Best Gleek Podcasts (2024)

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"A Bleak Bleek" (Live Episode) 2:09:00

8h ago2:09:00

2:09:00

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! Songs this episode include: A Boy Like That Hungry Like the Wolf/ Rio I Lived Somewhere Only We Know …

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Ep149 - Rambles, Rumbles and Groff Tears 29:24

5d ago29:24

29:24

We're back with another updates episode! Did you miss our theatre ramblings? We sure missed you! On this episode, we discuss the big Tony win for The Outsiders, crying over Jonathan Groff, Aaron Tveit and Jojo (not Siwa) returning to the Moulin Rouge, being a 2000s theatre fangirl, The Last Five Years going to Broadway and more!…

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Ep148 - Revenge Party with ALEXYS MORERA (Mean Girls) 12:15

8d ago12:15

12:15

Mean Girls is returning to Toronto this month and we had the joy of chatting with Alexys Morera who plays the iconic role of Janis in the musical! Mean Girls runs at the Royal Alexandra Theatre from July 30th to August 25th! You don't want to miss this show, it is so fetch!

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"Laissez Faire Gleek" (w/ Conor & Patrick) 2:31:34

12d ago2:31:34

2:31:34

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 Songbird ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episodes, guest announcements, and access to live ep…

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Ep147 - Future Boy with CADEN BRAUCH (Back to the Future) 24:03

15d ago24:03

24:03

We’re beyond thrilled to chat with Caden Brauch. Caden is currently touring around North America as everybody’s favourite Future Boy, Marty McFly, in Back to the Future: The Musical! We chat with Caden about playing this iconic role, performing alongside Don Stephenson, life on the road and more!

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"Merrily We Roll Away" (w/ Alexa & Claudia) 2:18:58

19d ago2:18:58

2:18:58

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 Mr. Roboto/ Counting Stars So Emotional Valerie (S5) ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus epi…

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"GutteRolos" (Live Episode) 1:41:04

26d ago1:41:04

1:41:04

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! Songs this episode include: Cry Doo Wop (That Thing) I've Gotta Be Me Nasty/…

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Ep146 - The History of the Tony Awards 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

Take a journey with us through the history of the Tony Awards! We start with Antoinette Perry's vision to celebrate excellence in theatre, and further explore how this prestigious event has evolved over the decades. We reminisce about unforgettable iconic moments, Opening Numbers, discuss the magic of theatre, and reflect on some of the controversi…

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"The Problem with Problem" (w/ Abby & Conor) 2:32:36

1M ago2:32:36

2:32:36

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 Dog Days Are Over Don't Stop Believin' (S5) Stereo Hearts Toxic (S5) ---- Become a Patron for…

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"Two Iconic Loaves of Bread" (w/ Claudia & Kassie) 2:25:13

1M ago2:25:13

2:25:13

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 Rolling in the Deep Science Fiction Double Feature Touch a Touch a Touch a Tou…

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Ep145 - Young Allie with JORDAN TYSON (The Notebook) 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

We're beyond thrilled to bring you another interview with a cast member from The Notebook! In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talent, Jordan Tyson! Jordan is currently starring in The Notebook as Young Allie. We chat with Jordan about her portrayal of Allie, working with Ingrid Michaelson, on-stage mishaps, the iconic film and more!…

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"Gleeksplaining" (Live Episode) 2:05:23

2M ago2:05:23

2:05:23

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.. to find out more, go to patreon.com/gleekoftheweekpod! Songs this episode include: Be Okay Don't Stop Believin' (S1 V1) Forget…

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"Adultz Bop (Derogatory)" (w/ Allyson & Matt) 2:07:53

2M ago2:07:53

2:07:53

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 Last Friday Night I Wish Rumour Has It/ Someone Like You Spotlight ---- Become a Patron for exclusive…

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Ep144 - Dog Man Is Go with GAGE THOMAS (Dog Man: The Musical) 12:40

2M ago12:40

12:40

We are thrilled to be joined by Gage Thomas of Dog Man: The Musical! Gage chats with BTC about playing Harold & Others, theatre for children, and the importance of PLAY. Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Best buds George…

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"I'm Keeping My Quolo" (w/ Charlie & Patrick) 2:32:29

2M ago2:32:29

2:32:29

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 Like a Virgin Sweet Caroline ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episodes, guest anno…

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"Another Blolo in the Bucket" (Live Episode) 2:25:39

3M ago2:25:39

2:25:39

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! Songs this episode include: Dreams Halo/ Walking On Sunshine I Saw Her Standing …

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S6 E1-6 - If You Throw ‘Wank’ Out Enough, Something Sticks 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

An in depth and irreverent look at 90's TV classic Dawson's Creek hosted by Kathryn and Katie. This week, we’re finally back and reminding ourselves what on earth has happened in S6, E1-6 thus far. It’s a wild ride everyone! We are unpacking Dawson having sex with an unbelievable two whole (good looking) women, Joey and another terrible teacher, Je…

