Gleek of the Week

Gleek of the Week is a podcast dedicated to finding the best song of the hit show, Glee. While it's been off the air for a number of years now, best friends Andrew McGuire and Allison Dodge are seeking to revitalize it, with the help of a different Gleek every week, to crown the ultimate Glee performance. Each episode, six songs are randomly selected from the Glacket (the Glee Bracket) and discussed in depth. Listen along as the hosts and the Gleek of the Week debate about the show and narrow down the best number from Glee.

Oh my Glod! Welcome to the very first episode of Gleek of the Week! On this episode, Andrew and Allison introduce the pod and how the Glacket, the Glee bracket works. Jenny Gorelick, host of the Receipts podcast, is the very first Gleek of the Week guest! We love her! The first six songs of the bracket are chosen, including an Artie solo, a Klaine duet, and the campiest of songs, the stripped down rendition of Baby Got Back.

Puppets? Conspiracies? Becky as baby Jesus? It’s all in this episode of the Gleek of the Week podcast. Andrew and Allison discuss the infamous puppet episode before being joined by this week’s Gleeks: Robert and Jaye from the One More Thing podcast and Lea Michele conspiracy fame. This episode includes a Kee dollar sign Ha prom song, ANOTHER Christmas song, and Blaine’s brother who we never hear from again. Glee!

In this episode of the Gleek of the Week podcast, Allison explains her obsession with Starkid and Darren Criss to Andrew and how important A Very Potter Musical truly is. And Gleek guest Reid Pope agrees. Everyone shares their first Tumblr URL before getting into the next six songs on the Glacket. This week they include Jesse St. James, the lovely Carol Burnett, and a possible Gleek of the Week bracket winner!

Comedian and fellow podcaster, Gianmarco Soresi, is this week’s Gleek of the Week guest on a truly hilarious episode. Allison and Andrew decode Tumblr terms like OTP, ship, and endgame and Grilled Cheesus makes an appearance. Songs include another one of the seven Tina solos on the Glacket, the iconic "What If God Was One of Us," and the big break-up tune that made Allison sob.

This week’s Gleek of the Week is none other than the beautiful and talented McKynleigh Abraham from season one of The Glee Project! McKynleigh discusses with Andrew and Allison her experience on the show and details what she’s been doing since then. There’s some big hard-hitting season one songs in this ep, including the first Beatles song, Salt-N-Pepa, and one of the show’s very first mash-ups.

In this week’s episode, Allison reveals a deep dark secret that involves Klaine and the United States Army, and Andrew rewrites the series finale. Glee Expert and host of the Gleecap Podcast, Conor Burke is this week’s Gleek of the Week! Conor gives his opinion on the Irish representation on the show and tells us how Kurt almost moved to Russia. Song battles entail a Little Shop of Horrors, raw Darren Criss, and Will Schuester banging on a bus ceiling! This episode is perfect for the scenic drive from Lima, Ohio to Chicago!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Glee podcasts collide with this week’s guests, Ian and Lena from Recovering Gleek! Everybody shares their first experiences with the show, from s****y 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.

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! In celebration of the 100th song, Andrew and Allison have each chosen a cover from the previous 50 losers to rescue and take to the next round of the Glacket. But only one can go on! Be sure to vote on which song you’d like to save on our instagram, @gleekoftheweekpod!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?!

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!

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?

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.

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!

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!

WARNING: The last performance and the conversation that follows contains sensitive content that some listeners may find triggering. - 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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. Check out our new Patreon at patreon.com/gleekoftheweekpod Interested in being a Gleek of the Week? Fill out our submission form in our Instagram bio!

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 Out 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.

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!).

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!

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!

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!!

Hi Gleeks! Andrew and Allison start this week’s episode by brainstorming possible Glinoffs (Glee spinoffs) involving various rival glee clubs featured on the show. This week’s guest is a member of one of those rival glee clubs, Telly Leung, AKA Wes Warbler! Telly shares some incredible stories about the show and what it’s like being on Broadway versus being on a hit TV series. We love it! Songs this episode include several Broadway hits, a low key Destiny’s Child banger, and a DROMP.

