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The End of the Affair

"190: End of the Affair w/ Carrie Wittmer" is the 276th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on September 24, 2021.

## Description

“Writer/Critic Carrie Wittmer joins us to talk about the underappreciated adaptation of Graham Greene's 1950s romance novel, THE END OF THE AFFAIR.

We discuss why we think this movie deserves a second chance, the fantastic lead performances from Ralph Fiennes and Julianne Moore (Who, let's be honest, would ooze romantic chemistry with a literal potato), and the ahead-of-its-time sex scenes. We also talk about why this movie hit us so hard, where it loses us, and break down Moore's incredible '99 run.

Find Carrie at: carrienotscary.com

Find Carrie's incredible breakdown of actors in sex scenes at: theringer.com/movies/2020/9/30/21492341/actor-sex-scenes-research-study"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from under an umbrella** here in 2021."

## Historical Information

"In the years following World War II, writer Maurice Bendrix (Ralph Fiennes) has an unexpected run-in with Henry Miles (Stephen Rea) and his wife, Sarah (Julianne Moore), with whom he once shared a passionate affair. Henry, who never knew, confides in Maurice that he suspects Sarah of adultery, leading to the hiring of a detective (Ian Hart) to follow her. As Sarah never explained why she called off their affair, Maurice follows the investigation closely, his feelings for her reawakened."

*The End of the Affair* was released on 12/2/1999 in limited release. It made $10.8M on a $23M budget. It has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 74% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

The episode was misnumbered upon release as '170' when it should have been '190'.

Kenny outlined his plan to re-record and replace the American Pie episode (Taylor Swift style) in an effort to appease Chris Weitz in preparation for a pitch meeting.

## Top 5 Julianne Moore Movies

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## Ratings

The End of the Affair
 **Phil** | 75
 **Carrie** | 40s

## Gallery

Fiennes and MooreFiennes and ReaGuest Carrie WittmerEnd of the Affair w- Carrie Wittmer Preview
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The End of the Affair. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The End of the Affair. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The End of the Affair. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Varsity Blues

"22: Varsity Blues with Matt Zinman and Craig Gerard" is the 22nd episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on April 25, 2018.

## Description

"Get ready for a real barnburner as Phil and Kenny take the field with TV writers Matt Zinman and Craig Gerard (Trial and Error, How I Met Your Mother)!

There’s gonna be hard-hitting theories on the true hero of this movie! Smash-mouth takes on James Van Der Beek’s work as a leading man! A head-rattling deconstruction of Billy Bob’s character arc! Zig-zagging, button-hooking non-sequiturs into Meet Dave, Major League and the University of Toronto! And rumbling, stumbling, fumbling opinions of the film’s borderline criminal misogyny!

Don't miss a second of the action on Podcast Like it’s 1999!"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we talk about the movies from 1999 **from our seat on the bleachers** here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"In West Canaan, Texas, high school football reigns supreme. When starting quarterback Lance Harbor (Paul Walker) turns up injured, the Coyotes' ruthless coach, Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight), must promote benchwarmer Jonathon "Mox" Moxon (James Van Der Beek) to lead the team in its quest for a divisional title. Suddenly thrown into the spotlight, Mox must deal with the pressure of carrying the aspirations of an entire town on his shoulders, as he struggles to pursue his own very different dreams."

*Varsity Blues* was released on 1/15/1999 in 1st place against In Dreams, At First Sight, Virus and 1998 holdovers. It made $54M on a $16M budget. It has 43% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 76% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Quotes

Matt and Craig sound very similar so I can't be 100% sure which was which - Ed.

## Top Sports Movies

This was honestly very loose and hard to keep track of. Kenny was really the only one who assigned rankings except for everyone's #1. Again, not 100% sure between Matt and Craig.

## Ratings

**Varsity Blues**
 **Phil** | 65
 **Matt** | 70
 **Craig** | 77

Matt and Craig's voices were very similar so I'm not 100% sure which was which. - Ed.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/varsity-blues-1999
Unforgiven

**"51: Unforgiven with Jamelle Bouie"** is the 409th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 51st episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on January 5, 2024.

## Description

"On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Jamelle Bouie of the New York Times joined us to talk about Unforgiven.

We talk about our views on Clint Eastwood over the years, his skills as a director, and what this film encapsulates about his career."

## Historical Information

"When prostitute Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson) is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel workers post a reward for their murder, much to the displeasure of sheriff Little Bill Daggett (Gene Hackman), who doesn't allow vigilantism in his town. Two groups of gunfighters, one led by aging former bandit William Munny (Clint Eastwood), the other by the florid English Bob (Richard Harris), come to collect the reward, clashing with each other and the sheriff."

