Pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and cozy up in front of that Balsam Hill Christmas tree! It's time for Season 2 of "A Very Hallmark Christmas." That's right: Loree and Rob are back for 37 brand-new, original Hallmark holiday movies. Which rugged men and flustered big city career women will make the cut and join the Hallmark Cinematic Universe in 2018? Tune in to find out.
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A high-powered executive finds herself in a small town over the holidays. What will it take for her to learn that Christmas is more important than business? Join us to find out as we discuss our favorite Hallmark, Lifetime, and Freeform holiday movies with a business twist.About us: Kat and Nicole are two MBAs who love business, Christmas movies, and the intersection of the two.
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Episode 22: Christmas with the Campbells
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We're back after a nearly three-year hiatus (oops), with a little something different this time. For this episode, we watched Christmas with the Campbells, a parody of our usual beloved Hallmark fare. Here's the description: "When Jesse is dumped right before the holidays by her boyfriend, Shawn, his parents convince her to still spend Christmas wi…
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Episode 21: Christmas Cookies
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Big-city businesswoman Hannah is sent to the small town of Cookie Jar (yup) over the holidays to acquire the town's beloved cookie company. Sparks fly as she repeatedly butts heads with the company's CEO, Jake. Will Hannah learn that Christmas is more important than business?Από τον Kat and Nicole
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Episode 20: Christmas Town
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A Boston teacher decides to relocate for a new job, but finds herself sidetracked in a small town over the holidays. There, she meets the town handyman and his foster son, and begins to learn the true meaning of both Christmas and family.Από τον Kat and Nicole
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Episode 19: Christmas in Rome
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We're back after a lengthy hiatus! This time, we're talking about Christmas in Rome, starring Lacey Chabert and Sam Page. It's the usual Business Christmas tropes, but gender swapped! Angela's a tour guide in Rome who meets busy, culturally incompetent businessman Oliver on the street and agrees to help him understand Italy--and specifically, Chris…
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Episode 4: A Christmas Kiss
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In the days leading up to and including Christmas 2019, we're resharing some of our favorite past episodes of Business Christmas! First up is Episode 4: A Christmas Kiss. After a spontaneous kiss in a stalled elevator, aspiring designer Wendy finds herself falling for her demanding boss's boyfriend. The only problem? He doesn't recognize her. Now, …
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Episode 18: A Gingerbread Romance
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This week we're talking with our friend Brian about the Tia Mowry vehicle A Gingerbread Romance. An ambitious architect pairs up with a handsome baker for a gingerbread house contest. Will they win? (You'll find out.) Will they fall in love? (Obviously.)Από τον Kat and Nicole
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Episode 17: The Mistletoe Inn
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Reeling from a breakup, aspiring romance writer Kim heads to a conference in Vermont to pursue her dream of working with author H.T. Cowell. There, she meets Zeke, the man of my (Kat’s) dreams, who is unfortunately a fictional character. Tension builds leading up to the H.T. Cowell writing contest as Kim and Zeke are paired as partners.…
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Episode 16: A Shoe Addict's Christmas
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Business Christmas fave Candace Cameron Bure is back as Noelle, an HR manager at a department store who dreams of being a professional photographer. Enter Jean Smart as a high-key weirdo who tells Noelle her life is trash and takes her on a journey of what might have been--and possibly still could be, if she makes some key changes to her life. Oh, …
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Holly, the tree finder for Chicago's Radcliffe Tree Lighting, must find a new tree ASAP following a mishap with a crane. Holly heads to a small town to find a replacement tree--and possibly true love.Από τον Kat and Nicole
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Market researcher Joy (played by the adorable Danielle Panabaker) heads home over the holidays after her beloved aunt is injured in a fall. She ends up taking over her aunt's annual Christmas Cookie Crawl -- and is reunited with a handsome man from her past.Από τον Kat and Nicole
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Episode 13: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding
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On this episode, Kat and Nicole discuss Netflix atrocity A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding. In the days leading up to Amber and Richard's wedding, Aldovia is rocked by missing funds, union protests, and horrific sartorial crimes. This is the sequel to A Christmas Prince, which was a far superior film (we covered it on episode 6). Everyone looks…
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Episode 12: Northpole: Open for Christmas
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We invited our friend Jorn to join us to discuss this weird movie where Lori Loughlin inherits a Vermont inn with a Christmas secret. Will she sell it, or give in to holiday magic? Dermot Mulroney, still extremely hot, is also in this movie, because he does Hallmark movies now.Από τον Kat and Nicole
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Memories of Christmas
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It's the final episode of Season 2 of A Very Hallmark Christmas! Loree is joined by special guest Joseph Cohen to break down the typical run-of-the-mill holiday extravaganza "Memories of Christmas." Some highlights from a little town a couple of hours north of Detroit: boxes of money on porches, apple cider donuts, and a confusing marshmallow flirt…
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Loree is joined by special guest Kayla Young to discuss "A Midnight Kiss," suspect seafood orders, and giant champagne inflatables. Plus, David's intense mansplaining and Mia's veil of perma-sadness.Από τον Loree Stark and Rob Bricken
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A Christmas for the Books
