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What A Cartoon! - One-Punch Man "The Lone Cyborg"

ONE PUNCH! What A Cartoon! takes another trip to Animeland (thanks to the generous donations of Patron David Whittington) as we explore the crossover hit, One-Punch Man! This adaptation of a manga that's an adaptation of a webcomic tells the story of Saitama, a thoroughly average man who worked out enough to become the strongest human being on earth. (Unfortunately, this also caused total hair loss.) And, given the title, he can defeat any opponent with just one punch. Though this premise may se...

Talking Simpsons - The Dan McGrath Interview

Dan McGrath wrote for The Simpsons in seasons four, five, and six, and he has so much to share with us about his time on the show! Dan tells us about writing classics like Boy Scoutz In The Hood and Bart of Darkness, as well as the iconic Treehouse of Horror segments The Devil And Homer Simpson & Time And Punishment! Not only that, but Dan also shares tales of working on Saturday Night Live, Mission Hill, King of the Hill, and Gravity Falls, all in this exclusive chat on the Talking Simpsons...

Talking Simpsons - Bart After Dark With Kate Leth

This week we're joined by writer/illustrator/Twitter badass Kate Leth, a perfect guest as we delve deep into the most sex positive episode of The Simpsons ever. While Marge and Lisa wash rocks, Homer Simpson's 10 year old son is working in a burlesque house. Bart loves giving the old greet and toss, but the morality police in town feel differently. So put some spring ...

What A Cartoon! - Disenchantment Review-cast

Matt Groening's first new show in almost two decades is just around the corner, and thanks to our generous friends at Netflix, we're here to tell you our thoughts on the first five episodes! And with no major spoilers! (We promise!) Listen in as we talk about the generalities of Disenchantment, including the cast, the staff, the writing, the tone, the humor, and just where we think the series is headed in its back half. And be sure to stay tuned to the What A Cartoon! feed--and the Talking Simps...

What A Cartoon! - The Tick "The Tick Vs The Tick"

Matthew Jay (of Cartoons101) joins us to talk about a superhero parody that was way ahead of its time: The Tick! We explore the 1994 Fox Kids original and one of its best episodes. Can Tick defeat Barry and protect his intellectual rights? Can Die Fledermaus find a new girlfriend? Will Arthur be stuck in the Sidekicks Lounge? And will The Midnight Bomb...

Talking Simpsons LIVE - Kamp Krusty Revisited

We're back at San Francisco's lovely PianoFight for the fourth Talking Simpsons live show! Join us as we revisit the immortal season four premiere "Kamp Krusty" almost two years after the original Talking Simpsons episode with new jokes, new observations, a live audience, and, for the very first time, video clips! (Well, they'll be audio clips for you, but you get it.) And be sure to get ready for our next live show at the same venue as we tackle one of the Treehouse of Horror episodes on Octobe...

Talking Simpsons - Burns Baby Burns With Merritt K

This week we welcome Merritt K of StayMean.co podcasts to Cider Town as we dig into the Rodney Dangerfield-centric episode! Larry Burns is here to drink and party no matter how many upper crust folks he offends. Can a phony kidnapping save the day? All that and too many grandmas in this week's podcast!

What A Cartoon! - The August Schedule

Summer might be coming to an end—and frying most of the world with its ruthless heat—but the What A Cartoon! podcast will keep rolling along during the doggest of days. Here's what's next in our mad scheme to podcast about every cartoon EVER!

Disenchantment Review-cast [Patreon Date: 8/7/18 - Free Feed Date 8/7/18]

Due to our status as notable Simpsons dorks, we've acquired ...

What A Cartoon! - Daria "The Misery Chick"

We're back to the land of MTV to revisit Daria, the sorta-spinoff of Beavis and Butt-Head that gave all of us smartass introverts a hero of the people. And with the recent announcement of a sequel series, our little podcast is jumping into one of the more pivotal moments of the series: season one's "The Misery Chick." Listen in as special guest Sam Leichtamer (of 2018-07-30 07:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Talk To The Audience?!? Episode 14

It's been a BIG month for Talking Simpsons and we have some BIG stuff to talk about! For this month's community podcast, Duckfeed.tv's Gary Butterfield joins us to discuss our upcoming Patreon-exclusive Disenchantment special (which will launch BEFORE the Netflix series), Matt Groening's latest comments about Apu, the stories for this year's Treehouse of Horror, and our...

