Gin and Cake
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsGin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of one of the most weirdly popular reality shows on television: The Great British Bake-Off or, as it's known to us here in the US, The Great British Baking Show.
In it, generally polite people compete to bake cookies and cake while wandering around a tent on a bucolic English estate, all in pursuit of — a cake plate. Absurd? Yes! Which is probably why we, like so many millions of other people, love it.
In this biweekly podcast, we will comment, question, wax rhapsodic, and speculate wildly about things we could probably know if only we weren’t too lazy to look them up on the Internet. There's also a bunch of baking trivia. And a few Star Trek references, because that's never wrong. And we’re going to do it all while sipping delicious adult beverages, and we hope you’ll join us in that, as well.
So cue up an episode, mix that drink, and have a listen. It's Gin and Cake time!
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Episodes
Episode 36: Christmas Bake Off Holiday Special!
December 24, 2018 05:03 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOn today's episode, we celebrate the holidays with a special guest. It's Joël! Doris is off on a well-earned vacation, so Joël has kindly stepped in to chat about the first episode of the new GBBO Holiday Specials running on Netflix. God bless us, every one! We spend a goodly amount of time catching up, so if you're looking for show talk, skip ahead to the 13-minute mark. But then you'll miss musings about Mrs. Maisel, skin-singing, and a whole lotta mince. Why would you want that? So, g...
Episode 35: Season Five, Episode One (Cake)
December 05, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we start a brand new season by indulging our curiosity about GBBO's move to Channel 4. We're going to review the first non-BBC version of the show. How does it hold up? Who are these people? Where are our drinks? You can find this season on Netflix as "Season 5," which is a numbering we'll try to explain. Probably not very effectively. Along the way, we catch up with a few bits and bobs that happened during our break, laud the wonder of museums, give a...
Episode 34: Interview Special with Tom Gilliford, Season 7 Contestant
November 16, 2018 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBWe're back! After a long and busy hiatus, Gin and Cake returns with a special episode--our first ever interview with a Bake Off contestant! Join us for a chat with the lovely Tom Gilliford, who nabbed our geeky baker hearts on UK Season 7 (US Season 4). In a wide-ranging interview, we peek behind the bake-off curtain, get political about privilege, destroy some benches, attend a Eurovision pajama party, and get really nerdy with D&D, health potions, and the intersectionality of dungeons an...
Episode 33: Season Three, Episode Ten (The Finals!)
June 20, 2018 23:47 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we find out who takes the coveted cake plate in the final episode of Season Three of the Great British Baking Show. Fastidious Ian? Brave Nadiya? Beautiful Tamal? They're all winners in our eyes! But not really, because one actually wins. Along the way, we'll visit a cathedral of learning, struggle to pronounce words, bemoan bad Halloween decorations, wave our jazz hands, and wipe away tears. So. Many. Tears. We'll also say hi to a few friends, give a bo...
Episode 32: Season Three, Episode Nine (Semifinals Chocolate)
May 30, 2018 19:31 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we take our last step toward the Season Three finale in Episode Nine, the chocolate-covered semifinals, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll accessorize with signaling handbags and torturous shoes, swim through kilos of butter and shudder at souffles, dream of Dromoland and pine for the middle of nowhere. Plus our first gin reccy in ages! So, grab a delicious beverage, chow down on a chocolate biscuit, and enjoy Episode 32. It's Gin and Cake time! ...
Episode 31: Season Three, Episode Eight (Patisserie)
May 15, 2018 02:56 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we get fascinated by fiddly patisserie on Season Three, Episode Eight, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll be shocked at piping crimes, sad for ambitious pancakes, skeptical about manufactured drama, and sniffy about fake flavors. We'll also define the mountain on which one of us will die, and demystify pooping one's pants. So, grab a delicious beverage, keep a hand on your rag, and enjoy Episode 31. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and C...
Episode 30: Season Three, Episode Seven (Victorian)
April 26, 2018 00:08 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we travel back in time to the gorgeous formality of the Victorian Age in Season Three, Episode Seven, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll acclaim a Beeton, mull ras el hanout and roadkill, suffer a few Downton flashbacks, befuddle over French Bavarians, and gush about jello maps and gelatin. So much gelatin. Sharon will also curse a lot about Flora, but in a loving way, and we'll all get a life lesson from vacuum cleaners. So, grab a delicious be...
Episode 29: Season Three, Episode Six (Pastry)
April 16, 2018 04:19 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we wander between the buttery layers of pastry in Season Three, Episode Six, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll take the Wayback Machine to the Eighties AND the Seventies, talk Terror, shudder at squid ink, fear The Jungle, and consider the tyranny of musical chairs. We'll also rank sandwiches, and wonder why anyone wants to eat Pine Sol. Also, our Patreon tee contest has re-opened, but on the down-low, for naughty reasons. Shhhh! So, grab a del...
