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

ep 142: I can't meet Christiane Amanpour in my pajamas Aug 16, 2024

In our (probably) penultimate episode, we turn into correspondents on a topic we've wanted to investigate for years: Christiane Amanpour. And to do this research, we go to the most important primary sources we could find: sub-par Hollywood sequels! What inspired Amanpour to become a journalist? Is she a good role model for Rory? And what did she think of the Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix?

We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Trap, Azul board game

More pop culture we ref: Broadcast News; The Wizard of Oz; Good Night, and Good Luck; Pink Panther 2; Iron Man 2; Zoolander 2; The Simpsons; Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides; Elizabeth Holmes; Taylor Swift; Anna Wintour; Oprah

ep 141: Maybe Sylvia Plath wasn't crazy, she was just cold? Jul 19, 2024

In this episode, we're taking on a listener request! We're reading the works of (but mostly watching a movie about) Sylvia Plath. What is the tragedy that Rory and Lorelai allude to? Is Gwyneth Paltrow any good at playing this poet in a movie? And why does Rory love her work so much? No need to finish that copy of The Bell Jar that's been sitting half-read on your nightstand for years—we've got all the answers here!

We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Inside Out 2 (Taylor's review), audiobooks!

More pop culture we ref: The Crown, Goop, Harry Potter, Knives Out, Twilight, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

ep 140: My little Holly Hunter in Broadcast News Jun 14, 2024

What's a girl to do when she has no time to write a valedictorian speech? And what's a girl to do when she has to choose between two terrible love interests while working in the world of TV journalism? We're digging into the '80s romantic dramedy Broadcast News and trying to figure out what the hey it has to do with Rory's graduation. Why is Lorelai comparing Rory to Holly Hunter? What ethical controversy (if you can even call it that) could make Holly Hunter break up with a dreamy news anchor? And how much do we love The Incredibles? Our 140th episode has a special report on all of these stories.

We Wholeheartedly Recommend: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power; Murder, She Wrote

Other pop culture we ref: All the President's Men, Network, Mary Tyler Moore, Elsa Klensch, The Simpsons, Working Girl, John F. Kennedy, The Incredibles, Kim Possible, Barbie

ep 139: I'm sorry if you thought we had some kind of deep Thelma and Louise thing going May 31, 2024

Sorry if you thought we had a deep Rory and Lorelai thing—because we totally do! We're holding hands as we drive straight into our newest pop culture ref, the 1991 crime classic Thelma & Louise. What does this movie have to say about female friendships? What did we think of THAT ending? And is Rory totally a Thelma?

We Wholeheartedly Recommend: The Sound of Music Sing-Along, Persuasion by Jane Austen

Other pop culture we ref: Hart to Hart, Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Happy Gilmore, Alien, Holes

ep 138: Do you remember in The Way We Were...? May 17, 2024

Because Barbra is queen! In the first pop culture ref of our final season, we finally watch and discuss The Way We Were. This '70s weepy features a Palladino-esque heroine, Robert Redford in a cable knit sweater, heartache, laugher, and Communism all in one neat package! We discuss the cultural changes in parenting since the 1970s, why the Gilmores reference this movie several times in the series, and, yes, Robert Redford in that cable knit sweater.

We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Adventure Time, The Fall Guy (Taylor's review)

Other pop culture we ref: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Out of Africa; They Shoot Horses, Don't They?; Taylor Swift; Antonio Banderas

ep 137: Taylor and Kyla Say Hello May 03, 2024

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

ep 136: Did you see "The Turning Point?" Mar 24, 2023

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

ep 135: Marcus Welby was handsome—and George Clooney (Marcus Welby, M.D. // ER) Feb 24, 2023

Hot or not: Emily’s latest pop culture ref! As she’s prepping for eye surgery, she’s ranking handsome TV doctors, specifically the ones from Marcus Welby, M.D. and ER. Why did audiences love these shows? How accurate were the medical procedures they were depicting? And how many Gilmore Girls cast members guest-starred on each one? Put on that stethoscope stat to find out!Other pop culture we ref: Driving Miss Daisy; The Outsiders; Veronica Mars; Gilligan’s Island; Top Gun; Murder, She Wrote; Sally Field; Jane Fonda; Grey’s AnatomyWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: 80 for Brady (read Taylor’s review) (https://href.li/?https://bit.ly/3DDvtSt), Outer BanksCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

Hey, good timing, Squiggy (Laverne & Shirley) (Replay!) Feb 10, 2023

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

ep 134: She insisted on wearing my Chico and the Man t-shirt Jan 27, 2023

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

ep 133: The real Paul Anka Jan 13, 2023

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

We got us a Pippi virgin! (Pippi Longstocking) (replay!) Dec 16, 2022

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

ep 132: Get out before I go Bonaduce on you (The Partridge Family) Dec 02, 2022

No one knows how to hurl an insult like Paris Geller—maybe it’s because her inspiration is Danny Bonaduce! In this short and sweet episode, we trade the la la-filled soundtrack of Stars Hollow for the la la-filled songs of The Partridge Family. What was Bonaduce’s role on the ‘70s family sitcom? And how did his later career inspire Paris’s showdown with Logan? Hop in the ring and find out!Other pop culture we ref: Jodie Foster, The Wizard of Oz, The Dick Van Dyke Show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Oprah, Donny Osmond, The Brady Bunch, The WaltonsWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: La Pitchoune: Cooking in France (2022-), Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) - Read Taylor’s review (https://href.li/?https://www.zekefilm.org/2022/11/21/glass-onion-a-knives-out-mystery-film-review/)Check us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

I Netflixed all three A Star is Borns (Replay!) Nov 18, 2022

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

ep. 131: You went with Faye Dunaway in Network // Maureen Dowd "come hither" pumps Nov 04, 2022

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

ep 130: Solaris? // Good night, and good luck (George Clooney double feature!) Oct 21, 2022

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

If I could only find a man like Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings Replay!) Oct 07, 2022

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

ep 129: They are the Bridges of Madison County, and you are Meryl Streep (with Maddie Brophy!) Sep 23, 2022

We welcome back our Meryl Streep Correspondent Maddie Brophy to chat about the ‘90s romantic drama The Bridges of Madison County. We discuss another instance of Streep and her whole accent thing, movies about cheating, and a Gilmore Girls episode that reminded Maddie of her 14th birthday. What bridges does Rory need to cross with her grandparents, and where does the episode “Friday Night’s Alright for Fighting” rank among Gilmore fans? Grab your umbrellas because Clint Eastwood is staring you down in the pouring rain waiting for an answer! We Wholeheartedly Recommend: House of the Dragon and Emmy-nominated shows like Hacks; See How They Run (read Taylor’s review for ZekeFilm (https://href.li/?https://www.zekefilm.org/2022/09/19/see-how-they-run-film-review/))Other pop culture we ref: Out of Africa, Winchester Mystery House, Mamma Mia!, Big Little Lies, Cry Macho, Steven Spielberg, Batman Forever, Stranger Things, Don’t Look UpCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 128: Review of the Gilmore Girls Official Cookbook! Sep 09, 2022

Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbookuse coupon code INSIGHT25 to get 25% off through 9/16/22 at www.insighteditions.com (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-427066/episodes/e-89317112/edit/www.insighteditions.com)We want to take a bath in these recipes! We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled program to review the delicious and fun Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook by Elena P. Craig and Kristen Mulrooney. Which recipes are easy enough for Lorelai, and which are perfect for those with Sookie’s level of expertise? Which taste like Santa Burgers and which taste like Sookie’s incredible peach sauce? (Spoiler alert: They’re all pretty yummy!) Preheat the oven because it’s time to start eating like a Gilmore girl!We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Never Have I Ever (2020-), Spy Game (2001), Bullet Train (2022)Check us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 127: Hep Alien (with John Cabrera!) Aug 26, 2022

This ep is Gilmore Girls meets music meets Hep Alien meets John Cabrera! In a very special episode, we chat with John Cabrera about his time playing our favorite bassist, Brian Fuller, on Gilmore Girls and all the pop culture that influenced Hep Alien. What was it like working with real-life rock ‘n’ roll legends like Sebastian Bach and Carole King? How well did John know the pop culture refs that Brian was saying in the script? How did he feel about the 2016 A Year in the Life revival? And plot twist: Who was really playing the bass? Turn your amp up to 11 to hear all this dish and more on Hep Alien!Other pop culture we ref: Iron Man, Slender Man, 50 Shades of Gray, The Shins, The Pixies, “Hollaback Girl,” Creed, LOSTRemarkist.com (https://href.li/?https://www.remarkist.com/)Check us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 126: Buffy the Gilmore Slayer (with Stacey Kulow & Bryan Morris!) Aug 12, 2022

Gilmore Girls and Buffy the Vampire Slayer go together...perfectly, it turns out! Taylor is on vacation, so Kyla is joined by the hosts of the Buffy the Gilmore Slayer podcast Stacey Kulow and Bryan Morris. They share the connections between these two shows that they've discovered, just how much they believe Amy Sherman-Palladino was inspired by Buffy, and of course what all these Buffy references mean in Gilmore Girls.We Wholeheartedly Recommend: The 10th Kingdom, Pod Meets World, Mistborn book seriesOther pop culture we ref: Stranger Things, Boy Meets World, Better Call Saul, What We Do in the Shadows, PreyCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 125: Did you ever see The Wizard of Oz? Jul 29, 2022

Toto, I don’t think we’re in Stars Hollow anymore! We’re taking a look at The Wizard of Oz, one of the movies Lorelai and Rory love to reference most. Who in their lives are like the Witches of Oz? How many of the movie’s songs did they sing in the series? What special connection does the Life and Death Brigade have with the characters? And what is the only season of Gilmore Girls that doesn’t reference this classic? Join us down our journey on the Yellow Stick Road to find out!We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Stranger Things, Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)Other pop culture we ref: The Godfather, A Star Is Born, Riverdale, Spuds Mackenzie, The Lord of the Rings, Oz, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Planet of the Apes, The Shawshank Redemption, Friends, Wicked, SupermanCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 124: We're seriously considering Howell Raines-ing her (A Fragile Trust) Jul 15, 2022

Stop the presses—we’ve got a scandal! We’re trying to figure out what “Howell Raines-ing” Paris means for the Yale Daily News Staff, which means we’re doing some investigative journalism about Raines and his role in the Jayson Blair scandal of the early ‘00s. We watch the documentary A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power and Jayson Blair at the New York Times, and then we ask questions like: How many lies can you tell before you get caught? Can you lose the company car and keep your job? And is the Yale newsroom the breeding ground for the next Howell Raines? We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Elvis (2022), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)Other pop culture we ref: Valerie Plame, All the President’s Men, Matt Lauer, Star Wars, Meghan Markle, Blake SheltonCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 123: It's Angela's Ashes. It's Sanford and Son! Jul 01, 2022

Welcome to our biweekly round up of sadness and misery! Lorelai is comparing Rory’s new apartment to an Irish memoir and a ‘70s sitcom—you know, like you do all the time. How were we introduced to these references by two modern sitcoms? What do Harry Potter actors have to do with Angela’s Ashes? Can you still go to the Sanford and Son junkyard? And are Rory’s new digs with Paris really as bad as the homes Lorelai is referencing?We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Stranger Things Season 4 (2022)Other pop culture we ref: Anna Karenina, Bugsy Malone, The Office, 30 Rock, Norman Mailer, Amos ‘n’ Andy, Once Upon a Time, The Great Gatsby, Harry Potter, Paul NewmanCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

Join Us to Talk Gilmore-isms with John Cabrera! Jun 30, 2022

What: Come join us on June 30th for a hang out via Remarkist and discuss Gilmore Girls pop culture refs with John Cabrera (aka Brian, our favorite bassist from Hep Alien!) When: June 30th, 2022 at 5 p.m. PSTWhere: The Remarkist Clubhouse Club on the Clubhouse mobile app (see more details about joining below)Not a member of Remarkist yet? Here’s how to get started:Join the Remarkist Clubhouse Club (https://href.li/?https://www.joinclubhouse.com/join/remarkist/AqXOwymw). Clubhouse is a separate mobile app on iPhone and Android that we use right now to meet and watch content together. You’ll need it to actually join us for our real-time events, and you’ll need to be a member of our club there to see those chat rooms. You can follow Taylor (@tblake24 (https://tblake24.tumblr.com/)) and Kyla (@kylacarneiro (https://kylacarneiro.tumblr.com/)) in the Remarkist Club on the Clubhouse app right now!We can’t wait to chat all things Gilmore Girls pop culture refs with you—see you on June 30th!Learn more about Remarkist and find more ways to stay connected to the community at Remarkist.com.Check us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

Exciting announcement, here! + Who’s your friend? Angela Lansbury (replay!) Jun 17, 2022

What: Come join us on June 30th for a hang out via Remarkist and discuss Gilmore Girls pop culture refs! When: June 30th, 2022 at 5 p.m. PTWhere: The Remarkist Clubhouse Club on the Clubhouse mobile app (see more details about joining here (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/))And now, details on this episode...Who’s our friend? Oh, that’s Paris Geller, but today we’re calling her Angela. In this ep, we take a stab (pun intended) at Paris’s new nickname, inspired by one Angela Lansbury, the star of the hit murder mystery show we knew nothing about: Murder, She Wrote. Other things we don’t know about include the answers to these questions: Was there *actually* a secret killer trolling the town in Murder, She Wrote? Will Angela Lansbury *ever* win an Emmy? And *was* Luke running a crime ring in his diner? While we leave those cases cold, listen in for the cases we *do* solve, like what it’s like to watch Mitchum Huntzberger die.You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls deaths (Please send your incensed emails to SoItsAShow@gmail.com)Other pop culture we ref: Gaslight, Elizabeth Taylor, Beauty and the Beast, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, George Clooney, 13 Going on 30, The Emmys, Leonardo DiCaprio, Octavia Spencer, Murder on the Orient ExpressCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 122: You’re giving me a Valerie Cherish (The Comeback) Jun 03, 2022

We’re coming back with The Comeback! We’re checking out Lisa Kudrow’s other sitcom—if you can call it a comedy—along with its cast connections to Gilmore Girls. What real life lawsuit may have inspired a storyline on the HBO show? Is it possible for a show to be cringier than April Nardini? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) And what on Earth is the “that” no one wants to see? Get the documentary crew ready to follow us on our journey!Other pop culture we ref: Sunset Blvd., I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Katharine Hepburn, 30 Rock, Community, Friends, Love and Marriage, Switched at Birth, Murphy Brown, Cheers, 27 Dresses, Jay Leno, The OfficeWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: A Face in the Crowd, The Flight Attendant Season 2Check us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 121: You graduate already, Doogie? (Doogie Howser, M.D.) May 20, 2022

Um, nope, Jess—Rory did the opposite of graduating. But you know who DID graduate and then some? Doogie Howser, M.D. We check out the Neil Patrick Harris teen doctor dramedy that was not at all what we were expecting. How did every episode of this show feel like a Very Special Episode? What does NPH think of the show now? And does Doogie have anything in common with Rory? Other pop culture we ref: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Full House; Chris Evans; Friends; Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.; How I Met Your FatherWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: The Stand-In (2020), The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)Check us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

