Welcome to our brand new podcast series! We're going through a different animated series every week in our deep dive fashion, and we begin with the greatest episode of the greatest Batman cartoon of all time! Hosts Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert are joined by guest Matthew Jay (Cartoons 101) to discus...
2018-03-12 06:55:01 +0000 UTC View Post
After years and years of unanswered questions, we finally find out about Homer's mom and it's a doozy of an episode. We've seen this episode, or that is to say we saw this episode, and we haven't been this excited since Up With People! Is this the most heartwarming Simpsons ever? What's the deal wit...
2018-03-07 07:47:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Homer becomes a big fat dynamo to get out of working in an office, but is it really as great as it seems? Homer learns the joys of mumus and fabric softener, all while we chat about the episode with special guest Dan Ryckert (Giant Bomb, All Systems Goku)! So press that "any" key and get to listenin...
2018-02-28 07:57:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Ahoy-hoy, everyone! Henry and I have been hard at work putting together our two new Talking Simpsons-adjacent podcast series, and we're happy to say we finally have some concrete details about when you can get your hands—and ears—on them!
Talking Futurama: You'll find the very...
2018-02-27 21:11:07 +0000 UTC View PostPassword: krustysmile
Hey there you lovely premium Patrons, it's the newest exclusive video! Bob and Henry are continuing their exploration of the Simpsons early years with the third season of Tracey Ullman Shorts. We're watching the first 11 of the third year along with the first ever commercials...
2018-02-24 19:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
It's been a jam-packed February, and we can't wait to tell you what's been going on in the world of Talking Simpsons! On this month's community podcast, listen in as we share even more details about our TWO upcoming podcast series, tease some amazing new guests, and talk about The Simpsons' strange ...
2018-02-24 04:32:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Our third live show is coming up, and we wanted to announce it here on Patreon first so all of our great backers have a chance to get (free) tickets before anyone else! That said, we'll be back at the venue of our second live show—PianoFight in San Francisco—this St. Patrick's Day (Saturday, Mar...
2018-02-24 02:48:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Has anyone here seen the movie Tron? Well, it doesn't matter, because this Halloween classic parodies Twilight Zone, Nightmare on Elm Street, Godzilla and so much more. This one even features the historic debut of a CGI Homer and Bart. Learn about every confusing reference in detail in this extra lo...
2018-02-21 08:48:32 +0000 UTC View Post
BYOBB on this week's podcast as we all marry a carrot and talk about vegetarianism. Lisa learns the power of a baby lamb while Homer imparts that people don't make friends with salad, all as a Beatle watches. So get ready for pigs to fly in this week's exciting podcast!
2018-02-14 09:08:12 +0000 UTC View Post
(Recorded live at PianoFight in San Francisco on January 28, 2018.) Talking Simpsons breaks format once again for our second live show as we explore the greatest hits of Homer's side gigs. Though The Simpsons started out as a fairly realistic show about a guy with a working-class job, it wasn't long...
2018-02-09 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Spirituality, restaurants, and pogs all in one episode - you know it's a classic Simpsons. After befouling church with rock and/or roll, Bart sell his soul to Milhouse only to deeply regret it soon after. Meanwhile, Moe loses the dank and makes his bar into a family feedback, with expensive fries an...
2018-02-07 07:34:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Recorded at SF Sketchfest Nightlife on January 18, 2018, Bob, Henry, and Chris all did our first live show and it was a ton of fun. Not least of which we got to have a live chat with Simpsons writer/standup legend/creator of Stan Against Evil Dana Gould! Hear all about him working on the show (inclu...
2018-02-02 06:02:37 +0000 UTC View Post
After a series of unfortunate events, Bart, Lisa, and a stupid baby gets more attention at their new foster home with the Flanders. While the kids deal with weird religious stuff, Homer and Marge need to learn parenting skills all over again. It's a really fun episode that also marks a new era of Th...
2018-01-31 07:08:46 +0000 UTC View Post
SO MUCH STUFF has happened to Talking Simpsons since the holidays, and we can't wait to tell you all about it in this month's community podcast! Fire up your pod-player of choice and listen in as we spill the beans about Talking Futurama, the yet-to-be-named upcoming weekly animation podcast, and ou...
2018-01-27 00:21:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Put on your goggles and plunge deep into the world of 1990s movies and comic books in this week's podcast. We explain every deep reference, every screwing the audience gag, the power of acid, and so much more. What else can we say except "Jiminy Jillikers!"
