6.07: A Change Is Gonna Come (Live with Mary McCormack and Roman Mars)
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Mary McCormack joins Josh and Hrishi to discuss "A Change Is Gonna Come," recorded live in San Francisco. Plus, Roman Mars, host of 99% Invisible and noted flag expert, drops some vexillological knowledge. Special thanks to Professor Rebecca Nedostup for shedding light on Taiwan and China.
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Roman Mars - Ted Talk on Flags
Eddie Izzard - Do You Have a Flag?
For your ringtone: an mp3 of Josh Lyman saying “No no, no no, no”
Flag of The West Wing Weekly
0.09: Casting Special (with Tony Sepulveda)
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In this special bonus episode, we learn about what it’s like casting The West Wing. Our guest is Tony Sepulveda, who was the casting director for Seasons 3 and 4.
6.06: The Dover Test
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Wait a second: Is Annabeth Mandy 2.0? Plus Donna pushes Josh away, CJ pushes Toby away, and Santos pulls Josh in with his wily political moves. We need a bipartisan summit with Red Vines families and Twizzler families so we can discuss all of this and more.
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The World’s Worst Industrial Disaster Is Still Unfolding
"The Court Jester," - Danny Kaye
Email us your questions for the next Big Block of Cheese episode!
6.05: The Hubbert Peak
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In this episode, a little chess, to test cognitive ability. First move: SUV to Prius. What's the opposite of checkmate?
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Wikipedia on Blogs
Trump and the environment
The Green New Deal, Explained
Kristin Chenoweth - Glitter and Be Gay
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
Gifs by @nocontxtww
Gregory Crewdson - Six Feet Under