Episode 28: Season Three, Episode Five (Alternative Ingredients)
March 28, 2018 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, things get weird as we explore "alternative" ingredients in Season Three, Episode Five, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll consider the value of simplicity, why you can't beat the real thing, and our desperate need for Time Turners. Unfortunately, we'll also spend more than a little time on the subject of mucus, for which we apologize in advance. So, grab a delicious beverage, ponder the wonder of the stars, and enjoy Episode 28. It's Gin and Cake ...
Episode 27: Season Three, Episode Four (Desserts)
March 14, 2018 04:17 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we dig delish desserts and say hello to an old friend as we discuss Season Three, Episode Four, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll spend a LONG time catching up on geekery with Special Guest Joel, and chat about Discovery, Downton, Panthers, Popeye, Battlestars, and something called a Cuphead. And we still talk about the show! That starts about 11 minutes in if you want to skip ahead, but why would you? Be honest. If you've read this far, you prob...
Episode 26: Season Three, Episode Three (Bread)
February 28, 2018 05:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we carb load with the bread bonanza of Episode Three, Season Three, of the Great British Baking Show. We'll channel our inner chemists, do a bit of Disco, ponder poppies, and salute skeletons and snowboards. What is art? Why is that bread bed unmade? And can't alkalis and acids just get along? You'll have to put up with some crackly audio to find out. So, grab a delicious beverage, mount up on your bread bike, and enjoy Episode 26. It's Gin and Cake ti...
Episode 25: Season Three, Episode Two (Biscuits)
February 07, 2018 05:20 - 52 minutes - 48 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we stare into the terrifying but tasty abyss between biscuits and pastries in Episode Two, Season Three of the Great British Baking Show. We'll also consider furry forecasters, Russian roses, SPAM as a status symbol, a guy named Macbeth, and the curse of stars, along with a shoutout to a lost sci-fi/fantasy master, and a squee for a certain upcoming Marvel movie. So, grab a delicious beverage, join us in The Good Place, and enjoy Episode 25. It's Gin an...
Episode 24: Season Three, Episode One (Cake)
November 15, 2017 05:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we kick off our review of Season Three of the Great British Baking Show. We'll discuss Betty and bakers, consider starfish arms and slightly stranger things, and ponder the unknowable enigma of nuts. And we'll say hello to a brand new host, who got through an entire episode without walking out, which was quite decent of her really. So, grab a delicious beverage, put on your shiniest Seventies jumpsuit, and enjoy Episode 24. It's Gin and Cake time! S...
Episode 23: The Scottish Special!
November 01, 2017 04:30 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOn today's special episode of Gin and Cake, we take a wee break from the show, ramble with Sharon to the shores of Caledonia, and chat about the cruelties of social media, the deliciousness of gin, and the elusive unicorns of Scotland. And then end up talking about the show anyway. Rather a lot, actually! So, grab a delicious beverage, pile up a plate of McVitie's, and enjoy Episode 23. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake...
Episode 22: Season Two Wrapup and Announcements!
October 18, 2017 04:30 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we take a slightly befuddled look back at Season Two of the Great British Baking Show. Along the way, we'll consider shenanigans and swallows' tongues, pay-per-view and poverty cuisine, bookies and the bowels of Hoover Dam. We'll answer the profound question, "Sorry, who were you again?" And we'll bid a fond farewell to more than a season as we peer into the future. So, grab a delicious beverage, get a box of comfort biscuits, and enjoy Episode 22. It's ...
Episode 21: Season Two, Episode Ten (The Finals)
October 04, 2017 04:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we find out who takes the cake plate in the Season Two Finals! We'll also take a few side trips into Harry Potter, pirate pinatas, flaming cheese, and R versus K reproductive strategies. Yeah, dunno, but when Joel says it, it sounds cool. So, grab a delicious beverage, buckle up for finals drama, and enjoy Episode 21. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and wan...
Episode 20: Season Two, Episode Nine (French & Semifinals)
September 20, 2017 04:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, four contestants bake it out to see who goes to the Season Two Finals! We also ramble at length about Dragon Con, HurriCon '17, Captain Kangaroo, Madonna muzak, rarebit rabbits, Hashtag, kerning, "Good Morning, Multiverse", and ectoplasm. Plus the show. Eventually. Promise! So, grab a delicious beverage, hop on into The Chucklepatch, and enjoy Episode 20. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginan...
