Danielle makes an early, surprising confession about the series, but could her opinion be changed? And, is our love for Gilmore Girls clouding our judgement for this show? Is it starting to feel weird?  There were some cringe moments and body shaming, but what two characters are keeping us tuned in?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you really substitute blueberries for strawberries when making a shortcake? We have the answer. And, we’ve got the tips you need to survive all that holiday cooking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taking you back to the very first pop culture reference in the history of Gilmore Girls... The ethereal voice behind Sixpence None the Richer’s timeless hits “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes”, Leigh Nash! Dive into the nostalgia, the music, and what inspires Leigh today. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with a pop culture legend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the news… a Gilmore connection to Friday Night Lights. The scariest pool we’ve ever seen. A shirtless calendar you’re going to want to order immediately.  Plus, the most obvious Team Jess member ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re going golfing with Richard and Rory, but are we seeing double locations?   And, a shoeless detail occurs while prepping for the wedding, we’ll tell you where. Plus, Kirk still isn’t Kirk in this episode, we speculate why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are boldly going where no man has gone before with director Adam Nimoy, YES that Nimoy! So, beam me up Scotty (Patterson)!  Find out what lessons he learned from his dad, Leonard, that he put to use on Gilmore Girls. Don’t be illogical and miss this episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We loved the first two episodes, but this third episode… it was just… okay. What was with the fashion and the feet photos?! Plus, find out which character reminds us of Ickstopher! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like Sookie does in Gilmore Girls, can you determine if a peach is too watery by rolling it on the ground? We find out! And, is a peach a romantic fruit? Plus, which family farm produces over 100 million peaches and has operated over 100 years? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recipe for a great Gilmore Girls episode is a heartfelt small-town story, a dash of romantic tension, and of course… a heavy pour of pop culture references. We’re going “semi homemade” this week when we talk to chef and author Sandra Lee!   She was mentioned in “A Year in the Life: Summer” as a potential chef for the Dragonfly Inn, and we’re going to find out what she would have done IF she had gotten the job!   Sandra shares her journey through crafts, county fair blue ribbons, and we learn how to set the perfect tablescape on I Smell Pop Culture!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People magazine posted a story about Sally Struthers but we’ve got the truth.  Did Harrison Ford and Kelly Bishop have chemistry?  Sean Gunn has a part in Superman but why are we fixated on the dog?  Plus, Milo’s wife is in tears, we will tell you why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught quite a few flags in this episode!! And, the clown pillow makes its debut! Did you catch the boom mic in front of Miss Patty's, Luke’s random diner sign, and Lorelai’s enclosed entryway with a piano?  If not, we’ll let you know what to be on the lookout for!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keiko Agena (aka Lane) joins us for a deep dive into Episode 2. Lorelai’s notorious first day of Chilton outfit makes its debut.  (Everything else was at the dry cleaner???!!!) It’s revealed who was a bundle of nerves during the first days of filming and we get our introduction to the Chilton crew. Is Paris the perfect high school villain?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dance, the breakdown..this was definitely an emotional episode, and we felt for Fanny and Michelle. But, as a Gilmore fan, it’s strange to see another mother daughter relationship that isn’t Emily & Lorelai. Plus, hello Rico…Mitchum with a ponytail was a nice surprise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please, Luke, please, please.How many cups of coffee have you had this morning?None.Plus?Five, but yours is better. From the bean, to the roast, and the drip, coffee expert Lance Hedrick breaks down how to make the perfect cup of coffee that even Lorelai would approve of!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A scene by scene breakdown of the pilot with special guest, Emily Kuroda!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We knew he was THE guy when he played Dave Rygalski, but the whole world has fallen in love with Adam Brody in Nobody Wants This. So, should he be the Sexiest Man Alive 2024… YES! And why wasn’t there a Jess spin off…we finally have answers! Plus, A LOT of Gilmore Girls actors are landing roles left and right, Lauren Graham on Z-Suite, Kelly Bishop on Shrinking, Jon Hamm on Landman, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our inaugural Town Meeting episode! We start with the pilot and we vote Yay to Dan Palladino making an appearance. We vote Nay to how different Luke’s Diner looks to the one we know and love. We pass a 2/3 majority vote to keeping the fall fashion looking quintessentially cozy... loved Rory’s sweater. And, we propose a notion to always be on the lookout for everything you may have missed in the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Fall, and that means the rewatch of Gilmore Girls begins NOW!  