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The holidays continue with round two of festive baking fun! After celebrating the British holiday episode, Lisa and Allison return for their second holiday special, this time diving into the American Baking Show Holiday episode. It’s a fresh batch of seasonal challenges, bold flavors, and holiday chaos — with an American twist. They savor standout bakes, lovingly side-eye the questionable choices, and celebrate the moments that make holiday baking episodes so comforting and chaotic all at once. With warmth, wit, and plenty of butter-based opinions, the Soggy Bottom Girls compare vibes, flavors, and festive flair across the pond. Cozy, cheerful, and full of holiday spirit, this special edition proves there’s always room for another holiday bake — especially when it comes with opinions and a sprinkle of chaos. 🎅✨ Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

t’s a festive bonus holiday episode of The Soggy Bottom Girls, and Lisa and Allison are joined by special guest from across the pond, Emma ,to celebrate all things gingerbread. With no tent pressure and no ticking clock, this episode is pure holiday joy — warm spices, ambitious builds, and plenty of opinions about what gingerbread can (and absolutely cannot) support. Together, they delight in creative designs, commiserate over structural mishaps, and revel in the uniquely holiday magic of gingerbread season. It’s cozy, chatty, and filled with the kind of good-natured baking nerdery that makes this time of year feel extra sweet. Settle in with something warm and enjoy a bonus episode that’s festive, fun, and delightfully low-stakes — because sometimes the best holiday bakes are the ones without a stopwatch. 🎅✨ Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Pull on your coziest jumper and head north to the Bake Off tent as Lisa and Allison celebrate a holiday special with a distinctly Scottish twist. With a lineup of Scottish contestants bringing their own flavors, traditions, and baking bravado to the table, this episode feels festive in a way that’s both heartwarming and delightfully specific. Lisa and Allison dig into the bakes, the vibes, and the moments that made this episode stand out — from comforting classics to proudly Scottish touches woven into the challenges. There’s admiration for bold choices, gentle ribbing when things wobble, and plenty of appreciation for bakers who bring a sense of place and personality to their holiday creations. As the signatures sparkle, the technical raises eyebrows, and the showstoppers aim high, the Soggy Bottom Girls toast an episode that blends holiday cheer with Scottish charm, proving once again that the best bakes tell a story — even if that story includes a crack, a lean, or a soggy bottom. Pour yourself something warming, grab a mince pie (or a biscuit worthy of a handshake), and join Lisa and Allison for a holiday episode that’s cozy, festive, and full of heart — with a wee bit of Bake Off magic. 🎅🧁 Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The Soggy Bottom Girls are tying a (slightly lopsided) bow on another season of delicious chaos — but first, they need a song. Or… any song. As Allison and Lisa debate their options, Allison casually drops a bombshell about possible Jasmine controversy?! 👀 Lisa, ever the voice of reason, breaks down the bakers’ true strengths. Meanwhile, Allison? She’s breaking down Aaron’s blouse. Thoroughly. And with great enthusiasm. This week’s signature is all about hot dog buns, which naturally sends the girls into a spirited stroll down Hot Dog Memory Lane. They marvel at Tom’s illusion finger buns (yes, they’re exactly as wild as they sound), and then immediately pivot into a full-on Madeleine Meltdown™ over whether Jasmine should’ve already known how to make one. Did she cheat? Allison has thoughts. Many thoughts. The “enormous” final challenge has both girls swooning over Tom’s talent — and honestly? They’re pretty sure he was robbed. But the true cherry on top? The heartwarming, post-season reunion footage of the bakers. Lisa brings it up; Allison weeps agreeably. It’s the last episode of the season, and the Soggy Bottom Girls are going out the only way they know how: laughing, ranting, overanalyzing pastries, and maybe starting a tiny controversy. Tune in! 🍩💖 Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It’s Patisserie Week on The Soggy Bottom Girls, and the innuendos are rising faster than choux pastry in a hot oven! Lisa boldly declares her love for cream horns (yes, she’s eaten one), while Allison wonders if they’re simply too faffy for the average baker. The girls sift through Jasmine’s repetitive flavors, debate her soulless bakes, and side-eye her first-place finish in the technical.  When it comes to the macaron showstopper, Lisa’s thrown in the piping bag, but Allison’s swooning over their adorable potential. With Tom’s chocolate beehive abuzz with brilliance, the girls speculate if he’s about to clinch bake-off glory. Faffery, flavor drama, and plenty of pastry puns—this episode is as rich as a crème diplomat! Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It’s Dessert Week in the tent, and The Soggy Bottom Girls are serving up some seriously sweet (and slightly scandalous) opinions. Lisa and Allison dive into the mystery of the Basque bake — and after a few “why would you?” moments, they unanimously bin Tom’s black-as-night creation. A steamy bain-marie debate bubbles up next, with both hosts declaring it more trouble than it’s worth. When the gluten-free pudding technical rolls around, Allison’s war on oranges continues, while Lisa questions the timing (and the taste appeal) of a gluten-free dessert challenge. Finally, the girls tackle the towering trifle showstopper, sparking memories of 90’s wedding gifts and questionable jelly layers. Tune in for laughs, light roasting, and the crowning of another Star Baker — because this week, it’s all about keeping your custard in line and your trifle standing tall. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It’s the first-ever Meringue Week in the Bake Off tent, and the Soggy Bottom Girls are whipping up pure delight! Allison and Lisa dive headfirst into clouds of sugar and egg whites—discussing mini meringue pies, soufflé struggles, and torches that never get used (looking at you, Allison).  From chestnut mysteries to passion fruit obsessions, they mix in plenty of laughter, Bake Off lore (BinGate returns!), and a full-on Barry Manilow detour that somehow makes perfect sense. It’s pillowy, it’s faffy, it’s fabulous—and definitely one for the sweet tooth and the nostalgia lover alike. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It’s Pastry Week in the tent, which means laminated layers, questionable butter strategies, and at least one soggy bottom. Allison and Lisa roll out their thoughts on the seven sacred pastries (and the eighth, Pillsbury Crescent, obviously), while investigating Toby’s neck beard, Natalia’s giant collar, and whether Prue secretly runs an accessories empire.  The gals debate the merits of tofu pies, gooseberries, and pork-filled mystery tubes from the ’80s, all while cheering on Jasmine’s pastry hat trick and mourning Natalia’s polite farewell. From sculpted tarts to hot water crusts, this week proves once and for all: flakiness isn’t just for pastry—it’s a lifestyle. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It’s Chocolate Week on The Soggy Bottom Girls, and things are getting decadent! Lisa and Allison swoon over the adorable mini mousse creations that could pass for fancy café drinks, while Lisa treats us to a nostalgic 90s-style jingle for Nestlé chocolate. The girls can’t help but raise eyebrows at Aaron’s melted mousse mishap, and debate whether mousse should ever look like pudding. In the technical challenge, Allison applauds the blind judging for bringing a rare moment of fairness to the tent, leveling the playing field. Pantry doughs come up in conversation as the girls discuss the importance of having a go-to pastry base, and they both agree: fruit tarts are white chocolate’s best friend. The fondue showstopper brings on a flurry of chocolate fountain chatter (cue the fondue puns), and the girls wrap things up with high praise for Alison Hammond, who continues to shine as a delightful partner for Noel. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The classroom is open and the girls are back in session! With Allison out for the week, Lisa welcomes special guest and honorary Soggy Bottom Girl, Emma—a British baker living in Pittsburgh who’s here to decode the mystery of Back to School Week on The Great British Bake Off. From flapjacks that aren’t pancakes to school fêtes (yes, that’s pronounced “fate”) that involve coconuts and queens, this episode is a deep dive into British school traditions that had Lisa more confused than a Bake Off contestant without a proving drawer. Emma breaks down the brilliance of golden syrup, the chewy magic of a classic traybake, and why British school cake comes slathered in custard—not frosting. The two swap stories about school snacks, fundraiser fatigue, homemade sprinkles (yep, we’ve made them!), and the cultural differences that had Americans asking: “What even is a flapjack?!” Spoiler alert: it’s not what you eat at IHOP. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

