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SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy PodcastFinal Gleewind: Recovering Gleek PilotFor the end of our Glee era we are going back to the beginning. We are relistening to the first episode of Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast and reflecting on how we've changed, how our feelings about the show have changed, and what we hope the future brings. Thank you all for joining us these past few years!
2025-02-193h 12SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy PodcastGleewind: Not Gonna Teach Your Podcast How to Dance With YouGet your corsage's and have your dates home by midnight because we are talking about all the McKinley High school dances! We discuss who was the best dressed, which dance we would most like to attend ourselves, and how it all peaked with Prom Queen.Episodes discussed this week areSeason 2 Prom QueenSeason 3 PromasaurusSeason 4 Sadie HawkinsSeason 5 Tina in the Sky with Diamonds
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GLEEwindEpisode 52 - What Matters is that I Start Rehearsing Whitney's Version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Immediately (3x16: Saturday Night Glee-ver & 3x17: Dance With Somebody).Time to polish the plexiglass dancefloor and warm up for some impossible vocal runs!This week, the Glee club gets a double dosage of themed assignments as they boogie down the hallways in polyester suits in 3x16: "Saturday Night Glee-ver" and pay homage to one of the all-time greats in 3x17: "Dance with Somebody". Who has the vocal chops to give Whitney her due (*cough* Amber) and who falls short (*coughs* Heather and Chris)? Is Saturday Night Fever an effective tool against existential dread? And, for God's sake, when will Mr. Schue get adult friends?!...
2021-03-172h 01GLEEwindEpisode 51 - We're Completely Ignoring the Fact that She's Sitting in That Chair? (3x15: Big Brother)Time for some unresolved familial sexual tension!This week, the eldest Anderson son visits McKinley High School, leaving basically no imprint on the plot of the show. In 3x15: "Big Brother", Matt Bomer drops in to spy on his younger brother at the gym, Coach Roz Washington steals yet another scene, and Quinn is on a wheelchair, but it's not a really big deal?We also talk about Matt Bomer's extended role in the Murphyverse, Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar, and our favorite moments of the past fifty episodes.We...
2021-03-031h 05GLEEwindEpisode 50 - I'm Not Going to Negotiate with Terrorists (3x14: On My Way, ft. Zach Noe Towers)Take a seat, kids! And get ready to learn about the dangers of teen suicide/ marriage/ text and driving in a new very special episode! This week, comedian Zach Noe Towers joins us to discuss the most afterschool special of Glee yet, as we dive into 3x14: "On My Way." Karofsky's emotional state leads to Mr. Schue making it all about himself, Finn and Rachel rush their wedding bells, and Quinn is late. Oh, and on top of all that, it's also the Regionals episode.Note: the issues addressed in this episode are...
2021-02-242h 02GLEEwindEpisode 49 - Thank You For Joining Us in Our Nightly Tradition of Turning Dinner into Dinner Theater (3x12: The Spanish Teacher & 3x13: Heart)Time to roll those Rs and prep for our nighttime routine!This week, guest stars abound and racial stereotypes are propagated as the Glee club gets muy caliente with the arrival of Ricky Martin in 3x12: "The Spanish Teacher", and Rachel's buoyant home life is explored with Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell in 3x13: "Heart". We also discuss Samuel Larsen as Teen Jesus, try to explain Blaine's absence without really trying, and discover the gem that is "Disco Duck".We discuss:3x12: The Spanish TeacherWritten by: Ian Brennan
2021-01-281h 54GLEEwindEpisode 48 - I Haven't Connected with Him the Way that I Have with Barbra or Either of the Stephens (3x10: Yes/No & 3x11: Michael)Marry me? What would Michael Jackson do?The New Directions try to answer these questions in the two episodes we discuss this week. In 3x10: "Yes/No", Will Schuester outsources his marriage proposal to the Glee club, and that's not even the biggest blur of boundaries he makes. And in 3x11: "Michael", the New Directions try to solve their differences with the Warblers... through dance?We also discuss the bad decisions Rachel makes while spiraling, overstuffed tribute episodes, and we create what each of our episodes would look like if we curated the playlist completely.
