It’s happening! Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 is almost here, which means Girls Gone Hallmark is officially ready to trade fall for twinkle lights, fake snow, and an unreasonable number of Christmas festivals. Across this three-part First Impressions series, get ready for a rundown of the Hallmark Christmas movies coming in 2026, including the stars, storylines, returning favorites, and more than a few premises that already have some explaining to do. Find out which movies are earning an early spot on the holiday watchlist, which ones might be headed for the naughty list, and what’s worth getting excited about as Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 gets ready to bring the merry. Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-preview/ Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

It’s happening! Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 is almost here, which means Girls Gone Hallmark is officially ready to trade fall for twinkle lights, fake snow, and an unreasonable number of Christmas festivals. Across this three-part First Impressions series, get ready for a rundown of the Hallmark Christmas movies coming in 2026, including the stars, storylines, returning favorites, and more than a few premises that already have some explaining to do. Find out which movies are earning an early spot on the holiday watchlist, which ones might be headed for the naughty list, and what’s worth getting excited about as Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 gets ready to bring the merry. Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-preview/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

It’s happening!&nbsp;Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026&nbsp;is almost here, which means Girls Gone Hallmark is officially ready to trade fall for twinkle lights, fake snow, and an unreasonable number of Christmas festivals. Across this three-part First Impressions&nbsp;series, get ready for a rundown of the&nbsp;Hallmark Christmas movies coming in 2026, including the stars, storylines, returning favorites, and more than a few premises that already have some explaining to do. Find out which movies are earning an early spot on the holiday watchlist, which ones might be headed for the naughty list, and what’s worth getting excited about as&nbsp;Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026&nbsp;gets ready to bring the merry. Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-preview/ Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

Countdown to Christmas First Impressions Part 1

It’s happening! Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 is almost here, which means Girls Gone Hallmark is officially ready to trade fall for twinkle lights, fake snow, and an unreasonable number of Christmas festivals. Across this three-part First Impressions series, get ready for a rundown of the Hallmark Christmas movies coming in 2026, including the stars, storylines, returning favorites, and more than a few premises that already have some explaining to do. Find out which movies are earning an early spot on the holiday watchlist, which ones might be headed for the naughty list, and what’s worth getting excited about as Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 gets ready to bring the merry. Find full episode show notes here: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-preview/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

It’s happening! Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 is almost here, which means Girls Gone Hallmark is officially ready to trade fall for twinkle lights, fake snow, and an unreasonable number of Christmas festivals. Across this three-part First Impressions series, get ready for a rundown of the Hallmark Christmas movies coming in 2026, including the stars, storylines, returning favorites, and more than a few premises that already have some explaining to do. Find out which movies are earning an early spot on the holiday watchlist, which ones might be headed for the naughty list, and what’s worth getting excited about as Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 gets ready to bring the merry.Find full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-preview/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

It’s happening!&nbsp;Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026&nbsp;is almost here, which means Girls Gone Hallmark is officially ready to trade fall for twinkle lights, fake snow, and an unreasonable number of Christmas festivals. Across this three-part First Impressions&nbsp;series, get ready for a rundown of the&nbsp;Hallmark Christmas movies coming in 2026, including the stars, storylines, returning favorites, and more than a few premises that already have some explaining to do. Find out which movies are earning an early spot on the holiday watchlist, which ones might be headed for the naughty list, and what’s worth getting excited about as&nbsp;Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026&nbsp;gets ready to bring the merry. Find full episode show notes here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-preview/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-preview/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

Countdown to Christmas First Impressions - Part 2

Listen to our review. We kick off Countdown to Christmas 2026 with ’Tis the Season for Setups and end up talking about parenting regrets, the forehead kiss that almost happened, and the most pointless secret relationship of the season. Plus, one of us wants a “Queen of No Fun” t-shirt, and we argue about whether a Christmas escape room even counts. Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

Listen to our review. We kick off Countdown to Christmas 2026 with ’Tis the Season for Setups and end up talking about parenting regrets, the forehead kiss that almost happened, and the most pointless secret relationship of the season. Plus, one of us wants a “Queen of No Fun” t-shirt, and we argue about whether a Christmas escape room even counts.Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Listen to our review. We kick off Countdown to Christmas 2026 with ’Tis the Season for Setups and end up talking about parenting regrets, the forehead kiss that almost happened, and the most pointless secret relationship of the season. Plus, one of us wants a “Queen of No Fun” t-shirt, and we argue about whether a Christmas escape room even counts. Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

