GLEEwind

Time to get out your prom dress and funeral outfits!

On the final stretch of season 2, the New Directions perform at two very distinct events Jorge and Michael dive into 2x20: “Prom Queen” and 2x21: “Funeral”. Kurt finds out that there are many ways to get bullied, Sue suffers a loss as her character suffers another retcon, and Quinn slaps Rachel. We also spend entirely too much time pondering Julie Bowen’s next career moves.

2x20: Prom Queen
Written by: Ian Brennan
Directed by: Eric Stolz

2x21: Funeral
Written by: Ryan Murphy
Directed by: Bradley Buecker

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• Outro Song: Ring of Keys - Fun Home Original Broadway Cast

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Leave the rumors and backstabbing behind!

This week, the New Directions get a case of the Mac on 2x19: “Rumours”, a tribute episode to Fleetwood Mac’s seminal album. To discuss that, writer Matt D’Ambrosio joins us to explore the troubled waters (for us) of the group, and we break to him all the storylines and characters he’s missed by not watching six seasons of the show. It was a learning experience for all.

2x19: Rumours
Written by: Ryan Murphy
Directed by: Tim Hunter

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• Krysta Rodriguez to Play Liza Minnelli in Ryan Murphy’s New Series Halston
• Glee Alum Lindsay Pearce and Sam Gravitte Join Wicked on Broadway
• Outro Song: Second Hand News - Fleetwood Mac

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Time to put our insecurities in a merchandise-ready T-shirt!

This week, fellow hardcore Gleek Neil McNeil joins us to talk plastic surgeries, ginger representation and his former Glee college radio show as we discuss 2x18: Born This Way! We also dive into what is one of the most iconic mashups of the show, the introduction of Lucy Caboose, and do some shirt design of our own.

We discuss:
2x18: Born This Way
Written by: Brad Falchuk
Directed by: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

• Glee’s Dot-Marie Jones to Join Rock of Ages as Dennis
• Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist To Direct Season 5 Episode
• Watch Jake Shears Revealed to Be the Unicorn on “The Masked Singer U.K.”
• Billie Eilish's Brother Finneas O'Connell Is A Grammy Winner, Too
• Watch Katy Keene on The CW
• Outro Song: 7 Rings - Ariana Grande

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Put on your best gala downs and get ready to sell some taffy…

This week, the New Directions try to raise some funds by honoring neglected artists in 2x17: A Night of Neglect. We discuss the return and goodbye of Holly Holliday, the return and almost-goodbye of Terri Schuester, and the return and revenge of two former Glee stars starting their own recap podcast. SEND!

We discuss:
2x17: A Night of Neglect
Written by: Ian Brennan
Directed by: Carol Banker

• Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz are hosting a Glee recap podcast
• ‘Glee’ Alum Dot-Marie Jones Suffers Heart Attack After Being Misdiagnosed Twice
• SAG Awards: ‘Parasite’ Wins For Motion Picture Cast; ‘The Crown’, ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Lead TV – The Complete Winners List
• Ryan Murphy to Receive Vito Russo Award at GLAAD Media Awards
• Outro Song: Skimbleshanks: the Railway Cat - from the Motion Picture Soundtrack “Cats”

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After a long hiatus, we are back in the new decade!

This week we sharpen our pencils and try our best songwriting skills as we discuss the season 2 Regionals episode "Original Song", with the help of our very special guest Brendan Haley! Brendan tells the story of how this particular episode touched his life, and his journey to eventually appearing on the show. Plus, big ass hearts, trouty mouths, losers, and only childs!

We discuss:
 2x16: Original Song
Written by: Ryan Murphy
Directed by: Bradley Buecker

• Stephen Amell to Star in Pro Wrestling Drama at Starz
• Frozen actor Jonathan Groff cast in The Matrix 4
• Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist on Hulu
• Ali Stroker Is on the 2019 TIME 100 Next List
• A Guide to TV Shows in the 2010s
• Outro Song: My Neck, My Back (Lick It) - Khia

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Merry Christmas, Gleeks!

