Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 1

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Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 1

FromRecovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast

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145 minutes

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Feb 14, 2024

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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

Released:

Feb 14, 2024

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A podcast about two friends coming to terms with their complicated relationship with the TV show Glee Support this podcast: patreon.com/recoveringgleek

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S1E11 Hairography: In this HAIR-RAISING episode Lena and Ian discuss inconsistencies in Will's character, Glee's worst mash up possibly ever, and ghost encounters (because Halloween). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
80 min listen
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S1E7 Throwdown: Lena and Ian discuss Jane Lynch, the phenomenon of Glee, and how being in a show choir does NOT make you a minority. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
112 min listen
S1E13 Sectionals: Lena and Ian talk about the logistics of Sectionals, or lack thereof, the disappearing and reappearing setlist, and Mr. Schue's sick burns. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
103 min listen
S1E3 Acafellas: Lena and Ian gag (literally, so be warned⚠️ ) as Mr. Schue tries to get his groove back and further proves why he should not be alone with children in the process. Plus Mercedes has a crush on Kurt and the Unholy Trinity tries to sabotage the Glee... by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
86 min listen
S1E6 Vitamin D: Performance enhancing drugs in your high school show choir? It may be more common than you think. Lena and Ian dive into the Terri Schuester insanity hour that is Vitamin D and discuss times they've broke (laughed) while performing a show. ---... by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
97 min listen
(Not So)Minisode 7: Happy to Have You Here, You Are Now Cursed: Lena and Ian read your feedback, cast the Glee characters in Teen Beach Movie, and decide who would sing what in a Taylor Swift tribute episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
51 min listen
S1E9 Wheels: Lena and Ian are back, discussing fake stutters, food fights, wheelchairs, and why Defying Gravity was the wrong song for the Diva Off. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
95 min listen
S1E4 Preggers: Lena and Ian get off track while discussing the dancing, the drama, and the Dianna Agron of 'Preggers'. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
111 min listen
S1E8 Mash Up: Lena and Ian discuss a lack of mash ups, a surplus of Will, and the pointlessness of Puckleberry. Also the intricate backstories they have invented for ensemble roles they've played. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
106 min listen
S1E2 Showmance: Finn and Rachel start a brief flirtation, the New Directions perform a raunchy number at an assembly, and Will further proves he is not suited to teach as he tries to be sexy while rapping in front of his students. Plus Lena and Ian talk about the... by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
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Minisode 28: Disre-spucking-fectful: Lena and Ian share your feedback on New York and talk about their theatre kid dreams --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
52 min listen
Season 1 Wrap Up with Alex Allred: Former Glee virgin Alex Allred joins Lena and Ian as he shares his thoughts watching season one for the first time and helps award our 'Season One Superlatives' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
135 min listen
S1E15 The Power of Madonna: Ian grapples with his unfamiliarity with Madonna's legacy and Lena stresses over waiting for her COVID test results while discussing Glee's first tribute episode: the Power of Madonna. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
112 min listen
S1E1 Pilot: The one that started it all. Lena and Ian dive in to the Pilot episode while also discussing how they first came into contact with Glee and the role it played in their lives as adolescents. --- Support this podcast:... by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
72 min listen
S1E12 Mattress: Lena and Ian talk about how this is Rachel Berry's best episode, the glamour of appearing on local television, and how this episode is actually the plot of Cheetah Girls 2. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
97 min listen
(Not So)Minisode 4: Brotherhood of the Windmill: Lena and Ian hear your takes on Puck, answer questions about the first musicals they ever saw, and realize every choir kid in the world has sung 'J'Entends Le Moulin' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
66 min listen
(Not So)Minisode 5: Has Ryan Murphy even been to Lima?: Ian and Lena put the 'not so' in (Not So)Mini as they talk about core theatre memories, cast the Glee kids as characters in High School Musical, and say what songs represent them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
79 min listen
Be back soon!!: BRB y'all Ian and Lena are taking a break but will be back to their regularly scheduled Schuester bullying as soon as we can! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
2 min listen
S2E4 Duets: Lena and Ian discuss the birth of Sancedes, Bartie, and Suinn, Mr. Schue's inability to divide by two, and what they would sing with their own duet partners --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
115 min listen
S1E19 Dream On: Lena and Ian discuss Bryan Ryan, Shelby's complete disregard for Rachel's emotional wellbeing, and the shock of learning Kevin McHale can walk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
107 min listen
(Not So)Minisode 1: Bring me your tired, bring me your poor, bring me those that love Glee and are ashamed: Lena and Ian respond to your feedback in our first minisode --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
47 min listen
S1E10 Ballad: Rachel's in love with Will, Kurt's in love with Finn, and Lena and Ian realize they don't know what a ballad is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
96 min listen
S1E5 The Rhodes Not Taken: Lena and Ian talk Kristin Chenoweth, Will being an enabler, and find out what Glee characters they are according to a personality test. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
101 min listen
S1E17 Bad Reputation with Tiffani Allen: Special Guest Tiffani Allen joins Lena and Ian to discuss the Glist, special guest star ONJ, and the "perfect number": Run Joey Run. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
150 min listen
(Not So)Minisode 13: Baby Shenanigan Fiasco: Lena and Ian share your thoughts on Holly Holliday, fever hallucinations, and referring to themselves as 'baby' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
53 min listen
(Not So)Minisode 10: If This Podcast Had a Face It Would Be Hot as Hell: Lena and Ian listen to your feedback, talk about Grease 2, and discuss in what order the Glee characters would die in a slasher film. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
58 min listen
S1E18 Laryngitis: Lena and Ian discuss Puckcedes, ripping off Lonely Island, and a performance of Rose's Turn that launched Ian into a 'Gypsy' phase --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
111 min listen
(Not So)Minisode 20: Battle of the Emilys: Lena and Ian share your thoughts on Glee's biphobia, Burt Hummel's money, and being scared straight --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
60 min listen
(Not So)Minisode 8: Us Trying Desperately to Get a Job: Lena and Ian read listener thoughts on Britney/Brittany and talk about their DnD characters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoveringgleek/support by Recovering Gleek: A Glee Podcast
48 min listen

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Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 1

Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 1

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Titles in the series (100)

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