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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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01:25:28

Talk To The Audience?!? - January 2025

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2025/02/05

The start of 2025 was short on happy headlines, but we have a few nice memories to share after January. First, there's news on the Simpsons' schedule changing, plus we preview some podcast plans, and then we reflect on a month full of RPGs, Squid Games, & David Lynch films. Lastly, we wrap up the usual way by spotlighting some of our favorite Patreon comments, including some talk of DVD bonus features and cat ownership. So dance with your favorite ice cream cone as you listen to our monthly

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02:04:22

Talking Simpsons - Marge vs. Singles, Seniors,...

Talking Simpsons ·

2025/01/29

For an episode about families vs the child-free, we're joined by our podcasting parental pal, Chris Kohler from Digital Eclipse. As Marge battles Lindsay Naegle over kids in public spaces, we judge how well that has aged (in addition to references to Steve Irwin, Raffi, and Rudy Giuliani). In an episode full of funny dialogue, what does this 2004 political commentary have to tell us two decades later? Grab a kid's menu puzzle and listen now! Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus

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02:20:15

Talking Simpsons - Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood With...

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2025/01/22

Recover from your own Squishee hangover with our guest Patrick Cotnoir (George Lucas Talk Show, Hey, That's Me: A Commentary Podcast). In a story not affiliated with The Boy Scouts of America, Bart joins the Junior Campers and learns to love rubber knives & animal traps. Somehow that strands Bart in the ocean with Homer and a pair of Flanderses in another adventure full of memorable moments, be they sugar-related or that Borgnine guy. So don't do what Donny Don't does—listen to this podcast! Support

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05:40:45

Bonus Holiday Podcast - What A Cartoon Movie -...

Talking Simpsons ·

2025/01/15

Happy New Year! In case you didn't know, every month we release the premium podcast, What A Cartoon Movie. And, as we take a week off to rest and recharge, we're giving all of our listeners a chance to hear a free sample of this Patreon-exclusive series. So please, enjoy our ultra-long look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)! And if you'd like to hear 70 more episodes of What A Cartoon Movie—with a new one to come every month—simply head on over to the Talking Simpsons Network and sign up at the

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01:40:56

Bonus New Year's Episode - TalKing of the Hill...

Talking Simpsons ·

2025/01/15

The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off for the holiday season, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post an episode of our Patreon-exclusive TalKing of the Hill podcast miniseries! If you like this episode and want to hear the rest (with more to come every month), head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the $5 level. Once you do, you'll have immediate access to all of our limited miniseries, covering animated shows like Futurama, Mission Hill, The Critic, and

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02:19:35

Talking Simpsons - Bart's Inner Child With Nick Prueher

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2025/01/08

We're joined again by Nick Prueher from Found Footage Festival/VCR Party Live, and we're ringing in the new year with a classic. Written by George Meyer (confirmed viewer of Found Footage Fest), we dig into a timely satire of early '90s therapy. Somehow Marge and Homer resolving conflict maturely leads to the town worshiping Bart. So do what you feel, grab some fortified wine, and listen now for our celebration of Bart's Inner Child! Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by

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01:40:30

Talk To The Audience?!? - December 2024

Talking Simpsons ·

2025/01/01

We've reached the end of the month, which means it's once again time for another installment of our community podcast! Join us as we discuss the departure of Pamela Hayden as the voice of Milhouse, talk about the many new episodes that aired in the last month, follow up on The Simpsons crossing over with the NFL, and more. And, as always, we read and respond to your questions and comments from the most recent round of episodes. Thanks so much for sticking with us through 2024! We promise to keep

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01:09:07

Talking Futurama - The Peter Avanzino Interview

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/12/30

Howdy, free feed folks! In the spirit of the season, we've decided to gift you this bonus podcast. If you'd like to hear more, and support the Talking Simpsons Network, head on over to our Patreon and sign up. Once you do, you'll unlock 80 episodes of Talking Futurama, as well as the rest of our vast collection of miniseries episodes. Thanks for your attention—now here's the episode description: Good news, everyone: As a special holiday-style bonus, we're proud to present our interview with Futurama

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02:03:50

Talking Simpsons - 'Tis the Fifteenth Season With Pop...

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/12/25

We go slightly off schedule to do 2003's holiday Simpsons ep, and we welcome back YouTube creator Pop Arena (check out their Nickelodeon retrospective Nick Knacks)! After we reflect on all of the Xmas specials we grew up watching, we follow Homer on a journey of self-discovery. Can you give Certs as a gift? How many bits were cut from the script? And how accurate is this to Mr. Magoo lore? We dig into all of that in this seasonal podcast! Support this podcast and get over 180 ad-free bonus episodes

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02:00:49

Talking Simpsons - Today I Am A Clown With Louis...

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/12/18

We welcome back journalist Louis Peitzman to discuss the sequel to the last podcast he did with us, Like Father, Like Clown! This time around, Krusty deals with his religious background after reconnecting with his Rabbi father to plan an adult bar mitzvah. This somehow leads Homer to getting his own TV show that's a light parody of Bill Maher. How does this tie into a rushed ending with a lot of Mr. T in the first show of production season 15? Learn all about that as we discuss an ep that's Raymond

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02:47:00

Talking Simpsons - Marge on the Lam With Matt Bors...

