This I Promise You … you're going to be in a Better Place after listening to this episode! Here We Go! NSYNC's JC Chasez joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about his connection with Glee, why there's a possibility his vocals might be in one of your favorite Glee covers, and his honest reaction to the show's mashup of "Bye Bye Bye" and "I Want It That Way." Will his response tear up the duo's hearts? You'll have to listen to find out! Plus, JC reminisces about his days on tour with Britney Spears, opening for Janet Jackson, and his new musical theater concept album, "Playing with Fire," and the inspiration behind it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An impossible choice! It's Katy Perry vs Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert's big Glee debut! The outfits, the songs, Tina's full meltdown! Kevin and Jenna have a lot to get to in this recap, including the duo disagreeing on 'Wide Awake,' the debut of Adam Lambert, the song Kevin feels has his best vocal work, the costume that had them in stitches, and behind-the-scenes fun shooting "Roar!"Plus, the time Lady Gaga called Ryan Murphy to ask permission for Jenna to miss work so she could be in her "Marry the Night" video! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
William McKinley is feeling a lot like John Adams High, because it’s time for part 2 of this epic “Pod Swap!” Jenna and Kevin wrap up their visit with Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong from Boy Meets World, by getting to know their synergetic iHeart buddies on a more intimate level.What started as an innocent card game is starting to uncover deep childhood issues, and we find out that one of our hosts might be…a werewolf?? Plus, Jenna reveals a HUGE secret crush she’s been hiding for decades! Don’t miss Part 1 of this crossover event for the ages - available now on the Pod Meets World podcast feed…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The tributes to Glee's favorite Quarterback continue. In the last episode, Kevin and Jenna shared their favorite memories of Cory Monteith .... now they turn their podcast over to the fans. Hear from the global Gleek community as they share their stories, fond memories, and thoughts about Cory and how his character, Finn, impacted their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The McKinley High students say a heartbreaking goodbye to Finn Hudson.Behind the scenes, the cast and crew were grieving the death of Cory Monteith … on-screen, they had to get into character and grieve for everyone's favorite quarterback, Finn. Jenna and Kevin share how tough it was to shoot this episode, revealing it sometimes felt like an intrusion into a private experience, having to disassociate to get through filming, the scenes that had the cast running out of the room in tears, and having the option to bow out of the episode, but why they chose to do it. Cory left such an indelible mark on those he met, so Kevin and Jenna are honoring his memory by sharing some of their fondest recollections and moments and revisiting their favorite Cory stories told by some of their podcast guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Drew can do it all! TV viewers know her as Dr. April Kepner on the hit series Grey's Anatomy, but Gleeks know her from her iconic role on Glee!Yes, Suzy Pepper is on the pod! She was only in one episode, but she left her mark. Sarah joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about her time on the show, including how she got the role, the (perfect) song she wishes she could have sung to Mr. Schue, some of the other unhinged characters she's played before, and the time Grey's did a musical episode! Plus, the musical Sarah wrote when she was 11 about two outcast girls that the duo thinks she needs to produce asap, and the fun she is having on her new series, Mistletoe Murders, on Hallmark+.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's prom time at McKinley High, along with part two of the Beatles tribute and Tina's biggest episode ever, and Jenna and Kevin are back to break it all down! There's so much to get to, including the behind-the-scenes scoop on Tina's big 'Carrie' moment and what it took to film, Kevin revealing he wasn't originally going to sing "Let it Be" but what he told the writers to change their minds, and Demi Lovato's big debut! Fun fact: Kevin has known Demi since she was nine, and she even lived with him when she first moved to California! "Something" tells us you're going to enjoy this one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Q&A time! Season 5 edition! Jenna and Kevin are back answering all your questions about the 'dreaded' fifth season, including whether they considered leaving the show after Cory Monteith's death, how they felt about doing 'The Quarterback' episode, Jenna's decision to be in fewer episodes, and what it was like filming Glee's 100th episode. Plus, their song suggestions that made it on the show, the episodes they are looking forward to seeing, and the ones they are not ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On-screen, the debut episode of Glee's fifth season is all about love, with a fun-filled episode full of Beatles music and a swoon-worthy proposal, but behind the scenes, it was rough.Jenna and Kevin are back recapping the first episode of Season 5, which was taped after Cory Monteith's death. They admit it was difficult watching this episode, knowing that the cast and crew were dealing with intense grief behind the scenes. They also recall specific scenes that were hard to film, and Lea Michele's bravery and professionalism.The duo also talks about Kurt and Blaine's engagement scene, which was the first time the entire cast was together again, the mini staycation the cast, crew, and writers went on to get away from everything, and the scene that had Kevin petrified and put a smile on Jenna's face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh off his very first stage show, Kevin is back and being interviewed by Jenna! Kevin was part of the star-studded cast for the Kennedy Center's buzzworthy production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and he's spilling all the tea! Like how he called Jenna in a panic 48 hours before leaving for NY, all the people who helped him prep for a theater show, including a former Glee co-star, all the celebs who came to see the show, why he didn't reveal to the rest of the cast that it was his first theater production and what was going through his mind the very first