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 commercials by age 10! Plus, Jenna reveals her grueling theater schedule as a kid, while Kevin talks about his life in a boy band, including sneaking into clubs, and his surreal experiences hanging out with huge artists! This is an insider look at Hollywood you don't want to miss! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Vanessa spills all about her hardest role yet . . . being a mom to a 5-month-old!For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the show, from her audition experience at 15, to her relationship with her co-star and next-door neighbor, Brittany Snow, and a scene she wishes she could have said no to. Plus, the music, the huge guest stars, including the one who made her so nervous she hid under a blanket, and spending her off-hours at the under-21 hotspot where all the biggest celeb teens, like Hillary Duff and Lindsay Lohan, were hanging out!! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 them unwind, they talk about why familiarity just feels good, how comfort viewing shifts with different phases of life, and why sometimes the least “cozy” choices end up being the most comforting.For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the joy, connection, and complexity of being a fan today.For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on set, and how a simple acting instinct helped shape the movie. Plus, why the film’s legacy still lives on today, even inspiring HAIM’s album I Quit.For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Globes. Plus, they gush over the cast, the music, Liv Tyler’s performance, develop a crush on Tom Everett Scott, and debate why this movie has never become a stage musical. For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 pandemic. Jenna also reveals the personal reason why watching the pro shot version left her emotional. Plus, their favorite songs, their performance MVP, and does watching Hamilton make for a good first date? Kevin has stories!For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 straight-to-video release, the eye-popping song that didn't make the cut, the muse behind the character of Benji, and who broke down in tears during 'aca-bootcamp!' He also chats Glee and the arrangement he feels was directly stolen (or borrowed) from college a capella recordings! Plus, for anyone who is burning to join a singing group or start one, Deke is offering to help free of charge. No joke! Listen in to get his personal email address! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.