There's a band of Huns re-enacting Top Gun (Replay!) May 06, 2022

We feel the need...the need for beach volleyball! We’re going back to the ‘80s again for a closer look at Top Gun, the fighter jet blockbuster that launched Tom Cruise to stardom. How does this movie compare with the real Top Gun in the Navy? What other pop culture has used this same pop culture ref? Why does all beach volleyball attire seem so uncomfortable? And why doesn’t Paris feel the need for beach volleyball? We do our best to answer all those questions and get the scoop on the long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.Other pop culture we ref: The Outsiders, Footloose, Marathon Man, 30 Rock, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hot Shots!, Planes, Independence Day, Pearl Harbor, Hamilton, Transformers, A Few Good Men, Law & Order, Harry Potter, Airplane!, Serena WilliamsCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/)

ep 120: I stand up on the bench, totally Norma Rae Apr 22, 2022

Grab your union pins, cardboard, and markers—we have a movie you need to get behind! In this Gilmore girls episode, Lorelai is sticking it to the man just like Norma Rae (or should we say Crystal Lee Sutton?), so we're sticking Sally Field, a tiny North Carolina town, and a union movement to your podcast feed.Other pop culture we ref: Rocky, Jane Fonda, Friends, Forrest Gump, The Parent Trap, The Amazing Spider-man, Ronald ReaganWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: Home Fries (1998), John Mulaney From Scratch 2022 Comedy TourCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 119: I rented Working Girl and the first season of Just Shoot Me! Apr 08, 2022

Paris has joined the Proletariat, and she's learning the lingo with the help of an '80s rom-com and a '90s sitcom. Would the work-place banter in these productions really help Paris be a better server at Rory's DAR event? We discuss if an average TV show is better or worse than a movie with some icky undertones and an award-winning theme song.Other pop culture we ref: The Graduate; Murder, She Wrote; Sandra Bullock; The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Veronica Mars; Friends; Gorillas in the Mist; 98°We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Ambulance, Just Like HeavenCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

Veronica Mars + Gilmore Girls Crossover (Replay!) + NEW Fan Mail! Mar 25, 2022

Well, we’re here again with another episode about an ‘00s CW show about an exceptionally bright teen with a very close parental relationship and in a relationship with a rich boy named Logan. Plot twist: It’s Veronica Mars! In Kyla’s latest rewatch of our other fave CW series, she realized this teen detective show loves pop culture refs almost as much as the Gilmores, so we had to do some compare and contrast with how they’re used. We revisit some of our past refs—including but not limited to the Beatles, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Pretty in Pink, and This Is Spinal Tap—and find other fun crossovers between the series.Other pop culture we ref: Archie Comics, Barbara Eden, Keith Richards, Mommie Dearest, National Velvet, Omar Sharif, Sid and Nancy, The Thomas Crown Affair, XanaduCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 118: The Hollywood Canteen Mar 11, 2022

Button up your uniform and step into your dancing shoes—the Hollywood Canteen is open for business! Rory is inspired by a '40s nightclub when planning a DAR event, and we're watching the star-studded movie that promoted it. We also look into the other movie we mixed it up with, how Hollywood A-listers supported the war effort during World War II, and whether Rory's idea was a hit. Spoiler: When the Andrews Sisters show up to sing, it's a piperoo!Other pop culture we ref: Bette Davis, Angela Lansbury, Judy Garland, Olivia de Havilland, Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, Mommie Dearest, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Rita Hayworth, Marlene DietrichWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: Forces of Nature (1999), Uncharted (2022)Check us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 117: Lorelai's VHS Collection (21 Jump Street, Super Bowl Commercials, and more!) Feb 25, 2022

STOP then Rewind! We're being kind and rewinding to take a closer look at Lorelai's VHS collection, which includes one of the longest-running prime time dramas in history (Knot's Landing), a family sitcom (Please Don't Eat the Daisies), an '80s show that was turned into a movie franchise (21 Jump Street), a Hallmark movie that would never be made today (Riding the Bus With My Sister), and some Super Bowl commercials. Who is Spuds Mackenzie? Why did Brooke Shields get flack for modeling jeans? How many DeLuises acted with Johnny Depp? And WHERE'S THE BEEF? Bottom line: Lorelai better hold on to those tapes or she may never get to watch these shows again!We Wholeheartedly Recommend: Marry Me, The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselOther pop culture we ref: Bewitched, The Lord of the Rings, Peyton Place, Marathon Man, Alec Baldwin, Brad Pitt, Dallas, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Clockstoppers, 24, "Baby Got Back"Check us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 116: My own little Valerie Plame Feb 11, 2022

It's another secret mission, and this time Emily Gilmore is giving us our assignment. As she and Rory investigate DAR drama, we investigate the Valerie Plame Affair. Who was Valerie Plame? If she was undercover in the CIA, why do we know who she is? And should Rory use her as an inspiration for her snooping? Listen to our coded message to find out!Other pop culture we ref: The Bourne Identity, The Graduate, All the President's Men, Iran-Contra Affair, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Mean Girls, Harriet the Spy, Mata HariWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: American Made, The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the WindowCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 115: They screwed up Bewitched Jan 28, 2022

Lorelai and Luke are arguing about the flaws of Star Wars and Bewitched, and we're comparing and contrasting the Bewitched series and movie. We're also trying to keep up with Samantha's many hijinks and her many relatives, plus the weird premise of the 2005 Nora Ephron movie. And we answer the important question: Did they screw up Bewitched?Other pop culture we ref: I Dream of Jeannie; Xanadu; Citizen Kane; The Love Boat; Murder, She Wrote; WandaVision; Miss Congeniality; You've Got Mail; Hobbs & Shaw; Santa Clarita DietWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: Sporcle.com, Red Notice, Never Been KissedCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 114: When I'm not busy answering doors like Benson Jan 14, 2022

When we're not answering doors like Benson, we're recording podcasts about Benson. It's our first Michel reference, and we're trying to figure out why he thinks he's the star of an '80s sitcom. How did this show subvert stereotypes in TV? Where does this show fit in the career of star Robert Guillaume? And is Michel really as, um, helpful and successful as the butler-turned-gubernatorial candidate? Come on in and find out!Other pop culture we ref: The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Dynasty, Columbo, The Carol Burnett Show, Soap, Full House, Parks & Rec, Guys and Dolls, The Lion King, Ted Danson, Viola DavisCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 113: Maxwell Smart finally found his Ninety-Nine (Get Smart) Dec 10, 2021

Would you believe it? In our season 5 finale, we cover our first Colin and Finn reference, and we are smarter for it! That's because we're talking the 1960s sitcom Get Smart, a James Bond spoof that is still making us laugh today. So put down your shoe phone—unless that's how you listen to podcasts—and join us for a discussion of spies, robots, KAOS, brainwashed dogs, switched briefcases, lots of apologies to the Chief, and a couple that likes to steal yachts for date night.Other pop culture we ref: James Bond; The Love Boat; The Thin Man; Murder, She Wrote; The Pink Panther; Inspector Gadget; The Producers; Phineas and Ferb; The OfficeWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: 2021 movies like House of Gucci and The Sparks Brothers, In the DarkCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

If it was good enough for Ricky Ricardo and Dick Van Dyke (Replay!) Nov 26, 2021

We love Lucy, and we…kinda like Dick Van Dyke? Jackson wants to be just like Rick(y Ricardo) and Dick, and we’re wondering what on Earth those classic sitcoms have to do with Sookie’s pregnancy. Turns out both I Love Lucy and The Dick Van Dyke Show were subversive for their time, and both of their birth episodes made headlines. We talk famous TV births, why people thought it was risky to say “pregnant” on TV, and all about how these ‘50s and ‘60s dads tie in with the dads on our favorite TV show.Other pop culture we ref: Mary Tyler Moore, The Donna Reed Show, The Andy Griffith Show, Full House, Seinfeld, Mary Kay and Johnny, Marriage Story, Friends, Jane the Virgin, The Brady Bunch, Leave It to Beaver, Busy PhilippsCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 112: They think I’m Paper Mooning them Nov 12, 2021

You can now listen to our episodes for the low, low price of $24.99—just don't ask where the money is going and if you'll ever get it back! We're conning you into listening to the story of and behind Paper Moon, the '70s drama starring Ryan and Tatum O'Neal. What Oscar record does this movie still hold? What sad behind-the-scenes stories change how we saw it? And what the heck does it have to do with Lorelai and Rory's shopping habits? Plus, with a quick look at the history of con people in real life and the movies, you too can learn how to pull fast ones on other people!Other pop culture we ref: Daisy Miller, Peyton Place, Jodie Foster, Orson Welles, Hailee Steinfeld, Shirley Temple, Paul Newman, The Exorcist, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, McMillion$, Inventing Anna, The Dropout, Ocean's 11, Ocean's 8, The Talented Mr. Ripley, American Graffiti, The Office, Now You See MeWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo, Mystic PizzaCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 111: It was very House of Flying Daggers Oct 29, 2021

This episode is a swift kick to your podcast feed! In our first non-English language pop culture ref, we're covering the 2004 Oscar nominee The House of Flying Daggers. We talk the plot's magical realism, a (very high level) history of martial arts films, and we share some of our faves, including the recent Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Most importantly, we talk what the heck all this kicking has to do with Rory and Logan!We Wholeheartedly Recommend: The Society, The French DispatchOther pop culture we ref: Kill Bill, Raise the Red Lantern, VeggieTales, Maya and the Three, The Book of Life, Rush Hour, Enter the Dragon, Seven Samurai, Book of Eli, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Only Murders in the Building, Titanic, Shrek, Fred AstaireCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 110: To Live and Let Die-orama (Live and Let Die) Oct 15, 2021

It's Show, So it's a Show returning with another ep all about the one and only Bond, James Bond! With the release of No Time to Die this month, we've got 007 fever, and it's time for us to flash back to the 1973 installment starring Roger Moore, To Live and Let Die. We talk about the stunts, the crocodiles, and the stuff that hasn't aged so well in this movie. Then we try to figure out what the heck MI6 has to do with Taylor Doose's diorama museum. Plus, Kyla names all of the Beatles!Other pop culture we ref: Diana Ross; Somewhere in Time; Mainly Millicent, Supernatural; Sherlock Holmes; Austin Powers; The Office; Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanWe Wholeheartedly Recommend: Love for Sale by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Lord of the Rings Build-a-BearsCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 109: I Netflixed all three A Star is Borns Oct 01, 2021

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

Dawn Powell? She made the jokes Dorothy Parker got credit for (Replay!) Sep 17, 2021

Dawn Powell? Dorothy Parker? Never heard of ‘em. We’re a few steps behind Rory and Lane on this double reference, which is why we gotta dig deep to get to the bottom of the controversy about who really wrote some funny jokes—and the original version of A Star Is Born—in the 1920s and ‘30s. Then we gotta figure out why Amy Sherman-Palladino named her production company after one of these ladies, all the weird ways their lives overlap, and, um, where their bodily remains went. And whether you decide you’re #TeamDawn or #TeamDorothy, stay tuned—we’ve got a bonus episode coming your way next week to supplement this discussion!Other pop culture we ref: Katharine Hepburn, Barbara Eden, Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungen, Jack Kerouac, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Earnest Hemingway, Harpo Marx, Robert Benchley, Calvin Coolidge, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gore Vidal, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Eminem, Edgar Allan Poe, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Amy SchumerCheck us out on Instagram! (https://href.li/?https://www.instagram.com/soitsashow/)Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/)So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 108: You love the Marx Brothers. Duck Soup! Sep 03, 2021

Do you love the Marx Brothers? There's a good chance you'll be signing up for Marty's fan club after watching Duck Soup! Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo were all about the puns, the gags, and the jokes, though they were definitely not about fascism. We investigate where their nicknames came from, how their comedy style is similar to Gilmore Girls, and whether Marty was right about Lucille Ball. Plus, can Taylor name all the Marx Brothers? We Wholeheartedly Recommend: TCM's The Plot Thickens podcast, Sandra Bullock movies like The Net Other pop culture we ref: The Beatles, I Love Lucy, Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, Ocean's 8, The Three Stooges, Parks & Rec Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 107: I'm not calling Loveline Aug 20, 2021

Rory and Paris have boy problems, and we've got some problems with our latest pop culture ref. Should our favorite Yale students give up dating OR call into the syndicated radio show Loveline? Should Dr. Drew Pinsky and Adam Carolla give strangers advice OR make fun of them? Oh, and Germany OR Florida? (Just a heads up: While our discussion never gets graphic, we do touch on some of the adult content common on Loveline.) Pop Culture Recommendations: Gilmore Girls x ULTA beauty line (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ulta.com%2Fp%2Fulta-beauty-collection-x-gilmore-girls-nail-set-pimprod2026785&t=Zjg3YjExMDQ0NWQ2OWIxYTIxM2ZmNTM2MzY4NDZmN2U2NjA1MjAzMiw5ZWE4MzIzMWVhYzEyNjdlNjQ5NDQ0YjQ1OTgyZDMwZjFiZGVmMmNi&ts=1629169067), Gene and Roger Other pop culture we ref: The Outsiders, Promising Young Woman, Sleepless in Seattle, Bachelor in Paradise, LOST, Napoleon Dynamite, All-American Rejects, Delilah, Korn, How to Get Away With Murder, Adam Driver, Runaway Bride Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

This isn't the Beatles at Shea Stadium (Replay!) Aug 06, 2021

In honor of the new Beatles Documentary The Beatles: Get Back, we're replaying a favorite episode about this band that caused its own disease—well, kind of. John, George, Paul, Ringo, and…Paris? We celebrate our half-centenarian episode with a serious case of Beatlemania. We all know the Fab Four, but what’s the deal with their concert at Shea Stadium? Where does this show fit into the history of concert and music documentaries? And can Kyla remember all the Beatles’ names? We get into that, plus whether Shea Stadium had video screens in ‘65, and just what this ref means for Paris. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls musicians Other pop culture we ref: Jonas Brothers, One Direction, Ed Sullivan, Marvin Gaye, Across the Universe, Yesterday, Peter Jackson, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Super Bowl Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 106: It's very Bugsy Malone Jul 23, 2021

Happy 100th episode to our favorite TV show! The cast celebrated the big ONE OH OH with a giant cake, and Emily and Richard are celebrating by renewing their vows...which means Rory needs to dress up like a character in a '70s musical? We take a closer look at this early Jodie Foster/Scott Baio movie, get the songs stuck in our heads, and muse on whipped cream, hot dogs, and giant cakes along the way. Pop Culture Recommendations: Sob Rock by John Mayer (2021), WB + CW abandoned pilots (https://href.li/?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_television_series_canceled_before_airing_an_episode) Other pop culture we ref: Happy Days, A Star Is Born, The Love Boat, The Odd Couple, Ishtar, Raging Bull, Baby Driver, Community, Taxi Driver, Sleepover, Hawk Jones, Get a Clue, Shirley Temple Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 105: I used to love Dark Shadows Jul 09, 2021

It's another spooOOooky episode from your favorite Italian vampires(?)! We're biting into a classic soap opera all about vampires, time travel, and how soap operas haven't changed a bit since the '60s. Join us as we look into how this show changed the trajectory of vampire pop culture, compare it to some of the other refs we've covered, and maybe get tricked by the WB's marketing team once again. Other pop culture we ref: Murder, She Wrote; The Waltons; Peyton Place; The Beatles; Electra Woman and Dyna Girl; Dynasty; Jessica Chastain; Buffy, the Vampire Slayer; Twilight; Father of the Bride Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 104: I've seen Oxford Blues Jun 25, 2021

Christopher has seen Oxford Blues, but...has anyone else? We are now 2 of the approximately 12 people that have seen it not named Rob Lowe or Christopher Hayden, and we are HERE FOR IT. We try to find any info we can on this forgotten '80s Brat Pack flick, any understanding of its confusing plot, and any reason why this movie is Christopher's best understanding of college life. Other pop culture we ref: The Outsiders, Pretty in Pink, A Room With a View, James Dean, Parks & Recreation, The West Wing, The Grinder, St. Elmo's Fire, Legally Blonde, The Handmaid's Tale Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 103: Eve Harrington has arrived (All About Eve) Jun 11, 2021

