The GleeWatch

Follow The GleeWatch
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Were you a Gleek back in 2010, but now you have a growing suspicion that it was bad for reasons you can’t fully remember? Did you hate Glee back in 2010, but you’ve forgotten the specifics of why? Did you not watch Glee in 2010, and you want to have an ai

The GleeWatch


    • Jan 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 25m AVG DURATION
    • 75 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The GleeWatch with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The GleeWatch

    4.08: Thanks, I Hate It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 123:43


    CWs: Eating disorders (9:29-12:38), sexual assault (36:34-39:13) Sam and Hannah are joined by Joe and Sebastian to discuss Season 4 Episode 8, "Thanksgiving." Tell us something: thegleewatch@gmail.com Get more GleeWatch: @TheGleeWatch Get more Hannah: Ghosts on a Train Get more Joe: Joe Sung Rae on Spotify Get more Sebastian: Sebastian Black on Bandcamp Get more Sam: just scream hunty into the void Our theme music, as always, is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we're all just so tired.

    4.07: Glee Can't Be Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 100:27


    CWs: Eating disorders (48:43-51:32) Sam and Hannah are joined by their friend Guy to discuss Glee's bizarre shift into genre fiction with Season 4 Episode 7, "Dynamic Duets". Tell us something: thegleewatch@gmail.com Get more GleeWatch: @TheGleeWatch Get more Hannah and Guy: Ghosts on a Train Get more Sam: offer not valid on planet earth Our theme music, as always, is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because they're inexplicably too horny for us.

    4.06: The Epic Highs and Lows of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 92:31


    CWs: Major warning for disordered eating (40:32-47:07, 56:44-1:02:55), also discussion of fatphobia (11:28-28:14) and transphobia (47:06-51:12) This week, Sam and Hannah drag Greg back into their suffering to discuss Glee Season 4 Episode 6, "Glease." Tell us something: thegleewatch@gmail.com Get more GleeWatch: @TheGleeWatch Get more Hannah and Greg: Ghosts on a Train Get more Sam: unavailable due to supply chain issues. Our theme music, as always, is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because they're all busy with Riverdale.  

    4.05: Not in the Right Headspace for Glee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 112:46


    CWs: Transphobia (29:01-41:19, 1:05:35-1:19:46) , racism (57:47-57:52), ableism (1:11:51-1:12:22), domestic violence (1:20:06-1:20:20) This week, Sam and Hannah are joined by their friend Jolene to discuss Glee Season 4 Episode 5, "The Role You Were Born To Play" Tell us something: thegleewatch@gmail.com Get more GleeWatch: @TheGleeWatch Get more Hannah: Ghosts on a Train Get more Jolene: Paranatural Support Services Team Get more Sam: no. Our theme music, as always, is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors due to a critical Sam shortage.

    4.04: The One Where Everyone is Fighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 96:53


    CWs: None! Sam and Hannah discuss Glee Season 4 Episode 4: The Breakup. Follow us on twitter: @thegleewatch Email us: thegleewatch@gmail.com Hannah's other podcast: Ghosts on a Train Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because Sam kept cancelling that call at the last minute to work on graduate school applications.

    4.03: Be the Landing Strip

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 79:48


    CWs: alcohol abuse and fatphobia (mention, 23:32-24:43), racism (37:20-37:31), ableism (40:27-40:43) This week, Sam and Hannah tackle Glee Season 4 Episode 3: "Makeover" Thanks so much for listening! If you like our show be sure to subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and maybe even rate and review us. You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. You can also hear more of Hannah over at Ghosts on a Train (available wherever you found this podcast)! Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because Hannah hated her internship at [REDACTED].

    4.02: Meep Zorp Flurm Gloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 111:15


    CWs: Orientalism (29:10-29:27, 55:40-59:24), fatphobia (1:03:32-1:04:36) Sam and Hannah are once again joined by Senior New Yawk City Correspondent Rathna to discuss Glee Season 4, Episode 2: "Britney 2.0." Thanks so much for listening! If you like our show be sure to subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and maybe even rate and review us. You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. You can also hear more of Hannah over at Ghosts on a Train (available wherever you found this podcast)! Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because of something involving the French Third Republic.

