Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy: The Podcast

Megan and Wendy return with a bonus Girls Gone Hallmark episode where they rate and review Love, For Real. This new movie is part of Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights and stars Chloe Bridges, Scott Michael Foster, Corbin Bleu and Taiana Tully.

Look for our bonus Girls Gone Hallmark episode to drop on Thursday, August 5th.

Are you planning to watch Love, For Real? Are you happy Hallmark Channel is back with their Summer Nights programming or would you rather fast forward to fall movies already? Email us at [email protected].

New podcast episode: Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark Channel's Love, For Real. How do you think this Summer Nights movie stands up to the earlier Hallmark movie premieres?

Was Love, For Real Filmed in Hawaii?

Yes, Love, For Real was filmed on location on the island of Oahu. This is the second movie in the 2021 Summer Nights line up that was filmed in Hawaii. The first was You Had Me at Aloha.

Related: Listen to our review of You Had Me at Aloha.

Chloe Bridges who plays Hayley shares her adventures on Oahu back in mid-April.

Did you know Chloe Bridges is engaged to Adam Devine from Pitch Perfect?

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Did you know Chloe Bridges is engaged to Adam Devine from Pitch Perfect?

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Is Love, For Real About a Reality Dating Show?

Bachelor in Paradise meets Hallmark Channel in Love, For Real. Hayley (Chloe Bridges) and her best friend Bree (Taiana Tully) are recruited to participate in a reality dating show where together they hatch a plan to use their fifteen minutes of fame to help promote and popularize Hayley's fashion line. Expect things to not go as planned when Hayley finds herself falling for the show's producer, Luke (Scott Michael Foster).

Scoot Michael Foster stays cool on Oahu during filming.

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Megan and Wendy ease back into regular podcasting with a pop culture round up episode. What does that mean? They are sharing everything they are listening to, reading and watching. From American rock music, rom-com and murder podcasts, and so much television (including several trash TV shows). Plus, Megan poses an interesting question about baseball (stick with us here, it's thought provoking), the dreaded waterpark playdate and a sea of people in Chicago.

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Megan and Wendy share everything they are listening to, reading and watching in this pop culture round up episode.

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Everything Mentioned Up Top

Class Action Park on HBOMax Megababe Thigh Rescue (QVC has a fantastic offer, 3-piece set with two full size and one travel size mini stick for $31!)Megan's favorite one-shoulder, lemon print bathing suit from Amazon.Lollapalooza crowd draws COVID criticism + this gem of a tweet.

pls i thought this was the crowd at lollapalooza https://t.co/Su8b2RM3Ll— knx (@knoxdotmp3) July 31, 2021

The 1992 Lollapalooza lineup Wendy saw at Irvine Meadows.The 2000 KROQ Weenie Roast lineup at Angel Stadium (formerly Edison Field).The Eagles 2021 tour dates - will this actually happen, in-doors, at the Forum?

Pop Culture Round Up Mentions

The Doobie Brothers + info on their 50th Anniversary (woof!) 2021 tour.Loggins and MessinaThe Garth Channel on SiriusXMY2Kountry Channel on SiriusXMShowmance from Rom Com PodsWe Can Do Hard Things podcast from Glennon DoyleMini podcast crossover episodes from Jackie Johnson at Natch Beaut and Caroline Moss at Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!Slumber Party with Alie & Georgia (RIP) featuring Jackie Johnson, episodes 32 and episode 93.Gee Thanks, Just Bought It! is part of the Forever 35 pod family.Drama Queens podcast with Hilarie Burton Morgan, Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz.One Tree Hill streaming on HuluHouse of Wax starring Chad Michael Murray and Paris HiltonChad Michael Murray gossip circa 2004Former One Tree Hill cast accuses show runner of abusive and toxic set.Your Own Backyard podcast investigates the disappearance of college student Kristin Smart.

