Hallmark Mysteries & More

EXPLORE

Society & Culture

© 2024 PodJoint

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/a7/d1/15/a7d115c4-252e-c367-c0ce-3059f7f601b3/mza_12407150577164719754.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Eric Rutin & Andrea Claassen

244 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text The 2025 Hallmark Christmas season is officially a wrap! With a unique slate of just 24 movies, we are breaking down the good, the bad, and the surprisingly emotional moments of the season. In this episode, Andrea and I reveal our Top 5 Hallmark Christmas Movies of 2025. We debate the "middle of the road" fatigue that plagued this year, call out the biggest flops (sorry, Christmas on Duty), and share the hidden gems that surprised us both. We also dive into the controversy of o...

Show more...

All content for Hallmark Mysteries & More is the property of Eric Rutin & Andrea Claassen and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Send us a text The 2025 Hallmark Christmas season is officially a wrap! With a unique slate of just 24 movies, we are breaking down the good, the bad, and the surprisingly emotional moments of the season. In this episode, Andrea and I reveal our Top 5 Hallmark Christmas Movies of 2025. We debate the "middle of the road" fatigue that plagued this year, call out the biggest flops (sorry, Christmas on Duty), and share the hidden gems that surprised us both. We also dive into the controversy of o...

Show more...

Episodes (20/244)

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Our Top 5 2025 Holiday Movies

Send us a text The 2025 Hallmark Christmas season is officially a wrap! With a unique slate of just 24 movies, we are breaking down the good, the bad, and the surprisingly emotional moments of the season. In this episode, Andrea and I reveal our Top 5 Hallmark Christmas Movies of 2025. We debate the "middle of the road" fatigue that plagued this year, call out the biggest flops (sorry, Christmas on Duty), and share the hidden gems that surprised us both. We also dive into the controversy of o...

1 week ago

30 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

The Final Week: A Make or Break Holiday, The Christmas Baby, and The Twelve Dates of Christmas

Send us a text Did the final week of "Countdown to Christmas" make or break the season? 🎄 We are wrapping up the Hallmark holiday season by reviewing the final slate of new movies! In this episode, we dive deep into "A Make or Break Holiday" starring Hunter King and Evan Roderick. Was the "fake dating" (or fake breakup?) trope a winner, or did the family fighting get too intense? Eric thinks this might be a top-tier movie for the year, while Andrea is a bit more skeptical. We also break down ...

2 weeks ago

29 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

A Suite Holiday Romance, Oy to the World and 12 Dates til Christmas

Send us a text Is December finally delivering the hits we've been waiting for? 🎄 This week, Eric and Andrea break down the big finale of Finding Mr. Christmas (did the right guy win?), give their final verdict on the 12 Dates till Christmas series, and debate two very different new movies: A Sweet Holiday Romance and Oid to the World. Plus, we discuss the controversial ending of The Christmas Baby (Eric has thoughts), share some surprising throwback recommendations, and reveal which 2024 movi...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Director Eva Tavares on Her Groundbreaking Debut "The Christmas Baby"

Send us a text From Phantom of the Opera to the Hallmark Channel, Eva Tavares is making her mark! 🎬 In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the director of the year's final (and perhaps most talked-about) holiday movie, The Christmas Baby. Eva opens up about her incredible journey from opera singer and dancer to shadowing industry veterans through the "Make Her Mark" program. We dive deep into the making of The Christmas Baby, discussing the challenges of directing a 4-month-old on set,...

3 weeks ago

45 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

How Good Was Hallmark's First Week of December? We Are Split!

Send us a text We finally found a masterpiece with 12 Dates Till Christmas, but the rest of the week had us divided! 🎄 This week, Eric and Andrea review the latest holiday lineup, and while we both fell in love with the charm of 12 Dates, we couldn't be further apart on the others. Eric defends the quirks of She's Making a List (giving it a solid 4.5), while Andrea found it disjointed. Meanwhile, Andrea raves about Single on the 25th, but Eric thinks it dragged. We also dive into the latest F...