2021-01-201h 59GLEEwindEpisode 47 - You Gave Me a Dead Pig for Christmas? (3x08: Hold On to Sixteen & 3x09: Extraordinary Merry Christmas)Merry belated Christmas and happy Sectionals!This week we talk about two episodes who should be much stronger given its individual parts. In 3x08: "Hold on to Sixteen", the New Directions face off against the Trouble Tones, Quinn confronts Shelby, and Lindsay Pearce returns. And in 3x09: "Extraordinary Merry Christmas", the Glee club puts on a Christmas special with some of the strongest wit and out-of-the-box thinking the show has done thus far. But both episodes end up falling apart. Like Lea Michele's hair post-partum.We discuss:3x08: Hold On to Sixteen
2021-01-131h 47GLEEwindEpisode 46 - I Haven't Been This Worried About a Vote Since Lambert Versus Allen (3x07: I Kissed a Girl)It's Lady Music Week at McKinley! But it's all somehow led by Finn?This week's episode "I Kissed a Girl" sees the repercussions (or lack thereof) of the slap, as Santana struggles with her coming out, Finn tries to orchestrate it, and Puck and Shelby continue an incredibly misguided dynamic. We also discuss Quinn's downward spiral, Sue Sylvester's past famous hookups, and Glee's track record with stealing other artist's arrangements.We discuss:3x07: I Kissed a GirlWritten by: Matthew HodgsonDirected by: Tate Donovan'Glee': Musician Greg...
2021-01-061h 00GLEEwindEpisode 45 - I Wrote to Patti LuPone on Her Website, But I Haven't Heard From Her Yet (3x06: Mash-Off, ft. Caroline Framke)Rumor has it this week we discuss a vital episode inside the Glee mythology!In an appearance that has been on the books since we started this show, we welcome Chief TV Critic at Variety, Caroline Framke, to discuss 3x06: "Mash-Off"! In an essential episode for Santana, we talk about the role of Naya Rivera inside queer representation in TV, the nuance of her performance, and, of course, we dive deep into that Adele mash-up. We also talk about The Prom (which we watched!), The Grinch Live! (which we didn't watch), and FX on Hulu's A...
2020-12-232h 00GLEEwindEpisode 44 - People's Choice Would Have Gotten You to Third Base (3x04: "Pot O' Gold" & 3x05: "The First Time")Top o' the morning! We've come all the way from Ireland to grant you three wishes!This week, we dive into the first episode of Damian McGinty's winning arc in 3x04: "Pot' O Gold", and we try to channel our sexual experiences into our acting in 3x05: "The First Time". A new exchange student comes into McKinley and adds almost nothing to the plot, and the production of West Side Story is on its way. Plus, Quinn tries to frame Shelby, Brittana is officially a thing, and an iconic gay villain is born.We discuss:
2020-12-161h 43GLEEwindEpisode 43: You’ll Get Your Well-Deserved Standing Ovations on Saturday Matinees (3x02: "I Am Unicorn" & 3x03: "Asian F")Mr. Schue was supposed to love me! This week, it's all about presidential campaigns, dance booty-camps, and half-baked diva-offs as we continue our season three recaps with 3x02: "I Am Unicorn" and 3x03: "Asian F". Topics include the perfect gene pool of the Chang family, Shelby Corcoran's hideous behavior, holes in the Glee/ Burlesque-verse, and the many tattoos of the cast. Also, perhaps for the only time... we agree with how Mr. Schue handles things?We discuss:3x02: I Am UnicornWritten by: Ryan MurphyDirected by: Br...
2020-12-101h 57GLEEwindEpisode 42: I'll Originate a Role in a New Sondheim Musical (3x01: "The Purple Piano Project")Like the titular purple pianos, we have been gutted, torn and used, but we're back to deliver new music!Join us as we embark on our season three journey and discuss the premiere "The Purple Piano Project"! Senior year looms on McKinley High, as the Glee club is shuffled with new additions (transfer Blaine! Sugar Motta!) and departures of old favorites (Dark Quinn is here! Also Sam apparently moved?) But anything they can do, Lindsay Pearce can do better.We also honor Naya Rivera, and disgrace Matthew Morrison's career choices.We discuss:
2020-12-021h 37GLEEwindEpisode 41 - Did We All Just Win a Little Bit? (The Glee Project, 1x10: Glee-ality)Is this the real life? Is this Glee-ality?We have come to the end of the road in our journey through the first season of The Glee Project. Was this trip filled with laughs, some memorable characters, and an overall good addition to the Glee lore? Perhaps yes. Do the final results make any sense whatsoever? You be the judge of that. Alex and Lindsay give us everything, Sam and Damian give us nothing, they all win something and yet it feels like we all lost.Also, keep sending us your thoughts on Naya Rivera...
