Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

Whether you think Jason Stiles is a smarmy manipulator, a quirky charmer, or Lorelai’s most underrated boyfriend, he pursues Lorelai Gilmore pretty handily. In today’s episode, we dive into the early days of Lorelai and Jason - their chemistry, the skillful Friday Night Dinner, and of course, their epic first squabble.  Was it weird that Jason got himself invited to dinner? What does he have that...

Today we chat with Gilmore Girls’ key set costumer, Valerie Campbell on life behind-the-scenes in Stars Hollow. Valerie dishes on which actors nailed those long scripts best, what Edward Herrmann (Richard Gilmore) was really like, the inside scoop on “the world’s largest pizza,” the Gilmore character whose wardrobe was inspired by Valerie’s real-life clothes, and lots more. Plus, we got a surprise...

It’s graduation season! So it’s the perfect time to remember all the graduations on Gilmore Girls. We’re chatting about Rory’s high school graduation from Chilton, Lorelai’s business school grad, and Rory’s Yale graduation.  From moments that make us cry and the best Richard and Emily scenes to the emotional moments with Rory’s boyfriends, there’s so much to discuss! We even sprinkle in our favori...

Yes, Lorelai and Rory eat cheeseburgers and fries almost daily. Yes, Sookie is a culinary genius. But the real food moments of Gilmore Girls are the poignant ones that pull at our heartstrings. From the special birthday breakfast for Rory to Michel’s tribute to his departed pet, these Gilmore Girls food moments will make you reach for the tissues every time. Yes, even a donut can make us cry! Join...

Even if you’re a diehard Gilmore Girls lover, a few episodes are painful. And this is one. Today we analyze “Super Cool Party People” from season 6 - the infamous birthday party of April Nardini - and the reasons we skip it.  Even the awesome moments (Rory tells off Mitchum!) and unforgettable pop culture references (Pretty in Pink! Bonne Bell lip smackers!) can’t save this episode. Luke pushes Lo...

It’s prom season! So let’s celebrate Gilmore Girls style. Today, we dig into the prom personas of our favorite teens: Rory, Lane, and Paris. Plus, you know we can’t leave out Madeline & Louise, Dean, Lindsay, Tristan, and Jess. Are they “most likely to” be prom queen? Wallflower? Or a complete rebel? Jackie & Catherine reveal their own prom personas, spill a few personal stories, and share...

We’re taking a non-traditional approach to Mother’s Day this year by recognizing the aunties, godmothers, bonus moms, teachers, and coaches who help raise children.  Because, really, where would Lane Kim be without HER fairy godmother? Would she still harbor an obsession for obscure music? Would she know the taste of french fries and coffee? Would there even be a Hep Alien without Lorelai Gilmore?...

Emily Gilmore insists upon Rory parading each of her boyfriends through the Gilmore mansion to gain her grandparents’ approval. (To not-always-stellar results.) What happens when Dean, Jess, and Logan each grace Friday Night Dinner at Richard and Emily’s house? There are twinkies, black eyes, and theft to keep it interesting! Today, we contrast and compare the different experiences of Rory Gilmore...

No, this isn’t Gossip Girl, but even in the quaint world of Gilmore Girls, there are high-stakes secrets. Today, in Part 2 of 2, we’re counting down the top 6 biggest lies of omission from Stars Hollow!  What do Lorelai, Luke, and Logan have in common? And which secret will rank as the most scandalous?  ✨ This is an excerpt of a bonus episode. To access the full episode, join our Patreon, where y...

Even our favorite, sweet, neighborly Stars Hollow friends can sometimes be dishonest! Today, we’re counting down the biggest lies of omission on Gilmore Girls. We tackle things that Sookie, Jess, Emily, Christopher, Rory, and Paris hid from the people closest to them. Why didn’t they ‘fess up sooner? And what was the impact on their relationships with others? Let’s jump in for Part 1 of this two-p...

Forget Rory’s boyfriends for a minute… Luke Danes and Jess Mariano have one of the most complicated relationships on Gilmore Girls. And, one of the most satisfying transformations. Today, Jackie and Catherine reveal the scene that changed everything for these normally-closed-off guys. During this one scene that changed EVERYTHING, they finally show vulnerability in a way we’ve never seen!  ✨ If y...

Was Richard right about…college? In today’s episode, we dive into Rory Gilmore’s college application process, which was bumpy. Lorelai maintains her fierce independence - no help from Richard and Emily allowed. Meanwhile, Richard plots a secret Yale interview, and Rory is stuck in the middle!  Did Lorelai actually think Rory could apply to ONE school? And was Richard’s scheming necessary? We cover...

