Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

One of the biggest complaints about the Gilmore Girls revival – A Year in the Life – is Rory's stagnant career.After seeing Rory Gilmore's dreams of becoming a journalist somewhat fade, we have to wonder… Are there other professions that would suit Rory even better?She has many skills, and lots of writing experience, but was she really destined to become the next Christiane Amanpour?With a little help from our Patreon community, sisters and Gilmore superfans Jackie and Catherine dive into lots of job and career suggestions for Rory Gilmore, from publisher to event planner, and many more!✨ This episode is available to our paid subscribers, who receive bonus content every month. ☕ Show the world that you're a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 

Did Luke really make out with Crazy Carrie? Why is she called Crazy Carrie? How did she finally charm “Butch Danes”?Today, sisters and Gilmore superfans Jackie and Catherine answer listener questions in this mini-grab bag episode.Plus, is it realistic that Paris Geller wasn't valedictorian at Chilton? And would Paris really be totally fine with it? Join us to chat about your favorite Stars Hollow series!✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. ☕ Show the world that you're a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 

June 3rd is a pivotal date in Gilmore Girls history! And what better day to celebrate?If you can just hear Lorelai saying “June thirrrrrrd,” then this is the episode for you. Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine pop in with a surprise Tuesday episode to mark the occasion. We dive into why this date is so important to the fandom, what happened on each of those days, and similarities they share. After all, these are big events - Rory's court date for stealing a yacht and Lorelai's planned wedding with Luke! Both dates have lasting consequences for the Gilmore Girls, lead to major changes for each character's arc, and give Lorelai a lot to consider.✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. ☕ Show the world that you're a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 

As the new season of And Just Like That returns, we have to wonder… is Carrie Bradshaw anything like our beloved Lorelai Gilmore? In today's deep dive, sisters Jackie and Catherine analyze the similarities between two popular protagonists of the early 2000s: Carrie Bradshaw (in the Sex and the City days) and Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls. Topics include: Why did both characters deeply crave independence? How did it impact their lives and romantic relationships? Where was Carrie's family?Are they both “pick me” girls, or simply free-spirited unique women?Lorelai and Carrie's relationship to food, exercise, and their bodiesWhat they have in common when it comes to the hot button issues: politics and money!And, of course, the men in their lives. Does Luke Danes have anything in common with Mr. Big? Where did Jason Stiles and Aleksandr Petrovsky both go wrong? ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. ☕ Show the world that you're a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 

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 oneTheories about why the heck Luke did what he did on the cruiseIs Nicole actually mean? Or did Lorelai deserve a little snark? The character we WISH they'd brought back in season 3 instead!✨ this episode is available to our  Patreon community, which receives an extra bonus episode every month. ☕ Show the world that you're a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 

If you ask Lorelai Gilmore, she'll say she couldn't be more different from her mother! But… do these two women have more similarities than we think?In this episode, sisters Jackie and Catherine dive into the traits that Lorelai and Emily Gilmore have in common. Do they have similar entertaining styles? How about shopping? We'll talk about their capacity for storytelling, the way they dress, and more! Come join us to chat about this famous mother-daughter duo.✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

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 Parks and Recreation. So take this quiz with us. Which character is Taylor most similar to?Join us for "the best of Gabbing Gilmore" with this deep dive into Taylor Doose.

Richard Gilmore is setting up his new business and Lorelai quickly comes to the rescue to help. But not everything goes smoothly.In today's episode, sisters, Jackie and Catherine dig into the complicated relationship between Richard and Lorelai. And all the ways that the office set up, reflects their larger relationship.Does Richard have too much pride? Could Lorelai have done anything differently? Did Richard have any actual business training? Why was Lorelai eager to help? Let's jump in!✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

This is a sample of our full Patreon episode, Paris's Big Meltdown. To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here._________________________________________It's hard being a teenage girl. And even harder if you're focused, driven, and a high-achiever like Paris with only one goal in mind - Harvard. Paris believes that her prestigious, elite private school, Chilton Academy will help her get there. But when college acceptance letters arrive, she's shocked. What happens later that evening at the Chilton bicentennial is… well, pretty disastrous. Today, on Gabbing Gilmore, sisters Jackie and Catherine dig into a Gilmore Girls moment that is simultaneously cringey, heartbreaking, and witty. In short, a train wreck that we can't NOT gape at! We discuss:Why this moment was so difficult for ParisWhether it was really tied to her sex life or not (why did she actually use the word sl%t) How other characters could have done better - we're looking at you, Headmaster Charleston and Richard Gilmore!How Paris's bedroom gave us clues about her inevitable breakdownWhether her infamous interview could have been avoided….… and more! Optional episodes to watch: 3x16: The Big One 

Calling all Gilmore Girls superfans! If Stars Hollow is your favorite place to be, you will enjoy this cozy chat between sisters Jackie and Catherine.We know you love some romance, but sometimes it doesn't go as planned. From Logan's weekend away, to Rory's Christmas gift for Dean, many romantic gestures went awry. Join us for our top 10 favorites, including the number one moment that was sooooo awkward. And the reason why we're ready to yell at Jackson!☕️ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where you get an extra bonus episode every month. 

