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The West Wing Thing

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

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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Pilot

Pilot

In the pilot of The West Wing, which is titled "Pilot", we meet the staff of the Josiah Bartlet administration.  Twitter... Read more

25 Mar 2019

1hr

Ranked #2

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9/11 Special w/Special Guest Matt Christman

9/11 Special w/Special Guest Matt Christman

In light of recent events, we put together this special 9/11 episode of The West Wing Thing with special guest, Chapo Tr... Read more

2 Mar 2020

1hr 39mins

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Ranked #3

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Shibboleth w/Special Guests Katherine Krueger & Will Menaker

Shibboleth w/Special Guests Katherine Krueger & Will Menaker

West Wing superfans Katherine Krueger and Chapo Trap House's Will Menaker join us to set us straight on the greatest tel... Read more

17 Feb 2020

1hr 20mins

Ranked #4

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Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc, in which the left wing gets screwed, the delightful friendship of Sam and the sex worker con... Read more

1 Apr 2019

1hr 13mins

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Ranked #5

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Season Premiere: In the Shadow of Two Gunmen w/Special Guest John Rogers

Season Premiere: In the Shadow of Two Gunmen w/Special Guest John Rogers

Episodes 1&2 In the Shadow of Two Gunmen We're back! And we're joined by TV writer/producer John Rogers, creator of ... Read more

6 Jan 2020

1hr 27mins

Ranked #6

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What Kind of Day Has It Been? w/Special Guest Luke Savage

What Kind of Day Has It Been? w/Special Guest Luke Savage

Episode 22 “What Kind of Day Has It Been?” It's the action packed finale of the first season of The West Wing, and we ce... Read more

7 Oct 2019

1hr 36mins

Ranked #7

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The Midterms

The Midterms

"The Midterms" Josh finally explodes, but then Dave blows up even more. THE most iconic scene in the history of the show

13 Jan 2020

1hr 12mins

Ranked #8

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He Shall, From Time To Time

He Shall, From Time To Time

It's a brand new season of The West Wing Thing, and Dave and Josh are back! We kick things off with Episode 12, "He Shal... Read more

22 Jul 2019

52mins

Ranked #9

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Five Votes Down

Five Votes Down

In episode 4,"Five Votes Down" we get to see the exciting mechanics behind passing a gun bill that no one seems to think... Read more

15 Apr 2019

58mins

Ranked #10

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A Proportional Response

A Proportional Response

In episode 3, "A Proportional Response," the president of the United States wants to kill a lot of people and the White ... Read more

8 Apr 2019

48mins

Ranked #11

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The White House Pro-Am

The White House Pro-Am

Episode 17. "The White House Pro-Am" This one's got it all - from NAFTA to child slavery. Listen to find out why Dave co... Read more

2 Sep 2019

1hr 2mins

Ranked #12

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Take This Sabbath Day

Take This Sabbath Day

Episode 14. "Take This Sabbath Day" In which the West Wing kids tackle the death penalty in the most West Wing way imagi... Read more

12 Aug 2019

1hr 3mins

Ranked #13

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Celestial Navigation

Celestial Navigation

Episode 15. "Celestial Navigation" Josh relates the events of a typical day in the West Wing, which includes the introdu... Read more

19 Aug 2019

52mins

Ranked #14

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The Crackpots and These Women

The Crackpots and These Women

In Episode 5, "The Crackpots and These Women," Josh melts down over something he shouldn't meltdown over and we experien... Read more

22 Apr 2019

50mins

Ranked #15

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Our Very Special To Kill A Mockingbird episode

Our Very Special To Kill A Mockingbird episode

Dave and Josh are joined by Chris Wade - Chapo Trap House producer, and co-host of And Introducing to discuss his experi... Read more

5 Aug 2019

1hr 7mins

Ranked #16

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Mr Wills of Ohio

Mr Wills of Ohio

Dave and Josh discuss Episode 6, "Mr Wills of Ohio."  Awkward moments dealing with race.  Very awkward.

29 Apr 2019

1hr 2mins

Ranked #17

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Lord John Marbury w/Special Guest Faisal-Azam Qureshi

Lord John Marbury w/Special Guest Faisal-Azam Qureshi

Episode 11  "Lord John Marbury" The West Wing tackles the complex issue of Pakistan and India in the most simplistic way... Read more

3 Jun 2019

54mins

Ranked #18

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Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Episode 21 "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics" In which Josh and Dave hype the other West Wing podcast, attempt to bring ba... Read more

30 Sep 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #19

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Mandatory Minimums

Mandatory Minimums

Episode 20 "Mandatory Minimums" Joey Lucas is back, Josh wears his special suit, and the mating habits of emotionally st... Read more

23 Sep 2019

59mins

Ranked #20

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Six Meetings Before Lunch

Six Meetings Before Lunch

Episode 18 "Six Meetings Before Lunch" Josh argues reparations with a new black character, Sam gaslights Mallory with th... Read more

9 Sep 2019

50mins

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