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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Comedy Interviews
151
"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! Thank you so much for a wonderful first year of our podcast! We love you, Gleeks!!
84 min
152
"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. Songs this episode include perfectly coordinated purple outfits, the Star Wars Christmas Special, and Edi herself!
80 min
153
"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! Songs this episode include Radiohead, Rachel trying to be sexy on tables, and Judey Judey Judey Jude-ay!
78 min
154
"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! Songs this episode include Freddie Mercury, New Directions gone a capella, and Andrew's correct prediction (it's not rigged, we promise!).
95 min
155
“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! He shares some amazing stories from set, including addressing that Shake It Off moment and Lea Michele crying on command. Songs this episode include Rachel’s haircut that’s not a haircut, P!nk, and Santana’s lips.
92 min
156
"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?!). It's also our 300th song! Be sure to visit our Glinstagram and vote on which song should be saved for the next round. Songs this episode include PYT PDQ, The Wizard of Oz, and Lord Tubbington.
132 min
157
"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. Our guest this week is our favorite TikToker (GlikToker?) and Rachel Berry/Blaine Anderson love child, Nicole Lamb! Nicole shares her gloughts on a Glee x Euphoria crossover and speaks some hot takes on Rachel Berry/Nate Jacobs. Songs this week include lesbian Quinn, a good workout jam, and a contender for the BEST song on Glee!
93 min
158
"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! Songs this episode include Fanilows, "Likes Boys", and Florence and the Machine.
59 min
159
"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! We go through his old Glee-related tweets and get him to really dig down deep. Songs this episode include Tom Holland, hot patootie, and (heart eyes) Grant Gustin.
69 min
160
"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. Our Gleek this week is Lily Mae Harrington, from the Glee Project season 2 and her new show on Freeform: Single Drunk Female! She shares memories from the reality show and helps us decide between multiple Katy Perry songs. Other songs this episode include a Christmas original, the Beatles, and Jacob Artist, everybody!
64 min
161
"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.
69 min
162
"Two Gaga's Don't Make a Right" (w/ Elias Willi...
Allison and Andrew are in the same city again! Coming at you from the east coast, the hosts start the show by talking about West Side Story AGAIN (we'll probably never stop talking about it TBH). Our Gleek this week is friend of the pod, Elias Williams! He's got some HOT takes and it's mostly about Quinn Fabray. Songs this episode include several Blolos, Katy Gaga rapid tests, and an oddly shaped Kurt sweater.
82 min
163
"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. Songs this episode include Ed Sheeran, Blaine’s hair, and finally some Quinn Fabray!
74 min
164
“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. Songs this episode include the only Miley Cyrus song on the Glacket, Grilled Cheesus, and the original Broadway cast of Stomp!
68 min
165
"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. Jack and the hosts have discourse about parking for some reason. Songs this episode include the musical that Lea Michele will NOT be in, a Marley original, and another repeated song.
81 min
166
"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. Our Gluest this week is TikTok’s best Glee impersonator, incredible vocalist, and contestant on Fox’s Alter Ego, Mia Cherise Hall! She shares her hot Glee takes and tells us who she thinks would be singing modern Broadway songs on the show. Songs this episode include RENT, not a West Side Story number, and Phineas and Ferb?
62 min
167
"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)? The hosts of Gleeboot, another fabulous Glee podcast, are our guests this week and they have an incredible laundry list of songs the show would perform in 2021. Songs this episode include Finn in the shower, the Power of Madonna, and dogs? Glee!
72 min
168
"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!). Our guest this episode is the incredibly talented, world traveling, vocal coach, Audrey McDonald from Songs from a Suitcase! She gives us the details on singing in character and who she professionally believes is the best singer on Glee. Songs this episode include a BIIIIIIIG contender for the final round of the Glacket, ABBA, and freaking Madonna, okay?!
69 min
169
"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. We love! Did you guys guess Clickbait's ending? We didn't either! Songs this episode include Allison's secret fave, Rachel moving us to tears, and the kiss heard across New York City. WARNING: Minor spoilers for Clickbait! Watch the first season if you haven't already!
72 min
170
"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! Our guests this week are the host of another incredible Glodcast: Lauren and Emilee from Gleek, Please! They bring their hot takes to the table before we get into our competitions. Songs this episode include the Unholy Trinity, the only Quick duet on the show, and Ariana Grande.
56 min
171
"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. We love her! Songs this episode include one that crashes Allison's computer, Blaine falling in love, and an excusable Will song.
55 min
172
"What is 'My Man' Doing?" (w/ Paige, Taylor & S...
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. Songs this episode include TWO Sue songs, a disappointing Wicked cover, and a weird rendition of Allison’s favorite song of all time.
58 min
173
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!
86 min
174
"Couples Counseling (Glee Cast Version)" [w/ Br...
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. They include Allison’s wedding song, a throw away Beatles cover, and Santana and Mercedes underneath the set of Dr. Phil. Yeah yeah yeah!
68 min
175
“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. Songs this week include ABBA, one of two T Swift songs, and a favorite Blolo. Glee!
64 min