Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy: The Podcast

With the change of seasons just days away, Megan and Wendy share what's on their fall radar. Everything from PSL snacks, sweater weather, books, concerts, and so much more. Plus, mermaid talk, Tree Hut, and the return of the seasonal advent calendars.

What kind of things are you looking forward to this fall? Email us at [email protected].

New podcast episode: Megan and Wendy talk about what they are looking forward to this fall.

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Thank you for the messages and DMs on last week's parenting episode. If you missed it: listen to Episode 73 - Are You the Parent You Thought You Would Be? Also, if you aren't following us on Instagram, you should! Megan made this hilarious reel of us while recording.

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Mentioned in this Episode

"The Little Mermaid" controversy. Stop being racists, ok?Representation matters: TikTok videosTree Hut fall scents have Wendy buzzing. ONLY AVAILABLE AT ULTA! Pumpkin Spice Latte Shea Sugar Scrub ($10.49)Velvet Coffee Shea Sugar Scrub ($10.49)Dolly Parton Advent Calendar at Williams-Sonoma (PRE-ORDER NOW!)No news on if See's Candies will have a 2022 Advent Calendar. Bonne Maman 2022 Advent Calendar AVAILABLE NOW.

Fall Mentions

Pepperidge Farm LIMITED EDITION Dunkin' Pumpkin Spice GoldfishTrader Joe's Pumpkin FavoritesSweater Jackets (see Banana Republic, Madewell, Athleta, and Nordstrom"It Starts with Us" by Colleen HooverThoughts on the Birkenstock Boston ClogBirkenstock Arizona with ShearlingRothy's The Driver shoeWalking Desk"Abbott Elementary" season 2 trailerRachael Ray 30 Minute Meals for dinner ideasRachael Ray 365: No Repeats 30 Minute Meals

Megan & Wendy Approved!

Trader Joe's Vegan Ranch SaladGlossier Body Hero Dry-Touch Oil Mist

Megan and Wendy reminisce a little while they recap and review Hallmark's "Marry Go Round." This movie premiered as part of Hallmark Channel's Fall Into Love line up and it stars Amanda Schull and Brennan Elliott.

What did you think about "Marry Go Round?" Email us your thoughts at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy recap Hallmark's newest movie "Marry Go Round" starring Amanda Schull and Brennan Elliott.

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Hallmark News (As of September 14)

* E! News reports that Candace Cameron Bure shared news about her newest Christmas movie which will premiere on GAC in November. It is called "A Christmas…Present."  The synopsis sounds like any other CCB holiday movie but also says “Through a series of transformative events, Maggie learns to embrace the reason for the season.” So expect a heavy lean towards faith and family. Also, Bure and her production company will serve as EP. * Two new fall movies added to the Fall Into Love lineup includes: "Pumpkin Everything" starring Taylor Cole and Corey Sevier. This movie will premiere on Saturday, October 8th. Another called "Autumn in the City" stars Aimee Teegarden and Evan Roderick. This will premiere on Saturday October 15th.

News About "Marry Go Round"

* Amanda Schull stars as Abby. * 2000 "Center Stage" is one our favorite dance movies. Schull plays a teenage ballerina. Great music, great dancing, cheesy story.* She's also been in "Pretty Little Liars" and "Suits."* Brennan Elliott plays Luke. * The director of "Marry Go Round" was David Weaver. He also directed Brennan Elliott in 2021's "Open By Christmas."

Spoiler alert: tons of crying in this episode. Megan and Wendy talk about what kind of parent they are versus what they thought they would be. Plus each share their current struggle as a parent to teenagers. On the lighter side: an update on Megan's emails to the Principal, fellow heat haters, vape delivery mistake, and HOCO.

We've shared our parenting woes. Email us with yours at [email protected].

In today podcast episode: Megan and Wendy talk about being a parent and if they are the parent they thought they would be. This one gets deep.

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Megan and Wendy Approved!

Every week, Megan and Wendy share an item, product, or something that they have used themselves and love.

Tree Hut Coconut Lime Shave Oil ($9.99 at Target)Neutrogena HydroBoost Lip Shine in Berry Brown ($8.99 at Target)

Megan and Wendy recap and review "Unthinkably Good Things" from the Mahogany brand of films for Hallmark Channel. Starring Karen Pittman, Erica Ash, and Joyful Drake in a film about life-long friendships and their relationships.

How do you feel about the first movie from under the Mahogany banner? Email us: [email protected].

Megan and Wendy review "Unthinkably Good Things" - a brand new movie from the Mahogany brand of films for Hallmark Channel.

