Did you miss us? We missed you sooooo much. Now, with the Holidays out of the way, we are super excited to get back into the recap groove. This is our first (and only) recap recap. Yes, we are recapping "Guy Walks into an Advertising Agency" from season three, and this was our very first recap over 2 years ago. And in true MMRC fasion we explore the dangers of office lawn furniture, the peril of having stupid fingers and the shame of being related to Paris Hilton. Amazingly you stayed with us du...
Jan 20, 2012•1 hr 12 min
The Fog brings us midway into season three as we share in the arrival of another Draper. Lane is bitching of stupid stuff, and Duck comes off his pond to lure some of the up and comers at Sterling-Coo. Amazingly, even in this long off season, we've had some great listener input, and, as always, really appreciate it.
Aug 23, 2011•1 hr 19 min
Back and better than ever with our take on The Arrangements, the MMRC demonstrates how to rehearse a commercial and creep out your significant other, that medals should be handed out for more than valor, and when chocolate smells like oranges your in trouble. The off season emails keep rolling in, and we love it!
Jun 02, 2011•1 hr 32 min
Good News!!! There will be a 5th season of Mad Men. Unfortunately not until 2012. And that is where the Mad Men Recap is picking up the slack and keeping things going in 2011. In "My Old Kentucky Home" we see a Blackfaced Roger, a squeezbox playing Joan and a drunk Jane. We meet some new characters who will soon become staples, and see a dance routine that would embarrass Ginger Rodgers if she were alive today.
Apr 07, 2011•1 hr 30 min
The off-season Recap Rolls on with "Love Among the Ruins." The second installment in season three shows us that Betty, though a monster, has a weasel of a brother. Don comes to the rescue once more only to be undercut by those damn redcoats, and Peggy struggles with professional hard nosed work, and embracing the softer side of womanhood. Great contributions from the listeners as always as we head toward season 5!
Feb 24, 2011•58 min
Did you miss us? Because we sure missed you all! Fresh off his bout with the yet medically undiscovered supervirus, Paul (with cohost Dr. John) brings to life the first episode in season 3, Out of town. We see some interesting artwork, a double promotion, and a fire alarm causing all kinds of havoc in Baltimore. Even in the off season the emails were spectacular, thanks to all who take a moment to listen to the show.
Jan 28, 2011•1 hr 11 min
We finally made it to the Season Finale... of Season 2! Meditations in an Emergency finds bombs flying all around the Mad Men World from the Cuban Missile crisis, to a new Pregnancy. A changing of ownership and the threat of eternal damnation. Thanks to those of you following throughout this off season, and for all your welcomed participation, including a course in Mad Men at Northwestern University. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Dec 14, 2010•1 hr 12 min
The lost episodes continue with the Mountain King, the second to last episode of season 2. In this episode, we see Greg not a Mr. Perfect, but Dr. Rapey. Roger is more concerned about diamond door knobs than Bert's sense of fulfillment, and Don frolics on the California beach. Thanks for all the off season emails and facebooks, we love the participation, and as a special treat, Paul gives a lesson on Podcasting 101 at the end of this show. See you soon for the Finale.
Nov 30, 2010•55 min
After a short break from the studio, we're back and better than ever. We pick up right where we left off in season 2 with The Jet Set, episode eleven. And nothing gets Don's blood pumping like a nomadic sex cult, Pete manages to be greasy even in California, and Duck hops off the wagon and back in the pond as some serious wheels are set in motion at Sterling-Coo. Thanks to everyone for the kind words, emails and facebooks. And we hope you enjoy the off-season installments.
Nov 16, 2010•59 min
Tomorrowland is the final chapter in this 4th season of Mad Men. Bomb after Bomb is dropped as we find Joan has kept the bun in the oven, Don finds true love in the arms of a Von Trapp, and Harry Crane is a super dweeb (maybe that last one not so much of a bomb). It's been an outstanding season here at the recap. Thanks to all of you who have tuned in to listen to our little show, and thanks to everyone who participated by chiming in on the facebook, with the tweets and the great emails. We'll b...