Gleeks! On this week’s episode, Andrew recounts his night at Cafe Carlyle with the one and only, Miss Dianna Agron. Incredible! Our guest this week is YouTube vocal coach, Hannah Bayles! She shares her experience growing her channel and how Glee got involved. Songs this episode include the best Klaine duet, an unfortunate original song, and a lusting Idina Menzel.

This week, Andrew and Allison begin the episode mostly talking about how Allison just moved and Glee, the 3D feature film. Our gleek this week is TikTok star and Brittany S. Pierce impressionist, Katie Lemmen, everybody! Katie gives us the dish on what it's like to win Heather Morris' affection AND her Roku. Songs this episode include another Marley original, the best Rolo, and a Moulin Rouge mashup.

Y'ALL. Our Gleek this week has our hosts starstruck: it's Samuel Larsen aka Joe aka Glee Project Season 1 winner aka Teen Jesus! Samuel shares some incredible stories from set as well as his unique journey from pre-GP to joining the Glee Cast. Amazing! Songs this episode include a LOT of similarly pregnant dancers, the first (and best) diva-off, and the final performance on Glee.

Buckle your gleatbelts, y'all, you're in for the longest episode of GOTW ever! On this two and a half hour long episode, Andrew and Allison kick off Musical May by dream casting Moulin Rouge as it would be done by the Glee club. Then, the hosts are joined by another round of three incredible glisteners: Allyson, Freddie, and Kennedy. And we love each of them so dang much!!! Songs this episode include the best Blolo (but we say that about every Blolo), Little Mix, and dumps like a truck, truck, truck.

Gleeks! This week continues Musical May and this time, Andrew and Allison dream cast the glee club in High School Musical: The Musical: Glee Cast Version. Our guest is TikTok star and Super Gleek, Daniel Beoni! Daniel shares the inspiration behind some of the best GlikToks of all time and why Quinn isn’t as great as we think. Songs this episode include Saturday Night Gleever, Michael Buble and Reese Witherspoon, and a child?!

Musical May continues with Andrew and Allison discussing the highly requested musical: Heathers! Would it be better than the Riverdale Heathers Musical episode? We'll never know! Our Gleek this week is Glee Project Winner and Glee Club Star: Damian McGinty! Damian shares some stories about being Rory and answers a question from an old friend (and a previous Gleek!). Songs this episode include Ricky Martin's dance moves, P!nk, and Tina losing her virginity.

Gleeks! Andrew and Allison continue Musical May with their review of the Spring Awakening HBO doc. Jonathan and Lea with the mirror? Wowza! Our guest is TikTok comedian and lifelong Gleek: Brooke Averick! Brooke shares how Glee has been with her since childhood and defends not watching seasons 4-6. Songs this episode include some season one BANGERS, Bad Reputation, and the worst Klaine duet.

This episode of GOTW is your Glee podcast cross over DREAM!! Andrew and Allison start by talking about Dear Evan Hansen and how it would be portrayed by the Glee Club. Our guests this episode are Megan and Eddie, the hosts of Glee Project rewatch podcast: GLEEP! Megan and Eddie give us their perspective the Glee Project and we all watch and dissect the infamous Today Show performance. Songs this episode include Lindsay Pearce!!!, the opening of Season 5, and glee clubs rumbling in a parking garage

Surprise! Musical May has turned into Musical June with the hosts and Gleek guests talking all things Legally Blonge (Ohmigod you guys!!). Allison is in California for this episode and our live and in person guests are friends of the pod, Ronnie and Sam! Songs this episode include Kurt’s keys to McKinley High, a Rachelby duet, and an extremely uncomfortable Puck solo.

Hi hi hi Gleeks! Andrew and Allison wrap up their Musical May/June with the Glee Club’s version of Mean Girls. Who is YOUR Cady and why is it Marley? Our Gleek this week is YouTuber Aaliyah Raffell! Aaliyah tells us about her experience at Liverpool Comic Con and what it was like to meet Brittany S. Pierce in the flesh. Songs this episode include jumping on mattresses, the Multiverse of Madness (Glee Cast version), and arguably the best Artolo.

Gleeks :) It’s that time again, time to celebrate another HUNDRETH song! Go to our Instagram right now!!! To vote whether you’d rather keep Allison’s pick, Jessie’s Girl, or Andrew’s, Hate On Me. Our Gleek this week is season six lead Warbler, Myko Olivier! Myko shares all things Skylar and why he really thinks Dalton Academy burned down. Songs this episode include the worst song on glee (but maybe the best song on glee?), Mercedes killing it in a corset, and Allison dancing around a Macy’s.

