Actor Bradley Whitford (Handmaid's Tale, The West Wing, Billy Madison) joins Matt and Tim to discuss a film he was in! My Fellow Americans (1996) directed by Peter Segal stars Jack Lemmon as President Russell P. Kramer, James Garner as President Matt Douglas, Dan Aykroyd as William Haney, and John Heard as Vice President Ted Matthews. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh...
Jun 24, 2025•19 min•Season 8Ep. 32
Actor, writer, and comedian Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Veep) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1972 Michael Ritchie film, The Candidate, starring Robert Redford. Former Veep Hubert Humphrey appears as himself, though he was back in the US Senate. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons...
Jun 17, 2025•17 min•Season 8Ep. 31
Actor and comedian Jerry Minor (Abbott Elementary, Mr. Show, SNL) joins Matt to discuss the 1979 Hal Ashby film, Being There, starring Peter Sellers. Jack Warden plays President "Bobby." For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command https://instagram.com/sec...
Jun 10, 2025•16 min•Season 8Ep. 30
Matt and Tim discuss the 1996 John Carpenter film, Escape From L.A., starring Kurt Russell. Cliff Robertson plays The President. A young Wyatt Russell is uncredited as an orphan boy! Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp! As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Talk it out, with BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/VEEP. Matt Walsh https://w...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 8Ep. 29
Writer/Producer BenDavid Grabinski (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, AreYou Afraid Of The Dark?) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2024 David Ayer film, The Beekeeper, starring Jason Statham. Jemma Redgrave plays President Danforth. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons BenDavid Grabinski...
May 27, 2025•16 min•Season 8Ep. 28
Writer/Director Suzi Yoonessi (Unlovable, Daphne & Velma, The Dead Girls Detective Agency) joins Matt to discuss the 1975 Robert Altman film, Nashville. Thomas Hal Phillips plays the unseen Replacement Party candidate Hal Phillip Walker. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons S...
May 20, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 27
Actor Adam Brody, of Nobody Wants This, joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1996 action film, The Rock, directed by Michael Bay. Stanley Anderson plays The President (and also in Armageddon). For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command https://instagram.com/...
May 13, 2025•17 min•Season 8Ep. 26
Director Greg Mottola (SuperBad, Adventureland) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1964 Stanley Kubrick film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Peter Sellers plays President Merkin Muffley. Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp! We’re all better with help. Visit BetterHelp.com/VEEP to get 10% off your first month. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 8Ep. 25
Podcaster and raconteur Van Lathan (Higher Learning, The Rewatchables) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1997 Luc Besson film, The Fifth Element. Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. plays President Lindberg, and that's not nearly the craziest thing in this movie. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons...
Apr 29, 2025•16 min•Season 8Ep. 24
Screenwriter Alena Smith (Dickinson) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1999 film, Dick, starring Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams, directed by Andrew Fleming. Dan Hedaya plays Richard "Dick" Nixon. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Alena Smith https://instagram.com/internet...
Apr 22, 2025•20 min•Season 8Ep. 23
Writer and podcaster Chris Ryan (The Watch, The Rewatchables) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2012 Andrew Dominik film, Killing Them Softly, starring Brad Pitt. Barack Obama is the President in archival footage. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Chris Ryan https://instagram....
Apr 15, 2025•17 min•Season 8Ep. 22
Actor/TV Guide collector Patrick Fischler joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1977 Alan J. Pakula film, All The President's Men starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. Richard Nixon is the President in archival footage. There's also some great David Lynch talk. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timoth...
Apr 08, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 21
Comedian/podcaster/actor Jon Gabrus ( Action Boyz ) joins Matt & Tim to discuss the 2007 Mark Wahlberg film, Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Tom Butler plays the President. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Jon Gabrus https://instagram.com/gabrus Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: secondincommanda...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 8Ep. 20
Actor/VHS collector Max Minghella (Handmaid's Tale, Industry) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1998 disaster film, Deep Impact, directed by Mimi Leder. Morgan Freeman brings the gravitas as President Tom Beck. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Max Minghella https://instagram....
Mar 25, 2025•16 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Director/Screenwriter Jimmy Warden (Cocaine Bear, Borderline) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1997 Barry Levinson film, Wag The Dog. Michael Belson plays the President but more importantly it's got Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Jimmy Warden ht...
