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Hallmark Mysteries & More

Eric Rutin & Andrea Claassen

The podcast Sleuthers can’t stop talking about.If you love Hallmark’s cozy whodunnits, sharp sleuths, and slow-burn romances, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Hallmark Mysteries and More is the only podcast dedicated entirely to Hallmark’s beloved mystery movies and series, including fan-favorites like Mystery 101, Aurora Teagarden, Curious Caterer, The Cases of Mystery Lane, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, and beyond.Hosted by real-life mystery buffs Andrea and Eric, each episode delivers smart,

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21:43

Hope Valley 1874 Episode 5 Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/24

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back to break down Episode 5 of Hallmark's new frontier drama — "Finally Home" — and they've got thoughts. Rebecca finally opens up to Tom about who she's running from (spoiler: it's complicated and it's 1874), Clayton and Olivia get a little steamy over some woodworking, Alexander is trying to keep his cool, and Hattie gets a safe cracker who really wants his full dollar. Plus, the kids get lost in the...

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22:20

To Philly with Love Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/22

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. 💌 A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters in Philadelphia. Likeable leads, a fun premise — and a script that couldn't quite get out of its own way. Eric and Andrea review To Philly with Love, starring Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar. Andrea gives it a 2-star verdict. Eric lands in a similar place. Both of us really liked the leads and wanted them to have a better movie to be in. What worked:

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18:24

The Way Home Season 4 Episode 1 Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/20

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Kat and Alice both fall in the pond — and come out in two different timelines, face-to-face with Fern. That ending alone has us hyped for the final season of The Way Home. Eric and Andrea break down The Way Home Season 4, Episode 1 — the start of the FINAL season. Andrea is fully back on board and loved the premiere. Eric is more skeptical, and this episode didn't change his mind about Kat. What worked: the graduation flas...

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20:36

A Little Park Music Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/16

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. A piano appears in the park. Nobody knows who put it there. And somehow this turns into one of the best Hallmark movies of 2026. This week we’re reviewing A Little Park Music starring Lacey J. Malley and Beau Mirchoff. When a mysterious piano shows up in the town gazebo and interferes with city business, uptight City Manager Ali is forced to team up with by-the-book rookie cop Ryan to get rid of it — only to discover that ...

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17:27

Hope Valley 1874 Episode 4 Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/15

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. The goats delivered. The humans? It’s complicated. This week we’re back in Hope Valley for “Trading Places” — the episode where Rebecca applies her medical skills after Nash breaks his leg, strikes an accidental bargain to plow a field for lumber, and somehow ends up doing the job of about six people at once. We break down what we loved (that field plowing scene, the dinner bet, the Tom and Rebecca dynamic quietly inching ...

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20:08

A Season to Blossom Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/13

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. This week we’re reviewing A Season to Blossom, Hallmark’s spring romance starring Emily Tennant and Carlo Marx. An aspiring writer returns to sell her late grandmother’s bookstore, rediscovers her voice and her roots, and finds herself falling for her childhood crush all over again. It’s the old-school Hallmark comfort we’ve been craving — and it actually feels like spring. We break down why the chemistry between the leads...

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17:23

Hope Valley 1874 Episode 3 Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/07

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back with their review of Hope Valley 1874 Episode 3, "Good Prospects." Rebecca's mess tent, the Olivia/Alexander/Clayton love triangle, a standout new character in Phoebe the beekeeper, and why Bethany Joy Lenz is simply operating at a different level than everyone else on screen. Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmore Youtube Or visit our website. This...

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13:37

Hope Valley 1874 Episode 2 Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/03

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in 1874 for Episode 2 of Hope Valley 1874, "All in a Dream," and things are starting to pick up. Rebecca gets resourceful when Tom shuts her down on lumber for the boarding house, Mounty Alexander steps in to mediate a rancher vs. prospector conflict, and we're getting our first real hints at what Rebecca is running from. The verdict? It's better than the premiere. Bethany Joy Lenz continues to car...

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18:52

A Royal Setting Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/04/02

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea review A Royal Setting starring Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte, and this one didn't land. Despite two charming leads and an entertaining supporting cast, A Royal Setting checks every single royal movie box without bringing anything new to the table. Fake country, questionable accent, overbearing royal assistant, commoner gets sent away, commoner comes back. You've seen it before. You'll see it again. The high...

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39:03

Two for Tee and Hope Valley 1974 Episode One Reviews

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/03/26

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest from the Spring Into Love lineup and diving into a brand-new period drama! We start with an honest review of "Two for Tee," starring Janel Parrish and Chris McNally. We discuss the "save the community center" trope, the surprisingly mature and realistic dialogue, and whether the lead pairing delivered the chemistry we were looking for. Then, we head to the frontier for the se...