*Unforgiven* was released on 8/7/1992 in 1st place against Death Becomes Her, Raising Cain, 3 Ninjas and A League of Their Own. It made $159.2M on a $14.4M budget. It has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 93% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 stars out of 4.

## Ratings

**Unforgiven**
 **Emily** | -
 **Jamelle** | -

Queerphobia rating: 2

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Unforgiven. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on January 19, 2024.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Unforgiven. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on January 19, 2024.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Unforgiven. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on January 19, 2024.
Vanity Fair's 1999 Hollywood Issue

"148: Vanity Fair's 1999 Hollywood Issue Cover Draft w/ Clay Keller" is the 197th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on December 2, 2020.

## Description

“This week we are busting out the whiteboard, checking tier lists and double checking who is available cause folks, we are drafting.

Clay Keller of the Screen Drafts podcast joins us to draft some of our favorite stars of 1999 based on the Vanity Fair's 1999 Hollywood Issue Cover.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we **sometimes completely destroy our format and turn the whole podcast into a game based on Vanity Fair covers from 1999** here in 2020."
Weekend at Bernie's

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"14: Weekend at Bernie's w/Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss" is the 14th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on May 10, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on January 18, 2023.

## Description

"Phil and Kenny would be the perfect hosts, except for one small thing...they're dead! Luckily for us, actresses Barrett Doss and Danielle Savre (Station 19) are here to hold them up and keep this party rolling as we cover WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S.

We discuss how the disturbing premise is overturned by a charming execution, how the 80s were the golden years of credits sequences, and how women led comedies never get to be this insane. Come for the conversation about a dead man's party, and stay for the 15 minute detour on the brat pack!

Find Danielle at: dsavre.com

Find Barrett at: twitter.com/barrett\_doss"

## Kenny's Intro

Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **from a rolling party** here in 2021.

## Historical Information

"Fun-loving salesmen Richard (Jonathan Silverman) and Larry (Andrew McCarthy) are invited by their boss, Bernie (Terry Kiser), to stay the weekend at his posh beach house. Little do they know that Bernie is the perpetrator of a fraud they've uncovered and is arranging to have them killed. When the plan backfires and Bernie is killed instead, the buddies decide not to let a little death spoil their vacation. They pretend Bernie is still alive, leading to hijinks and corpse desecration galore."

*Weekend at Bernie's* was released 7/5/1989 in 8th place against *Lethal Weapon 2*, Batman, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It made $30M on a $15M budget. It has 54% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 57% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

Weekend at Bernie's
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Danielle** | -
 **Barrett** | N/A

## Gallery

Bernie at the beachSilverman, Kiser & McCarthyGuest Danielle SavreGuest Barrett DossWeekend at Bernie's with Danielle Savre & Barrett DossVideo
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Weekend at Bernie's. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Weekend at Bernie's. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Weekend at Bernie's. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The Mummy

"40: The Mummy with Keely Flaherty" is the 42nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on August 29, 2018.

## Description

"In this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1999 Keely Flaherty (Netflix) joins Phil and Kenny to the Egyptology travelogue, “The Mummy.” While some see “The Mummy” as a morality tale set against the sandy deserts of Cairo, we here at Podcast Like It’s 1999 prefer to view the work as an ode to the weary archaeologist, she who spans the globe in search of the riches and secrets of a epoch lost to history. A living tribute to the brave men and women willing spelunk the darkest crypts, excavate the most haunted tombs and stare down the most terrifying ghouls, “The Mummy” exalts the modern archeologist, the true action hero."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we talk about the movies from 1999 **from our sarcophagi** here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy of terror, which is embodied in the vengeful reincarnation of an Egyptian priest who had been sentenced to an eternity as one of the living dead."

*The Mummy* was released on 5/7/1999 in 1st place against Entrapment, The Matrix, Life, and Election. It made $416M on an $80M budget. It has 61% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 75% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

Kenny visited the set of the movie as an intern in England in 1998. He gives the sets a 65/99.

## Ratings

**The Mummy**
 **Phil** | 65
 **Keely** | 95

## References

1. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Mummy. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 19, 2022.
The X-Files: Arcadia

"191: The X-Files: Arcadia w/ Emma Stefansky" is the 277th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999. The episode covers the television show *The X-Files* and specifically the sixth season episode **Arcadia**. The show is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on October 1, 2021. This episode was the first of the Podcast Like It's Halloween miniseries.

## Description

"Spooky Season has officially begun on Podcast Like It's 1999! Here to kick off this month of terror is writer Emma Stefansky, talking about everyone's favorite FBI agents, Mulder and Scully, with THE X-FILES season 6, episode 15; ARCADIA.

