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Talk To The Audience?!? - February 2025

We've heard of dry January, but dry FEBRUARY? That's the state of Simpsons updates this month, but we do our best to provide a few drops of nourishing news from the ol' content well. (Including some never-before-heard audio clips!) And, as always, we read and respond to your questions and comments from the most recent round of episodes. Plus: valuable hints for keeping a bogeyman or bogeymen out of your house!

PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - How to Train Your Dragon

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 2015's How to Train Your Dragon! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoo...

What A Cartoon Movie! - How to Train Your Dragon

It should've been a disaster: Dreamworks adapts a popular British kids' book series, and aren't happy with what they've made after years of development & artwork. Yet, with the late arrival of two of the best artists to work in the Disney Renaissance, we end up with one of the studio's biggest franchises. Learn how Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders rehabilitated this injured dragon story as we celebrate the 2010 film that turned around the creative fortunes of Dreamworks Animation.

Collections: An Even Better Way to Find Our Stuff!

As we head towards the end of our eighth year on Patreon, it's entirely likely to lose track of everything we've done; according to our internal statistics, we've now posted over 1000 audio files! That's why we've decided to make our vast (VAST) catalog of work easier to sift through with the help of Patreon's "Collections" feature.

Here's how it works: when you're on our Patreon page, go ahead and c...

Talking Simpsons - $pringfield With Nick Wiger

In an episode that's alternately titled "(or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)," we welcome back Nick Wiger from the podcasts Doughboys and Get Played! Armed with TWO different original scripts for the ep, we dig into all the details for this...

TalKing of the Hill - Bills Are Made to Be Broken

With Peggy's miraculous survival story (mostly) behind us, it's time to focus on characters who aren't part of the Hill family. And this month, we're looking at a whopper of a Bill episode; one where his only lasting legacy is challenged, causing him to risk life and limb for one last shot at high school football glory. So listen in as your nerdy hosts do their best to feign knowledge about sports!

Talking Simpsons - I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot

Get ready for some robot fighting mixed in with some upsetting pet death in this week's exploration of season 15. Homer and Bart take up the bulk of the plot with a timely parody of Battlebots/Robot Wars (and don't worry, we explain the US/UK differences). At the same time, the show kills off Snowball II in such an offhand way that it's still annoying 20 years later. Will you be as upset as Armin Tamzarian? Listen now and find out!

Talking Futurama - A Clockwork Origin

Futurama dives into more late '00s topics this month with an episode wholly devoted to the anti-evolution craze that swept the nation during the George W. Bush era. When Farnsworth chooses to leave the planet instead of dealing with creationists, he unwittingly finds himself the intelligent designer of robot-life—which challenges his cold, logical science brain. Who will win this battle of science vs. religion? Boil up the tastiest baseball glove you can find and listen in to hear the compe...

Talking Simpsons - The Last Temptation of Homer With Gary Butterfield

This week we're joined by Gary Butterfield from the Duckfeed.tv podcast network for a tale of Homer struggling with desire. After Mindy Simmons joins coworkers like Stuart The Duck and Large-Hand Man, Homer finds himself attracted to her in a story that takes a lot of finesse from the writers. As we look back on that potential infidelity, we also note our m...

What A Cartoon! - The Powerpuff Girls "Bubblevicious" and "The Bare Facts"

Our first regular What A Cartoon of 2025 showcases a huge part of US animation history: Craig McCracken's The Powerpuff Girls! On this episode, we chart the growth of Townsville's favorite kids from dorm room shorts to early Hanna-Barbera pilots to Cartoon Network's eternal cash cow. So listen in and help us celebrate two of our favorite episodes from the first season—both of which feature the greatest villain, Mojo JoJo!

Talking Simpsons Network - The February 2025 Schedule

Hey folks, check out the many podcasts the Talking Simpsons Network is choo-choo-choosing to shove into your handmade valentine box this February! 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 Patreon. Once you subscribe, you'll get to hear our miniseries episodes as soon as...

Talk To The Audience?!? - January 2025

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 month...

PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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 1938's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cart...

