A podcast about two friends coming to terms with their complicated relationship with the TV show Glee
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The Recovering Gleek podcast is a delightful and hilarious show that offers a fresh perspective on the popular TV series Glee. As someone who recently discovered the podcast, I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to it over the past few weeks. The hosts, Lena and Ian, have a natural chemistry and comedic timing that makes each episode feel like a cozy hangout with friends. It's been incredibly entertaining to revisit my memories of watching Glee when I was younger and laugh along with them as they dissect each episode. I would highly recommend this podcast to any fellow Gleeks or even those looking for a good laugh.
One of the best aspects of The Recovering Gleek podcast is how it feels like a comforting hug after a long day. Lena and Ian create a fun and sharp atmosphere that instantly lifts your spirits. They handle the sensitive issues presented in Glee with care and provide thoughtful insights into the show's sometimes absurd approach to tackling these topics. It's evident that they put effort into making their discussions inclusive and considerate, which adds an important layer to their lighthearted banter. Their friendship shines through and brings an extra dose of warmth to each episode.
While there are many great aspects of this podcast, there are also a few minor drawbacks worth mentioning. Occasionally, some theater kid rants may be difficult for listeners who aren't familiar with theater jargon to fully understand or appreciate. However, Lena and Ian's humor still shines through in these moments, so it doesn't detract too much from the overall enjoyment of the show. Another potential downside is that because it is focused specifically on Glee, those who haven't watched or aren't fans of the show may find it less relatable or relevant.
In conclusion, The Recovering Gleek podcast has become a beloved part of my weekly routine since discovering it earlier this year. Lena and Ian bring so much joy and laughter into each episode and make me feel less alone during difficult times. Their humorous and kind personalities shine through, creating a positive and honest vibe that is truly contagious. Whether you're a die-hard Gleek or just looking for a good laugh, this podcast is an absolute must-listen. Thank you, Lena and Ian, for brightening our lives with your weekly therapy sessions!
Xander's been bit by the love bug, but its for his teacher! Who's also a literal bug and is going to bite his head off. Teen crushes are tough, man.
We are discussing your thoughts on the show, Dr Who, which member of the New Directions would be a Slayer, and the Master serving.
Remember your one friend in high school who's parent was way too overbearing and controlling over their life? And remember that one time when their parent took up witchcraft and swapped bodies with them leading to a malicious Freaky Friday? And then their parent in your friends body tried to poison and then axe murder you? That's what this episode is.
Buffy and co work to thwart the Master's master (get it?) plan to walk above ground, Xander struggles to kill his best friend turned vampire, and the Master and Luke are definitely hooking up
NEW SHOW NEW PODCAST! We're leaving the halls of McKinley and heading to Sunnydale High as we talk about our history with Buffy, what we love about the Scoobies, and Darla being an uninformed citizen.
A check in and a few listener emails while we prep to release SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast
OKAY WE'RE FINALLY ANNOUNCING WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE POD AND PUTTING THINGS IN MOTION GET EXCITED. Also talking Smosh and Ian's experience in Matilda the Musical.
The gabbers gab about Mayhem, Survivor, dating each other, and more
Lena and an ill Ian read an email and talk about the Traitors finale
We're reading listener emails about saying goodbye to Glee!
For the end of our Glee era we are going back to the beginning. We are relistening to the first episode of Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast and reflecting on how we've changed, how our feelings about the show have changed, and what we hope the future brings. Thank you all for joining us these past few years!
GO ELGSES! We're talking about the Super Bowl and reading listener emails about favorite Glee episodes
As we wrap up our time with Glee, we are talking about our FOUR FAVORITE EPISODES. Glee's peak (in our opinion), what Glee is to us, the plot lines we think about the most frequently.Ian's picks:Pilot, DuetsLena's picks:Laryngitis, The Hurt Locker Part 2
This week we are falling in love with each other by doing (an incredibly abridged version of) 36 Questions to fall in love. As well as some listener emails about yearning after people who don't want us back and what the best New Directions setlist is.
This week we are taking a look back at the New Directions' 66% losing record as we visit the best and worst set lists, original songs, and rank all12 competition episodesEpisodes discussed this week areNew YorkNationalsCity of Angels
This week we are talking extensively about reality TV old and new, and getting into an indepth analysis of which characters in Les Mis are or are not divas.
Gleek of the Week's own song showdown professional Andrew McGuire joins to determine who won each of the 13 diva offs over the course of Glee and compare rankings of diva offs, best to worst
Baby New Year and Father Time are here to take a look back at some of our favorite songs, movies, tv shows, and more from the last year
Christmas day will always be just as long as we have GLEE.We queen out over the highs and lows of Glee's Christmas specials, what songs we wish they had covered, what songs we wish they hadn't covered, and Quinn texting and driving in every universe.Episodes covered in this week areA Very Glee ChristmasExtraordinary Merry ChristmasGlee ActuallyPreviously Unaired Christmas
We chat about our Survivor Finale predictions, Blaine not reporting the rock salt slushee to the police, and our memories of Christmas past
We're giving our fave Glee director his deserved Academy Award, Emmys be damned, as we talk about the last 4 episodes directed by Alfonso Gomez Rejon.Episodes covered this week areAsian FMichaelBritney 2.0The Break Up
This week we are talking about reality TV, Christmas traditions, and millennial school games
This Gleewind is super sized as we talk about the 8 episodes directed by our fave, Alfonos Gomez Rejon. This week we tackle his first 4 and discuss why Laryngitis means so much to us, Alfonso's understanding of the world of Glee, and pretend we know anything about film theory.Episodes covered this week areLaryngitisGrilled CheesusA Very Glee ChristmasBorn This Way
 HAPPY WICKED WEEK! We are chatting about Ian's SNL experience (and SNL crush), the drag personas of the New Directions, and GOING HEAD TO HEAD IN THE ULTIMATE FICTIONAL SHOW CHOIR SHOW DOWN.
