This Is A Pickle Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:14:55 -0500 https://thisisapickle.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 This Is A Pickle yes 0c76ede1-7694-5fb2-ae5b-9acfa89d3e25 The Casazzas episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Casazzas https://storage.buzzsprout.com/01ykgffsd6tpxnxu7nlf2kzobd0i?.jpg This Is A Pickle Season 6, Episode 14: This Snow Really Didn't Have to Go On Season 6, Episode 14: This Snow Really Didn't Have to Go On Join Mike and Erinn to discuss the Hallmark Channel's The Snow Must Go On Original airdate November 28, 2025.

]]> Join Mike and Erinn to discuss the Hallmark Channel's The Snow Must Go On Original airdate November 28, 2025.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18401430 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1678 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies 6 14 full false Season 6, Episode 13: We Met in December Season 6, Episode 13: We Met in December Mike and Erinn liked the Hallmark Channel's We Met in December, which aired on Thanksgiving Day. 

]]> Mike and Erinn liked the Hallmark Channel's We Met in December, which aired on Thanksgiving Day. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18340909 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0500 1941 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies 6 13 full false Season 6, Episode 12: The Melting Point Season 6, Episode 12: The Melting Point This one is a first for us -- a passionate movie about glassblowing accompanied by romance and life lessons. 

]]> This one is a first for us -- a passionate movie about glassblowing accompanied by romance and life lessons. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18296798 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2372 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies 6 12 full false Season 6, Episode 11: Bills Mafia Season 6, Episode 11: Bills Mafia Mike and Erinn may now be part of the Bill's Mafia. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Holiday Touchdown: A Bill's Love Story.

]]> Mike and Erinn may now be part of the Bill's Mafia. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Holiday Touchdown: A Bill's Love Story.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18287267 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2389 6 11 full true Season 6, Episode 10: Good Tidings Season 6, Episode 10: Good Tidings Mike learns the value of Google searches. 

Erinn learns to appreciate Tamera Mowry-Housely. 

Tune in to hear them both gush about the Hallmark Channel's Tidings for the Season. 

]]> Mike learns the value of Google searches. 

Erinn learns to appreciate Tamera Mowry-Housely. 

Tune in to hear them both gush about the Hallmark Channel's Tidings for the Season. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18258058 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1768 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies 6 10 full false Season 6, Episode 9: Third time's not as charming Season 6, Episode 9: Third time's not as charming Join Erinn and Mike as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Three Wisest Men, which they really wanted to like. 

]]> Join Erinn and Mike as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Three Wisest Men, which they really wanted to like. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18252800 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2081 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies, Trilogy 6 9 full false Season 6, Episode 8: A stellar Keller Family film Season 6, Episode 8: A stellar Keller Family film A Keller Christmas Vacation was a welcome follow up for Mike and Erinn to the disappointing Christmas Above the Clouds.

The casting was on point, the script was entertaining, and as with all of the Hallmark Channel's Christmas films that go overseas, the visuals are gorgeous. Listen in as Mike and Erinn go over what they liked and loved about this one. 

]]> A Keller Christmas Vacation was a welcome follow up for Mike and Erinn to the disappointing Christmas Above the Clouds.

The casting was on point, the script was entertaining, and as with all of the Hallmark Channel's Christmas films that go overseas, the visuals are gorgeous. Listen in as Mike and Erinn go over what they liked and loved about this one. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18186514 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2004 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies 6 8 full false Season 6, Episode 7: Cloudy at best Season 6, Episode 7: Cloudy at best To be blunt, we didn't like the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Above the Clouds. Tune in to hear why. l

]]> To be blunt, we didn't like the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Above the Clouds. Tune in to hear why. l

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18186448 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1795 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies 6 7 full false Season 6, Episode 6: Newport and Nordstrom Rack Season 6, Episode 6: Newport and Nordstrom Rack “Look at me, in my pants, drinking the milk of an oat from a paper cup. If my father could see me now!”

This movie is adorable. Listen in as Mike and Erinn discuss what they liked about Hallmark's take on time travel. 

]]> “Look at me, in my pants, drinking the milk of an oat from a paper cup. If my father could see me now!”

This movie is adorable. Listen in as Mike and Erinn discuss what they liked about Hallmark's take on time travel. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18163117 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2115 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies, Time Travel 6 6 full false Season 6, Episode 5: We wish we had not been On Duty for Christmas On Duty Season 6, Episode 5: We wish we had not been On Duty for Christmas On Duty Christmas On Duty premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 1. Join Mike and Erinn as they try to pinpoint why it is not their favorite flick so far this season. 

]]> Christmas On Duty premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 1. Join Mike and Erinn as they try to pinpoint why it is not their favorite flick so far this season. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18129115 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500 2328 Hallmark, Hallmark Channel, Countdown to Christmas, Hoildays, Christmas Podcast, Christmas 6 5 full false Season 6, Episode 4: Merry Christmas (and Happy Halloween), Ted Cooper! Season 6, Episode 4: Merry Christmas (and Happy Halloween), Ted Cooper! Mike and Erinn close out October with a review of the Hallmark Channel's Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!

This one is their number 2 favorite flick on the schedule so far (but they've only seen 3 films). Have a listen to see if you want to watch, too!

]]> Mike and Erinn close out October with a review of the Hallmark Channel's Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!

This one is their number 2 favorite flick on the schedule so far (but they've only seen 3 films). Have a listen to see if you want to watch, too!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18110995 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1983 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies 6 4 full false Season 6, Episode 3: Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match Season 6, Episode 3: Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match A Christmas Angel Match premiered on the Hallmark Channel on October 19 and delighted Mike and Erinn. 

Join them as they discuss why it is a better film than the first of the 2025 season, why it is timely and why it is adorable. 

]]> A Christmas Angel Match premiered on the Hallmark Channel on October 19 and delighted Mike and Erinn. 

Join them as they discuss why it is a better film than the first of the 2025 season, why it is timely and why it is adorable. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18054213 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400 2033 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies, Angels, Matchmaker, Soulmates 6 3 full false Season 6, Episode 2: A Royal Canadian Montana Christmas Season 6, Episode 2: A Royal Canadian Montana Christmas The Hallmark Channel started us off for 2025 on October 18 with A Royal Montana Christmas, starring Fiona Gubelmann and Warren Christie. 
What did Mike and Erinn like or dislike about it? Tune in to find out!

]]> The Hallmark Channel started us off for 2025 on October 18 with A Royal Montana Christmas, starring Fiona Gubelmann and Warren Christie. 
What did Mike and Erinn like or dislike about it? Tune in to find out!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18046463 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1791 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies 6 2 full false Season 6, Episode 1: Previewing the 2025 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Season 6, Episode 1: Previewing the 2025 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Mike and Erinn are back to take a look at the upcoming slate of merry movies brought to us all from Hallmark for the annual Countdown to Christmas. They discuss the titles and a few details, but wish to remain as clueless as possible prior to watching the films. And they are alarmed by the addition of so many television series sprinkled among the movies. 

Which title are you looking forward to most?

]]> Mike and Erinn are back to take a look at the upcoming slate of merry movies brought to us all from Hallmark for the annual Countdown to Christmas. They discuss the titles and a few details, but wish to remain as clueless as possible prior to watching the films. And they are alarmed by the addition of so many television series sprinkled among the movies. 

Which title are you looking forward to most?

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-18025990 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400 2268 Hallmark, Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, Holiday Movies, 2025 Countdown to Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies, Preview 6 1 full false Season 5, Episode 31: The Santa Class Season 5, Episode 31: The Santa Class Here's one more from the 2024 Countdown to Christmas -- The Santa Class, starring Kim Susted. 
Mike and Erinn liked this one! Tune in to hear why. 

]]> Here's one more from the 2024 Countdown to Christmas -- The Santa Class, starring Kim Susted. 
Mike and Erinn liked this one! Tune in to hear why. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16411925 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0500 1868 5 31 full false Season 5, Episode 30: Rocking out for Hanukkah Season 5, Episode 30: Rocking out for Hanukkah Mike and Erinn may be in 2025, but their Hallmark hearts are still navigating the 2024 Countdown to Christmas.
Join them to discuss Hanukkah on the Rocks and their love of Marc Summers. 

]]> Mike and Erinn may be in 2025, but their Hallmark hearts are still navigating the 2024 Countdown to Christmas.
Join them to discuss Hanukkah on the Rocks and their love of Marc Summers. 

]]> Buzzsprout-16398882 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1612 5 30 full false Season 5, Episode 29: We aren't perfect, but we are still here Season 5, Episode 29: We aren't perfect, but we are still here Mike and Erinn are this close to completely finishing out the 2024 Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas!
Listen in to discuss Leah's Perfect Gift, which first aired on December 9. This week folks are celebrating Hanukkah, and so are we with this movie. Kinda.
We have four more movies to go after this one!

