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PODCAST

A Lifetime of Hallmark

Les Kurkendaal-Barrett

Three guys who discuss movies on Lifetime and The Hallmark Channel and try to make sense of them all. Also, Blac Chyna news. And pop culture.

tv & film after shows

All Episodes

01:38:15

REPOST: Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt find The...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2022/01/03

Les, Kurt, and Jason, like the rest of the world, are mourning the passing of the legendary Betty White. Back in 2019, they watched a Hallmark movie starring Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt called The Lost Valentine which showed us that Betty is a fantastic dramatic actor, too. So please enjoy that episode again (or for the first time). REPOST: Les, Kurt, and Jason join the search party for The Lost Valentine, a Hallmark Hall of Fame film starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Betty White. One

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01:37:24

Sister Swap: Christmas in the City is Like the Other...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/12/20

Les, Kurt, and Jason recorded this in 3 separate parts of the world as Les is currently in Brussels where he will be attending a wedding in an actual castle! Jason’s theory about the same Blac Chyna story getting increasingly more violent every time it’s repeated leads the guys to start brainstorming the Lifetime movie they plan to write and produce called “The Wrong Kardashian” (directed by Jackee). Then it’s time to head to the super diverse pocket of America known as Salt Lake City in Hallmark’s

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01:45:07

There are NO Twins or Body Switches in Sister Swap: A...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/12/10

Les, Kurt, and Jason went into this week’s movie, Hallmark’s Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday, thinking that it would involve body switching or twins (or both), but those expectations weren’t met. But before the movie sucks them in, first they have to discuss Blac Chyna being accused of kidnapping someone (and equally accused of being high on cocaine and crazy). Then the guys are ready to dissect a movie that features both Williams sisters (Kimberly Willams-Paisley and Ashley Williams, not Venus and

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01:34:38

An Ice Wine Christmas Toasts the On Call Volunteer...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/12/06

Les, Kurt, and Jason take their time before dissecting taking tiny testicles off tree branches to discuss such important issues as mannequin piss, Magnum condoms’ lid with room for whipped cream, and which former President is Blac Chyna ride or die. But then, it’s (begrudgingly) time to pour a glass of Lifetime’s “An Ice Wine Christmas,” a movie Kurt and Jason keep forgetting wasn’t from Hallmark instead. The telltale sign it’s from Lifetime: they like science and sex. What the movie lacks in paid

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32:26

BONUS: My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/12/04

On this special bonus episode, Les talks to the creator and director (respectively) of a new stage show clearly inspired by Hallmark movies (and this podcast), My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical. Eloise Coopersmith created the show, and Jon Peterson directs, playing now through December 19, 2021 at the Broadwater Theatre Mainstage in Hollywood Books and Lyrics by: Eloise Coopersmith Live performance Directed by: Anne Runolfsson; Multimedia performances Directed by: Crissy Guerrero Music by:

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01:29:10

Grab your Disappearing Ticket and All of the Meth to...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/11/11

Les, Kurt, and Jason are ready to speed into this week’s Hallmark movie, but first they have to debate whether Blac Chyna looks like Edna from The Incredibles (and therefore like Linda Hunt). Then, the guys hop on the train to Hallmark’s Last Stop, Christmas, a time travel movie that had the gall to cast Back to the Future alums Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd while also stealing from Quantum Leap and Thomas the Train. This is a fast moving train, though, because it’s (allegedly) powered by a lot

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01:17:29

Psycho Intern Wants Applause from Andy Richter,...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/11/04

Les, Kurt, and Jason get a late start thanks to numerous technical issues, but they finally do dive right into Blac Chyna news which has seemingly moved toward a more violent telling of a story each time it’s repeated. Then it’s time to talk about Psycho Intern from Lifetime, a movie about people who constantly applaud at meetings even as they simultaneously shovel copious amounts of food into their mouths. The presences of Jason Tremblay, the real-life dad of Jacob Tremblay from the movie Room

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01:37:18

South Beach Love has 2 Quinceañeras Added Up By A Guy...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/10/27

Les, Kurt, and Jason tackle a movie that Les watched in 2 cities over 2 days, while Kurt watched it 2 times, Hallmark’s South Beach Love. Sure, the movie’s not nearly as sexy enough for the very attractive leads, but before they get into it: Jason has to relay why he’s mad at (possibly) Rihanna, and Kurt now thinks that we’ve historically been too hard on our beloved park ranger, and Les is mad that Danica McKellar may be moonlighting for another channel. Then the guys dig into a movie about dueling

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01:33:29

Love Strikes Twice for Rick Rubin Time Traveling In...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/10/12

Les, Kurt, and Jason are all in agreement of a very bold opinion: Love Strikes Twice this is the best Hallmark Movie they’ve ever seen. (OK, Les thinks it’s tied for 1st, but still…). But first, you’ll need to listen to this podcast to find out about Blac Chyna screaming at an unvaccinated person, the avatar singing competition Alter Ego on Fox, and a very sad rabbit hole of bad reality shows from the past. Then, they guys get to really heap praise on a fantastic Hallmark movie that does not feature

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01:22:02

The Wrong Prince Charming Has Created a Pyramid...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/09/30

Les, Kurt, and Jason have A LOT to unpack before diving into this week’s movie including increasingly more elaborate narrative about Blac Chyna AND the news that the Queen Lori Loughlin is returning to TV in a familiar role… on a channel you’ve never heard of… for her old boss… who seems to be attempting to re-create his Hallmark Channel magic elsewhere. Then, the guys are ready to meet cute with Lifetime’s The Wrong Prince Charming. Is the title alone the most Hallmark-y Lifetime has ever gotten

