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Gin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of one of the most weirdly popular reality shows on television: The Great British Bake-Off or, as it's known to us here in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In it, generally polite people compete to bake cookies and cake while wandering around a tent on…

Sharon Handy, Joel Bellucci


    • Dec 23, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Episode 36: Christmas Bake Off Holiday Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 58:11


    On today's episode, we celebrate the holidays with a special guest. It's Joël! Doris is off on a well-earned vacation, so Joël has kindly stepped in to chat about the first episode of the new GBBO Holiday Specials running on Netflix. God bless us, every one! We spend a goodly amount of time catching up, so if you're looking for show talk, skip ahead to the 13-minute mark. But then you'll miss musings about Mrs. Maisel, skin-singing, and a whole lotta mince. Why would you want that? So, grab a mulled beverage, sneak a cookie off Santa's plate, and enjoy Episode 36. It's Gin and Cake time!   Want to connect? Check us out on Twitter (@ginandcakepod), or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ginandcake) to leave a comment or ask a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast. If you like the podcast and want to support us, check us out on Patreon.com (www.patreon.com/ginandcake). You'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. And please SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes, if you're so inclined. It helps us out a lot. Thank you!

    Episode 35: Season Five, Episode One (Cake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 49:17


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we start a brand new season by indulging our curiosity about GBBO's move to Channel 4. We're going to review the first non-BBC version of the show. How does it hold up? Who are these people? Where are our drinks? You can find this season on Netflix as "Season 5," which is a numbering we'll try to explain. Probably not very effectively. Along the way, we catch up with a few bits and bobs that happened during our break, laud the wonder of museums, give a gin reccy, and mention the science-based delights of tiny Japanese food. So, grab a delicious beverage, flip on the Netflix, and enjoy Episode 35. It's Gin and Cake time!   Want to connect? Check us out on Twitter (@ginandcakepod), or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ginandcake) to leave a comment or ask a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast. If you like the podcast and want to support us, check us out on Patreon.com (www.patreon.com/ginandcake). You'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. And please SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes, if you're so inclined. It helps us out a lot. Thank you!

    Episode 34: Interview Special with Tom Gilliford, Season 7 Contestant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 56:33


    We're back! After a long and busy hiatus, Gin and Cake returns with a special episode--our first ever interview with a Bake Off contestant! Join us for a chat with the lovely Tom Gilliford, who nabbed our geeky baker hearts on UK Season 7 (US Season 4). In a wide-ranging interview, we peek behind the bake-off curtain, get political about privilege, destroy some benches, attend a Eurovision pajama party, and get really nerdy with D&D, health potions, and the intersectionality of dungeons and dough. So, grab a delicious beverage, open your pre-Thanksgiving snacks, and enjoy Episode 34. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 33: Season Three, Episode Ten (The Finals!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 57:26


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we find out who takes the coveted cake plate in the final episode of Season Three of the Great British Baking Show. Fastidious Ian? Brave Nadiya? Beautiful Tamal? They're all winners in our eyes! But not really, because one actually wins. Along the way, we'll visit a cathedral of learning, struggle to pronounce words, bemoan bad Halloween decorations, wave our jazz hands, and wipe away tears. So. Many. Tears. We'll also say hi to a few friends, give a book reccy, and shout hurrah for a Bravetart. So, grab a delicious beverage, open a box of tissues, and enjoy Episode 33. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 32: Season Three, Episode Nine (Semifinals Chocolate)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 45:55


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we take our last step toward the Season Three finale in Episode Nine, the chocolate-covered semifinals, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll accessorize with signaling handbags and torturous shoes, swim through kilos of butter and shudder at souffles, dream of Dromoland and pine for the middle of nowhere. Plus our first gin reccy in ages! So, grab a delicious beverage, chow down on a chocolate biscuit, and enjoy Episode 32. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!  