]]> Mike and Erinn are this close to completely finishing out the 2024 Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas!
Listen in to discuss Leah's Perfect Gift, which first aired on December 9. This week folks are celebrating Hanukkah, and so are we with this movie. Kinda.
We have four more movies to go after this one!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16357838 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2184 5 29 full true Season 5, Episode 28: Does this Sugarplum dance in our heads? Season 5, Episode 28: Does this Sugarplum dance in our heads? Janel Parish is back on the Hallmark Channel as Sugarplum, a fictitious Holiday Hero who ensures Christmases are (cough cough Hallmarkian) perfect in (cough cough Hallmarkian) Christmas movies. 
As with several of the Countdown to Christmas movies this season, this one innocently pokes fun at Hallmark tropes and storylines. Tune in to hear Mike and Erinn's thoughts on the movie, which first aired on December 7. 

]]> Janel Parish is back on the Hallmark Channel as Sugarplum, a fictitious Holiday Hero who ensures Christmases are (cough cough Hallmarkian) perfect in (cough cough Hallmarkian) Christmas movies. 
As with several of the Countdown to Christmas movies this season, this one innocently pokes fun at Hallmark tropes and storylines. Tune in to hear Mike and Erinn's thoughts on the movie, which first aired on December 7. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16328447 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1868 5 28 full false Season 5, Episode 27: Should have kept the Princess Private Season 5, Episode 27: Should have kept the Princess Private Mike and Erinn discuss Private Princess Christmas, which first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Friday, Dec 6. They liked the cast, but that's about it. 

]]> Mike and Erinn discuss Private Princess Christmas, which first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Friday, Dec 6. They liked the cast, but that's about it. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16288648 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1631 5 27 full false Season 5, Episode 26: 13 Yule Lads Plus Mike and Erinn Season 5, Episode 26: 13 Yule Lads Plus Mike and Erinn Mike and Erinn reach the end of the Thanksgiving weekend Hallmark Channel movies and it's a good one. The Christmas Quest, starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha, first aired on Sunday, Dec 1, and shouldn't be missed (except for the ending). 

]]> Mike and Erinn reach the end of the Thanksgiving weekend Hallmark Channel movies and it's a good one. The Christmas Quest, starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha, first aired on Sunday, Dec 1, and shouldn't be missed (except for the ending). 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16278457 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2192 5 26 full true Season 5, Episode 25: Nearing the Finnish Line Season 5, Episode 25: Nearing the Finnish Line Join us to talk about Hallmark's trek to Finland in The Finnish Line, which first aired on the Hallmark Channel on December 1. We didn't mind it. Not at the top or the bottom of our lists. 

]]> Join us to talk about Hallmark's trek to Finland in The Finnish Line, which first aired on the Hallmark Channel on December 1. We didn't mind it. Not at the top or the bottom of our lists. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16261259 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1955 5 25 full true Season 5, Episode 24: Hallmark Channel scores a 2-point conversion Season 5, Episode 24: Hallmark Channel scores a 2-point conversion We've known all season that Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story is the must-see movie for the 2024 Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas. It didn't disappoint. From the partnership with the NFL to the star-studded cast and peppering of football greats -- this one was worth the watch. 
Join as Mike and Erinn dissect the movie's playbook and talk about Erinn's favorite Hallmark actor. 

]]> We've known all season that Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story is the must-see movie for the 2024 Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas. It didn't disappoint. From the partnership with the NFL to the star-studded cast and peppering of football greats -- this one was worth the watch. 
Join as Mike and Erinn dissect the movie's playbook and talk about Erinn's favorite Hallmark actor. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16232853 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1960 full false Season 5, Episode 23: Mike Believes This is a Good One Season 5, Episode 23: Mike Believes This is a Good One Hallmark makes fun of Hallmark in it's Countdown to Christmas movie, Believe in Christmas. 
Mike is a fan, Erinn cringed a lot. Tune in and let us know which one of us is right. 

]]> Hallmark makes fun of Hallmark in it's Countdown to Christmas movie, Believe in Christmas. 
Mike is a fan, Erinn cringed a lot. Tune in and let us know which one of us is right. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16230775 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0500 1631 5 23 full false Season 5, Episode 22: Another home renovation-themed movie! Season 5, Episode 22: Another home renovation-themed movie! A former vampire hunter (Wes Brown) and a former vampire (Ashley Greene) team up in another Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movie with a home renovation theme. Join us to hammer out the details!

]]> A former vampire hunter (Wes Brown) and a former vampire (Ashley Greene) team up in another Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movie with a home renovation theme. Join us to hammer out the details!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16225386 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1907 5 22 full false Season 5, Episode 21: Partying like it's 1999 Season 5, Episode 21: Partying like it's 1999 While celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve, a workaholic lawyer is transported back to 1999 via a mysterious rideshare experience.
And she does all this with lens-less glasses!

]]> While celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve, a workaholic lawyer is transported back to 1999 via a mysterious rideshare experience.
And she does all this with lens-less glasses!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16218495 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0500 1888 5 21 full false Season 5, Episode 20: Mary Poppins ... er, Mrs. Miracle Season 5, Episode 20: Mary Poppins ... er, Mrs. Miracle Join Mike and Erinn to reflect on Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle, which first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Thanksgiving. 
Erinn learned about Debbie Macomber and Erinn's dad learned about Mary Poppins. 

]]> Join Mike and Erinn to reflect on Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle, which first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Thanksgiving. 
Erinn learned about Debbie Macomber and Erinn's dad learned about Mary Poppins. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16210718 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500 2129 5 20 full false Season 5, Episode 19: To Have and To Hold Or Something Season 5, Episode 19: To Have and To Hold Or Something After a brief courtship, Celeste and Jason get engaged. Celeste then asks her pastor father, who's not ready to let his daughter go, to officiate their Christmas wedding.
It is as ridiculous as it sounds. 

]]> After a brief courtship, Celeste and Jason get engaged. Celeste then asks her pastor father, who's not ready to let his daughter go, to officiate their Christmas wedding.
It is as ridiculous as it sounds. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16206690 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1811 5 19 full false Season 5, Episode 18: Older, Wiser and Still Fun Season 5, Episode 18: Older, Wiser and Still Fun Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss Three Wiser Men and a Boy -- the follow up to 2022's Three Wise Men and a Baby. 

]]> Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss Three Wiser Men and a Boy -- the follow up to 2022's Three Wise Men and a Baby. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16180310 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1497 5 18 full false Season 5, Episode 17: Halfway there with Christmas on Call Season 5, Episode 17: Halfway there with Christmas on Call Guess what, loyal listeners? We are halfway through the 2024 season's Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movies. 
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss Christmas on Call. 

]]> Guess what, loyal listeners? We are halfway through the 2024 season's Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movies. 
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss Christmas on Call. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16177995 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1862 5 17 full false Season 5, Episode 16: Confessions of two podcasters Season 5, Episode 16: Confessions of two podcasters A quirky family matriarch enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan to craft the perfect letter. 

This is an odd movie and casting Angela Kinsey seems equally odd. Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss how they like Ms. Kinsey, but maybe not as much in this movie. 

]]> A quirky family matriarch enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan to craft the perfect letter. 

This is an odd movie and casting Angela Kinsey seems equally odd. Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss how they like Ms. Kinsey, but maybe not as much in this movie. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16161409 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1811 5 full false Season 5, Episode 15: Jingle Bell Run Season 5, Episode 15: Jingle Bell Run Andrew Walker and Ashley Williams team up in the Hallmark Channel's "Jingle Bell Run," original airdate November 16. 
Mike enjoyed it -- Erinn thought it was just OK. 

]]> Andrew Walker and Ashley Williams team up in the Hallmark Channel's "Jingle Bell Run," original airdate November 16. 
Mike enjoyed it -- Erinn thought it was just OK. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16159269 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0500 1648 full false Season 5, Episode 14: Singing with the Singhs Season 5, Episode 14: Singing with the Singhs Hallmark takes another step outside of it's box to bring us a Meet the Parents-style culture-clash holiday flick in Christmas with the Singhs. 
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the effort, what they liked and what they didn't like as much. Original airdate: Friday, November 15. 

]]> Hallmark takes another step outside of it's box to bring us a Meet the Parents-style culture-clash holiday flick in Christmas with the Singhs. 
Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the effort, what they liked and what they didn't like as much. Original airdate: Friday, November 15. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16141106 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1916 5 14 full false Season 5, Episode 13: Nollaig Shona Season 5, Episode 13: Nollaig Shona As they say in the Hallmark Channel's Tis the Season to Be Irish, "Merry Christmas!" Or "Nollaig Shona."
Join us as we take a bit of a lackluster journey to Ireland to follow the story of Rose and Sean. 
Have you ever made a wish on a fairy tree?

