So it's a show?: keeping up with the Gilmore Girls

For 8 years, you've led where we've followed, and we've loved every minute—well, almost every minute! Before we kick off our final discussion of a Gilmore Girls pop culture reference, we take a look back at our favorite references and guests, as well as a few that surprised us and few we're happy we won't ever need to revisit. Then we dig into His Girl Friday, the classic screwball romantic comedy that served as an inspiration for our favorite series. How many versions of the story have been made? How did its dialogue inspire Amy Sherman-Palladino? And most importantly...can Kyla finally name all of the Beatles? More pop culture we ref: Broadcast News; Valley of the Dolls; Funny Girl; Grey Gardens; Gilligan's Island; That Girl; Xanadu; Swept Away; A Star Is Born; How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days; Bringing Up Baby; The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Electra Woman and Dyna Girl; Pippi Longstocking; Gaslight

In our (probably) penultimate episode, we turn into correspondents on a topic we've wanted to investigate for years: Christiane Amanpour. And to do this research, we go to the most important primary sources we could find: sub-par Hollywood sequels! What inspired Amanpour to become a journalist? Is she a good role model for Rory? And what did she think of the Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix? We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Trap, Azul board game More pop culture we ref: Broadcast News; The Wizard of Oz; Good Night, and Good Luck; Pink Panther 2; Iron Man 2; Zoolander 2; The Simpsons; Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides; Elizabeth Holmes; Taylor Swift; Anna Wintour; Oprah

In this episode, we're taking on a listener request! We're reading the works of (but mostly watching a movie about) Sylvia Plath. What is the tragedy that Rory and Lorelai allude to? Is Gwyneth Paltrow any good at playing this poet in a movie? And why does Rory love her work so much? No need to finish that copy of The Bell Jar that's been sitting half-read on your nightstand for years—we've got all the answers here! We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Inside Out 2 (Taylor's review), audiobooks! More pop culture we ref: The Crown, Goop, Harry Potter, Knives Out, Twilight, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

What's a girl to do when she has no time to write a valedictorian speech? And what's a girl to do when she has to choose between two terrible love interests while working in the world of TV journalism? We're digging into the '80s romantic dramedy Broadcast News and trying to figure out what the hey it has to do with Rory's graduation. Why is Lorelai comparing Rory to Holly Hunter? What ethical controversy (if you can even call it that) could make Holly Hunter break up with a dreamy news anchor? And how much do we love The Incredibles? Our 140th episode has a special report on all of these stories. We Wholeheartedly Recommend: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power; Murder, She Wrote Other pop culture we ref: All the President's Men, Network, Mary Tyler Moore, Elsa Klensch, The Simpsons, Working Girl, John F. Kennedy, The Incredibles, Kim Possible, Barbie

Sorry if you thought we had a deep Rory and Lorelai thing—because we totally do! We're holding hands as we drive straight into our newest pop culture ref, the 1991 crime classic Thelma & Louise. What does this movie have to say about female friendships? What did we think of THAT ending? And is Rory totally a Thelma? We Wholeheartedly Recommend: The Sound of Music Sing-Along, Persuasion by Jane Austen Other pop culture we ref: Hart to Hart, Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Happy Gilmore, Alien, Holes

Because Barbra is queen! In the first pop culture ref of our final season, we finally watch and discuss The Way We Were. This '70s weepy features a Palladino-esque heroine, Robert Redford in a cable knit sweater, heartache, laugher, and Communism all in one neat package! We discuss the cultural changes in parenting since the 1970s, why the Gilmores reference this movie several times in the series, and, yes, Robert Redford in that cable knit sweater. We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Adventure Time, The Fall Guy (Taylor's review) Other pop culture we ref: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Out of Africa; They Shoot Horses, Don't They?; Taylor Swift; Antonio Banderas

Did you miss us? We're back with our final season covering Gilmore Girls's final season, but with a few changes to our previous format. We explain all that, PLUS talk about seeing the one and only Amy Sherman-Palladino at PaleyFest, her upcoming show Etoile, and the new children's book Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow.