Episode 19: Season Two, Episode Eight (Quarterfinals)
September 06, 2017 04:17 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we do without, revel in resplendence, worship Tina Turner, admire magic mushrooms and moms, and cry "Eureka!", all in a bid to find out who's going to the Season Two semifinals. We also remind you about our t-shirt contest for Patreon subscribers, because we have the shirts and need to give them away. No, really. They're taking up valuable space. So, grab a delicious beverage, nosh on a gluten/dairy/wheat-free snack, and enjoy Episode 19. It's Gin and Ca...
Episode 18: Season Two, Episode Seven (Pastry)
August 23, 2017 04:30 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we ponder whether a pastry is really a pastry, the deliciousness of dead men's arms, the comforting joy of costumes, the mystery of the dick, food fear, and Rupert! We also remind you about our t-shirt contest for Patreon subscribers, because we have the shirts and need to give them away. So, grab a delicious beverage, snuggle up to your favorite beautiful bear, and enjoy Episode 18. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon!...
Episode 17: Season Two, Episode Six (Sweet Dough)
August 09, 2017 04:25 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we sink our teeth into sweet dough, along with a bit of biting at throw pillows, Welsh weirdness, bun cracks, revealing hotspots, and Tom Hardy's bottom. Nigel Farage is also mentioned, for which we apologize in advance. We also announce a challenge contest for our Patreon that involves...actual merch! So, grab a delicious beverage, seize a plumptious bun, and enjoy Episode 17. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://w...
Episode 16: Season Two, Episode Five (Biscuits & Traybakes)
July 26, 2017 04:30 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, it's time for biscuits and . . . traybakes? Which are exactly what they're called, come to find out! The same cannot be said for flapjacks, millionaires, and helter-skelters, but we sort it out. We also manage to chat about gendered food, delightful Daleks, Japanese industrial philosophy, and God's spaceship. Because of course we do. So, grab a delicious beverage, crack open the cookies, and enjoy Episode 16. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and...
Episode 15: Season Two, Episode Four (Pies & Tarts)
July 12, 2017 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBOn today's episode of Gin and Cake, we get a wee bit discursive with superheroes, bookstores, brazen strumpets, saucy tarts, and the wholesome insanity of It's a Small World. We also manage to chat about Episode Four (Pies & Tarts) of Season Two of The Great British Baking Show, which is kind of amazing, really. So, grab a delicious beverage, serve up a tasty piece of pie, and enjoy Episode 15. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/gi...
Episode 14: Season Two, Episode Three (Desserts)
June 28, 2017 04:30 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBToday on Gin and Cake, we dig into desserts with our review of Episode Three, Season Two of The Great British Baking Show. We'll also get our zen on discussing trifles, fools and tipsy lairds, and reveal the tragic consequences of custard-rustling. So, grab a delicious beverage, sharpen your sweet tooth, and enjoy Episode 14. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to join us for more exclus...
Episode 13: Season Two, Episode Two (Bread)
June 14, 2017 04:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBToday on Gin and Cake, we knead a ball of bready deliciousness with Episode Two, Season Two of The Great British Baking Show. We range far and wide with Wonder Woman, bees, Solid Gold, ninjas and Nicholas Nickleby, and still manage to talk about the show. By the time you're done, you will definitely know the muffin man. Don't worry, that will make sense in about 55 minutes. So, grab a delicious beverage, break a few breadsticks, and enjoy Episode 13. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US...
Episode 12: Season Two, Episode One (Cake)
May 31, 2017 04:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBToday on Gin and Cake, we launch ourselves into Season Two of The Great British Baking Show. In this cake-centric episode, we experiment with a new free discussion format (instead of the "live-watch" format we used in Season One), and manage to run into killer whales, a holy hand grenade, and a bit of the old timey wimey. So, grab a delicious beverage, slap on the headphones, and savor a new season of baking goodness. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! ht...
Episode 11: Season One Wrapup & Announcements!
May 17, 2017 04:30 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBToday on Gin and Cake, we wrap up the joy that was Season One of The Great British Baking Show. We tag a few favorite moments, explain why four equals two, discuss a format experiment for our next season, and introduce a way you can support and expand Gin and Cake...Patreon! So, grab a delicious beverage and cozy up as we tie a bow on Season One. It's Gin and Cake time! SUPPORT US! Gin and Cake is on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ginandcake If you like the podcast and want to j...
Episode 10: Season One, Episode Ten (The Finals)
May 03, 2017 04:30 - 1 hour - 61 MBIt's the finals! Today on Gin and Cake, we breathlessly watch Season One, Episode Ten of The Great British Baking Show, in which we find out who will rise to take the coveted cake plate. We also wander by barnacle geese, ukuleles, King Arthur's grave, and stand-up comedy. So cue up Episode Ten (or just listen along), make a pitcher of delicious beverages, and get to the edge of your earphones for the grand finale of Season One. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, th...
