We’re back! The West Wing cast reunited for this special episode, so we got back together to discuss it. And Aaron Sorkin joins us to talk about his experiences adapting "Hartsfield’s Landing" for this voter turnout initiative. Please go to whe

2.22: Two Cathedrals (Part II, with Aaron Sorkin and Kirsten Nelson)

Mar 22nd, 2017 1h 12m

Aaron Sorkin joins Josh and Hrishi for our final episode of Season Two, to talk about his experience writing "Two Cathedrals." Plus, Kirsten Nelson (@NelsonKirsten) tells us about playing the role of the young Mrs Landingham.thewestwingweekly

2.22: Two Cathedrals (Part I, with Lawrence O'Donnell and Mary Graham)

1 Mar 15th, 2017 46m 43s

We present the first of two episodes of our podcast discussing the Season Two finale. In this episode, we're joined by West Wing writer / producer Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence), aka Jed's father, Headmaster Bartlet. Plus, Mary Graham, author o

2.06: The Lame Duck Congress (with Dave Chameides)

Oct 26th, 2016 51m 54s

How ya doin, Dalai Lama? In this episode, we're joined by steadicam operator Dave Chameides to talk about the complex choreography of the shooting a walk and talk. Plus, we get a visit from Kevin T. Porter (@KevinTPorter) to talk about his Sork

2.05: And It's Surely to Their Credit

Oct 19th, 2016 50m 19s

Loosen your tie. Loosen whatever you'd like. But don't get it twisted: leaf peeping is totally a thing.thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/205

2.04: In This White House (with Emily Procter and Ambassador Deborah Birx)

Oct 12th, 2016 1h 15m

Ginger, get the popcorn, because we're joined by Emily Procter (@emilyprocter) to talk about her first appearance on the West Wing as Ainsley Hayes. Plus, for some context and perspective on the storyline about AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa, we sp

2.03: The Midterms

Oct 5th, 2016 43m 20s

While you may be mistaking this for your monthly meeting of the Ignorant Tight-Ass Club, it's in fact the weekly meeting of the West Wing TV Book Club. (The Ignorant Tight-Ass Club meets down the hall, on the right.)

2.02: In The Shadow of Two Gunmen, Part II (with Bradley Whitford and Michael O'Neill)

Sep 28th, 2016 1h 17m

In Part II of our double header, Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) makes his West Wing Weekly debut to talk about getting the role of Josh Lyman, and starting the season by getting shot. But first, we speak with Michael O'Neill , who played S

2.01: In The Shadow of Two Gunmen, Part I (with Thomas Schlamme)

Sep 28th, 2016 1h 12m

"In the Shadow of Two Gunmen" was the Season 2 premiere of the West Wing. The two-part episode aired as a special 2-hour broadcast. In honor of that, here's our own two-part episode. In Part I, we're joined by director and executive producer

2.00: Special Interim Session (with Aaron Sorkin)

Sep 20th, 2016 50m 19s

West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin joins Josh and Hrishi for a special episode. Aaron reflects on the experience of making the first season of the West Wing while making the second season of Sports Night at the same time. We look back on the previo

1.22: What Kind of Day Has It Been (with Tim Matheson)

Sep 7th, 2016 53m 1s

For the finale of season one: you get Hoynes. Tim Matheson (@Tim_Matheson) joins us as we reflect on what kind of season it has been. Plus, a little preview of what's next.thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/122

1.21: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics (with Bill O'Brien)

Aug 31st, 2016 1h 4m

Josh and Hrishi are joined by Bill O'Brien to talk about his role as Kenny Thurman. This West Wing episode focuses on polling, so here's a poll question: do you approve or disapprove of the lack of Oxford comma in the title?thewestwingweekly.

1.20: Mandatory Minimums (with Kathleen York and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson)

Aug 24th, 2016 1h 9m

Kathleen "Bird" York (@birdyork) talks to us about playing Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt, and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson (@karenaboutgary), former CEO of The National Association of Drug Court Professionals and current mayor of Gary, Indiana, talk

1.19: Let Bartlet Be Bartlet (with Under Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy)

Aug 17th, 2016 56m 57s

This episode of the West Wing represents the lowest point so far for the Bartlet team, but perhaps the highest point so far for the series. Josh and Hrishi are joined by The Honorable Patrick Murphy (@USAMurphy), Under Secretary of the Army. Wh

1.18: Six Meetings Before Lunch

Aug 10th, 2016 42m 19s

The Good: a conversation about reparations; the Bad: Mandy and pandas; and the Ugly: Josh and Sam dancing (?) to “The Jackal.” Plus, a few words from West Wing music supervisor Anne Kline (@theannkline).

1.17: The White House Pro-Am

Aug 3rd, 2016 51m 23s

If you don't like this episode, just be wrong. Just stand there in your wrongness and be wrong and get used to it. Plus, Hrishi brings back a field report from the Democratic National Convention, with thoughts on The West Wing from former DNC C

1.16: 20 Hours in L.A.

Jul 27th, 2016 42m 21s

We live in Los Angeles, but no one has offered *us* a development deal. We're going to the wrong parties.

1.15: Celestial Navigation (with Jay Carney)

Jul 20th, 2016 1h 16m

Former White House Press Secretary Jay Carney (@JayCarney) joins Josh and Hrishi to discuss Josh Lyman's secret plan to fight inflation, and other ways press briefings can go horribly, horribly wrong.

0.02: Live with FiveThirtyEight

Jul 13th, 2016 1h 7m

Josh and Hrishi team up with the FiveThirtyEight Elections Podcast to discuss how polling is used in The West Wing, by looking at a few scenes from the show. This episode was recorded live at the Crest Theatre in Los Angeles. We talk about scen

1.14: Take This Sabbath Day

Jul 6th, 2016 1h 2m

Like Toby in this episode, Josh and Hrishi go to shul to try and learn more about the death penalty and faith. They have a conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savett. Plus, we email Aaron Sorkin to ask how Marlee Matlin came to be cast as Jo

1.13: Take Out the Trash Day (with Senator Bob Casey and Liza Weil)

Jun 29th, 2016 1h 15m

This episode of the West Wing deals with hate crimes, and our discussion comes close on the heels of the massacre in Orlando. So, we asked Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) about the current state of hate crime legislation. We also talk to Liza

1.12: He Shall, from Time to Time…

Jun 22nd, 2016 45m 50s

Is it right to defend someone, even when they've asked you not to? Josh and Hrishi debate. Plus, a supercut of The West Wing opening theme music with accompanying lyrics, from submissions sent to us by West Wing Weekly listeners.

0.01: West Wing Reunion (Live from ATX)

Jun 15th, 2016 1h 42m

Live from the ATX Television Festival, a panel discussion looking back at the West Wing. With Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford, Dulé Hill, Melissa Fitzgerald, and Joshua Malina, moderated by Lawrenc

1.11: Lord John Marbury (With William Duffy and Peter James Smith)

Jun 7th, 2016 1h 2m

According to Encyclopedia Brittanica, Josh and Hrishi are joined by William Duffy (@WilliamDuffy_) and Peter James Smith (@PJSActor), who played Ed and Larry.