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/12/11

As Marge and Ruth battle the police state, we welcome back experts in satirizing dumb cops, Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson, creators of the comic Justice Warriors (the new volume 2, Vote Harder, makes a great seasonal gift)! After reflecting on this story in the current post-election climate, learn how Thelma And Louise inspired this ep, why good waffles stick together, and how to balance parenting with watching Simpsons reruns constantly. Plus, the history of sunshine, lollipops, and everything that's

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01:12:17

Talk To The Audience?!? - November 2024

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/12/04

Whew, that was certainly an eventful November to say the least, and we're not just talking about all the podcasts we released. After we look back on the Simpsons news of the last few weeks like Halloween eps and NFL crossovers, we look back on the movies/TV/games we used as escapism in these dark times before heading out on a vacation for the rest of this Thanksgiving month. Then we reply to some of our favorite comments as usual, so listen in and commiserate in our monthly community pod! Support

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02:14:00

Talking Simpsons - The Fat and the Furriest

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2024/11/27

What happens when Homer Simpson recreates the misadventures of a weird Canadian outdoorsman? You get the last ep of production season 14, where Homer battles a bear after shopping for Mother's Day gifts. Following our review of the this ep's "Project Grizzly" origins, we dig into how this story of the hunter becoming the hunter won an enviromental award 20 years ago. Plus, podcast chat of Veggietales, Walmart, bear mascots, and all the other stuff we were scared of in 2003! Support this podcast and

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02:26:37

Talking Simpsons - Treehouse of Horror IV With Ian...

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/11/20

We welcome back Ian Jones-Quartey, creator of OK KO and Executive Producer on Steven Universe, for arguably the best-looking Simpsons episode ever. We discuss Satan, gremlins, vampires, and scariest of all, dogs playing poker. How did the writers and animators make such a ghoulish gallery, and what amazing moments were cut from the show? Learn all that while enjoying all the donuts in the world on this Halloween classic! Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting

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02:31:49

Talking Simpsons - The Regina Monologues

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/11/13

Pip pip and cheerio listeners, we're here to discuss the Simpsons' visit to London in this star-studded episode with more famous people than great jokes. Yes, they prioritize getting famous Brits in it from war criminal Tony Blair to hatemonger JK Rowling (plus a couple of UK citizens who aren't terrible people). But before that, we still get a couple of funny moments in the final episode written by John Swartzwelder. So grab your fish & chips for a podcast that goes deep into this era of US-UK

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01:35:58

Talk To The Audience?!? - October 2024

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/11/06

Happy day after Election Day! We've reached the beginning of the month, which means it's once again time for another installment of our community podcast! Join us we discuss the first four episodes of season 36, the new Sideshow Bob-based short, Simpsons Movie sequel news, and more. And, as always, we read and respond to your questions and comments from the most recent round of episodes. It's all happening on this month's Talk to the Audience, the podcast that's chock-full of heady goodness!

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02:35:59

Talking Simpsons - Rosebud With Mike Lawrence

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/10/30

It's time for the David Mirkin Era to begin on Talking Simpsons officially, and we're kicking it off with comedian/writer Mike Lawrence! After Mike shares fun stories of working with Simpsons legend Greg Daniels, we discuss the show's deepest tribute to Citizen Kane. In this absolute classic, Burns searches for Bobo, The Ramones sing "Happy Birthday," Homer eats a lot of cheese, and too many other beloved moments to name in one description. Plus, Mike gives us insights in Homer's debut as a roast

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02:02:57

Talking Simpsons - The President Wore Pearls With...

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/10/23

As Lisa gets another makeover, we welcome back Merritt K (check out her new game, Fledgling Manor) to help us make sense of this 2003 satire! It's primarily a lengthy parody of the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Evita, and we do our best to figure out which songs are being referenced. Plus, this musical episode features Michael Moore, leading us all to reflect on the politics of 2003, 2013, and today. Not to mention a history of Elvis kissing bats and theme park zombies in this melodic

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01:50:46

Talking Simpsons - The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie...

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/10/16

For the third time, we take our show on the road to Portland alongside Bill Oakley, former Simpsons showrunner and Steamed Hams Society boss. Recorded live on October 2, 2024, at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, OR! We all dissect a favorite ep from Bill's time on the series, The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show. Bill has many fun memories and digressions about how this episode happened, with tales of the show you'll only hear on this extra-large live podcast. How is Poochie like Mac Tonight & Cousin

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02:07:13

Talking Simpsons - Homer Goes to College With Evan...

Talking Simpsons ·

2024/10/09

As we head into production season 5 and a huge changeover for the series, we're joined by first-time guest, writer/podcaster Evan Susser! The Doughboys Commissioner helps us explore Conan O'Brien's final full ep of The Simpsons, as we give a timeline of how his unprecedented hiring to Late Night impacted the show. Then we dig into Homer's incredible trip to college, one of the best eps ever, with nerds, pigs, and top-notch animation. Listen before the crusty old dean finds out! Support this

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