Everything Megan's Reading

Project Hail Mary: A Novel by Andy WeirGolden Girl by Erin HilderbrandThe House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

What AREN'T We Watching?

USWNT soccer at the 2020 Tokyo OlympicsSeason 6 of Beverly Hills, 90210 (almost all episodes streaming on Hulu but you can get complete series set of DVDs on Amazon).Season 2 of Ted Lasso (Apple TV)The White Lotus (HBO)Physical (Apple TV) **Content Warning: this show deals heavily with disordered eating and negative self talk.**Dr. Death (Peacock TV) + the original podcast of the same name from Wondery (season one)Big Brother (CBS, also streaming on Hulu the next day)Love Island (CBS, also streaming on Hulu the next day)Love is Blind: After the Alter (Netflix) - three new episodes just dropped to show where the couples are now.RHOP, RHONY and RHOBH (Bravo)LeighAnnSays (YouTube)Tati (YouTube) + details of Tati's Youtube drama with James Charles via ElleHolly Madison (TikTok) + David Archuletta (TikTok)Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison Candace Cameron Bure apologizes after posting a TikTok video.Natasha Bure's TikTok.Reply All podcast about TikTok's algorithm

Megan and Wendy Approved!

Aquis Hair TowelEssence What the Fake! volumizing mascara (doesn't look like it comes in a waterproof formula but does have a bristle brush applicator).

Last Minute Mentions

Ulta Beauty inside a Target near you.As of early 2020, JCPenney still existed.There are still some Sephora stores inside the remaining JCPenney stores.

How did we do in this edition of pop culture round up? Are we reading and watching and listening to everything we should be? If not, leave us a comment or email us and tell us what to add to our list.

Check Out Episodes You Might Have Missed

After an unexpected hiatus, Megan and Wendy are back talking about their summers and even with the best laid plans how life gets turned upside down. Plus, Wendy talks about her new face tattoo, the problem with watching the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and maybe Megan and Wendy commit to a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Lastly, we talk about how COVID is still ruining things.

We want to hear if you are experiencing a bummer summer. Email us at [email protected]

Dog days of summer: expectations versus reality. Listen in as Megan and Wendy share their summer bummer stories in episode 36 of the podcast.

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Mentioned During Episode 36

Sarah Barnes at SB Artistry (microblading)Couch to 5K Running ProgramIrvine/Orange County Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day 2021Safety plan for accused Olympian who didn't get suspended from Olympics for sexual assaultSha'Carri Richardson suspended from participating in 2020 Olympics for smoking weedSummer Savings ChallengeEpisode 33: Summer RoutinesEpisode 35: Vacation Highs and Lows

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Resolve Pet Expert Hair Eliminator Vacuum BoosterRom Com Pods

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Did you have the best laid plans for summer, too? Email us at [email protected] and let's commiserate.

Megan and Wendy are back in the same time zone with their vacation highs and lows! Listen in as they share stories from their, respective, summer trips. Everything from road trippin' rental car disasters, farty flights, the oppressive humidity, and fighting for pool chairs. Plus, each share their vacation MVPs. This one is long and full of laughs and y'alls!

Share your vacation highs and lows with us! Email the show at [email protected]

Megan and Wendy talk about their respective highs and lows from recent summer travel.

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Mentioned in Episode 35

Portland, OR listeners: Looking for microblading/powder brows and tattooed freckles? Check out @kimberlyjunebeauty as recommended by writer-inner Tara. She also recommends Adorn for all your piercing needs.News on why renting a car is such a fiasco right now.Definitely ruin your Disney vacation with these t-shirts.Los Angeles County recently retired protocol to remove vending machines in hotels. Why hasn't the rest of the country caught up yet? See the LA County Hotel Reopening Protocol here - it's wild.THIS is why your hotel bathroom doesn't have an exhaust fan. Interesting.List of the most humid states in the U.S. Also known as Megan's family road trip.We may have taken opposite sides in the farting on an airplane argument, but the farts on this plane caused an emergency landing! Wendy's Hawaiian hotel did not make the list: Ranking Luxury Hotels by the Quality of their Toilet Paper.Traveling to Hawaii. You might want to check out this MANDATORY travel and health form before you get on the airplane.Fighting for pool chairs at the Hyatt seems to have been a problem pre-COVID. Read this Trip Advisor review from 2017.The "Right" way to use spray-on sunscreen and We're likely killing the coral reef with our spray sunscreen.

