Love on the Pod

Send a text Hope Morgan is ready for a fresh start as she sets out to fulfill her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, all while trying to revive the beloved Giddy Up Gala. This week on Love on the Pod, we’re talking about Romance at Hope Ranch starring Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan… and unfortunately, this one did not win us over. Join us as we dig into the movie’s missed opportunities, flat moments and why this story never quite came together...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, we set sail with Reel One Entertainment’s Love Afloat starring Alanna J. Smith and Travis Bravo-Thomas… and let’s just say the romance did not stay afloat. When Lorelei inherits a rundown sailboat and hires Rob to help her sail it from a Caribbean island to Miami, sparks are supposed to fly...but for us, the movie mostly drifted aimlessly out to sea. Join us as we break down the questionable plot choices, the chaotic sailing logic, the chemistry ...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of Love on the Pod, we’re diving headfirst into the drama with Lifetime’s 'The Wrong Valentine' starring the queen herself, Vivica A. Fox. What starts as sweet Valentine’s Day romance quickly turns into a bouquet of red flags, questionable decisions and the kind of tension only Lifetime can deliver. We break down the wild twists, the over-the-top moments and the lessons we hope our listeners never have to learn the hard way. Plus, we discuss Vivic...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, we’re diving into The Way to You, the swoony missed-connections romance starring Kim Matula and Aaron O’Connell. When a subway blackout throws two strangers together, Emma and Conrad set out across New York City to help each other track down the people they thought they were meant to find… only to discover that love might be closer than either of them expected. We’re talking all the cozy fate-versus-choice moments, our favorite serendipitous scen...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, we’re heading deep into the jungle (emotionally and geographically) to discuss Love on the Amazon, starring Jaicy Elliot and Rafael de la Fuente. We talk about what happens when purpose, passion and romance collide in one of Hallmark’s most visually lush settings...and whether the movie delivers on both the love story and the larger message. From conservation themes to cultural respect to the slow-burn chemistry between our leads, we unpack what ...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Love on the Pod, we’re catching up on all things made-for-TV holiday chaos — from reality TV reunions to brand-new festive films, plus our ultimate Christmas movie rankings. First up: The Finding Mr. Christmas reunion. We share our honest thoughts on what worked, what definitely didn’t and why it maybe could’ve been an email. We talk about what we wanted more of (hi, Melissa Peterman 👀), the relationship dynamics we wish had been explored and why a reunion should...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Love on the Pod, we’re joined by the hosts of Movie Torture to tackle The Unauthorized Full House Story — that somehow thought nostalgia alone would carry it. Spoiler alert: it did not. We break down everything that didn’t work — from questionable casting and wildly uneven performances to a script that felt more like a Wikipedia summary than a compelling story. As lifelong fans of Full House, we wanted to love this… but instead found ourselves asking who th...

Send us Fan Mail The journey to finding Mr. Christmas comes to an end as we break down the season two finale of Finding Mr. Christmas. With only three finalists left — Rustin, Craig and Angel — the pressure is fully on as the men face their final challenge: a three-part acting scene opposite the queen of Hallmark herself, Erin Krakow. Adding an extra layer of charm (and nerves) to the moment, Kristoffer Polaha joins as a special guest, offering guidance, insight and that unmistakable leading-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love on the Pod, we’re unpacking Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2, Episode 7, an installment that leans fully into heart, vulnerability and what it really means to connect emotionally on screen. The episode opens with the remaining contestants writing Hallmark cards to their moms, a deceptively simple task that quickly becomes a window into each man’s emotional depth, self-awareness and ability to communicate sincerity without sounding scripted. We talk throu...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the festive chaos of Netflix’s new holiday film Merry Little Ex-Mas, starring Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson. What starts as a well-intentioned attempt to recreate the magic of Christmases past quickly unravels when a long-separated couple tries to navigate the holidays under one roof—along with the husband’s very present new girlfriend. The result is a cozy, comedic, slightly chaotic story about old patterns, new boundaries and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Love on the Pod, we’re digging into Season 2, Episode 4 of Finding Mr. Christmas, where the competition for a coveted Hallmark movie role tightens and the pressure finally starts to show. The actors face a mix of performance challenges, cold reads and on-the-spot holiday improv designed to test whether they can carry the warmth, timing, and charm a Hallmark lead needs. This episode delivers a standout breakthrough from one contestant, a stumble from another...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s mini episode, we’re back with our favorite festive reality competition: Finding Mr. Christmas. Episode 3 delivers another round of merry mayhem as the contestants tackle unexpected challenges, flirt under pressure and try their best to sparkle brighter than a Hallmark movie tree-lighting ceremony. We break down the standouts, the surprises and the moments that had us shouting at our TVs (in the most loving way). From the sweetest contestants to the ones who may...