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We've reached the end of our first podcast season but it can't truly be over until we watch 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 ...
2018-06-24 01:17:20 +0000 UTC View Post
With us this week is Shivam Bhatt of the podcast Commanderin' joins us to talk about this powerfully timely episode of The Simpsons. Shivam talks about his complicated history with the character of Apu and the character's depiction of Indian immigrants. And we dig deep into the immigration debate that this episode brings up, stuff that may as well be ripped out of today's headlines! It'll be a fun/angry episode, so listen to our sentimonies!
2018-06-20 06:08:27 +0000 UTC View Post
After producing one of the most influential anime series ever—Neon Genesis Evangelion—animation studio GAINAX went from adapting a comic about high school relationships to something even more unexpected: a coming-of-age story about robots that come out of a young boy's head. Thanks to its sheer weirdness, amazing animation, surprising emotionality, and atypical (but awesome) music choices, FLCL emerged as a cult hit in the early '00s—one that just received an unexpected sequel some 18 year...
2018-06-18 07:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Has it been a year already? The Talking Simpsons network launched exactly 365 days ago, and to celebrate its continued existence, Bob and Henry sat down to record a little podcast about 12 wild months of podcasting and self-employment. Thanks a million to all of our amazing patrons—we couldn't have done any of this without you!
2018-06-16 22:20:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Nell Scovell is a comedy writing veteran who has been in the industry for more than three decades, and she's sharing her life story in the new book Just The Funny Parts! Nell joins Bob and Henry to discuss how she wrote the classic Blowfish episode of The Simpsons, what got changed from her original draft, how she also wrote for The Critic, Space Ghost, MST3K, and her writing partnership with Joel Hodgson! Learn all about that and tons more in this exclusive interview, and you can find her book ...
2018-06-16 19:04:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Cartoonist KC Green, famously the creator of "This Is Fine," joins us for the 150th episode of Simpsons that takes us back to the second World War II. We learn about tontines, old tv shows, terlets, and so much more in this action-packed elderly adventure! Listen and enjoy for at least dickety-six miles!
2018-06-13 04:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Chosen by one of our premium Patreon supporters, we're doing one of the first season favorites of Kids WB's Freakazoid! Matthew Jay joins Bob and Henry to talk all about this episode as the pinnacle/end of an era for Steven Spielberg's TV toon empire! We cover the very insider episode, as well as explore how the concept of "nerd" has changed between 1996 and now! It's fun and a little sad, so listen in and freak out!
2018-06-11 06:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Mike Reiss has worked on The Simpsons for more than three decades, as one of the first writers hired, as a co-showrunner of seasons 3 and 4, and as a producer giving input to this day on both the series and the film. Not only that, but he co-created The Critic and has written for animated feature films and now has a new book all about his life, Springfield Confidential (buy it here). Bob and Henry chat with Mr. Reiss for a whole hou...
2018-06-09 15:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Now that we're podcasting about animation outside the Simpsons-verse, it was only time before we ended up hitting One Piece. This hugely popular fighting/adventure series has 21 years of comics under its belt—and, relevant to our interests, 20 years of anime—so even approaching such a potential time-sink can be absolutely frightening. But in this special, Patreon-exclusive podcast, What A Cartoon!/Talking Futurama artist Maddie Copp joins us to help break down One Piece for beginners, and ea...
2018-06-08 07:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Author, Rifftrax writer and podcast host Conor Lastowka joins us to discuss perhaps the most experimental episode of The Simpsons ever. Steamed hams, Middlebury, bee stings, Albany expressions, skin failure, a very tall man, and Aurora borealis?! At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country localized entirely within our podcast! Listen and enjoy!
Summer is here, making it the perfect time to analyze animation! This month we've got a mix of Adult Swim favorites and off-kilter '90s classics dominating the schedule that began with today's Home Movies WAC and keeps going all month long! So if you want to watch ahead to be prepared for that week's subject, we've got the schedule below. And yes, you're in for a special treat because we will indeed be doing Family Guy! (I know, I'm scared too!)
