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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Each week hosts Dave Anthony and Josh Olson watch and then discuss an episode of The West Wing. And when you're done, join us on our new podcast, The Audit on The Lever
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Join Executive Producer Betsy Beers as she takes listeners behind the scenes with the cast and creators of ABC's Thursday night Shondaland shows - "Grey's Anatomy,” “Scandal” and “The Catch“ - airing Thursdays nights in primetime on ABC.
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Talking Shondaland covers the latest Shonda Rhimes TV shows, Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, and Bridgerton. You can reach us at shondaland@coretemparts.com and find all our podcasts at Podpage.com/talking-shondaland and CoreTempArts.com.
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The Homeland After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of Showtime's Homeland. Show Summary: CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.
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Ever wish you had a friend with whom to watch "The West Wing"? Someone to debrief each episode, share fan insights, highlight favorite quips, & revel in its general splendor? Or perhaps you're considering watching it for the first time but you'd like some company (or a geeked out guru guide). Now you have TWO such friends. Meet Andrea & Sallie, two friends who have wit, colorful commentary, and clearly too much time on their hands. Join them as they rewatch the series, episode-by-episode.
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House of Cards LIVE: Post Show Recap of the Netflix Original Series
House of Cards recaps of the Netflix Original Series from Rob Cesternino & Zach Brooks
One House of Cards episode recap a day for 13 days straight
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Ever wish you had a friend with whom to watch "The West Wing"? Someone to debrief each episode, share fan insights, highlight favorite quips, & revel in its general splendor? Or perhaps you're considering watching it for the first time but you'd like some company (or a geeked out guru guide). Now you have TWO such friends. Meet Andrea & Sallie, two friends who have wit, colorful commentary, and clearly too much time on their hands. Join them as they rewatch the series, episode-by-episode.
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The Newsroom After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of HBO's The Newsroom. Show Summary: Aaron Sorkin once chronicled the daily work of the federal government in "The West Wing." In "The Newsroom," the Emmy-winning executive producer uses the operation of a fictional cable news network as the heart of the story, with Jeff Daniels portraying the network's lead anchor and leading an ensemble cast. Episodes are written around actual recent news events, reported by a staff that takes ...
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"I want the truth!" "You can’t handle the truth!" So goes the famous exchange in Aaron Sorkin’s play A Few Good Men. But "speaking truth to stupid" is also a major theme of the writer’s new HBO television series, The Newsroom. Will this show have the staying power of Sorkin’s past television outings, or is it a creative dead end? Tune in every week as Andrew and Andrew analyze each episode of the season. They’ll recap each episode, give their general thoughts (wherever that may lead) and dis ...
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Terrorism, espionage and romance, oh my! Welcome to The Briefing Room, the weekly podcast on Film Geek Radio devoted to the Showtime series HOMELAND Join Andrew and Charlie as they analyze each episode of the third season. Are there any clear answers to be gleaned from a show with so many moral grays? What secrets lie hidden in Saul's beard? Tune in to find out!
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The HYH Podcast is the audio companion to the Hell Yeah Homeland blog. Each week we dissect and discuss the latest episode of the most stressful and anxiety-inducing (good, bad, otherwise) series that ever was. You don't have to take it as seriously as we do.
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This House of Cards is an unofficial weekly podcast about the Netflix show "House of Cards." Each week, TV addicts/faux critics Tyler Moss and Kris Husted will break down an episode of the show's first season.
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Throw Out the Rundown: 'The Newsroom' Podcast is the #1 podcast for all things 'The Newsroom' covering everything you need to know about Season 2 of the hit HBO show. Featuring the internets Weston, Adam & McManus. The boys breakdown blocks of insightful commentary, rumors, news and more on the best 'The Newsroom' podcast on the planet!