Talking Simpsons - The Homer They Fall With Kat Bailey

Our sports expert buddy Kat Bailey joins us for an episode steeped in boxing history! Homer's got a crazy idea that's somewhere in the middle where he'll be beaten up by hobos for money and then he ends up fighting for the World Heavyweight Championship! We explain all the history behind fan man, surgical 2X4s, Don King, and tons more in this week's glorious return to the shores of fistiana!

What A Cartoon! - The Big O "A Legacy of Amadeus"

Cowboy Bebop isn't the only Western-influenced anime series to make waves on Cartoon Network in the early '00s. Just a few years before Spike Spiegel blew the minds of American cable viewers, The Big O emerged as an ultra-stylish and enigmatic series that blended the look of Batman: The Animated series and Japanese giant robot shows from the '60s and '70s. And, thanks to its infamous cliffhanger ending, Sunrise's series kickstarted a trend of Western funding that continues to this day. This week...

Talking Simpsons - You Only Move Twice With Allie Goertz & Julia Prescott

Hank Scorpio is here! And an episode this major means having special guests! We've got Allie and Julia from Everything's Coming Up Simpsons (http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/everythings-coming-up-simpsons), the OTHER top Simpsons podcast on the internet! We converse about Cypress Creek, pockets full of loose sugar, The Hammock District, reticulated chipmunks, and so much more in this special c...

What A Cartoon! - Xavier: Renegade Angel "The 6th Teat of Good Intentions"

Matthew Jay (Cartoons 101) joins us to jump into one of the most disturbing shows in Adult Swim history, PFFR's Xavier: Renegade Angel. From the creators of Wonder Showzen we dive into the lid-flipping mind-expander as we ramble along with Xavier as he helps people by making their lives much worse. We hear epic monologues and pan flute solos alike, so listen along and learn, younglings! Oh, frittata!

See Talking Simpsons Live Saturday, July 28th at PianoFight in San Francisco!

Talking Simpsons is about to have its fourth live show and we want YOU (yes, you) to be there! On Saturday, July 28th at 5:30pm we'll be revisiting the Simpsons classic "Kamp Krusty" at the PianoFight bar in downtown San Francisco! (That's 144 Taylor St.) Admission is free, and since the venue is right off of the BART train line, it's SUPER accessible! You've HEARD Talking Simpsons, now get ready to LIVE the experience with jokes and clips directed right at your face! We hope to see you there!

Talking Simpsons - Bob and Henry's Los Angeles Adventure

We're back after a whirlwind five-day trip to Los Angeles and we have so many stories to share! Listen in as we dish about all of the talented friends we recorded with over the past week, and give you our rundown of Universal Studios Hollywood's Simpsons Land, as well as The Simpsons Ride! We couldn't have done this without the support of all you wonderful patrons, so thanks once again for your generosity!

Talking Simpsons - Treehouse Of Horror VII With Louis Peitzman

Louis Peitzman did the definitive ranking of Treehouse Of Horror Segments, so he's the perfect guest for our season eight premiere! We talk about fish heads, debigulators, and most importantly, alien replicons from beyond the moon replacing the 1996 presidential candidates! Listen along and keep twirling, twirling, twirling towards freedom!

What A Cartoon! - Wallace & Gromit "The Wrong Trousers"

Steady on, listeners, because this week's episode is a deep dive into the iconic British adventures of Wallace & Gromit! Matthew Jay joins us to discuss the Oscar-winning short film, "The Wrong Trousers" as chosen by a premium Patreon supporter! We chat about Aardman Animations' history, the many contraptions of Wallace, Gromit's knack for silent comedy, obvious Hitchcock references, and so much more! We're just crackers about cheese in this podcast!

We Just Recorded With Allie and Julia from Everything's Coming Up Simpsons!

Hey folks,

We're currently set up in Los Angeles and we JUST got finished recording an episode of Everything's Coming Up Simpsons with Allie Goertz and Julia Prescott! Also, they recorded the episode of Talking Simpsons that's hitting Patreon next week! (It'll hit the free feed a week later.) Please look forward to it.

PS - It's VERY hot here.

- Bob and Henry

Talking Simpsons - Season 7 Deleted Scenes Commentary (VIDEO VERSION)

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We've reached the end of another season of Simpsons, so you know what that means! Hardcore nudity! Er, we mean, deleted scenes! Yes, Bob and Henry go through all the season seven deleted scenes with a fine tooth comb. Which should've been on the show? Which were rightfully cut for time? Learn all about it and watch along with us!

