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Great American Chat

Join Chad Maurice for a Great American Media podcast where Chad chats Great American Family/Pure Flix films with the filmmakers who make them 🎬

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 57 min
Latest: 23 Apr 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

23 Apr 2026 · 50 min

When Hope Calls: Brookfield 3.3

Cricket and I chat about the exciting third episode of When Hope Calls: Brookfield. We saw a stagecoach robbery, Constable Reynolds with a woman, and Ronnie in his jammies! Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support

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S5 · E15 · 16 Apr 2026 · 45 min
When Hope Calls: Brookfield 3.2
Cricket and I chat about the second episode of the third season of When Hope Calls: Brookfield. Debbie gets a bakery and everyone has investment ideas for Sam. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E14 · 11 Apr 2026 · 57 min
When Hope Calls: Brookfield Season 3 Premiere
The Brookfield gang is back! So is Jerry Huntsman, causing all kinds of trouble for Tess. But have no fear, Fearless Fletcher and Constable Reynolds are here. Cricket and I chat about the season 3 premiere of When Hope Calls: Brookfield. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: http...
S5 · E13 · 2 Apr 2026 · 51 min
Crossroad Springs Finale Chat
Love was in the air on the Crossroad Springs finale. Cricket and I chat about new relationships, old relationships, and perseverance in our chat about the last two episodes of season one. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E12 · 19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Crossroad Springs Episodes 7 and 8 Chat
Chatting with Cricket about episodes 7 and 8 of Crossroad Springs. There's a new doctor in town and a goat! Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E11 · 5 Mar 2026 · 38 min
Crossroad Springs Mid-Season Recap
Join Cricket and me as we try to remember what happened in the first six episodes of Crossroad Springs before a new episode airs this weekend on Great American Family Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E10 · 26 Feb 2026 · 21 min
A Missed Connection Review
Vicki and Max met on a subway platform and had A Missed Connection. What about you? Did you have a missed connection with this movie? Let's chat about it. Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E9 · 18 Feb 2026 · 23 min
Love for Starters
Chatting Love for Starters. A story about Olivia and Dax falling in love starting something: what, I don't know. Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E8 · 12 Feb 2026 · 22 min
Meet Me in New York Review
Chatting about the first movie premiere of 2026: Meet Me in New York, which stars Brooke Nevin and Corey Sevier. Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E7 · 29 Dec 2025 · 22 min
A Christmas Prayer Recap
Join me for a recap of A Christmas Prayer, one of the 2025 Great American Christmas movies, starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell. Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E6 · 9 Oct 2025 · 57 min
Crossroad Springs Mid-Season Finale Chat
Cricket and I chat about the sale of the quarry, the baptism, & meeting a new Newman in the mid-season finale of Crossroad Springs Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E5 · 1 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Crossroad Springs 1.5 Recap
Cricket and I chat about exciting stuff in the 5th episode of Crossroad Springs: a surprise twist in the ownership of the quarry, Red Oak welcoming a new member, & Dr. Eric leaving town. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E4 · 25 Sep 2025 · 47 min
Crossroad Springs 1.4
Cricket and I chat about the episode four storm that swept through Crossroad Springs and helped Willis find his motorcycle, and brought out a side of Daniel Newman that I suspected existed Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E3 · 18 Sep 2025 · 55 min
Crossroad Springs Ep 3 Chat
Cricket and I chat about Janet avoiding Eric, and James and Maggie's drive-in movie date, in Crossroad Springs' third episode. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E2 · 11 Sep 2025 · 44 min
Crossroad Springs 1.2
Chatting about the second episode of Crossroad Springs with Cricket. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S5 · E1 · 4 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Crossroad Springs Series Premiere
Cricket and I are on the farm chatting about the latest new series from Great American Media, Crossroad Springs. It is the adventures of the Hamiltons, the Newmans, & the Hedges. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E25 · 14 May 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story Season Finale Chat
Cricket and Tracie from the Dishing with the Dono Fans YouTube channel joins me to chat about the Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story season finale. We celebrate Sam's goldmine, Jenny/Dolores' new job, & wonder if Nora will wind up in the slammer with the cattle rustlers. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Tracie: IG: @tracie_dishingwiththedonofans X: @traciedonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on So...
