The West Wing Thing

By Dave Anthony & Josh Olson

TV & Film

What's The West Wing Thing about?

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

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The West Wing Thing episodes:

10.18.2022
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09.22.2022
Special Appendix Episode - What's the deal with Louise Mensch? w/Special Guest Arthur Tiersky
Enough people asked us for the whole story, so here it is - Josh & Dave's full history with Vladimir Putin's most fearsome foe.
08.31.2022
THE GRAND FINALE w/Very Special Guest Briahna Joy Gray
We did it. We finished it, and we're not dead.
08.29.2022
It's finally here!
The one you've been waiting for! Will it live up to your expectations?
08.23.2022
Institutional Memory w/Special Guests Nima Shirazi & Adam Johnson from Citations Needed
With only one episode left to go, the boys are joined by the hosts of one of the very great Citations Needed to enjoy the cast's bout with senior-itis. Will CJ stay on at the White House or go on...
08.22.2022
Oops
Uh oh
08.17.2022
The Last Hurrah w/Special Guests Pete D'Alesandro & David Sirota
Pete & Dave team up to join Josh & Dave as they marvel at one of the most West Wingy moments in the history of The West Wing. Plus - Is there life after Wang? All is revealed!
08.15.2022
A Very Special Thing w/Very Special Wil Anderson
They did it. Those crazy bastards. They went and did it. One time and one time only... The Newsroom
08.08.2022
Transition w/Special Guest Wil Anderson
Wil Anderson comes back to wish us well, only to discover America has rendered all of his jokes moot.
08.01.2022
Requiem w/Special Guests Vida & Trevor from Champagne Sharks
It's the beginning of the new Santos administration, and being a good Democrat, he's lining his administration with Republicans. Our friends T&V; make swing by to tell Josh & Dave how much they'll miss them, and we force them to...
07.25.2022
Election Day Parts 1&2 w/Special Guest Katie Halper
Katie Halper returns to say adios to Josh and Dave and endure not just one but TWO godawful seventh season episodes. Josh & Donna finally do the deed, Leo croaks, and Santos wins the presidential election, and it's STILL awful. ...
07.18.2022
Welcome To Wherever You Are w/Special Guest Luke Savage & a cameo from Blaire Erskine
We continue to wind down with one more visit from our old friend Luke Savage to discuss the dumbest scene ever on The West Wing and to say goodbye to us forever. Also, our NEW friend Blaire Erskine stops by...
06.29.2022
Two Weeks Out w/Special Guest Jared Yates Sexton
Not sure if you heard, but the Supreme Court shot down Roe last week, so we asked our friend Jared to drop by and talk about whether or not that will have any meaningful impact. And since we're awful, we...
06.27.2022
The Cold w/Special Guest Tom Sexton
Our old pal Tom Sexton stops by to say a find farewell, and we force him to watch another episode of the fucking West Wing. This is the one where Donna finallty acts on all those years of abuse and...
06.20.2022
Duck and Cover w/Special Guest Gareth Reynolds
Will the California nuclear power plant blow up, taking most of Southern California with it? Or will the problem just go away? Who could possibly guess? Also, Josh challenges Dan Pfeiffer to a steel cage wrestling match.
05.30.2022
Internal Displacement w/Special Guest Ashley Stevens
Someone or other is having an affair or something, and there's a nuclear war brewing between China and Russia or somesuch shit... Also, even after all those farewell tears AND a new Diesel Boots song... we have a brand new...
05.23.2022
Running Mates w/Special Guest Lisa Curry
Lisa Curry joins Josh and Dave to bag on Bill Maher, say goodbye to Jen Psaki, and watch an episode of The West Wing with Josh. BECAUSE DAVE FUCKING FORGOT TO DO HIS HOMEWORK!
05.16.2022
The Wedding w/Special Guest Will Menaker
The West Wing finally steps up and challenges Seinfeld - this week's episode is a show about nothing. But don't worry - Will Menaker is here to help us fill the void.
05.09.2022
Undecideds w/Special Guests Trevor & Vida from Champagne Sharks
After six and a half seasons, the entirely white writers of the West Wing FINALLY do an episode that touches on racial issues, and it ROCKS even harder than you'd expect it to.
05.02.2022
The Debate w/Special Guest Matt Christman
It's the most incredible hour of television you've ever seen! This week.... the legendary LIVE DEBATE. We hate to break it to you... it's not good.
04.25.2022
Trial of the Chicago 7 w/Special Guest Bilge Ebiri
It's our special Trial of the Chicago 7 episode, in whichthe great film critic Bilge Ebiri joins us to battle for the streets of Chicago and the hearts and minds of liberals. Plus, Danny Bessner stops by to talk about...
04.18.2022
The Al Smith Dinner w/Special Guest Lisa Curry
It's All Abortion All The Time! as the West Wing gang takes on America's ickiest issue. The suspense is killing us! Who will win the election? The vaguely pro-choice Democrat, or the vaguely pro-choice Republican?
04.11.2022
Here Today w/Special Guest Pete D'Alessandro
At long last! Tobey stands revealed! Heads must roll! We're joined by our pal Pete D'Allessandro to discuss the most notorious episode in West Wing history.
04.04.2022
The Leak
In an effort to shine a light on stories the mainstream media avoids, Josh and Dave discuss the recent Academy Awards, and a thing that happened at them. Plus - did not see this coming - The West Wing comes...
03.28.2022
Message of the Week w/Special Guest Alex Fumero
Once again, we dive into the surreal universe where Republicans are hard to beat in California, and Democrats have a lock on the Latino vote.
03.21.2022
Mommy Problem w/Special Guests Derek Davison & Daniel Bessner of American Prestige
This week's episode goes out with love to Michael McFaul, who is very much not worse than Hitler.
03.14.2022
The Ticket w/Special Guest Kath Barbadoro
