Fandom on the Rocks

Hello #FireFam. We're here to hit you with a surprise, wanted or unwanted. We're starting a mini series about 9-1-1. Yeah, another Ryan Murphy show. Because we're masochists. It even gets it's own podcast cover art. And this is the first episode. Emily and Alison share how they fell into the 9-1-1 universe (slowly, then all at once for Alison), discuss their favorite characters and storylines, and touch a little on the broader impact of Ryan Murphy's work (that bastard). So whether you're a lo...

Have you ever wondered what an episode of Glee would be like while crashed out on carbon monoxide poisoning? Well, now you know. This is S5E7, "Puppet Master." Blaine Warbler Anderson struggles to be seen as a leader of the New Directions despite his longevity in the club. A gas leak in the choir room leads to puppet-filled hallucinations that somehow leads to no one receiving medical attention. Everyone's favorite tracksuit wearing principal Sue Sylvester embarks on a journey of femininity aft...

Billy Joel is next on the Glee Tribute Episode chopping block as the New Directions seniors remember it's almost time to move on out of McKinley High. This is S5E6, "Movin' Out." Graduation looms large (maybe larger than Nationals) and Blaine and Sam take a week off school to take a sneak peek at their upcoming lives in New York City. Artie attempts to encourage Becky to take a chance on her own college dreams, while Sue Sylvester tries to keep Becky back in Lima as her secretary where she thin...

Google searches for twerking peaked in August of 2013. So of course Glee dedicated an episode to it that aired in October of that year. This is S5E5, "The End of Twerk." Blaine gets caught throwing it back in the choir room, inspiring Mr. Schuester to attempt to incorporate the dance into The New Directions' repertoire. It goes just as well as you can imagine. Unique struggles to to use the McKinley High bathroom that aligns with her gender identity, facing bullying and discrimination, a storyl...

Welcome to the Season 2 finale of Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast. This is 2x12, "Master Plan." Gerard Argent reveals his ultimate master plan (get it? It's the episode title), setting the stage for a dramatic showdown worthy of a season finale. Assumed dead at the end of the last episode, Jackson Whittemore reemerges during the final battle, commanded by Gerard to attack the werewolves. But a surprising redemption comes in the form of one Lydia Martin. Maybe it really is all about the power...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we expect the unexpected on the penultimate episode of Season 2. This is S2E11, "Battlefield." With Scott academically ineligible to play in the championship lacrosse game, Stiles is thrust into the big game despite a serious lack of previous field time. But the championship isn't the only thing on the line - Gerard is planning on activating Jackson as the Kanima at the end of the game unless Scott gives up Derek. Jackson isn't the only teenager l...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast it's a rough night at the Beacon Hills Sheriff's department. This is 2x10, "Fury. " Scott and Stiles try to convince the Sheriff that Creepy Matt is the true villain behind all of the murders, not Mr. Harris (even if Mr. Harris still sucks). But Matt is a step ahead of them, leading to a chaotic battle at the Sheriff's department between the Pack, Matt, and the Kanima under his control. Melissa learns a shocking secret about her son. Alan Deaton ...

This week on Glee on the Rocks we're parsing one of the greatest questions of human history: are you a Katy or are you a Gaga? This is S5E4, "A Katy or a Gaga." Nationals is looming and the latest competition, Throat Explosion, are stepping on the New Directions' niche of being "outsiders." Instead of dividing the New Directions into boys and girls for this week's Glee Club lesson, Mr. Schue opts to separate them into "Katy Perrys" and "Lady Gagas" in order to push them out of their comfort zone...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're dressing up and doing our hair for S2E9, "Party Guessed." It's Lydia Martin's birthday, but not everything is a celebration. She's plagued by nightmares of Peter Hale, who convinces her to do something "special" for him during her birthday party, which just so happens to coincide with the Worm Moon. We wouldn't recommend doing anything Peter Hale asks you to do. We also follow the tragic fate of Victoria Argent to its bitter end. After being...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're celebrating our 20th episode! Thanks for being here, friends. This is S2E8, "Raving." Chaos explodes at a secret (maybe not-so-secret) rave where Scott and Stiles attempt to trap Jackson before the Argents get to him. Sheriff Stilinski struggles to make sense of the ongoing killings when he doesn't have all of the pieces to put together (not the last time this happens, we're afraid). Scott has a near-deadly encounter with Allison's mom, Vict...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're slithering into S2E7, "Restraint." The secrets of Jackson Whittemore are slowly getting revealed as Erica tells the Pack about Jackson's birth parents after a well-earned restraining order sidelines Scott and Stiles' investigations into the Kanima. But someone is pulling Jackson (and the Kanima's) strings and it's imperitive they found out before more people die. Creepy Matt with his camera continues to obsess over Allison and no one seems t...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're jumping into S2E6, "Frenemy." We explore Jackson's shocking (and really awesome looking) transformation into the dangerous Kanima. His true motivations are currently unknown, but everyone in Beacon Hills is after him. The stakes climb ever higher as we slide into the second half of the season. Lydia grows (rightfully) suspicious of her friends' odd behavior and the increasingly strange occurrences going down in Beacon Hills, but the McCall P...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're dissecting S2E5, "Venomous." Derek Hale suspects Lydia Martin of being the mysterious shapeshifter, forcing Scott McCall to rally his pack, and even some enemies, to protect her, leading to a pack vs. pack showdown. As if high school chemistry class isn't hard enough, the classroom becomes a battleground with Erica Reyes and Isaac Lahey on a mission to test Lydia by feeding her Kanima venom to see if she really is immune to its effects. It m...

