Queer Gals Watch the West Wing

Leigh and Fi dissect episode twenty of The West Wing, “Mandatory Minimums.” Fi is beside herself at the reveal of Toby Ziegler’s hot ex-wife, Andy (Congresswoman Wyatt) and, in honour of the anticipated return of Joey Lucas, Leigh explores the stories of West Wing staffers who identify as having a disability. With honourable mention to Josh Lyman’s Regular Tuesday Suit and Margaret’s newfound cook...

Leigh and Fi discuss episode nineteen of The West Wing, “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet.” Fi is sucked in by the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell of it all (not Sam Seaborn being the greatest ally the gays have ever known?) and Leigh explains why everyone should care about campaign finance reform as much as Jed Bartlet. With honourable mention to Mandy’s memo and Bartlet entering his Reputation Era.   Find Us Online...

Leigh and Fi dissect episode eighteen of The West Wing, “Six Meetings Before Lunch.” Fi’s obsession with Gina Toscano deepens and Leigh explains why Jen Psaki is the new love of her life. With honourable mention to the style evolution of Zoey Bartlet and Toby Ziegler’s day of jubilee.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: https://...

Leigh and Fi unpack episode seventeen of The West Wing, “The White House Pro-Am.” Fi is tantalised by the Bartlet’s first Oval Office fight and Leigh paints a picture of Hilary in her FLOTUS era. With honourable mention to Sam Seaborn confronting his mortality and the emotional rollercoaster of young love for Charlie Young.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Face...

Leigh and Fi enjoy a jaunt to California with episode sixteen of The West Wing, “20 Hours in LA.” Fiona is enthralled by the arrival of Gina Toscano and the moment has finally come for Leigh to attempt to explain the Electoral College. With honourable mention to Donna Moss's hot girl summer and CJ Cregg's beauty routine.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Faceboo...

Leigh and Fi obsess over episode fifteen of The West Wing, “Celestial Navigation.” Fiona is floored by the hijinks of CJ Cregg’s emergency root canal and Leigh gushes over her latest girl crush, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, Alyssa Mastromonaco. With honourable mention to Toby Ziegler and Sam Seaborn's lesbian road trip.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalsw...

Leigh and Fi have a mental health check-in the morning after President Biden withdraws from the presidential race. Fiona wants to know what it all means and Leigh simply longs to live in precedented times. With honourable mention to Kamala Harris’s brat summer.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QueerGal...

Leigh and Fi dive into episode fourteen of The West Wing, “Take This Sabbath Day.” Fiona is obsessed with Josh being a massive lightweight and Leigh chats capital punishment. With honourable mention to icon Marlee Matlin (of The L Word fame) and murder on the high seas.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Leigh and Fi are at lucky episode thirteen of The West Wing, “Take Out the Trash Day.” Fiona realises that she flirts exactly like CJ Cregg and Leigh explains the differences between the American and Irish political systems. With honourable mention to gossip and Dads who love their gay sons.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: h...

Leigh and Fi embark on episode twelve of The West Wing, “He Shall from Time to Time.” Fiona is overcome by the sensual magnetism of Dr Abbey Bartlet and Leigh explains what a designated survivor is via Keifer Sutherland. With honourable mention to kissing, best friends, and the triumphant return of Admiral Fitzwallace.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook:...

Leigh and Fi unpack episode eleven of The West Wing, “Lord John Marbury.” Fiona is confronted with the legacy of British colonialism and Leigh, in honour of CJ Cregg being kept out of the room where it happens, talks women in the White House. With honourable mention to young love and fathers in pain everywhere.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer G...

Leigh and Fi have made it to Christmas and episode ten of The West Wing, “In Excelsis Dio”. Fiona is undone by Mrs Landingham and Leigh celebrates Pride in American politics. With honourable mention to Toby Ziegler’s mysterious backstory and Margaret’s christmas wrapping.   Check out this class photo of the LGBTQIA+ staffers of the Obama administration !   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatc...

Leigh and Fi dive into episode nine of The West Wing, “The Short List”. President Bartlet is selecting his supreme court nominee, Fiona wants American citizenship, and Leigh is having a breakdown about the degradation of the supreme court. With honourable mention to CJ’s festive red rollneck and Leo being a sober king. Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Q...

Leigh and Fi slide into episode eight of The West Wing, “Enemies”. Fiona’s loathing for the slimy Vice President intensifies and Leigh explains what even is a federal crime. With honourable mention to Mildred the stenographer, the Chinese National Opera and all of the trees Josh never climbed. Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: h...

Guilty on 34 counts! Leigh and Fi pop by for an in-betweener, to give their hot takes on Donald Trump's brand-spanking-new felony convictions - the first of any president, current or former, in US history. Surely this is the end of his presidential campaign? Surely the way is now paved for an easy victory for Grandpa Joe? Unfortunately, the answers may surprise you.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @q...

Leigh and Fi finally meet FLOTUS in episode seven of The West Wing, “The State Dinner” Fiona thinks there are worse things she could do than fall in love with black suede and velvet Manolo Blahnik slides with a rhinestone and mother of pearl toe buckle and Leigh explains the role of the First Lady. With honourable mention to Hurricane Sarah, Toby’s French revolutionary best friend and the salmon m...

Leigh and Fi unpack episode six of The West Wing, “Mr Willis of Ohio”. Fi gets hyped when the feds storm the bar and Leigh explains what the House of Representatives even is. With honourable mention to CJ’s cocktail of choice and the icon that is Mrs Landingham.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QueerGa...

Leigh and Fi dive into episode five of The West Wing, “The Crackpots and These Women”. Fi desperately needs to know what Block of Cheese Day is and Leigh explains what Cassidy Hutchinson even did. With honourable mention to FLOTUS and her ouija board and Pluie the wolf (RIP).   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: https://www.patre...

Leigh and Fi watch episode four of The West Wing, “Five Votes Down”. Fi falls further in love with CJ Cregg in her backless evening gown and Leigh explains what the 2nd Amendment even is. With honourable mention to Josh’s sunglasses and belt clip and President Bartlet in full glam.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: https://www...

Leigh and Fi discuss episode three of The West Wing, “A Proportional Response”. Fi is utterly disarmed by the entrance of Charlie and Leigh explains who the Joint Chiefs even are. With honourable mention to CJ’s legs draped across Josh’s desk and the leader of the free world not being able to find his glasses.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Ga...

Leigh and Fi unpack episode two of The West Wing, “Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc”. Fi can’t stop thinking about POTUS in a hoodie and Leigh explains what the Vice President even does. With honourable mention to Mandy’s iconic car crash and the pettiest VP the world has ever known.   Find Us Online: Instagram: @queergalswatch Twitter: @queergalswatch Facebook: Queer Gals Watch Patreon: https://www.pat...

In this episode of Queer Gals Watch the West Wing , funny, LGBTQIA+ podcast hosts Leigh and Fi dive into The West Wing Series 1 Episode 1, exploring Aaron Sorkin's classic pilot. Known for their witty banter, they blend humour with thoughtful analysis, reflecting on ’90s nostalgia, political themes, and character dynamics. From insights on U.S. government structures, like the Chief of Staff and Co...

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