West Wing Trivia

OK, now for the lightning round. I'm so good at lightning rounds. That's from friends. It's my favorite show. 20 seconds on the clock starts now. Who is the captain of the USS Enterprise? Oh. Crap. Is it captain's doobing? No Morgan Crunch. Next question Which superhero is Tony Stark? Stark. Did Game of Thrones have superheroes? I only watched 2 episodes. What planet were Luke and Leia born on? Planet Fitness. Oh, time's up, Sorry. And now a word from our sponsor. Hey everybody, Mandy Kaplan here. Please check out my podcast Make Me a Nerd, where each week an incredible guest tries to baptize this mainstream mom into the world of sci-fi, fantasy and all things nerdy. Available wherever you podcast. That's our show, folks. Wait, wait, wait. I just thought of it. Padme Amidala gave birth to her twins Luke and Leia on Polis Massa. No, that's dumb. Is it Planet Hollywood? Hail to the chief, it's time for West Wing tribute. It's a special early release episode of the show. Because it's Election Day here in the US. Today we have the chance to elect either the first woman president or the first convicted felon president. If you're in line to vote, stick with it. I'm really glad Colorado has mail in ballots by default. Back to the episode at hand. The West Wing is one of my personal favorite shows. Smart people, sharp dialogue. I am down for all of it. When you're done with West Wing trivia, be sure to share your love of the show with your friends and family. The more the merrier. I'm your host, Brian Rollins. This is episode 302 of the dorky, geeky nerdy trivia podcast. Let's go walk and talk. The dorky round Number one. Who played President Josiah Bartlett in the series? Martin Sheen #2 Prior to being president, Bartlett was governor of what state? New Hampshire #3 until his arrest in the final season. Who was the White House communications director? Toby Ziegler #4, who played deputy chief of staff. Josh Lyman Bradley Whitford #5 What character was the White House press secretary for much of the show's run? CJ Craig, number six at the beginning of the series, Who was Bartlett's chief of staff. Leo McGarry #7 who played Sam Seaborn in the series. Rob Lowe #8 What young man was brought on as personal aid to the president in the second episode? Charlie young #9 Bartlett and his staff all belonged to what political party? The Democratic Party #10 who was Bartlett's first vice president? John Hoynes, the geeky round #1 who is credited with creating The West Wing. Aaron Sorkin #2. CJ is short for what? Claudia Jean #3, played by John Amos, who was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Admiral Percy fitzwallis #4, who was Leo's trusty assistant. Margaret #5 during the shooting at Roslyn Bartlett and what other staffer were shot? Josh Lyman, number six, who played President Walken, the acting president while Bartlett invoked the 25th Amendment. John Goodman #7 What chronic disease did President Bartlett suffer from? Ms. specifically relapsing, remitting multiple sclerosis #8 Who was the first lady during the run of the show? Abby Bartlett #9 What position did CJ hold in the final two seasons of the show? She took over as chief of staff from Leo #10 in the final season of the show. Who became president? Matt Santos, the nerdy round #1 Which actor's death was then mirrored by their character's death on the show? John Spencer, who played Leo McGarry #2 Which of the president's daughters was kidnapped? Zoe Bartlett #3 In 2020, the cast reunited to produce a live version of Which episode? Hartsfield landing #4 Prior to being chief of staff, what position did Leo hold in a prior administration? He was Secretary of Labor #5 How many seasons did The West Wing have? Seven seasons. In what year did The West Wing debut? It came out in 1999 #7 following the September 11th attacks. What special unconnected episode was produced? Isaac and Ishmael #8 Jed Bartlett has a PhD and a Nobel Prize in what field? Economics #9 Matt Santos served in which branch of the military? The Marines. He's a pilot #10 what was the title of the final episode tomorrow? It's also the last thing spoken in the series. And we're done with West Wing trivia. How'd you do? Let me know on social media. Maybe even show off your Ivotage sticker. I'd love to see that. If you don't have a sticker, then cheer your favorite West Wing episode or quote from the show. I'll be back next week with more TV trivia. Here's a clue. What 2000 series follows a soap maker sentenced to prison for drug running? A very different type of drama For next Wednesday. See you then. This was episode 302 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. If you'd like to help support the show, become a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky, Nerdy. This podcast is written, produced and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. 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