    Episode 31: Season Three, Episode Eight (Patisserie)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 46:48


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we get fascinated by fiddly patisserie on Season Three, Episode Eight, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll be shocked at piping crimes, sad for ambitious pancakes, skeptical about manufactured drama, and sniffy about fake flavors. We'll also define the mountain on which one of us will die, and demystify pooping one's pants. So, grab a delicious beverage, keep a hand on your rag, and enjoy Episode 31. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 30: Season Three, Episode Seven (Victorian)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 58:54


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we travel back in time to the gorgeous formality of the Victorian Age in Season Three, Episode Seven, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll acclaim a Beeton, mull ras el hanout and roadkill, suffer a few Downton flashbacks, befuddle over French Bavarians, and gush about jello maps and gelatin. So much gelatin. Sharon will also curse a lot about Flora, but in a loving way, and we'll all get a life lesson from vacuum cleaners. So, grab a delicious beverage, settle in for Dickens-length discourse, and enjoy Episode 30 (THIRTY!). It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 29: Season Three, Episode Six (Pastry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 58:17


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we wander between the buttery layers of pastry in Season Three, Episode Six, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll take the Wayback Machine to the Eighties AND the Seventies, talk Terror, shudder at squid ink, fear The Jungle, and consider the tyranny of musical chairs. We'll also rank sandwiches, and wonder why anyone wants to eat Pine Sol. Also, our Patreon tee contest has re-opened, but on the down-low, for naughty reasons. Shhhh! So, grab a delicious beverage, poach your eggs properly, and enjoy Episode 29. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 28: Season Three, Episode Five (Alternative Ingredients)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 50:20


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, things get weird as we explore "alternative" ingredients in Season Three, Episode Five, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll consider the value of simplicity, why you can't beat the real thing, and our desperate need for Time Turners. Unfortunately, we'll also spend more than a little time on the subject of mucus, for which we apologize in advance. So, grab a delicious beverage, ponder the wonder of the stars, and enjoy Episode 28. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 27: Season Three, Episode Four (Desserts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 45:47


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we dig delish desserts and say hello to an old friend as we discuss Season Three, Episode Four, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll spend a LONG time catching up on geekery with Special Guest Joel, and chat about Discovery, Downton, Panthers, Popeye, Battlestars, and something called a Cuphead. And we still talk about the show! That starts about 11 minutes in if you want to skip ahead, but why would you? Be honest. If you've read this far, you probably have nothing better to do. So, grab a delicious beverage, crack open a caramel topping, and enjoy Episode 27. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 26: Season Three, Episode Three (Bread)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 46:33


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we carb load with the bread bonanza of Episode Three, Season Three, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll channel our inner chemists, do a bit of Disco, ponder poppies, and salute skeletons and snowboards. What is art? Why is that bread bed unmade? And can't alkalis and acids just get along? You'll have to put up with some crackly audio to find out. So, grab a delicious beverage, mount up on your bread bike, and enjoy Episode 26. It's Gin and Cake time!   PS Yep, still having audio issues, but they're completely different this time, so we'll call that progress. We promise we're working on it.   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 25: Season Three, Episode Two (Biscuits)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 52:24


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we stare into the terrifying but tasty abyss between biscuits and pastries in Episode Two, Season Three of the Great British Baking Show. We'll also consider furry forecasters, Russian roses, SPAM as a status symbol, a guy named Macbeth, and the curse of stars, along with a shoutout to a lost sci-fi/fantasy master, and a squee for a certain upcoming Marvel movie. So, grab a delicious beverage, join us in The Good Place, and enjoy Episode 25. It's Gin and Cake time!   PS: We're having a few audio issues, so if you hear some odd echoes, you're not insane. Or you might be, but not because of this podcast. Probably. Possibly. We admit nothing.   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 24: Season Three, Episode One (Cake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 53:37


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we kick off our review of Season Three of the Great British Baking Show. We'll discuss Betty and bakers, consider starfish arms and slightly stranger things, and ponder the unknowable enigma of nuts. And we'll say hello to a brand new host, who got through an entire episode without walking out, which was quite decent of her really. So, grab a delicious beverage, put on your shiniest Seventies jumpsuit, and enjoy Episode 24. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 23: The Scottish Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 24:30


    On today's special episode of Gin and Cake, we take a wee break from the show, ramble with Sharon to the shores of Caledonia, and chat about the cruelties of social media, the deliciousness of gin, and the elusive unicorns of Scotland. And then end up talking about the show anyway. Rather a lot, actually! So, grab a delicious beverage, pile up a plate of McVitie's, and enjoy Episode 23. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 22: Season Two Wrapup and Announcements!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 52:11