Happy Gluesday! This week, Andrew and Allison answer their very first gloicemails (call us at (732) 955-4098!!!) and continue the debate on So Emotional versus Fighter. Our guest this week is another Glee Project Star: Charlie Moon! Charlie reflects on the reality show experience ten years later and reveals why he really left the show. Songs this episode include a song Allison TOTALLY thinks they should sing on Glee, Lea Michele as Fanny Brice, and a Charlie Moon original!

GLEEKS. This week’s guest is an absolute dream and at the top of our list when we first started the pod: Cameron Mitchell, heartthrob of season 1 of the Glee Project. Cameron spills aaaaaaall the Gleep tea, reflects on the experience, and talks about how he’s still recognized today. We freaking love it! Songs this episode include Rachel in a school girl outfit, the iconic Katy Gaga episode, and Bitch!

Gleeks, join us for another great Glistener episode! Friends of the pod Ben, Natalie, and Joe dish some Glee hot takes, argue with Allison and Andrew about some of the decisions that have been made thus far on the Glacket, and help decide between some crazy good performances. If you want to be on our next Glistener episode, submit our guest application form on our Glinstagram! Songs this episode include a Mercedes original, a polarizing Ryder solo, and the longest song on the Glacket. Also, Andrew and Allison are taking a bit of a summer Gliatus. See you all in three weeks with more Glontent! Byyyyyyye!

GLEEKS! We're back from Gliatus!! Andrew and Allison have returned from their break with more Glee content than ever. They start us off returning to the infamous Gloicemailbox and reacting to some Glistener hot takes. Our Gleek this week is Gliktok celeb KGleeB, aka Sayani! Sayani defends Kurt on this Glee podcast (someone had to do it!) and helps narrow down the Glacket. Songs this episode include a stand out St. Berry duet, Neil Patrick Harris, and former Gleek Derik smiling behind Shake It Out. Aren't you glad we're back?!

Greetings, Gleeks! This week, Andrew and Allison react to some more of your gloicemails (leave us a message at 732-955-4098!!) and talk about Lea's cancelled tour (not again!). Our guest this week is Sue Sylvester stan and impersonator, Zach Faust (@SueSylvestertiktok)! Zach explains why Sue is the best character on the show and how his TikTok fame began. Songs this week include a Quarterback Polo, the best Christmas Klaine duet, and the best original song on Glee.

Oh, What An Episode! To start us off, Allison has another pitch for FOX CEO Andrew - a Frankie Valli episode of Glee! How did they never sing these songs?! Our Gleek this week is friend of the pod, Amelia! Amelia's been in our DMs, our gloicemail, and our livestreams and now she's here to defend her hot takes. Songs this episode include a HARD competition for Allison, finally some Elton John, and sex oozing out of the choir room.

Greetings, Gleeks! Andrew and Allison start with probably one of our favorite gloicemails we've ever received (mothers touching MY ASS!). Our guest this week is YouTuber and modern Gleek, Trin Lovell! Trin gives us the scoop on what it means to her to be an unashamed Gleek in 2022 and where her YouTube videos came from. Songs this episode include the shortest song on Glee, Rydique, and Santana in the best pantsuit ever.

Hi Gleeks ???? This episode, Andrew and Allison start us off by responding to a few more of your gloicemails (call us at 732-955-4098), reopening the wounds of So Emotional-gate, and discussing who would play Finn in the modern day Gleeboot. Our gluest this episode is friend of the pod and glolar (Glee scholar), Ned!! Ned gives their perspective on being a Gleek and presents a TED talk on the three shows that are within this hit FOX show, Glee. Songs this episode include Allison’s feminist anthem, Kolo versus Kolo (a competition that will live in infamy), and ting…. ticka tiiiing tingtingting tating ting.

Hey Gleeks ;) This week, Andrew and Allison start the episode by discussing intimidating mustaches, NOT being sponsored by Hello Fresh, and Andrew's Airpod biking misadventure. Our Gleek this week is TikTok KING Max Balegde! Max spills on which storylines he finds most problematic and how being a UK Gleek compared to the states. Songs this episode include THAT Tina solo, NOT Arthur's Theme, and a confusing Dalton Academy architectural floor plan.

