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His name was Rab. He died in Bengal, the land of tigers, in 1941. On his way out the door, he said, “Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.”When Rab was sixteen, he published a book of poetry under the pseudonym Bhānusiṃha, which means “Sun Lion.” Those poems were seized upon by literary authorities as “long-lost classics.”Where do you hurry with your basketthis late evening when the marketing is over?They all have come home with their burdens;The moon peeps from above the village trees.The echoes of the voices calling for the ferryrun across the dark water to the distant swampwhere wild ducks sleep.Where do you hurry with your basketwhen the marketing is over?Sleep has laid her fingersupon the eyes of the earth.The nests of the crows have become silent,and the murmurs of the bamboo leaves are silent.The labourers home from their fieldsspread their mats in the courtyards.Where do you hurry with your basketwhen the marketing is over?Rab wrote this in 1913,Free me from the bonds of your sweetness, my love!No more of this wine of kisses.This mist of heavy incense stifles my heart.Open the doors, make room for the morning light.I am lost in you, wrapped in the folds of your caresses.Free me from your spells, and give me back the manhoodto offer you my freed heart.Famous for his role as President Jed Bartlet, Martin Sheen spoke several months ago at a White House event celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the debut of “The West Wing” on television. He wrapped up his short speech by reciting a poem that Rab had written more than 100 years earlier.Where the mind is without fear and the head is held highWhere knowledge is freeWhere the world has not been broken up into fragmentsBy narrow domestic wallsWhere words come out from the depth of truthWhere tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfectionWhere the clear stream of reason has not lost its wayInto the dreary desert sand of dead habitWhere the mind is led forward by theeInto ever-widening thought and actionInto that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.Rab knew that you and I would be here today, and he left us a message.Who are you, reader,reading my poems a hundred years hence?I cannot send you one single flowerfrom this wealth of the spring,one single streak of gold from yonder clouds.Open your doors and look abroad.From your blossoming gardengather fragrant memories of the vanished flowersof a hundred years before.In the joy of your heart may you feelthe living joy that sang one spring morning,sending its glad voice across a hundred years.Rab – Rabindranath Tagore – was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.He was the first non-European ever to win a Nobel Prize.Roy H. WilliamsNOTE FROM INDY: Speaking of Martin Sheen, his name has recently been mentioned in association with the book, “When Rabbis Bless Congress: The Great American Story of Jewish Prayers on Capitol Hill.” Aroo.A timber-framed cottage was built in Frog Holt, England, in the year 1450. Today, 575 years later, that cottage provides an important case study for business owners who are scaling their...
Chris and Andy talk about a new feature that Netflix is rolling out called “Moments” that allows users to capture and share scenes from their favorite shows in an effort to boost fan-driven marketing (1:00). Then they discuss the news that Peacock lost more than $400 million last quarter despite its popular Olympics coverage and what that means for the streamer and its parent company, Comcast (25:43). Finally, in honor of the upcoming election, they talk about some of their favorite TV presidents, including Jed Bartlet on ‘The West Wing' and Laura Roslin on ‘Battlestar Galactica' (41:00). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The date: September 20th, 2024… The place: The White House Rose Garden…. The speaker: actor Martin Sheen.. “You know, the Irish tell the story of a man who arrives at the gates of heaven and asks to be let in. Saint Peter says, ‘Of course. Just show us your scars.' The man says, ‘I have no scars.' Saint Peter says ‘What a pity. Was there nothing worth fighting for?' We are rightly called to find something in our lives worth fighting for Something that can unite the will of the spirit with the work of the flesh And when we find that, we will discover fire for the second time.” What was Martin Sheen doing at the White House? Which of his many acting roles was he recreating? And what did he say next – which, by the way, he has said on C-SPAN several times before? Find out by listening to this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." As the "The Weekly" marks the 25th anniversary of the hit television show “The West Wing.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How much information does the voting public deserve to know about a political candidate? Is that candidate allowed to retain their privacy? These questions were raised during my recent watching of The West Wing.Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy
Michael welcomes Melissa Fitzgerald & Mary McCormack, alumni of NBC's hit series "The West Wing," with their new book "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service." Hear a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing, with compelling insights exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure. Original air date 19 September 2024. The book was published on 13 August 2024.
