6.04: Liftoff (with Allison Janney)
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Everything about “Liftoff" feels like a new era is beginning, so we’re welcoming the new year by welcoming Allison Janney (@AllisonBJanney) to talk about CJ’s new job as the new chief of staff.
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Marx Brothers - A Night At The Opera - Crowded Cabin Scene
NY Post - Gregory Crewdson’s Six Feet Under Shoot
Brooklyn 99 - Fred Armisen
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Gregory Crewdson - Six Feet Under
6.03: Third-Day Story
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Big changes are getting announced: CJ is the new Chief of Staff. More importantly, Josh and Hrishi announce "Melon Day" as an official West Wing holiday. Grab a muskmelon and a plate of brownies, and hit play!
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6.02: The Birnam Wood (with Fmr. Ambassador Jacob Walles)
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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 Macbeth reference
Plus, former ambassador Jacob Walles tells us about the years he dedicated to brokering Mideast peace, including his time at 2000 Camp David Summit, and he tells us what this episode got right about those conversations.
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John Wells on Aaron Sorkin leaving The West Wing
Don’t Mention Macbeth - Blackadder - BBC
6.01: NSF Thurmont
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It took a lot of diplomacy behind the scenes, but Josh and Hrishi have agreed to come together to negotiate our feelings on Season 6, Episode 1. Pull up a chair and join us for the discussion at Camp Josiah.
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John Wells - Humanitas Prize
Mike Birbiglia and Terry Gross: Fresh Air 2: 2 Fresh 2 Furious
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0.08: Meet the Twwweam (Bonus Mini-Episode)
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Introducing the folks behind the scenes of our podcast.
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