Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

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... not spoiler-free.

31. Emily in Stars Hollow

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, and her identity? Join sisters & Gilmore Girls experts Jackie and Catherine to dive in.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table.🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

09-11
37:28

30. Inside Out 2 + Gilmore Girls

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 Gilmore spoilers). 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

08-28
52:10

29. Rory and Dean: the early romance

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. And of course, their first kiss. Who was Dean when they first met?Did he actually “stalk” Rory? Were they a typical high school romance? Join us!  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

08-14
55:48

S2 Ep28~ Weddings of Gilmore Girls

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’re going all in. Plus, did Sookie choose the right wedding song? Should Rory have gone to Dean’s wedding? And by the way, Luke can WALTZ!🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

07-24
53:33

S2 Ep27~ Six Degrees of Gilmore Girls

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 Hollow. Think you can do better? Challenge accepted.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom!

07-10
26:00

S2 Ep26~ Top 10 Fun Musical Moments of Gilmore Girls

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 soon with the serious, dramatic musical moments. We’ve got you, townies! 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

06-26
35:36

S2 Ep25~ Happy Father’s Day: Best Dad Moments on Gilmore Girls

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 Stars Hollow show.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

06-12
51:48

S2 Ep24~ Are the Gilmore Girls “Pick-Me Girls”?

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 on a life of its own. We get into 2000s pop culture and music influences, like Sex and the City, Avril Lavigne, Pink, and even Taylor Swift. Plus, lots of discussion about some of the side Gilmore characters, like Shane, Nicole, Lindsay, and even the Stars Hollow moms. As Miss Patti would say, “buckle up!” It’s gonna be a big one.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

05-29
01:03:16

S2 Ep23~ Lane Kim: Part 3: Does Lane Need Justice?

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 you yell, “Justice for Lane!” Today, Jackie and Catherine dig through some of these life-altering moments in Lane’s life and ask - - should Lane’s life have turned out differently? 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

05-15
59:50

S2 Ep22~ Why Rewatching Gilmore Girls is Actually Good For You

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. And some of our other most rewatchable & repeatable favorites.Mentioned: Time article by Anna Goldfarb🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

05-01
39:59

S2 Ep21~ Lane Kim Deep Dive Part 2: the Rebellion

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 floorboards, and playing in a rock band… How did some of our favorite guys like Dave Rygalski (played by Adam Brody) and Henry Cho factor into Lane’s difficult decisions? Join Jackie and Catherine - sisters and Gilmore superfans - for today’s deep dive into our favorite Stars Hollow community. 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

04-17
40:51

S2 Ep20~ Lane Kim Deep Dive Part 1: The Repression

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 personality? How did Mrs. Kim influence her values? When was she willing to stray from being the obedient daughter? 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

04-03
50:18

S2 Ep 19~ Tick Tick Boom: the 10 Most Diabolical Moments on Gilmore Girls

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 this moment was not one of his best.What was your favorite evil moment on Gilmore Girls? Share with us.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

03-20
48:24

S2 Ep18~ Gilmore Girls Grab Bag #2

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 silly and a little… musical. Hope you don’t mind some singing.If you have questions for a future grab bag, DM us on Instagram. 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

03-06
38:29

S2 Ep17~ Bad boys & good girls on teen dramas

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 dig into masculinity, risky behavior, and the “good girl” phenomenon on TV series in the ‘90s and 2000s. 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

02-21
53:37

Valentine's Day Bonus: I love to hate you

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 of frenemies (or mortal enemies) - - is there anything that could get them to love each other??Most importantly, we love YOU lots, townies! XOXO🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

02-14
36:07

S2 Ep16~ Taylor Doose: Friend or Foe?

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 channels the spunky and spirited Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation. So take this quiz with us. Which character is Taylor most similar to?Join us for today’s Gilmore Girls deep dive.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

02-07
53:46

S2 Ep15~ 10 Times Emily Gilmore Made us Cry

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 moments today.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

01-24
01:06:49

S2 Ep 14~ Was Rory a Bad Friend?

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 common fan complaints about Rory’s BFF status. Plus, they share their theory about why Rory and Lane’s friendship lasted so long & a few reflections on decades-long friendships in their own lives.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

01-10
49:35

S1 Ep13~ We’re giving out awards! The GOGGAs - Gifts of Gilmore Girls Awards

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 Gilmore Girls and hand out awards for the Most Awkward Gift, the Most Romantic Gift, and more. Grab a flute of bubbly, put on your best frock, and join us for this epic season-closer.🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Produced with support from Studio 20 South. Cover art by MGI Studios. 🎨Cover art by MGI Studios.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 

12-20
56:24

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