What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service by Melissa Fitzgerald, Mary McCormack https://amzn.to/3Xk13P9 A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure. Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how The West Wing was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it forged, and the service it inspired. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next will delight readers with on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. What's Next revisits beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead.
Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including series creator Aaron Sorkin and many others, in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service (Dutton, 2024). includes on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans (Wingnuts) have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. Fitzgerald and McCormick revisit beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compile poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlight initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and make a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including series creator Aaron Sorkin and many others, in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service (Dutton, 2024). includes on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans (Wingnuts) have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. Fitzgerald and McCormick revisit beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compile poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlight initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and make a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including series creator Aaron Sorkin and many others, in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service (Dutton, 2024). includes on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans (Wingnuts) have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. Fitzgerald and McCormick revisit beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compile poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlight initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and make a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts
Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including series creator Aaron Sorkin and many others, in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service (Dutton, 2024). includes on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans (Wingnuts) have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. Fitzgerald and McCormick revisit beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compile poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlight initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and make a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including series creator Aaron Sorkin and many others, in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service (Dutton, 2024). includes on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans (Wingnuts) have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. Fitzgerald and McCormick revisit beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compile poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlight initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and make a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including series creator Aaron Sorkin and many others, in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service (Dutton, 2024). includes on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans (Wingnuts) have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. Fitzgerald and McCormick revisit beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compile poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlight initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and make a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including series creator Aaron Sorkin and many others, in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service (Dutton, 2024). includes on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans (Wingnuts) have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. Fitzgerald and McCormick revisit beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compile poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlight initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and make a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
Gene Sperling has served multiple presidents - real and ficticious. He was an economic advisor to Presidents Clinton and Obama and currently serves as a senior advisor to President Biden and coordinator of the American Rescue Plan. In between White House stints, Sperling served President Jed Bartlet as a consultant on the hit TV show "The West Wing." In this episode, Major presses Sperling on the causes of and solutions for inflation, economic perceptions versus reality and whether President Biden's age and health are in decline. Join us for ice cream at Thomas Sweet in Georgetown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is our unabridged interview with Martin Sheen. In this episode, Lee sits down with the former President of the United States… At least, that's how many listeners may know Martin Sheen, an award-winning actor known for his roles in “Apocalypse Now” and “The Departed,” and perhaps most famously for playing President Jed Bartlet in the hit TV series “The West Wing.” But offscreen, Martin is perhaps best described as an ardent Catholic peace activist who has been arrested over 60 times. In this episode, he tells his whole story, full of humor and grace all the way from his childhood, to his acting career, to activism alongside James Lawson and John Dear, and much more. Show Notes Similar episodes: The Architect of The American Civil Rights Movement: James Lawson Taking the Beatitudes Seriously: John Dear Resources mentioned this episode: The West Wing Cathedral Scene PDF of Lee's Interview Notes Transcript for Abridged Episode Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Stitcher | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Member: Virtual Only | Standard | Premium See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Shop No Small Endeavor Merch: Scandalous Witness Course | Scandalous Witness Book | Joy & the Good Life Course Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