4 weeks ago

36 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Lauren Cochrane - Life of a Hallmark Character Actor

Send us a text What is it really like to be a "Character Actor" in the massive Hallmark movie universe? In this episode, we sit down with the hilarious and talented Lauren Cochrane (The Christmas Club, A Family Thanksgiving) to pull back the curtain on the life of a working actor. From a hilarious acupuncture mishap to sharing the screen with legends like Faye Dunaway, Lauren holds nothing back. We discuss why Winnipeg has quietly become the "Hollywood of the North," the brutal reality of Zoo...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Why Jessy Schram Loves Hallmark Movies (Plus Scoop on Her "Pretty Woman" Dress!)

Send us a text I’m sitting down with the delightful Jessy Schram (Chicago Med, Falling Skies) to talk about her incredible career, from her early days starring in the Jane Doe mystery series to becoming a Hallmark Channel favorite! 🎄✨ In this interview, Jessy dishes on her brand new movie, "A Suite Holiday Romance" (also known as Sweet Romance), and what it was like working with co-star Dominic Sherwood. We talk about that stunning sequin dress, the "Pretty Woman" moment on set, and how she b...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Reviewing Hallmark's Thanksgiving Week's Movies

Send us a text Thanksgiving brought Hallmark’s heavy hitters… but did they actually deliver? Eric and Andrea break down every single movie and special that aired over the long holiday weekend — from We Met in December to A Catnip Christmas — plus the shock eliminations on Baked with Love and Finding Mr. Christmas. If you missed even ONE premiere, this episode is your complete recap: honest takes, unexpected disagreements, big surprises, and the movie that just might be the worst of the year. ...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Mistletoe Murders: Twas the Fight Before Christmas Review

Send us a text Eric and Andrea dive into the final mystery of Mistletoe Murders: Twas the Fight Before Christmas. Eric has been loving Season 2 but Andrea has been lukewarm, still preferring Season 1. But did this mystery change all that? Plus they review Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, Mellt My Heart This Christmas, and the latest Finding Mr Christmas Episode. Eric had picked Melt My Heart as his sleeper pick of the season. Was he right? Follow us on social media: Instagram and...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter: We Met in December

Send us a text Enjoy this exclusive, in-depth interview with Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter as they join me to talk about their new Hallmark Christmas movie We Met in December. Fans already know them as one of Hallmark’s strongest, most magnetic pairings—and this conversation proves exactly why. We cover everything: ✨ How Autumn & Niall really met (and how it mirrors the film) ✨ The electric elevator scene everyone will be talking about ✨ Behind-the-scenes mishaps—including broken toes ✨ ...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Mistletoe Murders Season 2 Ides of December Review

Send us a text Andrea and Eric dive into the second installment of Mistletoe Murders' second season, Ides of December. As usual, Eric is all in and loving every minute, while Andrea seems to be a little more lukewarm to season two as a whole. This episode brings a mystery, more reconciliation between Sam and Emily, more glimpses into Emily's past, and some of the funniest moments we have ever seen on this series. Plus they give our thoughts on Keller Family Christmas and both share surp...

1 month ago

37 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Mistletoe Murders is Back! Cold War Review

Send us a text Mistletoe Murders Season 2 is finally here, and after waiting 11 months, Eric and Andrea are absolutely ready to dive in. Well… after a quick detour through every Hallmark Christmas movie they missed last week because “schedules are bananas.” In this episode, we speed-review the newest Countdown to Christmas releases — the rough starts, the surprise favorites, the 15-star airplane movie (according to Eric), and the green screens that shall not be named. We even detour briefly i...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Chatting Mistletoe Murder with Sierra Marilyn Riley (Violet)

