Bianca Melchior & Dan Jeannotte (Hallmark's The Way Home - Actors)

Brett Varvel (The Trouble with Mistletoe and County Rescue - Actor)

Brett Varvel joins the podcast to discuss The Trouble with Mistletoe, the adaptation of Jennifer Snow's beloved Brookhollow series, premiering during Great American Christmas in July.Brett plays Luke, a man deeply rooted in the traditions of Brookhollow whose life is turned upside down when his former fiancée, Victoria (Jillian Murray), returns with plans that could change the town forever. We talk about bringing Luke to life, adapting a fan-favorite novel, working alongside Jillian Murray, and why second-chance romances and the power in tradition continue to resonate with audiences. The Trouble with Mistletoe premieres on Great American Pureflix on July 9th and on Great American Family and G Fam+ on July 11th.Beyond the movie, Brett reflects on a career spanning more than two decades in faith-based entertainment. We discuss his work as an actor, director, writer, and founder of House of Grace Studios, his role in Country Rescue and what that project means to him, the stories that continue to inspire him, and how his personal journey of faith has shaped the projects he chooses today.Whether you know Brett from Country Rescue, Running the Bases, American Underdog, Disciples in the Moonlight, or his newest Christmas romance, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at the stories that continue to shape his career.💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of The Trouble with Mistletoe! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#romcom #christmasinjuly #christmasmovies

Erica Cerra & Brennan Elliott (Hallmark's A Castle of Our Own - Actors)

Brennan Elliott and Erica Cerra join the podcast to talk about Hallmark Channel's A Castle of Our Own, premiering Saturday, June 27 at 8/7c and streaming the next day on Hallmark+.The film follows Marlie, a driven architect who heads to the beach with her daughter for the summer, only to rediscover joy, reconnect with family, and unexpectedly find romance while competing in a sandcastle-building competition with local contractor Adam.In this conversation, Brennan shares why he considers this film "one of the greatest gifts" of his career after more than two dozen Hallmark movies and how the movie brought healing personally. Erica discusses finding Marlie's Type-A personality, building the emotional mother-daughter relationship at the heart of the story, and why stepping outside your comfort zone is such an important theme throughout the film.We also talk about:🏖️ Filming in a beautiful beach location and all of the weather obstacles🏰 Building sandcastles on set🎬 Working with first-time Hallmark director Baylin Metchie through the Make Her Mark program✨ What they hope audiences take away from the movieIf you're looking for a mature Hallmark romance about family, healing, and discovering that life begins outside your comfort zone, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of A Castle of Our Own! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#hallmark #romcom #lovestory

Peter Porte (Hallmark's The Love Heist - Actor)

Peter Porte joins the podcast to talk about Hallmark's The Love Heist, a stylish romantic mystery set against the backdrop of fashion week.Peter discusses playing Mills, a character who finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a mystery alongside celebrity stylist Kayli, played by Lyndsy Fonseca. We talk about the chemistry between the two leads, balancing romance, comedy, and suspense, and what makes this story stand out from other romantic movies.Peter also shares insights about working with director Kevin Fair, filming some of the movie's most memorable scenes, and why audiences are going to have so much fun trying to unravel the mystery at the center of the story.If you're a fan of Hallmark mysteries, romantic comedies, and stories full of charm and surprises, The Love Heist is one you won't want to miss.💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of the movie! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFNaRUctd0RTYmdQQ1ZMdmpLekt3YVAwZ1FBZ3xBQ3Jtc0trc1NveFRma3B1NzVEYklPV0JCSnNDQVBUdXYxV0VhYlNVQWM0VlNGaTVGLXZGejUtTHhCWXhKUGpqcGxlZ3pHcGdzT2YzSTlZb29fUHkzUF8xWVVSZGVXUEVPeVVGVzhWNzFWcUE2d29EaFpQeHhVaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FStephHeartnm&v=JD9nYADDqqw]#theloveheist [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/theloveheist] #hallmark [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hallmark] #romcom [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/romcom]

Bianca Melchior & Dan Jeannotte (Hallmark's The Way Home - Actors)

As The Way Home heads into its season finale, Bianca Melchior and Dan Jeannotte join the podcast to discuss Fern Landry and Cliff Kane's unforgettable journey.In this conversation, Bianca and Dan share what they love most about their characters, why Fern and Cliff have resonated so strongly with viewers, and how their relationship evolved throughout the season.We also discuss Fern's emotional realization that Cliff has brought both her home and her life back to life, what motivates Cliff to break his own rules for Fern, and what they hope audiences take away from the story as major answers and revelations approach in the season finale.If you're a fan of The Way Home, this conversation offers a wonderful look at two of the season's most beloved characters.#TheWayHome [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thewayhome] #DanJeannotte [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/danjeannotte] #BiancaMelchior [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biancamelchior] #FernAndCliff [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fernandcliff] #HallmarkChannel [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hallmarkchannel] #TheWayHomeFamily [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thewayhomefamily] #PodcastInterview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastinterview]💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of The Way Home! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWdyVkVVeU52ZnZlMThraUE0UmMzNnN3QURYd3xBQ3Jtc0ttNkpOZW0xMmVrS1E0WWlKVFZ6ekZhdm1GZHo2ajdOY2FCUVk0Tl9HSlk4OWk5MTVBZ1gwb2xpRzhwTlR1NDVLZURET2ZwbktmZzZ3NWF6b1JHT1ZvdzlmZ3VjTG1qczVRQnh6cEZwczZQekk5TW9JUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FStephHeartnm&v=46WOvHR6YqU]

Heather Hemmens (Hallmark's Texas Two-Step - Actor)

Heather Hemmens joins the podcast to discuss Hallmark Channel's Texas Two-Step, premiering Saturday night, June 13th, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streaming the next day on Hallmark+.Heather plays Olivia, who returns to Texas to help save her aunt's struggling country music bar. While reconnecting with her roots, she also reconnects with Luke, her childhood sweetheart, forcing her to confront feelings she may have never fully left behind.In this conversation, Heather shares what attracted her to the role, learning the dancing required for the film, working alongside Brendan Penny, and bringing Olivia's complicated emotional journey to life. We also discuss the strong supporting cast, the gorgeous bonfire scene, and those SPARKS! 🔥🔥If you're a fan of Hallmark romances, country music, dancing, and stories about finding your way back home, Texas Two-Step is one you won't want to miss.💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of Texas Two-Step! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm#texastwostep #hallmarkchannel #romcom