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we take a slightly befuddled look back at Season Two of the Great British Baking Show. Along the way, we'll consider shenanigans and swallows' tongues, pay-per-view and poverty cuisine, bookies and the bowels of Hoover Dam. We'll answer the profound question, "Sorry, who were you again?" And we'll bid a fond farewell to more than a season as we peer into the future. So, grab a delicious beverage, get a box of comfort biscuits, and enjoy Episode 22. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 21: Season Two, Episode Ten (The Finals)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 52:08


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we find out who takes the cake plate in the Season Two Finals! We'll also take a few side trips into Harry Potter, pirate pinatas, flaming cheese, and R versus K reproductive strategies. Yeah, dunno, but when Joel says it, it sounds cool. So, grab a delicious beverage, buckle up for finals drama, and enjoy Episode 21. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 20: Season Two, Episode Nine (French & Semifinals)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 55:23


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, four contestants bake it out to see who goes to the Season Two Finals! We also ramble at length about Dragon Con, HurriCon '17, Captain Kangaroo, Madonna muzak, rarebit rabbits, Hashtag, kerning, "Good Morning, Multiverse", and ectoplasm. Plus the show. Eventually. Promise! So, grab a delicious beverage, hop on into The Chucklepatch, and enjoy Episode 20. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 19: Season Two, Episode Eight (Quarterfinals)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 52:13


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we do without, revel in resplendence, worship Tina Turner, admire magic mushrooms and moms, and cry "Eureka!", all in a bid to find out who's going to the Season Two semifinals. We also remind you about our t-shirt contest for Patreon subscribers, because we have the shirts and need to give them away. No, really. They're taking up valuable space. So, grab a delicious beverage, nosh on a gluten/dairy/wheat-free snack, and enjoy Episode 19. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 18: Season Two, Episode Seven (Pastry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 51:06


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we ponder whether a pastry is really a pastry, the deliciousness of dead men's arms, the comforting joy of costumes, the mystery of the dick, food fear, and Rupert! We also remind you about our t-shirt contest for Patreon subscribers, because we have the shirts and need to give them away. So, grab a delicious beverage, snuggle up to your favorite beautiful bear, and enjoy Episode 18. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 17: Season Two, Episode Six (Sweet Dough)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 55:32


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we sink our teeth into sweet dough, along with a bit of biting at throw pillows, Welsh weirdness, bun cracks, revealing hotspots, and Tom Hardy's bottom. Nigel Farage is also mentioned, for which we apologize in advance. We also announce a challenge contest for our Patreon that involves...actual merch! So, grab a delicious beverage, seize a plumptious bun, and enjoy Episode 17. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 16: Season Two, Episode Five (Biscuits & Traybakes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 49:51


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, it's time for biscuits and . . . traybakes? Which are exactly what they're called, come to find out! The same cannot be said for flapjacks, millionaires, and helter-skelters, but we sort it out. We also manage to chat about gendered food, delightful Daleks, Japanese industrial philosophy, and God's spaceship. Because of course we do. So, grab a delicious beverage, crack open the cookies, and enjoy Episode 16. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you! CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/ And SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 15: Season Two, Episode Four (Pies & Tarts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 50:26


    On today's episode of Gin and Cake, we get a wee bit discursive with superheroes, bookstores, brazen strumpets, saucy tarts, and the wholesome insanity of It's a Small World. We also manage to chat about Episode Four (Pies & Tarts) of Season Two of The Great British Baking Show, which is kind of amazing, really. So, grab a delicious beverage, serve up a tasty piece of pie, and enjoy Episode 15. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you!   CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/   And SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 14: Season Two, Episode Three (Desserts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 53:26


    Today on Gin and Cake, we dig into desserts with our review of Episode Three, Season Two of The Great British Baking Show. We'll also get our zen on discussing trifles, fools and tipsy lairds, and reveal the tragic consequences of custard-rustling. So, grab a delicious beverage, sharpen your sweet tooth, and enjoy Episode 14. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you!   CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/   And SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 13: Season Two, Episode Two (Bread)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2017 54:20


