If Gilmore Girls is your “comfort food,” join sisters Jackie and Catherine in this deep dive discussion of all things Stars Hollow. Coming to you straight from Connecticut, the sisters’ deep love for Lorelai &amp; Rory fuel their “gabbing” about themes like single motherhood, feminism, friendship, parenting, and yes… of course, Rory’s boyfriends. So grab some red vines and coffee, and join these two GG pros for a walk through town square. Copperboom! P.S. every juicy morsel is on the table. So... not spoiler-free.

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Rory Gilmore’s debutante ball was 25 years ago this week! Airing on November 6, 2001, “Presenting Lorelai Gilmore” gave fans something we never thought we’d see - Rory on her father’s arm at a Daughters of the Daughters of the American Revolution cotillion. But it’s not all smiles and fan dances, people. Rory’s agreement to “come out” to society has deeper meaning, and exposes some harsh truths for Richard, Emily, Lorelai, and even Christopher.  Today we dig into the world of debutante balls and our personal connection to them. You might be surprised to hear that one of us looked like a cute cotton ball once upon a time. Put on those white gloves and join us!  ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

103. Presenting Lorelai Gilmore… and Jackie!

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Of all the Stars Hollow town festivals, the Bid on a Basket event is not discussed enough! But arguably, it had the biggest impact on our favorite Gilmore Girls women. Today, we chat about the blowback of this seemingly cute and harmless town tradition. Lorelai, Rory, Sookie, and Lane’s lives all changed after Taylor began the auction! Let’s chat about how each of their storylines changed - for better or for worse.  ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

102. Bid on a Basket: big changes for Lorelai, Rory, Sookie & Lane

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What happens when a good girl decides to “lose” her virginity? Can her first time be pleasant or does society force penalties, regrets and guilt onto her? Exhibit A: Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller. Today we’re back to discuss the portrayal of virginity of some of our other favorite young adult and teen heroines of the ‘90s and 2000s, like Felicity Porter, Blair Waldorf, and characters on One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek, and of course, Gilmore Girls.  Television shows give us an important cultural framework for teens and sex. So, we have to ask -  what’s the role of boys in all this? We explore whether characters like Dawson Leery and Lucas Scott grapple with the same pressures as teenage girls, and feelings of entitlement that boys are raised with.  It’s a serious topic, but we’re going to leave you with some positivity and hope for the future, but be sure to stay until the end. This episode is Part 2 of 2. Content warning: includes discussion of sexual assault and purity culture. Take good care of yourselves, friends.  ✨ This is an excerpt of a bonus episode. To access the full episode, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month</a>.  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

101. (October Bonus) Gilmore Girls, Virginity & the Rules for Teenage Girls: good girl regrets & does boys’ virginity even matter?  (Part 2 of 2)

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Rory Gilmore’s relationship with Logan Huntzberger is a bumpy ride - especially during their casual dating stage. We answer: why did Rory choose casual dating? How did Lorelai handle it? Did Logan gaslight Rory because of his commitment-phobia? We cover poker night, the Pulp Friction party, crying on the bathroom floor, and everything in between. Finally, we’ve got theories about why Logan finally agreed to be exclusive.  ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

100. Rory and Logan Part 2: from casual to committed

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Today, Catherine and Jackie are guests on a really fun podcast called Gilmore the Merrier.We are absolutely delighted to join host Bran, a longtime Gilmore Girls fan, along with his friends Dan and Chad, who are watching the show for the very first time. They’re going episode by episode, recapping and discussing everything as they go—and invited us to jump in for their Season 2 finale discussion of “Can’t Get Started.”This is one of Gabbing Gilmore&#39;s favorite season finales, I mean... those last five minutes!?! There is SO much to talk about. We get into some hot takes, including the all-important question: How do we feel about Rory kissing Jess?!We also talk about Sookie’s pre-wedding meltdown, and we dig into Christopher showing up when Rory gets her cast removed. What are his real motivations? Is this genuinely about Rory—or is something else going on?So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us as we revisit Season 2, Episode 22, “Can’t Get Started” with our new friends over at Gilmore the Merrier!✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

99. Gabbing Gilmore joins Gilmore the Merrier!

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Today we’re diving into virginity stories on Gilmore Girls and other teen dramas. Rory, Paris, and Lane all experienced their first time on the show - all with different challenges and hangups.   So why is virginity such a frequent storyline for teenage girls, but rarely for boys? To answer that question, we started with Stars Hollow and continued to some of our other favorite YA and teen dramas of the ‘90s and 2000s, like My So-Called Life, 90210, Dawson’s Creek, Felicity, One Tree Hill, and Gossip Girl.  Along the way, we name the 3 most common tropes used to portray teenage girls and their sexuality, against the backdrop of Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, and the rise of purity culture in mainstream culture.  This episode is Part 1 of 2. Content warning: includes discussion of virginity testing, sexual assault, purity culture, and sexual health. Take good care of yourselves, friends.  ✨ This is an excerpt of a bonus episode. To access the full episode, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month</a>.  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