Episode 09: Season One, Episode Nine (Patisserie)
April 19, 2017 04:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBToday on Gin and Cake, we ponder patisserie in Season One, Episode Nine of The Great British Baking Show, in which our contestants politely duke it out to determine who is going to the finals. Along the way, we also manage to mention coprolites, electric cars, and the history of forbidden fruit. As you do. So cue up Episode Nine (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and get pumped for the semifinals of Season One. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, the...
Episode 08: Season One, Episode Eight (Advanced Dough)
April 05, 2017 04:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this episode of Gin and Cake, we consider the complexities of "advanced dough" in Season One, Episode Eight of The Great British Baking Show, along with treks to the stars, experiments with sound effects, and shocking confessions of a French nature. So cue up Episode Eight (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and cozy up for the quarterfinals of Season One. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, the Great British Baking Show is back on Netflix! You can...
Episode 07: Season One, Episode Seven (Pastry)
March 22, 2017 11:57 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn this episode of Gin and Cake, we natter away as the contestants take pains with pastry in Season One, Episode Seven of The Great British Baking Show, along with an amble into English, Napoleon, and the worryingly carb-free futures of sci fi. So cue up Episode Seven (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and find out why invading Russia is a terrible idea. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, the Great British Baking Show is back on Netflix! You can als...
Episode 06: Season One, Episode Six (Continental Cakes)
March 08, 2017 05:30 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this episode of Gin and Cake, we explore the marzipan mysteries of Europe in Season One, Episode Six (Continental Cakes) of The Great British Baking Show, along with some wanders into Eurovision, key parties, and Joel's adorable little basket of strawberries. So cue up Episode Six (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and find out if that basket is a euphemism or not. It's Gin and Cake time! For those who want to watch along, we're excited to tell you that the Great Britis...
Episode 05: Season One, Episode Five (Pies & Tarts)
February 22, 2017 05:30 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode of Gin and Cake, we natter about the flour-dusted drama of Season One, Episode Five (Pies & Tarts) of The Great British Baking Show, along with forays into whisky, podcasting complexities, and why you shouldn't dis a haggis. So cue up Episode Five (or just listen along), make a delicious beverage, and grab a slice of pie. It's Gin and Cake time! For those watching along, a little countdown will let you know when to hit play. We are starting right after the PBS logo (if you...
Episode 04: Season One, Episode Four (Desserts)
February 08, 2017 05:30 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBTake up your fans, because it's...Bingate! In this episode of Gin and Cake, we chat about Season One, Episode Four (Desserts), of The Great British Baking Show, which saw the greatest controversy in the series' history. That's not saying much for people who are all nice and hug and make cake, but it's dramatic nonetheless. So cue up Episode Four (or just listen along), grab a delicious beverage, and take to your fainting couches. It's Gin and Cake time! For those watching along, a little...
Episode 03: Season One, Episode Three (Bread)
January 25, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBGin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of The Great British Bake Off or, as it's known in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In this episode, we chat about Season One, Episode Three (yummy Bread!), of The Great British Baking Show as it was shown in the US on PBS. For those outside the US, you'll know this as Season Five of The Great British Bake Off. That's weird, but just go with it. So cue up Episode Three (or just listen along), set your dough to rise, and grab a delicious bever...
Episode 02: Season One, Episode Two (Biscuits)
January 11, 2017 05:30 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBGin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of The Great British Bake Off or, as it's known in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In this episode, we comment over and around Season One, Episode Two, of The Great British Baking Show as it was shown in the US on PBS. For those outside the US, you'll know this as Season Five of The Great British Bake Off. That's weird, but just go with it. So cue up Episode Two (or just listen along), mix that drink, and enjoy. It's Gin and Cake time! For...
Episode 01: Season One, Episode One (Cake)
December 27, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBGin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of one of the most weirdly popular reality shows on television: The Great British Bake-Off or, as it's known to us here in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In this episode, join us as we do a live commentary of Season One, Episode One, of the Great British Baking Show as it was shown in the US on PBS. For those outside of the US, you'll know this as Season Five of the Great British Bake Off. We know, that's totally weird, right? Well, that's h...
Episode 00: A Wee Introduction
December 27, 2016 22:39 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBGin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of one of the most weirdly popular reality shows on television: The Great British Bake-Off or, as it's known to us here in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In it, generally polite people compete to bake cookies and cake while wandering around a tent on a bucolic English estate, all in pursuit of the most fabulous prize imaginable — a cake plate. Absurd? Yes! Which is probably why we, like so many millions of other people, love it. In this bi...