We discuss the ethics of being rude to flight attendants (and crossword puzzle editors), whether it's sexist to dislike Mandy, and come up with headlines from The West Wing.

S03E04 – Infinite Taxation

Sep 3rd, 2018 1h 48m

We talk ballets, Ms. Landingham's up close magic skills, and give Doug a new nickname.

S03E03 – Country Fashions

Jul 21st, 2018 1h 33m

We talk snakes, the the validity of unnamed sources, and ship Sam and Connie.

S03E02 – The Wet Timeline

Jun 9th, 2018 1h 30m

We talk political apologies, presidential marriages, and mall culture.

S03E01 – Secret Peanut Butter

May 3rd, 2018 1h 46m

S02E22 – Sassy Little Ghost

Jan 23rd, 2018 1h 37m

We talk presidential event staging, question the President's decision making apparatus, and debate the use of that Dire Straits song.

S02E21 – Sometimes You Can't Haggle

Dec 22nd, 2017 1h 54m

We watch season 2, episode 21 of The West Wing (“18th and Potomac”).We talk presidential scandals, Eric gets a lesson in negotiating, and we deal with this episode’s shocking ending.Links:New Zodiac Sign – OphiuchusKenny ThurmanTrump Dentures?M

S02E20 – 100 Years of Time Travel Gas

Nov 30th, 2017 1h 53m

We talk fictional and real tax plans, have major issues with Sam, and Eric confesses to a crippling addiction.

Attention Gathering Device

Nov 11th, 2017 1h 38m

We watch season 2, episode 19 of The West Wing ("Bad Moon Rising").We talk litigation strategy, plan a vacation in international waters, and eat some expired space food.Links• Cornel West Reader• ERA Ratification• 280• Oil Tanker Sizes• Astrona

S02E18 – Extremely Online

Oct 18th, 2017 1h 27m

We talk the ERA, presidential clapbacks, and how much of Eric's life is informed by throwaway lines in this episode.

S02E17 – The Big Ugly

Sep 7th, 2017 1h 27m

We talk the filibuster, standing desks, and shirt tucks.

S02E16 – Dead Red Redemption

Aug 15th, 2017 1h 49m

We talk about anarchy, map projections, and Don Henley.

S02E15 – Gut Dominance

Jul 30th, 2017 1h 36m

We talk drug policy, that Allman Brothers reference, and examine this epiosde's erotic undertones.

S02E14 – Leather Babby

Jul 8th, 2017 1h 32m

We talk the drug war, the viability of third party candidates, and breakfast.

S02E13 – A Reverse Roast

Jun 19th, 2017 1h 18m

We talk ways to make the SoTU more exciting, school uniforms, and attempt to decipher a particularly inscrutable Sorkin-ism.

S02E12 – Born to Be a Regular

May 22nd, 2017 1h 24m

We talk comic strips, pie vs. cake, and Elise gives a few extremely accurate and true history lessons.

S02E11 – I Smell Everything

Apr 26th, 2017 1h 37m

We talk pizza bites, our animal crushes, and wonder if propaganda is always bad.

S02E10 – Put the Machine in Charge

Apr 5th, 2017 1h 37m

We talk acronyms, strategic reserves of all types, and are fascinated by the autopen.

S02E09 – It Means Tough Noogies

Mar 14th, 2017 1h 48m

We talk green beans, accidental cousin dating, and introduce Detective Harry Covert.

S02E08 – A Disguise for the Good Meat

Mar 1st, 2017 1h 34m

We talk about how much Elise spends on knives, piece together this eps extremely subtle Thanksgiving parable, and learn some new words.

S02E07 – Status Quo Forever

Feb 15th, 2017 1h 34m

We talk the education system, returning things, and come up with a hip new name for Ainsley's office.

S02E06 – What Separates Us From the Dolphins

Jan 24th, 2017 1h 29m

Elise is sick, so it's a boys-only episode. We talk about the objective value of ducks (lame, regular, or otherwise), Brayden preaches the virtues of preventative RSI health, and we discuss the merits of technocracy vs. direct democracy.