'Tis the Season for Setups (Hallmark Channel 2026)

We have never done this episode before, which is a little hard to believe after all these years. So here it is: our five favorite Hallmark movies of 2026, picked separately, compared on the podcast, and argued about a bit. Every Hallmark movie that aired in 2026 was eligible except the Countdown to Christmas lineup, which has its own conversation coming in January. There's overlap on our lists, there's one shared honorable mention, and at the bottom there's a surprise about which episode you all actually listened to most this year. View full episode show notes here:  <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/best-hallmark-movies-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/best-hallmark-movies-2026/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

We have never done this episode before, which is a little hard to believe after all these years. So here it is: our five favorite Hallmark movies of 2026, picked separately, compared on the podcast, and argued about a bit. Every Hallmark movie that aired in 2026 was eligible except the Countdown to Christmas lineup, which has its own conversation coming in January. There's overlap on our lists, there's one shared honorable mention, and at the bottom there's a surprise about which episode you all actually listened to most this year.View full episode show notes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/best-hallmark-movies-2026/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

We have never done this episode before, which is a little hard to believe after all these years. So here it is: our five favorite Hallmark movies of 2026, picked separately, compared on the podcast, and argued about a bit. Every Hallmark movie that aired in 2026 was eligible except the Countdown to Christmas lineup, which has its own conversation coming in January. There's overlap on our lists, there's one shared honorable mention, and at the bottom there's a surprise about which episode you all actually listened to most this year. View full episode show notes here: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/best-hallmark-movies-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/best-hallmark-movies-2026/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

Our Top Five Movies of the Year

Marsha Mason, Malört shots, and the best hair we’ve ever seen in a Hallmark movie. We review Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story and land in different places on whether the story underneath holds up. Hallmark’s third NFL Christmas movie came out swinging on opening weekend, and we have a lot to say about it. Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley are a terrific pairing with comedy built in rather than bolted on. Marsha Mason is the heart of the whole thing. And Megan would like someone to tell her where to buy those green glasses. But we both wanted more comedy than this script was willing to give Robert Buckley, and Wendy makes the case that if you strip away the Bears, the Chicago of it all and the football traditions, what’s left is a very familiar Hallmark shape. Megan doesn’t mind the formula when the extra layers earn their keep. We do not resolve this. Plus: an Italian beef that was far too dry, a thermostat reading 75 degrees in a Chicago winter, the Always product placement that refused to be discreet, and the movie marquee Easter egg that Mackie has now caught twice in three films. We also hear from Tamera Mowry-Housley about how her cameo happened, from Shannon in Australia about the jumbotron tribute, and from Kea, a Chicagoan who settles the Malört question, confirms cornhole is real, and has strong feelings about a boat tour on a frozen river. Ratings, the franchise scoreboard, and which NFL team we want next. Find full episode shownotes here: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holiday-touchdown-a-bears-love-story-hallmark/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holiday-touchdown-a-bears-love-story-hallmark/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

Marsha Mason, Malört shots, and the best hair we’ve ever seen in a Hallmark movie. We review Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story and land in different places on whether the story underneath holds up.Hallmark’s third NFL Christmas movie came out swinging on opening weekend, and we have a lot to say about it. Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley are a terrific pairing with comedy built in rather than bolted on. Marsha Mason is the heart of the whole thing. And Megan would like someone to tell her where to buy those green glasses.But we both wanted more comedy than this script was willing to give Robert Buckley, and Wendy makes the case that if you strip away the Bears, the Chicago of it all and the football traditions, what’s left is a very familiar Hallmark shape. Megan doesn’t mind the formula when the extra layers earn their keep. We do not resolve this.Plus: an Italian beef that was far too dry, a thermostat reading 75 degrees in a Chicago winter, the Always product placement that refused to be discreet, and the movie marquee Easter egg that Mackie has now caught twice in three films.We also hear from Tamera Mowry-Housley about how her cameo happened, from Shannon in Australia about the jumbotron tribute, and from Kea, a Chicagoan who settles the Malört question, confirms cornhole is real, and has strong feelings about a boat tour on a frozen river.Ratings, the franchise scoreboard, and which NFL team we want next.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holiday-touchdown-a-bears-love-story-hallmark/Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