Eve Harrington has arrived in your earbuds...and at Yale? Rory is hosting a Chilton student Paris is sure we need to watch out for—here's hoping there's less drama than in the epic #GirlSquad featured in All About Eve! We're talking all about this 1950 Best Picture winner, including how its legacy overlaps a lot with another movie we watched in season 3, how this fictional story overlapped with the actors' real lives, and whether Rory and Paris need to be watching out for this up-and-coming high schooler. Other pop culture we ref: Sunset Blvd., Columbo, Driving Miss Daisy, Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Frank Lloyd Wright, La La Land, Titanic, Lauren Bacall, Stranger Things, Ginny and Georgia, Rear Window, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

A great Norma Desmond style breakfast (rebroadcast) May 28, 2021

So it's a...rebroadcast? That's right! We're bringing a favorite episode back to the top of your podcast feed because who doesn't need more Norma Desmond in their life? We are big—it’s the podcasts that got small! We’re cruising down Sunset Blvd. to figure out what kind of breakfasts Emily Gilmore likes to serve on Saturday mornings. Were the people who made this 1950s movie even more high maintenance than Emily? Was the actress Gloria Swanson just as scary as her character Norma Desmond? And how does this film noir classic tie in with film history and film future? And while we spend awhile on those questions, don’t worry—we get to the most important one of all: Does Norma Desmond even eat breakfast? Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 102: Good thing we ditched that Audi in Marseilles (The Bourne Trilogy) May 14, 2021

Lorelai may have ditched the Audi in Marseilles, but Jackson has yet to ditch some needy Stars Hollow residents...and we've yet to ditch our for love the Bourne series! We love the fights with random objects, awesome female characters, and the Matt Damon of it all in this '00s action spy trilogy, but what the hey does it have in common with Gilmore Girls? We investigate the books that inspired the movies, where these flicks rank in the history of spy movies, and whether Jason Bourne even ditched an Audi in Marseilles. Other pop culture we ref: The Lord of the Rings, The Brothers Grimm, Rocky, Iran-Contra Affair, Ocean's Twelve, Nomadland, The Sound of Music, Law & Order: SVU, The Blacklist, The Talented Mr. Ripley Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 101: Like Jake LaMotta and I was that blonde chick he was married to (Raging Bull) Apr 30, 2021

TJ is fighting like crazy with Liz, and Jake LaMotta is fighting like crazy with anyone in the same room. We're going back to the top of the AFI Top 100 Films list to check out one of Martin Scorsese's important early works, the boxing film Raging Bull. Why were our feelings so mixed about this movie? Has TJ even really seen it? And our all-time favorite segment returns: Can Kyla name all four of the Beatles? Other pop culture we ref: George Plimpton, All the President's Men, Rocky, Bob Dylan, Vice, Bombshell, Saturday Night Live, On the Waterfront, Cheers, Home Alone, The Favourite, Creed, Despicable Me Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 100: We just had a very All the President's Men moment (Journalism Super Ep!) Apr 16, 2021

Welcome to our 100th episode! In honor of this huge milestone, we're learning about Rory's journalism heroes. Who learned about boxing by hopping in the ring? Who joined the Hell's Angels? Who followed English soccer hooligans? Who survived 4 months in a Nazi prison? Who was killed in action while reporting? We talk about the reporters who inspire Rory to take a literal leap of faith, and then we dive into the legacy of All the President's Men, one of the best movies about journalism ever. Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list! (https://href.li/?https://soitsashow.mailchimpsites.com/) Other pop culture we ref: Jack Kerouac, The Rolling Stones, Out of Africa, Marathon Man, Rocky, Taylor Swift, Jojo Rabbit, Ted Lasso, Norman Mailer, Robert Mitchum, Stranger Than Fiction So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 99: Did you see Mothman Prophecies? Apr 02, 2021

It's time for another spooOOooky edition of SO IT'S A SHOW, and this time the spook is a...bird...creature...moth...something? Like Luke and Lorelai, we have now seen The Mothman Prophecies, the 2002 Richard Gere horror film based on...true...events...something? We talk about why this is a meh film, what maybe happened in the '60s to inspire it, and—most importantly—whether we're afraid of moths as much as Lorelai is. Other pop culture we ref: Riverdale, Misery, Swept Away, Casablanca, Community, Primal Fear, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Batman, Jimi Hendrix, Scooby-Doo Check us out on Instagram!Subscribe to our new email list!So it's a show? TwitterSo it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)

ep 98: We got us a Pippi virgin! (Pippi Longstocking) Mar 19, 2021

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

ep 97: It's Swept Away kind of humiliating Mar 05, 2021

Is this the worst movie we've ever watched for the podcast? Is this the worst movie we've ever watched in our lives? We dive into the shallow waters of Swept Away, the 2002 bad-movie-award-winning, box-office-flopping...drama?...romantic comedy?...random music video delivery system? Between the plot points that are icky and the ones that are confusing, we try to figure what this Madonna movie has to do with Taylor Doose losing a Stars Hollow election. All we really know is we don't want to get stuck with this movie on a desert island! Other pop culture we ref: Errol Flynn, The Godfather, Gilligan's Island, Rocky, Sherlock Holmes, Overboard, A League of Their Own, Evita, Men in Black: International, Cast Away, Lady Gaga, the Jonas Brothers, Marie Antoinette So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 96: I’m your Ava Gardner (Frank Sinatra) Feb 19, 2021

Have you been pining for someone for a long time? Then you might be Frank Sinatra, and you might have found your Ava Gardner! We dig into the drama-filled marriage between the famous crooner and famous starlet, try to keep the web of their Hollywood relationships straight, and break our own hearts just a little bit as we learn about their unrequited love during the rest of their lives. And, of course, we try to figure out what their marriage has to do with Luke and Lorelai’s new relationship. Other pop culture we ref: National Velvet, Artie Shaw, The Beatles, Errol Flynn, Elizabeth Taylor, Howard Hughes, From Here to Eternity, John F. Kennedy, Cary Grant, Harry Styles, The Barefoot Contessa, Gene Kelly, Rosemary’s Baby So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 95: Daisy Miller // A Room With a View Feb 05, 2021

Welcome to episode 2 of season 5, in which we talk about 2 episodes of Gilmore Girls and 2 movies we didn’t really like! Rory is going to Europe with Emily, and when she reaches Italy, the references to classic novels are really flying. Is Rory being shipped to Europe like in a Henry James novel? Is Emily basically Maggie Smith in an adaptation of an E.M. Forster novel? And is it possible someone can talk faster than Lorelai Gilmore? We don’t read the books, but we do watch the movie versions of Daisy Miller and A Room with a View to find out! Other pop culture we ref: Barbra Streisand, Orson Welles, That Girl, Mary Tyler Moore, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Last Picture Show, Harry Potter, Psych, A Passage to India, Pride & Prejudice, Space Jam, Crazy Rich Asians So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 94: Hey, good timing, Squiggy (Laverne & Shirley) (with our moms!) Jan 22, 2021

Season 5, baby! And the only way to celebrate this big milestone is by inviting our moms back to celebrate with us! We ask them about their memories of the ‘70s sitcom Laverne & Shirley, why they loved the show, and what TV shows do differently today. Also, who is more like Laverne and who is more like Shirley? Does Sookie have anything in common with Laverne and Shirley’s neighbor Squiggy? And should we be drinking milk with Pepsi? Find out as we kick off the fifth season of Gilmore Girls! Other pop culture we ref: Happy Days, Mary Tyler Moore, Angela Lansbury, The Preacher’s Wife, A League of Their Own, Big, Mork and Mindy, Ariana Grande, WandaVision, Frasier, M*A*S*H, Runaway Bride So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 93: Veronica Mars + Gilmore Girls Crossover Dec 11, 2020

Well, we’re here again with another episode about an ‘00s CW show about an exceptionally bright teen with a very close parental relationship and in a relationship with a rich boy named Logan. Plot twist: It’s Veronica Mars! In Kyla’s latest rewatch of our other fave CW series, she realized this teen detective show loves pop culture refs almost as much as the Gilmores, so we had to do some compare and contrast with how they’re used. We revisit some of our past refs—including but not limited to the Beatles, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Pretty in Pink, and This Is Spinal Tap—and find other fun crossovers between the series. Other pop culture we ref: Archie Comics, Barbara Eden, Keith Richards, Mommie Dearest, National Velvet, Omar Sharif, Sid and Nancy, The Thomas Crown Affair, Xanadu So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

I screwed up their big Citizen Kane plans (rebroadcast) Nov 27, 2020

We're rebroadcasting a favorite episode because a new movie Mank is coming out soon all about the making of the pop culture we discuss in this previous episode. We'll be back with a new episode in 2 weeks. In this ep we ask, “So it’s the greatest movie of all time?” aka Citizen Kane. Then we ask, “What the heck does this have to do with Christopher’s parents on Gilmore Girls?” We dig into interviews and textbooks to discuss why this movie was so groundbreaking, all the random ways this movie connects to our fave TV show, and how many crazy voices we can use to say, “XANADU, XANADU!” You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore fights Easter Egg Hunt: How Emily grieves in S1 vs. AYITL Other pop culture we ref: My Super Sweet 16, Hamilton, Arthur, Michael Jackson, La La Land, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Anna Faris

ep 92: If I could only find a man like Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings) Nov 13, 2020

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

ep 91: Today we share our references...(Blossom Dearie, Leslie Van Houten, and more!) Oct 30, 2020

As kids we shared our toys with all the girls and boys, but today we share our pop culture references. We’re nearing the end of season 4 with a mish mash of refs from an episode full of lots of Dean and Jess drama and lots of Liz and TJ comedy. Why does Jess want everyone to think he’s reading Punk Planet magazine? How are Jackson and Sookie’s arguments like a 1950s workout? What does the music change at Friday night dinner tell us about Emily? Why is the officiant at Liz and TJ’s wedding so obsessed with board games? And can you say, “Leslie Van Houten?” Join us for a super-sized ep and find out! Other pop culture we ref: Dynasty, Valley of the Dolls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Lords of Flatbush, Richard Simmons, Dorothy Parker, “The Monster Mash,” Norah Jones, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, Veronica Mars, The Bachelor, Toy Story, Iron Man 3, Iron Man 2, Thor, Agatha Christie So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 90: You left me hanging with the Lords of Flatbush Oct 16, 2020

Laps are an illusion, and so may be the plot of the Lords of Flatbush. But the career boost this movie was and the impact these characters had on future tv show and film characters is no illusion at all. We talk the lords—and the lord who almost was—while also trying to understand New York neighborhoods (spoiler alert: we're still staring at our map). Other pop culture we ref: Gaslight, The Outsiders, Happy Days, Rocky, Elton John, Princess Diana, Grease, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Star Wars, American Graffiti, Wizards of Waverly Place So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 89: I had no idea we were dealing with the Carringtons (Dynasty) Oct 02, 2020

Put on your ball gowns and grab your...pool floaties? Lorelai is comparing a family catfight to Dynasty, and we’re not sure what that has to do with formalwear or swimming pools. We talk the ‘80s TV hit and the 2016 reboot of the series, which both feature plenty of family drama but have some notable changes between the two. We talk about how the Carringtons’ family feuds compare to the Gilmores’, how Dynasty has reflected culture in both versions, and...an alien abduction! Other pop culture we ref: The Love Boat, Hart to Hart, Rocky, Happy Days, The Waltons, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Columbo, Princess Diana, Billy Dee Williams, Gossip Girl, The O.C., The Princess Diaries, Dallas, Desperate Housewives So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 88: Annette and Frankie really found each other Sep 18, 2020

Surf’s up, beach partiers! If beach volleyball wasn’t enough for you, great! We’re going back to the beach with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. Summer may be wrapping up for us, but it was never ending in the Beach Party movies, which featured plenty of surfing, dancing, and repeating plot lines. How did these movies reflect teenage culture when they came out? What modern pop culture do these ‘60s movies remind us of? And how in the heck are Dean and Lindsay like these mid-century pop singers? Pack up your surfboard and favorite peanut butter sandwich, then come find out with us! Other pop culture we ref: Fembots, The Beatles, The Patty Duke Show, Happy Days, The Love Boat, High School Musical, Full House, Hairspray, Grease, The Shaggy Dog, Mickey Mouse Club, Stevie Wonder, Paul Anka So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 87: There's a band of Huns re-enacting Top Gun Sep 04, 2020

We feel the need...the need for beach volleyball! We’re going back to the ‘80s again for a closer look at Top Gun, the fighter jet blockbuster that launched Tom Cruise to stardom. How does this movie compare with the real Top Gun in the Navy? What other pop culture has used this same pop culture ref? Why does all beach volleyball attire seem so uncomfortable? And why doesn’t Paris feel the need for beach volleyball? We do our best to answer all those questions and get the scoop on the long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. Other pop culture we ref: The Outsiders, Footloose, Marathon Man, 30 Rock, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hot Shots!, Planes, Independence Day, Pearl Harbor, Hamilton, Transformers, A Few Good Men, Law & Order, Harry Potter, Airplane!, Serena Williams So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 86: The brothers Grimm were over in the corner, yelling, "No way!" Aug 21, 2020

Who wrote The Frog Prince, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Little Red Riding Hood? The Brothers Grimm! And who wrote a terrible letter telling Richard not to marry Emily? Perhaps someone even more terrifying! This ep takes a closer look at the fairy tales you probably grew up on, as well as the much more gruesome versions you probably didn’t. We talk a not-so-great movie with Matt Damon and Heath Ledger, our favorite fairy tales as kids, and why the Grimms would be shocked by a certain letter found in the Gilmores’ basement. Plus, a special fairy tale story reading courtesy of Kyla’s mom! Other pop culture we ref: Happy Days, Fame, Hogan’s Heroes, Pirates of the Caribbean, Shrek, Sydney White, Forrest Gump, Syriana, Brokeback Mountain, The Road to El Dorado, Hamilton So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 85: It’s so Hogan’s Heroes! Aug 07, 2020

If you liked World War II, you’ll love this episode! And if you love Lane’s cousin Christine, you’ll love her reference to Hogan’s Heroes, the ‘60s sitcom that was set in...a German prison camp? Believe it or not, this TV show was controversial for a second and a hit long after that. We talk about the real experiences of the cast during WWII, how this show translated to German audiences, and the most spacious floorboards imaginable—both in Hogan’s bunker and in Lane’s bedroom. Other pop culture we ref: The Donna Reed Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Kill Bill, The Love Boat, The Beatles, Schindler’s List, Spongebob Squarepants, The Sandlot So it's a show? Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoItsAShow)So it's a show? TumblrSign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 84: Not that Brobdingnagian twit (Gulliver’s Travels) Jul 24, 2020

Who wrote about giant wasps, talking horses, and eating babies? Paris Geller knows the answer! In this ep we’re trying to figure out what the hey “brobdingnagian” means—and how to say it. We cover the 1726 novel Gulliver’s Travels (where the word originated), as well as other words the same author invented, why this novel was controversial when it came out, and how the 2010 movie adaptation got Scarlett Johansson the role of Black Widow. Other pop culture we ref: Arthur, Animal Farm, Iron Man 2, Cats, Begin Again, The Devil Wears Prada, Pacific Rim, Alice in Wonderland So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 83: Nothing wouldn't wear a leather jacket and pull off a convincing "Adrian!” would it? (Rocky) Jul 10, 2020

