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It's the post-Glee era and the start of something new! Kevin and Jenna are back with the rewatch podcast format you know and love, but this time, they're focusing on iconic musicals! First up, the Disney movie that introduced musicals to a whole new generation - “High School Musical!” The duo shares their thoughts on the casting, performances, plot, soundtrack, and their obsession with the legendary Kenny Ortega! Plus, the Glee connection! Kevin shares his audition story for HSM, singing the soundtrack with Demi Lovato when they were teens, and they unpack the viral HSM Naya Rivera theory!

"High School Musical" premiered on the Disney Channel almost 20 years ago, introducing a new generation to musicals and catapulting the young cast to international stardom! Scene stealer 'Ryan Evans' aka Lucas Grabeel joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about the smash hit musical that became a pop cultural phenomenon! From his initial audition for the role of 'Troy,' to working with Kenny Ortega to develop his character, and the reality of living in a moldy apartment while the movie was blowing up! He also shares some memorable moments from the HSM tour, the bittersweet bonus check, and the Glee role he came very close to landing!

Get-cha Head In the Game because Coach Bolton from 'High School Musical' is on the pod! He's the MVP Dad and Coach of East High, but he almost didn't score the part! Bart Johnson joins Jenna and Kevin to share great behind-the-scenes stories from "High School Musical," including how he got the role after first missing his shot, the impact the movie had on his career, and the moment he knew HSM was more than just a small Disney Channel movie! Plus, the scoop on his brand new podcast, "Get Your Head In The Game with Bart Johnson."

Kevin and Jenna are back with another musical deep dive - this time it’s 2007’s Hairspray! And the Glee connections are everywhere: Adam Shankman’s direction, Zach Woodlee’s choreography, and even songs later covered on Glee. They break down the stacked cast - John Travolta, Christopher Walken, Queen Latifah, Zac Efron, and more - plus Jenna’s surprising 180 from not remembering she liked the movie to having the time of her life on rewatch. Kevin also shares his personal connection to Elijah Kelley, and the duo plays a behind-the-scenes voice note from their friend JP, who danced in the film and reveals what it was like shooting “You Can’t Stop the Beat” for weeks on end.

Get ready for some great behind-the-scenes scoop about the making of 2007's Hairspray from the man who was at the helm of the film! Producer, Choreographer, and Director Adam Shankman joins Jenna and Kevin to share some great stories about his toe-tapping and delightful musical, including the lengths he went to in order to assemble his A-list cast, like his memorable 1 AM dinner with John Travolta! Brittany Snow and Zac Efron bombing their first audition, the actor he initially didn't want, and the meeting with James Marsden that was hilariously interrupted by a Hollywood icon! Plus, he shares how working with Steve Martin on 'Bringing Down the House' changed his life, sweet stories from the set of 'A Walk to Remember,' some 'Glee' talk and so much more!

Reunited and it feels so good! The 'Glee' cast had a mini-reunion on 'Celebrity Weakest Link' and a gleeful time was had! Jenna brought her A-game to the competition series and has all the behind-the-scenes scoop! From how it all came together, what the cast wasn't told, to how they reacted to seeing Jane Lynch back in her Sue Sylvester tracksuit, and what it was like to hang out and compete with castmates like Heather Morris, Chord Overstreet, Amber Riley, and more! Plus, the reality show Jenna and Kevin would love for the Glee cast to do next!

Kevin and Jenna are back with their next recap, the TV musical series, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” The lead of the show can hear people sing their inner feelings or “heart songs” as she calls them. The show has a lot of heart, and there are a lot of Glee crossovers! The duo shares their thoughts on the live performances, the premise, the cast, and their experience auditioning for the show! Including the role Kevin was being considered for that went to another Glee alum!

He was pitch-perfect on the small screen in ‘Glee’ and ‘Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist!’ The one and only Skylar Astin shares fun behind-the-scenes stories with Jenna and Kevin about his time on both TV musical shows! Like, which show had more rehearsal time, how much live singing they actually did on Zoey’s, the performance he calls a career highlight, and a story that gives Jenna chills! Plus, tales from Broadway, including an actor’s worst nightmare!

It's a new era for ATWYRM! Tune in as Jenna and Kevin answer all your note-worthy questions about this new adventure! From the musicals they plan on watching, to whether 'KPop Demon Hunters' will be included on their watch list, their upcoming guests, and the musicals that first made them fall in love with the genre! Plus, Jenna opens up about her time performing and recording alongside future stars with Broadway Kids!

50 years later, and ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is still going strong! Jenna and Kevin are doing the Time Warp and exploring the cult classic musical! They share their appreciation for the film and Glee’s ode to the musical, dive into the controversy surrounding the movie, their initial thoughts when they first saw the movie, and their dream casting for a possible remake. Hint - you might go gaga for their suggestions! Plus, Jenna and Kevin are celebrating their friendiversary!

It's Tracy Turnblad herself! The OG from the Tony Award-winning Broadway Musical! Strap in and get ready for a fun ride with Marissa Jaret Winokur! The Tony Award winner shares her journey to becoming Tracy Turnblad on Broadway, and her stories have Jenna and Kevin laughing the whole time! From heading to L.A. for the very first time thanks to Lucy Lawless, booking a small role in a huge Oscar-winning movie, showing up to Hollywood parties uninvited, to getting seen by the right people that led to 'Hairspray!' Plus, how she's responsible for Matthew Morrison playing Link on Broadway, the moment she knew the stage musical was going to be a massive hit to now directing 'Tracy Turnblad' in a California Production of 'Hairspray!'