    4.01: Ugh, Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 80:16


    CWs: Fatphobia (5:25-5:35, 38:01-39:42, 59:38-1:00:19) Sam and Hannah make their triumphant(?) return to discuss Season 4, Episode 1: "The New Rachel." Thanks so much for listening! If you like our show be sure to subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and maybe even rate and review us. You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. You can also hear more of Hannah over at Ghosts on a Train (available wherever you found this podcast)! Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because this show has never stuck to a production schedule once.

    3.22: Goodbye, Classic Glee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 98:49


    CWs: Sexual assault (55:41-56:51, 57:50)   On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah discuss the twenty-second and final episode of Glee's third season, "Goodbye". Topics of discussion include: “Who is Elaine Stritch?", "How much character development can we retcon in one episode?", "Why am I actually getting kind of emotional?" and "This is a waste of Gloria Estefan.".   Thank you all for listening this season! The GleeWatch will return with season four sometime around September 2021. In the meantime, watch your Twitter feeds for potential announcements and bonus content!   If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because this podcast is so anticapitalist that we insist on losing money on it.

    3.21: Gluncut Gems

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 84:39


    CWs: Transphobia and domestic abuse (56:52-57:35) This week, Sam and Hannah tackle Glee Season 3, Episode 21: Nationals. Topics of discussion include: "Why are we even trying to do a plot if we don't have time?", "Was this Unique scene supposed to be Butlerian gender theory", and "Didn't we establish Will is a shitty teacher?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like our show, be sure to subscribe on your platform of choice and even leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because Sam kept screaming "Fuck Rahm Emanuel" in every meeting.

    3.20: Hannah's Joker Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 118:05


    CWs: Transphobia (3:16-9:56, 56:12-1:00:14), racism (19:06, 25:21-27:11, 35:56-36:41, 1:36:41-1:44:01), prejudice against little people (1:05:01-1:07:36), domestic violence (47:57-56:21, 1:25:51-1:29:59)   On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah are unfortunately joined by some surprise guests to discuss the twentieth episode of Glee's third season, "Props". Topics of discussion include: “Why does Hannah have such awful friends?", "No, seriously, why?", "I don't deserve this, do I?" and "I'll get you idiots back for this someday, I swear to God.". If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because Sam is the worst person in the world.  

    3.19: Justice for Missy Gunderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 106:50


    CWs: Ableism (12:24-13:15) This week, Sam and Hannah are joined by Hannah's real life prom date Greg to dissect Glee Season 3 Episode 19, Promasaurus. Topics of discussion include: "Why are we just recycling Season 2 plotlines so much?", "Why can't we get some Samcedes content?", and "Why is Ryan Murphy so bad at stories about proms?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we're actual underdogs.

    3.18: Glee Had It Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 92:47


    CWs: Domestic violence (10:42-17:37, 38:02-45:42, 1:08:02-1:19:12), racism (11:42-11:12, 15:22-15:52), student/teacher sexual relationships (19:02-21:12), suicide (38:52, 1:17:17-1:19:22). For further resources on domestic violence or help escaping a dangerous situation, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).   On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah discuss the eighteenth episode of Glee's third season, "Choke". Topics of discussion include: “Wait, are you telling me we can't solve domestic violence by singing about it?", "Is making offensive jokes bad now?", "Is catering to tumblr good, actually?", and "What is the capital of the Austro-Hungarian empire?".   If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because Hannah is famously bad at geography.  

    3.17: It's Whitney, Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 69:44


    CWs: None! This week, Sam and Hannah tackle Glee Season 3 Episode 17, Whitney.  Topics of discussion include: "Why are there so many sheet-related locations on Glee", "Wait did Rachel and Santana fuck??", "Why is Chandler so bad at flirting?", and "What the fuck is the word bro-ment?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like our show, be sure to subscribe on your platform of choice and maybe even leave us a review. You can follow us on Twitter at @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because Sam knows too much about The Way We Were and it gives them commie vibes-- to be fair, not wrong!

    3.16: [Title Stolen by Glee Writers]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 101:25


    CWs: Discussion of child pornography/nonconsensual release of a sex tape (1:02:58-1:07:08, 1:11:26-1:15:31, 1:30:44-1:31:16), sexual harassment (1:11:26-1:11:36, 1:12:50-1:13:54)   On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah are joined by returning guest Joe to discuss the sixteenth episode of Glee's third season, "Saturday Night Gleever". Topics of discussion include: “How did they make disco this heterosexual?", "Will somebody please care about Mercedes and Santana?", and "How many children does it take to sew twelve perfectly tailored suits in a week?". If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because all of them hate disco.

