Listen "Mad Men C to Z S1:E13 The Wheel"
Episode Synopsis
In the Mad Men Season One finale, Don prepares for the Kodak presentation, Peggy and Ken supervise a radio spot, Pete's father-in-law pressures him to start a family, and Betty openly questions the quality of her marriage after Francine confides a secret.Jenna and Steve are unapologetic re-watchers of this fantastic series, and invite you to muster your nostalgia, be kind to your radio spot talent, and ignore your phone bill as we break down the thirteenth episode.Mad Men C to Z S1:E13 The Wheel Podcast Time Stamps00 Intro0:40 Tom Vogel: Trudy told us you were up for some promotion and didn’t get it or something.1:36 Betty: You know, I don’t think you want to go. Don: I’m sorry, was I unclear about that? Betty: I don’t understand why you can’t make my family your family.2:49 Harry: Let me come home.4:54 Bert: It was the tone of his voice. He’s her father. That’s it, Cowboy.6:52 Francine: I’m so stupid. What am I supposed to do? I thought you’d know what to do.11:39 Duck: This is a list of people you should be having lunch with Don: Bringing in business is the key to your salary, status, and self worth.12:33 Peggy: We’re selling a better you. That woman isn’t a better anything. Ken: If I get a hard time about this, I’m going to tell people it was your idea. Peggy: It was my idea.15:13 Pete: I can’t provide for a child on what I make.18:55 Betty: I had a terrible day. Sit with me.23:04 Duck: If you can do this, you can make me look good in my first month here.25:23 Peggy: Annie, what don’t you understand? Jenna and Steve have a fairly lengthy disagreement about Ken here31:35 Don: Red hair, over six feet. Brighton Hotel Manager: I know who you’re talking about. Hate to be the one to give bad news.33:27 Betty: Who is this?36:20 Harry: I thought it was like someone reaching through the stone right to us. ‘I was here.’39:15 Glen: I’m not supposed to talk to you. Betty: I don’t care. Glen: I don’t really know how long twenty minutes is.42:48 Double Dip Question: What is Betty Draper’s best course of action at this point? Visit www.MadMenCtoZ.com to offer your insights43:12 Pete: It matters to me that you’re impressed.46:29 Betty: I suppose it means I’m not enough. But maybe it - it’s just him.51:01 Don: This device isn’t a spaceship. It’s a time machine.56:55 Don: I’ve got a way for you to turn this account into a home run. Pete: She’s not even a copywriter. She’s a secretary.1:0026 Joan: I said congratulations, didn’t I? Remember to think of the other girls, or they won’t think of you.1:02:22 Peggy: I have to stop eating off the cart.1:05:00 Pete: I think I should lie down.1:06:08 Nurse: Don’t you want to hold him, Sweetheart?1:07:13 Don: I’m coming with you. Betty: Really? You are?1:09:15 Quick Check-In on the First Season and the Show’s Overall Appeal
More episodes of the podcast All Things Mad Men: From Chip & Dip to Zou Bisou
S2:E13 Meditations in an Emergency
12/10/2025
S2:E12 The Mountain King
05/10/2025
S2:E11 Mad Men C to Z The Jet Set
27/09/2025
S1:E10 The Inheritance
21/09/2025
S2:E9 Mad Men C to Z Six Month Leave
15/09/2025
Mad Men C to Z S2:E8 - A Night to Remember
07/09/2025
Mad Men C to Z S2:E7 The Gold Violin
01/09/2025
Mad Men C to Z S2:E6 Maidenform
24/08/2025
S2:E5 Mad Men C to Z The New Girl
17/08/2025
S2:E4 Three Sundays
10/08/2025