In this very special holiday episode, Michael and Jorge step outside the McKinley halls and take a yearly trip to Hawaii to recap and discuss the Lea Michele ABC original movie "Same Time, Next Christmas": every plot beat, every line delivery, and every GIF-able Lea face crack. We also talk about the unlikely (and iconic) director behind the film, Nia Vardalos' contract requirements, and our suggestions for Lea's next career moves.

Same Time, Next Christmas
Written by: Karen Bloch Morse
Directed by: Stephen Herek

• Outro Song: 100 Degrees - Kylie Minogue ft. Danii Minogue

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Pop open a couple of wine coolers, and turn down the lights…

This week, things get boozy and sexy as we see how New Directions deal with the all-too-common teen issues of underage drinking and hormones in 2x14: “Blame It on the Alcohol” and 2x15: “Sexy”. In these two surprisingly moving and fun episodes, we witness the Rachel Berry House Party Train Wreck Extravaganza, the return of Holly Holliday, and the birth of Britanna. We also talk about own experiences with drinking and sex-ed. Spoiler, they weren’t great!

We discuss:
2x14: Blame It on the Alcohol
Written by: Ian Brennan
Directed by: Eric Stoltz

2x15: Sexy
Written by: Brad Falchuk
Directed by: Ryan Murphy

• Ariana DeBose Joins Netflix Adaptation of The Prom
• Outro Song: Reproduction - Grease 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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You’d think that people would have had enough of silly Glee episodes? Well, I look around me and I see it isn’t so.

This week, love is in the air in 2x14: “Silly Love Songs” and people try to return to form in 2x13: “Comeback”. Blaine goes overboard for an unreciprocated crush, Rachel and Mercedes go overboard for yet another diva-off, and Quinn goes overboard with her outfit choices. We also discuss the different kinds of Glee themed episodes, the possible concussions of Tina, and the return of icons Aural Intensity.

We discuss:

2x12: Silly Love Songs
Written by: Ian Brennan
Directed by: Brad Falchuk

2x13: Comeback
Written by: Ryan Murphy
Directed by: Bradley Buecker

• Same Time, Next Christmas - Official Trailer
• Lea Michele Performs Christmas In New York At Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Chord Overstreet to guest-star on The Bold Type as Jane's brother
• Jane Galloway Heitz, Actress on 'Glee,' Dies at 78
• 'Supergirl' Star Melissa Benoist Opens Up in Emotional Video: "I Am a Survivor of Domestic Violence"
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Outro Song: Believe - Cher

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It’s a touchdown! (That’s a sports term, right?)

This week, Jorge and Michael cheer from the sidelines as they discuss the surprisingly refreshing Super Bowl episode, “The Sue Sylvester Shuffle.” Can the football team and the New Directions sort out their irreconcilable differences via zombie halftime performance? Can Sue legally shoot a student out of a cannon? Will there every be a better Super Bowl episode than Grey’s Anatomy’s? How large was Lea Michele’s budget for the “Christmas in New York” video? Listen to get all your answers.

We discuss:
2x11: The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
Written by: Ian Brennan
Directed by: Brad Falchuk

• HADESTOWN, AIN'T TOO PROUD, OKLAHOMA! & More Nominated for 'Best Musical Theater Album' at the GRAMMYs
• Lea Michele - Christmas in New York (Official Video)
• Same Time Next Christmas Teaser Trailer
• X Factor: Celebrity viewers furious as Kevin McHale is eliminated after Vinnie Jones offers to step down
• Daughters of Triton - The Little Mermaid Live!
• Outro Song: Cannonball - Lea Michele 

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Merry Christmas in November!

This week, three different Santas come down McKinley High’s chimney as the Glee Club celebrates the holidays. Artie does an elaborate scheme to trick Brittany, Rachel does an elaborate scheme to trick Finn, and Sue does an elaborate scheme to align with the needs of the writers this week. But most importantly, Lea Michele’s Christmas album is finally out, and we do a track-by-track deep dive. Okay, bye.

We discuss:
2x10: A Very Glee Christmas
Written by: Ian Brennan
Directed by: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

• Stream “Christmas in the City” by Lea Michele
• Newlywed Lea Michele Says The Word ‘Husband’ So Much It's ‘Obnoxious'
• Darren Criss Sets Broadway Return in 'American Buffalo'
• Outro Song: Christmas in New York - Lea Michele

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