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Scotch and Smokes is a fan podcast about the AMC original series Mad Men.

Brian, Seth, Jesse


    • Mar 23, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 53:01


    This episode pivots to some of the women’s storylines, with Joan and Dawn taking the spotlight. Also in “To Have And To Hold” Megan has a (fake) love scene while Don has a real one. And we pose the question: is Don just a major a-hole?

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2016 54:47


    "This never happened." That's the theme for this episode, in which we examine Pete's exposed affairs, the pursuit of KETCHUP, and how Don responds to Megan's bad news.

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2013 44:52


    Season Six kicks off with "The Doorway," a double episode that was full of references to death. Does this portend a tragic fate for Don, Roger, or another character? We also examine the return of "the old" Don and whether he can truly be happy.

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2012 34:05


    Season Five wraps up with "The Phantom," in which we find the agency doing remarkably well, even as the key figures of the firm struggle with their own hopes, fears and desires. We examine Don's dissatisfaction among the relative success, Pete's lamentable state with Beth and Trudy, Megan's unscrupulous means of getting the acting job, and Peggy's career achievement.

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2012 31:43


    "Commissions and Fees" is the culmination of Lane's storyline this season, and Season 5 is likely to indelibly linked to this episode. We discuss the lead up and depiction of the tragic event, and touch on the eclipsed B-story of Sally's strange date. With one episode remaining for this season, what further surprises and developments will the final episode bring?

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2012 34:54


    We discuss "The Other Woman," an episode both memorable and uncomfortable, impressive and icky. We examine the choices made by the principle female characters, and chastise Lane and Pete for their role in the developments. We take stock of the season so far, and ponder what may lie ahead in the final two episodes of the season.

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2012 32:27


    Paul makes a return visit in "Christmas Waltz," pulling Harry into some strange and beguiling involvements. But the best scenes are those with Don and Joan, with dialogue that smokes. And after Don's rousing pep talk, we wonder: does Don finally have his mojo back?

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2012 35:57


    Betty has been absent for a while, but she returns with a vengeance in "Dark Shadows." We find characters staking out their territory and being envious of others--none more so than the former Mrs Draper. Meanwhile, Don attempts to maintain his territory at the agency with a campaign idea for Snowball.

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2012 27:53


    In "Lady Lazarus," Megan takes a leap from the agency, Don stares into the abyss, and Pete pines for more than just a quick fling.

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2012 33:15


    "At The Cod Fish Ball" was a strong return to the elements of Mad Men that we most enjoy: the familiar theme of disappointment, terrific side characters, and whipsmart dialogue. Peggy takes a step forward in her relationship with Abe, but not the one she hoped for. And Don realizes his accolades aren't the ticket to success that he envisioned.

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2012 35:53


    In this time-shifting, turbulent episode, characters find themselves discovering things about themselves and others--and sometimes the truth is harsh. We discuss Roger's LSD trip, Peggy's boldness, and Don's abandonment of Megan. While some characters like Peggy are growing, are others, like Roger, just repeating a cycle? And was the unconventional structure of "Far Away Places" too jarring?

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2012 29:07


    In "Signal 30" we find Pete looking desperately for respect and admiration, and only finding humiliation. At the same time, Don continues to appear to be a changed man, but how long will that last?

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2012 28:41


    We discuss the episode "Mystery Date" with all its dark and suspenseful turns. Embedded in the middle of the story is Don, whose fever dream is a literal nightmare. And what affects Sally more, her spooky house she lives in, or the tales from her step grandma?

    Scotch and Smokes - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2012 29:49


    In "Tea Leaves" we see the return of Betty and her learn she's changed a bit since we last saw her in Season 4. Meanwhile we examine the generation gap that exists, from the hipster kids at the Stones concern and new hire Michael, to Henry's mother. Finally, we ponder Roger's state of mind and some of the memorable scenes in this Jon Hamm directed episode.

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