Podcasts about Gilmore Girls

Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! And we're back! The thrilling conclusion to last week's part 1, we praise Rory for her self control shown in not being a totally devious slutbag like we were at her age, but end up advising her to slut it up to the full extent of the law, anyway. Can't teach a couple old dogs new tricks!Support the showJoin our patreon!

Today I am recapping episodes 3, 4, and 5 of the Golden Bachelor. I also discuss Love is Blind, Monster - The Ed Gein Story, as well as Gilmore Girls. One of those is bound to interest you!YouTube link: https://youtu.be/yg_iA8WB6jMEtsy Shop: https://beanythingbynatalie.etsy.comIntro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

It's another week and we're looking to distract from the madness. We're slowly working our way into the distraction zone. We're using the rabbit holes of dog sitting, Gilmore Girls, and even TikTok at the moment. Algorithms are ruling the world as well as our lives. Somehow we found ourselves diving into Carrot Top, because we're professionals. We dive into the biopics and we're working on some lists. hopefully everyone is staying safe out there. We'll catch you next week.

As always, listner's discretion is advised as we kinda love Emily Gilmore and yah she's technically the villain 

Send us a textIt's Indiemission time!!! Hannah and Laura are covering Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur and questioning if their love for this book means that they need more therapy. They also talk about YA novels that they recently read, British television, and different relationship dynamics in Gilmore Girls.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur. ***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, murder, death, assault, online chat rooms, red rooms, crime, torture, harassment, self-harm, suicide, sexual assaultMedia Mentions:Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur Star Wars: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Taskmaster---YouTubeWould I Lie To You?---YouTubeLast One Laughing UK---Prime Video The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury Gilmore Girls---Netflix Cheetah Girls---Disney+ Raise Your Voice---Disney+ Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

We continue our journey into the Saw franchise with what we are dubbing “The Hoffman Saga:Part 1”. Listen as we cover the first half journey of prominent John Kramer disciple Detective Mark Hoffman. Listen as we talk about how Luke from Gilmore Girls deserved the suffering he got, and insurance company getting tested, and even more needless retconning. Make your choice and give us a listen. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main Bluesky @synspod

Send us a textToday we're bringing you a deep dive follow up to a very exciting and mostly spoiler free author interview episode with Hazel Mack all about the monster romcom series that stole our hearts: Haven Ever After! We'll be discussing all NINE books that complete this lighthearted happily ever after series including eight full length books, and one short novella. This series has every type of monster - gargoyles to vampires, witches to werewolves, and everyone in between… and they are ALL falling in love. Single dad, sports romance, enemies to lovers, fated mates, second chance romance, and he falls first are just some of the tropes we love. And don't worry… every book is at least a 3-4 on the spice scale, despite the Gilmore Girls vibes.

On this episode Sam aka Paige's husband aka Paige's Pod editor is out of town, so Paige hits record anyway and shares a very unpanned episode that leads everyone into a cozy, honest, and vulnerable  Fall reset chat. From Gilmore Girls season-one comfort to full-blown Swiftie era, a mid-week Jesse McCartney concert that refilled Paige's cup, and a vulnerable share about boundaries with family - this one is permission to do the thing that brings you back to yourself. Paige may or may not also tease a holiday brand collab and a dreamy potential shared studio in Newmarket, NH!HighlightsWhy showing up imperfectly still counts (and keeps you consistent)Gilmore Girls as nervous-system care (and why rewatching matters)Becoming a late-blooming Swiftie + the album-release movie takeawaysThe best Tuesday ever: tapas with friends + Jesse McCartney at the OrpheumFriendship as fuel: nurturing adult relationships on purposeTender talk: parenting a toddler, big feelings, and caring for your ownLoving someone with mental illness while honoring your boundariesA fun secret: a winter brand collab (coming soon)Dreaming on a Newmarket studio/co-op space (artists + creatives, DM me!)Chapters00:00 Cold open: why this is a pivot episode03:12 Fall in New England + cozy sweater energy07:40 Gilmore Girls rewatch + letting small things spiral13:58 Swiftie era and the album-release movie reflections21:45 Jesse McCartney night out (+ why saying yes matters)30:36 Friendship > networking: being people first36:55 Season shift in the business + secret brand collab tease41:18 The studio-share idea in Newmarket, NH46:22 Real talk: family anxiety, boundaries, and repair56:10 Permission slip: plan the joy / make mid-week magicSupport Paige's Pod!If this episode made you feel less alone, leave a quick review and share it with a friend. Tomorrow's a new day - go plan one tiny pocket of joy.

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a new series on 2010's Deadly Premonition. We first set the game in its time, and talk a bit about Japanese creators breaking out and establishing more auteurist inclinations, before turning to the first part of the game. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Up to/through the police station Issues covered: announcement of our October schedule, singing reviews, 2010 in games, horror games or things in the space, the place in the console cycle, Tim's understanding of the game going in, an indie-developer feel, amortizing investment to earn out, a shift in Japanese development, a surprising game coming out of nowhere, the blogosphere, American pop culture, a difficult creator to follow, Dark Cooper, the HD transition and switch to widescreen, making UI for HD, the victim in the tree and all its symbology, the discipline of the first scene, quick cutting in cinema, York and Zach talking about Tom and Jerry, holding on uncanny valley faces with the la la song, chasing photorealistic faces, stereotypes, the long table beautifully framed, the difficulty of sustaining a Lynchian show, an open world game with driving, a schedule of events and a populace with routines, the connections between characters, a "yes" game, a town being a character, the frustration of the schedule, an open world town vs an open world forest, something being best as a game, making choices and the feelings you have making them, walking simulators and systemic richness, Brett and Tim differ, portals being aligned for you, level and systems design not talking. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Erik Wolpaw, Portal/Portal 2, Defeating Games for Charity, Alan Wake (series), Resident Evil 5, God of War III, BioShock 2, Halo: Reach, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Civ V, Dead Rising 2 (and series), Metal Gear: Peacewalker, Starcraft II, Amnesia: Dark Descent, Limbo, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Mass Effect 2, Red Dead Redemption, Darksiders, Heavy Rain, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Battle Royale, Swery65, Hidetaka Suehiro, Access Games, David Lynch, Twin Peaks, Aksys Games, Stephen King, Control, Remedy Entertainment, Fatal Frame, Suda51, Grasshopper Manufacture, 2K Games, Ken Levine, The Elder Scrolls (series), Neo Geo SNK, Hideo Kojima, Konami, Hironobu Sakaguchi, Shenmue, Clover/Platinum, CapCom, Killer 7, Viewtiful Joe, Gathering of Developers, Ion Storm, Shinji Mikami, Ninja Gaiden Black, Giant Bomb, PlayStation, Interstate '76, Naomi Watts, Beyond Good and Evil, Crystal Dynamics, Tom and Jerry, Quentin Tarantino, Top Gun, Sleep with Me (obliquely), Gilmore Girls, The Last of Us, Ashley Johnson, Juno, Elliot Page, The Shining, Batman, Northern Exposure, Mark Frost, The X-Files, Ashton Herrmann, The Red Strings Club, LucasArts, The Walking Dead, Gone Home, Dear Esther, No Man's Sky, Mike, Quake, Spelunky, Calamity Nolan, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: More of Deadly Premonition! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp  YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

Happy birthday, Rory Gilmore! In honor of Rory's birthday today, sisters Jackie and Catherine compare the highlights of her major birthdays, including her sweet 16 and the big 21. We answer questions like:Was Emily unreasonable not to give up her claim to Friday nights on Rory's birthday? Why did Lorelai wake Rory up early in the morning on her birthday?Why doesn't Rory ever seem to be involved in the planning of her own birthdays?How did the men in Rory's life show up for her birthday?Did Rory really want that beaded bracelet Emily gave her?Enjoy this preview. For the full episode, join our Patreon, where you'll get 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! 

Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Whoomp, there it is - a couple of silver tongued devils have slipped into your podfeeds with Season 5, Episode 17, Pulp Friction Part 1. We're listening to some voicemails, we're stealing cocoa puffs from the cafeteria, at one point Zoe suggests you either LOVE or LEAVE Connecticut which is funny since she plans on doing neither! Join us!Support the showJoin our patreon!

Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis as they dive into the cozy world and beloved heart of the Gilmore Girls.

Send us a textGrab your coffee and get cozy, because this week on Love on the Pod we're heading straight to Stars Hollow! Jessica and Sherri are diving into one of the most iconic Gilmore Girls episodes ever — the magical Bracebridge Dinner — and talking about all the snow-covered, small-town charm that makes this series a forever favorite. With Gilmore Girls now airing on Hallmark Channel, we're reminiscing about the series as a whole, sharing our favorite moments, beloved characters and why this fast-talking mother-daughter duo still has us hitting “play” decades later. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering Lorelai and Rory for the first time, this episode is like a warm mug of Luke's coffee on a crisp fall day.  Support the showThank you for listening to this episode of Love on the Pod! Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Don't miss an episode—subscribe to Love on the Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review us! Shop Our Merch: https://www.loveonthepod.com/category/all-productsConnect with Us: Email: loveonthepod@gmail.com Instagram: @LoveOnThePod Visit Our Website: For show notes, episodes and more, visit https://www.loveonthepod.com. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll discuss another holiday favorite. See you next time!

we've talked about these divas enough over the last few years we figured it was finally time to sit down and discuss the show for an entire episode to celebrate the 25th anniversary!! frankly, we barely scratched the surface and are feeling called to spend 500 more hours talking about the show but for now enjoy a little taste of falling in love with the gilmore girlies!! back to scheduled programming next week xox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lost Boys (1987)Directed By: Joel SchumacherStarring: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, That guy who played Jack Bauer, and A Gilmore Girls dude.To start our Horrorween 2025 programming, we put a poll up on Instagram asking YOU the audience to pick 3 of the movies we talk about this month - these selections were a movie from John, and a movie from Sean. The first pick was today's movie The Lost Boys, about a couple of brothers that move to the Santa Clara, the "murder capitol of the world" and find out that there are some dirtbiking dickheads terrorizing a town. IMDB.com describes The Lost Boys as: " "We Also Talked About:Cutting Class (Tubi)Rumble Fish (Amazon)Anthropophagus (Daily Motion)The Waterboy (Amazon)The Great Texas Dynamite Chase (Tubi)Devo (Netflix)Our Near Dark episode! (Spotify)Like what you hear here? We're on the youtubes now with our entire new back catalog and some upcoming exclusive content available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@deweypodmonster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Some of the above links are affiliate links, if you purchase through these affiliate links we do get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support this show!).Rate and Review us on the podcast platform of your choice!As always, remember, you can always find the latest goings on at our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Crap.Town⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our fellow podcast network members at https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yourunpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textWe blinked and it's suddenly spooky season again… and don't you know we are not complaining about it! The leaves are turning, Home Depot skeletons are gracing the front lawns of every neighborhood in suburban America, and pumpkin cold foam is the highlight of our crisp mornings. It. Has. Begun. And for us fall girlies, that's all we want in this life. Well, that and some good old Halloween peens.

It's a Chicola sisters episooooddeeeeeeee! Gilmore Girls. Sea creatures. National Daughter's Day. Prehistoric creatures. Jayce and Emerson's failed sleepover at Caroline's. Aliens. Emily's hair journey. More creatures. It's everything you would expect.  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott https://www.kaitlinelliott.com/

On episode 151 Kristine Eckart visits and talks about her new book, Meet Me At Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from the Gilmore Girls. We talk about Rory's booklist, sense of community and important lessons we can learn from the beloved series. Books Recommended:Spells and Forgotten Things by Brianne RandallHazel Says No by Jessica Burger GrossAngela's Ashes by Frank McCourtThe Accidental Favorite by Fran LittlewoodBabel by RF KuangWhere to find Kristine EckartWebsiteInstagramFacebookEnter Carpool Detective Giveaway. Closes November 15th. Support the showGet your Books Are My People coffee mug here!I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

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The Gossip Pups are recapping their week with Belle's Banter and then it's time to spill the tea on...2) Pop Culture: THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL RECAP, Golden Globe Awards Unvieled Top 25 list of Podcasts Eligible for Inaugural Audio Award, Gilmore Girls' alums support Lauren Graham at Hollywood Walk of Fame, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli split, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban break up after 19 years of marriage.3) Pup Culture: Dog missing 13 months and feared dead reunites with family after being found in a concerning situation, Golden Retriever gives a baby Koala a piggy back ride and Rescue Dog spent months hiding behind sofa and refusing walks. Now she's helping her owner with his Parkinson's.Follow Tinkerbelle and Belle! Instagram: @TinkerbellethedogTikTok: @TinkerbelleAdogFacebook: Tinkerbelle the DogYoutube: Tinkerbelle the dogTwitter: @TinkerbelleadogHave a question for us? Email us at GossipPups@gmail.com!SHOP: Tinkerbelle the Dog & Belle's 2025 CalendarSHOP: Tinkerbelle the dog & Belle Merch

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this week's preview episode, we're going full Stars Hollow life—think Gilmore Girls banter, cozy small-town charm, and just the right amount of romance. If you love the feeling of a Hallmark fall movie in book form, this one's for you. We kick things off with Fall I Want by Lyra Parish, a grumpy/sunshine small-town romance set against crisp autumn days, pumpkin spice lattes, and fake-dating swoons—all available on Kindle Unlimited.This is just a taste of what you'll find inside our new community podcast on Substack. Along with bonus episodes, you'll also get quarterly meetups, virtual author panels, and a weekly mood-reading curated daylist to help you build the perfect TBR.Right now, you can lock in a 20% off forever annual subscription—just $48 for the year. Join us for cozy recs, community vibes, and your next favorite read.Sign up here!Mentioned in this episode:Advertise with UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us

Jared and Jordana realize it's October 3rd! The “basic bitch Christmas”is a perfect fall day as it is Taylor Swift's album release, Mean Girls Day, and a perfect day to drink spice lattes and put on a Gilmore Girls marathon. Jared takes on “Rejection October,” trying to get turned down three times, while they also break down a first date gone icky when the guy pressured a tired listener to reschedule. Plus, they analyze a performative ex sending unsolicited travel updates, showing how some people use breakups to make themselves look good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this art filled episode, Josh and Jesse sit down with Booby Chiu and Jim Demonakos to chat about LightBox Expo. Join them as the discuss LBX 2025, creating the expo, the different offerings you can enjoy this year, KPop Demon Hunters, winning an Emmy, Gilmore Girls, art demos, and much more. What kind of offerings does LightBox Expo have this year? How has LBX evolved since 2019? Can Josh pronounce Demonakos correctly? Tune in to find out! If you are attending LightBox Expo 2025 in sunny Pasadena, sound off in the Spotify comments! Thank you to LightBox Expo for helping to facilitate this interview. Grab your tickets today!   Follow LightBox Expo: Instagram @lightboxexpo & lightboxexpo.com   Follow Bobby: Instagram @digitalbobert Schoolism @schoolismlive & schoolism.com   Follow Jim: Instagram @jimdemonakos Kickstarter Drink Coffee, Talk Fast: A Documentary About Gilmore Girls   Follow Jesse on: Instagram @baesd.world YouTube @BAESDart and @baesdart   We are looking for new cohosts! if you are interested in joining our team, please reach out to us on Instagram or via email at WhatsUpFandomPodcast@gmail.com.   Special Thanks to this week's sponsor Wild Bill's Soda! Enjoy crisp unique olde fashioned soda flavors anytime with Wild Bill's. Head over to drinkwildbills.com and use code FANDOM10 to get 10% off your purchase!    Do you have suggestions for the show? Do have specific voice actor or creator that you would like us to interview? We would love to hear from you! Feel free to message us.   If you enjoy the show, please rate and review! Follow the show on: Instagram @WhatsUpFandom Twitter @WhatsUpFandomPC YouTube What's Up, Fandom Podcast   Follow Josh @JoshLCain Follow Luke @tatted_triceratops   Tags:  podcast, podcasts, movies, tv, comics, pop culture, fandom, anime, video games, books, webtoon, webcomic, dart, artist, sony, disney, dreamworks, kpop demon hunters, lightbox expo, gilmore  girls

