Here's hoping you love Mad Men Men as much as you love popsicles. That's right, we're back this week to discuss the California dreamin' of one Dick Whitman. This week we're recapping Episode 12 of Season 2 of Mad Men , titled "The Mountain King," which is scary and we know. This is the penultimate episode of what some people consider the show's bumpiest season, but where do the Mad Men men stand? Well first we have to sit down for a meeting of the partners. Hopefully you can hear us over the Xer...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Why would you deny yourself a new episode of Mad Men Men? That's right, we're back this week to discuss some problematic nomads with cool names (and accents). We discuss Episode 11 of Season 2 of Mad Men , titled "The Jet Set," which has more than one meaning as it happens. This is one of the more controversial episodes of Mad Men , where some fans absolutely love it while others find it confounding. Where do we stand? Oops, never mind we just fell into the pool due to heat sickness. Also in thi...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Get your comics out. The Mad Men Men podcast is back this week with even more problematic relationships to dig into. We recap Episode 10 of Season 2 of Mad Men , titled “The Inheritance,” and wow does that title carry a lot of weight in this episode where Harry Crane gets his very own office baby shower. And like Hildy, Mike Overhulse showed up to the podcast with some, ahem, alcohol in his system. Don and Betty have a reunion of sorts. Pete adopts a new strategy on his family life. Betty’s fath...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 10
All right, keep your pants on. The Mad Men Men podcast has returned, and with it, a whole episode about Freddy Rumsen! We can't be too surprised about what goes down in this episode considering "rum" is literally in Freddy's name. This week, we're recapping Episode 9 of Season 2 of Mad Men , titled "Six Month Leave." Betty squares off against a frosted over freezer. Peggy's promotion comes after a pissing contest. Sarah Beth Carson might not want to skip dessert. And oops, Don ruined a marriage ...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Finally, a podcast that isn’t imported from Holland. That’s right, it’s time for another installment of the Mad Men Men podcast, and us boys won’t come if the girls don’t. This week, we’re recapping Episode 8 of Season 2 of Mad Men , otherwise known as “A Night to Remember.” Peggy is getting closer to the Lord. Duck finally meets Crab. Petra still can’t find her chair to this day, and someone has to say it. Betty can pull off a dress like that even two days in a row. In case this is your first t...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week we’re gawking at another episode of Mad Men that we found in Mike’s office. Don’t worry, we remembered to take our shoes off before breaking in. That’s right, it’s time for another episode of the Mad Men Men podcast, which is beautiful in every way, except we can’t make TV shows. We of course recap Episode 7 of Season 2 of Mad Men , titled “The Gold Violin.” Sal is making some spaghetti, and Kitty might be there, too. Ken strikes out with Jane, but it’s not over yet. Jimmy finally make...
Jan 24, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We've finally reached the backdoor pilot for Chauncey's spinoff show. But in the meantime, let's just talk about Mad Men again on the Mad Men Men podcast! This week, we're enjoying ribs with all the familiar faces at Sterling Cooper this afternoon in our recap of Episode 6 of Season 2 of Mad Men , also known as "Maidenform." Don't ask Pete to give you a plot synopsis of the movie you want to watch. Don is a bit hot and bothered this Memorial Day. Betty makes a new friend! Duck solidifies his sta...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 6
New year, new girl. That's right, the holidays are over, so it's time we advertise our return from the beach with yet another episode of Mad Men Men. Or is it Mad Men Men Men because there's three of us? Anyway, this week we're drinking in Episode 5 of Season 2 of Mad Men , known by some as "The New Girl." Don finally meets the one and only Tilden Katz. Joan has some new bling to show off. Pete's memories of Pearl Harbor could be the ticket to him having kids. And is Peggy ever going to pay me b...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We can relate, since sometimes it takes us three weeks to record just one episode of Mad Men Men. That's right, this week we're covering Episode 4 of Season 2 of Mad Men , titled "Three Sundays." And we're having quite the crisis of faith as a result. The Drapers have some daddy issues to sort out. Peggy's Catholic guilt takes center stage, and so does Colin Hanks as Mad Men 's prototypical Hot Priest. And Sally Draper, is that a whiskey glass in your hand? In case this is your first time diggin...
