Podcast Episodes

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?

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7 years, 8 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, 8 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, 9 months ago

6.02: The Birnam Wood (with Fmr. Ambassador Jacob Walles)

Hello Mother, I'm elated

Here I am at old Camp David

I'm respectful, all due deference

But I don't really get the Macbeth reference

Plus, former amba…

7 years, 9 months ago

6.01: NSF Thurmont

It took a lot of diplomacy behind the scenes, but Josh and Hrishi have agreed to come together to negotiate our feelings on Season 6, Episode 1. Pull…

7 years, 9 months ago

0.08: Meet the Twwweam (Bonus Mini-Episode)

Introducing the folks behind the scenes of our podcast.

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7 years, 10 months ago

0.07: Parks and Recreation (with Rob Lowe, Adam Scott and Michael Schur)

We literally cannot wait for you to hear how much The West Wing influenced Parks and Recreation. We spoke to the co-creator of the show, Michael Schu…

7 years, 10 months ago

5.22: Memorial Day (with Josh Singer)

We're wrapping up Season 5 with screenwriter Josh Singer, whose first writing credit was "Memorial Day." We also look back at the past 22 episodes to…

7 years, 10 months ago

5.21: Gaza (with Jason Isaacs and Janel Moloney)

We're joined by special guests Jason Isaacs and Janel Moloney to discuss the big, ambitious, penultimate episode of Season 5.

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7 years, 10 months ago

5.20: No Exit (with Fmr. Senator Tom Daschle, Wilson Cruz, and Eli Attie)

We’re joined by three guests for our discussion of "No Exit." Former Senator Tom Daschle tells us about what it was like getting sent anthrax in the …

7 years, 11 months ago