What Even is Palestine Action? | The West Wing Series 3, Episode 4
Leigh and Fi knee deep in the West Wing Series 3, Episode 4, "On the Day Before" starring a sick Abbey Bartlet in silk pyjamas. Fi is swooning over CJ Cregg in a one-shoulder cocktail dress and keen to highlight Josh Lyman's latest HR nightmares with Donna Moss. Meanwhile, Leigh is scintillated by a showdown with an entertainment reporter in the White House Press Briefing and in awe, as ever, of Nancy's powerful presence in a room. With honourable mention to President Bartlet's swagger in a tux and a big day at work for Donald Dolan. In the study session this week, Leigh chats about why so many British pensioners are being arrested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Even is the Presidential Veto? | The West Wing Series 3 Episode 3
Leigh and Fi dive into Season 3, Episode 3 of the West Wing, "Ways and Means." The gals are deeply affected by the breakdown of Donna Moss's filing system. Leigh is jumping for joy at the triumphant return of fan favourite Republican, Ainsley Hayes and Fi is beside herself at Sam Seaborn seamlessly switching to fluent Spanish mid negotiation. Meanwhile, Leigh dives into the ever changing role of the Presidential Veto in American politics. More importantly than anything, Ainsley is setting Donna up on a date. With honorable mention to CJ Gregg getting her groove back and the growing connection between Doug and Toby Ziegler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Even is Extraordinary Rendition? | The West Wing Isaac and Ishmael
Leigh and Fi experience for the first time, The West Wing special episode, Isaac and Ishmael, in response to the 9/11 attacks. Fi is very invested in Josh Lyman as a cool high school teacher and Leigh is for some reason chatting about a Reese Witherspoon film from 2007 that was almost universally panned but she found very impactful (Meryl Streep as CIA agent? Yes please!) With honourable mention to See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Even is an October Surprise? | The West Wing Series 3 Episode 2
Leigh and Fi are all about Manchester Part II. Leigh is thrilled to have further confirmation from none other than Jed Bartlet that all American men want to be astronauts. Fiona is deeply skeptical about Abbey Bartlet's cider making. Joshua Lyman has slid even further into toxic masculinity after screwing up the timing on Big Tobacco. Most importantly we are fully back in the swing of the West Wing and it feels good! With honourable mention to Sam Seaborn's leather jacket and a possible enemies to lovers ship for Toby and Doug.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Who Even is Karine Jeane-Pierre? | The West Wing Series 3 Episode 1
This is the moment you've waited for all summer long! Manchester Part I has arrived. Leigh and Fi are thrilled by the arrival of Sex and the City crossover actor, Evan Handler, into the West Wing and Leigh only gets to grips with the time jump element about half way into the episode. With honourable mention to CJ Cregg in peak burnout and Jed Bartlet in blue jeans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Queer Gals Watch The West Wing is a West Wing podcast with a unique twist, offering an affectionate rewatch of Aaron Sorkin's iconic political drama through the eyes of two funny, LGBT podcast hosts, Leigh and Fi. Combining humour, insight, and curiosity, they dive into the show’s portrayal of American politics, iconic characters, and cultural nuances, all from a British perspective that adds fresh observations and witty critiques.
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