And That's What You REALLY Missed
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You joined us as we relived the magic of McKinley High by watching all six seasons of Glee… and now we’re keeping the music going.This time, we’re stepping outside the choir room and diving into some of the most iconic musicals ever.Think: Rocky Horror Picture Show. Grease. Hairspray. West Side Story. Moulin Rouge. Wicked. And of course, High School Musical.But we’re not stopping there - we’ll also celebrate unforgettable musical TV projects like Smash, Nashville, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend… plus those surprise musical episodes of shows you already love, like Grey’s Anatomy, Riverdale, and The Flash. We’ll be joined by cast members, musicians, and special guests to spill behind-the-scenes stories … plus the writers, creators, and friends who brought these projects to life.And don’t worry, we’ll still have plenty of Glee surprises along the way.If you’re a fan of musicals - on the big screen, on TV, or anywhere in between - join us every week as we break down the songs, the stories, and
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Introducing Jenna's New Podcast: At the Table
This is At the Table, the Food Allergy Podcast—a show about food, connection, and living with food allergies. Each episode, we pull up a chair to a different table—from date nights to tables abroad—and discuss navigating each moment while still eating safely. Because living with food allergies...
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Life Lately
It’s the last catch-up ... before summer break! Jenna and Kevin are making loads of plans for their summer break! First of all, ‘Spelling Bee’ has been extended, so there’s plenty of time to see it! They check in on how Jenna’s plans to go to NY are coming along, the stage shows they want to see,...
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Fan Edition: Songs Glee Would Cover Today
Gleeks have shared their favorite songs they wish "Glee" would cover if it were still on the air today! Jenna and Kevin are loving the suggestions, especially the country episode featuring songs by iconic artists like Dolly Parton and younger artists like Kacey Musgraves! They also share the…
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Project Broadway
Weekly catch-up time! Broadway talk takes center stage during Jenna and Kevin's weekly catch-up! They share their thoughts on Matthew Morrison stepping into "Just in Time," Lea Michele leaving "Chess" in June, Kevin's review of "The Wild Party," and they reveal how Heather Morris is feeling about...
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Tartie Takes: Traveling
Pack your bags and get ready to go on a journey down memory lane! Oh, the places they've been! Jenna and Kevin share stories about traveling around the globe during their Glee years, including the best parts of traveling together, their must-haves for a flight, traveling then versus now, and the...
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Tartie Takes: Songs Glee Would Cover Today
If Glee were still airing today, what songs would they be covering? Jenna and Kevin feel that a Taylor Swift multi-Eras episode would definitely be a possibility! Other ideas include a Brat summer, Hamilton school musical, K-Pop tribute, Billie Eilish vs Sabrina Carpenter, and the new artist they...
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Dear Tartie
Jenna and Kevin are back with a brand new segment, 'Dear Tartie,' where they happily offer advice! They share tips and recommendations for an aspiring actress trying to break into the business, suggestions for a listener who feels they are too old to start over (it's never too late), and yes…
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Golden Night
Jenna and Kevin are talking all about Hollywood's biggest night, the 98th Academy Awards! They share their favorite highlights including KPop Demon Hunters winning big, the debut of a new casting category, and Michael B. Jordan taking his newly minted Oscar to In-N-Out. It was a truly golden…
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Favorite Musicals of All Time
Jenna and Kevin face one of the biggest challenges to date, picking their favorite stage musicals of all time! Get ready for a musical theater debate for the ages! From Wicked to Hamilton, to Phantom of the Opera ... who makes the cut and who just gets cut! Kevin and Jenna share their list of...
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Finally Golden (KPop Demon Hunters)
Better late than never! Jenna and Kevin finally watch KPop Demon Hunters and share their thoughts on the global record-breaking phenomenon! From the animation style to the music, the film’s massive worldwide popularity, and Jenna’s emotional reaction to watching her daughter grow up in a world...
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Bootlegs & The Bee
Jenna and Kevin are back for their weekly catch-up! They answer some listener emails, reveal which online game they play together, share how they feel about Broadway bootlegs (you might be surprised by their answers), and break down the games theater actors play onstage to keep things fresh…...
