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Queer Gals Watch The West Wing is a West Wing podcast with a unique twist, offering an affectionate rewatch of Aaron Sorkin's iconic political drama through the eyes of two funny, LGBT podcast hosts, Leigh and Fi. Combining humour, insight, and curiosity, they dive into the show’s portrayal of American politics, iconic characters, and cultural nuances, all from a British perspective that adds fresh observations and witty critiques.
Each week, Leigh and Fi revisit every memorable scene, bringing thoughtful commentary on everything from CJ Cregg’s legendary moments and quick wit to President Bartlet’s fashion sense and his complex moral choices. This comedy podcast is perfect for West Wing fans, political enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a mix of thoughtful reflections and light-hearted banter.
With relatable humour and a distinct perspective, Queer Gals Watch the West Wing makes revisiting the show a fun journey for longtime viewers and new fans alike. Whether you’re here for the nostalgia or the political insights, join Leigh and Fi as they blend engaging conversations with meaningful reflections on American culture, leadership, and the quirks of U.S. politics.
Subscribe for a refreshing, funny, and insightful take on a beloved classic series. After listening, share your favourite West Wing moments in the comments and let us know what you think!
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Leigh and Fi are all about Season 3, Episode 17, "Stirred." Fi is overwhelmed at the prospect of a Bartlet, Fitzwallace ticket and charmed by the Ulysses S. Grant while Leigh is standing in solidarity with Charlie Young's outrage over the tax system. Then, with all this chat about Texas, Leigh can't help but chat all things electoral maps and where Democrats need to flip in 2028 in honour of Map Daddy (or should we say Map Baddie) himself, Steve Kornacki. With honourable mention to Donna Moss making her English teacher proud and our first ever earnest moment with John Hoynes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi are positively aquiver at Series 3, Episode 16 of the West Wing, "The U.S. Poet Laureatte" and the arrival of Marmie herself, Laura Dern into the Bartlet White House as Tabitha Fortis. Fi can't stop thinking about lemonlyman.com while Leigh is just excited to see Toby Ziegler get his flirt on. Leigh then dives into what makes someone a poet for a nation? With honourable mention to Bonnie and Ginger for being gossip queens and Jed Bartlet for being a slippering little snake in the grass.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi have finally made it to the much anticipated "Dead Irish Writers," Series 3, Episode 15. Fi has much to see on the triumphant return of Lord John Marbury while Leigh is ready to sing the Canadian National Anthem with Donna Moss and First Lady, Abbey Bartlet. Most importantly, we have the formation of the West Wing's first coven of women drinking wine, something both Leigh and Fi feel passionately about. Leigh is ready and raring to right the wrongs of Lord John's summary of Irish history. With honourable mention to Charlie Young trapped outside the party with the president, CJ Cregg's back in *that* dress, and Josh Lyman being undone by women.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi chat about Series 3, Episode 14 of the West Wing, "Hartsfield's Landing" Fiona is very moved by Sam Seaborn receiving a chess board from President Bartlet while Leigh is brought to tears at the beauty of democracy as a fictional eighteen year old casts her vote for the first time. In honour of Jed Bartlet, Leigh then teaches Fi all about the tradition of the New Hampshire primary, and the folksy tradition of the midnight vote. With honourable mention to Donna Moss in Josh Lyman's coat, the pranking game of Charlie Young and bisexual Jed Bartlet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi crash into The West Wing Series 3, Episode 13 "Night Five" Fiona is thrilled by the triumphant return of Dr. Stanley Keyworth while Leigh only has eyes for Emily Proctor as the inimitable Ainsley Hayes chatting all things Lipstick Feminism with Queer Gals faves Bonnie and Ginger. Said discussion lends the question, where would Ainsley Hayes stand in 2025 on the Make America Hot Again Movement, trad wives and The Conservateur? Leigh gives us the goss on this current cultural phenomenon. With honourable mention to a good dog breaking his leash, Celia the feminist temp, and the love of ours and Toby Ziegler's life, Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi chat all things "The Two Bartlet's" with Series 3, Episode 12 of the West Wing. Leigh has an identity crisis as she fins herself agreeing with Josh Lyman for the whole episode and disagreeing quite vehemently with CJ Cregg. Fi meanwhile feels quite passionately about the final scene between Toby Ziegler and President Bartlet. Then Leigh takes us on a journey through the history of Presidential planes, Airforce One and the strange history of where George W Bush found himself on the day of the September 11th attacks, With honourable mention to The Great Lovebombing of Amy Gardner 2002 and Donna's heartbreak.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi are deep in State of the Union prep in Series 3, Episode 11 of the West Wing, "100,000 Planes" It's a huge day for Fiona because we're finally getting the Sam Seaborn broken engagement backstory we all need and deserve with the entrance of Lisa from Vanity Fair. Leigh is thrilled at the triumphant return of Joey Lucas and itching to discuss how the 2001 Kate Beckinsale, Ben Affleck masterpiece, "Pearl Harbour" compares with the real events of December 7th 1941. With honourable mention to CJ Cregg flirting outrageously with Carol and Josh Lyman continuing to be a disaster with women.