The Glee kids could sing, but how did they get those moves? Glee's Co-Choreographer, Brooke Lipton, joins Jenna and Kevin to reveal how they got the cast to bust a move! From dancing boot camp to rehearsals, to taking us inside the creative process, why a platform had to be built on stage for Brooke, and breaking down some of their biggest dance numbers, like the one in the pool where they couldn't touch the bottom! Plus, Kevin shares a story about running into Brooke years before Glee when she ...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Jenna and Kevin are back to unpack a packed episode that features Whoopi Goldberg's debut, the return of Nene, and NYADA auditions! Kurt and Rachel try different approaches. One plays it safe, one takes a risk, and one ends up choking on stage!! The duo can relate to the on-screen pain and relive their own 'fails,' including Kevin's super embarrassing (he still cringes) audition for "Spring Awakening," which leads Jenna to give a great inside look at the real world of musical theater auditions, ...
Mar 04, 2024•52 min
The one and only Mercedes Jones herself is on the pod! Amber Riley joins Jenna and Kevin for a laugh-out-loud good time, full of behind-the-scenes scoops, including dropping a major bomb ... Mercedes was supposed to lose her virginity to Sam on the show! Say what?!! She shares why that ended up not happening, why she walked off the set during the MJ Tribute episode, and an inside look at how some of her iconic riffs on the show came to be. Plus, what Amber really thinks about "Samcedes," a hilar...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The Glee Club is "so emotional" over the loss of Whitney Houston and getting ready to say goodbye to their high school years, so leave it to Mr. Schue to assign a project. That's right, it's an electrifying tribute to the legendary Whitney Houston, and it starts strong with the opening performance of "How Will I Know" … a goose-bump-inducing number which leads Kevin and Jenna to wonder why Amber didn't get any solos this episode. Plus, the song Kevin hated doing at the time, the scoop on the sce...
Feb 26, 2024•40 min
WRITEUP: Was there anyone more unique than Unique on Glee? Powerhouse performer and Tony Award-winning actor Alex Newell joins Jenna and Kevin to talk (and laugh) about their time on Glee and the Glee Project, but right off the bat ... Kevin gets called out by Alex for something he said more than a decade ago! You won't believe what was allegedly said! Alex also reveals the challenging conditions they faced shooting The Glee Project on a campsite, what it was like to join Glee while still in hig...
Feb 22, 2024•50 min
Get your disco ball, platform shoes, and polyester suit! The Glee cast goes back to the 70s for a tribute to "Saturday Night Fever." Jenna and Kevin break down all the groovy details of this episode, including revealing that Cory was upset during dance rehearsals, what it was like for Jenna going back to dancing after her back injury, and did you catch it? Kevin points out the scene where he was totally checked out! Plus, the return of Jesse St. James, the debut of Alex Newell's 'Unique,' and Je...
Feb 19, 2024•47 min
It's happening! Mr. Schue is on the pod!!! Yes, Matthew Morrison joins Jenna and Kevin to talk all about the highs and lows of working on Glee! We learn who he flirted with during his audition (it worked!), why he felt he let the cast down, his relationship with Jane Lynch, and reliving a raw moment in time … Matthew gets emotional talking about the pressures of fame, the stress of their crazy work schedule, and dealing with all the hate his character was getting. Plus, who he misses the most fr...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Strap in, folks! Quinn is alive! It's Senior Ditch Day, and Matt Bomer steals the show as Blaine's older brother. Jenna and Kevin have all the scoop on one of the funniest Glee episodes ever, including behind-the-scenes stories on their shooting day at Magic Mountain, the truth behind Artie & Quinn's ramp and skate park shoots, and what it was really like working with Matt Bomer! It's a rollercoaster of a ride! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 12, 2024•49 min
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, Sameer shares behind-the-scenes details on how the "Cough Syrup" lyrics came together and why he initia...
Feb 09, 2024•40 min
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 to a very dark place and a phenomenal performance by Max Adler. Max joins Jenna and Kevin to break dow...
Feb 08, 2024•39 min
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 massive cliffhanger, and all this while tackling some very important issues. Kevin and Jenna have a lot of...
Feb 05, 2024•41 min
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! Plus, Samuel answers fans' questions, shares what he is working on now, and confession time . . . Kev...
Feb 01, 2024•52 min
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 Sugar, and the performance they rated A plus, plus! Plus, Kevin reveals what Goldblum called him off...
Jan 29, 2024•44 min
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 would include it in the script! And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Plus, Brad talks all about h...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min
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 back bad memories . . . she shares her thoughts on being forced to take PTO and missing out on this epi...
Jan 22, 2024•56 min
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 significant takeaway from doing the show! Plus, she talks about her friendship with Cory, some regrets from...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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. Plus, Kevin admits that he and some of his co-stars went rogue, revealing the consequences of their act...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 11, 2024•35 min
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 the water, what it was like shooting the synchronized swim and Grease performances, and the moment tha...
Jan 08, 2024•55 min
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 recommendations! Happy New Year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 01, 2024•18 min
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Dec 30, 2023•23 min
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.
Dec 25, 2023•19 min
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 talks about his new upcoming role … fatherhood!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 21, 2023•54 min
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 Wrapping," and the story on the wildly inappropriate voice memo Kevin played over the set's loudspeaker...
Dec 18, 2023•46 min
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 Sebastian had sexual tension with every character . . . you're not wrong! Plus, Grant is going from the ...
Dec 14, 2023•58 min
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 going to tell stories he's never told before!! In honor of Naya, the Snixxmas Charity Fundraiser bene...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 had to cover the story, how they all felt about the tribute episode, and coming to terms with loss and...
Dec 07, 2023•56 min
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 bit of sabotage from Rachel, who ends up suspended ... and that's just the tip of the iceberg! See omn...
Dec 04, 2023•46 min
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, and Kevin reveals the story of the first time Naya played the song for him in 2012. "Prayer For Th...
Dec 01, 2023•22 min
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, please stay tuned for a special announcement regarding the 4th Annual Snixxmas Charity Drive in honor of ...
Nov 30, 2023•51 min
