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Hallmark Holiday Joy! With Hallmarkies Podcast’s Rachel Wagner and Mary Richards

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The Hallmarkies Podcast host, Rachel Wagner, has finally convinced producer Kellieann to watch and talk all things Hallmark Holiday Movies. Together with Church News reporter Mary Richards, they dissect the magical wonder of all things Hallmark holiday, from comfortable plotlines, joyful endings, and romance. 

The Hallmarkies Podcast host, Rachel Wagner, has finally convinced producer Kellieann to watch and talk all things Hallmark Holiday Movies. Together with Church News reporter Mary Richards, they dissect the magical wonder of all things Hallmark holiday, from comfortable plotlines, joyful endings, and romance. 

They discuss how this has become Rachel’s “Favorite Fandom,” how it binds Mary’s family, and how it might just be softening KellieAnn’s frigid heart (So much so, she illustrated the podcast cover!) Enjoy this Black Friday “What’s Your Favorite Fandom” Holiday special!

Originally Published November 28th, 2025.

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