That's right, we're finally covering one of the 90s most seminal pieces of science fiction pop culture. We discuss the rabid fanbase that kept X-Files on the air for so long, and how they reacted to this incredible self-contained episode (with a plot ripped straight from Emma's personal fan fiction). We also talk about the subpar special effects and story work, that is almost completely overshadowed by the lead performances and direction.

Find Emma at: twitter.com/stefabsky"

## Historical information

"Mulder and Scully go undercover as a married couple in a gated community to investigate the mysterious disappearances of neighbors who didn't conform."

*The X-Files* received very positive reviews when it was out including from *The Independent*, *Time*, *The Evening Herald*, and *Entertainment Weekly*. It had 16 Emmy awards and 62 nominations during its run, including a win for Gillian Anderson. Its ratings peaked at 27M viewers in season 5 and 30M for the post-Super Bowl episode *Leonard Betts*.

*Arcadia* aired 3/7/1999 and was written by Daniel Arkin, directed by Michael Watkins and received 18M viewers.

*See also: The X-Files Wiki: Arcadia*

## Trivia

The episode was misnumbered again as 171 when it should be 191.

Emma's favorite episodes are *War of the Coprophages* and *The Post-Modern Prometheus*.

## Gallery

Guest Emma StefanskyRob and Laura PetrieGarbage monster (aka Gumby on steroids, Mr. Butterworth, Fecal Fred, and the shitmonster)The X-Files- Arcadia w- Emma Stefansky Preview
X-Men Origins: Wolverine

"Wolverine: Origins w/ Mike Natale" is the 7th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 50th episode overall in the Patreon series. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The movie was selected as a result of a poll conducted on the Patreon page and was released on April 25, 2022.

## Description

"Mike Natale returns to the Patreon for Podcast Like It's 2009's very first patron's choice special with X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE.

We talk about how this movie released at a crossroads in superhero media, how this role has held Hugh Jackman back, and how we would like to see the X-men implemented in the MCU."

## Kenny's Intro

Mike did the introduction for the episode.

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 2009, the podcast where we talk about the films of 2009 **from our weapon X conversion facility** here in 2022. I am not your host, even though it might seem like it sometimes when I am on here, instead, here's Kenny Neibart."

## Historical Information

"Seeking solace from his dark past, Logan (Hugh Jackman), better known as Wolverine, seems to have found love and contentment with Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins). Logan's peaceful existence is shattered when Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber), his vicious brother, brutally murders Kayla. Logan's thirst for revenge propels him into the Weapon X program, where he undergoes a painful procedure to bond his bones with adamantium, making him virtually indestructible and more than a match for Victor."

*X-Men Origins: Wolverine* was released on 5/1/2009 in 1st place against *Ghosts of Girlfriends Past*, *Obsessed*, 17 Again, and *Monsters vs. Aliens*. It made $373M on a $150M budget. It has 38% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 58% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia and Ephemera

The articles where Mike cited himself as an authority:

* The Good, The Bub And The Ugly: 8 Best And 8 Worst Wolverine Movie Moments
* The Good In The Bad: Defending 15 Terrible Superhero Films

## Ratings

**X-Men Origins: Wolverine**
 **Phil** | 35
 **Mike** | 5

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. X-Men Origins: Wolverine. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. X-Men Origins: Wolverine. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. A monosyllabic superhero who wouldn't pass the Turing Test. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 18, 2022.
Top Gun + Top Gun: Maverick

**"7: Top Gun + Top Gun: Maverick with Mike Natale & Tom Lorenzo"** is the 7th episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 87th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on April 3, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It’s Double Features, Top Gun + Top Gun: Maverick

Joined by the hosts of the You’re Missing Out Podcast, Mike Natale & Tom Lorenzo are here to discuss the two Top Gun films!

We talk about Tom Cruise, characterization tropes present in the 80’s, and attempt to answer the question: “is it weird for people to like a good movie?”"
The Hangover

"4: The Hangover w/ Stacy Traub & Hunter Covington" is the 4th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 47th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on April 4, 2022.

## Description

"Writers Stacy Traub and Hunter Covington join us for a conversation on one of the most influential comedies of the 2000s, Todd Phillips' THE HANGOVER.

We discuss why this movie left such an impact on audiences and writers, from the heart at its core to its unique (at the time) storytelling. We also talk about Bradley Cooper’s breakout and career, the steady decline of the franchise, and the of-its-time bits that make us embarrassed to like this movie."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 2009, the podcast where we talk about the films of 2009 **running with the wolfpack through the desert** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Two days before his wedding, Doug (Justin Bartha) and three friends (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis) drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can't remember a thing; nor can they find Doug. With little time to spare, the three hazy pals try to re-trace their steps and find Doug so they can get him back to Los Angeles in time to walk down the aisle."

