Weekly Press Briefing #41: April 2nd - April 8th
Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from April 2 - April 8, 2023! Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!
Challenges/Prompts:
No current challenges or prompts that we know of this week! Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.
Photos/Videos:
Here’s what was posted from April 2 - April 8.
Amy Landecker posted a photo of herself with Otis the boxer.
Amy Landecker posted a weekly roundup of photos of her and Brad with their pets.
Bradley Whitford posted a funny screenshot of him getting an email from himself.
Bradley Whitford posted a photo of his dogs snuggling.
Janel Moloney posted a selfie where she’s twinning with Heather Severs.
Janel Moloney posted a photo of a magnolia tree blooming in Brooklyn.
Janel Moloney posted a throwback photo of herself and a friend on their graduation day.
Janel Moloney posted a photo of a Good Friday event happening in her neighborhood.
Josh Malina posted the logo for Leopoldstadt’s Broadway Show League baseball team.
Josh Malina posted the cover of Backstage Magazine, which he’s featured on.
Josh Malina posted a video of himself and Tom Stoppard appearing on Morning Joe.
Kim Webster posted a photo of herself in a lot of blue tulle with a funny caption.
Marlee Matlin posted a TikTok of her dog eating matzah along with a wish for a happy Passover.
Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself under the Unstable billboard in Times Square.
Rob Lowe posted a video of himself talking about nepo babies on Good Morning America.
Rob Lowe posted a video of himself talking on the view about his sobriety journey and getting to share it now with his son.
Rob Lowe posted photos and video of himself and his son Johnny appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Rob Lowe posted photos of himself and his son Johnny appearing on the Drew Barrymore show.
Rob Lowe made a post promoting his live show Stories I Only Tell My Friends playing in Las Vegas June 9 and 10.
Rob Lowe posted a video with quotes from and screenshots of his character on Unstable.
Rob Lowe made a post comparing himself and his son Johnny to Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz.
Donna Moss Daily: April 2 | April 3 | April 4 | April 5 | April 6 | April 7 | April 8
Daily Josh Lyman: April 2 | April 3 | April 4 | April 5 | April 6 | April 7 | April 8
No Context BWhit: April 2 | April 3 | April 4 | April 5 | April 6 | April 7 | April 8
This Week in Canon:
Welcome to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.
Season 1, Episode 18: Six Meetings Before Lunch aired on April 5, 2000.
Season 2, Episode 18: 17 People aired on April 4, 2001.
Season 3, Episode 17: Stirred aired on April 3, 2002.
Season 4, Episode 19: Angel Maintenance aired on April 2, 2003.
Season 6, Episode 22: 2162 Votes aired on April 6, 2005.
Season 7, Episode 16: Election Day aired on April 2, 2006.
Edits/Artwork
#JOSHDONNA: all i need is on the other side of the door by @therollyjogerYT [VIDEO EDIT]
#ABBEYANDJED: i won’t hurt you anymore. by @livsbenson [VIDEO EDIT]
Editors’ Choice:
April 4th was the anniversary of Josh and Donna’s anniversary! (Or not-anniversary, depending on who you ask.) Here are a few of our favorite Josh/Donna fics relating to their “anniversary”, for we are fans of occasion!
call it what you want to by mikaylawrites | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | These flowers are undoubtedly some strange Joshism that will take her another full year to puzzle out, but she’s no longer sure they’re the mean-spirited jab she initially assumed they were.
Donna has a complicated relationship with April fourth.
Admissible Evidence by tornandfrayed | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “Anyway, I was wondering, can I still send you flowers in February?”
A Man of Occasion by Arpad_Hrunta | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Even working on separate campaigns, Josh remembers to send flowers to Donna on their anniversary. In April. Donna decides to talk to him about this. Set in Season 6. One-shot.
S.W.A.L.K. by auditoryeden | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | He's sent her flowers, and not just a grocery-store bouquet or the sort of flowers a florist might call "emergency level one". These flowers are at least emergency level five, possibly even emergency level “I-cheated-on-you-with-a-teenage-hooker”.