Yo, Adrian! We’ve got on our leather jackets and filled our glasses full of raw eggs to talk about another Best Picture winner. We want to know why Lorelai thinks Jess Mariano is like Rocky Balboa, the classic sports underdog hero from a writer/director who lived out a Cinderella story. We talk about a bunch of sequels, a famous statue, and a dog named Butkus. And while we were trying to get “Gonna Fly” out of our heads, we also found some unexpected connections between the two actors playing the characters Lorelai is comparing. Other pop culture we ref: Citizen Kane, The Godfather, This Is Us, Matt Damon, Charlie Chaplin, Black Panther So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 82: Didn't that Tolstoy guy say something about families? (Anna Karenina) Jun 26, 2020

Stay in school and read a book, kids! Or...do what we did and watch the movie instead of reading the 800+ page novel. We may not know if the book is better than the movie, but we do know we loved the 2012 adaptation of Anna Karenina! We talk about the gorgeous costumes, a horse called Frou Frou, and a whole bunch of complicated family relationships. Then we gotta talk about the man who wrote the novel, the Anna Karenina principle, and all the drama caused when Jess comes back to Stars Hollow. Are all happy families alike? Or is every family unhappy in its own way? Other pop culture we ref: War and Peace, Pride & Prejudice, The Great, Greta Garbo, Billie Eilish, William Shakespeare, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Harry Potter So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 81: All those years of watching Hart to Hart are about to pay off Jun 12, 2020

When the bells start to chime, you know it’s Hart to Hart time! But who knew this ‘80s TV drama could be so educational? We sure didn’t, which is why we needed to watch a few episodes to figure out how it would help Luke and Lorelai break into a church. We talk about hypnotism, detective procedurals, and how this show is related to a new HBO documentary. Plus, our butler Max makes his first appearance! Other pop culture we ref: I Dream of Jeannie, Columbo, The Thin Man, Natalie Wood, Dorothy Parker, Angela Lansbury, West Side Story, Monk, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Parks & Recreation, Cary Grant, William Holden, Murder on the Orient Express So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 80: The house was built in 1906 by Stanford White (Ragtime) May 29, 2020

It was the beginning of an incredible time—bad time, good time...Ragtime! Richard and Emily are having a not-so-incredible time because of their visitors while we’re having a bad time watching a movie but a good time discussing it...Ragtime! If that makes no sense, well, neither does this 1981 movie. It kicks off our conversation about the architect Stanford White, whose murder led to the Trial of the Century. Along the way, we discuss fireworks, how his story relates to current events, and what our fave characters are probably doing in quarantine. Plus, Kyla has a cool surprise about Richard and Emily’s house! Other pop culture we ref: Fame, Ishtar, Norman Mailer, The Nanny, The Real Housewives of New York, American Girl dolls, LOST, Tiger Woods, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Glee, O.J. Simpson, Falcon Crest, Charmed So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 79: You're gonna have to Kill Bill me to get me into that May 15, 2020

Swish swish! We’re back with the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad to talk all the Tarantino, samurai swords, and complicated plot of the Kill Bill saga. Since Lorelai is comparing Emily to Uma Thurman’s revenge-focused Bride and Rory is dressing up as the ball-and-chain-wielding Gogo, we gotta talk about how these blood-soaked movies relate to the Gilmores. We cover (some of) the influences on this film, why the Japanese cut of this movie was different than the US version, and why we were surprised we both liked this pair of movies. Other pop culture we ref: The Godfather, Eminem, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, Star Trek, Lady Gaga, Lady Snowblood, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Lee So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 78: It’s 8 Mile meets Fame (with Heather Farver!) May 01, 2020

It’s Gilmore Girls meets Eminem! Rory is trying to sell a rewrite of an article to Doyle, and B-Rabbit is trying to sell his music in Detroit. We take on one of the Gilmores’ most recent pop culture refs with the help of an Eminem super fan. With Heather’s help, we talk differences between the movie starring Eminem and the real Eminem, how it compares to Fame, and whether Rory’s sell on this article holds up. Other pop culture we ref: Fame, Glitter, Britney Spears, Cool as Ice, the Oscars, Jane the Virgin, 50 Cent So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

This is where you start paying—in sweat. (Fame rebroadcast!) Apr 24, 2020

We're rebroadcasting this episode (originally our episode 64) in preparation for next week when we tackle a two-in-one reference, involving Fame. Enjoy! We’re gonna live forever, just like Michel and Debbie Allen! We’re talking about paying in sweat in the various versions of Fame. How did the characters in Fame pay in sweat? Did the cast really go on to achieve Fame? And how are Luke, Lorelai, and Nicole paying in sweat at the Independence Inn? Plus, we check in on the real school that inspired the story and what modern movies it connects with. Other pop culture we ref: Liza Minnelli, Baby Driver, The O.C., Veronica Mars, How I Met Your Mother, Footloose, Step Up, High School Musical, Raise Your Voice, Bunheads, Jennifer Aniston, Awkwafina, Al Pacino, Grey’s Anatomy, That’s So Raven So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 77: Bada bing! All over his nice Ivy League suit. (The Godfather) Apr 17, 2020

Bada bing! Is this the most-referenced piece of pop culture on Gilmore Girls? While we’re focusing on one reference in the only Emmy-winning episode of our favorite show, we can’t ignore how many times The Godfather has gotten a shout-out. What did the real mafia think of this movie? Why did it have so much Oscar controversy? And how do the Corleones compare to the Gilmores? We complete the Holy Film Trio by covering this classic, its history, and a bunch of other pop culture picks that reference it until we run out of quotes just like Lorelai. Other pop culture we ref: Citizen Kane, Casablanca, Misery, Mommie Dearest, The Outsiders, Errol Flynn, Claude Monet, You’ve Got Mail, Frank Sinatra, Zootopia, Modern Family, Tuck Everlasting, Parks & Recreation, The Rainmaker, Avengers: Endgame, The Irishman So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 76: I was doing my Jon Cryer from Pretty in Pink impression (with Lindsay Pugh!) Apr 03, 2020

Welcome to another episode of SO IT’S A SHOW?...hopefully you’re emotionally ready for it! We return to the age-old (or at least, 1980s-old) question: Duckie or Blane? Kirk is referencing Pretty in Pink, and that means it’s time for us to go back to ‘80s teen movies. We discuss why Lindsay wanted to talk about this movie, why it reminded Kyla of her own high school experience, and why it was so important to Taylor in high school. Plus, we take on the the symbolism of its fashion choices and the symbolism of Kirk comparing himself to the classic Jon Cryer character. Other pop culture we ref: The Graduate, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Jane Austen, Audrey Hepburn, Jimmy Fallon, High School Musical, Lady Bird, Little Women, Blockbuster, The West Wing So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 75: National Velvet, you have to move this stuff out of here Mar 20, 2020

Listen, National Velvet, you have to listen to this episode. The Kyla and The Taylor are talking THE Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet. This movie has a lot of animal-obsessed kids, and we’re digging in to how they connect with Lorelai’s pony obsession as a kid. The Kyla and The Taylor also debate if this movie was good, the varying shades of Mickey Rooney performances, and how the decorator of the Dragonfly Inn may or may not be like THE Elizabeth Taylor in this movie. Correction: Kyla references the movie All the Beautiful Places starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith. The title is really All the Bright Places. Other pop culture we ref: The Yearling, Artie Shaw, Casablanca, Gaslight, Angela Lansbury, Strike Up the Band, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Barefoot Contessa, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, All the Bright Places, The Black Stallion, Fred Astaire So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 74: Jim Morrison is not hanging out with Elvis, the Kennedys did not kill Marilyn Mar 06, 2020

Pull out your magnifying glass and take another look at those declassified FBI files—we’re looking for conspiracies today! Luke’s not convinced Jim Morrison and Elvis are alive or that not-sex-symbol Marilyn Monroe is dead because of the Kennedy brothers, but today, we are! We’re throwing out our usual sources and instead looking to “Marilyn Monroe experts,” personal essays, and weird YouTube clips that support some wild theories. Did Marilyn really take all those pills? Could Jim Morrison of The Doors be living in a French nursing home? Was Elvis at Burger King in the ‘80s? Only these questions will help Rory and Lorelai decide if they should go to Dean’s wedding. Other pop culture we ref: The Rolling Stones, Arthur Miller, Mommie Dearest, Chinatown, Peter Lawford, Home Alone, New Girl, Key & Peele, Friends, Veronica Mars, Some Like It Hot, Little Women, Muhammad Ali, Janis Joplin, The Beach Boys So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 73: I'm Mommie Dearest! Feb 21, 2020

“NO. WIRE. HAAAANGGEERRS! EVER!” —Joan Crawford, not Sookie St. James Sookie is having a motherhood crisis, but spoiler alert: It’s not nearly as traumatic as the pop culture she’s referencing. We go back to the 1981 camp classic Mommie Dearest, aka the story of the abusive Hollywood mother Joan Crawford. This movie is the kind that won a lot of awards a movie doesn’t want to win, and it’s the kind that made us grateful for our own parents. Now, for reasons that are well-known to you, we’re not leaving you any more info in this description—just go ahead and listen to the latest episode with Kyla Dearest and Taylor Dearest already! Other pop culture we ref: Valley of the Dolls, The Graduate, Judy Garland, MGM, the Razzies, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Bette Davis, The Act So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 72: I look like Keith Richards at Altamont (with Under the Radar!) Feb 07, 2020

Sounds like a very specific look, Rory—so specific we needed some special guests to help us figure out what look she’s talking about. Christian Bonner and Tim Lindsay, co-hosts of the Rolling Stones podcast Under the Radar, join us to discuss the Stones’ chaotic concert at Altamont in 1969 and the documentary all about it, Gimme Shelter. Christian and Tim school us on the legacy of one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time, how this show represented the end of an era, and why the Hell’s Angels did concert security in the ‘60s (spoiler: it didn’t go well). Plus, Kyla almost names all of the Beatles, and Taylor makes an embarrassing pop culture mix-up that makes her cringe listening to it! Other pop culture we ref: Grey Gardens, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jefferson Airplane, Woodstock, The Grateful Dead, Elvis, Queen, Hunter Thompson, The Who, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 71: If it was good enough for Ricky Ricardo and Dick Van Dyke Jan 24, 2020

We love Lucy, and we…kinda like Dick Van Dyke? Jackson wants to be just like Rick(y Ricardo) and Dick, and we’re wondering what on Earth those classic sitcoms have to do with Sookie’s pregnancy. Turns out both I Love Lucy and The Dick Van Dyke Show were subversive for their time, and both of their birth episodes made headlines. We talk famous TV births, why people thought it was risky to say “pregnant” on TV, and all about how these ‘50s and ‘60s dads tie in with the dads on our favorite TV show. Other pop culture we ref: Mary Tyler Moore, The Donna Reed Show, The Andy Griffith Show, Full House, Seinfeld, Mary Kay and Johnny, Marriage Story, Friends, Jane the Virgin, The Brady Bunch, Leave It to Beaver, Busy Philipps So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 70: Road Trip to Stars Hollow Jan 10, 2020

We think the title says it all…we went to Stars Hollow! As a special episode before we kick off our dive into the fourth season of Gilmore Girls, we’re recapping all the magic of of our visit to Lorelai and Rory’s hometown on the Warner Brothers Studio Tour. We walked around the town square, ate just like Gilmore Girls, and almost met Mindy Kaling—wait, what? Check out our tour photos as you listen—you can practically smell the coffee at Luke’s! Other pop culture we ref: Pretty Little Liars, ER, Friends, Annie, Spider-man, Xanadu, La La Land, All American, The West Wing, A Christmas Story, Crazy Rich Asians So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

So it's a trailer? Dec 13, 2019

Hope we didn't spook you with this trailer on this Friday the 13th, but we're just too excited to announce our fourth season! We're launching on January 10th with a special episode, then we'll continue with a couple TV shows that might sound familiar, a concert we hope you didn't attend, a scary movie we're not sure why we watched, and even a couple of conspiracy theories. Can't wait to share all this with you in 2020 wishing you the happiest of holidays! So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 69: The Graduate Nov 29, 2019

And here’s to you, Miss Gilmore—Jess loves you more than you will know. We’re breaking out of our usual mold with this episode just like Ben Braddock broke out of society’s expectations in The Graduate. We’re taking a closer look at some scenes that look a lot like the 1967 classic, even if they never mention the movie by name. What does Jess and Rory’s bus ride have in common with Dustin Hoffman and Katharine Ross’s? Is this movie relatable over 50 years later? And why are graduation ceremonies so long? Cue up that Simon and Garfunkel (or, you know, “Pomp and Circumstance”)—we’re here to tackle those questions and more! Other pop culture we ref: Ishtar, Marathon Man, Seinfeld, Bee Movie, (500) Days of Summer, American Pie, Rushmore, The Sound of Music, Bonnie and Clyde, Boy Meets World, Dawson’s Creek So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 68: Get a clue, Columbo Nov 15, 2019

Get a clue, who? Jess is comparing Luke to a TV detective who made his debut in the ‘70s, and we’re doing some detective work on a pop culture ref in season 3 that we missed the first time around. This time, Kyla is picking the smart, unassuming Peter Falk character Columbo, and we’re talking his raincoat, all the deadly episodes he starred in, and how it was an unusual show for the era. Other pop culture we ref: Stephen King; Murder, She Wrote; Citizen Kane; Martin Landau; The Cassidy Brothers; The Princess Bride; Arrested Development; Monk; Law and Order: SVU; William Shatner; Johnny Cash; Sherlock Holmes So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

You probably haven't seen Misery (Halloween Special!) Oct 31, 2019

Just be our #1 fan and listen to this cockadoodie episode already! Unlike Richard, we HAVE seen Misery, which is a good thing because we have a lot to say about the 1990 movie. What does a psycho Kathy Bates character have to do with Emily Gilmore? According to Lorelai, more than you think. We also discuss a traumatic incident in Kyla’s childhood, recent Emmy nominations for Gilmore Girls actors, and…sock monkeys. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore breakups Easter Egg: Stars Hollow plumbing in S1 vs. AYITL. (Seriously.) A new segment: SO IT’S A SONG? Other pop culture we ref: This Is Us, The Handmaid’s Tale, Jane the Virgin (as per us), Gossip Girl, Stephen King, Christine, Angelina Jolie, Get Out, 10 Cloverfield Lane, John Lennon This is a repeat episode, released just for you on this spooky Halloween day!

ep 67: The Love Boat... Oct 18, 2019

Welcome to The Looove Booooat, starring Kyla, Taylor, and your cruise director Julie! We’ve got our clipboards ready to set sail into the story of this ‘70s-’80s TV show that wasn’t like anything else on air at the time. With lots of love stories, lots of guest stars, and lots of weddings and engagements, we dig into what Lorelai’s reference tells us about Luke’s summer plans and the dangers of vacationing with with a significant other. Other pop culture we ref: Charo, The Andy Griffith Show, Happy Days, Mary Tyler Moore, The Carol Burnett Show, Fame, The Donna Reed Show, Ginger Rogers, Olivia de Havilland, Gene Kelly, Lord of the Rings, Charlie’s Angels, Fantasy Island, My Big Fat Greek Wedding So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 66: It's Miss Celine! Oct 04, 2019