Rickey and Denzel reveal how they've made it through their biggest breakups and how YOU can do the same. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

A special friend is in the studio, and his complicated relationship with Denzel is getting UNPACKED on the pod. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

The girls are back from Paris Fashion Week, and they have THOUGHTS. But first, Rickey and Denzel talk about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and how they're affecting their community.

The girls are sharing their biggest, unforgivable icks. From cheap, lying men to just men in general, Rickey and Denzel have a few icks to share. Men with ankle monitors, though? They can't get enough of! PLUS Denzel shares about his titty removal and Rickey realizes he's the problem? **This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.**

Rickey and Denzel have some things to unpack after their crazy night last night. Is Rickey de-lu-lu? Will Denzel let Rickey live his fantasy? Is Denzel a stone cold bitch? Decide for yourself on this episode of We Said What We Said. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

The girls have some complaints. Writers not getting their coin? That's not cute! Hobosexuals? That's DEFINITELY not cute. Don't miss this episode to find out if you're doing anything that's NOT CUTE.

Chuchie is in the studio! Adrienne is not holding back on what she really thought about The Cheetah Girls and The Real during filming. Which one of her bandmates was not originally in the cast? And how did she really met Rob Kardashian?? PLUS, the girls rate Adrienne's red carpet looks from the mid-aughts.

The girls are back from across the pond and are still LIVING after seeing Beyonce in concert. But before the concert, Rickey and Denzel tried out London parties, and they cannot agree on if the rooms were "diverse." Hear the stories only these girls can tell on We Said What We Said.

The girls are telling all the hook up stories they haven't shared—and giving ALL the details. WHO is "Kickstand?" What did Rickey witness Denzel doing in the back of an Uber? PLUS Denzel shares why he was banned from Tinder...TWICE!

THE Coco Jones is here! From her time at Disney to starring in Bel-Air, Coco has stories to tell! Is she dating? Is anyone worth her time? Are short kings IT? Find out what this epic trio has to say only on We Said What We Said.

The girls are revealing the details you've never heard about their journeys to fame. From being bullied to not fitting on amusement park rides, Rickey and Denzel went THROUGH IT. BUT FIRST, Rickey shares he's starting therapy (so proud!) and what he hopes to unpack.

Rickey and Denzel are sharing the spicy stories behind their firsts. First time getting it on (and Denzel's brother walking in on him...TWICE?), their first fight (which might not be resolved?), and Denzel's first single?? Hear it all this week on We Said What We Said.

The girls are sipping wine and spilling tea on all things internet controversy (with Azealia, of course), open relationships, and body modification surgery?? Hear never-before-shared details on what Doechii has been up to only on We Said What We Said.

The girls received the VIP treatment at this year's Coachella, but was it worth the ride in their private jet? Rickey and Denzel dish on the parties, performances, and Denzel's piece whom we're calling...Ocean??! Hear it all, only on We Said What We Said.

Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change are on We Said What We Said to confirm that all besties fight—even queens! These iconic duos are revealing how long they've gone without talking, how they all found hookups back-in-the-day, and whether or not each pair will raise kids together. PLUS, do Rickey and Denzel FINALLY kiss??

Rickey and Denzel are answering YOUR burning questions. Did the girls ever mess around with a friend's man? Where's the freakiest place they've played? Hear their answers only on this episode of We Said What We Said.

The girls are asking themselves "What's next?!" for their dating lives, careers, and summer 2023. (Hint: Rendevous will be involved.) PLUS, Rickey shares what he can never unsee after taking shrooms.

The girls traveled to Germany, and they came to the studio with stories! Did they find the parties? Did hookups find them? Listen and find out, only on We Said What We Said.

Rickey and Denzel invite fellow Spotify exclusive girly Drew Afualo onto We Said What We Said to dish on how she shuts down haters and dishes the hate right back. PLUS the girls share their most embarassing red carpet moments. Listen to The Comment Section with Drew Afualo right now only on Spotify.