In this episode, Lee sits down with the former President of the United States… At least, that's how many listeners may know Martin Sheen, an award-winning actor known for his roles in “Apocalypse Now” and “The Departed,” and perhaps most famously for playing President Jed Bartlet in the hit TV series “The West Wing.” But offscreen, Martin is perhaps best described as an ardent Catholic peace activist who has been arrested over 60 times. In this episode, he tells his whole story, full of humor and grace all the way from his childhood, to his acting career, to activism alongside James Lawson and John Dear, and much more. Show Notes Similar episodes: The Architect of The American Civil Rights Movement: James Lawson Taking the Beatitudes Seriously: John Dear Resources mentioned this episode: The West Wing Cathedral Scene PDF of Lee's Interview Notes Transcription Link Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Stitcher | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Member: Virtual Only | Standard | Premium See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Shop No Small Endeavor Merch: Scandalous Witness Course | Scandalous Witness Book | Joy & the Good Life Course Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
This is our unabridged interview with Martin Sheen. In this episode, Lee sits down with the former President of the United States… At least, that's how many listeners may know Martin Sheen, an award-winning actor known for his roles in Apocalypse Now and The Departed, and perhaps most famously for playing President Jed Bartlet in the hit TV series The West Wing. But offscreen, Martin is perhaps best described as a committed Catholic with a beautiful conversion story, and an ardent peace activist who has been arrested over 60 times. In this episode, he tells his whole story, full of humor and grace, all the way from his childhood in Ohio to his acting career, his coming to faith, and much more. Show Notes: Similar episodes The Architect of The American Civil Rights Movement: James Lawson Taking the Beatitudes Seriously: John Dear Resources mentioned this episode The West Wing Cathedral Scene PDF of Lee's Interview Notes Transcription Link For Abridged Episode Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Stitcher | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Member: Virtual Only | Standard | Premium See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Shop No Small Endeavor Merch: Scandalous Witness Course | Scandalous Witness Book | Joy & the Good Life Course Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Lee sits down with the former President of the United States… At least, that's how many listeners may know Martin Sheen, an award-winning actor known for his roles in Apocalypse Now and The Departed, and perhaps most famously for playing President Jed Bartlet in the hit TV series The West Wing. But offscreen, Martin is perhaps best described as a committed Catholic with a beautiful conversion story, and an ardent peace activist who has been arrested over 60 times. In this episode, he tells his whole story, full of humor and grace, all the way from his childhood in Ohio to his acting career, his coming to faith, and much more. Show Notes: Similar episodes The Architect of The American Civil Rights Movement: James Lawson Taking the Beatitudes Seriously: John Dear Resources mentioned this episode The West Wing Cathedral Scene PDF of Lee's Interview Notes Transcription Link Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Stitcher | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Member: Virtual Only | Standard | Premium See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Shop No Small Endeavor Merch: Scandalous Witness Course | Scandalous Witness Book | Joy & the Good Life Course Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watching The American President can feel like diving into an alternate reality for fans of the West Wing. Why is Jed Bartlet the chief of staff? What’s Will Bailly doing working for a lobbyist? Why do Josh & Toby look like Michael J. Fox? Well, Lex and Brian are happy to dive into such matters and many more as they watch and review Aaron Sorkin’s White House romcom somewhat awkwardly named, The American President. Warning: Mild spoilers for “The West Wing” throughout the episode. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
Watching The American President can feel like diving into an alternate reality for fans of the West Wing. Why is Jed Bartlet the chief of staff? What’s Will Bailly doing working for a lobbyist? Why do Josh & Toby look like Michael J. Fox? Well, Lex and Brian are happy to dive into such matters and many more as they watch and review Aaron Sorkin’s White House romcom somewhat awkwardly named, The American President. Warning: Mild spoilers for “The West Wing” throughout the episode.