2020-08-121h 04GLEEwindEpisode 40 - I'm a Beast of a Performer (The Glee Project, 1x08: Believability and 1x09: Generosity)Are you believable? Are you generous? Are you ready for a new episode?We’re almost at the end of the road, as the top five contestants are forced to prove two skills that are only once again just tangentially related to Glee. Hannah develops a mid-season crush, Ryan Murphy insists on gaslighting us about Damian, and Lindsay doesn’t know the words. We also guess the prices for our favorite Glee cameos, and Jorge jeopardizes any future work opportunities with Ian Brennan.We discuss:The Glee Project1x08: Believability1x09: Gene...
2020-08-051h 25GLEEwindEpisode 39 - It's Frustrating and It Should've Gone to Me (The Glee Project 1x07: Sexuality)Oh don’t say the assignment this week is Sexuality… The assignment this week is Sexuality!The contestants sexy skills are put through the test under decidedly unsexy situations like messy food fights, gay panic, and… breaking a commitment to the Lord? Cameron has a really tough week as Samuel seems to effortlessly thrive, and Ryan Murphy decides he will get what he cannot have. We also honor the life of Naya Rivera. Please send us any thoughts you have about how she or her work on Glee impacted us via Twitter or email.We...
2020-07-291h 02GLEEwindEpisode 38 - To Be Tenacious Means to Be GRRRR! (The Glee Project, 1x06: Tenacity, ft. Myles McNutt)Grab a dictionary and look up the word “tenacious”!This week we welcome our first Glee Project guest, as writer and media academic Myles McNutt joins us to discuss 1x06: “Tenacity”, as well as examine the whole show on a different light. Who are exactly the homework assignments benefitting? Why is the final panel fundamentally misconstrued? Was Alex Newell bullied into wearing a wig? We also go into the Golden Age of TV reviewing, Max Adler’s judging talents, and the physics of slushees. We discuss:The Glee Project1x06: “Tenacity”The Glee Projec...
2020-06-171h 59GLEEwindEpisode 37 - She Was Twelve. She Was Terrifying (The Glee Project, 1x04: Dance-Ability & 1x05: Pair-Ability)Get out your dancing shoes and make sure your duet partner is ready!This week we continue our recap of season one of the Glee Project with 1x04: Dance-Ability and 1x05: Pair-Ability, which sees contestants go into the world of dance and duets. Alex talks the talk but can't dance the dance, Lindsay steals the spotlight by breaking the morals of another contestant, and #Skadooshgate.However, we start by acknowledging the recent developments in Lea Michele's career. You know what we're talking about.And we urge our listeners to get involved in the...
2020-06-102h 06GLEEwindEpisode 36 - I'm One of the Most Vulnerable People I Know (The Glee Project 1x02: Theatricality & 1x03: Vulnerability)Time to us in Universal City Walk with your giant insecurity signs!This week, we continue our dive into The Glee Project as we combat bullying with glam rock in 1x02: “Theatricality”, and expose our biggest fears in public in 1x03: “Vulnerability”. Some of the contestants keep making an impression, some contestants keep getting lost in the mix, and one contestant leaves her mark in the Reality Show Hall of Fame. Also, Idina Menzel apparently had two free hours.We discuss:The Glee Project1x02: “Theatricality”1x03: “Vulnerability”Ali Stroker to guest-star on...
2020-05-201h 39GLEEwindEpisode 35 - I'm a Classically Trained Soprano; I Have One of the Best Voices Here (The Glee Project 1x01: Individuality)No better time to start a new project than during quarantine!This week, we take a sidestep from Glee as we watch the first episode of the 2011 reality TV spinoff show “The Glee Project”, which aimed to find a person that would inspire Ryan Murphy to write a 7-episode arc. We’re introduced to a dozen of aspiring McKinley student, from the instantly iconic Alex and Lindsay, to Matheus, the cute man we love, and Cameron, the cute man we hate. Darren Criss guest judges. Someone performs Sweet Charity. We are instantly in.The Glee Projec...
2020-05-131h 30GLEEwindEpisode 34 - It Can't Be Too Hot Because It'll Hurt Your Vocal Chords (Glee: The 3D Concert Movie, ft. Chris Feil)We’re back and maintaining social distance guidelines!This week, we go back to the summer of 2011, where crowds were still allowed and Gleeks everywhere gathered for the release of the 3D Concert movie. To discuss that feat of filmmaking, we invited movie buff and Oscar expert Chris Feil, obviously. Chris joins us to discuss the actors staying in character through a national arena tour, the true crime style that was embedded into it, and we wonder if Gwyneth Paltrow remembers being part of this at all.The Glee 3D Concert MovieDirected by: Ke...