Rickey and Denzel share their craziest dating and hookup stories for the first time. Why does Denzel always get the good pieces? Did Rickey get it on with a woman?! The girls reveal all in this episode of We Said What We Said.

Rickey and Denzel dish on the party scenes in LA and around the world. WHO was at the parties in LA when the girls first arrived on the scene? What countries have the best–and the worst–parties in the world? Get your free partying guide in this week's episode of We Said What We Said.

 Rickey and Denzel are here to clear up one thing: they are not like these fake ass bitches pretending to be friends for a bag. Listen in to finally find out how they remain friends first and business partners second, and get the tea on their most recent fight and resolution. Only on We Said What We Said.

Pull on your tights and lace up your ballet slippers—it's a Turning Point!  Why is Miss Patty obsessed with this ‘70s movie? Is Mikhail Baryshnikov a secret superstar we somehow missed the memo on? Whether or you call them “tights” or “air paints” (we're looking at you, TJ), you won't want to miss our first Miss Patty pop culture reference. We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Nintendo World, The Golden GirlsOther pop culture we ref: Barbra Streisand; Bewitched; The Graduate; Happy Days; Murder, She Wrote; Valley of the Dolls; The Color Purple; Only Murders in the Building; What I Like About You; Dirty DancingCheck us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr

What would cause you to break off a best-friendship? Rickey and Denzel scroll through their DM's to reveal your answers. PLUS, they'll share their own friendship woes. Don't miss the drama on this episode of We Said What We Said.

Rickey and Denzel welcome THAT b*tch Bretman Rock to spill the tea on his new book You're That Bitch: & Other Cute Lessons About Being Unapologetically Yourself. The girls reminisce about their VidCon and YouTube days, Bretman reveals how he's prepping for his new *secret* projects, and everyone GUSHES over Denzel's very first Noid fashion show.

The girls are talking…for the first time in 3 weeks (or 3 months?), and adulting is on their minds. Where have all these bills come from? Why aren't acting roles coming just as quickly? Rickey and Denzel break down their adulting woes and why they aren't speaking.

Does Taylor Swift suck, or is she legendary? Do the Kardashians have real talent? Is white peen or Black peen better? The girls are sharing your unpopular opinions and their unfiltered reactions in this episode of We Said What We Said.

Hot or not: Emily's latest pop culture ref! As she's prepping for eye surgery, she's ranking handsome TV doctors, specifically the ones from Marcus Welby, M.D. and ER. Why did audiences love these shows? How accurate were the medical procedures they were depicting? And how many Gilmore Girls cast members guest-starred on each one? Put on that stethoscope stat to find out!Other pop culture we ref: Driving Miss Daisy; The Outsiders; Veronica Mars; Gilligan's Island; Top Gun; Murder, She Wrote; Sally Field; Jane Fonda; Grey's AnatomyWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: 80 for Brady (read Taylor's review), Outer BanksCheck us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr

Dating after 25 has not provided a fairytale romance for either of these girls, and Rickey and Denzel break down why. PLUS, they reveal exactly how much money they would need to–play together?! Don't miss this tea, spilled exclusively on We Said What We Said.

The girls recount their DR adventures, including Denzel getting picked up by a stranger in a white van? Rickey fulfills another *certain* fantasy and gets to see Denzel in a way he's never seen him…laid up against a Toyota?! PLUS, both get invited to a fivesome with an…unexpected group. Relive this epic trip with Rickey and Denzel, only on We Said What We Said.

