Gleek of the Week - A Glee Podcast
We're rewatching every performance from Glee to crown the ultimate performance from the series. Each episode, Andrew is joined by different Gleeks to discuss the show and move a few lucky songs forward on the Glacket - the Glee Bracket. Listen along to find out where your favorite performances end up!
All Episodes
"Momford and Daughters" (w/ Allison & Patrick)
We're back after the Thanksgiving holiday and Andrew's 30th birthday! Allison and Patrick return this week and they bring the discourse with the past few episodes of competitions. So if you can't stand the heat, get out of the glitchen!
"Lea Takes a Tumble" (w/ Ian & Matt)
Ian and Matt are back this week and literally every single song this episode is a banger. We discuss Matt's recent wedding and which Glee songs he featured, we talk about who would sing songs from K POP Demon Hunters, and Alex Newell in Bat Boy.
"Gate3ping" (Live Episode)
Conor is back for this month's livestream episode! We start the episode by talking about last week's brutal competition before getting into it with this week's Gleeks, Kalle and Julianna.
"Sisters By Chance, Gleeks by Choice" (w/ Emilee & Patrick)
Emilee and Patrick are back this week and we discuss, simply everything. We breakdown the intricacies of It's All Over, the Rolo epidemic, and why Americana High School core is hands down best vibe of all time. Songs this episode include: 4 Minutes.
"Gay Guy Ryan Murphy" (w/ Abby & Emily (River-Deep))
Veterans of the Glacket and hosts of the podcast, River-Deep (a Riverdale podcast), Abby and Emily, join this week! We discuss the similarities between Glee and Riverdale, Blaine's Disney knees, the most elite ship in all of Glee, and Amber Riley singing opera.
"Still Holding On" (w/ Lily Mae Harrington & Abraham Lim)
Lily Mae Harrington and Abraham Lim from The Glee Project season 2 return to Glacket on this week's episode! Listen to us talk about their reunion show happening later this month, how they look back at their time on TGP, and how they feel about Glee all these years later!
"Glangry Scale" (Live Episode)
Lena returns to the Glacket for this month's livestream episode along with fateful Gleeks, Sam and Jack! We discuss what songs make us want to take a cheese grater to our nether regions, Jonathan Groff's big dumpy, and the initial rendition Jesse had planned Unique to do for Boogie Shoes.
"Clocking the Grieving" (w/ Claudia & Conor)
I hope you're clocking that there's a new episode this week with legends of the podcast, Claudia and Conor! The three of us discuss Mercedes' glitch during Bust Your Windows, the Glee cast's original music, and the incredible week Gwyneth had on Glee.
"Rolodex" (w/ Allyson & Whitney)
Previous guests of the podcast, Allyson and Whitney, are back this week and we start this episode off with the long awaited Chappell Roan tribute episode penned by Whitney herself.
"Skadoosh Gate" (Live Episode)
Ian Allred from TV's Recovering Gleek returns to the Glacket for this month's livestream episode! Loyal Glisteners, Drew and Gracie, join in the conversation to discuss Glee's guest stars that never were, the problems with The Glee Project, and Sunshine's armography during "Listen." Songs this episode include: Light Up the World.
"Something Did Bad Happen" (w/ Claudia & Patrick)
Bears in the apartment? Myron singing a Christina Perri song? Kitty being the glue of Glee? It's all happening on this week's brand new episode featuring iconic gleeks, Claudia and Patrick. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Cough Syrup. Lose My Breath.
"I'm Just Doing Tina" (w/ Allison & Conor)
Allison and Conor are back this episode to recap Andrew and Conor's recent London trip (including Glee drag night, ABBA Voyage, and Evita!). We also talk about being culturally queer, culturally wine mom, and why Netflix is preventing me from talking about anything else.
"Emo, HeMo, and Homo" (w/ Aman & Matt)
Aman and Matt from The Diary Room/ The Choir Room podcast return this week to discuss the Glee cast reuniting on The Weakest Link, Glee cast Hallmark movies, respond to a gloicemail.. and also, we Glacket! Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Born to Hand Jive.
"Quatt Rutherbray" (Live Episode)
Abby (aka @sansbreadstix on Twitter) is back for this month's livestream! Glisteners of the podcast, Whitney and Jordan, join for the two competitions where we discuss Dianna's latest interview, Quinn and Matt interactions, and Glee AI music.
"The Miseducation of Andrew McGuire" (w/ Bob & Emilee)
Emilee returns to the Glacket after last week's episode where her least favorite song on Glee made it to Round Four! Also! DJ Bob Runkel makes his Glacket debut. We all discuss the song Take Care of Yourself, ad libs in Glee songs, and the Simgm Glee spoofs!
"Battle of the Bump-Its" (w/ Brea & Conor)
The riots can come to a close, Brea and Conor return to the podcast this week! We discuss Blaine and Finn's mental illness, Vanessa Lengies singing, and Glee's usage of ADR. Songs this episode include: Any Way You Want It/ Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' Call Me Maybe.
"After a Long Day of Work, I Don't Wanna Ulrich That" (w/ Claudia & Ian)
Claudia and Ian are on this week's episode and after a long day of work.. you DO wanna see that. We discuss the lack of Brittana duets, our complicated feelings around "Be Okay," and the cinematic masterpiece that is "Run Joey Run." Songs this episode include: Be Okay.
"The Dichotomy of Klaine" (w/ Alyssa & Patrick)
It's Klaine v. Anti-Klaine on this week's episode! Patrick is representing Anti-Klaine and Alyssa is representing Pro-Klaine. We discuss Klaine's lack of representation on the Glacket, do some Lord Tubbington trivia, and the song that changed everything on Glee.
"Alfie Alzheimer's" (Live Episode)
Surprise bitch! Aman makes his Round 3 debut on this month's livestream episode where we're joined by Keely and Ethan! We discuss Cynthia Erivo, Lindsay Heather Pearce, and why we shouldn't be bitchy to "Bitch." Songs this episode include: Anything Goes/ Anything You Can Do.
"We Could See Goop!" (w/ Allison & Maggie)
Allison returns as well as Maggie who hasn't been on the podcast since 2021! We discuss Lea Michele in concert, Love Island, and the usage of box seats in the hit Fox show, Glee! Songs this episode include: True Colors. Forget You. Get It Right.
"Wicked Wuets" (Live Episode)
Allyson A La Mode makes her round three debut on this month's live episode! We recap the Tony Awards, discuss remaining showtunes on the Glacket, and are joined by Gleeks Dot and Elijah for some difficult competitions, Listen now!
"Juicy Juicy Lucy Caboosey" (w/ Ian & Patrick)
Ian and Patrick return this week to discuss Lea Michele's solo music, Ian Brennan's recent ATWYRM interview, "That show!?" and so much more. Songs this episode include: Barely Breathing. Don't Rain On My Parade (S5) Don't You Want Me. Last Christmas.
"Glee Caste System" (w/ Charis & Claudia)
In our most technically challenging episode to date, Charis and Claudia join this week the differences between Glee and HSMTMTS, Dianna Agron employment opportunities, and our issues with Unique and Brittany. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Being Alive.
"The Elephant in the Room" (w/ Conor & Emilee)
Conor and Emilee return this week to discuss Klaine duets, noses, and of course.. the elephant in the room. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Baby, It's Cold Outside. Cool. I Feel Pretty/ Unpretty.
"Keep the Criers Crying" (Live Episode)
Matt joins in this week for this month's live episode! And fan favorite Gleek from Round Two, Nicole, is back to say some things that need to be said about the hit Fox show, Glee. Kayla also joins this week for a competition that will make some Gleeks Cry (glee cast version by glee cast) Songs this episode include: Cry.
"The Untitled Episode" (w/ Charlie & Patrick)
Charlie, Patrick and I made it out of the group chat once more on this week's episode and we spend the majority of the time yelling at each other. What is the best part of Season 5? What is the worst Britney Spears Glee cover? Did Mercedes throw her coat in the river?
"Artangent" (w/ Abby & Alexa)
Abby & Alexa (of And That's What You Really MIssed and Cowboy Glarter fame) return for Round Three of the Glacket! First we laughed, then we serioused, and finally we discuss who would be the new pope of the New Directions. Enjoy!
