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Talking Simpsons

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Join your friends Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert for a chronological and cromulent exploration of the greatest show ever made! Each week we"re joined by funny guests to tackle a different episode of The Simpsons, breaking down every 22 minutes of animated entertainment into an embiggening discussion about Our Favorite Family. Support us directly at https://Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons

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01:58:11

Talking Simpsons - Homer's Odyssey (Revisited) With...

Talking Simpsons ·

2020/01/22

We welcome back on Andrew Jupin from the awesome We Hate Movies podcast! to help us return to another season one favorite! Homer loses his job and is driven to suicidal depression in this very odd early episode. Listen now to hear about the mutants of Springfield, a different Smithers, how Hank Azaria joined the cast, and so much more! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the new official Twitter,

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02:10:03

Talking Simpsons - Bart The Genius (Revisited) With...

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2020/01/14

Just in time for the 30th Anniversary, Talking Simpsons returns to the first season of the show to do a much deeper dive than we did the first time! And joining us is returning favorite Eric Szyszka from the We Hate Movies podcast! We just into the debut episode, Bart The Genius, a strange but fun ep full of weiners, green skin, lying on tests, operas, and so much more! Listen now or be damned if you don't! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons

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02:21

Get Your Tickets For January 14 To See Our Live...

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2020/01/13

It's almost time! On Tuesday, January 14 at 8pm in San Francisco, CA, we'll be doing our next live podcast! We'll be joined by special guest Jordan Morris (from the podcast Jordan, Jesse, Go!) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of season one! There will be rarely seen clips, weird background characters, and so much more to come! We'll even be selling a custom poster for the event made by the always amazing Nina Matsumoto! So please, get your tickets now before it's too late and we will see you

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02:51:23

Talking Simpsons - Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo With...

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2020/01/08

Our professional artist friend and hardcore Simpsons fan Maddie Copp has returned from spending much of the year in Japan, making this the perfect time to discuss the season 10 finale! After the Simpsons live a thrifty life, they head to Tokyo for some hijinks that have aged better than others. Learn all about dangerous game shows and wasabi (among other things) in this week's international podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and

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02:42:39

Talking Simpsons - They Saved Lisa's Brain With...

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2020/01/01

This week's episode is all about nerds coming together, so we called together the amazing nerds of Podcast: The Ride - Scott Gairdner, Mike Carlson, and Jason Sheridan! All three help us with chat about Mensa, pudding, the dangers of nerds AND random guest stars, among many other tangents. So listen now or else we'll make litter out of you literati! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the new official

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12:53

Changes are Coming to the Talking Simpsons and What A...

Talking Simpsons ·

2019/12/28

To sum up what we're announcing in this podcast update: The last episode of Talking Simpsons each month will be replaced by Talk to the Audience?!?, which will now be free. The last episode of What A Cartoon! each month will be replaced by a free 45-minute (or longer) preview of that month's episode of What A Cartoon Movie! We'll be revisiting a new episode from a previously-covered series once a month on What A Cartoon!, and twice if said month has five Mondays. Super-concise summary: There will

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02:26:03

Talking Simpsons - Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire...

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2019/12/25

It's a special anniversary this week as we celebrate the Simpsons Christmas Special turning 30. And to re-examine this classic, we've got OG Simpsons lovers (and the team behind the series OK K.O.) Ian Jones-Quartey and Toby Jones. We all head back to 1989 to cover how the sketch interstitials became a series, how the 8th episode became the premiered, and the controversies behind the scenes! So grab your favorite pork chop toy and listen now! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by

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01:54:23

Talking Simpsons - Monty Can't Buy Me Love With Conor...

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2019/12/18

This week Conor Lastowka from Rifftrax and the 372 Pages We'll Never Get Back podcast returns for one of season 10's most uneven episodes! After a new Megastore opens in Springfield, Mr. Burns is no longer the most popular billionaire. In his quest for love he'll go on the radio and fly to Scotland, all leading to one of the weakest endings in series history! Listen this week to hear how Nessie ends up in Vegas! Be sure to check out Talking Simpsons next live show at SF Sketchfest, January 14, with

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32:28

The Mimi Pond Interview - Special Simpsons 30th...

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2019/12/17

December 17, 1989, was the debut of the first-ever episode of The Simpsons, and thanks to various production issues, the show debuted with its holiday episode: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire aka The Simpsons Christmas Special. We're doing lots to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of that debut, starting with sharing our 2017 interview with the episode's writer, Mini Pond! Mimi Pond is a very accomplished artist and writer, but her side of the story on writing this landmark episode is rarely heard

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01:55:13

Talking Simpsons - The Old Man and the "C" Student...