Enjoy this replay of our Laverne & Shirley episode, in memoriam of the passing of Cindy Williams.We invited our moms back to ask them about their memories of the ‘70s sitcom Laverne & Shirley, why they loved the show, and what TV shows do differently today. Also, who is more like Laverne and who is more like Shirley? Does Sookie have anything in common with Laverne and Shirley's neighbor Squiggy? And should we be drinking milk with Pepsi? Find out as we kick off the fifth season of Gilmore Girls!Other pop culture we ref: Happy Days, Mary Tyler Moore, Angela Lansbury, The Preacher's Wife, A League of Their Own, Big, Mork and Mindy, Ariana Grande, WandaVision, Frasier, M*A*S*H, Runaway BrideCheck us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr

Rickey and Denzel are international–from Milan to London to Paris, fashion month gave more than lewks. The girls PLAYED. Rickey fulfilled a *certain* fantasy and met his idol…no spoilers here! You can hear his unbelievable story only on this episode of We Said What We Said.

Get behind-the-scenes tea from THE fashion girlies themselves. BUT FIRST, Rickey & Denzel need to vent about each others' dogs, both past and present. Don't miss their NY Fashion Week party story where Rickey gets a drink thrown in his face–what?!

Before Elsa Klensch was Rory's fashion icon, she looked to...1970s sitcoms? In this ep, Taylor and the Woman (Kyla) take on hard-to-find Chico and the Man. How has the show aged? What is its legacy—if it has one? And what does this reference tell us about Rory and Lane in kindergarten? TBH, some answers are a little fuzzy, but at least we know Charo is going to show up and shout, “Coochie Coochie!” Other pop culture we ref: Murder, She Wrote; Fame; Laverne & Shirley; Touched by an Angel; The George Lopez Show; The Tonight Show; Cesar Romero; Lin-Manuel Miranda; Prince Harry; FriendsWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: Band on the Run by Paul McCartney & Wings (1973), Ringo Starr's Twitter, The Last of Us (2023- )Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr

The girls are BACK for a good time and a long time. Rickey and Denzel have entered their twenty-savage and twenty-fine eras, and they are bringing you along for the journeys of only upgrading, never downgrading in 2023! PLUS, listen in on their latest rendez-vous story in Miami, of course.

Besties Rickey Thompson and Denzel Dion are back to spill the tea on what–and who–they've been up to. Get a sneak peek at some of the stories Rickey & Denzel will be sharing only on this season of We Said What We Said.

No need to wake up from a dream—the real Paul Anka is here in our episode—er, at least our tribute to his Dog counterpart is here. We dig into the namesake of Lorelai's first surviving pet: What are his biggest hits? Who else has he written songs for? Which band can we credit him with for bringing to America? And why on Earth would he inspire Lorelai to name her pup after him? Listen into our concert in Luke's Diner to find out!Other pop culture we ref: Elvis, Rocky, Annette and Frankie, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Sid Vicious, Michael Jackson, Full House, Michael Bublé, Jason Bateman, Buddy HollyCheck us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr

Cue up your favorite cute little ditty and pack your bags for a trip to the bizarre world of Pippi Longstocking...aka Sweden? We research the country's favorite child superheroine, who was inspired by bedtime stories and inspired many characters and women of the future. Was Lorelai one of the women she inspired? And exactly what version of her story are Luke, Lorelai, Dean, and Rory watching in Stars Hollow? Throw on your favorite pair of stockings and listen in to find out!Other pop culture ref: Murder, She Wrote; The Godfather; You've Got Mail; Eloise at the Plaza; Paddington; The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo; Anne of Green Gables; Harry Potter; Lost in Translation; Justice LeagueCheck us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr

No one knows how to hurl an insult like Paris Geller—maybe it's because her inspiration is Danny Bonaduce! In this short and sweet episode, we trade the la la-filled soundtrack of Stars Hollow for the la la-filled songs of The Partridge Family. What was Bonaduce's role on the ‘70s family sitcom? And how did his later career inspire Paris's showdown with Logan? Hop in the ring and find out!Other pop culture we ref: Jodie Foster, The Wizard of Oz, The Dick Van Dyke Show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Oprah, Donny Osmond, The Brady Bunch, The WaltonsWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: La Pitchoune: Cooking in France (2022-), Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) - Read Taylor's reviewCheck us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr

