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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176
"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. Taisha tells us all about her experience on the show, working with cast members like Amber Riley, Naya Rivera, and Jonathon Groff, as well as what it was like on the Glee tour. Songs this episode include TLC, another Don’t Stop Believing, and an Escalade on stage.
74 min
177
"Hands Down Their Pants, Screaming" (w/ Austin ...
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! Austin tells us all about his relationship with Glee, like how he casually auditioned for The Glee Project?! Wild! Songs this episode include a Troubletones hit, the controversial Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and one that causes Andrew and Allison to have their biggest disagreement yet.
81 min
178
"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! She details how the show has played a role in her life and how Tiktok helped her meet some awesome friends and cross paths with THE Blaine Anderson himself. Songs this episode include the infamous Brittana/Klaine wedding, a Blolo, and the second and final Disney song from the show.
62 min
179
"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. Our guest is the great Maggie Gibbons, friend of the pod and die hard Gleek. She tells us why she’s got beef with our song choices and shares her top ten covers. Songs this episode include same bangers: Prince, Alanis Morissette, and T freaking Pain.
66 min
180
"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! Audrey gives us her hottest takes, the songs that don’t get enough love, and addresses the lack of Blolos on the podcast. Songs this week include Will Schuester saying “sex” and “poindexter” in the same sentence, Brittany S. Pierce, and some Puckleberry action. To enter the giveaway, please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to include what songs you think Glee would be singing in 2021 and your Instagram handle. Bonus entry if you share your review on your Instagram story :) Winner will be announced 9/28/21! Good luck!
62 min
181
"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! Songs this episode include Gwenyth Paltrow at the Grammys, the best Darren Criss hair, and Alex freaking Newell, everybody.
59 min
182
"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! He’s got some hot hot takes and unpopular opinions and we absolutely love it. Songs this episode include the only Marina and the Diamonds cover, Mike Chang’s first song, and a beautiful and sobering number from Santana Lopez.
63 min
183
"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. Songs this episode include Demi Lovato and Adam Lambert as back-up singers, no one’s favorite Kolo, and a couple of tear jerkers. Grab the Gleenex!
74 min
184
"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. Our guest this week is Nicole Crowther, a former Glee extra with a truly crazy story involving twitter and Brad Falchuk. Songs this episode include an Annie the Musical Sue solo, a Christmas song that isn’t a Christmas song, and Kurt’s NYADA audition.
62 min
185
"Don't Touch-A, Touch-A Anything" (w/ Nikki Blo...
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. A theatre kid from day one, Nikki shares her perspective on performing arts in high school while we discuss another six songs from the Glacket. Songs this week include several showtunes (how fitting), Will Schuester rapping, and a Santana original song.
64 min
186
"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! Dani discusses their experience on the set of the reality show, the relationships that came out of it, and even being an extra in an episode of Glee. Songs this episode include Santana absolutely slaying Alicia Keys, a Hozier hit, and Cherish/Cherish, a song that you wouldn’t think the hosts would argue about….. but they do.
64 min
187
"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! And she helps the hosts start to plan the ultimate Glee-vent: the Glooze Cruise. Yes, that’s a party boat full of drunk Gleeks. We better see you there! Songs this episode include the band FUN., some extreme use of auto tune, and an uncomfortable remix of a Lady Gaga hit.
71 min
188
"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! Vincent goes into detail on why he includes #gleek in every video he posts and the unexpected people that turned him on to Glee. Songs this episode includes Finn’s very last song, the only Demi Lovato song on the show (even though they were in several episodes in season 5), and Allison’s pick for the very best song on Glee.
69 min
189
"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. Jared and the hosts discuss the Britney Spears episodes of Glee and some of the behind the scenes chaos. Songs this episode include yet ANOTHER Previously Unaired Christmas Episode song, a problematic Robin Thicke cover, and the introduction of St. Berry, the ship we love to hate.
62 min
190
"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. True Jackson VP is also somehow involved. Songs this episode include one of the two Disney songs from the series, an SJP song that is NOT Let’s Have a Kiki, and the 100th song of the podcast!
72 min
191
"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? We discuss the iconic Terri Schuester, the abomination that is the episode Acafellas, and justice for the Troubletones. Songs this episode include the second and final Ke dollar sign Ha entry on the Glacket, Lauren Zizes’ only solo, and the iconic Waffletoots show choir.
57 min
192
"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. We love her hot takes! Songs include Glee attempting to do country, FINALLY a Rocky Horror Glee Show, and a very strong contender for the Best. Song. On. Glee. And no! We didn’t rig this!
62 min
193
"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! John tells us about his experience on the show, what it was like to be used as a prop, and how amazing Amber Riley is. Songs this episode include Unique’s first song, yet another Finchel duet, and Mike Chang’s ONLY solo.
58 min
194
"You Will Shit, and I Will Cry" (w/ Olivia Chry...
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? We’ll never know. Certified Gleek, Olivia Chrysler is this week’s guest with some hot takes on Glee’s costuming choices. Songs this ep include some Olivia Newton-John, the second longest song on Glee, and way too much flannel.
62 min
195
"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. Lindsay details her experience on the Glee Project and provides some much needed insight into the character of Harmony in our very first podcast game. Songs in this episode include our first Will Schuester solo, Jake Puckerman’s audition song, and an incredible Aretha Franklin cover from Mercedes.
65 min
196
"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. Songs include the only Fergie cover, a kind of Glee original, and the first Madonna episode song on the Glacket.
54 min
197
"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. Songs include a who-ish milk drinking season two Christmas song, yet another Tolo, and the song that started it all: Don't Stop Believing. We love to see it!
61 min
198
"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? And why is Kate Hudson so comfortable with being used as a cleaning device? Truly heinous. Songs include the only JLo tribute, the only Spice Girls jam, Rachel’s final solo, and Jayma Mays singing extremely fast. And we finally get to a song on one of the hosts’ top five!
56 min
199
"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. Nathan goes into detail on his first experience with the show before getting into a truly chaotic group of songs. They include the first Will Schuester song on the podcast, an unpredictable Skylar Astin mashup, and sadly no Grant Gustin just yet. If Glee was still on today, who would sing Drivers License? Leave a review and let us know!
53 min
200
"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. Songs this week include a Kelly Clarkson hit (thankfully not Stronger), a very non-Rachel Rachel tribute, and our favorite dance number done in wheelchairs.
48 min