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Talking Fast: A Gilmore Girls Podcast

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This week Alexis and Suzanne look back on all of Season 6. Alexis questions what the plan was for Lorelai during a season in which everything about her life was a bummer. Suzanne suspects the show creators of sabotaging the season, with no evidence whatsoever. Finally, Suzanne tries to convince Alexis to approach Season 7 with a bit of optimism.Donate to help feed those suffering the forced starvation of genocide in Gaza with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 22, "Partings." As they finish up the season, they are overwhelmed with ennui. Suzanne complains about ethical psychiatry and Alexis is disturbed by Christopher's actions with Lorelai. They are both a little worried about what is to come in Season 7. Donate to help feed those suffering the forced starvation of genocide in Gaza with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 21, "Driving Miss Gilmore." They both spend some time discussing penguin movies and Suzanne does some free association with The Royal Tenenbaums. Alexis brings some scholarship to discuss the show and consumption. Donate to help feed those suffering the forced starvation of genocide in Gaza with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 20, "Super Cool Party People." They both take the opinion that Anna isn't in the wrong, but rather the plot devises used are. Suzanne talks about her obsession with America's Next Top Model and Alexis shares some music trivia. Donate to help feed those suffering the forced starvation of genocide in Gaza with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 19, "I Get a Sidekick Out of You." They both agree that it is another great Gilmore Girls wedding, even if they still don't like the storyline for Lane and Zack. Suzanne remembers albums from high school and Alexis debates whether Shrek or Gilmore Girls has a more iconic soundtrack. Donate to help feed those suffering the forced starvation of genocide in Gaza with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 18, "The Real Paul Anka." They rave over Jess and his character development. They also learn a bit about the indie press scene in Philadelphia in this article. Suzanne goes on an etymology tangent again and Alexis questions whether she's on Rory's side or Logan's side, or nobody's side. Donate to help feed those suffering the forced starvation of genocide in Gaza with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 17, "I'm OK, You're OK." They both love the scenes with Mrs Kim and Zack, even though they're still upset about the engagement. Suzanne remembers a show that was canceled way too quickly back in the 2010's. And Alexis discusses horror movies. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. Make your allyship loud this Pride month!And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 15, "A Vineyard Valentine". They compare the weekend's double date to back in the day when Bop-It made an appearance at the double date with Rory and Dean. Suzanne is creeped out by Lorelai and Rory getting massages from random people and Alexis does not sympathize with Mitchum. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. Make your allyship loud this Pride month!And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 14, "You'd Been Gilmored." They discuss Paris's downfall at the Yale Daily News and Rory's rise in position as editor. Suzanne talks about 7th Heaven and Alexis educates us about news rooms. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. Make your allyship loud this Pride month!And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 13, "Friday Night's Alright for Fighting." They discuss the iconic Friday Night Dinner scene and how it is the communication they had always asked for. Alexis questions the reason for making Paris such a bad editor, and Suzanne loves how nosey the people of Stars Hollow are. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. Make your allyship loud this Pride month!And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 12, "Just Like Gwen and Gavin." They both continue to be frustrated with Luke's avoidance in telling Lorelai about April. Suzanne talks about banned books and Alexis recounts her experience as a theater kid in My Fair Lady. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. Make your allyship loud this Pride month!And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 11, "The Perfect Dress." They both agree this wasn't their favorite episode, although the relationship between Mrs Kim and Lane was a highlight. Suzanne talks about Queen and Alexis deciphers charts that have been lost to digitization. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 10, "He's Slippin' 'Em Bread . . . Dig?" Suzanne starts off by nerding out and reading some Old English poetry (very badly) for everyone. Alexis is not too impressed by the episode. And both agree that this is the point of no return for Zack. Join protests throughout the country on May 1st, May Day! There are thousands organized in nearly every town/city, so search for the ones happening near you and make your voice heard!As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world (ironic shout out to you, UK), check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. And call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 9, "The Prodigal Daughter Returns." They are both excited for the rift to end between Lorelai and Rory, although Alexis questions whether it happened to fast. Suzanne attempts to drop some bible knowledge but fails and talks about The Shining instead. Alexis takes us to Musicals Corner with a comparison of Emily's speech and Rose's Turn. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world (ironic shout out to you, UK), check out the Trevor Project for a place to start supporting trans people. Don't forget about the boycotting actions scheduled by The People's Union USA for April. Below are the scheduled actions:April 21-28 General Mills boycottAnd call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 8, "Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out." Suzanne is excited that Jess is back and they both are happy to see how his life has gotten so much better. Alexis is sadly disappointed by Logan, but has hope he'll turn things around. They're also excited because it seems like reconciliation might be around the corner!Don't forget about the boycotting actions scheduled by The People's Union USA for April. Below are the scheduled actions:April 7-14 Walmart boycottApril 18 Economic blackout #2April 21-28 General Mills boycottAnd call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 7, "Twenty-One is the Loneliest Number." They both enjoy the episode, and feel empathy for Lorelai after being frustrated with her for so long. Alexis explains Madeleine Albright and her iconic cameo. Suzanne rants about purity culture. Don't forget about the boycotting actions scheduled by The People's Union USA for April. Below are the scheduled actions:April 7-14 Walmart boycottApril 18 Economic blackout #2April 21-28 General Mills boycottAnd call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 6, "Welcome to the Dollhouse." They both enjoy the town shenanigans and the fun street names and Suzanne even praises Taylor as Stars Hollow's 'idea man'. Unfortunately, they both have complaints about how Richard is handling his dissatisfaction with Rory's life. Don't forget about the boycotting actions scheduled by The People's Union USA for the months of March and April. Below are the scheduled actions:April 7-14 Walmart boycottApril 18 Economic blackout #2April 21-28 General Mills boycottAnd call your representatives using the 5 Calls app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover the second half of Season 6 Episode 5, "We've Got Magic to Do." This includes the evening events for both Lorelai and Rory. Suzanne enjoys Rory coming to terms with her emotions in regard to Mitchum, while Alexis appreciates Paris' Marxist revelations. Don't forget about the boycotting actions scheduled by The People's Union USA for the months of March and April. Below are the scheduled actions:March 21-28 Nestle boycottApril 7-14 Walmart boycottApril 18 Economic blackout #2April 21-28 General Mills boycottWant to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover the first half of Season 6 Episode 5, "We've got magic to do." Suzanne is frustrated with the writers massaging past events, but ultimately enjoys the episode. Alexis reads Emily's silent looks as jealousy towards Rory, the up and coming DAR star. Tune in next week for the second half of the episode!Don't forget about the boycotting actions scheduled by The People's Union USA for the months of March and April. Below are the scheduled actions:March 7-14 Amazon boycottMarch 21-28 Nestle boycottApril 7-14 Walmart boycottApril 18 Economic blackout #2April 21-28 General Mills boycottWant to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com
This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 4, "Always a Godmother, Never a God." They both agree the episode did not quite live up to their memory of it, and are still frustrated with Lorelai's continued immaturity. Suzanne loves the comedic relief of Bo and all his grossness, and Alexis covets Rory's baptism dress. This week, they highlight the boycotting actions scheduled by The People's Union USA for the months of March and April. Below are the scheduled actions:March 7-14 Amazon boycottMarch 21-28 Nestle boycottApril 7-14 Walmart boycottApril 18 Economic blackout #2April 21-28 General Mills boycottWant to listen to our episodes ad-free? Join our Patreon and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com