Talking Fast: A Gilmore Girls Podcast

This week, Alexis and Suzanne are back with Season 3 Episode 1, "Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days." They begin the episode by going over the different awards that they give throughout a recap, you can skip ahead to 4:40 if you are familiar with these. Then, they are both a little appalled at the lack of movement either Lorelai or Rory have made during the summer in their personal lives. But, Alexis love...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne are joined by Erin, Jaqueline, and Thomas from the ABC's of Greek Podcast for a fun crossover episode! The three host a podcast recapping the mid-2000's show, Greek, on ABC Family. Alexis and Suzanne have a blast chatting with them about both shows and how they are still great to watch 15-20 years later. They all finish off the episode by creating a Rory at CRU storyl...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne are joined by Larisa, the creator of the food blog, Eating Gilmore. Alexis and Suzanne both drool over the dishes that Larisa talks about, and contemplate trying their hands at some recipes. Larisa describes some of the best and worst dishes she's made from the show, as well as some of her showstoppers. They also talk a bit about how food is a character within the sho...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne are joined by Élaina, one half of the Women of Questionable Morals Podcast. They get into the reasons they all critique a show that they love, and then dive into some critiques. Élaina brings some history to the topic of race in Stars Hollow and notes how the show attempts to create distance between the town and any characters of color. Alexis finally finds somebody w...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne are joined by Kristine, founder of The Gilmore Book Club! Kristine talks about reading from the Rory Gilmore Reading List, and how it has helped her cope with life and learn more about herself at the same time. Kristine is also a book club host for Chronicon, an advocacy community for people with chronic illnesses. In the end, one question lingers: What would Kirk rea...

This week Alexis and Suzanne are joined by John Cabrera, also known as Brian Fuller on Gilmore Girls. John talks about his experience auditioning for and being on Gilmore Girls, he even floats a few alternate universe theories! John also talks about the power of fans and his fan community, Remarkist. Please enjoy this interview, it was a blast! And we apologize for any sound issues on our end.&nbs...

We have compiled all of our ads from Season 2. If you've missed it, each episode we write a phony ad that relates to the episode in some way. We have a lot of fun with it!

This week, Alexis and Suzanne reflect on Season 2 and all of the twists and turns it has brought. They talk about how Rory and Lorelai are deep in character growth, even if they weren't entirely likable this season. Suzanne discusses what fantasy creatures some townsfolk would be, and Alexis brings some TikTok source material to the table.  Next week, we'll be back with an interview with John...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne finish up Season 2 with Episode 22, "I Can't Get Started." They both agree that this is a great season finale, it wraps things up just enough and still leaves them excited to get to Season 3 in January. Suzanne loves that Sookie is getting her big day and representing a full circle love story for a fat woman. Alexis enjoys the musical stylings of the townspeople as th...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 21, "Lorelai's Graduation Day." Alexis and Suzanne are excited about Lorelai's graduation but a little bit miffed that Rory disregarded Lorelai's wishes and invited Richard and Emily. Suzanne is envious of the tassle-cap cake and humbly requests one for her upcoming graduation. Meanwhile, Alexis fawns over Jackson's confidence in his impeccable...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 20, "Help Wanted". Suzanne starts off frustrated and discombobulated and stays that way. Alexis is aggravated by the treatment of Margy, Richard's legendary secretary, who endures fatphobia and classism. While both are annoyed that Jess is treated like persona non grata, Alexis and Suzanne love the scenes of bonding between Richard and Lorelai.&...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 19, "Teach Me Tonight." It is a doozy. Suzanne is frustrated at Lorelai's reaction to Rory's and Jess's accident, and Alexis is angry at the town for vilifying Jess from the very beginning. Overall, both agree that everybody needs to remember Jess is a teenager, and not the devil.  Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Joi...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 18, "Back in the Saddle Again." They are both pretty appalled at how clear it is that Rory is not into Dean anymore, but Lorelai's urging keeps them together. Suzanne gets frustrated with Headmaster Charleston's failure to realize that school is part of the "real" world, and Alexis notes the beginning of Rory's pattern of avoidance that leads to...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 17, "Dead Uncles and Vegetables". Suzanne gives an inside scoop on reserving multiple rooms at a hotel, and Alexis rails against the wedding industry. Both are pretty tickled by the final show of support the town gives to Luke after his uncle's funeral, and are also starting to get annoyed at Lorelai's denial of her connection with Luke.  Pl...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 16, "There's the Rub".  Alexis is critical of Lorelai's attitude from the beginning about the spa weekend with Emily and Suzanne is heartily annoyed by the "Chad" who interrupts their nice evening at the restaurant. Both agree that the spirited debate between Jess, Paris, and Rory about books is the highlight of the episode, and that Dean s...