In this episode, we snake draft romantic cliches. We are joined by matchmaker extraordinaire @MrsKellyStamps and PMG beloved @ErinHMoon as we discuss kissing in the rain, makeover montages, and celebrities falling in love with normals. Plus we debate if vampires have body fluids. MENTIONSJoin us on Patreon and get our monthly Cinema Sidepiece episodes. This Friday is the 2010 movie Valentine's Day. Visit: knoxandjamie.com/patreonHuge thanks to our special guests: @MrsKellyStamps (see also: @kellyskornersingles) and @erinhmoonReminder: Snake Draft 'SplainYoutube playlist: specific clips mentionedFly-by mentions: Steve Carell is hotter now | The Swan | Well, actually… it was Jenny McCarthy selling shoes on the toilet (and they were Candies, not Sketchers) Debate: Vampires don't have body fluidsKelly's green light: Lars and the Real Girl (Prime)Red light mentions: If it's not Jed Bartlet, Jamie's not interested | Jonah Hill and Lauren London's CGI kiss in You PeopleBONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week's The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Ben & Jen at the Grammy'sKevin Costner is leaving YellowstoneGREEN LIGHTSJamie: series - Cunk On Earth (Netflix)Knox: series - The Traitors (Peacock) SHOW SPONSORSSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week's featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | SwagSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When your intuitive mind senses a pattern and begins to search for the completion of that pattern, we call this, “curiosity”. But sometimes our searching for the completion of a pattern goes sideways, takes a shortcut, gets it wrong. The false logic that springs to mind as a result of this wrong turn is so common that it has a Latin name, “Post Hoc, ergo Propter Hoc.” Blame Isaac Newton. Newton taught us to think of cause and effect as sequential: a pool cue strikes a ball, which strikes another ball. As a result of our trust in Newtonian physics, the often-wrong logic of Post Hoc ergo Propter Hoc is almost irresistibly seductive because it begins with the observation that two events occurred in sequence. Remember a TV show called The West Wing? Jed Bartlet: C.J., on your tombstone it's going to say Post Hoc ergo Propter Hoc. C.J.: Okay, but none of my visitors are going to be able to understand my tombstone. Jed Bartlet: It means, “One thing follows the other, therefore it was caused by the other.” But it's not always true. In fact, it's hardly ever true. We did not lose Texas because of the hat joke. Do you know when we lost Texas? C.J.: When you learned to speak Latin? Do you remember The Big Bang Theory? In a 2009 episode, Sheldon Cooper was speaking to his mother on the phone: “The Arctic expedition was a remarkable success, I'm all but certain there's a Nobel prize in my future. Actually, I shouldn't say that. I'm entirely certain… (audience laughter) No, Mother, I could not feel your church group praying for my safety… (audience laughter) The fact that I'm home safe does not prove that it worked. That logic is Post Hoc ergo Propter Hoc… (audience laughter) No, I'm not sassing you in Eskimo talk.” Similar to “Post Hoc” is the broken logic of simultaneous occurrences, Cum Hoc ergo Propter Hoc, “With this, because of this.” “The bigger a child's shoe size, the better the child's handwriting. Therefore, having big feet makes it easier to write.” The mental sleight-of-hand of “Post Hoc” and “Cum Hoc” are what make advertising – and conspiracy theories – so easy to believe. @WardQNormal writes, “The trouble with conspiracy theories is that a lack of evidence is taken as proof that the conspiracy is everywhere. This is like thinking that the reason you never see elephants hiding up in treetops is because they're good at it.” Seeing patterns where they don't exist can be costly and dangerous. But still, I am wildly in favor of curiosity.Zora Neale Hurston wrote, “Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” Albert Einstein said, “Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.” Gemma Stone, “When we enter a conversation with curiosity, we allow ourselves to see things differently and to be surprised by what we discover.” Tom Robbins, “Curiosity, especially intellectual inquisitiveness, is what separates the truly alive from those who are merely going through the motions.” Dorothy Parker, “The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” And none other than Daniel Boone – yes, THAT Daniel Boone – said, “Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections.” Like I said, I am wildly in favor of curiosity. If I could, I would inject it into your arm with a needle. Curiosity will take you on trips like no other drug. Roy H. Williams
Al Gore og Jed Bartlet var presidentene USA aldri hadde. Gore vant kanskje Florida, mens «Presidenten» Bartlet sørget for at Martin Sheen vant en Golden Globe. Bak dem begge sto Eli Attie, henholdsvis som taleskriver og episodeforfatter. Han forteller Gjermund om sine favorittserier, om Biden og sin bestekamerat Blinken, og om hvem fra Det hvite hus som ville passet inn i «The West Wing» i dag. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio
In which special guest Sasha Hutchings (Broadway's Hamilton, Oklahoma and Rocky) comes on the pod and all of a sudden our only thoughts are on Jed Bartlet, Toby Ziegler and The West Wing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're joined by Bernie Sanders' foreign policy advisor to explain why Aaron Sorkin's handling of the genocide in Rwanda is less brilliant than you might think. Plus - Jed Bartlet, Contra-lover!