Join us for the Best of Gabbing Gilmore!  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. Remember when she tried to buy a plane? How about that road trip to Mia's wedding?Here are 10 times Emily broke us. Get out your tissues, townies! Jackie and Catherine dig up some of the most poignant moments today.

Paris Geller isn't the only student to get involved with a professor on teen dramas. Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine explore the many (many, many) teen shows of the ‘90s and early 2000s that featured teacher-student relationships. There are almost too many shows to count. In addition to Gilmore Girls, we chat about Dawson's Creek, Felicity, My So-Called Life, One Tree Hill, The O.C., Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars - whew! First of all, why is this such a common theme on teen dramas? How has our notion of consent, and what's appropriate, changed over the years? We discuss whether these shows romanticize kids wanting to grow up quickly, teacher harassment, and how scandalous events of the late nineties inspired these ripped-from-the-headlines stories. And, excuse us, but did the girl from Pretty Little Liars actually marry her teacher??This is a topic best for adults, so if young ears are listening, we'd recommend popping in some headphones or airpods. Also, if topics like grooming and S.A. are tough for you, treat yourself kindly. To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here.

Let's talk about Jess Mariano, the mysterious boy who arrives in Stars Hollow from the big city.His arrival is bumpy to say the least! From stealing garden gnomes to a phony murder outside of Doose's Market, the presence of Jess really shakes up this small, quaint Connecticut town.Today, sisters, Jackie and Catherine dive into Jess Mariano‘s early days in Stars Hollow, including the reactions of Luke, Lorelai, Rory, Taylor, and the town. Did Jess ever plan to give it a chance? Did Lorelai say too much too soon? Let's get into it! ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

Today we're revisiting our very first Gilmore Girls Grab Bag - originally episode 8. Some fun and lighthearted questions about our favorite Stars Hollow comfort show!(Thanks for your support & patience as we navigate through a family medical issue. You can still look forward to one new episode + one new Patreon bonus episode per month for the immediate future.)  

We're back with Part 2 of 2 in this bonus episode recap of the 90-minute Winter episode of Gilmore Girls, A Year in The Life.We get into Rory's career as a 32 year-old: is this the journalist dream she had imagined? Why is she in London so much, and why isn't Lorelai giving more advice? Plus, does Mitchum know about the “affair”?Pop culture references abound and, of course, we have to dissect them. From 10,000 steps to the Les Miserables movie and everything in between. Finally, we get serious, too. There are some tear-jerking moments in Winter so grab your tissues!To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here.

We're back for the best of Luke Danes' rants! Luke is known to get fired up, especially about his nephew Jess and even sometimes Lorelai's antics. Be sure to go back to last episode to listen to Part 1 first!  Then come back here and count down the second half of our Top 10 favorite rants. ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

No one can rant like Luke Danes!! He's calm one moment and yelling the next.And when Taylor Doose is around, there's no controlling Luke.So we just had to rank our favorite Luke rants. Whether it's about marriage, young parents in the diner, or the Stars Hollow pageantry, Luke always makes us laugh, and sometimes nod in agreement.Today we're counting down the first half of our Top 10 favorite rants. Stay tuned for part 2 soon!✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

After nine years without new content, Gilmore Girls fans received a major gift: a revival! A Year in the Life aired in 2016, with four episodes - to go with each season, starting with Winter. Today's bonus episode is a recap of the 90-minute Winter episode, Part 1 of 2. In part 1, we chat about the new running jokes, like Oooober and Paul, the forgotten boyfriend. Plus, we dig into the major plot points, including Emily and Lorelai's new (and old) fight, and Luke and Lorelai finally starting to explore having a baby together. To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here.

