Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch

Show-runner Dave Mandel joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 9 of season 5 of Veep.

Summary: This episode is filmed in the style of and presented as a documentary, with Catherine providing the narration, direction and most cinematography (all of which is in character). The House votes on who will be president, but Jonah might not be there for it and the staff plans on firing Mike.

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Political scientist and author Norm Orstein joins Matt and Tim to discuss the political landscape in America and the constitutional questions raised in Season 5 of Veep.

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No new episode for this holiday week but in case you've missed it, Stephen Colbert is Veep's #1 fan and Matt and Tim talked to him about it. Happy Holidays!

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Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Stephen Colbert https://instagram.com/stephenathome 

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Anna Chlumsky (Amy Brookheimer) joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 8 of season 5 of Veep.

Summary: Selina conducts negotiations with the Chinese president on a Christmas retreat intended to be family-only; Jonah inadvertently attracts a large supporter as the New Hampshire election approaches.

Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Actor/Director Randall Park (Danny Chung) joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 7 of season 5 of Veep.

Summary: Selina uses the White House Holiday Party to win over congressmen, as she finds out that Tom has his own agenda; Dan preps Jonah for an upcoming debate; the staff obsesses over an article naming the "50 Hottest D.C. Staffers".

Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The legendary Hugh Laurie (Tom James) joins Matt & Tim to discuss his character and experiences on Veep.

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Veep writer Rachel Axler joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 6 of season 5 of Veep.

Summary: Selina must make a difficult decision that could affect her relationship with Charlie, as the U.S. economy is on the verge of a disaster; an article claims someone on the Meyer team called Selina the c-word, and Amy is tasked with finding out who; it later turns out that it was the entire staff; Catherine makes a shocking announcement, that she is in a relationship with her mother's body double, Marjorie.

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Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel Axler https://instagram.com/rachel.axler

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Comedian and podcaster Andy Richter joins Matt and Tim to talk a little about growth, maturing, and understanding and also rewatch the rewatch.

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Andy Richter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/richtercommaandy⁠ 

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Actor Nelson Franklin (Will on Veep) joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 5 of season 5 of Veep.

Summary: On Thanksgiving Day, Selina is forced to go into hiding; a congressional race in New Hampshire could give Selina the presidency; Dan suspects Tom is up to something.

Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠

Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠

Nelson Franklin ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/nelsonmodesquad 

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Writer and podcaster Andy Greenwald joins Matt and Tim to gaze upon the majesty that is the rewatch of the rewatch.

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