Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

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...

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...

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-...

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 cultur...

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...

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 & re...

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...

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 value...

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 fa...

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 s...

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 “g...

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 enemie...

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...

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 p...

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, t...

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...

Are you TeamJess, TeamDean, or TeamLogan?  Today, we have our first Gabbing Gilmore guest to join in a fun format - a lightning round about Rory’s boyfriends!  Who would you want go backpacking with? Who would want to move into your first apartment with? We’re not shying away from the real life stuff in this episode. And, of course, we’ll want to hear your picks, too. Remember, this is not a spoil...

Lorelai Gilmore might be the most celebrated single mom in pop culture. She’s fun, independent, capable, and playful. Everyone in Stars Hollow loves her! But is this experience relatable for other single moms? Today, Jackie and Catherine discuss how single motherhood is viewed in the U.S., and compare Lorelai’s experience to other single moms on Gilmore Girls, including Liz, Anna, and Mrs. Kim.  W...

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!  Jackie and Catherine 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 with the townies, relationship progressions, and yes, even som...

Paris Geller is one of the most fascinating characters in Gilmore Girls. Direct, bold, assertive, and confident (“this is the natural register of my voice!”) She’s a born leader and never backs down from a fight. Today, Jackie and Catherine revisit the Enneagram personality tool to examine Paris Geller’s personality.  Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table! 🎙Pr...

Okay, townies - ask us anything! Today is our first Gilmore Girls grab bag. Jackie and Catherine answer all the questions you've been wondering. Like... would Rachel and Lorelai really have become friends? What was Max's best moment? Should Jason really have sued Richard? And lots more. Jackie even tells us about her best celebrity sighting.  Join us for a fun and easygoing Q&A today w...

Logan Huntzberger’s biggest surprise is a bit controversial. Did you love it or hate it? We analyze what he did right… and what he got wrong.   Jackie and Catherine dig into all kinds of Gilmore Girls surprises today - parties, proposals, dates, and even real estate investments!  Plus, we get a little personal. Can you guess whether Jackie loves or hates surprises? Remember, this is NOT a spoiler-...

Jackie and Catherine have declared today Official Gilmore Girls Day! In this bonus episode, the sisters are celebrating the start of autumn, the unofficial fall rewatch season, and one more surprise special occasion. Find out what Connecticut is really like in the fall, our favorite fall Gilmore episodes, and the best fall fashion. Plus, we highlight some listener answers about why fall is inextri...

Lorelai Gilmore loves to have fun, experience new things & avoid unpleasant conflicts.  So what does that mean about her personality type? Today we're looking at Lorelai through the Enneagram - a personality typing tool. And... we think we're pretty spot on about what her number would be. Quirks and all.  Whether you're new to the Enneagram or you're a seasoned expert, today&#3...

Join Jackie and Catherine as they explore the sexuality of women over 50 on Gilmore Girls. Especially Miss Patty and Emily Gilmore - two polar opposites! It’s not just about sex, though; race, socioeconomic class, and body size factor into the conversation, too. How are Lorelai and Rory impacted by this? Why did Trix and Emily adhere to “prudish” standards, aside from just their conservative upbri...