In order, here are the next four subjects: 2018-06-05 00:05:38 +0000 UTC View Post
We're headed back into Adult Swim territory as we check out the UPN reject that helped kick off Cartoon Network's successful programming block and ultimately didn't find a great home there. But for four glorious seasons, Home Movies adapted the limited animation and naturalistic conversations of Dr. Katz to something with a little more ambition that wasn't necessarily tied to stand-up comedy bits. On this episode, join Bob, Henry, and Talking Futurama/What A Cartoon! artist Maddie Copp as your p...
2018-06-04 19:46:13 +0000 UTC View Post
On this week's dangerously addictive podcast, we explore the world of Slurm as Fry wins a contest to find out how his favorite soda is made—and ends up discovering its deadly secret. Along the way, we meet the original party worm and some disgusting little men, learn how bottle caps can be a massive choking hazard, and say the word "slurmhole" a whole lot (sorry). This is the last episode of Talking Futurama for now, but stay tuned for more great bonus podcasts, and our next mini-series! Thank...
2018-06-01 07:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Apologies for any minor audio issues with the mics on this recording, but we're still having tons of fun this month going over your comments of the most recent episodes. We go into facts on President Taft, Ub Iwerks, tacos in Japan, Long John Silver's, dense math jokes, and so much more, plus we dig into recent Simpsons news and dig into some of our exciting podcast plans for the summer! Listen and embiggen yourself!
2018-05-31 22:24:04 +0000 UTC View Post
SPRING BREAK! We get rowdy on this week's podcast with a road trip thanks to a fake ID. Matthew Jay of Cartoons 101 is here to chat with us on the Simpsons ride to Knoxville all while Lisa bonds with Homer and Marge gets lonely. So whether you're on vacation or just learning about owls, enjoy this week's episode of Talking Simpsons!!
2018-05-30 05:34:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This week Bob and Henry are joined by Matthew Jay of Cartoons 101 to dig into Space Ghost and his oddball show that would pave the way for Adult Swim. After digging into how Alex Toth's fantastical superhero became the face of Cartoon Network's dadaist comedy, we dig into a double-length episode from 1996 where Penn & Teller and Joel Hodgson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 join the show for a Kubrick-tribute. There's all you can eat birthday cake and illegal Ultra Seven all in this week's po...
2018-05-28 05:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The past haunts Fry yet again when a 1999 beer-spilling accident robs the planet Omicron Persei 8 of the Single Female Lawyer season finale 1000 years later. With the fate of the world at stake, the Planet Express crew has no choice but to craft their own version of the episode in order to appease some angry aliens. But can they possibly capture Single Female Lawyer's spunky vulnerability? The answer to this question and more can be found in this week's episode!
2018-05-25 07:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Chimpan-a to chimpanzee needs to tune into this Phil Hartman tour de force, and we've got Nathan Ortega here to chat all about it. We've got more Troy McClure movie titles, more Hollywood rumors, and one of the best musical moments in Simpsons history! It's not quite a mop, it's not quite a podcast, but it is a super fun podcast!!!
2018-05-23 05:44:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Two decades ago, Cowboy Bebop made its debut and the show feels just as cutting edge today as it did back then. Bob and Henry are joined by Nathan Ortega to discuss this special episode of Bebop as Ed gets her own adventure in "Mushroom Samba." Take a trip with us as Ed and Ein go searching for food and get ensnared in an action-packed tribute to blaxploitation. We explain history, the creators, and even compliment one of the best English dub in anime history. We'll see you space cowboys on this...
2018-05-21 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Matthew Jay joins us again for these week's Futurama adventure as we cover the classic tribute to college comedy cliches. We've got cranky deans, mean roommates, difficult teachers, frats, midterms, and Fatbot! Listen along as we share our own college memories/regrets and so much more! ROBOT HOUSE!!!
2018-05-18 04:40:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Cartoons101's own Matthew Jay joins us this week as we go waaaay in-depth into animation history for this cartoon loving episode of The Simpsons. We chat about Ub Iwerks, Schoolhouse Rock, Kirk Douglas' long life, one of the show's most meta moments ever, and so much more. So pull up a big plate of liver and onions, buckle up in your rocket car, and listen to us liberal freaks go too far!
