Best Gleeful Podcasts (2024)

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S7E9 House of the Dragon Season 2: Raw Reactions and Honest Opinions with Yvonne of Bits n Pieces Podcast 1:01:29

2h ago1:01:29

1:01:29

In this episode of the Gleeful Talk Show, we dive deep into the highs and lows of House of the Dragon Season 2 with special guest Yvonne from the Bits and Pieces podcast. We share our thoughts on key moments, character arcs, and the overall storytelling of the season. From gut-wrenching battles and powerful performances to disappointing plot elemen…

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231: Gleeful Terminus 1:32:26

4d ago1:32:26

1:32:26

This one's all over the place. In a good way! We talk about happy endings, puppeteering, being bad at pinball, fortune cookies, flirty Lyft drivers, and more. We also debut a new segment, which is always an historic occasion: welcome to the show, Let's Playlist. If you want to listen to the two playlists we created (sans Human Skin Truck Baby, RIP)…

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Live, Laugh, Lovecraft 1:27:32

11d ago1:27:32

1:27:32

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and cultists wait around every corner like pesky mosquitoes. In this episode: We bring out our magnifying glass to focus in on one of the most iconic publishers in the industry, Days of Wonder. We check our sanity at the door and ta…

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Gleeful Guest Star Aisha Tyler 59:47

24d ago59:47

59:47

She's one of the hardest and busiest working people in the biz! You've seen Aisha Tyler on Friends, Criminal Minds, Whose Line Is It Anyway, and Glee! Jenna and Kevin catch up with 'Jake's mom' to talk about her first time playing a parent on-screen, getting the call from Ryan Murphy, being in an acapella group in college, the song she wishes she c…

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Common Ground 33: A New Gleeful Combo Deck 1:08:51

29d ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week the crew goes over a couple different topics. Firstly Hippo goes over a local tournament he played in with BG Dredge. Then the crew talks about the new combo deck on the block Sadistic Glee combo. Glee combo can be built in a few ways mainly Jund midrangey and Golgari more all in. The crew tends to gravitate towar…

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232: Touched By The Hand of Comedy God 1:43:47

1h ago1:43:47

1:43:47

OH! We got a good one for you today, folks. We talk about William Friedkin, waking up mid-vomit, songs you didn't know were samples, what Brian is into, a BUNCH of cool music, quantum mechanics BS, email performance enhancers, and more! Want to listen to all the songs we talked about on this ep? Here's a convenient playlist: https://bitly.cx/3h8D. …

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Scandalous Gleek of the Week Katie Lowes 1:07:01

2d ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Quinn is in the house! "Scandal" Quinn, that is! Katie Lowes joins Jenna and Kevin to talk all things Glee and Scandal, including revealing her surprising connection to Ryan Murphy, her many auditions for Glee, and song choice (she never got a call back), her awful babysitting gig while she waited for an acting gig and how Shonda Rhimes saved her f…

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Common Ground 37: Brews, Challenges, & Locals 1:25:06

3h ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo go over a variety of different topics. Firstly Thomas shout outs upcoming NRG Louisville in hopes of getting a Pauper 1k side event if enough interest is shown. The crew goes over a brew listener Puddles sent in (link below). Cameron and Hippo talk about their tournament report from thei…

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Confession Time ("Girls (and Boys) On Film" S4 EP 15) 45:21

6d ago45:21

45:21

Grab Your Popcorn and get ready for some movie magic because the Glee Club is tackling songs from hit films! Jenna and Kevin are back with a deep dive into all the confessions from this episode and, of course, the performances, like why shooting their 500th musical number, "Shout," was such a pain, the rehearsals they had to go through for "Footloo…

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Common Ground 36: Three Gruul Players One Podcast 1:40:57

5d ago1:40:57

1:40:57

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo are joined by a special guess Matthew Sentilles. Sentilles is a friend of the Pod and a Gruul Ponza connoisseur in Pauper. The four of them have LOTS to talk about. Firstly everyone but Thomas played in a team trio's event in the Pauper seat at Game Knight in Columbia TN. Cameron and Sen…

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Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker 57:03

10d ago57:03

57:03

As the saying goes ... if you want something, work hard for it, and that's exactly what Ali Stroker did! From dreaming about being on Glee and Broadway to making it a reality! The Tony Award-winning actress joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about her long journey to success, including why seeing a character with a disability on Glee was so important to…

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Love is in the Air ("I Do" S4 EP 14) 57:05

13d ago57:05

57:05

Something is in the air in Lima! It's a hookup palooza with a major cliffhanger! Where to even begin? Klaine and Finchel back together?! Quinn and Santana hooking up, Emma the runaway bride, and Rachel's pregnancy scare??!! Kevin and Jenna are breaking down one of the most jam-packed episodes to date, including the very real-life flu that took Ambe…

