Best DEAN FUEL Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep30~ Inside Out 2 + Gilmore Girls 52:10

2h ago52:10

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Disney’s Inside Out 2 was a huge hit this summer. Today, Jackie and Catherine dig into the new characters - FEELINGS! - and how they relate to our beloved Gilmore Girls main characters. Who has “Fear” running the show? How about “Anxiety”? Who could use a bit more “Joy”? If you haven’t seen the movie yet, don’t worry, no Inside Out spoilers. (Just …

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Staying Open To The Path With Poet and Writer Zack Albertini 59:26

4h ago59:26

59:26

Hey Sirens! Get ready for a super fun chat with the amazing Zack Albertini, author of Drake's Search For A Happy Ending. Zack shares his inspiring journey, from his early days as a writer and working in television production to his recent Substack publication. He also discusses how poetry has enriched his creative process and how others can benefit…

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33. REPOST: Building an Outsourcing Ecosystem for Software Engineers – with Fred Joye of Arcanys Ventures (w/ Derek Gallimore of Outsource Accelerator) 41:30

3h ago41:30

41:30

In another engaging discussion, I recently had the pleasure of joining Derek Gallimore on The Outsource Accelerator Podcast. We delved into the dynamic world of outsourcing, focusing on how Arcanys fosters a healthy work culture and how Arcanys Ventures supports startups through strategic investments. This episode is packed with valuable insights o…

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Episode 1: Sheridan Ware - CIO of the Year 2023 58:15

4h ago58:15

58:15

In this episode of "The West Tech Podcast," host Dean Mumford sits down with Sheridan Ware, the 2023 CIO of the Year, for an in-depth conversation about her remarkable career in IT. Sheridan shares the key moments that shaped her path to becoming an award-winning leader, the strategies she’s employed to drive innovation, and her thoughts on the fut…

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S3 Ep29~ Rory and Dean: the early romance 55:48

14d ago55:48

55:48

Rory and Dean have one of the mostly hotly debated romances on Gilmore Girls. It started as sweet, young, and romantic, and then…. well, got complicated. In the first episode of Gabbing Gilmore’s Season 3, sisters Jackie and Catherine chat about the early days of Rory Gilmore and Dean Forrester. The bracelet, their cute-meet, movie night, and more.…

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Defying Expectations With Adult Fantasy Author Alexandria Swanson 1:00:58

17d ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Hey Friends! Get ready for a super fun chat with the amazing Alexandria Swanson, author of Defiance. We’re diving deep into her world of adult fantasy and uncovering how she went from dreaming about writing to actually holding her book in her hands. As a passionate mental health advocate, Alexandria also discusses the importance of this topic in he…

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Taking The Leap With Romantasy Author K.M. Davidson 56:25

1M ago56:25

56:25

Hey Friends! In this exciting first guest episode, we dive into the world of adult romantasy with the incredible Katie Davidson! Katie shares her inspiring journey from a childhood dream to becoming a published author with her debut novel, Darkness Comes Again. We explore her writing process, the challenges she faced, and her passion for storytelli…

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S2 Ep28~ Weddings of Gilmore Girls 53:33

20d ago53:33

53:33

Ready for a walk down the aisle? Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine discuss the many weddings of Gilmore Girls and which ones take the cake - the wedding cake, that is. We chat about what the weddings have in common and how they were surprisingly important to fuel some major Gilmore plot points. From costumes and music to the sweetest moments - we…

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Introducing Storytelling Sirens 21:06

2M ago21:06

21:06

Hey Friends! Welcome to the first ever episode of Storytelling Sirens! I'd love to give everyone a warm welcome to the Siren Coven! 🧜🏻‍♀️ In this premiere episode, I dive deep into my own creative wellspring, exploring the experiences that ignited my passion for writing and how I honed my unique voice. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to …

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S2 Ep27~ Six Degrees of Gilmore Girls 26:00

2M ago26:00

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Do you think we can get to Gilmore Girls in six degrees from any celebrity? Sisters and Gilmore aficionados Jackie and Catherine take on this challenge today! We're going through audience celebrity suggestions, like Emma Stone, Beyonce, John Krasinski, and more. We're inspired by the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game and ready to adapt it to Stars Ho…

