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Blowing Smoke: The Officially Unofficial Mad Men Podcast

Blowing Smoke: The Officially Unofficial Mad Men Podcast

By: Levi Huffman Kyle Huffman
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 Step into the smoky world of Mad Men with hosts Kyle and Levi as they provide episode-by-episode commentaries on one of television's most iconic shows. From deep dives into character development and storytelling to uncovering the cultural and historical context of the 1960s, this podcast is your companion to every pitch, scandal, and cigarette break at Sterling Cooper. A Huffman Brothers Production, Blowing Smoke captures the charm and complexity of Mad Men like never before. Art Drama & Plays World
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  • Sterling Cooper Film Club: The Apartment (1960) & The Good Shepherd (2006)

    Sterling Cooper Film Club: The Apartment (1960) & The Good Shepherd (2006)
    Jun 20 2025
    As we fade out from season one and prepare to step into season two, the team here at Blowing Smoke takes a quick detour to the cinema with the Sterling Cooper Film Club—our new series where we conclude each season with a double feature of films that reflect what the most recent slate of Mad Men episodes offered us, both textually and subtextually. To kick things off, we celebrate the life and legacy of musical legend Brian Wilson, exploring his cultural imprint on the 1960s, then and now. We also shine a spotlight on a recent original stage production about John Wilkes Booth, penned by none other than Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner. Eventually, we make our way into the smoke-filled movie house for this episode’s double feature, diving into the moral compromises and quiet redemptions of Billy Wilder’s 1960 classic The Apartment and the hazy monastic codas of Robert De Niro’s 2006 spy drama The Good Shepherd. Along the way, we consider how both films grapple with themes that Mad Men has spent an entire season unpacking in its own distinctly stylish way. Intro theme music composed by Dar Golan. As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever else you listen! Got thoughts or questions? Email us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com. https://allexitssealedblog.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/rip-brian-wilson-in-this-summer-of-love/
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    2 hrs and 55 mins
  • Season 1 Scout's Honors

    Season 1 Scout's Honors
    Jun 6 2025
    Season one is in the books, and we’re closing it out in style with The Scout’s Honors—our end-of-season recap episode! In this special installment of Blowing Smoke, we look back on the highs, lows, and existential crises of Mad Men’s debut season. We hand out our honorary awards for the season’s biggest pitches, lingering questions, and those unforgettable moments when the Sterling Cooper facade threatened to crack wide open. We also unveil our personal episode rankings and share our overall impressions of how this first season set the tone, pace, and emotional architecture for everything that follows. Stick around for the very end to hear a preview of our next episode, a special cinematic epilogue to season one before we dive into the second. Intro theme music composed by Dar Golan. As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever else you listen! Got thoughts or questions? Email us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com.
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • The Wheel (S1E13)

    The Wheel (S1E13)
    May 23 2025
    It all comes down to this. In our commentary and discussion of Mad Men's season one finale, we unpack The Wheel—a haunting, heartfelt conclusion that solidifies the show’s reputation as one of television’s all-time greats. As Don Draper pitches the Kodak Carousel, he delivers one of the most iconic moments in TV history, privately spiraling in ways even nostalgia can’t fix. We explore the emotional weight of Don's pitch, Betty and Peggy's own heartwrenching crossroads, and the episode’s elegant meditation on the nature of "success," loss, and longing. As always, we hand out our episode awards, spotlighting the standout performances, scenes, and moments that made this episode such an unforgettable finale to a terrific debut season. Intro theme music composed by Dar Golan. Please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever else you listen! Got thoughts or questions? Email us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com.
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    1 hr and 42 mins

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