This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 5 Episode 2, "A Messenger, Nothing More." They both agree that this would be a better season opener than Episode 1, and enjoy the Ren Fair scenes. Suzanne goes on about the Council of Nicaea and Alexis empathizes with Lindsey. While they are both happy that Rory is admitting to her mistake, they do feel bad for her when she's confronted by Lindsey's mom. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 5 Episode 1, "Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller." After an extended break, they fill listeners in on what they got up to and then go on to philosophize about the three stages of the afterlife portrayed through the Gilmore Girls' relationships. Suzanne gets excited about Arthurian literature and Alexis explains some long-winded Henry James stuff in a few words. Unanimously, Dean is gross. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our...

While Alexis and Suzanne are on an extended break before Season 5, it's time to take a walk back through memory lane. Every other week, there will be a rereleased episode (one from each season). Check out older episodes if you joined up in later seasons, revisit ones you've heard before if you have been here since the beginning, or, use this as a sampling to see what we're all about and how we have changed over the past 2.5 years of podcasting! If you're looking for new content, check out...

Check out the full episode of Suzanne and Alexis chatting about Lord of the Rings and its connections to Gilmore Girls on Patreon!

While Alexis and Suzanne are on an extended break before Season 5, it's time to take a walk back through memory lane. Every other week, there will be a rereleased episode (one from each season). Check out older episodes if you joined up in later seasons, revisit ones you've heard before if you have been here since the beginning, or, use this as a sampling to see what we're all about and how we have changed over the past 2.5 years of podcasting! If you're looking for new content, check out...

While Alexis and Suzanne are on an extended break before Season 5, it's time to take a walk back through memory lane. Every other week, there will be a rereleased episode (one from each season). Check out older episodes if you joined up in later seasons, revisit ones you've heard before if you have been here since the beginning, or, use this as a sampling to see what we're all about and how we have changed over the past 2.5 years of podcasting! If you're looking for new content, check out...

Check out this week's full episode on Patreon. Suzanne and Alexis give suggestions of shows and movies to watch if you like Gilmore Girls (which you clearly do)!

While Alexis and Suzanne are on an extended break before Season 5, it's time to take a walk back through memory lane. Every other week, there will be a rereleased episode (one from each season). Check out older episodes if you joined up in later seasons, revisit ones you've heard before if you have been here since the beginning, or, use this as a sampling to see what we're all about and how we have changed over the past 2.5 years of podcasting! If you're looking for new content, check out...

This week Alexis and Suzanne are joined by Larisa from Eating Gilmore and Élaina from Women of Questionable Morals to draft their perfect Gilmore Girls episode. Things get a little wild and Suzanne even involves Jane Austen and Larisa takes to Reno, Nevada. Vote here and on Instagram for your favorite episode! Check out our instagram to participate in Gilmore Girls March Madness! Ongoing until April 8th! Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help...

This week Alexis and Suzanne interview Stan Zimmerman, writer on Season 5 of Gilmore Girls and many other shows, about his new memoir "The Girls: from Golden to Gilmore." They discuss the Gilmore Girls community, what it was like being in the writers room for the show, and representation in television. Stan's book is out now and available where you find books! You can visit his website here. Bookshop.org link for Stan's book. Barnes & Nobles link for Stan's book. Amazon link for...

This week Alexis and Suzanne look back on Season 4. They discuss listener thoughts about the Rory and Dean situation and the heated debate about Lorelai's response. They also have a healthy competition about favorite and least favorite things in the episode, the winner to be decided on Instagram. Finally, they play a game of FMK with Season 4 characters! Join us on Patreon for some non-Gilmore episodes over the next couple of months before the start of Season 5 in May. Join our...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 22, "Raincoats and Recipes." They are both excited to talk about such a momentous episode but also dread the impending ick of Dean and Rory hooking up. Suzanne loves all of Lorelai's clumsy moments as she gets flustered by Luke and Alexis applauds the long awaited kiss. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support us as we make this podcast! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 21, "Last week fights, this week tights." Both Alexis and Suzanne love the dance between Lorelai and Luke, finally! Alexis also theorizes about the trio of Gilmore girls and Suzanne wonders about wedding vows. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support us as we make this podcast! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 20, "Luke can see her face." Suzanne starts things off by being upset by the defamation of cat ladies. Both Suzanne and Alexis are happy to see Liz and TJ back and even happier to see Luke doing some self reflection and realizing his love for Lorelai. Alexis appreciates the costumers' efforts in showing Lorelai's disheveled life through her clothes. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 19, "Afterboom." Both love the moment of delight that Kirk and Lorelai get from talking about Bewitched. Suzanne is fed up with Zack and Brian treating Lane like their mom and also admits she doesn't like literary fiction these days. Alexis wants to taste test the famous sandwich from Gil's shop and is proud of Lane living her life even if it's hard. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support us...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 18, "Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!" Suzanne is disgusted by Floyd and also goes on yet another Freud related tangent talking about Oedipus. Alexis really appreciates Kirk and is pretty uncomfortable with the weird dynamic between Rory, Dean, and Lindsey. Suzanne recommends a book, "The Justice of Kings" by Richard Swan, and Alexis mentions Taylor Swift again. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 17, "Girls in Bikinis, Boys doin' the Twist." Suzanne gets excited to talk about Joseph Campbell's "Hero with a Thousand Faces" (see also Maureen Murdock's "The Heroine's Journey), something Rory and Paris would appreciate. Alexis worries about sunscreen and is very excited to see Madeline and Louise again. Both are dismayed at the phone call to Dean, and listeners write in with opinions on bathing suit choices and Paris' tipping practices....

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 16, "The Reigning Lorelai." They are both fans of Emily's reaction to Trix's interference from the grave, as do many listeners. Suzanne goes on a tangent about Spiderman and Toby McGuire while Alexis asks the morbid questions about funeral plans. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support us as we make this podcast! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 15, "Scene in a Mall." Suzanne wonders how Zack could ever mistake Nibler for Bender and relates hard to Lane as she moves into a new apartment. Alexis is confused about why Lindsey is portrayed the way she is and why she and Dean got married at all. Both Alexis and Suzanne are heartbroken by Emily's feelings of invisibility in her relationship with Richard. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ and help support us...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 14, "The Incredible Sinking Lorelais." Both agree that this is a good episode but also a bummer. Suzanne is excited to see Beaver from Greek on screen, while Alexis applauds Rory's teacher for suggesting she drop a class. They both wonder how Rory got her job card swiping, and note how much of a difference it makes when Lorelai and Rory aren't able to see each other.

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 13, "Nag Hammadi is where they found the Gnostic Gospel." They are both excited to see more of Liz and get to meet TJ, although Alexis has spent years thinking TJ was played by the same actor who played Joey in Friends... Suzanne is disappointed by Luke's inability to support Liz but is also happy to have Jess back to bring the sass. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ and help support us as we make this...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 12, "The Family Matters." Suzanne is excited to have Jess back, even if his entrance is a bit rocky. Alexis is annoyed at how Paris is written to be so heartless towards Jamie, but is also glad Paris is self aware in the end. They are both still not totally on team Jason, especially since he spent his morning off on the phone instead of chatting with Lorelai and taking in Stars Hollow. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠Join our...

This week Alexis and Suzanne answer your questions about themselves, Gilmore Girls, education, tv, and much more. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ and help support us as we make this podcast! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to [email protected]

This week Alexis and Suzanne reflect on the first half of Season 4. They discuss favorite storylines and what they would change, such as the flimsy Luke and Nicole storyline. Suzanne pitches a Medievalisms class for Rory to take and Alexis seeks to add in some books where protagonists are the problem. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠ and help support us as we make this podcast! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on...

This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 4 Episode 11, "In the Clamor and the Clangor." Suzanne is unenthused about the fashion in this episode, while Alexis finds a few things to like. In this episode, Suzanne and Alexis talk about the war in Israel and Palestine and discuss the genocide currently occurring as Israel retaliates for the attack on October 7 by Hamas. Below are some resources to learn more about what is going on, and how you can help the people of Palestine. Jewish Voice for...