In Full Bloom by eowyn_of_rohan | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | "This is the first time you sent me flowers in April that I actually welcomed.”
affections and affectations by joshatella (shuuuliet) | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | In which Josh goes to the florist to pick out flowers for Donna for their "anniversary" and is confronted by the feelings he's been trying to avoid.
Flowers and a Few Forevers by JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Donna’s given him nearly fourteen years of marriage, and a family he’d honestly never thought he’d have - in return, he’s given her flowers. Nothing he can give her seems like enough. But he’ll spend the rest of his life and a few more forevers trying. (Present Day Josh and Donna!)
Fics:
Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. If you are so inclined, please be sure to leave the authors some love in the form of kudos or comments. Be mindful of posted warnings/tags for each story.
Josh/Donna
Domestic Days by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
Where He Needs to Be… by JayeReid1 | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
baby, isn’t it crazy by dusktillmidnight | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
feel the edges start to burn by dusktillmidnight | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Search & Rescue by pipisafoat | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
The Theory of Entropy by Jane_3yr3 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
C.J./Danny
None of Us are More than Caretakers by onekisstotakewithme for daylight_angel, miabicicletta, Luppiters, hondagirll | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress
Ten Weeks by Jxjxjx | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress
Other Pairings/Gen Fic
One Cream, Two Sugars by arborealstops (Ted Lasso crossover) | Rated G | C.J. Cregg & Trent Crimm, C.J. Cregg/Kate Harper | Complete
it started off with a kiss... now it ended up like this by imawkwardlysoc | Rated G | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character | In Progress
Still Here by TemperanceCain | Rated T | Jed Bartlet & Josh Lyman, Josh Lyman & Leo McGarry | Complete
the divine office by violet_storms | Rated M | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete
In Conversation with Ronna Beckman by Hackney123 | Ronna Beckman, Annabeth Schott, Original Characters (no pairings listed) | Complete
A Different Life by PreppyPrincess5103 (JAG crossover) | Rated M | Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie/Sam Seaborn | In progress
sleep through the night by Anonymous | Rated T | Jed Bartlet & C. J. Cregg & Josh Lyman & Leo McGarry & Sam Seaborn & Toby Ziegler (no pairings listed) | Complete
Multiple Pairings
Paradise City by casliyn | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Josh Lyman & Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress
Golden State by miabicicletta for Luppiters, onekisstotakewithme, hondagirll, ballroompink, stars_inthe_sky | Rated M | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
Donnatella Moss from Wisconsin by loliwrites | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Donna Moss/Jack Reese | Complete
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Weekly Press Briefing #53: June 25th - July 1st
Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from June 25 - July 1, 2023! Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!
[EDITOR’S NOTE: With the way Twitter was limiting users this week, it is very likely we missed something. Please feel free to send us a DM on Twitter if we missed something you posted and we will make sure we add it to the next briefing! Thanks for understanding!]
Challenges/Prompts:
The following is a roundup of open challenges/prompts. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.
We (@twwpress) are bumping our anniversary Wheel of Destiny drabble challenge to Saturday July 8 - Sunday July 9 because of Twitter rate limit problems this weekend. We’ll continue to keep you updated on our tumblr!
The Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Josh/Donna prompt fest (hosted by @jessbakescakes and @thefinestmuffin) revealed on June 24. Prompt claims and submissions are still open. Details here.
Photos/Videos:
Here’s what was posted from June 25 - July 2.
Dule Hill appeared on Good Morning America, The View, and GMA3 to promote the second season of The Wonder Years.
Dule Hill posted a photo of himself with Donald Aison on the set of The Wonder Years.
Dule Hill posted a promo video for Wednesday’s episode of The Wonder Years.
Dule Hill posted a photo of himself with his wife and son at Universal Studios.
Josh Malina posted a photo of himself on stage in Leopoldstadt.
Marlee Matlin posted a photo of herself with her niece and nephew.
Marlee Matline posted a photo of herself with her mother-in-law along with an 80th birthday wish.
Mary McCormack posted a cute photo of herself and her husband.
Mary McCormack posted a promo poster for her show Heels on Starz; the second season premieres on July 28. She also posted a promo video.
Rob Lowe appeared on the Kelly Clarkson show.
Peter James Smith posted a photo of his new haircut.
