Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy: The Podcast

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Right in Front of Me." This is the very last movie in the Spring Fling line up and stars Janel Parrish and Marco Grazzini. But first, don't even think about skipping through the beginning of the episode because the girls have a lot to say about an email they received regarding last week's podcast. Woah boy.

You too can email the show at [email protected].

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* Shavonda Gardner's Instagram + her thoughts on proper DM manners* Our interview with Julie Sherman Wolfe, writer of Right in Front of Me and Taking a Shot at Love* Savor your own desserts with these tiny forks from Amazon!

What's Next Now that Spring Fling is Done?

Did you know that the Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episodes were supposed to be a limited run? Hallmark Channel keeps churning out the new movies, so we'll keep recapping them. Next up is Cindy Busby in Hearts Down Under also starring Tim Ross. This movie premieres on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Don't miss our recap and review available on Thursday, April 29th.

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* Hacks to make life easier + the great bathing suit debate* Where you should travel after COVID + a trip down memory lane* What stays and goes post pandemic* An interview with friend of the show Jennie Canzoneri on living sober

Megan and Wendy recap and review the highly anticipated "As Luck Would Have It" this week on the podcast. Listen in as the two gush over what might be the best Hallmark Channel movie of the year. Filmed on location in Ireland, "As Luck Would Have It" stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Allen Leech and is the first Hallmark Channel Movie for both actors.

Did you love As Luck Would Have It? Email the show at [email protected] and tell us how you would rate this movie.

Best Hallmark Movie of 2021

We're definitely not trying to spoil the podcast recap, but As Luck Would Have It tops our list for best Hallmark movie of the year. Should we do a Girls Gone Hallmark Awards episode at the end of the year or what?

There is something different about this movie and we theorize what it could be during this podcast episode.

News & Notes About As Luck Would Have It

As the fourth movie in the Spring Fling line up, As Luck Would Have It was filmed on location in Ireland during February 2021. Specific filming locations included Howth Castle located in north county Dublin and the Cliffs of Moher located on the west coast of Ireland along the country's famous Wild Atlantic Way.

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Mentioned in this Episode

* Gwen Stefani's "Slow Clap" was featured at the top of the movie.

* We couldn't find Lindsay's gorgeous green dress but did find her beautiful blue coat.* Adare Manor located in Limerick, Ireland* Sweet Magnolias on Netflix starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher* A Winter Getaway and Snowkissed were both filmed in Banff, Canada.* Right in Front of Me written by, friend of the podcast, Julie Sherman Wolfe.

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In today's episode, Megan and Wendy each share a few life hacks to make life easier. Plus, an update on a previous update, thoughts on the changes to American Idol, and sleep shopping. Also, don't miss when Wendy just says no.

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We would love to hear your own tips, tricks and hacks to make life easier. Drop us an email at [email protected] or leave a comment on this post.

Girls Gone Hallmark is back and this time we're here with a One Perfect Wedding movie review! Originally titled One Winter Wedding this is the third (and final?) in a trilogy of movies that includes One Winter Weekend and One Winter Proposal. Listen to this episode to hear what we liked, what we wished for, and our favorite "Did you see that?!" moments from the movie.

We love to hear your thoughts on these movies too! Email the show at [email protected] and tell us how many stars you’d give One Perfect Wedding.

Megan and Wendy share a review of One Perfect Wedding, a Hallmark Channel Original movie that premiered on April 3, 2021.

News and Notes on One Perfect Wedding

* One Perfect Wedding was filmed in Whistler, Canada at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort* This movie was was originally titled One Winter Wedding, but script delays and pandemic protocols pushed this wedding to the spring* One Perfect Wedding is the third movie in a trilogy, following One Winter Weekend and One Winter Proposal* Taylor Cole met her husband while filming a Hallmark movie!* Jaxon Turner worked for Google for ten years before turning to acting!

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Mentioned in This Episode

We love Rukiya Bernard! Let's start a campaign for her to have her own Hallmark movie in a starring role!

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Rukiya Bernard discusses Dewshane WIlliam's absence from this filmWhat song was playing at the wedding in One Perfect Wedding? Close to You, by Calvin Harris

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In today's episode Megan and Wendy take a trip down memory lane as we discuss our most memorable vacations, our favorite places to travel, and we dream of where we might travel again after COVID. We also discuss sunless tanner mishaps, how our Spring Breaks are going/have gone, and we chat about a holiday that gives us a glimpse of life on the other side of a pandemic.