Look, it’s Miss Celine! We’re dialing our pop culture references up to 15 in this ep to pay tribute to the most fashionable lady in all of Gilmore Girls who seems to have known every major star in Old Hollywood during her career. Who influenced her style? Who didn’t take her advice? Which celebrities does she think the Gilmore Girls resemble? While there are still a couple mysteries to be resolved (conspiracy theory: is she telling the truth about all these people?), we’re sure all these pop culture refs help make Miss Celine one of our most favorite Alex Borstein characters. Small correction: The car from Sabrina will not be up for auction this fall—Taylor regrets misreading the date of the article she was referring to! Other pop culture we ref: Errol Flynn, Elizabeth Taylor, Rebel Without a Cause, Valley of the Dolls, Fosse/Verdon, The Misfits, Miracle on 34th Street, Janet Jackson, Gone With the Wind, Gypsy, Tennessee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Elvis, Christopher Walken, Carole Lombard, Fred Astaire, The Holiday So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 65: Less Cinderella, more Footloose Sep 20, 2019

It’s time to jump back, cut loose, and kick off those Sunday shoes! Just like every teen-centered TV show and every teen-centered ‘80s movie, we’re going to the Prom, and our Prom is less Cinderella, more Footloose. When we’re not busy gushing about how great Adam Brody is in Gilmore Girls, we’re gushing about how great Kevin Bacon is in this dance movie classic. We dig into the real story that inspired the movie, the crazy stories behind how the songs were written, and the terrible title this movie almost had. And how exactly does a law against dancing tie in with the Stars Hollow and Chilton Proms? Oh, don’t worry, we’ve got that covered, too. Other pop culture we ref: Peyton Place, Fame, Xanadu, Dire Straits, Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, Meg Ryan, Dolly Parton, Ready or Not, The OC, Sundance Film Festival, Lord of the Rings, Dan in Real Life So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 64: This is where you start paying—in sweat. (Fame) Sep 06, 2019

We’re gonna live forever, just like Michel and Debbie Allen! We’re talking about paying in sweat in the various versions of Fame. How did the characters in Fame pay in sweat? Did the cast really go on to achieve Fame? And how are Luke, Lorelai, and Nicole paying in sweat at the Independence Inn? Plus, we check in on the real school that inspired the story and what modern movies it connects with. Other pop culture we ref: Liza Minnelli, Baby Driver, The O.C., Veronica Mars, How I Met Your Mother, Footloose, Step Up, High School Musical, Raise Your Voice, Bunheads, Jennifer Aniston, Awkwafina, Al Pacino, Grey’s Anatomy, That’s So Raven So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 63: Put Mrs. Huh-Wiggins on the phone (The Carol Burnett Show) Aug 23, 2019

Huh-ello and welcome to our episode about the huh-larious Carol Burnett! We’re looking into another pop culture reference we weren’t even sure was a reference (okay, at least Taylor wasn’t), and laughing the whole way through. Who is Mrs. Wiggins? Will she ever do her job correctly? And what does she have to do with Richard’s secretary? We give an overview of the classic variety/sketch series from the ‘70s, talk about how it compares to comedy today, and try to figure out what’s going on with all of Carol Burnett’s ear tugging. BONUS: We talk to our moms (yay!) to get their perspective on when the show originally aired. Other pop culture we ref: Andy Griffith, Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Tony Randall, Barbara Eden, Sunset Blvd., Martin Landau, Charo, Post-Grad, SNL, Gone With the Wind, Jimmy Fallon, Lucille Ball, Veronica Mars, Key and Peele, Documentary Now!, 30 Rock So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 62: Home? I have no home! Hunted, despised... (Ed Wood) Aug 09, 2019

Home? We have no homes! The good news is that while Lorelai may be feeling hunted and despised, we’re just feeling like we got to watch another good movie about the craziness of making movies. This time it’s 1994′s Ed Wood, the real-life story of the unusual Edward D. Wood, Jr. and one of the first of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s unusual collabs. Amid the low-budget campiness of films he made (like Plan 9 From Outer Space), we ask the big questions: Was Ed Wood really the worst director of all time? How does the movie about him connect with Edgar Allan Poe? And will Lorelai ever feel at home again? You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Kirk’s short films Other pop culture we ref: Grey Gardens, Citizen Kane, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Queen of Outer Space, Frank Sinatra, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Disaster Artist, Bela Lugosi, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Almost Famous, Saturday Night Fever So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 61: Broadway Melody! (Jerome Robbins, Chita Rivera, Mary Martin, Al Hirschfeld) Jul 26, 2019

There’s no business like show business, and there are no references like theatre references! Thanks to Paris (and later, Lorelai), our programs say we’re in for a full two acts of Broadway pop culture refs. Why does Paris want to beat Jerome Robbins? How is Brad like Chita Rivera? Why does Paris want him to sit down like Mary Martin? And how does Lorelai’s doodling resemble Al Hirschfeld’s? And bonus: Can Kyla finally name all 4 of the Beatles? You can bet we’re singing and dancing our way through our research to find out. Plus, in addition to all this talk about choreography, music, performance, and art, we catch up on the latest award news for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Other pop culture we ref: Xanadu, Ishtar, Ingrid Bergman, Meryl Streep, I Dream of Jeannie, Funny Girl, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, Bye Bye Birdie, Dick Van Dyke, Ethel Merman, White Christmas, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Vera Ellen, Fiddler on the Roof, Ariana Grande, Gwen Stefani, Gypsy, Peter Pan, Into the Woods So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 60: Where do you think the Susan Faludis of the world came from? What would Miss Manners do? Jul 12, 2019

Lorelai’s got some questions, so we’re doing journalistic research to find some answers! First off, we have no idea who Susan Faludi is, much less where she came from. We dig into her work as a gender-focused journalist, her debunking of popular statistics, and what she has to do with Lorelai’s bad experience at a middle school Sadie Hawkins dance. Next up, how are supposed to know what Miss Manners would do if we have no clue what she’s up to? We talk her perspective on modern etiquette, how she impacted The Washington Posts’srelationship with Richard Nixon, and how she would handle Emily’s conflict with Trix. Plus, how are these ladies’ work relevant today? How are movies like hot dogs? Pull out your reporter’s notebooks and find out with us. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Rory stories on Gilmore Girls Other pop culture we ref: Gaslight, The Andy Griffith Show, The Post, Tom Hanks, Superman, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Richard Nixon, The Holiday, Stranger Things, Veronica Mars, The Twilight Zone, Face/Off, The Phil Donahue Show, Emily Post So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 59: A great Norma Desmond style breakfast Jun 28, 2019

We are big—it’s the podcasts that got small! We’re cruising down Sunset Blvd. to figure out what kind of breakfasts Emily Gilmore likes to serve on Saturday mornings. Were the people who made this 1950s movie even more high maintenance than Emily? Was the actress Gloria Swanson just as scary as her character Norma Desmond? And how does this film noir classic tie in with film history and film future? And while we spend awhile on those questions, don’t worry—we get to the most important one of all: Does Norma Desmond even eat breakfast? So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 58: Said the weak-kneed turncoat (The Andy Griffith Show) Jun 14, 2019

Please enjoy our latest episode of the show that tries to keep up with Paris and Francie’s pop culture references! Okay, we’re not rebranding this whole gig just yet, but Paris and Rory’s Chilton drama continues with yet another pop culture ref! What the hey is a weak-kneed turncoat? And what the hey does it have to do with The Andy Griffith Show? We catch up on the classic ‘60s sitcom made for country bumpkins and the history of women in American politics along the way. Bonus: Enjoy several failed whistling attempts and more Jane the Virgin references! Heard ‘Round the Gazebo: Stars Hollow characters we want to know more about Other pop culture we ref: Happy Days, The Donna Reed Show, Barbara Eden, The Honeymooners, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Danny Thomas Show, Matlock, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Green Acres, The Beverly Hillbillies, Seinfeld, Patty McCormack So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 57: Xanadu level of insane May 31, 2019

XANADU! XANADU! No, we’re not talking about the greatest movie of all time again, Citizen Kane—we’re talking maybe one of the most bizarre ones we’ve ever watched. Have you ever wanted to see Olivia Newton-John glow like a highlighter or turn into an animated fish? Gene Kelly roller skate or play the clarinet on the beach? Then Xanadu is the movie you need to satisfy your very niche interests. This 1980 disco roller skating musical made major history on the music charts and at an awards ceremony…but not *that* awards ceremony. Listen in as we attempt to describe the bananas plot, cover some glorious trivia, and make fun connections with the Palladinos. Other pop culture we ref: Valley of the Dolls, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Citizen Kane, Strictly Ballroom, Cover Girl, Rita Hayworth, John Travolta, Judy Garland, Kenny Ortega, High School Musical, Grease, Jane Krakowski, and, of course, Murder, She Wrote So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep. 56: We're mad, Edie. We're us, Edie. (Grey Gardens) May 17, 2019

Lorelai and Rory are mad because they’re taking on 4 Thanksgiving dinners, and we’re mad because we’re taking on Grey Gardens! Join Kyla, Taylor, Edie, and Edie for a closer look at the relatives the Kennedys tried to cover up and the ‘70s documentary that let them shine. How does the 2009 TV movie with Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore compare to the real thing? Will Taylor ever be able to stop laughing at the spoof Bill Hader and Fred Armisen made? And are Lorelai Gilmore and Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore destined to become Edith “Edie” Bouvier Beale and Edith “Edie” Bouvier Beale? Other pop culture we ref: SAG Awards, Tom Hanks, The Post, Andy Warhol, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Rolling Stones, Truman Capote, Documentary Now! So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 55: Frank Lloyd Wright and Heather Mills walk into a bar in Nantucket... May 03, 2019

You know that feeling when you want to taste test every flavor at the ice cream shop? That’s how we felt about Gilmore Girls episode 308! Sometimes in Choose Your Own Adventure, you gotta choose every adventure, which is why we looked into six—count ‘em—pop culture refs the Gilmore Girls dropped in one episode. Why does Heather Mills have extra legs? What does Frank Lloyd Wright have to do with walnuts? Why did that girl Butterfly live in a tree for a year? What rhymes with Nantucket? And can Kyla name all four of the Beatles? These are the questions we have to get to the bottom of in our pop culture-packed ep. SO IT’S A SONG? “Then She Appeared” by XTC Other pop culture we ref: Archie Comics, Riverdale, North by Northwest, Parks and Recreation, MTV, Sting, Taylor Swift, Harry Potter, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mötley Crüe, Keds So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 54: They shoot Gilmores, don’t they? Apr 19, 2019

Shoobee do bop bop badda badda beedop we’re pinning our hair in curls and wearing vintage shoes so we can come out of this dance marathon on top! We’re talking the dance marathon movie They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, which inspired the dance marathon episode “They Shoot Gilmores, Don’t They?” And how much time do you have? Because we’re hunting for all of the Easter egg parallels between this 1969 movie and this episode, and it’s going to take some time. Plus, we explore the real-life dance marathons of the Great Depression that inspired the movie, as well the reality TV we watch (or, ahem, don’t watch) today that this movie reminds us of. Other pop culture we ref: The Odd Couple; Murder, She Wrote; That Girl; Elizabeth Taylor; The Bachelor; Charlie Chaplin; The Hunger Games; Parenthood; Alexander McQueen; Project Runway; Barbarella; Me Before You; Marilyn Monroe; The Great Gatsby; “Hello” by Lionel Richie; The Jonas Brothers; Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 53: Call me Dirk Squarejaw (Mystery Science Theater 3000) Apr 05, 2019

Who is Dirk? What is a dirk? And why is Jess calling himself Dirk Squarejaw? We take on one of our most obscure Gilmore references yet, which is an obscure reference even within the bounds of the cult TV fave Mystery Science Theater 3000. We watch the characters of MST3K watch the 1950s sci-fi movie Rocketship X-M, and they watch movies a lot like Lorelai and Rory do. But is that the only connection between the two shows? You can bet we’re here to figure that out. Plus, a strange turn of events on You’re the Best/You’re the Worst! You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Nicknames on Gilmore Girls Other pop culture we ref: Murder, She Wrote; Casablanca; The Waltons; This Is Spinal Tap; Rocketship X-M; Destination Moon; Lloyd Bridges; The Martian; Zoom; Angry Video Game Nerd; All About Eve; The Favourite; Shazam! So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 52: Marathon Man kind of pain Mar 22, 2019

Is it safe? Um, can we phone a friend on this one? Because we honestly have no idea. However, we do have an idea on what Lorelai means when she tells Emily she and Jon Hamm were in Marathon Man pain on their first date, and it ain’t good. FYI: Running a marathon is painful, but that ain’t what we’re talkin’ about. We chat about the 1976 movie starring Dustin Hoffman and Laurence Olivier, as well as why dentists are the worst. (Sorry, dentists—yes, we know what you do is a really important job.) Why couldn’t Lorelai go out with Jon Hamm(!) again? Were Hoffman and Olivier really at odds on set? And most importantly, was Cat Kirk in Captain Marvel? You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Injuries on Gilmore Girls Other pop culture we ref: Misery, Legally Blonde, Get Out, Hamlet, Gremlins 2, Studio 54, Jaws, The Graduate, Kramer vs. Kramer, Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse, Shania Twain, 24, Parks and Recreation So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 51: Hello, Dolly! This is Louis, Dolly! Mar 08, 2019

Hellooooo, listeners! You’re looking swell, listeners! We’re back for another ep, and this time we’re asking the age old question: Which is worse—Louis talk or baby talk? Either way, we’re Louis talkin’ and baby talkin’ the 1969 musical Hello, Dolly!, which stars our fave, Barbra Streisand (still queen!). Why was this the most expensive musical made to date? Why did Louis Armstrong have such a distinct voice? And why in the world does Lorelai try to mimic it when talkin’ to Luke? Plus, we recap the Gilmore-iest moments from the Oscars, and Taylor has finally started The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 2, which means we’re talkin’ a perfect tie-in between Barbra, Midge, and Lorelai. SO IT’S A SONG? “Just Leave Everything to Me” Other pop culture we ref: The Sound of Music, Gene Kelly, Carol Channing, The Odd Couple, Thornton Wilder, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, The Masked Singer, Rami Malek, The Odd Couple, Dawn Powell, Dorothy Parker, What’s My Line?

ep 50: This isn't the Beatles at Shea Stadium Feb 22, 2019

John, George, Paul, Ringo, and…Paris? We celebrate our half-centenarian episode with a serious case of Beatlemania. We all know the Fab Four, but what’s the deal with their concert at Shea Stadium? Where does this show fit into the history of concert and music documentaries? And can Kyla remember all the Beatles’ names? We get into that, plus whether Shea Stadium had video screens in ‘65, and just what this ref means for Paris. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls musicians Other pop culture we ref: Jonas Brothers, One Direction, Ed Sullivan, Marvin Gaye, Across the Universe, Yesterday, Peter Jackson, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Super Bowl So it's a show? Tumblr (https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com)Sign up for our TinyLetter! (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

ep 49: No one ever walked up to Degas and said, Hey, pal, easy with the dancers Feb 08, 2019

Hey, easy with the podcasting already! We hope you don’t say that to us, or to tell Degas you’ve had enough of his dancers already. We’re feeling super cultured in this episode, discussing paintings, sculptures, and other works worthy of art museums from the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. How was he different from other Impressionist artists? Why did Sookie compare her cooking to his dancers? And why mustn’t Taylor meet any of her heroes? We cover all that, plus we finally uncover the answer to a pop culture ref we investigated last season and didn’t feel like we fully understood by the end of the episode. Two refs for the same price of a free episode! You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Sookie moments Other pop culture we ref: Funny Face, La La Land, HQ Trivia, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Thomas Crown Affair, Misty Copeland, Errol Flynn, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.comhttps://tinyletter.com/soitsashow

ep. 48: I’ll alert the media (Arthur 1981) Jan 25, 2019

Alert the media—we’re back for season 3! Kyla and Taylor return from the holiday break to jump back on the regular episode train to talk about a drunk millionaire, a snarky butler, and Liza Minnelli. We’re talkin’ some of our favorite funny lines from the movie, Liza Minnelli’s career, and how Lorelai and Luke are like a wealthy playboy and his unamused butler. Plus, we recap Mrs. Maisel’s Golden Globe showing this year and Rachel Brosnahan’s SNL hosting. Other pop culture we ref: The Good Place, Oscars, Mary Poppins Returns, A Star Is Born, Jack Nicholson, Judy Garland, Helen Mirren, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Avengers Sign up for our TinyLetter (https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow)

I'm Nancy Kerrigan // And I'm Tonya Harding Jan 11, 2019

“WHHHYYY???” Because we want to talk Nancy and Tonya, that’s why. We dig way into the weeds of “the whack heard ‘round the world” just before the ‘94 Winter Olympics, including the slow burning rivalry between Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding and the incompetent crime that still links them together in our minds. Plus, why Rory is like Nancy and why Lorelai is like Tonya! An inexhaustive list of pop culture refs we somehow work in: Dancing With the Stars, Michelle Kwan, Scott Hamilton, Saturday Night Live, “Sabatoge” by the Beastie Boys, Jurassic Park, and Jane the Virgin—again. This is a repeat of our episode 12. Come back in two weeks for the start of season 3!

