“I’m not one who normally leaves reviews, on anything, but I felt compelled to discuss my thoughts on this amazing podcast.
Having watched The West Wing a full three times, I felt somewhat comfortable believing that the show could not surprise me again. While three full viewings are by no means exhaustive, especially in this fandom, I was continually proved wrong by listening to this podcast. Watching along, for a fourth viewing, provided a rewarding and satisfying escape from my otherwise blasé day-to-day activities. At the risk of sounding incredibly over dramatic or sad, I can say that listening to any episode was a real highlight for my day.
The commentary and analysis from you both was truly engaging and thought provoking. Even when I differed from your takeaways, I still deeply enjoyed your discussions.
I equally enjoyed, maybe in a callous way, reading the comments on the podcast’s website. It never ceased to surprise me at how critical, cruel, crass, unhinged or downright unfair a comment some listener decided to type out. While I don’t presume to speak for a majority of the listenership, I can say that the few who chose to so meaninglessly attack an opinion or stance by either of you do not represent my views of the podcast, and I am sure I am not in the minority in that view.
This podcast is an unbelievable feat that captures the very soul of what so many West Wing fans hold dear, as well as allowing us all to return to a show that we all mutually love.
To Hrishi and Josh, thank you for dedicating your time to this excellent podcast. While I hope that you both are able to read my review, I also hope it will push yet another potential viewer into the deep dive that Hrishi and Josh took me on.
So thank you - - Grady S.
P.S.: Apologies for my alliteration. Hopefully you didn’t need an avalanche of advil.”
Numnutzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/22