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01:26:36

Roadhouse Romance Steals From Patrick Swayze Movies...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/09/24

Les, Kurt, and Jason let it be known right out of the gate that they were not fans of Hallmark’s Roadhouse Romance. But before they get into the details they discuss great movies that would’ve become even better by having Jackee in them, and they preview their new podcast idea which is just hearing people Google things. Then they get into Roadkill Romance (there, we said it), a movie that features many Canadian actors doing such bad southern accents that it’s still unclear what the main character’s

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01:17:20

Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace: Enhanced...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/09/19

Les, Kurt, and Jason tackle their third Lifetime movie in a row, and it’s all about the royal family (even though Jason does not like this Monarch s**t). But first, there’s some Blac Chyna news that may have been written by a bot and some Lori Loughlin news (by way of her daughter Olivia Jade being announced as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars). Then, even though this movie doesn’t have a typical Lifetime cold open, it still features a lot of moody flashbacks (via very heavy-handed comparisons

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01:57:49

The Wrong Cheer Captain Is A Cautionary Tale About...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/09/17

Les, Kurt, and Jason (and you) have been given a perfect cast with Vivica A. Fox, Jackee, Angie from the previous podcast episode’s movie, AND our friend Meredith Thomas all starring in Lifetime's The Wrong Cheer Captain (but seriously, where’s Tracy Nelson?). After some Blac Chyna news and a discussion of the upcoming dramatic reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, the guys dive into the epic movie (and give props to production company Hybrid Productions. Even though this movie lacked a black

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01:40:16

Do You Trust Your Boyfriend For Being Catfished,...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/08/31

Les, Kurt, and Jason start the show with the realization that Les has watched this week’s movie in a new and exciting (terrifying) way that Lifetime probably never intended for its movies. Kurt digs into the Blac Chyna archives to give us one of her greatest hits, and the guys lament the news that OnlyFans is getting rid of porn (a decision that was reversed after the recording of this podcast). Then, they dive right into the catfishing pond of Lifetime’s “Do You Trust Your Boyfriend,” a movie in

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01:15:45

The 27 Hour Day Doesn’t Have Trivia But Does Have a...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/08/25

Les, Kurt, and Jason gather (virtually) after a few weeks off, and since it was Jason’s birthday he’s spared from watching Hallmark’s “The 27 Hour Day.” To hear Les and Kurt tell it, it’s as if the movie were 27 hours (amirite?). Jason has 2 important questions: was there a pointless trivia contest in the movie (no?) and are these people living on a commune (the verdict is still out). While our heroine may be a very busy heir to Heloise’s throne, she loses points with Kurt for burning the brownies

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01:38:41

This College Professor Obsession is Nightclub Attire...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/08/03

Les, Kurt, and Jason have lots to share as Les and Jason ran into each other last night! But more importantly, Les saw the one and only Eric Roberts outside of his chiropractors office, AND Les was on stage in Blac Chyna’s clubhouse. Les may have been too afraid to ask Eric Roberts to be on this podcast because of his “resting I will f** you up face,” but he just might possibly have discovered that they live in the same neighborhood! After Kurt manages to turn his Blac Chyna news about Tyga and

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01:35:19

Love at the Ranch Should Be about a Strapping Young...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/07/19

Kurt gets some great news, so Les and Jason decide that Kurt shouldn’t have to watch this week’s dud of a movie, Hallmark’s Love at the Ranch. After Kurt’s Blac Chyna Report (and the reveal that Jason was offered Hallmark-branded wine), Les and Jason recount the movie that may be the least-enjoyable one ever endured for this podcast. Brimming with Gaslight Condescension, the movie features a boss that makes June Cleaver look like Miranda Priestly, a typing montage, and organic vegetables. In other

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01:19:19

Stalked by My Doctor: The Return of Eric Roberts...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/07/13

Les, Kurt, and Jason wiped the stink of their most recent snooze fest selection by returning to the fountain of lunacy that is Lifetime’s Stalked by My Doctor series with the second chapter, The Return. After debating whether Blac Chyna-adjacent news is still news, the guys go all in for a movie that shows Eric Roberts doing therapy over Zoom in a pre-pandemic world, conditions us to believe that fashionable personalized life vests are a things, and gives us a delicious recipe for a smoothie filled

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01:37:15

You Had Me at Aloha Says Hello to Goats Having a...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/06/30

es, Kurt, and Jason return from a few weeks off to a movie about a vacation paradise, Hallmark’s You Had Me at Aloha. Sure, the movie could’ve benefitted from some script doctoring from Kurt during his recent hospital stay (or at least some notes from Les’ sister), but at least the movie does finally say Aloha (as in “goodbye”). Kurt has some Blac Chyna news that focuses on the poor judge that, as part of his judicial responsibilities, HAS to watch Keeping up with the Kardashians. Then, the guys hit

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01:47:18

Unlike the Friends Reunion, Deceitful Dating Does Not...

A Lifetime of Hallmark ·

2021/06/13

Les, Kurt, and Jason are excited that the world is opening back up, and Jason coins the phrase “The Whoring 20’s” (though other people have probably used the same term before. The Blac Chyna Report leads to a deep dive on the term “baby mama,” and we learn that Jason could’ve (should’ve) been included in the Friends reunion. Then the guys eventually get into Lifetime’s Deceitful Dating, a movie which feels like each scene was started with poor improv work yet the only through line is that everyone

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