We love your feedback! You can always email us at [email protected]. We read every single email and sometimes what you write even ends up on the show.

Gather inspiration for where to travel after COVID from our favorite travel destinations and most memorable trips!

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Where to travel after COVID? We've got ideas!

We've all got travel on the brain after a year stuck at home. Megan and Wendy are sharing their favorite vacations in this trip down memory lane. Perhaps you'll find your own travel inspiration among our list!

Megan's Favorite Travel Destinations

AlaskaJackson Hole Wyoming, The Grand Tetons, and YellowstoneIreland

Wendy's Favorite Travel Destinations

Kauai, HINew York, NYBoston, MA

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Megan and Wendy watch and recap Hallmark Channel's Don't Go Breaking My Heart in today's new podcast episode. Listen in as they share their first impressions of the movie formerly known as Breakup Boot Camp, what they liked, what they wished for, and their favorite segment called "Did You See That?"

We love to hear your thoughts on these movies too! Email the show at [email protected] and tell us how many stars you'd give Don't Go Breaking My Heart.

Megan and Wendy share their thoughts about Don't Go Breaking My Heart which premiered on Hallmark Channel on March 27, 2021.

News & Notes on Don't Go Breaking My Heart

* Don't Go Breaking My Heart was originally titled Breakup Boot Camp (and we think Hallmark should have kept the original title).* Nina Weinman wrote this movie. She also wrote Playing Cupid (Love Ever After), Two for the Win (New Year, New Movies) and Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (Countdown to Christmas 2020).* The movie took place in Portland, Oregon but was filmed in Langely, British Columbia. As someone who has visited Portland several times, it was fun to see some familiar landmarks in the exterior shots.* Italia Ricci (Miranda) has starred in hit shows like Designated Survivor, Chasing Life, Supergirl and coming soon to The Good Doctor.

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* What is the name of that song was at the end of Don't Go Breaking My Heart? It's called Wonder by Shawn Mendes.

* A NOOM sign was displayed at the rock climbing gym where Miranda and Ben squared off in a climbing challenge. A commercial for NOOM was played after that scene.

Nina Weinman writes some of the funniest lines for Hallmark Channel movies!

In today's brand new podcast episode, Megan and Wendy talk about what stays and what goes post pandemic. Plus, get ready for tons of chatter up top, including spring break plans, asshole dogs and not being role models for movement. Finally, updates on Wendy's phantom hair situation and writer-inner Lynnee finally explains what happened when her Vitamix and shaker ball coil met.

We love your feedback! You can always email us at [email protected]. We read every single email and sometimes what you write even ends up on the show.

Megan and Wendy talk about life post pandemic plus cover topics like Easter, spring break, failing at a fitness challenge and dogs who eat everything dangerous.

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What Stays and What Goes Post Pandemic?

Grateful for a worldwide pandemic? Probably not. But, were there parts of this past year that you've enjoyed and wouldn't mind sticking around for the year ahead?

For Megan, it was leaning in to her homebody comfort zone. Plus, she got to take a break from being social director. And the best of all? Curbside pickup. Can curbside pickup continue to be an option forever?

Wendy loved seeing her neighborhood come alive with kids at play, neighbors helping each other and a real sense of community bloom. Oh, and Door Dash.

Listen to the show to hear what else they liked and what can definitely see itself out. Also, did they learn anything more about themselves.

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Hallmark Channel's Spring Fling line up kicks off with Chasing Waterfalls starring Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell. Listen in as Megan and Wendy chat about what they liked and what they wished for. Plus, what will the girls say when asked if they'd let a handsome stranger blindfold them in the forest? Email the show at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy are Girls Gone Hallmark in this bonus episode. Listen as they recap and review Chasing Waterfalls which premiered on March 20, 2021.

News and Notes About Chasing Waterfalls

* The movie was filmed in remote locations of British Columbia.* The real Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre was used as exterior shots for the movie's Pinestone Lake Lodge.

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Six Degrees of Cindy Busby

In 2017 Cindy Busby starred as Stephanie in Date My Dad a family comedy/drama which aired for one season on UP TV. Cindy's character was the obvious love interest for single dad Ricky played by Barry Watson. Did they ever hook up? I can't recall - do you?