At long last, we begin the dreaded FINAL SEASON of The West Wing. Will Josh & Dave make it across the finish line? Only time will tell.
03.07.2022
The Hillary Clinton Master Class Grand Finale w/Special Guests Briahna Joy Gray and Katie Halper
Briana and Katie join Josh and Dave to wrap up The Hillary Thing by watching Hillary and Huma discuss the meaning of life. Plus: That amazing victory speech! Plus plus: Lee Camp stops by to talk about the demise of...
02.28.2022
The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 4 w/Special Guests Ashley Stevens & Meagan Day
This week, it's all about sexism and ambition. Ashley Stevens & Meagan Day join us as Hillary explains how she managed to persevere in the face of the horrific misogyny of sexist pigs like Bernie Sanders. Also, some war stuff,...
02.21.2022
The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 3 w/special guests Tom Sexton & Aaron Thorpe
Josh & Dave are joined by their pals from The Trillbillies Workers' Party to learn negotiation skills from the master herself. Plus, Shanti Singh stops by to breakdown the school board recall in San Francisco, and to help us prove...
02.14.2022
The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 2 w/special guests The Reply Guys
Julia Claire & Kate Willett join Josh & Dave as Hillary explains public speaking and how to handle hecklers.
02.07.2022
The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 1 w/special guests Amber A'Lee Frost and Catherine Liu
The first of our multi-part examination of Hillary Clinton's version of If I Did It. We really will do anything to avoid going back to The West Wing.
01.31.2022
Meet our free floating agent of chaos!
Dave and Josh aren't emotionaly there yet, so season 7 isn't happening this week. Instead, Brian Siano - our amazing research dude in Philly - pops by for a visit. Plus, fun with the Supreme Court!
01.24.2022
2162 Votes w/Special Guest Walker Bragman
SIX SEASONS DOWN! We're almost there, folks. Walker Bragman joins us to dissect the thrilling climax to the DNC storyline. Who will the Democratic presidential nominee be?
01.17.2022
Things ACTUALLY Fall Apart w/Special Guest Kate Willett
Impossible space shuttle problems, decent Republicans, and the horrors of a contested Democratic convention. It's a very special science fiction episode of The West Wing!
01.10.2022
In God We Trust w/Special Guest James Fritz
Comedian James Fritz joins Josh and Dave to talk about God, children, ice cream, and the awesome January 6 celebration, with a special appearance by West Wing superfan Lin-Manuel Miranda. Plus, an interview with social epidemiologist Justin Feldman about his...
01.03.2022
Ninety Miles Away w/Special Guest Gareth Reynolds
Cuba Libre! Soft core 90s porn! Brian Dennehy! All this, AND we take on the Don't Look Up non-controversy.
12.27.2021
La Palabra w/Special Guest Eddie Pepitone
We force the great comedian Eddie Pepitone to watch his first ever episode of your favorite show, then laugh at his howls of anguish. Plus - did we just hear the stupidest line of dialogue ever spoken on The West...
12.20.2021
A Good Day w/Special Guest Matt Stoller
Matt Stoller returns to discuss THE most important issue facing mankind today. We're talking about the deficit, of course. Here's Matt's piece on the FDA creep responsible for the rapid test shortage: https://mattstoller.substack.com/p/the-mustached-villain-behind-the
12.13.2021
Drought Conditions w/Special Guest Jennifer Briney
Jen Briney from Congressional Dish joins us to witness a truly massive return to Sorkinian misogyny on this week's episode. Plus, Josh cries while reading his acceptance speech.
12.06.2021
Freedonia
After weeks of running away from the job, Josh and Dave are back to discuss the latest episode of the show that must not be named.
12.01.2021
Special mini Crooked Media episode w/Special Guest Briahna Joy Gray
We HAD to do it - Briahna Joy Gray joins us for a deep dive into Crooked Media's very weird West Wing video. If you must see it, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eHe0GHC_6c
11.22.2021
Mayor Pete Doc special w/Special Guest Luke Savage, plus a Special Appearance from Alex Press
Josh and Luke did it so you - and Dave - don't have to. We watched the entire Mayor Pete documentary. We walk Dave through every horrifying moment. Plus, Alex Press stops by to give us an update on the...
11.15.2021
Hiatus!
No show this week, kiddies, but we'll be back in seven days with a very special one. In the meantime, take a walk down Memory Lane with some of Diesel Boots' greatest WWT hits... plus - something new! Even when...
11.08.2021
The Wake Up Call w/Special Guest Amber A'Lee Frost
We're joined by Chapo Trap House's Amber A'Lee Frost to discuss the Cold War, Belarus, sexy ladies, and the joy of feeding Skittles to cows.
11.01.2021
King Corn w/Special Guest Pete D'Alessandro
The best goddam Pete in Democratic politics returns to discuss Iowa, corn, and the difference between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Plus: Everyone gets horny. Also: Is Matt Yglesias the stupidest human being to ever make a nickel as a pundit?...
10.25.2021
365 Days w/Special Guest Jared Yates Sexton
We're joined by recovering West Wing fan Jared Sexton to discuss what may be the Rosetta Stone of West Wing episodes. Plus, we learn that not all American contractors in Latin America work for the CIA. America is good!
10.18.2021
Opposition Research w/Special Guest Tom Sexton
In which we discover that no one on the West Wing writing staff knows what an activist is. Plus - Dave comes up with the world's greatest podcast.
10.11.2021
Faith Based Initiative
Brand new West Wing writer Bradley Whitford takes on the third rail of American politics - gay marriage.
10.04.2021
Impact Winter w/Special Guest Prof. Adolph Reed
The great Prof. Adolph joins us to do something no other guest has done... or, to be precise, to NOT do something every other guest has done. Also - our old pal Josh Androsky stops by to explain the LA...