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This week we are getting into the latest Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy episodes. Plus, our reason for being, thoughtful listener feedback. To leave us your thoughts, please email us at shondaland@coretemparts.com Intro & Things (0:00 – 1:05) S06 E15: Station 19 (4:28 – 1:03:15) S19 E16: Grey’s Anatomy (1:03:17 – END) Follow Talking Shondaland: Twit…
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This week we are back after an unexpected break due to Karly working on her mental health. We talk about Theo's attitude and how he’s treating Vic, is Eli hooking up with Travis THAT bad?, Andy's unexpected reaction to finding out about Sully & Chief Ross, we’re pleasantly surprised at the conclusion of Maggie & Winston’s relationship, we say goodb…
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This week Nicole is finally on board the Andy & Eli ship, we want Natasha to be a better girlfriend, we’re impressed by Kevin McKidd’s directing, our disappointment in Maggie is real, we're amused by the most recent gonorrhea storyline, and so much more. Plus, our reason for being, thoughtful listener feedback. To leave us your thoughts, please ema…
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This week we contemplate going to The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience. Also, we discuss Beckett’s rock bottom, still no respect for Sully, Maya getting off the hook way too easily, another wonderfully simple abortion story, Bailey’s sing-along, Winton’s future, and so much more. Plus, our reason for being, thoughtful listener feedback. To lea…
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Ep. 180 - The Beginning of the Ships
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This week we are back together to discuss Beckett’s drinking problem getting someone hurt, Theo the hot-head, Andy & Eli’s budding relationship, Jack Gibson & Lucas Adams's messy hair, Kelly McCreary leaving Grey’s, Teddy & Owen finally apologizing to one another, the lack of chemistry between Simone & Lucas, and so much more. Plus, thoughtful list…
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This week Karly is all alone and discussing Chief Ross’s continuing “Boss Bitch” arc, Vic being triggered, Sully being boyfriend goals, Teddy & Richard’s negotiations shenanigans, how the interns are growing on us, Maggie & Winston's relationship troubles, and so much more. Plus, thoughtful listener feedback. To leave us feedback, please email us a…
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After a crazy-long winter hiatus, Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy are back! We continue to fall in love with Chief Ross, we’re 100% behind Carina’s big decision, we cannot get over how cold Meredith was about Nick’s big love declaration, we pick which of the new intern love pairings we like, and so much more. Plus, thoughtful listener feedback. To le…
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Ep. 177 - Is It Fall, Winter or Mid Season Finales 2022?
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It's the 2022 fall/winter finale episode! This week we discuss mentorship with Vic & Ross, Andy's captain confidence, Maya's possible rock bottom, the probability of a Griffith/Adam relationship, Teddy as the would-be new chief of surgery, Meredith's house burning down, and so much more. Plus, thoughtful listener feedback. To leave us feedback, ple…
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Ep. 176: They Have The Power, Not The Right
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This week we discuss an action-packed Station 19, an impactful Grey’s Anatomy, and speculate which one of “our own” we’ll lose on next week’s mid-season finale. We really get into Jack finally taking a shower, Carina fighting for her love/relationship while Maya pretends, if the new campaign manager, Eli, is there for Travis or Andy, Meredith’s Bos…
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Ep. 175: We Clearly Have Trust Issues
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This week some deeply thoughtful feedback helps us cheer on Theo for calling out Maya and Beckett, distrust the new, cute, British guy, and hope for the best for Sully & Natasha on Station 19. And on Grey’s, we get to know the new interns a little better, are still amused by Teddy & Owen’s crumbling relationship, praise Webber and Bailey as usual, …
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This week with the help of some awesome feedback, we dig into Maya’s character flaws, and Andy’s leadership on full display on Station 19. We also talk about how well Grey’s tackled the real-life war on women’s bodies which leads us to a conversation on the importance of voting, Zola’s genius finally being canon, and so much more. Intro & Things (0…
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This week we discuss Maya’s new low, Andy being the BFF & leadership the station needs right now, Carina and Jack’s reunion, Teddy & Owen’s fighting upsetting everyone, all the old school Grey’s callbacks, our personal experiences with interns at a hospital and so much more. Plus, insightful listener feedback. Intro & Things (0:00 – 3:24) S06 E02: …
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The West Wing Thing is finished! Come check out our new thing, The Audit! https://the.levernews.com/podcasts/#the-audit
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It’s a new season for Station 19 & Grey’s Anatomy and we’re back talking about all the drama a tornado and a new class of surgical interns brought to these premieres. Plus, thoughtful listener feedback. Intro & Things (0:00 – 8:53) S06 E01: Station 19 (8:55 – 1:09:51) S19 E01: Grey’s Anatomy (1:09:53 – END) Please VOTE VOTE VOTE this November 8th, …
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Special Appendix Episode - What's the deal with Louise Mensch? w/Special Guest Arthur Tiersky
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Enough people asked us for the whole story, so here it is - Josh & Dave's full history with Vladimir Putin's most fearsome foe.
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THE GRAND FINALE w/Very Special Guest Briahna Joy Gray
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We did it. We finished it, and we're not dead.
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The one you've been waiting for! Will it live up to your expectations?
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Institutional Memory w/Special Guests Nima Shirazi & Adam Johnson from Citations Needed
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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 …
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The Last Hurrah w/Special Guests Pete D'Alesandro & David Sirota
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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!
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A Very Special Thing w/Very Special Wil Anderson
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They did it. Those crazy bastards. They went and did it. One time and one time only... The Newsroom
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Transition w/Special Guest Wil Anderson
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Wil Anderson comes back to wish us well, only to discover America has rendered all of his jokes moot.
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Requiem w/Special Guests Vida & Trevor from Champagne Sharks
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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.
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Election Day Parts 1&2 w/Special Guest Katie Halper
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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.