Au reconfinement s’est ajouté les élections présidentielles américaines. Ces deux événements ont suffit pour reporter l’épisode qui devait être dédié à La Trilogie du Samedi au profit d’un épisode plus classique (bien qu'enregistré à distance) sur The West Wing. Ajoutons que le Grand-Œuvre d’Aaron Sorkin a (enfin) atterri sur une plateforme de streaming (MyCanal) et que sa dernière création, Les Sept de Chicago, est maintenant dispo sur Netflix. Ce concours de circonstances a permi d’improviser cet épisode en compagnie de nouvelles voix que je suis immensément fier de réunir à cette antenne : Emmanuel, ex-rédacteur sur Comicsblog, animateur du podcast Le Coin Pop et de ses émissions dérivées : After Watchmen, Le Quadrant Pop, Tales from the Sewer Pauline, journaliste et critique de cinéma, créatrice du podcast Sorociné, membre du syndicat de la critique de Cinéma et du comité de la Semaine de la Critique pour le Festival de Cannes Renaud, scénariste, rédacteur en chef du site Cinématraque, professeur à l’INA et comédien au sein de la troupe de théâtre Les Wonderbiches Robert / Bob, scénariste pour le cinéma et le jeu vidéo, rédacteur pour Rockyrama notamment et curateur du compte Twitter Bay Perfect Shot Ensemble, pendant près de 3 heures, on a tenté d’expliquer tout l’amour qu’on avait pour ce show qui déborde d’humanisme, pour ses personnages si attachants… et pourquoi c’est l’une des meilleure série au monde. Vous DEVEZ regarder The West Wing ! Playlist : 01 - W.G. Snuffy Walden - Main Title | The West Wing - Original Television Soundtrack © 2017 WaterTower Music / Varese Sarabande 02 - W.G. Snuffy Walden - Walking the West Wing | The West Wing - Original Television Soundtrack © 2017 WaterTower Music / Varese Sarabande 03 - W.G. Snuffy Walden - The 14th Amendment | The West Wing - Original Television Soundtrack © 2017 WaterTower Music / Varese Sarabande 04 - W.G. Snuffy Walden - One of Three | The West Wing - Original Television Soundtrack © 2017 WaterTower Music / Varese Sarabande 05 - W.G. Snuffy Walden - Ways and Means | The West Wing - Original Television Soundtrack © 2017 WaterTower Music / Varese Sarabande 06 - W.G. Snuffy Walden - Two Cathedrals | The West Wing - Original Television Soundtrack © 2017 WaterTower Music / Varese Sarabande 07 - Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms | Brothers in Arms © 1985 Vertigo Records / Universal Music 08 - Lin-Manuel Miranda & Hrishikesh Hirway - What’s Next : https://youtu.be/9TTD5-3fuZE Le drapeau nord américain compte 50 étoiles… mais si vous voulez bien en distribuer 4 ou 5 pour noter cette émission sur Apple Podcast, ce serait chic de votre part : http://bit.ly/PasTropVieux Vous pouvez aussi suivre l’actu du podcast et des nombreux sujets qu’il évoque depuis maintenant 3 ans sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook Twitter Instagram Enfin, sachez que ce podcast, comme 14 autres, rejoint le label Bonus Tracks, un nouveau collectif de productions audio consacré aux multiples visages de la culture pop. Visitez donc nos différents espaces et découvrez notre catalogue ! Site web Facebook Twitter Check du coude.
