Soggy Bottom Girls

Bread Week is here, and things are getting CRUMBLY in the Bake Off tent!🍞🥖😂 Lisa and Allison are back to break down Episode 4 of The Great British Bake Off , and they've got one burning question: How did so many bakers make it into the tent without knowing how to bake bread?! From garlic bread that's either barely garlicky or loaded with 12 entire bulbs to a disastrous flatbread techn...

Has The Great British Bake Off officially jumped the shark?🦈🇬🇧😂 It's Audience Choice Week in the Bake Off tent, and Lisa and Allison have THOUGHTS! For the first time, Bake Off is shaking up its beloved format with some seriously unusual challenges, and the Soggy Bottom Girls aren't entirely convinced it's a change for the better. From cheesecake-making with loved ones (helpful or...

It's Biscuit Week in the Bake Off tent, and the Soggy Bottom Girls have some serious questions about what the Brits think makes an American cookie! 🍪🇬🇧😂 Lisa and Allison are back to break down Episode 2 of The Great British Bake Off , and this week, things are getting delightfully crumbly. From questionable American-style cookies and a recipe-free technical to edible biscuit mosaics, the gi...

A new batch of bakers, a new judge, and a whole lot of cake! 🎂🇬🇧🍰 The tent is officially OPEN for Series 18 of The Great British Bake Off , and Lisa and Allison are back with their signature blend of baking banter, strong opinions, and delightfully unexpected tangents! This week, the Soggy Bottom Girls welcome Nigella Lawson to the judging table (and have a few things to say about the internet&a...

The Soggy Bottom Girls are back! Lisa and Allison are officially pregaming Series 17 of The Great British Bake Off , and there is MUCH to discuss. There are 12 new bakers headed into the tent, Nigella Lawson is joining Paul Hollywood at the judging table, and Lisa and Allison have questions. Will Nigella bring a whole new energy to the tent? Will this year's bakers actually feel like home bak...

For the first time, Lisa and Allison are recording together in the same kitchen , and it's the perfect recipe for a special episode! As they dive into another Celebrity Bake Off in support of Comic Relief, the conversation is just as lively as the bakes, with plenty of laughter, spirited debate, and the unmistakable chemistry that comes from finally sharing the same table. Together, they cele...

The aprons are back on and the chaos continues as Lisa and Allison return for a second helping of Comic Relief baking antics. This follow-up special serves up everything we love about celebrity baking episodes: ambitious ideas, unpredictable execution, and the kind of joyful energy that reminds everyone not to take the crumb count too seriously. PLUS, this episode features Warwick Davis, Professor...

Things get delightfully unhinged as Lisa and Allison dive into a Comic Relief baking special packed with big personalities, chaotic energy, and bakes that range from surprisingly impressive to gloriously questionable. With celebrities in the kitchen and good causes at the heart of the episode, this one delivers laughs almost as often as the oven disasters. The Girls savor the playful spirit of the...

Things get extra sweet (and delightfully unpredictable) as Lisa and Allison turn their attention to the world of junior bakers in this charming Kids Bake Off–inspired episode. With smaller hands and big imaginations at work, the stakes may be lower — but the creativity is sky-high. Lisa and Allison revel in the joyful chaos that only kid-led baking can deliver, from wildly ambitious ideas to decor...

February gets a playful, slightly spooky spin as Lisa and Allison welcome a very special guest — Lisa’s mom, Martha — for this Frightening February Special . With Martha in the mix, the episode brings an extra helping of warmth, wit, and just enough motherly perspective to keep the scares charming instead of chilling. Together, they dig into bakes that aim to startle, surprise, and maybe wobble a...

In this heartfelt special edition episode , Lisa and Allison raise a (theoretical) glass to Prue as they reflect on her legacy, charm, and deliciously sharp judging eye. Equal parts celebration and gentle send-off, the Girls revisit what made Prue such a beloved presence in the Bake Off universe — her warmth, her wisdom, and her unapologetic love of good food. With their signature mix of humor and...

The holidays continue with round two of festive baking fun! After celebrating the British holiday episode, Lisa and Allison return for their second holiday special , this time diving into the American Baking Show Holiday episode. It’s a fresh batch of seasonal challenges, bold flavors, and holiday chaos — with an American twist. They savor standout bakes, lovingly side-eye the questionable choices...

t’s a festive bonus holiday episode of The Soggy Bottom Girls , and Lisa and Allison are joined by special guest from across the pond,  Emma , to celebrate all things gingerbread. With no tent pressure and no ticking clock, this episode is pure holiday joy — warm spices, ambitious builds, and plenty of opinions about what gingerbread can (and absolutely cannot) support. Together, they delight in c...

