Best Dear Hallmark Podcasts (2025)

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Preview: Passport to Love 2025 17:06

7h ago17:06

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In this episode I give a preivew for the Passport to Love lineup ofor this year and also give my thoughts on the casting fofr the new Holiday Touchdown movie. Variety article for Bills movie: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/hallmark-bills-movie-holland-roden-matthew-daddario-tony-danza-1236401449/ Reach out me at [email protected] To purchase…

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Katie's Guide to Summer Entertaining Success 16:09

1d ago16:09

16:09

Katie shares all of her top tips for summer entertaining. After more than 20 years in the Hamptons, she's hosted parties big and small, and breaks down how she plans a party and gives all of her do's and don'ts for success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info…

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Love Club Moms: Jo (feat. my Mom!) 48:40

2d ago48:40

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My mom is back to talk with me about Love Club Moms: Jo, the second movie in the Love Club Moms series starring Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier. Reach out me at [email protected] To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Katie and her Husband, Ryan Talk Family Travel -- All of Their Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Trip with Kids 33:04

8d ago33:04

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Katie and her husband, Ryan, share their favorite spots for traveling with their daughter, Iris, and parenting advice when it comes to traveling with kids. From hotel recommendations to tackling the airport, pop-up potties, and iPad rules, they give advice to be able to travel anywhere as a family. They love to expose Iris to new places, countries,…

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Hats off to Love + Love in the Clouds 28:40

9d ago28:40

28:40

In this episode, we talk about the two latest movie Hallmark premiered for May for Moms. Books from the Reading Corner: The Politics of Love: https://a.co/d/iUQaCat Reroute: https://a.co/d/baTraWx Nightmare Virus: https://a.co/d/72r8adT The Little Bookshop by the Sea: https://a.co/d/cpMna8C Reach out me at [email protected] To purchase "Chasin…

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Lorraine Bracco on Her New Film, Nonnas, Making Sicily a Second Home, and Her Love of Cannolis 34:25

15d ago34:25

34:25

Katie talks with Academy Award-nominated actress, Lorraine Bracco, about her new movie, Nonnas, releasing this Friday, May 9th on Netflix. The movie is the true story of a Staten Island Italian where owner Joe Scaravella invites grandmothers from all over the world to cook their signature dishes. Katie and Lorraine discuss their love of Italian cui…

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Love Club Moms: Tory (featuring my Mom!) 43:17

16d ago43:17

43:17

For this special Mother's Day episode, I have the honot and pleasure of introducing to some and presenting to others, my mother: Ms. Brenda Alston. In this episode, we talk about some of her favorite Hallmark movies (and men!) and what she thought of the first movie in the Love Club Moms collection. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI…

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Meredith Hayden, aka Wishbone Kitchen, Describes A Day In The LIfe As A Hamptons Private Chef, Summer Entertaining, and Her New Cookbook 39:15

22d ago39:15

39:15

Katie chats with Meredith Hayden, creator Wishbone Kitchen about her journey to viral success, beginning when she enrolled in culinary school in New York, with hopes of landing a job in food media. While working in her day job as an assistant at Vogue, Meredith began moonlighting as a private chef for fashion designer Joseph Altuzzara. Eventually, …

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Eden Grinshpan on Her Passion for Tahini and How Travel Has Shaped Her Cooking and Career 32:32

29d ago32:32

32:32

Katie talks Eden Grinshpan, host of Top Chef Canada, about her new cookbook, Tahini Baby, and her journey through the food industry. They discuss her life as a mom of two girls, Ayv and Romi. Eden was born and raised in Toronto. She has a love of travel, especially to visit family in Israel, which inspires her food. In her latest cookbook, Tahini B…

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Journey to You 33:09

1M ago33:09

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We have come to that time--the closing of Spring into Love. This year, we are closing the Spring into Love lineup with the DaySpring movie that premiered over the Easter holiday: Journey to You, starring Erin Cahill nad Erik Valdez. Mix in a little consipriacy theory along with some new candle scents and you have one cozy chat with a friend who lov…