2020-05-061h 41GLEEwindEpisode 33 - I Can't Have Anything Keep Me from My Manhattan Destiny (2x22: New York)Start spreadin’ the news!In the season two finale “New York”, the New Directions finally make it to the Big Apple for Nationals. Will Mr. Schue follow his Broadway dreams (and do we even care)? Can a haircut solve all of Quinn’s problems? How exactly did Kurt and Rachel manage to break into the Gershwin? The answers to all these questions, plus our rankings of best and worst episodes, and our top 10 musical numbers of season 2!2x22: New YorkWritten and directed by: Brad FalchukOutro Song: I Won’t Say (I’m I...
2020-03-121h 46GLEEwindEpisode 32 - Most Girls Would Be Upset about Being Slapped in the Face, but I Happen to Appreciate the Drama of It (2x20: Prom Queen & 2x21: Funeral)Time to get out your prom dress and funeral outfits!On the final stretch of season 2, the New Directions perform at two very distinct events Jorge and Michael dive into 2x20: “Prom Queen” and 2x21: “Funeral”. Kurt finds out that there are many ways to get bullied, Sue suffers a loss as her character suffers another retcon, and Quinn slaps Rachel. We also spend entirely too much time pondering Julie Bowen’s next career moves.2x20: Prom QueenWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected by: Eric Stolz2x21: FuneralWritten by: Ryan Murph...
2020-03-051h 55GLEEwindEpisode 31 - Today Rachel Berry's Gonna Put Her Own Feminine Twist on It (2x19: Rumours, ft. Matt D'Ambrosio)Leave the rumors and backstabbing behind!This week, the New Directions get a case of the Mac on 2x19: “Rumours”, a tribute episode to Fleetwood Mac’s seminal album. To discuss that, writer Matt D’Ambrosio joins us to explore the troubled waters (for us) of the group, and we break to him all the storylines and characters he’s missed by not watching six seasons of the show. It was a learning experience for all.2x19: RumoursWritten by: Ryan MurphyDirected by: Tim HunterRyan Murphy’s New Netflix Series ‘Hollywood’ Get...
2020-02-271h 42GLEEwindEpisode 30 - It's Less Hebraic and More Fabrayic (2x18: Born This Way, ft. Neil McNeil)Time to put our insecurities in a merchandise-ready T-shirt!This week, fellow hardcore Gleek Neil McNeil joins us to talk plastic surgeries, ginger representation and his former Glee college radio show as we discuss 2x18: Born This Way! We also dive into what is one of the most iconic mashups of the show, the introduction of Lucy Caboose, and do some shirt design of our own.We discuss:2x18: Born This WayWritten by: Brad FalchukDirected by: Alfonso Gomez-RejonGlee’s Dot-Marie Jones to Join Rock of Ages as DennisSupergirl Star...
2020-02-201h 58GLEEwindEpisode 29 - Céline Isn't the Neglected Artist, I Am (2x17: A Night of Neglect)Put on your best gala downs and get ready to sell some taffy…This week, the New Directions try to raise some funds by honoring neglected artists in 2x17: A Night of Neglect. We discuss the return and goodbye of Holly Holliday, the return and almost-goodbye of Terri Schuester, and the return and revenge of two former Glee stars starting their own recap podcast. SEND!We discuss:2x17: A Night of NeglectWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected by: Carol BankerKevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz are hosting a Glee recap podcast‘Glee...
2020-02-121h 19GLEEwindEpisode 28 - The Only Berry on My Family Tree (2x16: Original Song, ft. Brendan Haley)After a long hiatus, we are back in the new decade!This week we sharpen our pencils and try our best songwriting skills as we discuss the season 2 Regionals episode "Original Song", with the help of our very special guest Brendan Haley! Brendan tells the story of how this particular episode touched his life, and his journey to eventually appearing on the show. Plus, big ass hearts, trouty mouths, losers, and only childs!We discuss: 2x16: Original SongWritten by: Ryan MurphyDirected by: Bradley BueckerStephen Amell to Star in P...
2020-02-052h 02GLEEwindEpisode 27 - This Isn't Real, None of This Is Real, This Is Christmas! (BONUS: Same Time, Next Christmas)Merry Christmas, Gleeks!In this very special holiday episode, Michael and Jorge step outside the McKinley halls and take a yearly trip to Hawaii to recap and discuss the Lea Michele ABC original movie "Same Time, Next Christmas": every plot beat, every line delivery, and every GIF-able Lea face crack. We also talk about the unlikely (and iconic) director behind the film, Nia Vardalos' contract requirements, and our suggestions for Lea's next career moves.Same Time, Next ChristmasWritten by: Karen Bloch MorseDirected by: Stephen HerekOutro Song: 100 Degrees...