Peter James Smith posted about a play reading he participated in.
William Duffy posted a photo of himself with Josh Malina after a performance of Leopoldstat.
Donna Moss Daily: June 25 | June 26 | June 27 | June 28 | June 29 | June 30 | July 1
Daily Josh Lyman: June 25 | June 26 | June 27 | June 28 | June 29 | June 30 | July 1
No Context BWhit: June 25 | June 26 | June 28 | June 29 | June 30 | July 1
@twwarchive: June 25 | June 26 | June 27 | June 28 (1) | June 28 (2) | June 29 | June 30 | July 1
Edits/Artwork:
#CJTOBY: it’s the last thing i wanted. by @livsbenson [VIDEO EDIT]
#ABBEYANDELLIE: i love you for giving me your eyes. by @livsbenson [VIDEO EDIT]
#CJTOBY: i would go anywhere that you lead. by @sapphiccjcregg [VIDEO EDIT]
Editors’ Choice:
Roll down your window and crank up the tunes! This week we're bringing you some of our favorite road trip fics.
Some Basic Principles of Relativity, with Assorted Games and American Landscapes by raedbard | Rated M | Sam Seaborn/Toby Ziegler | Complete | Sam's bright idea is a Senior Staffers' field trip through the beautiful landscapes of New Hampshire. That this isn't going to go at all the way he planned it is hardly his fault.
and so it was (we never saw it comin’) by hanyolo | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | By the time Donna’s second week on the campaign comes to an end she has learnt three crucial things.
Josh’s watch is seven minutes slow.
Presidential campaigns pretty much run on caffeine and adrenaline.
Run everything by C.J..
She’s also learnt that Josh doesn’t have a filter, that he rarely thinks before he speaks and has zero impulse control, that he’s also kind and funny, that his eyes sparkle when he teases her, and that his dimpled grin gives her butterflies.
This morning, she learns that Josh apparently has no qualms about disrupting her weekend.
// campaign era j/d take a road trip
Home of the Badgers by ETraytin | Rated T | No Pairings Listed (Gen Fic) | Complete | Donna went home to Wisconsin to try and patch things up with her boyfriend. That didn't work out, so she and her best friend Stephanie go on a road trip to get Donna back where she really belongs.
Traveling East by krazykitkat | Rated E | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete | Cross-Country Road Trip.
"You stuck too?"
No. It couldn't be. If Carol was behind this...
Road Trip by Adrienne [archived by westwingfanfictioncentral_archivist] | Rated T | No Pairings Listed (Gen Fic) | Complete | A car. Four senior staffers. A very, very long drive.
You're My Best Friend by sam_writes_fics | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | In Progress | When Toby met CJ, a long time ago.
This story follows a young Toby Ziegler as he embarks on a cross country road trip to California, where he inevitably meets his new best friend, Claudia Jean Cregg.
Title inspired by the song You're My Best Friend by Queen.
Incredibly Campy Road Trip From Hell, The by Brandy [archived by westwingfanfictioncentral_archivist] | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Sort of an answer to the Feb. challenge- sort of an answer to the Writer's Block challenge, think of that- Josh and Donna on the worst road trip imaginable
Fics:
Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own.
Josh/Donna
Errors and Omissions by Chinesepapercut | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
Best Friends by elizabeth21ella | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
you came like a resolution (under a starry sky) by JessBakesCakes | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
Domestic Days by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress
Exile by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Here With Me by katecarmella04 | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
Abbey/Jed
Everlasting Love by mlea7675 | Rated G | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress
The Rest of Our Lives by Labda | Rated G | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete
Other Pairings/Gen Fic
Adorable, Yet Ill Adored by HotchkissRoyale | Rated E | Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn | In Progress
no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated E | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete
Figures of Speech by Darsynia | Rated T | Toby Ziegler/Original Female Character | In Progress
Off the Record by onekisstotakewithme for daylight_angel, miabicicletta, Luppiters, hondagirll | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress
Multiple Pairings
Golden State by miabicicletta for Luppiters, onekisstotakewithme, hondagirll, ballroompink, stars_inthe_sky | Rated M | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete
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