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The Simpsonian#9 - ThanksKillingFirst we discuss whether we prefer Halloween or Thanksgiving and why. Anthony recollects the Treehouse of Horror episode "Hell Toupee" and we reminisce about our early memories of ToH episodes. We then breakdown the season 31 episode "Thanksgiving of Horror". After that Anthony has a Brockman Bullet which sheds light on why the Simpsons have their distinctive yellow hue. Finally, a spirited round of Spin That Marge closes things out and we give our thanks.
2022-11-2747 minThe Simpsonian#8 - Joel McHale Gets Malörted and Booed Off StageSpecial guest and family member Joel McHale joins us for an episode recorded from the green room of Des Plaines Rivers Casino. We do some catching up before quickly introducing Joel to the Chicago tradition of Malört, with surprising results. Joel then gets a well deserved scolding for not yet appearing on Hot Ones and Anthony divulges his recipe for home-made Mike's Hard Lemonade.
Anthony then puts Joel on the hot seat by reminding him that he skipped our most recent family reunion and Joel's recent voice acting on an animated Mortal Kombat series is discussed. W...2022-09-231h 12The Simpsonian#7 - Video Game StoogesAn obscure Stooges video game sound bite opens the show. Anthony gives us a cliff notes version of Stooges history which includes a theory about pie-induced strokes. We discuss the obvious impact of The Three Stooges on the writers of The Simpsons and the creation of some characters (i.e. Homer). We reminisce on how we each of us came to know the legendary slapstick group.
The Simpsons + Video Game discussion begins by distinguishing between actual real-life video games based on The Simpsons (Road Rage, Hit and Run, etc.) and video games that exist WITHIN The Simpsons (B...2022-07-2636 minThe Simpsonian#6 - Family BlathersThis episode is all about the people you can't live with and can't live without - family. We touch on Cletus and Brandine's hayseed brood, the international Flanders Family Reunion, and the revelation Lisa has when Homer rounds up all the Simpsons in Springfield.
This episode also features multiple family members stopping by for our first ever guest appearances and multiple rounds of Spin That Marge. This episode was truly a delight. Thanks to all who made it possible.
2022-06-241h 02The Simpsonian#5 - Much Apu About You Know WhoOur shiny new theme song opens the show along with a round of Spin That Marge. Then we deep dive into the controversy surrounding Hank Azaria's voicing of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon by revisiting the most Apu-heavy episodes and looking at how the character of Apu was portrayed over the years. ***Apologies for the drop in audio quality...fixed for next episode***
2022-05-1743 minThe Simpsonian#4 - Spin That Marge!We open the show recreating Principal Skinner and Super Nintendo Chalmers talking kitchen fires and the Northern Lights. Then a new piece of podcast hardware is revealed and it leads to a colorful new segment. Gus reads a Brockman Bullet about censorship involving Disney+ and China and we recap an episode that pulls no satirical punches regarding Chinese culture and history. Lastly, Anthony reveals a sinister yet plausible fan theory involving early childhood trauma and Ralph Wiggum.
2022-03-0134 minThe Simpsonian#3 - Smell Ya Later2 years has passed and we briefly de-brief about COVID getting in the way of podcasting. Then it's onto a new segment, Dark Secrets, where we explore the hidden dark side of a particularly pious Simpsons character. We transition into a Brockman's Bullets segment featuring a Simpsons/Marvel crossover and finally tease a segment for next time called Deep Thoughts with Otto Mann.
2022-02-0224 minThe Simpsonian#2 - aka Numero ”Dohs”The last podcast recorded in the pre-COVID era features Brockman's Bullets discussing the Simpsons + Disney Plus relationship, some Tender Moe-ments including Drederick Tatum + Fan Man Moe, and a fan theory hypothesizing a connection between a Mr. Burns goof and a horrifying futuristic device seen on Futurama.
2022-02-0224 minThe Simpsonian#1 - Tracy UllmanesqueThose early Tracy Ullman Simpsons episodes sure were rough. You might find some similarities here as your greenhorn hosts fake it until they make it. Tune in for Simpsons banter and super-high production values. Comic Book Guy already sent in his review: Worst. Episode. Ever.
2021-12-2521 min