"Wow, What a Throwback" (Live Episode)
Claudia is back for her first appearance in Round 3 of the Glacket for our very first livestream episode of the round! Gleeks, Ari & David, join to discuss the importance of "666," Super Massive Black Hole, and the famous Jazz Ghost from the Season 2 finale.
"The Combover That You Know" (w/ Recovering Gleek)
Every round needs one.. it's time for thee Recovering Gleek episode of Round 3. Ian and Lena join this week to discuss Katy Gaga, Quinn's dancing, and Mormonism ❤️ Songs this episode include: Applause. Broadway Baby. Express Yourself. Without You.
"I'm in That!" (w/ Conor & Matt)
Round 3 episode 2 and this time.. it's personal. Competitions are getting tough so I had to bring out the big guns, Conor and Matt! We listen to a gloicemail, discuss how Blolos are doing on the Glacket, and we get so scared of one of the competitions in this episode.
"Glancel & Gretel" (w/ Allison & Jenny)
It's the ROUND 3 PREMIERE! We're celebrating the podcast's fourth birthday by having back on Allison Dodge and Jenny Gorelick from the first episode all the way back in 2021.
Round 2 Analytics Breakdown (w/ Amelia & Matt)
A between rounds buffer episode! Amelia has been working hard at updating the Glacket all round and collecting all the stats that you want to know about! How many Quolos are in round 3, what episode of the series has the most songs going through, and how many songs are still left from Season 6?
Round 2 Finale! (w/ Special Gleek Guests)
In our longest episode to date, round two finally comes to an end! I'm joined by SIX special Gleek guests to help with these final competitions. Tune in next week for a Round Two analytics breakdown! Songs this episode include: As Long As You're There.
"Can't Hack It On The Glacket" (w/ Allyson & Lena)
In the penglultimate episode of round two of the Glacket, I had to spend it with two of the Gleekiest girls I know, Allyson A La Mode and Recovering Gleek's, Lena Conatser! And boy oh boy are there some BANGERS in this episode - plus a surprise seventh song!
"Bon Voyage Fish" (Live Episode)
Allison Dodge is BACK on this month's livestream episode! She leads us in some Gloga (Glee Yoga) before getting into this week's competitions joined by Gleeks Nicole, Joseph, and Jude. Songs this episode include: Barracuda. I Could Have Danced All Night.
"The Lea Michelification of Rachel Berry" (w/ Conor & Jacob)
Direct from New Zealand, Jacob Kyon returns from round one to help Conor and I with round two of the Glacket! We discuss Gleek Out Brazil, Dianna Agron Updates, and the anti Glacket. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: I Dreamed a Dream. Isn't She Lovely.
"To Me, It's Great" (w/ Matt & Pat)
We're nearing the end of round two! And to help with this week's Glacket decisions I'm joined by previous Gleeks, Matt and Pat! This week we discuss horny glee songs, Dot Marie Jones singing Ariana Grande, and a lot about The Glee Project. Enjoy!
"The Battle of Heteronormativity" (Live Episode)
January's live Glacket episode! This time, I'm joined by no co-host for all three competitions but instead joined by six lovely glisteners of the podcast who share their Glacket grievances before we get into their competitions.
"Wicked: Part Two Four Three Good" (w/ Claudia & Ian)
Wowie zowie this is a huge episode for songs! Past Gleeks, Claudia and Ian, join this week to Glacket and also discuss the Golden Globes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the best day of Santana's life, and literally so much more.
"Post Glacket Clarity" (w/ Audrey & Brantly)
Dusting off some Gleeks who haven't Glacketed since Round One, Audrey and Brantly! We discuss the parallels between Samcedes and the film Past Lives, Marley's original songs, and ISIS Awareness Week! Songs this episode include: Bitch. Cell Block Tango.
"Glee Casting Breakdown" (w/ Robert Ulrich)
It's the last episode of 2024 and we're going out with a bang! Casting director behind Glee, The Glee Project, and so many more incredible projects - Robert Ulrich is back on the podcast and this time he's helping out with the Glacket!
"Brittango" (Live Episode)
Lena (from TV's Recovering Gleek) joins me for the final Glacket livestream of the year and oof - do we go out with a bang. We give our Wicked reviews, assign pronouns to Glee songs, and most importantly - we cry a lot! Get your tissues ready.
"Wear Your Cheerio Uniform to Chicago" (w/ Claudia & Patrick)
Back from a week off with two of your favorite Gleeks, Claudia and Patrick! We discuss how Love Song can still win the Glacket, Naya Rivera's Instagram audition for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and our favorite robot moments in the hit Fox show, Glee.
"Gleetox" (w/ Kevin McHale & Jenna Ushkowitz)
Kevin and Jenna make their grand return to the Glacket as our Gleeks this week! We discuss their relationship with the fandom over the years, what Glee covers they feel are better than the original, and the beautiful enigma that is: Dianna Agron. Enjoy!
"The Beauty of the Glacket" (Live Episode)
This month's episode I'm joined by Abby (Sansbreadstix on Twitter) as well as three wonderful Gleeks (Jaclyn, Keely, & Kay)! We discuss last week's episode with Adam and Nikki, which song is back on the Glacket, and which songs would date each other.
"Glee Music Royalty" (w/ Adam & Nikki Anders)
Could not be more excited to be joined this week by King and Queen of Glee: The Music, Adam and Nikki Anders! They talk about Glee's original songs, mash-ups, and if we can ever expect to hear those unreleased tracks.
"Gay As Well" (w/ Ian & Zach)
Two chatty lil' Gleeks return to Glacket this week, Ian Allred (from TV's Recovering Gleek) and Zach Faust (from Sue Sylvester TikTok fame). And boy oh boy do we talk about everything (not exclusively the hit Fox show, Glee).
"Blam Bus" (w/ Allyson & Aman)
All star Gleeks, Allyson and Aman, return this episode and spoiler alert: we disagree on every single competition. We discuss Santana whipping her hair back and forth, the Gleetles episodes, and Wicked Stanley cups. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Brave.
"Miners Watch Out" (Live Episode)
Claudia joins for this month's livestream as well as three beautiful Gleeks: Charis, Hannah, and Kayla! We discuss everything from Mike Chang's love for Despicable Me, Minnesotan lore, and a final competition that has shook me to my core. Enjoy!
"Ice Ice Baby Baby" (w/ Allison & Conor)
People and also Gleeks! We're celebrating 151 episodes with the two people who've Glacketed the most, Allison Dodge and Conor Burke! Allison returns with a laundry list of Glacket grievances, we discuss the discrepancy of "Baby One More Time," and Allison attends a funeral for a song that isn't dead.
"#MineGate" (w/ Claudia & Matt)
Two Gleeks that are capital P Pressed over Mine leaving the Glacket, Claudia and Matt, join this week for some more competitions! We go through lists of reasons we like the songs pulled this week, Quinn's lesbian dress, and one of the most iconic Britney songs done on the show.
"Slacking While Glacking" (w/ Brea & Emilee)
Previous Gleeks and Glacket playlist aficionados, Brea and Emilee, join this week! We discuss one of the series shortest numbers, how 'Lose My Breath' is wreaking havoc on the Glacket, and two songs that feature Kurt's half sweater. Enjoy!
"Something Does Nothing For Me" (Live Episode)
Ian Allred (from TV's Recovering Gleek) returns this week for this month's Glivestream episode!! Gleeks (Leo, Kenzie, and Ali) join for these competitions and the last one is brutal! Listen to find out where this week's songs wind up 🙂↕️ Songs this episode include: Anything Could Happen.
"Pointing With My Pregnancy Test" (w/ Conor & Lena)
Back from our week off with Conor and Recovering Gleek's own, Lena! We talk about Shay Mitchell possibly being on Glee, the icon that is Sandy Ryerson, and we all try to name a woman. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: How Will I Know? Thriller/ Heads Will Roll.
"It's Getting Scary" (w/ Claudia & Conor)
It's getting really scary you guys! Everything from discussion of the Glee porn parody, to Eli C. to some tragic Mercedes outfits. This episode has it all. Joined this week by Claudia and Conor this week for the longest episode to date. Enjoy!