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Tieghan Gerard, Creator of Half Baked Harvest, on Building Her Brand, Advice for Content Creators, and Her Love of Pickles 32:30

1M ago32:30

32:30

Katie talks with Tieghan Gerard, creator of Half Baked Harvest and bestselling cookbook author, about digital branding, building a community, and advice for content creators . Tieghan did not intend to work in the food space. After originally heading to LA to study fashion, Tieghan felt it wasn’t right and returned back home to Colorado. Her mom th…

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Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient 42:02

1M ago42:02

42:02

In this episode, there are a lot of tangental moments that involve a May preview, YouTube vs podcast, and Chicken Sisters, but I promise that we eventually talk about Kiki’s Fourth Ingredient…and it fits in with all of our tangents. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear H…

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Katie’s Tips for Spring Cleaning + Detoxing Your Kitchen, Pantry Organization, and Meal Prep 24:33

1M ago24:33

24:33

Katie is sharing all of her top tips for spring cleaning for the heart of the home, the kitchen. She breaks it down into the actual scrubbing and organization, plus she goes through what to get rid of in order to "detox" your kitchen from harmful microplastics and chemicals. She explains how to stock the kitchen to set up for healthy snacking and m…

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Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving 41:42

1M ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, I talk about the news of Hallmark’s new reality TV push and touch on the latest Spring into Love movie. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: htt…

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Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act 26:46

2M ago26:46

26:46

In this episode, we talk about some Hallmark news that has come to us within the last week as well as talk about the next movie in the Hearts Around the Table collection: Shari’s Second Act. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtu…

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Purple Label Hallmark Movies (Non-Holiday) 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

In this episode, I am telling you what I would consider my top shelf, Purple Label Hallmark movies. These are movies that I consider the best of the best of what Hallmark has to offer. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com…

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Comedian Leanne Morgan on Her Journey from Tennessee to Hollywood, Pinto Beans, Her Secret to the Best Cornbread, and Menopause 54:29

2M ago54:29

54:29

Katie talks with her friend and comedian, Leanne Morgan. The two chat about their shared love of country food, humble beginnings, family, perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between. Leanne describes life on the road as a stand up, her experience in her recently-released movie, You’re Cordially Invited, with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferre…

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Royal-ish + Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

While spring is officially here, we need to close out our Royal Era properly by talking about “Royal-ish” and doing a small ranking of the three royal movies we received. Only then, can we talk about this first Spring into Love movie of the Hearts Around the Table collection: Jenna’s First Love, starring Ashley Newbrough and Steve Lund. Spring read…

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The Reluctant Royal 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

I’m late but I’m here! Let’s talk about The Reluctant Royal and do a Spring into Love Preview. Books Mentioned in Reader’s Corner: “A Stranger’s Game” by Colleen Coble: https://a.co/d/fawvKJG “Cast the First Stone” by David Warren Green: https://a.co/d/dPBEFC0 “The Trouble with Love” by Toni Shiloh; https://a.co/d/d7jbU0Z “The Light on Halsey Stree…

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Peter Som on The Intersection of Fashion and Food, His New Cookbook Family Style, and Why An Early Dinner Reservation is the Best 32:52

2M ago32:52

32:52

Katie and well-known fashion designer Peter Som chat about his leap from the fashion business to the food and his new cookbook, Family Style. Peter grew up in a food-obsessed family in the San Francisco Bay area. He learned to cook from his mother and grandmother, both of whom inspired many of the recipes in his new book. After attending Parsons to…

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Molly Yeh on her New Cookbook Sweet Farm, Farm Life, Black Sesame Babka, and Her Love of Cheese Fries 28:53

2M ago28:53

28:53

Katie chats with Molly Yeh, well-known food blogger and host of Food Network’s Girl Meets Farm, about her new baking cookbook, Sweet Farm, filled with over 100 dessert recipes. Many of these recipes are inspired by her own heritage of having a Chinese father and Jewish mother; she uses ingredients like black sesame seeds, halva, red bean paste, mat…

