This week I got to chat with writer and certified Veep super fan Anne T. Donahue (@annetdonahue) about season 3 episode 7 "Special Relationship"! Tune in as Anne recounts her time interviewing Anna Chlumsky, reveals where Roger Furlong falls on her Veep astrological chart, and explains how she relates to Dan's nervous breakdown as she works on finishing her second manuscript. Check out Anne's book and follow her on social media to find out about new pieces she's publishing! If you...

I'm flying solo this week! I gave myself a bit of a breather from recording for a few weeks post-election and as I began an insane time at my job. But we're back baby! Join me as we travel to Detroit for Selina's appearance at the National Job Summit, where Minna mistakenly gives the press further fodder against Selina and Catherine becomes an accidental icon. If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow the official Madam Vice...

This week on Madam Vice President, we're recapping season 3 episode 5 "Fishing." I'm joined by comedian and host/creator of the show LaughMasters Cameron Lindsey! (⁠@cameronlindsey_official⁠) We discuss the hints of Kent and Sue's budding relationship, Mike's special project, and how Cameron almost got to sit in on an interview with Armando Iannucci but missed it for a screening of Koyaanisqatsi. Be sure to check out the next ⁠LaughMasters⁠ show on Friday, November 8, at caveat as part of...

We have finally made it to my all time favorite episode of Veep - season 3 episode 4 "Clovis." My guest is one of my fave comedians and good friend Emily Baker (@mleebaker) who literally started watching Veep to be on this podcast! Join us as we recap the Veep team’s trip to Silicon Valley where they visit tech company Clovis, meet the Zuckerberg-ian CEO Craig, and get a taste of start-up life.  If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! New episodes drop every...

This week on Madam Vice President, former fan-favorite guest Lexi Notrica (@lexishaye_) and I recap season 3 episode 3 "Alicia." Dan has to mitigate the response to an SNL sketch that pokes fun at Selina's wealthy upbringing, Mike makes a major mistake when addressing a member of the public, and Selina is just trying to announce her candidacy for president. I also challenge Lexi to a rousing game of "Who Said It?: Kamala or Selina"! Be sure to check out Lexi's movie commentary show Movie...

This week I'm joined by comedian and musician Will Morrison (@wamorrison95) to discuss season 3 episode 2 "The Choice." After making a pro-life comment during a speech, Selina and her team scramble to save face as she prepares to launch her campaign. Dan begins to crack under pressure, Richard joins the campaign team, and Gary just wants to be heard. Be sure to tune into Will's podcast "None of Us Are Famous...Yet" on all streaming platforms! If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate,...

Happy season 3 premiere everyone!!! I am so stoked to dive into this season with a truly iconic slate of guests. To start things off, my friend Kate Scelsa (@kate.scelsa) and I are discussing episode 1 "Some New Beginnings." Selina navigates her book tour with the help of one Richard Splett while her team tries to remain present at Mike's wedding. Jonah's "gossip-tainment" blog wreaks havoc on the White House and results in the beginning of his villain origin story. Check out Kate's work...

Eeeek we've made it to the end of season 2! I'm joined today by actor, writer, and sometimes comedian Stephen Brower (@stephenbrower) to recap the finale of Veep season 2 titled "D.C." which, as Selina says, stands for "District of C*nts". Selina prepares to throw in the towel but receives news that could alter the course of her and her team's careers. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the pod for all of your incredible support! I'm so excited for what's to come with season 3 and...

This week I got to chat with stand up comedian and former political staffer Nick Hornedo (@nick.hornedo) to discuss season 2 episode 9 "Running". Along with recapping the episode, Nick gives us some first-hand experiences working as a staffer on Pete Buttigieg's campaign and how scarily accurate Veep's portrayal of DC politics continues to be. See you next week for the SEASON 2 FINALE!!!! xoxo As always, please remember to follow, subscribe, rate, leave a review, etc. 3 Follow the pod on...

This week, I sat down with beloved Brooklyn comedian Kayla Kirk (@kaylarkirk) to recap season 2 episode 8 "First Response." Join us as we dive into this PERFECT example of a bottle episode and essentially spend 30+ minutes fawning over Allison Janney. Follow Flopsauce comedy to learn more about their upcoming shows and open mics! As always, please remember to follow, subscribe, rate, leave a review, etc. Follow the pod on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Support the podcast on...

DISCLAIMER: the audio got a bit wonky as we were recording, so it isn't the cleanest. But I have some new gear on the way, so get ready for future episodes to be better than ever! Madam Vice President Pod fan-favorite Shelby Solla (@shelbysolla) is back to discuss season 2 episode 7 "Shutdown". Selina and her unfurloughed team attempt to navigate a government shutdown while she feels the pressure of POTUS potentially picking a different running mate when he's up for reelection. Dan explores...

Welcome back to Madam Vice President...has anything significant happened in US politics since the last ep?! Join me and actor/comedian Sarah Santamaria (@sarah_santa) today as we recap season 2 episode 6 "Andrew" and break down the truly bonkers parallels between one Selina Meyer and current veep/Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Check out Sarah's sketch team Burnt Toast! As always, please remember to follow, subscribe, rate, leave a review, etc. 3 Follow the pod on...

