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Pop culture scientists and best friend duo Gabby and Zoe recap your favorite tv shows from yesteryear! These “scholars” will examine television from a variety of eras, distilling narrative decisions down to only their key elements. We will interrogate characters, plot lines, iconic dialogue, media stunts, and provide key cultural context for some of the most beloved shows the old boob tube has to offer.
We get real, we get nasty, and we get real nasty.
New episodes every Wednesday, not safe for work or children.
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Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! If there’s anything your humbly hosties love it’s recording a whole ep tip to tail and definitely not losing half our audio and doing an emergency rerecord. And it is with that intrepid spirit that we wrap up season three and march bravely toward 2025, Yale, a new inn, and season four 🫡 Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Your hosts are reporting live from August re the turkey time shenanigans of our Gilmore Gals in season three, episode 9 “A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving.” We’ve got a LOT to say and I can’t claim we get very far into the (tofurkey) meat of this ep before we break for part deux. But join us for introspections on Battlestar Galactica, why our emotional reactions to GG are so fraught, and our Jess feels. To paraphrase Sonia Morgan “There’s nothing gray...
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for an AB BREAK! AKA a mini-sode in which we invite you to contemplate our six pack abs as we talk Bridgerton and assorted horror movies. Leo season is LOADED but we’ll be bringing all the content to you we can muster during these sweet summer months. Stay ripped boob tube nation and we’ll meet you at Luke’s as soon as our rigorous Chilton schedule permits. P.s. The movie that Gabby forgets to actuall...
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Motherhood is in full bloom in this weeks episode, Season 3 Episode 6 Take the Deviled Eggs! Our intrepid hosts deliver hot takes on Sherry's Baby Shower, Patty's new Latin Lover, and the details of the shared Stars Hollow Place of Worship, among other things. May we suggest you get on your knees and take a of whiff of this diaper! Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Ella Fitzgerald isn’t the only one struggling to get this show on the road in the GG season two finale “I Can’t Get Started.” Your easily sidetracked hosts finally get their head in the game to talk Sookie’s wedding prep, how we’re voting in the upcoming election (Chilton student body prez, natch), and the Gilmore family’s enduring commitment to verbally abusing medical professionals. Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Ella Fitzgerald isn’t the only one struggling to get this show on the road in the GG season two finale “I Can’t Get Started.” Your easily sidetracked hosts finally get their head in the game to talk Sookie’s wedding prep, how we’re voting in the upcoming election (Chilton student body prez, natch), and the Gilmore family’s enduring commitment to verbally abusing medical professionals. Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Grab a mortarboard and get to motorboating cause we’re receiving our associate’s degree in season two, episode 21 “Lorelai’s Graduation Day.” We major in being thrilled to see Lorelai get her flowers and minor in hoping her parents don’t eff it all up and pondering the pining betwixt Rory and Jess. Unless you feed lead to our jumping frog, will see you again next week for the THRILLING conclusion. NOTE: We forgot to take our mid-roll break, so Part ...
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! We are SEATED for a film by kirk in season two, episode nineteen, part DEUX. Join us for a forensic investigation of the circumstances of this car crash, continued despair at the state of affairs re Jess, and of course laser sharp focus on the coded communiques between Miss Patty and Babette. Let’s eat! Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! We are BACK BABY and, like Jess, we refuse to learn a goddamn thing in season two, episode nineteen “Teach Me Tonight.” We’re starting strong with hardline takes on the education system, pleas for reasonable communication, and raging against the sexism of making a high achieving girl mommy a bad boy who refuses to do school. You know, the fun stuff! Join us next week as we crash into the conclusion of this episode and take in a truly life changing pi...
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Happy Early Mother’s Day, Tubers! This week’s very special episode features Zoe’s own actual, literal Mother, Beverly, live in the Boob Tube recording studios and answering pressing questions about motherhood, rearing children, and The Gilmore Girls. Huge shout out to the mothers and guardians that make the horrifying task of growing up just a little bit easier, we see you, we love you, we’re sorry about the sleep deprivation, thanks for everything y...
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Fetch the smelling salts because you’re humble hosts have been laid LOW by the disrespect to alone time in season two, episode sixteen “There’s the Rub.” We’ve got takes, takedowns, and tee hee hee hees and that’s just about Rory’s takeout order! So tune in for the full run (rub) down NOW. Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Let the wild rumpus start with part 2 of our Bracebridge Dinner breakdown! We are feasting our eyes on wigs, marital strife, horses’ heinies, and so much more. Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Listeners, lock up your peacocks that you don’t want ending up in pies cause we’re in part one of our season one, episode ten The Bracebridge Dinner era. We use this build up to a feast to dream up potential new merch, try to fathom Gabby’s insistence that the whole episode is painfully erotic, and generally get horned up for the dinner theater to come. You won’t want to miss THESE thirty pounds of aged beef! Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Ok pledges, this opportunity for hazing before you rush Delta Boob Tube takes place in Emily Gilmore’s BBQ pit ‘n’ Smokery, where we shall discuss how we’re going to get Fully Puffed This Year Even If It KILLS us. There’s a little strife but Rory finds her Introvert Pal in the end (Gracie from The Nanny??) and no chapters go unread. Huzzah! Now, raise your right hands, and join us in reciting The Puff Pledge: I pledge myself to the Puffs, loyal I'll ...
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Thank your lucky stars that you don’t have to talk to another human bean at lunch today because your discman is humming with our takes on season two, episode seven “Like Mother, Like Daughter.” In part one we defend the American teenager’s right to be anti-social, get our first glimpse of a puff, and brace ourselves for FASHION. Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Gather up your petticoats, fellow Daughters of the American Revolution, because these Gilmore Gals are bustin' out all over! Its time for Rory to Come Out for Real, cotillion-styles. Bow ties are tied, books are balanced atop heads, we talk blue red lipstick vs orange red lipstick, (hey there, CosmoGal, never say this show doesn't have a value-add!)and of course no high stakes evening of finery would be complete with out some top choice, grade-a, far...
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Rory is coming out and yet Paris is nowhere to be seen in season two, episode six “Presenting Lorelai Gilmore” PART ONE. We are edging it out on this one so enjoy the agony and the ecstasy of Chris returning, Gilmore marital strife, and preparing the young lady and her escort for the ball. Then tune in next week for the THRILLING FAN DANCE CONCLUSION. Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! To paraphrase Carol Anne Freeling, “He’s heeeeeere.” Yes, Jess is upon us in season two, episode five “Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy”. As you can probably guess, Zoe and Gabby love his bad boy disregard for manners, non-smoking spaces, and book ownership. NOT. Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! And just like that, the wedding is OFF and our girls are ON the road in season one, episode four “The Road Trip to Harvard.” In a new and exciting twist we have a lot of Boston / New England thoughts. We also talk about the war on B&B’s, Lorelai’s mental health, and the logistics of wedding plan cancelations. Goodbye Max, we barely knew, liked, or remember you 🥲 Support the show Join our patreon!
Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! We’re talking about a soon to be married lady ON VALENTINES DAY to kick off season two with “Sadie Sadie.” Open your chrestomathies to page one and follow along with our hottest takes on matrimony, Dean’s plunging neckline, and Richard letting his evil flag fly. Support the show Join our patreon!
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best Dawson's podcast! Zoe and Gabby are hilarious