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Tartie Takes: All About the Money
Last time, Jenna and Kevin talked all about the audition process and what it takes to land a role ... But what happens after you actually book the job? There's a misconception that once an actor lands a role on a hit show, they are suddenly raking in the big bucks. Jenna and Kevin break down how...
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Tartie Takes: Auditions
The job of an actor is to hear NO a lot and not take it personally! The life of an actor is not for the faint of heart! Jenna and Kevin share the ups and downs of auditioning! From self-taping to callbacks, producer sessions, to the emotional rollercoaster of testing and chemistry reads! Plus…
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FaceTime with Jenna & Kevin
Kevin survived the New York blizzard … and lived to tell the tale! Jenna and Kevin catch up FaceTime-style - from snow days in Central Park to Dianna Agron commanding the stage at Café Carlyle, and Matthew Morrison taking over for Jonathan Groff in Just in Time on Broadway. Plus, a backstage…
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King of New York with David Moscow
Extra! Extra! 'Davey' from "Newsies" is on the pod! David Moscow joins Jenna and Kevin to give them the scoop about his time on the set of "Newsies!" Including revealing that he and Christian Bale didn't even know the movie was a musical at first! Plus, how Mos Def helped him get the role, the...
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Seize the Day (Newsies)
It’s a cult classic now, but when Disney’s musical “Newsies” debuted in 1992, it was a big old flop! Jenna and Kevin are taking a look back at Newsies but are in total shock to learn the film was one of the biggest financial failures in Disney history, even though it was a big hit in their...
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Tartie Takes: Awards Season
While the rest of the country is experiencing the winter season, Hollywood is in the middle of Awards Season! The glitz, the glam, the campaigning! Jenna and Kevin share their experiences attending the biggest award shows, including what happens during commercial breaks, the impact of getting a...
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Tartie Takes: Life Before Glee
What was life like before Glee? From auditions to pilot season to upfronts, Jenna and Kevin pull back the curtain on what it was like growing up in the industry! They open up about being child actors, their first auditions and jobs, the agony of dealing with other stage parents, and Jenna's 100...
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Sugary Sweet Q&A with Vanessa Lengies
Jenna puts Vanessa in the hot seat for a fan Q&A, and yes, there's plenty of laughter! Vanessa shares her favorite moments from the set of Glee, training like an Olympian for the visually stunning film, "Stick It", to what she thinks Sugar Motta is up to now! Will it mirror fanfic theories? Plus,...
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American Dreams with Vanessa Lengies
Before Glee, there was American Dreams on NBC. Jenna and Vanessa Lengies, filling in for Kevin, are taking it back to the early 2000s to recap the pilot episode of the nostalgic TV series 'American Dreams,' starring Sugar Motta herself! Vanessa shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time on…
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Tartie Takes: Comfort Shows
What actually makes something a “comfort” watch? This week, Jenna & Kevin break down the shows and movies they find themselves coming back to over and over ... and their picks are way less predictable than you might expect. From dark dramas and action blockbusters to nostalgic rewatches that help...
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Tartie Takes: Parasocial Relationships
Introducing Tartie Takes! Where Jenna & Kevin dive into pop culture topics they can’t stop thinking about. Inspired by the online response to Heated Rivalry, Jenna & Kevin reflect on how fandom has evolved and how much of it echoes their Glee days. From Taylor Swift to Bridgerton, they explore…
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I Quit with Johnathon Schaech
Jenna & Kevin are joined by Johnathon Schaech, who played Jimmy in That Thing You Do!, to talk about the audition that changed his life! From dressing the part, singing the iconic “I quit” line, and walking out. He shares what it was like working with Tom Hanks and Liv Tyler, becoming a real band...
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That Thing You Do!
Jenna & Kevin revisit what they believe is a perfect movie, Tom Hanks’ directorial and writing debut, That Thing You Do! They share their own stories of meeting Tom Hanks (and why you SHOULD meet your heroes), including the moment when Tom & Rita told Lea Michele she was “robbed” at the Golden...
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Glee Reunions, New York State of Mind, and What Really Goes on Backstage
Kevin finally went to see Just In Time with Jonathan Groff and bumped into Matthew Morrison! Plus, Kevin shares the behind-the-scenes chaos of Spelling Bee’s real-life Traitors game, and Jenna & Kevin debate which Glee cast members they’d want to sit next to (and avoid) on a 10-hour flight. For...