Pull on your coziest jumper and head north to the Bake Off tent as Lisa and Allison celebrate a holiday special with a distinctly Scottish twist . With a lineup of Scottish contestants bringing their own flavors, traditions, and baking bravado to the table, this episode feels festive in a way that’s both heartwarming and delightfully specific. Lisa and Allison dig into the bakes, the vibes, and th...

The Soggy Bottom Girls are tying a (slightly lopsided) bow on another season of delicious chaos — but first, they need a song. Or… any song. As Allison and Lisa debate their options, Allison casually drops a bombshell about possible Jasmine controversy?! 👀 Lisa, ever the voice of reason, breaks down the bakers’ true strengths. Meanwhile, Allison? She’s breaking down Aaron’s blouse. Thoroughly. An...

It’s Patisserie Week on The Soggy Bottom Girls , and the innuendos are rising faster than choux pastry in a hot oven! Lisa boldly declares her love for cream horns (yes, she’s eaten one), while Allison wonders if they’re simply too faffy for the average baker. The girls sift through Jasmine’s repetitive flavors, debate her soulless bakes, and side-eye her first-place finish in the technical.  When...

It’s Dessert Week in the tent, and The Soggy Bottom Girls are serving up some seriously sweet (and slightly scandalous) opinions. Lisa and Allison dive into the mystery of the Basque bake — and after a few “why would you?” moments, they unanimously bin Tom’s black-as-night creation. A steamy bain-marie debate bubbles up next, with both hosts declaring it more trouble than it’s worth. When the glut...

It’s the first-ever Meringue Week in the Bake Off tent, and the Soggy Bottom Girls are whipping up pure delight! Allison and Lisa dive headfirst into clouds of sugar and egg whites—discussing mini meringue pies, soufflé struggles, and torches that never get used (looking at you, Allison).  From chestnut mysteries to passion fruit obsessions, they mix in plenty of laughter, Bake Off lore (BinGate r...

It’s Pastry Week in the tent, which means laminated layers, questionable butter strategies, and at least one soggy bottom. Allison and Lisa roll out their thoughts on the seven sacred pastries (and the eighth, Pillsbury Crescent, obviously), while investigating Toby’s neck beard, Natalia’s giant collar, and whether Prue secretly runs an accessories empire.  The gals debate the merits of tofu pies,...

It’s Chocolate Week on The Soggy Bottom Girls, and things are getting decadent! Lisa and Allison swoon over the adorable mini mousse creations that could pass for fancy café drinks, while Lisa treats us to a nostalgic 90s-style jingle for Nestlé chocolate. The girls can’t help but raise eyebrows at Aaron’s melted mousse mishap, and debate whether mousse should ever look like pudding. In the techni...

The classroom is open and the girls are back in session! With Allison out for the week, Lisa welcomes special guest and honorary Soggy Bottom Girl, Emma—a British baker living in Pittsburgh who’s here to decode the mystery of Back to School Week on The Great British Bake Off . From flapjacks that aren’t pancakes to school fêtes (yes, that’s pronounced “fate”) that involve coconuts and queens, this...

It’s Bread Week, and the Soggy Bottom Girls are rising to the occasion! Lisa and Allison kick things off by revealing their favorite “tear and share” bakes before diving into the bakers’ signature challenge — and those wildly over-the-top ingredient choices (truffle oil? Really?). Things heat up as they unpack the technical: doughnuts. Is it even baking? The girls aren’t convinced. Lisa takes a no...

Lisa states that biscuit week is her favorite, and the girls go back and forth about the biscuit/cookie difference.  Allison and Lisa discuss the difficulty level of the signature bake, and both girls praise Jessika's sliced bacon and egg cookie slices.  When the perfect hobnob presents itself as the technical, Lisa believes that she could do this challenge, especially given her skills in car...

The season's first episode is jammed with cakes cakes and so many more CAKES The girls get into a swiss roll discussion after Allison shares having made an inlaid swiss roll cake last spring. Lisa shares her thoughts regarding this very first signature bake, and the degree of difficulty being higher than previous first episodes. With talent levels high, the girls only have some minor errors a...

The girls go rogue and answer questions from the listeners after Allison labels it an 'after school special' episode. From the girls' favorite bakers to Lisa's obsession with gingerbread, the girls dive deep and get into some frequent fan queries. Midsummer moments-- from The Soggy Bottom Girls. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook:...