Sean Gunn joins us and shares a hilarious story of why he’s watched the only episode he isn’t in several times.  Hello Unionville! We get to meet the small town that inspired our beloved Stars Hollow.   Is the pilot a perfect episode… we think so!  So, grab your Luke’s coffee mug, because WE ARE ALL IN AGAIN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoulders up, point your toes!!It’s the pilot episode of Bunheads! And to be honest, right after our rewatch of Gilmore Girls, it’s a bit jarring to see Rose aka Gypsy and Kelly aka Emily as other characters! The show is a bit more racy, but we like it! And, the ending broke our hearts a bit!But in perfect Amy Sherman-Palladino style, she sets up the pilot perfectly with her wacky characters, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you watch an episode of Gilmore Girls, you can expect 3 things: cozy vibes, fast talking, and a lot of pop culture references.  We’re taking you BEYOND the quick reference in the episodes and learning more about how someone becomes a staple in pop culture, and we’re starting off with a TV icon… Tina Louise from Gilligan’s Island! Tina was referenced in Season 3, Episode 10 “That’ll Do Pig”, when Francie says “you do not wanna be my enemy, Marlo Thomas” and Rory responds with “I think I do, Tina Louise”.  Learn how Tina’s early life helped shape her into one of the most beloved actresses of all time, and hear some stories from her time as Ginger Grant on the legendary Gilligan’s Island.  We promise it won’t be a 3 hour tour, but grab your coconuts and come aboard for I Smell Pop Culture!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! It’s the first edition of Gilmore Girls Gazette, and it’s jam packed with news from your favorite Gilmore friends. Was there love brewing on the stage of The Music Man between Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman, especially now that she is getting divorced? We think so!  And, speaking of Sutton Foster, Danielle gives her review of her new broadway show Once Upon a Mattress.  Chad Michael Murray shirtless for a Netflix film? Do we need to say more? YES please.  Plus, Jess (I mean Milo) is going to be a DAD! With his wife Jarah Mariano.. yep we can’t get over he married a MARIANO either!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We smell snow…again.More….Coffee coffee coffee. Please Luke.  Please please please! It’s Fall, and it’s time to watch Gilmore Girls… again! Like you, we’re ready to rewatch every episode … again! And this time, with a twist… multiple plot twists!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for “A Year in the Life: Fall”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for “A Year in the Life: Fall”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are heading back to Stars Hollow for I Am All In from Stars Hollow December 18th at Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank, California.  BUT.. if you can’t make it in person, listen and find out how you’ll be able to take a trip to Stars Hollow right from your couch!  For tickets visit:https://veeps.events/iamallinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bullsh**t!!  She survived Emily’s wrath at the DAR meeting in A Year in the Life: Fall as Serena.  Now, Julie gives us her take on filming such a turning point in Emily’s life.  Plus, she shares what it was like watching Kelly Bishop work her amazing monologue that was shot in one day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am an Autumn.We’ve reached the end and it’s bittersweet.We loved Fall.    We are  left with one big question … does Jess still have feelings for Rory? We feel quite certain we know who the Daddy is. Plus, a Wizard of Oz reference some of us missed. And, that scene with Christopher has much more significance than you might have expected. Scott has changed his mind about something that had really disappointed him, he thought.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am an Autumn.We’ve reached the end and it’s bittersweet.We loved Fall.    We are  left with one big question … does Jess still have feelings for Rory? We feel quite certain we know who the Daddy is. Plus, a Wizard of Oz reference some of us missed. And, that scene with Christopher has much more significance than you might have expected. Scott has changed his mind about something that had really disappointed him, he thought.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for A Year in the Life: SummerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for A Year in the Life: Summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry Butler, aka therapist Claudia, is a HUGE fan of Gilmore Girls and was super excited to be part of A Year in the Life. Kerry tells us how she manifested meeting Amy Sherman Palladino and continues her friendship with her today. Plus, she shares the one thing her daughter won’t do with her when it comes to watching Gilmore Girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a long summer!  