Heart in Motion Podcast: Celebrating Stories that Move Us

On paper, Nick Day is the guy trying to buy the beloved family shop, but Ryan McPartlin made sure he's a lot more than the bad guy. Ryan joins me to talk SILVER BELLS AT CHRISTMAS, premiering Saturday, October 17 at 8/7c on Great American Family and streaming now on Great American Pure Flix. This conversation rounds out my Silver Bells interviews with director Brandon Clark and star Laura Osnes.We start with the big picture. Set in the small town of Comfort, Kentucky, the movie follows Ginny Nolan (Laura Osnes) as she fights to save her late mother's beloved Christmas shop, and Nick is the entrepreneur who wants to buy it. Ryan talks about how he approached Nick so he wouldn't simply read as the villain, what Nick sees in Ginny, what he's looking for in his own life, how his perspective shifts as he gets to know her, and what makes him a genuine contender for her heart opposite Tyler (Chuck Wicks), the man who sees Ginny as his muse.Then the cast. Ryan talks about building a believable love triangle with Laura and Chuck and building scenes with D.B. Sweeney and Taylor Kalupa.Plus: how his friendship with director Brandon Clark shapes their collaboration, the most challenging part of bringing Nick to life, a moment he can't wait for audiences to see, what sets Silver Bells at Christmas apart, and what he hopes viewers understand about Nick by the end and that important message in the story.Love the interview and want to share a clip? Please do! Just keep clips under a minute and tag @heartinmotionmedia and link back to the full video so others can find it. Please don’t repost full interviews. Thank you for supporting Heart in Motion Media! 💛💛 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / heartinmotionmediaWebsite: heartinmotionmedia.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm

Broadway star Laura Osnes is back on Great American Family this Christmas as Ginny Nolan in SILVER BELLS AT CHRISTMAS, premiering Saturday, October 17 at 8/7c. In this conversation, Laura talks about what drew her to Ginny, how the role stretched her, and why music sits at the heart of this story.We start with Ginny. Set in the small town of Comfort, Kentucky, the movie follows Ginny as she fights to save her late mother’s beloved Christmas shop. Laura covers:-what made her say yes-where director Brandon Clark pushed her outside her comfort zone-how much of Ginny feels like “Laura”-what the shop represents beyond the business-what Ginny is really searching for in her own life-how faith works its way into the storyThen the men in Ginny’s life. Laura reunites on screen with Chuck Wicks, her co-star from Shiners in Nashville. She talks about whether that history gave them an instant connection, and what Ginny brings out in his character, Tyler, her first almost-love. She also talks about:-meeting Ryan McPartlin and what he brought to Nick-what each man offers Ginny, and why the choice isn’t as simple as picking one-how Ginny’s sister sees something in her that Ginny can’t yet see in herselfPlus:-how involved Laura was in shaping the movie’s music-the musical moment she can’t wait for audiences to hear-a scene to watch forher one-sentence pitch for the movie-STAGECRAFT, the online training platform she created with her husband Nathan Johnson for young performersLove the interview and want to share a clip? Please do! Just keep clips under a minute and tag @heartinmotionmedia and link back to the full video so others can find it. Please don’t repost full interviews. Thank you for supporting Heart in Motion Media! 💛💛 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / heartinmotionmediaWebsite: heartinmotionmedia.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm

Meghan Ory has played plenty of Hallmark heroines, but Everly Stone might be her first Scrooge. In THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN, a Halloween-themed spin on A Christmas Carol, Everly is a bridal designer who wants nothing to do with the holiday after an old heartbreak at the town’s fire-station party. Then three mischievous spirits take her through one unforgettable night, with longtime friend Beau Madison (Kevin McGarry) still carrying a spark from their past.Meghan talks about what it’s like to play the one resisting the joy, and what she and Kevin did, and discovered along the way, to bring the sparks for Everly and Beau right from the very beginning. With Countdown to Christmas just around the corner, she shares why Everly and Beau’s love story is worth rooting for, even for viewers hoping for that Christmas-movie romance feel.We also get into the cast of ghosts, Everly’s dynamic with her co-worker, what about Everly’s story she thinks will really resonate with audiences beyond the costumes, the time travel, and the romance, and what it was like shooting that ending.THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN premieres Saturday, October 10 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streams the next day on Hallmark+.Be sure to check out my interview with co-star Kevin McGarry also: • Kevin McGarry: Reacting to Weekend WCTH Ne... #MeghanOry #TheSpiritOfHalloween #KevinMcGarry #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkHalloween #HallmarkPlus