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RE-RUN: 100: Pission Accomplished (feat. Matt Watson) 1:53:04

11d ago1:53:04

1:53:04

As if we've reached podcasting syndication, here we are with a re-run of Episode 100: Pission Accomplished, originally aired in January of 2022. But! The full video version is available FOR FREE on our Youtube page for your non-Patreon subscribing viewing pleasure. Original description reads as follows: It's our 100th episode, and we're celebrating…

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Common Ground 35: Polarity of Pauper a Symptom of Format Diversity 1:05:52

12d ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week's topic is inspired from a friend of the show's question "Do you think Pauper is a polarized format?". The crew takes this question and look at the current meta to help answer. It is common to hear someone refer to a format as diverse when in reality five decks are reasonable choices. Pauper though is truly divers…

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Glee Q&A Time 34:32

17d ago34:32

34:32

It's time for another Q&A session! Jenna and Kevin are back answering your most burning Glee questions, like who they would cast in the main roles if there were a Glee reboot in 2024 (surprising responses), the hit song Jenna, Naya, and Amber recorded that never made air, the current show that they would both love to do together and the Sci-fi seri…

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Divalicious ("Diva" S4 EP 13) 51:57

20d ago51:57

51:57

The Glee Club gets to show off their inner divas, which leads to some standout performances and possibly the cringiest Glee scene of all time! Yep, it's the Tina, Blaine, infamous VapoRub scene, and Jenna has all the deets! Including what it was like shooting with Darren Criss, how she feels about the scene now, her big solo, and, of course, the ma…

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Gleeking Fan Takeover 43:12

22d ago43:12

43:12

The Glee fan appreciation continues, and this one is full of surprises! Jenna and Kevin are back connecting with Glee's biggest fans, like 'GleeCap' and 'Gleek of the Week' podcaster Conor Burke from Ireland, who reveals how Glee changed his life, the impact of seeing positive queer representation, and being at the very last show of their concert t…

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230: We See Saw II, Too (feat. Jory Griffis) 1:33:03

18d ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Brian is out of town, so Leighton and Jory watched Saw II and did a commentary track for it. Here you will find our discussion from before and after the movie, where we talk about Saw and a bunch of stuff that isn't Saw. The video version of this episode and the accompanying commentary track are on our Patreon at patreon.com/leightonnight. Follow u…

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Common Ground 34: Cute Critters From Bloomburrow For Pauper 1:19:24

19d ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Welcome back Pauper fam! This weekend is prerelease for Magic's newest standard set Bloomburrow. Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo go over spoilers and pick out commons from the set that look interesting for Pauper. Cameron and Hippo also played more paper Pauper. Both talk about their tournament experience with Rakdos Madness and Mono White respectfully.…

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Strike a Pose ("Naked" S4 EP 12) 45:21

27d ago45:21

45:21

Grab your fans because it's getting hot in herre! Tina has a great idea to raise funds for the ever-broke Glee Club ... the men of McKinley calendar! Jenna and Kevin vividly remember the filming of this episode and everyone having so much fun with their costumes, especially Kevin in his leprechaun outfit, what Chord did in between shirtless takes, …

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S7E8 The Power of Choice 22:45

24d ago22:45

22:45

In this episode of the Gleeful Talk Show, we delve into the profound impact of choices on our lives. We explore about the challenges of making decisions, drawing on research from experts like Dr. Sheena Iyengar, Dr. Daniel Kahneman, and Professor Barry Schwartz. We explore how both minor and major decisions shape our futures, the psychology behind …

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Glee Fan Takeover 35:14

29d ago35:14

35:14

It's Glee fan appreciation day! Jenna and Kevin are back connecting with Glee's biggest fans, like Abby, a med student who runs a Glee fan account and has a fun, contagious energy that leaves the duo in stitches! During the fun chat, Abby deconstructs her favorite Glee performances, reveals how seeing confident women of color on screen greatly impa…

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Parks and Recreation 1:10:55

25d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple - A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and the scenic route can sometimes make more sense than the best play. In this episode: We’re joined by a special guest to talk about the best ways to prepare for GenCon. We put on our hiking boots and get our walking sticks ready …

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229: Two Minis X 1:22:28

26d ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Straight from our Patreon to your beautiful main feed ears, here's TWO minisodes from the past few months unlocked for free! They're just like regular Leighton and Brian episodes, but mini! We talk about make-out music, Brian's favorite Lars von Trier film, sushi bros, airplane eavesdropping, and more. These particular minisodes are "Trier List" (M…

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Glee's Tour Momager Angie Warner 56:45