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The World Turned Upside Down (Hamilton)
No need to ‘wait for it’ ... Jenna and Kevin are ‘not throwin away’ their shot and finally reviewing one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time - Hamilton! They share their memories of watching it live in person (Jenna saw the original cast) and of its streaming debut during the...
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Pitch Perfect Chat with Deke Sharon
Get ready for a pitching good chat with "Pitch Perfect's" vocal arranger and music director. The Godfather of a cappella, Deke Sharon, joins Jenna and Kevin with a whole lotta aca-awesome behind-the-scenes scoop from the set of "Pitch Perfect!" Including why he thought the movie was going to be a...
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A Golden Night
It’s an honor just to be nominated! Kevin and Jenna are back with a review of all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s booziest night, The Golden Globes! They dive into the new carpet layout, Nikki Glaser as a host, the real winners, show highlights, and what felt hokey and gross. Plus, they…
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Aca-awesome (Pitch Perfect)
It's about aca-time! Kevin and Jenna are back with a look at the musical comedy that premiered during the height of Glee madness ... Pitch Perfect! Right off the bat, Kevin admits he wasn't feeling the movie back in the day, but shares what he thinks after rewatching it! They also break down…
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New Year Catch Up
Happy 2026! Kevin and Jenna are ringing in the new year with a good ol' catch-up sesh, including how they made it through the holidays, Kevin’s time on stage, the bug that is going around, and Kevin’s review of Darren Criss in Maybe Happy Ending! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes...
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Let Me Be Your Star (Smash)
What better way to kick off 2026 than with a smashing good time! Jenna and Kevin are taking a look back at the TV musical series, "Smash," often seen as Glee's "competition." They have plenty to say about the pilot episode! They compare their initial impressions of the show to their rewatch, the...
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Hello 2026
Jenna and Kevin are ending the year on a high note! They share what they are grateful for, the musicals they are super excited to explore for the pod, book recommendations, favorite TV shows of the year, and New Year’s resolutions! Plus, the scoop on Jenna’s brand new upcoming podcast! For fun,...
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Merry Gleemas!!
Jenna and Kevin are getting ready to sleigh the holidays! They share their plans for the season, how Jenna is making festive magic for her kids, Kevin’s first Christmas in New York, and a tree-mendously fun game of This or That! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us…
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Glee Christmas Fantasy Draft
Things are getting a little spirited between Jenna and Kevin during their Glee Christmas Fantasy Draft! They’re picking their fave Glee Christmas covers, but you get to choose who has the best list! Plus, the holiday songs they can’t believe didn’t make it on Glee, the performance audio glitch…
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Bonus Q&A Time!
Jenna and Kevin are back answering some really fun and creative fan questions, like if Glee were a horror film, who would the killer be?! The performance they would re-shoot with today’s technology. Plus, Kevin reveals the big artist he said no to a collab with, Jenna’s very personal rapid-fire...
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Note-worthy Chat with Alex Patsavas
Get ready for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at how great music ends up on your favorite shows! Grammy & Emmy-nominated Music Supervisor Alex Patsavas joins Jenna and Kevin to chat about her journey from working in the mailroom of a talent agency straight out of college to becoming a music...
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Come What May (Moulin Rouge)
Getting ‘gitchie gitchie’ down with Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge.” Jenna and Kevin are back with a recap of the 2001 hit musical and get ready for rants and raves! They are in awe of the sets, the music, the cinematography, the costumes, but Kevin shares the part of the film that made him feel...
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Wicked Fun with Jon M. Chu
We’re off to see the director! "Wicked: For Good" Director Jon M. Chu joins Jenna and Kevin with great behind-the-scenes stories about Wicked, including the choice to have his leads sing live and how he pulled it off, a fowl problem on the set, the challenges of advertising a musical, and what he...
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Bloody Good Time (Sweeney Todd)
It's time to head to Fleet Street for a bloody good time! Yes, Kevin and Jenna are reviewing the big-screen musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." They dive into the performances, their thoughts on Johnny Depp's casting, their reactions to the gory scenes, and how some of the...