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi dive into Series 3, Episode 10 of the West Wing "H. Con 172" It's Presidential Censure time in the White House and a victory lap moment for John Spencer as Leo McGarry after last week's episode, "Bartlet for America." Leigh can't get over Josh Lyman embarrassing himself and all of us in his pursuit of Amy Gardner while Fi is once again devastated, moved and thrilled by Toby Ziegler's presence in the show. With honourable mention to President Bartlet's love of maps and Sam Seaborn's passion for the truth in the face of a Kiss and Tell book about the Barlet White House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi are emotionally floored by John Spencer in the West Wing Season 3, Episode 9, "Bartlet for America." Yet again it is Christmas in the West Wing and Aaron Sorkin has delivered an emotional gut punch tied in a Christmas bow. Leigh enjoys a slight reprieve from the emotional devastation in the campaign flashbacks and Fi is brought to tears by a napkin. Then Leigh takes a look into the history of presidential drinking and addiction in the White House. With honourable mention to Toby Ziegler handling a basketball, Josh Lyman's daddy issues and Leo McGarry's hot lawyer, Jordan Kendall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi are wild over Seaosn 3, Episode 8 of the West Wing, "The Women of Qumar." It's the debut episode for the one and only Amy Gardner, Leigh is mad at Jed Bartlet for being a toxic "good guy." Fi wants to chat Mad Cow and is almost brought to tears by the power of CJ Cregg and Toby Ziegler's friendship. That's all before Leigh dives into the story of Seattle legend, Lou Graham, and explains how sex workers built the city of Seattle. With honourable mention to Josh Lyman's feelings on feminist art and Toby's interactions with veterans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's Thanksgiving in the West Wing again as Leigh and Fi discuss "The Indians in the Lobby." Fi is outraged that Josh Lyman has forgotten what state his mother lives in and Leigh feels deeply for Donna Moss as she tries to book her boss flights the day before Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, it feels only fitting to discuss the first Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. With honourable mention to the concept of Toby Ziegler playing with his nieces and nephews and the concept of Abbey Bartlet schlepping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi are stressed out about life on submarines in "Gone Quiet" Fi is thrilled to have Aaron Sorkin recognise that CJ Cregg is, in fact, too sexy and Leigh is mesmerised by another Abbey Bartlet, Oliver Babbish showdown. But there's no way Leigh can let a discussion of a Special Investigation into a charismatic democratic president go without chatting about Monica Lewinsky. With honourable mention to Nancy's continued prowess in the Situation Room and Josh Lyman in full repose on CJ's office sofa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi are blown away by The West Wing Series 3, Episode 5 "War Crimes." Fiona is deeply moved by John Spencer's performance as Leo McGarry and Leigh is gagged over the Josh and Donna of it all. What was in that diary??? Even more interestingly, the House Oversight Committee is getting into some good trouble at the moment with its own real life investigation in real time in 2025 into the Epstein Files. This epsiode was recorded before the events of the 10th of September which largely drowned out all discussion of the "birthday book" but we feel it's still worth chatting about and understanding. With honourable mention to a new hottie in the White House Press Corpse in Will Sawyer and Toby Ziegler in his Sunday attire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi knee deep in the West Wing Series 3, Episode 4, "On the Day Before" starring a sick Abbey Bartlet in silk pyjamas. Fi is swooning over CJ Cregg in a one-shoulder cocktail dress and keen to highlight Josh Lyman's latest HR nightmares with Donna Moss. Meanwhile, Leigh is scintillated by a showdown with an entertainment reporter in the White House Press Briefing and in awe, as ever, of Nancy's powerful presence in a room. With honourable mention to President Bartlet's swagger in a tux and a big day at work for Donald Dolan. In the study session this week, Leigh chats about why so many British pensioners are being arrested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi dive into Season 3, Episode 3 of the West Wing, "Ways and Means." The gals are deeply affected by the breakdown of Donna Moss's filing system. Leigh is jumping for joy at the triumphant return of fan favourite Republican, Ainsley Hayes and Fi is beside herself at Sam Seaborn seamlessly switching to fluent Spanish mid negotiation. Meanwhile, Leigh dives into the ever changing role of the Presidential Veto in American politics. More importantly than anything, Ainsley is setting Donna up on a date. With honorable mention to CJ Gregg getting her groove back and the growing connection between Doug and Toby Ziegler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi experience for the first time, The West Wing special episode, Isaac and Ishmael, in response to the 9/11 attacks. Fi is very invested in Josh Lyman as a cool high school teacher and Leigh is for some reason chatting about a Reese Witherspoon film from 2007 that was almost universally panned but she found very impactful (Meryl Streep as CIA agent? Yes please!) With honourable mention to See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi are all about Manchester Part II. Leigh is thrilled to have further confirmation from none other than Jed Bartlet that all American men want to be astronauts. Fiona is deeply skeptical about Abbey Bartlet's cider making. Joshua Lyman has slid even further into toxic masculinity after screwing up the timing on Big Tobacco. Most importantly we are fully back in the swing of the West Wing and it feels good! With honourable mention to Sam Seaborn's leather jacket and a possible enemies to lovers ship for Toby and Doug.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is the moment you've waited for all summer long! Manchester Part I has arrived. Leigh and Fi are thrilled by the arrival of Sex and the City crossover actor, Evan Handler, into the West Wing and Leigh only gets to grips with the time jump element about half way into the episode. With honourable mention to CJ Cregg in peak burnout and Jed Bartlet in blue jeans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Surprise! By popular demand from our gorgeous listeners, we watched every Wingnut's favourite movie, American President. To say Annette Bening knows how to wear a men's white shirt is an understatement and Adam Shepherd is a dreamboat president. But most importantly, is Aaron Sorkin just a boy, standing in front of the American people, asking to write a rom-com?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Leigh and Fi are thrilled to be chatting about the 1996 classic, Independence Day, starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum with musician, friend of the pod, and Leigh's girlfriend, Elizabeth Hall. Bill Pullman is iconic as POTUS, aliens are hovering over all the biggest US cities, and Jeff Goldblum is hacking the mainframe and looking incredible doing it. It's very easy to be proud to be an american watching this movie and we are on the America hype train. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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