Gilmore Girls is cozy and comforting…most of the time. But sometimes it makes us squirm a little. Whether it’s Rory staking claim on a married Dean or Christopher pressuring Lorelai to have a baby, there’s some yucky stuff we’ve gotta air out.  Today, sisters and real-life Connecticut girls Jackie and Catherine break down the cringiest 4-word phrases of Gilmore Girls, complete with categories like...

Yes, we hear you - you think T.J. is annoying and mooches off of Luke. You think he’s a bit dramatic. But Jackie is here to present her case and convince you to love T.J. just a little bit more. Or, at least, not hate him so much!  The time he takes Luke’s beer? There’s a positive uptake. The way he pushes Luke’s buttons? It’s actually a good thing. His wedding speech? We loved it.  We also cover...

Lorelai Gilmore and Sookie St. James are not only best friends, but become business partners, too! Today we explore how they navigate friendship AND business, when they decided to open the Dragonfly Inn in Stars Hollow.  We answer questions like: why did they want to open an inn together? Where did they fail as business partners? What are the parallels to Rory showing Emily where they used to live...

Rory Gilmore is playing dress-up for her boyfriend, and we’ve gotta unpack this! You can’t forget the Donna Reed night. The pearls, the dinner, the apron. But also, why did Rory go to all this trouble? Was it an apology, or a challenge?  That Damn Donna Reed episode of Gilmore Girls brings up tons of questions: did Dean Forrester always want a tradwife? Did Rory simply parrot Lorelai’s opinions? W...

We’re back with part 2, counting down the best meltdowns of Gilmore Girls. If you’re a constant rewatcher, you’ll know these well. We’re analyzing one of Emily Gilmore’s biggest stress moments, Rory freaking out about school, Sookie’s baby panic, Luke’s parental frustration, and Lorelai reaching her boiling point! Catch up first with part 1 of the best meltdowns and come back to join us for this c...

We’ve long suspected that Jess Mariano is an Enneagram 4 - the individualist, the romantic. But today we’re going deep to see if we’re right! ✨ This is an excerpt from a paid episode - to access the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month at patreon.com/gabbinggilmore ✨ Jess wears a leather jacket, loves to read, and skips school a lot, but does this act...

Gilmore Girls had some juicy meltdowns, so we’re counting ‘em down today! It’s the tension that creates such fascinating story arcs, and helps our lovable Stars Hollow characters to grow.  We’ve got one of the most compelling Jess moments ever, Sookie’s masterful physical comedy (thank you, Melissa McCarthy), Emily and Richard Gilmore like you’ve never seen them before, and even some panicky momen...

It’s time for an end-of-season Gilmore Girls grab bag & ask us anything!  We answer your questions like: Did Christopher go to college? Did Emily plan to go to the spa with Lorelai all along? Were there any other teenagers in Stars Hollow?  Why is Sookie’s risotto magical? Is Lane’s twin pregnancy depicted accurately? (We’ve got a resident expert.) Buckle up, townies! Grab a coffee and let’s d...

Are you ready to do Christmas like a Gilmore Girl? We all know Lorelai and Rory’s holiday traditions: stockings on the stairs, slice and bake cookies that they pretend to decorate.  But what about two of the best Gilmore Girls hostesses?  Emily and Sookie, of course! In this December episode, we're rereleasing one of our very favorite Patreon episodes where we talk all about the festive food,...

✨ Enjoy this preview. For the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month .  Today we chat about one of the strongest couples on Gilmore Girls: Emily and Richard Gilmore. (Major spoiler)… but not for long. We detail the chronology of events leading to their separation – from Pennilyn Lott to Trix’s antics to the Floyd/Jason debacle. Sisters and diehard superf...

“I’ve got Ken Burns Jazz if you’re into that kind of thing.” Well, WE are into John Cabrera! The actor who played the lovable, slightly geeky Brian from Hep Alien on Gilmore Girls, joins us today. We chat about which character he thinks is overrated (brace yourselves!), what he really wants for Rory Gilmore in the revival, a fan fiction/spinoff idea you’ll love, and what he thought about guys like...

Tofurkey time is here! 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!  Join us in revisiting this episode from Season 1 when we 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 wit...

We’re back for Part 2 of our deep dive into emotional labor in Gilmore Girls! Enjoy this preview. For the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month .  In Part 2 of this series, we explore how the women of Gilmore Girls -  from Emily to Lorelai and even side characters like Sasha - boost up the men around them by dimming their own light or taking on most of t...