Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy: The Podcast

Megan and Wendy talk about 2022 trends including hair styles, waistlines, letter writing, and more. Listen in for these and other emerging trends and find out they feel about them. Plus, f*cking Covid, goodbye Golden Globes, and a flossing update. Also, we introduce Pop Culture Club!

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Megan and Wendy talk about the emerging 2022 trends and how they feel about them.

Introducing Pop Culture Club

This is going to be fun! And for sake of simplicity on explaining what Pop Culture Club is, I (Wendy) will go over the details from a first person point of view.

At the beginning of each month, we will tell listeners and each other, our selections for Pop Culture Club. Megan will choose a book for me to read. And I will choose a television show and/or movie for her to watch. The first new episode of the month, we'll review said book and said show/movie.

We would love for readers here, podcaster listeners, and Facebook friends to jump in. We'll call for your reviews via email or Instagram. So buckle up, here's the selections for January.

The Flatshare by Beth O'LearyVanderpump Rules, Season 1 (available on Hulu)

Listen In: Hot Dudes

Patreon subscribers will be treated to a month dedicated to hot Hallmark dudes. For January, we will sweetly objectify Mr. Tyler Hynes. Good looking and a good actor, yes please. Listen for a review of Winter in Vail and an episode of UnREAL which he guest starred in a handful of episodes.

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Writer-Inner Jennifer suggests a daily pill box for organizing vitamins. We still stand firm that you should place them where you do something else. Mel Robbins would call this habit stacking. You add a new habit to an established habit. Put your vitamin pill box where you keep your deodorant. Or where you brew your coffee. Of where you brush your teeth.Goli multi-bites vitaminsGoli Ashwagandha gummies and Goli Apple Cider Vinegar gummies

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2020 Trends

Lifestyle Trend Predictions via New York Timeshome entertainment, more streaming, less movie-goingside hair partsthe return of the lower waistline

Travel Trends via Expedia

2022 Interior Design Trends via VoguebrownOkayest Moms: Heather and BrittanySherwin-Williams Accessible Beigedual purpose rooms, like a dining room/libraryopen floor plans are out for 2022letter writing, journalingSincerely Yours Letter Writing Club - celebrating the art of letter writingfocus on upcoming artists

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Here we go again! Megan and Wendy begin another year or recapping and reviewing Hallmark Channel original movies. Listen as they dive in on the first of the New Year, New Movies line up with a review of "Where Your Heart Belongs" starring none other than Jen Lilley and Christopher Russell.

Are the "New Year, New Movies" for you or are you longing for the days of "Countdown to Christmas?" Email us at [email protected]

Megan and Wendy review the first Hallmark Channel original movie of 2022 called "Where Your Heart Belongs" starring Jen Lilley and Christopher Russell.

Hey Tyler Hynes fans: Come check out our Patreon. We'll be dedicating the month of January to Hallmark's number one hunk Tyler Hynes. We'll be reviewing Winter in Vail from 2020 and a few other fun things. Sign up here.

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* A review of Christopher Russell in Chasing Waterfalls* Reviews of Jen Lilley in Mingle All the Way, A Little Daytime Drama, and Snowkissed

What is "Where Your Heart Belongs" About?

The synopsis: Mackenzie Sullivan (Jen Lilley) is a New York-based marketing executive struggling to keep her clients. When she returns home to a rural maple farm to help her best friend plan her wedding in just two weeks, Mackenzie learns the hard way that the love and support of family and true friends means more than she’d imagined.

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News and Notes

* "Where Your Heart Belongs" premiered as part of the New Year, New Movies line up on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, January 1, 2022.* "The Perfect Pairing" starring Nazeen Contractor and Brennen Elliott was originally scheduled to premiere on January 1st but has since been moved to January 15th.* This film was formerly titled "Love is Trending."* Jen Lilley called the script for Where Your Heart Belongs "a sappy and sweet romance."

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* According to Heavy, the movie was filmed in January 2021.* It was written by newcomers Kathryn Hudson and Catherine Reay, as well as Christie Will Wolf who also directed.

Happy new year! Megan and Wendy are back with a brand new episode and they are asking if you are a "new year, new me" type. Listen as they dive into the messaging that suggests women aren't good enough as they are. You might be surprised at what they have to say about this hot topic. Plus, tons of catch-up about the holidays, COVID ruining Christmas, and nugget ice for everyone!

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Could it be the GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker? This is the photo Megan texted to Wendy on Christmas Eve.

Is it possible...two nugget ice makers. Ice makers for everyone? This is the photo Wendy sent to Megan on Christmas Eve.

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One of Wendy's goals is to take the Mel Robbins High 5 Challenge. This was day one, January 1, 2022 straight out of bed high-fiving the bathroom mirror.

