Free Daily Podcast Summary
The World According to Glenn: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Kevin Jacobsen
A deep dive into the career of the legendary actress Glenn Close, reviewing her performances in movies, TV shows, and stage productions! Hosted by Kevin Jacobsen of the And the Runner-Up Is podcast.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- Yesterday1h 10m
Crooked House (feat. Gordon McNulty)
It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, podcaster Gordon McNulty returns to discuss Glenn's performance in the 2017 film adaptation of Agatha Christie's Crooked House! We talk how much fun Glenn is having as the shotgun-toting Lady Edith de Haviland, how Max Irons' Charles Hayward doesn't have the appeal of Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple, the shocking twist ending, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords
- 1 weeks ago1h 28m
The Girl with All the Gifts and What Happened to Monday (feat. Lauren LaMagna)
It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, Next Best Picture editor Lauren LaMagna joins me to discuss Glenn's performances in the mid-2010s sci-fi actioners The Girl with All the Gifts and What Happened to Monday! We talk how The Girl with All the Gifts separates itself from other zombie flicks, how What Happened to Monday fails to live up to its cool concept, Glenn's antagonist turns in both films, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
The Great Gilly Hopkins (feat. Amy Thomasson)
It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, InSession Film writer and podcaster Amy Thomasson returns to discuss Glenn's performance in the children's book adaptation The Great Gilly Hopkins! We talk about how the film adapts Katherine Paterson's novel, the brattiness of its main character, how Glenn and her costars like Sophie Nélisse and Kathy Bates elevate the material, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords
- 3 weeks ago1h 21m
5 to 7 and Anesthesia (feat. Morgan Roberts)
It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, Female Gaze: The Film Club owner Morgan Roberts returns to discuss Glenn's performances in the mid-2010s indie dramas 5 to 7 and Anesthesia! We talk the rom-com clichés of 5 to 7, the attempted profundity of Anesthesia, why Glenn signed on for these films, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords
- 4 weeks ago1h 2m
Low Down (feat. Daniel Howat)
It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, Next Best Picture journalist Daniel Howat joins to discuss Glenn's performance in the 2014 indie drama Low Down! We delve into Glenn's turn as a tough grandmother feeling like a precursor for a performance she would give down the road, the film not living up to its potential as a portrait of jazz pianist Joe Albany, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords
- Jun 24, 20261h 3m
Guardians of the Galaxy (feat. Joyce Eng)
It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, Entertainment Weekly senior news editor Joyce Eng returns to discuss Glenn's performance as Nova Prime in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy! We delve into how the film severely underutilizes her, the gorgeous design of her blue suit, our overall thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords
- Jun 17, 20262h 12m
Damages – Season 5 (feat. Chelsea Eichholz)
It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, podcaster Chelsea Eichholz returns to discuss Glenn's Emmy-nominated performance as Patty Hewes in the final season of Damages! We delve into the season's big Ellen vs. Patty battle, how the series brings everything full circle, our personal rankings on various elements of the series, the show's legacy, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords
- Jun 10, 20261h 19m
Albert Nobbs (feat. Mark O'Donovan)
It's time to explore the World According to Glenn. I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, Substack writer/Glenn superfan Mark O'Donovan joins me to discuss Glenn's Oscar-nominated performance in her passion project, Albert Nobbs! We delve into the film's reputation among critics in the last 15 years, its divisive approach to feminism and transness, how Glenn's performance differs from anything she's ever done before or since, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords
About The World According to Glenn
A deep dive into the career of the legendary actress Glenn Close, reviewing her performances in movies, TV shows, and stage productions! Hosted by Kevin Jacobsen of the And the Runner-Up Is podcast.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The World According to Glenn in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The World According to Glenn daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The World According to Glenn as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The World According to Glenn podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The World According to Glenn product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Kevin Jacobsen.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The World According to Glenn release new episodes?
The World According to Glenn publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The World According to Glenn cover?
The World According to Glenn covers topics including History, Film, TV & Film, Film Reviews. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The World According to Glenn summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.