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Philo Becomes Streaming Home of ‘Deck the Hallmark’ Holiday Movie Podcast as Countdown to Christmas Continues

Philo Becomes Streaming Home of ‘Deck the Hallmark’ Holiday Movie Podcast as Countdown to Christmas Continues

David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.

Video podcasts are all the rage nowadays. It seems every genre — from sports to true crime to niche entertainment — offers at least one superstar podcaster who streams their recording sessions on video, either live or on-demand. The live-tv-streaming company Philo is taking advantage of the popularity of video podcasts, announcing that it has become the streaming home of the “Deck the Hallmark” podcast.

Hosted by Brandon Gray and Daniel Thompson, the “Deck the Hallmark” podcast is a watch-and-review podcast dedicated to the Hallmark Channel’s yearly offering of original holiday movies. The “Deck the Hallmark” podcast channel will be a part of Philo’s base package and will feature five original episodes weekly with exclusive movie reviews and previews, rankings, and interviews with the stars of the movies, as well as back catalog episodes from the past few seasons.

Hallmark began its yearly blitz of holiday films on Oct. 21, and will be coming out with new Christmas and holiday movies every week until Dec. 25.

Related: Holiday Movie Roundup: All of the Christmas Films from Hallmark, Great American Family, Lifetime, Netflix, More

More and more streaming companies are taking note of the power of podcasts. In June of 2021, Netflix hired N’Jeri Eaton as its first-ever director of podcast programming. Eaton was previously head of content for Apple Podcasts and senior manager of program acquisitions at NPR. So far, the streaming giant’s podcasts have primarily been companions to shows and movies available to stream on the platform, but more content could be just around the corner.

Apple has also recently taken note of the versatility of podcasts. The company announced a deal with podcast studio Futuro wherein Apple will provide funding for future podcast ventures. In return, Apple receives the first right of refusal when any of the studio’s podcasts’ rights are sold for TV or movie development.

None of these companies have taken the step of providing a video streaming home for already-established podcasts as Philo has done, but if “Deck the Hallmark” is successful, more streamers will almost certainly take notice and try to scoop up other podcasts as well.

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Philo is a live TV streaming service designed for entertainment lovers, offering flexible ways to watch without the high price of traditional TV bundles. The service now features two paid plans — Essential and Bundle+ — alongside its existing free streaming offering, giving customers a range of options depending on how much live and premium content they want.

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The Essential plan costs $25 per month and includes 70+ live TV channels focused on entertainment and lifestyle programming, such as AMC, HGTV, Hallmark Channel, Nickelodeon, and Food Network. Subscribers also get access to 120+ free streaming channels, more than 80,000 movies and shows on demand, and unlimited DVR with one-year storage. Essential also includes a 7-day free trial for new customers.

For viewers who want more premium content, Philo offers the Bundle+ plan for $33 per month (formerly the Philo Core plan). Bundle+ includes everything in Essential, plus ad-supported AMC+ and access to the HBO Max (Basic with Ads) app. Users can also access discovery+ content directly within the Philo app. While Bundle+ adds a full premium streaming bundle for just $8 more per month, it does not include a free trial.

The service is available on most major devices, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, mobile devices, and web browsers. In addition to its paid plans, Philo also offers a free ad-supported streaming experience, allowing users to explore content before deciding whether to upgrade to a live TV subscription.

While it doesn’t include local broadcast stations or sports networks like ESPN, FS1 or NBC Sports Network, Philo remains one of the most affordable live TV streaming options for entertainment-focused viewers. With a simple lineup, generous DVR storage, and a clear path from free streaming to live TV and premium bundles, Philo is an appealing choice for cord-cutters who want to keep costs down while still enjoying a wide range of popular programming.

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David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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