Best GLEEwind Podcasts (2025)

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The Last Episode of Recovering Gleek 53:14

20d ago53:14

53:14

A check in and a few listener emails while we prep to release SLAY!!! A Queer Buffy PodcastBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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The One Where We Find Out What's Happening Next 1:17:27

1M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

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.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Amicable Exes 1:14:13

2M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

The gabbers gab about Mayhem, Survivor, dating each other, and moreBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Sick Brain 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

Lena and an ill Ian read an email and talk about the Traitors finaleBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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That's Such a Good Thought 1:19:29

2M ago1:19:29

1:19:29

We're reading listener emails about saying goodbye to Glee!By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Final Gleewind: Recovering Gleek Pilot 3:12:11

3M ago3:12:11

3:12:11

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!…

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Sporty Spice in the Chat 53:53

3M ago53:53

53:53

GO ELGSES! We're talking about the Super Bowl and reading listener emails about favorite Glee episodesBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Our Favorite Episodes 2:22:48

3M ago2:22:48

2:22:48

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, Duets Lena's picks: Laryngitis, The Hurt Locker Part 2By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Becoming Each Other's Beards 1:22:05

3M ago1:22:05

1:22:05

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.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: National Show Choir Competition 2:07:50

3M ago2:07:50

2:07:50

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 episodes Episodes discussed this week are New York Nationals City of AngelsBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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I Feel Shame and Embarrassment 1:26:30

4M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

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.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Diva Offs ft Andrew McGuire 3:00:07

4M ago3:00:07

3:00:07

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 worstBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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2024 Wrapped 1:44:24

4M ago1:44:24

1:44:24

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 yearBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Christmas Episodes 2:08:39

4M ago2:08:39

2:08:39

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 are A Very Glee Christmas Extraordinary Merry Christmas Glee Actuall…

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Rachel Survivor 47 Winner Truther 52:52

5M ago52:52

52:52

We chat about our Survivor Finale predictions, Blaine not reporting the rock salt slushee to the police, and our memories of Christmas pastBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Alfonso Stans Only Pt 2 2:54:54

5M ago2:54:54

2:54:54

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 are Asian F Michael Britney 2.0 The Break UpBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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A Bit of Whimsy 37:39

5M ago37:39

37:39

This week we are talking about reality TV, Christmas traditions, and millennial school gamesBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Alfonso Stans Only Pt 1 1:52:44

5M ago1:52:44

1:52:44

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 are Laryngitis Grilled Cheesus A Very Glee Ch…

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Let's Make Judith Hoag Gay Famous 1:23:18

6M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

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.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Gleegionals 2:25:33

6M ago2:25:33

2:25:33

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'…

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They're Parentifying Her! 1:11:25

6M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

This week we've got EMAILS EMAILS EMAILS! We talk Broadway, why Glee didn't have more Halloween episodes, and create fantasy Glee ClubsBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: HOLIDAY SPECIAL(s) 2:31:28

6M ago2:31:28

2:31:28

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 discusse…

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Harshing the Vibe 1:03:20

7M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Halloween comes early as we discuss horror movies, our holiday plans (or lack thereof), and the best iteration of the Addams FamilyBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Mash Off 1:43:34

7M ago1:43:34

1:43:34

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 are Vitamin D Never Been Kissed Mash Off Boys (and Girls) on FilmBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Moon 2 1:06:28

7M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

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.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Western Ohio Sectionals 2:20:06

7M ago2:20:06

2:20:06

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 are Season 1 Sectionals Season 2 Special Education Season 3 Hol…

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And You Did It At My Birthday 55:07

7M ago55:07

55:07

Chatting about everything from the passage of time to unplanned bowel movements.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Not Gonna Teach Your Podcast How to Dance With You 2:37:54

8M ago2:37:54

2:37:54

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 are Season 2 Prom Queen Season 3 Promasaurus Season 4 Sadie Hawkins Sea…

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Anna Nalick and a Yap 1:22:42

8M ago1:22:42

1:22:42

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 timeBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Gleewind: Coming Out 3:03:04

8M ago3:03:04

3:03:04

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.…

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The Return: where the hell have you been??? 1:00:37

8M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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 laterBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 3 2:24:21

1y ago2:24:21

2:24:21

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.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 2 2:02:35

1y ago2:02:35

2:02:35

We say goodbye to Sam, Blaine, Will, Emma, and Sue by discussing their arcs, inconsistencies, and songsBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Series Wrap Up Character Review Pt 1 2:25:02

1y ago2:25:02

2:25:02

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 mostBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Series Wrap Up Superlatives w/Former Guests 2:22:28

1y ago2:22:28

2:22:28

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 Typecasti…

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Season 6 Wrap Up w/ Alex Allred 1:58:34

1+ y ago1:58:34

1:58:34

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 GleebootBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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SPECIAL High School Musical 2 1:01:02

1+ y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

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/recoveringgleekBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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S6E13 Dreams Come True 2:52:09

1+ y ago2:52:09

2:52:09

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 broa…

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S6E12 2009 2:10:01

1+ y ago2:10:01

2:10:01

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.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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S6E11 We Built This Glee Club 1:39:34

1+ y ago1:39:34

1:39:34

It's the final competition episode! Sue is on the warpath, the New Directions have four entire coaches, and JESSE ST JAMES IS BACK.By Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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S6E10 The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester w/ Zach Faust 2:12:15

1+ y ago2:12:15

2:12:15

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 disputeBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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S6E9 Child Star 1:52:12

2y ago1:52:12

1:52:12

The newbies finally get to talk, Billie Eilish's brother joins the cast, and Sue gets bossed around by a 13 year oldBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Minisode 111 I Upload Therefore I am a Bad Bitch 50:37

2y ago50:37

50:37

Listener thoughts on the double wedding, Abuela being invited to the wedding, and Burt's relationship with BrittanyBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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S6E8 A Wedding 1:30:32

2y ago1:30:32

1:30:32

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 foundBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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S6E7 Transitioning 1:35:10

2y ago1:35:10

1:35:10

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 againBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Minisode 110 Objectifying Our Minds 40:33

2y ago40:33

40:33

Listener's have thoughts on the situation with Abuela and Brittany, Samchel, and our beautiful brainsBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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S6E6 What the World Needs Now w/ Gleek of the Week 2:02:40

2y ago2:02:40

2:02:40

Allison Dodge and Andrew McGuire return to the podcast to discuss Samchel, Brittana, and Burt Bacharach hitting on a family memberBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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Minisode 109 Emember This Moment 41:16

2y ago41:16

41:16

Lena and Ian read your thoughts on The Hurt Locker Part 2 and talk SurvivorBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser

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The Hurt Locker Part 2 1:37:50

2y ago1:37:50

1:37:50

Jigsaw Sue puppet holds Klaine hostage, the New Directions compete in the invitational, and Justified and Ancient is kind of a banger songBy Ian Allred & Lena Conatser