]]> As they say in the Hallmark Channel's Tis the Season to Be Irish, "Merry Christmas!" Or "Nollaig Shona."
Join us as we take a bit of a lackluster journey to Ireland to follow the story of Rose and Sean. 
Have you ever made a wish on a fairy tree?

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16130101 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1490 5 13 full false Season 5, Episode 12: Santa Tell Me if This is Real Life Season 5, Episode 12: Santa Tell Me if This is Real Life Get silly with Mike and Erinn as they discuss the charming, but silly Santa Tell Me from the Hallmark Channel. This one first aired on Saturday, November 9. 

Make sure you're capable of suspending reality and allowing some whimsy into your day if you want to watch this one. If you're a fan of the Mamma Mia plot, this one might be for you. 

]]> Get silly with Mike and Erinn as they discuss the charming, but silly Santa Tell Me from the Hallmark Channel. This one first aired on Saturday, November 9. 

Make sure you're capable of suspending reality and allowing some whimsy into your day if you want to watch this one. If you're a fan of the Mamma Mia plot, this one might be for you. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16127298 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2163 5 12 full false Season 5, Episode 11: Test your Trivia Skills Season 5, Episode 11: Test your Trivia Skills Join Mike and Erinn while they discuss a movie they both enjoyed -- Trivia at St. Nick's, first aired Friday, November 8.
This film includes two Pretty Little Liars alumni that reunite to create a fun rendition of a well-written script. 

]]> Join Mike and Erinn while they discuss a movie they both enjoyed -- Trivia at St. Nick's, first aired Friday, November 8.
This film includes two Pretty Little Liars alumni that reunite to create a fun rendition of a well-written script. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16105978 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1786 full false Season 5, Episode 10: Witchy Women Season 5, Episode 10: Witchy Women "Are you a witch?"
Kath (Caroline Rhea) asks Barbara (Beth Broderidck) in this reunion of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch aunties -- Holiday Mismatch, first aired on Sunday, November 3rd.
It's cute. It's a bit cringe. It's a whole lotta Hallmark-y. 
Tune in to listen to what Mike and Erinn have to say. Apologies to the Sabrina die-hards out there!

]]> "Are you a witch?"
Kath (Caroline Rhea) asks Barbara (Beth Broderidck) in this reunion of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch aunties -- Holiday Mismatch, first aired on Sunday, November 3rd.
It's cute. It's a bit cringe. It's a whole lotta Hallmark-y. 
Tune in to listen to what Mike and Erinn have to say. Apologies to the Sabrina die-hards out there!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16081743 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0500 1751 5 10 full false Season 5, Episode 9: It's a Long Story Season 5, Episode 9: It's a Long Story It's been a roller coaster of a week in our pickle barrel, but there are Hallmark Christmas movies to watch and we are still here. 

Join us as we discuss Our Holiday Story, which first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 3. 

]]> It's been a roller coaster of a week in our pickle barrel, but there are Hallmark Christmas movies to watch and we are still here. 

Join us as we discuss Our Holiday Story, which first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 3. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16071090 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2303 5 9 full false Season 5, Episode 8: We don't sing praises for this Carol Season 5, Episode 8: We don't sing praises for this Carol Mike and Erinn reluctantly discuss the 7th Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas 2024 movie, A Carol for 2, which first aired on Friday, November 2. 

Tune in and let them know if you agree or disagree!

]]> Mike and Erinn reluctantly discuss the 7th Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas 2024 movie, A Carol for 2, which first aired on Friday, November 2. 

Tune in and let them know if you agree or disagree!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16048030 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1546 5 8 full false Season 5, Episode 7: Our Podcast is No Charade Season 5, Episode 7: Our Podcast is No Charade The last Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas Movie of October was actually the 5-Year Christmas Party, but Mike and Erinn like to be unpredictable and made it The Christmas Charade instead.
The caper first aired on Saturday, October 26 and offers a different type of holiday movie for Hallmark Christmas movie fans. Tune in to see what the Casazzas made of it.

]]> The last Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas Movie of October was actually the 5-Year Christmas Party, but Mike and Erinn like to be unpredictable and made it The Christmas Charade instead.
The caper first aired on Saturday, October 26 and offers a different type of holiday movie for Hallmark Christmas movie fans. Tune in to see what the Casazzas made of it.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16032395 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2150 5 7 full false Season 5, Episode 6: 5 Years of Jordan Fisher Season 5, Episode 6: 5 Years of Jordan Fisher Theater Kids get hype! Mike and Erinn are here to discuss The 5-Year Christmas Party and the delightful theater kid joy it gave us (Erinn). 

Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher star in this timeline story involving two college graduates navigating their respective five-year plans to get their big breaks. 

]]> Theater Kids get hype! Mike and Erinn are here to discuss The 5-Year Christmas Party and the delightful theater kid joy it gave us (Erinn). 

Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher star in this timeline story involving two college graduates navigating their respective five-year plans to get their big breaks. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16022608 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2391 5 6 full false Season 5, Episode 5: Kismet and a nutcracker Season 5, Episode 5: Kismet and a nutcracker Per German tradition, nutcrackers are considered symbols of good luck and will scare away bad spirits from homes. 
Per this movie from Hallmark, nutcrackers symbolize hope. 
Mike liked this one ... Erinn hopes the next movie on the list is better. 
Join them as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Operation Nutcracker. 

]]> Per German tradition, nutcrackers are considered symbols of good luck and will scare away bad spirits from homes. 
Per this movie from Hallmark, nutcrackers symbolize hope. 
Mike liked this one ... Erinn hopes the next movie on the list is better. 
Join them as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Operation Nutcracker. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-16007416 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0400 2264 5 5 full false Season 5, Episode 4: We Object! Season 5, Episode 4: We Object! We have come to the point in the season where Erinn and Mike have found the first flop of a film. Join them as they discuss the lows and lowers of Scouting for Christmas as well as the recent news about the age discrimination lawsuit brought forth against Lisa Hamilton Daly, VP of Programming at Crown Media.

]]> We have come to the point in the season where Erinn and Mike have found the first flop of a film. Join them as they discuss the lows and lowers of Scouting for Christmas as well as the recent news about the age discrimination lawsuit brought forth against Lisa Hamilton Daly, VP of Programming at Crown Media.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-15993097 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0400 2334 5 4 full true Season 5, Episode 3: Crashing into Christmas Season 5, Episode 3: Crashing into Christmas Holiday Crashers first aired on Saturday, October 19 on the Hallmark Channel. Join Mike and Erinn as they dissect the second movie of the season and discuss what's to like. 

]]> Holiday Crashers first aired on Saturday, October 19 on the Hallmark Channel. Join Mike and Erinn as they dissect the second movie of the season and discuss what's to like. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-15985745 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1960 5 3 full false Season 5, Episode 2: 'Twas several weeks before Christmas ... Season 5, Episode 2: 'Twas several weeks before Christmas ... The first movie for the 2024 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas aired on Friday, October 18. Join Erinn and Mike for their thoughts on 'Twas the Date Before Christmas with Jessie, Bryan and the Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics.


]]> The first movie for the 2024 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas aired on Friday, October 18. Join Erinn and Mike for their thoughts on 'Twas the Date Before Christmas with Jessie, Bryan and the Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics.


]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-15977111 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2035 5 2 full false Season 5, Episode 1: Welcome Back! Season 5, Episode 1: Welcome Back! Kicking off our 5th season (!) with our thoughts on the upcoming Hallmark Countdown to Christmas that starts TOMORROW!

Join us for another season of 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, rounds of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh and maybe some new features. 

]]> Kicking off our 5th season (!) with our thoughts on the upcoming Hallmark Countdown to Christmas that starts TOMORROW!

Join us for another season of 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, rounds of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh and maybe some new features. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-15943311 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1782 5 1 full false Season 4, Episode 11: A Biltmore Christmas and an Excited Erinn Season 4, Episode 11: A Biltmore Christmas and an Excited Erinn Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's A Biltmore Christmas. Erinn can't contain herself and Mike barely gets to speak. 

]]> Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's A Biltmore Christmas. Erinn can't contain herself and Mike barely gets to speak. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-14166951 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3122 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast, Biltmore Estate 4 11 full false Season 4, Episode 10: Lets go to Bergen, not Heidelberg! Season 4, Episode 10: Lets go to Bergen, not Heidelberg! Mike and Erinn are all out of order and don't care! Join them as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Norwegian Holiday. 

*Note: They tried to watch A Heidelberg Holiday and gave up halfway through. 

]]> Mike and Erinn are all out of order and don't care! Join them as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Norwegian Holiday. 