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S2 Ep26~ Top 10 Fun Musical Moments of Gilmore Girls 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

Music is an integral part of Gilmore Girls. From Lane and Hep Alien, to the town troubadours and guest appearances like The Shins and The Bangles, music is everywhere. Today, sisters and superfans Jackie and Catherine are counting down the top 10 best lighthearted musical moments on Gilmore Girls. So yeah… lots of Gil! Don’t worry, we’ll be back so…

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32. REPOST: Enabling startup growth through innovative outsourcing and investment with Frederic Joye of Arcanys (w/ Jürgen Strauss) 40:29

2M ago40:29

40:29

In another interesting chat I had recently, Jürgen Strauss of InnovaBuzz invited me to discuss my journey from a stable corporate finance career in Switzerland to the world of software development outsourcing in Cebu, Philippines. I quite enjoyed sharing with him our unique approach at Arcanys Ventures, combining tech outsourcing with strategic inv…

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S2 Ep25~ Happy Father’s Day: Best Dad Moments on Gilmore Girls 51:48

3M ago51:48

51:48

Happy Father’s Day, townies! To lead up to the day, we are celebrating dads of Gilmore Girls. Richard, Christopher, Luke, Jackson, Zach, and more! Yes, even TJ. Who will win father of the year? We might have a low bar for fathers on Gilmore Girls, but sisters Jackie and Catherine are ready to give some shout-outs for dad growth on our favorite Star…

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Ursula Goodenough: Science and the Sacred 53:24

3M ago53:24

53:24

"Cultural understandings can be very rapid, they can also be sometimes very resistant to change, which is part of the problem, but the evolution of culture is something we can and should think about in a very different way from biological evolution, which takes a long time--and the fact that cultural evolution can turn on a dime can be very encoura…

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S2 Ep24~ Are the Gilmore Girls “Pick-Me Girls”? 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Are Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore so-called “Pick Me Girls”? Not like other girls? Cool girls? Jackie and Catherine are parsing through many complicated pop culture labels, how they apply to our favorite Gilmore Girls, feminist takes, and the misogyny behind the name “pick me girl.” Whether or not Meredith Grey invented it, this term has taken o…

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S2 Ep23~ Lane Kim: Part 3: Does Lane Need Justice? 59:50

4M ago59:50

59:50

We’re back to discuss Part 3 in a 3-part deep dive about Lane Kim. Catch Part 1 here and Part 2 here. We know, we know. You’re pretty mad that Lane married Zach, had babies early, and didn’t wind up a rock star. Most Gilmore Girls fans are disappointed about how Lane Kim’s story ends - in the regular series AND in A Year in the Life. We’ve heard yo…

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Just Me: The Spring Creek Project lecture 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

This week I have something a little different. I was asked to take part in the Collective Climate Action lecture series for the Spring Creek Project at Oregon State University. These are the same folks who asked me to do a keynote five years ago, which turned into the essay that’s in the wonderful book All We Can Save. I struggled with this one, as…

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S2 Ep22~ Why Rewatching Gilmore Girls is Actually Good For You 39:59

4M ago39:59

39:59

We all have our favorite shows, and Gilmore Girls is the comfort show we come back to over and over. But is it possible that rewatching our favorite show is actually good for your health? It’s not just about fun or coziness. Today, Jackie and Catherine dig into what the experts are saying about the positive benefits of rewatching your favorite show…

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Michael Eliason: What Our Cities Could Look Like 1:12:06

4M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

"If we had a climate leader like Anne Hidalgo, the Pike/Pine network itself, going from Capitol Hill, which is dense enough to support its own pedestrian zone and car-free streets, could be car-free or mostly car-free down to the water, there'd be this wonderful green interchange between Capitol Hill and downtown and there's really wonderful opport…

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S2 Ep21~ Lane Kim Deep Dive Part 2: the Rebellion 40:51