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Giada De Laurentiis, Queen of Italian Cooking, on Her New Book Super-Italian, How To Live La Dolce Vita, and Her Viral Sheet Pan Lasagna Recipe 43:32

3M ago43:32

43:32

Katie catches up with her good friend Giada De Laurentiis on her new book, Super-Italian. Giada says the book is a snapshot of where she is in life at the moment -- discussing the virtues of superfoods, and why quality Italian ingredients are the key to nutrition and good health. She explains how La Dolce Vita, the Italian motto of “the sweet life,…

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Sisterhood Inc + The Royal We 41:57

3M ago41:57

41:57

It’s a two-for-one as we close out Loveuary and step into our royal duties for March. In this episode, not onlyn do I give my reviews, but I also share some Hallmark news. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7…

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Celebrity Chef Marc Murphy on His European Childhood, His Deep Love of Espresso, and Why No One Invites Him Over For Dinner 43:19

3M ago43:19

43:19

Katie talks with her good friend and celebrity chef, Marc Murphy, a regular on Food Network for many years, with shows like Chopped, Iron Chef America, and Beat Bobby Flay. Marc is known among his friends for throwing the best dinner parties with many courses and gourmet cocktails. Marc had an incredible childhood as the son of an American diplomat…

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The Groomsmen Trilogy 28:03

3M ago28:03

28:03

It's about time we talk about this group of movies that premiered in October 2024 on Hallmark+. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/de…

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Katie's IVF Journey: Q&A + Megan Roup, Founder of The Sculpt Society, Talks Fertility Fitness Program 41:31

3M ago41:31

41:31

In this two-part episode, Katie begins the episode with her incredibly personal story of her IVF experience, sharing her struggles before conceiving her daughter, Iris. She shares all the details, and discusses the ups and the downs, as well as how she stayed strong and what inspired her strength during this difficult time. In the second half of th…

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The Wish Swap + Return to Office 39:12

3M ago39:12

39:12

It's time to talk about two of our newest Loveuary movie, but not without previewing some March movies and talking about my favorite Valentine's movies! Which Valentine's movies are your favorite? Crown Chats with Hayley: https://youtu.be/wXjiXRGOnGk?si=0PlGjkBgA3iPBmYS "Meet Me in the Margins" by Melissa Ferguson: https://a.co/d/ckxrnt3 To purchas…

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Katie Chats with Her Husband, Ryan Biegel, All About Their Mutual Love of Food & Travel, Parenting, Keeping The Spark, Plus the Best Places He’s Eaten as a Producer on Netflix’s Hit Show Somebody Feed ... 43:45

3M ago43:45

43:45

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Katie chats with her husband, Ryan, about all things love, romance, family, food, and travel. To kick things off, Katie and Ryan tell the story of how they met, and when their unexpected relationship turned into marriage, a perfect example of how love happens when least expected. Ryan is a longtime food and travel telev…

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Author Sarah Hoover on Her New Memoir, The Motherload, Her Battle with Postpartum Depression, How To Make The Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato, Plus the 9 NYC Spots That Make Her Ideal Food Day 58:12

4M ago58:12

58:12

Katie talks with author Sarah Hoover about her new memoir, The Motherload. In her story, Sarah unveils the hardships she suffered with mental health during her pregnancy, childbirth, and severe postpartum depression. In an effort to help women who have also experienced similar feelings, Sarah doesn’t hold back any details of her battle, both in her…

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Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian tells his Incredible Career Journey From Working for Free to Opening 3-star Restaurants, Plus Cooking for Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld, and His Secret French Fry Recipe Loved ... 44:25

4M ago44:25

44:25

Katie talks with her co-host of Food Network’s, The Kitchen, Geoffrey Zakarian. Prior to becoming one of the most well-known television food stars, Geoffrey had a successful career as a professional chef in New York City. He shares his fascinating story of apprenticing for free at his first big restaurant job and climbing his way up to the top as h…