2019-12-251h 11GLEEwindEpisode 26 - Can I Just Applaud This Trio for Exploring the Uncharted World of Sapphic Charm? (2x14: Blame It on the Alcohol & 2x15: Sexy)Pop open a couple of wine coolers, and turn down the lights…This week, things get boozy and sexy as we see how New Directions deal with the all-too-common teen issues of underage drinking and hormones in 2x14: “Blame It on the Alcohol” and 2x15: “Sexy”. In these two surprisingly moving and fun episodes, we witness the Rachel Berry House Party Train Wreck Extravaganza, the return of Holly Holliday, and the birth of Britanna. We also talk about own experiences with drinking and sex-ed. Spoiler, they weren’t great!We discuss:2x14: Blame It on the Alcoh...
2019-12-132h 27GLEEwindEpisode 25 - Sexy Schoolgirl Librarian Chic (2x12: Silly Love Songs & 2x13: Comeback)You’d think that people would have had enough of silly Glee episodes? Well, I look around me and I see it isn’t so.This week, love is in the air in 2x14: “Silly Love Songs” and people try to return to form in 2x13: “Comeback”. Blaine goes overboard for an unreciprocated crush, Rachel and Mercedes go overboard for yet another diva-off, and Quinn goes overboard with her outfit choices. We also discuss the different kinds of Glee themed episodes, the possible concussions of Tina, and the return of icons Aural Intensity.We discuss:2x1...
2019-12-042h 02GLEEwindEpisode 24 - There's No Way I Am Sharing the Choir Room with a Known Homophobe (2x11: The Sue Sylvester Shuffle)It’s a touchdown! (That’s a sports term, right?)This week, Jorge and Michael cheer from the sidelines as they discuss the surprisingly refreshing Super Bowl episode, “The Sue Sylvester Shuffle.” Can the football team and the New Directions sort out their irreconcilable differences via zombie halftime performance? Can Sue legally shoot a student out of a cannon? Will there every be a better Super Bowl episode than Grey’s Anatomy’s? How large was Lea Michele’s budget for the “Christmas in New York” video? Listen to get all your answers.We discuss:2x11: The Sue...
2019-11-271h 39GLEEwindEpisode 23 - Now that You're Divorced and Miss Pillsbury Married Another Guy, I Guess You'll Be Spending Christmas Eve Alone (2x10: A Very Glee Christmas)Merry Christmas in November!This week, three different Santas come down McKinley High’s chimney as the Glee Club celebrates the holidays. Artie does an elaborate scheme to trick Brittany, Rachel does an elaborate scheme to trick Finn, and Sue does an elaborate scheme to align with the needs of the writers this week. But most importantly, Lea Michele’s Christmas album is finally out, and we do a track-by-track deep dive. Okay, bye.We discuss:2x10: A Very Glee ChristmasWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected by: Alfonso Gomez-RejonStream “Christmas in the...
2019-11-201h 32GLEEwindEpisode 22 - You've Silenced My Talents, I'm Merely Protesting (2x08: Furt & 2x09: Special Education)It’s a beautiful night, and we’re looking for something dumb do to! Hey baby, I think we want to do a deep dive into season 2, episode 8 “Furt”, and episode 9 “Special Education”! In the former, the Glee Club hijacks Burt and Carol’s wedding, and Carol Burnett hijacks Sue’s wedding with herself. In the latter, the stakes have never been lower for Sectionals and Rachel has never been more silenced. We also somehow discuss MJ Rodriguez, Jenny McCarthy, and Allison Williams’ agents in the same episode. We’re so glad to be back!We discuss:2x08...
2019-11-132h 18GLEEwindEpisode 21 - At Least I Didn't Fall and Break My Talent (2x07: The Substitute, ft. Kevin O'Keeffe)Buen día, clase!Butter the floor and switch names with your classmate, because this week there’s a sub teacher as we discuss 2x07: “The Substitute” with very special guest Kevin O’Keeffe. We dive deep into the tater tot wars and discuss everything Gwyneth Paltrow. Where was she in her career when she joined Glee? How did being on the show alter her public persona? Could she make a six de-Glees connection with Tom Holland? We also try to buy Lea’s house off the market.We discuss:2x07: The SubstituteWritten by...
2019-10-231h 54GLEEwindEpisode 20 - The Idea of the Assignment Was to Do the Opposite of What We Normally Do (2x06: Never Been Kissed)It’s time to gather some côuragé!This week, we arrive to several pivotal points of the series as we discuss 2x06: “Never Been Kissed.” We are introduced to Blaine Anderson, the Dalton Academy Warblers, and a different side of Karofsky, while all the Glee club members continue to be horrible to Coach Beiste under Will’s supervision. We also talk about the impact of “Teenage Dream” and the most wonderful time of the year: whenever Lea has new music out.We discuss:2x06: Never Been KissedWritten by: Brad FalchukDirected by: B...