    3.15: Glister Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 95:06


    CWs: Suicide (3:29-3:45) This week on the GleeWatch, Sam and Hannah recruit their respective younger sisters Bella and Lucy to tackle Glee Season 3 Episode 15, Big Brother. Topics of discussion include: "Wow wait siblings look alike?", "Why is Sue so confusing this week?", "Wow Matt Bomer is hot", and "Why are they half-assing this Quinn plotline?" (We know the answer to that last one.) Thanks so much for listening! If you like our show, be sure to subscribe to us on your podcast platform of choice, and even leave us a review on Apple Podcasts so other people can find our show. You can also follow us on Twitter at @TheGleeWatch and email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we arbitrarily decide that "the holidays" extends into mid-January so we can avoid watching Glee a bit longer.

    3.14: Oy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 111:12


    CWs: Discussion of Glee's depiction of a homophobia-motivated teen suicide attempt. Heaviest discussion from 14:35-1:02:15 and 1:18:10-1:25:20, but referenced throughout the entire episode.   If you are struggling or in crisis, here are some available resources where you can seek help: US National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255, online chat function available at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386, online chat function available at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 List of international numbers available at https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines   On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah are joined by Riverdale expert Greg to discuss the fourteenth episode of Glee's third season, "On My Way". Topics of discussion include: “Oh, God, why did they think they could do this?", "Oh, God, why did they think they could do this in a competition episode?", and "Ryan Murphy we are begging you to do some research for once in your life". If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because none of them want to deal with this absolute shitshow.

    3.13: Shenanigans at the Sugar Shack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 70:23


    CWs: None! This week, Sam and Hannah tackle Glee Season 3, Episode 13: Heart (or as it was promoted at the time, "❤️"). Topics of discussion include: "OH MY GOD JEFF GOLDBLUM IS HERE", "How did Sugar's dad get this rich off pianos?", and "Does Rory just keep that four leaf clover with him?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and tell your friends about us! You can also follow us on Twitter at @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because the only sponsor we'd accept is Dolly Parton.

    3.12: The Will Schuester Hate Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 77:54


    CWs: Racism throughout On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah discuss the twelfth episode of Glee's third season, "The Spanish Teacher". Topics of discussion include: “Wait, they booked Ricky Martin and this was what they used him for?", "How was Will not fired years ago?", "Why is there an annual Taco Tuesday event?" and "How close did Naya Rivera come to committing a murder on set?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we don't have enough duende.

    3.11: Okay, Twink

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 106:08


    CWs: Child sexual abuse (4:52-6:49, 28:28-28:34), racism (24:46-24:50, 25:12-25:23), mentions of rape (27:32-27:40, 54:46-54:50) This week, Sam and Hannah are once again joined by their friend Stefen to discuss a Grant Gustin-centric episode. Topics of discussion include: "How much did Cirque du Soleil pay them for these product placements?", "Why were they in that parking garage?", and "How about that suit Santana is wearing?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like our show, be sure to subscribe on your platform of choice and maybe leave a review if you're really jazzed. You can also follow us on twitter at @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because they're all mad that Hannah was never super into Michael Jackson.

    3.10: The Gloposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 114:10


    CWs: Ableism (throughout), racism (7:57-9:12), rape (18:52), white supremacy (45:42-47:12), drug overdose (1:00:02-1:05:52), sexual comments towards minors (1:06:32-1:08:17, 1:38:02). On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah are joined by Professional Marriage Consultants Michael and Rachel to discuss the tenth episode of Glee's third season, "Yes/No". Topics of discussion include: “Was any disabled person consulted on any of this?", "Why is Sue being human this week?", "How not ready for marriage are all these people?", and "What is fantasy football?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because they liked hot dogs and we liked pizza.

    3.09: All I Want for Christmas is Jews

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 100:09


    CWs: Ableism (29:01-33:20) This week, Sam and Hannah are joined once again by a coterie of Jews to discuss yet another Glee Christmas special, Season 3 Episode 9 "Extraordinary Merry Christmas."  Topics of discussion include: "Wait but isn't Rachel Jewish?", "Why do Sam and Rory have better chemistry than any of the actual couples on the show?", and of course, "Is it Christmas without Chewbacca?" Thanks so much for listening! Be sure to subscribe to our show, tell a friend or two about us, and even leave a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also check out our socials at linktr.ee/gleewatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we asked them to meet us at the Four Seasons in Philadelphia and well... (to our international listeners please google this it is immensely funny).