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Bonus Q&A Time
It’s Q&A Time! You have questions, and Jenna and Kevin have answers! They break down the truth behind rumors of a beef between the Glee and Smash casts, the musicals they feel would’ve made good Glee tribute episodes, the cast member Kevin says was like heaven to work with, and how you can say hi...
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Glee Trivia: Round 2
Get ready for a trivia match-up between two super Gleeks vs. two actual Glee actors! Jenna and Kevin face off against “Gleek of the Week” podcast host Andrew McGuire and “SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy Podcast” host Ian Alred. Will it be a fight to the finish or a total blood bath? One thing is for sure -...
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Tangoing with Tracie Thoms
She knocks it out of the park in every medium! From the bright lights of Broadway to the small and big screen - she doesn't miss! Jenna welcomes the super-talented and super-busy actress Tracie Thoms to the pod! TV fans know her from "Cold Case" and "9-1-1," while movie fans remember her as…
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Dancing Through Life with Christopher Scott
We're dancing through life with a wickedly good choreographer! Jenna and Kevin hang out with their pal, the exceptionally talented choreographer Christopher Scott! They discuss the joy of witnessing his journey from "Glee" to "So You Think You Can Dance" and the "Wicked" movies. They also learn…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Gobble Gobble! Kevin and Jenna are thankful they get to continue this podcast! They also share their holiday plans, their favorite foods to gobble up, what they’re making, their memories of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, and a fun game of ‘would you rather.’ Happy seasons eatings! For fun,...
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No Good Deed (Wicked: For Good)
It’s the sequel everyone is talking about and it dominated the box office, soaring straight to #1. Kevin and Jenna were among the many movie-goers who checked out Wicked: For Good this weekend, and their reviews are in! They’re talking what worked and what didn’t, the powerhouse performances from...
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Wickedly Good with Marissa Bode
We are 'Dancing Through Life' with Nessarose from "Wicked" the movie musical! Marissa Bode joins Jenna to talk about "Wicked: For Good" finally hitting the big screen! She reveals some of the changes made to Nessa's character in part two, her feelings on being a part of authentic disabled…
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Defying Gravity (Wicked)
This one is definitely “popular!” In honor of the upcoming release of “Wicked For Good,” Jenna and Kevin head down the yellow brick road to the big screen version of “Wicked.” They break down what they feel is the movie’s ’secret sauce,’ what had them geeking out, and the scene Kevin feels is one...
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Beauty School Dropout with Didi Conn
The iconic Frenchy from ‘Grease’ is on the pod! Pink Ladies royalty, Didi Conn, joins Kevin with great ‘Grease’ stories, including how she got the part of Frenchy, the role she thought was better, and the Grease 2 that never was. Plus, a preview of the film’s 50th Anniversary celebration, the...
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Let’s Go to the Movies (Annie)
‘Bet your bottom dollar’ this is going to be a good one! Jenna and Kevin take us back to 1982, a massive year for Pop culture (Thriller, E.T., leg warmers) and the debut of “Annie,” the movie musical! They share why they feel this one is monumental, what they think of the movie now versus when…
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Another Day with Adam Pascal
'Roger Davis' from the original Broadway and big-screen version of "Rent" is on the pod! Faithful listeners know that "Rent" is Jenna's favorite musical of all time, so you can't blame her for gushing over Adam Pascal! The stage icon opens up about the musicals that shaped him, how "Rent" came to...
About this show
You joined us as we relived the magic of McKinley High by watching all six seasons of Glee… and now we’re keeping the music going.This time, we’re stepping outside the choir room and diving into some of the most iconic musicals ever.Think: Rocky Horror Picture Show. Grease. Hairspray. West Side Story. Moulin Rouge. Wicked. And of course, High School Musical.But we’re not stopping there - we’ll also celebrate unforgettable musical TV projects like Smash, Nashville, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend… plus those surprise musical episodes of shows you already love, like Grey’s Anatomy, Riverdale, and The Flash. We’ll be joined by cast members, musicians, and special guests to spill behind-the-scenes stories … plus the writers, creators, and friends who brought these projects to life.And don’t worry, we’ll still have plenty of Glee surprises along the way.If you’re a fan of musicals - on the big screen, on TV, or anywhere in between - join us every week as we break down the songs, the stories, and
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