Episode 5.8 - Infinite Santa 8000 & Joyful Noise

Haul out the holly for a double shot of holiday fun. First up, Erica and Emily head to the future to discuss animation in the post-apocalypse with Infinite Santa 8000. After much merriment with cyborgs and mechanical reindeer, the ladies head to the sunnier south with the surprisingly NON-holiday themed Joyful Noise, starring none other than the Goddess of All Things Ever, Dolly Parton. It's also about Asbergers. And the economy. And heart conditions. In other words, fun for your December! Head to our Facebook page to share you love of all things Dolly and to learn more about where to find Infinite Santa 8000. Merry Hanaxmaswa to all!

https://ia601008.us.archive.org/5/items/Episode58_201312/Episode_5_8.mp3

Episode 5.7 - The Nutcracker 3D

Chestnuts are roasting and eggnog is toasting on our special holiday edition of GleeKast. Erica and Emily open the studio to special guest star Santa Claus, aka Fozziebare the Great himself. The trio team up to tackle 2009's Nutcracker: The Untold Story, aka The Nutcracker In 3D, aka The Weirdest $90 Million Ever Spent. Join Elle Fanning, Richard E. Grant, John Turturo, and Nathan Lane as they deal with creepy CGI heroes, steampunk decor, Madonna's discarded wardrobe, Andy Warhol haircuts, crying children, dead sharks, singing Albert Einsteins, figure skating, decapitation, original songs (sorta), and a thinly veiled metaphor for Holocaust gas chambers. It's EXACTLY what every children's Christmas movie needs!

https://ia601004.us.archive.org/34/items/Episode57_201312/Episode%205_7.mp3

Episode 5.6 - The Fast and the Furious

Taking a break from traditional song and dance format, Erica tries to convince Emily that The Fast & the Furious franchise is like a series of musicals with cars standing in for performances. Or something. The point is, it's The Fast & the Furious when articles and linking words were still cool. The ladies discuss it. Discuss back on our Facebook page or email us gleekast@gmail.com. Now if you'll excuse us, we need to go fill up on NOS.

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Episode 5.5 - Cannibal! The Musical

Hop on your finest horse and join us for a very shbadoinkle episode as Erica and Emily tackle Trey Parker's 1993 horror/musical/comedy Cannibal! The Musical. Much is discussed about Erica's history with the South Park crew, as well as Emily's inability to just BUILD a snowman unless it can be done to the music from this movie. We also talk about some new fall TV, including American Horror Story. And just cause, there's some Buffy talk. Just. Cause. Hit us up on our Facebook group or email gleekast@gmail.com. As always, have a shbadoinkle day.

 https://ia601001.us.archive.org/4/items/Episode55CannibalTheMusical/Episode_5_5%20-%20Cannibal%21%20The%20Musical.mp3

Episode 5.4 - RENT

There is no future. There is no past. Unless you're Erica and remember EVERYTHING about the stage production of Rent and how it differs from Chris Columbus' 2005 film adaptation. The ladies have a passionate discussion about the original show, disappointing film, and 2008 video recording of the final Broadway performance. Expect to feel very, very old. Share your hipster ranting over at our Facebook page or email gleekast@gmail.com. We'll be in our rocking chairs, pointing our canes at those lazy youths of America with all the fire of tax-paying citizens.

 https://ia601008.us.archive.org/19/items/Episode54RENT/Episode_5_4%20-%20RENT.mp3

Episode 5.3 - Jesus Christ Superstar

It’s a two for one sale on this installment of GleeKast as Erica and Emily tackle two versions of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar. First up is Norman Jewison’s 1973 film adaptation (available on Netflix Instant), followed by the 2000 London video recording of the stage show (free on YouTube). As you’d expect, there’s also talk about hats, Raelians, and The Rachel. Share your thoughts over at our Facebook group where we shall greet you in our finest bell bottoms.

Episode 5.2 - Repo! The Genetic Opera

Shoot up your zydrate (it comes in a little glass vial) and put on your prettiest detachable face as Erica and Emily plunge into the future with 2008’s horror musical, Repo! Between Paris Hilton’s surprising acting chops and Paul Sorvino’s operatic tenor, it’s something very, very different. We also have quite a history with the show, so expect some personal anecdotes that just might involve the world’s rudest waiter at a fondue restaurant. We’re quite curious how the movie works for you, so be sure to share your thoughts over on our Facebook group. We promise not to pull your organs out. At least, for now.

Episode 5.1 - Step Up (4) Revolution

With the Miami heat seeping through Peter Gallagher’s eyebrows, Erica and Emily slip into some baggy pants and high top sneakers for the fourth installment of the ‘80s dance movie craze that has been reborn as Step Up. This time, it’s about a REVOLUTION. And white people romance. But let’s face it: we came here for Moose, and Moose is what we’ve got. This is our first episode with our new non-Glee format, so we hope the joy of dance overrides the mess of Ryan Murphy’s head. Tell us what you think on our Facebook group and when in doubt, just do the robot.

Episode 4.22 - Highs, Lows & Lower Lows

As promised, Erica and Emily return to finish up Season 4 with a recap of All Or Nothing, plus a rundown of their top and bottom performances of the year. This is indeed The Announcement Episode, so listen closely for details about what you can expect starting in the fall. We hope you’ll hitch your tap shoes to the New Directions of the podcast. Be sure to share your suggestions and discussions over at our Facebook page or email gleekast@gmail.com. We also hope you never again have to witness the atrocities of the show’s sole Asian singing Gangham Style. That is all.