Gleeeeeeeeeeks! This week, Allison starts off the podcast by tearing I Am The Greatest Star to absolute shreds and doubling down on how it’s the worst song on Glee. Disagree? Feel free to slide into our DMs. Our guest is GOTW devotee and creator of Emilee’s rule: Emilee herself! Emilee gives us her views on the show and some hot takes on the podcast’s competitions. Songs this week include not one but TWO Power of Madonna numbers, old people, and Marley getting suspended.

Gleeks ???? This week, we have some friends of the pod live and in person: Baby Gleeks Sydney and Matt! We forced them to watch Katy Gaga completely out of context and they have some thoughts. Songs this episode include Allison’s favorite holiday song (maybe?), Sam hitting a homeless child, and a real contender for the best song on Glee!

Hey, Gleeks! Allison kicks off Album October by pitching an Abba-themed episode to FOX executive Andrew. Mamma Mia! Our gluest this episode is Glistener Brinn! Brinn shares her hot takes on decisions made on the pod as well as specific time stamps of parts of Glee songs that really feel right to her. Songs this episode include Darren Criss in the music video, too much Kelly Clarkson, and the most LA winter we've ever seen.

Gleeks! Allison starts off the episode with another round of Album October: Fine Line by Harry Styles edition (and it's arguably her best work). Glistener Brantly is our gleek and we LOVE his hot takes (where were you when Allison said the best thing Adam Lambert ever did was Glee?). Songs this episode include not a bad Wolo, Artie's STI, and Klaine Feet.

Album October continues this episode with Ariana Grande's album Thank U, Next. Marley gets involved in petty crime? That checks out. Our guests this week are sibling gleeks Sara and Will! They've got so many hot takes they have a shared Google Doc. Incredible. Songs this episode include Blolo vs. Blolo, a throuple moment, and maybe one of the best Christmas songs ever?

The Gleeks are in their Reputation era this episode with the final installment of Album October. Sadly, You Need to Calm Down is NOT on Taylor's Reputation Album but we wish it was. Our Gleek this week is Glistener Julien! Julien is a Glee trivia champion and is ready to defend Rachel to the death. Remember, problematic ships are fine, boring ships are not. Songs this episode include a self-soothing Rachel solo, a couple Santana musical theater numbers, and ehh ehh oh ehh oh.

Gleeeeeeeks!! Andrew and Allison begin this episode with a bit of their Funny Girl recap (full recap on our Patreon!) and discussing how Allison always comes into the Zoom with wet hair. Our guest is another great Glistener, Ava, of ten-minute-long-gloicemail fame! Songs this episode include the final Kurt and Mercedes solos of the series, a weird prom song, and Betty Rubble.

All y'all Gleeks! To celebrate our 500th song being pulled on the Glacket, Andrew and Allison select one song to bring back and you'll never guess what they chose. Go to our glinstagram NOW to vote on which you want to save in the next round! Songs this episode include Meghan Trainor and her dildo, the most uncomfortable dinner scene, and yellow paint.

This week's Gleeks are the wonderful hosts of the Time Mousechine podcast, Bekah and Hunter! They share some of their gloughts and discuss which Glee characters would like which Disney Channel Original Movies. Rachel TOTALLY DVRed HSM2 and the Phineas and Ferb premiere right after, right? Songs this episode include Jagged Little Tapestry, Rachel Berry's tongue, and another competition that's going to the Gleeks!

Hi beautiful gleeks reading this: welcome to another episode of Gleek of the Week! This episode, Andrew and Allison reopen the Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah discourse with a couple of gloicemails. Our Gleek this week is podcast art artist and all around great glistener: Drew! Songs this episode include the Loser Like Me of season 6, the best Quolo, and everyone crying during The Break Up.

Hello there, Gleeks! This week, Andrew and Allison start the episode by discussing Chord Overstreet and Lindsay Lohan in Falling For Christmas! Get in the spirit, y'all. Our guest this week is friend of the pod, Mia! Mia helps us answer some pretty hard glivia (trademark pending). Songs this episode include a musical Allison walked out of, realistic snow, and an absolutely out of pocket mash up.

