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It’s the beginning of the end ... the first episode of the sixth and final season of Glee! Jenna and Kevin unpack their feelings about returning to the halls of McKinley High, Rachel being back to square one, the flashbacks, and Blaine and Karofsky dating!! Plus, Kevin explains how one decision alerted them that the writing was on the wall for the show.

His performances were divinely good in season six, and now 'Roderick Meeks' himself is gracing the pod with his presence! Glee alum Noah Guthrie is one of the first season six 'newbies' to appear on the pod with Jenna and Kevin! He reveals what joining the show in its sixth and final season was like, why he thought Ryan Murphy wasn't impressed with his audition, meeting all of the original cast members for the very first time, and what all the season six 'newbies' did after a long day of filming! Plus, the behind-the-scenes scoop on shooting "Take Me to Church," his experience on the show's final episode, and his post-Glee appearance on America's Got Talent!

The gang's all back together for McKinley High's Homecoming! Yes, it's a reunion with the original Glee Club members! Jenna and Kevin have loads of personal memories from shooting this special episode, including the mood on the set with everyone back, how Naya Rivera felt having to perform Ariana Grande's "Problem" (IYKYK), meeting the newbies, the actor that fell flat on his face during their "Take On Me" number and so much more!

Season six newbie, Billy Lewis Jr., spills all about his time playing the quirky 'Mason McCarthy' on Glee! Billy's got stories! Get ready to hear all about his 'surreal' screen test, why he was freaking out before his second audition, and how crew members would react to different Glee cast members! He also shares what it was like working with the OGs, the actor who was like a mother hen to the newbies, and why his story about 'Annabelle' has Kevin and Jenna laughing out loud! Plus, Billy has another talent ... sewing! You can check out his handiwork on Instagram @highviewhouse_archive.

It’s an Alanis Morissette and Carole King mashup episode! Rachel and Kurt are not on the same page, Becky has a new boyfriend everyone is concerned about, and Brittana takes their relationship to the next level! Kevin and Jenna have a lot of thoughts, including being underwhelmed by one of the storylines, the scene that ticked off Kevin, and the scene that still has them laughing uncontrollably! Plus, the inside scoop on Santana’s brutal Kurt takedown, and Kevin's reflection on the show’s decision to have Coach Beiste transition and how timely and topical it is today.

It’s time to catch up with another season six newbie - Spencer Porter! Yes, Marshall Williams is on the pod with stories from his time on Glee, including what it was like filming his very first scene opposite Jane Lynch, why he thinks the writers wrote a broken leg for him, and working with Chord Overstreet!

Who knew a plastic fork could cause such a downward spiral! Sue Sylvester is gunning for Will Schuester in what fans consider one of the most unhinged Glee episodes ever! Jenna and Kevin weigh in on what they liked, what they found kinda creepy, what made them laugh, and Kevin’s theory on why the writers wrote this particular episode! Plus, their thoughts on Rachel and Sam, that Klaine shrine, and what guest star Harry Hamlin was like in person!

Get ready for some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about seasons five and six from the man who was in the room where it happened! Glee co-creator and writer Ian Brennan is dropping truth bombs on Jenna and Kevin! He gets honest about the hard pivot the show had to make after Cory Monteith passed away, the storylines he wishes they never did, the seasons that were the easiest and hardest to write, and why. Plus, he reveals his ranking of the seasons, which shocks Jenna and Kevin to their core!

If you thought Sue was unhinged in the last episode, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Jenna and Kevin are back and ready for the craziness of this episode, like Klaine stuck in an elevator thanks to Jigsaw Sue, the character they didn’t realize was back on the show, their thoughts on the performances and the scene Kevin says is one of his “favorite moments of Glee EVER!” No hints, but it’s a scene that still makes them laugh hysterically! Plus, Kevin talks about starring in the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “The Frogs” in London. For tickets and info: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

Get ready for even more fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the most unhinged Glee episodes from the man who was in the room where it happened! Glee co-creator and writer Ian Brennan joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about "The Hurt Locker" Parts One & Two, including how his friendship with Saw creator Leigh Whannell led to Jigsaw Sue, how he remembers everyone treating these episodes, and where his idea for Glee came from. Plus, he reveals how the show should have really ended! Will you agree with his alternative storyline? Listen in and weigh in!