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Ep143 - Gun & Powder with AARON JAMES MCKENZIE 13:26

3M ago13:26

13:26

We are thrilled to be joined by Aaron James McKenzie to chat all about playing Elijah in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Gun & Powder! Gun & Powder is a new musical inspired by the true story of Mary and Martha Clarke, African American twin sisters who take extraordinary measures to settle their mother’s sharecropper debt and save her home. …

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"COWBOY GLARTER" (w/ Abby & Alexa) 2:36:53

3M ago2:36:53

2:36:53

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!). Then we get into Glacketing and there is quite the array of songs this week. Songs this episode include: Boys/ Boyfriend …

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Ep142 - A Heart Full of Love with DELANEY GUYER (Les Miserables) 20:48

3M ago20:48

20:48

We're so thrilled to be joined by Delaney Guyer who is currently starring as Cosette on the National Tour of Les Miserables! We chat with Delaney about portraying the role of Cosette, the show’s lasting legacy, the touring production and bringing it back to Toronto audiences!

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"Beth is a Faceless Entity" (w/ Conor & Matt) 3:04:13

3M ago3:04:13

3:04:13

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 Ding Dong the Witch is Dead Express Yourself Here Comes the Sun I Know What Boys L…

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Ep141 - Gleeking Out with GOTW 59:50

3M ago59:50

59:50

So, here's what you missed on Breaking the Curtain... Surprise! We're joined by Andrew, host of the Gleek of the Week podcast! Andrew chats with us all about Glee pre and post-streaming services, the 'Glacket' aka The Glee Bracket, our favourite episodes, and so much more including our game of Who Said That: Glee Edition! Follow Gleek of the Week…

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"No Sheets Nor Things" (w/ Nicole & Zach) 2:02:47

3M ago2:02:47

2:02:47

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 Rose's Turn Run the World (Girls) Yesterday ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episod…

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Ep140 - Middle Noah with RYAN VASQUEZ (The Notebook) 35:20

4M ago35:20

35:20

We're joined by Broadway's Ryan Vasquez, who is currently starring as Middle Noah in The Notebook! Ryan chats with us about portraying the role of Noah alongside John Cardoza (Younger Noah) and Dorian Harewood (Older Noah), his first time seeing the film, Ingrid Michaelson's gorgeous score, the iconic rain scene and the Broadway Community.…

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"You're Doing Great Work, We Just Don't Care" (Live Episode) 1:58:01

4M ago1:58:01

1:58:01

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 I'll Remember Mustang Sally People Sway ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episodes, gues…

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Ep139 - Breaking Down the 2023/2024 Broadway Season 36:21

4M ago36:21

36:21

Join us as we chat about our excitement surrounding the 2023/2024 Broadway season! This season is stacked with book-to-stage adaptations, original musicals, bio-musicals, jukebox musicals and revivals! We're sharing our honest opinions ahead of award season, and don't forget – we're diving into your responses from our Instagram prompts, too!…

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"Invisible B*tchslaps" (w/ Amelia & Emilee) 2:11:17

4M ago2:11:17

2:11:17

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 Stayin' Alive We Found Love ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episodes, guest announcements, an…

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"Freaks & Gleeks" (w/ Thea Glassman) 1:58:44

4M ago1:58:44

1:58:44

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! Songs this episode include: Arthur's Theme Fighter If I Can't Have You Let's Have a Kiki/ Turkey Lurkey Time Something…

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Ep138 - The Sparkling Diamond COURTNEY REED 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by Broadway's Sparkling Diamond, Courtney Reed! Courtney is currently starring in Moulin Rouge on Broadway as Satine after playing the role in the North American Touring Company. We chat with Courtney about the gorgeous costumes she wears in the show, how her portrayal of Satine adjusts based on…

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"Dirty Little Gleeks" (w/ Ian Allred) 3:19:24

4M ago3:19:24

3:19:24

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 Disco Inferno In My Life Raise Your Glass Trouty Mouth ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episodes, gu…

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Ep137 - Slay All Day with DARCY STEWART (SIX Toronto) 27:24

4M ago27:24

27:24

Hey Queens! On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we chat with the incredible 'Standby Slayer' Darcy Stewart from SIX The Musical in Toronto! Darcy spills the royal-tea on slaying as Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Anna of Cleves. We chat about the unique process that goes into stepping into multiple roles, her favorite moments playing each…

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Ep136 - Covers, Concerts and Other Details with LAUREN PATTEN 19:49

5M ago19:49

19:49

Join us as we chat with the incredible Lauren Patten about her upcoming EP Covers, set to release on March 8th. Lauren gives us a glimpse into the creative process as well as what fans can expect from her EP Release Show at Mercury Lounge. But that's not all! Lauren also chats with us about her new series, Hulu's Death and Other Details and also di…

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Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 3 2:24:21

5M ago2:24:21

2:24:21

We bid farewell to our Season 4 newbies, as well as additional Glee Clubbers added along the way (Sugar, Joe, Rory, Lauren). A lot is said about the Glee Project.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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"#Blecky" (w/ Lauren Potter) 56:29