Happy December, Gleeks! Can you believe it's almost the end of another glear? Allison starts this episode with the first installment of Disney December, and we're getting an entire Little Mermaid episode. Our guest this week is Glistener Carly! And there are some wild songs this episode, including Artie admitting his sex addiction, a depressing Rorolo, and Sue's Trinidadian roots.

Disney December continues this episode with a Rydique arc surrounding the soundtrack of Hercules?? That's a mad lib right there. Our Gleek this week is long time Glistener Selma! Songs this episode include not one but TWO gleddings, Nellie from The Glee Project, and Allison uses her one repeat performance.

This week, Disney December continues with The Descendants (Glee Cast Version by Glee Cast). Dove Cameron would've been on Glee, right? Right. Our gleek this week is glistener and winner of 1 glee dollar, Kaly! Songs this episode include Effycedes, lots of shouting, and the best Glee The Music Volume to ever exist.

Happy Glew Year, Gleeks! In our final episode of 2022, Allison wraps up Disney December with the highly requested Lemonade Mouth! And it's maybe her worst work yet! Our gleek this week is glistener Sami! Songs this episode include lots of people out of their wheelchairs, "break in case of Fleetwood Mac", and regrettably standing in support of Lea Michele.

ATTENTION: Glivia is happening :) Allison is hosting Glee Trivia at Wooden Hill Brewing on January 12, Minnesota Gleeks we hope to see you there! Our guest this week is Glistener Maddi! We love it when Glodcast language slips into our everyday lives. Songs this episode include scratching the itch on your brain, shots in the butt, and somehow NOT My Fair Lady.

Gleeks, this episode is so good! Allison takes a COVID test live on the pod and explains Paris Syndrome to Andrew. Our guest this week is super Gleek and Glistener Nick! Nick shares a truly wild story about his own glee club. Songs this episode include a Blolo that y'all might ride for, NOT the scrubs theme song, and Sheetz 'N' Things.

Hey there, Gleeks! Allison has been watching a ton of teen dystopian movies again, so she and Andrew assign a Glee club member to a Divergent faction and discuss the queen that is Katniss Everdeen. Our Gleek this week is unofficial podcast booker, Asmaâ!! Songs this episode include the best Artolo, a previous GOTW, and proof that Finn isn't the brightest.

The beautiful gleeks listening to this are the Gleeks this week once again and we love you all! Go to our instagram to vote in our first poll, pretty please! This episode is coo coo bananas, Andrew and Allison discuss how they met and some of their dear memories, Allison lets the AI take over in her brain, and there is a LOT of singing. Songs this episode include Brendan Urie, our final song from the pilot, and some dirty little freaks!

Gleeks! Don't you hate it when Ryan Murphy busts into your childhood home and punches you in the face? The worst! Our Gleek this week is comedian and theater kid 4ever, Chase O'Donnell! Chase shares what it was like going to the same school as Matthew Morrison and auditioning for the role of Kitty. Songs this episode include teen pregnancy (again), little Maddie Ziegler, and Britney 2.0.

Hello again, Gleeks! This week, Andrew and Allison introduce the 100th episode glelebration, live on ZOOM on February 20th! Find more details on our instagram and be sure to leave us a gloicemail about any of the songs we pulled for that episode! Our Gleek this week is glistener and proud Team The Fox member, Diego! Songs this episode include the superior prom episode, songs just for Allison, and the Kohls juniors section.

Welcome back, y'all! Andrew and Allison begin the episode by discussing the Broadway Rave (yeah, can't believe THAT'S real) that Allison attended and what it's like being a Minneapolis Theatre Adult. Our gleek this week is Gleek journalist (literally), River! And River's got some things to SAY about Funny Girl. Songs this episode include an unexpected Rolo, everyone getting a case of the giggles, and Blaine flashing everyone.

Gleeks ;) This week, Andrew's not feeling very Gleeky and Allison is comparing and contrasting Glee and The Last of Us (Glast of Us?). Our Gleek this week another global glistener, Luuk! This is apparently the sex episode of Gleek of the Week. Songs this episode include a rare Allison W, one that deserves a Glacket all it's own, and ba nah nah.

And we're LIVE! This week, Andrew and Allison went live on Zoom for the 100th episode of Gleek of the Week! It was absolutely incredible!! They also celebrate the 600th song pulled from the Glacket by bringing back one song each from the last 50 eliminated performances, and YOU, the GLEEKS voted live! We love you so much! Songs this episode include the only Blinn duet, Allison seeing herself everywhere, and the Paramount Studios lot.