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Welcome To Wherever You Are w/Special Guest Luke Savage & a cameo from Blaire Erskine
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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!…
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Two Weeks Out w/Special Guest Jared Yates Sexton
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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?
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The Cold w/Special Guest Tom Sexton
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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.…
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Duck and Cover w/Special Guest Gareth Reynolds
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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.
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Ep. 171: Grey's Anatomy, Season 18 Finale
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This week we’re in our feelings talking about the season 18 finale which also happens to be the show’s big 400th episode. All the highlights and beautifully emotional moments. Plus we have some terrific listener feedback. Thank you so much for joining us this season. Have a marvelous & safe summer, and we’ll catch you in the Fall for season 19 of G…
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Internal Displacement w/Special Guest Ashley Stevens
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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!
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Ep. 170: Station 19, Season 5 Finale
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This week we discuss the season 5 finale of ‘Station 19’, and the penultimate episode of season 18 of ‘Grey’s Anatomy. Maya’s sour patch kid moments, Jack leaving, the anticlimactic ending of Andy’s storyline, Travis’s decision to run for Mayor, the horrific hate crime against an Asian American woman, Nick charming everyone, Winston & Maggie gettin…
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Running Mates w/Special Guest Lisa Curry
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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!
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This week we let the feedback lead our conversation about unexpected family reunions, the beautiful mess that is the Maya/Carina/Jack situations, Travis’s possible run for Mayor, Owen being cool, Linc & Jo’s relationship, loving our kids no matter what and much more. Intro & Things (0:00 – 3:06) S05 E16 & 17: Station 19 (3:08 – 1:19:08) S18 E16 & 1…
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The Wedding w/Special Guest Will Menaker
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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.
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Undecideds w/Special Guests Trevor & Vida from Champagne Sharks
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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.
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The Debate w/Special Guest Matt Christman
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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.
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Trial of the Chicago 7 w/Special Guest Bilge Ebiri
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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.
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The Al Smith Dinner w/Special Guest Lisa Curry
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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?
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In this episode, we bring in Moji of the TV Movie Mistress podcast to discuss the entirety of season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’. We discuss, the beautiful Kate Sharma, Anthony having the restraint of a saint, Mama Featherington: shady or in survival mode?, Eloise & Penelope’s big breakup, kisses, fingers and so much more. Plus as always, some thou…
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This week we discuss the aftermath of Andy’s assault: the incompetence of the police, the blanket of support 19 gave Andy, Maya, Carina & Jack’s big news, Bailey’s stress levels, Schmidt’s breakdown, Meredith’s upsetting decision and so much more. Plus, amazing listener feedback. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, here are the …
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Here Today w/Special Guest Pete D'Alessandro
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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.
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This week we discuss Andy’s misplaced guilt about station 23 closing, the sexual assault that ended the episode, Travis & Emmett’s final break up, Owen being Chief for the day not going well, Winston’s family drama, Zola being the greatest child who ever lived, and so much more. Plus, awesome listener feedback as usual. Intro & Things (0:00 – 2:38)…
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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?????
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Ep. 165: Double The Bailey, Double The Fun
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This week we get to know Cheif Natasha Ross a little better, we praise Maya’s personal growth amidst the bad news she received, we’re reminded of how amazing Bailey is, say goodbye to Station 23, we both fall back in love with Bailey, find out Winston is a snake nerd, welcome Jo’s new love interest, Skyler Astin (Pitch Perfect), debate Bailey & Jor…
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Message of the Week w/Special Guest Alex Fumero
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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.
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This week we talk about Jack opening the clinic, Maya NOT blackmailing Sully, Andy being a snitch on Station 19, and on Grey’s Anatomy we’re not into Maggie’s fever dream or Nick’s family drama, but can’t get enough of Kai & Amelia’s first hook up. All that and so much more. Plus, the usual insightful listener feedback. Intro & Things (0:00 – 4:32)…
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Mommy Problem w/Special Guests Derek Davison & Daniel Bessner of American Prestige
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This week's episode goes out with love to Michael McFaul, who is very much not worse than Hitler.
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This week we discuss Vic’s abortion day, Theo being the best boyfriend EVER, Travis’ on his bullsh*t again on Station 19. On Grey’s Anatomy, we’re officially over Owen, missed Korasick back at Grey Sloane being a lovable ass, we are all the way on board with Dr. Kai (& Amelia) and Nick (& Mer), and so much more. Plus, some thoughtful listener feeba…
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The Ticket w/Special Guest Kath Barbadoro
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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.
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This week we talk about Vic’s polar plunge, all the girl talk, Carina & Jack’s budding friendship, Jo being unnecessarily awkward, Meredith’s sister meeting Nick, Helm finally getting some attention, and much more. Plus, the usual amazing listener feedback. Intro & News (0:00 – 3:02) S05 E10: Station 19 (3:04 – 56:12) S18 E10: Grey’s Anatomy (56:15…
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