{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655bba4578d7ac0011fb4649/655bba4d78d7ac0011fb4982?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"478: Hallmark Movies Explained","description":"<p>In this episode, we deep dive those feel-good Hallmark holiday movies. We discuss how they came to be, why there are so many of them ($$$), and which Countdown to Christmas movies sound actually amazing and which sound amazingly silly. Plus put on your fuzzy socks and join us under a fluffy blanket to co-write the next holiday classic movie with us using our build-your-own-Hallmark movie worksheet.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>MENTIONS</strong></p><ul><li>Start: <a href=\"https://thepmg.link/hallmark\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hallmark Christmas Movie Premise Generator Madlib Worksheet</a></li><li>Apply: We are hiring a Chief Details Officer! Apply at <a href=\"http://knoxandjamie.com/jobs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">knoxandjamie.com/jobs</a></li><li>Opinions: Fill out our 2022 listener survey at <a href=\"http://knoxandjamie.com/survey\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">knoxandjamie.com/survey</a></li><li>BFOTS: Support us on Patreon at the BFOTS level to be a part of our November AUA madness. See <a href=\"http://knoxandjamie.com/patreon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">knoxandjamie.com/patreon</a> to level up this friendship.</li><li>Previously on: <a href=\"https://knoxandjamie.com/2020/11/378/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode 378- The Nos of Hallmark Movies</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Clear your sched: <a href=\"https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas/countdown-to-christmas-2022-preview/**\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">there are 30+ Hallmark holiday movies this year</a></li><li>Define: <a href=\"https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schmaltz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Schmaltz</a> (“feelings erotica” - Knox McCoy)</li><li>Hanukkah + Hallmark: <a href=\"https://www.tvinsider.com/show/hanukkah-on-rye/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hanukkah on Rye</a>, <a href=\"https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/eight-gifts-of-hanukkah\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Eight Gifts of Hanukkah</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/love-lights-hanukkah\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Love, Life and Hankaka</a></li><li>History: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallmark_Cards\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hallmark corporation</a>, <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallmark_Channel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hallmark Channel</a>, <a href=\"https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/hallmarks-christmas-programming-is-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-at-least-in-terms-of-ad-revenue/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas programming &amp; advertising</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Stream: <a href=\"https://www.hmnow.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hallmark Movies Now</a> (beware!), <a href=\"https://agoodmovietowatch.com/cord-cutting/watch-hallmark-channel-without-cable/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">etc</a></li><li>Hallmark Channel royalty: <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0121026/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Candace Cameron Bure</a> (now at <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBSEygk-VFk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Great American Family channel</a>), <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0751076/?ref_=tt_cl_t_3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christopher Russell</a>, <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000327/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lacey Chabert</a></li><li>Mentions (full schedule with photos <a href=\"https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/hallmark-channel-countdown-to-christmas-2022-movies-cast-dates-schedule/#2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>): <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22207622/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Most Colorful Time of the Year</a> (colorblind teacher), <a href=\"https://www.tvinsider.com/show/holiday-heritage/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Heritage</a> (first Kwanzaa movie), <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22296044/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Holiday Sitter</a> (first LGBTQ lead couple), <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19394150/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Cozy Christmas Inn</a> (<a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842332/?ref_=tt_cl_t_1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jodie Sweetin</a> vehicle; see also: <a href=\"https://decider.com/2022/10/28/a-cozy-christmas-inn-hallmark-review/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Decider</a>), <a href=\"https://decider.com/2022/10/28/a-cozy-christmas-inn-hallmark-review/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hanukkah on Rye</a> (also starring <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005160/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lisa Loeb</a>?), <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20193354/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost of Christmas Always</a>, <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21063466/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Royal Corgi Christmas</a>, <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22247482/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Three Wise Men and a Baby,</a> <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22247450/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Royal Nanny</a>, <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22246626/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">In Merry Measure</a>, <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20892688/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inventing the Christmas Prince</a>, <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18884832/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Class Reunion</a> (<a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1631435/?ref_=tt_cl_t_1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aimee Teegarden</a> movie)</li><li>Again: <a href=\"https://thepmg.link/hallmark\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Here’s our Hallmark Christmas Movie Premise Generator Madlib Worksheet</a></li><li>Gentle correction: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphasia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">aphasia</a> vs. <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosopagnosia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">prosopagnosia</a> (note for the reader: Indi is laughing so hard and is not offended in the least)</li><li>Red light mentions: Fact check-<a href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/09/21/1124371309/busting-common-hydration-water-myths\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> caffeinated drinks can hydrate you?</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Beds should look like beds”: <a href=\"https://external-preview.redd.it/s0GdS00lD00CWM6dMp_L6samYV2pYSwW82Dxh4ZN6jU.jpg?width=640&amp;crop=smart&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=8efa2850387c20901da1957e43256ffbb4b99cec\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this week’s featured item</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>BONUS SEGMENT</strong></p><p>Our Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s The More You Know news segment. <a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/popcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Become a partner</a>. 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