Heart in Motion Podcast: Celebrating Stories that Move Us

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

A million views on YouTube.Not a number about the views on the channel. A million times somebody chose to sit down and listen to someone talk about the work they love. Thank you to Kevin McGarry, Jake Stormoen, Ryann Bailey, Allie Devereaux, Sarah Mabberley, and Siobhan Devine for joining me in the celebration!And, to everyone who has ever given me their time on this channel — the actors, the writers, the directors, the showrunners, the costume and production designers, the authors, the people whose names don't go in the opening credits — thank you. You said yes when you didn't have to, often in the middle of a shoot or a press week or a life.And to everyone watching over on YouTube: this is yours. You stayed for the long conversations. You came back. You asked for more. Thank you for every single view.I went back through all 176 interviews to see which ones you stayed with longest, and asked a few of those guests to come celebrate with me. — StephanieCHAPTERS00:02:48 - Kevin McGarry 00:06:55 - Kerry James shout out00:07:26 - Allie Devereaux00:13:52 - Sarah Mabberley00:17:09 - Siobhan Devine00:24:50 - Joy Gregory and Barbara Gregusova shout out00:25:09 - Erin Krakow on Kevin McGarry shout out 00:25:40 - Pascale Hutton on Barbara Gregusova shout out 00:26:16 - Sarah Fisher and Nick Bateman shout out 00:27:24 - Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing shout out 00:28:11 - Jake Stormoen00:46:40 - Ryann Bailey 00:53:31 - Wrap Up Heart in Motion Media covers Hallmark, Great American Family, Netflix, Amazon Prime, USA Network and other streaming services, including independent films — long-form conversations with the people who make them.💛 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

What makes the music of a movie stay with you long after the credits roll?Composer James Schafer joins Heart in Motion to take us behind the beautiful and emotional score of Seeking Persephone—from the opening moments in Shropshire to the music that brings Persephone and Adam’s story to life.James explains what a film composer actually does, how he first found his way into film scoring, and how his long-running creative partnership with director John Lyde began.We talk about the freedom John gave James on Seeking Persephone, how they communicate about music, and how James approaches writing for characters, scenes and emotional moments.Then we talk about a few of the tracks specifically.We talk about the balance between romance and danger, the themes for Persephone and Adam, whether Harry has a musical theme of his own, recording with a live orchestra in Bulgaria, and the moment when hearing the finished score gave James an unexpected emotional reaction.We also look at the incredible response to Seeking Persephone, the possibility of the soundtrack becoming available as sheet music, and if James will be involved in Books 2 and 3.💛 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Be sure to check out the entire Seeking Persephone Playlist which includes interviews with Jake Stormoen, Ryann Bailey, Sarah M. Eden, John Lyde, Toby-Alexander Smith, and Will Kemp. • Seeking Persephone Instagram: / heartinmotionmediaWebsite: heartinmotionmedia.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm

What happens when a museum conservator who has given up on love shares one unexpected kiss with a centuries-old statue… and the knight inside wakes up?Julie Gonzalo (Emily Porter) and James Trevena (Sir Griffin de Beauford) join me to talk about Hallmark Channel's A Knight to Remember, based on Bryn Donovan's novel Her Knight at the Museum. Julie takes us inside where Emily is emotionally when we first meet her, and James shares how the team pulled off Griffin's life as a statue and what went into building a believable medieval knight. They talk about what made each of them right for their roles, why this set had them laughing until it hurt, the moments they couldn't hold it together, a cameo fans will want to watch for, and Griffin's fish-out-of-water adventures in modern Chicago — from pumpkin spice lattes to Halloween.Plus, James teases his role as James, the suitor Aunt Maysilee has picked out for Elizabeth, in A Grand Biltmore Christmas, premiering Saturday, December 5 on Hallmark Channel.A Knight to Remember premieres Saturday, October 3 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streams the next day on Hallmark+.💛 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