Glee News Update

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 personal story that makes her emotional, and a special surprise guest!For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes scoops, be sure to follow on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘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 they were kids, what hasn’t aged well, and the performances that still wow them. Plus, the scene they felt was over-the-top, the Glee connection, and Jenna reveals auditioning for the Broadway production of “Annie” as a kid! Don’t wait until tomorrow to check this one out! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes scoops, be sure to follow on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'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 him, the audition process, and his hilarious first reaction to the show's music! Plus, he shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the big-screen version, including the collaborative process with director Chris Columbus, his thoughts on the changes made for the screen, and the scene he wishes had not been cut!  For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes scoop, be sure to follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to head back to the ’90s and the groundbreaking rock opera that shook up Broadway and then made its way to the big screen . . . to mixed reviews.  Yes, Jenna and Kevin are recapping “Rent,” the movie musical. The Tony Award-winning show is Jenna’s favorite musical of all time (she saw it eight times on Broadway!), but how does she feel about the big screen version? Get ready for an honest breakdown! From the cast to the differences between the stage and screen versions, the blocking, tone, and what worked and didn’t for them. Plus, Jenna opens up about auditioning for “Rent” and how close she got to snagging a part!  For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes scoops, be sure to follow on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenna and Kevin are back covering gleeking headlines like all the Glee Cast Members who will be on and off-Broadway at the same time! Chord Overstreet performing with the JoBros and his former roommate, Glen Powell, hosting SNL! Plus, Jenna shares her Halloween plans, including her daughter’s very creative boo-tacular costume ideas!  For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes scoops, be sure to follow on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod and TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the musical that divides moviegoers into two camps. Those who love Grease 2 and those who don’t!   Yes, Jenna and Kevin are recapping the infamous Grease 2, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. It was Kevin’s first time seeing it, and he feels the film is a cautionary tale against a Glee reboot! Meanwhile, Jenna went in with fond childhood memories of the movie but felt very differently after rewatching it again as an adult. She gives it three C’s... cornier, campier, and crasser than the original. Do you agree? Plus, Kevin spills the tea on rehearsals for Spelling Bee and the very famous faces he has run into while on Broadway!! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willkommen to this week's Gleek of the Week! Alicia from Germany first discovered "Glee" clips on YouTube as a teen in 2011, which sparked her curiosity. Soon she was stealing (borrowing) her dad's iPad to binge-watch the show at night while everyone was sleeping! Alica opens up to Jenna and Kevin about struggling with anxiety, bullying, and coming to terms with her sexuality, and how the show provided a lifeline and safe space during that tough time in her life. Now an English Literature major, she is considering writing her thesis on "Glee" and runs an Instagram account focused on the show's cultural impact! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're heading back to Rydell High with "Doody" from Grease! Barry Pearl joins Jenna and Kevin to chat about one of the most iconic musical films ever! He takes us back to the early days of the stage production of "Grease," his journey to auditioning for the movie, and the 'perfectly timed' gag that got him the role right on the spot! Plus, he spills on what the cast really thought about each other, the co-stars he still keeps in touch with, and gearing up for the film's big 50th anniversary! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grease is the word! Jenna and Kevin are taking a look at one of the most well-known musicals of all time, Grease! They share their reactions to the film now versus when they were young, who Kevin thinks is the actual lead of the movie (not who you think), and his on-screen crush. They also discuss their thoughts on the not-so-teen cast, rate the performances, and what Didi Conn shared about the making of the film. Plus, all the Glee ‘Grease’ covers, Vanessa Lengies killing it as Frenchy, and Jenna’s memories of filming ‘Summer Nights’ at the same high school as the movie!For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram@andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back with another Gleek of the Week, all the way from Australia! Rhi joins Jenna & Kevin to share how he first started watching Glee (against his mom’s permission!), what the show has meant to him and his identity, and his unexpected picks for favorite songs and episodes. Plus, he says Jenna & Kevin practically raised him, so it’s only right he finally made it on the pod! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.