Heart to Hearties

Heart to Hearties

The Official Hearties Aftershow brings the fans’ questions directly to our cast and crew of the Hallmark Channel hit series WHEN CALLS THE HEART. More than 500k views. Produced by the volunteer admins of the Official Hearties social media channels and the Hearties Family Reunion. Forbes Magazine has hailed the Hearties not once but twice, calling us “one of the most vibrant grassroots ‘fandoms’ in media today.” Together, the official Hearties social media channels have more than 347k followers. We love giving you a voice and bringing your questions and comments to our artists and storytellers. We solicit questions from Hearties each week during the season via our Official Facebook group and via email at officialhearties@gmail.com. One question per Heartie and include your hometown. Enjoy!

Episodes

July 14, 2025 68 mins

Background actors Denise Jaden, Jessica Liu, and Melanie MacInnes share some of their favorite set memories from Hallmark’s long running hit series When Calls the Heart. They answer fan questions and pull back the curtain on how nonspeaking actors contribute to the show and other TV and film projects.

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Melanie MacInnes joins us to tell us how the Hallmark series When Calls the Heart came to land on her family’s land—a multigenerational family farm outside of Vancouver BC. She shares how the working farm and filming of season 13 will coincide and the remarkable connection that has formed with the Hearties and her family’s land.

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This is OUR Roman Empire! Such a cute Hallmark movie—and our admins are here to break down the chemistry, Italian villa vibes, Kevin McGarry wit and charm, and Baci, too!

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In HFR Part 2 we are discussing when your form is selected, how to confirm and pay for your registration and also what is part of the confirmation email after you have submitted your payment.

Please see https://heartiesfamilyreunion.com for all details. Stay tuned for HFR 2025 Part 3 when we will discuss things to know closer to the event.

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Actress Wendy Crewson fell in love with When Hope Calls’ Tess the minute she put on her hat. Here, she shares with Hearties the insights from her dazzling career, with nods to actor Harrison Ford among others, and takes us into Tess’ troubles.

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In HFR Part 1 we are discussing the website that includes vital information about the event and costs.Also, how to submit your form for the Opportunity Drawing (OD) and what to anticipate if your form is drawn.

Please see heartiesfamilyreunion.com for all details.

Stay tuned for HFR 2025 Part 2 when we will discuss the next steps after the random selection and you are a paid registrant.

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Official Hearties admins relay the fans’ impressions—and their own—of Season 12. We hail the work of writers who are not returning to the S13 writers’ room. And we buzz about Edify’s bonus content and deleted scenes.

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Production Designer Sarah Mabberley lends insights into the creation of multiple new sets in Season 12 of When Calls the Heart on the Hallmark Channel. She answers Hearties's burning questions, introduces us to WCTH's Art Director, and delves into the beautiful details and executing new sets and visuals.

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Andrew Coppin has served as a camera operator and now is the Director of Photography on Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart. He answers Hearties' questions and shares both classic and emerging filmmaking techniques, divulging so many secrets to the scenic moments fans love. Enjoy his debut on Heart to Hearties!

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After serving as showrunner to WCTH for Seasons 5-7, Alfonso Moreno moved on to When Hope Calls. He answers Hearties' questions about those earlier years of the show and the pivotal decisions that led to the Hallmark Channel show's continued success after Daniel's Lissing's departure. He then teases his new project, which originated for Season 1 on Hallmark but moved to Great American Family/PureFlix. Season 2 premieres this week.

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Writers Joy Gregory, Allie Devereaux and Liam Fearnley answer Hearties’ questions and reveal inspirations for Season 12. They tease the season yet to come for this long-running hit Hallmark series.

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Costume designer Barbara Gregusova reveals the creative sourcing, handiwork and vision behind Season 12 costumes for When Calls the Heart. The hit show has run on the Hallmark Channel for more than a decade.

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After the Season 12 finale of the long-running Hallmark Channel hit series , Hearties celebrate with Brian Bird and Joy Gregory about the Season 13 renewal announcement. We share the Hearties’ comments about the finale, tease S13, and honor the writers that brought us to this place and that will carry us forward.

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Actors Natasha Burnett and Viv Leacock talk about their healing ministry in Hope Valley, home to the Hallmark Channel's long-running hit series When Calls the Heart. Faced with a life-changing diagnosis for a little boy the town loves, Minnie and Joseph bring compassion, hope, and faith to those struggling amid the hard reality.

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Actor Erik Gow's comedic timing and touches bring so much laughter to his power-wielding character Edwin. He keeps us laughing as we pose your questions about the long-running hit Hallmark Channel series.

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Actress Erin Krakow is the star of the long running Hallmark Channel hit series When Calls the Heart. Here she hails the children and teens she gets to work with, the words written for her, and the passion she and her costars bring to each episode.

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Season 12 Episode 11 was written by Lindsay Sturman and Joy Gregory, directed by Peter Deluise. We ask Hearties’ questions and share your direct quotes about this moving episode on Hallmark Channel’s long running hit series, When Calls the Heart.

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Playing Toby and Cooper on the long-running hit Hallmark Channel show When Calls the Heart, actors Billy Christos Jr. and Elias Leacock answer the fans' questions. And they dive into growing up on set, playing intense and comic roles, and having fun with cast mates.

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Playing Mountie Nathan Grant on the long-running hit Hallmark Channel series When Calls the Heart, actor Kevin McGarry shares his favorite moments from Season 12. He answers Hearties' questions, lauds the work of the team, talks about serving as "arm candy" to his famous wife at a Hollywood party, and makes us laugh . . . a lot. We wish him a happy birthday on the verge of his festivities.

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New to the writers room in S11, Liam Fearnley made his writing debut with Episode 9 of the long-running hit Hallmark Channel series When Calls the Heart. He co-wrote “Buried Treasure” with Paul Redford. Here, he speaks to Hearties’ reactions and shares the storytelling inheritance he carries on from his father, Neill Fearnley.

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