Marsha Mason, Malört shots, and the best hair we’ve ever seen in a Hallmark movie. We review Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story and land in different places on whether the story underneath holds up. Hallmark’s third NFL Christmas movie came out swinging on opening weekend, and we have a lot to say about it. Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley are a terrific pairing with comedy built in rather than bolted on. Marsha Mason is the heart of the whole thing. And Megan would like someone to tell her where to buy those green glasses. But we both wanted more comedy than this script was willing to give Robert Buckley, and Wendy makes the case that if you strip away the Bears, the Chicago of it all and the football traditions, what’s left is a very familiar Hallmark shape. Megan doesn’t mind the formula when the extra layers earn their keep. We do not resolve this. Plus: an Italian beef that was far too dry, a thermostat reading 75 degrees in a Chicago winter, the Always product placement that refused to be discreet, and the movie marquee Easter egg that Mackie has now caught twice in three films. We also hear from Tamera Mowry-Housley about how her cameo happened, from Shannon in Australia about the jumbotron tribute, and from Kea, a Chicagoan who settles the Malört question, confirms cornhole is real, and has strong feelings about a boat tour on a frozen river. Ratings, the franchise scoreboard, and which NFL team we want next. Find full episode shownotes here: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holiday-touchdown-a-bears-love-story-hallmark/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/holiday-touchdown-a-bears-love-story-hallmark/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story (Hallmark Channel 2026)

In today's bonus episode, Megan and Wendy chat, recap and rate Hallmark Channel's 2020 Christmas debut movie Jingle Bell Bride. What will happen when Jessica (Julie Gonzalo) gets stranded in pursuit of the elusive jingle bell flower only found in a small Alaskan town? Naturally, she falls for townie Matt (Ronnie Rowe Jr.) and is crowned Jingle Bell Princess. Listen as Megan and Wendy break down what they loved, liked and what was totally absurd.Find full episode shownotes here:  <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/jingle-bell-bride/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/jingle-bell-bride/</a> Find all episodes and shownotes on <a href="https://girlsgonehallmark.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">girlsgonehallmark.com</a>Follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com<a href="https://facebook.com/groups/girlsgonehallmark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join our Facebook Group!</a>  Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

In today's bonus episode, Megan and Wendy chat, recap and rate Hallmark Channel's 2020 Christmas debut movie Jingle Bell Bride. What will happen when Jessica (Julie Gonzalo) gets stranded in pursuit of the elusive jingle bell flower only found in a small Alaskan town? Naturally, she falls for townie Matt (Ronnie Rowe Jr.) and is crowned Jingle Bell Princess. Listen as Megan and Wendy break down what they loved, liked and what was totally absurd.Find full episode shownotes here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/jingle-bell-bride/ Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group! Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy

In today's bonus episode, Megan and Wendy chat, recap and rate Hallmark Channel's 2020 Christmas debut movie Jingle Bell Bride. What will happen when Jessica (Julie Gonzalo) gets stranded in pursuit of the elusive jingle bell flower only found in a small Alaskan town? Naturally, she falls for townie Matt (Ronnie Rowe Jr.) and is crowned Jingle Bell Princess. Listen as Megan and Wendy break down what they loved, liked and what was totally absurd.Find full episode shownotes here: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/jingle-bell-bride/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/jingle-bell-bride/</a> Find all episodes and shownotes on <a href="https://girlsgonehallmark.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">girlsgonehallmark.com</a>Follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>&nbsp;Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com<a href="https://facebook.com/groups/girlsgonehallmark" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join our Facebook Group!</a>&nbsp; Visit our website: <a href="https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.girlsgonehallmark.com</a> Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com <a href="https://instagram.com/girlsgonehallmark" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us on Instagram!</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FakeSnowCo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out our merch shop!</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/meganandwendy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy</a>

Jingle Bell Bride

Girls Gone Hallmark is the female friendship podcast for anyone who unironically loves a Hallmark movie. Join Gen X best friends Megan and Wendy for weekly Hallmark movie reviews packed with lighthearted commentary, romantic comedy breakdowns, and the kind of girl talk only true Hallmark fans will appreciate. Whether you're a lifelong devotee or just Hallmark-curious, this women's comedy podcast is your cozy corner of the internet. New episodes every week. Girls Gone Hallmark is not affiliated with Hallmark Media.

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