*The Hangover* was released on 6/5/2009 in 1st place against Up, *Land of the Lost*, *Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian* and Star Trek. It made $469M on a $35M budget. It has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 84% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Hangover**
 **Phil** | 65
 **Stacy** | 90
 **Hunter** | 100

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Hangover. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Hangover. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Hangover. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
White Men Can't Jump

**"28: White Men Can’t Jump with Kenny Neibart"** is the 384th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 28th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on August 11, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Kenny Neibart is back to talk about White Men Can’t Jump!

We talk about the wonderful specificity of this film’s world, where this film differs from other sports movies, and ask the question: What is Kenny but in movie form?"

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James sitting in for your regular host, some white guy who thinks he knows a lot about movies."

## Historical Information

"Billy Hoyle (Woody Harrelson) is a white basketball hustler who banks on black players underestimating his skills on the court. When he pulls one over on Sidney Deane (Wesley Snipes), his victim sees a lucrative opportunity, and they become partners in the con game, plying their trade across the courts of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Billy has to keep one step ahead of mobsters, to whom he owes money, while staying on the good side of his "Jeopardy!"-obsessed, motormouth wife (Rosie Perez)."

*White Men Can't Jump* was released 3/27/1992 in 1st place against Basic Instinct, Wayne's World, My Cousin Vinny, and Ladybugs. It made $90.8M on a $31M budget. It has 77% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 69% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**White Men Can't Jump**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Kenny** | 99

Queerphobia rating: 3

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Major League, Field of Dreams, My Cousin Vinny, Pretty Woman, Cobb, Tin Cup, Play It to the Bone, Bull Durham, Money Train, Warrior, Dark Blue, Hollywood Homicide, Unlawful Entry, A League of Their Own, White Men Can't Jump (2023), 29th Street, Cheers, Indecent Proposal, Natural Born Killers, The People vs Larry Flynt, Kingpin, EdTV, Zombieland, Doc Hollywood, Wag the Dog, The Thin Red Line, The Messenger, 2012, The Hunger Games, True Detective, Triangle of Sadness, Eyes Wide Shut, Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, Jeopardy!, Home Alone, Do the Right Thing, Night on Earth, Criminal Justice, Fearless, Singles, Thelma and Louise, Fargo, Diggstown, Passion Fish, The Last of the Mohicans, Draft Day, He Said, She Said, Bringing Down the House, Reservoir Dogs, Color of Night, Cool Runnings, Ted Lasso, Encino Man, Stranger Things, Hard Boiled, Army of Darkness, Mad Men, The Whale, Free Willy, Dolphin Tale, Star Trek IV, Moby Dick, Day of the Dolphin, Flipper, Crawl, Lake Placid, Babylon, Black Fish, The Cove, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Orca, Shark Tale, Finding Nemo, Pinocchio, In the Heart of the Sea, Big Miracle, Whale Rider, Hoffa, American Factory, Working

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. White Men Can't Jump. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on August 11, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. White Men Can't Jump. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on August 11, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. White Men Can't Jump. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on August 11, 2023.
4. ↑ Blast from the Past @ 0:50:45
The Story of Us

"34: The Story of Us with Libby Hill and [Emily St. James]" is the 35th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on July 18, 2018.

## Description

"Cultural critics and married couple Libby Hill (Los Angeles Times) and Emily St. James (Vox) join us to discuss Rob Reiner’s 1999 comedy about a couple going through a crisis that might lead to divorce.

Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer play the couple. It takes place in LA. It utilizes flashback.

Im sorry, are we being too vague? Vaguer than the damn title The Story of Us????

Just listen. It’s a good one. "

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we look back at the movies from 1999 **from our unhappy home** here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"After 15 years of marriage, Katie (Michelle Pfeiffer) and her husband, Ben (Bruce Willis), have grown apart. While they keep up the facade of having a contented marriage, mostly to not worry their children, they aren't happy together and argue frequently. While the kids are away at camp, Katie and Ben decide to separate and try to reassess their relationship to see if they should stay together or split up for good. Can they find enough that's positive in their marriage to keep it going?"

*The Story of Us* was released on 10/15/1999 in 3rd place against Fight Club, Double Jeopardy, Three Kings, and American Beauty. It made $58.9M on a $50M budget. It has 26% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 58% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Story of Us**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Libby** | 70
 **Emily** | 65

Kenny initially said it was 25. Said he'd drop it lower after hearing Libby talk more negatively about it. Referenced it as a 15 in the *Forces of Nature* episode.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-story-of-us-1999
West Wing Wednesdays

***West Wing Wednesdays*** is a miniseries within Podcast Like It's 1999 covering the television series *The West Wing.* The series began in June 2021 and covers the 1999 episodes of the show and also some of the remainder of the first season.