This week on Glee on the Rocks we're talking S5E3, "The Quarterback." When a television show intersects with real-life tragedy, the aftermath can be a delicate dance between the narrative and respect. "The Quarterback" serves as Glee's heartfelt tribute to Cory Monteith and his beloved character, Finn Hudson. As we navigate through the episode, we discuss how Glee chose to honor Cory and Finn's memory on screen, because these songs are not just performances; they're eulogies, farewells, and lov...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're dissecting S2E4, "Abomination." It's time to tackle the mystery of the Kanima—a lizard-like shapeshifter that's been wreaking havoc in our poor Beacon Hills. (Can this town catch a break??) Emily and Alison also delve into the intricate dynamics of the Argent family and the concept of trust within a lineage of werewolf hunters. Can it exist? What does it look like when your daughter brings home a werewolf for family dinner? Lest we forget, f...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're plunging into the icy depths S2E3, "Ice Pick." The Beacon Hills ice rink becomes a battleground for identity and power as we witness the rise of Erica Reyes, another character who undergoes a complex transformation in search of power and acceptance amongst her peers. As the Hale pack grows, loyalties are tested and new alliances are formed. Derek continues to walk a fine line between villain and antihero with his controversial alpha techniqu...

This week on Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf Podcast we're talking S2E2, "Shape Shifted." Beacon Hills has a new werewolf in town, but there's a lot to unpack in the tumultuous life and harrowing past of Isaac Lahey. And if that isn't enough, the McCall Pack has to confront a new, spine-chilling creature that's stalking the night. Because of course they do. Things never quite seem to get easier for Scott, Stiles, and the rest of the Pack, do they? Subscribers to Glee on the Rocks will gain access t...

Welcome back to Pack Dynamics: A Teen Wolf podcast! This is the Season 2 Premiere. The Pack is back and there's definitely going to be trouble. As Jackson grapples with his new reality and the Pack searches for Lydia, a grave-digging newcomer and a vengeful hunter enter the fray. But it's not all doom and gloom - Scott and Alison are here to provide a little teenage normalcy as they continue their romance. Join Emily and Alison as we guide you through those misty forests of intrigue, where a s...

This week on Glee on the Rocks we're talking Season 5, Episode 2, "Tina in the Sky with Diamonds." The Glee Club is back on deck tackling the music of The Beatles in what is definitely not part two of the season premiere. Tina Cohen-Chang is on a quest for Prom Queen glory, but will a slushie catastrophe ruin her night? But at least she has the New Directions to back her up. Over in New York, Kurt is navigating the complexities of indie band auditions and rampant jealousy as Glee introduces us ...

The halls of McKinley High are ringing with the first notes of a new season of Glee. This week we're talking Season 5, Episode 1, "Love Love Love." The New Directions are given one of their biggest assignments yet: The Beatles. Mr. Schuester has Nationals in his sights (though maybe not his timetable) and challenges the kids to master the Beatles' catalogue over two weeks. But one Blaine Anderson has even bigger things on his mind: a proposal that could change everything. With Rachel's Broadway...

The final high notes have been sung, the last dance steps have been taken, and the curtain has fallen on another season of Glee. Grab your slushie and pull up a chair in the choir room, this week on Glee on the Rocks we're talking 4x22, "All or Nothing." The Season 4 finale of Glee has arrived and we're here to break down all the show-stopping moments you've come to expect and we find out if our favorite glee club will triumph or fall flat. The New Directions are on the cusp of greatness, but b...

This week on Pack Dynamics we're talking S1E12, "Code Breaker." The full moon has risen on the Season 1 Finale of Teen Wolf and we're here to guide you through every twist and turn. Our favorite teen wolf Scott McCall is caught in a war between the hunters and the werewolves and must reach out to both friends and adversaries in order to stop the mysterious killings rattling Beacon Hills. From the cleverly laid breadcrumbs leading us into the next season to the heart-stopping revelations and hee...

This week on Pack Dynamics we're talking S1E11, "Formality." It's time for the Winter Formal at Beacon Hills High. When Scott isn't allowed to attend the dance because of his grades, he forces Jackson to take Allison in his stead in order to protect her. Scott's hidden life as a werewolf comes dangerously close to being revealed to Allison. Between Kate Argent's ongoing manipulations, Peter Hale's menacing presence, and the looming threat to Lydia's life, the stake's have never been higher as we...

This week on Glee on the Rocks we're talking 4x21, "Wonderful." It's another themed-week as the New Directions take on the songbook of one Stevie Wonder (hence the episode title. You get it). Artie receives news about his application to the Brooklyn Film Academy. Blaine asks Burt Hummel a Very Important Question about his and Kurt's future. In New York, Rachel has her callbacks for Funny Girl. By the way, y'all look really cute today. And we mean, dirty cute. Subscribers to Glee on the Rocks wi...