Talking Simpsons

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 check in on the end of broadcast season 36, learn about Milhouse's new voice actor, consider buying expensive new LEGO sets, and mourn the recent passing of a Simpsons writer. 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 at long last has a new hat! Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

"Millions of girls will grow up thinking that this is the right way to act. That they can never be anything more than vacuous ninnies whose only goal is to look pretty, land a rich husband, and spend all day on the phone with their equally vacuous friends talking about how damn terrific it is to look pretty and have a rich husband!" - Lisa Simpson Malibu Stacy speaks for the first time, and her sexist sound bites inspire Lisa to track down the doll's creator and develop a feminist alternative. Meanwhile, a run-in with TV's Matlock causes Abe to enter the competitive world of fast food if only to avoid ending up a tired, old freak like Andy Griffith. Our guest: Rebecca Sugar, creator of Cartoon Network series Steven Universe Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

"This guy's the one what done the thing that why you're here for! I'm talking malfeasance here!" - Moe Szyslak Disgraced internet billionaire Artie Ziff returns as a rafter-sucking attic-dweller who eventually finds himself consensually living in the same home with Marge—his former flame. But when Homer ends up taking the blame for Ziff's many crimes against investors, the latter finds he only needs a little hot Bouvier loving to do the right thing. Our guest: Chris Cabin from We Hate Movies Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

"Silly customer! You cannot hurt a Twinkie!" - Apu Nahasapeemapetilon Apu receives a well-deserved spiritual depantsing when he knowingly sells Homer tainted meat and ends up in the unemployment line. But with the help of his oafish friend, and benevolent Hollywood superstar James Woods, he may find himself back in the good graces of the Kwik-E-Mart corporation.  Our guest: Mike Mitchell, co-host of the Doughboys podcast Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

As Simpsons season 36 comes to a close, we're up to our necks in an incredible amount of news on this super-size episode of Talk to the Audience. Listen in as we discuss the Simpsons' four-season renewal, a new voice for Jimbo Jones, the potential loss of a historic writing room, and Nancy Cartwright's new video podcast. And, as always, we read and respond to your questions and comments from the most recent round of episodes. Plus: our extended thoughts on the Switch 2—it's the reason you're listening to a Simpsons podcast!

In this episode, Mike Drucker, a comedy writer known for his insights on video games, dives into the hilarious dynamics of 'The Simpsons.' He discusses Maggie's surprising intelligence and the rivalry with Lisa, probing the cultural biases of IQ tests. The conversation shifts to nostalgia, with memorable moments from 'American Idol' and playful debates over waffles versus pancakes. Drucker also dissects the show's humor related to parenting and the evolution of representation in writers' rooms, all while keeping the tone light and entertaining.

"I shouldn't let this bother me. I'm in television now. It's my job to be repetitive. My job! My job! Repetitiveness is my job!" - Bart Simpson A trip to the box factory causes Bart to catch the showbiz bug when he sneaks away and lands a gig behind the scenes at The Krusty the Clown Show. But when a bit part on a sketch makes him an overnight sensation, he learns just how long a single catchphrase can sustain an entertainment career. Our guest: Alan Siegel, senior staff writer at The Ringer, and author of the upcoming book, Stupid TV, Be More Funny Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

Milhouse's brief departure leads to unexpected chaos as Homer embraces life as a part-time vagrant. Bart and Lisa discover a new bond amidst the turmoil. The hosts hilariously dissect the episode's panhandling humor, exploring character dynamics and nostalgic childhood friendships. Insights into the creative processes behind animation and reflections on iconic characters add depth to the discussion. They also critique the evolution of humor in the series, revealing how societal issues are woven into the comedic framework.

This week, we're taking a bit of a diversion to talk about the two-season also-ran created by former Simpsons showrunners, Al Jean and Mike Reiss. How did a live-action Krusty the Clown spin-off turn into a prime-time cartoon that mashed Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert together into one adorably pathetic, pug-ugly movie reviewer? Listen in as we explore the short-lived show that added "Hachi Machi!" to our vocabularies! Our guest: Will Menaker from Chapo Trap House Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

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 scrape together what little news we can during this ongoing Simpsons drought, check in on Disney+'s new 24-hour Simpsons stream, and celebrate the second revival of American Dad. 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 only podcast that advocates for the decline of heavy sack beatings. Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!