The recipe for a great Gilmore Girls episode is a heartfelt small-town story, a dash of romantic tension, and of course… a heavy pour of pop culture references. We’re going “semi homemade” this week when we talk to chef and author Sandra Lee!

She was mentioned in “A Year in the Life: Summer” as a potential chef for the Dragonfly Inn, and we’re going to find out what she would have done IF she had gotten the job!

Sandra shares her journey through crafts, county fair blue ribbons, and we learn how to set the perfect tablescape on I Smell Pop Culture!

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People magazine posted a story about Sally Struthers but we’ve got the truth.

Did Harrison Ford and Kelly Bishop have chemistry?

Sean Gunn has a part in Superman but why are we fixated on the dog?

Plus, Milo’s wife is in tears, we will tell you why.

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We caught quite a few flags in this episode!! And, the clown pillow makes its debut!

Did you catch the boom mic in front of Miss Patty's, Luke’s random diner sign, and Lorelai’s enclosed entryway with a piano? If not, we’ll let you know what to be on the lookout for!

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Keiko Agena (aka Lane) joins us for a deep dive into Episode 2.

Lorelai’s notorious first day of Chilton outfit makes its debut. (Everything else was at the dry cleaner???!!!)

It’s revealed who was a bundle of nerves during the first days of filming and we get our introduction to the Chilton crew.

Is Paris the perfect high school villain?

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The dance, the breakdown..this was definitely an emotional episode, and we felt for Fanny and Michelle.

But, as a Gilmore fan, it’s strange to see another mother daughter relationship that isn’t Emily & Lorelai.

Plus, hello Rico…Mitchum with a ponytail was a nice surprise!

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Please, Luke, please, please.
How many cups of coffee have you had this morning?
None.
Plus?
Five, but yours is better.

From the bean, to the roast, and the drip, coffee expert Lance Hedrick breaks down how to make the perfect cup of coffee that even Lorelai would approve of!

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A scene by scene breakdown of the pilot with special guest, Emily Kuroda!

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We knew he was THE guy when he played Dave Rygalski, but the whole world has fallen in love with Adam Brody in Nobody Wants This. So, should he be the Sexiest Man Alive 2024… YES!

And why wasn’t there a Jess spin off…we finally have answers!

Plus, A LOT of Gilmore Girls actors are landing roles left and right, Lauren Graham on Z-Suite, Kelly Bishop on Shrinking, Jon Hamm on Landman, and more!

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