"Bo Rhapso" (w/ Abby & Claudia)
I'm joined this week by two Gleeky girls who love to gab/yap, Abby and Claudia! And this week, we're glacketing with a surprising amount of mid songs and one huge song. Anyway enjoy! Songs this episode include: Bohemian Rhapsody. Endless Love.
"Curling Kitty" (Live Episode)
Allyson A La Mode joins me again this week for another livestream alongside Gleeks: Sonya, Adam, & Abby! Want a chance to come on the pod and vote in Glacket decisions? We do them once a month.. to find out more, go to patreon.com/gleekoftheweekpod!
"You Glee, We Glee" (w/ Ian & Matt)
Two glodcasting juggernauts, Ian (Recovering Gleek) and Matt (The Choir Room), join forces to talk about the mystery of Matt Rutherford, weird high school memories, and Thunderpuss remixes. Also, we Glacket! Songs this episode include: Buenos Aires.
"Glurvivor" (w/ Jake & Kellie from Survivor 45)
Matt is back this week alongside two contestants from Survivor 45, Jake O'Kane and Kellie Nalbandian! Jake and Kellie reveal their long relationship with Glee, how the two of them were brought together by the series and help out with some Glacket competitions.
"Thank You Glacket!" (w/ Recovering Gleek)
Lena and Ian from Recovering Gleek are BACK! Ian goes through a laundry list of Glacket grievances while Lena only has one that she's clinging on to. We talk, we Glacket, and then in the end we talk about how Glee would handle a Charli XCX Brat episode.
"A Bleak Bleek" (Live Episode)
Patrick joins me again this week for another livestream alongside Gleeks: Eduardo, Ally, and Stephanie! Want a chance to come on the pod and vote in Glacket decisions? We do them once a month.. to find out more, go to patreon.com/gleekoftheweekpod!
"Laissez Faire Gleek" (w/ Conor & Patrick)
Conor and Patrick return to the Glacket this week and y'all are not ready for the competitions in this episode I fear. Proceed with glaution. Songs this episode include: Home (S1) My Favorite Things. Never Can Say Goodbye. Pure Imagination. On My Own.
"Merrily We Roll Away" (w/ Alexa & Claudia)
Past Gleeks of the Week, Alexa and Claudia, join this week for another week of very contested competitions. We fight on every single one! Songs this episode include: Defying Gravity (S5) I Can't Go For That/ You Make My Dreams. Love You Like a Love Song.
"GutteRolos" (Live Episode)
Aman (from the Choir Room Podcast!) joins me again this week for another livestream alongside Gleeks: Breanna, Ariana, and Kate! Want a chance to come on the pod and vote in Glacket decisions? We do them once a month.. to find out more, go to patreon.com/gleekoftheweekpod!
"The Problem with Problem" (w/ Abby & Conor)
Abby and Conor are *back* this week and I for one am in a sentimental mood! Which is good because one of the songs we pull this week is from the first episode of this podcast. Aw! Cute! 🥹 Songs this episode include: Americano/ Dance Again. Daydream Believer.
"Two Iconic Loaves of Bread" (w/ Claudia & Kassie)
Friends of the pod, Claudia & Kassie, join this week! We talk about our evening with Dianna at Cafe Carlyle in April before getting into this week's Glacket competitions. Songs this episode include: All of Me. Any Way You Want It/ Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' Marry the Night.
"Gleeksplaining" (Live Episode)
It's time again for our monthly GLIVESTREAM! Matt joins me again this week to Glacket alongside Gleeks: Jenna, Andrew, and Stephanie! Want a chance to come on the pod and vote in Glacket decisions? We do them once a month..
"Adultz Bop (Derogatory)" (w/ Allyson & Matt)
Matt from The Choir Room podcast and Allyson A La Mode return this week to Glacket and yes, we discuss "How to Be a Heartbreaker" at length before getting into the competitions. Songs this episode include: Baby, It's Cold Outside. Baby One More Time.
"I'm Keeping My Quolo" (w/ Charlie & Patrick)
Longtime Glisteners and previous guests, Charlie and Patrick, return to Glacket this week! We quite gliterally talk about everything. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Born to Hand Jive. Don't You (Forget About Me) Fire and Rain. It's a Man's Man's Man's World.
"Another Blolo in the Bucket" (Live Episode)
It's time for another GLIVESTREAM! Conor joins me again this week alongside three beautiful Gleeks: Lisa, Shanise, and Brea! Want a chance to come on the pod and vote in Glacket decisions? We do them once a month.. to find out more, go to patreon.com/gleekoftheweekpod!
"COWBOY GLARTER" (w/ Abby & Alexa)
Friends of the podcast, Abby and Alexa, join this week! We start off by assigning every song off of Cowboy Carter to characters on the hit Fox show, Glee. (Cowboy Carter conversation is the first 50 minutes of the episode FYI!).
"Beth is a Faceless Entity" (w/ Conor & Matt)
Another supersized episode with two iconic returning Gleeks, Conor Burke and Matt Ligouri! We talk about everything from seeing Dianna at Café Carlyle to Rosie O'Donnell's view on Zizes to our favorite Demi Lovato memes. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Billionaire.
"No Sheets Nor Things" (w/ Nicole & Zach)
Returning on this week's episode are two all star Gleeks that you've seen all over Glee TikTok, Nicole Lamb and Zach Faust! This is the honorary J Lo episode. Songs this episode include: Ben. Me Against the Music. One Less Bell to Answer/ A House Is Not a Home.
"You're Doing Great Work, We Just Don't Care" (Live Episode)
It's our third Glirthday and we had a livestream episode to celebrate! Allison, Alyssa, and Claudia are our glatron guests this episode plus, we had a super secret special gluest to join in on all the fun!! Songs this episode include: Crush. Feliz Navidad.
"Invisible B*tchslaps" (w/ Amelia & Emilee)
Previous guests and all around Glacket aficionados, Amelia and Emilee, are back on this week's episode! Amelia shares her Glacket analytics which you can find in our link tree. Songs this episode include: Chasing Pavements. Home (S6) Popular. Misery.
"Freaks & Gleeks" (w/ Thea Glassman)
Entertainment journalist, Thea Glassman, joins Conor and I this week to Glacket and talk about her book, "Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson's Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television." Go buy Thea's book wherever books are sold!
"Dirty Little Gleeks" (w/ Conor & Ian)
WOW! Another fun and lengthy episode of just three Gleeks who like to gab. One of those gleeks is previous Glacket-er and one of the hosts of the podcast Recovering Gleek, Ian Allred! Songs this episode include: Bella Notte. Bust Your Windows.
"#Blecky" (w/ Lauren Potter)
The queen herself, Lauren Potter (AKA Becky Jackson) graces us with her presence on this week's episode! We talk about who she wish she shared more scenes with, Lauren's activism work, and what she thinks of Becky's mean side. Songs this episode include: Dancing Queen.
"Mr. Schue Era" (w/ John Lock & Derik Nelson)
The band is back together! The New Directions' own guitarist and drummer, Derik Nelson and John Lock, are back on the pod - but this time they're weighing in on Glacket decisions together! Songs this episode include: Call Me Maybe.
"Jumping the Fox" (w/ The Choir Room)
Hosts of The Choir Room podcast, Matt & Aman, join me this week to Glacket! It's been almost three years since their last appearance on the podcast and they have a lot of opinions about some of the competitions that have transpired since then.
"Robo Rachel" (w/ Allyson & Conor)
Returning from Round One of The Glacket - I'm joined by all-star Gleeks, Allyson and Conor, to help out on another super-sized episode! Songs this episode include: Faithfully. How to Be a Heartbreaker. My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) Physical.
"Agent of Chaos" (w/ Noah Guthrie & Marshall Williams)
It's a Glee-union! Returning from Round One, we have Noah Guthrie (Roderick) reuniting with Marshall Williams (Spencer), on the podcast and we all weigh in on this week's Glacket decisions. Songs this episode include: Footloose. Give Up the Funk.