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58:36

A Candid Conversation with Jen Lilley

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/03/24

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. In this exclusive interview, beloved actress Jen Lilley (Days of Our Lives, General Hospital) sits down to discuss her incredible journey from soap opera veteran to Hallmark Channel royalty. Jen pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of daytime television, revealing the intense pressure of memorizing 40 pages of dialogue a day and the brutal reality of being "recast" without warning. She also addresses the elephan...

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32:25

Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/03/19

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Is there any Hallmark pairing more iconic than Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith? From their beloved roles as Rosemary and Lee in When Calls the Heart to their many standalone rom-coms and mysteries, we are diving deep into their entire filmography. In this episode, we review their most famous collaborations, discussing why their "oil and water" chemistry works so well and which movies are must-watches (and which ones you mig...

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20:47

Sugar and Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/03/12

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. In this episode of the Hallmark Mysteries and More podcast, hosts Art and Andrea take a deep dive into the latest Hannah Swensen Mystery: Sugar and Spice. While the duo loves a good costume party and a "closed-room" murder mystery, this installment left them craving more substance and a lot less predictability. We break down everything from the extravagant costumes (shoutout to the mermaid look!) to the disappointing lack ...

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23:32

Star Gazing vs. Farm Chores: We Rank This Week’s...

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/03/05

Send a text Are you wondering if Stars Between Us or Romance at Hope Ranch should be on your weekend watchlist? Eric and Andrea dive deep into these two Hallmark features to see if they deliver the "Happily Ever After" we crave—or if they’re just plain "Meh." In this episode of Hallmark, Mysteries, and More, we get honest about the lack of chemistry in Stars Between Us, despite the stunning celestial backdrop. Then, we head over to New Mexico for Romance at Hope Ranch, where we discuss the od...

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34:57

Aurora Teagarden: Haunted by Murder Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/02/26

Send a text In this episode, we dive deep into the 2022 Hallmark classic, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder. As the final film featuring Candace Cameron Bure in the titular role, we explore whether this "spooky" installment lived up to the hype or leaned a little too far into Scooby-Doo territory. We break down the intricate plot involving a cold case from Aurora and Sally’s teenage years, the return of the Real Murders Club, and the eerie atmosphere of the Lawrence house. Plus, w...

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35:41

The Way to You and Because of Cupid Rec]view

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/02/19

Send a text Is February 2026 the best month in Hallmark history? In today’s episode of The Way to You Podcast, Eric and Andrea dive deep into two of the biggest releases of the month: the New York City subway romance "The Way to You" and the mystical mixology of "Because of Cupid." We break down why one of these films earned a rare 5-star rating and is already being called a "Hallmark Hall of Fame" contender, while the other left us wanting more "zany" energy despite its magical premise. Whet...

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32:18

Aurora Teagarden: The Julius House Review

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/02/12

Send a text Is The Julius House truly the peak of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, or are we just blinded by nostalgia? In today’s episode, Andrea and Eric dive deep into the fourth installment of the iconic Hallmark series. We’re breaking down everything from the "shady" backgrounds in our own studios to the questionable acting choices of Candace Cameron Bure. We discuss the 12-year (or was it 4-year?) time jump, the baffling common sense of the villains, and why the Real Murders Club continu...

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33:04

Rescued by Love and Missing the Boat Reviews

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/02/05

Send us a text Andrea and Eric are back to break down the final waves of the Hallmark Channel Winter Escapes programming event! In this episode, we dive deep into the hit Missing the Boat, starring Kristoffer Polaha and Emilie Ullerup. Was the chemistry as electric as we hoped, or did this Italian cruise romance sink in the Aegean? We also discuss the surprise "mystery" rom-com Rescued by Love starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Luke Macfarlane. We also rank the entire January slate, discuss the ...

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79:47

Kristoffer Polaha Dishes on Missing the Boat, His...

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/01/30

Send us a text In this conversation, the "King of Hallmark" himself, Christopher Polaha, sits down to discuss his expansive career, his artistic philosophy, and the future of the fan-favorite series, Mystery 101. Chris dives deep into his approach to acting, explaining why he treats every Hallmark script with the same intensity as a Martin Scorsese film. He shares the "secret sauce" behind his on-screen chemistry with co-stars like Jill Wagner and Amelia Dell, and provides a rare look into hi...

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25:41

A Melbourne Match and Love on the Amazon

Hallmark Mysteries & More ·

2026/01/22

Send us a text Are you suffering from the winter blues? We certainly are. In this episode, Eric and Andrea sit down to escape reality and review two very different international Hallmark adventures: A Melbourne Match and Love on the Amazon. We start by discussing the current state of streaming, including rumors about Hallmark+ removing classic mystery shows and how hard it is to keep up with the changing platforms. Then, we dive into the reviews: ✈️ A Melbourne Match: We absolutely loved the ...

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