Wishing and hoping there were more than six episodes left, but we're at the halfway point of the sixth and final season of Glee! Jenna and Kevin are back with fascinating fun facts and stats about this episode, like it's the final tribute episode ever (Burt Bacharach) and the final 'Fondue for Two!' Plus, the rumor about this episode that leaves Jenna in shock, the return of Mercedes, the debut of Jennifer Coolidge and Ken Jeong as Brittany's parents, and what Kevin found terrifyingly disturbing about rewatching this episode!

The biggest Gleek and NLT fan is on the Pod! Singer-songwriter Betty Who is bringing the heat this summer with her 'Out of the Darkness Tour,' but first, a pit stop with Jenna and Kevin to talk about her song "Somebody Loves You" being featured on Glee's sixth season! She shares how she found out her single was going to be used on the show, her obsession with NLT (Kevin's boy band), her big Broadway debut, and the biggest revelation ever!! She auditioned for Glee! Hear all about the 'Tina' inspired song she sang, what she told the Glee team they needed on the show, and what it was like meeting the cast!

The end is near, and Glee is going out big! It’s Sheldon's debut and the return of Emma and Unique! Yes, Coach Beiste (Dot Marie Jones) makes his debut as ‘Sheldon’ and Jenna and Kevin have thoughts on how the writers handled the subject matter. Kevin remembers the powerful Alex Newell performance featuring a 200-member transgender choir and its effect on the crew. Plus, behind-the-scenes fun during Rachel’s basement party, and a hilarious Amber Riley story!

While "Glee" definitely had some pretty unhinged storylines, it was also a groundbreaking show that put LGBTQ+ stories front and center on prime-time TV! The actor at the center of the season six episode, "Transitioning," is back on the pod! Yes, Dot Marie Jones joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about her portrayal of Coach Beiste's transition to Sheldon. Dot reveals the many conflicted emotions she experienced when she received the script, fear of letting the trans community down, and the reaction she got from fans. She also gets emotional remembering sharing the stage with the 200-member transgender choir for "I Know Where I've Been." Plus, Dot has Kevin and Jenna howling with laughter when she tells them about the time she ended up at a swingers resort, thanks to Chord Overstreet! True story.

Going to the chapel! Or, in this case, a barn for a gleeful double wedding! Traditionally, you pop the champagne for a toast, but it was tequila behind the scenes! Jenna and Kevin have all the scoop on this star-studded episode, including Jenna’s tales from the bridal scene, getting tied up in knots watching Gloria Estefan in action, why Jennifer Coolidge told Kevin to sue FOX, and the scene where they were all losing it that took the cake! Plus, their thoughts on the double wedding storyline, why this episode was so groundbreaking, and cheers to the duo’s favorite Tina and Artie scene! It has a nice ring to it!

For old times' sake ... Jenna and Kevin are back answering fan questions for the last time before they finish watching the series! And the questions are good!! They reveal the cast members they haven't kissed, the flirtiest on set, Kevin's idea for a Glee reunion special, and share whether their thoughts on a Glee reboot have changed now that they've watched (almost) the whole series! Plus, so much more!

It’s the episode that sends Sue back to her Hurt Locker and introduces some new faces! Yes! It’s the debut of Josie Totah and Finneas! Jenna and Kevin are blown away by 13-year-old Josie’s over-the-top Myron! And Jenna had no clue Finneas was on Glee until recently!! They also share the performances they really liked, the storyline they loved, and the cringy one they didn’t care for! Plus, they get real about not being in this episode and what it was like watching others carrying the baton!

Josie Totah grew up watching Glee as a kid, and then, at the age of 13, she lived out her dreams by being cast on the show as “Myron Muskovitz!” Josie is all grown up now and joins Jenna and Kevin to chat about her time on the show, including her audition process, the crazy way she learned she was going to be on the show for the rest of the season, the Glee actor she connected with immediately, and getting real about feeling overwhelmed on set and the labor-intensive schedule! Josie also talks about her Darren Criss connection, how Lea Michele treated her on set, and her experience in the industry as a trans woman.

Happy 4th of July! Let the sparks fly! Jenna and Kevin are back with a fun-sized episode, chatting about their plans for the fourth! Kevin has a date with Beyoncé, and for Jenna, if the sun's out, the buns are out … hamburger buns that is! Plus, they talk about getting close to the end of their recaps and what that means to them. May the fourth be with you!

