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Talking Simpsons

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  • Join your friends Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert for a chronological and cromulent exploration of the greatest show ever made! Each week we're joined by funny guests to tackle a different episode of The Simpsons, breaking down every 22 minutes of animated entertainment into an embiggening discussion about Our Favorite Family. Support us directly at https://Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons
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  • Talking Simpsons - Three Gays of the Condo With Gayest Episode Ever

    Talking Simpsons - Three Gays of the Condo With Gayest Episode Ever
    Apr 17 2024

    Another queer-themed episode of Simpsons means we again called upon two experts, Drew Mackie and Glen Lakin from the excellent Gayest Episode Ever Podcast! After Homer gets mad at Marge for reasons he thinks are defensible (they aren't), he moves in with two gay characters who both become key parts of Springfield. We deconstruct this 2003 approach to gay sitcom characters and their legacy (that Drew & Glen are connected to. Plus we detail how Harvey Fierstein wasn't in this while Weird Al was, with tons more trivia in this week's queer podcast!

    Support this podcast and get over 150 bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!
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    2 hrs and 32 mins
  • Talking Simpsons - I Love Lisa With Mike Maronna

    Talking Simpsons - I Love Lisa With Mike Maronna
    Apr 10 2024

    Not only do we have a Valentine's Day classic this week, but we're also joined by the great first-time guest Mike Maronna from The Adventures of Pete and Pete, Home Alone, and the returning podcast The Adventures of Danny and Mike! Mike reflects on how his career intersected with Bartmania, and then we dig into this iconic ep of misplaced crushes when Ralph falls for Lisa. Plus we talk filming in The White House, anniversary specials, orange drink, mediocre presidents, and so much more

    Support this podcast, experience it ad-free, and get over 150 bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!
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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Talk to the Audience?!? - March 2024

    Talk to the Audience?!? - March 2024
    Apr 3 2024

    Spring began for the Talking Simpsons Network with a light dusting of Springfield news in addition to a whole lot of fun had by us and the listeners. For this installment of the community podcast, we chat about the most recent new Simpsons episode, then discuss our reactions to Dune, X-Men '97, and other March media. Then we react to some great Patreon comments about Bigfoot, charity programs, Michael Keaton, and more!

    Support this podcast and get over 150 bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!
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    1 hr and 29 mins
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Starts off great, gradually becomes insufferable

Much like The Simpsons themselves, this show comes out pretty strong out the gate.
But it doesn't take long for the two main hosts (Bob and Henry) to become absolute comedy snobs, looking down their noses upon some of the later episodes, as well as anyone remotely associated with shows like Family Guy.
They also absolutely pride themselves when they point out how "these jokes wouldn't fly today." It's one thing if they just left it at that, but they expect 80s-90s writers to be as "enlightened" as (some) modern folks are these days.
Once the podcast starts inching into the downfall of The Simpsons (Season 12+), the two hosts start cowering, and opt instead to go back AGAIN and do commentary from the beginning onwards. They also drag their feet by having a monthly "talk to the audience" episode, which is incredibly boring.

In the end, the podcast is a good listen through Season 8. Afterwards, you'll want to do yourself a favor and find a few podcast.

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