2018-05-16 06:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Our premium patron David Whittington returns for his second pick, the Cartoon Network cult classic Samurai Jack! We dig into the Spaghetti Western-style episode that barely even features the title character. It's one of the most interesting episodes in the series history and we dig into all five of the bounty hunters all trying to find the best way to capture Jack. Learn all about Genndy Tartakovsky's high watermark in American animation with us in this brand new podcast!
2018-05-14 06:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the year 1999, and there's never been a better time for a Titanic parody! And Futurama does just that in what's technically the season two premiere as the Galaxy Express crew boards a ship with the same name as the one that sunk in that famous movie. (And presumably in real life.) Along the way, we see Fry try to put Three's Company problem-solving skills into action, learn about Hermes' tragic limbo back story, and see Bender realize that true love is shareware. Dip your bare fingers into ...
2018-05-11 07:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Internet superstar Jack DeVries joins us as we deal with Homer getting a big promotion and Smithers taking a no-photography vacation with terrible ramifications. We dig into drag racing, Postum, percolators, piano movers, Barney-guarding, and so much more! Cease your ingress and listen now, you dunderpates!
2018-05-09 05:27:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We've finally reached our first Adult Swim series on What A Cartoon, and it's their longest-running one to date: The Venture Bros.! Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer's creation launched as a Johnny Quest spoof in 2004, but over the years, it's grown into something much more ambitious that somehow survived despite near-cancellations and years-long delays between seasons. This week's episode comes via the request of our VERY generous patron David Whittington, who joins the show to steer us through on...
2018-05-07 07:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
When Bender runs into an old high school buddy at a concert, he quickly becomes an electricity junkie and can't stop jacking on. But Bender soon finds salvation in the Church of Robotology, which offers some harsh punishments for those who don't stick to the straight and narrow. Along the way, we're treated to an appearance of two out of three Beastie Boys, learn that Hell is actually located underneath New Jersey, and hear a rip-roaring song from the Robot Devil himself. Grab your favorite fort...
2018-05-04 07:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Less chat, more hat as we dig up the bones of Springfield to find the truth about pirates and George Washington. Dorkly's own Tristan Cooper (@tristanacooper on Twitter) embiggens our cromulent podcast to discuss Lisa's world-changing findings just as the town celebrates the bicentennial of Jebidiah founding Springfield. So grab your favorite bell and silver tongue to listen as myths are shattered and legends are revealed!
2018-05-02 05:15:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Star Wars expert and cool person Kat Bailey joins us to dive deep into the CGI series that did the impossible: Making the Star Wars prequels good! We hop into the twentieth episode of season four (currently available on Netflix), and get some cool action as well as meeting some of Star Wars best bounty hunters. It's a deep dive into a show some grouchier Star Wars fans like Henry overlooked. Strap on your Mandalorian armor and listen now!
2018-04-30 05:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks for your patience, we're finally ready to share our special live episode we recorded back on St. Patrick's Day 2018 at the lovely Pianofight bar in San Francisco! Henry and Bob skip ahead and cover the fitting 8th season adventure in sobriety where we give a live version of Homer Vs. The 18th Amendment (don't worry, it'll still get a proper episode when we get to it in proper order).
So cast your mind back to March 17, 2018 and join us for a discussion of one of the booziest Simpsons ep...
2018-04-28 21:58:35 +0000 UTC View Post
The 20th century catches up with Fry as a ball of ancient garbage threatens to turn the city of New New York into a stinky crater! But Fry's 20th century trash-making know-how just might prevent this catastrophic environmental disaster from happening. In this hilarious episode inspired by the late-90s asteroid movie fad, we meet the vile Professor Wernstrom, learn the true fate of Beanie Babies, find out what Uranus smells like, and so much more! Eat the shorts of your favorite Bart Simpsons dol...
2018-04-27 07:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post