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Talking Simpsons - Marge on the Lam With Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson

As Marge and Ruth battle the police state, we welcome back experts in satirizing dumb cops, Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson, creators of the...

What A Cartoon! - A Beavis and Butt-Head Christmas

The holiday season is upon us once again, which means it's time to discuss a Christmas cartoon that doesn't suck. This year, we're looking at the second Beavis and Butt-Head yuletide episode—the first with actual animation—where the two troubled teens find themselves in delightful and at times disgusting parodies of A Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life. So pause your favorite holiday...

Talking Simpsons Network - The December 2024 Schedule

Hey folks, check out the many podcasts the Talking Simpsons Network is sliding into your stockings this December! And remember, if you'd like to listen to this month's episodes of TalKing of the Hill and Talking Futurama, you'll need to sign up at the $5 level or higher on the Talking Simpsons P...

Talk To The Audience?!? - November 2024

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 so...

PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Eight Crazy Nights

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2002's Eight Crazy Nights (plus a bonus interview with 2024-11-25 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post

What A Cartoon Movie! - Eight Crazy Nights

This is a packed podcast worthy of The Festival of Lights, and whether you're Captain Kirk, Arthur Fonzarelli, or the Owner of the Seattle SuperSonic-ahs, you've probably heard Adam Sandler's famous Chanukah Song. How did the seasonal tune become the film that was the last gasp of 2D theatrical animation in the US? We investigate that as well as Sandler's cast of characters in this 2002 movie f...

Talking Simpsons - The Fat and the Furriest

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 Veggi...

TalKing of the Hill - As Old as the Hills

After two full years of covering season three, we've finally reached the end of this very long (and very good) season! When a dud of a 20th anniversary party causes Hank and Peggy to realize the spark has left their marriage, they get catastrophically drunk—then realize skydiving is the answer. But when Peggy's chute doesn't open, Hank could very well become a widower! Listen in and take a tr...

Check Out Our Appearance on Doughboys!

You're getting even more Talking Simpsons than usual this week: We're the guests on the newest Doughboys podcast!

Nick and Mitch invited us on...

Talking Simpsons - Treehouse of Horror IV With Ian Jones-Quartey

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 f...

Talking Futurama - Lethal Inspection

In this month's podcast, we learn the shocking fact that Bender is immortal. And then Bender learns the shocking fact that he's actually not! When an oil leak reveals that he doesn't have a backup unit, Bender reports himself as defective and becomes a fugitive from Mom—with Hermes in tow. The two end up in Mexico, in a desperate search for the Inspector who mistakenly approved Bender's const...

Talking Simpsons - The Regina Monologues

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 writt...

What A Cartoon! - Beetlejuice "Mr. Beetlejuice Goes to Town"

When the family-unfriendly Tim Burton horror/comedy Beetlejuice ended up being a big hit with kids, Warner Bros. made the strange decision to shove their undead deviant into the ever-changing landscape of children's programming. The result? A 94-episode animated series that depicts Lydia and Beetlejuice as best (platonic) buds whose adventures bring them to the depths of the Neitherworld and ba...

Talking Simpsons Network - The November 2024 Schedule

Hey folks, we've got a cornucopia of new podcasts coming your way in November (not to mention a brand new schedule template by Nina Matsumoto)! And remember, if you'd like to listen to this month's episodes of TalKing of the Hill and Talking Futurama, you'll need to sign up at the $5 level or higher o...

Talk To The Audience?!? - October 2024

Happy Halloween! We've reached the end 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 thi...

What A Cartoon Movie! - Hotel Transylvania

Sometimes you zing, and sometimes that's in a movie that brings together the creators of Samurai Jack and The Ambiguously Gay Duo! We're covering 2012's Hotel Transylvania, a film that went through more than six different directors before Adam Sandler's crew of pals were brought on to star in it, while Genndy Tartakovsky rescues the animators in his theatrical debut! How different were previous...

A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Hotel Transylvania

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2012's Hotel Transylvania! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up...

Talking Simpsons - Rosebud With Mike Lawrence

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, B...

TalKing of the Hill - Take Me Out of the Ball Game

This month, we're Talkin' Softball and covering the penultimate episode of season three! When Hank becomes the coach of Buck Strickland's softball team, he recruits Peggy to be their pitcher; but his overbearing coaching style causes her to lose all of her mojo. And while this is happening, Bobby enters a fierce cookie arms race to win Connie over in the finale of their "will they or won't they...

Talking Simpsons - The President Wore Pearls With Merritt K

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...

Talking Futurama - The Duh-Vinci Code

Join us as we travel forward in time to the 31st century, and also back in time to the year 2010—when Dan Brown books were still alarmingly popular! When Farnsworth discovers a dusty blueprint in an ancient beard (just go with us on this), the crew heads to Rome to reveal secrets both ancient and mathematical. And when they discover the truth about Leonardo Da Vinci, nothing will ever be the ...

Talking Simpsons - The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show Live With Bill Oakley

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 Ol...

What A Cartoon! - Rocko's Modern Life "To Heck and Back" and "Zanzibar"

Chosen by our premium patron Andrew, we're returning to our favorite Nicktoon, Rocko's Modern Life! This time we're straddling eras of the show. First, we're covering a season one trip to Heck as we learn about factory farming and codependence. Then, we start some "spring cleaning" in Autumn with a beloved musical tribute to sappy (but well-meaning) environmentalism. So listen now before Mother...

Talking Simpsons - Homer Goes to College With Evan Susser

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 t...

A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Bee Movie

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2007's Bee Movie! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your cur...

What A Cartoon Movie! - Bee Movie

Jerry Seinfeld: Master of stand-up, lord of the sitcom... animated bee? It happened! In the year 2007, the insanely popular comedian embarked on his newest project, where he would be the driving force behind a celebrity-fueled DreamWorks animated feature. (Which was the style at the time.) The result is what you'd expect from a movie originally pitched as a joke, and we podcasters are here to t...

Talking Simpsons Network - The October 2024 Schedule

Hey folks, check out the many podcasts the Talking Simpsons Network is dropping on you (like so many individually wrapped fun-size treats) in October! And remember, if you'd like to listen to this month's episodes of TalKing of the Hill and Talking Futurama, you'll need to sign up at the $5 level or hi...

Talk To The Audience?!? - September 2024

As autumn begins, we have a whole month of Simpsons events to look back on, while also looking forward to our October 2nd Portland live show with Bill Oakley (get your tickets HERE before it sells out). Then, we've got a trip report from ...

Talking Simpsons - My Mother the Carjacker

Now that the Halloween fun is over, it's time for the proper "season premiere" of season 15, as Homer reconnects with his mother. After we dig into the career of writer Michael Price, we discuss how this second appearance of Glenn Close in the series compares to the first. Plus, we chat about viral headlines, collectible t-shirts, the surveillance state of 2003, and the overuse of songs from th...