2019-10-161h 31GLEEwindEpisode 19 - Oh, Please Be Evita, Please Be Evita (2x05: The Rocky Horror Glee Show, ft. Michael Varrati)It’s time to do the Time Warp again! This week, we welcome the Queen of Camp, the Sultan of Spook and our favorite Creature of the Night Michael Varrati, to get down and filthy as we discuss The Rocky Horror Glee Show. Michael gives us a lesson on the history of the beloved cult musical, and we desperately try to forget Will Schuester’s manipulation tactics, the assassination of Emma Pillsbury, and Sin-sational, Transylvania. We’ll always have Sam’s abs.We discuss:2x05: The Rocky Horror Glee ShowStory by : Ryan Murphy...
2019-10-092h 07GLEEwindEpisode 18 - Let's Discuss Your Newfound Love for Jesus and How It's Affecting Me (2x03: Grilled Cheesus & 2x04: Duets)Your prayers have been answered. In this week's carbo-loaded double episode we discuss the miracles of buttered bread in 2x03: "Grilled Cheesus", and fight to the death for a Breadstix dinner in 2x04: "Duets." We have misguided religious calls, heart attacks, deep rivers, and high mountains. Also, Rachel Berry hates Grease 2 and Lea Michele loves kale.We discuss:2x03: Grilled CheesusWritten by: Brad FalchukDirected by: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon2x04: DuetsWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected: Eric Stoltz'John Stamos Cast in Quibi’s Musical Series Royalties Alongside Darren Cr...
2019-10-022h 06GLEEwindEpisode 17 - I Look Forward to the Day the Paparazzi Provokes Me and I Attack Them (2x02: Britney/ Brittany, ft. Topher Gauk-Roger)It's Brittany, bitch!This week, we welcome Britney Spears aficionado and pop culture savant Topher Gauk-Roger to discuss the second artist-centered episode in Glee, "Britney/ Brittany"! Did the New Directions pay proper respect to the Princess of Pop? The answer may be exactly what you expect! We also discuss our personal histories with Britney, and explicitly do NOT discuss Ryan Murphy's "A Chorus Line" Netflix adaptation. We discuss: 2x02: Britney/ BrittanyWritten and directed by: Ryan Murphy'Supergirl Costars Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood Are Married''See Laurie Metcalf, Jane Lynch, and Mo...
2019-09-251h 59GLEEwindEpisode 16 - I Didn't Send Her to an Active Crackhouse (2x01: Audition, ft. Garrett Greer)Welcome back to school, gleeks! This week we’re kicking off our season 2 with ultra special guest Garrett Greer, who actually worked on “Glee” for the first two seasons! Garrett helps us dissect the highly anticipated at the time season 2 premiere, “Audition” and gives us all the behind-the-scenes drama from his time on the show. He also introduces a new segment in which he schools us on what we’ve gotten right or wrong so far.(We apologize for the sound issues towards the second half. We did our best after some files were lost. We still think this i...
2019-09-182h 02GLEEwindEpisode 15 - I Think This Is the Perfect Opportunity for Us to Start Rehearsing for Next Year's Sectionals (1x22: Journey to Regionals)Well, we've made it. After a season of teen emotional breakdowns, heart soaring musical numbers, and entirely too much Matthew Morrison rapping, we made it to Regionals. This week, we dive into the final episode and wrap up the first season of GLEE with "Journey to Regionals." Sue is made a judge at the competition, Quinn finally gives birth, and Vocal Adrenaline blows our mind once again. Even if the best number wasn't even shown.We also rank our favorite episodes and musical numbers of the season. Did something rain on "Don't Rain on my Parade"'s...
2019-08-211h 31GLEEwindEpisode 14 - Even the Way We're Sitting Right Now Is So Dramatic (1x20: Theatricality & 1x21: Funk)This is a rough one, guys. This week we fall into a deep funk, as we discuss episodes 1x20: “Theatricality” and 1x21: “Funk”. On the former, it’s Gaga week at McKinley, Rachel has the most misguided first encounter with her birth mother, and Finn says the “F” word. On the latter, Will tries to seduce Sue to disarm her, Vocal Adrenaline strikes back, and Quinn dances while pregnant; a lot. Us? We’d just rather talk about Beanie Feldstein. We discuss:1x20: TheatricalityWritten and directed by: Ryan Murphy1x21: FunkWritten by: Ian Br...
