Problems

    It’s time to finish what we started - the final Netflix Christmas movie from last year. We’re popping the cork on Netflix’s Champagne Problems.  ABOUT CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMSAn executive travels to France to secure the acquisition of a renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian - only to discover he's the founder's son. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMSNovember 19 2025 | Netflix CAST & CREW OF CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMSMinka Kelly as Sydney PriceTom Wozniczka as Henri CassellBRAN’S CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS SYNOPSISLet’s talk about champagne. It’s more than just a drink — at least, that’s what Sydney wants us to believe. She gives us a full history of champagne and pitches the idea that her company should expand into the champagne market by acquiring a French champagne house. Her boss approves the idea and sends Sydney to France to try to close the deal herself. Before she leaves, Sydney’s sisters make her promise that while she’s in France, she’ll take at least one night off work for herself. She pinky promises. A pinky promise can’t be broken. Once she arrives, Sydney decides to visit a nearby bookstore to find a gift for her sister. The concierge recommends a spot, and it turns out to be the most magical bookstore of all time. While looking for the self-help section, she asks a man for help. Luckily, he’s hot. Unfortunately (or fortunately), he doesn’t actually work there — he just really loves the place. His name is Henri. He dreams of owning a bookstore like this one, except with wine. Sydney explains she’s in a rush and wants to see all the major sights. Henri tells her those sights are overrated and offers to show her something better. She reluctantly agrees. They spend a romantic evening together, including a near-kiss on a Ferris wheel. Sydney opens up about her divorce after her husband cheated on her, and Henri shares his struggle with his father, who wants him to take over the family champagne business — while Henri wants to pursue his dream of a wine-themed bookstore. As the night winds down, they kiss. Big ones. The next morning, Sydney wakes up alone — Henri is nowhere to be found — and she’s overslept. She rushes across town to her meeting, only to be stunned when she realizes the company’s vice president is… Henri. He’s equally shocked to see her and horrified to learn she represents a company he despises. Henri’s father invites Sydney and the other interested companies to spend the weekend at the family vineyard. By the end of the weekend, he’ll decide who gets the business, since Henri clearly doesn’t want to take it over himself. Sydney and Henri eventually make up, and Henri pinky promises to give her company a fair shot. Over the weekend, everyone participates in tastings, tours, and events, leading up to individual presentations where each company makes its case. Sydney grows closer to both Henri and his father, and everything seems to be going well — until her boss sends a coworker to France to “help” ensure the deal gets done. While talking with him, Sydney discovers the company’s real plan: acquire the champagne house, flip it, and strip the family of control. Henri overhears the conversation, assumes the worst, and leaves before Sydney can explain her anger over the plan. When Sydney tracks him down, Henri insists they can’t be together. Sydney quits her job, warns Henri’s father about the company’s intentions, and returns to the hotel. Realizing he’s made a huge mistake, Henri finds Sydney at the bookstore where they first met. They make up — and make out. One year later, Henri and Sydney celebrate Christmas together, surrounded by family and friends, in their newly opened wine bookstore. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtube Interested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min
  3. January 2026 Hallmark Preview Show

    12/30/2025

    January 2026 Hallmark Preview Show

    We're back! It's time to preview the January 2026 movies that will air on Hallmark Channel.  Lost in Paradise Premieres Saturday January 3 8/7c Starring Lacey Chabert and Ian Harding When the founder of a high-end fashion company gets marooned on an "deserted" island with a chef, romance blossoms as they work together to survive. A Melbourne Match Premieres Saturday January 10 8/7c Starring Mallory Jansen and Ryan Corr Georgie, a travel writer, travels to Melbourne for an assignment where she meets Zach, an Australian ex-footballer who agrees to be her tour guide and shows her that there's more to life than work. Love on the Amazon Premieres Saturday January 17 8/7c Starring Jaicy Elliott and Rafael de la Fuente Gabby travels to the Amazon to reach her sister, a researcher, and meets a rugged riverboat Captain named Ryder. Caught by Love Premieres Saturday January 24 8/7c Starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Luke Macfarlane While on a journey of self-discovery, a resort guest gets swept into an undercover investigation for stolen jewels that turns into an unexpected and adventurous romance. Missing the Boat Premieres Saturday January 31 8/7c Starring Emilie Ullerup and Kristoffer Polaha Strangers Kelly and Parker both end up on the same Italian cruise, but after missing the boat during a stop, they're forced to team up and race across southern Italy to catch up. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtube Interested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  4. Christmas with the Knightleys

    12/29/2025

    Christmas with the Knightleys

    Ryan is back to help us through the post-Christmas blues by reviewing the final UPtv Christmas movie of 2025, Christmas with the Knightleys — a holiday tale of community, love, and unexpected romance. ABOUT CHRISTMAS WITH THE KNIGHTLEYSGeorgia Jackson hopes to put on a Christmas showcase with her students, but finds herself in the spotlight when in exchange for a new community center she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of Chase Knightly, the famous son of a billionaire. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CHRISTMAS WITH THE KNIGHTLEYSDecember 21 2025 | UPtv CAST & CREW OF CHRISTMAS WITH THE KNIGHTLEYSCeleste Desjardins as Georgia JacksonJoe Scarpellino as Chase KnightlyBRAN’S CHRISTMAS WITH THE KNIGHTLEYS SYNOPSISA group of people stop to listen to a woman playing the violin, including Georgia and her punk boyfriend, Andrew — a guy who actively hates teachers. He’s shocked to hear that she doesn’t want to go to a Chase Knightly dinner event, and in his disbelief, he breaks up with her. Unsurprisingly, she’s sad. Speaking of Chase Knightly, we meet him next. He’s a playboy that the tabloids love to hate. When he arrives at his accommodations, he realizes he doesn’t have his keys — his assistant has them. So, the driver drops him off at a nearby community center. Georgia is also at the community center, keeping an eye on a girl until her uncle arrives. That uncle? Andrew — who shows up with a new girlfriend. Chase witnesses the whole scene and pretends to be Georgia’s boyfriend to make Andrew jealous. It works. This sparks an idea. With a big merger coming up, Chase could use some good press. He proposes a deal: “Be my girlfriend for the holiday season, and I’ll donate money to build a new community center.” They begin hanging out, doing Christmas activities, helping her prep for the Christmas pageant, ice skating, and — naturally — starting to genuinely like each other. Enter Randal, a paparazzo obsessed with exposing Chase and proving their relationship is a sham. He manages to call Chase out in front of the merger executive, throwing everything into jeopardy. Chase and Georgia break things off, though they both clearly have feelings for each other. When Georgia learns the merger went through, she’s happy for him. All Chase wants now is to spend Christmas with her. He goes to the pageant to tell her how he feels, but she has already gone to the family Christmas party to find him. They catch up, make up, dance, and share a romantic moment to celebrate. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtube Interested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min
  5. Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas - Episodes 5 & 6

