Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch

Join us once again for an entire episode dedicated to answering questions from fans all over the world! This episode is a previous recording from a live Reddit Q&A we did a few months ago. Enjoy!  Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes | You can watch and listen to episodes on Spotify and Youtube and listen wherever you get your podcasts!  Stay Connected With Us! Leave us a review and subscrib...

We’re honored to have Frank Rich, former critic for Time magazine and The New York Post turned Executive Producer of Veep, on the pod! Frank gets into the thick of it with Tim and Matt as he recalls starting off as a political consultant on the show. They also discuss the obstacles that came with the transition of show runners from Armando Iannucci to Dave Mandel. Tune in for a special episo...

Welcome back to the pod Second in Commanders! Matt and Tim walk back Episode 8: “Debate”. Stay tuned because today we have the hilarious Jessica St. Clair, who played Dana (Gary’s cheese-loving girlfriend), joining us for a fun interview! SYNOPSIS: The staff prepares for the debate between Selina and her rivals; some candidates prove more nefarious than their appearance, while ot...

Today we’re celebrating our 10th VEEP anniversary...VEEPIVERSARY! And so to thank our listeners we wanted to do a big fan giveaway! Here are the rules:  Subscribe to our podcast (if you haven’t already)  Leave a REVIEW using the HASHTAG #VEEPIVERSARY and the best email to contact you if you win You’ll be entered into a raffle to win some awesome prizes like Matt and Tim...

Welcome back to Part 2 of the Tony Hale episode! Matt, Tim, and Tony continue walking through Episode 6: “Detroit” and go toe-to-toe on some Veep’n trivia.  SYNOPSIS: At an economic summit in Detroit, Selina's staff and her family are peeved by the presence of her new personal trainer, Ray. Meanwhile, Jonah and Mike negotiate a photo-op with Selina and Maddox. After an anti-...

Gary Walsh makes a triumphant return to the podcast! Being a second-timer, Tony Hale gets into the thick of it with Matt and Tim and admits he wasn’t always aware what was going on in the show. He also reveals how the script sometimes made him feel uncomfortable and had to trust that it would turn out well…and it did. The gents had so much fun recapping we had to make it into two part...

Today, we’re visited by Diedrich Bader, who played campaign manager turned scapegoat Bill Ericsson! Diedrich recalls his time on ‘Veep’ and how he got to wear the “fame hat” because of the show; he talks about how taking his kids to the beach made him bomb his audition in front of Julia Louis-Dreyfus; how he never could memorize his lines and therefore was constantly...

We’re going to Silicon Valley today as we walk-back Episode 4: “Clovis” with the tech genius himself: Craaayg! The character ‘Craig’ fell on actor Tim Baltz’s laps unexpectedly and went on to change his life. Tim talks about his journey onto the show and how he developed the iconic non-blinking “Craaayg” character. SYNOPSIS: Selina and her staff take...

Welcome back to another episode of Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch where Matt and Tim rewatch Episode 3: “Alicia”. They reveal some fun behind-the-scenes moments while highlighting some fun guest stars. Stay tuned for the Fan Questions segment where Matt and Tim reveal which episode is their all-time favorite. SYNOPSIS: While Selina and her staff prepare for an Annapolis event where...

On today’s episode we’re rewatching Episode 3: “The Choice”. Tim reminisces Jonah’s iconic sweater that got stolen and Matt schools Tim in some Veep’n Trivia (yet again). Join Matt and Tim for another great stroll down the Veep lane! SYNOPSIS: While on a Coast Guard boat Selina finds out that POTUS has a new stance on abortion, Selina is forced to reconsider her...

We’re kicking off Season 3 with a very special treat. We’re getting an exclusive under the hood look from the captain himself: Armando Iannucci! Armando talks about the genesis of Veep and how some of the ludicrous things on the show were inspired by some very real head-scratching American politics.  Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes | You can watch and listen to episodes on...

If you thought you were a Veep fan you just might question that after meeting this super fan: Stephen Colbert! To say Stephen is obsessed with VEEP is an understatement. He references and quotes the show better than the two guys that were on the show! Life imitates art as Stephen reflects on his time as a political commentator while comparing the “larger than life” characters on the sh...

We’re reminiscing the finale of Season 2 today with British comedian, writer, actor, and director Chris Addison! Having been one of the integral top minds and directors throughout the series, Chris offers a fresh, tasty look at how the Veep sausage was made.  SYNOPSIS: With the administration in full crisis mode over the spy scandal and Selina's future in doubt, the entire staff goes on...