5M ago40:51

40:51

We’re back to discuss Part 2 in a 3-part deep dive about Lane Kim. She was one of the most beloved Gilmore Girls characters, but also one of the most repressed. Catch Part 1 here. After the rebellion comes the repression! So, how did Lane decide when to rebel from Mrs. Kim and when not to? Like eating french fries, hiding music under the floorboard…

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Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy 12:49

5M ago12:49

12:49

Our memories and bodies give us clues about who we are, but what happens when this guidance shifts? In this mind-bending talk, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy shares how the experiences of "altered selves" -- resulting from schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, foreign limb syndrome or other conditions -- shed light on the constructed nature of identity. He…

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S2 Ep20~ Lane Kim Deep Dive Part 1: The Repression 50:18

5M ago50:18

50:18

Lane Kim is one of the Gilmore Girls fandom’s all-time favorite characters! Brilliantly played by Keiko Agena, Lane Kim had a strict, rules-based upbringing plus a burning passion for rock music and playing drums. In today’s episode of Gabbing Gilmore, we dig into the repression of Lane Kim. How did growing up in a strict environment impact Lane’s …

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S2 Ep 19~ Tick Tick Boom: the 10 Most Diabolical Moments on Gilmore Girls 48:24

5M ago48:24

48:24

Gilmore Girls might be a sweet, comfort show. But it’s not without several evil moments. After all, every WB show needs a hefty dose of drama. From Emily Gilmore to Mitchum Huntzberger, Paris Geller to even “good guy” Marty! Today we count down the 10 most diabolical moments on our favorite Stars Hollow show. Even TeamLogan fans will admit that thi…

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S2 Ep18~ Gilmore Girls Grab Bag #2 38:29

6M ago38:29

38:29

Anything and everything from Stars Hollow is game today! Jackie and Catherine answer audience questions like: what happened to Jess in California? What is Lorelai and Rory’s morning routine like? Would Dean and Lindsay have stayed together if not for (you-know-what)? Which song did Gyspy rock at karaoke? Today’s Gilmore Girls Grab Bag is a little s…

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S2 Ep17~ Bad boys & good girls on teen dramas 53:37

6M ago53:37

53:37

Tristan and Jordan and Jess… oh my! Today we’re talking about bad boys on Gilmore Girls and other teen television dramas. From the likes of Jordan Catalano and Ben Covington to Dylan McKay and Jess Mariano, we’re coming for ya, teenage heartthrobs! What exactly makes a boy a “bad boy”? And why are we so darn attracted to them? Jackie and Catherine …

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Lauren Regan: They're Doing This Because We're Winning 1:18:27

7M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

"Because the one thing they will never have that we have is numbers, and moral high ground. Most of us are doing this because we care, it's coming from a place of love, often we're doing it in our volunteer time--and the government and corporations will never match that." ____ Lauren Regan is the legendary founder, executive director, and staff att…

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Valentine's Day Bonus: I love to hate you 36:07

7M ago36:07

36:07

Happy Valentine's Day, sweet townies! Today we're delivering a special Gabbing Gilmore bonus episode. No, not about the most romantic moments or the sweetest gestures. Jackie and Catherine are chatting about the Gilmore Girls characters who DON'T get along... the ones who kinda LOVE to hate each other. Luke & Taylor, Emily & Trix, plus 6 more sets …

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S2 Ep16~ Taylor Doose: Friend or Foe? 53:46

7M ago53:46

53:46

Taylor Doose is one of Stars Hollow’s most important characters. After all, he basically runs the whole town! (Admit that you love all those festivals.) Jackie and Catherine have some theories to test with you. On some days, Taylor (played by Michael Winters) is a little bit like the brash Colonel Jessup from A Few Good Men. And on other days, he c…

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Paul Koberstein & Jessica Applegate: Canopy of Titans 1:07:10

7M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

"The clear-cuts were littered with these big old logs, they were just lying there rotting in the sun, and we asked Dominick DellaSalla, the scientist who was our tour guide, what's that all about, and he said 'they're really picky about which logs they bring back to market, so if they see flaws in the wood they'll just leave it behind...70% of the …