Well, for some of us, that is.Scott loves this episode/movie.  LOVES! But, did the rest of us feel the same about so much of the episode featuring Sutton Foster and a musical??!?! It seems like everything is kind of falling apart.  Rory and Logan are a mess.Milo/Jess was there for like 10 seconds. The pool scenes had really cringe moments. April returns. Emily has a "friend"!  Are we even ok with this? How do we feel about Lorelai doing Wild? It's a cruel cruel Summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a long summer!  Well, for some of us, that is.Scott loves this episode/movie.  LOVES! But, did the rest of us feel the same about so much of the episode featuring Sutton Foster and a musical??!?! It seems like everything is kind of falling apart.  Rory and Logan are a mess.Milo/Jess was there for like 10 seconds. The pool scenes had really cringe moments. April returns. Emily has a "friend"!  Are we even ok with this? How do we feel about Lorelai doing Wild? It's a cruel cruel Summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has sprung.Is it the best?? Or the worst?? There are a few notable surprises, HEY MR. KIM! But, the fake Tristan was a GIANT red flag.  As far as Rory’s storyline, Suzanne and Tara agree, it isn’t coming up roses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for A Year in the Life: Spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has sprung but it’s a bit lackluster. Lorelai and Emily are struggling in therapy…and so are we! Is Rory out of her mind to be having an affair with Logan??!!  And, it gets worse when she sleeps with a Wookie. The storyline about LINES is as boring as it sounds. Scott’s wife appears in the episode!! Did you see her??? Hey there Mae Whitman!Hey there Paul Anka! The fake Tristan was more than we can handle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has sprung but it’s a bit lackluster. Lorelai and Emily are struggling in therapy…and so are we! Is Rory out of her mind to be having an affair with Logan??!!  And, it gets worse when she sleeps with a Wookie. The storyline about LINES is as boring as it sounds. Scott’s wife appears in the episode!! Did you see her??? Hey there Mae Whitman!Hey there Paul Anka! The fake Tristan was more than we can handle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Tara had FOMO so here is their special episode of recapping Winter! We are sad to see where Rory, Lane, and Paris’ friendship is. Why didn’t Rory tell her best friends she’s in town?? Emily may be the truth teller when she said it’s Lorelai’s world and everyone else is living in it.  And, Danielle makes a realization about Logan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for A Year in the Life: Winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for A Year in the Life: Winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight years later, and Gilmore Girls is reunited for Winter. There are a few red flags, we aren’t going to lie.But, the positives outweigh the negatives. Scott has concerns about Luke, rightfully so.And, we’re ready to debate, once again, as we have many differing opinions. From Rory and Logan, Lorelai and Emily, tons of BTS, hidden gems, and trivia … there is simply so much to discuss! One thing we all agree on, we love and miss you Richard Gilmore. It’s true, you need to watch it multiple times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight years later, and Gilmore Girls is reunited for Winter. There are a few red flags, we aren’t going to lie.But, the positives outweigh the negatives. Scott has concerns about Luke, rightfully so.And, we’re ready to debate, once again, as we have many differing opinions. From Rory and Logan, Lorelai and Emily, tons of BTS, hidden gems, and trivia … there is simply so much to discuss! One thing we all agree on, we love and miss you Richard Gilmore. It’s true, you need to watch it multiple times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilmore Season is here!  As we prep for the movies, we chat with David Finch and Danny Kahn from Warner Bros. Studio Tour to give us an insight on what’s to come for Stars Hollow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for S7 E22 “Bon Voyage.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We loved it.  We loved it so much. We’re very sad it’s the finale.  It’s a near perfect episode. Ten out of ten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your pop culture for S7 E21 “Unto the Breach.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the second to last episode, and we can't believe it!There was a lot to love here and a few things we questioned. How do YOU feel about Logan's proposal?  And, what about the weird breakup?  Should Rory have said yes?!Is anyone TEAM LOGAN?   Christopher returns...and Scott has a thing or two to say about that! Luke and Lorelai...Luke has the necklace but things don't seem to be going that well for our favorite couple. We love a little song from Richard and Emily and we GLEEFULLY spotted a friend at the piano. Get your Gilmore Gear ready for next week's podcast as we finish the series!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The is is your pop culture for S7 E20 “Lorelai? Lorelai?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.