Calling Team Robert!! Today, we’re interviewing Nick Holmes, the actor who played Robert “Grimaldi” in Gilmore Girls! We find out about his adventures with the Life and Death Brigade, his epic paintball gun scene, working with Alexis Bledel, his true thoughts about Kirk, the way he started heckling Matt Czuchry, and what kind of business he would own in Stars Hollow.Plus, you’ll find out which other part he auditioned for. Would he have made a good Dean? How about Tristan?Nick Holmes is a fan-favorite at Fan Fest. We ask him what keeps him coming back as he’s always generous with his time, completely weaving himself into the fabric of the weekend, interacting with fans and sharing stories.And we couldn’t NOT ask Nick about his legendary hair!Tune in for this fun conversation with one of our all-time favorite Gilmore Girls actors.Keep up with Nick’s photography and other life adventures here.✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. ☕ Show the world that you’re a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram. 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Edited and produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios.
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60. July Bonus. Episodes we skip: A Vineyard Valentine
✨ This episode is available to our paid subscribers, who receive bonus content every month. As much as we love this show - really, truly LOVE this show - there are a couple of episodes that bring us down. Sometimes we skip right over them, or fast forward.Today’s first episode in a new series called Episodes We Skip is A Vineyard Valentine in season 6. It sounds promising - a weekend away with Lorelai and Luke, Rory and Logan. But the weirdness is palpable: Luke is still dealing (awkwardly) with the April situation, and Logan has something he’s hiding. Meanwhile, Rory surprises us left and right. We discuss some of the character holes and inconsistencies: why doesn’t Luke know anything about Martha’s Vineyard? Why hasn’t he tried lobster before? Rory seems like a different person - going to the gym, cooking with ease - what gives? And what does this say about her relationship with Lorelai?Plus, Luke continues to be a “grumpypuss,” the ultimate crankster. Will he ever snap out of it?But don’t worry, we’ll try to find the redeeming moments of the episode, too: the sweet moments, the funny ones, and the moments that give us hope. ☕ Show the world that you’re a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram. 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Edited by Jackie Procyk. Cover art by MGI Studios.
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59. Bible Kiss Bible: Dave Rygalski’s legendary speech
No Gilmore Girls fan can forget Dave Rygalski’s legendary speech to Mrs. Kim. Lane wants to go to the prom with Dave, and he’s determined to make it happen!In this episode, sisters Jackie and Catherine go through his speech, line by line, to explore what makes it so compelling, lovable, and memorable. Is it his adherence to safe driving and healthy habits, like flossing?Is it his renunciation of drugs, carbonation, and video games?Or is it his jacket, tie, and determined confidence?Through it all, we can’t help but compare him to Jess and Zach. We have a few thoughts about how he distinguishes himself as boyfriend of the year. Because, really, Lane Kim deserved it. Episodes mentioned:Ep. 11: Single moms on Gilmore GirlsEp. 20: Lane Kim Part 1: the repressionEp. 21: Lane Kim Part 2: the rebellionEp. 23: Lane Kim Part 3: does Lane need justice? ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. ☕ Show the world that you’re a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram. 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced and Edited by Catherine Bailey and Jackie Procyk. Cover art by MGI Studios.
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58. Is Rory too good for Jess? Jess too good for Rory?
Lots of people in the Gilmore Girls fandom say that high school Rory was too good for Jess, but adult Jess was too good for Rory. Is this true? Today, sisters and Gilmore junkies Jackie and Catherine dive into the nuances behind this idea. What does it mean to be “too good” for someone? Jackie has a 7-part framework for what she thinks it means!Once we heard the phrase, “Rory aged like milk and Jess aged like wine,” we knew we needed to get to the bottom of this. Can we appreciate adult Jess without putting Rory down? How do her accomplishments factor into this? And more importantly….should they? How does Jess’s troubled past contribute to their relationship problems, and much of a “pass” should we give him? Get ready, townies. We’re goin’ deep! ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. ☕ Show the world that you’re a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram. 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Edited by Jackie Procyk. Cover art by MGI Studios.
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57. June Bonus. The Incredible Sinking Rory: Alternate Jobs for Rory
One of the biggest complaints about the Gilmore Girls revival – A Year in the Life – is Rory’s stagnant career.After seeing Rory Gilmore’s dreams of becoming a journalist somewhat fade, we have to wonder… Are there other professions that would suit Rory even better?She has many skills, and lots of writing experience, but was she really destined to become the next Christiane Amanpour?With a little help from our Patreon community, sisters and Gilmore superfans Jackie and Catherine dive into lots of job and career suggestions for Rory Gilmore, from publisher to event planner, and many more!✨ This episode is available to our paid subscribers, who receive bonus content every month. ☕ Show the world that you’re a Gilmore superfan with sweatshirts, tees, tote bags and more from our Merch Shop! 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table.👋We’d love to hear from you. Come join the conversation on Instagram. 💋If you’re a fan, be a doll (in our best Babette voice) and leave a review & share with a friend. Copperboom! 🎙Produced by Jackie Procyk and Catherine Bailey. Cover art by MGI Studios.
If Gilmore Girls is your “comfort food,” join sisters Jackie and Catherine in this deep dive discussion of all things Stars Hollow. Coming to you straight from Connecticut, the sisters’ deep love for Lorelai & Rory fuel their “gabbing” about themes like single motherhood, feminism, friendship, parenting, and yes… of course, Rory’s boyfriends. So grab some red vines and coffee, and join these two GG pros for a walk through town square. Copperboom!
P.S. every juicy morsel is on the table. So... not spoiler-free.
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