Many fans complain about Rory's personality after her high school days at Chilton. Did she really become a different person at Yale? Did she suffer from Golden Child Syndrome? In this episode, sisters Jackie and Catherine dive into Rory's relationship to criticism. We tackle outward criticism from Mitchum that she doesn't “have it,” Dean getting mad at Rory after Jess buys her basket, the backlash about her ballerina article at the Yale Daily News, and much more. What's Rory's go-to reaction when she receives criticism, and why?Catherine can't help but bring up the Enneagram, too. This might explain why Rory can tolerate, and even embrace, some of Lorelai's bizarre antics. Resources consulted and referenced:Enneagram Made Simple, Ashton Whitmoyer-OberJameka Leap of Faith ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

It's grab bag time! Jackie and Catherine are taking questions from YOU about your burning Gilmore Girls questions. Like….Where is Stars Hollow? How old is Luke?Where did Dean go?Why didn't we get to see Lorelai and Chris's marriage? What modern-day trends would our favorite Gilmore girls love (and hate)? And many more. Plus, Jackie has a really good theory about why Lorelai and Rory have a porch with beautiful greenery even though they don't know how to garden!✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here.Are you ready to do Christmas like a Gilmore Girl? We all know Lorelai and Rory's holiday traditions: stockings on the stairs, slice and bake cookies that they pretend to decorate. But what about two of the best Gilmore Girls hostesses? Emily and Sookie, of course!In this December bonus episode, Gilmore aficionados Jackie & Catherine talk all about the festive food, drinks, holiday decor, music, gifts and movies that these two would love. And we get a little personal about which of our own holiday traditions match up with those of Stars Hollow and Hartford. Come join us for a cozy chat as you cook, shop & wrap - to get you in the holiday mood, true Gilmore style! (Don't worry, we won't force you to sip eggnog. But hopefully we can get our hands on some peppermint coffee from Weston's!)

Were Rory and Tristan “end game”? Sisters and co-hosts Jackie and Catherine are joined by a special guest to discuss. Why do people love Tristan so much? We explore whether this character, played by Chad Michael Murray, had any character growth over the series. And whether he was a good match for Rory Gilmore. Today, we're diving into Romeo & Juliet, the dance, the kiss, Tristin's date with Paris, the infamous P.J. Harvey tickets - all of it! Plus, was military school the right ending for Tristan? Let's chat.✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

Every Gilmore Girls fan loves to chat about Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Luke, Lane, and Sookie. And Rory's guys, of course. But what about the bit characters we only see once or twice? The smaller characters of Gilmore Girls add to the charm of Stars Hollow, the Hartford society scene, and even Yale. And sometimes they impact the storylines in big ways! Today, sisters (and GG diehard fans) Jackie and Catherine explore the big impact of bit characters on Gilmore. Part 1, because of course we couldn't fit everyone in one episode.

Along with being quirky, caffeinated, and fast-talking, the other common adjective some critics use to describe Lorelai Gilmore is “selfish.” Including the way she mothers Rory.Today, sisters and Gilmore experts Jackie and Catherine explore:What IS a selfish mom?What's the difference between being selfish and self-centered?What are society's expectations for mothers today, and why aren't dads often called selfish?What are the moments when Lorelai put her daughter's needs, social life, and future above her own?And finally, was it selfish for Lorelai to keep Rory from the Gilmores and from Christopher? Today is a brutally honest, “let's get real” kind of episode. To access this bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore exclusive subscribers, join the Patreon community here.

What is the best scene of all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls? Today, sisters and GG experts Jackie and Catherine are declaring which one should win the Emmy for Best TV scene ever - if there was such a category!We'll give you a hint - not only does this epic scene involve Lorelai and Rory, but we see Emily and Richard, plus a bit of Mozart and mind games. Are you getting closer to the answer? Come join us for a deep-dive discussion of everyone's favorite beloved series as we chat about the BEST. SCENE. EVER. ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

This month, Jackie and Catherine experienced an immersive Stars Hollow weekend like no other, this year's Fan Fest Firelight Event in Guilford, CT! This episode is a bonus so we could bring you all the Gab. What cast members did we meet? Did we, in fact, dress alike all weekend? And how many times did Jackie "pull a Lorelai" and buy coffee from the same coffee shop in one day?  It was all too much fun to keep to ourselves!  A big thank you to Jennie and Marcus Whittaker for planning this amazing Fan Fest for the Gilmore Girls community. We are so grateful!✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

Today Jackie and Catherine cover a bittersweet topic. Although death sounds extremely serious (and it is!)... on Gilmore Girls it is often infused with compassion, friendship, sweetness, and humor. Nothing stays too heavy for too long on our favorite Stars Hollow show. We explore:* How did some of the townspeople's deaths shape important plot points for Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Luke, and others?* Who rose to the occasion when their family or friends needed support? And who didn't? * What do we love most about how the town of Stars Hollow reacts to its grieving members? * And why did Rory cry so much at Stan's funeral? {Note to our beloved townies}: if you've recently experienced loss or are feeling heavy grief right now, feel free to skip this one. We'll always be here for you when you're ready. If you need something more uplifting, check out Top 10 Fun Musical Moments of Gilmore Girls.