It was this very week a quarter of a century ago when Gilmore Girls premiered. It's also ‘Gilmore Girls Season', when every autumn devoted fans rewatch the series. But, what is it about the formula of this programme that attracts legions of repeat viewers?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Jess Shine, from the Media Communications Department of MTU in Cork…

On this week's episode, co-hosts Sequoia Holmes, Jewel Wicker, and guest co-host, journalist Clarissa Brooks, discuss the iconic TV show, Gilmore Girls, on its 25th year anniversary. Check out The Daily DirtyBuy Mocha Grande Merch  HighlightsJewel hates fall The WB Helicopter Parenting Mother / Daughter relationships  Follow Clarissahttps://www.instagram.com/clarissambrooks/?hl=enhttps://x.com/clarissambrooks Follow Sequoiahttps://www.instagram.com/sequoiabholmeshttps://www.tiktok.com/@sequoiabholmeshttps://twitter.com/sequoiabholmes Follow Jewel Wickerhttps://www.instagram.com/jewelwickershowhttps://substack.com/@jewelwicker Follow BPLP Podhttps://www.instagram.com/bplppodhttps://twitter.com/bplppodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@bplppod

Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Call us Barbra Streisand cause we are looking back fondly on The Way We Were before we experienced the trauma of season 5, episode 14 “Say Something” part two. We're not usually in a limo but we are always team Lorelai, concerned about parent / child relationships, and yearning for Luke so at least that remains consistent. We invite you to put the stolen answering machine tape this episode is recorded on in your Walkman and enjoy!Support the showJoin our patreon!

This year's Huntington Beach Air Show will look a little different because of the government shutdown. Scientists want your help learning more about the animals, plants and insects that make Los Angeles unique. On its 25th birthday, a set designer for "Gilmore Girls" explains how the hit show created east coast fall on the Warner Bros. studio lot Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