Gleek of the Week is back! You have stories of what the show continues to mean to you, and we want to hear them! Jenna and Kevin welcome Alexis to the pod, who reveals 'Glee' was there when they needed it the most - just as they were going through their own Queer journey. Alexis shares what the show meant to them, why they were initially resistant to watch it, the storyline that hooked them, and the one that kept them watching! Plus, Alexis' favorite performances, how the show sparked their love of theater, and the musical they think Jenna and Kevin should tackle next!

ATWYRM is getting a little bit country! Kevin and Jenna take a look at the pilot of the TV musical show, ‘Nashville,’ starring Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere. Spoiler alert - this was Kevin’s first time watching the show, and he’s now such a big fan he’s ready to make this a ‘Nashville’ re-watch podcast! The duo shares why the show works so well for them, how it pulls back the curtain on the music industry, and why it's so authentic. Plus, their thoughts on the music, the drama, and the character that gave Kevin major flashbacks!

Country singer Deacon Claybourne is on the pod! "Nashville's" leading man, Charles Esten, joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about his time on the hit show, but his journey to get there could be its own TV series! From doing stand-up comedy, being the house manager at The Groundlings, to playing Buddy Holly in London and performing in front of royalty and U.S. Presidents! Plus, his funny audition story for "Nashville" and why it pays to be nice, his first unexpected encounter with Hayden Panettiere, performing at the Grand Ole Opry and The Bluebird Cafe as Deacon and then as himself, and his Guinness World Record! Strap on your boots and get ready for one heck of an adventure!

Gleek of the Week is back with two fashion-forward fans who have tee-rific style! Jenna and Kevin cut straight to the chase with Marissa and Marco, who live on opposite sides of the country but have both combined their love of Glee and fashion seamlessly! They share what drew them to the show, their passion for tracking down screen-accurate costumes, what it took to recreate everyone’s outfits from the second season episode of “New York,” and the characters with a fashion sense a cut above the rest that inspired them!

When one of the most successful medical dramas of all time tried to pump up the adrenaline with a musical episode, it left some fans with an adverse reaction. Yes, Kevin and Jenna are dissecting the infamous Grey’s Anatomy Season 7 musical episode, “Song Beneath the Song.” They reveal what shocked them the most about the episode, what worked and didn’t for them, standout Sara Ramirez, and whether they think Grey’s should have done the episode at all! You’re going to want to hear this one stat!

The game is on! Play along as the very competitive Kevin and Jenna go head-to-head in a friendly game of Glee trivia! Who will be stumped by the questions, who will triumph, and who playing along at home will get all the correct answers?! Buzz in and find out!

We’re back with another Gleek of the Week, all the way from Australia! Rhi joins Jenna & Kevin to share how he first started watching Glee (against his mom’s permission!), what the show has meant to him and his identity, and his unexpected picks for favorite songs and episodes. Plus, he says Jenna & Kevin practically raised him, so it’s only right he finally made it on the pod!

Grease is the word! Jenna and Kevin are taking a look at one of the most well-known musicals of all time, Grease! They share their reactions to the film now versus when they were young, who Kevin thinks is the actual lead of the movie (not who you think), and his on-screen crush. They also discuss their thoughts on the not-so-teen cast, rate the performances, and what Didi Conn shared about the making of the film. Plus, all the Glee ‘Grease’ covers, Vanessa Lengies killing it as Frenchy, and Jenna’s memories of filming ‘Summer Nights’ at the same high school as the movie!

We're heading back to Rydell High with "Doody" from Grease! Barry Pearl joins Jenna and Kevin to chat about one of the most iconic musical films ever! He takes us back to the early days of the stage production of "Grease," his journey to auditioning for the movie, and the 'perfectly timed' gag that got him the role right on the spot! Plus, he spills on what the cast really thought about each other, the co-stars he still keeps in touch with, and gearing up for the film's big 50th anniversary!

Willkommen to this week's Gleek of the Week! Alicia from Germany first discovered "Glee" clips on YouTube as a teen in 2011, which sparked her curiosity. Soon she was stealing (borrowing) her dad's iPad to binge-watch the show at night while everyone was sleeping! Alica opens up to Jenna and Kevin about struggling with anxiety, bullying, and coming to terms with her sexuality, and how the show provided a lifeline and safe space during that tough time in her life. Now an English Literature major, she is considering writing her thesis on "Glee" and runs an Instagram account focused on the show's cultural impact!

It’s the musical that divides moviegoers into two camps. Those who love Grease 2 and those who don’t! Yes, Jenna and Kevin are recapping the infamous Grease 2, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. It was Kevin’s first time seeing it, and he feels the film is a cautionary tale against a Glee reboot! Meanwhile, Jenna went in with fond childhood memories of the movie but felt very differently after rewatching it again as an adult. She gives it three C’s... cornier, campier, and crasser than the original. Do you agree? Plus, Kevin spills the tea on rehearsals for Spelling Bee and the very famous faces he has run into while on Broadway!!

Jenna and Kevin are back covering gleeking headlines like all the Glee Cast Members who will be on and off-Broadway at the same time! Chord Overstreet performing with the JoBros and his former roommate, Glen Powell, hosting SNL! Plus, Jenna shares her Halloween plans, including her daughter’s very creative boo-tacular costume ideas!

Time to head back to the ’90s and the groundbreaking rock opera that shook up Broadway and then made its way to the big screen . . . to mixed reviews. Yes, Jenna and Kevin are recapping “Rent,” the movie musical. The Tony Award-winning show is Jenna’s favorite musical of all time (she saw it eight times on Broadway!), but how does she feel about the big screen version? Get ready for an honest breakdown! From the cast to the differences between the stage and screen versions, the blocking, tone, and what worked and didn’t for them. Plus, Jenna opens up about auditioning for “Rent” and how close she got to snagging a part!