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If Gilmore Girls is your “comfort food,” join sisters Jackie and Catherine in this deep dive discussion of all things Stars Hollow. Coming to you straight from Connecticut, the sisters’ deep love for Lorelai & Rory fuel their “gabbing” about themes like single motherhood, feminism, friendship, parenting, and yes… of course, Rory’s boyfriends. So grab some red vines and coffee, and join these two GG pros for a walk through town square. Copperboom! P.S. every juicy morsel is on the table. So.. ...
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Every Gilmore Girls fan loves to chat about Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Luke, Lane, and Sookie. And Rory’s guys, of course. But what about the bit characters we only see once or twice? The smaller characters of Gilmore Girls add to the charm of Stars Hollow, the Hartford society scene, and even Yale. And sometimes they impact the storylines in big ways! …
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Along with being quirky, caffeinated, and fast-talking, the other common adjective some critics use to describe Lorelai Gilmore is “selfish.” Including the way she mothers Rory. Today, sisters and Gilmore experts Jackie and Catherine explore: What IS a selfish mom? What’s the difference between being selfish and self-centered? What are society’s ex…
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What is the best scene of all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls? Today, sisters and GG experts Jackie and Catherine are declaring which one should win the Emmy for Best TV scene ever - if there was such a category! We’ll give you a hint - not only does this epic scene involve Lorelai and Rory, but we see Emily and Richard, plus a bit of Mozart and min…
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This month, Jackie and Catherine experienced an immersive Stars Hollow weekend like no other, this year's Fan Fest Firelight Event in Guilford, CT! This episode is a bonus so we could bring you all the Gab. What cast members did we meet? Did we, in fact, dress alike all weekend? And how many times did Jackie "pull a Lorelai" and buy coffee from the…
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Today Jackie and Catherine cover a bittersweet topic. Although death sounds extremely serious (and it is!)... on Gilmore Girls it is often infused with compassion, friendship, sweetness, and humor. Nothing stays too heavy for too long on our favorite Stars Hollow show. We explore: * How did some of the townspeople’s deaths shape important plot poin…
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Okay, Team Logan, you’re up! Today, sisters and Gilmore Girls aficionados Jackie and Catherine dive into the very early days of Rory and Logan’s romance. From the Life and Death Brigade to the Male Yale Party, and all the flirtations in between, we’re discussing why this romance was so different from Rory’s earlier boyfriends. Do we like Logan in t…
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This is a bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore subscribers. To access it, join the Patreon community here. In our very first episode for Patreon members, we chat about the most critical elections on Gilmore Girls - Jackson, Paris, Rory, and yes… we’ll even talk about Kirk’s polling. Jackie and Catherine dig into how Chilton, Yale, and Stars Hollow ele…
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Music plays a key role in Gilmore Girls, especially in the romances! We’re counting down the top 10 most romantic musical moments in Stars Hollow. Which, yes, include a lot of Luke and Lorelai, but some other surprises, too. We’re forever grateful for the musical contributions of Sam Phillips (famously known for her “la-las”) and Grant Lee Phillips…
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Emily Gilmore is one of the most complicated women in television history. And we just loooooove to analyze her! This week’s episode explores all the times that Emily shows up in Stars Hollow - including all her surprise visits. When was she the most Emily-ish? When did she actually let down her guard? What do these visits say about her mothering, a…
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Disney’s Inside Out 2 was a huge hit this summer. Today, Jackie and Catherine dig into the new characters - FEELINGS! - and how they relate to our beloved Gilmore Girls main characters. Who has “Fear” running the show? How about “Anxiety”? Who could use a bit more “Joy”? If you haven’t seen the movie yet, don’t worry, no Inside Out spoilers. (Just …
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Rory and Dean have one of the mostly hotly debated romances on Gilmore Girls. It started as sweet, young, and romantic, and then…. well, got complicated. In the first episode of Gabbing Gilmore’s Season 3, sisters Jackie and Catherine chat about the early days of Rory Gilmore and Dean Forrester. The bracelet, their cute-meet, movie night, and more.…
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Ready for a walk down the aisle? Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine discuss the many weddings of Gilmore Girls and which ones take the cake - the wedding cake, that is. We chat about what the weddings have in common and how they were surprisingly important to fuel some major Gilmore plot points. From costumes and music to the sweetest moments - we…
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Do you think we can get to Gilmore Girls in six degrees from any celebrity? Sisters and Gilmore aficionados Jackie and Catherine take on this challenge today! We're going through audience celebrity suggestions, like Emma Stone, Beyonce, John Krasinski, and more. We're inspired by the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game and ready to adapt it to Stars Ho…