2019-08-141h 52GLEEwindEpisode 13 - My Mother Is Broadway Legend Patti LuPone (1x18: Laryngitis & 1x19: Dream On)This week is all about lost voices and hopeless dreams as we dive into 1x18: “Laryngitis” and 1x19: “Dream On”. Puck loses his mojo as Rachel loses her vocal chords, Neil Patrick Harris heads a showchoir recovery group, Idina Menzel once dreamed a dream, and it’s finally Kurt’s turn. But it’s all background to our deep discussion on MTV’s “Are You the One?” and the CATS trailer. We discuss: 1x18: Laryngitis Written by: Ryan Murphy Directed by: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon1x19: Dream OnWritten by: Brad FalchukDirected by: Joss Whedon.
2019-08-071h 44GLEEwindEpisode 12 - Rachel Berry Is About to Get Musically Promiscuous (1x17: Bad Reputation, ft. LaToya Ferguson)This week it's the second part of our conversation with LaToya Ferguson, where we discuss 1x17: "Bad Reputation." Sue goes viral with an embarrassing viral video, the Glist ranks the hotness of (most of) the show choir members, and Olivia Newton-John sits in a limousine. But, most importantly, Rachel delivers an Academy Award-worthy project with "Run Joey Run". We discuss:1x17: Bad ReputationWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected by: Elodie KeeneRyan Murphy Reveals ‘American Horror Story: 1984’ Cast (Watch)Lea Michele to Star in ABC Christmas Movie ‘Same Time, Next Christmas’Outro Song: ...
2019-07-311h 22GLEEwindEpisode 11 - The Point is that Fanny Brice Is the Most Iconic Role (1x16: Home, ft. LaToya Ferguson)This week, we felt a little too much at *deep whisper* home with special guest LaToya Ferguson, and had to split up our conversation with her in two. In this first part, we dive into 1x16: "Home". April Rhodes is back and is looking for a new home. Finn and Kurt's parents are dating, and trying to create a new home for their families. Mercedes tries to lose weight, feeling out of home with her body. Do you sense a theme? We discuss:1x16: HomeWritten by: Brad FalchuckDirected by: Paris Barclay
2019-07-241h 02GLEEwindEpisode 10 - Let’s Just Say, Hypothetically, We Went to a Wiggles Concert Last Friday Night (1x15: The Power of Madonna, ft. Mike Patterson)Come on, girls! Do you believe in love? Cause we got something to say about it. This week, we welcome resident pop queen expert Mike Patterson as Glee tackles its first single-artist episode with "The Power of Madonna". Virginities are lost, hearts are open, and prayers are made. Also, an earthquake hits. We discuss:1x15: The Power of MadonnaWritten and directed by: Ryan Murphy'Madonna Rates Glee’s All-Madonna Episode: “Brilliant”'‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’: Jayma Mays & Erinn Hayes Cast In Key Roles''New Doc on Suicide Text Case Dives Into Mental Health Stru...
2019-07-171h 28GLEEwindEpisode 9 - I Was Just Focusing on the First Syllable (1x14: Hell-O)Glee returned for the first time after becoming a global phenomenon with the episode "Hell-O." Was it the show we all fell in love with? You be the judge of that. But this episode includes retconning every single major character, another sad Finn ballad, and the Old Maids Club. However, we do get Idina and J-Groff. That counts for something, right? We discuss:1x14: Hell-OWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected by: Brad Falchuck'Rian Johnson’s Star-Studded ‘Knives Out’ Trailer Debuts''Lea Michele Will Be Releasing A Christmas Album''Midway’ Trailer: Roland Emmerich Epic Sets Sail In T...
2019-07-101h 18GLEEwindEpisode 8 - Well, I Do Have Something that I've Been Working on Since I Was Four (1x13: Sectionals, ft. Mathew Rodriguez)After weeks of emotional breakdowns, mash-up numbers, and fake pregnancies, we're finally at sectionals! This week, writer Mathew Rodriguez joins us as our first-ever guest to discuss the mid-season finale. Sue leaks the set list, Mercedes makes her voice heard, and Mr. Schue keeps stealing valuable air time. But who would we be if we didn't spend most of the episode discussing "Don't Rain On My Parade"? We discuss:1x13: SectionalsWritten and directed by: Brad Falchuck'Lea Michele to Have Her Own Wellness Show on Ellen Network''The Video for Kevin McHale's 'James Dean' I...