Lorelai is hanging with the Holy Trinity of A Star Is Born—that is, Janet, Judy, and Babs—and we're adding Lady Gaga and Dorothy Parker to the party, too! We're talking all four versions of A Star Is Born (plus, another almost-version), ranking our favorites, and comparing and contrasting each story. How did true stories from early Hollywood influence the story? How are Lorelai and Luke like the superstar lovers in these films? Plus, a Dorothy Parker update!We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Only Murders in the Building, CNN's History of the SitcomOther pop culture we ref: Dawn Powell, Funny Girl, Errol Flynn, Cary Grant, Lucille Ball, My Fair Lady, Jessica Chastain, Guardians of the GalaxyCheck us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? Twitter

This episode is going to make our ratings bigger than Watergate! Rory is taking her fashion inspiration from another 1976 movie and a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. What is the legacy of the classic Network? What about Maureen Dowd's pumps say “come hither” (if anything)? And what do these inspirations mean for a journalism panel Rory is participating in? You know we won't stay in the dark any longer on these questions—we're as mad as hell we don't know, and we're not going to take this anymore!We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Midnights by Taylor Swift (2022), Regular Show (2010-17)Other pop culture we ref: Mommie Dearest, Sunset Blvd., George Clooney, The Godfather, Hamilton, The Hunger Games, John Oliver, Don't Look Up, Tommy Hilfiger, A Streetcar Named DesireSo it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? TumblrSign up for our Newsletter!

It's a George Clooney double feature! In honor of his new rom-com with Julia Roberts releasing today (Ticket to Paradise), we're watching two movies he starred in (and one he directed) that are referenced in the Gilmore Girls season 6 episode “You've Been Gilmored.” First it's the 2002 sci-fi drama Solaris, in which Clooney is investigating some weird behavior in outer space, and then it's the 2005 journalism docudrama in which Clooney is investigating some un-American behavior in the newsroom. What is the story of Solaris? To what famous journalist is Paris comparing herself? What did audiences and critics think of these movies? And did the Oscar buzz get to George Clooney?We Wholeheartedly Recommend: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, CheersOther pop culture we ref: Mickey Rooney, All the President's Men; Ocean's 11; I Know Who Killed Me; mother!; The Tender Bar; The Wicker Man; Good Morning, Vietnam; Dylan ThomasSo it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter!

Lorelai is looking for a man like Aragon (um, Luke much?), and we're looking for an excuse to talk about some of our favorite movies. We love The Lord of the Rings almost as much Dean does, and we have almost as many memories of watching these movies and reading the books by J.R.R. Tolkien as we do of watching Gilmore Girls. Whether they're naming their pets after characters, planning a LOTR birthday party, or eating elevenses, the residents of Stars Hollow are referencing these movies almost as much as the presenters at the 2004 Oscars did! Plus, we talk why it would be great to be a hobbit, why we still love Orlando Bloom, and what we know about the upcoming Amazon series.Other pop culture we ref: The Godfather, Casablanca, Star Wars, Titanic, Ben-Hur, Katy Perry, Dawson's Creek, The Shape of Water, The Sandlot, Zoey 101, The Italian Job, The OutpostSo it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter!

We welcome back our Meryl Streep Correspondent Maddie Brophy to chat about the ‘90s romantic drama The Bridges of Madison County. We discuss another instance of Streep and her whole accent thing, movies about cheating, and a Gilmore Girls episode that reminded Maddie of her 14th birthday. What bridges does Rory need to cross with her grandparents, and where does the episode “Friday Night's Alright for Fighting” rank among Gilmore fans? Grab your umbrellas because Clint Eastwood is staring you down in the pouring rain waiting for an answer! We Wholeheartedly Recommend: House of the Dragon and Emmy-nominated shows like Hacks; See How They Run (read Taylor's review for ZekeFilm)Other pop culture we ref: Out of Africa, Winchester Mystery House, Mamma Mia!, Big Little Lies, Cry Macho, Steven Spielberg, Batman Forever, Stranger Things, Don't Look Up