Shreya, Jacob, and special guest Hesse talk about the 1983 David Cronenberg/Stephen King collaboration The Dead Zone. Is senate candidate Greg Stillson really all that different from Jed Bartlet? Why is Christopher Walken so in his feelings? What does "the dead zone" even mean? Is the ice gonna break? Plus bonus Elizabethtown discussion! Show account: https://twitter.com/fauxtuspod Shreya: https://twitter.com/shreyabasu003 Jacob: https://twitter.com/jacob_posts Hesse: https://twitter.com/ZeroSuitCamus
‘Sleepy Hollow’ Co-Creator joins Happy Half Hour! What are the best ways to safe and sane right now? We don’t know, but here’s what everyone's doing. Australian politician, Will Fowles delivered a 90 second speech borrowing lines from fictional West Wing's Jed Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen. Also a priest was caught ‘filming himself having sex with two dominatrices on a church alter’. Watch this man get forced into marriage on the job at Target. Finally, Eric Trump loses his mind during an interview, because his dad lost his money. Guest: Phil Iscove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
‘Sleepy Hollow’ Co-Creator joins Happy Half Hour! What are the best ways to safe and sane right now? We don’t know, but here’s what everyone's doing. Australian politician, Will Fowles delivered a 90 second speech borrowing lines from fictional West Wing's Jed Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen. Also a priest was caught ‘filming himself having sex with two dominatrices on a church alter’. Watch this man get forced into marriage on the job at Target. Finally, Eric Trump loses his mind during an interview, because his dad lost his money.Guest: Phil Iscove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Free or Die gets the Poda Bing treatment. Let's go back to Dartford and go antiquing for a couple few hours. Friendly ask: Poda Bing is a labor of love and has been since day 1. If you love the pod, your support matters and means a lot. Visit: glow.fm/podabing if you can. And thank you, as always, to everyone who has already supported this. Selected topics discussed/References made: Founding members of the NAACP, Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, JuJu Smith-Schuster, On the Waterfront, Old man Satriale, Fistful of Dollars, Yonkers, Tyler the Creator, Son of Sam, James Comey, Mike Breen, Bobby Axelrod, Aaliyah, 2pac collabs, Paul Revere v. Christopher, Habeas Corpus, Dire Straits, Pomodoro Technique, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Russ Wheeler v. Vito, Zach Lavine, Ozone Park, A Bronx Tale, Archie Bunker, Jack Kerouac, Gary Oldman, Pixies, Allen Iverson, Band on the Run, Bill Withers, Franklin Pierce, most popular presidents, Gettysburg Address, drinks and balsamic with Hugh, Jed Bartlet in New Hampshire, Jon Bon Jovi, Stevie Nicks, Bill Belichick, Christopher Walken, Sam Malone, Lethal Weapon 4, Ali, Flashdance, Giorgio Moroder, Scarface, Solange & Lil Wayne, Molly Ringwald, Bob Woodward, Jethro Tull, John Muir, Rodin's Thinker statue, Tom Petty, Mau Mau uprising, Ice Cube, Karate Kid 2 & more. About Alternate Thursdays: Alternate Thursdays is an audio-first media company in Los Angeles that creates hit podcasts with talent, brands, studios & our obsessions. Poda Bing is an Alternate Thursdays (@alternatethursdays) production created by Vik Singh (@vik.js) -Follow @podabing on Instagram for a pictorial and caption companion to the show. -If you'd like to participate in our Sopranos Trivia series, DM @podabing on Instagram -All archived episodes are available, for free, at https://podabing.show and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Happy Thanksgiving 2018! For Black Friday, here's another episode about the President of the United States of American in the popular TV show, The West Wing - Josaih Bartlet. Tyler, Riley, & Nick turn this good ol' boy into the millennial dream candidate in a few, hard-to-follow steps. Patreon.com/popapoc Tags: podcast , comedy , funny , characters , movies , review , tv , videogames , games , josiah bartlet , jed bartlet , west wing , politics , popular apocrypha , podcasting , audio , patreon , creative , martin sheen , president of the united states , president , usa , patriotism , fiction , economics , elections , kanye west , designated survivor , tom kirkman , futurama , american dad , g i joe , bipolar , young , female , first woman president , bacon , mcdonalds , pop culture