60 Achievable New Year's Resolutions for Healthier and Happier Living (via Good Housekeeping)"Brain Games #1: Lower Your Brain Age in Minutes"299 On-the-Go Games & Puzzles to Keep Your Brain Young"New York Times Crossword PuzzlePeople Magazine Celebrity Crossword Puzzle BookMicro anxieties episodeKelly Stumpe - The Car Mom on InstagramDr. Tung's Smart FlossCOCOFLOSSquip Metal Refillable FlossHobbies ideas for womenGoli Chocolate Multi BitesAira Facial Steamer

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Megan and Wendy review "The Christmas Waltz" starring Lacey Chabert, Will Kemp and Katrina Reynolds. This movie premiered on Saturday, November 28, 2020 as part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas line up.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcast listener as Megan and Wendy will be back on January 4, 2020 with a regular episode and January 6th with a review ofThe Perfect Pairing starring Nazeen Contractor and Brennen Elliott.

Did you turn into a Lacey Chabert fan after seeing The Christmas Waltz like we did? Email us at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy review the 2020 Hallmark hit "The Christmas Waltz" starring Lacey Chabert.

What is The Christmas Waltz About?

A woman dumped by her fiancé a month before her storybook Christmas wedding decides to take the series of ballroom lessons intended for her wedding dance.

News and Notes

* Former Young and the Restless star Michael Damian was the director on this movie.* On July 21, 2021 he tweeted to Christmas Waltz fans and friend to “stand by” for some Waltz 2 news coming soon. Also tagged a production company with GAC connections, so we're hoping a sequel doesn’t end up on GAC Family.* The movie began filming on September 8, 2020.* It was filmed in Canada, Including at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver.* Will Kemp is a trained dancer and had the lead role of The Swan in Swan Lake from 1997-2000 in London and Broadway.* Lacey Chabert and Will Kemp starred together in Love, Romance & Chocolate (2019)* Users rated this 7.2/10 on IMDB - far too low in our opinion

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Where to Find Megan & Wendy

We're all over the place but invite you to find us

* On our website where we've got tons of holiday content, favorites, gift ideas and more* Instagram - we're there in real time, check our stories!* Join our private Facebook group* Sign up for Patreon for as little as $3/month and get access to the library of Hallmark movie reviews we've done exclusively for our Patreon subscribers.

Megan and Wendy couldn't review a handful of Hallmark holiday favorites without adding a Candace Cameron Bure movie to the mix. Listen in as they rate and review A Shoe Addict's Christmas which originally premiered on Sunday, November 25, 2018 as part of the Countdown to Christmas line up.

Are you subscribed to Long Story Short: The Podcast yet? Megan and Wendy will be back the first week of January with a regular podcast episode plus you won't want to miss the reviews of New Year New Movies! It all starts on January 4, 2020.

Which CCB movie is your all time favorite? Email us at [email protected].

One name for you: Jean Smart. Megan and Wendy review "A Shoe Addict's Christmas" starring Candace Cameron Bure and the lovely Jean Smart.

What is A Shoe Addict's Christmas About?

As Christmas approaches, Noelle is at a crossroads in her life when it seems that love, a connection with her father, and her dream career are out of reach.

News and Notes

* This movie was based on the novel by Beth Harbison “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (the 3rd book in the Shoe Addict series).* Buy the book here on Amazon.* The film’s other writer, Rick Garman, is also known for writing 2021 “Christmas at Castle Hart” and “You Had Me at Aloha” and “Christmas in Evergreen” - as well as many others. * Listen to our reviews of Christmas at Castle Heart and You Had Me at Aloha* Filmed in Canada, in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba.* The gorgeous red dress CCB is wearing in the party scene is from David's Bridal, according to the internet dress sleuths.

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Where to Find More Megan and Wendy

* Our website - tons of great holiday content, last minute gift ideas, and so much more.* Instagram - see us in real time.* Join our free Facebook group of like-minded women.* Sign up for Patreon and get immediate access to the archives which include bonus podcasts, videos and tons of Hallmark Christmas movie reviews exclusive to Patreon.

Megan and Wendy are throwing it back a couple of holiday seasons with the recap and review of "Mingle All the Way" starring Jen Lilley and Brant Daugherty. This movie first premiered on Saturday, December 1, 2018 as part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas.

Don't miss Megan and Wendy when they return on January 4, 2022 with a brand new episode and on January 6th when they review The Perfect Pairing starring Nazeen Contractor and Brennen Elliott.

Do you have a favorite Hallmark Christmas movie? Email us at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy go back a few holiday seasons to recap and review Mingle All the Way which starred Jen Lilley and Brant Daughtery.

What is "Mingle All the Way About?"

A young entrepreneur is trying to win over investors for the dating app she has developed; to help bring on investors for expansion, she promises to take part in using it in the coming weeks before Christmas to find love and track her progress.

News and Notes

* This movie was filmed in Vancouver, Canada.* Brant Daughtery looks just like Matt Bomer (from White Collar)* Jen Lilley is currently pregnant. She's previously adopted two children from foster care, and she and her husband have another biological daughter.* User ratings on IMDB gave this movie 6.9/10

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Where to Find More from Megan & Wendy

* Visit our website – tons of great holiday related content and things we are into!

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There haven't been many movies that Megan and Wendy disagree on this Hallmark holiday season but they are certainly NOT on the same page with "A Dickens of Holiday!" starring Brooke D'Orsay and Kristoffer Polaha.

