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The West Wing
The American President
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
In the Loop
American Politics
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Bulworth
A Face In the Crowd
California Senate Election
The Candidate
Robert Redford
Jimmy Stewart
Frank Capra
Jean Arthur
Bob Roberts
Aaron Sorkin
Dr. Strangelove
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Lincoln Memorial

An episode-by-episode discussion of The West Wing, one of television’s most beloved shows, co-hosted by one of its stars, Joshua Malina, along with Hrishikesh Hirway of Song Exploder.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes199Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

We've got a bonus installment of the Film Fest—with special guest Adam Scott! In addition to his work on Severance, Parks & Recreation, Party Down, and so much more, he's just a genuinely thoughtful and kind person, so we are thrilled to have him bac... more

We're trying to savor the Capra-esque quality of this experience by wrapping up with Mr. Smith.

Supplemental materials:

• James Taylor - You've Got a Friend

• Mr Deeds Goes to Town trailer

• Sokovia Accords debate from Captain America: Civil War more

Starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, and Kevin Kline. This one was a Patreon subscriber pick!

Additional materials:

• an article about the making of Dave

• Kevin Kline plays Mr. Fischoeder in Bob's Burgers

"clever" as an insult in Fight Clu... more

Is The Candidate, in fact, the anti-West Wing? A political story that ends not with a bang, but with a question of existential dread.

• Interview with screenwriter Jeremy Larner in Brooklyn Magazine

• The trailer for Downhill Racer (1969)

• Jerry ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Scott
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Co-author of 'What's Next'
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Episode: 0.21: Celebrating the new West Wing book "What's Next?" (live with Mary McCormack, Melissa Fitzgerald, Aaron Sorkin, and
Melissa Fitzgerald
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Aaron Sorkin
Creator of The West Wing and author
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Hosts

Joshua Malina
Co-host of The West Wing Weekly, known for his engaging discussions and insights as a former star of The West Wing.
Hrishikesh Hirway
Co-host of The West Wing Weekly, known for his sharp insights and cultural commentary, also the creator of Song Exploder.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 15.2k ratings
  • Love the movie reviews

    What a great idea!

    How about Man of the year with Robin Williams?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ofmyself
    United States9 months ago
  • Missed these guys

    Appreciate the fresh thoughts on an a genre I hadn’t thought of as such

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jape123456
    United States10 months ago
  • TWW part excellent; political movie review part not so much

    It is a fantastic experience to watch a West Wing episode and then listen to the associated pod for that show. One of the best pods of its kind. The political movie review shows are basically various versions of “well this movie isn’t good b/c it’s not The West Wing.”

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DMGreb
    United States10 months ago
  • Round 2!

    Listening again to this entire podcast -all time favorite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janiee13
    United States10 months ago
  • Outstanding

    I was extremely late to the WWW party only discovered it last year. I’ve been through the main show twice already and am now enjoying the movie reviews. These guys are so professional and also very funny! The dad jokes and bad puns are right up my alley. Or is that dad’s joke? The fact that almost every cast member from the series did the show, many more than once, illustrates just how well respected the podcast was by the show. No doubt I’ll continue to revisit this podcast many more times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lockheed_P38
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners express frustration over perceived negativity or political bias in some analyses, while many others appreciate the critical lens applied to the films and their relevance.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and political critique, enhancing their experience of both the series and the films discussed.
Fans enjoy the in-depth discussions and guest interviews, finding them enriching and entertaining.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#68
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#30
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#130
Canada/TV & Film
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#54
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#196
Germany/TV & Film
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#24
Ireland/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Network
Q: Did you have any feelings about me including it in a political film fest?
Given the current political climate and media influence, I feel like there was a lot of connective tissue between the world today and particularly the political world and this film.
Network
Q: What do you think about this film's selection for our political film fest?
I feel like it's clearly a political film, even if it's not head-on, straight-on, plot-wise taking place in the political world.

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