Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch

Actress Mary Holland (Shawnee Tanz) joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 7 of season 6 of Veep. Summary: Selina prepares for the unveiling of her presidential portrait, and tries to profit from publicizing her brief affair with Tom. Jonah and his followers in Congress make a power move. Thanks to our sponsor: PXG Golf! Head over to PXG.com/COMMAND and use code COMMAND at checkout to save 10% on all apparel. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mary Holland ⁠https://instagram.com/maryhollandaise⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

  Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Writer and Co-Executive Producer Steve Hely join Matt & Tim on Zoom to discuss episode 6 of season 6 of Veep.  Summary: On a trip to Qatar, Selina attempts to earn credit for the freeing of Tibet while balancing photo ops with a warlord and a women's-rights activist; Dan files a complaint with Human Resources; Jonah negotiates with Furlong. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Steve Hely https://instagram.com/helytimes  Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Every Thursday we’ll be releasing an episode from the archives that’s been edited so that Tim talks less and doesn’t include ads from companies that aren’t paying us anymore. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Veep writers Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan join Matt and Tim to discuss episode 5 of season 6 of Veep, which they wrote. Summary: Selina settles on a location for her presidential library; Dan lands in a gossip column; Mike and Selina work on her book and go on a cathartic fact-finding mission; Jonah tries to solidify a big donation; Gary manages a mini-crisis at Madame Tussauds. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jennifer Crittenden https://instagram.com/jencrittenden Gabrielle Allan https://instagram.com/gaballgreen Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Every Thursday we’ll be releasing an episode from the archives that’s been edited so that Tim talks less and doesn’t include ads from companies that aren’t paying us anymore. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reid Scott  https://www.instagram.com/mrreidscott  Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Actor Hamish Linklater (Manhunt, New Adventures Of Old Christine) joins Matt and Tim to discuss Hamish and Matt's new show Manhunt on Apple+. Little does Hamish know that Tim has also played Lincoln 3 times. Then when bring in Steven Beckett from the Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois for the first ever (pretty sure) Lincoln-Off! Thanks to our sponsor: Ibotta! Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code COMMAND when you register. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hamish Linklater https://instagram.com/therealhamishlinklater  Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Every Thursday we’ll be releasing an episode from the archives that’s been edited so that Tim talks less and doesn’t include ads from companies that aren’t paying us anymore. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Peter Grosz https://instagram.com/petergrosz  Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Screenwriter Rachel Axler joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 4 of season 6 of Veep. Summary: While Selina and Gary recover from minor health crises, rumors circulate that she's being considered for a Supreme Court nomination. Jonah's inability to understand Daylight Saving Time causes him problems at work but ultimately gives him a bill to champion. Thanks to our sponsor: PXG Golf! Go to PXG.com/COMMAND enter code COMMAND at checkout to save 10% on all apparel. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rachel Axler https://instagram.com/rachel.axler Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Every Thursday we’ll be releasing an episode from the archives that’s been edited so that Tim talks less and doesn’t include ads from companies that aren’t paying us anymore. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Every Thursday we’ll be releasing an episode from the archives that’s been edited so that Tim talks less and doesn’t include ads from companies that aren’t paying us anymore. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony Hale https://www.instagram.com/mrtonyhale Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Actor Kevin Dunn (Ben Cafferty) joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 3 of season 6 of Veep. Summary: Selina's team travels to Georgia to act as international observers of the country's first free elections and she must deal with both Minna Häkkinen and rival bribe offers from the main candidates. Jonah deals with being shut out by his congressional colleagues. Amy tries to spin up positive publicity for Buddy, only for him to make a surprising decision. Thanks to our sponsor: Ibotta! Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code COMMAND when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Every Thursday we’ll be releasing an episode from the archives that’s been edited so that Tim talks less and doesn’t include ads from companies that aren’t paying us anymore. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

This week Matt and Tim are joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lawrence Losoncy to discuss the ways in which they communicate with one another. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Writer and podcaster Carey O'Donnell (Heathers and The Sexy Unique podcast) joins Matt and Tim to talk about survival, memory, Paris Hilton, reality TV, and having sex in Congress. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carey O'Donnell https://instagram.com/ecareyo  Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Actor David Pasquesi (Andrew Meyer) joins Matt and Tim via the power of the internet to discuss episode 2 of season 6 of Veep. Summary: Selina's attempts to establish her own Presidential library are hindered when she discovers that Andrew is having an affair with the woman painting her official portrait, tainting her public image. Amy must do damage control when Buddy is arrested for a DUI. Ben joins Jonah's staff and tries to set him up with a date in order to improve his public profile. Thanks to our sponsors: Ibotta and HelloFresh! Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code COMMAND when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code COMMAND. Go to HelloFresh.com/COMMANDFREE and use code COMMANDFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Pasquesi https://instagram.com/dpasquesi  Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Actor and writer Matt Oberg (Buddy Calhoun) to discuss episode 1 of season 6 of Veep. Summary: One year later, Dan is the co-host for CBS This Morning and interviews Selina. Amy is engaged to Buddy Calhoun, who is running for governor of Nevada. Mike is a stay-at-home dad busy with his three children, but Selina calls him in to help with her memoir. Richard is also an aide to Selina, making Gary jealous. Jonah continues his term in Congress with Kent working for him. Selina announces to her family that she plans to run for President again. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Show-runner Dave Mandel and Writer/Co-Executive Producer Billy Kimball join Matt and Tim to discuss the transition from Seasons 5 to 6 of Veep. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dave Mandel https://instagram.com/davidhmandel Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Comedian and actor Asif Ali joins Matt and Tim to discuss his life, career, and the exotic bird trade. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Asif Ali https://instagram.com/alicomedy Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Selina Meyer) joins Matt & Tim via the internet to discuss the final episode of season 5 of Veep. Summary: Tom James is set to be the new president. Selina asks for Secretary of State but is sidelined by Tom. In an unexpected turn of events, Vice President Andrew Doyle lobbies votes for Laura Montez in exchange for Secretary of State, and she becomes the new President of the United States. Selina, who brokered a legacy-making deal with the Chinese government for freeing Tibet, has it snapped up by Montez's team and declared as their first success in influencing foreign policy. Selina leaves, confused as to what to do next, and Jonah is diagnosed with testicular cancer. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julia Louis-Dreyfus https://instagram.com/officialJLD Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com