It's time to dish up some cold shoulder because this week we revisit the one where Homer is actually a good father...for the most part. Oh and Marge finds a sauna. There's actually three solid stories in here, however none of them are fleshed out to their fullest extent, so we do the heavy lifting and work out a case for each to be an entire episode. We also discuss anti-social eating habits, carny scams, the benefit of emoticons and more. If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us ...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 47 min
A little short on news this month, so we went for a super-sized mailbag instead! We discuss a potential "Bart vs Australia" sequel, which character could replace Moe, the legacy of The Simpsons if it ended after Season 10, the most hated Simpsons episodes and more! If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0 Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3Z Become a supporter of ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min
We discuss the "breaking news" that Marge Simpson has apparently been killed off. Yes, an episode that aired a month ago is only just now getting media attention for the purpose of clickbait. If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0 Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3Z Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpso...
Jun 27, 2025•9 min
Lisa gets dosed up on "happy pills" whilst Bart falls in love with (again), this time with Jenny, aka Anne Hathaway, leaving Milhouse feeling abandoned. The result? A pretty sweet story that sees Bart finally show some appreciation to his poindexter best friend. If anything, the Lisa b-plot could have been a full-episode with some heavy themes. A winner by Season 20 standards. We also discuss Guy's love of Shauna, Dando's collection of "Oodies", the iconic Simpsons DVD cover art and more. If you...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Guy was away eating strawberries this week, so Dando is instead joined by his new co-host...Mr Black. Jokes aside, what a fun trip back to the episode that SHOULD have been the original Simpsons movie! Kamp Krusty may indeed be the "krustiest" place on Earth, however this review is anything but.We discuss Homer and Marge's subplot, school camp memories, THAT Ralph design and so much more. If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon....
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Safe to say, this episode could have gone very pear-shaped, thankfully what we get is a lovely story between Moe and his (future) fiancée Maya. Does Moe deserve such happiness? Some may argue no, but those people clearly haven't watched this episode. We also discuss the new taking food into the cinema, the early days of Netflix, the new Lilo & Stitch film and more. If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscou...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Which Simpsons character is our crush? Would we prefer to visit Springfield at day or night? How would we write a Simpsons/Bob's Burgers crossover episode? We answer all these questions and more on this month's mailbag. Plus we also discuss some S37 news including episode plots, Milhouse's new voice, the latest Simpsons Lego and more. If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcS...
Jun 04, 2025•56 min
Homer and Marge are getting married...AGAIN! Except this time it's genuinely for the right reasons. Homer is honestly so likeable in this episode that it almost feels like damage-control against the "Jerkass" tag. On top of that, we also getting a really fun SAW parody. A pleasant surprise! If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0 Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgp...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min
One of the all-time great Marge episodes that sees her take a chance on herself and join the Springfield police force. A great look at the roadblocks many women face in the workplace, as well as the perception of women with positions of authority. We also discuss the "car hole" vs "car hold" debate, how Herman managed to conduct illegal activities in the Simpsons' garage, what happened to Snake's brother and more. If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little a...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Dia duit! That's right this week we' gathered our lucky charms and and visited O'Flanagan's pub in Ireland for a pint or two, and boy are we glad that we did because this is arguably the best Simpsons vacation episode since Bart vs Australia. Al Jean said the intention was to produce a love letter to Ireland and they succeeded. A really fun story that sees Homer and Abe buy an Irish pub and ignore the no-smoking laws. We also discuss Colin Farrell, the 1970s comic series GASM, the use of the wor...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 43 min
One of the most enjoyable Simpsons episodes in years. An absolute delight for anyone who enjoys a good problem-solving mystery, as the show pays tribute to the likes of The Da Vinci Code, National Treasure and more. Just a really fun episode that you can sit down and watch as a family. We also discuss the use of the use of HD technology and whether the HD era is superior from a visual perspective, our favourite memories of bootleg "cams", Dando's fear of anything involving eyes and more.Oh and D...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Not only is this episode's story a showcase for just how despicable The Simpsons have become, but it also features arguably the darkest and bleakest moment in the history of the show. Basically, Homer blows the family's savings and they lose their house, Flanders buys it and rents it back to them, but soon evicts them after they abuse his generousity. Meanwhile, since it's Easter, we also discuss Guy's latest hot-cross-buns escapades, the Simpsons writers losing our trust and Dando's new pet...k...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 18 min