Mar 18, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 18
Phil "Big Randy" Landes and D.J. Piehowski of No Laying Up ( https://nolayingup.com/) join Matt & Tim to discuss the 1995 Jean-Claude Van Damme film, Sudden Death, directed by Peter Hyams. Raymond J Barry plays the Vice President (Veep! Veep!). For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons ...
Mar 11, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Actor Simon Rex (Red Rocket, Scary Movie 3-5) joins Matt & Tim to discuss the 2024 Alex Garland film Civil War. Nick Offerman plays the embattled and yet unnamed President of the United States. Thanks to our sponsor: BetterHelp! Build your support system, with BetterHelp.Visit BetterHelp.com/VEEP today to get 10% off your first month. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Simon ...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Matt and Tim discuss the 2014 Shawn Levy film, Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb. Robin Williams plays Teddy Roosevelt. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: [email protected]...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Actor and podcaster Griffin Newman ( Blank Check podcast ) joins Tim to discuss the 1993 Ivan Reitman film, Dave. Kevin Kline plays both the President Bill Mitchell and his doppleganger Dave Kovic. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Griffin Newman https://instagram.com/grifflightning Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email ques...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Amanda Dobbins ( The Big Picture podcast ) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1995 Rob Reiner directed, Aaron Sorkin written film, The American President. Michael Douglas plays President Andrew Shepherd. Give a speech then give a listen. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Amanda Dobbins https://instagram.com/akdobbins Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincom...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Actor Jon Cryer ( The Man Who Calculated Death ) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1981 John Carpenter film, Escape From New York. Donald Pleasence plays U.S. President John Harker, with an English accent. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Jon Cryer https://instagram.com/mrjoncryer Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions t...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Writer, producer, and comedian Hayes Davenport ( Big City Heat , Hollywood Handbook ) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1993 documentary The War Room by D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. George H.W. Bush is the President till Bill Clinton wins (spoiler alert). Here are some great CA wildfire resources and places to donate: California Community Foundation Renters That Lost Housing in LA County Fires Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Actress and Comedian Sherry Cola (Nobody Wants This, Good Trouble) joins Matt & Tim to discuss the 2003 David Zucker film, Scary Movie 3. The incomparable Leslie Nielsen plays President Harris (what a novel idea...). Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Sherry Cola https://instagram.com/shrrycola Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast E...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Actor Brandon Scott Jones (Ghosts, The Good Place, Renfield) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2003 film directed by and starring Chris Rock. Chris Rock plays unlikely presidential candidate Mays Gilliam. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Brandon Scott Jones https://instagram.com/brandonscottjones Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast E...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Actress Justin Lupe (Nobody Wants This, Succession) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2003 Richard Curtis film, Love Actually. Billy Bob Thornton plays the US President in one of the many plot lines. Who has the "Shimizu Heat" in this ensemble? Listen and find out. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Justine Lupe https://instagram.com/mejustinelupe Second In Command https...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Comedian Chris Gethard joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2003 Bryan Singer film, X2: X-Men United. Cotter Smith plays President McKenna. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Chris Gethard https://instagram.com/chrisgeth Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: [email protected]...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Creator of Gossip Girl and The O.C. Josh Schwartz joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1998 (or is it 1997?) film Primary Colors directed by Mike Nichols. John Travolta plays presidential candidate Jack Stanton. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Josh Schwartz https://instagram.com/joshschwartz76 Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questi...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Star of stage and screen Kristen Bell joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2006 Mike Judge film, Idiocracy. It stars a certain actor that Kristen knows pretty well. Terry Crews plays President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Kristen Bell https://instagram.com/kristenanniebell Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpo...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Charlie Sanders joins Matt & Tim to discuss the 1971 Don Taylor directed film, Escape From The Planet Of The Apes. William Windom, best known for Murder She Wrote, plays the President. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Charlie Sanders https://instagram.com/charliesanders Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandp...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Matt & Tim discuss the 1997 Wesley Snipes film, Murder at 1600. There is a also a large discussion about why Wesley and Matt killed Mr. Peanut. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: [email protected]...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 8Ep. 3