S4 · E24 · 7 May 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story 2.5
We are heading towards this season's finale. Cricket and I chat about the 5th episode in which Sam gets good news, Hannah gets a bump on the knee, and a mystery woman arrives at the orphanage. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E23 · 30 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story 2.4 Recap
Chatting with Cricket and Hopefuls about the action packed 4th episode of Brookfield: A When Hope Calls Story Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E22 · 23 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
When Hope Calls 2.3 Recap
Chatting with DonoFans Cricket, Beth, and Jackie about the 3rd episode of When Hope Calls: hello Hannah, Wyatt, Mountie Jim, and Jenny! DonoFans - IG: @donofans1, X: @TrevDonoFans Dishing with the DonoFans - IG: @dishingwiththedonofans, X: @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E21 · 16 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
When Hope Calls 2.2 Recap
Cricket and I are back in Brookfield chatting about the second episode of When Hope Calls' second season. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E20 · 9 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
When Hope Calls Season 2 Premiere Recap
Cricket and I head back to Brookfield and chat about the highly anticipated season 2 premiere of When Hope Calls. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E19 · 5 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
When Hope Calls Season 1 Recap
Can't remember what happened on the first season of When Hope Calls? Never saw it? Have no fear, Cricket and I are here. We chat characters, storylines, and refresh your memory before season 2 premieres on Great American Family Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www....
S4 · E18 · 3 Apr 2025 · 55 min
County Rescue Season 2 Finale Recap
The end is here. Cricket and I chat about the bittersweet season 2 finale of County Rescue. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E17 · 31 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
When Hope Calls' Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell
Cricket and I chat with Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell about the new season of When Hope Calls. They chat about the differences between this season and the last, new and returning characters, and how fun it is to work together again. Socials: Cindy on IG & X: @cindy_busby Chris on IG: @chrisrussellofficial Cricket on IG: @dishingwiththedonofans on X: @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials:&n...
S4 · E16 · 26 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
County Rescue 2.5 Recap
Things are getting serious in this 5th episode. Join Cricket & me as we chat about iced tea and carpal tunnel, narcissism, and what will happen in the season finale Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E15 · 19 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
County Rescue 2.4 Recap
Lots to chat about in this fourth episode of County Rescue: Ashley's job offer, Duke still hitting the bottle, and Tamra crushing on Scotty. Cricket and I chat about all of it and make predictions on what will happen in the final two episodes. Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast...
S4 · E14 · 14 Mar 2025 · 54 min
County Rescue 2.3
In this third episode of the season, Ashley gets a job offer, Tim grows a beard, and Hunter confesses his love to Dani. Cricket & I break it all down. Cricket on Socials: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E13 · 5 Mar 2025 · 52 min
County Rescue 2.2 Recap
This week Cricket & I chat about County Rescue's second episode of the second season. Is Griffin back in the picture? Has Tim given up on Dani? What do you think Ashley's letter is all about? Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez & @dishingwiththedonofans X: @Cricket73677402 & @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support
S4 · E12 · 25 Feb 2025 · 52 min
County Rescue Season 2 Premiere
County Rescue is back & so are we! Chatting about the County Rescue second season premiere with Cricket. New show intro, new station, and a new character. What did you think? Cricket: IG: @cricket.melendez X: @Cricket73677402 IG: @dishingwiththedonofans X: @DishingDonoFans Send us Fan Mail Great American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916905/support

About Great American Chat

Join Chad Maurice for a Great American Media podcast where Chad chats Great American Family/Pure Flix films with the filmmakers who make them 🎬

Great American Chat is a English film & tv podcast from Chad Maurice. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Chad Maurice
Language: English
Category: Film & TV
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 57 min
Latest episode: 23 Apr 2026
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