You're listening to Burnt Toast! Today, my guest is Emily Ladau, a disability rights activist, and author of Demystifying Disability. Our conversation today is about the many intersections between anti-fatness and ableism. This is such an important conversation, even if you feel like you're new to both of these worlds. We investigate who is considered a “worthy” disabled person or a Good Fatty — and how these stereotypes so often pit two marginalization experiences against each other. Today's episode is free but if you value this conversation, please consider supporting our work with a paid subscription. Burnt Toast is 100% reader- and listener-supported. We literally can't do this without you!PS. You can take 10 percent off Demystifying Disability, or any book we talk about on the podcast, if you order it from the Burnt Toast Bookshop, along with a copy of Fat Talk! (This also applies if you've previously bought Fat Talk from them. Just use the code FATTALK at checkout.)Episode 213 TranscriptEmilyI am a disability rights activist. I am a wheelchair user. I'm the author of a book called Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. It's a bit of a mouthful, but all of that is really just to say that I am very passionate about educating people about the disability experience, and doing it through a lens that recognizes that we're all at a different point on the journey of thinking about disability and talking about disability. I really want to welcome people into what I know can be a sometimes overwhelming and uncomfortable conversation.VirginiaYou have been a disability rights activist since you appeared on Sesame Street as a 10 year old. I saw the clip. It's just adorable, little baby Emily. I mean, first tell us about that if you want! Or if you're sick of talking about it, I get it. But I would also love to know: When did your disability rights work morph into fat liberation work? And how do you see these two spheres intersecting?EmilyOn the Sesame Street note, my family likes to joke that I am totally milking that, because it happened when I was 10. But that was the first moment that I really understood that disabled people do have a place in the media. Prior to that, I had not seen almost anyone who looked like me, with the exception of two books that I read over and over again. And one other little girl who was also on Sesame Street who used a wheelchair.VirginiaWow.EmilyAnd I'm sure maybe somewhere else out there, there were other things. But I was an early 90s kid, and the media had just not caught up to showing me that I belonged. So having that experience is something that I really don't take for granted.I like to joke that in many ways, I am the “typical” disabled person. If you look up a stock photo of someone with a disability, it's probably a white woman using a wheelchair. Oddly enough, she's probably also on a beach, holding her arms out. You know? VirginiaAs soon as you said it, I have a visual. I've seen that picture. Obviously, she's on a beach.EmilyYes, so I am sort of the cliche version. But at the same time, I'm not. Because there's sort of an “acceptable” disabled person, and she is the thin, pretty, white woman who is sitting in a wheelchair. I meet, I suppose, some of those traits, but I am someone who, in later years so far, has come to identify as fat and no longer sees that as the derogatory term that it was always leveraged towards me as.Any relationship that I have to fat liberation work has been sort of an evolutionary process for me. It's newer to me. I didn't understand when I was younger how that fit into disability rights work. But I see now that we can't have those conversations separately. First of all, every issue is a disability issue. So every issue impacts disabled people. And second of all, the disability community encompasses every identity, every body type, every experience. There are more than a billion disabled people around the world. So you absolutely have every single possible body type within the disability community. And if we are not talking about fat liberation, if we are not talking about LGBTQIA+ rights, if we are not talking about ensuring that our work is meaningfully intersectional, then it's not actually disability rights work.VirginiaBut it is tricky to figure out how all those things intersect and fit together for sure.EmilyI feel like I'm constantly playing a game of Tetris with that. And I don't mean that to say, oh, woe is me. But more so, how do we get society to recognize how those pieces interlock with one another?VirginiaDo you mind sharing a little bit about how anti-fatness shows up in your own experiences? Sometimes it's helpful to name those moments, because some people listening might think, oh, I've had that too, and I didn't know to name it as anti-fatness, or, oh, I've been on the wrong side of that. And it's helpful to hear why that was not helpful.EmilyThere is no clear direction to take this answer, because it's impacted me in two diametrically opposed ways.The first is that I have been judged incredibly harshly as being lazy, as being unhealthy, as being someone who maybe doesn't take care of myself in the way that I should. And the wheelchair is seen as the cause of that.On the flip side, I have also been treated as though disability is the only cause of anything going on in my body, and therefore I should be given a free pass if I am considered, as doctors would say, “overweight.”VirginiaIt's like, Oh, it's okay. You're in a wheelchair. What can we do? We can't expect you to go for a run.EmilyExactly. So you see what I mean. It's either one or the other. I'm either bad and lazy or it's like, oh, poor you. You can't get up and exercise.VirginiaBoth of those are such judgmental, patronizing ways to talk about you and your body.EmilyThey're super frustrating. I think that both of those are anti-fatness in their own right. But for me, it sends conflicting messages, because I'm trying to seek medical support for certain issues. And some doctors are like, “Lose weight!” And other doctors are like, “Well, we can't do anything because you're in a wheelchair.” And so both of those are very unhelpful responses.VirginiaOh man, it really speaks to the lack of intersectional care in medicine, that people don't know how to hold these two facts together and also give you comprehensive medical care at the same time.EmilyI wish that we could just have disabled people speaking with medical students as a requirement in every single medical school program. But instead, I feel like we're either completely relegated to the sidelines of conversations in medical school, or maybe we're brought up in very clinical and dehumanizing ways, and we don't stop to think holistically about a person.It's interesting, because my mom has often said—and I should note, she has the same disability that I do. So she's a wheelchair user as well. But she feels very strongly that a lot of other medical issues that I am dealing with now were overlooked when I was younger, because everybody was so hung up on my disability that nobody was offering me the support that I needed for other things that could have, in turn, prevented some of what I'm now navigating.So it seems like healthcare can't hold multiple truths at once.They can't think about your body and think about everything going on. It's either you're fat or you're disabled.VirginiaGod forbid you have a health condition that is not weight linked and not linked to your disability. That's going to throw them completely for a loop.EmilyYeah, it's very much a binary. I think that it's led to a lot of confusion among healthcare providers. Certainly, I know there have been delayed diagnoses on many, many things. I've also had it leveraged against me in terms of what I would consider chronic illness, because I would get sick pretty regularly when I was a child, and every time I would throw up, it would be thrown in my face: “Well you're eating poorly. You're not taking care of yourself.” And nobody thought to do anything to check what was actually going on. They just thought that I was not taking care of myself. Turns out I had gallstones and needed my gallbladder removed. But when people see the wheelchair, they don't take me seriously.VirginiaNo, and let's be clear: Gallstones is not a condition you can treat by eating salad. Like, that's not something you can nutrition your way out of.EmilyI could not lettuce my way out of that one.VirginiaAre there any strategies you've figured out that helps you get a doctor to cut through some of those biases, or cut through some of that noise and actually focus on what you need them to focus on?EmilyI have to rehearse what I want to say in a doctor's appointment. And I don't think I'm unique in that. I'm sure that there are plenty of people who put together their notes and think through very carefully what they want to say before they go. As much as doctors tend to be frustrated when the patient comes in and it's clear that they were reading WebMD, I've found I need to point them in the right direction, because at least it gets them started down the path that I'm hoping to explore.And I'm not saying that I think that I have years of medical school worth of expertise, but when I was little, I used to always complain to my parents, “You're not in my body. You don't know how I'm feeling.”VirginiaSo wise.EmilyAnd I think that that remains relevant. I'm not trying to be a difficult patient. But I have very strong awareness of what is happening internally and externally. And so if I come in and I seem like I have it together and I'm prepared, I feel like doctors take me more seriously. And I have a lot of privilege here, because I am a white woman. I communicate verbally. English is my first language. So in a lot of ways, I can prepare in this way. But I don't think I should have to, to get the medical care that I need.VirginiaDoctors should be meeting us where we are. We shouldn't be expected to do hours of homework in preparation in order to be treated with basic respect and dignity. And yet, it is helpful, I think, to hear okay, this labor can be beneficial, But it's a lot of extra labor, for sure.EmilyIt is, and I've broken up with doctors over it. And I've also had doctors who I think have broken up with me, for lack of a better way to put it.I have had multiple doctors who have just kind of said, “We don't know how to deal with you, therefore we are not going to deal with you.” And in seeking the care that I need, I have run into walls because of it, whether it's a literal, physical wall in the sense that I tried to seek care, because I was having GI distress. I tried to go see the doctor, and the doctor's office was not wheelchair accessible, and they told me it was my fault for not asking beforehand.VirginiaI'm sorry, what? They're a doctor's office.EmilyThe one place I actually thought I would be fine and not have to double check beforehand. So that's sort of the physical discrimination. And then getting into the office, I've had doctors who have said, “I'm sorry, I don't know how to help you.” Go see this specialist. I'm sorry, I don't know what I can do for you, and then not return my calls.VirginiaOh, I knew this conversation was going to make me mad, but it's really making me mad.EmilyAnd I say all of this is somebody, again, who has health insurance and access to transportation to get to and from doctors, and a general working knowledge of my own body and the healthcare system. But I mean, if it's this much of a nightmare for me, multiply that by other marginalized identities, and it's just absurd.VirginiaIt really is. You've kind of led us there already just in talking about these experiences, but I think there's also so much ableism embedded in how we talk about weight and health. And I thought we could unpack some of that a little bit. One that you put on my radar is all this fearmongering about how we all sit down too much, and sitting is killing us. And if you have a job that requires you to sit all day, it's taking years off your life. And yet, of course, people who use wheelchairs are sitting down. EmilyI think about this a lot, because I would say at least a few times a year some major publication releases an article that basically says we are sitting ourselves to death. And I saw one I know at least last year in the New York Times, if not this year,VirginiaNew York Times really loves this topic. They're just all over there with their standing desks, on little treadmills all day long.EmilyI actually decided to Google it before we chatted. I typed in, “New York Times, sitting is bad for you.” And just found rows of articles.EmilyThe first time that this ever really came up for me was all the way back in 2014, and I was kind of just starting out in the world of writing and putting myself out there in that way as an activist. And I came across an article that said that the more I sit, the closer I am to death, basically.It's really tough for me, because I'm sure there's a kernel of truth in the sense that if you are not moving your body, you are not taking care of your body in a way that works for you. But the idea that sitting is the devil is deeply ableist, because I need to sit. That does not mean that I cannot move around in my own way, and that does not mean that I cannot function in my own way, but it's just this idea that sitting is bad and sitting is wrong and sitting is lazy. Sitting is necessary.VirginiaSitting is just how a lot of us get things done every day, all day long.EmilyRight, exactly.VirginiaSure, there were benefits to lifestyles that involved people doing manual labor all day long and being more active. Also people died in terrible farming accidents. It's all part of that romanticization of previous generations as somehow healthier—which was objectively not true. EmilyYou make such a good point from a historical perspective. There's this idea that it's only if we're up and moving and training for a 5k that we're really being productive and giving ourselves over to the capitalist machine, but at the same time, doing that causes disability in its own way.VirginiaSure does. Sure does. I know at least two skinny runners in my local social circle dealing with the Achilles tendons ruptures. It takes a toll on your body.EmilyOr doing farm labor, as you were talking about. I mean, an agrarian society is great until you throw your back out. Then what happens?VirginiaThere are a lot of disabled folks living with the consequences of that labor. EmilyAnd I've internalized this messaging. I am not at all above any of this. I mean, I'm so in the thick of it, all the time, no matter how much work I read by fat liberation activists, no matter how much I try to ground myself in understanding that fatness does not equal badness and that sitting does not equal laziness, I am so trapped in the cycle of “I ate something that was highly caloric, and now I better do a seated chair workout video for my arm cycle.” And I say this because I'm not ashamed to admit it. I want people to understand that disabled people are like all other people. We have the same thoughts, the same feelings. We are impacted by diet culture.VirginiaGetting all the same messaging.EmilyWe are impacted by fat shaming. And I know that no matter what I would tell another person, I'm still working on it for myself.VirginiaWell, I always say: The great thing about fat liberation is you don't need to be done doing the work to show up here. We are all in a messy space with it, because it's it's hard to live in this world, in a body, period, And you have this added layer of dealing with the ableism that comes up. I mean, even in fat liberation spaces, which should be very body safe, we see ableism showing up a lot. And I'd love you to talk a little bit about how you see that manifesting.EmilyI think that this is a problem across pretty much every social justice movement. I just do Control F or Command F and type in the word “disability” on a website and see if it comes up in the mission statement, the vision, the values, what we care about, our issues. And so often it's not there and you have to go digging.And I don't say this to say that I think disability should be hierarchically more important than any other form of marginalization. I'm saying disability should be included among the list of marginalizations that we are focusing on, because it coexists with all other identities. And yet in a lot of fat liberation spaces, I still feel like I am not represented. I don't see myself. It's still a certain type of body, and that body is usually non-disabled or not disclosing that they have a non-apparent disability.I have a few people that I come across who I would say are in the fat liberation, fat activism spaces where they are also apparently disabled, and they are loud and they are proud about that. But for the most part, I still don't see myself. And I think that's where the ableism comes up, is that we are still celebrating only certain types of bodies. It's very interesting when you're in a space where the point is to celebrate all bodies, and yet all bodies are still not celebrated.VirginiaWell, and I want to dig into why that is, because I think it's something really problematic in how fat politics have developed in the last 10-20, years, As the Health at Every Size movement gathered steam and gathered a following, the message that was marketable, that was easy to center and get people interested and excited about, was you can be healthy at every size. And because we have such an ableist definition of what health