Talking Simpsons - Season 7 Deleted Scenes Commentary (AUDIO VERSION)

We've reached the end of another season of Simpsons, so you know what that means! Hardcore nudity! Er, we mean, deleted scenes! Yes, Bob and Henry go through all the season seven deleted scenes with a fine tooth comb. Which should've been on the show? Which were rightfully cut for time? Learn all about it and listen along with us! 

Talking Simpsons Season Seven Wrap Up!

Can you believe we've reached the end of the seventh season already?!?! Henry and Bob are as shocked as you as they go over all the big news that happened during the fall 1995 to summer 1996 season of television. We explore awards Simpsons won (and didn't win), we talk about the highest rated episodes, the commercials and video games released, AND we pick our favorite and least favorite episodes of the season! (Feel free to tell us your pick in the comments!)

Talking Simpsons - Summer of 4'2" With Nina Matsumoto

Just in time for summer (assuming you're listening the week it came out), Simpsons artist extraordinaire Nina Matsumoto is here to have ever so much fun! Not only do we discuss summer, beaches, growing up, fireworks, crabs, and sprinklers, but we also dig into Nina's own history as a professional artist whose career was influenced by The Simpsons! Learn all about it on our season seven finale, just be careful not to get The Dud, poindexters!

What A Cartoon! - The July (And Some Of August) Schedule

To paraphrase Mungo Jerry: In the summertime, when the weather is hot, you stretch right up and LISTEN TO CARTOON PODCASTS. And What A Cartoon! is plugging away on some of our best episodes yet! Unlike its sister series, Talking Simpsons, y'all don't know what episodes are coming next so if you want to prepare and watch ahead on the next five subjects of our podcast!

In order, we'll be covering:

Wallace & Gromit "The Wrong Trousers"

Chosen by one of our premium...

What A Cartoon! - Rocko's Modern Life "Wacky Delly"

We're returning once again to the world of Nicktoons with the first creation to follow the original three series, Rocko's Modern Life! Two years after launching Doug, Rugrats, and The Ren & Stimpy Show, cable network Nickelodeon realized adults made up a sizable chunk of their audience, and Joe Murray's edgy-yet-silly creation took full advantage of this fact with its tales of 20-somethings making it in the wild world of the go-go 90s. This week, cartoon expert Matthew Jay joins us to discus...

The Next Simpsons Live Show Is July 28 In San Francisco, CA!!!!!!!

In the San Francisco Bay Area next month? Interested in seeing Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert sling Simpsons expertise live on stage at the Pianofight Bar? Then head into the city on Saturday, July 28 for our 5:30pm live show!

Yup, we're doing another exciting live podcast recording and you're all invited! We've got more Simpsons fun and surprises in store for y'all, all you have to do is visit Pianofight the night of July 28 and enjoy. Admission to the bar is free, and it's very close to the BA...

Talk To The Audience?!? Episode 13

It's the end of another month, which means it's time for yet another episode of Talking Simpsons' community podcast! This time, Matthew Jay joins us, and we cover your questions and comments on our latest round of episodes, and discuss topics like airplane seat reclining politics, which fast food restaurants actually offer steamed hams, Abe's army rank, discontinuity alerts we didn't catch, and so much more! Thanks again for your support, and we hope to see some of you in July at our live show i...

Talking Simpsons - Homerpalooza With Alexi Rose

We're doing one of the most rockin' episodes of The Simpsons and we've got rockstar Alexi Rose here to tell us about how accurate this is to the rock 'n' roll lifestyle! We reflect on how much has changed in the 22 years since, give you updates on all the bands, reflect on 1990s' alternative rock, and so much more! And be sure to listen to Alexi's band, The Y Axes here! http://theyaxes.squarespace.com/ 

What A Cartoon! - Family Guy "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows"

We had threatened to do it, and now Matthew Jay joins your Simpsons-loving pals to discuss a season three episode of Family Guy! It's one of the more heartfelt episodes of the show with some solid jokes in there, and we're pretty fair to the fricken sweet series about Quahog! Listen along and we promise you'll hear at least two minutes of Seth MacFarlane singing! 

Futurama Season One Deleted Scenes (Audio Version)

We've reached the end of our first season but it can't truly be over until we listen to the deleted scenes alongside you! Bob and Henry plop in front of our Futurama season one DVDs and watch the deleted scenes as well as comment on what was cut! It'll be ever so much fun, so join us won't you? We promise both killbots and chemical burns!