2019-07-031h 30GLEEwindEpisode 7 - I Insist on Only Being Shot from My Left Side (1x10: Ballad, 1x11: Hairography & 1x12: Mattress)It's a packed week as we dive into three episodes and discuss ballads, hair, and mattresses! So much stuff happens. Rachel has a crush on Mr. Schue, the kids are made to perform in wigs, they record a local commercial, Suzy Pepper falls into a coma, Quinn is kicked out of her house, and Finn learns to smile. Also, Jorge performs Santana's sexts and Michael coughs his way through recording. We discuss:1x10: BalladWritten and directed by: Brad Falchuck 1x11: HairographyWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected by: Bill D'Elia
2019-06-261h 36GLEEwindEpisode 6 - Maybe One of These Days You'll Find a Way to Create Teaching Moments without Ruining My Life (1x08: Mash-Up & 1x09: Wheels)On this week's episode, Mr. Schue gives out a mash-up assignment that doesn't actually involve any mash-ups, the Glee Club is bound to a wheelchair, and Kurt and Rachel defy gravity. But it is mostly about our New York trip anecdotes. And lots of Laura Benanti. We discuss:1x08: Mash-UpWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected by: Elodie Keene 1x09: WheelsWritten by: Ryan MurphyDirected by: Paris BarclayShowmance with Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz: Kurtcedes'‘Arthur’ Gives Mr. Ratburn The Gay Wedding to a Chocolatier We All Deserve''Thank the Ca...
2019-06-191h 10GLEEwindEpisode 5 - It's Glee Club. Not Krunk Club. (1x06: Vitamin D & 1x07 Throwdown)On this week's episode, Terri joins the school staff and immediately gets the kids hooked on drugs, Quinn Fabray finds that teenage pregnancy is not easy, and Mr. Schue is a savior of minorities. We also talk about mash-ups on the show, and Quinchel versus Faberry. We discuss:1x06: Vitamin DWritten by: Ryan MurphyDirected by: Elodie Keene 1x07: ThrowdownWritten by: Brad FalchuckDirected by: Ryan MurphyThe Nice Guy Who Puts the Mean Into ‘Glee’Lea Michele Sings "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid - Disne...
2019-06-121h 15GLEEwindEpisode 4 - I Thought I Made It Very Clear that Anything from West Side Story Goes to Me (1x04: Preggers & 1x05: The Rhodes Not Taken)On this week's episode, Rachel leaves the glee club to pursue bigger dreams in a cabaret stage, Finn deals with the consequences of poor sex education, and Kristin Chenoweth makes her instantly iconic debut as April Rhodes. Also, both Rachel Berry and Lea Michele are deeply traumatized by West Side Story, and we dive deep into it.We discuss:1x04: PreggersWritten and directed by: Brad Falchuk1x05: The Rhodes Not TakenWritten by: Ian BrennanDirected by: John ScottLea Michele Was 'Gutted' Not to Get Cast as a...
2019-06-051h 25GLEEwindEpisode 3 - I Guess I Just Don't Have a Gag Reflex (1x02: Showmance & 1x03: Acafellas)On this week's episode, Rachel joins the celibacy club, New Directions tries to sex it up to attract new members, Mercedes commits vandalism during a car wash, and Mr. Schue forms his own acapella group. Which is an even greater act of vandalism.We discuss:1x02: ShowmanceWritten by: Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk & Ian BrennanDirected by: Ryan Murphy1x03: AcafellasWritten by: Ryan MurphyDirected by: John Scott"Say A Little Prayer" (Extended Version)"I Can Pinpoint the Exact Moment Glee Got Bad" by...
2019-05-291h 07GLEEwindEpisode 2 - There's Nothing Ironic About Show Choir (1x01: Pilot)In the first episode recap of the series, Michael and Jorge go back to where it all started, and where it all peaked? They talk about the iconic character introductions, why the most famous musical number is not necessarily the best one, and how the story evolved from earlier drafts. It's also all about Lea's wedding, because when isn't it?We discuss:1x01: PILOTWritten by: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian BrennanDirected by: Ryan MurphyRead the original draft for the Glee pilot here.Outro Song:...
2019-05-2257 minGLEEwindEpisode 1 - Being Part of Something Special Makes You Special (Before and After Glee)Welcome back to McKinley High, gleeks. And happy tenth anniversary!On the premiere episode of GLEEwind, Jorge and Michael take a trip down memory lane to take look at how the show came to be, where the cast and creators were before it aired, and where they are now. How did the idea of the show came about? How was everyone cast? Whose career burned the brightest after it all ended? Who is Lea Michele still friends with?They also share their GLEE origin stories, fears, and expectations before diving into the full rewatch. Needless...
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