Alexis and Suzanne are back (again) with Season 2 Episode 15, "Lost and Found". They apologize for the impromptu break and Suzanne's peak Dickens-character nasally voice. They both ruminate on the stasis of Stars Hollow and the resistance of any of its residents when it comes to change, especially Luke and Lorelai. Suzanne is annoyed with Lorelai once again for getting too involved in Rory's relat...

This week Alexis and Suzanne dive into Season 2 Episode 14, "It Should've Been Lorelai." They discuss all things Sherry, finding plenty of things to like about her character, from her fashion to her open honesty. They also highlight how the episode is a formative and critical one for Lorelai, resulting in a pretty major aha moment for her. Last, but certainly not least, they take slightly differen...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 13, "A-Tisket, A-Tasket." As Alexis says, this is one of the most quintessential Gilmore Girls episodes. They both swoon over Sookie and Jackson's romance, cringe at Dean's jealous and possessive reaction to Jess, and question Lorelai's preemptive judgement of Jess. Suzanne theorizes that Emily is tricking Lorelai into realizing her irrationality...

Alexis and Suzanne are back to cover Season 2 Episode 12, "Richard in Stars Hollow." Suzanne is appalled by Paris's ignorance and desire to exploit poverty, while Alexis is indignant about Richard's treatment of Lorelai. Both are excited to see Jess again, and go on a bit of a tangent about bookshelf organization.  Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Follow us on Instagra...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne talk about all the things they have loved and hated about the first eleven episodes of Season 2. They also get a bit strange with alternate universe theories and decide the that Gilmore Girls' true calling is as a coven of matriarchal witches.  We are going on a two week summer break, and will be back with episode 12 "Richard in Stars Hollow" on July 26th! Please...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 11, "Secrets and Loans". They start the episode off with a bit of a tangent about Rocky Horror Picture Show, the absolute triumph of musical theater. Alexis appreciates the small moments between Madeline and Louise even though Suzanne critiques their obsession with counting calories. Both are frustrated with Lorelai for not accepting help, even t...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 10, "The Bracebridge Dinner." Despite its ridiculous conflation of history, this episode is our resident medievalist's (Suzanne) favorite episode! Alexis waits with bated breath to see what will happen with Richard and Emily, and she and Suzanne agree that their final scene is one for the books. They are tickled by the convenient sleigh-ride pair...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 9, "Run Away, Little Boy." Once again, the Chilton curriculum is brought into question based off of their over-reliance on Shakespeare, and only Sookie's great recitation from Romeo and Juliet garners Alexis's Rory's Bookshelf moment. Both Suzanne and Alexis are irate over Tristan's actions towards Rory and Dean, especially the fact that Rory see...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 8, "The Ins and Outs of Inns." They are both aghast at the phony crime scene. I mean, who could possibly have done it? But seriously, Taylor was terrible to Luke in this episode so Suzanne and Alexis obviously take Luke's side. They were both also devastated by the fight between Lorelai and Sookie, but at least Mia making fun of Michel was fun.&...

This week, Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 2 Episode 7, "Like Mother, Like Daughter." While the majority of this episode is pure fun, at around 24:00, Suzanne does reference school shootings in relation to the loner joke that the show is making. This episode was recorded before the events of May 24th, but we kept this in because it is calling out the show for making light of the Columbine shooting...