2018-01-24 05:15:06 +0000 UTC View PostHi everybody! As you may know, when the Talking Simpsons Patreon began, we had the exclusive Talking Critic podcast. We went through every episode of The Critic just for you lovely patrons, but in December we reached the end of the series. After some extra special content taking up that Friday posti...
2018-01-20 01:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post
We've reached the end of season six in The Simpsons, which means it's time to see what didn't make the cut for what aired. Bob, Henry and Chris are here to deconstruct all the deleted scenes found on the DVD and share them with you in audio form as thanks for sticking with us as Patreon supporters. ...
2018-01-19 22:35:46 +0000 UTC View Post
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We've reached the end of season six in The Simpsons, which means it's time to see what didn't make the cut for what aired. Bob, Henry and Chris are here to watch and deconstruct all the deleted scenes found on the DVD and share them with you, our premium Patreon supporters. En...
2018-01-19 22:29:32 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time to find out who pulled the trigger! Oh, you already know? Well, it'll still be fun to go through all the history and references along the way, including some of the funniest gags in Simpsons history, like a revenge mambo, open kilts, and backwards-talking dreams. So put down your Sears cat...
2018-01-17 07:07:43 +0000 UTC View Post
We've made it through one more great season of The Simpsons, which means yet another look back at the Simpsons splendor the years in question (1994-1995) brought us. This time around, Bob, Chris, and Henry chat about the ever-expanding world of Simpsons shitposting, the demon-executive who killed Th...
2018-01-14 03:01:09 +0000 UTC View Post
We've been waiting for this one since the show began, and it doesn't disappoint. Not only is this one of the funniest episodes, but the first half of Springfield's greatest mystery is one of the densest, full of clues and red herrings. We suss it all out and explain our wonder at how great it still ...
2018-01-10 06:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all! January 18 just got more exciting!
You know all about the upcoming January 28 show with SF Sketchfest and we’ve got even more exciting news! SF SKETCHFEST HAS OFFERED US A SECOND SHOW ON JANUARY 18!
Bob, Henry, and Chris will be part of SF Sketchfest Nightlife at the California Ac...
2018-01-08 00:07:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Look behind that lemon-shaped rock and you'll find this week's episode (and maybe someone's attractive cousin). In this classic episode we venture to Shelbyville in search of lemons and friendship, all while learning about Roman numerals and why you shouldn't join a violence gang. So grab your lemon...
2018-01-03 05:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patreon people,
Before 2017 turns into 2018, we just wanted to drop a quick note thanking all of you for supporting us this year. We weren't sure how many people would turn out if we transformed Talking Simpsons into an independent venture, but, thanks to your generosity, we've made podcasti...
2017-12-31 23:43:58 +0000 UTC View Post
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Here's one more premium video for the holidays to round out the year! Once again Bob and Henry sat down and watch the oldest Simpsons cartoons and comment on them, this time from early 1988. We cover the last eleven shorts of Tracey Ullman season 2 in great detail, with...
2017-12-30 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
It's our final Talking Simpsons community podcast of 2017! Join us as we talk about Patreon's recent screw-up, Disney buying Fox, our upcoming live show, and the new season 18 DVD set. We also read and respond to your questions and comments on Two Dozen and One Greyhounds, The PTA Disbands, and All ...
2017-12-29 20:10:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Marge decides that's she's tired of the boring world of ham and celery soup, and joined the cops even as Wiggum laughs in her face. Even if it means arresting her husband or finding illegal smuggling in her carhole. Now get this before Gloria Vanderbilt gets after us for revenge!
2017-12-27 05:35:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy holidays, everyone! We asked patrons to vote on what seasonal episode of animation you want Bob and Henry to comment on, and Futurama's Xmas Story won in a landslide. So we travel to Xmas Eve in the year 3000 where Fry comforts Leela, Bender steals from hobos, and Santa Claus is gunnin...
2017-12-23 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
We've had a wild ride over the course of these 23 episodes of the Critic, but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. And even more unfortunately, there's nothing particularly good about the end of The Critic, which wrapped up its Fox run with a low-effort clip show. Along with covering ...
2017-12-22 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
In a very special episode, Lisa loses Bleeding Gums Murphy (who was never popular). After Bart eats a jagged metal cereal piece, Lisa reconnects with the sickly jazz musician, who passes away and leaves a hole in Lisa's life. Can she find a way to honor him via a radio station and magic? And is this...
2017-12-20 09:43:55 +0000 UTC View Post