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The West Wing Weekly

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.

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7.16: Election Day, Part 1 (with Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and Michael Hissrich)

7.16: Election Day, Part 1 (with Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and Michael Hissrich)

This week’s episode is one of love and loss, but with our guests this week, we’re celebrating the joyful side. Lauren Sc... Read more

19 Nov 2019

1hr 13mins

Ranked #2

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4.21: Life on Mars (Live with Richard Schiff, Eli Attie, and The Swingles)

4.21: Life on Mars (Live with Richard Schiff, Eli Attie, and The Swingles)

We’re live in London! Josh and Hrishi discuss Life on Mars with guests Richard Schiff (@Richard_Schiff) and Eli Attie (@... Read more

25 Apr 2018

1hr 25mins

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Ranked #3

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1.11: Lord John Marbury (With William Duffy and Peter James Smith)

1.11: Lord John Marbury (With William Duffy and Peter James Smith)

According to Encyclopedia Brittanica, Josh and Hrishi are joined by William Duffy (@WilliamDuffy_) and Peter James Smith... Read more

7 Jun 2016

1hr 2mins

Ranked #4

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1.10, continued: Memorial Day Special (with Melissa Fitzgerald)

1.10, continued: Memorial Day Special (with Melissa Fitzgerald)

On this Memorial Day, we bring you a special episode with Melissa Fitzgerald (@maffyfitz) talking about her work with Ju... Read more

30 May 2016

22mins

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1.10: In Excelsis Deo (with Richard Schiff)

1.10: In Excelsis Deo (with Richard Schiff)

Richard Schiff (@Richard_Schiff) joins Josh and Hrishi to talk about "In Excelsis Deo." His performance as Toby in this ... Read more

25 May 2016

1hr 7mins

Ranked #6

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1.03: A Proportional Response (with Dulé Hill)

1.03: A Proportional Response (with Dulé Hill)

Dulé Hill joins Josh and Hrishi to talk about shooting his first episode of The West Wing, visiting the real White House... Read more

6 Apr 2016

51mins

Ranked #7

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6.04: Liftoff (with Allison Janney)

6.04: Liftoff (with Allison Janney)

Everything about “Liftoff" feels like a new era is beginning, so we’re welcoming the new year by welcoming Allison Janne... Read more

9 Jan 2019

1hr 1min

Ranked #8

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6.02: The Birnam Wood (with Fmr. Ambassador Jacob Walles)

6.02: The Birnam Wood (with Fmr. Ambassador Jacob Walles)

Hello Mother, I'm elated Here I am at old Camp David I'm respectful, all due deference But I don't really get the Macbet... Read more

12 Dec 2018

56mins

Ranked #9

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4.06: Game On (with Rob Lowe, Bradley Whitford, and Joshua Malina)

4.06: Game On (with Rob Lowe, Bradley Whitford, and Joshua Malina)

Hrishi and Josh welcome special guest Joshua Malina to talk about Joshua Malina’s first episode as Will Bailey. [fanfare... Read more

15 Nov 2017

1hr 25mins

Ranked #10

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0.07: Parks and Recreation (with Rob Lowe, Adam Scott and Michael Schur)

0.07: Parks and Recreation (with Rob Lowe, Adam Scott and Michael Schur)

We literally cannot wait for you to hear how much The West Wing influenced Parks and Recreation. We spoke to the co-crea... Read more

21 Nov 2018

1hr 46mins

Ranked #11

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2.10: Noël (with Bradley Whitford and Ellen Totleben)

2.10: Noël (with Bradley Whitford and Ellen Totleben)

(sung to the melody of "Carol of the Bells") Hark! oh my gosh Hrishi and Josh Discuss Noël Puns and intel Ellen Totle... Read more

30 Nov 2016

1hr 12mins

Ranked #12

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6.11: Opposition Research (with Mayor Pete Buttigieg)

6.11: Opposition Research (with Mayor Pete Buttigieg)

We’re joined by Mayor Pete Buttigieg, 2020 Presidential hopeful, for our discussion of “Opposition Research,” in which M... Read more

13 Mar 2019

1hr 5mins

Ranked #13

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3.09: Bartlet for America (with John Spencer)

3.09: Bartlet for America (with John Spencer)

To accompany our discussion of "Bartlet for America," we're thrilled to present an interview with John Spencer, who won ... Read more

7 Jun 2017

1hr 24mins

Ranked #14

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2.16: Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail (with Rob Lowe)

2.16: Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail (with Rob Lowe)

Sitting here in the darkness I’ve gotta post the show Somebody’s joining us this episode Somebody named Rob Lowe We foun... Read more

1 Feb 2017

1hr 24mins

Ranked #15

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7.05: Here Today (with Richard Schiff)

7.05: Here Today (with Richard Schiff)

Richard Schiff joins us to discuss this gorgeous, eerie, heartbreaking episode and to tell us his true feelings about To... Read more

14 Aug 2019

1hr 14mins

Ranked #16

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0.06: Hamilton Special (with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail)

0.06: Hamilton Special (with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail)

AARON BURR: How does a podcast, web thing,  Recap and chat on The West Wing,  Dropped on the internet by nostalgic pals ... Read more

4 Apr 2018

1hr 10mins

Ranked #17

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2.02: In The Shadow of Two Gunmen, Part II (with Bradley Whitford and Michael O'Neill)

2.02: In The Shadow of Two Gunmen, Part II (with Bradley Whitford and Michael O'Neill)

In Part II of our double header, Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) makes his West Wing Weekly debut to talk about gett... Read more

28 Sep 2016

1hr 17mins

Ranked #18

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3.08: The Women of Qumar (with Allison Janney, Fmr UN Ambassador Sarah Mendelson, and Tim Ballard)

3.08: The Women of Qumar (with Allison Janney, Fmr UN Ambassador Sarah Mendelson, and Tim Ballard)

This week's episode gets a bit dark, as does our discussion of it. We're honored to have three amazing guests. We learn ... Read more

31 May 2017

1hr 29mins

Ranked #19

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5.12: Slow News Day (with Eli Attie and Nancy Altman)

5.12: Slow News Day (with Eli Attie and Nancy Altman)

Sleep in! We'll wake up the President for you to tell him about our great idea to record a podcast about the Slow News D... Read more

22 Aug 2018

1hr 19mins

Ranked #20

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3.05: War Crimes (with Fmr. UN Ambassador David Pressman)

3.05: War Crimes (with Fmr. UN Ambassador David Pressman)

David Pressman is the former US Ambassador to the United Nations and was the first-ever Director for War Crimes and Atro... Read more

9 May 2017

1hr 23mins

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