EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 24 MIN
Texas Two-Step Review
from Hallmark Mysteries & More · host Eric Rutin & Andrea Claassen
We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Texas Two Step stars Heather Hemmens and Brendan Penny, and Eric went in skeptical. He came out calling it the surprise hit of the year. Trisha Yearwood sings the opening number, the writing is sharp from the first scene, and the romance between the two leads delivers more heat than most Hallmark movies pack into an entire season.Here's what you'll hear in this episode:• Why Trisha Yearwood singing "She's in Love with the Boy" in the opening scene set the tone for everything that followed• The standout supporting character June, played by Kayla Zander, and why she earned comparisons to the best Hallmark sidekicks we've seen• How Texas Two Step handles the love triangle without making anyone the villain, and why that choice made the whole movie work• The romance between Heather Hemmens and Brendan Penny: smoldering looks, a lift onto a countertop, and a kiss at the end that had us both paying attention• Exclusive trivia from director Eva Tavares, including the childhood friend who sings the big dance number and appears in the film, and why the whole production had a family feel on set• Our similar movie picks, including Roadhouse Romance with Tyler Hynes and Lauren AlainaChapters0:00 - Intro and Movie Overview3:30 - What We Loved: Writing, Dialogue & Details8:00 - June and the Supporting Cast12:30 - The Romance: Heather Hemmens & Brendan Penny17:00 - Our One Note (Minor)18:30 - Standout Scene Picks20:30 - Similar Movie Recommendations22:00 - Director Trivia from Eva Tavares23:00 - Next Week: The Love Heist PreviewNew episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive. 🔔#HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #TexasTwoStep #HeatherHemmens #BrendanPenny #HallmarkReview #TrishaYearwood #HallmarkRomance Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.
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We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Texas Two Step stars Heather Hemmens and Brendan Penny, and Eric went in skeptical. He came out calling it the surprise hit of the year. Trisha Yearwood sings the opening number, the writing is sharp from the first scene, and the romance between the two leads delivers more heat than most Hallmark movies pack into an entire season. Here's what you'll hear in this episode: • Why Trisha Yearwood sing...
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