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Join Josh, Jen and Ed on a discussion, dissection and celebration of all things "Glee," the new Fox hit TV-show! With music, reviews and insider info, it's the perfect way to hold off those long hours before the next episode.
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ChortleCast

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chor·tle: laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle. Which is what we hope you will do as you listen or watch some best friends talk about pop culture news and topics like games, movies, Tv, Anime and just whatever comes out of our mouths. The show airs every Monday night on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and where ever you like to listen to podcasts.
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31 for 31

Chris Boniello, Jamie Lansdowne, and Cody Mason

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Move over Nick and Norah, 31 for 31 is a curated playlist of films to satiate your hunger for horror throughout the month of October. Each day, our three hosts will discuss their selections’ merits among similar films in the genre, how the picks match their definition of an ideal Halloween story, and, most importantly, how they fit into the flow of their curated movie mixtape. Join Chris, Jamie, and Cody as they present their mixtape of B-sides and classics in a countdown trying to capture t ...
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Calling all Gleeks! We’re baaaaack…again. Kevin McHale (Artie Abrams) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina Cohen-Chang) are heading back to William McKinley High School to rewatch all 6 seasons of Glee! We’re taking you all the way from McKinley High to New York City, from the choir room to Nationals, and from the Super Bowl to a world tour! We’ll look back on your favorite moments and never before heard stories with a slew of guests including cast, crew, celebrities and you, the fans! So warm up those ...
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Scientifically speaking the funniest podcast on the internet [citation needed]. On every episode of The Science Jerks, co-hosts Ciaccio and Chan bring in a guest comedian to help them take a deep look at the cutting-edge world of science and technology. They analyze current science news with barely-researched, gleeful abandon, often diving recklessly off the philosophical deep end, but more often than not devolving into tangents about sci-fi, film, politics, comics, culture and music.
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and you might be lucky enough to find an ocarina as your stroll through a meadow. In this episode: We’re joined by a special guest to talk about horror in board games. We learn about the food chain in this week’s Game of the Show: Meadow And…
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He's back! YouTuber and super Glee fan Mike's Mic joins the podcast for what has become a favorite tradition - a season recap! Like last season, Mike's Mic gave Jenna and Kevin some notes on what to look out for before starting their season 4 re-watch. Did he nail it, or was he off the mark? The trio also dives in on what storylines worked and didn…
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Fresh off his very first stage show, Kevin is back and being interviewed by Jenna! Kevin was part of the star-studded cast for the Kennedy Center's buzzworthy production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and he's spilling all the tea! Like how he called Jenna in a panic 48 hours before leaving for NY, all the people who helped him prep…
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It's about gleeking time to let your imaginations soar... because it's time to dream up the perfect season four tour setlist! Gangnam Style, drag queens flying, a Glee-themed amusement park?! Gleek of the Week Podcast host Andrew joins Jenna and Kevin to propose his ultimate setlist and production plan for a season four tour, and off the bat, his M…
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Season 4 has come and gone, and now it's time for the recap! Jenna and Kevin are back with their verdict on the season and their favorite songs, episodes, and couples, but will their favorites be the same as the fans? Not exactly! Yes, the votes are in, and the duo shares the results and fan comments! Plus, they reveal if they think the show should…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and euro games don’t always need ALL the things. In this episode: We’re joined by a special guest to talk about video games, board games and…why not both? We make gowns and frock coats in this week’s Game of the Show: Rococo And you, the Gle…
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Glee's fourth season ended with Brittany saying goodbye to McKinley High and leaving Heather Morris' future in question! Question no more! Heather joins Jenna and Kevin to dish about being pregnant with her first child while on the show! From her "full-blown" breakdown while filming the 'Diva' episode to what it was like shooting the emotional good…