Regular Wednesday episodes of the podcast moved to Fridays in order to accommodate this miniseries.

## Description

"1999 is moving to Fridays as @pmiscove revisits Aaron Sorkin's groundbreaking political drama with a specially appointed senior staff of guests!"

## Episodes

The following are the 1999 episodes that are covered by the podcast.
Trippin'

"117: Trippin'" is the 142nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on February 19, 2020. The intro indicates that this is part of the Friday Night Dumps series but unlike Virus and Instinct it was given a full episode number and was released as usual on a Wednesday.

## Description

"This week Kenny and Phil talk about the barely remembered and barely existent LA high school comedy, TRIPPIN, starring Deon Richmond, Donald Faison and Maia Campbell.

This episode was previously slated for a Friday Dump but due to scheduling issues is now our regular Wednesday drop, hope you enjoy us being baffled and daydreaming of a world where this movie was better.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Welcome to the garbage dump, coming at you, I don't know from where. **From More Howard University** here in 2020."

## Historical information

"A high-school senior, Gregory Reed (Deon Richmond) is unprepared for life after graduation. Obsessed with finding a girlfriend, Gregory often has elaborate fantasies where he imagines himself as a successful ladies' man. While Gregory passes the time with his slick, trouble-seeking friend, June (Donald Adeosun Faison), he can't seem to escape his rut until he meets the pretty and brainy Cinny (Maia Campbell). Although his crush already has a boyfriend, Gregory is intent on winning her over."

*Trippin'* was released 5/12/1999. It made $9M on a $3M budget. It has 18% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 79% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Trippin'**
 **Phil** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Trippin'. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Trippin'. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Trippin'. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
This Is My Life

**"25: This Is My Life with Carrie Courogen"** is the 381st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 25th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on July 21, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Carrie Courogen joins us to talk about This Is My Life!

Being Nora Ephron’s directorial debut, we discuss the history leading up to this film, and women working in hollywood."

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James sitting in this week for your normal host, Stan, a guy who only composes limericks about birds."

## Historical Information

"Divorcee Dottie Ingels (Julie Kavner) works in retail, but she really wants to make it as a comedienne. After receiving an inheritance, Dottie decides it's now or never, and moves to New York City with her children, Erica (Samantha Mathis) and Opal (Gaby Hoffmann). Before long, Dottie finds success on the stand-up circuit. Unfortunately, this leaves little time to care for her daughters. When Dottie begins to date her manager, Arnold Moss (Dan Aykroyd), it's the last straw for Erica and Opal."

*This Is My Life* was released 2/21/1992 in 18th place against Wayne's World, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot, *Fried Green Tomatoes*, and Medicine Man. It made $2.9M on a $10M budget. It has 36% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 48% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**This Is My Life**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Carrie** | -

Queerphobia rating: 4

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, Heartburn, Silkwood, Mixed Nuts, Michael, Lucky Numbers, Hanging Up, You've Got Mail, The Wife, Hillbilly Elegy, Fatal Attraction, Moonstruck, Dangerous Liasions, The Big Chill, Albert Nobbs, The Iron Lady, The Simpsons, The Cosby Show, Rhoda, I'll Do Anything, Terms of Endearment, Basic Instinct, Poison Ivy, My So-Called Life, Little Women (1994), Reds + Little Women, American Psycho, Pump Up the Volume, Super Mario Bros., Ferngully, How to Make an American Quilt, The American President, Broken Arrow, The Strain, Lost, Bambi, Working Girl, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Girl, Interrupted, Magnolia, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Past Lives, Saturday Night Live, The Blues Brothers, Driving Miss Daisy, Do the Right Thing, My Girl, Chaplin, Glory, Crimes and Misdemeanors, A Dry White Season, You Hurt My Feelings, The Heartbreak Kid, Seinfeld, Goodfellas, Rashomon, Jurassic Park, Bewitched, Julie & Julia, Old School, Stranger Than Fiction, Annie Hall, (500) Days of Summer, Knock at the Cabin, The Golden Girls, Three Kings, Insomnia, Dead Poets Society, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, Beethoven, Captain Ron,

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. This Is My Life. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on July 21, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. This Is My Life. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on July 21, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. This Is My Life. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on July 21, 2023.
Under Siege

**"4: Under Siege with Ben Hosley"** is the 359th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 4th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on February 24, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992… we are watching Under Siege with Ben Hosley from the Blank Check Podcast!

We talk about the charms of a ridiculous action movie plot, Steven Seagal movies in general, and Ben’s recent venture into the world of fashion!"

