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Glee is full of memorable moments, but one that resonated deeply with viewers was Darren Criss singing "Cough Syrup" by Young the Giant in a heartbreaking and pivotal scene in the episode "On My Way."  The band's frontman, Sameer Gadhia, joins Jenna and Kevin to discuss why the band agreed to Glee's request, his reaction to the scene featuring the song, and his thoughts on Darren's cover.  Plus, S...

Before we jump into today's chat, a note on our content: this episode contains topics surrounding suicide that some listeners might find disturbing. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.  Dave Karofsky is the Glee character everyone loves to hate, the high school jock and bully, but when the tables turn on him, it leads t...

Before we jump into today's recap, a note on our content: this episode contains topics surrounding suicide that some listeners might find disturbing. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.  Glee's Winter finale is here, and it's one of the most jam-packed shows to date! Blackmailing, regionals, Coach Sue pregnant?? A massi...

Glee's favorite dreadlocked, barefoot character is on the pod!  Samuel Larsen got the role of Joe Hart after co-winning Season 1 of "The Glee Project." Now, he is opening up to Kevin and Jenna about his experience on both shows, including how he really felt about co-winning with Damian McGinty, Cory taking him under his wing, the deal with Chord, and some of his favorite memories working on Glee! ...

Love is in the air! Jenna, Kevin, and special guest Vanessa Lengies are back from Blue Wire Studios at Wynn Las Vegas to spill the tea on season three's big Valentine's Day episode! The trio talks about the return of Tina, Jeff Goldblum's Glee-ful debut, and so much behind-the-scenes scoop, including Jenna’s big teary fight before she had to shoot a happy scene, their thoughts on Artie serenading...

We have a big Gleeking treat for you! Brad Falchuk, one of the co-creators of Glee, is on the pod! The writer, producer, and director joins Jenna and Kevin to dish about the creation of Glee, meeting his now wife, Gwenyth Paltrow, on the set of the show, what he really thinks about a Glee reboot, and omg. . . Brad admits that if something juicy about the cast's personal lives came up, the writers...

Jenna and Kevin are back with special guest Vanessa Lengies at Blue Wire Studios at Wynn Las Vegas to break down the Ricky Martin episode!   Yes, Ricky Martin was the big guest star on Glee! We learn that Ricky was Kevin and Vanessa's first concert ever, who was star-struck by Ricky's presence and what he was really like on set!  Plus, it was Jenna's first time seeing this episode, and it brought...

Hey 'Big Spender!' Sugar Motta is on the pod! Vanessa Lengies joins Jenna and Kevin at Blue Wire Studios at Wynn Las Vegas to spill about her time on Glee, including what it was like walking onto the set for the first time, how she was received by the other cast members, watching and wondering why some were being punished and others rewarded for the same behaviors, and she reveals her most signifi...

We've reached a "Thriller" of an episode, and that was just behind the scenes!  Kevin and Jenna give us all the scoop on making the Michael Jackson tribute, including the good, like Kevin and Harry's successful pitch to Ryan, and the "Bad" ... Jenna reveals why this episode brought back a lot of traumatic memories for her. She details why filming this episode had her questioning her self-worth.  P...

Kevin and Jenna are starting the year off right by setting the record straight! Yes, they address the Klaine hate comments from fans, plus they share if they've ever hooked up with a co-star and reveal the bulky item Darren took from the set! Plus, with Awards Season in full swing, Kevin shares an embarrassing story from a star-studded after party involving Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne! See omnystu...

What do Dame Helen Mirren and NeNe Leakes have in common? They were both featured in this episode! It's a jam-packed show, with Mr. Schuester finally deciding to put a ring on it and recruiting the Glee club to help him with his proposal! Jenna and Kevin have many thoughts on this episode and share plenty of behind-the-scenes scoops, including the meme-worthy scene of Artie rolling himself into th...

Out with the old and in with the new! Kevin and Jenna reveal that 2023 was a bit of a bumpy ride for them, so they are looking forward to ringing in the new year! The duo share their plans and traditions for the big night and reveal their themes (not resolutions) for the upcoming year.  Plus, if one of your goals is to read more in 2024, like Jenna, then tune in because Kevin has a lot of recommen...

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Merry Christmas Gleeks! Jenna and Kevin are spreading holiday cheer by ranking the Glee Christmas episodes, revealing their holiday travel plans, and sharing their favorite and least favorite holiday songs. . . their answers might surprise you! Plus, a fun holiday edition of 'Would you Rather' that will sleigh you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKinley High's favorite foreign exchange student, Rory Flanagan, is on the pod! Damian McGinty joins Kevin and Jenna to talk about his time on Glee, including how he got on the reality competition series The Glee Project, why he thinks he won, what it was like walking onto the set as the 'new kid,' and the insane welcome he got when he returned to Ireland after starring in Glee! Plus, Damian talk...

It's Christmas time at McKinley High, and the music is be-yule-tiful!  It's a time of giving, and Kevin and Jenna are giving plenty of BIG scoops like . . . Glee's ratings were starting to dip, so Kevin leaked a staged photo that went viral and then happened to be true!!  Plus, the deleted scene that caused fan backlash, thoughts on Matthew Morrison's directing debut, Jenna's recap on "Christmas W...

Before he was a lightning-fast superhero on The Flash, he was stirring up trouble as Sebastian Smythe on Glee!   Believe it or not, Grant Gustin was only in seven episodes of Glee, but he sure left his mark! The actor joins Jenna and Kevin to discuss his time on the show (his first appearance on TV ever!), the scoop on working with Naya on the infamous Smooth Criminal number, and if you thought Se...

Sectionals are here! Kevin and Jenna feel this episode has some of the best performances of the entire series.  Get all the behind-the-scenes scoop on Tina and Artie's solos of "ABC" and "Man in the Mirror," the hair fiasco you didn't see on-screen, and the return of Chord Overstreet!  Plus, you must tune in next week – the duo is ready to spill some secrets about their Christmas episode! Kevin is...

Journalist and author Michael Ausiello routinely got Glee scoops and spoilers for TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly, but who was his source? Michael joins Jenna and Kevin to discuss his time covering the series, including sharing memories from his time on the set with the cast. Plus, the trio talks about the loss of Cory Monteith from different perspectives: his co-stars versus a journalist who ha...

The results are in ... fans have mixed feelings about this episode, but what do Jenna and Kevin think? This ep features songs only by women and includes one of their favorite numbers of the season ... and a whole lot of drama! We're dealing with the repercussions of Finn outing Santana, a student-teacher relationship gets wildly inappropriate, and there's a new class president, but not before a bi...

Welcome to the 4th Annual Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser, honoring Naya Rivera and benefiting Alexandria House. For this year's Snixxmas, a previously unreleased song recorded by Naya in 2012 called "Prayer For The Broken" is making its debut and features new background vocals by Glee cast members. Kevin and Jenna, joined by their friend Telly Kousakis talk about how this year's project came together...

It's happening. Kevin and Jenna are exploring the world of Glee Fanfiction! Brie, Allison, & Pamela could not be more different from one another, but they share one thing in common - their love of Glee! They reveal how and why they started writing Glee fanfiction, dispel common misconceptions about the community, and share which characters are the most popular among fanfic writers! Plus, pleas...

It's the third annual mashup episode, and while the songs may be harmonious, the relationships are not! There's a lot of conflict in this one! New Directions vs. The Troubletones, Sue vs. Burt, Santana vs Finn, and the slap heard around the world . . . and it wasn't even in the script! Hear behind-the-scenes scoop on the scene that still makes them gasp. Plus, "Mash Off" featured the show's 300th...

Happy Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for, including getting together with loved ones and eating loads of good food! Kevin and Jenna share their Thanksgiving plans, past and present traditions, a debate over canned vs. homemade cranberry sauce, and the secret ingredients to their go-to dishes! Plus, a special Glee Thanksgiving edition of “Would You Rather” you have to check out!  See...

So many firsts and so much controversy ... welcome to "The First Time." McKinley High is tackling West Side Story ... and some of our favorite students are wrestling with taking their relationships to the next level. Yes, Rachel and Finn and Kurt and Blaine go there, and it's all tastefully done. Plus, Artie succeeds as a musical director and has his first voiceover. Kevin and Jenna have all the b...