"Tears on Pod" (w/ Pat & Zach)
Returning from Round One of The Glacket - I'm joined by all-star Gleeks, Patrick and Zach, to help out on this super-sized episode! Join the Patreon to vote on which song you'd like to see return in Round Three. Songs this episode include: ABC.
"Sleeve Inequality"
Another Glacket episode with just us! Songs this episode include: Applause. Borderline/ Open Your Heart. I'm the Greatest Star (S5) Papa, Can You Hear Me? Promises, Promises. Tell Him.
"Back with the Glack" (w/ Heather Morris)
We are EMO over HeMo! The stike is over and we're officially back with the Glacket - and we couldn't think of a better person to bring it back than Brittany S. Pierce herself, Heather Morris!
The Glee Project Recap: S2 E1 "Individuality"
Happy glolidays! As a lil' glift for y'all - here is this month's Patreon bonus episode where we're recapping season 2 episode 1 of The Glee Project. If you'd like to continue to listen to our TGP recaps, subscribe @ patreon.com/gleekoftheweekpod for monthly episode recaps that are exclusive to patrons.
Adam Anders (Glee Executive Music Producer) Interview
Andrew chats with Executive Music Producer of Glee, Adam Anders, to get all of the Glee tea! We talk about working with the cast, unreleased songs, and the fabled Glee theme song. Also, be sure to check out Adam's new movie, Journey to Bethelehem, in theaters now and streaming soon!
Robert Ulrich (Glee Casting Director) Interview
Truly glonored to have had the opportunity to chat with the casting director behind Glee and The Glee Project, Robert Ulrich. Robert and I chatted about his career, discovering some of the Glee actors, and the continued success of everyone from The Glee Project!
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E0 "The Top 12"
We go back to the beginning for this Glee Project recap and watch the pre-season 1 episode: The Top 12. It's the road to The Glee Project and we get to witness how our faves that we've been talking about for ten weeks made it onto the show in the first place.
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E10 "Glee-ality"
Don't stop believing! Believing that this is the finale of the Glee Project season 1 that is. The full cast makes a comeback and we finally find out who wins the Glee Project (it's been a mystery this whole time!).
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E9 "Generosity"
Gleeks! It's generosity week at the Glee Project, once again: whatever THAT means. There's kids on set! There's a final four! There's Kevin McHale! It's awesome! Be generous and leave us a five star review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Love ya!
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E8 "Believability"
It's unbelievably Believability week on the Glee Project! Andrew and Allison celebrate the Eras Tour movie release week as well as the one and only Taylor Swift song on the Glee Project season 1 by assigning every Glee Project contestant an Era. We love!
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E7 "Sexuality"
It's another Glee Project recap episode of Gleek of the Week! This week is sexuality week and we're horny about it! We've got Allison's chicken tenders, the Jesus baton, and some jokes that aged like milk. Plus, we say goodbye to everyone's favorite hipster.
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E6 "Tenacity"
Hey Glee Project peeps! This is Tenacity week, whatever the hell that means! Andrew and Allison discuss White Castle, everyone's favorite Disney YouTube family, and also the seventh episode of The Glee Project. We've got slushies, Hannah breaking her ass, and...
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E5 "Pair-ability"
Hey Glee Project Geeks! This week is pair-ability week, and we aren't talking about the fruit! Andrew tells us all about his trip to Disney World before we get INTO this whirlwind of a Mandela Effect episode.
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E4 "Dance-ability"
Gleekies! It's Skadoosh-gate time, y'all. This episode, Andrew and Allison share their signature dance moves (via audio-medium), the contestants make us cringe, and it's Alex's turn to be messed with by production.
Ellis Wylie (The Glee Project) Interview
A lil' Labor Day special episode for y'all! Regular recaps will resume next week. 12 years ago, Ellis Wylie competed for a role on Glee on Oxygen's reality show, The Glee Project. I spoke with Ellis to hear about what that time was like for her and how she feels about that experience all of these years later.
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E3 "Vulnerability"
Oh hey! It’s vulnerability week on The Glee Project! Your faves are getting deep into their emotions this week, and some of it really hits and some of it really doesn’t. We’ve got production ramping up it’s villain era, Cameron isn’t Cameroning, and Allison’s favorite GP music video.
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E2 "Theatricality"
It’s theatricality week on the Glee Project! We’ve got Gaga, big fur coats, and cat fights this week as well as headbands braided into hair, how 2011! If you'd like to watch along with us, you can find a link in our beacons here.
The Glee Project Recap: S1 E1 "Individuality"
Hi friends! We’re back with some strike-approved content for y’all: Glee Project recaps! This episode, we’re talking about the season premiere and the theme Individuality. If you'd like to watch along with us, you can find a link in our beacons here.
We Stand with SAG & WGA
So here's the deal gleekies.. I don't know if you heard, but there's a strike going on. Looking at the updated guidelines surrounding podcasts; continuing our pod and discussing Glee would be crossing a picket line and our glother's raised us better than that.
"Oh Dear God, I Love This Song" (Live Episode)
*Previously Recorded Content* We're back with another patreon livestream! This episode, Joe, Brinn, and Becca help us make some really coo coo crazy Glacket decisions! Songs this episode include a dancing Kleenex, the waves, and a drop in the bucket Rolo.
"Tammy Has Secrets" (w/ Hannah Bayles)
Y'aaaaaaaaaall! One of your faves from round one is back with us for some more glacket shenanigans: Hannah Bayles! We had so much fun playing buzzfeed quizzes and drinking everytime Kurt was on screen. Songs this episode include the Glee Project anthem, arm choreography, and SIDEBURNS!
"Famigleeia" (Live Episode)
It's our first livestream episode of round 2! Andrew and Allison try out a new format for this episode and we think we like it, okay?? Abby, Kassie, and Charlie are our glatron guests this episode and they were all so so great!
"We're in the Gleeboot!" (w/ Recovering Gleek)
And we're back! Gleeks, welcome to round 2 of the Glacket :) We've returned with some of your favorite guests: Recovering Gleek's Ian and Lena! Songs this episode include irresponsible gun use, quintessential glee, and a song Allison hates and a song Andrew hates.
Between Rounds Buffer Episode!
Here's a lil' peek at this month's Patreon exclusive bonus episode where Andrew and Allison go over some round one stats in preparation for round two. Y'all want to hear the rest of this episode and find out which songs are going into who's cups?
"Tartie Party" (w/ Kevin McHale & Jenna Ushkowitz)
We're back from hiatus, and do we have an episode for y'all! Kevin McHale & Jenna Ushkowitz join us for the final episode of round one of the Glacket to discuss some of Glee's unreleased songs, where they think Artie and Tina are in 2023, and what Glee: The Musical would look like.
Gleek of the Week Live Trivia!
A lil' bonus episode while we're on gliatus! Allison writes another fan fiction, Andrew gives an in memoriam to all the songs we lost in round one, and the beautiful glisteners reading this took part in live trivia about the past 110 episodes of the podcast.
"Without Looking at a List" (w/ Amy Lovatt)
Glisteners! We're here in the penultimate episode of the first round of the Glacket with a guest many of y'all have been SO excited about: YouTube Queen Amy Lovatt!!! Amy shares her perspective on the glee fandom in the modern age and helps us make three more Glacket decisions with our severely empty slushie cups.
"Somewhere We Go Sometimes" (w/ Alayna)
This is it, Gleeks. The episode. Where we pull. Somewhere We Go Sometimes. You've waited for it for so long. And now here it is. And glistener Alayna got to be there for it. It was incredible. Other songs this episode include watching raw, the most boring song on glee, and SMELLOWAHN!
"The More Successful Twin" (w/ Ruben)
Hi hi hi! This episode, Andrew and Allison discuss WaterTok and how easily influenced Allison is. Our gluest this week is glistener Ruben, who has a super fun way that he was introduced to the show! Songs this episode include wife lover tank tops, scary music, and Suddenly Seeking Seymour.
"Nepo Baby Alert" (w/ Whitney)
Gleeee gleeee gleeeeeeeeks of the weeks! This week, Andrew and Allison open by discussing the BIG Taylor Swift/Joe Alwyn news before Allison gives us her entire LinkedIn profile. Our guest is glistener Whitney :) And Whitney has some things to SAY about the Glacket thus far.