98. {September Bonus}The Virginity Obsession on Teen Dramas of the ‘90s and 2000s: Gilmore Girls, Harlots, Purity Culture, and Beyond (Part 1 of 2)

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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.  ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

97. Team Lorelai or Team Emily & Richard? The great Yale debate

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It’s time for some Q&amp;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, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month</a>.  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

96. August Bonus: Grab Bag!

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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:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/53xmPNROlMxO7B7OQ8gWXx" rel="nofollow">Ep 4: Do Luke &amp; Lorelai exist without Liz?</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nbuTL7O1Po69aJ4xmzUkv" rel="nofollow">Ep. 28: Weddings of Gilmore Girls</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3d2MdOkOILGzBpW4OYxzN4" rel="nofollow">Ep. 32: Top 10 Romantic Musical Moments of Gilmore Girls</a>  If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Luke and Lorelai fall in love (Best of)

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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:<ul><li>Another love triangle that mirrors this one</li><li>Theories about why the heck Luke did what he did on the cruise</li><li>Is Nicole actually mean? Or did Lorelai deserve a little snark? </li><li>The character we WISH they’d brought back in season 3 instead!</li></ul>﻿Enjoy this rerelease: a rare exclusive previously only available on Patreon!✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

The love triangle of Lorelai, Luke, and Nicole (Best of)

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Luke and Lorelai are one of television&#39;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&#39;s relationship with his sister prepare him for love, responsibility, and partnership? From Luke&#39;s &#34;big brother&#34; role to his emotional growth throughout Gilmore Girls, maybe Liz had a bigger impact on Luke and Lorelai&#39;s relationship than anyone gives her credit for. ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Luke and Lorelai’s Love Story: is Liz Danes the Secret Hero?  (Best of)

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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&#39;s very own book therapy session.  ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at <a href="http://patreon.com/gabbinggilmore" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/gabbinggilmore</a> ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at <a href="https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing" rel="nofollow">https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing</a>  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

95. Self-help books for Gilmore Girls characters

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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, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month</a>.  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

94: July Bonus: Lorelai and Jason’s Big Night Out: first date follies

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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.  ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at patreon.com/gabbinggilmore  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review &amp; share with a friend. Copperboom!  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

93. Digger’s Not Giving Away His Shot: the beginning of Lorelai and Jason

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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: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@valeriescateyescream" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@valeriescateyescream</a>Valerie on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valeriescateyescream" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/valeriescateyescream</a>Valerie’s ice cream book: <a href="https://valeriescateyescream.com/store" rel="nofollow">https://valeriescateyescream.com/store</a>✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at patreon.com/gabbinggilmore 🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/ 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table.👋Wanna share your thoughts? Leave us a voice note at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review &amp; share with a friend. Copperboom! Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

92. Behind the scenes with Valerie Campbell!

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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, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month</a>.  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

91. June Bonus: Graduations on Gilmore Girls

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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. ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at patreon.com/gabbinggilmore 🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> completely free for your next Gilmore gathering☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/ 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table.👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review &amp; share with a friend. Copperboom! Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

90. Food moments that broke us on Gilmore Girls

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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.  ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month</a>.   🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> right here, completely free. ☕ Show the world that you’re a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from <a href="https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/" rel="nofollow">our Merch Shop</a>!  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review &amp; share with a friend. Copperboom!  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

89. Episodes we skip: Super Cool Party People

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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 &amp; Louise, Dean, Lindsay, Tristan, and Jess. Are they “most likely to” be prom queen? Wallflower? Or a complete rebel? Jackie &amp; 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, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">join our Patreon, where you’ll get extra bonus episodes every month</a>.  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

88. May Bonus: Proms on Gilmore Girls: Rory, Lane, Paris & their prom personas

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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:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-ep20-lane-kim-deep-dive-part-1-the-repression/id1697014630?i=1000651290484" rel="nofollow">Lane Kim Deep Dive Part 1: The Repression</a> ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get<a href="https://www.patreon.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow"> extra bonus episodes every month</a> at patreon.com/gabbinggilmore  🍿Download <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-guide-how-139564969?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">“How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!”</a> right here, completely free, for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Show the world that you’re a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from <a href="https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/" rel="nofollow">our Merch Shop</a>!  🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GabbingGilmore" rel="nofollow">Leave us a voice note here</a> at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review &amp; share with a friend. Copperboom!  Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

87. Will you be my Lorelai Gilmore? Lane’s Fairygodmother

If Gilmore Girls is your “comfort food,” join sisters Jackie and Catherine in this deep dive discussion of all things Stars Hollow.

If Gilmore Girls is your “comfort food,” join sisters Jackie and Catherine in this deep dive discussion of all things Stars Hollow. Coming to you straight from Connecticut, the sisters’ deep love for Lorelai & Rory fuel their “gabbing” about themes like single motherhood, feminism, friendship, parenting, and yes… of course, Rory’s boyfriends. So grab some red vines and coffee, and join these two GG pros for a walk through town square. Copperboom! 

P.S. every juicy morsel is on the table. So... not spoiler-free.