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Music is an integral part of Gilmore Girls. From Lane and Hep Alien, to the town troubadours and guest appearances like The Shins and The Bangles, music is everywhere. Today, sisters and superfans Jackie and Catherine are counting down the top 10 best lighthearted musical moments on Gilmore Girls. So yeah… lots of Gil! Don’t worry, we’ll be back so…
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Happy Father’s Day, townies! To lead up to the day, we are celebrating dads of Gilmore Girls. Richard, Christopher, Luke, Jackson, Zach, and more! Yes, even TJ. Who will win father of the year? We might have a low bar for fathers on Gilmore Girls, but sisters Jackie and Catherine are ready to give some shout-outs for dad growth on our favorite Star…
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Are Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore so-called “Pick Me Girls”? Not like other girls? Cool girls? Jackie and Catherine are parsing through many complicated pop culture labels, how they apply to our favorite Gilmore Girls, feminist takes, and the misogyny behind the name “pick me girl.” Whether or not Meredith Grey invented it, this term has taken o…
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We’re back to discuss Part 3 in a 3-part deep dive about Lane Kim. Catch Part 1 here and Part 2 here. We know, we know. You’re pretty mad that Lane married Zach, had babies early, and didn’t wind up a rock star. Most Gilmore Girls fans are disappointed about how Lane Kim’s story ends - in the regular series AND in A Year in the Life. We’ve heard yo…
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We all have our favorite shows, and Gilmore Girls is the comfort show we come back to over and over. But is it possible that rewatching our favorite show is actually good for your health? It’s not just about fun or coziness. Today, Jackie and Catherine dig into what the experts are saying about the positive benefits of rewatching your favorite show…
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We’re back to discuss Part 2 in a 3-part deep dive about Lane Kim. She was one of the most beloved Gilmore Girls characters, but also one of the most repressed. Catch Part 1 here. After the rebellion comes the repression! So, how did Lane decide when to rebel from Mrs. Kim and when not to? Like eating french fries, hiding music under the floorboard…
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Lane Kim is one of the Gilmore Girls fandom’s all-time favorite characters! Brilliantly played by Keiko Agena, Lane Kim had a strict, rules-based upbringing plus a burning passion for rock music and playing drums. In today’s episode of Gabbing Gilmore, we dig into the repression of Lane Kim. How did growing up in a strict environment impact Lane’s …
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Gilmore Girls might be a sweet, comfort show. But it’s not without several evil moments. After all, every WB show needs a hefty dose of drama. From Emily Gilmore to Mitchum Huntzberger, Paris Geller to even “good guy” Marty! Today we count down the 10 most diabolical moments on our favorite Stars Hollow show. Even TeamLogan fans will admit that thi…
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Anything and everything from Stars Hollow is game today! Jackie and Catherine answer audience questions like: what happened to Jess in California? What is Lorelai and Rory’s morning routine like? Would Dean and Lindsay have stayed together if not for (you-know-what)? Which song did Gyspy rock at karaoke? Today’s Gilmore Girls Grab Bag is a little s…
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Tristan and Jordan and Jess… oh my! Today we’re talking about bad boys on Gilmore Girls and other teen television dramas. From the likes of Jordan Catalano and Ben Covington to Dylan McKay and Jess Mariano, we’re coming for ya, teenage heartthrobs! What exactly makes a boy a “bad boy”? And why are we so darn attracted to them? Jackie and Catherine …
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Happy Valentine's Day, sweet townies! Today we're delivering a special Gabbing Gilmore bonus episode. No, not about the most romantic moments or the sweetest gestures. Jackie and Catherine are chatting about the Gilmore Girls characters who DON'T get along... the ones who kinda LOVE to hate each other. Luke & Taylor, Emily & Trix, plus 6 more sets …
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Taylor Doose is one of Stars Hollow’s most important characters. After all, he basically runs the whole town! (Admit that you love all those festivals.) Jackie and Catherine have some theories to test with you. On some days, Taylor (played by Michael Winters) is a little bit like the brash Colonel Jessup from A Few Good Men. And on other days, he c…
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Emily Gilmore is a complicated, often controlling woman who doesn’t usually show a warm-and-fuzzy side. (Especially with her daughter.) But throughout the Gilmore Girls series, we get glimpses of her softer vulnerability. Here are 10 times Emily made us cry. Get out your tissues, townies! Jackie and Catherine dig up some of the most poignant moment…
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Rory Gilmore is one of the most hotly debated characters of Gilmore Girls. Today we detour from her romances and privilege to cover another important topic - her friendships. From Lane Kim to Paris Geller, and those who followed, was Rory a good friend? In this opening episode of Gabbing Gilmore Season 2, Jackie and Catherine address the most commo…
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Today is the last podcast episode of Gabbing Gilmore season 1. To celebrate this momentous day, we are hosting an awards ceremony! Watch out, Oscars and Grammys - - there’s a new award show in town. (Drumroll)..... 🥂The GOGGAs! 🥂(Gifts of Gilmore Girls Awards). Today, Jackie and Catherine look at alllll the gifts given during the seven seasons of G…