We’re back with another episode of Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch! Today, we’re blessed with the presence of Georgia Pritchett, who helped produce and write Veep and is currently doing the same for HBO’s Succession! Together Matt, Tim, and Georgia walk through Episode 9: “Running”. SYNOPSIS: Undeterred by a message that POTUS wants Selina to limit her public appear...

It’s time for another rewatch episode of your favorite show Veep with your favorite co-hosts Tim Simons and Matt Walsh! Today, Tim and Matt walk back Episode 8: “First Response”. SYNOPSIS: After being prepped for a "puff piece" interview at the VP residence, Selina is thrown by Janet Ryland's "gotcha" questions. Andrew’s email gets leaked and only gives Janet more ammo agai...

He’s been a senior strategist for Presidents and even took a stab at the Vice Presidency role - Gary Cole visits us on today’s episode! This week Matt and Tim rewatch Episode 7: “Shutdown”. SYNOPSIS: With D.C. in the midst of a government shutdown, Selina is forced to furlough some of her staff. A damaging story leaks about Selina's ex-husband, Andrew; Danny Chung takes adv...

Welcome back Second in Commanders! This week Matt and Tim are rewatching Episode 6: “Andrew” with a surprise visit from the man who played the titular role: David Pasquesi!  SYNOPSIS: After an allergic reaction shuts down her budget negotiation with Majority Leader Mary King, Selina moves the talks to Catherine’s 21st birthday bash. Meanwhile, Amy and Gary fret over how Seli...

Today we’re traveling to a little place called Helsinki in Episode 5: “Helsinki”. SYNOPSIS: Selina and her staff head to Helsinki to finalize a trade agreement, but are worried whether Selina will be received warmly in Europe after the song. Dan calls Mike for advice on charming the press and Ben and Kent argue over new intelligence, while Mike employs the services of Jonah to he...

You made it to another episode of Second in Command! On today’s episode we recap Episode 4: “The Vic Allen Dinner” SYNOPSIS: Selina and the team prepare for the annual Vic Allen Dinner, as the news takes on the hostage story. The White House releases a photo other than the good one Selina selected. Sue and Gary are unhappy, so to placate Gary Selina has lunch with him and his gir...

Do we have a treat for you today Second in Commanders. Today on the pod, we have a very special guest. Holding the record for the most Primetime Emmy wins as an actor for the same role, this actress goes by many names. Some call her Veep, Selina Meyer, a comedy legend, and many more. Today we’re hanging out with the queen herself: Julia Louis-Dreyfus! Matt and Julia take a stroll down memory...

Welcome back Second in Commanders! Thanks for tuning in for another episode. We’ve been getting so many good questions from you guys that we decided to devote an entire episode where we answer your questions. We hope you have been enjoying the holidays with your loved ones and families. If you love listening/watching our show, please subscribe and leave us a review with 5 stars! We love hear...

On today’s rewatch episode, Matt and Tim go through Episode 3: “Hostages” SYNOPSIS: Selina and Secretary of Defense Maddox clash over the hostage crisis, while Sue testifies to congress. When a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan ensues, Selina has conflict with the Secretary of Defense George Maddox during their joint appearance at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico. Sue testifies at a...

It’s time to go to a pig roast ya’ll! On today’s episode, Matt and Tim rewatch Episode 2: “Signals”. SYNOPSIS: The Veep team’s signals get leaked. Selina attends a North Carolina pig roast in support of the President's "Listen to Rural America" initiative. Dan takes up Pilates to get face time with Kent Davidson.  It’s time to go to a pig roast! Matt...

Welcome back to Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch with Matt and Tim! We’re back with Season 2 and we're kicking it off with Episode 1: “Midterms”. SYNOPSIS: Selina's party does poorly in the midterm election, though Selina has a successful campaign, which she attempts to leverage into greater influence for herself. A Presidential strategist named Kent Davison, with whom Selina ha...

Join Matt and Tim as they recap season one finale: “Tears” with Congressman Roger Furlong himself!  SYNOPSIS: Selina travels to Ohio to support a gubernatorial candidate, Roger Furlong, who no longer wants her endorsement because of her low approval rating; the Clean Jobs bill comes back to haunt Dan which might end up with him and Selina’s office in a congressional hearing;...