## Historical Information

"A heroic loner takes on a group of nuclear terrorists in this seagoing yarn. Posing as a rock band, the terrorists get themselves hired for a party aboard the USS Missouri, a battleship en route to Pearl Harbor for decommissioning. They plan to steal the ship's nuclear arsenal but haven't reckoned on the intervention of the ship's chef, a decorated former Navy SEAL."

*Under Siege* was released on 10/9/1992 in 1st place against The Last of the Mohicans, *The Mighty Ducks*, *Mr. Baseball* and *Hero*. It made $156.6M on a $35M budget.. It has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 62% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Under Siege**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Ben** | N/A

Emily's 90's Queerphobia scale was 7/10

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, The Mighty Ducks, Die Hard, Disney's Robin Hood, The Fugitive, GoldenEye, Above the Law, Marked for Death, Out for Justice, Hard to Kill, On Deadly Ground, Executive Decision, The Glimmer Man, Belly of the Beast, Out for a Kill, Out of Reach, Into the Sun, Today You Die, Mercenary for Justice, Shadow Man, Attack Force, Steven Seagal: Lawman, Fleishman is in Trouble, Dr. Strangelove, Crimson Tide, Down Periscope, Avatar: The Way of Water, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Sealab 2021, MacGyver, Kindergarten Cop, Fast & Furious series, Young Rock, Black Adam, The Aviator, The Matrix Resurrections, John Wick, Batman Forever, No Country for Old Men, Men in Black, Natural Born Killers, The Client, Double Jeopardy, JFK, The Batman, National Treasure, Hellraiser, Scent of a Woman, Heat, Koyaanisqatsi, Naqoyqatsi, Powaqqatsi

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Under Siege. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on January 19, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Under Siege. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on January 19, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Under Siege. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on January 19, 2023.
The Fabulous Baker Boys

"4: The Fabulous Baker Boys w/ Joanna Robinson" is the 4th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series released on February 8, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on April 17, 2023. Kenny and Phil are joined by writer Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair) to discuss the film.

## Description

Our journey through the films of 1989 leads us into the smoke filled lounges and jazzy music bars of 1980s Seattle, with Steve Kloves' criticaly acclaimed, financially disappointing, directorial debut: THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS.

Joined by Joanna Robinson (Senior writer, Vanity Fair) Phil and Kenny discuss a once-in-a-lifetime onscreen matchup of the Bridges brothers, a jaw-dropping performance and musical number from Michelle  Pfeiffer, and the very peculiar career of director Steve Kloves. Throw on your best tuxedo, grab a glass of whiskey, and bask in the glamour of this cinematic spectacle that harkens back to a by-gone era.

Read more from Joanna Robinson at: vanityfair.com/contributor/joanna-robinson

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **here from the back of a piano store** here in 2021."

## Historical Information

"Frank (Beau Bridges) and Jack Baker (Jeff Bridges) are brothers who have performed together in a small but successful piano act for years. However, their lack of ambition hurts them -- they begin losing gigs, and are soon relegated to run-down venues. Attempting to infuse new life into their act, the brothers audition singers and choose the stunning Susie Diamond (Michelle Pfeiffer). The new lineup brings success, but a growing attraction between Susie and Jack threatens the trio's stability."

*The Fabulous Baker Boys* was released 10/13/1989 in 6th place against Look Who’s Talking, *Halloween 5*, Sea of Love, *An Innocent Man*, and *Black Rain*. It made $18.4M on a $11.5M budget. It has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 70% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Fabulous Baker Boys**
 **Phil** | 96/97
 **Joanna** | -

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Fabulous Baker Boys. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Fabulous Baker Boys. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Fabulous Baker Boys. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
The White House Pro-Am

"WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: The White House Pro-Am w/ Joe Reid" is the 271st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 15th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode The White House Pro-Am of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on September 8, 2021.

## Description

"Joe Reid returns to West Wing Wednesdays to discuss confusing titles, the peaks and lulls of Abigail Bartlet's character, and the way in which this show influenced a generation of politicians, and the way everyday people view them, with episode 17;THE WHITE HOUSE PRO-AM.

Find Joe at: twitter.com/joereid"
Orphan: First Kill

"26: Orphan: First Kill with Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss" is the 28th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 71st Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on October 31, 2022. The episode is a watchalong of the film and serves as a followup to the prior episode covering Orphan.

## Description

"This Halloween, we bring you the long awaited Orphan: First Kill! After covering the original Orphan film, Danielle, Barrett, and Phil had no choice but to see how Esther's journey began... "

## Historical Information

"After escaping from a psychiatric facility in Estonia, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family at any cost."

*Orphan: First Kill* was released in 12th place on 8/19/2022 in theaters and Paramount+. It made $37M worldwide at the box office.. It has 74% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 77% from audiences.