Dec 13, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Take it from some nuts. Mad Men is even better with some nuts. That's right, it's time for yet another episode of the Mad Men Men podcast, and we're putting our whole heads into this week's installment. We're now on the third episode of Season 2, "The Benefactor. Harry has tampered with the U.S. mail. Betty's people are, in fact, Nordic. And it's time for the introduction of two characters many Mad Men fans find controversial. Put your hands together for Jimmy and Bobbie Barrett! In case this is...
Dec 06, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We know how you all had it in your heads. Someone would see our podcast and say, "get me that podcaster!" Well, I'm sorry things didn't work out that way. That's right, it's time for another episode of Mad Men Men! This week on the podcast, we discuss "Flight 1," which is the second episode of Season 2. Drugs and racism rear their heads at an office work party. A flight nosedives, and Pete won't be laughing for long. Peggy visits her family and gets more than she bargained for. And Don really ju...
Nov 29, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
And we're back. To do the twist! The twist to a new season that is. In the time since we finished recording season 1, we switched over to InBetweenDrafts, so here we are! Let's get started. This week on the podcast, we discuss "For Those Who Think Young," which is the first episode of Season 2. Valentine's Day sweeps the Sterling Cooper staff and their families. Don's meditating on a poetic emergency. Peggy has a line or two about a line or two. And someone needs to explain diabetes to Pete Camp...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 1
We did it. We watched a full season of Mad Men . It was extremely easy (we just pressed play on a TV show 13 times). But in other ways it was difficult. We had to put our hands up to the wall and say, "We're here...to podcast." So this week on Mad Men Men , we discuss "The Wheel," the 13th episode of Season 1. Pete Campbell has the opposite of baby fever. But don't tell that to Peggy Olson. Don finds a time machine and why is Betty scheduling so many therapy sessions this week? In case this is y...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 13
My father had a podcast like this, and when I listened to it...that was a mistake. All right, the polls have closed, and Mad Men Men is ahead. That's right, this week we're digging our own graves for "Nixon vs Kennedy," the 12th episode of Season 1. The Sterling Cooper crew is partying it up, complete with Paul Kinsey's stage play. Peggy said all lives matter. Don and Pete are fighting over which of them metaphorically aligns with Kennedy. And Cooper asks the question most people ask when they c...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Take a break from your passive exercise regime, it's time for another episode of Mad Men Men. This week, we're unpacking our suitcases for "Indian summer," the 11th episode of Season 1. Peggy's first pitch goes down to the wire(s). Don's affair with Rachel has Betty all hot and bothered. Roger tries makeup for the first time, and is Peggy finally learning to take her work home with her? In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, this podcast tackles Mad Men from the perspective of...
Sep 27, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We needed a long weekend to collect our thoughts on what is certainly our most contentious Mad Men discussion yet. This week, we're talking about "Long Weekend," the tenth episode of Season 1. Betty's dad is in town, and so is his new girlfriend. Kennedy has a new jingle that's getting all the kids talking. Joan and Carol are coming out for a night on the town! On that note, Don and Roger throw a private party after hours. And is that Rachel Menken's apartment in a movie referencing The Apartmen...
