And That's What You REALLY Missed

It’s the last catch-up ... before summer break! Jenna and Kevin are making loads of plans for their summer break!  First of all, ‘Spelling Bee’ has been extended, so there’s plenty of time to see it! They check in on how Jenna’s plans to go to NY are coming along, the stage shows they want to see, their obsession with Formula 1 on Netflix, and a preview of the gr...

Gleeks have shared their favorite songs they wish "Glee" would cover if it were still on the air today! Jenna and Kevin are loving the suggestions, especially the country episode featuring songs by iconic artists like Dolly Parton and younger artists like Kacey Musgraves! They also share the young artist they feel most resembles Naya Rivera, a big yes to Haim songs (they can't believe they didn't...

Weekly catch-up time! Broadway talk takes center stage during Jenna and Kevin's weekly catch-up! They share their thoughts on Matthew Morrison stepping into "Just in Time," Lea Michele leaving "Chess" in June, Kevin's review of "The Wild Party," and they reveal how Heather Morris is feeling about making her Off-Broadway debut in "11 to Midnight!"   Plus, Kevin spills on attending the "Pr...

Pack your bags and get ready to go on a journey down memory lane! Oh, the places they've been! Jenna and Kevin share stories about traveling around the globe during their Glee years, including the best parts of traveling together, their must-haves for a flight, traveling then versus now, and the one thing Jenna constantly lost during their travels! Plus, the not-so-glam side ... the intense, exhau...

If Glee were still airing today, what songs would they be covering? Jenna and Kevin feel that a Taylor Swift multi-Eras episode would definitely be a possibility! Other ideas include a Brat summer, Hamilton school musical, K-Pop tribute, Billie Eilish vs Sabrina Carpenter, and the new artist they feel is so Glee-coded they could easily carry a full episode! Plus, they start building out dream cast...

Jenna and Kevin are back with a brand new segment, 'Dear Tartie,' where they happily offer advice! They share tips and recommendations for an aspiring actress trying to break into the business, suggestions for a listener who feels they are too old to start over (it's never too late), and yes, they even offer relationship advice! Plus, Kevin shares a Spelling Bee update, including a surprise moment...

Jenna and Kevin are talking all about Hollywood's biggest night, the 98th Academy Awards! They share their favorite highlights including KPop Demon Hunters winning big, the debut of a new casting category, and Michael B. Jordan taking his newly minted Oscar to In-N-Out. It was a truly golden night! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram...

Jenna and Kevin face one of the biggest challenges to date, picking their favorite stage musicals of all time! Get ready for a musical theater debate for the ages! From Wicked to Hamilton, to Phantom of the Opera ... who makes the cut and who just gets cut! Kevin and Jenna share their list of musicals that struck a chord with them, left lasting impressions, and they also debate loving an entire sh...

Better late than never! Jenna and Kevin finally watch KPop Demon Hunters and share their thoughts on the global record-breaking phenomenon! From the animation style to the music, the film’s massive worldwide popularity, and Jenna’s emotional reaction to watching her daughter grow up in a world where K-pop and Korean culture are now part of mainstream culture. Plus, Jenna even shares a...

Jenna and Kevin are back for their weekly catch-up! They answer some listener emails, reveal which online game they play together, share how they feel about Broadway bootlegs (you might be surprised by their answers), and break down the games theater actors play onstage to keep things fresh… including the one game cast members shouldn’t play! Plus, Kevin shares what it was like having...

Last time, Jenna and Kevin talked all about the audition process and what it takes to land a role ... But what happens after you actually book the job? There's a misconception that once an actor lands a role on a hit show, they are suddenly raking in the big bucks. Jenna and Kevin break down how actors actually get paid. They explain the difference between series regulars and guest stars, what act...

The job of an actor is to hear NO a lot and not take it personally! The life of an actor is not for the faint of heart! Jenna and Kevin share the ups and downs of auditioning! From self-taping to callbacks, producer sessions, to the emotional rollercoaster of testing and chemistry reads! Plus, they share personal stories of the great roles they almost landed and the reasons they were given for not...

Kevin survived the New York blizzard … and lived to tell the tale! Jenna and Kevin catch up FaceTime-style - from snow days in Central Park to Dianna Agron commanding the stage at Café Carlyle, and Matthew Morrison taking over for Jonathan Groff in Just in Time on Broadway. Plus, a backstage update on Kevin’s Traitors game at Spelling Bee … and yes, he reveals his r...