1M ago56:45

56:45

Pack your bags! Jenna and Kevin are traveling down memory lane with Angie Warner, the tour manager of all tour managers who's worked with the biggest artists in the world, like Bruce Springsteen, Post Malone, Lady Gaga, and Glee! Yes! Angie is revealing plenty of scoop about the Glee tours, including the secret to dealing with different personaliti…

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Girls Choice ("Sadie Hawkins" S4 EP 11) 55:22

1M ago55:22

55:22

It's Tina's world, and we just live in it! Jenna and Kevin are breaking down Tina's big episode where she pushes for a Sadie Hawkins dance … so she can ask her crush Blaine to go with her! But Blaine has a crush on Sam? What is happening?! Jenna has so many stories about this episode, including the scene she struggled with that left her feeling mor…

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228: Call-In Show #2 2:10:26

1M ago2:10:26

2:10:26

What a treat! On this episode, we talk to a bunch of very cool fans who called in to chat with us about the hard-hitting topics that are on everyone's minds: pizza toppings, nicknames, Warhammer minis, so-bad-they're-good movies, tattoos, Elden Ring prowess, and more! Thank you to everyone who called in, it was a blast to get to hang out. If you mi…

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Common Ground 32: Common-tating Magic & Pauper with Will Hall 1:38:34

1M ago1:38:34

1:38:34

Get it "Commontating" because Pauper, its funny. Welcome back Pauper fam! This week no Hippo but Cameron and Thomas are joined by a very special guest Will Hall! Will has done many works in coverage including all the European RCs, Pro tours, and even Paupergeddon! Cameron, Thomas, and Will have a long conversation about commentating in general as w…

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Causing a Commotion with Tracey Raftery 50:00

1M ago50:00

50:00

A rare treat for Gleeks! A look inside the world of publicity! Usually, network publicists spend all their time pitching stories to get buzz and exposure for their shows, but Glee was different! Tracey Raftery joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about what it was like working as a publicist on the show from the very start, including the crazy weekend whe…

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Feliz Glee! ("Glee, Actually" S4 EP 10) 50:35

1M ago50:35

50:35

Glee gets into the holiday spirit, drawing inspiration from "It's a Wonderful Life," "Love Actually," and the Mayan Apocalypse?? There's a lot to unpack here! Rachel and Kurt are back in the Glee club! Sam and Brittany get married? Rory is back? What in the ghost of Christmas past is going on here? Jenna and Kevin break it all down and reveal some …

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227: Super Who Smashes Bros. 1:37:45

1M ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Time for the episode you've always wanted but were too afraid to ask for: we make a tier list of which Nintendo characters bone and which don't. The answers may shock and titillate you! We also talk about some other stuff but it's mainly that. You're welcome. We're also doing a live call-in show on Sunday, July 7th at 1PM Pacific, so be sure to che…

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We Built Point City on Rock and Roll 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and engine building doesn’t require rods and pistons. In this episode: We go head to head to talk about our favorite two player games and what makes two player games unique. We start from nothing and build our engine to create a par…

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Common Ground 31: Rakdos Phoenix in Pauper 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week no Thomas as he is traveling for some well deserved relax time, drive safe! The show continues with Cameron and Hippo talking about a Pauper local Cameron played in with Rakdos Madness burn. Rakdos Madness is compared to Phoenix this episode because of the card Sneaky Snacker. At heart this deck is still a burn de…

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Happy 4th of July! 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

Get ready for the Red, White, and BBQ! Jenna and Kevin are back with a mini but gleeful episode full of their holiday plans, including their absolute must-have foods for the 4th, their playlists, and what they did last year involving John Stamos that blew them away! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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226: The Stream I Strumpt 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

On this chaotic episode (that was recorded LIVE exclusively for our Patreon supporters), we dig deep: we discuss Elden Ring, our future plans for breaking into hot tub streaming, bubble bath preferences, multiple worst date stories, and more! We weigh in on questions from chat and also play some doesthedogdie.com-based movie trivia. It’s a really g…

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Common Ground 30: The Crew Fights Over Paupergeddon Pisa 2024 1:28:44

2M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo answer a listener's question about the Bridge cycle in Pauper. Followed by a lengthy discussion about Paupergeddon Pisa 2024. With 638 Pauper players battling lots of new MH3 cards cemented themselves as potential staples. Midway through Cameron and Hippo fist fight over Nylea’s Disciple…

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Glee Crossover with Brian Baumgartner 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

It's Kevin from The Office chatting with Kevin from Glee! While there was never an official crossover between the two hit shows, there was a strong connection! Before Glee, Kevin played the infamous 'Pizza by Alfredo' delivery kid held hostage by Michael Scott, and there was a whole episode where all The Office characters got together for a "Glee" …

