Listener Mailbag: Jen Lilley Hot Takes, a Curious Caterer Petition, and a Listener Yelling “Small Town Christmas!”
Our latest Listener Mailbag is packed with the kind of passionate, hilarious, and occasionally corrective emails we love from the GGH community. This month listeners weigh in on everything from a Curious Caterer fan petition to the ongoing debate over Jen Lilley, plus reactions to Loveuary movies, a spirited defense of The Secret Ingredient, and even a runner shouting Hallmark trivia into the void. From thoughtful takes to behind-the-scenes stories and a few strong opinions, you all showed up in our inbox in the best way.
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Listen to Listener Mailbag – March 2026
A Curious Caterer Campaign Is Brewing
One listener wrote in to thank us for spreading the word about Curious Caterer and shared that fans have officially taken things into their own hands – with a petition to bring more of the mystery franchise to Hallmark. If Hallmark execs are listening, the message seems clear: the appetite for more Curious Caterer is still very much alive.
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A Listener Literally Yelling Hallmark Trivia While Running
Mary Ann shared a hilarious moment that perfectly captures the spirit of the GGH community. While listening to the podcast on a run, she found herself shouting “Small Town Christmas!” into the empty street when we couldn’t remember which movie featured Kristoffer Polaha channeling Jimmy Stewart. She also floated a dream scenario: turning the podcast into a live call-in radio show so listeners could jump in with answers in real time.
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Loveuary Reviews: Cupid Wins, Science Romance… Not So Much
Francisco checked in with his Loveuary viewing report and didn’t hold back. He really enjoyed Because of Cupid, praising Amy Groening’s leading-lady energy and the fun magical realism twist. But when it came to The Stars Between Us, he was firmly Team Megan, feeling the romance between the main couple never quite earned its emotional payoff – and even admitting he was rooting more for the side characters instead.
The Mailbag Delivers… and Mailman Steve Had Notes
We always love hearing from listener Mailman Steve – but this time his email came with a little surprise. After listening to our Secret Ingredient episode, Steve pushed back on some of our critiques, including our confusion over Penny buying the diner, offering his own explanation for the character’s motivations. While we didn’t expect the gentle scolding, we genuinely welcome the feedback. Hallmark fans don’t always agree on every take, and honestly, the back-and-forth is part of what makes the GGH community so fun.
The Jen Lilley Debate Continues
The conversation about Jen Lilley clearly struck a nerve, because several listeners jumped in with their thoughts. Lisa shared that she enjoys many of Lilley’s movies, while Paula and Mackie also weighed in with their favorite Lilley titles – showing that while opinions may vary, her filmography definitely inspires strong reactions from Hallmark fans.
Continue to keep us on our toes!
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