Madam Vice President

SURPRISE EP DROPPPP!! This week on Madam Vice President, I'm joined by an incredible actor who's been in Babygirl, A House of Dynamite, and a TON of cool theatre projects here in NYC, Izabel Mar ( @izzyetc )! Join us as we discuss an episode FILLED with subplots, reflect on what politics used to feel like, and dive into the origins of our friendship. If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to...

This week we're recapping the third episode of season 4 "Data" with the hilarious Jack Norris ( @jokereptile )! Join us as we talk about the struggle of sharing memes with your parents, the genius of Patton Oswalt, and how this episode contains a rare Jonah win. Watch Jack's special World's First Salamander If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! E...

This week on Madam Vice President I'm joined by actor and improvisor Natalie Graham ( @thenataliegraham ) to recap the infamous Labor Day episode of VEEP. We talk about the brilliance of Tony Hale, the deep emotions of Catherine Meyer, and Mike's dye-job. If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Episodes drop every Thursday. Follow the official Madam Vice Preside...

WE'RE BACK BABY! Welcome to season 4 of Madam Vice President. Today we're joined by comedian and author Ali Gordon ( @msalicenutting ), who has performed at UCB, with Baby Wants Candy and Team Starkid, and will be publishing her debut novel We Have Reached the End of Our Show on September 30. Info for Ali's book events can be found here: Los Angeles Book Launch at Skylight Books New York Book Laun...

Today, we're hanging with Shelby Solla ( @shelbysolla ) to recap the ICONIC season 1 episode 5 "Nicknames." If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Episodes drop every Thursday. Follow the official Madam Vice President Podcast instagram ( ⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠ ) Created, produced, and edited by Becky Hermenze ( ⁠@beckywtheokhair⁠ )

This week we're returning to one of your favorite Madam Vice President episodes featuring the incredible Allie Lawrence ( @allielolrence )! If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Episodes drop every Thursday. Follow the official Madam Vice President Podcast instagram ( ⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠ ) Created, produced, and edited by Becky Hermenze ( ⁠@beckywtheokhair⁠ ) Ori...

Today we are revisiting the finale of season 1 "Tears" with comedian and host of the hit webseries Shop Cats Michelladonna ( @michelladonna )! If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Episodes drop every Thursday. Follow the official Madam Vice President Podcast instagram ( ⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠ ) Created, produced, and edited by Becky Hermenze ( ⁠@beckywtheokhair⁠ )

Today we're revisiting our recap episode of season one featuring the iconic comedy power couple Motti ( @hotfunnysmartmotti ) and Britt Migs ( @brittymigs )! If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Episodes drop every Thursday. Follow the official Madam Vice President Podcast instagram ( ⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠ ) Created, produced, and edited by Becky Hermenze ( ⁠@beck...

This week, we're revisiting our recap of season 1 episode 6 "Baseball" with Madam Vice President MVP Aarushi Agni ( @aarushifire )! If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Episodes drop every Thursday. Follow the official Madam Vice President Podcast instagram ( ⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠ ) Created, produced, and edited by Becky Hermenze ( ⁠@beckywtheokhair⁠ )

This week we're revisiting two absolute Madam Vice President icons: former Finnish PM Minna Häkkinen and comedy darling Sofia Dobrushin ( @_neonbabushka_ ). If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Episodes drop every Thursday. Follow the official Madam Vice President Podcast instagram ( ⁠@madamvicepresidentpod⁠ ) Created, produced, and edited by Becky Hermenze ( ⁠@becky...

For our season finale, we have the one and only Alison Sivitz ( @ali.sivi ) aka bald ann dowd on the pod! Join us as we discuss Selina's brand new presidency, Gary Cole's hairline, and how Ali and Jonah are kind of the same. Find Ali on Twitter at @ali_sivi Be sure to follow her new podcast Pod Slop as well! If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Episodes drop every Th...

We've reached the penultimate episode of season 3! I'm joined today by Nora Fried ( @norafriedcomedy ) and Hanna Gerlander ( @hanna_gerlander ) who host the SATC rewatch podcast High Heels and Punchlines (which I also produce!). Listen in as we discuss Selina's new campaign tactic to help her appear more "folksy," Mike's short-lived dreams of owning a lake house with ducks, and the infamous Gary/S...

This week, I got to chat with my friend and comedian Jenny Matthews ( @lejennymatthews ) about the iconic Veep episode "Debate." We recap Selina going up against her fellow presidential hopefuls in a debate while she attempts to quell a lingering twitch. Mike and Gary do recon on a less than ideal haircut choice, Dan returns from his sabbatical, and Jonah continues to flounder as a member of Maddo...

