Trek West 5 - A Television Podcast: March 2010

Monday, March 29, 2010

Podcast 59: White republican girls named Ainsley rock!

She's finally here! The political girl of my dreams: Ainsley Hayes. And what a triumphal entrance she makes, by wiping the floor with Sam and then being offered a job in the Bartlett White House. Anybody who doesn't love Ainsley Hayes is a communist and a coward. In an effort to get us back on track we only covered episodes 3-4 of The West Wing, Season 2. That means that our string of short podcasts will be ending very soon. On behalf of Trek West 5, we wish all Jews, as well as certain Noahides named Jim, a happy Passover.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 9th Amendment
    Should society throw out the people/groups we don't like (ie: KKK)?
    Double comments from MFJM
    Ainsley Hayes is awesome!
    Joey is a jerk to his friends
    Would you work for the opposition party?
    What will it take to cure AIDS in Africa?
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Midterms: 58min 10sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

In this White House: 47min 47sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 5

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Monday, March 22, 2010

Podcast 58: In the Shadow of New York Maria - fixed

We were so excited to have New York Maria join us for the discussion of the first episode of season 2 that, when we realized she had slipped out the back door between recording sessions, we just didn't have the heart to go on. As a result, this podcast only covers episodes 1-2 of The West Wing, Season 2.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 8th Amendment
    NY Maria joins the podcast
    We call out DeDe to join the podcast
    More discussion on the perfect job
    Who's in charge?
    Liability Shields
    Josh Woodward's track Morning Blue

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
In the Shadow of 2 Gunmen Part 1: 58min 19sec
Peter: Television - 10
Joey: Television - 10
Maria: Television - 8

In the Shadow of 2 Gunmen Part 2: 20min 23sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 8

If you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 58: In the Shadow of New York Maria

Monday, March 15, 2010

Podcast 57: Politically Ambidextrous

What an ending to what may arguably be the best season 1 of any television show. We had a great time discussing the finality of West Wing season 1 in our wrap up. Let's hope our fans in Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur love it as much as we did. Plus an extra bonus: we are under 2 hours!!! This podcast covers the episodes 21-22 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 7th Amendment
    Polling
    Town Hall meeting prep
    I Fight Dragons

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 1 lists/recaps:
Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics: 37min 34sec
Peter: Television - 8
Joey: Television - 7

What Kind Of Day Has It Been: 30min 43sec
Peter: Television - 10
Joey: Television - 10

Season 1 wrap up: 29min 52sec

Season 1 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Lord John Marbury
Joey: Joe Willis

Most Hated Character
Peter& Joey: Mandy

Favorite Villain
Peter: Mary Marsh
Joey: VP John Hoynes

Hot Chick
Peter: Joey Lucas as played by Marlee Matlin
Joey: Zoey Bartlett as played by Elisabeth Moss

Favorite Issue
Peter: School Vouchers
Joey: Give back the tax surplus or pay down the debt?

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter

20 Hours in LA
Crackpots & These Women
Take this Sabbath Day
The State Dinner

Joey

Lord John Marbury
Enemies
20 Hours in LA
Celestial Navigation
The White House Pro-Am

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

What kind of day has it been?
Let Bartlett Be Bartlett
Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics
Take Out the Trash Day
He Shall From Time to Time

Joey:

He Shall, From Time to Time
What kind of day has it been?
Let Bartlet be Bartlet
Mr. Willis of Ohio
Crackpots and these Women

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: White House Pro Am: Sam telling Mrs. Bartlett that she needs to get in line
awkward

Joey: Let Bartlett Be Bartlett: "I serve at the pleasure of the President"

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Podcast 56: Audio Issues

Alright, someone has been fiddling with our hardware because this weeks audio is really choppy. Sorry for all of you hardcore TW5 listeners out there who will have to endure this. The good news is that we did have some fun talking about some rather weighty issues. And we had My Friend Jon Madsen join us. So I don't even know why I bothered to mention this because you are all going to be so excited to hear MFJM and us goof around that you won't even notice the annoying clicks. Either way we aren't re-recording. This podcast covers the episodes 19-20 of The West Wing, Season 1.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Principles of an American Life: The 6th Amendment
    Jon calls Joey and Peter sophisticated - What the heck was he smoking?
    Campaign finance reform
    Gays in the military
    Drugs: punishment vs prevention
    Planning out your clothing for each day of the week is weird
    Music by Shayna Zaid

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Let Bartlet Be Bartlet: 1hr 34min 20sec
Peter: Television - 9
Joey: Television - 8
Jon: Television - 6.7

Mandatory Minimums: 37min
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7
Jon: Television - 5.7

If you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Podcast 55: We have the right to remain silent

But come on, have we ever remained silent? There was way too much for us to be able to talk about this week and still cover a full 4 episodes. This podcast covers the episodes 17-18 of The West Wing, Season 1. It is chock full of good conversation from listener emails, and wonderful political ideas. We would really like to know what you guys have to say about some of the issues discussed.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Music by Shayna Zaid
    Joey book recommendation: The 28th Amendment
    Differences between The Senate & The House of Representatives
    Porn vs Art listener email
    Principles of an American Life: The 5th Amendment
    "The Jackal" is stupid
    What do you think about reparations?
    Are School Vouchers a good idea?

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The White House Pro-Am: 1hr 12min 56sec
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 5

6 Meetings Before Lunch: 37min
Peter: Television - 7
Joey: Television - 7

If you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.