Da-da-dum-dum-da-da-da-da-dum-dum-dum. If you were a devotee of The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin's brilliant and prescient television series that had a seven-season run beginning in 1999, you will love The West Wing Weekly. Every week, the podcast dives deep into one episode of the show, beginning with the very first episode and moving through chronologically. Co-hosted by Joshua Malina, who played speechwriter and political operative Will Bailey in the show, and Hrishi Hirway, a podcast professional and big-time West Wing fan, each episode of the podcast dissects the show and offers behind-the-scenes tidbits. Guest interviews include Aaron Sorkin, director Tommy Schlamme, Rob Lowe, Bradley Whitford, Alison Janney, and also folks whose work relates to the subject of the episode, like pollsters, NASA technicians, Bill Clinton's chief speechwriter, and more. My husband Ted and I watch the episodes of the show (it's all on Netflix) before listening to each podcast, even though I've seen the full series at least three times. For 45 minutes a week, it's nice to be in the company of President Jed Bartlet's smart, dedicated, compassionate inner circle. Now, what's next?
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Yes, please.
Posted by: Connie Ciampanelli | March 06, 2017 at 10:22 AM
LOVED that show so much! If only we could have President Bartlett right now.
Posted by: KalynsKitchen | March 06, 2017 at 11:42 AM
Connie, Kalyn: Oh, how I miss president Bartlet and his staff right now! Listening to the podcast makes me miss the show that much more, but it's also enjoyable and hopeful.
Posted by: Lydia | March 06, 2017 at 12:29 PM