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What A Cartoon! - Batman: The Animated Series - "Heart of Ice"

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 discuss the Mr. Freeze starring episode Heart of Ice. Learn how they redefined the villain, how the series came together, how this episode led to Mark Hamill becoming the Joker, and so much more in our debu...

Talking Simpsons - Mother Simpson

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 with all the 1960s references? Learn it all in this radical episode!

Talking Simpsons - King-Size Homer

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 listening while you wash yourself with a rag on a stick!

Good News, Everyone! Two New Podcast Series Are Coming Soon!

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 first episode of Talking Futurama on the free Talking Simpsons feed (and this Patreon) on Friday, March 16. And, on that very same day, you'll ALSO find the second episode right here on the Talking S...

Talking Simpsons - The Shorts Season 3 Commentary (Part 1)

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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 that aired around the same time. Watch with us and learn some surprising facts!

Talk to the Audience?!? Episode 9

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 resurgence in the world of politics. All this, plus our responses to your questions and comments from our most recent batch of episodes. Do not touch Willie and listen now!

Be the First to Get Tickets to Talking Simpsons' St. Patrick's Day Live Show!

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, March 17) at 5:30pm. As with our previous live shows, this will likely be standing-room only, so you'll want to make sure to get your tickets now and show up a little early. Thanks, and we hope to see yo...

Talking Simpsons - Treehouse of Horror VI

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 long episode of Talking Simpsons!

Talking Simpsons - Lisa The Vegetarian

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!

Talking Simpsons LIVE - The Many Jobs of Homer Simpson

(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 before Homer found himself in space, part of a Grammy-winning band, and behind the wheel of a monorail as a mono-thingie-guy. Join us for an exciting exploration of Homer's adventures in employment, ...

Talking Simpsons - Bart Sells His Soul

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 and crazy crap on the walls. So listen along as we revisit this one. ♪ It's good, good, good, good, good, good, good. ♪ 

Talking Simpsons LIVE With Dana Gould!!!

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 (including a joke too dirty for The Simpsons), as well as Dana weighing in on our topic: The Most Pathetic Man in Springfield. All that and more on Talking Simpsons' historic first live show!

Talking Simpsons - Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily

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 The Simpsons, and we explain it all on this week's podcast! 

Talk To The Audience?!? Episode 8

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 our live show with Dana Gould! And, as always, we field your questions and comments from our last month of episodes. It's guaranteed to be more exciting than a lemon-shaped rock!

Talking Simpsons - Radioactive Man

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!"

Decide This Patreon's Next Limited Series Podcast!!!

Hi 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 posting slot, we're now looking for another limited podcast engagement, but we want y'all to help us decide!

The next show we're going to do will be another offshoot of many core Simpsons talents, it'll ...

Talking Simpsons - The Deleted Scenes of Season 6 Commentary (Audio)

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. Enjoy!

Talking Simpsons - The Deleted Scenes of Season 6 Commentary (VIDEO)

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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. Enjoy!

Talking Simpsons - Who Shot Mr. Burns (Part Two)

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 catalog and enjoy this week's extra-long podcast!

Talking Simpsons - The Season 6 Wrap Up

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 The Critic, The Simpsons' few fast-food sponsorships and video games from this era, as well as their least/most favorite episodes of season six, and the season MVP. Thanks so much for supporting us, and...

Talking Simpsons - Who Shot Mr. Burns (Part One)

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 is in this extra-long podcast!

A SECOND SIMPSONS LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCED!!!

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 Academy of Sciences on January 18 as part of a night of fun comedy and we‘re incredibly honored. Tickets are $15 and you can get your tickets right here!

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Talking Simpsons - Lemon Of Troy

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 lemonade or rootmarm cuz there's a doings a transpiring!

Thanks for a Great 2017!

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 podcasting our day jobs. We're super-proud of the work we did this year, and we can't wait to show you what we have in store for 2018. Thanks so much for your patronage!

Talking Simpsons - The Shorts Season 2 Commentary (Part 2)

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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 many firsts, including Grandpa, "don't have a cow man," skateboarding, and so much more. Join us, won't you?

Talk To The Audience?!? Episode 7

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 the Duke's Men. Thanks so much for supporting us in 2017, and we'll see you next year!

Talking Simpsons - The Springfield Connection

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!

The 2017 Holiday Podcast - Futurama's Xmas Story

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 gunning you down. So let go of your outdated sense of modesty and enjoy this special holiday podcast!

Talking Critic - I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show / The Webisodes

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 the final televised episode of The Critic, this last installment of Talking Critic also goes over the short-lived 2000-2001 webisode revival, which is best left forgotten. But thanks to the power of p...

Talking Simpsons - Round Springfield

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 episode worse than we remember? Find out here!