On the ripe age of 12, I believed that watching a TV present a few highschool present choir in Ohio can be nothing greater than a senseless pastime to preoccupy my adolescent mind for a short time. However right here I’m eight years later, writing an article speaking concerning the And That’s What You REALLY Missed podcast as I unironically take heed to the solid’s rendition of “Don’t Cease Believin’” and mirror on the instances I’ve wholeheartedly argued that 70% of Glee covers are higher than the originals. It’s not dramatic to say that the present undoubtedly altered the event of mine and lots of different American tweens of the mid-2000’s frontal lobes in one of the best ways potential. Nevertheless, the tales of behind-the-scenes drama and alleged feuds within the solid have been what’s actually stored the collection a scorching subject for over a decade. So when two fan-favorite solid members introduced their tell-all podcast of episode breakdowns, never-before-shared tales, and rumor addressing, Gleeks all over the place braced themselves.
Is And That’s What You REALLY Missed about to provide us all the pieces we’ve been ready for? Clearly, I mentally and emotionally placed on my Cheerios uniform and tuned in to the primary episode that aired this week to see for myself. Listed here are my ideas on if it’s well worth the hype:
However first, a bit extra background information…who precisely are the hosts?
Kevin McHale and Jenna Aushkowitz performed two of Glee‘s most beloved characters, Artie Abrams and Tina Cohen-Chang (Artie was at all times a private fav of mine, capturing my coronary heart by auditioning for a highschool Glee Membership with a piano cowl of Ginuwine’s “Pony”, AKA one of the sexual songs ever). They have been part of the present from the very first episode to the final, there for each step of the way in which from questioning if the low-budget pilot would take off to turning into key gamers in a billion greenback franchise. In my humble opinion, I feel they’re the right pair to host And That’s What You REALLY Missed: real-life mates, on-screen icons, and most significantly, they’ve stored a low profile by way of being concerned with public drama amongst the solid. This makes their takes and tea extra genuine (I hope), and whereas I might love greater than something to listen to the juiciest, most surprising secrets and techniques I might fathom, the unbiased reality on questions and rumors we’ve heard for years is what we want. I hope they stir the pot a bit bit, although…and if that makes me a villain then sue me.
Who’s the primary episode’s particular visitor?
Whereas McHale and Aushkowitz are the weekly hosts, they’ll be joined by totally different solid mates, crew members, and different superstar company for every episode to assist them dig into the nitty gritty. And on this first episode of And That’s What You REALLY Missed, they chat with the person, fable, and legend himself: the author, creator, and government producer of Glee, Ryan Murphy. I’ve by no means truly heard Murphy speak (or know something about him apart from that he introduced God’s reward to tv) till this episode, and it completely is sensible that he made this present. His humor is dry but hilarious, he appears real and sincere, and he’s an clearly very proficient and inventive man. It’s clear that he’s very happy with his work with Glee, however continues to be prepared to deal with the dangerous together with the great. All in all, an ideal first visitor to start with.
Okay, to the great things—what “glea” (Glee tea, duh) did we obtain?
In brief, some “glea” was undoubtedly spilled—however in a really tasteful manner. The episode started with a basic rationalization of what the podcast goes to ivolve and why they began it within the first place, which they admitted was mainly simply to provide the followers what they’ve wished for years. Whereas they assured us drama and rumors shall be addressed all through, they emphasize that the pod can also be a spot to reminisce on all of the optimistic instances, share untold humorous reminiscences, and bear in mind Glee for the legendary collection it was.
As soon as Murphy joined in, that’s when it bought enjoyable. He actually dove in head first with explaining how the present got here to be, the way it modified his life, and all the pieces in between. Whereas I extremely encourage you to hear for your self, right here have been some highlights from his phase:
- Murphy was handed the script that impressed Glee whereas on the gymnasium, from a random man who gave it to him as a result of he thought Murphy appeared like he did present choir (if something, an indication it was certain to be chaos from the the beginning)
- The unique idea was a lot darker—Mr. Schuester was initially written as a methamphetamine addict designed to be performed by Justin Timberlake (undoubtedly not a sentence I ever thought I’d write). However, Murphy determined to fully flip the vibe into one thing extra blissful and upbeat, thus resulting in what the present turned.
- The pilot episode acquired dumpster hearth scores on the check screening, with all 32 viewers members virtually hating it and never even realizing it was imagined to be a musical.
- The Glee solid was the world’s primary recording artist for a few years, till Drake “snatched it away along with his Canadian fingers”, as Murphy put it.
- Murphy turned preoccupied with the present’s enterprise facet, which ruined his bond with a number of the solid and triggered tensions and resentment.
- The sudden passing of Naya Rivera (who performed Santana Lopez) years after the present’s finish introduced the entire solid again collectively, and everybody mainly laid out what they actually thought of each other (finest “glea” of the episode, IMO)
- By the ups and downs, Murphy claims that the start years of the present have been absolutely the happiest of his life, stating that, “for each dangerous second, there have been 100 good ones.”
Within the becoming title of the podcast…that’s what you actually missed with Episode 1.
Is it value tuning in for extra?
Do I feel And That’s What You REALLY Missed is just going to get extra entertaining from right here? Completely. Will it’s as drama crammed as I hoped? Possibly, however I feel solely time will inform. Must you give it a hear? If you happen to’re a giant fan of the present, sure. If you happen to’re simply eager about understanding in the event that they ever give their two cents on Lea Michelle’s controversial Humorous Lady casting, possibly simply hold your eyes peeled on socials to see if that’s a line they resolve to cross someday. Are Kevin and Jenna doing the Lord’s work? Oh, yeah. Godspeed, Gleeks. Attempt to not get slushied on the market.
Supply: The Every Girl