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 o...

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 ...

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 th...

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...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 t...

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...

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. ...

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 t...

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 lam...

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/so...

In 2016, former GBBO contestant Andrew Smyth made it to the finale after surviving a near elimination week six. In 2020, Andrew combined his engineering career with his baking prowess- becoming a producer and judge for Netflix's episodic competition "Baking Impossible". In 2025, the Soggy Bottom Girls procure a once in a lifetime opportunity to speak with a bake-off legend, and, long time favorite of Lisa's. Please enjoy Lisa and Allison's long-form conversation with the tal...

The girls tackle another one-off with a celebrity charity bake off - benefitting Stand Up to Cancer. The cast of the Derry Girls square off with a signature trifle. Lisa and Allison introduce the cast and their acting credits, Allison remarks that Dylan was the weakest baker of the episode. Both girls agree that this may be the funniest episode either had ever seen. Lisa remembers receiving a trifle dish for a wedding gift and Alliison mentions never having seen a trifle before becoming...

The girls review a celebrity bake-off from 2019 this episode. Lisa explains the difficulty in finding recognizable British celebrities, and both girls embark on a John Lithgow discussion. Sidestepping Russell Brand's current problems, the girls reject his use of fondant for the first challenge, and Lisa queries Allison on her go-to home-baked brownie. A swiss roll technical prompts Lisa to challenge herself to try a patterned version of her own this summer, then, she recomme...

The all-female final sparks an immediate discussion of the season 2 trophy, and, the ensuing street fair celebration. Lisa and Allison both assert their disdain for the mille feulle, and Allison thanks Lisa for catching the chick pea bug. An Austrian torte puts the contestants on even ground, though the girls agree the torte process was torture to watch. The petit four showstopper sparks compliments for the bakers' meringues, especially those with the addition of color. Allison is disda...

With only four bakers and fiddly faffy challenges, Lisa and Allison quickly get off track with some details about Alliison's new chicks. Lisa waxes wise about the use of aquafaba as an egg replacement in mousse, and Allison wonders aloud about reaching out to the Indiana native who discovered it. After referencing the episode's history lesson on the art of patisserie, both girls jump on the technical hot dog bun challenge. A hilarious 70's cereal riff leads to mentions of Richard Simmons and ...

A cheesecake signature challenge has Lisa sharing her own experience baking a Paul Hollywood recipe consisting of a faffy sponge base. Allison notes the absence of raisins in American cheesecake, and both girls question anyone's desire for apricot flan. This episode is all female, and the girls comment on the double elimination that took place the week prior. The 'croque en bouche' show stopper leads to a lively remembrance of the dunce cap, and it's place in the history - or at least for Lis...