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Timothy Simons of 'Veep' on Politics, 'The Leftovers' and Hangin' With McConaughey (Ep. 146)

The Watch

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.55.5K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2017

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by Timothy Simons of 'Veep' to discuss how the election impacted both his work life and real life (3:30) as well as his love of 'The Leftovers' (35:50) and what it’s like to hang out with Matthew McConaughey (53:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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