"Hummel Brag" (w/ Adam)
Gleeks :) This is for SURE one of the longest and most chaotic episodes of Gleek of the Week and we love it SO MUCH. Andrew and Allison start the episode this week with a discussion on sucking shells. Our guest is glistener Adam!!!!
"Darren Criss Decade" (w/ Jessica)
Hi Gleeks! How are you?? This episode, Andrew and Allison open with assigning every Taylor Swift album to a Glee girly. Lover is SO Sugar-coded... sugar coated? Yes! Our Gleek this week is loyal glistener, Jessica <3 Songs this episode include the God Squad, Gaten Matarazzo, and Jason Bateman in Juno.
"Merslaydes Jones" (2 Year Anniversary Special)
Happy Birthday, Glisteners! This episode marks the two year pod-iversary for Gleek of the Week and we are so proud of our 2 year old son *insert teary eyed emoji here*. This episode, Andrew and Allison pilot a new format for guests: cold calling gleeks.
"Throw Your Dad Away" (w/ Carrie)
What an episode we have for y'all! Andrew had a HUGE gleekend and gives us all the details on the Glee Rave he attended and all the gleeks he crossed glaths (glee paths) with. Self-proclaimed elder Gleek, Carrie, is our gluest this week!
"Glitter is Glee Litter" (w/ Afsa)
Gleeks! Another week, another round of Glacket competitions. This week, Andrew starts the episode by absolutely hyping tf out of Allison by reading some of her birthday messages. Our guest this week is Glistener, Afsa! And Afsa is here to teach us that mid x good is still mid.
"Rachel Berry Did the Thing" (w/ Leah)
Hi Gleeks :) This episode, Andrew and Allison recap the 100th episode glelebration, respond to a gloicemail, and talk about The 1975 (Glee Cast Version by Glee Cast). Our Gleek this week is Leah, and she tells us what Glee got right and wrong about Lima, Ohio.
"Flaine Mignon" (100th Episode Special)
And we're LIVE! This week, Andrew and Allison went live on Zoom for the 100th episode of Gleek of the Week! It was absolutely incredible!! They also celebrate the 600th song pulled from the Glacket by bringing back one song each from the last 50 eliminated performances, and YOU, the GLEEKS voted live!
"The *Real* EGOT" (w/ Luuk)
Gleeks ;) This week, Andrew's not feeling very Gleeky and Allison is comparing and contrasting Glee and The Last of Us (Glast of Us?). Our Gleek this week another global glistener, Luuk! This is apparently the sex episode of Gleek of the Week.
"Mercedes Deep Fake" (w/ River)
Welcome back, y'all! Andrew and Allison begin the episode by discussing the Broadway Rave (yeah, can't believe THAT'S real) that Allison attended and what it's like being a Minneapolis Theatre Adult. Our gleek this week is Gleek journalist (literally), River!
"Your Mom's Glacket" (w/ Diego)
Hello again, Gleeks! This week, Andrew and Allison introduce the 100th episode glelebration, live on ZOOM on February 20th! Find more details on our instagram and be sure to leave us a gloicemail about any of the songs we pulled for that episode!
"Loose Cannon Myron" (w/ Chase O'Donnell)
Gleeks! Don't you hate it when Ryan Murphy busts into your childhood home and punches you in the face? The worst! Our Gleek this week is comedian and theater kid 4ever, Chase O'Donnell! Chase shares what it was like going to the same school as Matthew Morrison and auditioning for the role of Kitty.
"Shimmying: Audio Medium" (w/ the Beautiful Girls Reading This)
The beautiful gleeks listening to this are the Gleeks this week once again and we love you all! Go to our instagram to vote in our first poll, pretty please! This episode is coo coo bananas, Andrew and Allison discuss how they met and some of their dear memories, Allison lets the AI take over in her brain, and there is a LOT of singing.
"Sanctity of Senior Skip Day" (w/ Asmaâ)
Hey there, Gleeks! Allison has been watching a ton of teen dystopian movies again, so she and Andrew assign a Glee club member to a Divergent faction and discuss the queen that is Katniss Everdeen. Our Gleek this week is unofficial podcast booker, Asmaâ!!
"Quinn Fabray Representation" (w/ Nick)
Gleeks, this episode is so good! Allison takes a COVID test live on the pod and explains Paris Syndrome to Andrew. Our guest this week is super Gleek and Glistener Nick! Nick shares a truly wild story about his own glee club.
"Shot in the Butt" (w/ Maddi)
ATTENTION: Glivia is happening :) Allison is hosting Glee Trivia at Wooden Hill Brewing on January 12, Minnesota Gleeks we hope to see you there! Our guest this week is Glistener Maddi! We love it when Glodcast language slips into our everyday lives.
"Access Gwanted" (w/ Sami)
Happy Glew Year, Gleeks! In our final episode of 2022, Allison wraps up Disney December with the highly requested Lemonade Mouth! And it's maybe her worst work yet! Our gleek this week is glistener Sami!
"Pseudo Dancing" (w/ Kaly)
This week, Disney December continues with The Descendants (Glee Cast Version by Glee Cast). Dove Cameron would've been on Glee, right? Right. Our gleek this week is glistener and winner of 1 glee dollar, Kaly!
"Bruno Mars BOGO" (w/ Selma)
Disney December continues this episode with a Rydique arc surrounding the soundtrack of Hercules?? That's a mad lib right there. Our Gleek this week is long time Glistener Selma! Songs this episode include not one but TWO gleddings, Nellie from The Glee Project, and Allison uses her one repeat performance.
"Gleek4Gleek" (w/ Carly)
Happy December, Gleeks! Can you believe it's almost the end of another glear? Allison starts this episode with the first installment of Disney December, and we're getting an entire Little Mermaid episode. Our guest this week is Glistener Carly!
"Gleeks at our Teets" (w/ Mia)
Hello there, Gleeks! This week, Andrew and Allison start the episode by discussing Chord Overstreet and Lindsay Lohan in Falling For Christmas! Get in the spirit, y'all. Our guest this week is friend of the pod, Mia! Mia helps us answer some pretty hard glivia (trademark pending).
"Karofsky Historian" (w/ Drew)
Hi beautiful gleeks reading this: welcome to another episode of Gleek of the Week! This episode, Andrew and Allison reopen the Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah discourse with a couple of gloicemails. Our Gleek this week is podcast art artist and all around great glistener: Drew!
"Klaine: The Hits" (w/ The Time Mousechine Podcast)
This week's Gleeks are the wonderful hosts of the Time Mousechine podcast, Bekah and Hunter! They share some of their gloughts and discuss which Glee characters would like which Disney Channel Original Movies. Rachel TOTALLY DVRed HSM2 and the Phineas and Ferb premiere right after, right?
"Folo Representation" (w/ Mystery Guest)
All y'all Gleeks! To celebrate our 500th song being pulled on the Glacket, Andrew and Allison select one song to bring back and you'll never guess what they chose. Go to our glinstagram NOW to vote on which you want to save in the next round!
"Kevin McHale Needs a Break" (w/ Ava)
Gleeeeeeeks!! Andrew and Allison begin this episode with a bit of their Funny Girl recap (full recap on our Patreon!) and discussing how Allison always comes into the Zoom with wet hair. Our guest is another great Glistener, Ava, of ten-minute-long-gloicemail fame!
"LaTina" (w/ Julien)
The Gleeks are in their Reputation era this episode with the final installment of Album October. Sadly, You Need to Calm Down is NOT on Taylor's Reputation Album but we wish it was. Our Gleek this week is Glistener Julien!
"BBL Face" (w/ Sara & Will)
Album October continues this episode with Ariana Grande's album Thank U, Next. Marley gets involved in petty crime? That checks out. Our guests this week are sibling gleeks Sara and Will! They've got so many hot takes they have a shared Google Doc.
"Quinndependence" (w/ Brantly)
Gleeks! Allison starts off the episode with another round of Album October: Fine Line by Harry Styles edition (and it's arguably her best work). Glistener Brantly is our gleek and we LOVE his hot takes (where were you when Allison said the best thing Adam Lambert ever did was Glee?).