Hi Gleeks :) This episode, Andrew and Allison recap the 100th episode glelebration, respond to a gloicemail, and talk about The 1975 (Glee Cast Version by Glee Cast). Our gleek this week is Leah, and she tells us what Glee got right and wrong about Lima, Ohio. Songs this episode include the birth of Marley, Cups from Pitch Perfect, and one of the big three!

Gleeks! Another week, another round of Glacket competitions. This week, Andrew starts the episode by absolutely hyping tf out of Allison by reading some of her birthday messages. Our guest this week is Glistener, Afsa! And Afsa is here to teach us that mid x good is still mid. Do the glath! Songs this episode include the best Rachlby duet, Kurt and Blaine NOT on an elephant, and JonBenet Ramsey.

What an episode we have for y'all! Andrew had a HUGE gleekend and gives us all the details on the Glee Rave he attended and all the gleeks he crossed glaths (glee paths) with. Self-proclaimed elder Gleek, Carrie, is our gluest this week! Songs this episode include Beluga Heights, season 2 Bryce, and the ACTUAL best song on Glee!

Happy Birthday, Glisteners! This episode marks the two year pod-iversary for Gleek of the Week and we are so proud of our 2 year old son *insert teary eyed emoji here*. This episode, Andrew and Allison pilot a new format for guests: cold calling gleeks. Songs this episode include possibly the definition of camp, Finchel getting freaky, and what the Glacket could have been.

Hi Gleeks! How are you?? This episode, Andrew and Allison open with assigning every Taylor Swift album to a Glee girly. Lover is SO Sugar-coded... sugar coated? Yes! Our Gleek this week is loyal glistener, Jessica 3 Songs this episode include the God Squad, Gaten Matarazzo, and Jason Bateman in Juno.

Gleeks :) This is for SURE one of the longest and most chaotic episodes of Gleek of the Week and we love it SO MUCH. Andrew and Allison start the episode this week with a discussion on sucking shells. Our guest is glistener Adam!!!! And we love him (teary eyed smiley face emoji). Songs this episode include muzak, the first female astronaut, and a competition that will go down in glinfamy.

Gleeee gleeee gleeeeeeeeks of the weeks! This week, Andrew and Allison open by discussing the BIG Taylor Swift/Joe Alwyn news before Allison gives us her entire LinkedIn profile. Our guest is glistener Whitney :) And Whitney has some things to SAY about the Glacket thus far. Songs this week include mid after mid after mid, Austin Butler AND Hugh Jackman, and Allison's elementary school gym teacher.

Hi hi hi! This episode, Andrew and Allison discuss WaterTok and how easily influenced Allison is. Our gluest this week is glistener Ruben, who has a super fun way that he was introduced to the show! Songs this episode include wife lover tank tops, scary music, and Suddenly Seeking Seymour.

This is it, Gleeks. The episode. Where we pull. Somewhere We Go Sometimes. You've waited for it for so long. And now here it is. And glistener Alayna got to be there for it. It was incredible. Other songs this episode include watching raw, the most boring song on glee, and SMELLOWAHN!

Glisteners! We're here in the penultimate episode of the first round of the Glacket with a guest many of y'all have been SO excited about: YouTube Queen Amy Lovatt!!! Amy shares her perspective on the glee fandom in the modern age and helps us make three more Glacket decisions with our severely empty slushie cups. Songs this episode include a feminine wash ad, the Eiffel Tower, and the scariest game of smash or pass you've ever seen.

A lil' bonus episode while we're on gliatus! Allison writes another fan fiction, Andrew gives an in memoriam to all the songs we lost in round one, and the beautiful glisteners reading this took part in live trivia about the past 110 episodes of the podcast. The final episode of round one will be in your feed on 6/20, and the second round starts the following week!

We're back from hiatus, and do we have an episode for y'all! Kevin McHale & Jenna Ushkowitz join us for the final episode of round one of the Glacket to discuss some of Glee's unreleased songs, where they think Artie and Tina are in 2023, and what Glee: The Musical would look like. Plus, Andrew and Allison discuss important details of what the next round of the Glacket will look like.