Kevin McGarry is back on Heart in Motion, fresh off a busy weekend at Hearties Family Reunion, and we have a lot to catch up on. Since our last sit-down in March 2025, we've crossed paths at the Hallmark Christmas Cruise and the Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas City. This time we're talking about his new Hallmark movie, THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN.The movie is a spooky, second-chance romance twist on A Christmas Carol. Bridal designer Everly Stone (Meghan Ory) has wanted nothing to do with Halloween since an old heartbreak at the town's fire-station party. When her late mentor delivers a warning, three mischievous spirits take her through one unforgettable night that could help her heal and reconnect with her past, and with her longtime friend Beau Madison.Kevin talks about playing Beau, the friend who hasn't gotten the girl yet but leaves no doubt about how he feels, and what makes Beau tick. He explains Everly's hesitation to give anything a chance, how he and Meghan built their connection, and how the movie balances goofy Halloween comedy with real heartfelt moments. We also get into the costumes (and whether he just signed himself up for another costume panel at the Hallmark Christmas Experience), how they made Beau look younger for the trip back in time, working around the ghosts Beau can't see, including Lachlan Quarmby, and the big message about settling at the heart of the story.Plus: Kevin responds to the very exciting news about Nathan and Elizabeth this past weekend and is excited for Hearties to see Season 14 of When Calls the Heart. He's also excited for fans to see his next movie on Hallmark, THE CHRISTMAS EVE FEAST, premiering Friday, November 27 at 6/5c on Hallmark Channel.And, do we need to put out an extra chair at the upcoming McGarries Dinner in Kansas City?THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN premieres Saturday, October 10 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streams the next day on Hallmark+.00:02:16 - Elizabeth and Nathan are married news!00:07:00 - How long can WCTH last?00:12:20 - The Spirit of Halloween 00:22:00 - Kate Gordon, Lucie Guest and Lucie's block on WCTH Season 1400:27:45 - McGarries Dinner in Kansas City 💛 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Love the interview and want to share a clip? Please do! Just keep clips under a minute and tag @heartinmotionmedia and link back to the full video so others can find it. Please don’t repost full interviews. Thank you for supporting Heart in Motion Media! 💛#kevinmcgarry #hearties #wcth #whencallstheheart #meghanory Instagram: / heartinmotionmediaWebsite: heartinmotionmedia.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm

Director and producer Brandon Clark joins Heart in Motion to take us behind the scenes of Silver Bells at Christmas, starring Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin and Chuck Wicks.At the heart of the story is Ginny and her beloved Silver Bells shop, but there’s much more to this Christmas movie than holiday romance. Brandon talks about what drew him to the story, what makes Silver Bells at Christmas different, and the relationships at the center of the film.Music plays a major role, too, with Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin and country music artist Chuck Wicks bringing a musical element to the story through songwriting and a showcase. Brandon explains when he knew music would become such an important part of the movie.We also talk about reuniting with Laura, Julia Reilly and Tanya Christiansen after A Little Women's Christmas, working with D.B. Sweeney, Taylor Kalupa and the rest of the cast, and what happened when everyone came together on camera.Brandon also reveals whether audiences should watch for another cameo from him after his appearance as DJ Bob in A Little Women's Christmas.Plus, he takes us behind the scenes of filming in Comfort, Kentucky, talks about finding the perfect Christmas location, and shares the moments on set that reminded him why he makes movies.Finally, Brandon reflects on his journey as a director, producer and filmmaker—from The Engagement Plot and The Happy Camper to Just Jake, A Little Women's Christmas and now Silver Bells at Christmas.🎄 Silver Bells at Christmas premieres October 15 and October 17.💛 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Instagram: / heartinmotionmediaWebsite: heartinmotionmedia.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm