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Sorkin" In It: The Films & Television of Aaron Sorkin

Lex Friedman and Brian Warren

First, they watched all of Aaron Sorkin’s movies. Then they watched all of The Newsroom. Then they powered through Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Now cohosts Brian and Lex continue their journey through the works of Sorkin by watching every episode of Sports Night.

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28:44

4.34: The Cut Man Cometh (Sports Night S2E11)

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2025/10/02

Dan and Casey cover a boxing match. Or at least, they try to. There are a couple challenges, including The Cut Man, a fast TKO, and Dan’s dad being a jerk. Luckily, neither Brian nor Lex is a jerk, nor do they insist you call them Cut Man. They just want you to join them for another edition of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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28:11

4.30: Kyle Whitaker's Got Two Sacks (Sports Night S2E7)

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2025/07/31

Dana’s excited about a fresh NFL steroids scandal… until she realizes her own brother is caught up in the mix. Also, Jeremy eventually fires an intern who absolutely should be fired, even if maybe Jeremy’s motivation for the firing isn’t perfect. You know what IS perfect, though? Our analysis. Join Brian and Lex. Let’s Sorkin’ In It together. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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25:35

4.28: Kafelnikov (Sports Night S2E5)

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2025/07/03

Good news, friends, this podcast is Y2K compliant, and so are Brian and Lex, as they break down the quite possibly mis-titled episode of Sports Night, “Kafelnikov”. Jeremy’s pretty sure he’s got everything prepped for the new millennium, but does he? Meanwhile, Dan meets a woman in bar who says he really should call her, but maybe for reasons he doesn’t suspect. Don’t hit that panic button, just stay tuned for Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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25:44

4.21: Ten Wickets (Sports Night S1E21)

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2025/04/24

Casey’s still mad that someone tried to blow up the building. Brian and Lex are mad because — no, they didn’t: It was a bomb threat hoax. There’s a difference, Casey. Meanwhile, Jeremy chases down a cricket story. Or a wicket story. We don’t understand it either. And Rebecca returns — only good things can follow, right? RIGHT?! Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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30:46

4.14: Rebecca (Sports Night S1E14)

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2025/02/27

Teri Polo appears as Rebecca, and Dan is charmed (and so are we). She appears to be… less so. Everyone staff is worried about Isaac’s job, and no one at Sports Night can keep a secret. That’s a fact we told many, many people. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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24:13

4.11: The Six Southern Gentlemen of Tennessee (Sports...

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2025/01/30

Dan is desperate for Isaac to step up and encourage the president of the network to fight racism. You’ll never guess whether Isaac steps up. (Spoiler alert: He does.) Also, Donna Moss appears in a storyline that’s good with an execution that’s less good. Our thanks to Brian Warren, Lex Friedman, and the whole Sorkin’ In It team. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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24:04

4.9: The Quality of Mercy at 29K (Sports Night S1E9)

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2025/01/02

It’s the circle of life! By which we mean, Dana goes to see The Lion King on Broadway. Also, Sports Night covers an Everest climb. Brian has corrections for Aaron on mountaineering. And Dan’s looking for a good place to donate his money. Hopefully he’s already a member of The Incomparable. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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32:01

4.6: The Head Coach, Dinner and the Morning Mail...

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2024/11/21

Natalie keeps screwing up, and no one will call her on it. Jeremy’s trying to protect Natalie from seeing death threats — and ends up finding the best place to eat in all of Manhattan. And Casey’s mad as hell at a terrible coaching decision. The best decision YOU can make? Checking out this episode of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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30:12

4.5: Mary Pat Shelby (Sports Night S1E5)

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2024/11/14

Lex and Brian are at the news desk to record another episode of Sorkin’ In It. This time, the Sports Night team lands a huge interview with a major athlete, but there are surprise conditions. Not only that, but Dana sends Natalie to the pre-interview and… unpleasantness ensues. But, good news, everybody - Dan has a quirky subplot to rise to the challenge: He’s contemplating growing a goatee. Okay. What’s next? We’re Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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25:35

4.4: Intellectual Property (Sports Night S1E4)

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2024/11/08

Dan sang happy birthday to Casey. What a jerk! But at least we get to meet Yeardly Smith, and she’s not voicing a Simpson. Meanwhile Casey is frustrated by a fly. Or Dana’s new boyfriend. Or something. None of this makes sense, but have you looked around lately? Escape from the world, friends. Join us. Sorkin’ in it. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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29:22

3.16: 4 A.M. Miracle (Studio 60 Episode 16)

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2024/07/19

Matt battles writer’s block, and he needs a miracle. (Spoiler: It’s Harriet.) Speaking of Harriet, she and Luke aren’t getting along. (Spoiler: He dumps her. It’s a miracle.) Meanwhile, Danny and Jordan work together to take care of a robot baby, and Cal’s got a guillotine. Can you stick your neck out and guess what happens next? We can. That’s why we’re Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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33:27

3.13: The Harriet Dinner (Studio 60 Episode 13)

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2024/06/14

The Harriet Dinner is the thirteenth episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. It’s an episode. It’s not a great one. Danny and Jordan are locked on a roof. Cal is locked in a battle with animals. Harriet and Matt are locking horns. And it’s an absolute lock that this episode isn’t going to be our favorite. (Even though we love Cal. He’s great.) Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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38:30

3.11: The Christmas Show (Studio 60 Episode 11)

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2024/05/30

No one has more Christmas spirit than Matt and - and he’s Jewish. Danny is joining Jordan at the obstetrician, and it only gets weirder. Harriet gets a movie… And also maybe love interest? Oh, and Simon and Tom are there, but not for any good reason. From that description you make think we didn’t like this episode, but you’d be surprised! Find out in this brand new episode of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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34:24

3.10: B-12 (Studio 60 Episode 10)

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2024/05/24

Too many butts. Not enough funny jokes. Still pretty good? Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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24:54

3.9: The Option Period (Studio 60 Episode 9)

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2024/05/17

Ricky and Ron are closing a deal with Fox for “Peripheral Vision Man”; and ironically, Matt gives them some side-eye about it. Meanwhile, Harriet’s contemplating posing for pictures in her underwear, which we suppose beats posing for pictures in someone ELSE’s underwear. Jordan needs Danny to make some cuts, Danny warns Jordan her job is in danger, and boy, we’re hungry for a Snickers. No reason. Except that we’re Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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28:54

3.6: The Wrap Party (Studio 60 Episode 6)

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2024/04/19

In this episode, we discuss “The Wrap Party,” a Studio 60 episode that certainly exists in our timeline. Things happen! For example, an old guy wanders into the studio. Matt and Sim go clubbing, sort of. Jordan tries to make friends. Listen, we’re still absolutely enjoying Studio 60, and we’re having plenty of fun chatting about it, but this episode doesn’t make our top 10 list so far. That’s ok! You’re in good hands with your ol’ pals Lex and Brian. Let’s do what we do best, and that’s go Sorkin’

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22:36

3.3: The Focus Group (Studio 60 Episode 3)

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2024/03/29

We don’t subject this podcast to a focus group, because we already know we’re doing everything perfectly. This episode of Studio 60 takes us deep backstage for writing and rehearsing an episode of the show within a show. Ricky and Ron are in maximum jerk mode. There’s pressure on Jordan and the show not to lose many viewers from last week. And there’s other Jordan drama that’s totally unnecessary. But you know what IS necessary? This episode of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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16:55

3.0: Season 3: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

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2024/03/08

It’s Studio 60 time! Now that our coverage of The Newsroom is done, you may find yourself experiencing new feelings you’ve never had before. Sadness. Grief. Elation. Relief. But we hope you also feel eager anticipation about what’s ahead. And what is that you may ask? For Season 3, Lex and Brian are covering Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. It’s a show about a show. Imagine that! Episode one comes out next week, and here’s the preview. Or trailer. Or kickoff. You know what? Here’s where we tell you

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37:42

2.24: Oh Shenandoah (The Newsroom S3E5)

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2024/02/23

In this penultimate episode of this season of Sorkin’ In It, Lex and Brian cover what is possibly the least-beloved work of Aaron Sorkin’s career; and we’ll come right out and say that it earns every bit of that terrible reputation. Will is in jail, Maggie and Jim are in Russia, and Charlie’s getting worked up trying to hold it all together. Spoiler: It ends poorly. But we keep our chins up and find that we still enjoy getting to talk about it… even if some of our focus is on how not good it is. Lex

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40:38

2.23: Contempt (The Newsroom S3E4)

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2024/02/15

Subpoenas. Rushed (but beautiful) weddings. Courtrooms. Handcuffs. It’s an overstuffed Newsroom, and boy does Jim disappoint us. Almost as much as he disappoints Hallie. Meanwhile, Mackenzie and The Source get soaked, and ACN gets acquired. Brian and Lex get… kind of frustrated. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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