time on stage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's about gleeking time to let your imaginations soar... because it's time to dream up the perfect season four tour setlist! Gangnam Style, drag queens flying, a Glee-themed amusement park?! Gleek of the Week Podcast host Andrew joins Jenna and Kevin to propose his ultimate setlist and production plan for a season four tour, and off the bat, his Master of Ceremonies suggestion leaves Jenna in stitches! The duo, of course, also have their own suggestions and additions. Listen in to see if you agree with their song choices, visuals, and guest vocals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He's back! YouTuber and super Glee fan Mike's Mic joins the podcast for what has become a favorite tradition - a season recap! Like last season, Mike's Mic gave Jenna and Kevin some notes on what to look out for before starting their season 4 re-watch. Did he nail it, or was he off the mark? The trio also dives in on what storylines worked and didn't for them, standout moments, favorite performances, and, of course, Mike leaves them with his notes for season 5, including the upcoming guest stars that really pop and the 'diabolical episode run' they must watch out for!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 4 has come and gone, and now it's time for the recap! Jenna and Kevin are back with their verdict on the season and their favorite songs, episodes, and couples, but will their favorites be the same as the fans? Not exactly! Yes, the votes are in, and the duo shares the results and fan comments! Plus, they reveal if they think the show should have ended with season three and their nervous feelings about starting season five, knowing all the behind-the-scenes struggles and the painful loss they suffered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Glee's fourth season ended with Brittany saying goodbye to McKinley High and leaving Heather Morris' future in question! Question no more! Heather joins Jenna and Kevin to dish about being pregnant with her first child while on the show! From her "full-blown" breakdown while filming the 'Diva' episode to what it was like shooting the emotional goodbye at the end of season 4 and the writers asking her if she wanted her pregnancy written into Brittany's storyline. She shares why she declined.Plus, Heather also talks about being asked to return for the Cory Monteith tribute episode and why she ultimately said no.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're here! It's the season 4 finale and regionals! Jenna and Kevin have a lot of fun facts about this episode and fully admit senioritis was hitting them hard! There was so much going on in this episode, Rachel's Broadway dreams, Klaine, Brittany acting out, catfish revealed, and a wedding, that the duo felt regionals were rushed and anti-climactic. Do you agree? Plus, emotional overload! Everyone had to say goodbye to Heather Morris' character (for a while) because she was pregnant in real life, and during her final scene, the tears shed were very real!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Glee questions keep coming, and Jenna and Kevin are happy to answer them! Yes, it's time for another Q&A!Kevin reveals why he wishes he publicly came out as gay while on Glee, what their trailer situation was like on set, whether they would do a Glee reunion like the cast of Friends did, and the tattoos they got while hanging with Harry Styles!Plus, a fan alerts the duo that when you search Jenna's past relationships, it says she and Kevin are divorced! They share their reactions to their alleged failed marriage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You can't be "Uptight" listening to classic hit songs that are "Signed Sealed Delivered" with fun! Yes, it's the Stevie Wonder tribute episode! Jenna and Kevin dive right in with fun behind-the-scenes stories like how Katey Sagal came to play Kevin's mom and what it was like working with her, being in complete awe of Amber Riley's performances, Kevin learning he was going to New York by reading it in a script (yep, no one told him), and their mental states during this stage of the show because of external factors like lower ratings and uncertainty about the show's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mystery solved! Jenna and Kevin unmask the fan behind the popular Glee meme account on X, "Terri Schuester Updates!" Meet Sebastian Whittaker, who started to watch the show when he was just nine, and it blew him away! He reveals how and why he began his Glee account, why he chose Terri Schuester out of all the characters, how he felt the first time "Terri" herself, Jessalyn Gilsig, discovered his account, and his fun idea for a 'Gleeboot' involving Ru Paul as the new Mr. Schuester! Plus, Sebastian turns the tables on Kevin and Jenna! He's got burning questions that need answers, like whether they found Mr. Schue creepy back then and the song he needs Kevin to perform at his funeral!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The lights go out at McKinley High, but much comes to light.Jenna & Kevin are not mincing words - they think one of the cringiest, worst moments of the entire show happens in this episode. Kevin shares how he felt saying certain lines and tried to protest it, but ultimately, he had no say in changing it. On a more light-hearted note ... the return of a glowing SJP, Sue Sylvester's brilliant singing, and fun numbers, like "Longest Time," where everyone was being silly, especially Melissa Benoist, who had Kevin in stitches the entire time.Plus, fun memories of the cast going to see Jane Lynch make her Broadway debut in "Annie" and the unintentional chaos they caused with their arrival! Don't wait until 'Tomorrow' to listen to this one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jake Puckerman, aka Jacob Artist, is back to answer fan questions!Jacob addresses the elephant in the room right away, the storyline that haunts him to this day ... yep, Jake cheating on Marley! He has a special message to Glee fans about that!Plus, a behind-the-scenes story of fan-favorite performance, "Let Me Love You," why he was so intimidated by Naya Rivera, how he found out he was not returning to the series in the middle of season 5, and what he misses most about the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trilly Fly
do you ever talk about Mark on this show? has anyone reached out to you about the upcoming g three part series on ID?
Ethan Caleb-Johnson
happy it's back but it's soooooooo quiet