is, that meant, let's show a fat person running. Let's show a fat person rock climbing. Let's show a fat ballerina. Let's show a fat weight lifter, and then you're automatically going to exclude so many people. So, so many people of other abilities.We had the folks from ASDAH on, who are the keepers of the Health at Every Size principles, and they've done a lot of work in recent years to start to shift this. They recognize that there was a real lack of centering disability, and I am really impressed with that. But in terms of the way the mainstream media talks about these concepts, certainly the way I talked about them in my own work for years, that mainstreaming of Health at Every Size was embedded with a lot of ableism.EmilyAnd I came to Health at Every Size pretty early on in my quest to lean into fatness and stop with the internalized body shame. But instead, I think it led to internalized ableism, because I then thought, well, if I'm not going to go climb Mount Everest, am I really living up to the principles of Health at Every Size?VirginiaThere was an expectation that we all had to be exceptional fat people. And that you had to be a mythbuster. And the reality is that fat people, just like any people, are not a monolith, and we don't all want to rock climb, and we can't all rock climb, and fatness can coexist with disability. It didn't make space for that.EmilyWe say the same thing about the disability community, And in the same way that there is the “good fat person,” there is the “good disabled person.” There's the disabled person who is seen as inspirational for overcoming hardship and overcoming obstacles. And I can't tell you how many times I have been patronized and infantilized and treated as though it's a miracle that I got out of bed in the morning. And I like to say to people, it's not inspiring that I got out of bed in the morning, unless you happen to know me well and know that I'm not a morning person, in which case, yes, it is very inspiring.VirginiaI am a hero today. Thank you for noticing.EmilyI mean, I say that as a joke, but it's true. There's nothing inspiring about the fact that I got out of bed in the morning, but in order to be performing at all times as the good disabled person, you have to show up in a certain way in the world. And I feel like that pressure is on me doubly, as a disabled fat person.Because not only do I have to be the good disabled person who is doing my own grocery shopping, but I need to be mindful about what it is that I'm grocery shopping for.I need to be eating the salad in front of people instead of something with a lot of cheese on it, right? So I feel like, no matter what I do when I'm in public, I'm putting on a performance, or at least I'm expected to. I've started to be able to work through that. Years of therapy and a healthy relationship. But for a very long time, if I wasn't the ideal disabled person and the ideal fat person in every way, then I was doing something wrong, rather than that society was wrong for putting that on me.VirginiaAnd it just feels like that's so much bound up in capitalism, in the way we equate someone's value with their productivity, with their ability to earn and produce and achieve. I haven't lived as a disabled person, but I have a kid with a disability, and in the years when we were navigating much more intensely her medical condition, I definitely felt the pressure to be the A+ medical mom, the mom of the disabled kid. There are a lot of expectations on that, too. I had to know the research better than any doctor in the room. I had to have all these strategies for her social emotional health. And I had to, of course, be managing the nutrition. And I can remember feeling like, when do I get to just exist? Like, when do we get to just exist as mother and daughter? When do I get to just be a person? Because there was so much piled on there. So I can only imagine lit being your whole life is another level.EmilyI feel like I'm always putting on a show for people. I always need to do my homework. I always need to be informed. And this manifested at such an early age because I internalized this idea that, yes, I'm physically disabled. I can't play sports. So I need to make academics into my sports, and I need to do everything I can to make sure I'm getting As and hundreds on every test. And that was my way of proving my worth.And then, well, I can't be a ballerina, but I can still participate in adaptive dance classes. And I try to get as close as I can to being the quote, unquote, normal kid. And let me say there's, there's nothing wrong with adaptive programs. There's nothing wrong with all of those opportunities. But I think that they're all rooted somewhat in this idea that all disabled children should be as close to normalcy as possible. Some arbitrary definition of it.VirginiaYes, and the definition of normal is again, so filtered through capitalism, productivity, achievement. We need different definitions. We need diversity. We need other ways of being and modeling. EmilyAbsolutely. And what it comes down to is your life is no less worth living because you're sitting down.VirginiaAmazing that you have to say that out loud, but thank you for saying it.EmilyI really wish somebody had said it to me. There's so much pressure on us at all times to be better, to be thinner, to make our bodies as acceptable as possible, in spite of our disabilities, if that makes sense.There are thin and beautiful and blonde, blue-eyed, gorgeous women with disabilities. And I'm not saying that that's my ideal. I'm just saying that's mainstream society's ideal. And that's the disabled woman who will get the role when the media is trying to be inclusive, who will land the cover of the magazine when a company is trying to be inclusive. But I don't feel like I'm part of that equation. And I'm not saying this to insult anybody's body, because everybody's body is valid the way that it is. But what I am saying is that I still don't feel like there's a place for me, no matter how much we talk about disability rights and justice, no matter how much we talk about fat liberation, no matter how much privilege I hold, I still feel like I am somehow wrong.VirginiaIt's so frustrating. And I'm sorry that that that has to be your experience, that that's what you're up against. It sucks.EmilyDo you ever feel like these are just therapy sessions instead of podcasts?VirginiaI mean. It's often therapy for me. So yes.Not to pivot to an even more uplifting topic, but I also wanted to talk about the MAHA of it all a little bit. Everything you're saying has always been true, and this is a particularly scary and vulnerable time to be disabled.We have a Secretary of Health who says something fatphobic and/or ableist every time he opens his mouth, we have vaccine access under siege. I could go on and on. By the time this episode airs, there will be 10 new things he's done that are terrifying. It's a lot right now. How are you doing with that?EmilyIt's really overwhelming, and I know I'm not alone in feeling that. And I'll say literally, two days ago, I went and got my covid booster and my flu vaccine, and I was so happy to get those shots in my arm. I am a big believer in vaccination. And I'm not trying to drum up all the controversy here,VirginiaThis is a pro-vaccine podcast, if anyone listening does not feel that way, I'm sorry, there are other places you can work that out. I want everyone to get their covid and flu shots.EmilyI give that caveat because in the disability community, there's this weird cross section of people who are anti-vaccine and think that it's a disability rights issue that they are anti-vaccine. So it's just a very messy, complicated space to be in. But I make no bones about the fact that I am very, very pro-vaccine.More broadly, it's a really interesting time to be disabled and to be a fat disabled person, because on the one hand, technically, if you're immunocompromised or more vulnerable, you probably have better vaccine access right now.VirginiaBecause you're still in the ever-narrowing category of people who are eligible.EmilySo somehow being disabled is working out in my favor a little bit at the moment, but at the same time, as I say that, RFK is also spreading immense amounts of incorrect information about disability, about fitness, about what bodies can and should be doing. And he's so hung up on finding the causes and then curing autism.VirginiaNobody asked him to do that.EmilyYeah. Like, no one. Or, actually, the problem is a few people said that they wanted it because people are very loud. Also, I saw that he reintroduced the Presidential physical fitness test.VirginiaLike I don't have enough reasons to be mad at this man. I was just like, what are you doing, sir?EmilySo on the one hand, he's sort of inadvertently still protecting disabled people, if you want to call it that, by providing access to vaccines. But mostly he's just making it a lot harder to survive as a disabled person.I am genuinely fearful for what is going to happen the longer he is at the helm of things and continues to dismantle basic access to health care. Because more people are going to become disabled. And I'm not saying that being disabled is a bad thing, but I am saying, if something is completely preventable, what are you doing?VirginiaRight? Right? Yes, if we lose herd immunity, we're going to have more people getting the things we vaccinate against.EmilyMany of the major players in the disability rights movement as it was budding in the 1960s and the 1970s were disabled because of polio. I am very glad that they existed. I am very, very glad that these people fought for our rights. I'm also very, very glad that there's a polio vaccine.VirginiaI guess this is a two part question. Number one, is there anything you want folks to be doing specifically in response to RFK? I mean, call your representatives. But if you have other ideas for advocacy, activism work you'd like to see people engaging in. And two, I'm curious for folks who want to be good disability allies: What do you want us doing more of?EmilyI am a big believer in focusing on things that feel attainable, and that doesn't mean don't call your reps, and that doesn't mean don't get out there and be loud. But sometimes starting where you are can make the most difference. And so if it feels really overwhelming and you're not gonna get up tomorrow and go to Washington, DC and join a protest, that's okay. If you don't feel like you have the capacity to pick up the phone and call your representatives tomorrow, that's okay, too. But if you can impact the perspective of one person in your life, I genuinely believe that has a ripple effect, and I think that we underestimate the power of that. Throw one stone in the ocean. All of those ripples create the wave. And so if you have somebody in your life who is being ableist in some way, whether it is through anti-vax sentiment, whether it is through the language that they use, whether it is through the assumptions that they make about people with disabilities, try to take the time to educate that person. You may not change the whole system. You may not even change that person's mind. But at least give them an opening to have a conversation, offer them the tools and the resources point them in the right direction. And I know that that's really hard and really exhausting, and that sometimes it feels like people are a lost cause, but I have been able to meet people where they are in that way. Where, if I show up with the research, if I show up with the resources, if I say I'm willing to meet you halfway here, I'm not demanding that you change all your views overnight, but will you at least give me a chance to have a conversation? That's genuinely meaningful. So that's my best advice. And I know that it's not going to change everything, but I'm still a believer in the power of conversation.VirginiaThat's really helpful, because I think we do avoid those conversations, but you're right. If you go in with the mindset of, I don't have to totally change this person on everything, but if I can move the needle just a little bit with them, that does something I think that feels a lot more doable and accessible.EmilyAnd I think it also is about honoring your own capacity. If you are a person who is marginalized in multiple ways, and you are tired of having those conversations, it is okay to set that weight down and let somebody else have the conversations.VirginiaThat is a good use of the able-bodied allies in your life. Put us to work tell us to do the thing because it shouldn't be on you all the time.EmilyAnd I'm more than happy to have these conversations and more than happy to educate but it's empowering when we can do it on our own terms, and we're not often given that opportunity, because we have to be activists and advocates for ourselves at every turn. And so sometimes when somebody else picks up that load, that means a lot.ButterEmilyI thought about this a lot.VirginiaEverybody does. It's a high pressure question.EmilyI am in the last stages of wedding planning. So my recommendation is more from a self care perspective. When you are in the throes of something incredibly chaotic, and when you are in the throes of navigating the entire world while also trying to plan something joyful—lean into that joy. My recommendation is to lean into your joy. I know I could recommend like a food or a TV show or something, but I think it's more about like, what is that thing that brings joy to you? I bought these adorable gluten-free pumpkin cookies that have little Jack O'Lantern faces on them. And I'm doing my re-watch of Gilmore Girls, which is a wildly problematic and fatphobic show, and ableist.VirginiaIt sure is. But it's such a good comfort watch too.EmilyIt's making me feel a little cozy right now. I think my recommendation is just lean into your joy. You don't need to solve all the world's problems. And I don't say that without complete and total awareness of everything going on in the world. I'm not setting that aside. But I'm also saying that if we don't take time to take off our activist hats and just be for a few moments, we will burn out and be much less useful to the movements that we're trying to contribute to.So I hope that is taken in the spirit with which it was given, which is not ignoring the world.VirginiaIt's clear you're not ignoring the world. But when you're doing a big, stressful thing, finding the joy in it is so great.Well, my Butter is a more specific, more tangible thing, but it's very much related to that, which is my 12 year old and I are getting really into doing our nails. And my Butter is bad nail art because I'm terrible at it, but it's giving me a lot of joy to, like, try to do little designs. I don't know if you can see on camera.EmilyI've been looking at your nails the whole time, and I love the color. It's my favorite color, but can you describe what's on it?VirginiaSo I've done like, little polka dots, like, so my thumb has all the polka dots in all different colors, and then every finger is like a different color of polka dots. I don't feel like the colors are translating on screen.EmilyAnd by the way, it's a bright teal nail polish.VirginiaIt's a minty green teal color. My 12 year old and I, we watch shows together in the evening after their younger sibling goes to bed. And we just like about once a week, she breaks out her Caboodle, which brings me great joy, as a former 80s and 90s girl, that has all her polishes in it, and we sit there and do our nails. And it's very low stakes. I work from home, it doesn't matter what my nails look like. Last night, I tried to do this thing where you put a star shaped sticker on, and then put the polish over it, and then peel off the sticker to have like a little star stencil. It was an utter fail, like I saw it on Instagram. It looked amazing. It looked like trash on my nails. But it's like, so fun to try something crafty that you can just be bad at and have fun with.EmilyOh, I love that for you. I really miss the days where I would wear like, bright, glittery eyeshadow and stick-on earrings.VirginiaIt is totally bringing me back to my stick on earring years. And I have all these friends who get beautiful nails done, like gels, or they have elaborate home systems. And I'm just, like, showing up to things with, like, a weird cat I painted on my nail that's like, half chipped off.EmilyI think that's the right vibe for the moment.VirginiaIt's super fun and a good bonding activity with tweens who don't always want to talk to their mom. So it's nice when we get there.EmilyYou're reminding me to go hug my mom.VirginiaPlease everyone, go hug your moms, especially if you were once 12 years old! Emily, this was wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to talk with us. Tell folks where we can find you and how we can be supporting your work.EmilyYeah. So I would say the best place to find me is Substack. My Substack is called Words I Wheel By or you can find me on Instagram. But most importantly, I just love connecting and being here to support people wherever they are on their journey. So I hope people will take me up on that.VirginiaThank you, and I always appreciate you in the Burnt Toast comments too. So thanks for being a part of the space with us.The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (follow me on Instagram) and Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, and Big Undies.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Farideh.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