This week we're traveling to the icy expanse of Finland with a recap of season 2 episode 5 "Helsinki." I'm joined this week by director, actor, and Gen Z's "Teary Girl" from the new Mean Girls movie, Sofia Dobrushin (@_neonbabushka_). As always, please remember to follow, subscribe, rate, leave a review, etc. 3 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on ko-fi! Created, produced, and edited by Becky Hermenze (@beckywtheokhair⁠⁠) Original theme...

Strap in for a recap of another ~iconic~ episode of VEEP! This week, join me and Marley Madding (@marleymadding) as we recap season 2 episode 4 "The Vic Allen Dinner." As always, please remember to follow, subscribe, rate, leave a review, etc. 3 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Support the podcast on ko-fi!⁠ Created, produced, and edited by Becky Hermenze (⁠@beckywtheokhair⁠⁠⁠) Original theme music by Sean Curley (⁠@theseancurley⁠) --- Support this...

This week, join me and writer/director Carly Bivona (@carlybivona) to recap a very "robust" episode of VEEP! This is season 2 episode 3 "Hostages." Come to mine and Carly's sketch team's show on July 20 at Caveat! Follow us on Instagram: Pod: ⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠ Becky: ⁠@beckywtheokhair --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madamvicepresident/support

Join me and insanely hilarious comedian Allie Lawrence (@allielolrence) as we recap the second episode of the second season of VEEP "Hostages." See Allie's solo show at ProjectorFest: https://www.caveat.nyc/events/survivorship--econ-101-beanie-babies--beyond-5-29-2024 As I mention at the top of the pod, this episode was released in April of 2013 and heavily focuses on the conflict in the Middle East. Over 10 years later, this conflict has turned into a full on genocide that we bear witness...

We're in season 2 baby! Listen as comedian Nora Fried (@norafriedcomedy) and I discuss the premiere of VEEP season 2. Listen to Nora's Sex and the City rewatch podcast High Heels and Punchlines! Follow us on Instagram: Pod: @madamvicepresidentpod Becky: @beckywtheokhair

Surprise! I got to chat all things VEEP season one with Brooklyn comedy's hottest power couple, Britt Migs (@brittymigs) and Motti (@hotfunnysmartmotti). Listen along as we discuss our favorite moments, say what we think the characters would be doing if they weren't working for Selina, and reminisce about our mutual love for Julia Louis-Dreyfus. As always, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! It's a perfect time to catch up before the release of season two on April 18....

Well my friends, we've made it. The final episode of season one of VEEP! I'm joined by absolute ICON Michelladonna (@michelladonna) to break down the finale that left everyone wanting more. Stay tuned next week for a very special season one recap episode featuring two of my favorite (and probably your favorite) comedians. 👀 As always, please remember to rate/review/subscribe 0:) Michelladonna's podcast "Bodega Chat" Follow us on Instagram: Pod: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Becky:...

Welcome back! It's the PENULTIMATE episode of VEEP season one. For this episode, I'm sitting down with writer and comedian Molly Hodson (@molly__hodson)! Join us as we recap Selina's enactment of a "full disclosure" release to the press as she tries to navigate her personal life, as always, with the help of her team. Please rate, review, follow, etc. 0:) Molly's links: Best Behavior Substack GET REAL: The Improvised Real Housewives Show™️ Follow us on Instagram: Pod:...

Welcome back to the veep of VEEP rewatch podcasts! This week I'm joined by fellow comedian Aarushi Agni (@aarushifire) to discuss "Baseball." During a healthy eating event hosted by the VP, Selina finds herself in a sticky situation and turns to Amy for help while Mike tries to keep the press at bay. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, follow, rate, review, all that jazz. Follow us on Instagram: Pod: ⁠⁠⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠⁠⁠ Becky: ⁠⁠⁠@beckywtheokhair⁠

Welcome back to Madam Vice President, a VEEP rewatch podcast! Apologies for the delay on this episode. I'm so thrilled I got to sit down with Shelby Solla (@shelbysolla), one of my best friends and funniest people I know, to recap "Nicknames." In this episode, Selina finds out about the various nicknames used for her on political blogs and becomes deeply insecure. Dan forms an unlikely bond with Jonah in order to extort information on POTUS's feelings on the Clean Jobs Bill. As always,...

Welcome back to the pod! Today I am recapping the fourth episode of the first season of VEEP "Chung" with Brooklyn-based comic, content creator, and lesbian icon Rayne McGowan (@iblessthe_rayne / @raynemcgowan). Selina begins to worry as a new threat to her vice presidency arises; Dan Chung, a Chinese-American charismatic war hero and politician. While Selina and her staff attempt to recover from her latest media blunder, Gary and Amy discover Selina has a new boyfriend and aren't quite sure...

And we are back! We're starting 2024 off with a banger of an episode. Today we are discussing the third episode of the first season of VEEP, "Catherine." I'm joined this week by comedian, writer, and character actor Jessie Lee! (@jessicaleejessie) We're introduced to one of the best characters in the series, Catherine Selina Meyer. While the press attempts to paint a feud between Selina and the First Lady, the VP staff scramble to "undiva" Selina's Washington anniversary party while...