*Note: They tried to watch A Heidelberg Holiday and gave up halfway through. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-14141009 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2604 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 4 10 full false Season 4, Episode 9: A two-for-one episode! Not a tropical island and not really the North Pole Season 4, Episode 9: A two-for-one episode! Not a tropical island and not really the North Pole Mike and Erinn discuss the Hallmark Christmas Channel's Christmas Island as well as the Santa Summit. 
They liked one more than the other. Tune in to hear why!

]]> Mike and Erinn discuss the Hallmark Christmas Channel's Christmas Island as well as the Santa Summit. 
They liked one more than the other. Tune in to hear why!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-14087987 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2871 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 4 9 full false Season 4, Episode 8: Never Been Chris'd but we want to be Season 4, Episode 8: Never Been Chris'd but we want to be Catch up with Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Never Been Chris'd starring the one and only Tyler Hines!

]]> Catch up with Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Never Been Chris'd starring the one and only Tyler Hines!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-14052353 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500 3060 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast, Tyler Hines 4 8 full false Season 4, Episode 7: Flipping for Hallmark Christmas movies Season 4, Episode 7: Flipping for Hallmark Christmas movies Erinn and Mike discovered there is a movie called "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" while recording this episode and decided they need to watch it. 

Also, is a movie character name Sage Baker or is the character a sage baker? But that isn't in this movie, either. 

Join them to talk about the Hallmark Channel's Flipping for Christmas and the sexiest tree cutting scene they've experienced to date. 

]]> Erinn and Mike discovered there is a movie called "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance" while recording this episode and decided they need to watch it. 

Also, is a movie character name Sage Baker or is the character a sage baker? But that isn't in this movie, either. 

Join them to talk about the Hallmark Channel's Flipping for Christmas and the sexiest tree cutting scene they've experienced to date. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-14004161 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1929 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 4 7 full false Season 4, Episode 6: Joyeaux Noel Season 4, Episode 6: Joyeaux Noel Episode 6 is live as Mike and Erinn discuss Joyeaux Noel starring Noel Kahn and Taryn Helm (Brant Daugherty and Jaicy Eliot). 

]]> Episode 6 is live as Mike and Erinn discuss Joyeaux Noel starring Noel Kahn and Taryn Helm (Brant Daugherty and Jaicy Eliot). 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-13985445 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2354 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast, France 4 6 full false Season 4, Episode 5: Not Mystic Pizza Season 4, Episode 5: Not Mystic Pizza Mike and Erinn discuss Mystic Christmas and learn that both Mango's Pizza and Sift Bakery are real places in Mystic, Connecticut. 

]]> Mike and Erinn discuss Mystic Christmas and learn that both Mango's Pizza and Sift Bakery are real places in Mystic, Connecticut. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-13960645 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2200 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast, Mystic 4 5 full false Season 4, Episode 4: Christmas By Design Season 4, Episode 4: Christmas By Design Mike and Erinn explore Hallmark's Christmas By Design, first air date Oct 28. Tune in to see what they think about jammies, nicknames and coveralls. 

]]> Mike and Erinn explore Hallmark's Christmas By Design, first air date Oct 28. Tune in to see what they think about jammies, nicknames and coveralls. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-13949660 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500 2392 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 4 4 full true Season 4, Episode 3: Going Where We've Never Gone Before Season 4, Episode 3: Going Where We've Never Gone Before Catch up with the Casazzas as they enjoy Christmas Under the Sky and admire its variances in Hallmark Universe norms. 

]]> Catch up with the Casazzas as they enjoy Christmas Under the Sky and admire its variances in Hallmark Universe norms. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-13933509 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2814 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast, Planetarium 4 3 full false Season 4, Episode 2: Checkin' In With Two Reviews Season 4, Episode 2: Checkin' In With Two Reviews Mike and Erinn discuss the 2023 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas premiere, Checkin' It Twice as well as Where Are You Christmas.  

Which one did they like better? Listen to find out!

]]> Mike and Erinn discuss the 2023 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas premiere, Checkin' It Twice as well as Where Are You Christmas.  

Which one did they like better? Listen to find out!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-13899575 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0400 2938 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 4 2 full false Season 4, Episode 1: We're back for another yuletide! Season 4, Episode 1: We're back for another yuletide! Mike and Erinn are back and sharing with you how This Is A Pickle came to be as well as a small preview of the 2023 Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas that begins today, October 20. 

]]> Mike and Erinn are back and sharing with you how This Is A Pickle came to be as well as a small preview of the 2023 Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas that begins today, October 20. 

]]> Buzzsprout-13817022 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1813 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 4 1 full false Season 3, Episode 11: A Royally Delightful Dog and Some Other Things Season 3, Episode 11: A Royally Delightful Dog and Some Other Things We are back for another episode amidst a busy holiday season off of our couch!

Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss Mistletoe the Dog as played by BonBon the dog in A Royal Family Christmas and hear their thoughts on the "Pitch Perfect-ish" Hallmark Christmas Movie, In Merry Measure. 

]]> We are back for another episode amidst a busy holiday season off of our couch!

Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss Mistletoe the Dog as played by BonBon the dog in A Royal Family Christmas and hear their thoughts on the "Pitch Perfect-ish" Hallmark Christmas Movie, In Merry Measure. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11878144 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2403 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 11 full false Season 3, Episode 10: #XMAS and Mike and Erinn's Adventuring Season 3, Episode 10: #XMAS and Mike and Erinn's Adventuring Mike and Erinn spent some time in a real-life Hallmark setting and are excited to share their future movie script ideas as a result. They also have some things to say about the Hallmark Channel's #XMAS movie starring Clare Bowen and Brant Daugherty (Erinn CANNOT say his name). 

]]> Mike and Erinn spent some time in a real-life Hallmark setting and are excited to share their future movie script ideas as a result. They also have some things to say about the Hallmark Channel's #XMAS movie starring Clare Bowen and Brant Daugherty (Erinn CANNOT say his name). 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11816297 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2844 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 10 full false Neither an Evil nor Dead Southern Family Christmas Neither an Evil nor Dead Southern Family Christmas From Horror to Hallmark, Bruce Campbell has now done it all. 

Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's My Southern Family Christmas, explore their favorite cast member's career arc, teach listeners how to pronounce Natchitoches and ponder if meat pies are pastries. 

]]> From Horror to Hallmark, Bruce Campbell has now done it all. 

Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's My Southern Family Christmas, explore their favorite cast member's career arc, teach listeners how to pronounce Natchitoches and ponder if meat pies are pastries. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11783550 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2735 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 9 full false Season 3, Episode 8: A Wise Choice of a Movie Season 3, Episode 8: A Wise Choice of a Movie Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Three Wise Men and a Baby, which first aired on Saturday, November 19. 
Is this the new favorite of the 2022 season? Could be. 
Is this a thirst trap of a film? Definitely. 
Hallmark flexes its ab muscles and joins others at the grownups' table with this showcase of some of the network's most talked about actors. 

]]> Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Three Wise Men and a Baby, which first aired on Saturday, November 19. 
Is this the new favorite of the 2022 season? Could be. 
Is this a thirst trap of a film? Definitely. 
Hallmark flexes its ab muscles and joins others at the grownups' table with this showcase of some of the network's most talked about actors. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11746415 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2188 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 8 full false Season 3, Episode 7: Golden Marlo Movie Time Season 3, Episode 7: Golden Marlo Movie Time In Season 3, Episode 7 we review the Hallmark Channel's Christmas at the Golden Dragon, but we couldn't resist circling back to A Magical Christmas Village so we can address the magnificent Marlo Thomas.
And Erinn goes on another CCB rant. 

]]> In Season 3, Episode 7 we review the Hallmark Channel's Christmas at the Golden Dragon, but we couldn't resist circling back to A Magical Christmas Village so we can address the magnificent Marlo Thomas.
And Erinn goes on another CCB rant. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11714070 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2874 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 7 full false Season 3, Episode 6: Lights, Camera, Podcast! Season 3, Episode 6: Lights, Camera, Podcast! We are back with our thoughts on the Hallmark Channel's Lights, Camera, Christmas! A movie within a movie set provides an interesting way to get to know the King of Christmas and his costumer. Tune in to see who wins the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge, who has a John Brotherton epiphany, and who gets a lil salty over CCB's recent antics. 

*We  briefly talk about All Saints Christmas, a recent movie set in New Orleans, and erroneously refer to it as A Cozy Christmas. 

]]> We are back with our thoughts on the Hallmark Channel's Lights, Camera, Christmas! A movie within a movie set provides an interesting way to get to know the King of Christmas and his costumer. Tune in to see who wins the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge, who has a John Brotherton epiphany, and who gets a lil salty over CCB's recent antics. 