It's that time of year - leaves are beginning to fall and you're unearthing the “Rory sweater” from the depths of your closet. It's time to rewatch Gilmore Girls!Whether you watch it every fall, or you're constant loopers like us, Gilmore Girls is a show that begs to be rewatched over and over. Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine delve into the benefits of rewatching and lessons learned from multiple viewings. Which characters would constantly rewatch like us? Which ones would watch it once a year? Most importantly, we reveal ways that our Gilmore opinions have changed over the years - especially when it comes to Christopher as a dad, Dean as a boyfriend, and who we relate to now that we're in our 40s.  Episodes mentioned:Emily in Stars HollowTaylor Doose: Friend or Foe?Rory and Dean: the early romance ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where you'll get extra bonus episodes every month. ☎️ Call us!  Send us a voice note to share your thoughts about this episode or more topics you'd like to hear about. ☕ Show the world that you're a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 

Send us a textFall is officially here, and we're celebrating it Love on the Pod style! In this cozy, pumpkin-spice-scented episode, hosts Jessica and Sherri dive into all things autumn — from our favorite fall traditions and must-do seasonal activities to the ultimate fall movie marathons that give us all the cozy vibes. We're talking pumpkin patches, apple picking, sweater weather strolls, fall baking days, family traditions and how we make the most of this magical season every year.We also share our go-to fall comfort movies (yes, Gilmore Girls is on the list), binge-worthy autumn TV favorites, and a few Hallmark fall movies that are perfect for your next movie night. Whether you're planning a fall bucket list, decorating your home for autumn or just looking for inspiration to romanticize the season, this episode is packed with fall ideas, cozy recommendations and heart-warming traditions you'll want to add to your own.Tune in, grab your favorite fall latte and join us as we celebrate the best time of year — sweater weather, cinnamon candles, crunchy leaves and all.