## Ratings

**Orphan: First Kill**
 **Barrett** | 75

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Orphan, Bats, Barbarian, Smile, CSI, Red Sparrow, Hanna, The Devil Inside, The Boy, Dexter, Silver Linings Playbook, Hustlers, Megan, Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Hunger Games, Ghost Whisperer, Masters of Sex, Game of Thrones, Lost, Lord of the Rings, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, Cats, Station 19, Get Out, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Bone Collector, Tea with Mussolini, Brokedown Palace, Weekend at Bernie's

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Orphan: First Kill. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on September 22, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Orphan: First Kill. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on September 22, 2022.
The Proposal

"6: The Proposal w/ Toby Herman" is the 6th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 49th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and released on April 18, 2022.

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 2009, the podcast where we talk about the films of 2009 **from a puddlejumper to Sitka** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) says she's engaged to marry Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps."

*The Proposal* was released on 6/19/2009 in 1st place against The Hangover, Up, Year One, and *The Taking of Pelham 123*. It made $317M on a $40M budget. It has 45% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 68% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

There was a very brief discussion of this movie in the Never Been Kissed episode where Kenny rode for it.

## Top 5 Sandra Bullock Movies

 **2** | Gravity
 **3** | Miss Congeniality
 **4** | While You Were Sleeping
 **5** | Practical Magic

## Ratings

**The Proposal**
 **Phil** | 65
 **Toby** | 83

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Proposal. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Proposal. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. I've never met a Canadian woman who ordered me to marry her. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 18, 2022.
4. ↑ Never Been Kissed, 1:46:00
The Virgin Suicides

"42: The Virgin Suicides with Alison Eakle" is the 44th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on September 12, 2018.

## Description

"Phil and Kenny welcome Alison Eakle (Shondaland) to the pod to discuss a film that puts its all right out there in the title.

But between the unsuccessful suicide attempt that opens the film and the more successful ones that close it, is a beautiful, haunting film about the joys and horrors of growing up female in suburban America.   The joys include camaraderie among your peers, dew-lit school dances, sexual awakening and the discovery of yourself.   The horrors include that James Woods could be your father.    Please join us as we dive deeper into Sofia Coppola's debut film, "The Virgin Suicides.""

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we talk about the movies from 1999 **from the morgue** here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"In an ordinary suburban house, on a lovely tree-lined street, in the middle of 1970s America, lived the five beautiful, dreamy Lisbon sisters, whose doomed fates indelibly marked the neighborhood boys who to this day continue to obsess over them. A story of love and repression, fantasy and terror, sex and death, memory and longing. It is at its core a mystery story: a heart-rending investigation into the impenetrable, life-altering secrets of American adolescence."

*The Virgin Suicides* premiered 5/19/1999 at the Cannes Film Festival. It made $10.4M on a $6.1M budget. It has 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 81% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia and Ephemera

* Photographer Gregory Crewdson referenced by Phil.

## Ratings

**The Virgin Suicides**
 **Phil** | 75/78
 **Alison** | 91/92

## References

1. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Virgin Suicides. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 20, 2022.
The Mighty Ducks

**"35: The Mighty Ducks with Justin & Laura Khoo"** is the 393rd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 35th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on September 29, 2023.

## Description

"On this episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, hosts of Cows in the Field Justin & Laura Khoo join us to talk about The Mighty Ducks.

We talk about our histories with hockey, our love for Tim Hortons, and the darker version of The Mighty Ducks that could’ve been!"

## Historical Information

"After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly (Lane Smith). The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players."

*The Mighty Ducks* was released 10/2/1992 in 2nd place against The Last of the Mohicans, Mr. Baseball, Hero, and Sneakers. It made $50.8M on a $14M budget. It has 23% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 65% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Mighty Ducks**
 **Emily** | 99
 **Justin** | 90s
 **Laura** | N/A

Queerphobia rating: Emily did not give a rating.

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Mighty Ducks. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on October 5, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Mighty Ducks. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on October 5, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Mighty Ducks. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on October 5, 2023.
The Final Episodes

"FELICITY FRIDAYS: "The Final Episodes" w/ Joanna Robinson" is the 180th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 22nd episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the final episodes of *Felicity* Season 2 through to the series finale and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on August 28, 2020.

## Description

"It's so hard to say goodbye, but sometimes we must put away Ben and Noel and wrap up talking about one of the best shows of all time.

This week we welcome back Vanity Fair Senior Writer and Podcaster Extraordinaire Joanna Robinson (Storm of Spoilers, Little Gold Men) to talk about the final episodes of Felicity.

We talk about Felicity's journey from mid season 2 (the end of its 1999 run) to its end in 2002, the craziness of the twist of the final 5 episodes (TIME TRAVEL!), where Joanna and Phil end up on Ben v Noel at the end of the show and those melancholy senior year/anxious about the world feelings.