    3.08: A Visit to Stallionz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 85:56


    CWs: Discussion of sex work by a minor (19:20-28:15, 30:00-33:00, 43:40-44:25), student/teacher sexual relationships (3:40-7:30, 55:30-1:08:20), mention of rape (1:06:20). On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah discuss the eighth episode of Glee's third season, "Hold On To Sixteen". Topics of discussion include: “Is the writing room lazier with its character arcs or its stripper names?", "Why are we pretending the Trouble Tones aren't better than the New Directions?", "Wait, Quinn's just cool now?", and "Is this show gaslighting us?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because they were all mad that Hannah didn't know Mellencamp.

    3.07: The Finn Hudson Hate Hour Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 111:02


    CWs: Suicide mention (29:41-29:56), continued gross Puck/Shelby stuff (1:06:53-1:10:11), homophobia throughout. This week, Sam and Hannah delve into Glee Season 3 Episode 7, "I Kissed a Girl." Topics of discussion include: "Why does Santana matter so little in the episode that's ostensibly about her?", "Why is Brittany completely out of the picture for this plotline?", "Why the fuck are we wasting Dot-Marie Jones on this stupid ass love triangle?", and "Did this episode give Hannah childhood trauma?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also check out our socials at linktr.ee/gleewatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we complain too much.

    3.06: Mash/Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 83:03


    CWs: Homophobia (1:13:30-1:19:00), student/teacher sexual relationships (1:45-6:30, 19:30-24:00, 49:30-53:55). On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah discuss the sixth episode of Glee's third season, "Mash-Off". Topics of discussion include: “What do you mean this is the first mash-off?", "Why is Kurt wearing a horseback riding helmet?", "Why is Idina Menzel doing this?", and "Should Hannah start writing Glee fanfiction?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also check out our socials at linktr.ee/gleewatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we refuse to condemn dodgeball.

    3.05: Must Get Rid of Toxic in McKinley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 106:29


    CWs: Mention of sexual assault (1:03:38-1:04:14) This week, Sam and Hannah are joined by their friend Stefen to discuss Glee Season 3 Episode 5, "The First Time". Topics of discussion include "Why does Artie suck so much this week?", "Why the hell are Finn and Rachel even dating?", "Why is this entire show not just Grant Gustin?", and "Is Kurt a bottom?" Thanks so much for listening! Be sure to subscribe on your podcast platform of choice, and even leave a review if you really like us! You can find our socials at linktr.ee/gleewatch, or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com.  You can also hear more of Stefen and Hannah on their other podcast Ghosts on a Train, and if you bully Stefen and Greg enough they'll hopefully finally release their other OTHER podcast Riverdale Rambles about the madness that is Riverdale.  Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because would you sponsor two hours of Sam making sex jokes? I think not.

    3.04: Introducing Kermit the Frog

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 87:40


    CWs: Xenophobia (4:00-5:50, 6:30-8:00), student/teacher sexual relationships (1:19:00-1:20:30). On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah are joined by confirmed Irish person Maura to discuss the second episode of Glee's third season, "Pot o' Gold". Topics of discussion include: “Do all Irish people wear green all the time?", "Why are we shoehorning this very unpleasant new character in?", "Oh god, what fresh hell is this new Quinn arc?", and "Will Brittany end up eating cat poop someday?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also check out our socials at linktr.ee/gleewatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we think U2 is overrated

    3.03: Mike Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 128:33


    CWs: ableism (1:26:36-1:35:06, 1:54:04-1:57:23), white nationalism (1:26:36-1:35:06, 1:41:08-1:42:07), and racism throughout. This week on the show, Sam and Hannah are joined by their friend Joe Sung-Rae to discuss Glee season 3 episode 3, "Asian F." Topics of discussion include: "Ughhhh why?", "So that's where the ballet studio is!", "Why are there so many plotlines???", and "Did Night of Neglect just not happen?" Thanks for listening! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe on your platform of choice, check out our socials on linktr.ee/gleewatch, or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Also check out Joe's album Happyboy! Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we kept arguing too much.  