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S2 Ep15~ 10 Times Emily Gilmore Made us Cry 1:06:49

7M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Emily Gilmore is a complicated, often controlling woman who doesn’t usually show a warm-and-fuzzy side. (Especially with her daughter.) But throughout the Gilmore Girls series, we get glimpses of her softer vulnerability. Here are 10 times Emily made us cry. Get out your tissues, townies! Jackie and Catherine dig up some of the most poignant moment…

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George Monbiot: Nourishing Ourselves and the Wild 1:18:23

8M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

"Our ignorance of the soil really impedes our efforts to reach what I see as the holy grail here, which is low-impact, high-yield farming. There's plenty of high-impact, high-yield farming, and plenty of low-impact, low-yield farming, but neither of those are the answers that we need to find. We have this enormously challenging thing that we face, …

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S2 Ep 14~ Was Rory a Bad Friend? 49:35

8M ago49:35

49:35

Rory Gilmore is one of the most hotly debated characters of Gilmore Girls. Today we detour from her romances and privilege to cover another important topic - her friendships. From Lane Kim to Paris Geller, and those who followed, was Rory a good friend? In this opening episode of Gabbing Gilmore Season 2, Jackie and Catherine address the most commo…

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Justin J. Pearson: Doing Nothing Was Not an Option 59:02

8M ago59:02

59:02

"The climate crisis that we have now, the environmental justice crises that we have now, are because there was not an investment or concern about the communities that are feeling the brunt of these illnesses when these facilities were being created, when these plans were being made. If we had cared about climate change, if we had cared about the en…

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S1 Ep13~ We’re giving out awards! The GOGGAs - Gifts of Gilmore Girls Awards 56:24

9M ago56:24

56:24

Today is the last podcast episode of Gabbing Gilmore season 1. To celebrate this momentous day, we are hosting an awards ceremony! Watch out, Oscars and Grammys - - there’s a new award show in town. (Drumroll)..... 🥂The GOGGAs! 🥂(Gifts of Gilmore Girls Awards). Today, Jackie and Catherine look at alllll the gifts given during the seven seasons of G…

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Paul Gilding: Disruption and (Positive) Change 1:09:24

9M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

"We need regulation, we need policy, we need community pressure, we need expectations, we need movies, we need poetry...we need all these things that drive us to a certain behavior, because we have got a lot of good sides, and they're not brought out by our current society and our current economic model, they are repressed and destructed by it. The…

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S1 Ep12~ Rory's Boyfriends: Lightning Round 43:22

9M ago43:22

43:22

Are you TeamJess, TeamDean, or TeamLogan? Today, we have our first Gabbing Gilmore guest to join in a fun format - a lightning round about Rory’s boyfriends! Who would you want go backpacking with? Who would want to move into your first apartment with? We’re not shying away from the real life stuff in this episode. And, of course, we’ll want to hea…

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Rachel Heaton: Recognizing Our Place 1:21:04

9M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

"Standing Rock was like the beginning and the end of various parts of my life. I feel like I was asleep before Standing Rock. When I took my children out there it became more about recognizing our place on Earth as human beings and realizing that if we don't have our children in those spaces, how are we going to pass that knowledge on, or how do we…

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S1 Ep11~ Single Moms on Gilmore Girls 49:53

9M ago49:53

49:53

Lorelai Gilmore might be the most celebrated single mom in pop culture. She’s fun, independent, capable, and playful. Everyone in Stars Hollow loves her! But is this experience relatable for other single moms? Today, Jackie and Catherine discuss how single motherhood is viewed in the U.S., and compare Lorelai’s experience to other single moms on Gi…

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31. REPOST: Building high performance software dev teams with Fred of Arcanys (w/ Dean Denny) 1:09:46

9M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In this episode, a dear friend and colleague, Dean Denny, gave me the chance to share the origin story of Arcanys, how my own experiences played a role in shaping our culture, particularly our holistic wellness initiatives, and how it ultimately led to the addition of the Arcanys CrossFit Gym. This episode was first published on the Open Source Gro…

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S1 Ep10~ Recap: A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving 51:03