This week I got to chat with writer and certified Veep super fan Anne T. Donahue ( @annetdonahue ) about season 3 episode 7 "Special Relationship"! Tune in as Anne recounts her time interviewing Anna Chlumsky, reveals where Roger Furlong falls on her Veep astrological chart, and explains how she relates to Dan's nervous breakdown as she works on finishing her second manuscript. Check out Anne's bo...

I'm flying solo this week! I gave myself a bit of a breather from recording for a few weeks post-election and as I began an insane time at my job. But we're back baby! Join me as we travel to Detroit for Selina's appearance at the National Job Summit, where Minna mistakenly gives the press further fodder against Selina and Catherine becomes an accidental icon. If you enjoyed the podcast, be sure t...

This week on Madam Vice President, we're recapping season 3 episode 5 "Fishing." I'm joined by comedian and host/creator of the show LaughMasters Cameron Lindsey! ( ⁠@cameronlindsey_official⁠ ) We discuss the hints of Kent and Sue's budding relationship, Mike's special project, and how Cameron almost got to sit in on an interview with Armando Iannucci but missed it for a screening of Koyaanisqatsi...

We have finally made it to my all time favorite episode of Veep - season 3 episode 4 "Clovis." My guest is one of my fave comedians and good friend Emily Baker ( @mleebaker ) who literally started watching Veep to be on this podcast! Join us as we recap the Veep team’s trip to Silicon Valley where they visit tech company Clovis, meet the Zuckerberg-ian CEO Craig, and get a taste of start-up life. ...

This week on Madam Vice President, former fan-favorite guest Lexi Notrica ( @lexishaye_ ) and I recap season 3 episode 3 "Alicia." Dan has to mitigate the response to an SNL sketch that pokes fun at Selina's wealthy upbringing, Mike makes a major mistake when addressing a member of the public, and Selina is just trying to announce her candidacy for president. I also challenge Lexi to...

This week I'm joined by comedian and musician Will Morrison ( @wamorrison95 ) to discuss season 3 episode 2 "The Choice." After making a pro-life comment during a speech, Selina and her team scramble to save face as she prepares to launch her campaign. Dan begins to crack under pressure, Richard joins the campaign team, and Gary just wants to be heard. Be sure to tune into Will's...

Happy season 3 premiere everyone!!! I am so stoked to dive into this season with a truly iconic slate of guests. To start things off, my friend Kate Scelsa ( @kate.scelsa ) and I are discussing episode 1 "Some New Beginnings." Selina navigates her book tour with the help of one Richard Splett while her team tries to remain present at Mike's wedding. Jonah's "gossip-tainment" blog wreaks havoc on t...

Eeeek we've made it to the end of season 2! I'm joined today by actor, writer, and sometimes comedian Stephen Brower ( @stephenbrower ) to recap the finale of Veep season 2 titled "D.C." which, as Selina says, stands for "District of C*nts". Selina prepares to throw in the towel but receives news that could alter the course of her and her team's careers. Thank you t...

This week I got to chat with stand up comedian and former political staffer Nick Hornedo ( @nick.hornedo ) to discuss season 2 episode 9 "Running". Along with recapping the episode, Nick gives us some first-hand experiences working as a staffer on Pete Buttigieg's campaign and how scarily accurate Veep's portrayal of DC politics continues to be. See you next week for the SEASON 2...

This week, I sat down with beloved Brooklyn comedian Kayla Kirk ( @kaylarkirk ) to recap season 2 episode 8 "First Response." Join us as we dive into this PERFECT example of a bottle episode and essentially spend 30+ minutes fawning over Allison Janney. Follow Flopsauce comedy to learn more about their upcoming shows and open mics! As always, please remember to follow, subscribe, rate, l...

DISCLAIMER: the audio got a bit wonky as we were recording, so it isn't the cleanest. But I have some new gear on the way, so get ready for future episodes to be better than ever! Madam Vice President Pod fan-favorite Shelby Solla ( @shelbysolla ) is back to discuss season 2 episode 7 "Shutdown". Selina and her unfurloughed team attempt to navigate a government shutdown while she fee...

Welcome back to Madam Vice President...has anything significant happened in US politics since the last ep?! Join me and actor/comedian Sarah Santamaria ( @sarah_santa ) today as we recap season 2 episode 6 "Andrew" and break down the truly bonkers parallels between one Selina Meyer and current veep/Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Check out Sarah's sketch team Burnt Toa...