Fandom on the Rocks

We've got something a little different for you today. The holidays are upon us and since we're (sadly) no where near the first Glee Christmas episode, we thought we'd try something new. Today we're talking about Community, but not just any ol' Community episode.  We're watching their classic Glee parody, "Regional Holiday Music."  Oh yes. The format is a little di...

Glee is gunning for those Emmy nominations by going deep with religion and giving Burt Hummel a Very Bad Day. This is S2E3, "Grilled Cheesus." Finn sees Jesus in a grilled cheese sandwich, Kurt gets shit on for having different beliefs than the rest of the Glee Club, and Sue Sylvester is a damn good sister. Did this discussion of religion and faith ring true for you? Or did it hit a holl...

It's Brittany S. Pierce, bitch.  That's right, it's the (first) highly anticipated Britney Spears tribute episode!  At least Glee wanted it to be highly anticipated. We're talking S2E2, "Britney/Brittany."  Was it all killer, no filler?  Or all filler, no killer?  You'll have to listen to find out what we thought.  We also meet Emma's new beau, Carl, the hunky den...

Glee returns with Season 2 and so do we. Welcome back. We're talking S2E1, "Audition." Matt Rutherford has flown the coop and the Glee Club is in search of hot new recruits, unless you're Rachel and those new recruits have a killer voice. Also new to the mix is Shannon Beiste, McKinley High's new football coach, and brand new target for Sue and Schue's grade-school bullyi...

We finally did it!  We're finally at the end of season one of Glee! That's right, we're talking S1E22, "Journey to Regionals."  All of the New Directions' hard work has paid off as they dance and sing their hearts out and...come in third! #thirdornothing  At least they tried, right?  Quinn gives birth and Finn and Rachel are officially a thing.  We think. When we come bac...

Wow it's been a week hasn't it?  Dang.  Yeah.  So let's all sit back, pour a drink (or nine), and spend half an hour trying to forget about the garbage fire we all just witnessed with a little bit of Glee. Today we're talking S1E21, "Funk."  We're gonna be honest, we didn't love this one.  A lot happened and nothing happened.  Quinn found some funky soul and Vocal...

Holy sh-- y'all, we're back! Yes, we know it's been a while.  But absence makes the earholes grow fonder, right? Anyway, we're back with S1E20, "Theatricality."  The Glee Club takes time out of preparing for Regionals by singing a couple Lady Gaga songs and sewing themselves some damn fine costumes.  But more importantly, we talk about that pesky rumor that just won't...

A former classmate returns to McKinley High and highlights Mr. Schuester's dissatisfaction with his life and career...Does this sound familiar? It should.  Today we're discussing S1E19, "Dream On."  Neil Patrick Harris joins as Bryan Ryan (Brian Rian?) in an episode crowded with guest stars and Glee reuses a couple songs and plotlines.  Again. This episode rates a full 4.5 Kevins...

Okay, we know we're a little late getting this episode up. It happens. But here it is! Today we're talking S1E18, "Laryngitis." That's right, Rachel loses her voice. Or the Glee Club does? Someone does. Thematically, anyway. Also, we've got one of the bigger questions we've ever asked on this podcast...Kurt speaking French: Fandom or Canon? Talk it out. This episode p...

Someone on the Internet once called this episode a "return to form" for Glee.  We spend an hour refuting that statement. Today we're talking S1E17, "Bad Reputation."  Someone's published a list ranking the Glee Club and we take a long detour into Brittany's characterization (or lack thereof).  Also, "Run Joey Run" happens.  So there's that. This episod...

Pull a stool up the bar, get into your pjs, settle into that hour-long commute...wherever you feel most at home, it's time for Glee. (Did you see what we did there?) On today's episode we're discussing S1E16, "Home." April Rhodes is back to help out the Glee club, Sue goes after Mercedes, and Quinn shows some compassion.  But most importantly we cover the most pressing issue...

We're tough, we're ambitious, and we know exactly what we want...more Blaine! Wait...we're still half a season away. Anyway. This episode is all about our first tribute episode, S1E15, "The Power of Madonna." We cover Quinn's mini-feminist story arc, how Sue Sylvester would have made an amazing Hedwig, and who would have survived an escape room.  Also, we get a bunch more...