    3.02: Sam and Hannah's Bulging Pink Fun Sack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 63:58


    CWs: Mention of sexual assault (45:17-45:37). On this week's installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah discuss the second episode of Glee's third season, "I Am Unicorn". Topics of discussion include: “What is a unicorn, really?", "Will somebody please care about Quinn?", and "Why are the McKinley high school musical theater directors so unprepared to have gay kids in their musical?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! Check out our socials at link.tree/gleewatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we're just not unicorn enough.

    3.01: You're Never Free of Brainworms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 83:54


    CWs: Racism (26:46-27:10) and ableism (51:32-52:04) This week on the podcast, Sam and Hannah drag themselves back to Glee despite a hell of a summer to discuss Season 3, Episode 1: The Purple Piano Project. Topics of discussion include: “Would you vote for a shitty candidate if they stripped theatre kids of their rights?”, “Any hot takes on Almond Joy?”, “Why does Sam know so goddamn much about giant pandas?”, and “Does NYU just not exist in this universe?” Thanks so much for listening! Be sure to subscribe, and find us on all sorts of places at linktr.ee/gleewatch. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we keep talking about Glee, despite our pain.

    2.22: Breakfast at Tiffaglee's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 117:17


    Please consider making a donation at https://tinyurl.com/gwdonate2020 CWs: Bulimia (1:14:47-1:15:32), racism (1:29:32-1:30:52, 1:52:47).   On the season two finale of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah are joined by New York City resident Rathna  "New York", the twenty-second and final episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “Why is this cash-strapped glee club staying in New York for an extra week?", "Goddammit, are they really forcing Hannah to remember the musicals she did in high school again?", "Why are all these children allowed to be unsupervised?", and "Is it unprofessional to get horny in the middle of a performance?" Thanks to all our guests and listeners for making this season as fun as it was! We hope that you've enjoyed listening and participating. We'll be taking a few months off between seasons 2 and 3 for the sake of our sanities, but you can expect us back in August or September for more of Ryan Murphy's brain worms. If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because the world is falling apart; why would we ever try interacting with it?

    2.21: Nessie Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 80:51


    CWs: Bulimia and drug abuse (1:01:45-1:01:58), death and dying throughout. This week, Sam and Hannah take on Funeral, the penultimate episode of Glee Season 2! Topics of discussion include: "Why are we doing yet another diva-off plotline?", "Why does Will own so many goddamn sweatervests?", "What the fuck Finn?", and most importantly "Where can Hannah get more information about Nessie club?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe on your platform of choice, tell some friends about us, and even leave a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because Hannah blew all of our money on cryptid-hunting expeditions.

    2.20: Carrie, The Musical!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 85:48


    CWs: Homophobia (45:50-47:20, 1:05:50-1:11:50, 1:17:15-1:18:15), homophobic violence (16:50-18:20), sexual assault (48:10-49:20), torture (1:02:00-1:04:10, 1:05:00). On this week's in installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah "Prom Queen", the twentieth episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “How did McKinley High School book Air Supply?", "Why do all of Glee's big moments feel unearned?", "What are the weirdest promposals we've seen?", and "Wait, was this one actually fun?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because there are no proms this year.

    2.19: Antiques Rhodes Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 77:29


    CWs: Anti-Semitism (5:45-6:25), alcoholism (19:50-20:12) This week, Sam and Hannah tackle Rumours, Glee's tribute to the Fleetwood Mac album of the same name. Topics of discussion include, "Are flashbacks diegetic now?", "What's the point of April being back?", "Why are Finn and Quinn dating again?", and "Will Finn ever do some goddamn self reflection?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe on your platform of choice, tell your friends about us, and maybe even leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.  You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com  Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we blew all our money on fondue.

    2.18: On the Nose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 115:30


    CWs: Anti-Semitism throughout, racism (11:30-14:30), mental illness (17:30-19:00, 56:20-1:02:10, 1:34:15-1:41:15), homophobia (40:00-49:10, 1:04:40-1:14:45), abuse (56:20-1:02:10), mention of sexual assault (1:12:42) On this week's in installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah "Born This Way", the eighteenth episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “Why exactly was this episode so much longer than usual?", "How did they manage to do so many different things here and mess up all of them?", and "Can we leave yet?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because none of them wanted to watch an hour and a half episode of Glee.

