Figure skating champ, Allison Janney rolls between takes on your favey poddy. We learn some hand-to-hand combat, how to smoke around a bird, and Jason teaches us to cry with crystals. It’s an all new SmartLess, viel spass! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

Privateers has a special place in our hearts because we love the scene where Allison Janney can’t stop laughing - and she’s here with us to talk about the fugue state necessary to create such memorable giggles. We’re also joined by Josh’s Scandal costar Jeff Perry, and Helen Slayton-Hughes, who played Marion Cotesworth-Haye of Marblehead. And we get the final word on the privateer question from Bren Landon of the DAR. For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/418

Aaron Sorkin, the brilliant creator of The West Wing, chats with Allison Janney, who famously played C.J., and John Spencer, who portrayed Leo McGarry. They reminisce about the show's iconic 'walk and talk' scenes and its rapid-fire dialogue, illuminating the unique creative processes behind the series. The trio reflects on powerful character arcs and moral dilemmas that captivated audiences, while also discussing casting decisions that shaped its impact in television history. Insights into its lasting legacy make for a nostalgic and insightful conversation.