SMS Mashups discuss the events from the recent episode of The Westies. What an episode, with all these characters having a big role right from the jump of this series, it is fascinating to see all these storylines playing out. Pete and Mike talk about the episode and what the future episodes could bring. The New Plan: Jimmy had a terrible plan that did not fake out John Gotti one bit in the previous episode. However, he has a good idea in this episode. Have Eamon Sweeney meet with Paul Castellano and ask him to have Gotti back down and return Mickey for the good of the Javits Center project. After all, there is a lot of money on the line for both groups. Eamon meets with Paul, and Paul requests that, to get Mickey back, all they have to do is take out some Colombians dealing cocaine out of the basement of a dance club. Castellano does not like his men dealing in drugs. Tom Brittney as Jimmy Roarke, Sarah Bolger as Bridget Walsh So, Jimmy has his girlfriend, Bridget, as well as Jimmy’s crew and all of their gals, get all dolled up for a night of dancing at The Starship, the name of the club where Jimmy and his crew will scope out the place. The plan starts decently, and Jimmy is introduced to one of the men who can take him to meet the boss. The boss, however, does not know Jimmy and tries to call Zacarro to no avail. Jimmy gets an inside look at the operation in the process, so not everything is a bust. However, one of Jimmy’s crew, Pat, decides to get into a fight with another club patron. The crew fights a few others and then flees to the exit. Jimmy and his crew hit The Starship the next day, and with the help of some firepower from Bridget, carry out the plan to help get Mickey back. Mickey takes Gotti’s best: John Gotti and his crew inflict massive beatings on Mickey, but Mickey is one tough character. Gotti did not like hearing that Castellano wanted him to return Mickey to keep the peace; Gotti wanted answers about what happened with Zacarro. However, Gotti listens to his boss, and because The Westies assisted with the Colombians, he returns Mickey. Hamish Allan-Headley as John Gotti Glenn Keenan and Eamon Sweeney: J.K. Simmons as Eamon Sweeney, Titus Welliver as Officer Glenn Keenan In the podcast, Pete has a theory that these two characters are either related or served together in Vietnam. What do you think? Keenan gets his marching orders from Birdie Polk to find out what happened with Zacarro. Glenn meets with Sweeney to find out what is going on, but Sweeney plays dumb. However, Glenn goes to his son, Danny, to find out information, and in the process, has to smack his kid because of Danny’s smart mouth. Keenan gets the information and meets again with Sweeney to let him know he will take care of the situation. A few of us at SMS Mashups thought Glenn Keenan would start to have a redemption arc soon, but that will have to wait at least another episode. Because at the end of this episode, Keenan handles the problem in a manner unbecoming of a police officer. Will this come back on Keenan? Will the feds find out? Only time can tell. We thought there was a slight chance it would happen this episode, as Glenn confesses his sins in a church confessional. Michael Cram as Father Michael, Sarah Bolger as Bridget Walsh Brendan meets with Bridget: Towards the end of the episode, Brendan Cahill pays a visit to Bridget to let her know that the item she has been holding onto will soon be picked up. However, she let Jimmy and his crew use said item. How do you think Brendan will react? Will Bridget somehow make it right? And if so, how? Will she have to offer he services to Brendan’s freedom group? The Westies is really hitting a stride in just this third episode. There are so many characters and storylines to keep track of, and we at SMS Mashups are loving it. What would you rate the show as of right now? Keep an eye on the website for our next episode, dropping next week. ICYMI:The Westies Season 1, Episodes 1&2 Mashup Podcast Music on the podcast courtesy of a Zapslat subscription.