Lies are exposed, Geraldo Rivera gets slapped and Michel Bolton pops up?! Things are getting a little wacky as we near the end! Kevin and Jenna are back with their recap and have mixed feelings about this episode. From the return of Sue’s ‘Hurt Locker’ to Rachel’s confusing storyline (the duo disagrees on this), the song choices, the guest stars, and the scene Kevin found so distracting because he swears everyone was reading off cue cards!

It's getting hot in herre! Get ready to start fanning yourselves, because Jenna and Kevin are back with some sizzling hot fan-submitted hot takes! Yes, they are reading your notes, DM's, and playing your voice messages, and whoa, so many of you are against Tina and Artie being end game! The duo reacts to who the fans think they should have ended up with. Plus, a hilarious pitch for a Glee reboot starring Brittany as a teacher, Faberry for the win, Klaine heading towards divorce, and the hill Jenna is going to die on!

It’s the last Glee sectionals ever! It’s New Directions vs Vocal Adrenaline, and the winner is... the viewers! Jenna and Kevin love the performances with the newbies and share their thoughts and feelings about the winners, the song choices, and this being the only competition episode they weren’t a part of! Plus, they break down Rachel’s big decision, spill on the scene inspired by Glee’s real-life choreographer, the return of Jesse St. James, and the “gut punch” scene that got to Kevin and Jenna.

Get ready for the Most Fun Episode You Shouldn't Miss! In the spirit of wrapping up their Glee rewatch, Jenna and Kevin are assigning Yearbook Superlatives to Glee characters, their castmates, and even episodes! Find out who they crown, Class Clown, Teacher's Pet, Biggest On-Set Prankster, Most Unhinged Plot, and so much more! Plus, it's not just them having all the fun ... listeners weigh in with their own superlatives, and some are truly creative, such as "Most Dramatic Hallway Confrontation" and "Best Example of Wildly Misplaced Morals by an Adult Character." Some picks will be surprising, but one thing is certain - we know who the Best Fans Ever are!

It’s the penultimate episode of Glee! Jenna and Kevin travel back in time to 2009, where we see how our favorite misfits came to join the Glee Club! The duo has loads of memories, including what it was like revisiting the original versions of their characters, how the Finn scenes mirrored real life, the behind-the-scenes scoop on Tina’s performance of “I Kissed a Girl” and Artie’s “Pony.” Plus, the scene they couldn’t get through because they were all laughing so hard!

Emmy-winning director Paris Barclay is back to talk about directing Glee’s penultimate episode, “2009!” The highly acclaimed director and producer opens up to Kevin and Jenna about the emotional and technical challenges of shooting 2009, his pick for show MVP, why he thinks the series should have ended with 2009, and a list of easter eggs you might have missed! Plus, his hot take on “The Quarterback,” and a shout-out to the unsung heroes of the show - the editors! And that’s what you really missed!

They came, they saw, and they conquered the ratings, the charts, and our hearts! Yes, we have come to the end of the road! Jenna and Kevin are back to recap Glee's series finale, and they have so many memories to share! They spill the tea on the tears shed (so many tears), the party atmosphere, the tequila, and behind-the-scenes stories about the performances! Plus, they reveal what they each stole from the set, and what they really think of the episode!

You've heard Brad Buecker's name mentioned over and over on this podcast! He was there from the very beginning of Glee as an editor on the Pilot to directing the very final episode of the series. The Emmy-nominated Director and Executive Producer joins Jenna and Kevin to share many great behind-the-scenes stories, like revealing one of the "dumbest things he's ever said" to Ryan Murphy that will shock you! Plus, the time he caught two actors doing something they weren't supposed to be doing while filming, what it was like directing the emotional 'Shooting Star' episode, and the clever tricks he used to get the actors to do what he wanted them to do that has Jenna and Kevin dying! And so much more!

We’ve crossed the finish line, and now it’s time for the post-analysis! Jenna and Kevin are back with their final thoughts on season 6 and, of course, fan votes! You’ll want to tune in to hear their picks for best pitch-perfect songs, the couples that made beautiful music together, and the episodes that hit the right notes! Plus, Jenna finds some of the viewer votes “fascinating,” why they have mixed feelings about the season, and one of Kevin’s picks makes Jenna say, “Eww!”