Listen "Nixon vs. Kennedy (S1E12)"
Episode Synopsis
Election night looms large in Mad Men’s penultimate episode of season one, Nixon vs. Kennedy. As the nation watches two candidates battle it out for the White House, Sterling Cooper descends into its own kind of chaos—complete with office antics, broken boundaries, and the long-awaited unraveling of Don Draper’s identity. Secrets spill, loyalties are tested, and history (both personal and political) seems ready to crack wide open.
We unpack the episode’s blend of tension and release, as well as the evolving contrasts between Don and Pete. As always, we wrap things up with our awards for standout characters and moments. In the battle of Draper vs. Campbell, who do ya got?
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 [email protected].
We unpack the episode’s blend of tension and release, as well as the evolving contrasts between Don and Pete. As always, we wrap things up with our awards for standout characters and moments. In the battle of Draper vs. Campbell, who do ya got?
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 [email protected].
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