"Blolo Biased" (w/ Brinn)
Hey, Gleeks! Allison kicks off Album October by pitching an Abba-themed episode to FOX executive Andrew. Mamma Mia! Our gluest this episode is Glistener Brinn! Brinn shares her hot takes on decisions made on the pod as well as specific time stamps of parts of Glee songs that really feel right to her.
"Samantha's DROMP" (w/ Sydney & Matt)
Gleeks 😌 This week, we have some friends of the pod live and in person: Baby Gleeks Sydney and Matt! We forced them to watch Katy Gaga completely out of context and they have some thoughts.
"Heels Stay On in Bed!" (w/ Emilee)
Gleeeeeeeeeeks! This week, Allison starts off the podcast by tearing I Am The Greatest Star to absolute shreds and doubling down on how it’s the worst song on Glee. Disagree? Feel free to slide into our DMs. Our guest is GOTW devotee and creator of Emilee’s rule: Emilee herself!
"Tina Cohen-Magician" (w/ Max Balegde)
Hey Gleeks ;) This week, Andrew and Allison start the episode by discussing intimidating mustaches, NOT being sponsored by Hello Fresh, and Andrew's Airpod biking misadventure. Our Gleek this week is TikTok KING Max Balegde!
"Misfit Card REVOKED" (w/ Ned Parker)
Hi Gleeks 😏 This episode, Andrew and Allison start us off by responding to a few more of your gloicemails (call us at 732-955-4098), reopening the wounds of So Emotional-gate, and discussing who would play Finn in the modern day Gleeboot.
"Glocomelon" (w/ Trin Lovell)
Greetings, Gleeks! Andrew and Allison start with probably one of our favorite gloicemails we've ever received (mothers touching MY ASS!). Our guest this week is YouTuber and modern Gleek, Trin Lovell!
"Ryder Die" (w/ Amelia Otto)
Oh, What An Episode! To start us off, Allison has another pitch for FOX CEO Andrew - a Frankie Valli episode of Glee! How did they never sing these songs?! Our Gleek this week is friend of the pod, Amelia!
"Mandela Effected Myself" (w/ Zach Faust)
Greetings, Gleeks! This week, Andrew and Allison react to some more of your gloicemails (leave us a message at 732-955-4098!!) and talk about Lea's cancelled tour (not again!). Our guest this week is Sue Sylvester stan and impersonator, Zach Faust (@SueSylvestertiktok)!
"Bulletproof Hospitality" (w/ Sayani)
GLEEKS! We're back from Gliatus!! Andrew and Allison have returned from their break with more Glee content than ever. They start us off returning to the infamous Gloicemailbox and reacting to some Glistener hot takes. Our Gleek this week is Gliktok celeb KGleeB, aka Sayani!
"Vocal Adrenaline Stan Twitter" (w/ Glisteners)
Gleeks, join us for another great Glistener episode! Friends of the pod Ben, Natalie, and Joe dish some Glee hot takes, argue with Allison and Andrew about some of the decisions that have been made thus far on the Glacket, and help decide between some crazy good performances.
"Gleeks Don't Forget" (w/ Cameron Mitchell)
GLEEKS. This week’s guest is an absolute dream and at the top of our list when we first started the pod: Cameron Mitchell, heartthrob of season 1 of the Glee Project. Cameron spills aaaaaaall the Gleep tea, reflects on the experience, and talks about how he’s still recognized today.
"Into the Gluniverse" (w/ Charlie Moon)
Happy Gluesday! This week, Andrew and Allison answer their very first gloicemails (call us at (732) 955-4098!!!) and continue the debate on So Emotional versus Fighter. Our guest this week is another Glee Project Star: Charlie Moon!
"Dalton is Burning" (w/ Myko Olivier)
Gleeks :) It’s that time again, time to celebrate another HUNDRETH song! Go to our Instagram right now!!! To vote whether you’d rather keep Allison’s pick, Jessie’s Girl, or Andrew’s, Hate On Me. Our Gleek this week is season six lead Warbler, Myko Olivier!
"#Justice4Tina" (w/ Aaliyah Raffell)
Hi hi hi Gleeks! Andrew and Allison wrap up their Musical May/June with the Glee Club’s version of Mean Girls. Who is YOUR Cady and why is it Marley? Our Gleek this week is YouTuber Aaliyah Raffell! Aaliyah tells us about her experience at Liverpool Comic Con and what it was like to meet Brittany S.
"Gay *and* European" (w/ Ronnie & Sam)
Surprise! Musical May has turned into Musical June with the hosts and Gleek guests talking all things Legally Blonge (Ohmigod you guys!!). Allison is in California for this episode and our live and in person guests are friends of the pod, Ronnie and Sam!
"Slouchy Beanie/ Beanie Feldstein" (w/ Gleep)
This episode of GOTW is your Glee podcast cross over DREAM!! Andrew and Allison start by talking about Dear Evan Hansen and how it would be portrayed by the Glee Club. Our guests this episode are Megan and Eddie, the hosts of Glee Project rewatch podcast: GLEEP!
"Cheating Era" (w/ Brooke Averick)
Gleeks! Andrew and Allison continue Musical May with their review of the Spring Awakening HBO doc. Jonathan and Lea with the mirror? Wowza! Our guest is TikTok comedian and lifelong Gleek: Brooke Averick!
"I Wish I *WAS* Jessie's Girl" (w/ Damian McGinty)
Musical May continues with Andrew and Allison discussing the highly requested musical: Heathers! Would it be better than the Riverdale Heathers Musical episode? We'll never know! Our Gleek this week is Glee Project Winner and Glee Club Star: Damian McGinty!
"The Dumbification of Sam Evans" (w/ Daniel Beoni)
Gleeks! This week continues Musical May and this time, Andrew and Allison dream cast the glee club in High School Musical: The Musical: Glee Cast Version. Our guest is TikTok star and Super Gleek, Daniel Beoni!
"Marina & the Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" (w/ Glisteners)
Buckle your gleatbelts, y'all, you're in for the longest episode of GOTW ever! On this two and a half hour long episode, Andrew and Allison kick off Musical May by dream casting Moulin Rouge as it would be done by the Glee club.
"AKA Teen Jesus" (w/ Samuel Larsen)
Y'ALL. Our Gleek this week has our hosts starstruck: it's Samuel Larsen aka Joe aka Glee Project Season 1 winner aka Teen Jesus! Samuel shares some incredible stories from set as well as his unique journey from pre-GP to joining the Glee Cast. Amazing!
"Kombucha Character Assassination" (w/ Katie Lemmen)
This week, Andrew and Allison begin the episode mostly talking about how Allison just moved and Glee, the 3D feature film. Our gleek this week is TikTok star and Brittany S. Pierce impressionist, Katie Lemmen, everybody!
"The Cheese Was Strong" (w/ Hannah Bayles)
Gleeks! On this week’s episode, Andrew recounts his night at Cafe Carlyle with the one and only, Miss Dianna Agron. Incredible! Our guest this week is YouTube vocal coach, Hannah Bayles! She shares her experience growing her channel and how Glee got involved.
"FoxBO Max" (w/ Telly Leung)
Hi Gleeks! Andrew and Allison start this week’s episode by brainstorming possible Glinoffs (Glee spinoffs) involving various rival glee clubs featured on the show. This week’s guest is a member of one of those rival glee clubs, Telly Leung, AKA Wes Warbler!
"Hate On Me, Ryan" (Birthday Episode)
In a truly chaotic episode of Gleek of the Week, Andrew and Allison celebrate the one year Glanniversary of the podcast by live-streaming on YouTube (that is before they got shut down!). Songs this episode include multiple Diana Ross covers, Unique birthing a baby, and Wicked!
"Marissa with MRSA" (w/ Edi Gibson)
In this episode, Allison tries relating The Batman to Glee and severely fails. Did Andrew sleep through the movie? We'll have to see! Our Gleek this week is FEATURED extra, Edi Gibson! Edi shares some sweet stories about Naya and Cory, as well as weighing in on potential cheerleader x Rachel fanfic.
