All Things Mad Men: From Chip & Dip to Zou Bisou

In the Mad Men Season One finale, Don prepares for the Kodak presentation, Peggy and Ken supervise a radio spot, Pete's father-in-law pressures him to start a family, and Betty openly questions the quality of her marriage after Francine confides a secret. Jenna and Steve are unapologetic re-watchers of this fantastic series, and invite you to muster your nostalgia, be kind to your radio spot talen...

Get out the rum, creme de menthe, and dog biscuits, because it's November 8, 1960, and election results and ambition are in the air. Don plans to hire Duck Phillips as the new head of accounts at Sterling Cooper, but Pete confronts Don with a plan to promote himself instead. Office revelry reaches new highs and lows, and it takes a flashback to show us why Don is always looking forward. Jenna and...

Peggy gets a stimulating new writing assignment for a weight loss product, and Roger isn't returns to the office too soon after his heart attack. The office is buzzing about Don's impending partnership, while a salesman is the only bright spot in Betty's day. Joan & Roger and Don & Rachel seem to be at critical junctures in their relationships, and Peggy has a memorable first date. Join us...

In Mad Men Season 1, Episode 10, Roger is determined to have a fun night out and experiences a health crisis, Betty is hurt that his father has a new girlfriend, Joan's roommate makes a confession, and Don continues to pursue Rachel Menken. If you like Ukrainian food, bring your silver spoon and your best behavior for the Long Weekend. Visit us at www. MadMenCtoZ.com to share your insights on our...

Is Betty's modeling career in the Rear Window? Will Don take advantage of Jim Hobart's offer to leave Sterling Cooper? Will they develop a winning campaign for Nixon, and why is everyone so entitled about commenting on Peggy's appearance? Come for the re-watch, stay for the scheming, deception, and delicious dialogue. Jenna and Steve are unapologetic Mad Men fans, ready to enable your re-watching...

Re-watch Mad Men with us! In The Hobo Code, Don confronts his past, Peggy's Belle Jolie campaign is successful, Sal has a personal dinner with a client, and Pete and Peggy's relationship roller coaster reaches new heights - and lows. This is a darker episode with lots of pain and disappointment for multiple characters, but it is Mad Men - it won't give these people wins very easily. Some stellar l...

It's an All Things Mad Men: From Chip & Dip to Zou Bisou bonus episode, where we play a game to come up with Mad Men characters for various scenarios. The catch? We can only use characters from Season 1, and we can't use any of the Big Six Mad Men characters (so no Don, Peggy, Betty, Pete, Joan, or Roger). Did we get it wrong? Tell us your choices at www. MadMenCtoZ - we look forward to sharin...

Mad Men S1:E7 - Red in the Face is an outstanding episode, and we're not just saying that because it includes a Chip and Dip, although it does! Roger forces his way into a last-minute dinner at Don and Betty's house - and proceeds to hit on Betty. Don seeks revenge through a lavish lunch, while Pete tries to exchange a wedding gift and defend his conception of masculinity. Jenna and Steve are unap...

Babylon is an all-time Mad Men favorite episode. Although it doesn't stand alone, it plants so many seeds that grow throughout the series, and it's powerful to go back to this episode and see where things begin. Don and Betty reflect about Mother's Day, Roger and Joan discuss their future, Don talks to Rachel about a campaign for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, and Peggy impresses Fred Rumsen at...

Don deals with unexpected calls and guests in the office, forcing him to confront various secrets, while Peggy strategizes to cover for him. Ken's success as a fiction writer triggers jealousy in the office, and prompts Pete to force Trudy into wrangling publishing success for Pete as well. Re-watch Mad Men with us as we break down the memorable moments from this excellent show. Visit www. MadMenC...

Pete and Trudy are looking at a Manhattan apartment and options to finance it, while Betty babysits Glen for Helen Bishop. Pete and Don clash over a campaign for Bethlehem Steel. Re-watch with us as we break down scenes and memorable moments, and give us your insights and vote for your favorite lines at www.madmenctoz.com. 0:50 New Amsterdam connection 1:10 Bob Newhart hits the floor 1:52 First ap...

Don visits Menken's department store, Pete returns to the office after his honeymoon, and Don and Betty host the neighbors for Sally's birthday party. Visit www. MadMenCtoZ.com to share your insights and vote for your favorite lines as we break down the third episode of Mad Men. Re-watch with us!

Re-watch Mad Men with us as we break down scenes, examine character motivations, and savor our favorite lines. Do you watch too much Mad Men ? Listen - we don't judge! Visit www.madmenctoz.com to vote for your favorite episode lines and to share your insights on each episode's "Double Dip" listener question. Mad Men Episode 2: Ladies' Room shows fault lines in Don and Betty's marriage, office poli...

Do you watch too much Mad Men? Re-watchers of this excellent show can enjoy episode breakdowns, controversial takes, memorable scenes and lines, and write in with their own insights by visiting Mad Men: C to Z . See our website page for this episode, with Sterling Lines, Double Dip questions, and episode details here: https://www.madmenctoz.com/mad-men-episode-1-pilot---smoke-gets-in-your-eyes.htm...

Do yourself a favor: don't watch Mad Men ! And definitely don't re-watch it. The show's finale aired ten years ago, so why would you want to bother? We've got five reasons why you don't want to know anything about Chip and Dip or Zou Bisou. 0:45: Reason 1 Not to Watch Mad Men : It's dark, and the characters will repeatedly disappoint you. Infidelity? Gross. Deception? Eew. 1:42: Reason 2 Not to Wa...