Soggy Bottom Girls

Pies, pastry, and a whole lot of GLOOP! 🥧🇬🇧😂It's Pastry Week on The Great British Bake Off, and Lisa and Allison are back to break down an episode filled with questionable fillings, pastry disasters, and one unforgettable chicken-shaped Showstopper!From savory handheld pies and a Polish Karpatka technical to decorative pies that look almost too good to eat, the Soggy Bottom Girls have plenty to discuss. Why did one baker think a tiny deer-shaped pie was a good idea? What exactly makes a pastry "stodgy, gungy, and gloopy"? And is it finally time for Bake Off to give us a proper Pie Week?Plus, Lisa shares her latest cinnamon chip frustrations, the girls revisit some nostalgic childhood treats, and Nigella Lawson continues to impress with her thoughtful critiques and colorful descriptions.There's also a rare Showstopper Hollywood handshake, another Star Baker victory for a fan favorite, and a tough goodbye to a baker who just couldn't get her pastry quite right.Is Tom becoming the one to beat? And can anyone stop his winning streak?Grab a cuppa, warm up a slice of pie, and join the Soggy Bottom Girls for another helping of baking banter, hilarious tangents, and all the delicious drama from the tent!Follow the Soggy Bottom Girls so you never miss a crumb of Series 18!Find us on Facebook and Instagram or visit soggybottomgirls.com.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Puds, pavs, and plenty of opinions! 🍮🍫🍊It's Dessert Week on The Great British Bake Off, and Lisa and Allison are diving headfirst into a tent full of sweet treats, retro favorites, and some seriously questionable flavor combinations!From self-saucing puddings and a bread-and-butter pudding technical to an elaborate retro dessert trolley Showstopper, the Soggy Bottom Girls have plenty to chew on. Why are the Brits so obsessed with chocolate and orange? Does anyone really want bread pudding for dessert? And what exactly makes a dessert "retro"?Plus, Nigella Lawson declares her love for a "pav," the girls debate whether using the judges' own recipes is fair game, and a conversation about experienced bakers leads to a brilliant new reality show idea: Tournament of Meemaws!There's also a coveted Hollywood handshake, a new Star Baker, and another farewell in the tent.Grab a cuppa (and maybe a slice of sticky toffee pudding) and join Lisa and Allison for another episode packed with baking banter, hilarious tangents, and a little nostalgia!Follow the Soggy Bottom Girls so you never miss a crumb of Series 17!Find us on Facebook and Instagram or visit soggybottomgirls.com.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Bread Week is here, and things are getting CRUMBLY in the Bake Off tent!🍞🥖😂Lisa and Allison are back to break down Episode 4 of The Great British Bake Off, and they've got one burning question: How did so many bakers make it into the tent without knowing how to bake bread?!From garlic bread that's either barely garlicky or loaded with 12 entire bulbs to a disastrous flatbread technical that left even Paul Hollywood stunned, this might be one of the most underwhelming Bread Weeks in Bake Off history!The girls dig into proofing techniques, questionable flavor combinations, and an enriched-bread Showstopper that produced more disappointment than masterpieces. Plus, Lisa shares her love of roasted garlic, Allison has some thoughts on bread-making shortcuts, and the two wonder whether this season's bakers are really up to the challenge.There's also a bittersweet farewell, a well-deserved Star Baker, and a serious discussion about whether Bake Off needs a Tournament of Champions to bring back some of its legendary baking talent!Was this just an off week, or is the competition losing its rise?Grab a cuppa, butter up a slice of something delicious, and join the Soggy Bottom Girls for another helping of baking banter, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs!Follow the Soggy Bottom Girls so you never miss a crumb of Series 17!Find us on Facebook and Instagram or visit soggybottomgirls.com.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Has The Great British Bake Off officially jumped the shark?🦈🇬🇧😂It's Audience Choice Week in the Bake Off tent, and Lisa and Allison have THOUGHTS! For the first time, Bake Off is shaking up its beloved format with some seriously unusual challenges, and the Soggy Bottom Girls aren't entirely convinced it's a change for the better.From cheesecake-making with loved ones (helpful or just plain distracting?) to a mystery-ingredient technical and a truly bizarre wearable-bakes Showstopper, this episode has the girls questioning just how far Bake Off should stray from tradition.Plus, a surprise Hollywood handshake, Nigella Lawson's wisdom on balancing flavors, some questionable fashion choices made entirely of baked goods, and a few emotional moments in the tent.Was this a refreshing twist or a recipe for disaster? Lisa and Allison don't agree on everything, but they certainly have plenty to say!Grab a cuppa and join the Soggy Bottom Girls as they break down Episode 3 of The Great British Bake Off, celebrate the week's standout bakers, and bid farewell to another contestant.Follow the Soggy Bottom Girls so you never miss a crumb of Series 17!Find us on Facebook and Instagram or visit soggybottomgirls.com.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It's Biscuit Week in the Bake Off tent, and the Soggy Bottom Girls have some serious questions about what the Brits think makes an American cookie! 🍪🇬🇧😂Lisa and Allison are back to break down Episode 2 of The Great British Bake Off, and this week, things are getting delightfully crumbly.From questionable American-style cookies and a recipe-free technical to edible biscuit mosaics, the girls have plenty to say about the bakers' creative choices. Lisa shares her obsession with cinnamon chips (seriously, Hershey's, call us!), while Allison reminisces about family cookie recipes and the simple joys of baking.Plus, Nigella Lawson continues to win hearts with her refreshing take on food and pleasure, one baker's unusual ingredient inspiration raises a few eyebrows, and the girls debate whether Paul Hollywood's applause might be the new handshake.Who earned Star Baker? Who crumbled under the pressure? And why is it so difficult to find cinnamon chips at the grocery store?Grab a cookie (or three), pour yourself a cuppa, and join Lisa and Allison for another helping of baking banter, unexpected tangents, and plenty of laughs!Follow the Soggy Bottom Girls so you never miss a crumb of Series 17!Find us on Facebook and Instagram or visit soggybottomgirls.com.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