Episdoe 4.21 - Wonder-Cats

It only took us 2.5 months, but Erica and Emily finally reunite to discuss the penultimate episode of Season 4, Wonder Dash Full, as well as the troubles of live-watching Pretty Little Liars, the Kate Issue of Angel, and the apparent joy of My Cat From Hell. We also take some time to discuss the tragedy of Cory Montheith and how Glee might move forward. And then Emily’s cats start to play and that’s that. We’ll be back next week to finish up Season 4 with our top and bottom song lists, plus our big announcement of GleeKast’s future (hint: it’s not GleeCats. OR IS IT?). Join the discussion at our Facebook group and keep those socks light blue.

Episode 4.20 - So Much Arc it Became A Circle

Well, the guns are concealed but the issues keep coming. This week, Erica and Emily attempt to unravel the oddness of Lights Out, from its Broadway tie-ins to its sexual abuse AND ballet PSAs. Also, Pretty Little Liars is amazing and you all should try it out. Join the discussion on our Facebook page or email us your thoughts at gleekast@gmail.com. But don’t, because we should all turn off our electronic devices or something. Mixed messages galore!

Episode 4.19 - Steampunk Tina, Black Sue & Syphilis

If your “Sweet Dreams” happened to include syphilis and Smash, then welcome!, for you’ve come to the right place. Between discussing the surprisingly impressive Broadway chops of Constantine Maroulis and the shockingly creepy trend of pointed fingernails, Erica and Emily do what they can with the latest episode of Glee. Thoughts? Feelings? Candy? Send them all to gleekast@gmail.com or pop into our Facebook group to discuss. Now iron up yourself a griled cheese sandwich and join the fun.

Episode 4.18 - They Named This Episode Shooting Star

Between anger and bafflement lies something called The Twilight Zone, aka this week's episode of GleeKast and Erica and Emily struggle to find the tubbington at the end of the occasionally offensive tunnel. Yes, this is the pseudo-school shooting episode of Glee, and, well, feelings are complicated. We're aided by some feedback, the joys of RuPaul's Drag Race (watch it!) and the ultimate capper in recasting Game of Thrones with McKinley High's Student Body. Teri Shuester as Cersai Lannister? Really, why not (especially if it means not discussing the fact that BECKY JACKSON BROUGHT A GUN TO SCHOOL. Shiver. Discuss it all on our Facebook page or email us at gleekast@gmail.com. Until next we meet or catfish, the ladies of GleeKast

Episode 4.17 - Shut Up, Tina

With just six episodes left of its experimental cross-country season, Glee tiptoes into some definition of guilty pleasures, giving Erica and Emily ample opportunity to point out what are actually not guilty pleasures, although Erica crushing on Sam in armbands does indeed qualify. They're aided and abetted by some fine listener feedback, even if Emily apparently forgot how to read or speak. We'll be back in a few weeks with Glee's remaining episodes, but expect the last breaths of Smash talk to happen over at our Facebook page. Long live Jinkx Monsoon and a valar morghulis to all!

Episode 4.16 - Twin Gleeks

Buckle up for a creeeeeeeepy edition of GleeKast, as Erica and Emily fight club their way through some strange editing choices made in Feud. Also on the queue is Erica finally explaining (to Emily's understanding) the difference between Once Upon a Time and Grimm. It takes a lot longer than you'd think. For more discussion/explanation of how these two shows are actually not the same thing, come chat it up on our Facebook group or email us at gleekast@gmail.com.

Episode 4.15 - They Ghosted Wrong

Load up the pottery wheel and clean that attic to find your boombox for this week's edition of GleeKast, where Erica and Emily discuss Girls and Boys On Film. Also on the docket is the glory of RuPaul's Drag Race and the horrors of Smash. Share your thoughts on all this and more over at our Facebook page or send your email to gleekast@gmail.com. Remember, we are the dramaturgs of Glee, and with that power comes great responsibility. Now back to ghosting.

Episode 4.14 - I Don't

On this rare in-the-same-room recording, Erica and Emily share breathing space to tackle another episode in which old flames are reignited, new couples are made based on dice rolling, and plot twists are turned just to cause added confusion.There's also more than a bit of RuPaul discussion, because really, why wouldn't there be? PLEASE join the conversations over at our Facebook page or email us at gleekast@gmail.com to discuss the latest episodes. Or to talk about how every television show should be RuPaul's Drag Race. Whichever.

Episode 4.13 - You Sexy Vicks-en

It’s a lean and mean episode this week as Erica and Emily dive quickly into Diva, with a few quick stops along The Office and Project Runway.  Along the way, they discuss Erica’s hatred of Alicia Keys, Emily’s annoyance with Katherine McPhee, and just what it takes to be Freddie Mercury (namely, being Freddie Mercury). Send your feedback to gleekast@gmail.com or join the party on our Facebook page, where magic happens.

Episode 4.12 - Barely Naked Ladies

Another episode of Glee, another unhappy Erica and confused Emily it is! The ladies tackle Naked and how it seems to hate nudity. Also on the menu is RuPaul's Drag Race recaps and DVR hatred. Discuss it all on our Facebook page or email us at gleekast@gmail.com. Until next we meet. Now put your clothes back on.

Episode 4.11 - Nothing But a Cat on a Unicycle

The ladies find their Sadie Hawkins spirit by delving scrub-first into Sadie Hawkins.  Though really, they'd rather be watching youtube videos of cats riding unicycles.  Also included is a spoilery 5 minute or so discussion on American Horror Story, so grab your does eof Nazi doctors, possessed nuns, headbands, legal scandals based on rear ends, and acapella scandals all in one place.  We apologize for the rushiness of this episode, but please head over to our Facebook page to share everything we missed.  Just try not to steal our arrangements.  It's not illegal or anything, but the public doesn't like it.