Mini ep: Herman Munster. Now I’m impressed! (with Kyla’s mom!) Dec 28, 2018

The Munsters are here! But don’t let that scare you, because Kyla’s mom is going to introduce us to this friendly family of monsters she compares to the Leave it to Beaver crew. They also talk other scary shows, including The Addams Family and why it was suddenly cancelled around the same time as The Munsters. Kyla also couldn’t help but ask her mom to give her take on previous episode topics (like Mary Tyler Moore and That Girl) and how those shows influenced her own life. Other pop culture we ref: The Mary Tyler Moore Show, That Girl, Leave it to Beaver, The Addams Family, Batman

Mini ep: Your college kid jargon comes from Happy Days (with Taylor’s Mom!) Dec 14, 2018

AYYY! It’s time for the bestest, most special-est, most important-est guest we’ve ever had! Okay, Taylor is writing this, and she’s a little biased, but you’ve gotta admit that her mom is one of the coolest moms this side of Lorelai Gilmore, right? Taylor’s cool mom comes on the podcast to school her clueless Millennial nerd daughter about another classic TV sitcom with a very catchy theme song. Her mom shares her Tuesday night TV lineup, the nostalgia for the ‘50s in the ‘70s, and how much of the Happy Days Television Universe she watched, including Blansky’s Beauties, Joanie Loves Chachi, Laverne and Shirley, Mork and Mindy, and Out of the Blue. So don’t be a nerd—be cool and listen in and try to keep up with the gajillions of catchphrases that make up Happy Days jargon! And don’t forget to tune into our next episode with Kyla’s mom about anotherclassic TV show with a catchy theme—TBD on whether these four pull off an epic mother/daughter weekend getaway! Other pop culture we ref: Raising Helen, Pretty Woman, Parks & Rec, The Office, The Princess Diaries, Mary Tyler Moore, 24, Robin Williams, James Dean, Grease, Donna Reed, Barney & Friends, The Lion King Oy with the podcast already! Subscribe to stay up to date on all the new eps and fun on SO IT'S A SHOW?, the podcast where Kyla and Taylor attempt to keep up with Lorelai and Rory's pop culture refs here: https://tinyletter.com/soitsashow

Bonus ep: A Modern Gilmore Movie Night! Nov 30, 2018

We’re doing our best Rory and Lorelai impressions in this episode with a bona fide movie night! Plus, we’re queuing up episode after episode of a few TV shows, too. Kyla and Taylor are talking about movies and TV shows that connect with topics we’ve discussed in our first two seasons, including a few that will be in theaters this holiday season. So pop some popcorn, grab the Red Vines, and find whatever crazy toppings you want to add to your frozen pizza—you can’t have too many snacks during movie night! Want to skip around? Here's where you can start listening to us discuss each movie/tv show. 03:29 I, Tonya12:48 Winchester18:32 Mr. Parker and the Vicious Circle25:22 The Aviator32:22 Riverdale36:26 The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina41:40 Blade Runner 204946:27 The Get Down54:04 Green Book57:39 Second Act1:00:42 Mary Poppins Returns STAY IN THE LOOP WITH OUR TINYLETTER Get the latest on our show, Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and more in your inbox! Sign for our couple-of-times-a-month email newsletter. (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyletter.com%2Fsoitsashow&t=ZjkzZWUyZjNiOTQ3YjhjMjgxYTUxZWY4NDc1NTFlNDZiZjBhMWJmNSwwY2xUMVVWSQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F180502177388%2Fmini-ep-movie-night&m=1)

ep 47: You do not wanna be my enemy, Marlo Thomas. // I think I do, Tina Louise. Nov 16, 2018

We’re making a jump through the Gilmore space time and continuum! Per special request from our beautiful listener Carol, we’re jumping ahead to season 3 to chat about two queens of 1960s sitcoms. Kyla has the scoop on That Girl, aka Marlo Thomas, and Taylor takes on the movie star of Gilligan’s Island, aka Tina Louise. One of them is a sweetie, and one of them is a diva, but you’ll have to listen in to see if we’re talking about Tina and Marlo, Ginger and Ann Marie, Rory and Francie, or Kyla and Taylor. Plus, we’ve got another show we think you’ll love (that you can watch for free!) and another theme song that will get stuck in your head. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Villains on Gilmore Girls Other pop culture we ref: Donna Reed, The Odd Couple, Mary Tyler Moore, Back to the Future, Bonanza, Dallas, God’s Little Acre, Marilyn Monroe, Roseanne, Friends, Ocean’s 8, Josh Gad, Jennifer Lawrence, Beyoncé, Spider-man, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wreck-It Ralph

ep 46: You don’t get to be James Dean this time, okay? Nov 02, 2018

He may be a rebel without a cause, but he comes with quite the pop culture legacy! As we wrap season 2 of Gilmore Girls (!!), we don’t ask our usual question (“Who the heck are Rory and Lorelai talking about?”); instead, we’re asking, “Why the heck does Luke and everyone else in the whole world reference this guy?” We’re talking James Dean, the 1950s star of only 3 films but also the star of a million songs, movies, and TV shows after his death. Why is this guy such a big deal? And why does Luke compare him to Jess? Listen in…and then tell us if you’ve ever seen a trapeze in a barn—seriously. P.S. You can find all the songs we we talk about that mention James Dean on SO IT’S A SHOW? • The Mixtape. (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F2aidQJDE3ymBHOM8QEFjB6&t=OWM2NGY5ZTBhMzkxNmJmZjliNzJjMDg1MDAxMTU0OTBiZTA4ZDFjMSx3V3hCdzRaRw%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F177434071108%2Fep-46-you-dont-get-to-be-james-dean-this-time&m=1) Other pop culture we ref: Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart, The Donna Reed Show, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, The Disaster Artist, Futurama, Family Guy, Ronald Reagan, Seinfeld, Marlon Brando, She’s All That, Clueless, The Hunger Games, La La Land, #MeToo

ep 45: It's like a Baz Luhrmann movie out there (with Maddie Brophy!) Oct 19, 2018

Please pardon us while we don our sequins and pause for a song and dance number—Baz Luhrmann is directing this episode! Maddie Brophy makes her second appearance as our first repeat guest, and instead of working as our Meryl Streep correspondent, she’s serving as our Moulin Rouge! expert. And because Kyla and Taylor watched Romeo + Juliet and Strictly Ballroom, we have Luhrmann’s first 3 films (aka the Red Curtain Trilogy) covered in all their frenetically edited glory. We chat about how Luhrmann uses music, dancing, and theatrics to tell a story and how Richard and Emily are like characters in one of his movies. Plus, special appearances from Seth MacFarlane and bad French and Australian accents! Other pop culture we ref: A Star Is Born, Harry Potter, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Family Guy, Fred Astaire, The Is Spinal Tap, The Get Down, Meryl Streep, The Prestige, The Crown, Family Guy, Sid and Nancy, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia!, Titanic, Heath Ledger

BONUS ep: Interview with Dorothy Parker Society President Kevin C. Fitzpatrick! Oct 12, 2018

To supplement our discussion of Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker we had last week, we spoke with two people who have spent a lot more time researching these women’s lives than we have! In this bonus episode, we chat with Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, President of the Dorothy Parker Society. He fills us in on the awesomeness of the Algonquin Hotel, Mrs. Parker’s legacy as one of the Greats from the Jazz Age, and how he came by her mink coat. Plus, he points out a Dorothy Parker reference in Gilmore Girls we missed!

BONUS ep: Interview with Dawn Powell biographer Tim Page! Oct 12, 2018

To supplement our discussion of Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker we had last week, we spoke with two people who have spent a lot more time researching these women’s lives than we have. First up, we chat with Tim Page, who literally wrote the book on Dawn Powell. He has also edited much of her work to put it back into print and has stayed connected with her family.

ep 44: Dawn Powell? She made the jokes Dorothy Parker got credit for. Oct 05, 2018

Dawn Powell? Dorothy Parker? Never heard of ‘em. We’re a few steps behind Rory and Lane on this double reference, which is why we gotta dig deep to get to the bottom of the controversy about who really wrote some funny jokes—and the original version of A Star Is Born—in the 1920s and ‘30s. Then we gotta figure out why Amy Sherman-Palladino named her production company after one of these ladies, all the weird ways their lives overlap, and, um, where their bodily remains went. Speaking of funny lady writers, we gotta give a special shout-out to writer/director Amy Sherman-Palladino who has now won all the Emmys for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! (Okay, or at least a lot of the Emmys.) And whether you decide you’re #TeamDawn or #TeamDorothy, stay tuned—we’ve got a bonus episode coming your way next week to supplement this discussion! Other pop culture we ref: Katharine Hepburn, Barbara Eden, Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungen, Jack Kerouac, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Earnest Hemingway, Harpo Marx, Robert Benchley, Calvin Coolidge, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gore Vidal, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Eminem, Edgar Allan Poe, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Amy Schumer

ep 43: You chose The Yearling again? Sep 21, 2018

Come one, come all to the Stars Hollow town square for a movie night! Because what says an evening of fun like a movie about the struggles of pioneer living, including imminent death? Kyla and Taylor suffer through movie violence, annoying child actors, and, okay, some actually pretty beautiful landscapes in 2 different versions of The Yearling from the ‘40s and ‘90s. We compare and contrast the 2 movies, try to figure out why Taylor Doose would ever pick this movie, and find 5 very real movies that would have been better options. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Pets on Gilmore Girls Other pop culture we ref: The Odd Couple, 24, Kim Possible, The Sandlot, Sweet Home Alabama, Spencer Tracy, Vincente Minnelli

ep 42: Could you ask the Pigeon sisters if there is a point to this opus? (The Odd Couple) Sep 07, 2018

It’s another episode with a super catchy theme song! This time our odd couple isn’t an astronaut and a genie but the quintessential Odd Couple, sloppy Oscar and neat freak Felix. We follow the pair’s evolution from the stage to the silver screen to the small screen. Plus, we discover this show not only has a special connection to Gilmore Girls—it has a special connection to a ‘90s sitcom you’ve probably watched a gajillion reruns of. Listen in as we try not to drive each other crazy with our quirks and get to the bottom of why Paris is comparing Madeline and Louise to some feathery characters of a sitcom past. Heard ‘round the Gazebo: Stars Hollow odd couples Other pop culture we ref: Friends, The Fortune Cookie, The Aristocats, Robin Hood, Hercules, I Dream of Jeannie, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, The Importance of Being Earnest, Reese Witherspoon, A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Stranger, Funny Girl Note: We recorded this episode shortly before Neil Simon passed away on August 26 at age 91. If you want to learn more about him, we recommend starting with this thorough Variety obit.

ep 41: Jeannie’s gonna get Major Healey out of whatever scrape he's in Aug 24, 2018

Duh DUH duh duh duh duh duh DUH duh...help, we cannot get this catchy theme song out of our heads! Kyla and Taylor are dreaming of Jeannie, and Rory is dreaming of Jess actually doing something helpful around Stars Hollow. Listen in as your hosts speak in extra perky tones of voices and do not use contractions to please their Masters (also known as you, the listener). Hear Jeannie herself, formerly know as Barbara Eden, explain why she still embraces this role (and why we might agree). Other pop culture we ref: The Incredibles 2, Carly Simon, Beyoncé, Patty Duke, Dallas, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Bewitched, Annie Get Your Gun, The Office, Jane the Virgin

ep 40: I guess so, Miss Daisy (with Len & Vince from Micheaux Mission!) Aug 10, 2018

Emily and Lorelai are going to the spa, Daisy and Hoke are going to the Piggly Wiggly, and Kyla and Taylor are going to chat with Len and Vince! Micheaux Mission co-hosts Len and Vince join the podcast to discuss the 1989 Best Picture winner Driving Miss Daisy after Lorelai compares Emily to its protagonist when she arrives with a limo. Len and Taylor liked the movie, Kyla didn’t care for it, and Vince—well, Vince has some words for it. At least they can all agree it shouldn’t have won Best Picture! Len and Vince share the debate they had about the movie in one of their podcast’s most popular episodes, which informs the discussion about the representation of black characters in film and why Lorelai would drop this pop culture ref. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls drivers Other pop culture we ref: Do the Right Thing, The Holiday, the Bechdel Test, Oscar Micheaux, Hans Zimmer, Bruce Willis, The Help, Sorry to Bother You, Black Panther, Moonlight, Ava DuVernay, The Simpsons, Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Evan Almighty

ep 39: Well said, Ida Morgenstern (with Ariel Fisher from After All: A Mary Tyler Moore Podcast!) Jul 27, 2018