After a four-month hiatus Glee returns with an all new episode! Well, four months back in 2010. For us it's only been a week. Today's episode is all about S1E14, "Hell-O."  We're chatting about Fanon Finn Hudson v. Canon Finn Hudson, how Jesse St. James is sort of perfect for Rachel, and how Rachel is actually the Jesse St. James of McKinley. Oh, and like true Millennials we...

Sectionals has finally arrived! The moment you've all been waiting for...or not? Today we're talking S1E13, "Sectionals" and we'll find out whether or not the Glee Club triumphs over all adversity imaginable to take the trophy. (Spoilers: they do.) We also discuss the McKinley High School Choir Room Zone of Ability and the different second and third rate mutant powers of the...

It's another double feature episode. We're covering both S1E11, "Hairography" and S1E12, "Mattress." Since nothing really happens in "Hairography," and a whole lot more goes down in "Mattress," we thought we'd combine them. 2 for 1 style. Today we ask ourselves if Kurt and Rachel are ever really friends, realize we have more feelings about Terri...

Today, the untold story of Suzy Pepper, Hot Wing Eating Champion of Lima, Ohio. Just kidding. We're talking S1E10, "Ballad" and answering the one burning question we all have: just what was Matt Rutherford doing all week?  We also devolve into a Very Important Discussion concerning a Glee / Food Network crossover event. This episode rates 1/4 Kevin (and we've finally figured out...

Every episode has been leading up to this moment...an Artie-centric episode!  Well, mostly.  It counts. Today we're talking S1E9, "Wheels," as Artie takes the spotlight.  We've also got feelings about Kurt and Burt, Tina's stutter, and Sue's backstory.  And Glee gets its first kudos from us.  First times all around. This episode rates 3 whole Kevins (a podcast high!) Subs...

It's a double dose of Glee today on Glee on the Rocks. In our first double-feature episode, we're talking both S1E7, "Throwdown" and S1E8, "Mash-Up." We're discussing the ethics of Mr. Schue handing out fails and felonies to his students, the merits of surprise vs. pre-planned lesbianism, and proving just how cool we were in high school. This episode rates half of a...

Glee meets Breaking Bad in the lamest crossover event of the season. We're talking S1E6, "Vitamin D,"  featuring the first appearance of the Glee mashup. We also discuss the insane possibilities of a Glee reboot no one wants, and on behalf of the fandom, we demand our share of Ryan Murphy’s 300-million-dollar Netflix deal. Also, register to vote. This episode rates 2 Kevins (a season...

Adults act inappropriately, Kristin Chenoweth is underutilized, Mav and Emily get distracted by The X-Files, and Bad Guy Finn Hudson makes an appearance. Tonight we talk about S1E5, "The Rhodes Not Taken," guest starring Kristin Chenoweth. The moral of this episode? Your dreams are bigger than a dude.  (Also, just what was Isabelle Wright talking about?) This episode rates half a Kevin....

This is Episode 4: Toxic Masculinity Ruins the Party. Tonight we look back at S1Ep4, "Preggers," and talk climate change, how toxic masculinity will always fuck everything up, how the character of Severus Snape is the hill Mav and Emily will die on, and oh yeah, some Glee happens. This episode ranks only half a Kevin. We recorded this episode at the beginning of December so. We’re sorry...

Just in time to help distract from your relatives, we've got a podcast! Welcome to episode three of Glee on the Rocks: an unofficial Glee podcast. Tonight we're discussing S1Ep3, "Acafellas," where we talk ACS, Glee's depiction of masculinity and their lack of consistent characterization, Victor Garber's new show we're gonna make happen, and, as always, Kevin McHale....

Welcome back to Glee on the Rocks: an unofficial Glee podcast.  This is Episode 2: Just Some Fake Pregnancy and Some Sadness Today we cover S1Ep2, "Showmance" and talk about the lack of anything in episode 2, how Terri deserves a happy ending at Pier One and Anastasia the Klaine Musical. Also, Emily and Mav both have one strike (Mandy has none). Here's what you missed...

Welcome to Glee on the Rocks: an unofficial Glee retrospective. This is Episode 1: “This is Not For Schue” Today we’re talking S1E1, "The Pilot." We've got terrible stereotypes, why most of the adults are bad, and how Kevin McHale is the underrated MVP of the show. So here’s what you missed…on Glee.