- 97. Team Lorelai or Team Emily & Richard? The great Yale debate
Court is in session! The jury will now hear two arguments: were Emily and Richard Gilmore right about Rory dropping out of Yale? Or should they have gone with Lorelai’s plan?
Today, Jackie and Catherine will make the case for each party.
What could Lorelai have done better? When did Richard and Emily act too hastily? And finally, what do we wish someone would’ve told Rory? Today, we answer all those questions.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS7E97 - 41m - Sep 9, 2026 - 96. August Bonus: Grab Bag!
It’s time for some Q&A! Jackie and Catherine are ready to answer your most pressing questions about Gilmore Girls. Including…
What happened to Shane? Why doesn’t Christopher follow Sherry to Paris? Why did Kirk and Lulu have a pig in A Year in the Life, instead of a baby? What happened to Rory’s trust fund from Gran?
Along with some really deep questions, like why did Stars Hollow feel so much like home to Lorelai? Can you ever really return home?
✨ This is an excerpt of a bonus episode. To access the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month.
Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E96 - 4m - Aug 26, 2026 - Luke and Lorelai fall in love (Best of)
Ahhhhh, the moment we’ve been waiting for! Every viewer knows that a romance between Luke and Lorelai is inevitable. But Gilmore Girls makes us wait patiently through four full seasons to get there!
In today’s rerelease, we cover the beginning of one of the favorite Gilmore romances - Luke and Lorelai.
We chat about the buildup of their physical and emotional intimacy, Luke’s infamous self-help book, how Lorelai was wooed by other boyfriends, and the exciting events surrounding their ultimate romance - Liz and TJ’s wedding and the Dragonfly Inn test run. We are ALL in, townies!
Gabbing Episodes mentioned:
Ep 4: Do Luke & Lorelai exist without Liz?
Ep. 28: Weddings of Gilmore Girls
Ep. 32: Top 10 Romantic Musical Moments of Gilmore Girls
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands50m - Aug 19, 2026 - The love triangle of Lorelai, Luke, and Nicole (Best of)
Luke and Lorelai are really close friends, but halfway through the series, we’re not sure if it’ll ever become a true romance! When Nicole Leahy appears in season 3 and gets closer to Luke, Lorelai is thrown for a loop.
Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine discuss a fascinating love triangle on Gilmore Girls - Lorelai, Luke, and Nicole!
We discuss:
- Another love triangle that mirrors this one
- Theories about why the heck Luke did what he did on the cruise
- Is Nicole actually mean? Or did Lorelai deserve a little snark?
- The character we WISH they’d brought back in season 3 instead!
Enjoy this rerelease: a rare exclusive previously only available on Patreon!
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands59m - Aug 12, 2026 - Luke and Lorelai’s Love Story: is Liz Danes the Secret Hero? (Best of)
Luke and Lorelai are one of television's greatest slow-burn romances. But would their love story have happened without Liz Danes?
Okay, okay, even if you can’t stand Liz…just hear us out. This month, we’re revisiting past episodes featuring Luke and Lorelai, one of Gilmore Girls’ best couples. We have to ask: did Luke's relationship with his sister prepare him for love, responsibility, and partnership? From Luke's "big brother" role to his emotional growth throughout Gilmore Girls, maybe Liz had a bigger impact on Luke and Lorelai's relationship than anyone gives her credit for.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands35m - Aug 5, 2026 - 95. Self-help books for Gilmore Girls characters
What if the residents of Stars Hollow followed in the footsteps of Luke and Jess by actually picking up a self-help book? In today’s episode, Jackie and Catherine do a little cheeky armchair diagnosing, as they pair each Gilmore Girls character with a self-help book that could completely change their lives. Who needs Atomic Habits? Who should go on an Eat Pray Love journey? From career advice to better relationships, we’ve got Stars Hollow's very own book therapy session.
✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get extra bonus episodes every month at patreon.com/gabbinggilmore
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands1h 8m - Jul 29, 2026 - 94: July Bonus: Lorelai and Jason’s Big Night Out: first date follies
Lorelai finally agrees to go on a date with Jason Stiles! Today we discuss why - - was it the flowers and candy? Lorelai’s conflict with her parents? And then the date itself. Wow, there’s a lot to discuss! Was the private room weird? Was Lorelai selfish to complain? Does Jason Stiles know how to have any fun?
In last week’s Part 1, we discussed Jason’s wooing of Lorelai. Today’s part 2 explores all the nuttiness of their first date.
✨ This is an excerpt of a bonus episode. To access the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month.
Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E94 - 3m - Jul 15, 2026 - 93. Digger’s Not Giving Away His Shot: the beginning of Lorelai and Jason
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 Lorelai’s other love interests don’t? Grab your coffee and let’s get into it.
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E93 - 45m - Jul 8, 2026 - 92. Behind the scenes with Valerie Campbell!
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 phone call from one of your favorite Stars Hollow townsfolk in the middle of the interview!
Learn more about Valerie on her website: https://valeriescateyescream.com/bio
Valerie on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valeriescateyescream
Valerie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valeriescateyescream
Valerie’s ice cream book: https://valeriescateyescream.com/store
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💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom!
Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E92 - 1h 3m - Jun 24, 2026 - 91. June Bonus: Graduations on Gilmore Girls
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 favorite fashion choices and some personal graduation moments, too.
✨ This is an excerpt of a bonus episode. To access the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month.
Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E91 - 5m - Jun 17, 2026 - 90. Food moments that broke us on Gilmore Girls
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 sisters Jackie and Catherine for the most heartwrenching food moments on Gilmore Girls.
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E90 - 1h 10m - Jun 10, 2026 - 89. Episodes we skip: Super Cool Party People
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 Lorelai away, Rory weirdly shoulders a burden that isn’t hers, and Anna Nardini… well, is Anna.
Grab some coffee and join us for the good and the bad, the funny and the cringey.
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E89 - 1h 2m - May 27, 2026 - 88. May Bonus: Proms on Gilmore Girls: Rory, Lane, Paris & their prom personas
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 some juicy listener prom moments, too - both embarrassing and victorious!
We also hash out the best pop culture prom moments. From the poofy sleeves of Pretty in Pink to the snarky fun of Mean Girls, and everything in between.
✨ This is an excerpt of a bonus episode. To access the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month.
Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E88 - 4m - May 13, 2026 - 87. Will you be my Lorelai Gilmore? Lane’s Fairygodmother
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?
But most importantly, would Lane feel supported to be her own cool, authentic self? Join us as we dig into one of the least explored relationships on Gilmore Girls: Lorelai and Lane.
Episodes mentioned:
Lane Kim Deep Dive Part 1: The Repression
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E87 - 55m - May 6, 2026 - 86. Welcome to the Gilmores: Rory’s boyfriends edition
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’s boyfriends at Friday Night Dinner in Hartford!
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E86 - 1h 19m - Apr 22, 2026 - 85. April Bonus: Secrets in Stars Hollow (Part 2)
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?
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E85 - 4m - Apr 15, 2026 - 84. Secrets in Stars Hollow: Lies of Omission (Part 1)
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-part series.
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E84 - 54m - Apr 8, 2026 - 83. Luke and Jess: when everything changed
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!
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E83 - 40m - Mar 25, 2026 - 82. March Bonus: Was Richard right about college?
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 it all: college fairs, tours, Ivy league applications, backups and safeties, Paris’ sage advice to Rory, and the infamous pro-con lists they used to decide on Harvard, Yale, or Princeton.
This is a preview of a bonus episode: to access the full episode, join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands6m - Mar 18, 2026 - 81. Cringiest 4-word phrases of Gilmore Girls
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 “Most Embarrassing," “Most Record-Scratching” and “Most Shameful.” Are you townies ready to get a little uncomfy?
Episodes mentioned:
Ep. 2 Why Does Everyone Hate Rory? (Part 1)
Ep. 13 The Gifts of Gilmore Girls Awards
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Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsS6E81 - 50m - Mar 11, 2026