*We  briefly talk about All Saints Christmas, a recent movie set in New Orleans, and erroneously refer to it as A Cozy Christmas. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11697974 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 2309 3 6 full false Season 3, Episode 5: Holiday ghosts Season 3, Episode 5: Holiday ghosts Start your weekend by listening to Mike and Erinn's opinion on the Hallmark Channel's Ghosts of Christmas Always, which first aired on Halloween.  The Twelve Hallmarks of Christmas have returned  with this episode -- who will prevail?

]]> Start your weekend by listening to Mike and Erinn's opinion on the Hallmark Channel's Ghosts of Christmas Always, which first aired on Halloween.  The Twelve Hallmarks of Christmas have returned  with this episode -- who will prevail?

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11632106 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1820 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 5 full false Season 3, Episode 4: Quick-ish Recaps of Cozy and Jolly movies with the Caroling of the Beagles Season 3, Episode 4: Quick-ish Recaps of Cozy and Jolly movies with the Caroling of the Beagles Mike and Erinn watched A Cozy Christmas Inn and Jolly Good Christmas and had some quick thoughts. We apologize for coming across as jerks.  We aren't, we promise. Our beagles might be, though.

]]> Mike and Erinn watched A Cozy Christmas Inn and Jolly Good Christmas and had some quick thoughts. We apologize for coming across as jerks.  We aren't, we promise. Our beagles might be, though.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11623662 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2163 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 4 full false Season 3, Episode 3: We Wish You A Married Christmas Season 3, Episode 3: We Wish You A Married Christmas Join us as we discuss Marisol Nichols and Kristoffer Poloha portraying a couple of DINKS going through a rough patch at Christmastime.  We liked this one. You will, too. 

]]> Join us as we discuss Marisol Nichols and Kristoffer Poloha portraying a couple of DINKS going through a rough patch at Christmastime.  We liked this one. You will, too. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11576671 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0400 2939 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 3 full false Season 3, Episode 2: A Kismet Noel Season 3, Episode 2: A Kismet Noel Noel Next Door and A Kismet Christmas were not on our drafted list of films to review and discuss, but we HAD to talk about these two films from the opening weekend of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas in a quick chat here on the podcast. Tune in to hear why we needed to talk about these two films. 

]]> Noel Next Door and A Kismet Christmas were not on our drafted list of films to review and discuss, but we HAD to talk about these two films from the opening weekend of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas in a quick chat here on the podcast. Tune in to hear why we needed to talk about these two films. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11573107 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1675 Hallmark Christmas, Countdown to Christmas, Movies, Podcast 3 2 full false Season 3, Episode 1: Hauling out the Holly ... and Llamas Season 3, Episode 1: Hauling out the Holly ... and Llamas ARE YOU READY?!
We are!
Join us as we gear up for the opening weekend of Hallmark's 2022 Countdown to Christmas. We discuss the state of the Hallmark Channel with regard to the shakeups of 2021/22 with GAC and we hold a  draft for this season's movie lineup. We have a commitment to watch/review at least 12 movies and a hope for more. 

]]> ARE YOU READY?!
We are!
Join us as we gear up for the opening weekend of Hallmark's 2022 Countdown to Christmas. We discuss the state of the Hallmark Channel with regard to the shakeups of 2021/22 with GAC and we hold a  draft for this season's movie lineup. We have a commitment to watch/review at least 12 movies and a hope for more. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-11522757 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2215 3 1 full false Christmas in July continues with a special guest and a special sweet treat Christmas in July continues with a special guest and a special sweet treat Mike and Erinn welcome talented baker and Thai boxer friend, Liam, as the trio concocts the difficult Italian pastry -- Sfogliatelle.

Tune in to figure how this mess correlates to the Hallmark Christmas Movie universe. 

]]> Mike and Erinn welcome talented baker and Thai boxer friend, Liam, as the trio concocts the difficult Italian pastry -- Sfogliatelle.

Tune in to figure how this mess correlates to the Hallmark Christmas Movie universe. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-10938195 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1458 3 23 full false Special Episode -- Christmas in July! Special Episode -- Christmas in July! The Hallmark Channel is a week into it's Christmas in July daily holiday movies, and Mike and Erinn have dusted off their microphone to bring you their latest idea for a Hallmark Christmas Movie script.

]]> The Hallmark Channel is a week into it's Christmas in July daily holiday movies, and Mike and Erinn have dusted off their microphone to bring you their latest idea for a Hallmark Christmas Movie script.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-10924520 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0400 1838 3 22 full true Season 2, Episode 21: May the most you wish for be the least you get Season 2, Episode 21: May the most you wish for be the least you get Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Christmas at Castle Hart starring 11-time Hallmark Christmas Movie Minx, Lacey Chabert alongside Stuart Townsend. 

]]> Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Christmas at Castle Hart starring 11-time Hallmark Christmas Movie Minx, Lacey Chabert alongside Stuart Townsend. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9723309 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 3274 2 21 full false Season 2, Episode 20: Making spirits seize Season 2, Episode 20: Making spirits seize Set in the Richmond, Va area, this movie explores the lives of those who compete in a Hallmark version of ABC's Great American Light Fight. Grab a few pizzelles and join Mike and Erinn as they dissect this tale and brighten your day with their thoughts. Making Spirits Bright first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 27.

]]> Set in the Richmond, Va area, this movie explores the lives of those who compete in a Hallmark version of ABC's Great American Light Fight. Grab a few pizzelles and join Mike and Erinn as they dissect this tale and brighten your day with their thoughts. Making Spirits Bright first aired on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, November 27.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9719393 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0500 2579 2 20 full false Season 2, Episode 19: Mike unexpectedly declares An Unexpected Christmas as the best one yet Season 2, Episode 19: Mike unexpectedly declares An Unexpected Christmas as the best one yet Turns out Mike is a big fan of Bethany Joy Lenz and both Erinn and Mike still have Tyler Hines at the top of their Hallmark Heroes list. 
Tune in to hear how both actors dazzled our podcasters in the Hallmark Channel's An Unexpected Christmas, first aired on Friday, November 26.

]]> Turns out Mike is a big fan of Bethany Joy Lenz and both Erinn and Mike still have Tyler Hines at the top of their Hallmark Heroes list. 
Tune in to hear how both actors dazzled our podcasters in the Hallmark Channel's An Unexpected Christmas, first aired on Friday, November 26.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9719314 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2878 2 19 full true Season 2, Episode 18: C-E-No Season 2, Episode 18: C-E-No A toy company owner named Christmas.
Who comes up with these ideas?
Join Mike and Erinn as they process their latest Hallmark Christmas Movie viewing experience. 

]]> A toy company owner named Christmas.
Who comes up with these ideas?
Join Mike and Erinn as they process their latest Hallmark Christmas Movie viewing experience. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9712352 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 2384 2 18 full false Season 2, Episode 17: All the cute kittens Season 2, Episode 17: All the cute kittens Marilee and Zachary are brought back together -- again by cats -- after a five year hiatus in the Hallmark Channel's Nine Kittens of Christmas, which first aired on Thanksgiving Day. 
Join Mike and Erinn as they visit their old pals and coo over the kittens. 

]]> Marilee and Zachary are brought back together -- again by cats -- after a five year hiatus in the Hallmark Channel's Nine Kittens of Christmas, which first aired on Thanksgiving Day. 
Join Mike and Erinn as they visit their old pals and coo over the kittens. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9702451 Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 2229 2 17 full false Season 2, Episode 16: A bit out of order so we can properly celebrate Hanukkah Season 2, Episode 16: A bit out of order so we can properly celebrate Hanukkah Episode 16 jumps ahead in our order to the Hallmark Channel's Eight Gifts of Hanukkah just in time for the last night of the holiday.  
Mike and Erinn are excited to introduce our first guest host -- Evy Wright! She is our friend and neighbor and also brings us a wealth of knowledge of Hanukkah. We teach her a little about Hallmark movies and she teaches us a little about Judaism. It's a fun exchange. 

]]> Episode 16 jumps ahead in our order to the Hallmark Channel's Eight Gifts of Hanukkah just in time for the last night of the holiday.  
Mike and Erinn are excited to introduce our first guest host -- Evy Wright! She is our friend and neighbor and also brings us a wealth of knowledge of Hanukkah. We teach her a little about Hallmark movies and she teaches us a little about Judaism. It's a fun exchange. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9665458 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 3777 2 16 full false Season 2, Episode 15: Mike and Susan reunite! Season 2, Episode 15: Mike and Susan reunite! The Hallmark Channel's A Kiss Before Christmas  brings Desperate Housewives royalty, James Denton and Terri Hatcher, back together as a married couple dealing with some holiday hijinx.  Join Mike and Erinn and their dogs for a review of this film, which first aired on November 21. 