P.S. This is not the final episode of FELICITY FRIDAYS. We will be doing one more bonus episode interviewing executive producer Josh Reims and Producer/Director Lawrence Trilling."
Tusk act 1

*you get by using corpse on Standless*

Standless + corpse = tusk act 1

tusk act 1 + steelball = tusk act 2

tusk act 2 + Golden Steelball = tusk act 3

**Attackss /Move :**

E = **Nail shot**

R = **Triple nail shot**

F = **Barrage**

Z = **Gliding**

V = **Heal Tea**

B = **Spinning Upercut**

H = **Horse**

V while using H = **Side Ram**
Tia Napolitano

**Tia Napolitano** is a writer and producer.

## Biography

"Tia Napolitano is the showrunner of Freeform’s CRUEL SUMMER.

Tia began her career in the Shondaland camp, with credits including GREY’S ANATOMY, SCANDAL and STATION 19 on ABC.  Most recently, she worked under fellow Shondaland alumni Joan Rater and Tony Phelan on NBC’s COUNCIL OF DADS.  Tia has a BA in Journalism and English from NYU.  She’s a native of Massachusetts and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two cats, Chicken and Pickle. Tia is passionate about telling female-driven stories and boosting underrepresented voices and issues."

## Appearances

### Patreon

 P103

## References

1. ↑ About Tia Napolitano. TiaNapolitano.com. Retrieved on May 13, 2022.
Twin Falls Idaho

"241: Twin Falls Idaho" is the 331st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on September 16, 2022.

## Description

“This week on 99... Phil and Kenny talk amongst themselves about Twin Falls Idaho!

We talk about the promising talent on display from the Polish Brothers, the movie's de-emphasis on plot, instead focusing in on character, and due to the state of the indie movement in 99, the film feels lost to time.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **on two beds pushed together** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"A kindhearted woman falls in love with a man who is physically joined to his dying twin brother, and she begins to take care of them both."

*Twin Falls Idaho* screened at festivals before it was released on 7/30/1999 in 51st place against Runaway Bride, The Blair Witch Project, Deep Blue Sea, and The Haunting. It made $985K on a $500K budget. It has 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 84% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia and Ephemera

Kenny stated he would have added this film to his twin draft on Jason Kleeberg's Force Five podcast on the Top 5 Twins in Film but he hadn't seen it prior to his appearance.

## Ratings

**Twin Falls Idaho**
 **Phil** | 65/70

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Northfork (or Northfolk), Mask, Freaks, Nightmare Alley, Barton Fink, The Shield, Breaking the Waves, Secrets & Lies, Shine, Fargo, Being John Malkovich, Breakfast of Champions, Pi, Requiem for a Dream, The Blair Witch Project, Jackpot, The Good Thief, The Astronaut Farmer, Snakes on a Plane, Shakespeare in Love, Tangerine, The Thing About Pam, Rectify, Force of Nature, The Hurricane Heist, Against the Clock, 90 Minutes in Heaven, Amnesiac, The Art of More, Superman Returns, 21, The Social Network, Straw Dogs, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton, Blue Crush, Big Sur, The Limey, Color of Night, The Girl on the Bridge, Last Night, Good Will Hunting, Twin Peaks, Donnie Darko, Lost Highway, The Straight Story, The Elephant Man, Midsommar, Robert Eggers movies, Eyes Wide Shut, George Washington, All the Real Girls, Your Highness, Halloween (2018), Pineapple Express, Joe, The Sitter, Adaptation, Skeleton Twins, Jack & Jill, Stuck on You, The Empire Strikes Back, Twins, Dead Ringers, The Parent Trap, The Prestige, Twin Dragons, Dead or Alive

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Twin Falls Idaho. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Twin Falls Idaho. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Twin Falls Idaho. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2022.
The Short List

"WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: The Short List w/ Sarah Watson & Adam Karp" is the 259th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 9th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode The Short List of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on July 28, 2021.

## Description

"On our second double bill of this miniseries, we're joined by writer/producer Sarah Watson (The Bold Type, Parenthood) and writer/producer Adam Karp (Once Upon a Time, Teen Wolf), making his second appearance in the past week, to discuss The West Wing's ninth episode, THE SHORT LIST.

We discuss how Sorkin was ahead of his time when thinking up political issues for the show, including minority representation on the supreme court, and privacy rights on the internet. We also continue to break down the gender politics of the show, including how the program allows Allison Janney to be tall and powerful, the embarrassing way they dress down Mandy, and talk about how the nuances of the Josh/Donna relationship are beginning to come into focus.

Find Sarah at: sarahwatsonwrites.com

Find Adam at: twitter.com/adamjkarp”