Megan's Vacation MVPs

Bladeless neck fanMegababe Thigh RescueA New Day tiny crossbody purse (not available, similar linked)Minor League Baseball (see this list by state)Thunderstorms

This crossbody bag by A New Day (Target) was one of Megan's MVPs of the trip.

Wendy's Vacation MVPs

LandsEnd Swim SuitsPieces of Her by Karin SlaughterEuphoria on HBO Crushed ice in a Mai Tai (Mai Tai recipe here)Shave Ice (I'm considering the Little Snowie Max for my home!)

The most amazing crushed ice in this mai tai from Son'z at the Hyatt on Maui.

Megan and Wendy Approved!

Megababe Dust PuffSupergoop Sunscreens (Play! Everyday, Glow Screen, Play Body Mousse SPF 50)

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Megan and Wendy share their answers to over 30+ questions that may or may not be too much information. Plus, Megan is shocked to learn her real bra size, a wardrobe SOS, and Wendy tries turning the show into a Beverly Hills, 90210 podcast. And finally, this is full on pajama episode. Listen to the episode and you'll find out what that means.

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Megan and Wendy share answers to over 30 questions that might be too much information.

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Mentioned in Episode 34

A Bra that Fits CalculatorVanity Fair LengerieMom 2.0 ConferenceOld Navy ShortsWendy definitely suffers from this according to WebMDNinja Blender + Daily Harvest Smoothies (get $35 off with code RE-LY24D4A)Bird Air Electric ScooterDo Pisces and Virgo get along?Movies that made us cry: Steel Magnolias, Terms of Endearment, Step MomFavorite Fictional Couple: Brenda and Dylan (Beverly Hills, 90210)The Act starring Joey King (Hulu)

Megan and Wendy Approved!

Terro Liquid Ant BaitThe Kissing Booth 1 & 2 (Netflix)

It's a Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episode! Listen in as Megan and Wendy review and recap Hallmark's latest movie called The Baker's Son. Will Matt's bread save the town? Does bread taste better when it's made by a baker in love? How is this movie about bread?

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Bread is great but can it save this Hallmark Channel movie? Megan and Wendy review The Baker's Son.

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Do you want to follow a schedule and routine this summer or would you rather fly by the seat of your pants? Megan and Wendy talk about the pros and cons of summer routines. Plus, the search for a modest swimsuit for a teenager, what to feed the neighbors' kids for dinner and Wendy's parents discover the pod.

We'd love to hear about your summer routines, quick dinner ideas, or anything else you want to tell us. Email the podcast at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy share a peek into their summertime routines and what works for their own families.

Mentioned During this Episode

More ideas to streamline your summertime routinesJoin our private Facebook group hereSign up for Patreon today to get access to the archive and this month's exclusive contentSee our breakfast Pinterest boardQuick dinner ideas for kids who stay for dinner + Weeknight Dinner Ideas Pinterest boardModest swimsuits for teens at Summersalt (this one and this one is what Wendy ended up buying for her thirteen year old headed to camp that requires a "modest one-piece swimsuit")Shannen Doherty wants to see more women on television without fillersThe Lazy Genius podcast + A Guide to Summer Rules episodeWhite board, laminated sheets, and Echo Dot

Megan and Wendy Approved!

Vegan Cookies & Cream Vanilla Bean Bon Bons from Trader Joe'sBirkenstocks Arizona in white

Tell us what your summer routines look like or if we're nuts for trying to implement a schedule?