]]> The Hallmark Channel's A Kiss Before Christmas  brings Desperate Housewives royalty, James Denton and Terri Hatcher, back together as a married couple dealing with some holiday hijinx.  Join Mike and Erinn and their dogs for a review of this film, which first aired on November 21. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9654370 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2905 2 15 full false Season 2, Episode 14: Christmas Together with You, 44 years later Season 2, Episode 14: Christmas Together with You, 44 years later Mike and Erinn try to determine if they liked the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Together with You.  They think they do. Help them figure it out. Should there be a prequel or sequel? 


]]> Mike and Erinn try to determine if they liked the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Together with You.  They think they do. Help them figure it out. Should there be a prequel or sequel? 


]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9644004 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2630 2 14 full true Season 2, Episode 13: Nantucket Noel with the Hallmark Ken Doll Season 2, Episode 13: Nantucket Noel with the Hallmark Ken Doll Mike and Erinn have eaten all of the Thanksgiving leftovers and are back to try to catch up with their Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews.  Nantucket Noel is featured  in this episode as we start to say farewell to Trevor Donovan, who is allegedly leaving the network to jump to GAC. He gives us a typical Hallmark Channel performance with not much to complain about except his wardrobe.  We learned a little about Nantucket along the way as we enjoyed this classic tale of Developer Threatens Small Businesses. 

]]> Mike and Erinn have eaten all of the Thanksgiving leftovers and are back to try to catch up with their Hallmark Channel Christmas movie reviews.  Nantucket Noel is featured  in this episode as we start to say farewell to Trevor Donovan, who is allegedly leaving the network to jump to GAC. He gives us a typical Hallmark Channel performance with not much to complain about except his wardrobe.  We learned a little about Nantucket along the way as we enjoyed this classic tale of Developer Threatens Small Businesses. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9636514 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 2942 full false Season 2, Episode 12: Holiday in Harlem Season 2, Episode 12: Holiday in Harlem Mike and Erinn didn't particularly enjoy the Hallmark Christmas Channel's Holiday in Harlem, but they wanted to.  Join them in discussing what went wrong. 

]]> Mike and Erinn didn't particularly enjoy the Hallmark Christmas Channel's Holiday in Harlem, but they wanted to.  Join them in discussing what went wrong. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9606783 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2942 2 12 full false Season 2, Episode 11: Tea and gardens, these are a few of Mike's favorite things Season 2, Episode 11: Tea and gardens, these are a few of Mike's favorite things Join us as we dive into the Hallmark Christmas Channel's My Christmas Family Tree starring Amy Teagarden.  Mike's dream Hallmark actress doesn't disappoint in this modern-day warm and fuzzy family tale. 

]]> Join us as we dive into the Hallmark Christmas Channel's My Christmas Family Tree starring Amy Teagarden.  Mike's dream Hallmark actress doesn't disappoint in this modern-day warm and fuzzy family tale. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9589765 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2804 2 11 full false Season 2, Episode 10: Flip through your old textbooks! Season 2, Episode 10: Flip through your old textbooks! Mike says definitely open the Hallmark Channel's Open By Christmas, original airdate November 12. Erinn says keep it sealed. Tune in to hear why our dynamic duo disagree. 

]]> Mike says definitely open the Hallmark Channel's Open By Christmas, original airdate November 12. Erinn says keep it sealed. Tune in to hear why our dynamic duo disagree. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9567635 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0500 2619 2 10 full false Season 2, Episode 9: Idolizing the Movie's Christmas Decorations Season 2, Episode 9: Idolizing the Movie's Christmas Decorations Erinn was most impressed by the Christmas Treasure's holiday decorations throughout all the homes and businesses, but Jordin Sparks's acting and singing abilities were close runners up in this one. Join her along with Mike as they talk about the ninth movie of the 2021 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, A Christmas Treasure, which first aired on Sunday, November 7. 

]]> Erinn was most impressed by the Christmas Treasure's holiday decorations throughout all the homes and businesses, but Jordin Sparks's acting and singing abilities were close runners up in this one. Join her along with Mike as they talk about the ninth movie of the 2021 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, A Christmas Treasure, which first aired on Sunday, November 7. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9562111 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2701 2 9 full false Season 2, Episode 8: When you can't get enough Christmas, this has more Season 2, Episode 8: When you can't get enough Christmas, this has more Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Next Stop, Christmas starring Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Lyndsy Fonseca. A mysterious Christmas train takes us away from and back to the future, but there's no Marty McFly this time. What will happen when our lead, Angie, is forced to figure out how to get back to her future? Tune in to find out. 

]]> Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the Hallmark Channel's Next Stop, Christmas starring Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Lyndsy Fonseca. A mysterious Christmas train takes us away from and back to the future, but there's no Marty McFly this time. What will happen when our lead, Angie, is forced to figure out how to get back to her future? Tune in to find out. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9535632 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2669 2 8 full false Season 2, Episode 7: Milagro del pan de jengibre Season 2, Episode 7: Milagro del pan de jengibre Mike and Erinn discuss Gingerbread Miracle -- a Hallmark Christmas movie that entertains and educates. Join them as they dive into Erinn's newfound holiday activity must-do, an uncomfortable kiss and a confusing round of our famous Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh challenge.  Angry Puppy Jolene makes a cameo, too!

]]> Mike and Erinn discuss Gingerbread Miracle -- a Hallmark Christmas movie that entertains and educates. Join them as they dive into Erinn's newfound holiday activity must-do, an uncomfortable kiss and a confusing round of our famous Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh challenge.  Angry Puppy Jolene makes a cameo, too!

]]> Buzzsprout-9528804 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2480 2 7 full false Season 2, Episode 6: Was this movie made in 2014? Season 2, Episode 6: Was this movie made in 2014? Once full of high expectations for an all- star cast, Erinn has a hard time with the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Sail. The movie, to her, feels like it was picked up off of 2014's cutting room floor. 
Mike just wants to talk about the TV show, "Lost."

]]> Once full of high expectations for an all- star cast, Erinn has a hard time with the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Sail. The movie, to her, feels like it was picked up off of 2014's cutting room floor. 
Mike just wants to talk about the TV show, "Lost."

]]> Buzzsprout-9515829 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2231 2 6 full false Season 2, Episode 5: A marmot, not a coyote Season 2, Episode 5: A marmot, not a coyote If you've ever wondered how you can work in former NJ governor Chris Christie into a Christmas podcast, you've come to the right spot. Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the romantic charm of Coyote Creek Christmas.

]]> If you've ever wondered how you can work in former NJ governor Chris Christie into a Christmas podcast, you've come to the right spot. Join Mike and Erinn as they discuss the romantic charm of Coyote Creek Christmas.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9483868 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1866 2 5 full false Season 2, Episode 4: Ho-Ho-No in Harmony Season 2, Episode 4: Ho-Ho-No in Harmony Erinn and Mike have somewhat of  a difficult time articulating their feelings for the Hallmark Channel's Christmas in Harmony (original airdate Friday, October 29). 

]]> Erinn and Mike have somewhat of  a difficult time articulating their feelings for the Hallmark Channel's Christmas in Harmony (original airdate Friday, October 29). 

]]> Buzzsprout-9476738 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2581 2 4 full false Season 2, Episode 3: The Santa Stakeout and ... Tupac/Biggie? Season 2, Episode 3: The Santa Stakeout and ... Tupac/Biggie? Mike really liked Santa Stakeout, Erinn was lukewarm over it.  Join them as they talk about the great Joey Pants as well as some recent juicy news in the Hallmark Universe. 

]]> Mike really liked Santa Stakeout, Erinn was lukewarm over it.  Join them as they talk about the great Joey Pants as well as some recent juicy news in the Hallmark Universe. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9443006 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400 2559 2 3 full false Season 2, Episode 2: You Can Probably Leave the Boyfriends in the Past Season 2, Episode 2: You Can Probably Leave the Boyfriends in the Past This season's episode two explores the Hallmark Channel's Boyfriends of Christmas Past. Mike and Erinn agree that this film can be left in the past, but it does have some noteworthy elements for them to discuss.  Grab a chilled Soju and dive in to this one with us. 

]]> This season's episode two explores the Hallmark Channel's Boyfriends of Christmas Past. Mike and Erinn agree that this film can be left in the past, but it does have some noteworthy elements for them to discuss.  Grab a chilled Soju and dive in to this one with us. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-9436151 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2943 2 2 full false Season 2, Episode 1: You, Me and the Hallmark Christmas Movies Season 2, Episode 1: You, Me and the Hallmark Christmas Movies The Casazzas are back for the Hallmark Channel's 2021 Countdown to Christmas! Mike and Erinn discuss what's been going on since we last heard from them in February then dive right into the first movie of the new season: You, Me and the Christmas Trees.  The duo discusses the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas game and their Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge and how they are gearing up for a festive Yule you'll certainly love. 