Who can turn the world on with her smile? Well, it’s you, and we want you to join us for our Mary Tyler Moore-themed episode—be sure to bring your Bubbie with you! In addition to our usual chatter about Rory and Lorelai, we’re talking Mary, Rhoda, and Ida. Ariel Fisher, co-host of After All: A Mary Tyler Moore Podcast joins us for a discussion of the classic sitcom, and boy, are we glad she did. While Kyla and Taylor are rather baffled by this reference, Ariel makes a serious case for taking over their hosting duties because of just how much insight she brings! We talk about how Ida ties in with Jewish representation in pop culture, Ariel’s experiences with her own Bubbie, and the traits Dean shares with Rhoda’s mother. And don’t worry—by the end of the episode, we figure out we’re gonna make it after all. Other pop culture we ref: All in the Family, Betty White, Ed Wood, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, This Is Us, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Brady Bunch, I Love Lucy, Angela Lansbury, Archie comics, Funny Girl

ep 38: Duck, Harvey Jul 13, 2018

Hey, duck, Harvey! I mean, we can’t see you, but we’re pretty sure you should watch out so your bunny ears don’t get clipped by that phone cord. In this ep, we’re going back to classic Hollywood to watch and discuss the 1950 fantasy/comedy movie Harvey, starring Jimmy Stewart as Elwood P. Dowd and a maybe-imaginary co-star playing a six-foot-something rabbit named Harvey. We talk why Jimmy Stewart loved this role so much, why we love the message of this movie so much, and why bunnies in movies may be bad news. Plus, did Harvey make a visit to Stars Hollow? We try to figure it out—maybe with an inaudible rabbit as a co-host, but who’s to say? Other pop culture we ref: Space Jam, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Harvey Weinstein, Tom Hanks, Lenny Bruce, James Bond, Aaron Sorkin, A Few Good Men, August Wilson, Fences, Cary Grant

ep 37: It’s no Lenny Bruce routine, but it has its moments Jun 29, 2018

*Cues the laugh track* What’s the deal with Lenny Bruce? *Uproarious laughter* Try not to fall apart with laughter as we cover the life and trials of stand up comedian Lenny Bruce! He gets a reference in Gilmore Girls 213 (one of Taylor’s all-time favorite episodes), and he’s a character in the Palladinos’ new, critically-acclaimed show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (which Kyla is in love with). Bring your baskets for a picnic and listen in as we try to talk about his boundary-pushing, obscenity-laced routines without losing our “Clean” rating iTunes; recall our favorite bits from John Mulaney and 30 Rock; and figure out the connection Lenny has to Jess Mariano. Plus, we respond to some listener mail, and Kyla’s husband, Rod, makes a special appearance! Other pop culture we ref: Elizabeth Taylor, Valley of the Dolls, Angela Lansbury, Humphrey Bogart, Allen Ginsberg, Get Out, Roseanne, The Good Place, The Incredibles, Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Mike Birbiglia, Tina Fey, 30 Rock, Bunheads

ep 36: Who’s your friend? // Angela Lansbury. (Murder, She Wrote) Jun 15, 2018

Who’s our friend? Oh, that’s Paris Geller, but today we’re calling her Angela. In this ep, we take a stab (pun intended) at Paris’s new nickname, inspired by one Angela Lansbury, the star of the hit murder mystery show we knew nothing about: Murder, She Wrote. Other things we don’t know about include the answers to these questions: Was there *actually* a secret killer trolling the town in Murder, She Wrote? Will Angela Lansbury *ever* win an Emmy? And *was* Luke running a crime ring in his diner? While we leave those cases cold, listen in for the cases we *do* solve, like what it’s like to watch Mitchum Huntzberger die.You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls deaths (Please send your incensed emails to SoItsAShow@gmail.com)Other pop culture we ref: Gaslight, Elizabeth Taylor, Beauty and the Beast, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, George Clooney, 13 Going on 30, The Emmys, Leonardo DiCaprio, Octavia Spencer, Murder on the Orient Express

ep 35: I swear, one of these days, Alice. Pow! Right to the moon. (The Honeymooners) Jun 01, 2018

Pow! Straight to your podcast feed! Kyla and Taylor are taking a trip to the moon to get to know The Honeymooners, aka Ralph and Alice Kramden, the couple at the center of the classic 1950s sitcom. We try to sort through all of the iterations of the couple on TV show sketches, sitcoms, and reboots, and then we keep an eye out for both how they influenced modern sitcoms and how modern sitcoms have changed from the classics. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls renovations (Yes, seriously—you’d be surprised how many there are!) So It’s a Song? “Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)” by Doris Day Other pop culture we ref: Everybody Loves Raymond, I Love Lucy, The Flintstones, The Jackie Gleason Show, Mad About You, Friends, Frasier, Parks & Rec, The Office, Home Improvement Lord of the Rings, My Fair Lady, Hamilton, The Majestic (which we clearly forgot we referenced on an earlier episode!) Ed Norton, Harry and Meghan’s Royal Wedding, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Roseanne (Side note: We recorded this ep before Roseanne was cancelled.)

ep 34: Like in the Thomas Crown Affair May 18, 2018

Lorelai and Sookie (and Rune) are pulling off the Bracebridge Dinner, Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo are pulling off The Thomas Crown Affair, and Kyla and Taylor are pulling off episode 34. We’re taking a break from the Lorelai and Rory pop culture refs to cover the one-and-only reference to The Thomas Crown Affair from the one-of-a-kind Rune. We take some time to gush about how great this episode of Gilmore Girls is, how icky the 1999 version of this heist movie made us feel in certain parts, and why Rune’s pop culture ref may have been completely inaccurate. (FYI: This may not be the best episode to listen to around kiddos if you have them. While we gloss over the details, we do talk about the adult content in this movie, which has quite a bit of it.) You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Sookie meals on Gilmore Girls Other pop culture we ref: Michael B. Jordan, James Bond, The View, Spy, Faye Dunaway, Chinatown

ep 33: I got Bringing Up Baby (with Wendy Mays from Pet Cinematary!) May 04, 2018

We shoulda done this episode in our Katharine Hepburn voices, ‘cause we’re talking as fast as we can to keep up with Howard Hawks over here! Wendy Mays of the Pet Cinematary podcast (#LadyPodSquad) joins us for a conversation about the 1938 classic screwball comedy Bringing Up Baby, starring Hepburn and Cary Grant and directed by Howard Hawks. Listen in as we attempt to explain (and remember) this crazy plot, tell silly stories from the set, and dive into Hepburn’s role as one of the earliest Manic Pixie Dream Girls in cinema. Is Baby a human baby? (Nope.) Do Luke and Lorelai have a Grant and Hepburn dynamic? (Yep.) Would Kyla, Taylor, and Wendy like to hang out with a leopard? (Debatable.) You’ll never know if you don’t listen in—feel free to turn it up to 1.5 speed to make us sound like Hepburn! Other pop culture we ref: Glitter, The Thin Man, The Shining, Elizabethtown, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, (500) Days of Summer, The Awful Truth, Orlando Bloom, If I Stay, Pretty in Pink CHECK OUT WENDY’S PODCAST, PET CINEMATARY * The Pet Cinematary podcast website (with links to listen) (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPetCinematary%2F&t=NWNhMjg1YmJiNzQ4NGU0ZDQ1ODRmNTdlY2JjMGNmZTkyZWMwYWUxYyxMbEJkVHM0SA%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F173168869443%2Fep-33-i-got-bringing-up-baby-with-wendy-mays&m=1) * Pet Cinematary on Facebook (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPetCinematary%2F&t=NWNhMjg1YmJiNzQ4NGU0ZDQ1ODRmNTdlY2JjMGNmZTkyZWMwYWUxYyxMbEJkVHM0SA%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F173168869443%2Fep-33-i-got-bringing-up-baby-with-wendy-mays&m=1) * Pet Cinematary on Twitter (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fpetcinematary&t=MjBlNjI0ODE0YWE0MDI5M2ZiZTRiMjg4YmRmMmQ3Mjg0MzFkZjViOCxMbEJkVHM0SA%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F173168869443%2Fep-33-i-got-bringing-up-baby-with-wendy-mays&m=1) * Pet Cinematary on Instagram (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpetcinematary%2F&t=Y2QyYzdiMGNjNDAyNDZiNzkxZTBjOGNkYjJjOGExNzk2OWY2MTdiMCxMbEJkVHM0SA%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F173168869443%2Fep-33-i-got-bringing-up-baby-with-wendy-mays&m=1) CHECK OUT THE #LADYPODSQUAD * Lady Pod Squad on Twitter (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fladypodsquad%3Flang%3Den&t=OTYwODNlMWY3NzkwZWEwODNkOWZhNWY0ZDA1MzY0ZTI3OGM1YmQ0ZixMbEJkVHM0SA%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F173168869443%2Fep-33-i-got-bringing-up-baby-with-wendy-mays&m=1)

ep 32: I heard he wrote the screenplay to Glitter (with Hannah Ostic from Film Roast!) Apr 20, 2018

Need a new way to say, “You’re the worst”? Just accuse someone of writing the screenplay to Glitter! (But please don’t let it be us.) And if you need a new way to ask the question, “So it’s a show?” for your podcast, we recommend inviting the awesome Hannah Ostic from the podcast Film Roast to join you! (But please don’t steal our podcast idea from us.) Kyla, Taylor, and Hannah take on Mariah Carey’s notorious 2001 movie, including everything from its crazy low box office to its plain crazy storyline, and the crazy way it connects to Jess Mariano. Other pop culture we ref: The Good Place, The Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard, Dawson’s Creek, Sex and the City, The West Wing, Set It Off, What’s Love Got to Do With It, the Razzies, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kimberly Elise, Ishtar CHECK OUT HANNAH’S PODCAST, FILM ROAST * (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffilmroastshow%3Flang%3Den&t=ZTg0NTA2YTUzZGI0MDBlNmYwOWMyZjZhMmM3MjM0NzhiZTFkNTVhNyxMRGdKWE1MZQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F172735805468%2Fep-32-i-heard-he-wrote-the-screenplay-to-glitter&m=1)The show’s Orbital Jigsaw network page (including links to listen) (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orbitaljigsaw.com%2Fpodcasts%2Ffilm-roast%2F&t=ODhjOGQzMzgxOGFkNDM5ODYwMDk4NzEyZmQxNmVkNDJjZDI2NWY1YixMRGdKWE1MZQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F172735805468%2Fep-32-i-heard-he-wrote-the-screenplay-to-glitter&m=1) * (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffilmroastshow%3Flang%3Den&t=ZTg0NTA2YTUzZGI0MDBlNmYwOWMyZjZhMmM3MjM0NzhiZTFkNTVhNyxMRGdKWE1MZQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F172735805468%2Fep-32-i-heard-he-wrote-the-screenplay-to-glitter&m=1)Film Roast’s follow-worthy Twitter feed (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffilmroastshow%3Flang%3Den&t=ZTg0NTA2YTUzZGI0MDBlNmYwOWMyZjZhMmM3MjM0NzhiZTFkNTVhNyxMRGdKWE1MZQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F172735805468%2Fep-32-i-heard-he-wrote-the-screenplay-to-glitter&m=1) * All the movie updates you’ll ever need on the Film Roast Facebook page (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFilmRoast%2F&t=YjM0ZWZhNzY1YTU1Njc4MzIzNDRjMzczZWUyMThjZTQzMDQwNWQ5NixMRGdKWE1MZQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F172735805468%2Fep-32-i-heard-he-wrote-the-screenplay-to-glitter&m=1) CHECK OUT THE #LADYPODSQUAD * Lady Pod Squad on Twitter (https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fladypodsquad%3Flang%3Den&t=NDI1Mzg5ZGFiMmVmNDM1YTFhYmNmMjZiMDVlNWJhOTQ0ZTA4ZDEwMyxMRGdKWE1MZQ%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F172735805468%2Fep-32-i-heard-he-wrote-the-screenplay-to-glitter&m=1)

ep 31: Like accepting the position as the drummer in Spinal Tap Apr 06, 2018

Get ready to turn your podcast feed up to 11! Kyla and Taylor are taking on the classic rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and its reference in Gilmore Girls 206. How does the fictional band Spinal Tap act like real-life rock bands? How does Emily Spinal Tap her taste in portraiture? And why shouldn’t anyone want to be the drummer in in this supposedly awesome band? Listen in to rock ‘n’ roll! You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Hep Alien moments Other pop culture we ref: Gigi, Dumb and Dumber, Zoolander, Misery, Ishtar, The Princess Bride, Audrey Hepburn, Metallica, Iron Maiden, “Hollaback Girl,” U2, Toto, The Office, Parks & Rec, Yoko Ono So It’s a Song? “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” opening from Gigi, TCM.com

ep 30: Not Nick and Nora, this was Sid and Nancy Mar 23, 2018

One of these couples is cute, and the other…isn’t. Your podcast hosting power couple, Kyla and Taylor, deduce the identities of private investigator couple Nick and Nora of The Thin Man series and then dig into the tragic tale of punk rock couple Sid Vicious (of the Sex Pistols) and Nancy Spungen. Are Luke and Lorelai really more like Sid and Nancy? Or are they the Nick and Nora of our day? Listen to our ep about Gilmore Girls 205 to find out. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Couples in Gilmore Girls Other pop culture we ref: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, (500) Days of Summer, The Best Years of Our Lives, Romeo & Juliet, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Gary Oldman

ep 29: Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown Mar 09, 2018

Forget it, Lorelai—it’s the Cheshire Cat. What does Lorelai need to forget? And why does she need to forget it? Your private detectives Kyla and Taylor are on the case! We look into the movie Chinatown, its references in Gilmore Girls ep 204 (and beyond), and what it means as a symbol for both the movie and the series. We also cover its super creepy director and the true story that inspired the movie. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: The best and worst reasons someone could, “Forget it—it’s Stars Hollow.” Other pop culture we ref: Citizen Kane, The Oscars, #MeToo, #TimesUp, Valley of the Dolls, The Tragedy of Oedipus Rex, The Pianist, Blade Runner 2049, Gaslight, Law & Order, Jeopardy!, Across the Universe

ep. 28: We are Electra Woman and Dyna Girl Feb 23, 2018

Electra-awesome! Put on your spandex and tie on your cape for our look at Gilmore Girls episode 203. Who are Electra Woman and Dyna Girl? A lot of other people would say they’re the starring roles in a 1976 children’s sci-fi TV series, but we’d call them the pop culture ref that’s made us the angriest we’ve ever been by the end of an episode. You’re the Best/You’re the West: Who would be the best and worst superheroes in Stars Hollow? Other pop culture we ref: ZOOM, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Dragon Tales, The Mamas and the Papas, Star Wars, Cyndi Lauper

ep 27: A Royal Wedding ep (with Diana Friend!) (Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana) Feb 09, 2018

Here come the brides! Gilmore Girls 202 references so many royals and weddings, we needed some extra help for this ep. Kyla is giving the scoop on (Grace) Kelly, Taylor is talking (Elizabeth) Taylor, and our friend Diana is reporting on (Princess) Diana. How was Lorelai going to dress like Diana for her wedding to Max? (#sparkle) What do we learn about Louise in her first pop culture ref? (#princess) And did Liz Taylor stop by Stars Hollow? (#maybe) Kind-of correction: Oprah is not married to Ruben Studdard. Other pop culture we ref: Will and Kate, The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954), Michael Jackson, The Simpsons, Carrie Fisher, Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement, Gossip Girl, The Great Gatsby You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: GG weddings

ep. 26: Sadie, Sadie, married lady (Funny Girl) Jan 26, 2018

We’re back for season 2, people! And is Lorelai changing her name to Sadie? Spoiler alert: Um, no. But we are trying to get to the bottom what Sookie means when she says newly engaged Lorelai is going to be a Sadie. Kyla and Taylor watch Funny Girl (1968), talk about the woman who inspired the movie, and what we think of our first introduction to Barbra Streisand. Other pop culture we ref: Judy Garland, Isadora Duncan, Friends, Golden Globes, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

ep 25: Finale Extravaganza! Nov 24, 2017

We’re wrapping up our first season (and the first season of Gilmore Girls) with a very special episode indeed. Kyla and Taylor recommend autumn and winter TV episodes, music books, and movies to hold you over during the hiatus until season 2. The best part? All the recommendations connect to Gilmore Girls and the pop culture references we’ve discussed in the last year. (At least, most of them do—this show lives for pop culture tangents, after all.)