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We're here! It's the season 4 finale and regionals! Jenna and Kevin have a lot of fun facts about this episode and fully admit senioritis was hitting them hard! There was so much going on in this episode, Rachel's Broadway dreams, Klaine, Brittany acting out, catfish revealed, and a wedding, that the duo felt regionals were rushed and anti-climacti…
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The Glee questions keep coming, and Jenna and Kevin are happy to answer them! Yes, it's time for another Q&A! Kevin reveals why he wishes he publicly came out as gay while on Glee, what their trailer situation was like on set, whether they would do a Glee reunion like the cast of Friends did, and the tattoos they got while hanging with Harry Styles…
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You can't be "Uptight" listening to classic hit songs that are "Signed Sealed Delivered" with fun! Yes, it's the Stevie Wonder tribute episode! Jenna and Kevin dive right in with fun behind-the-scenes stories like how Katey Sagal came to play Kevin's mom and what it was like working with her, being in complete awe of Amber Riley's performances, Kev…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and a little liquid encouragement might just be what your raid needs! In this episode: We’re joined by a special guest to talk about the ins and outs of hosting the best game nights! We return to ancient history in this week’s Game of the Sh…
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Mystery solved! Jenna and Kevin unmask the fan behind the popular Glee meme account on X, "Terri Schuester Updates!" Meet Sebastian Whittaker, who started to watch the show when he was just nine, and it blew him away! He reveals how and why he began his Glee account, why he chose Terri Schuester out of all the characters, how he felt the first time…
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The lights go out at McKinley High, but much comes to light. Jenna & Kevin are not mincing words - they think one of the cringiest, worst moments of the entire show happens in this episode. Kevin shares how he felt saying certain lines and tried to protest it, but ultimately, he had no say in changing it. On a more light-hearted note ... the return…
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Jake Puckerman, aka Jacob Artist, is back to answer fan questions! Jacob addresses the elephant in the room right away, the storyline that haunts him to this day ... yep, Jake cheating on Marley! He has a special message to Glee fans about that! Plus, a behind-the-scenes story of fan-favorite performance, "Let Me Love You," why he was so intimidate…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and being a rummy dummy might leave you all alone counting tumbleweeds. In this episode: We’re joined by a special guest to talk about what it takes to win at board games… a lot. Like, a lot, he wins a lot. We take it to the wild west to hun…
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Jake Puckerman himself is on the pod! Jack of all trades, Jacob Artist, joins Jenna and Kevin to break down how he got the role of 'Jake,' what Ryan Murphy asked him during his audition process, having instant chemistry with Melissa Benoist, his reaction to comments that he was underutilized on the show, and the hilarious nicknames he gave to every…
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of school violence that some may find distressing. In a departure from the series, Glee tackles one of its toughest subjects yet: school shootings. After gunshots are heard at McKinley High, the Glee Club is trapped in the choir room except Brittany and Tina. Jenna and Kevin reveal they were dreadi…
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Jenna and Kevin are back with a bonus episode to answer all your burning questions! Kevin spills the details on his upcoming theater debut in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. From the audition process and prep work to the support from Jenna, his boyfriend, and original "Spelling Bee" cast member…
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McKinley High's lunch lady and Marley's mom is on the pod! Trisha Rae Stahl made her debut during Glee's fourth season, bringing warmth to the show as Melissa Benoist's kind and supportive mom. The mother-daughter on-screen chemistry blew Kevin and Jenna away, but Trisha reveals there was no chemistry test, and they never met before working togethe…
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Sharpen your pencils because class is in session! Jenna and Kevin are back sharing their A-plus back-to-school memories, including Jenna's love of shopping for new clothes, watching her little one starting school, how a new season of Glee felt just like going back to school, plus how they spent their summer, and being so ready for fall! You'll want…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and drafting dice means more cake! In this episode: We’re joined by a special guest as we flip through the pages of rulebooks and discuss our frustrations and appreciations in their design. We try to entice nobles, artists, citizens, and tou…
