1.01: The Journey Begins

Explicit content warning

04/30/19 • 70 min

CWs: Depiction of the sexual assault of a minor (primarily described 9:02-10:05), ableist slurs mentioned

On the inaugural episode of The GleeWatch, Sam and Hannah unpack Glee Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot. Topics of discussion include: “what’s the deal with McKinley High School’s financial situation?”, “why can’t Artie just be Rachel’s male lead?”, “why is Will Schuester so terrible”, and “how was Hannah unaware that Jayma Mays was the romantic interest in the hit 2009 film Paul Blart: Mall Cop?

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CWs: Depiction of the sexual assault of a minor (primarily described 9:02-10:05), ableist slurs mentioned

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1.02: Live from Our Sun Nook

Apologies for this week’s episode being a few hours late, we ran into some technical difficulties transferring files between computers.

CWs: Depictions of bulimia (discussed primarily 14:42-18:27), mention of ableist slurs (4:37), and discussion of non-violent workplace sexual harassment (36:37-38:12).

On episode two of The GleeWatch , Sam and Hannah unpack Glee Season 1, Episode 2: Showmance. Topics of discussion include: “How long does it take to get a vanity license plate?”, “What alumni are donating to the Cheerios’ copy machine fund?”, “Seriously, why does Rachel like Finn when Artie is right there?”, and “Why was Hannah’s mom Like That?”