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Hosts Amanda and Maggie are here to break down everything that went down in The West Wing Season 2, Episodes 7 through 10. From major White House plot twists to the character arcs that left us completely speechless, we dive deep into the heart of these episodes. We share our unfiltered reactions to the storylines and predict exactly what these developments mean for the future of the Bartlet administration. But you know they can't stick strictly to the script. This block of episodes features chaotic tangents about vegetable gardens, a run on Fresca at Sam's Club, and the girls include an on-camera taste test of a traditional New York egg cream Plus, they are pull back the curtain on The West Wing behind-the-scenes history. They obsess over all things Ainsley Hayes and break down Josh Lyman's intense arc in the iconic Christmas episode "Noël." And execuse us, but does the President have a knife made by Paul Freakin' Revere? Yes, Yes he does. Whether you are here for the deep-dive episodic analysis or just the laugh-out-loud studio banter, this wrap-up has something for every show fan. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review. It fees their egos and the algorithm!
This week we're deep in Season 2 of The West Wing (episodes 3-6) and there's a lot to unpack. We break down why Ainsley Hayes might be the perfect narrative foil for Sam Seaborn, and get into a real debate about who exactly John Larroquette is to each of us. Somewhere along the way, we also plan our dream beach vacation and make a case for bringing jazzercise back — don't ask, just listen. We also get into the chemistry between POTUS and FLOTUS, because Bartlet is clearly obsessed with his wife, and we have thoughts on what that roleplay probably looks like (spoiler: think Grease, but make it presidential). And in true Sorkin fashion, we talk about how this fictional administration somehow feels more functional and more democratic than a lot of real ones — then and now. If you're rewatching The West Wing or discovering it for the first time, this episode has the character analysis, the tangents, and the "wait, we need to talk about this" moments that made you fall for the show in the first place.
Emily Procter is an actress, entrepreneur, and activist.In 2019 Emily shifted focus from entertainment to community by founding Ground Breakers Inc. Ground Breakers is a nonprofit working to create positive identity opportunities for children, and additionally for adults, in compromised circumstances. Working to support people, community and equitable infrastructure, Ground Breakers hopes to be a supporter for change and equity for all.gallery_pic15.jpgProcter's nonprofit, The Ground, offers curriculum centered around making healthy life choices and steps for creating community. After becoming a parent in 2010 Procter realized the deep need for community support especially in single parent situations. She launched The Ground in Kern Vally State Prison in 2019 in order to assist with emotional language and conflict management skills for parents reentering from incarceration. After witnessing the high number of ACES within the class Procter added String Theory Club to Ground Breakers. STC curriculum offers each child support in developing their own individual positive identity. By having conversations around emotional wellbeing, Procter hopes to empower people to create new cultural norms on both the individual and community level. nifty emily google pic.jpgDuring Procter's acting career she helped to make C.S.I: Miami a global staple for CBS. For ten seasons Procter dedicated herself to infusing Detective Calleigh Duquesne with spice, spunk and southern charm. On the award winning The West Wing Procter offered two more seasons of the same playing attorney Ainsley Hayes, minus the firearm.For more information on Procter's credits, please click the link to IMDB.com at the top left corner.Emily ProcterActress, Activist & Entrepreneur E: asst2emily@gmail.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/officialemilyprocter/T: https://twitter.com/emilyprocterThe Ground W: https://emilyprocter.com/the-groundAlso, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixtonDamien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorWebsite http://filmmakingconversations.com/
CLL #1411 (feat. Emily Procter with Stryker) 02/25/2001 – Sunday Night Show Source – Debbi and Chris Tape (2020) with Stream Recording Patches (2001) This episode is getting a huge audio upgrade, it’s now 100% complete. Emily proves to be a great guest, she’s returning to the show for her 2nd of 3 known appearances during the Adam era. Styker is once again filling in for Adam. From Wiki: Emily Mallory Procter (born October 8, 1968) is an American actress. She played Ainsley Hayes in the NBC political drama The West Wing (2000–02, 2006) and Det. Calleigh Duquesne in the CBS police procedural drama CSI: Miami (2002–12). In 2013, she did two episodes as FBI
"In This White House" Everybody's favorite Good Republican finally comes to The West Wing. It's Ainsley Hayes, folks! This is how you government!
Trevor is out this week but Quinten and Logan hold down the fort with a more intimate two-man show and welcome Ainsley Hayes to the White House.
Episodes 3-5 are up and we're looking at the post-shooting White House. I talk about the midterms, how the staff is working in Season 2, and of-course, Ainsley Hayes.
What connects Borgen, Christopher Hitchens, Ainsley Hayes, Busanhaeng and Jo Brand? NOTHING...except that they're all covered in this conversation between Contrarah and Susan Hansen. Spanning continents, race, gender and more, what could be a depressing conversation about discrimination is actually a life-affirming chat about role models. Susan can be found at twitter.com/susanhansen3 and www.itsallindie.com/ Want to talk? Email us at beyondbech@gmail.com or tweet to twitter.com/Beyond_Bechdel
Ginger, get the popcorn, because we're joined by Emily Procter (@emilyprocter) to talk about her first appearance on the West Wing as Ainsley Hayes. Plus, for some context and perspective on the storyline about AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa, we speak to Ambassador-at-Large Deborah L. Birx, the US Global Coordinator to Combat HIV/AIDS (@PEPFAR). And introducing The West Wing Weekly t-shirt! thewestwingweekly.com/episodes/204
It's Dr. Bartlet's birthday! Our favorite West Wing staffers are on hand to celebrate... except for Donna, who finds out she's actually a Canadian citizen. We also get guest appearances from Lord John Marbury, Amy Gardner, & Ainsley Hayes! Also not to be missed: President Bartlet uses the term "mojo." We'll discuss that and our favorite Irish writers in our recap of, "Dead Irish Writers."