Talking Fast: A Gilmore Girls Podcast

This month Alexis and Suzanne finally talk about The Wire, a show they both watched recently for the first time and have been sprinkling into all of their discussions. They rank their favorite seasons and then break down things they liked and disliked about each one. Listen to the full episode on Patreon ! Donate to help feed those suffering the forced starvation of genocide in Gaza with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 starv...

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...

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 Fu...

This month Alexis and Suzanne cover shows, movies, books, and even a few games that they've been consuming over July and August. ⁠Listen on Patreon.

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 Chil...

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 sta...

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 sufferi...

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, che...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 16, "Bridesmaids Revisited." Alexis concedes that Logan isn't looking great in this episode and Suzanne discusses the common "we were on a break" storyline. They both enjoy Rory and Doyle commiserating together, and are disappointed in Zack proposing to Lane to fix a fight. As trans rights continue to be under attack in th...

This month, Alexis and Suzanne talk about some of the books they've read for the first half of 2025. They both are finally out of reading slumps and have a lot to discuss, from science fiction to literary fiction to young adult fantasy. Check out the full episode on Patreon .

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...

This week Alexis and Suzanne have a surprise episode for Pride month. They start out with some fun ideas about how the characters of Gilmore Girls would participate (or not) in Pride events. Then, they get into a discussion about how heteronormativity limits what the show could be, how compulsory heterosexuality impacts characters, and how we can think about these things in our every day life. As...

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...

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 wor...

This month Alexis and Suzanne talk about what they watched over April and May. They chat about the new Hunger Games book, Andor Season 2, Pokerface, The Pitt, and more! ⁠Listen on Patreon.

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...

This week Alexis and Suzanne reflect on the first half of Season 6. They discuss their favorite and least favorite episodes, and what storylines are working for them. Suzanne suggests setting Gilmore Girls in the 1890's and Alexis suggests a full show of Stars Hollow in its founding days. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the ⁠⁠⁠Trevor Projec...

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...

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 organ...

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&#3...

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 boycott...

This month Alexis and Suzanne discuss a bunch of shows, including Severance ( SPOILERS 13:51-28:10 ), The Leftovers, Adolescence, and more! Listen on Patreon.

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 Apr...

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...