What A Cartoon Movie! - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

When Walt Disney announced he planned on making a full-length animated feature, the most common response was "What are YOU smoking?" And since this happened in the mid-30s, the answer was cigarettes. (Lots of them!) But, over the course of four years, he and his team of hardworking animators pulled off this stupendous feat, making animation more than just a short diversion before the main attraction. This month on What A Cartoon Movie, join us as we explore Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: th...

Talking Simpsons - Marge vs. Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens, and Gays With Chris Kohler

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...

TalKing of the Hill - Cotton's Plot

TalKing of the Hill kicks off 2025 with the final installment of King of the Hill's first and only three-parter! After months of off-screen healing, Peggy is finally freed from her full body cast. But when lackluster physical therapy can't help her stand on her own two legs, she finds an unlikely friend a Cotton—who had to overcome a much greater disability. Prepare yourself to be moved and learn the recipe for jungle rice on this month's grave-worthy episode!

Talking Simpsons - Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood With Patrick Cotnoir

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 r...

Talking Futurama - That Darn Katz!

I CAN HAS PODCAZT? No, you're not seeing things; we're currently in the year 2025. But this month, we're flashing back to 2010, when the internet was mostly obsessed with looking at pictures of cats instead of... the thing it's obsessed with now. And this episode of Futurama cashes in on late '00s cat-mania with a tale of how kitty cuteness can conquer our hearts—and possibly the world. So listen in and hear us discuss an episode that definitely WON'T make you hungry for Tootsie Rolls!

Bonus Holiday Podcast: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

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! 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 a...

The Talking Simpsons Network is Taking the Week Off!

Hey everybody,

We hope you had a great holiday season. For the first full week of January, we're taking some time off to rest and recharge, so we'll see you next Monday (1/13) for the Talking Futurama episode all about "That Darn Katz!," and next Wednesday (1/15) for the Talking Simpsons episode all about "Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood." Thanks again for all of your support; we can't wait to kick off another...

Talking Simpsons - Bart's Inner Child With Nick Prueher

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. Some...

Talking Simpsons Network - The January 2025 Schedule

Hey folks, check out the many podcasts the Talking Simpsons Network is bringing your way to start off 2025 in style! 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 Patreon. Once you subscribe, you'll get to hear our miniseries episodes as soon as they go live, and als...

PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Frozen

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 2013's Frozen! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear the whole thing and all of our previous What A Cartoon Movie podcasts. 2024-12-30 05:01:07 +0000 UTC View Post

What A Cartoon Movie! - Frozen

An idea of an animated feature based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen had been floating around at Disney since, oh, the time of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, but by the 2010s, the world was finally ready. But let's just say the writers and artists behind Frozen weren't quite as prepared; the film that would (temporarily) become Disney's biggest hit of all time went through significant changes abnormally late in production, and nearly didn't make it to the finish line.

Bu...

Talk To The Audience?!? - December 2024

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 k...

Talking Futurama - The Peter Avanzino Interview

Good news, everyone: As a special holiday-style bonus, we're proud to present our interview with Futurama supervising director Peter Avanzino! Listen in as we talk to Peter about his long career in animation, directing on shows like The Simpsons, Duckman, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Disenchantment, and more! Plus, learn all about the secret season of television he worked on that never saw the light of day...

Talking Simpsons - 'Tis the Fifteenth Season With Pop Arena

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 ...

TalKing of the Hill - Peggy Hill: The Decline and Fall

As 2024 comes to an end, our coverage of season four begins! This month, we catch up with Peggy after her (SPOILERS) non-fatal skydiving accident, and slowly watch her ego crumble under the weight of a full body cast. Meanwhile, Bobby finds himself playing caretaker for a new baby thanks to Cotton's bad dad ways and Didi's postpartum depression. Will these two plots merge together in an emotionally satisfying finale? Well, this is King of the Hill, so you better believe they do!

Talking Simpsons - Today I Am A Clown With Louis Peitzman

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 t...

Talking Futurama - The Late Philip J. Fry

It's the final Talking Futurama of 2024, and we're ending this year with a bang by covering this Emmy-award-winning highlight of the Comedy Central Era. When an experiment with a time machine backfires on Fry, Farnsworth, and Bender, the hapless trio have no choice but to keep plunging ahead to find a solution to their problem exists somewhere in the distant future. If you like complex time-travel plots, episodes focused on Fry and Leela's relationship, and civilizations ruled by busty babes ...