Extra! Extra! 'Davey' from "Newsies" is on the pod! David Moscow joins Jenna and Kevin to give them the scoop about his time on the set of "Newsies!" Including revealing that he and Christian Bale didn't even know the movie was a musical at first! Plus, how Mos Def helped him get the role, the valuable life lesson he learned from Robert Duvall, and the shock of going to see the movie opening weeke...

It’s a cult classic now, but when Disney’s musical “Newsies” debuted in 1992, it was a big old flop! Jenna and Kevin are taking a look back at Newsies but are in total shock to learn the film was one of the biggest financial failures in Disney history, even though it was a big hit in their households! They share their thoughts on Christian Bale’s dancing and singing,...

While the rest of the country is experiencing the winter season, Hollywood is in the middle of Awards Season! The glitz, the glam, the campaigning! Jenna and Kevin share their experiences attending the biggest award shows, including what happens during commercial breaks, the impact of getting a nomination, and what it's like being on the campaign trail! Plus, they reveal their favorite awards show...

What was life like before Glee? From auditions to pilot season to upfronts, Jenna and Kevin pull back the curtain on what it was like growing up in the industry! They open up about being child actors, their first auditions and jobs, the agony of dealing with other stage parents, and Jenna's 100 commercials by age 10! Plus, Jenna reveals her grueling theater schedule as a kid, while Kevin talks abo...

Jenna puts Vanessa in the hot seat for a fan Q&A, and yes, there's plenty of laughter! Vanessa shares her favorite moments from the set of Glee, training like an Olympian for the visually stunning film, "Stick It", to what she thinks Sugar Motta is up to now! Will it mirror fanfic theories? Plus, Vanessa spills all about her hardest role yet . . . being a mom to a 5-month-old! For fun, exclusi...

Before Glee, there was American Dreams on NBC. Jenna and Vanessa Lengies, filling in for Kevin, are taking it back to the early 2000s to recap the pilot episode of the nostalgic TV series 'American Dreams,' starring Sugar Motta herself! Vanessa shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time on the show, from her audition experience at 15, to her relationship with her co-star and next-door neighbor...

What actually makes something a “comfort” watch? This week, Jenna & Kevin break down the shows and movies they find themselves coming back to over and over ... and their picks are way less predictable than you might expect.  From dark dramas and action blockbusters to nostalgic rewatches that help them unwind, they talk about why familiarity just feels good, how comfort viewin...

Introducing Tartie Takes! Where Jenna & Kevin dive into pop culture topics they can’t stop thinking about. Inspired by the online response to Heated Rivalry, Jenna & Kevin reflect on how fandom has evolved and how much of it echoes their Glee days. From Taylor Swift to Bridgerton, they explore the joy, connection, and complexity of being a fan today. For fun, exclusive content, and b...

Jenna & Kevin are joined by Johnathon Schaech, who played Jimmy in That Thing You Do!, to talk about the audition that changed his life! From dressing the part, singing the iconic “I quit” line, and walking out. He shares what it was like working with Tom Hanks and Liv Tyler, becoming a real band on set, and how a simple acting instinct helped shape the movie. Plus, why the film&rs...

Jenna & Kevin revisit what they believe is a perfect movie, Tom Hanks’ directorial and writing debut, That Thing You Do! They share their own stories of meeting Tom Hanks (and why you SHOULD meet your heroes), including the moment when Tom & Rita told Lea Michele she was “robbed” at the Golden Globes. Plus, they gush over the cast, the music, Liv Tyler’s performance...

Kevin finally went to see Just In Time with Jonathan Groff and bumped into Matthew Morrison! Plus, Kevin shares the behind-the-scenes chaos of Spelling Bee’s real-life Traitors game, and Jenna & Kevin debate which Glee cast members they’d want to sit next to (and avoid) on a 10-hour flight. For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswha...

No need to ‘wait for it’ ... Jenna and Kevin are ‘not throwin away’ their shot and finally reviewing one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time - Hamilton! They share their memories of watching it live in person (Jenna saw the original cast) and of its streaming debut during the pandemic. Jenna also reveals the personal reason why watching the pro shot versi...