Talking Simpsons Podcast

Due to travel, multiple, near-fatal cases of vacation poisoning, and various broken bones (or maybe just the one), we regretfully have to push November's WAC Movie—about Christmas at Pee-Wee's Playhouse—into mid-December (Patreon: Dec 12, Free preview: Dec 19)

Thank you for understanding!

UNLOCKED: In light of writer Dan McGrath's passing, we've released our 2018 interview with Dan to the free feed. So listen in, and celebrate the life of a writer who brought so much to The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Mission Hill, and more.
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Our history on The Simpsons’ sixth season starts early on the @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social Patreon, as we welcome back @yayforzig.bsky.social for "Bart of Darkness!"

We discuss our own weird summers (with or without broken bones), so listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/142279...

"Treehouse of Horror XV" features "The Ned Zone," "Four Beheadings and a Funeral," and "In the Belly of the Boss"! @merrittk.com joins us to discuss.
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In "Old Glory," Peggy ghostwrites a school essay for Bobby and feels betrayed by the lack of credit. Meanwhile, Bill saves an American flag from getting disposed. Hear the discussion on our Patreon-exclusive TalKing of the Hill miniseries!
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We’re celebrating Halloween in November with @merrittk.com returning to @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social!

Out early on our Patreon, we begin season 16 with “Treehouse of Horror XV”: www.patreon.com/posts/141681...

We're doing something a little different and discussing The Simpsons in syndication! What does it mean to enter syndication? How did it affect the show? Guests Nick & Joe of @foundfootagefest.com share their insight in this special episode.
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In the Emmy-nominated "The Tip of the Zoidberg," we finally get the origin story of how Zoidberg met Farnsworth and why he joined the Planet Express crew! Hear about it on our Patreon-exclusive Talking Futurama miniseries.
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And now for our least-requested topic: "Hollywood Dog!" This doomed FOX pilot from 1990 starred the voice of Hank Azaria as a crude Poochie-esque cartoon working among live-action actors. Guest: @drewgmackie.bsky.social of @gayestepisodeever.bsky.social
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Did you first see Simpsons via reruns on local TV channels? You’re not alone, as millions discovered Springfield in syndication!

On the newest @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social, we’re joined by @foundfootagefest.com for a massive history on Simpsons reruns in the ‘90s!

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Time for the October edition of "Talk to the Audience?!?", our monthly community catch-up! We'll update you on Simpsons & animation news and what we've been watching, then respond to some listener comments from our Patreon.
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Forgotten Fox TV pilot “Hollywood Dog” is a key part of Simpsons history—listen as we finally explore the Hank Azaria oddity on @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social!

Out early on our Patreon, we’re joined by @gayestepisodeever.bsky.social’s @drewgmackie.bsky.social!

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The extended preview of the "Fantastic Mr. Fox" episode is now on the free feed! Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the full discussion.
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November schedule:
What A Cartoon! - Hollywood Dog
Talking Futurama - "The Tip of the Zoidberg"
TalKing of the Hill - "Old Glory"
WAC Movie - Christmas at Pee Wee's Playhouse

Full details and Simpsons schedule: www.patreon.com/posts/talkin...

We’re closing out season 5 on @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social with @spacecoyote.com—we celebrate “Secrets of a Successful Marriage!”

Learn all those secrets by listening now: talkingsimpsons.libsyn.com/talking-simp...

In "Secrets of a Successful Marriage," Homer runs an adult education class and dishes about Marge’s private life, landing him in the doghouse! Guest: wife of the show, Nina Matsumoto (@spacecoyote.com).
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Feel the autumn vibes with "Fantastic Mr. Fox," this month's spotlight movie! As expected, Wes Anderson's first foray into animation is full of whimsy, symmetry, and father issues. Hear about it in our Patreon-exclusive episode!
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In "Fraudcast News," Burns acquires all media outlets to improve his image when he finds out nobody likes him.
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We’re closing out season 5 on @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social with @spacecoyote.com—we celebrate “Secrets of a Successful Marriage!”

Learn those secrets early by joining our Patreon now: www.patreon.com/posts/141600...

In "Hillennium," fear of the Y2K bug hits Arlen and it's Dale's time to shine as a prepper! Hear about it in our Patreon-exclusive TalKing of the Hill miniseries.
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We chat about a timely satire of corporate media consolidation in the newest @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social!

Join the Patreon to hear about “Fraudcast News” right now: www.patreon.com/posts/138529...

A parody of the movie poster for "One Battle After Another" except it says "One Rattle After Another" and features Skinner, Chalmers, and Ralph from The Simpsons (based on a famous scene where Ralph asks "what's a battle?" and Skinner tries to convince Chalmers he said "what's that rattle?")

had to make this after @bobservo.bsky.social made the joke

Abe falls for Marge's mother in "Lady Bouvier's Lover," threatening to turn the Simpsons kids into horrible freaks with pink skin, no over bites, and five fingers on each hand! With guest @tobytobyjones.bsky.social.
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In "Benderama," Bender enters his Multiplicity era when he creates clones of himself to avoid working! Surely nothing could go wrong! Hear about it in our Patreon-exclusive Talking Futurama miniseries.
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This Halloween season we're giving props to "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo," a smart and self-aware Scooby series!
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Out early on our Patreon, @tobytobyjones.bsky.social is back on @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social to chat Lady Bouvier’s Lover!

We chronicle Abe’s Graduate-referential love for Marge’s mom, plus there’s an outsized amount of talk on animation cel collecting!

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The American flag is accidentally disrespected in "Bart-Mangled Banner," leading to the Simpson family's arrest! With guest Brendan James of the Blockback Podcast.
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A Pup Named Scooby-Doo was a turning point for the franchise & a key prelude to the US ‘90s TV animation boom. So grab a Scooby snack and listen early on the @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social Patreon as we start Halloween season with our chat on this classic show:

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The extended preview of "The Lego Movie" episode is now on the free feed! Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the full 5.5-hour-long discussion.
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Screenshot of Homer cleaning a mixing console at a studio

Free feed listeners! Due to some issues with our host (Libsyn), a good portion of our back catalog is temporarily unavailable for some users. Everything should be gradually restored over the next few days, so hang in there!