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Game Over ("Swan Song" S4 EP 9) 53:46

2M ago53:46

53:46

Is it all over, or just the start of new beginnings? The Glee Club is dealing with the aftermath of a disastrous showing at sectionals, but the upside ... Rachel wows in NY, Kurt gets a shot at redemption, Brittany's new love interest, Artie joins the band, Tina joins the Cheerios and Jenna and Kevin have all the fun inside stories! Plus, Jenna rev…

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The Courage to Quit: Why Walking Away Can Be the Healthiest Choice 17:42

2M ago17:42

17:42

In this episode of the Gleeful Talk Show, we explore the often stigmatized concept of quitting and how it can be a strategic and positive action for personal and professional growth. The discussion includes insights from Dr. Henry Cloud's book 'Necessary Endings', a study from the University of Rochester on the benefits of letting go of unattainabl…

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225: John Cena's Signature Backwards Wave (feat. Steve Spohn) 1:28:42

2M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

On this ep, we celebrate the triumphant LN return of disability activist, streamer, and overall mensch Steve Spohn (stevespohn.com) for a chat about string theory, if Brian has more citations than Michio Kaku, Spotify jank, email terror, cozy games, and more! Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight-- which you should…

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I’d Like to Phone a Friend 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple - A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and engine building doesn’t require rods and pistons. In this episode… wait a minute, is that the Glee Phone?By Gleeful Meeple

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Common Ground 29: A Little of This a Little of That 1:22:48

2M ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Welcome back Pauper fam! A lot going on this episode. Cam & Hippo played in a paper Pauper event hosted by a friend of the show. Hippo played BG Dredge and Cam played Mardu Synth. The crew answers a listener question "Is Glorious Anthem okay for Pauper?". Lastly they go over the Pauper challenges from Magic Online with the new MH3 cards! Grab your …

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Piano Man with Brad Ellis 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

He was in the room where it happened … from day one! Glee's resident piano player, Brad Ellis, joins Jenna and Kevin to chat about hitting all the right notes on the show, the unusual audition process he went through to get on Glee, the key to his two speaking roles, and what it was like being in the room for cast auditions, including Kevin's! Brad…

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Reunited ("Thanksgiving" S4 EP 8) 44:12

2M ago44:12

44:12

Reunited, and it feels so good! The whole gang has returned for the holidays! Jenna and Kevin are back to talk turkey about Glee's very first Thanksgiving episode, and there's so much to be thankful for, like the OG's back together again, Kurt and Blaine reconnecting, and the triumphant return of SJP! What the duo is less thankful for is the "Gangn…

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224: BRAIN LOVES MELON (feat. Deb Amlen) 1:54:31

2M ago1:54:31

1:54:31

The prodigal puzzler returns on this lovely ep! This time, we're joined by crossword constructor and columnist for the New York Times' Crossword feature Wordplay, Deb Amlen (ig: @xworddeb) for a chat about fantasy maps, Doctor Who, approaches to solving crosswords (especially cryptics), fermentation updates, durian woes, and more! Check out our Pat…

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Common Ground 28: New MH3 Brews! 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo each bring to the table a Pauper brew centered around new MH3 cards. Cameron gets wild with a black green combo deck around Basking Broodscale that will make an infinite power creature and exile the opponent's library! Hippo keeps it nice and clean with adding some new efficient white ca…

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Uptown Boy with Curt Mega 42:59

2M ago42:59

42:59

Nick the Warbler is on the pod! Actor, singer, and filmmaker Curt Mega joins Jenna and Kevin to spill about his time on Glee, including how he got to sing lead vocals on "Uptown Girl," auditioning for the roles of Blaine and Sam, the real deal on working with Darren Criss, the whirlwind of the Warblers media tour, and what it was like joining the c…

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S7E6 Embracing Life's Transitions: A Journey Through Change 19:57

2M ago19:57

19:57

In this episode of the Gleeful Talk Show, the host delves into the topic of life's transitions and seasonality. This episode discusses how life changes can evoke anxiety but also bring beauty and growth. The host shares personal experiences, including their unexpected journey into parenthood, and reflects on adapting to significant life changes. Th…

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What's happening with our podcasts? (+The Buried Giant) 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Hello. It's us. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Church of the King

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Glee Club Assemble ("Dynamic Duets" S4 EP 7) 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility ... and great duets! A love triangle, a crime to solve, the Warblers are back, and a Secret Society of Superheroes?! Jenna and Kevin are back to unpack an action-packed episode, including the scene that gave Kevin anxiety re-watching, concerns they had during the paint-throwing scene, fan theories about B…

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