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2019/12/11

We welcome on one of our favorite YouTube creators, Pop Arena (creator of the Nickelodeon retrospective Nick Knacks) on to talk about a really unpredictable episode! After the town loses out on an Olympics, somehow Bart befriends a bunch of old people who then engage in a Cuckoo's Nest/Titanic parody, all while Homer tries to sell springs. Grab you favorite taquitos and listen now! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron

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01:55:11

Talking Simpsons - Mom And Pop Art With Cait Raft

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2019/12/04

This week we welcome back Cait Raft (This Podcast Is Self Care, JackAM on Twitch), not only to talk more about the Simpsons writers' room, but also the world of art! Homer accidentally becomes an artist after almost killing a few people, and Homer is very happy living out Marge's dream. But when Homer tries to learn more about the art world, he somehow floods the entire town. Listen to learn more PLUS what Al Jean sometimes has for lunch on this week's podcast!! Support this podcast and get dozens

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02:09:25

Talking Simpsons - Simpsons Bible Stories With David...

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2019/11/27

This week we get biblical with special guest David Dedrick, the colorist on the comic Sparks and the cohost of Sneaky Dragon podcast! David assists us with some religious history as us heathens learn about the Old Testament Springfield style. That means dead unicorns, eating frogs, Jesus in small claims court, giant corn holders, and so much more! Bring the German potato salad and listen along! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming

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01:36:39

Talking Simpsons - Maximum Homerdrive With Luke Savage

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2019/11/20

This week we welcome back Luke Savage, from the Michael And Us podcast and a writer for Jacobin, to talk all about Homer's new job as a trucker! After indirectly killing a man, Homer inherits his job, which leads him into learning a giant union scam. Even more exciting, Lisa and Marge buy a doorbell!! Listen this week before your test in Birds Suddenly Appear! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the

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46:23

Talking Simpsons - The Table Read Special!

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2019/11/15

A lifelong dream came true for us—no, not running onto the field during a baseball game, going to a Simpsons table read!! Hear all about our whirlwind trip to Los Angeles to see the actors and writers perform an upcoming script for the show, what it was like to meet some surprising folks, and tons more! Plus, our thoughts on the just-launched Disney Plus and what it means for The Simpsons! We're able to do trips and podcasts like this thanks to the support of listeners at Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons

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01:53:36

Talking Simpsons - Make Room For Lisa With Super...

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2019/11/13

This week we welcome back on Super Eyepatch Wolf (be sure to check out John's YouTube channel and Patreon), all to discuss Lisa's difficult relationship with Homer! After losing her room to a cell phone tower, Lisa is feeling ignored by Homer all as Homer ignores any problems to eat mayonnaise. Somehow that leads to an out of body experience and Homer being buried alive, all as we get to an ending that doesn't make a huge amount of sense. Whether or not you listen along in a sensory deprivation

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01:45:51

Talking Simpsons - Marge Simpson in: "Screaming...

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2019/11/06

We're once again joined by Stephen Sajdak, cohost of the great We Hate Movies podcast, and be sure to check out their awesome West Coast tour happening RIGHT NOW! Stephen helps us deal with our road rage as we watch Marge drive all over Springfield, which somehow leads us from singing teachers to a dangerous rhino stampede. Listen now to learn how to properly deal with your murderous rage! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a

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02:24:30

Talking Simpsons - I'm With Cupid With Nick Prueher

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2019/10/30

It's Simpsons' second Valentine's Day episode, and we've got a great guest: Nick Prueher from Found Footage Festival/VCR Party Live! We talk about Nick's nostalgic tribute to VHS and his intriguing history with Simpsons, then chat about Apu's troublesome Valentine's adventure! We talk about love, chocolate, rope belts, Elton John, breakfast at Tiffany's, and so much more! Listen now for some lovable podcasts! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting

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01:59:42

Talking Simpsons - Homer To The Max with Nathan Rabin

Talking Simpsons ·

2019/10/23

Max Power invades the show this week, as we welcome on the great writer and podcaster Nathan Rabin (check out his upcoming Weird Al book)! We discuss mid-season TV, replaceable voice actors, network retooling, cactuses, and the parties of liberal elites all in one joke-packed podcast! So strap yourself in and hear the Gs! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! This podcast is brought to you by the streaming network VRV:

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02:12:59

Talking Simpsons - Sunday Cruddy Sunday With Kat Bailey

Talking Simpsons ·

2019/10/16

It's time for the Super Bowl, so we welcome back our football friend/USG Editor-In-Chief Kat Bailey to explain sports to us nerds! The show heads to Super Bowl XXXIII for drinking, arrests, egg magic, controversy, billionaire tyrants, tons of guest stars, and absolutely no football! So listen to this week's podcast now before we have our nephew Jody send it to you!! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! This podcast is

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01:47:34

Disenchantment Season 2 Review And Chat About "In Her...

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2019/10/14

Here's a special surprise for Talking Simpsons listeners: Our newest episode of What A Cartoon! podcast where we review the most recent season of Matt Groening's other series! The second season of Disenchantment has dropped on Netflix, so we are here to share our thoughts on it all! We return to Dreamland to review the newest batch of episodes, discuss what has improved since, and then delve into the eighth episode of the season! Can Bean find fulfillment as a writer? Can a pig act? And what's with

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