It's Regionals for Regionals. Did Glee peak with Journey to Regionals? How do Marley's original songs stack up against Rachel's? Is Candles the worst number every performed at a competition? How does Lena feel about On My Way after watching it for the third time in a matter of weeks? All this and more! (more being discussion of seeing Darren Criss' new broadway show and even more thoughts on Spelling Bee)Episodes discussed areJourney to RegionalsOriginal SongOn My WayAll or Nothing
This week we've got EMAILS EMAILS EMAILS! We talk Broadway, why Glee didn't have more Halloween episodes, and create fantasy Glee Clubs
Pink goes good with Glee!This week we're talking how Glee tackles every holiday that doesn't involve a jolly old elf (maybe stay tuned for Christmas specials?) We chat about Glee's winning streak of Valentine's specials, change our tune on the Rocky Horror Glee Show, and plan our perfect season 3 Halloween special that never was.Episodes discussed areThe Rocky Horror Glee ShowSilly Love SongsHeartThanksgivingI Do
Halloween comes early as we discuss horror movies, our holiday plans (or lack thereof), and the best iteration of the Addams Family
It's a mash off smack down for the crown (the crown being nonexistent and the winner never once being declared) as we discuss the annual New Directions Boys vs Girls Mash Off.Episodes discussed areVitamin DNever Been KissedMash OffBoys (and Girls) on Film
Reading our charts from Cafe Astrology and learning a little about life, the stars, and each other in the process. Also Ian thought the new Aubrey Plaza movie was about the age of dilemma of would you fight or **** your clone.
We're revisiting ever Western Ohio Show Choir Sectionals to talk the best songs, funniest competition, most exciting plotlines, and that one time Quinn tried to report Shelby for sleeping with a student and everyone acted like she was insane for doing so???Episodes discussed this week areSeason 1 SectionalsSeason 2 Special EducationSeason 3 Hold On to SixteenSeason 4 ThanksgivingSeason 6 We Built This Glee Club
Chatting about everything from the passage of time to unplanned bowel movements.
Get your corsage's and have your dates home by midnight because we are talking about all the McKinley High school dances! We discuss who was the best dressed, which dance we would most like to attend ourselves, and how it all peaked with Prom Queen.Episodes discussed this week areSeason 2 Prom QueenSeason 3 PromasaurusSeason 4 Sadie HawkinsSeason 5 Tina in the Sky with Diamonds
Join us as we hang out, read some emails, and chat about what books we've been reading, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and the greatest song of all time
Lena and Ian compare and contrast the coming out stories of our main queer characters (namely Kurt, Santana, Blaine, Brittany, Unique, Karofsky, and Beiste) by reexamining season 1's Preggers, season 3's I Kissed a Girl On My Way, and Saturday Night Gleever, and Season 6's Jagged Little Tapestry and Transitioning.
Remember this podcast? It's back.We're back from hiatus and back into the halls of McKinley High! This week we give updates on our lives, talk about the future of the podcast, and see what Glee characters we are four years later
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.
We say goodbye to Sam, Blaine, Will, Emma, and Sue by discussing their arcs, inconsistencies, and songs
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 most
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 Typecasting: Pop Culture by the Numbers, Vicky Moonan and Shane Crowley from Shane and Vicky's DCOM Playhouse, Zach Faust, Tiffani Allen, and Alex Allred)
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 Gleeboot
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/recoveringgleek
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 broadway, but none of it is less believable than a 2020 Tony Awards ceremony.
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.
It's the final competition episode! Sue is on the warpath, the New Directions have four entire coaches, and JESSE ST JAMES IS BACK.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5302210/advertisement
WE'RE FINALLY BACK BABYYYY. Zach Faust (@suesylvestertiktok) joins us to discuss Geraldo Rivera, the return of Carol Burnett, and the absolute least climactic way the writers could've solved the New Directions vs Warblers disputeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5302210/advertisement
The newbies finally get to talk, Billie Eilish's brother joins the cast, and Sue gets bossed around by a 13 year oldThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5302210/advertisement
Listener thoughts on the double wedding, Abuela being invited to the wedding, and Burt's relationship with BrittanyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5302210/advertisement
It's a double wedding for the gays!!! Blaine finally has a mom, the show continues to embarrass Tina, and Quinn is nowhere to be foundThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5302210/advertisement
Coach Beiste is back at McKinley after transitioning, Rachel throws a house party with all her students, and the writers make these kids cheat on each other againThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5302210/advertisement
Listener's have thoughts on the situation with Abuela and Brittany, Samchel, and our beautiful brainsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5302210/advertisement
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