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!

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"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. Plus, Andrew and Allison discuss important details of what the next round of the Glacket will look like.
75 min
77
Gleek of the Week Live Trivia!
A lil' bonus episode while we're on hiatus! 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. The final episode of round one will be in your feed on 6/20, and the second round starts the following week!
82 min
78
"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. Songs this episode include a feminine wash ad, the Eiffel Tower, and the scariest game of smash or pass you've ever seen.
100 min
79
"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!
95 min
80
"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.
111 min
81
"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. Songs this week include mid after mid after mid, Austin Butler AND Hugh Jackman, and Allison's elementary school gym teacher.
113 min
82
"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!!!! And we love him (teary eyed smiley face emoji). Songs this episode include muzak, the first female astronaut, and a competition that will go down in glinfamy.
147 min
83
"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.
110 min
84
"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. Songs this episode include possibly the definition of camp, Finchel getting freaky, and what the Glacket could have been.
92 min
85
"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! Songs this episode include Beluga Heights, season 2 Bryce, and the ACTUAL best song on Glee!
96 min
86
"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. Do the glath! Songs this episode include the best Rachlby duet, Kurt and Blaine NOT on an elephant, and JonBenet Ramsey.
108 min
87
"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. Songs this episode include the birth of Marley, Cups from Pitch Perfect, and one of the big three!
117 min
88
"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! We love you so much! Songs this episode include the only Blinn duet, Allison seeing herself everywhere, and the Paramount Studios lot.
101 min
89
"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. Songs this episode include a rare Allison W, one that deserves a Glacket all it's own, and ba nah nah.
122 min
90
"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! And River's got some things to SAY about Funny Girl. Songs this episode include an unexpected Rolo, everyone getting a case of the giggles, and Blaine flashing everyone.
107 min
91
"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! Our Gleek this week is glistener and proud Team The Fox member, Diego! Songs this episode include the superior prom episode, songs just for Allison, and the Kohls juniors section.
114 min
92
"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. Songs this episode include teen pregnancy (again), little Maddie Ziegler, and Britney 2.0.
96 min
93
"Shimmying: Audio Medium" (w/ the Beautiful Gir...
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. Songs this episode include Brendan Urie, our final song from the pilot, and some dirty little freaks!
111 min
94
"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!! Songs this episode include the best Artolo, a previous GOTW, and further proof that Finn isn't the brightest.
84 min
95
"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. Songs this episode include a Blolo that y'all might ride for, NOT the scrubs theme song, and Sheetz 'N' Things.
96 min
96
"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. Songs this episode include scratching the itch on your brain, shots in the butt, and somehow NOT My Fair Lady.
98 min
97
"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! Songs this episode include lots of people out of their wheelchairs, "break in case of Fleetwood Mac", and regrettably standing in support of Lea Michele.
105 min
98
"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! Songs this episode include Effycedes, lots of shouting, and the best Glee The Music Volume to ever exist.
113 min
99
"Bruno Mars BOGO" (w/ Selma)
109 min
100
"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! And there are some wild songs this episode, including Artie admitting his sex addiction, a depressing Rorolo, and Sue's Trinidadian roots.
101 min