As a bonus this week, Julian, Emilio, and Madeline gear up for Spinal Tap's reunion in the new release “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues”. Released 41 years after the previously discussed “This Is Spinal Tap” (1984), this legasequel catches up with our hosts' favorite semi-fictional heavy metal band. The group points out the impossibly high bar of the first film, and discusses whether or not the sequel is able to successfully callback to the original's best moments without triggering Emilio's fan service allergy. The conversation also leads the hosts to theorize about how Christopher Guest spends his downtime - is he bingeing Gilmore Girls, or is he on the deep web?If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

Nick welcomes Nell Minow, The Movie Mom, back to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering politics in D.C., the Jimmy Kimmel First Amendment fight, and her reviews of the new documentary The Librarians, the horror film HIM, and Paul Thomas Anderson's latest masterpiece One Battle After Another. She also talks about her interviews with writers from The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and Gilmore Girls, and shares fond memories of speaking with Martin Sheen. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick face off in another hilarious round of '80s–'90s Trivia Madness, hosted by the great British bon vivant Slap Slapply, who returns with some wild adventures of his own. [Ep 390]

Send us a textToday we have a very exciting and mostly spoiler free author interview episode for you! We're chatting with independently published monster romcom, paranormal romance author Hazel Mack to celebrate the spooky season and to get us all in the Halloween mood! We'll be discussing all things Haven Ever After, the monster romance series that unexpectedly got us into the genre with book 1: Getting it on With Gargoyles, and it's the series we describe as “Halloweentown for adults” that we've been screaming at everyone to read!Hazel is the self published author of the lighthearted “Gilmore Girls-ish” monster rom com series Haven Ever After, and also writes omegaverse and dark shifter paranormal romance under the name Anna Fury. She's a North Carolina native, fluent in snark and sarcasm, tiki decor, and is a phallic plant aficionado. She writes any time she has a free moment because the voices in her head wait for no one! When she's not writing, Hazel loves to hike, bike, and spend time with her Mr. Right, seven year old tornado, and two lovely pit bulls. Stick around for an author fave and fail; find out what spicy monster love story shenanigans you'll be getting into when you pick up any of the Haven Ever After Series, what other new series is on the horizon, who Hazel would smash or pass, and get to know the author behind the story! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop the Haven Ever After Series | * https://amzn.to/4gXbT5V  Check out on Instagram:Hazel Mack | https://www.instagram.com/hazelmackauthor?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Anna Fury | https://www.instagram.com/annafuryauthor?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Check out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing a Vintage Style Hocus Pocus Bleached T-Shirt @ Etsy — https://go.magik.ly/ml/38n8u/Liz is wearing our Besties and The Books Zip Hoodie | https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com Any link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Emily is mad at Lorelei, Paris is mad at Rory, Jackson is mad at Sookie, let's call the whole thing off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Matt and Jon discuss the season (series?) finale of Alien: Earth, Peacemaker, Gen V, South Park and Beavis and Butt-Head, while Jon rewatched All the President's Men and continued on The Paper and reread Absolute Batman: The Zoo, while Matt finished season four of Gilmore Girls and started playing Ghost of Tsushima! Twitter, or X or whatever (For Now): https://twitter.com/Jonwahizzle Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jonwahizzle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/damnthattelevision/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damntvpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattlovestv.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/jonwahizzle.bsky.social Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mattlovestv/ https://letterboxd.com/jonwahizzle/ Jon on AIPT: https://aiptcomics.com/author/jonathanw/ Matt's show The Drop: A Pop Culture Mix Tape: wscafm.org Sundays 6-8 PM: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedropwsca/

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comWesley is an essayist and podcaster. He's written extensively for Tablet, Esquire, and New York Magazine, and many of his essays were compiled in a book, The Souls of Yellow Folk. More of his writing and podcasting can be found on his substack, “Year Zero.” He's been chronicling the gender revolution aspect of the successor ideology on X these past few years — and he eloquently lets rip in this conversation.For two clips of our convo — on the violence that can spring from trans ideology, and the paralysis of Dems on trans issues — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: his lifelong musical talent; getting a song on Gilmore Girls; Judith Butler and critical gender theory; postmodernism vs nature; Germaine Greer and TERFs; the woke targeting Chimamanda Adichie; tomboys and effeminate boys; fearing puberty; Jazz Jennings; the Dutch protocol and gatekeeping; the gray market of puberty blockers and HRT; Planned Parenthood; gender identity as “mystical”; adults unable to pass; Chase Strangio against gay marriage; autism; the surge of girls seeking transition; Tumblr and social contagion; the suicide canard; the “cisfag” slur; women's shelters; Tavistock; the Cass Review; Hannah Barnes' Time to Think; JK Rowling; Labour backpedaling; the NC bathroom bill and corporate boycotts; Dave Chappelle; Eric Adams' working-class defense of sexed bathrooms; Mamdani; Newsom and fairness in sports; detransitioners; Charlie Kirk; the Minneapolis killer Robin Westman; Zizians; authoritarian vs totalitarian; MLK envy; the empty promises of Dem leaders; the private regret of parents; and how trans ideology helped Trump.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Katie Herzog on drinking your way sober, Michael Wolff on Epstein, Karen Hao on AI, Michel Paradis on Ike, Charles Murray on finding religion, David Ignatius on the Trump effect globally, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Devin and Steph are joined by a VERY SPECIAL GUEST, Kristine Eckert (@GilmoreBookClub) to discuss the upcoming release of her new book, Meet Me at Luke's! In this amazing book, you will find "a treasure trove of insights, anecdotes, and life lessons drawn from Gilmore Girls' rich tapestry of relationships, small-town charm, and the enduring bond between a mother and daughter". Learn more about the book, Kristine, and hear our thoughts on all things FALL ships! Grab your coffee mug and dive in with us! Ooh, and don't forget to follow GilmoreBookClub to learn more and find the links to pre-order Meet Me at Luke's!La La Laaaaaa...

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Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal InterviewIn this after show for The Cheap Seats, Andrew sits down with writer David S. Rosenthal, whose career spans some of television's most iconic series.Andrew and "Rosie" go way back to their days at summer camp, and their longtime friendship adds a personal dimension to this conversation. Rosenthal's career took off quickly—soon after his first writing job, he became the creator and showrunner of Ellen, kicking off a career that would include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. With an equally deft hand at comedy and drama, he has built a body of work that's both varied and enduring. This interview covers the wild ride of his career, the lessons he's learned along the way, and reflections on navigating show business with resilience and humor. It's a rich, insightful conversation.

Something to say? TEXT US, for GODS sake! Did someone order an ugly cry with a side of breakup PTSD? GREAT. Because this is Gilmore Girls season 5 episode 14 “Say Something” pain I MEAN part one. Gabby is back from the moors but up to her gills in Musinex and the vapors PLUS Zoe is burnt out? AND it's a devastating lost weekend of an episode? Let's ride!Support the showJoin our patreon!

It remains to be seen if Portillo's will continue to expand outside Chicago. Dine Brands uses one simple criterion to prioritize tech investments. And Panera is welcoming fall with two Gilmore Girls stars.

Get your coffee and Pop-Tarts ready — we're diving into all things Gilmore party planning! Back in 2016, when the reboot aired, we hosted our first-ever Gilmore Girls watch party, and nothing beats that cozy, small-town vibe with fellow fans. In this episode, we walk you through our How to Throw a GG Watch Party Guide: simple steps for food, decor, activities, and watch lists to make your night feel like Stars Hollow. We're even better than cousin Marilyn - we've got you covered for all of your party needs!If you want to throw your own watch party, our guide walks you through everything we cover in this episode.  PLUS - - it contains:7 original Bingo cards2 sets of trivia 3 drink recipes9 curated watch lists, and printable party signs to make hosting easy (and fun)To access the guide, become a FREE Patreon member here.☕ Need gifts for your GG party? Find sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more at our Merch Shop! 