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Loree is joined by special guests Gabe Wohl and Dan Lattanzi to discuss "A Christmas for the Books." Serious questions include: is Joanna 20 or 50? Does Ted's reimagining of a famous Hamlet line ring true to the source material? Will Dell ever find true love with some spreadsheets? Is there such a thing as like at first sight? Let's get nutcrackin'…
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Northern Lights of Christmas
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Loree is joined by special guest (and former boss!) Tara Mastrelli to discuss "Northern Lights of Christmas." The two talk potentially magical reindeer, a curious coat switch, and Zoey's dubious financial decisions. Plus, a love letter that angers Loree to her core.Από τον Loree Stark and Rob Bricken
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Loree invites back to the show frequent guest Rob Bricken to talk about "When Calls the Heart: The Greatest Christmas Blessing." Rob didn't watch the movie!Από τον Loree Stark and Rob Bricken
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Christmas Bells are Ringing
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It's the first-ever "A Very Hallmark Christmas" cross-pod! Loree is joined by Mark and Jess of Hallmark and Jess (psst–find them on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts) to discuss "Christmas Bells are Ringing." The team digs into photo opps in Cape Cod, Mike's citywide "Elf on a Shelf" project, and sadistic work-related competitions. Plus, a d…
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Loree is joined by special guest Tim Ward to discuss this year's Danica McKellar-starrer, "Christmas at Grand Valley." Select hot topics on the pod include: the Grand Valley school system, Cousin Mike's lightning hot chemistry with literally everyone, and the state of the art scene in Chicago.Από τον Loree Stark and Rob Bricken
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Loree is joined by Jake Jarvis to discuss "Christmas Made to Order" and the logistics of sustaining a full-time, year-round holiday decorating business. Plus, the wisdom of ditching pre-med to pursue singing dreams in Utah and how Gretchen might decide to use her professional talents for West Virginia Day.…
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Jingle Around the Clock
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Brandi Bradley and Jamie Lynn Crofts join Loree to break down "Jingle Around the Clock." The team discusses college friends, illicit elevator hand-holding, and whether or not Jared Kushner did the honorable thing by stepping aside to give Elle a real shot for the job.Από τον Loree Stark and Rob Bricken
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A Small Town Christmas
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Loree is joined by special guest Jamie Lynn Crofts to discuss "A Small Town Christmas," Peter Thiel-libertarians, and the status of the patriarchy in Springdale, Wisconsin. Plus, Emmett's gorgeous gravelly voice and the podcast takes questions from West Virginia listeners. This episode is sponsored by champagne.…
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A Gingerbread Romance
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Loree invites longtime friend Jessica Brown on to the pod to discuss "A Gingerbread Romance." Loree and Jessica dig into the logistics and costs of a 10-day-long gingerbread baking contest, the tension in all those movie-ending face-mushes, and whether Hallmark's aim for diversity is hitting the mark. Plus, fashion commentary (berets and scarves!) …
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Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas
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Loree is joined by "A Very Hallmark Christmas" veteran guests Cara Stewart and Courtney Ham to discuss a film based off of a book based off of a song. Loree resists all attempts by the guests to turn the show into a Blake Shelton conspiracy theory podcast. Plus, the necessity (or lack thereof) of flirting in Hallmark movies.…
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Entertaining Christmas
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Loree brings in big guns Erin Keane and Joe Sonka to discuss the complex journalism storyline in "Entertaining Christmas." The team digs in to John's ethical lapses as a Cedar Falls Gazette reporter and tries to pinpoint precisely what Candace's role is in the Livingstone media empire. Plus, football hero siblings, crushed velvet fashions and a gin…
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Loree and Rob dig into "Welcome to Christmas," the heartwarming story of a small town begging a large corporate developer to rob it of its charm. Learn more about Annie, the hometown goth teen that loves A Christmas Carol, and Rachel, the refreshingly upfront local who is willing to go scorched earth to get Madeline out of town.…
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Another week, another former couple having to come together to plan the local high school's Christmas dance. Join Loree and Rob to discuss "Homegrown Christmas," Maddie's less admirable qualities, and one bananas cookie swap scene. Plus, negotiating a salary upon your return to the family business.
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Join Loree and Rob to dig into "Once Upon A Christmas Miracle," a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries flick that doesn't play by the rules. Aimee Teegarden sells the hell out of some otherwise cheesy lines, and Chris may be the most saintly Hallmark leading man yet.
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Only 15 movies to go! Join Loree and Rob to discuss "Winter Wonderland," a very confusing NYC art gallery, and their respective middle and high school dance experiences. Plus, a thrilling keynote at the National Realtor Convention.
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Episode 11: Switched at Christmas
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Estranged identical twins Kate and Chris disagree on who has it worse: working single mom Chris or high-powered, single businesswoman Kate. At their annual pre-Christmas lunch, they decide to swap lives and find out how the other half lives.Από τον Kat and Nicole
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It's a very short "A Very Hallmark Christmas." Join Loree and Rob for a visit to Briar Falls and the Majestic Theater. This time, evil comes not in the form of condos but as a multiplex, and grassroots organizer Barry steals the show with his campaign to save the historic building. Plus, the scariest snowman in the Hallmark Cinematic Universe.…
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Mingle All the Way
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Just days off of the #Emotions12 gauntlet, Loree and Rob settle back in for "Mingle All the Way." Join them for a discussion about Jen Lilley's off-the-charts likability, the terrible-ness of Molly's mom, and how Jeff turns from jerk to perfect gentleman.Από τον Loree Stark and Rob Bricken
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