    Today on Gin and Cake, we knead a ball of bready deliciousness with Episode Two, Season Two of The Great British Baking Show. We range far and wide with Wonder Woman, bees, Solid Gold, ninjas and Nicholas Nickleby, and still manage to talk about the show. By the time you're done, you will definitely know the muffin man. Don't worry, that will make sense in about 55 minutes. So, grab a delicious beverage, break a few breadsticks, and enjoy Episode 13. It's Gin and Cake time!   SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you!   CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/   And SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 12: Season Two, Episode One (Cake)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 54:20


    Today on Gin and Cake, we launch ourselves into Season Two of The Great British Baking Show. In this cake-centric episode, we experiment with a new free discussion format (instead of the "live-watch" format we used in Season One), and manage to run into killer whales, a holy hand grenade, and a bit of the old timey wimey.   So, grab a delicious beverage, slap on the headphones, and savor a new season of baking goodness. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you!   CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/   And SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 11: Season One Wrapup & Announcements!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 44:27


    Today on Gin and Cake, we wrap up the joy that was Season One of The Great British Baking Show. We tag a few favorite moments, explain why four equals two, discuss a format experiment for our next season, and introduce a way you can support and expand Gin and Cake...Patreon!   So, grab a delicious beverage and cozy up as we tie a bow on Season One. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclusive content while supporting our show, you'll lighten our hearts like a perfectly made Victoria sponge. Thank you!   CONNECT WITH US! On Twitter: @ginandcakepod (https://twitter.com/ginandcakepod) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginandcake/   And SUBSCRIBE on any podcast app or service out there. Thanks!

    Episode 10: Season One, Episode Ten (The Finals)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 66:38


    It's the finals! Today on Gin and Cake, we breathlessly watch Season One, Episode Ten of The Great British Baking Show, in which we find out who will rise to take the coveted cake plate. We also wander by barnacle geese, ukuleles, King Arthur's grave, and stand-up comedy. So cue up Episode Ten (or just listen along), make a pitcher of delicious beverages, and get to the edge of your earphones for the grand finale of Season One. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, the Great British Baking Show is currently on Netflix, or you can purchase it on Amazon. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook or Twitter @ginandcakepod for delicious tidbits!

    Episode 09: Season One, Episode Nine (Patisserie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 64:29


    Today on Gin and Cake, we ponder patisserie in Season One, Episode Nine of The Great British Baking Show, in which our contestants politely duke it out to determine who is going to the finals. Along the way, we also manage to mention coprolites, electric cars, and the history of forbidden fruit. As you do. So cue up Episode Nine (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and get pumped for the semifinals of Season One. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, the Great British Baking Show is currently on Netflix! You can also purchase it on Amazon. And please follow us on Facebook or Twitter @ginandcakepod for delicious tidbits!

    Episode 08: Season One, Episode Eight (Advanced Dough)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 71:07


    In this episode of Gin and Cake, we consider the complexities of "advanced dough" in Season One, Episode Eight of The Great British Baking Show, along with treks to the stars, experiments with sound effects, and shocking confessions of a French nature. So cue up Episode Eight (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and cozy up for the quarterfinals of Season One. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, the Great British Baking Show is back on Netflix! You can also purchase it on Amazon, if you can't live without owning it (like us). And please follow us on Facebook or Twitter @ginandcakepod for delicious tidbits!

    Episode 07: Season One, Episode Seven (Pastry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 66:11


    In this episode of Gin and Cake, we natter away as the contestants take pains with pastry in Season One, Episode Seven of The Great British Baking Show, along with an amble into English, Napoleon, and the worryingly carb-free futures of sci fi. So cue up Episode Seven (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and find out why invading Russia is a terrible idea. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, the Great British Baking Show is back on Netflix! You can also purchase it on Amazon, if you can't live without owning it (like us). And please follow us on Twitter @ginandcakepod for delicious tidbits!

    Episode 06: Season One, Episode Six (Continental Cakes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 59:31


    In this episode of Gin and Cake, we explore the marzipan mysteries of Europe in Season One, Episode Six (Continental Cakes) of The Great British Baking Show, along with some wanders into Eurovision, key parties, and Joel's adorable little basket of strawberries. So cue up Episode Six (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and find out if that basket is a euphemism or not. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, we're excited to tell you that the Great British Baking Show is back on Netflix! If you have a subscription, you can now access the show without buying it. And follow us on Twitter @ginandcakepod for delicious tidbits!