News and Notes About "Unthinkably Good Things"

* Filmed entirely on location in Italy during March 2022.* Directed by Terri J. Vaughn. She is an actor, director, and producer. Her previous directing credits include a ton of non-Hallmark holiday movies. She also has 72 acting credits including shows like "The Neighborhood" and "Insecure" on HBO Max.* Writer Cas Sigers-Beedles is an established writer - both novels and for television and movies.* Karen Pittman - probably the most recognizable of the three lead actors. She’s been in so many things the last several years including "The Morning Show," "And Just Like That," "Yellowstone," and Showtime's "Homeland."* Joyful Drake appeared in "Chasing Waterfalls."* Listen to our review of Hallmark's "Chasing Waterfalls" here.* Interesting note: IMDb has only one user review with an overall rating of 5.5/10.

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Megan and Wendy kick off the month with a brand new Pop Culture Club episode. Listen in to find out what their each watching, reading, and listening to. Plus, it's HOCO season and Megan's least favorite month. Also, is Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger stalking them on Instagram?

Don't make it weird: Email the show at [email protected].

Listen to hear what Megan and Wendy are watching, reading, and listening to this month.

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Mentioned in this Episode

CNBC article about Target's unwanted inventoryShe doesn't follow us but watches a lot of our Instagram stories: Patti StangerWhich makes us wonder: do we personally know someone who is running her socials? Don't get us in suspense any longer! Email us at [email protected].

Pop Culture Club

Here's the list of everything piece of entertainment mentioned on today's episode.

What We're Watching:

The Black Phone (movie, streaming on Peacock)Selling the OC (Netflix)The Resort (all episodes available to stream on Peacock)Below Deck Med (Bravo)Honor Society (movie, streaming on Paramount+)Big Brother (CBS)Never Have I Ever (all episodes available on Netflix)The Rehearsal (HBO Max)Uncoupled (Netflix)Julia (HBO Max)

Megan and Wendy are Reading:

All of This - Rebecca WoolfI'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdyThings We Do in the Dark - Jennifer HillierThe Last Thing He Told Me - Laura DaveSea of Tranquility - Emily St. John MandelThe Displacements - Bruce HolsingerThe Hotel Nantucket - Elin HilderbrandStarfish - Lisa Fipps

What We're Listening To

Too Scary Didn't Watch PodcastJeff Lewis Live (SiriusXM)Rob Has a PodcastThe Driver Era (lead singer is Ross Lynch from Disney's Austin & Ally)The Driver Era on Spotify

Megan and Wendy Approved!

Morphe 18T Truth or Bare Artistry Palette ($20)Stars Above - Women's Cotton Tank Top and Shorts Pajama Set ($15)

Megan and Wendy are back with a bonus Hallmark movie review! Listen in as they recap and review "Groundswell" starring Hallmark Channel sweetheart Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera.

What did you think about "Groundswell" - Email the show with your comments at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy recap and review "Groundswell" which premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on August 21, 2022 and stars Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera.

Hallmark Channel News

* Countdown to Christmas will start on Friday, October 21.

News and Notes: Groundswell

* Filmed entirely in Hawaii, specifically in and around O’ahu.* Filming took place in late May and early June.* Groundswell by Katie Lee Biegel was adapted into this new feature film for Hallmark.* Buy the novel Groundswell here.

Movies Also Starring Lacey Chabert

* "The Wedding Veil" - Hallmark Channel's BIGGEST movie of 2022* "The Christmas Waltz" - Wendy's favorite Hallmark Christmas movie* "Sweet Carolina" - also stars Tyler Hynes

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Megan and Wendy kick off season three of the podcast with a brand new episode: MVPs of Summer. Listen in and find out what helped save the dog days of summer. Plus a big announcement, a life-changing concert tip, and getting rid of toilet paper "dust" with an all-new Approved! item.

Did you make it through summer? Email us at [email protected].

New Podcast Episode: MVPs of Summer

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Mentioned in Episode 72

Find any concert set list hereMegan's tip: listen to any set list before the concertWendy's tip: screenshot the set listA list of the best flip phones in 2022Addicted to your phone? Lock it up.Single cell phone lock box ($30)Multiple cell phone lock box ($69)

MVPs of Summer

Wendy's MVPs of Summer

Watching "Love Island USA" nightly Tuesday - SundayStreaming exclusively on Peacock Premium $4.99/monthDyson Air Wrap ($599 on Ulta.com)Jergen's Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer ($9.49 on Target.com)Red Bull Energy DrinkGame shows for family viewing: "Claim to Fame," "Generation Gap," and "Beat Shazam"

Megan's MVPs of Summer

Swim shirts (to avoid having to apply sunscreen to back and shoulders)Good ice (here's a review of the ice maker we both have and love)Supergoop Everday PLAY Sunscreen ($58 via Ulta.com)Glowscreen ($36 via Supergoop.com)Unseen Sunscreen ($36 on Ulta.com)Trader Joe's dupe for Supergoop GlowscreenSecret Outlast Invisible Solid Deodorant ($5.99 on Target.com)Claw clips ($13 for 8 large claw clips)

Megan and Wendy Approved!