]]> The Casazzas are back for the Hallmark Channel's 2021 Countdown to Christmas! Mike and Erinn discuss what's been going on since we last heard from them in February then dive right into the first movie of the new season: You, Me and the Christmas Trees.  The duo discusses the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas game and their Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge and how they are gearing up for a festive Yule you'll certainly love. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9425083 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0400 3459 2 1 full false Episode Twenty-one: How Sweet It Is To Be Pickled By You Episode Twenty-one: How Sweet It Is To Be Pickled By You The Casazzas dig themselves out of the February snow to discuss current Hallmark news, the Hallmark Channel's Love Ever After movies premiering this month, fan mail and their dream Hallmark Christmas Movie ideas.
Tune in to find out what CCB has been up to (if you've been living under a rock and don't know) and who Mike and Erinn might have in their preferred cast for their never-gonna-happen Christmas movie.  Love is in the air between Mike and Erinn during this warm and fuzzy weekend. No frankincense or myrrh here, but, rest assured there's pure gold. 

]]> The Casazzas dig themselves out of the February snow to discuss current Hallmark news, the Hallmark Channel's Love Ever After movies premiering this month, fan mail and their dream Hallmark Christmas Movie ideas.
Tune in to find out what CCB has been up to (if you've been living under a rock and don't know) and who Mike and Erinn might have in their preferred cast for their never-gonna-happen Christmas movie.  Love is in the air between Mike and Erinn during this warm and fuzzy weekend. No frankincense or myrrh here, but, rest assured there's pure gold. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-7849495 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500 3223 full false Episode Twenty: The last movie of the 2020 Crop Episode Twenty: The last movie of the 2020 Crop Mike and Erinn review their TWENTY THIRD Hallmark Christmas movie for 2020. We didn't think we would ever get here, but here we are. No Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge for this one, and there isn't much to the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, but the movie had some enjoyable aspects. 
We don't know where this podcast is headed next, but it isn't leaving just yet. Stick around with us for more Hallmark Christmas movie fun in the future!

]]> Mike and Erinn review their TWENTY THIRD Hallmark Christmas movie for 2020. We didn't think we would ever get here, but here we are. No Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge for this one, and there isn't much to the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, but the movie had some enjoyable aspects. 
We don't know where this podcast is headed next, but it isn't leaving just yet. Stick around with us for more Hallmark Christmas movie fun in the future!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-7062403 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2362 full false Episode Nineteen: December is Bustin' Out All Over -- Carousels Galore Episode Nineteen: December is Bustin' Out All Over -- Carousels Galore Mike and Erinn convene in another 2-for-1 episode to discuss the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Comes Twice and A Carousel Christmas. Holiday fatigue may or may not influence their opinion on these two movies, but there are elements they liked about both movies. Discussion includes math skills, communication skills, hairlines, and time travel plot holes. 
There are two rounds of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and one more round of the Gold Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge!

]]> Mike and Erinn convene in another 2-for-1 episode to discuss the Hallmark Channel's Christmas Comes Twice and A Carousel Christmas. Holiday fatigue may or may not influence their opinion on these two movies, but there are elements they liked about both movies. Discussion includes math skills, communication skills, hairlines, and time travel plot holes. 
There are two rounds of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and one more round of the Gold Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-7047793 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 3545 full false Episode Eighteen: A Hanukkah Movie Education. A Moviecation. Episode Eighteen: A Hanukkah Movie Education. A Moviecation. Erinn is full of words, per usual, with the Casazza's review of the Hallmark Channel's Love Lights and Hanukkah. Join them as they gush about Christmas food they enjoy and Hallmark's newest attempt at showcasing a holiday other than Christmas during this festive season. This episode may make you hungry as the two of them can't refrain from discussing lasagne and grandma's rolls. 
Who will prevail in the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge? Tune in to find out. 

]]> Erinn is full of words, per usual, with the Casazza's review of the Hallmark Channel's Love Lights and Hanukkah. Join them as they gush about Christmas food they enjoy and Hallmark's newest attempt at showcasing a holiday other than Christmas during this festive season. This episode may make you hungry as the two of them can't refrain from discussing lasagne and grandma's rolls. 
Who will prevail in the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge? Tune in to find out. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6892808 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500 3914 full false Episode Seventeen: Christmas, not Murder, She Wrote Episode Seventeen: Christmas, not Murder, She Wrote Mike reminisces about a bad day his little sister had then he and Erinn review their latest guilty pleasure, the Hallmark Channel's Christmas She Wrote starring Danica McKellar. 
Neither Mike nor Erinn become math geniuses by osmosis with Ms. McKellar on this one, but the laughs quickly add up as do the beloved Hallmarks of Christmas. Tune in to see if Erinn continues her amazing prowess with the Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge!

]]> Mike reminisces about a bad day his little sister had then he and Erinn review their latest guilty pleasure, the Hallmark Channel's Christmas She Wrote starring Danica McKellar. 
Neither Mike nor Erinn become math geniuses by osmosis with Ms. McKellar on this one, but the laughs quickly add up as do the beloved Hallmarks of Christmas. Tune in to see if Erinn continues her amazing prowess with the Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6831835 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0500 2716 full false Episode Sixteen: Candy canes, headbands and cinnamon sticks! Oh My! Episode Sixteen: Candy canes, headbands and cinnamon sticks! Oh My! Another 2-for-1 episode with Mike and Erinn reacting to If I Only Had Christmas (Nov 29) and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (Dec 5). 
Our one and only (so far) CCB flick was a bit of a downer for the Queen of Hallmark movies with inexplicable parallels to an American classic tale and inexplicable dancing scenes. The fourth installment of the Evergreen plot line provided classic Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies flair. 
Two installments of The 12 Hallmarks of Christmas are included as well as another round of the Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge for Mike. 

]]> Another 2-for-1 episode with Mike and Erinn reacting to If I Only Had Christmas (Nov 29) and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (Dec 5). 
Our one and only (so far) CCB flick was a bit of a downer for the Queen of Hallmark movies with inexplicable parallels to an American classic tale and inexplicable dancing scenes. The fourth installment of the Evergreen plot line provided classic Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies flair. 
Two installments of The 12 Hallmarks of Christmas are included as well as another round of the Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge for Mike. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6778462 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0500 3510 full false Episode Fifteen: Catching up with a 5 Star Christmas Waltz Episode Fifteen: Catching up with a 5 Star Christmas Waltz Erinn and Mike are back with their thoughts on TWO original Hallmark Christmas movies: Five Star Christmas and Christmas Waltz. 
Discussions of CCB's headband, thirsty casts, and British ballerinas are included along with two rounds of The 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and another Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge. Join us for our FIFTEENTH episode!

]]> Erinn and Mike are back with their thoughts on TWO original Hallmark Christmas movies: Five Star Christmas and Christmas Waltz. 
Discussions of CCB's headband, thirsty casts, and British ballerinas are included along with two rounds of The 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and another Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge. Join us for our FIFTEENTH episode!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6683045 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0500 3748 full false Episode Fourteen: Thankful for Neighbors and the Starlight Cafe Episode Fourteen: Thankful for Neighbors and the Starlight Cafe Join the Casazzas as they share their thoughts on The Hallmark Channel's Christmas by Starlight, original airdate November 26.  Among their appreciation of this film, Mike and Erinn discuss good neighbors, bucket list Hallmark Christmas Movie settings, a possible fantasy draft for Hallmark actors/actresses, big words and dirty minds. 

]]> Join the Casazzas as they share their thoughts on The Hallmark Channel's Christmas by Starlight, original airdate November 26.  Among their appreciation of this film, Mike and Erinn discuss good neighbors, bucket list Hallmark Christmas Movie settings, a possible fantasy draft for Hallmark actors/actresses, big words and dirty minds. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6605116 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 2487 full false Episode Thirteen: A Two for One Special! Episode Thirteen: A Two for One Special! Mike and Erinn review both A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado AND Good Morning Christmas in their thirteenth episode. That means two sessions of The Hallmarks of Christmas and one riveting round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh. Tune in to get your fix!

]]> Mike and Erinn review both A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado AND Good Morning Christmas in their thirteenth episode. That means two sessions of The Hallmarks of Christmas and one riveting round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh. Tune in to get your fix!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6583732 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0500 3342 full false Episode Twelve: A Cold Heart of the Holiday Episode Twelve: A Cold Heart of the Holiday The movie marathon week continues with The Hallmark Channel's Heart of the Holidays, original airdate November 23rd. Spitfire Val is the scene saver in this movie, but will Mike save his Hallmarks of Christmas attempts? Listen to find out. 