"You, Us, Me" (w/ Michael Buckley)
OMG, y'all! Our guest this week is none other than host of the web series 'What The Buck?!", Michael Buckley! Michael shares his perspective on the show, how it played into pop culture at the time, and some stories from the Glee tour. It's everything and more!
"Glood, Gleat, and Glears" (w/ Gina Ristani)
Hi Gleeks! Andrew and Allison begin the episode by continuing the conversation about Allison's season 5 rewatch. She skipped Old Dog New Tricks? Jail! Our guest this week is Allison's roommate and Gleek with soon to be masters degree: Gina Ristani!
“Johnny Tromboner” (w/ Derik Nelson)
This week, Allison has started to rewatch season 5 and it’s going really….. really badly. And she’s watching it on scratched DVDs? Jail! Our Gleek this week is the INCREDIBLE smiley blonde-haired guy you might have seen several (or a hundred) times in the choir room: Derik Nelson!
"Come On Aylin" (w/ Glisteners)
Happy 50th episode, Gleeks!!! Andrew and Allison are celebrating by talking with three Glisteners of the pod and getting their hot takes, both on the show and on the decisions our hosts' have made over the past year (already a year of the Glacket?!).
"Courage -- Gleeks" (w/ Nicole Lamb)
Gleeks! Andrew and Allison took a mini hiatus (which you wouldn’t have even known, because we were THAT backlogged) and they start the pod by discussing the journey they went on without talking about Glee for 20 days.
"Is this Camp?" (w/ Riker Lynch)
Hi Gleeks! This week, the hosts are joined by THE Jeff Warbler himself, Riker Lynch! Riker shares some memories from Dalton Academy, the Glee set, and the Glee Live Tour. The Warblers with t-shirt cannons? Absolutely!
"Fabletics vs. Goop" (w/ Zach Schiffman)
Hi Gleeks! Andrew and Allison talk about some of the songs that are NOT included on the Glacket. Mr. Cellophane should have been my name and could have gone pretty far on the Glacket. Our guest this week is comedian and verified Tweeter, Zach Schiffman!
"Single Drunk Gleek" (w/ Lily Mae Harrington)
Hi Gleeks! This week, Andrew and Allison discuss other tv shows that are based on high schoolers and give them the Glee treatment - did we miss out on a Vampire Diaries musical episode? Yes, yes we did.
"Picture Perfect Girls" (w/ Glee on the Rocks)
It's GOTW with GOTR! Bee from fellow Glodcast, Glee on the Rocks, joins Andrew and Allison for a wild ride of an episode. Allison's wifi is CRAZY! Did Glee make you woke? Let us know! Songs this episode include white people at a wedding, Finn's favorite songs, and Cheerio!Kurt and Mercedes.
"Two Gaga's Don't Make a Right" (w/ Elias Williams)
WARNING: The last performance and the conversation that follows contains sensitive content that some listeners may find triggering. Allison and Andrew are in the same city again!
"Wanky Wanky" (w/ Josh Sussman)
This week’s Gleek is none other than Jacob Ben Israel himself, Josh Sussman! Josh shares some great stories about how he joined the show and his experience on set. We LOVE the bit about the food fight at the beginning of season 3.
“Higher Than Any Other” (w/ The Sentimental Men)
Happy Almost New Year, Gleeks! This week’s guests are the hosts of the Sentimental Men podcast, a pod dedicated to all things Wicked, and we LOVE! Kevin and Quincy give us some hot takes on the Glee Wicked numbers and give Allison advice for when she sees Wicked for the very first time this week.
"Vote Criss Colfer" (w/ Jack Winans)
EGOTs all around this episode. Allison starts us off with her Darren Criss PR pitch, and all she speaks is TRUTH! Hire her, Darren! Friend of the pod, Jack Winans is our Gleek this week and he shares how Glee was a family affair in his household.
"Daddy Knows Best" (w/ Mia Cherise Hall)
Andrew and Allison start this episode by really coming to terms with the daunting task that they’ve begun and must ultimately finish: the Glacket. This sh*t will be going for YEARS. We can’t wait.
"Misogyny: The Anthem" (w/ Gleeboot)
On this week’s episode, Andrew and Allison address the lag in the Gluniverse and what they would talk about if they could go back in time and be relevant. Is anyone still talking about Red (Taylor’s Version)?
"Katy, Gaga, Broadway" (w/ Songs From A Suitcase)
This week on Gleek of the Week, Allison and Andrew discuss the confusion behind Darren's tour (spoiler alert: it's CANCELLED) and the possibility of a Minneapolis Gleetup (a Gleek meet-up!).
"Purple Piano Project Part 2" (w/ Abraham Lim)
You might know this week's Gleek from The Boys or the recent Netflix hit, Clickbait, but we originally know Abraham Lim as a contestant on Glee Project Season 2! Abraham spills the tea on what it was like to be on the Glee Project set and we force him to relive his best number: Stereo Hearts.
"Not My Sharona" (w/ Gleek, Please!)
Allison and Andrew begin this episode by really digging into one of the most iconic Ryan Murphy tweets of all time: his recasting for the Glee movie. Timothee Chalamet as Finn? We're here for that mess!
"My Cup has 'My Cup'" (w/ Ali Stroker)
Our Gleek this week is none other than Tony-freakin-Award winner, contestant on The Glee Project Season 2, and guest star on Glee: Ali Stroker!! Ali tells us all about what it was like on the different sets and how Glee really changed her life.
"What is 'My Man' Doing?" (w/ Paige, Taylor & Sunny)
To celebrate our 200th song and 100th match-up, Andrew flies to Minnesota for our very first fully in person recording!! We also attend a wedding where we ask our Gleeks of the week, members of the bridal party- Paige, Tay, and Sunny which songs they vibe with more.
BONUS: Glee x Hunger Games (w/ The Choir Room)
In celebration of our 200th song, here’s an exclusive Glee podcast Mash-Up: GOTW and The Choir Room playing Hunger Games with Glee covers as contestants. Sounds crazy? It is! FOLLOW GLEEK OF THE WEEK: https://www.instagram.com/gleekoftheweekpod.
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"Couples Counseling (Glee Cast Version)" [w/ Bruno & Max]
This week’s Gleeks are friends of the pod, Bruno and Max! Andrew and Allison start the ep talking about Darren’s upcoming tour and how Allison will for sure get him on the show. Bruno and Max give us some hot takes before we dive into truly a chaotic group of songs.
“Klaine Boxer AU” (w/ Glee 👏 Agressive)
This week, Andrew and Allison are joined by the hosts of Glee 👏 Aggressive, Ian and Corrina! Corrina is a certified Gleek and Ian is watching the show for the very first time... a Glirgin! They share some fun stories, including one about using the bathroom after Darren Criss.
"We Love this Kurt Song" (w/ Taisha Monique Clark)
In this episode of Gleek of the Week, Andrew and Allison discuss their Halloween costumes for the upcoming holiday and what it would take to dress as a Glee club member. Our guest is the incredible Taisha Monique Clark, the Vocal Adrenaline starlet who is anything but a “soulless automaton” like her Glee character Giselle.
"Hands Down Their Pants, Screaming" (w/ Austin Blake Mays)
In this episode of Gleek of the Week, Andrew and Allison talk about the Harry Styles concert and how it compares to the Glee Tour so many years ago. Our guest this week is host of the aptly named The Podcast with Austin Blake Mays, Austin Blake Mays!
"The Queen of TikTok Herself" (w/ Alexis Reise)
Calling all Gleeks, calling all Gleeks, in this week’s episode, Andrew and Allison discuss Darren Criss’ Criss-mas album and which songs they’re excited for. Our guest was dubbed by Darren Criss “The Queen of Tiktok Herself”, Alexis Reise!
"Cut This Out" (w/ Maggie Gibbons)
In a truly hilarious episode of Gleek of the Week, Andrew and Allison discuss the musical crossover episode of The Flash and Supergirl. Darren Criss puts people in a trance with his beautiful gaze? That sounds like every episode of Glee ever.
"xoxo Gossip Blaine" (w/ Audrey Campbell)
On this week’s Gleek of the Week, Andrew and Allison announce their very first giveaway! Details are below! Allison discusses her very first experience with Reddit, the Glee subreddit, and all it entails. Our guest is friend of the pod and certified Gleek, Audrey Campbell!