Send us a text Mistletoe Murders Season 2 is finally here — and to celebrate, I’m joined by the one and only Sierra Marilyn Riley, who plays Violet! Sierra opens up about Season 2, her first on-screen kiss, her debut novel, and the wild coincidences between her book and the series. We also chat about her role in the Middlebridge Mysteries Audible spinoff, what it’s like working with Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, and Ken Cuperus, and how her Hallmark family has helped her grow as both an actor and...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Sarah Drew Dishes on Mistletoe Murders Season 2

Send us a text Hallmark fans, this is the one you’ve been waiting for! Sarah Drew joins me to talk Mistletoe Murders Season 2, that unforgettable cliffhanger, the blue-dress moment everyone’s buzzing about, and what really happened behind the scenes when she broke her hand filming the finale. We also get into: ✨ Her upcoming Jimmy Stewart biopic filmed in Ireland ✨ The wild energy of the Hallmark Cruise (and why it’s “summer camp for grown-ups”) ✨ What makes Emily her favorite role yet ✨ Her ...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper Review

Send us a text The Countdown to Christmas continues — and this week, Eric and Andrea unwrap Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper, starring Robert Buckley and Kimberly Sustad. Was this Buffalo-based holiday rom-com a cozy crowd-pleaser or another lukewarm snowstorm? The duo breaks it all down with their trademark humor, debate, and a few mistletoe moments. You’ll hear: Honest takes on Buckley’s charm, Sustad’s attitude, and why chemistry matters.A deep dive into Hallmark’s streaming strategy (and why s...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Top 5 Hallmark Movies of 2025 (and a couple you may want to skip)

Send us a text Hallmark fans — grab your cocoa, because Eric, Andrea, and special guest Haley from Crown the Halls are counting down the Top 5 Hallmark Movies of 2025! From Villa Amore and Providence Falls to Haul Out the Halloween and Love of the Irish, we’re breaking down which films delivered that signature Hallmark magic — and which ones missed the mistletoe completely. Expect plenty of laughs, friendly disagreements, and a few hot takes (yes, we’re looking at you, Machu Picchu Proposal)....

2 months ago

57 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C Review

Send us a text After two years, we’re finally setting sail back to Ireland! In this episode, Eric and Andrea dive into Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at Sea, starring Tamera Mowry-Housley as Gethsemane Brown — the music teacher who solves murders with a little ghostly help from her friend Eamon. From Titanic violins to Irish pubs, this latest entry in Hallmark’s mystery lineup hits all the cozy notes (and a few spooky ones, too). Eric and Andrea share their takes on the movie’s standout mo...

2 months ago

21 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

A Haul Out the Halloween Spooky Review

Send us a text Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown are back — and this time, Evergreen Lane is trading Christmas lights for cobwebs. In this episode, Eric and Andrea dive into Haul Out the Halloween, the delightfully spooky third installment of the Haul Out the Holly franchise. From over-the-top decorations to Melissa Peterman’s show-stealing antics, the duo breaks down all the tricks and treats that make this Hallmark sequel a seasonal standout. They discuss whether this is Hallmark’s best Halloween...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

A Conversation with Cindy Busby

Send us a text Cindy Busby has starred in some of Hallmark’s most beloved movies — but her journey from Montreal to Hollywood is full of surprises, laughter, and heart. In this episode, Eric sits down with Cindy for a warm, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation about acting, resilience, and the real life behind the Hallmark magic. She opens up about the Heartland role that launched her career, how a random audition landed her in a Steve Martin movie, and why her rescue dog Susie has com...

3 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Hallmark Mysteries & More

Haunted Harmony's Marco Grazzini and Adam Fergus

Send us a text This week, we're joined by Marco Grazzini and Adam Fergus, stars of the new Hallmark mystery Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C, premiering October 12th on Hallmark Mystery. If you're a fan of mysteries with a supernatural twist, you're going to love this conversation. We dive deep into what makes the Haunted Harmony franchise unique in the crowded Hallmark mystery space—from the ghost partner dynamic to the romance triangle that doesn't involve the two lead sleuths (lookin...

3 months ago

49 minutes