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The Perfect Setting 28:38

4M ago28:38

28:38

Our last Hallmark passport stamp is courtesy of Belgium as we learn the ins and outs of jewelry design in "The Perfect Setting." Books mentioned: If you want o get Brick House Cafe: https://www.carlalaureano.com/ Three Missing Days: https://a.co/d/crpccg1 It's All Relative: https://a.co/d/46kzjfu Lowcountry Lost: https://a.co/d/0xaQkPw My Phony Val…

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Antoni Porowski on Sunday Cheat Days, the Country's Fanciest Rest Stop, His Journey to Fame on Queer Eye, and His New Show No Taste Like Home 44:10

4M ago44:10

44:10

Katie is joined by food and cooking expert Antoni Porowski, of the wildly popular Queer Eye on Netflix, and host of the new Nat Geo Series, No Taste Like Home, airing on Nat Geo Channel, Disney+ and Hulu. Antoni and Katie discuss his Polish heritage and the influence it has had on his life and career, as well as his upbringing in both Montreal and …

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My Argentine Heart 24:50

4M ago24:50

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It's time to get our Hallmark passport stamped in Argentina as we talk about "My Argentine Heart". Hallmark Mysteries and More Spencer Sisters episode: https://youtu.be/A5xvL1XDuHg?si=Y41-FWbMbooJdGaw Hallmark Mysteries and More Gourmet Detective episode: https://youtu.be/qCceOHVv9A4?si=3mA3UiH_xnRwhaEc Hallmarkies 2024 Non-Christmas Hallmark Movie…

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Lindsey Metselaar of We Met at Acme tells of her love of Chicken Fingers and Tuna Melts, plus Dating Advice and Tips for Keeping Marriage Spicy 36:22

4M ago36:22

36:22

Katie chats with Lindsey Metselaar, the host of the popular dating and relationship podcast, We Met at Acme. Lindsey is a new mom and recounts her journey of IVF, pregnancy and motherhood life. They discuss their hilarious food cravings, like Velveeta grilled cheese and endless bagels, and the gift of pregnancy. Katie talks to Lindsey about her lif…

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Polar Opposites 35:40

4M ago35:40

35:40

We're officially halfway through our Winter Escape lineup as we talk about "Polar Opposites" starring Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk. I also touch on some major Hallmark news as well as talk about some of my favorite Hallmark winter movies. Variety article: https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/hallmark-lisa-hamilton-daly-lawsuit-age-discrimination…

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Lee Schrager Spills the Tea on Celebrity Chefs and Shares How he Built the Two Best Food Festivals in the Country 40:56

4M ago40:56

40:56

Katie chats with Lee Schrager, the founder of both the South Beach and New York City Wine and Food Festivals, and the Chief Communications Officer of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the largest wine and liquor distributor in the country. Lee describes his fascinating career path, from studying at the famed Culinary Institute of America, to work…

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Love of the Irish 20:34

5M ago20:34

20:34

Happy New Year! There will be no breaks in January this year, so let’s kick the premiere episode of Season 5 off with talking about the first Winter Escape movie, “Love of The Irish.” In addition to the review, I talk about a recent interview a Hallmark actor did on a fellow podcast, and a new incentive that Hallmark+ is bringing to their platform.…

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Obé Fitness Co-Founders, Mark Mullett and Ashley Mills Share their Fitness Tips, the Practice of Habit Stacking, and the Best Way to Eat a Reese’s 34:04

5M ago34:04

34:04

Katie’s longtime friend, Mark Mullett and his co-CEO Ashley Mills, founded the popular online fitness streaming platform, Obé Fitness, in 2018. When they founded Obe, they had the goal and motivation in mind to make fitness fun, interesting, and different every day. Mark and Ashley are true believers in that moving your body intentionally is the ke…

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Registered Dietitian, Kelli Morgan, Uncovers all of the Current Nutrition Trends and How to Set Approachable Health Goals for 2025 28:31

5M ago28:31

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Katie is a fan of approachable New Year's resolutions. She breaks down what her goals are for 2025. She’s a big believer in finding new tasks we can actually implement into our lives every day, whether it’s drinking more water, taking a daily vitamin, going for a walk - keep it simple for yourself. Her goals for this year include implementing the “…

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January 2025: Winter Escape Preview 10:54

5M ago10:54

10:54

“New Year, New Movies” is over and “Winter Escape” is here. Listen to my unedited reaction to reading the synopsis to the Winter Escape line up.

