Ho ho hello and welcome to this prologue episode of A Podcast For Christmas. Join us for a tour at breakneck speed to set the scene for this podcast including: Perceptions of women's entertainment and why media targeted towards women is so culturally denigratedHallmark Channels origins from religious broadcasting to queer controversyA new era of inclusivity and the surprising diversity behind the cameraBehind the scenes insights into the bizarre way Hallmark movies are made Key sources A Very Hallmark Christmas, BustleCrown Media's CEO on Evolving The Hallmark Channel Brand, Ad AgeInside The Hallmark Channel: The Weird And Wonderful World Of Made-For-TV Movies, EmpireAmerican Hysteria Podcast by Chelsea Webber SmithHow Hallmark’s New CEO Is Harnessing the Iconic Brand to Better Reflect Society, Hollywood Reporter Want to talk more or have a suggestion for a movie we should cover? Get in touch at [email protected] or on your favourite social media @podforchristmas ! Don't forget to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.