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Karaoke Knockout was a competition worthy of a Glee episode for a great cause, and the two winners are on the pod! Champions Rishae Sanchez & Megan Albidress are opening up about their experience competing in Karaoke Knockout, including what it was like being judged by Jenna and Kevin, their stiff competition, what winning meant to them, and the be…
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We all have guilty pleasures, and the Glee kids reveal theirs in a fun-filled episode heavy on the music but light on the plot! Jenna and Kevin have all the behind-the-scenes scoop like the Taylor Swift song that didn't happen, Kurt's ambien-fueled purchase and why it might have been inspired by real life, the performance that was fueled by a lot o…
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Get ready for some delish insider scoop thanks to the executive who helped market "Glee" into a massive hit! Jenna and Kevin welcome Joe Earley, the President of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, but back in the day, he was a FOX marketing executive tasked with bringing awareness to a little show about a high school Glee club, and boy, d…
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What better way to squash a feud than to cover songs by feuding pop stars?! Yes, there are plenty of duets, feuds, and mashups, and Jenna and Kevin have strong feelings about some of the mashups, including the Super Bass performance and why Jenna was so angry shooting it, the real reason Brittany was MIA during this ep, mixed feelings about Brody's…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and marbles ain't just for shootin’ anymore. In this episode: The crew is back from GenCon and boy do we have some stories to tell! We make marbles go boom…in this week’s Game of the Show: Potion Explosion And you, the Gleeples, get to play …
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Quinn is in the house! "Scandal" Quinn, that is! Katie Lowes joins Jenna and Kevin to talk all things Glee and Scandal, including revealing her surprising connection to Ryan Murphy, her many auditions for Glee, and song choice (she never got a call back), her awful babysitting gig while she waited for an acting gig and how Shonda Rhimes saved her f…
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In this episode of the Gleeful Talk Show, we dive deep into the highs and lows of House of the Dragon Season 2 with special guest Yvonne from the Bits and Pieces podcast. We share our thoughts on key moments, character arcs, and the overall storytelling of the season. From gut-wrenching battles and powerful performances to disappointing plot elemen…
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Grab Your Popcorn and get ready for some movie magic because the Glee Club is tackling songs from hit films! Jenna and Kevin are back with a deep dive into all the confessions from this episode and, of course, the performances, like why shooting their 500th musical number, "Shout," was such a pain, the rehearsals they had to go through for "Footloo…
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As the saying goes ... if you want something, work hard for it, and that's exactly what Ali Stroker did! From dreaming about being on Glee and Broadway to making it a reality! The Tony Award-winning actress joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about her long journey to success, including why seeing a character with a disability on Glee was so important to…
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Something is in the air in Lima! It's a hookup palooza with a major cliffhanger! Where to even begin? Klaine and Finchel back together?! Quinn and Santana hooking up, Emma the runaway bride, and Rachel's pregnancy scare??!! Kevin and Jenna are breaking down one of the most jam-packed episodes to date, including the very real-life flu that took Ambe…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and cultists wait around every corner like pesky mosquitoes. In this episode: We bring out our magnifying glass to focus in on one of the most iconic publishers in the industry, Days of Wonder. We check our sanity at the door and take on the…
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It's time for another Q&A session! Jenna and Kevin are back answering your most burning Glee questions, like who they would cast in the main roles if there were a Glee reboot in 2024 (surprising responses), the hit song Jenna, Naya, and Amber recorded that never made air, the current show that they would both love to do together and the Sci-fi seri…
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The Glee Club gets to show off their inner divas, which leads to some standout performances and possibly the cringiest Glee scene of all time! Yep, it's the Tina, Blaine, infamous VapoRub scene, and Jenna has all the deets! Including what it was like shooting with Darren Criss, how she feels about the scene now, her big solo, and, of course, the ma…
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The Glee fan appreciation continues, and this one is full of surprises! Jenna and Kevin are back connecting with Glee's biggest fans, like 'GleeCap' and 'Gleek of the Week' podcaster Conor Burke from Ireland, who reveals how Glee changed his life, the impact of seeing positive queer representation, and being at the very last show of their concert t…