We were fortunate enough to host the Date My Dad Facebook Live pre-show on UP TV's Facebook page. It was a fast and furious fifteen minutes for 10-weeks! We loved it and we loved Cindy Busby as Stephanie.

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What is Chasing Waterfalls About?

Chasing Waterfalls is about a photographer who sets out on a dream assignment to photograph some of the world's most elusive waterfalls. Then, as in all Hallmark movies, meets a handsome gentleman who pushes her outside of her comfort zone and the two eventually fall in love and kiss. The end.

Would you ever let a man you met two days earlier blindfold you and lead you out into the depths of the wilderness? Never. No matter how good looking Christoper Russell is.

Did Chasing Waterfalls Feature TLC?

No. The Hallmark Channel movie Chasing Waterfalls does not feature the R&B female pop sensation TLC or even their hit song of the same name. The song was only used in the commercial.

Megan shared that the TLC song is pretty dark and Hallmark basically romanticized the chorus to fit the movie narrative.

Megan and Wendy are excited to kick off a new, regular feature on the podcast called Conversations with Friends. In today's episode, they welcome Jennie Canzoneri to the pod to share her story about becoming sober in the midst of a pandemic. Plus, what brought her to this decision, why the "wine mom" is problematic for children and how she's redefining fun. Please enjoy Jennie Canzoneri on sobriety.

Email the show at [email protected].

What is Conversations with Friends?

Conversations with Friends is a new feature that is part of Long Story Short: The Podcast. Megan and Wendy will welcome friends and guests onto the podcast to discuss the things girlfriends talk about.

We are so incredibly honored that Jennie felt comfortable sharing her story about living sober with us.

If you have a topic you'd like to hear about or if you are interested in being considered as a guest for a future episode, please email us at [email protected].

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Jennie mentioned a book called Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker.

Where to Find Jennie Canzoneri

You can find Jennie on Instagram. You'll find the same, vulnerable, honest, beautiful Jennie you listened to on the podcast. Jennie has also generously offered to be a resource if you find yourself with questions about living sober. Slide into those DMs at @jenniecanzoneri.

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Yes, we know Kid 90 was not a Hallmark Channel movie. If it was, the Soleil Moon Frye documentary would have has a completely different ending. But since there wasn't a new Hallmark movie, Megan and Wendy decided to recap and review Kid 90 currently streaming on Hulu. Email the show at [email protected].

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Megan and Wendy recap and review the documentary Kid 90.

What is Kid 90 About?

Kid 90 is a 2021 documentary written and produced by actress Soleil Moon Frye. During the 1990s, Frye documented her life with a hand held video camera. The doc has been applauded for being "candid" and "extremely well done" but also criticized as being "boring" and "another poor little rich kid story."

Frye's documentary explores some dark threads but never really closes the loop on any specific topic other than answering her question about remembering the memories accurately.

The documentary features talking-head interviews with Brian Austin Green, Stephen Dorff, Mark Paul Gosselaar and a few others. There are also dozens of cameos of other well-known actors whom were captured on Frye's personal videos from the 90s.

For this 90s baby, the doc stirred up some fond memories about my own teenage years. It definitely was a different time - a little more free range, full of mistakes and digitally disconnected. I had hoped for a joyful walk down memory lane but Frye's portrayal of her experience has left me wondering if my peers were also that messed up.

Kid 90 had a lot of potential but instead of drilling down into subjects like the sexualization of young girls in Hollywood, body image, how rejection affects teens, the entertainment industry not being appropriate for child actors, mental health, privileged kids with too many freedoms, suicide, and the excessive access to drugs and underaged drinking were treated as drive-by conversations. Instead, the focus was on unpacking Soleil Moon Frye's home movies without any lesson learned.

Soleil Moon Frye

Soleil Moon Frye starred in Punky Brewster which was a family television show that aired four season from 1984 - 1988. The show has recently been rebooted and is about Punky as a single mom. The original series as well as the new reboot streams on Peacock.

Soleil dipped her toe in the mommy blogger community several years ago with a now defunct blog called Moonfrye. She also wrote a parenting book called Happy Chaos in 2011. She is a mom of four and recently divorced after 22 years of marriage to ex Jason Goldberg.

Feeling 90s Nostalgic

We had a good laugh about pagers and early 90s cellular phones during our recap and review of Kid 90. What do you remember from the era? Man, thank God no one was videotaping us to scrutinize thirty years later.

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