A new batch of bakers, a new judge, and a whole lot of cake! 🎂🇬🇧🍰The tent is officially OPEN for Series 18 of The Great British Bake Off, and Lisa and Allison are back with their signature blend of baking banter, strong opinions, and delightfully unexpected tangents!This week, the Soggy Bottom Girls welcome Nigella Lawson to the judging table (and have a few things to say about the internet's reaction), meet the newest batch of bakers, and unpack a Cake Week filled with stout-infused signatures, a recipe-free technical, and some seriously questionable self-portrait showstoppers.From bog-water-inspired baking and vegan cake experiments to an unexpected departure, a surprising Star Baker, and one very important question — why can't we just let Nigella eat her cake? — there's plenty to chew on!Grab a cuppa, cut yourself a generous slice, and join the girls for another season of laughs, hot takes, and everything we love about Bake Off.Follow the Soggy Bottom Girls so you never miss a crumb of Series 18!New episodes every week, wherever you get your podcasts.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The Soggy Bottom Girls are back! Lisa and Allison are officially pregaming Series 17 of The Great British Bake Off, and there is MUCH to discuss.There are 12 new bakers headed into the tent, Nigella Lawson is joining Paul Hollywood at the judging table, and Lisa and Allison have questions. Will Nigella bring a whole new energy to the tent? Will this year's bakers actually feel like home bakers? And can Bake Off please, PLEASE just give us cakes, breads, biscuits and pastry instead of making someone construct a working transmission out of choux?The Girls share their hopes and predictions for the new series, debate whether modern Bake Off contestants are simply too prepared, and pitch a few challenges of their own. Savory Week, anyone?And because this is the Soggy Bottom Girls, somehow the conversation also involves Sauvignon Blanc with pineapple, Dolly Parton, Dollywood cinnamon bread, Jeff Goldblum's hotness, shirtless bakers and the phrase "sex on a stick."So...pretty much a normal episode.Grab a cuppa, preheat the oven and join Lisa and Allison as the Soggy Bottom Girls head back to the tent for Series 17. And don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss a single soggy bottom.May all your bakes be worthy of a Hollywood handshake.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

For the first time, Lisa and Allison are recording together in the same kitchen, and it's the perfect recipe for a special episode! As they dive into another Celebrity Bake Off in support of Comic Relief, the conversation is just as lively as the bakes, with plenty of laughter, spirited debate, and the unmistakable chemistry that comes from finally sharing the same table.Together, they celebrate the celebrities who surprise, sympathize with the inevitable baking blunders, and delight in the joyful chaos that makes these specials so much fun. From ambitious showstoppers to frosting fiascos, no soggy bottom—or spectacular success—goes unnoticed.Whether you're here for the celebrity antics or simply to hear Lisa and Allison together at last, this episode is filled with warmth, humor, and the kind of baking banter that feels like catching up with old friends over tea and cake. ☕🧁Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The aprons are back on and the chaos continues as Lisa and Allison return for a second helping of Comic Relief baking antics. This follow-up special serves up everything we love about celebrity baking episodes: ambitious ideas, unpredictable execution, and the kind of joyful energy that reminds everyone not to take the crumb count too seriously.PLUS, this episode features Warwick Davis, Professor Flitwick from the Harry Potter movies. From unexpectedly impressive moments to bakes held together by optimism and icing alone, the Girls delight in the personalities, celebrate the wins, and lovingly unpack the moments that go gloriously off-script. Equal parts recap, commentary, and cozy baking chat, this episode leans into the fun while appreciating the heart behind the special.Lighthearted, warm, and generously frosted with opinions, this episode proves once again that baking for a good cause is even better when paired with laughter and a healthy tolerance for uneven layers. ✨🍰Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Things get delightfully unhinged as Lisa and Allison dive into a Comic Relief baking special packed with big personalities, chaotic energy, and bakes that range from surprisingly impressive to gloriously questionable. With celebrities in the kitchen and good causes at the heart of the episode, this one delivers laughs almost as often as the oven disasters.The Girls savor the playful spirit of the episode, celebrating the moments where enthusiasm triumphs over technique — and lovingly calling out the creations that may have looked better in theory than in practice. Between the comedic timing, ambitious decorating choices, and inevitable baking mishaps, there’s no shortage of joyful chaos to unpack.Warm, witty, and wonderfully unserious, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the best baking television comes from people having fun, making a mess, and trying their absolute best anyway. So grab a treat and settle in for a special that’s equal parts comedy, comfort, and buttercream. 🎭✨Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/