"Trent Warbler's Evil Twin" (w/ Dominic Tracy)
Our Gleek this week is none other than Trent Warbler, actor Dominic Tracy! Dominic shares stories from set, addresses the evil twin rumor, and breaks down how on earth they filmed those slow motion singing scenes. Incredible!
"Gleeks from Down Unda Cheese" (w/ Jacob Kyon)
On this episode of Gleek of the Week, Andrew and Allison discuss which glee clubbers would have for SURE been Disney Adults and consider Kurt and his dreams of being Peter Pan. Our guest is friend of the pod, Jacob Kyon!
"Middle of the Road Rolo" (w/ Julian Morris)
This week, the lack of Terri Schuester representation is stressing Andrew out and he has HAD IT. The hosts discuss her and other characters that deserved more screen time and a solo. Our Gleek this episode is friend of the pod, Julian Morris, and he’s got some HOT takes and the receipts to back it up.
"Gleekbaiting" (w/ Nicole Crowther)
Allison and Andrew start this week’s episode by talking about Darren Criss…. AGAIN. He’s releasing new music this week, check out Masquerade on 8/20! Allison goes through each new single with Andrew at length. Is Darren Gleekbaiting? Let us know in our DMs.
"Don't Touch-A, Touch-A Anything" (w/ Nikki Blonsky)
Our Gleek this week is the one, the only… Nikki Blonsky! The incredible Hairspray star shares with us her experience in Hollywood during the Glee hey-day and tons of fun stories about meeting and working with many of the Glee cast members.
"Ribbed, Not Rigged" (w/ Dani Shay)
This week, Andrew and Allison consider what sets and memorabilia would be included in a Gluseum (that’s a Glee museum) and Allison has her own official Glacket cup! Our Gleek of the Week in this episode is Dani Shay from the Glee Project season 2!
"Marvelous and Motherless" (w/ Danielle Clarke)
You’re a geek! No…. I’m a Gleek. In this week’s episode, Andrew and Allison research the origin of the word “gleek” and it’s alternative meanings. Host of the No Late Fees podcast, Danielle Clarke, is our guest this episode and she shares with us some incredible stories from her days as a Glee watch party hostess!
"Speak Your Truth, Birdmemes" (w/ Vincent Ward)
It’s wedding season, gleeks! In this week’s episode, Andrew and Allison discuss what it would be like to have a gledding - a glee themed wedding, and the many weddings featured on the hit Fox series, Glee. Our guest is the hilarious TikTok star, Vincent Ward!
"Shake Shake Shake that Cup" (w/ Jared Lipscomb)
This week, Andrew and Allison reveal which song won the 100th song battle and read some of your glee-mails! Jared Lipscomb, host of the Back On Air podcast, makeup artist, and #FreeBritney activist, is our Gleek guest this week.
"Schrödinger's Glee" (w/ Joe Graves)
In the first semi-in-person episode of Gleek of the Week, Andrew and Allison are joined by best friend of the pod and creator of the podcast jingle, Joe Graves! We discuss the enigma that is the episode of A Katy or A Gaga, Andrew’s drinking game that goes along with, and how ridiculous Nurse Penny is.
"Muppet Treasure Island" (w/ Recovering Gleek)
Glee podcasts collide with this week’s guests, Ian and Lena from Recovering Gleek! Everybody shares their first experiences with the show, from shitty guest room televisions to white knuckling through scenes with parents in the room. And summer school gym class?
"The Blair Glitch Project" (w/ Julia Carita)
Andrew and Allison start us off by discussing A Quiet Place/Glee crossover event and which glee clubbers would risk it all to sing one last song in the apocalypse. This week’s gleek is our friend, Julia Carita, whose live tweets got the attention of @gleefox back in 2012.
"A Crackhouse Nonetheless" (w/ John Lock)
I think we can all agree that the band was the best part of McKinley High’s glee club. Chilling in the background, patiently waiting for someone to yell “Hit it!” and break out in song. John Lock, also known as the glee club’s very own drummer, is this week’s Gleek of the Week!
"You Will Shit, and I Will Cry" (w/ Olivia Chrysler)
This week’s episode is chock-full of Olivias. First, Andrew and Allison discuss Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, Sour, and which songs would be sung by which Glee characters. For example, who sings Driver’s License? Is it a Marley solo or a pinnacle ballad in a long-awaited Artie story arc?
"The List is Up" (w/ Lindsay Pearce)
This week’s Gleek is the beautiful, the talented, the one and only, Lindsay Pearce! She appeared on Glee as the iconic Harmony in season 3, portrays Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, and is now here to help with six more songs on the Glacket.
"Belting on the Train" (w/ Noah Guthrie)
It’s episode 11! Only 100 more to go in the first round of the Glacket, y’all! Noah Guthrie (Roderick from Glee) is this episode’s Gleek of the Week and the very first Glee cast member on the pod! Noah fills us in on what it was like being a part of the show and working with so many senior cast members.
"Well Paid Hot Losers" (w/ The Choir Room)
This week's gleeks are the incredible Matt and Aman from The Choir Room podcast! In this episode, Allison and Andrew discuss their favorite Rolos (Rachel Solos) and whether or not Papa Can You Hear Me makes the cut. We have our very first tie which stresses Andrew out to the max.
"She is the Mop Now" (w/ Adriana Avendano)
In quite possibly the BEST episode of Gleek of the Week yet, Andrew and Allison delve into the tale of how they first met with the help of their friend, Adriana Avendano. What does Darren Criss have to do with this? What did Jaime say?
"Gleek of the Month" (w/ Nathan Pearson)
In this episode, Allison exposes herself AGAIN with her DIY Glee merch and Andrew hates it. Thankfully, the hosts are joined by the perfect Nathan Pearson, host of the queer comedy podcast, Secure the Gag.
"Meat Dress" (w/ Harper Grae)
From The Glee Project Season Two, the incredible Harper Grae is this episode’s Gleek of the Week! She shares what her experience was like on the reality show, her current music career and upcoming tour.
"Gay Hallway Singing" (w/ Conor Burke)
In this week’s episode, Allison reveals a deep dark secret that involves Klaine and the United States Army, and Andrew rewrites the series finale. Glee Expert and host of the Gleecap Podcast, Conor Burke is this week’s Gleek of the Week!
"Darren Criss is Straight, You Idiot!" (w/ Gianmarco Soresi)
Comedian and fellow podcaster, Gianmarco Soresi, is this week’s Gleek of the Week guest on a truly hilarious episode. Allison and Andrew decode Tumblr terms like OTP, ship, and endgame and Grilled Cheesus makes an appearance.
"Imagine All the Gleeple" (w/ McKynleigh Abraham)
This week’s Gleek of the Week is none other than the beautiful and talented McKynleigh Abraham from season one of The Glee Project! McKynleigh discusses with Andrew and Allison her experience on the show and details what she’s been doing since then.
"I Hate Your Heart" (w/ Reid Pope)
In this episode of the Gleek of the Week podcast, Allison explains her obsession with Starkid and Darren Criss to Andrew and how important A Very Potter Musical truly is. And Gleek guest Reid Pope agrees.
"Men Over Babies" (w/ One More Thing)
Puppets? Conspiracies? Becky as baby Jesus? It’s all in this episode of the Gleek of the Week podcast. Andrew and Allison discuss the infamous puppet episode before being joined by this week’s Gleeks: Robert and Jaye from the One More Thing podcast and Lea Michele conspiracy fame.
"Mike that Chang" (w/ Jenny Gorelick)
Oh my Glod! Welcome to the very first episode of Gleek of the Week! On this episode, Andrew and Allison introduce the pod and how the Glacket, the Glee bracket works. Jenny Gorelick, host of the Receipts podcast, is the very first Gleek of the Week guest!
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Gleek of the Week is a podcast dedicated to finding the best song of the hit show, Glee. While it's been off the air for a number of years now, best friends Andrew McGuire and Allison Dodge are seeking to revitalize it, with the help of a different Gleek every week, to crown the ultimate Glee performance.
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