Kur Nail Concealer ($20 via Amazon)Reel Bamboo Toilet Paper ($17.99 on Target.com)

This is more than just a regular Fan Favorite episode. It's our all-time, most downloaded episode! Listen in as Megan and Wendy share the absolute best Trader Joe's beauty products.

Do you love something from the beauty aisles of Trader Joe's and we didn't mention it? Email us at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy talk about all the best beauty products from on the aisles of Trader Joe's. Did you even know Trader Joe's has a cult beauty following?

Mentioned in this Episode

We mentioned three products rumored to be in stores at Trader Joe's this summer. While we've spotted two, we're both still anxiously awaiting the return of the Brazil Nut Body Butter!

Strawberry Lemon Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream retails in stores at Trader Joe's for $4.99.

This smells exactly like it's name: Strawberry Lemon Sugar Scrub. Available at Trader Joe's this summer ($5.99)

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Don't miss the original show notes created for this episode. Everything we talked about is listed and linked. But hear us now when we say - do not buy Trader Joe's beauty products from Amazon. The upcharge is ridiculous.

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Are kids eating you out of house and home yet? Megan and Wendy share a ton of summer snack ideas for kids and adults in this brand new mini episode. If you're in a snack rut, definitely give this episode a listen for some new ideas for snackin' during the day.

What's your go-to snack this summer? Email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this Episode

On the Blog: Easy Summer Recipes

Easy Whoopie PiesNo Churn Ice Cream RecipesSuper cute Koji 1.5qt. ice cream container from Target ($7.99)Lemon Desserts for SummerPineapple Upside Down Cake

Sweet Snacks

TruFru Chocolate Covered Frozen Fruit (dark chocolate covered raspberries)S'mores - Megan's microwave tip: 12 secondsSmoothies - Megan's favorite: half a frozen banana, 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup oat milk, 1/2 cup mixed berries or other frozen fruit. Add yogurt, if desired.Apples and NutellaSoda floatsGrapes and Jello powder recipeSweet Tart RopesAcai bowls - New spot in Wendy's city: Earth Bowl Superfoods

Salty Snacks

Trader Joe's Patio Chips Cowboy Caviar recipeTrader Joe's Famous 3-ingredient Bruschetta Dip recipePlantain Chips from Trader Joes plus Bitchin' SauceRice cakes topped with peanut butter

Fruity Snacks

Fresh watermelon: Megan's buying tip - look for one with a big yellow spotWendy loves all the summer stone fruit

Merry Christmas in July! Megan and Wendy review "Campfire Christmas" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, July 16th.

What did you think of this movie's concept? Email us at [email protected].

It's Christmas in July! Listen to Megan and Wendy review "Campfire Christmas" - a Hallmark Channel movie about the love lives of friends who reunite at summer camp.

News and Notes

Hallmark Channel News Mentioned on the Podcast

* Jonathan Bennett and Brooke D'Orsay will co-star in "Wedding of a Lifetime" later this year. (via Deadline.com)* "Unthinkably Good Things" - the first movie under the Mahogany banner will premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on August 28.* Did you see the commercials for Hallmark's "A Holiday Spectacular?" Read more about it here.

Notes about "Campfire Christmas"

* Tori Anderson plays Peyton. Hallmark fans might recognize her from a movie called  “Love Under the Olive Tree.” She also was in “Return to Christmas Creek” on HMM. She’s got tons of other acting credits including a short lived series called “No Tomorrow” on the CW.

* Corbin Bleu is best known for his role as Chad Danforth in Disney’s Emmy Award-winning “High School Musical” franchise.  Bleu starred in his first Hallmark Channel movie, “Love, for Real" in 2021.

Missed our recap of Love, for Real? Listen here.

* Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman plays Beckett. Most known for his role of Jay in UNReal. He’s also currently starring in Doogie Kamealoha MD on Disney+.

* Caitlin Stryker plays Janice. Hallmark viewers  most recently saw Stryker in “Warming Up to You,” “Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6,” “A Valentine’s Match” and “Christmas Town,” among others.

Listen to our review of Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6

* Written by Anna White. She has 19 writing credits including recently "Butlers in Love" and "Christmas CEO for Hallmark". Also noted: She has written "Killer Cheer Mom" (starring Denise Richards), "Cheer Camp Killer," "The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders" (also starring Denise Richards).

Butlers in Love was a cute movie! Listen to our recap and review!

* This movie was filmed on Vancouver Island in Canada in the winter, which also happened to be minutes away from Tori Anderson’s hometown.