Shut! It! Down! Josh and Hrishi are walking right up to the hallway outside your office to talk about “Shutdown.” Gene Sperling, former White House Director of the National Economic Council, joins them to compare Bill Clinton's shutdown game plan to Jed Bartlet's apparent lack of one. For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/508
Fun Fact: I (Josh) was about a week and a half into a horrible, undiagnosed head injury that was causing me to lose my mind at the time of recording the intro to this episode WAAAY back in June. Shortly after that I crashed for several months... Still recovering a bit (seriously, if you ever hit your head, get it checked out right away)... Steph and Jack are busy raising that baby of theirs... but most importantly we've started production on our next podcast which we're all really excited to start releasing some time next year! So this project's going to continue to be released on a "Ehhh... we'll see you when we see you" basis.Anyway, in this one, I think we might have talked about how nobody goes to church anymore anyway and in turn, A LOT of middle America's relationship with religion in our lifetime. Other than that... What happened on Silicon Valley last season (it was still relevant at the time) and President Jed Bartlet's of the West Wing's trusted best friend and groundskeeper.
Alec Baldwin inhabits Donald Trump on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Bradley Whitford spent years in ‘The West Wing.’ Here’s what their time with fake presidents tells them about the real one.
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with Sarah D. Bunting of Previously.tv and Tomato Nation to discuss authoritative mustaches, the flute of doom, and anaphora in The Shadow of Two Gunmen (2.01-02). Download the mp3 here. Subscribe to the show! iTunes • Stitcher • RSS Show notes: Discuss Jed Bartlet is My President on the […]
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with Matthew Vose, co-host of Pop-Culturally Deprived, to discuss sacred spaces, cranky Sam, ghost Mrs. Landingham, and sarcastic Latin when we talk about Two Cathedrals (2.22).
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with Kevin Flynn, co-host of Crime Writers On... and These Are Their Stories: A Law and Order Podcast, to discuss government shutdowns, the incredible power of hot girls dispensing garbage, and Josh's private computer folder on Shutdown (5.08).
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with Dr. Charisse L'Pree, associate professor at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, to discuss media, race and gender as we dig into the themes in The Women of Qumar (3.09)!
We needed that week off. Seems like everyone's got a podcast side gig now. Toby's hosting Radio Free Dystopia, Kevin's making an appearance on Jed Bartlet is My President, and Rebecca is a new permanent panelist on Slate's Mom and Dad Are Fighting. Rebecca didn't get verified on Twitter and she's PISSED! In a true crime podcast update podcast update, we'll give our take on how the experts from Real Crime Profile used their profiling skills on John B. McLemore from S-town. For a character who's so beloved, the enumeration of his less-than-desirable traits has stirred lots of feelings. At the intersection of entertainment and suicide lies Netflix's "13 Reasons Why," the most controversial series of the year. Great acting, interesting plot, but is possible to tackle teen suicide in a way that doesn't make the problem worse? Despite earnest intentions to make the show a conversation-starter, there remain legit concerns that the series irreparably sends the wrong message. In essence, everything that makes 13 Reason great are what also what makes it dangerous. In the crime of the week: beware the sniper cat. Our sponsors this week are Chris Gethard: Career Suicide, premiering Saturday, May 6th at 10pm, on HBO. Zebit - get up to $2,500 interest-free credit at zebit.com/crime. Away Luggage - Get $20 of at awaytravel.com/crime - use promo code CRIME at checkout StoryWorth - Get $20 off your subscription at StoryWorth.com/crime Support the show.