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Are you TeamJess, TeamDean, or TeamLogan? Today, we have our first Gabbing Gilmore guest to join in a fun format - a lightning round about Rory’s boyfriends! Who would you want go backpacking with? Who would want to move into your first apartment with? We’re not shying away from the real life stuff in this episode. And, of course, we’ll want to hea…
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Lorelai Gilmore might be the most celebrated single mom in pop culture. She’s fun, independent, capable, and playful. Everyone in Stars Hollow loves her! But is this experience relatable for other single moms? Today, Jackie and Catherine discuss how single motherhood is viewed in the U.S., and compare Lorelai’s experience to other single moms on Gi…
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Even though we’re not quite a rewatch podcast, we had to make an exception for one of our favorite episodes… A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving! Jackie and Catherine break down the most epic holiday in Stars Hollow history - the time that Lorelai and Rory went to four Thanksgiving dinners! This episode is chock full of humorous moments with the towni…
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Paris Geller is one of the most fascinating characters in Gilmore Girls. Direct, bold, assertive, and confident (“this is the natural register of my voice!”) She’s a born leader and never backs down from a fight. Today, Jackie and Catherine revisit the Enneagram personality tool to examine Paris Geller’s personality. Remember, this is not a spoiler…
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Okay, townies - ask us anything! Today is our first Gilmore Girls grab bag. Jackie and Catherine answer all the questions you've been wondering. Like... would Rachel and Lorelai really have become friends? What was Max's best moment? Should Jason really have sued Richard? And lots more. Jackie even tells us about her best celebrity sighting. Join u…
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Logan Huntzberger’s biggest surprise is a bit controversial. Did you love it or hate it? We analyze what he did right… and what he got wrong. Jackie and Catherine dig into all kinds of Gilmore Girls surprises today - parties, proposals, dates, and even real estate investments! Plus, we get a little personal. Can you guess whether Jackie loves or ha…
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Jackie and Catherine have declared today Official Gilmore Girls Day! In this bonus episode, the sisters are celebrating the start of autumn, the unofficial fall rewatch season, and one more surprise special occasion. Find out what Connecticut is really like in the fall, our favorite fall Gilmore episodes, and the best fall fashion. Plus, we highlig…
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Lorelai Gilmore loves to have fun, experience new things & avoid unpleasant conflicts. So what does that mean about her personality type? Today we're looking at Lorelai through the Enneagram - a personality typing tool. And... we think we're pretty spot on about what her number would be. Quirks and all. Whether you're new to the Enneagram or you're…
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Join Jackie and Catherine as they explore the sexuality of women over 50 on Gilmore Girls. Especially Miss Patty and Emily Gilmore - two polar opposites! It’s not just about sex, though; race, socioeconomic class, and body size factor into the conversation, too. How are Lorelai and Rory impacted by this? Why did Trix and Emily adhere to “prudish” s…
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Jackie has a big question for Gilmore Girls superfans today. Would Luke and Lorelai have gotten together without Liz Danes? You might view her as a side character, but it’s possible that she had a bigger influence on Luke’s love life than you realize. We’re ready to tackle Jackie’s theory and, on the way, discuss “big brother” Luke’s emotional avai…
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Hatred for Rory is so deep that we needed two episodes! In Part 2 of this two-part series, Jackie and Catherine discuss a few more common complaints from Gilmore Girls fans. Did Rory ever face consequences for her actions? Would she be criticized the same way if she were a teenage boy? Finally, find out when Rory actually annoyed each of us. It’s p…
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Hatred for Rory Gilmore runs pretty rampant on the socials. How did everyone’s beloved bookwormish, introvert-y, coffee-loving, fast-talking teenager in America’s mother-daughter sweetheart combo become so hated? Yeah, yeah, we know about Dean. But there’s a lot more there. Jackie and Catherine discuss - is the hatred warranted? Did Gilmore Girls’ …
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The mother-daughter relationship between Lorelai and Rory is at the core of the Gilmore Girls series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. So what better place to start? Their “best friends first” parent-child relationship had some benefits, but also confusing impacts for Rory. Did Lorelai deny Rory opportunities because of her insistence that they be …
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Hi and welcome! Sisters Jackie and Catherine come to you from Connecticut for a deep dive discussion of all things Stars Hollow. In the Gabbing Gilmore trailer, they spill the tea on cast members they’ve met in real life. Plus, a sneak preview of Season 1, which brings you topics like motherhood, feminism, friendship, parenting, and whether we're T…
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