✦ The late great Radcliffe Bailey was a painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist who produced work that was personal, global, beautiful, complex, and resonated in a way that stayed with you long after you'd seen it. He was a citizen of the world and Atlanta's own. On September 26, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will host a panel entitled "Southern Ground: The Legacy of Radcliffe Bailey and the Future of Black Southern Art." It's absolutely free, and there will be a discussion that honors Bailey's work and explores his enduring influence on contemporary Black Southern art. City Lights Collective Co-Host Jon Goode sat down with curator Karen Comer Lowe, who will be moderating the panel, and artist Shelia Pree Bright, who will sit on the panel, to discuss Bailey, his life, his art, his importance, and the upcoming panel. ✦ City Lights Collective member Shane Harrison spends his days at Arts ATL looking for cultural events to share with readers. He joins us weekly to share highlights, and today his mix includes The Atlanta Indian Film Festival and the Sweet Auburn Music Fest. ✦ ✦ Atlanta author Julie Olivia's new romance novel, "If It Makes You Happy," is described as Gilmore Girls meets the "Pumpkin Spice Café"—but a lot steamier. The slow-burn story is set in 1997 in the small town of Copper Run, Vermont, and tells the story of a recently divorced innkeeper and her new, seemingly perfect next-door neighbor. WABE arts reporter Summer Evans spoke with Olivia about this recent release. ✦ Visual artist and music enthusiast Kosmo Vinyl bought his first LP when he was nine and spent the next several decades immersed in music before beginning his professional career at London's pioneering indie label, "Stiff Records." In 1979, Kosmo started working exclusively with "The Clash" and stayed by their side until the punk icons disbanded in 1986. Over the years, Kosmo's record collection became legendary. In 2014, he began posting about his favorite releases on social media for his series, "Kosmo's Vinyl of the Week." In January, he began joining City Lights weekly to share the stories behind the records he treasures. ✦ Atlanta artist and puppet creator Chantelle Rytter is known for weaving magic into the streets of Atlanta. If you've ever been to the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade, then you've likely seen her in action. Here on the City Lights Collective, she covered our "Collective Joy" beat, talking about events that bring community together in the most beautiful, artistic, and sometimes quirky ways. On Saturday October 4, Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons will host "Where the Weird Things Are," an event that's set to transform the Old Fourth Ward Park. Now this isn't your typical parade — it's an entirely unique experience- a stationary "upside down parade" where giant mystical creatures come to life, and we get to parade around them. City Lights collective co-host Kim Drobes recently caught up with Rytter to learn more about the Collective Joy that awaits us on October 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has just been confirmed that Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show will be reinstated after being taken off air, following an avalanche of outrage from Hollywood’s biggest stars. But before you start celebrating, there is a catch.Plus, it appears that the stars of two of our comfort shows, Gossip Girl and Gilmore Girls, are teaming up for a new movie, but it’s not quite above board yet, so allow us to explain.Speaking of Gossip Girl, Blake Lively posted a seemingly innocent collection of images to her Instagram account this week and the fallout has been immense. From divorce rumours, to new celebrity feuds and even Taylor Swift being dragged back into the fray again, we need to unpack exactly how this all blew up. LISTEN Can't get enough comfort movie content? Find out more about the rom coms coming your way here. And if you can't get enough celeb gossip, listen to The Celeb Break-up That Made Our Jaws DropTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Summer I Turned Pretty on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Tina Burke Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! This week, Sapna is joined by India and Lola to mark the official start to the season.The girls kick off by styling some of their favourite pieces from George at Asda, embracing all the key autumn trends and sharing their outfit formulas for the in-between period. Then, they debate when autumn actually begins (is it October or the second your chocolate brown nails appear?) and discuss what they're watching to get into the seasonal spirit – Gilmore Girls, Hocus Pocus, Desperate Housewives, Wuthering Heights, Teen Wolf and even Educating Yorkshire get a mention. Halloween plans are in full motion, horror films are dividing the group and there's definitely a shared love of pumpkin patches. In the beauty chat, they cover everything from the return of burgundy mascara to cherry-toned blush and Sapna also explains why she showers up to three times a day. Finally, the three share their perfect autumn weekends – think pub lunches, river walks, hot chocolates, roast dinners and partying into the night (if you're India, obviously)... Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:India Agyeman | @indiaagy | https://www.instagram.com/indiaagy/?hl=en Lola Lawlor | @lolalawlor | https://www.instagram.com/lolalawlor/?hl=en-gb Sapna Rao | @sapnarao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/?hl=en AD | George ASDA | George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Freestyle Friday episode, we share a clip from our discussion of the book, My So-Called Life Goes On, from our Patreon. We also talk about what we've been watching (football games, a Gilmore Girls reunion at The Emmys, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Weapons, Dexter: Resurrection, Real Housewives, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish), and share some more confessions! Support the show on Patreon Our Instagram Our Website Our Facebook Our TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal This month on Dead Pilots Society we have The Cheap Seats by David S. Rosenthal, a veteran television writer whose credits include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. The script centers on a close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose world is shaken when one of them begins dating a brainy and sophisticated medical student.Rosenthal delivers a classic multi-camera hangout comedy, showcasing his knack for crafting characters with interesting, fun dynamics, and well-paced story beats. The cast includes Anjelica Fellini (Teenage Bounty Hunters, The French Dispatch), Sam Lerner (The Goldbergs), Charlie Gillespie (Julie and the Phantoms), Ciara Bravo (Wayne and Cherry), Kyla Kenedy (Mr. Mayor), Logan Miller (Escape Room, Chicago Med) The video of the table read is available exclusively to Maximum Fun members. Become a member for just $5 a month and get access to the video and lots more. Sign up at maximumfun.org/join.And don't forget to check out Andrew's documentary Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story at reddkrossfilm.com/rent.

Today I chat with Jen DeLuca about her new book, GHOST BUSINESS. It's the second book in her romance series set in Boneyard Key, “the most haunted town in Florida.” I've been a fan of Jen DeLuca since her previous series, set in a Renaissance festival. We discuss her unusual settings and the reverence she has for these delightful, kitchy places. We also chat about her Gilmore Girls inspiration, as well the state of the ghost tour industry and how it inspired this book.All links and show notes available at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/

What if Rory Gilmore had a podcast? Or Lorelai? Or even Taylor Doose? We're diving deep into the whimsical world of Gilmore Girls and imagining what podcasts each beloved character would host—and how they'd actually monetize them. This episode is pure autumn nostalgia mixed with practical podcasting inspiration for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone obsessed with Stars Hollow.I walk through 12 fictional podcast concepts, from Rory's literary deep dives to Sookie and Jackson's farm-to-table audio adventures. We'll explore monetization strategies like affiliate links, sponsorships, premium content, merchandise, and live events—all grounded in realistic podcast business models. Plus, you'll walk away with ideas you can use in your own podcast.This episode originally aired on November 28, 2023.Review full show notes at clockinginpodcast.com!Mentioned in this Episode:About Your Mother by Jennifer GriffithLet's Grab Drinksgaffincreative.com/showsHow I Built ThisConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/9U00mWyVtbW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't love a comfort TV show? It's those shows that you re-watch over and over again. Today on the Carpool, Kelly and Lizz discuss their "Model Line-up" of comfort TV shows. They both have a pretty good list and neither will contain "Gilmore Girls."  Before they get to that, it's time to talk about the Second Summer that is currently happening in Missouri. Kelly wants a fall drink, but it's too warm outside for a hot drink. Will an Olipop do? Lizz is getting excited to break out the fall decorations, but not as excited as she is to watch the new season of "Dancing with the Stars." It's been a while, but the advice segment is back this week answering questions on mom guilt and how long you can wait to upgrade your car. Speaking of upgrades, in Industry News Kelly reveals that more people are upside down when they trade in their car. Finally, it's all about Souptember in Ditch The Drive-Thru with a super yummy ham and bean soup recipe.