    Episode 05: Season One, Episode Five (Pies & Tarts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 59:55


    In this episode of Gin and Cake, we natter about the flour-dusted drama of Season One, Episode Five (Pies & Tarts) of The Great British Baking Show, along with forays into whisky, podcasting complexities, and why you shouldn't dis a haggis. So cue up Episode Five (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and grab a slice of pie. It's Gin and Cake time! For those watching along, a little countdown will let you know when to hit play. We are starting right after the PBS logo (if you see one). That's about 5 seconds into the show if you bought the American version from Amazon or PBS. And follow us on Twitter @ginandcakepod for delicious tidbits!

    Episode 04: Season One, Episode Four (Desserts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 59:43


    Take up your fans, because it's...Bingate! In this episode of Gin and Cake, we chat about Season One, Episode Four (Desserts), of The Great British Baking Show, which saw the greatest controversy in the series' history. That's not saying much for people who are all nice and hug and make cake, but it's dramatic nonetheless. So cue up Episode Four (or just listen along), grab a delicious beverage, and take to your fainting couches. It's Gin and Cake time! For those watching along, a little countdown will let you know when to hit play. We are starting right after the PBS logo (if you see one). That's about 5 seconds into the show if you bought the American version from Amazon or PBS. And follow @ginandcakepod on Twitter for additional tidbits.

    Episode 03: Season One, Episode Three (Bread)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2017 61:11


    Gin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of The Great British Bake Off or, as it's known in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In this episode, we chat about Season One, Episode Three (yummy Bread!), of The Great British Baking Show as it was shown in the US on PBS. For those outside the US, you'll know this as Season Five of The Great British Bake Off. That's weird, but just go with it. So cue up Episode Three (or just listen along), set your dough to rise, and grab a delicious beverage. It's Gin and Cake time! For those watching along, a little countdown will let you know when to hit play. We are starting right after the PBS logo (if you see one). That's about 5 seconds into the show if you bought the American version from Amazon or PBS. And we're on Twitter now! Follow @ginandcakepod for updates.

    Episode 02: Season One, Episode Two (Biscuits)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2017 57:43


    Gin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of The Great British Bake Off or, as it's known in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In this episode, we comment over and around Season One, Episode Two, of The Great British Baking Show as it was shown in the US on PBS. For those outside the US, you'll know this as Season Five of The Great British Bake Off. That's weird, but just go with it. So cue up Episode Two (or just listen along), mix that drink, and enjoy. It's Gin and Cake time! For those watching along, a little countdown will let you know when to hit play. We are starting right after the PBS logo (if you see one). That's about 5 seconds into the show if you bought the American version from Amazon or PBS.  

    Episode 01: Season One, Episode One (Cake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2016 62:51


    Gin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of one of the most weirdly popular reality shows on television: The Great British Bake-Off or, as it's known to us here in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In this episode, join us as we do a live commentary of Season One, Episode One, of the Great British Baking Show as it was shown in the US on PBS. For those outside of the US, you'll know this as Season Five of the Great British Bake Off. We know, that's totally weird, right? Well, that's how it is. It's about cake, and that should make it all better. So cue up the episode (or just listen along), mix that drink, and have a listen. It's Gin and Cake time! For those of you who are going to watch along, we'll do a little countdown to let you know when to hit play. Note that we are starting right after the PBS logo (if you see one). That's about 5 seconds into the show if you bought the American version from Amazon or stole it from Youtube.  

    Episode 00: A Wee Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2016 24:17


    Gin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of one of the most weirdly popular reality shows on television: The Great British Bake-Off or, as it's known to us here in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In it, generally polite people compete to bake cookies and cake while wandering around a tent on a bucolic English estate, all in pursuit of the most fabulous prize imaginable — a cake plate. Absurd? Yes! Which is probably why we, like so many millions of other people, love it. In this biweekly podcast, we will comment, question, wax rhapsodic, and speculate wildly about things we could probably know if only we weren’t too lazy to look them up on the Internet. There's also a bunch of baking trivia. And a few Star Trek references, because that's never wrong. And we’re going to do it all while sipping delicious adult beverages, and we hope you’ll join us in that, as well. So mix that drink, and have a listen as we introduce the podcast. It's Gin and Cake time!  

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