It’s Bread Week, and the Soggy Bottom Girls are rising to the occasion! Lisa and Allison kick things off by revealing their favorite “tear and share” bakes before diving into the bakers’ signature challenge — and those wildly over-the-top ingredient choices (truffle oil? Really?). Things heat up as they unpack the technical: doughnuts. Is it even baking? The girls aren’t convinced. Lisa takes a nostalgic detour with stories of her “Fry Daddy” childhood and sweet Sunday mornings with her dad. Meanwhile, Allison lets loose on the never-ending stream of baker backstories — how emotional should a cruffin be? They also chew on the growing trend of needing a heartfelt tale to pair with every recipe, lament the suspicious lack of “ball” jokes in this bread-filled episode, and toast to the joyful, fabulous presence of co-host, Alison Hammond. Warm, spicy, and maybe just a little bit underproved — this episode is a snack you don’t want to miss! Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

Lisa states that biscuit week is her favorite, and the girls go back and forth about the biscuit/cookie difference.  Allison and Lisa discuss the difficulty level of the signature bake, and both girls praise Jessika's sliced bacon and egg cookie slices.  When the perfect hobnob presents itself as the technical, Lisa believes that she could do this challenge, especially given her skills in carmel making. Allison questions whether or not the bakers are truly given NO instruction for technicals, and, Lisa shares a social media post about understanding the ratios in certain baked goods, insisting the knowledge of such could make you successful without a recipe. Lisa and Allison get into yet another "jump the shark" discussion about this week's showstopper. However, they are quick to praise the major accomplishments of bakers Jessika and Pui man.   Lisa states that the Poy man's "JUMBO boat time capsule is on par with Paul's season 6 bread lion from season 6.   The girls finish the episode off-track and off topic in their very charming and familiar way.  Biscuits baby! Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The season's first episode is jammed with cakes cakes and so many more CAKES The girls get into a swiss roll discussion after Allison shares having made an inlaid swiss roll cake last spring. Lisa shares her thoughts regarding this very first signature bake, and the degree of difficulty being higher than previous first episodes. With talent levels high, the girls only have some minor errors available for discussion. Allison asks Lisa to rate this episode's new style of technical, and Lisa laments the changes made and wonders if every next technical will potentially set the bakers up for failure. Allison mentions the oddity of facts mentioned in the voice overs, and Lisa praises the return of Alison Hammond as co-host.  Both girls express excitement for the new season and its weekly presence on Netflix. Both girls launch into their thoughts on the series having potentially jumped the shark.  An EPIC episode one! Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

The girls go rogue and answer questions from the listeners after Allison labels it an 'after school special' episode. From the girls' favorite bakers to Lisa's obsession with gingerbread, the girls dive deep and get into some frequent fan queries. Midsummer moments-- from The Soggy Bottom Girls. Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

From a Celiac diagnosis to founder of the gluten-free company, "Mightylicious", Carolyn Haeler shares some pieces of her own baking journey and delivers information for baking gluten free that any good baker can find useful. The girls get schooled in GF baking. An "after school special" episode from the Soggy Bottom Girls. Enjoy! Connect with us: https://soggybottomgirls.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/