It's Dr. Bartlet's birthday! Our favorite West Wing staffers are on hand to celebrate... except for Donna, who finds out she's actually a Canadian citizen. We also get guest appearances from Lord John Marbury, Amy Gardner, & Ainsley Hayes! Also not to be missed: President Bartlet uses the term "mojo." We'll discuss that and our favorite Irish writers in our recap of, "Dead Irish Writers."
Episode 3.15 - "Hartsfield's Landing"
There’s lots of chess and Taiwan’s in a mess. Our white house staffers are all hanging around one evening waiting on the tiny town of Hartsfield Landing to vote. And Andrea and Sallie are casting their votes for MVP in this A+ episode.
Episode 3.14 - "Night Five"
A lot is happening in our White House. Bartlet isn’t sleeping and our favorite Dr. Stanley is there to help. CJ’s dealing with a possible hostage situation. Sam & Ainsley are being cute and maybe sexist, and Charlie’s feeling achy. We can hardly keep up. Join us as we recap “Night Five"
Episode 3.13 - "The Two Bartlets"
Toby has a heated altercation in the oval office, CJ wins in so many ways ("da da of dadaism" & the butter cow?), and Josh & Amy try to navigate new relational frontiers. Meanwhile, Sallie & Andrea can't agree on whether or not Josh Lyman actually has a breakfast delivery service. Tell us your opinion after listening to our recap of, "The Two Bartlets."
Episode 3.12 - "100,000 Airplanes"
It's State of the Union day, yet again! Sam has an ex-fiance following him for a story in Vanity Fair, Bartlet wants to announce a cure for cancer in the SOU, and Toby's on the hunt for pie. Oh - and Amy Gardner breaks up with her boyfriend, which leaves Josh contemplating his next move. We'll talk about it all in our recap of, "100,000 Airplanes."
IN THE BRIEFING ROOM: DONNA MOSS (JANEL MOLONEY INTERVIEW) **Spoiler Alert**
Episode 3.11 - "H. Con 172"
The plot thickens in the Bartlet M.S. trial when Leo is presented with a possible deal (with major implications). Charlie found a map for President Bartlet at a flea market, CJ is quoting West Side Story to Sam, & Amy Gardner is back and things are getting romantical, people. We'll talk about it all as we recap, "H. Con 172." Join us!
Episode 3.10 - "Bartlet For America"
It's "Bartlet For America!" We all know this one. Hop on in as we break down this West Wing fan favorite.
IN THE BRIEFING ROOM: AINSLEY HAYES (EMILY PROCTER INTERVIEW) **Spoiler Alert**
Episode 3.08 - "The Women of Qumar"
It's a jam-packed episode - and a fan favorite for some. CJ struggles to find an outlet for her unsavory feelings about a new deal with Qumar; there's a possible Mad Cow Disease outbreak; and hellllloooo, Amy Gardner! Sallie will tell you how she really feels about it. We want to hear all your thoughts but first join us for the recap of, "The Women of Qumar."
Episode 3.07 - "The Indians in the Lobby"
It's Thanksgiving at The White House again! Can you say "Butterball Hotline"? We'll recap it all in our round up of, "The Indians in the Lobby."
Episode 3.06 - "Gone Quiet"
A submarine's gone quiet & CJ is too sexy for her shirt, what else do we need to talk about? Find out all the talking points as we recap, "Gone Quiet."
Episode 3.05 - "War Crimes" (with guest Sarah Johnson)
Donna accidentally (?) lies while under oath during the MS deposition. She may have been stressed by being questioned by her new love interest. President Barlet calls upon Hoynes to speak at an anti-gun rally in Texas which unearths some unsavory feelings. Leo learns some shocking news about his past, and Toby addresses another internal leak. We'll talk about it all in our recap of, "War Crimes."
Episode 3.04 - "On the Day Before"
There's a veto, a state dinner, a bombing, and much ado about a death tax bill. Moreover, when CJ gets ostracized by an entertainment reporter, CJ quickly puts her in her place. There's much more and we break it all down in our recap of, "On the Day Before."
Episode 3.03 - "Ways and Means"
CJ sets the ball in motion to procure a new prosecutor for the M.S. investigation, Ainsley Hayes makes a reappearance, and Donna goes on a date! (We can be happy about that, right?). We'll talk about it all in our recap of, "Ways and Means."
Episode 3.01 + 3.02 - "Manchester: Parts I & II"
Two parts of the same episode in one podcast recap. Why not?! Welcome to the true beginning of Season 3 as President Bartlet announces his plans to seek re-election. We meet some new faces & experience some growing pains - because, you know, it's a pretty stressful job running The White House AND seeking re-election. Some parts we like, some parts we don't; we talk about 'em all in our recap of "Manchester" (Parts I & II).
Episode 3.0 - "Isaac & Ishmael"
We're in Season 3! Well, technically. Since we're going episode-by-episode, we decided to go ahead and do a recap of the special non-sequential episode that came between Seasons 2 and 3. Here's our quick recap of - yes indeed - "Isaac & Ishmael." It's probably more quippy than you remember it.
Episode 2.22 - "Two Cathedrals"
It's the finale of SEASON TWO! I think we all know what happens in this episode. We couldn't sit around and say, "It's so good" and cry for a full 45 minutes so we had to find other aspects of the episode to discuss. Send us your thoughts on "Two Cathedrals" to TheWestWingPodcast@gmail.com! Season three is on its way...
Episode 2.21 - "18th & Potomac"
We all know what happens in this episode. If you don't you should probably go watch it. All we can say is, "Mrs. Landingham." Sob-fest 2015. Join us for the discussion of, "18th & Potomac."
Episode 2.20 - "The Fall's Gonna Kill You"
Senior staff continue to meet with Oliver Babbish as they prepare to announce President Bartlet's M.S. diagnosis to the public. Sallie calls Josh the "anti-Toby", Andrea tries to refrain from singing the theme song from Armageddon, we have audio clips about Sam & Toby being Batman & Robin... it's a good time. The stakes are high and so are our spirits as we recap, "The Fall's Gonna Kill You."