Oct 19, 2010•1 hr 27 min
Blowing Smoke is the penultimate episode of what has been a outstanding fourth season of Mad Men. Don fires the shot heard round New York by blowing off big tobacco. Pete's mind is blown when he has to pony up 50 big ones to keep the agency afloat. And an old friend decides to skip the blow and head straight to smack as Midge learns that heroin is a full time job. With the finale at our doorstep, a great big thanks to all the superb participation from our listeners on facebook, twitter, email, t...
Oct 13, 2010•1 hr 16 min
It is as if we have been hurled over "The Chinese Wall" which is bringing us down the home stretch for Mad Men's season 4. This episode brings tumult and strife as the Lucky Strike bomb detonates, Joan has to put the brakes on Roger while Don's resistance flags in the face of a full out Canadian offensive. This was the most email we've EVER received after one show, and we loved it. Thanks to everyone for listening!
Oct 06, 2010•1 hr 6 min
Hands and Knees! Hands and Knees! Joanie is preggers, Don is under gaze of Big Brother, and Roger learns that his biggest account is no more. If we learn one thing, its how to freak out over Beatles Tickets. Great emails/tweets/posts from the best podcast fans on the planet.
Sep 29, 2010•1 hr 3 min
"The Beautiful Girls" takes us through twists and turns with some of our favorite Mad Men Women. Joan rekindles an old flame with our favorite silver fox. Dr. Faye has gone all olivia-newton-john on us, and gotten physical with Don. Peggy is set up with a Douche-face surprise, and Sally does her best to escape the ice queen of Ossining. Thanks for all the emails, all the facebook posts and all the love.
Sep 21, 2010•1 hr 3 min
Does it smell like corn outside? "The Summer Man" brings us into mid June of '65 as we see Don start pulling his life under a bit more control, as Joan's begins a spiral of it's own. Peggy grows a pair, and we see some fast action in the taxis of the NYC. As always, the email and facebook contributions make this show so much fun, keep 'em coming and enjoy the show.
Sep 14, 2010•1 hr 10 min
"The Suitcase" is full of wonderful acting, great story lines, touching and awkward moments. We see Don getting some real bad news, Peggy has everything crash down around her, and Burt Cooper has no Balls. Set around a famous fight, and a famous piece of luggage, this episode adds tremendous depth to the Don/Peggy relationship, while showing that Trudy is a big fan of blood-sport, and Mark isn't the cats meow in boyfriend material. Thanks for the great emails and facebook comments, and look for ...
Sep 07, 2010•1 hr 14 min
Recappers, your wish is granted. Another great Mad Men episode in "Waldorf Stories" brings to light a whole slew of questions. How can you go to bed with an attractive woman with poor accessories and wake up with a skanky waitress? When is a discovery really the fruits of some martini soaked olives? What does stripping have to do with being productive? Find the answers to these questions and oh so much more in this edition of the Mad Men Recap. As always thanks for filling up the Mail Bag, Faceb...
Aug 31, 2010•1 hr 16 min
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is the 5th installment of this season's Mad Men, and it was a good one. Roger's hatred of the Japanese costs the company a client, but Don's clever ways clear out a competitor. Blankenship may be an incompetent secretary, but Faye is loving the Saki. The Mad Men Mail Bag blew up, thanks for all the contributions, and check out the new great artwork on facebook.
Aug 25, 2010•1 hr 6 min
This week's "The Rejected" brings with it a super stuck up photographer, a blast from the past with Ken Cosgrove, and a bundle of joy for the Campbells. Pete brings in some new business, and Allison show's off her pitching arm. The Mad Men Mail Bag filled up with some great comments, and we have found our listeners are learning as much, if not more than us. Thanks for all the tweets, FB posts, and reviews.
Aug 25, 2010•59 min
Episode 4 "The Good News" brings about Medicinal Marijuana for a broken leg, some just terrible hillbilly jokes, and floral deliveries gone awry. If you've never seen and English man drunk, don't miss Lane Pryce at the movies. Thanks so much for all the listener participation, filling up the Mad Men Mail Bag, the Facebook and iTunes. Look for our in-show twitter session next week.