What's The West Wing Thing about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The West Wing Thing episodes:

Come listen to The Audit

Special Appendix Episode - What's the deal with Louise Mensch? w/Special Guest Arthur Tiersky

THE GRAND FINALE w/Very Special Guest Briahna Joy Gray

It's finally here!

Institutional Memory w/Special Guests Nima Shirazi & Adam Johnson from Citations Needed

Oops

The Last Hurrah w/Special Guests Pete D'Alesandro & David Sirota

A Very Special Thing w/Very Special Wil Anderson

Transition w/Special Guest Wil Anderson

Requiem w/Special Guests Vida & Trevor from Champagne Sharks

Election Day Parts 1&2 w/Special Guest Katie Halper

Welcome To Wherever You Are w/Special Guest Luke Savage & a cameo from Blaire Erskine

Two Weeks Out w/Special Guest Jared Yates Sexton

The Cold w/Special Guest Tom Sexton

Duck and Cover w/Special Guest Gareth Reynolds

Internal Displacement w/Special Guest Ashley Stevens

Running Mates w/Special Guest Lisa Curry

The Wedding w/Special Guest Will Menaker

Undecideds w/Special Guests Trevor & Vida from Champagne Sharks

The Debate w/Special Guest Matt Christman

Trial of the Chicago 7 w/Special Guest Bilge Ebiri

The Al Smith Dinner w/Special Guest Lisa Curry

Here Today w/Special Guest Pete D'Alessandro

The Leak

Message of the Week w/Special Guest Alex Fumero

Mommy Problem w/Special Guests Derek Davison & Daniel Bessner of American Prestige

The Ticket w/Special Guest Kath Barbadoro

The Hillary Clinton Master Class Grand Finale w/Special Guests Briahna Joy Gray and Katie Halper

The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 4 w/Special Guests Ashley Stevens & Meagan Day

The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 3 w/special guests Tom Sexton & Aaron Thorpe

The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 2 w/special guests The Reply Guys

The Hillary Clinton Master Class Part 1 w/special guests Amber A'Lee Frost and Catherine Liu

Meet our free floating agent of chaos!

2162 Votes w/Special Guest Walker Bragman

Things ACTUALLY Fall Apart w/Special Guest Kate Willett

In God We Trust w/Special Guest James Fritz

Ninety Miles Away w/Special Guest Gareth Reynolds

La Palabra w/Special Guest Eddie Pepitone

A Good Day w/Special Guest Matt Stoller

Drought Conditions w/Special Guest Jennifer Briney

Freedonia

Special mini Crooked Media episode w/Special Guest Briahna Joy Gray

Mayor Pete Doc special w/Special Guest Luke Savage, plus a Special Appearance from Alex Press

Hiatus!

The Wake Up Call w/Special Guest Amber A'Lee Frost

King Corn w/Special Guest Pete D'Alessandro

365 Days w/Special Guest Jared Yates Sexton

Opposition Research w/Special Guest Tom Sexton

Faith Based Initiative

Impact Winter w/Special Guest Prof. Adolph Reed