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with Robbie Hurlocker, co-host of Hamilton: The Podcast, to discuss morality, poetry, tragedy, and Lin Manuel-Miranda as we talk about Posse Comitatus (3.23)!
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with high school English and film study teacher, and occasional podcast host at FThisMovie.Net, Rob DiCristino to discuss Gilbert and Sullivan, fantastic writing for female characters, and workplaces with an uncanny command of Gilbert and Sullivan as we examine And It's Surely to Their Credit (2.05)!
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with story nerd in training, future co-host of the Outlander podcast Sassenachs, and my daughter, Sarah Schwalbe, to discuss well-written women, reverse TellaDonnas, and CJ's incredible awesome in The U.S. Poet Laureate (3.17)!
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with high school English teacher and my best friend from high school Liz Lutz to discuss the state of our educational system, the history of turkeys in the White House, and Aaron Sorkin's recent diversity dust-up in Shibboleth (2.08)!
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with acclaimed author and comic book editor Alisa Kwitney to discuss Sam as walking sexual subtext, Josh as a superhero, and our plans to Weekend at Bernie's the Bartlet Administration as we talk about Mr. Willis of Ohio (1.06)!
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Jones from Southern Fried Scholar to talk about educational policy woes, ill-advised lip syncing, and bad, bad flirting when we discuss Six Meetings Before Lunch, S1.18!
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sit down with Mandi Kaye from Pop Culturally Deprived to talk about Bartlet for America (S3.10). I get cranky about feminist issues, she talks me down, and in the end, we bask in our love of emotionally connected masculine relationships. Leo + Bartlet 4ever!
In this episode of Jed Bartlet is My President, I sat down with the hilarious and insightful Rebecca Lavoie of Crime Writers On... and These Are Their Stories: A Law and Order Podcast to talk about great teachers, underappreciated female characters, and the one real-life politician who reminds her most of Jed Bartlet... and I promise, it's not who you think it is.
The introductory episode of JBIMP!
Hail to the TWO Chiefs! We are down to two competitors in our The Greatest Fictional President bracket. Nando and DJ also give their thoughts on the Oscars, a bunch of politics stuff, and a new segment is revealed called "Rearranging Deck Chairs on the DC Titanic".
Jeremy and Christy are joined by Jeremy Henson from the Eureka podcast to discuss selling your virginity, Christy introduces her plan to watch the West Wing starting January 20th, Jeremy (Holmes) has some stories to make Matt Christy mad and we discuss boners in space. Links: - Join Christy's facebook group "Jed Bartlet is My President" - "It's My Decision: This woman is auctioning off her virginity to help her family" Via The Washington Post - "Haircuts With Bangs Might Be Coming Back in 2017" Via QG - "Keyshare Technologies debuts Kimon selfie drone" Via Venture Beat - "What Happens to Dicks in Space" Via Inverse
This week, County Executive Molinaro discuss some new health initiatives coming to the Hudson Valley. Also, why is "The West Wing" on if his favorite shows?"
JJ wastes his time talking about the Dirty Dogg Saloon in Scotsdale.Mike wastes his time Periscoping. And the both waste time talking about; NOT talking about GOT spoilers but about people who DO spoil! But we give away NO spoilers! , sports spoilers, fire in Big Bear, Donald Trump, presidential visits to L.A., the 2016 presidential race, is Bernie Sanders the real life Jed Bartlet, and more. So come waste time with us, won't you?
In this episode, Danielle needs her coffee, Ryan needs a password and Scott brings his sexy voice. We discuss our feelings about roller coasters, and Sue is the bravest one of all. Bob would not make a good Quidditch player, and Ryan … Continue reading →
This week, Joe and Todd discuss President Jed Bartlet in “Two Cathedrals,” Season 02 Episode 22 of The West Wing. Show Notes & Links Alejandro Jodorowsky on IMDB.com “Josiah Bartlet” on Wikipedia “Two Cathedrals” on Wikipedia “Two Cathedrals” on IMDB.com … Continue reading →