Okay, Team Logan, you're up! Today, sisters and Gilmore Girls aficionados Jackie and Catherine dive into the very early days of Rory and Logan's romance. From the Life and Death Brigade to the Male Yale Party, and all the flirtations in between, we're discussing why this romance was so different from Rory's earlier boyfriends. Do we like Logan in the beginning? Why does Rory end up liking a guy who made a terrible first impression on her? Let's get into it!✨ If you can't get enough, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

This is a bonus episode for Gabbing Gilmore subscribers. To access it, join the Patreon community here.In our very first episode for Patreon members, we chat about the most critical elections on Gilmore Girls - Jackson, Paris, Rory, and yes… we'll even talk about Kirk's polling. Jackie and Catherine dig into how Chilton, Yale, and Stars Hollow elections relate to real life elections, including the 2024 U.S. presidential election. There's lots of fun in store. From Sookie's “first lady” clothes to Hep Alien rocking out, get ready to run! To the polls, of course. 

Music plays a key role in Gilmore Girls, especially in the romances! We're counting down the top 10 most romantic musical moments in Stars Hollow. Which, yes, include a lot of Luke and Lorelai, but some other surprises, too. We're forever grateful for the musical contributions of Sam Phillips (famously known for her “la-las”) and Grant Lee Phillips (the town troubadour) to Gilmore Girls.You'll find the Top 10 Most Lighthearted Music Moments in Episode 26, if you missed that one. And stay tuned, this isn't the last music episode you'll hear from us!Correction to #10: Someone to Watch Over Me written by George and Ira Gershwin, performed by Rickie Lee Jones.

Emily Gilmore is one of the most complicated women in television history. And we just loooooove to analyze her! This week's episode explores all the times that Emily shows up in Stars Hollow - including all her surprise visits.When was she the most Emily-ish? When did she actually let down her guard? What do these visits say about her mothering, and her identity? Join sisters & Gilmore Girls experts Jackie and Catherine to dive in.

Disney's Inside Out 2 was a huge hit this summer. Today, Jackie and Catherine dig into the new characters - FEELINGS! - and how they relate to our beloved Gilmore Girls main characters. Who has “Fear” running the show? How about “Anxiety”? Who could use a bit more “Joy”? If you haven't seen the movie yet, don't worry, no Inside Out spoilers. (Just Gilmore spoilers). 

Rory and Dean have one of the mostly hotly debated romances on Gilmore Girls. It started as sweet, young, and romantic, and then…. well, got complicated.In the first episode of Gabbing Gilmore's Season 3, sisters Jackie and Catherine chat about the early days of Rory Gilmore and Dean Forrester. The bracelet, their cute-meet, movie night, and more. And of course, their first kiss. Who was Dean when they first met?Did he actually “stalk” Rory? Were they a typical high school romance? Join us!  

Ready for a walk down the aisle?  Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine discuss the many weddings of Gilmore Girls and which ones take the cake - the wedding cake, that is. We chat about what the weddings have in common and how they were surprisingly important to fuel some major Gilmore plot points. From costumes and music to the sweetest moments - we're going all in. Plus, did Sookie choose the right wedding song? Should Rory have gone to Dean's wedding? And by the way, Luke can WALTZ!

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 accepted.

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've got you, townies! 

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.

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 culture and music influences, like Sex and the City, Avril Lavigne, Pink, and even Taylor Swift. Plus, lots of discussion about some of the side Gilmore characters, like Shane, Nicole, Lindsay, and even the Stars Hollow moms. As Miss Patti would say, “buckle up!” It's gonna be a big one.

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 Catherine dig through some of these life-altering moments in Lane's life and ask - - should Lane's life have turned out differently? 

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 & repeatable favorites.Mentioned: Time article by Anna Goldfarb

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 our favorite guys like Dave Rygalski (played by Adam Brody) and Henry Cho factor into Lane's difficult decisions? Join Jackie and Catherine - sisters and Gilmore superfans - for today's deep dive into our favorite Stars Hollow community. 

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 values? When was she willing to stray from being the obedient daughter? 

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 favorite evil moment on Gilmore Girls? Share with us.

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 some singing.If you have questions for a future grab bag, DM us on Instagram. 

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 “good girl” phenomenon on TV series in the ‘90s and 2000s. 

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 enemies) - - is there anything that could get them to love each other??Most importantly, we love YOU lots, townies! XOXO

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 Parks and Recreation. So take this quiz with us. Which character is Taylor most similar to?Join us for today's Gilmore Girls deep dive.

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.

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, they share their theory about why Rory and Lane's friendship lasted so long & a few reflections on decades-long friendships in their own lives.

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)..... 

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 spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table!