It's time for us to dust off the mailbag and answer some of your questions including what's our favourite Grampa storyling? How would we write The Simpsons finale? Which one-time charcter should return and so much more. We also discuss the latest Simpsons news, as well as everything that's happening in the world of Four Finger Discount. Plus, we even chat to the creator of the screen-accurate Assassins, Judy Wright from SQ Customs! Order a pair now at sqcustoms.com CHAPTERS: 7:07 - Dando's cat u...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 24 min
The Four Finger Discount family recently lost our beloved pooch Jet, so to pay tribute we've gone back and revisited one of the more heartfelt episodes from the earlier seasons, Bart's Dog Gets An F. We discuss how revisiting the episode helped Dando grieve the loss of Jet, the history of Tracey Ullman's turbulent relationship with the series, the simplistic but effective use of Marge's quilt to drive the story and more. If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as l...
Apr 16, 2025•2 hr 5 min
For the first time in his life, Homer is financially liable for his actions. Can he last 3 hours without hurting himself? Meanwhile, Springfield Elementary are preparing to take the Vice President's Assessment Test, which means all of the trouble-makers are sent on a joyride to Capitol City with Skinner. A pretty enjoyable episode that sees Principal Skinner finally earn back some respect from the kids. Plus, we get a pretty kick-arse parody of Final Destination!We also discuss the origin of the...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min
A little breaking news today as FOX announce they have renewed The Simpsons for four more seasons, along with Family Guy, Bob's Burgers and American Dad. This will take the show through to Season 40! We give our thoughts on the news and what it means for the future of animation on FOX. NOTE: Apologies in advance for Dando's audio. His mic wasn't plugged all the way in. D'oh! If you enjoy this show, you can get access to over 100 hours of BONUS CONTENT on Patreon. Join the family today at patreon...
Apr 03, 2025•15 min
Call Mr. Gocs, that's his name, that name again is Mr. Gocs! That's right, the hilarious Aaron Gocs joined us this week to review the classic "Mr. Plow". There were many flurries of passion as we dove deep into what makes this episode so fantastic. Whether it's the spot-on guest cameos, the absurdity of Springfield's weather or deciding who was the villain in this scenario, there was so much to dissect. If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per mo...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Homer learns that he should have won class president back in high school, which leads to a bizarre "Tales Of Interest" type story where Luigi's crazy chef shows Homer the future he could have had. Safe to stay, we'd all rather live in the sauce.We also discuss having sex on a beach, the new HD era, best movie twists and more. If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0 List...
Mar 21, 2025•50 min
If you think Juliette was insane with her visions of Equalia, perhaps you should take a look at the writers for even conjuring this episode together in the first place. An absolute stinker that never seemed to know what it was, or even what it wanted to be, which is unfortunate because there were several interesting directions that could've been taken. We also discuss another Simpsons "heel" theory, Dando wetting the bed, the best way to eat a peach and more. If you enjoy this review, please con...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min
CAUTION! This week's episode is filled with stingers AND zingers as we tackle 'The Burns and the Bees', an episode that kinda just feels, "there". Apparently the fate of the world's bees falls on Lisa's shoulders (well, her face) and nobody seems to care besides her. Meanwhile Mr. Burns looks to Marc Cuban on how a billionaire can have fun AND be rich. Meh. We also discuss Dando's son getting hit in the face with a cricket bat, our latest battle with Facebook, the importance of seeking help when...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 17 min
No need for the blown gasket, listeners! Although we can understand why you'd be excited for our review of "Lady Bouvier's Lover", featuring what Dando considers to be one of the biggest heel turns in Simpsons history. We also discuss the legendary Simpsons' rumpus room, Guy's love of hot-cross bun variants, watching late-night infomercials in the 90s and more. As a parent, this is without a doubt one of the most relatable episodes of all time. Whether it's Homer's stress/fears of solo parenting...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min
With Dando's wife currently in the UK visiting family, we've decided to give you guys FREE access to our Patreon Exclusive review of 'Homer Alone'! As a parent, this is without a doubt one of the most relatable episodes of all time. Whether it's Homer's stress/fears of solo parenting, or Marge's meltdown as a result of the stress/anxities that come with being a parent/partner, period. There is just so much to love here! If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as li...