Megan and Wendy are finally back with a bonus Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episode. Listen in as they review and recap Hallmark Channel's "You Had Me at Aloha" which premiered on June 5, 2021 to kick off the annual Summer Nights programming.

Tell us if you liked You Had Me at Aloha! Email the show at [email protected]

New Podcast Episode: Listen in as Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "You Had Me at Aloha" part of the annual Summer Nights programming.

News and Notes for You Had Me at Aloha

* You Had Me at Aloha was filmed on location on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.* This is the third movie that Kavan Smith and Pascale Hutton have co-starred in. They are also currently starring in When Calls the Heart.* Pascale Hutton has also appeared on the television series Once Upon a Time.

Popular Girls Gone Hallmark Episodes

Want to listen to more Girls Gone Hallmark episodes? Here's a list of our most popular bonus episodes.

* It Was Always You starring Tyler Hynes* Sweet Carolina starring Tyler Hynes* As Luck Would Have It starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher* Hearts Down Under

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* We always ask for your Apple Podcast reviews at the top of every show. Yes, your 5-star ratings and written reviews in the Apple Podcast systems helps others find our show. If you listen to our pod in Apple Podcasts, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review. Read this tutorial on how to leave a review.* Leave our show a rating on IMDb.com. Yes, every episode of ours (well, almost…it’s quite time consuming) is listed on IMDb.com. We’d love for you to leave it 10/10 rating. Just search “Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy.”* Did you know we upload every podcast episode to our YouTube channel? Yes! In addition to tons and tons of old videos (that still hold up, if you ask us), we’ve uploaded the audio for each podcast episode. Hit the thumbs up and leave a comment!* Simply subscribe or follow our podcast in your favorite podcast platform. We’re everywhere including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and I Heart Radio. * Share the show with your friends! You can share any episode via text from most platforms. Send them your favorite episode. * Click like or heart our content when you see it on Facebook or Instagram.

Megan and Wendy talk about hobbies for women and answering the dreaded question "what do you do for fun?" Listen in as they share what hobbies they enjoy and how carving out time for hobbies is NOT a guilty pleasure. Plus, tons of up top topics including a bike shorts follow-up, tattooed brows, and our commonly used catchphrases.

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What are your hobbies?

Mentioned in Episode 32

Bags by Lisa Slade Etsy shopMegan's favorite bike shortsDaily Harvest - get $25 off your first boxMegan's neck fanMegan and Wendy's Pinterest Boards & Breakfast Ideas BoardOkayest Moms Instagram (look for their summer salad series in stories)Brow Sugar Ink Instagram (Orange County microblader Sarah Barnes)Fun Hobbies for Women

Megan and Wendy Approved!

Target's Room Essentials Bath Body Wrap Towel ($10)Clean Skin Club XL Biodegradable Towels

Free Ways to Support Your Favorite Podcast

If you like our podcast, or any podcast for that matter, there are a bunch of free ways to support your favorites.

We always ask for your Apple Podcast reviews at the top of every show. Yes, your 5-star ratings and written reviews in the Apple Podcast systems helps others find our show. If you listen to our pod in Apple Podcasts, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review. Read this tutorial on how to leave a review.Leave our show a rating on IMDb.com. Yes, every episode of ours (well, almost...it's quite time consuming) is listed on IMDb.com. We'd love for you to leave it 10/10 rating. Just search "Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy."Did you know we upload every podcast episode to our YouTube channel? Yes! In addition to tons and tons of old videos (that still hold up, if you ask us), we've uploaded the audio for each podcast episode. Hit the thumbs up and leave a comment!Simply subscribe or follow our podcast in your favorite podcast platform. We're everywhere including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and I Heart Radio. Share the show with your friends! You can share any episode via text from most platforms. Send them your favorite episode. Click like or heart our content when you see it on Facebook or Instagram.

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