Welcome back to The Sorkin Series, a Hypable pilot podcast, dedicated to all things Aaron Sorkin. Episode #2 is now available for download, and focuses on The Newsroom 1×05 “Amen.”

From the hosts: We would like to say a huge thank you for the support we have received so far. Unfortunately we recorded this episode before Episode #1 was released, and before we read all of your excellent feedback. Never fear! We will be addressing your comments and suggestions in Episode #3 so stay tuned, and remember to comment below if you want to share your ideas on Will and Mac, join Kristen and Kristina’s JGJ Fan Club, or share anything at all. We don’t bite (unless you insult The West Wing).

Show Notes:
-News Items: Jeff Daniels goes crazy and John Gallagher, Jr. is adorable.
-Spoilers: check out the episode synopses for the rest of the season (we won’t spoil you).
-Episode Discussion: The Newsroom 1×05 “Amen.”
-The foreigner (Marama) celebrates the inclusion of international news.
-Is Don still a jerk? Tariq says yes.
-John Gallagher, Jr. and pratfalls – Kristina and Kristen are in love.
-11-year-old Jeff Daniels in tap shoes.
-Neal has stolen all of our hearts.
-What’s a Rudy? Kristen proves that it is actually a real movie.
-Elliot becomes the victim of magical flying rocks.
-Even MORE Maggie and Jim. Will it ever end?!
-Marama wants Jim and Neal to have a spin-off adventure crime-solving show.
-Will is secretly a softie, and Tariq and Kristen get a bit emotional.
-Lisa is not the type of girl to sit at home and eat litres of ice cream.
–West Wing parallels: Neal is to Kahlid as Josh is to the pilot in “Noel.”
-Anticipation for more Sloan next week, and the wrap-up.

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