Aug 10, 2010•1 hr 6 min
Merry Christmas! Episode 2 of this 4th season brings us into Christmas time of 1964. We see team Francis fall victim to that devious vandal, Glen Bishop. Another blast from the past, our old pal, and currently sober friend, Freddy Rumson makes a triumphant return, kind of. And Don Draper finds that passing up a nurse for his secretary might be a poor choice. The Mad Men Mail Bag is chalk full with great listener comments and some stellar art work, thanks to everyone that checks in with us on iTu...
Aug 02, 2010•1 hr 9 min
Here...We...Go! Season 4 is off and running with a flourish. We see that Sterling/Cooper/Draper/Pryce is more than just a hotel room, Harry hasn't heard of SPF, and Don might call Betty a whore, but apparently enjoys the company of the lady escorts. So much story to tell, so much to happen this season. Hoo-Ray, new season and new Recap.
Jul 28, 2010•53 min
The Season 4 Mad Men is about to kick off, and the Recap is here to offer our predictions about the upcoming drama, excitement and intrigue of the newest installment of our favorite show. We have some great contributions for our listeners, and have to welcome to the show a very special guest... Can't wait for Sunday!
Jul 22, 2010•39 min
At long last, we are back from travels, and taking a break from work to bring you the newest Mad Men Recap. Season two rolls on with episode 10- The inheritance. Here we see Pete Campbell with further creepy introspection, Grandpa Gene manages to rub us the wrong, and Kinsey and his beard make it to the deep south. Thanks for the emails, iTunes reviews. A big thanks to Anne for the "Bigger Creep" pic on the Facebook page.
Jul 15, 2010•47 min
We're Back... and better than ever. With "Six Month Leave" we see that Betty turns into an evil troublemaker, that Freddy takes piss drunk to a whole new level :( and When trying to get through a bouncer with fake names, you should really know the password (I knew it was Milwaukee!) Another side splitting Piece of Art will make it's way into the gallery (thanks Jen), the quest for best podcast ever continues as more five star ratings/reviews appear, and another voice mail, this one from the grea...
Jun 21, 2010•50 min
This is a big one folks. Things come to a head in episode 8 of season 2 "A night to Remember." Betty drops a bomb on Don, and a chair pays the price. Peggy may be good at her job, but fails to leave room for the holy ghost, and Joan does great work and gets bounced for a worm in a suit. The Mad Men Mail Bag blew up this week with some side splitting art, and the iTunes rating gets better every day. Thanks for all the input, including our most recent caller.
Jun 08, 2010•58 min
The Golden Violin brings to light a man crush, a Dapper Don getting nailed to the wall and a young generation of coffee sellers. Don gets a new car and Betty gets some bad news as season two marches on. Thanks again to our Mad Men Mail Bag contributers, and weather your listening at work, in the car, or at the gym, just remember to keep it mad.
May 25, 2010•1 hr 1 min
Maidenform gets us right up to the midpoint of Season 2. Peggy has to elbow her way into the boys club, Duck is despised by most of the western hemisphere, and Don does not like it when the ladies talk. Rapey Pete and Paul Kinsey further lay claim on their right to the crown of Douche-land, and Don's secretary is lobsterized. Thanks to everyone who contributed this past week (voicemail/facebook/iTunes/email) as we got a lot of great insight, positive feedback, and an awesome anti-Duck rant. Stay...
May 19, 2010•58 min
The New Girl provides the recap with an excellent chance to learn some new things about our favorite Mad Men. For instance, Don learns that not even he can drink, drive, and make out without wrecking the car. Rapey Pete finds that his boys can swim, and we all learn that Someone saved Peggy's life, lets just call Don- Sugar Bear. The Mad Men Mail Bag, friends on facebook, and iTunes reviews all are singing the recap's praises with some great new artwork, a new review, and a whole lot more.... Fa...
May 10, 2010•52 min
Season 2 is flying by, and in the "Three Sundays" episode we see that Roger finds the menu the same, but all new prices. Duck has up and crapped the bed, and Don is a different type of disciplinarian. The mad men mail bag reveals some great new fan art, and the listeners have officially labeled us a 4 star show. All the fun you've come to love with just a little more drinking.
Apr 27, 2010•1 hr 2 min