    2.17: Ryan Murphy is a Bedbug

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 83:12


    CWs: Predatory sexual behavior (12:21-12:55), homophobia (45:48-46:17) This week, Sam and Hannah delve into Season 2 Episode 17, Night of Neglect. Topics of discussion include: "Wild that Gwyneth Paltrow continues to be on Glee," "Why does this night not spend much time on any of the neglected characters?", "Are we too mean to Ryan Murphy on the internet", and "Why can't these people do basic math?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe on your podcast provider of choice, leave a review, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we like to criticize rich people on Twitter.

    2.16: I Have No Mouth And I Must Glee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 120:27


    CWs: Brief mention of sexual assault (1:14:15) On this week's in installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah are joined by their theme music composer Sebastian to unpack "Original Song", the sixteenth episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “How much did the writers bungle the process of songwriting?", "Can the theory of uncanny valley be applied to TV shows as a whole?", and "Will we mentally break Sebastian before the end of this episode?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, whose excellent single Might As Well Be Me you can purchase here, and we have no sponsors because after what we did to Sebastian we don't deserve any.

    2.15: The Sacred Sexy Shaming Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 128:15


    CWs: Discourse about sex and sexuality throughout This week on the show, Sam, Hannah, and their friend Martin delve into Season 2 Episode 15, Sexy.  Topics of discussion include: "Why does the sex ed episode have so little sex ed?", "Why on earth was Gwyneth Paltrow on the sex ed episode?", and "What is the exact amount of sex that Ryan Murphy thinks is acceptable?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe and tell a friend or two! You can follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. You should also check out Hannah and Greg's new podcast, Ghosts on a Train! Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we broke them like Wasa crackers.

    2.14: Blame it on the Bi-i-i-i-phobia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 104:45


    CWs: Discussion of alcohol abuse by minors throughout and biphobia (48:10-54:30, 1:00:00-1:03:20, 1:26:20-1:33:10),  On this week's in installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah are joined by Hannah's roommate and bisexuality consultant Greg to unpack "Blame It on the Alcohol", the fourteenth episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “How much fun did these actors have pretending to be wasted?", "Should Kurt be blamed for embodying Ryan Murphy's biphobic moral stances?", and "Oh boy. Oh boy. Ohhhhh boy." If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because this is the first episode that we recorded while quarantining and it got predictably weird.

    2.13: Don't Stop Beliebing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 66:17


    CW: Discussion of suicide (2:09-6:02, 12:53-13:33) This week, Sam and Hannah discuss Season 2 Episode 13, Comeback.  Topics of discussion include: "Why couldn't this episode be JUST the Bieber stuff?", "Wow they sure did shoehorn in that Rachel and Mercedes fight for 3 minutes?", and of course "What's more rock and roll than Justin Bieber?" Thanks so much for spending your social distancing time listening to us! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe on your platform of choice, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and even mention us in your next Zoom meeting!  You can follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch and email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we refuse to get within 6 feet (2 meters for our international audience) of capitalism. 

    2.12: The Finn Hudson Hate Hour Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 57:48


    CWs: None On this week's in installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah unpack "Silly Love Songs", the twelfth episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “How did the Warblers have this depth of knowledge about the layout of their local Gap?", "What are Finn's opinions on cheating again?", and "Will Lauren Zizes step on us?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we are social distancing! Just like the rest of you hopefully are!

    2.11: Sportsball!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 74:20


    CWs: None! This week, Sam and Hannah tackle Glee Season 2 Episode 11: The Sue Sylvester Shuffle.  Topics of discussion include "Wow they spent a lot of money on this", "What's the most dangerous part of being a human cannonball?", and "Wait so this was definitely originally a Halloween episode, right?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we're social distancing from capitalism.

    2.10: Jews for Elf Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 87:16


    CWs: None! A Christmas Miracle! On this week's in installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah and joined by an elite team of fellow Jews - their friends Robin, Zach, and Martin - to discuss "A Very Glee Christmas", the tenth episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “Wait, wasn't Rachel Jewish?", "How much money does a football coach at a public high school make?", and of course "What is the true meaning of Christmas?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because nobody wanted to associate with Zach.