10M ago51:03

51:03

Even though we’re not quite a rewatch podcast, we had to make an exception for one of our favorite episodes… A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving! Jackie and Catherine break down the most epic holiday in Stars Hollow history - the time that Lorelai and Rory went to four Thanksgiving dinners! This episode is chock full of humorous moments with the towni…

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Adam Welz: Field of Wonders (at Risk) 1:15:07

10M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

"Start by just learning the names of the bumblebees in your garden and the butterflies that fly past your room, of the birds, and it's not hard...and once you open that door, once you start, it's this neverending unfolding field of wonders, as crazy and naive as that sounds, and I wouldn't be able to live my life without it." ________ Adam Welz is …

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S1 E9~ Paris on Fire: Enneagram 8's 55:59

10M ago55:59

55:59

Paris Geller is one of the most fascinating characters in Gilmore Girls. Direct, bold, assertive, and confident (“this is the natural register of my voice!”) She’s a born leader and never backs down from a fight. Today, Jackie and Catherine revisit the Enneagram personality tool to examine Paris Geller’s personality. Remember, this is not a spoiler…

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Season 2 Introduction 2:48

10M ago2:48

2:48

Just a quick hello to note that the second season is coming soon! My guests will include cultural educator and mountaineer Rachel Heaton, lawyer Lauren Regan, Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, and writers Adam Welz, Paul Gilding, Ursula Goodenough, George Monbiot, Paul Koberstein, and Jessica Applegate. Stay tuned!…

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S1 E8~ Gilmore Girls Grab Bag! 45:54

11M ago45:54

45:54

Okay, townies - ask us anything! Today is our first Gilmore Girls grab bag. Jackie and Catherine answer all the questions you've been wondering. Like... would Rachel and Lorelai really have become friends? What was Max's best moment? Should Jason really have sued Richard? And lots more. Jackie even tells us about her best celebrity sighting. Join u…

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S1 E7~ Logan's Biggest Surprise + more Gilmore surprises 38:40

11M ago38:40

38:40

Logan Huntzberger’s biggest surprise is a bit controversial. Did you love it or hate it? We analyze what he did right… and what he got wrong. Jackie and Catherine dig into all kinds of Gilmore Girls surprises today - parties, proposals, dates, and even real estate investments! Plus, we get a little personal. Can you guess whether Jackie loves or ha…

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Fall Bonus! Official Gilmore Girls Day 38:22

11M ago38:22

38:22

Jackie and Catherine have declared today Official Gilmore Girls Day! In this bonus episode, the sisters are celebrating the start of autumn, the unofficial fall rewatch season, and one more surprise special occasion. Find out what Connecticut is really like in the fall, our favorite fall Gilmore episodes, and the best fall fashion. Plus, we highlig…

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S1 Ep6~ Lorelai + Enneagram 7: girls just wanna have fun 45:28

12M ago45:28

45:28

Lorelai Gilmore loves to have fun, experience new things & avoid unpleasant conflicts. So what does that mean about her personality type? Today we're looking at Lorelai through the Enneagram - a personality typing tool. And... we think we're pretty spot on about what her number would be. Quirks and all. Whether you're new to the Enneagram or you're…

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S1 Ep5~ Sexuality of Women of a Certain Age 37:37

1y ago37:37

37:37

Join Jackie and Catherine as they explore the sexuality of women over 50 on Gilmore Girls. Especially Miss Patty and Emily Gilmore - two polar opposites! It’s not just about sex, though; race, socioeconomic class, and body size factor into the conversation, too. How are Lorelai and Rory impacted by this? Why did Trix and Emily adhere to “prudish” s…

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S1 Ep 4~ Do Luke & Lorelai exist without Liz? 33:24

1y ago33:24

33:24

Jackie has a big question for Gilmore Girls superfans today. Would Luke and Lorelai have gotten together without Liz Danes? You might view her as a side character, but it’s possible that she had a bigger influence on Luke’s love life than you realize. We’re ready to tackle Jackie’s theory and, on the way, discuss “big brother” Luke’s emotional avai…

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