Podcast Episodes

6.10: Faith Based Initiative (with Bradley Whitford)

Bradley Whitford joins us this week to discuss "Faith Based Initiative," which he wrote! Incredibly, his first time writing for television was this e…

7 years, 4 months ago

0.10: In the Writers' Room (with Paul Redford)

We’re joined by Paul Redford, who wrote for West Wing Seasons 1–5, as well as Sports Night and The Newsroom. He’s responsible for some classic West W…

7 years, 5 months ago

6.09: Impact Winter (with Ben Murray)

We’re joined this week by Season 6 newcomer Ben Murray, who played Curtis Carruthers, the President’s new body man. He tells us the hilarious story o…

7 years, 5 months ago

6.08: In the Room (with Penn & Teller)

Join us in the room to discuss "In the Room," in which the President’s need to be 'in the room' in China is the central topic of discussion in the ro…

7 years, 5 months ago

6.07: A Change Is Gonna Come (Live with Mary McCormack and Roman Mars)

Mary McCormack joins Josh and Hrishi to discuss "A Change Is Gonna Come," recorded live in San Francisco. Plus, Roman Mars, host of 99% Invisible and…

7 years, 5 months ago

0.09: Casting Special (with Tony Sepulveda)

In this special bonus episode, we learn about what it’s like casting The West Wing. Our guest is Tony Sepulveda, who was the casting director for Sea…

7 years, 5 months ago

6.06: The Dover Test

Wait a second: Is Annabeth Mandy 2.0? Plus Donna pushes Josh away, CJ pushes Toby away, and Santos pulls Josh in with his wily political moves. We ne…

7 years, 6 months ago

6.05: The Hubbert Peak

In this episode, a little chess, to test cognitive ability. First move: SUV to Prius. What's the opposite of checkmate?

For more, visit thewestwingwe…

7 years, 6 months ago

6.04: Liftoff (with Allison Janney)

Everything about “Liftoff" feels like a new era is beginning, so we’re welcoming the new year by welcoming Allison Janney (@AllisonBJanney) to talk a…

7 years, 6 months ago

6.03: Third-Day Story

Big changes are getting announced: CJ is the new Chief of Staff. More importantly, Josh and Hrishi announce "Melon Day" as an official West Wing holi…

7 years, 7 months ago