    2.09: Sectionals 2 Electric Boogaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 78:41


    CWs: None! This week, Sam and Hannah tackle Season 2 Episode 9: Special Education.  Topics of discussion include: "Wait why is this episode Special Education?", "Why do they constantly over-extend themselves writing Sectionals episodes?", and “Is Luke Skywalker on the Ancient Council of Twinks?” Thanks so much for listening to our little podcast! If you like the show, you can subscribe to us wherever you found this podcast, or even leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com.  Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we still laugh too much about the Sara Lee sketch.

    2.08: We Stan Burt Hummel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 73:07


    CWs: Discussion of homophobia and homophobic violence throughout On this week's in installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah unpack "Furt", the eighth episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “Why isn't Glee always about Burt and Carole?", "Hold up, how long did it take them to plan this wedding?", and "Will Burt Hummel be our dad?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because money is fake.

    2.07: Potater Tots

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 83:35


    CWs: Discussion of homophobic violence (1:13:47-1:14:13) This week, Sam and Hannah tackle Glee Season 2 Episode 7, The Substitute.  Topics of discussion include "How much does Hannah love tater tots?", "Did anyone from the Glee writers room ever go on Twitter?", and "Is Sam sending Hannah good Mothman content?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because we blew all of our savings buying stuff from Goop

    2.06: And So It Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 100:09


    CWs: Ableist slurs 10:38 and 1:14:50, sexual assault 1:02:20-1:03:30 and 1:18:20-1:22:20, and homophobia throughout but particularly 1:00:20-1:12:50. On this week's in installment of The Gleewatch, Sam and Hannah unpack "Never Been Kissed", the sixth episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “Wait, why is Harry Potter here?", "Will Hannah fully combust upon seeing a bunch of pretty girls wearing leather?", and "Oh God, why are we doing this?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because they're all smart enough to not watch this bad bad show.

    2.05: Wanky

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 106:04


    CWs: Body dysmorphia (32:07-33:07, 42:11-42:45, 1:19:22-1:21:02), transphobia (55:42-56:52) This week, Sam and Hannah are joined by Hannah's roommate Greg to discuss Season 2, Episode 5, The Rocky Horror Glee Show. Topics of discussion include, “Why did they do this to us?”, “How did they pull a full performance of Rocky Horror together within less than a week?”, and “Why does Mr. Schuester suck so goddamn much?” Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, you can leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow the show on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because we bet all of our money on Michael Bennet winning the Iowa caucuses.

    2.04: Le Abs Hot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 65:39


    CWs: Bafflingly, none! For the third week running!  This week, Sam and Hannah dissect Season 2, Episode 4 of Glee, Duets. Topics of discussion include: "Hnnng Sam Evans hot", "So we're doing the shitty queer plotlines again?", "Why don't we do more Santana/Mercedes plotlines?", and "Won't you play me Le Jazz Hot baby?" Thanks so much for listening!  If you like our show, make sure to subscribe, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and maybe even tell a friend or two (if you're not too embarrassed to admit you listen to a podcast about Glee).  You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch and email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com.  Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because Sam keeps talking their ears off about Julie Andrews.

    2.03: Jews (and a Christian) for Cheesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 118:58


    CWs: Once again, none!  This will change very soon. This week, Sam and Hannah are joined by Sam's friend Courtney to discuss Season 2, Episode 3: Grilled Cheesus.  Topics of discussion include "Why do bad things happen to good people?", "So what's your take on Jesus?", "Is Judaism horny?", and "Why is everything in this episode weirdly Catholic?" Thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, tell a friend or two, and even leave us a review!  You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black and we have no sponsors because they said if we wanted money, Hannah had to make a grilled cheese.

    2.02: It's GleeWatch, Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 60:21


    CWs: None! On this week's in installment of The GleeWatch, Sam and Hannah unpack "Britney/Brittany", the second episode of Glee's second season. Topics of discussion include: “How many unnecessary cameos can we fit into 45 minutes?", "Why are Finn and Rachel dating again?", and "Will Hannah melt into a blushing puddle before she finishes recording this episode?" If you like the show, be sure to subscribe via your podcast provider of choice, leave a review on iTunes, and even tell a friend or two about us! You can also follow us on Twitter @TheGleeWatch or email us at thegleewatch@gmail.com. Our theme music is by Sebastian Black, and we have no sponsors because hng girl hot.

    Claim The GleeWatch

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel