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Google searches for twerking peaked in August of 2013. So of course Glee  dedicated an episode to it that aired in October of that year. This is S5E5, "The End of Twerk."   Blaine gets caught throwing it back in the choir room, inspiring Mr. Schuester to attempt to incorporate the dance into The New Directions' repertoire. It goes just as well as you can imagine. Unique struggles to...

Welcome to the Season 2 finale of Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast. This is 2x12, "Master Plan."   Gerard Argent reveals his ultimate master plan (get it? It's the episode title), setting the stage for a dramatic showdown worthy of a season finale. Assumed dead at the end of the last episode, Jackson Whittemore reemerges during the final battle, commanded by Gerard to attack the we...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we expect the unexpected on the penultimate episode of Season 2. This is S2E11, "Battlefield."   With Scott academically ineligible to play in the championship lacrosse game, Stiles is thrust into the big game despite a serious lack of previous field time. But the championship isn't the only thing on the line - Gerard is planning on act...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast it's a rough night at the Beacon Hills Sheriff's department. This is 2x10, "Fury. "   Scott and Stiles try to convince the Sheriff that Creepy Matt is the true villain behind all of the murders, not Mr. Harris (even if Mr. Harris still sucks). But Matt is a step ahead of them, leading to a chaotic battle at the Sheriff's departm...

This week on Glee on the Rocks  we're parsing one of the greatest questions of human history: are you a Katy or are you a Gaga? This is S5E4, "A Katy or a Gaga."    Nationals is looming and the latest competition, Throat Explosion, are stepping on the New Directions' niche of being "outsiders." Instead of dividing the New Directions into boys and girls for this week&#39...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're dressing up and doing our hair for S2E9, "Party Guessed." It's Lydia Martin's birthday, but not everything is a celebration. She's plagued by nightmares of Peter Hale, who convinces her to do something "special" for him during her birthday party, which just so happens to coincide with the Worm Moon. We wouldn...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're celebrating our 20th episode! Thanks for being here, friends. This is S2E8, "Raving."   Chaos explodes at a secret (maybe not-so-secret) rave where Scott and Stiles attempt to trap Jackson before the Argents get to him. Sheriff Stilinski struggles to make sense of the ongoing killings when he doesn't have all of the pieces to...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're slithering into S2E7, "Restraint."   The secrets of Jackson Whittemore are slowly getting revealed as Erica tells the Pack about Jackson's birth parents after a well-earned restraining order sidelines Scott and Stiles' investigations into the Kanima. But someone is pulling Jackson (and the Kanima's) strings and it'...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're jumping into S2E6, "Frenemy."   We explore Jackson's shocking (and really awesome looking) transformation into the dangerous Kanima. His true motivations are currently unknown, but everyone in Beacon Hills is after him. The stakes climb ever higher as we slide into the second half of the season. Lydia grows (rightfully) suspic...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're dissecting S2E5, "Venomous."   Derek Hale suspects Lydia Martin of being the mysterious shapeshifter, forcing Scott McCall to rally his pack, and even some enemies, to protect her, leading to a pack vs. pack showdown. As if high school chemistry class isn't hard enough, the classroom becomes a battleground with Erica Reyes and...

This week on Glee on the Rocks we're talking S5E3, "The Quarterback."   When a television show intersects with real-life tragedy, the aftermath can be a delicate dance between the narrative and respect. "The Quarterback" serves as Glee's  heartfelt tribute to Cory Monteith and his beloved character, Finn Hudson. As we navigate through the episode, we discuss how Glee  c...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're dissecting S2E4, "Abomination."   It's time to tackle the mystery of the Kanima—a lizard-like shapeshifter that's been wreaking havoc in our poor Beacon Hills. (Can this town catch a break??) Emily and Alison also delve into the intricate dynamics of the Argent family and the concept of trust within a lineage of werewolf h...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're plunging into the icy depths S2E3, "Ice Pick."   The Beacon Hills ice rink becomes a battleground for identity and power as we witness the rise of Erica Reyes, another character who undergoes a complex transformation in search of power and acceptance amongst her peers. As the Hale pack grows, loyalties are tested and new alliances...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're talking S2E2, "Shape Shifted."   Beacon Hills has a new werewolf in town, but there's a lot to unpack in the tumultuous life and harrowing past of Isaac Lahey. And if that isn't enough, the McCall Pack has to confront a new, spine-chilling creature that's stalking the night. Because of course they do. Things never quit...

Welcome back to Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf podcast! This is the Season 2 Premiere . The Pack is back and there's definitely going to be trouble. As Jackson grapples with his new reality and the Pack searches for Lydia, a grave-digging newcomer and a vengeful hunter enter the fray. But it's not all doom and gloom - Scott and Alison are here to provide a little teenage normalcy as they conti...

This week on Glee on the Rocks we're talking Season 5, Episode 2, "Tina in the Sky with Diamonds." The Glee Club is back on deck tackling the music of The Beatles in what is definitely not part two of the season premiere. Tina Cohen-Chang is on a quest for Prom Queen glory, but will a slushie catastrophe ruin her night? But at least she has the New Directions to back her up. Over in...

The halls of McKinley High are ringing with the first notes of a new season of Glee. This week we're talking Season 5, Episode 1, "Love Love Love."  The New Directions are given one of their biggest assignments yet: The Beatles. Mr. Schuester has Nationals in his sights (though maybe not his timetable) and challenges the kids to master the Beatles' catalogue over two weeks.  But...

The final high notes have been sung, the last dance steps have been taken, and the curtain has fallen on another season of Glee .  Grab your slushie and pull up a chair in the choir room, this week on Glee on the Rocks we're talking 4x22, "All or Nothing."   The Season 4 finale of Glee has arrived and we're here to break down all the show-stopping moments you've come to expec...

This week on Pack Dynamics we're talking S1E12, "Code Breaker."  The full moon has risen on the Season 1 Finale of Teen Wolf and we're here to guide you through every twist and turn.  Our favorite teen wolf Scott McCall is caught in a war between the hunters and the werewolves and must reach out to both friends and adversaries in order to stop the mysterious killings rattling Bea...

This week on Pack Dynamics we're talking S1E11, "Formality." It's time for the Winter Formal at Beacon Hills High. When Scott isn't allowed to attend the dance because of his grades, he forces Jackson to take Allison in his stead in order to protect her. Scott's hidden life as a werewolf comes dangerously close to being revealed to Allison. Between Kate Argent's ongoi...

This week on Glee on the Rocks we're talking 4x21, "Wonderful."  It's another themed-week as the New Directions take on the songbook of one Stevie Wonder (hence the episode title. You get it). Artie receives news about his application to the Brooklyn Film Academy.  Blaine asks Burt Hummel a Very Important Question about his and Kurt's future. In New York, Rachel has her callb...

This week on Pack Dynamics we're talking S1E10, "Co-Captain."  Allison begins to unpack the clues about her family history left to her by her Aunt Kate, but her family's secrets may be more than she bargained for.  Stiles presses his dad for information about the mysterious deaths occurring in Beacon Hills.  Scott finally finds out who the Alpha is while Mellisa McCall goes on a...

This week on Pack Dynamics we're talking S1E9, "Wolf's Bane." Derek is on the run from the Argents and the Beacon Hills police department and opts to hide out in Stiles' room. Scott and Stiles try to get a hold of Allison's family heirloom necklace in hopes it will lead to more information about the Alpha.  Jackson discovers Scott's secret while Peter Hale reveals a s...

Happy 2024, Gleeks!  Is everyone staying warm out there?  For the new year we've got a new episode of Glee on the Rocks, and this one features Allison, our co-host of Pack Dynamics .  And if you know anything about PD, you know we talk .  So enjoy this extra-long episode. This is 4x20, "Lights Out."  A power outage at McKinley High inspires Mr. Schue and Finn to encourage the New Dir...

This week on Pack Dynamics we're talking S1E8, "Lunatic."  With the full moon approaching, Scott and Allison must deal with their recent break-up.  Scott worries that he won't be able to control himself during the full moon and Stiles comes up with a plan to help him through the night.  Jackson flirts with Allison and Greenberg causes a pink eye epidemic on the lacrosse team. The...