    12/26/2025

    Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas - Episodes 5 & 6

    Jacks joins us this week to break down the final two episodes of the Hallmark Channel Christmas show, Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas. ABOUT: TWELVE DATES 'TIL CHRISTMAS (EPISODE 5 & EPISODE 6)Episode 5: Kate has difficult decisions to make, and turns to Delilah for help. Despite Laura's commitment not to meddle, she wants to make things right for Callum and Kate. Episode 6: As the twelfth date draws near, Kate is feeling confident in her choices. But when new information comes to light, she can no longer deny her true feelings. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: TWELVE DATES 'TIL CHRISTMAS (EPISODE 5 & EPISODE 6)December 19, 2025 | Hallmark Mystery Channel CAST & CREW OF: TWELVE DATES 'TIL CHRISTMAS (EPISODE 5 & EPISODE 6)Mae Whitman as KateJulian Morris as CallumJane Seymour as EvelynNathaniel Parker as MacBRAN’S TWELVE DATES 'TIL CHRISTMAS (EPISODE 5 & EPISODE 6) SYNOPSISKate is on a train, replaying the kiss in her head — and Cal is doing the exact same thing when Oliver shows up. Oliver wants to clear the air after Dates & Mates, reassuring Cal that telling the truth was the right thing to do… a comment that clearly hits deeper than intended. On the train, Kate’s mom sits down across from her and gently asks what’s going on. Kate admits she kissed Cal. Her mom offers unexpected advice: find a third man — perspective is everything. Kate takes the advice and goes on a date with Charlie, an American. But things get complicated fast when Kate bumps into Richard, who’s out on yet another date. Awkward all around. Kate later confronts Cal for running away after the kiss and leaving her alone to process everything. Wanting to make things right, Laura and Cal work with the event organizer to set up a special do-over for Date 11. Unfortunately, Richard beats Cal to the punch, sending a car to pick Kate up and whisk her away for a carefully planned romantic night. Meanwhile, Delilah continues aggressively pursuing Mac. Determined to clear things up, Mac goes to Evelyn to confess his feelings — and they kiss. He’s ecstatic… until he heads to the bathroom, gives himself a pep talk, and suddenly believes he’s having a heart attack. Back on Richard’s date, Kate is making out with him when Cal calls — three times. She finally answers and rushes to the hospital, where she learns her dad hasn’t had a heart attack after all, but a panic attack. When she returns home, she discovers her mom has moved out. Soon after, Kate learns her mom bought a nearby house. Her mom apologizes for not being present, tells Kate she’s too talented to be working for someone else, and asks her to decorate the new house. She promises she’s ready to change and will be there whenever Kate is ready. Kate goes to tell Cal — but he’s clearly upset. He explains that he planned the do-over date. Kate insists she didn’t know. They argue, and Cal leaves, telling her he doesn’t know what she wants but hopes she finds it. Kate quietly replies, “Maybe I already have.” Laura tries to convince Kate to fight for Cal, but Kate believes Richard is the right choice. Evelyn comes to check on Mac, and the two of them end up kissing again. While out with Richard, Kate learns he’s been heavily flirting with other women throughout the dating experiment. When she confronts him, he explains they were both allowed to date — but in the end, he chose her. As they slow dance, Richard admits he chose her because it made for a good story. That’s the final straw. Kate wishes him a Merry Christmas and walks away. Kate finds her dad, breaks down in his arms, and cries. He tells her he now understands his panic attacks and knows how to manage them. He reassures her that he has Evelyn — Kate doesn’t need to worry about him anymore. She can focus on herself. Kate reconnects with her mom, grateful that she’ll finally be around, and the family spends Christmas together. Later, Kate meets Laura. Traditionally, she’d spend Christmas night with Laura and Cal — but Cal doesn’t show. Kate gives Laura a gift she had taken from Cal’s place: a framed picture of a drawing Kate made years ago. Realizing what she truly wants, Kate runs to Cal. She tells him she wants him. Cal steps outside, turns on the lights, and they share a big, emotional kiss. Christmas is finally complete — together. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtube Interested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min
4.8
out of 5
2,454 Ratings

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You did it! You found your new favorite podcast! Congrats! Join Bran, Dan, and friends as they attempt to watch and review made-for-tv movies. Just a bunch of friends…watching made-for-tv movies. What could go wrong? Listen ad-free at bramblejamplus.com Follow us - Instagram: @hallmarkpodcast Twitter: @hallmarkpodcast Facebook: Deck The Hallmark Podcast *Deck the Hallmark is NOT affiliated with Hallmark Media*

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