5M ago56:29

56:29

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 Getting Married Today Lovefool My Cup Over the Rainbow Proud Mary ---- Become a P…

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Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 2 2:02:35

5M ago2:02:35

2:02:35

We say goodbye to Sam, Blaine, Will, Emma, and Sue by discussing their arcs, inconsistencies, and songsBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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"Mr. Schue Era" (w/ John Lock & Derik Nelson) 1:21:52

5M ago1:21:52

1:21:52

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 Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend/ Material Girl Hell to the No It's All Over Somebody That I Used to Know We Will Rock…

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Ep135 - Show History: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY 40:46

5M ago40:46

40:46

Dive into the romantic world of The Bridges of Madison County in this special Valentine's episode! We dive into the history of the original novel by Robert James Waller to the iconic film, the road to the Broadway stage and beyond. We shine our spotlight on the incredible performances of Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, who brought these character…

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Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 1 2:25:02

5M ago2:25:02

2:25:02

We take a look back at our OG New Directioners and discuss what went well with their plotlines, what went wrong, and which of their songs we think of mostBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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"Jumping the Fox" (w/ The Choir Room) 2:30:26

5M ago2:30:26

2:30:26

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. Songs this episode include: Broadway Baby Gold Digger Like a Prayer Next to Me Pretending The Fox ---- Bec…

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Series Wrap Up Superlatives w/Former Guests 2:22:28

5M ago2:22:28

2:22:28

Our podcast will not go gentle into that good night as we begin our multi-part series wrap up. This week we give our series wide superlatives for best/worst episode, best/worst plotline, and best/worst song, with some special guests weighing in. (Andrew McGuire and Allison Dodge of Gleek of the Week, Lucas Graden and Murjanatu Mutuwa from Typecasti…

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"Robo Rachel" (w/ Allyson & Conor) 3:27:48

5M ago3:27:48

3:27:48

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 Run Joey Run Shout ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episodes, guest announcements, and access t…

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Ep134 - A Sign of the Times with CHILINA KENNEDY 20:27

6M ago20:27

20:27

Guess who's back? We're joined by one of our favourite performers Chilina Kennedy for a return interview on Breaking the Curtain! Chilina chats all about starring as Cindy in the new musical A Sign of the Times coming to New World Stages this February! Set in the Summer of 1965. With the country in transition – as the war in Vietnam rages on and st…

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Season 6 Wrap Up w/ Alex Allred 1:58:34

6M ago1:58:34

1:58:34

Enemy of the podcast Alex Allred makes one final visit to celebrate officially having seen every episode of Glee, discuss the highs and lows of season 6, and give us his pitch for the GleebootBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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"Agent of Chaos" (w/ Noah Guthrie & Marshall Williams) 1:19:15

6M ago1:19:15

1:19:15

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 I Still Believe/ Super Bass Lose My Breath Stop! In the Name of Love/ Free Your Mind Try a Little Tendern…

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Ep133 - Beheaded Besties with ELYSIA CRUZ & JULIA PULO (SIX) 37:17

6M ago37:17

37:17

Hi Queens! We're joined by Elysia Cruz and Julia Pulo who currently star as Katherine Howard and Anne Boleyn in the Toronto production of SIX running now through March 31st, 2024 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre! Elysia and Julia chat with us about their research process into the wives of Henry VIII, special memories with the Queendom, the ghost at t…

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SPECIAL High School Musical 2 1:01:02

6M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

A little SNEAK PEEK at our Patreon exclusive episode on High School Musical 2. If you would like to hear the full episode join our patreon at patreon.com/recoveringgleekBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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"Tears on Pod" (w/ Pat & Zach) 2:50:35

6M ago2:50:35

2:50:35

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 Cough Syrup Fix You Flashdance (What a Feeling) Rehab Roots Before a Branch ---- Become a Patron for exclu…

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S6E13 Dreams Come True 2:52:09

6M ago2:52:09

2:52:09

IT'S THE SERIES FINALE!! Ryan, Ian, and Brad throw all realism and stakes out the window and go on a wish fulfillment fun ride for an hour. Almost everyone comes back, but almost none of them speak. We flash forward to the absolute worst year the writers' could've picked, Sue becomes VP, Will changes the American education system, Klaine is on broa…

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"Sleeve Inequality" 1:41:17

6M ago1:41:17

1:41:17

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 ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episodes, guest announcements, and access to live episode recordings @ patreon.com/gleekoftheweekpod Rate us five stars on Spoti…

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S6E12 2009 2:10:01

6M ago2:10:01

2:10:01

EP Tiff is back to join us on a trip back to the pilot. Get ready to see a lot of things you didn't realize you missed like Kurt's basement bedroom! Sheets N' Things! MATT RUTHERFORD????? It's mostly a nostalgia trip for nostalgia's sake, but that doesn't mean it's not good.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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