Feb 22, 2025•50 min
A pretty controversial theme for a Simpsons episode, even if it does feel like it came 5 years too late. Essentially, Bart befriends a muslim boy and Homer quickly assumes he and his family are terrorists. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes obsessed with Mapple products. We also discuss becoming hackers, pointless calendars, buying new Simpsons PJs and more. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the ...
Feb 13, 2025•56 min
It's another "Lisa angry at Homer" story where Lisa changes her last name to Bouvier, after he (successfully) bets against her in a crossword tournament when she admits she's likely to fail. Did he do anything wrong? Yes and no. Meanwhile, there was a real wasted opportunity to focus on Gil being the smimy heel of the tournament. More evil Gil! We also discuss the lacklustre break-up of Skinner and Mrs. K, why we tend to self sabotage, as well as which beloved character should be killed off. Enj...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 27 min
We're back again this week as Dando and Elliot (from The Simpsons Index) wrap up what they consider the BEST and WORST episodes featuring our favourite four-fingered family heading on vacation. They cover some classics like "Bart vs Australia", "Sumer Of 4ft. 2", as well as some episodes that you may not have seen yet like "Dude Where's My Ranch" and "The Saga Of Carl". Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclu...
Jan 30, 2025•54 min
With the 2025 Oscar nominations just being released, we thought we'd celebrate by giving you our review of "A Star Is Burns", which until now has been a Patreon exclusive! A movie reviewer reviewing an episode about a movie reviewer? Only on Four Finger Discount! A pretty controversial episode at Simpsons HQ, which has garnered some fairly mixed reviews over time. Our thoughts? Listen to find out! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, a...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
With everybody's Summer vacation wrapping up here in Australia, Dando and Elliot (from The Simpsons Index ) delve into what they consider the BEST and WORST episodes featuring our favourite four-fingered family heading on vacation. They cover some classics, as well as some more recent episodes that you may not have seen yet. Let us know which episodes we should be covering in Part Two! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 10...
Jan 17, 2025•50 min
Has the weight of the world got your down? Well have no fear, happiness is just a "Flaming Moes" review away! We revisit this classic that sees Moe steal Homer's recipe for a successful drink. We discuss whether Moe's actions were justified, the spot-on "Cheers" parodies (and not just the theme song), Catherine O'Hara's missed opportunity, Aerosmith's performance and more. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of ex...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Happy Holidays everybody! This is our best Xmas special to date, with special guest appearances from so many of the FFD family. Plus, we run through some underrated Xmas specials, our annual gift exchange and answer some of your mailbag questions.Thanks again for an amazing 2024 and let's make 2025 our biggest year yet! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon....
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 58 min
It's the holiday season here at FFD studios, so we've gone back and revisited this classic that sees Bart accidentally burn down the family Christmas tree and presents. There's lots to love (Brockman's news reports, Homer's parking hack, etc) however it also features Dando's LEAST favourite Simpsons moment of the golden era. It's not the best Christmas "episode", that's saved for with "Marge Be Not Proud" or the pilot, however it's arguably the best Simpsons Christmas "special". Unfortunately Gu...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min
