Joshua Malina

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  1. 1.01: Pilot

    03/23/2016

    1.01: Pilot

    Josh and Hrishi discuss the West Wing’s pilot episode, in the pilot episode of this podcast. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min
  2. 1.10: In Excelsis Deo (with Richard Schiff)

    05/25/2016

    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 episode earned him his first Emmy win. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 7m
  3. 1.02: "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc"

    03/30/2016

    1.02: "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc"

    Latin, the Vice President, Morris Tolliver, and more. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    33 min
  4. 1.03: A Proportional Response (with Dulé Hill)

    04/06/2016

    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, and losing to Martin Sheen in 1-on-1. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    52 min
  5. 2.01: In The Shadow of Two Gunmen, Part I (with Thomas Schlamme)

    09/28/2016

    2.01: In The Shadow of Two Gunmen, Part I (with Thomas Schlamme)

    "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen" was the Season 2 premiere of the West Wing. The two-part episode aired as a special 2-hour broadcast. In honor of that, here's our own two-part episode.  In Part I, we're joined by director and executive producer Thomas Schlamme , who created the visual language of The West Wing around Aaron Sorkin's words. We ask him about his directorial decisions for the show, and for this cinematic premiere. And we ask: what happened with Mandy? thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/201-202 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 13m
  6. 2.02: In The Shadow of Two Gunmen, Part II (with Bradley Whitford and Michael O'Neill)

    09/28/2016

    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 getting the role of Josh Lyman, and starting the season by getting shot. But first, we speak with Michael O'Neill , who played Special Agent Ron Butterfield. Plus, a few thoughts on Emily's List from its former executive director, Amy Dacey (@AmyKDacey).   thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/201-202 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 18m
  7. 1.06: Mr. Willis of Ohio (with Janel Moloney)

    04/27/2016

    1.06: Mr. Willis of Ohio (with Janel Moloney)

    Janel Moloney (@nellymoloney) joins Josh and Hrishi to talk about playing Donna, and Ben Casselman (@bencasselman) gives an update on the state of the census. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 1m
  8. 2.10: Noël (with Bradley Whitford and Ellen Totleben)

    11/30/2016

    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 Totleben Tells us laymen All that you see Was her duty She was the West Wing Set Decorator And we’ll talk to Bradley Whitford later When it’s just us Things we discuss: PTSD Tommy Schlamme I got a job? You got a job Bush versus Gore Flentls and more Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas! Bradley Whitford won an Emmy with this Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas! Epic flentl; you don't want to miss this. thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/210 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 13m
  9. 2.04: In This White House (with Emily Procter and Ambassador Deborah Birx)

    10/12/2016

    2.04: In This White House (with Emily Procter and Ambassador Deborah Birx)

    Ginger, get the popcorn, because we're joined by Emily Procter (@emilyprocter) to talk about her first appearance on the West Wing as Ainsley Hayes. Plus, for some context and perspective on the storyline about AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa, we speak to Ambassador-at-Large Deborah L. Birx, the US Global Coordinator to Combat HIV/AIDS (@PEPFAR). And introducing The West Wing Weekly t-shirt! thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/204 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 16m
  10. 1.11: Lord John Marbury (With William Duffy and Peter James Smith)

    06/07/2016

    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 (@PJSActor), who played Ed and Larry. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 3m
  11. 1.05: The Crackpots and These Women (with Eli Attie)

    04/20/2016

    1.05: The Crackpots and These Women (with Eli Attie)

    For Big Block of Cheese Day, Josh and Hrishi are joined by Eli Attie, who was Vice President Al Gore's chief speechwriter before leaving politics and joining The West Wing as a writer and producer. Plus, the truth about David Rosen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min
  12. 1.07: The State Dinner (with Lyn Paolo)

    05/04/2016

    1.07: The State Dinner (with Lyn Paolo)

    Josh and Hrishi largely disagree with each other about this episode. Plus, award-winning costume designer Lyn Paolo (@lynpaolo) discusses her work on the series and on this episode in particular, which earned her an Emmy nomination. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    50 min
  13. 1.08: Enemies

    05/11/2016

    1.08: Enemies

    Retribution, romance, and The Antiquities Act. Plus, Josh and Hrishi attempt their own Big Block of Cheese Day. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min
  14. 1.14: Take This Sabbath Day

    07/06/2016

    1.14: Take This Sabbath Day

    Like Toby in this episode, Josh and Hrishi go to shul to try and learn more about the death penalty and faith. They have a conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savett. Plus, we email Aaron Sorkin to ask how Marlee Matlin came to be cast as Joey Lucas. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 3m
  15. 2.16: Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail (with Rob Lowe)

    02/01/2017

    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 found somebody to explain free trade Cuz there is so muuuch we don’t knowwww And we asked Aaron about the song… It’s the West Wing Weekly (ooh-oo-oooh) Aaron wrote us baaack! It’s the West Wing Weekly (ooh-oo-oooh) How f*$%ing cool is that? It’s the West Wing Weekly (ooh-oo-oooh) All the maps are wack It’s the West Wing Weekly We're joined by Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) to discuss this episode, which earned him an Emmy nomination. And we welcome back Ben Casselman (@bencasselman), chief economics writer for FiveThirtyEight, to give us some modern context for Toby's line, "Free trade stops wars."  Ooh-oo-oooh! thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/216 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 24m
  16. 2.03: The Midterms

    10/05/2016

    2.03: The Midterms

    While you may be mistaking this for your monthly meeting of the Ignorant Tight-Ass Club, it's in fact the weekly meeting of the West Wing TV Book Club. (The Ignorant Tight-Ass Club meets down the hall, on the right.) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    43 min
  17. 2.22: Two Cathedrals (Part II, with Aaron Sorkin and Kirsten Nelson)

    03/22/2017

    2.22: Two Cathedrals (Part II, with Aaron Sorkin and Kirsten Nelson)

    Aaron Sorkin joins Josh and Hrishi for our final episode of Season Two, to talk about his experience writing "Two Cathedrals." Plus, Kirsten Nelson (@NelsonKirsten) tells us about playing the role of the young Mrs Landingham. thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/222-part2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 13m
  18. 1.15: Celestial Navigation (with Jay Carney)

    07/20/2016

    1.15: Celestial Navigation (with Jay Carney)

    Former White House Press Secretary Jay Carney (@JayCarney) joins Josh and Hrishi to discuss Josh Lyman's secret plan to fight inflation, and other ways press briefings can go horribly, horribly wrong. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 17m
  19. 1.13: Take Out the Trash Day (with Senator Bob Casey and Liza Weil)

    06/29/2016

    1.13: Take Out the Trash Day (with Senator Bob Casey and Liza Weil)

    This episode of the West Wing deals with hate crimes, and our discussion comes close on the heels of the massacre in Orlando. So, we asked Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) about the current state of hate crime legislation. We also talk to Liza Weil (@liza_weil) about her role as Karen Larson, as well as the Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation (matthewshepard.org). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1h 16m
  20. 1.19: Let Bartlet Be Bartlet (with Under Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy)

    08/17/2016

    1.19: Let Bartlet Be Bartlet (with Under Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy)

    This episode of the West Wing represents the lowest point so far for the Bartlet team, but perhaps the highest point so far for the series. Josh and Hrishi are joined by The Honorable Patrick Murphy (@USAMurphy), Under Secretary of the Army. While he was a Congressman from Pennsylvania, Secretary Murphy helped overturn Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    57 min
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