]]> The movie marathon week continues with The Hallmark Channel's Heart of the Holidays, original airdate November 23rd. Spitfire Val is the scene saver in this movie, but will Mike save his Hallmarks of Christmas attempts? Listen to find out. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6551233 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 2410 full false Episode Eleven: The One Movie to Watch This Season Episode Eleven: The One Movie to Watch This Season Erinn is noticeably excited about The Hallmark Channel's ground breaking feature, The Christmas House, and its refreshing script and production. Mike tolerates her over-excited babbling, but will he find success with the Gold Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge? Tune in to find out!

]]> Erinn is noticeably excited about The Hallmark Channel's ground breaking feature, The Christmas House, and its refreshing script and production. Mike tolerates her over-excited babbling, but will he find success with the Gold Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge? Tune in to find out!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6530047 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2555 full false Episode Ten: Grandpa, tell me 'bout the Nashville Christmas Carol Episode Ten: Grandpa, tell me 'bout the Nashville Christmas Carol We're back from the weekend to review the first in a streak of NINE new Hallmark Channel Christmas movies in NINE days.  A Nashville Christmas Carol has a great cast ... and a small twist on the traditional tale. What are the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas for this movie? Will Mike overcome his terrible Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge attempts? Did Wynonna Judd sing Erinn's favorite tune from The Judds? Find out all this and more!

]]> We're back from the weekend to review the first in a streak of NINE new Hallmark Channel Christmas movies in NINE days.  A Nashville Christmas Carol has a great cast ... and a small twist on the traditional tale. What are the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas for this movie? Will Mike overcome his terrible Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Challenge attempts? Did Wynonna Judd sing Erinn's favorite tune from The Judds? Find out all this and more!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6512848 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 2158 full false Episode Nine: A Timeless Christmas and Smokeless Smoking Jacket Episode Nine: A Timeless Christmas and Smokeless Smoking Jacket Join the Casazzas as they review A Timeless Christmas, original airdate November 15 on the Hallmark Channel.
Mike may have invented the trade of "clocktology," Erinn admits a faux pas from our last episode and an epiphany regarding soap opera actors is realized. All that plus a review of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas that are almost nonexistent within this original flick and Erinn takes on a round of the Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge. 

]]> Join the Casazzas as they review A Timeless Christmas, original airdate November 15 on the Hallmark Channel.
Mike may have invented the trade of "clocktology," Erinn admits a faux pas from our last episode and an epiphany regarding soap opera actors is realized. All that plus a review of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas that are almost nonexistent within this original flick and Erinn takes on a round of the Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh Challenge. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6472546 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 2304 full false Episode Eight: "Would you like to make a scandal?" Episode Eight: "Would you like to make a scandal?" Erinn and Mike travel to Vienna for Christmas via the Hallmark Channel's Christmas in Vienna starring Sara Drew and Brennan Elliott. While there, they enjoy all of Vienna's Christmas markets, holiday decorations and strudel! We have another round of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and Mike takes on our Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh challenge.  Join us for this whirlwind European getaway! 

]]> Erinn and Mike travel to Vienna for Christmas via the Hallmark Channel's Christmas in Vienna starring Sara Drew and Brennan Elliott. While there, they enjoy all of Vienna's Christmas markets, holiday decorations and strudel! We have another round of the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and Mike takes on our Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh challenge.  Join us for this whirlwind European getaway! 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6396673 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 2368 full false Episode Seven: Cocktology and More -- a Darlington Corporation Production Episode Seven: Cocktology and More -- a Darlington Corporation Production Eavesdrop on our conversation about Christmas With the Darlings and learn about The Lipnickian Effect, Cocktology and Mike's humble charitable activities. Good news -- there's a new relationship type for the Hallmark Movie Universe and we were excited to see it included! We also highlight this film's 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, and Erinn tackles a round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh. 

]]> Eavesdrop on our conversation about Christmas With the Darlings and learn about The Lipnickian Effect, Cocktology and Mike's humble charitable activities. Good news -- there's a new relationship type for the Hallmark Movie Universe and we were excited to see it included! We also highlight this film's 12 Hallmarks of Christmas, and Erinn tackles a round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6347683 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3227 full false Episode Six: Have you kissed someone in a Christmas sweater? Episode Six: Have you kissed someone in a Christmas sweater? The Casazzas review the fifth offering from 2020's Hallmark Christmas Movie lineup -- Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas sweater. 
Did they like it? Listen to find out as well as who wins the round of The Twelve Hallmarks of Christmas and whether or not Mike struck out in the Gold, Frankincense and Myrhh Challenge. Also, how did Sean Spicer come up in conversation? 

]]> The Casazzas review the fifth offering from 2020's Hallmark Christmas Movie lineup -- Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas sweater. 
Did they like it? Listen to find out as well as who wins the round of The Twelve Hallmarks of Christmas and whether or not Mike struck out in the Gold, Frankincense and Myrhh Challenge. Also, how did Sean Spicer come up in conversation? 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6290002 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 2763 full false Episode Five: Does Mike have a new favorite Hallmark Christmas movie? Episode Five: Does Mike have a new favorite Hallmark Christmas movie? Join the Casazzas as they share their November 4th experience as well as their review of The 12 Dates Christmas. This could be Mike's favorite Hallmark Christmas movie offering for the 2020 season. How many coats did the lead female wear? Was there a montage scene? Find out and join us for the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and another round of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh!

*note: we realize there is some weird feedback in this recording. Our apologies and we will work hard to bring you better future recordings.

]]> Join the Casazzas as they share their November 4th experience as well as their review of The 12 Dates Christmas. This could be Mike's favorite Hallmark Christmas movie offering for the 2020 season. How many coats did the lead female wear? Was there a montage scene? Find out and join us for the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas and another round of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh!

*note: we realize there is some weird feedback in this recording. Our apologies and we will work hard to bring you better future recordings.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6233761 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 3151 full false Episode Four: We Make It Feel Like a Royal Christmas Episode Four: We Make It Feel Like a Royal Christmas Erinn and Mike dive into One Royal Holiday (originally aired October 31) as well as celebrity engagements, Hallmark Channel wine, keeping up with royal families, Mike's holiday party performance dreams and Erinn's lack of a broadway career. Join us for this episode's Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge and a riveting round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh. 

]]> Erinn and Mike dive into One Royal Holiday (originally aired October 31) as well as celebrity engagements, Hallmark Channel wine, keeping up with royal families, Mike's holiday party performance dreams and Erinn's lack of a broadway career. Join us for this episode's Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge and a riveting round of Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6184306 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 2702 full false Episode Three: Once more with feeling -- "pianist." Episode Three: Once more with feeling -- "pianist." Erinn and Mike discuss the second offering for 2020's Hallmark Christmas Movie lineup. Join them in a review of Chateau Christmas, their 12 Hallmarks of Christmas challenge and a round of "Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh?" for the upcoming The 12th Date of Christmas, airing Sunday, Nov 1. 
Giggle along with Erinn every time she discusses Chateau Christmas's pianist. 

]]> Erinn and Mike discuss the second offering for 2020's Hallmark Christmas Movie lineup. Join them in a review of Chateau Christmas, their 12 Hallmarks of Christmas challenge and a round of "Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh?" for the upcoming The 12th Date of Christmas, airing Sunday, Nov 1. 
Giggle along with Erinn every time she discusses Chateau Christmas's pianist. 

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6105250 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 2122 full false Episode Two: Jingle Bell Bride with a side of Jingle wine Episode Two: Jingle Bell Bride with a side of Jingle wine Mike and Erinn have watched the first offering for the 2020 Hallmark Christmas movie season and are Counting Down to Christmas in their home still decorated with pumpkins and bats. Did they enjoy it or was it a dud? Who wins the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge for this flick? Will Mike identify the Gold movie description for the upcoming One Royal Holiday, or will he fall for the frankincense and myrhh descriptions penned by Erinn? Tune in to find out all this and more!

]]> Mike and Erinn have watched the first offering for the 2020 Hallmark Christmas movie season and are Counting Down to Christmas in their home still decorated with pumpkins and bats. Did they enjoy it or was it a dud? Who wins the 12 Hallmarks of Christmas Challenge for this flick? Will Mike identify the Gold movie description for the upcoming One Royal Holiday, or will he fall for the frankincense and myrhh descriptions penned by Erinn? Tune in to find out all this and more!

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6066130 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 3019 full false The Advent of Our New Podcast The Advent of Our New Podcast Mike and Erinn explain their reasoning for their fandom of the Hallmark Christmas Movie phenomenon and explore ideas they have for the Yuletide television tradition.

]]> Mike and Erinn explain their reasoning for their fandom of the Hallmark Christmas Movie phenomenon and explore ideas they have for the Yuletide television tradition.

]]> The Casazzas Buzzsprout-6021436 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0400 3487 full false