Would you rather a re-telling of A Christmas Carol or a movie about the making of A Christmas Carol? Email us at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel movies including the new, original "A Dickens of a Holiday!" starring Brooke D'Orsay.

News and Notes About "A Dickens of a Holiday!"

* This movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia.* Its original title while filming was “The Christmas Stand-In."* The budget for this movie was estimated at $2.6 million, according to IMDb.* Directed by Paul Ziller (Roadhouse Romance, Beverly Hills Wedding), written by Mark Hefti (My Christmas Family Tree, Beverly Hills Wedding) and Julie Sherman Wolfe (You, Me & the Christmas Trees, Right in Front of Me).

Kristoffer Polaha is a Published Author

At the time of recording we weren't aware that Kristoffer Polaha writes novels. He announced on his Instagram in September 2021 that the forthcoming "Where the Sun Rises" will be released in March 2022. This is the second book of five in the series "From Kona with Love" that he co-wrote with Anna Gomez.

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The first book is titled "Moments Like This" (also co-written with Anna Gomez) is about a multicultural romance, love, loss, and redemption woven into a family saga set in the beautiful islands of Hawaii.

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Is Kristoffer Polaha a Wowie-Zowie?

On the pod, you'll hear Megan suggest that we need to modify our Dudes of Hallmark t-shirt to include Kristoffer Polaha who played Jake in A Dickens of a Holiday! Wendy disagrees and stands firm that Polaha doesn't check the wowie-zowie box. We'll need the listeners to weigh in!

We did find this scene of Polaha in front of a green screen as one of Hollywood's biggest action stars pretty dang funny.

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Megan and Wendy share a peek into the holidays, specifically what Christmas Eve and Christmas Day looks like for their families, traditions and more. But first, a super sized opening to share emails and discuss holiday shopping fails, what's on the Christmas wish list, a local home featured on "The Great Christmas Light Fight" and tons of thoughts on "And Just Like That." *Spoiler warning* You'll want to skip through the "Sex and the City" talk if you haven't yet watched the new HBOMax spin off.

Tell us about your holiday traditions, your thoughts on "And Just Like That," or if you are a controlled or chaotic gift opener - email the show at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy wrap up the regular podcast with a peek into their holidays, each sharing traditions and how things have changed over the years.

Where to Find More Megan & Wendy

Visit our website - tons of great holiday related content and things we are into!Instagram - Megan and Wendy in real timeJoin our free Facebook group Subscribe to Patreon for additional exclusive content, including bonus podcast episodes, videos and Hallmark movie reviews.

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Writer-Inner Sonya shared her hilarious Cabbage Patch Kid story in response to episode 52 where Megan and Wendy talked about 8-Bit Christmas and the CPK chaos. An anonymous writer-inner shared that she purposely chose to not tell her doctor about anything additional bothering her and wants to know if other women do this. (email us!)Tips on how to talk to your doctor via Johns Hopkins MedicineWhy women fear talking to their gynecologist60-80% of patients lie to doctors out of fear or being judgedReasons why men don't go to the doctor via Tri-City MedicalConsult Beaute - anti-aging products by Dr. Terry Debrow and Heather DebrowWhat Wendy Ordered: Consult Health Biotin Boost GummiesWhat Wendy Received: Champagne Beaute Lift Firming Body CremeHalo Beauty Vitamins from Tati WestbrookSugar Bear Vitamin CareHBOMax "And Just Like That"Fans roasting the Sex and the City reboot

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Megan and Wendy at Megan's yearly holiday boat parade party (from 2019)

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Megan and Wendy share some fun last minute stocking stuffers in today's mini episode! Stumped for what to stuff the stockings with? Listen in for ideas for kids and adults, all reasonably priced - except Megan makes a good argument that stockings are good enough for high priced gifts too.

Are socks and underwear ok for stockings? Email us at [email protected].

Stuff this, Santa! Megan and Wendy share some great last minute stocking stuffer ideas in this mini podcast episode.

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You can read our post "Stocking Stuffers They'll Love" for even more ideas.

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Megan and Wendy review Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday starring sisters Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams. In a Hallmark Channel first, the Sister Swap movies have a parallel storyline that happens at the same time but in different cities and with different sisters. It's a little bit confusing but a little bit awesome, too.

Do you love the Williams' sisters? Email us at [email protected]

Megan and Wendy review the Sister Swap movies which first premiered on Sunday, December 5, 2021 and stars Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashely Williams.

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News and Notes About Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday

* Filmed in Utah, with some scenes shot in Vancouver.* This movie was filmed under the working title “Christmas at the Madison.”* Movies were filmed back-to-back in April 12-May 22 and from June 5-July 5.* This was the first time the sisters have worked together.* Kimberly Williams-Paisley said the movie was sister Ashley’s idea and they pitched it to Hallmark about five years ago.* Anna Holbrook (Another World), who played their mom in this movie, was the real-life best friend of the sisters’ mom who sadly passed a few years ago. They knew they wanted to cast Anna as their movie mom because of their close connection.

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The First Movie for the Williams' Sisters

The natural chemistry between Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams was very obvious in Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday. We'd love to see them work together again in future Hallmark movies. Maybe even a seasonal Sister Swap series? We'd love that!

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