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Favorite 2024 Hallmark Christmas Movies 45:40

5M ago45:40

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The time is here! For my last episode of 2024, we talk about my favorite 2024 Countdown to Christmas movies…and some that didn’t quite make the list. Which were your favorites? Hallmark+ article: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/hallmark-plus-2024-countdown-to-christmas-movies-2025-next-day-1236251777/ To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3I…

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Laura Vitale On The Massive Success of Her YouTube Series, Laura in the Kitchen, Growing up in Italy, and the Best Organization Tips 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

Katie welcomes Laura Vitale, of the popular Youtube channel Laura in the Kitchen (boasting almost 4 million subscribers!). Katie and Laura discuss how she built her successful social media empire. In true entrepreneurial spirit, Laura found her way when one door closed and she created another to open. After immigrating to the United States from Nap…

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A Hallmark+ Christmas 46:42

5M ago46:42

46:42

In this episode I talk all things Hallmark+, specifically the Unwrapping Christmas collection, Holidazed, and Mistletoe Murders. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instag…

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Director, Jeff Beesley 41:27

5M ago41:27

41:27

Jeff Beesley stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about his Countdown to Christmas movies for this season: Christmas on Call, A Carol for Two, and Following Yonder Star. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…

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Producer of “The Finnish Line”and “Christmas Quest”, Andrew Gernhard 37:27

5M ago37:27

37:27

Andrew Gernhard, producer of “The Finnish Line” which stars Beau Mirchoff and Kim Matula, stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about some behind the scenes of shooting the movie on location in Finland. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: …

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Heather Gay on What It Means to be a Good Time Girl, Real Housewives of SLC, and Her Secrets for the Best Green Bean Casserole 39:08

5M ago39:08

39:08

Katie talks with her favorite Real Housewife, Heather Gay, of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City about her new book Good Time Girl. In her second book, Heather unveils more about navigating her way through life since leaving the Mormon religion. Through writing the book, Heather says she’s been able to unpack all of the layers of her past, which…

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Let's Catch Up (Part 1) 50:04

5M ago50:04

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It's been a while, so let's catch up and talk about five movies that I've watched within the time we've been apart. What are your favorites among the five? To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_…

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Marcy Blum, Event Planner Extraordinaire, Reveals all of her Top Tips for Throwing the Best Party Ever 39:43

6M ago39:43

39:43

Katie talks with Marcy Blum, the internationally sought-after event planner & entertaining expert who, with over 35 years of experience, crafts events with innovation and style. Marcy also happens to be one of Katie's best friends, and planned Katie and Ryan's Amalfi Coast wedding. Marcy details her method for creating seamless events that stimulat…

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Katie in LA: All of Her Favorite Spots to Eat, Answers to Listener Questions, and The Story of Her Short Lived Moved to The West Coast 32:39

6M ago32:39

32:39

Katie is recording at Dear Media Studios in LA! She tells all of her hot spots to visit like grocery shopping at Erewhon, plus where to eat her three favorite food groups -- burgers at Father’s Office, pizza at Pizzana, and tacos at Tacos Por Favor. Katie has a fun history with visiting Los Angeles, and a special connection after living there with …

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TURKEY 911: Katie’s Turkey Hotline is Open to Answer your Cooking Questions for Thanksgiving 31:30

6M ago31:30

31:30

Got a Thanksgiving cooking conundrum? Katie is here to help! All On The Table listeners call in with all of their Thanksgiving cooking questions, like how to avoid a dry turkey, which recipes can be made ahead, how to get the timing just right, plus ideas for delicious vegetarian options. If you've ever wondered about a polite way to get well-meani…

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