Sep 20, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We're back from Mamie's funeral, so don't call us Cutups. This week, special guest Katey Stoetzel joins us to shoot yet another episode of Mad Men Men, aptly titled "Shoot," the ninth episode of Season 1. Betty's therapy sessions have been firing on all cylinders. For once, Don's the one getting seduced by a creepy ad executive. And yes, we can confirm Peggy Olsen loves lobster, so all bullies deserve a punch. In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, this podcast tackles Mad Men...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ciao, ciao. We're taking a break from the bowling team this week, and all our holes have been dug, so it's time to talk about Mad Men again! This week, we're marking our podcast for "The Hobo Code," the eighth episode of Season 1. Peggy and Pete come, ahem, into work early. Sal goes on a man date. Don gets high and listens to Jesus, I mean Miles. And this episode has a twist! In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, this podcast tackles Mad Men from the perspective of someone wh...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
You got fingers in your ears? We’re talking about Mad Men ! It has episodes on the side and a podcast in the middle. This week, we set our sights on ‘Red in the Face,’ the seventh episode of Season 1. Don feels like he’s living with a child, Betty’s a vegetarian sometimes, Roger parks in the wrong garage, and Pete has a special little errand he gets to run during lunch, today. How exciting for him! In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, this podcast tackles Mad Men from the pe...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On our first ever Mad Men Men "special," we zero in on just one series of scenes from a recent episode we covered. You might remember how in S1E5 ("5G"), we talked about how the scenes between Dick and Adam could play out as a profound short story and...well, it's time to prove that! This is a re-edit of the audio from the episode, stitched together as a new version of the same story. We'll be back next week for our discussion of S1E7, "Red in the Face." Mad Men was created by Matthew Weiner and...
Aug 08, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Don't you want to see the podcast land? Welcome back to Mad Men Men! This week, we get into 'Babylon,' the sixth episode of Mad Men Season 1. Don's flexing his library card these days, but he's the one being read like a book by Maggie Siff as Rachel. Peggy's taking out the trash when it comes to sexist expectations, and is that Joan and Roger leaving the same hotel at the same time again? In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, this podcast tackles Mad Men from the perspective ...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Podcasts sent to the office…hey there, welcome back to Mad Men Men! This week, we’re covering Season 1, Episode 5: 5G. Lots of fives in this one. After winning a prestigious advertising award, Don comes face-to-face with an unlikely figure from his past. Meanwhile, Peggy gets in over her head trying to save the Draper photo shoot. And is that Ken Cosgrove, published author? In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, this podcast tackles Mad Men from the perspective of someone who ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We like to think of podcasting as the backbone of America. Especially when it comes to Mad Men ! In "New Amsterdam," we follow way more of Pete (Dykeman?) Campbell's life than usual, as he conflicts with Don over a pitch with Bethlehem Steel. And at home, Betty gets some alone time with Glen Bishop, and it goes about as well as no one expected. In case this is your first time digging into Mad Men Men, this podcast tackles Mad Men from the perspective of someone who hasn’t really watched the show...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Who is Don Draper...at home? In "Marriage of Figaro," we find the first real experimentation of Mad Men 's formula, specifically as it relates to two halves of Don's life at constant conflict with one another. Pete Campbell returns from his honeymoon, Peggy picks up a new book, and Don tries to spark something with Rachel. But that's just Part 1 of an episode that says something a little deeper about love, marriage, and the American family. Mad Men was created by Matthew Weiner and aired on AMC ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On Episode 2 of Mad Men Men , we return to Madison Avenue to discuss the second episode of Mad Men . We continue our conversation from last week about the show’s handling of sexism and out-of-place 60s references. Plus we start digging into the motivations behind Don Draper’s infidelity and romantic aspirations. In case you skipped the pilot, this podcast tackles Mad Men from the perspective of someone who hasn’t really watched the show, someone who went through it once a long time ago, and a su...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The year is 1960. Sorry, 2022. Three men who are mad about Mad Men are smoking herbal cigarettes and getting a little chatty about one of the greatest television dramas of all time. We begin with the show's pilot, of course, titled "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," but this isn't your typical rewatch podcast. One of our hosts has only seen a handful of episodes over a decade ago, one has seen the show only one time through, and the last has rewatched the show almost a dozen times. We won't be spoiling ...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