ep 24: Like the Iran-Contra Scandal Nov 10, 2017

Listen to us struggle through legal jargon as we break our rule about not being a political podcast! Well, sort of. We’re also sorting through the drama of the Iran-Contra Scandal of the ‘80s. Who the hey are Oliver North and Fawn Hall? How does Lorelai keeping her romantic life a secret make her like them? And where does Max Medina fit into this complicated (and maybe contrived) metaphor? We judge our final rulings before this ep is through! LISTEN TO THE EP * Apple Podcasts * Google Play * Stitcher You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls court cases SO IT’S A SONG? Christmas music medley from GG 110! Other pop culture we ref: The Majestic, Law & Order, The Amanda Show, fembots, Off Book podcast, Secret Life of Weddings podcast, Stranger Things 2

ep 23: Tea with Gran and the cast of Gaslight Oct 27, 2017

Haven’t you already listened to this episode? What do you mean you don’t remember listening to this episode? Are you sure you’re not going crazy? Wait, sorry—we’re gaslighting again. In this ep, we’re talking 1944′s Gaslight starring Ingrid Bergman. What the heck is gaslighting? Who is Lorelai actually having tea with? And how does Gaslight connect with the modern news cycle and hashtags like #MeToo? We promise you’re not going crazy—go ahead and listen since you’ve definitely not heard us talk about it before! You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls tricks So It’s a Song? “There She Goes” by The La’s Other pop culture we ref: Stranger Things, #MeToo, Casablanca, The Shining, The Girl on the Train, Citizen Kane, fembots, Baby Driver

ep 22: Cease work on the Winchester Mystery House Oct 13, 2017

OoooOOOooooh! Welcome to the SECOND spooky episode of SO IT’S A SHOW? We’re not talking a House of Horrors today—we’re talking the Winchester Mystery House, which may or may not have tons of ghosts and may or may not be Lorelai’s house. Are there ghosts in the Winchester Mystery House in California? Were Luke and Emily building their own Winchester Mystery Houses? How does Sarah Winchester’s life connect to Gilmore Girls? Join our ghost tour episode of the Gilmore Girls season 1 finale episode to find out! You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore Girls mysteries Other pop culture we ref: House of Horrors, Abbott and Costello, fembots, Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan (including I, Tonya), NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hours, Parks & Rec

ep 21: Meryl Streep and the whole accent thing (with Maddie Brophy!) (Out of Africa) Sep 29, 2017

We are turning 21 and throwing a party with a special guest! Say hey to Maddie Broph, a TV critic over at ZekeFilm.org (http://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zekefilm.org%2F&t=Yzg4MGVlMzBhNjg0ZjM3ZWJjNTNkN2FlMGMxZGJkNGIyNzg0ZTRiMSwwZzBLY1RGbw%3D%3D&b=t%3Agcwf6g8b9nV98GjnN0hquw&p=https%3A%2F%2Fsoitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F165420762178%2Fep-21-rachel-said-that-she-loved-out-of-africa&m=1), who is a huge fan of both Gilmore Girls and Meryl Streep! And what could combine those loves better than Lorelai referencing Out of Africa? We sure can’t think of anything that beats it. The three of us try to figure out the movie’s complicated history, what was going on with Meryl Streep’s accent, and why Lorelai and Rachel would talk about it. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gifts given on Gilmore Girls Other pop culture we ref: Jane the Virgin (duh), The Emmys, Stephen King, It, Misery, The Oscars, Casablanca, Mamma Mia!, Pierce Brosnan, Into the Woods, Pretty Woman, Anne Hathaway, Garry Marshall

ep 20: If Rachel turns out to be an evil fembot Sep 15, 2017

If Rachel turns out to be an evil what? We better get that straight before we send Lorelai to intergalactic court. We’re covering the cultural, historical, and archetypal roles of fembots in modern pop culture. Are fembots docile housekeepers, sex-crazed maniacs, or both? Who controls them, or are they totally out of control? And what would happen to Luke if Rachel was actually a fembot? We turn to Popular Science, The Bionic Woman, and Queen of Outer Space to to help us answer those questions. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Movie nights at the Black, White & Read Theatre in Stars Hollow Other pop culture we ref: Ear Biscuits podcast, Dan Taberski, Star Trek, Phil of the Future, Metropolis, The Stepford Wives, “Venus” by Bananarama, Wonder Woman, Flight of the Conchords

ep 19: Louis, I think this is the beginning of a wonderful friendship (Casablanca) Sep 01, 2017

Who’s Louis? Keep listening to find out, because we commit the rankest sabotage and give you all the spoilers for Casablanca. We talk about the 5 million-bajillion awards Casablanca has won, why this story was personal for a lot of the cast and crew, all the crazy ways this script came together, and how Lorelai’s love life is like Ilsa Lund’s in the 1942 classic. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: GG friendships Other pop culture we ref: The Mindy Project, The O.C., Gossip Girl, Ishtar, Citizen Kane, House of Horrors, Errol Flynn, Band of Brothers, Orson Welles, SNL, Friends.

BONUS Interview with John Mitchell of Waiting for Ishtar Aug 25, 2017

We weren't sure in last week's episode if Ishtar could have or even deserved a fan base, but John Mitchell, director of documentary film Waiting for Ishtar, schools us with Ishtar trivia, conspiracy theories, and reasons he loves this movie. Also, should we even call guilty pleasures "guilty pleasures?" Find out our answer in this special bonus episode. Other pop culture we reference is Anne of Green Gables, Elaine May, The O.C., and Gossip Girl.

ep 18: The kind of girl that watches Ishtar Aug 18, 2017

Have you ever wanted us to break out the piano and sing about our podcasting? Because we’re the kind of girls who do that! At least, we do that when we’re talking about the terrible singer-songwriters in the terrible 1987 movie Ishtar. We talk about why this movie is one of the most notorious Hollywood flops ever, the director was probably derailed by Hollywood sexism, and the kind of girl Rory and Lorelai think would watch Ishtar. You’re the best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore musical performances Other pop culture we ref: Napoleon Dynamite, An Affair to Remember, The Champ, Love Story, La La Land, Faye Dunaway, Vanilla Ice in Cool As Ice, Indiana Jones, The Other Guys

ep 17: You probably haven't seen Misery Aug 04, 2017

Just be our #1 fan and listen to this cockadoodie episode already! Unlike Richard, we HAVE seen Misery, which is a good thing because we have a lot to say about the 1990 movie. What does a psycho Kathy Bates character have to do with Emily Gilmore? According to Lorelai, more than you think. We also discuss a traumatic incident in Kyla’s childhood, recent Emmy nominations for Gilmore Girls actors, and…sock monkeys. You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore breakups Easter Egg: Stars Hollow plumbing in S1 vs. AYITL. (Seriously.) A new segment: SO IT’S A SONG? Other pop culture we ref: This Is Us, The Handmaid’s Tale, Jane the Virgin (as per us), Gossip Girl, Stephen King, Christine, Angelina Jolie, Get Out, 10 Cloverfield Lane, John Lennon

ep 16: I screwed up their big Citizen Kane plans Jul 21, 2017

In this ep we ask, “So it’s the greatest movie of all time?” aka Citizen Kane. Then we ask, “What the heck does this have to do with Christopher’s parents on Gilmore Girls?” We dig into interviews and textbooks to discuss why this movie was so groundbreaking, all the random ways this movie connects to our fave TV show, and how many crazy voices we can use to say, “XANADU, XANADU!” You’re the Best/You’re the Worst: Gilmore fights Easter Egg Hunt: How Emily grieves in S1 vs. AYITL Other pop culture we ref: My Super Sweet 16, Hamilton, Arthur, Michael Jackson, La La Land, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Anna Faris

ep 15: So it's a show? (The Donna Reed Show) Jul 07, 2017

We’re getting meta today. Like, super meta. Like, GIF of Keanu Reeves saying, “WOAH!” meta. SO IT’S A SHOW? is talking “So, it’s a show?” The shows, in this case, being the incomparable Gilmore Girls and The Donna Reed Show. We’re tracking the episode-long conflict between Rory and Dean and digging into gender roles on The Donna Reed Show. Other pop culture refs we get meta with… Katniss Everdeen, The Simpsons, Everybody Loves Raymond, Dance Dance Revolution, Vanilla Ice, “Cake by Ocean” by DNCE

ep 14: Sorry about the House of Horrors here Jun 23, 2017

OoooOOOooooh! Welcome to the first SPOOKY episode of SO IT’S A SHOW? We compare Lorelai’s house that’s overtaken by a rummage sale to the 1946 horror film House of Horrors, about a house that’s overtaken by a serial killer. We try to keep all the artists and art critics in this fictional 1940s New York straight and get into a discussion of typecasting in Hollywood. Other pop culture refs we ref: The Oscars, Leonardo DiCaprio, Marcel the Shell, Men in Black, Jumanji, It’s a Wonderful Life, Arachnophobia, Andre the Giant, The Princess Bride, La La Land, The Gilmore Guys, Peter Dinklage, Elf, Everybody Loves Raymond, King of Queens, The Outsiders, Stranger Things, The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards, The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror

ep 13: That's very Richard Simmons of you Jun 09, 2017

WELCOME TO OUR FIRST EPISODE OF SO IT’S A SPICE!!!! Okay, but seriously, how did Richard Simmons have enough energy to start every show like that? In this ep, we are actually more confused by Lorelai’s mention of a spice than of a pop culture ref. How is nutmeg like Richard Simmons? We talk about workouts, Missing Richard Simmons, S•Town, and (of course) a lot of coffee to get to the bottom of it. Other pop culture refs we drop in: Grease, Buns of Steel, The Bangles, Chef Emeril Lagasse, Food Network, Friends, The Little Mermaid, Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, The Webbys, Charo, NPR, The American Life, Serial

ep 12: I'm Nancy Kerrigan // And I'm Tonya Harding May 26, 2017

“WHHHYYY???” Because we want to talk Nancy and Tonya, that’s why. We dig way into the weeds of “the whack heard ‘round the world” just before the ‘94 Winter Olympics, including the slow burning rivalry between Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding and the incompetent crime that still links them together in our minds. Plus, why Rory is like Nancy and why Lorelai is like Tonya! An inexhaustive list of pop culture refs we somehow work in: Dancing With the Stars, Michelle Kwan, Scott Hamilton, Saturday Night Live, “Sabatoge” by the Beastie Boys, Jurassic Park, and Jane the Virgin—again.

ep. 11: I will never be able to understand what Charo is saying May 05, 2017

Cuchi cuchi, everybody! In this ep, we’re trying to do what Lorelai couldn’t: Understand what the heck Charo is saying. And say bienvenidos to our amiga Sarah Cespedes! She joins us for our conversation to share her experiences growing up in Spain and Venezuela, and we also get into a kinda major tangent about how great Jane the Virgin is.

ep 10: Just call me Ponyboy. (The Outsiders) Apr 21, 2017

Call you what now, Rory? Once we actually figured out what she was talking about, we were all about it. Rory's talking about The Outsiders, an ‘80s teen drama with a cast we’re calling #SquadGoals: Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Diane Lane, the Karate Kid…the list keeps going. We dig into how the movie was made, and how she's like Ponyboy and the Chilton kids are like Socs. Easter Egg Hunt: Wait, was Rory planning on writing the Gilmore Girls tell-all in S1? (P.S. We love you, NPR.)

ep 9: You wanted to marry Errol Flynn Apr 07, 2017

Swoon or run away? That would be an important decision if you met Errol Flynn (1909-59). Emily definitely swooned for the actor, but do we? Um, it’s complicated. We get into a discussion of his “wicked, wicked” (his words) life, his roles in The Adventures of Robin Hood (aka when he’s a dashing hero) and Cry Wolf (aka when he’s a super crazy uncle), what makes a swashbuckling action star, and whether we have any of them in Gilmore Girls or today’s movies. Easter Egg Hunt: Was Michel planning the Dragonfly Inn’s expansion in S6? See all of our resources on our new Tumblr! https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/

ep 8: You're like a crazy Elsa Klensch Mar 25, 2017

Our most fashion-forward episode yet! We’re figuring out exactly what Rory means when she says Lorelei is “like a crazy Elsa Klensch,” who hosted Style With Elsa Klensch from 1980 to 2001 on CNN. Then we act like crazy Elsa Klensches and rate the fashion in Gilmore Girls ep 107, “Kiss and Tell.” Let’s just say that we have some divided opinions on Taylor Doose’s cardigan and unbuttoned shirts. Visual companion on our new Tumblr: https://soitsashowpodcast.tumblr.com/post/158878965693/ep-8-youre-like-a-crazy-elsa-klensch

ep 7: Wonder if the Waltons ever did this Mar 11, 2017

“Goodnight, John-boy!” “Goodnight, Rory!” Kyla and Taylor are talking about how The Waltons (the ‘71-81 TV show) compare to the Gilmores, including family dynamics and a curiously similar house. But you know who are cooler than the Waltons and Gilmores combined? Our grandmas! We talk to them about whether or not the Waltons got the Great Depression right and how Kyla's ancestors may or may not have killed Isadora Duncan. (Seriously.) BONUS: 2 new Easter eggs for A Year in the Life! Music: "Rise and Shine" by Seastock.

ep 6: A kitty version of Valley of the Dolls Feb 25, 2017

"DON'T TAKE THE PILLS!" Kyla and Taylor are talking Valley of the Dolls, both the '66 book and '67 movie. We try to explain the crazy plot, get into why author Jacqueline Susann was a groundbreaker, and compare Patty Duke's real singing voice with her (gasp!) fake singing voice. Plus, this story seems to have way too many overlaps with Gilmore Girls to be coincidental, which we promise to get to amid our tangents about 30 Rock, 20th Century Women, and SNL. Music: "Rise and Shine" by Seastock.

ep 5: I'm the Artie Shaw of harpists Feb 11, 2017

Have you ever dreamed of getting nicknamed the "King of the Clarinet"? Too bad—it's already taken. Kyla and Taylor are talking the King of the Clarinet Artie Shaw in this episode, including why he thinks we're morons and his connections to Gilmore Girls. (And Peyton Place!) Plus, the return of Easter Egg Hunt! If Netflix brings Gilmore Girls back again, here's hoping we'll see adult Rory tap dancing while dressed like broccoli.

ep 4: It's Peyton Place! Jan 28, 2017

Gossip at the country club! A real-life murder plot! Men grabbing women above the elbows! Kyla and Taylor dive into the drama and scandal of Peyton Place, including the 1956 novel, 1957 movie, and 1964-69 TV show, and somehow end up mentioning The Simpsons, Star Wars, and Casablanca along the way. PLUS, A new segment: Easter Egg Hunt! (Also, Taylor regrets she couldn't remember a single title of a movie that the super-talented Mia Farrow has starred in while recording. Some of her best-known roles are in The Great Gatsby (1974), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and Rosemary's Baby (1968). Taylor especially loves her performance in Hannah and Her Sisters.) For more on the Peyton Place TV show, check out this 2013 AV Club article by Stephen Bowie: http://www.avclub.com/article/why-institutional-memory-was-peyton-places-hidden-105363 Music: "Rise and Shine" by Seastock

ep 3: Big guy named Moose (Archie Comics) Jan 07, 2017

We ask, "Is this even a pop culture reference?" in this episode. Spoiler alert: Yes. Kyla and Taylor talk about tons of people nicknamed Moose, including Archie's best buddy Moose in Archie Comics and another Moose that Gilmore Girls fans will probably be fans of. Also, listening to this episode is like winning $20,000. You're welcome. Music: "Rise and Shine" by Seastock.

ep 2: A Year in the Life of a Gilmore Dec 17, 2016

We're already breaking from our show mold because we had to talk Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life! We've got thoughts on the final four words (if we can remember them correctly) and a theory on what Amy Sherman-Palladino would have done if she hadn't left during season 7. Plus, Kyla dishes on why she loved Emily's storyline, and Taylor does her best to control her disdain for Logan and the Life and Death Brigade. Music: "Rise and Shine" by Seastock.

ep 1: You're a regular Jack Kerouac Nov 26, 2016

*Just a note before you start listening, our format has changed since we started airing this show 4 years ago, so you might want to skip ahead to our season 2 episodes to get a better feel for our show. Enjoy! Today's episode of SO IT'S A SHOW? is all about Jack Kerouac. We are referencing Gilmore Girls episodes 101, 216, 501, and the 1st trailer for A Year in The Life. (But don't worry—no spoilers for the new Netflix episodes!) Also, we know we that guy in Luke's diner is named Joey, not Mike. He was just that forgettable. Music in this episode provided by Snowflake "A Foolish Game" and Seastock "Rise and Shine."

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