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Episodes
The West Wing Thing
Each week hosts Dave Anthony and Josh Olson watch and then discuss an episode of The West Wing.
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Episodes
Special Appendix Episode - What's the deal with Louise Mensch? w/Special Guest Arthur Tiersky
Enough people asked us for the whole story, so here it is - Josh & Dave's full history with Vladimir Putin's most fearsome foe.
THE GRAND FINALE w/Very Special Guest Briahna Joy Gray
We did it. We finished it, and we're not dead.
It's finally here!
The one you've been waiting for! Will it live up to your expectations?
Institutional Memory w/Special Guests Nima Shirazi & Adam Johnson from Citations Needed
With only one episode left to go, the boys are joined by the hosts of one of the very great Citations Needed to enjoy the cast's bout with senior-itis. Will CJ stay on at the White House or go on to make a fortune helping a billionaire whitewash his reputation? And will he or won't he? Time is running out for Bartlett to pardon Toby. Plus - Havinq vanquished the K-Hive, we turn our attention to Ana Kasparian.
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The Last Hurrah w/Special Guests Pete D'Alesandro & David Sirota
Pete & Dave team up to join Josh & Dave as they marvel at one of the most West Wingy moments in the history of The West Wing. Plus - Is there life after Wang? All is revealed!
A Very Special Thing w/Very Special Wil Anderson
They did it. Those crazy bastards. They went and did it. One time and one time only... The Newsroom
Transition w/Special Guest Wil Anderson
Wil Anderson comes back to wish us well, only to discover America has rendered all of his jokes moot.
Requiem w/Special Guests Vida & Trevor from Champagne Sharks
It's the beginning of the new Santos administration, and being a good Democrat, he's lining his administration with Republicans. Our friends T&V make swing by to tell Josh & Dave how much they'll miss them, and we force them to stay and watch an episode of The West Wing. We are bad people.
Election Day Parts 1&2 w/Special Guest Katie Halper
Katie Halper returns to say adios to Josh and Dave and endure not just one but TWO godawful seventh season episodes. Josh & Donna finally do the deed, Leo croaks, and Santos wins the presidential election, and it's STILL awful.
Welcome To Wherever You Are w/Special Guest Luke Savage & a cameo from Blaire Erskine
We continue to wind down with one more visit from our old friend Luke Savage to discuss the dumbest scene ever on The West Wing and to say goodbye to us forever. Also, our NEW friend Blaire Erskine stops by to tell us about her experience discovering the most wonderful people on social media, the K-Hive!
Two Weeks Out w/Special Guest Jared Yates Sexton
Not sure if you heard, but the Supreme Court shot down Roe last week, so we asked our friend Jared to drop by and talk about whether or not that will have any meaningful impact. And since we're awful, we made him watch another episode of The West Wing. Who's got the briefcase?
The Cold w/Special Guest Tom Sexton
Our old pal Tom Sexton stops by to say a find farewell, and we force him to watch another episode of the fucking West Wing. This is the one where Donna finallty acts on all those years of abuse and misogyny and.... for fuck's sake, are you kidding? Hey, did you hear about Roe? That happened after we recorded this. Sorry.
Duck and Cover w/Special Guest Gareth Reynolds
Will the California nuclear power plant blow up, taking most of Southern California with it? Or will the problem just go away? Who could possibly guess? Also, Josh challenges Dan Pfeiffer to a steel cage wrestling match.
Internal Displacement w/Special Guest Ashley Stevens
Someone or other is having an affair or something, and there's a nuclear war brewing between China and Russia or somesuch shit... Also, even after all those farewell tears AND a new Diesel Boots song... we have a brand new Psaki Bomb. How is this even possible!
Running Mates w/Special Guest Lisa Curry
Lisa Curry joins Josh and Dave to bag on Bill Maher, say goodbye to Jen Psaki, and watch an episode of The West Wing with Josh. BECAUSE DAVE FUCKING FORGOT TO DO HIS HOMEWORK!
The Wedding w/Special Guest Will Menaker
The West Wing finally steps up and challenges Seinfeld - this week's episode is a show about nothing. But don't worry - Will Menaker is here to help us fill the void.
Undecideds w/Special Guests Trevor & Vida from Champagne Sharks
After six and a half seasons, the entirely white writers of the West Wing FINALLY do an episode that touches on racial issues, and it ROCKS even harder than you'd expect it to.
The Debate w/Special Guest Matt Christman
It's the most incredible hour of television you've ever seen! This week.... the legendary LIVE DEBATE. We hate to break it to you... it's not good.
Trial of the Chicago 7 w/Special Guest Bilge Ebiri
It's our special Trial of the Chicago 7 episode, in whichthe great film critic Bilge Ebiri joins us to battle for the streets of Chicago and the hearts and minds of liberals. Plus, Danny Bessner stops by to talk about being an eyewitness to history.
The Al Smith Dinner w/Special Guest Lisa Curry
It's All Abortion All The Time! as the West Wing gang takes on America's ickiest issue. The suspense is killing us! Who will win the election? The vaguely pro-choice Democrat, or the vaguely pro-choice Republican?
Here Today w/Special Guest Pete D'Alessandro
At long last! Tobey stands revealed! Heads must roll! We're joined by our pal Pete D'Allessandro to discuss the most notorious episode in West Wing history.
The Leak
In an effort to shine a light on stories the mainstream media avoids, Josh and Dave discuss the recent Academy Awards, and a thing that happened at them. Plus - did not see this coming - The West Wing comes down on the wrong side of Intelligent Design. Also - Is this the final Psaki Bomb?????
Message of the Week w/Special Guest Alex Fumero
Once again, we dive into the surreal universe where Republicans are hard to beat in California, and Democrats have a lock on the Latino vote.
Mommy Problem w/Special Guests Derek Davison & Daniel Bessner of American Prestige
This week's episode goes out with love to Michael McFaul, who is very much not worse than Hitler.
The Ticket w/Special Guest Kath Barbadoro
At long last, we begin the dreaded FINAL SEASON of The West Wing. Will Josh & Dave make it across the finish line? Only time will tell.
The Hillary Clinton Master Class Grand Finale w/Special Guests Briahna Joy Gray and Katie Halper
Briana and Katie join Josh and Dave to wrap up The Hillary Thing by watching Hillary and Huma discuss the meaning of life. Plus: That amazing victory speech! Plus plus: Lee Camp stops by to talk about the demise of RT, and how opposing war makes you a Commie.
The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 4 w/Special Guests Ashley Stevens & Meagan Day
This week, it's all about sexism and ambition. Ashley Stevens & Meagan Day join us as Hillary explains how she managed to persevere in the face of the horrific misogyny of sexist pigs like Bernie Sanders. Also, some war stuff, more COVID ranting, and Josh's head explodes.
The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 3 w/special guests Tom Sexton & Aaron Thorpe
Josh & Dave are joined by their pals from The Trillbillies Workers' Party to learn negotiation skills from the master herself. Plus, Shanti Singh stops by to breakdown the school board recall in San Francisco, and to help us prove that Lee Fang is an idiot.