[4] The one with Gilmore Girls

About this episode

The hosts discuss the significance of Gilmore Girls and its portrayal of women's relationships.

In this (mostly) silly tete-a-tete, two of your favourite podcast gals sit down to discuss one of their favourite shows - Gilmore Girls. As one of the most significant and longest-running shows centred entirely around women, their relationships, friendships and a sprinkling of boyfriends, it made an easy fit into our schedule. We discuss some of the most notable story-archs, the show's (mis)handling of motherhood and pregnancy; is Emily actually the best character; and who is The Best Boyfriend? .. The answer might surprise you. If you want to learn more, visit our website https://thisiswhy-podcast.co.uk

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma, Erin, Francesca, Mira

Topics covered

• Gilmore Girls
• women's relationships
• motherhood
• friendship
• boyfriends

Keywords

• Gilmore Girls
• women
• relationships
• motherhood
• friendship
• best boyfriend

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gilmore Girls

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