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She's one of the hardest and busiest working people in the biz! You've seen Aisha Tyler on Friends, Criminal Minds, Whose Line Is It Anyway, and Glee! Jenna and Kevin catch up with 'Jake's mom' to talk about her first time playing a parent on-screen, getting the call from Ryan Murphy, being in an acapella group in college, the song she wishes she c…
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Grab your fans because it's getting hot in herre! Tina has a great idea to raise funds for the ever-broke Glee Club ... the men of McKinley calendar! Jenna and Kevin vividly remember the filming of this episode and everyone having so much fun with their costumes, especially Kevin in his leprechaun outfit, what Chord did in between shirtless takes, …
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In this episode of the Gleeful Talk Show, we delve into the profound impact of choices on our lives. We explore about the challenges of making decisions, drawing on research from experts like Dr. Sheena Iyengar, Dr. Daniel Kahneman, and Professor Barry Schwartz. We explore how both minor and major decisions shape our futures, the psychology behind …
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It's Glee fan appreciation day! Jenna and Kevin are back connecting with Glee's biggest fans, like Abby, a med student who runs a Glee fan account and has a fun, contagious energy that leaves the duo in stitches! During the fun chat, Abby deconstructs her favorite Glee performances, reveals how seeing confident women of color on screen greatly impa…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple - A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and the scenic route can sometimes make more sense than the best play. In this episode: We’re joined by a special guest to talk about the best ways to prepare for GenCon. We put on our hiking boots and get our walking sticks ready as we ven…
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Pack your bags! Jenna and Kevin are traveling down memory lane with Angie Warner, the tour manager of all tour managers who's worked with the biggest artists in the world, like Bruce Springsteen, Post Malone, Lady Gaga, and Glee! Yes! Angie is revealing plenty of scoop about the Glee tours, including the secret to dealing with different personaliti…
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It's Tina's world, and we just live in it! Jenna and Kevin are breaking down Tina's big episode where she pushes for a Sadie Hawkins dance … so she can ask her crush Blaine to go with her! But Blaine has a crush on Sam? What is happening?! Jenna has so many stories about this episode, including the scene she struggled with that left her feeling mor…
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A rare treat for Gleeks! A look inside the world of publicity! Usually, network publicists spend all their time pitching stories to get buzz and exposure for their shows, but Glee was different! Tracey Raftery joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about what it was like working as a publicist on the show from the very start, including the crazy weekend whe…
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Glee gets into the holiday spirit, drawing inspiration from "It's a Wonderful Life," "Love Actually," and the Mayan Apocalypse?? There's a lot to unpack here! Rachel and Kurt are back in the Glee club! Sam and Brittany get married? Rory is back? What in the ghost of Christmas past is going on here? Jenna and Kevin break it all down and reveal some …
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gleeful Meeple! A podcast all about board games, where strategy meets laughter and engine building doesn’t require rods and pistons. In this episode: We go head to head to talk about our favorite two player games and what makes two player games unique. We start from nothing and build our engine to create a particularly…
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It's Kevin from The Office chatting with Kevin from Glee! While there was never an official crossover between the two hit shows, there was a strong connection! Before Glee, Kevin played the infamous 'Pizza by Alfredo' delivery kid held hostage by Michael Scott, and there was a whole episode where all The Office characters got together for a "Glee" …
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Is it all over, or just the start of new beginnings? The Glee Club is dealing with the aftermath of a disastrous showing at sectionals, but the upside ... Rachel wows in NY, Kurt gets a shot at redemption, Brittany's new love interest, Artie joins the band, Tina joins the Cheerios and Jenna and Kevin have all the fun inside stories! Plus, Jenna rev…
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In this episode of the Gleeful Talk Show, we explore the often stigmatized concept of quitting and how it can be a strategic and positive action for personal and professional growth. The discussion includes insights from Dr. Henry Cloud's book 'Necessary Endings', a study from the University of Rochester on the benefits of letting go of unattainabl…
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