Vegan YouTuber Josef Lincoln joins the girls to prove you DO win friends with salad as he and the girls dive deep into this season 4 classic. Together they talk Skinner’s big bottom, Lisa’s big tomato, and Bart’s big bullying itch. Listen for the answer that has plagued mankind for centuries: “Can hamsters fly planes?”
Mara Wilson (author, goddess) joins the girls to talk childhood crushes, Bart’s conscience, and our mutual dreams of LOOKING like someone whose hair smells like red Froot Loops. Or vanilla. Or nuts and gum (together at last!). Buckle up and brace yourselves: this’a’good one. Today’s episode is brought to you by SCOTCHTOBERFEST! Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe @ hyperurl.co/comingupsimpsons Like what you hear? Check out Teen Creeps @ hyperurl.co/teencreeps Have a sec? Check out our survey @ smar...
The ladies are joined by John Ross Bowie (Speechless, Big Bang Theory) to talk about the special bond between Bart and Skinner, the need for a rival, and the loving portrayal of education and teachers throughout The Simpsons.
It’s Halloween in July as Matt Braunger (Feral’s own ‘Ding Donger with Matt Braunger’ and a million other comedy things) joins the girls to discuss trippy Twilight Zone episodes, monkey paws, and the compassionate lesson that even the wildest weirdos in our lives may be struggling, too. It gets fun, funky, and heartfelt so buckle up and bite that candy -- we’re all having nightmares tonight.
Betsy Sodaro (Disjointed, UCB) joins the girls to talk sexy snakes AND MORE with the girls as they discuss everyone’s favorite holiday: Whacking Day.
Michael Rousselet (5 Second Films, Dude Bro Party Massacre 3) joins the girls to talk love tonic, reverse vampires, and the tenderness that could be Abe and Homer’s relationship, once they get out of their own dummy way.
Ryan Nemeth (professional hunk, professional wrestler) joins the girls to talk childhood crushes, unrequited romances, and the first episode of The Simpsons that addresses divorce, pre-dating the Van Houten’s split. If your shirt’s chafin’ ya, and your pants are chafin’ ya, it’s time to dive into this download.
Joe Berkowitz (writer and staff editor at Fast Company; author of “Away with Words” - a book about PUN competitions out now!) joins the girls to talk Tokyo, travel, and Tokyo. Look. Joe and Julia have recently been to Tokyo and life’s just like…different over there, maaaan . They also get into the wall-to-wall jokes of this episode, the teetering tight rope of casual racism, and the joy of stealing from Flanders.
Craig Rowen (Writer for @Midnight, Wet Hot American Summer, Search Party) joins the girls to talk pop cultural pastiche through the lens of Springfield, what we’d do as hypothetical parents if given enough money to trade in Bobo for a million dollars, and how coooool it would be if Homer got his OWN RECORDING STUDIO (actually it was weird. Very very weird. We talk about how weird. Seriously. What a weird beat).
Steven Ray Morris (The Purrcast, “My Favorite Murder” on Feral Audio) joins the girls to talk this dizzyingly joke-heavy 13th season ep. Together, they trip out over Homer’s first weed high, the magic of Otto just...being there, and the laughably long wait before the title of the goddamn episode finally pays off. And because Steven’s here, you KNOW there was cat chat wedged in between.
Erin McGathy (“This Feels Terrible” on Feral, “Harmonquest” on SeeSo) puts the “Spring” in “Springfield” with the girls as they talk morals and ethics and carnal forbearance. Together, they debate what qualifies as a “burlesque house” in the first place, the sweetness of it’s busty owner, and how the writers were wise to make Bart’s involvement not the least bit horny. This episode is rated, ‘S-U-C-C-E-E-S” (‘cause that’s the way you spell success!).
Jesse David Fox (“Good One” podcast on Panoply) joins the girls to talk education, elbow-nibbling, and how television in the Simpsons’ world is the cause of (and solution to) all of life’s problems. Download, dive in, and don’t try to ruin two perfectly good jackets by sewing patches on your elbows.
Simon Rich (creator of FX’s “Man Seeking Woman”) joins the ladies to discuss all things Woodrowwwwww. They discuss the sad, sympathetic qualities of Edna Crabbappel and the fine line the show walked with having Bart write his 4th grade teacher love letters, and yet never once did it appear creepy or cruel. Simon also reveals to the girls how often MSW episodes would be pitched to the network using The Simpsons as a reference point. It’s a classic episode discussion just for you because -- truly,...
Joseph Scrimshaw (“Obsessed” podcast on Feral Audio) sits down with the girls to talk Bart and the best afterschool job of all time: working for the mob. In this “Goodfellas” tribute, we meet Fat Tony for the first time, learn a thing or two about genre-bending without losing heart, and geek out over what could be the first time Neil Patrick Harris poked fun at himself publicly. So come on, bounce that basketball like you’re stuck under piles of outdated newspapers and make a game of it!
Dino Stamotopoulos sits down with the girls to talk “Super Dad”, the Simpsons spec that got him his first writing job and one he wrote just-for-effing-cause. They dive deep into the difference of the first couple seasons to the latter, and how the Simpsons has influenced Dino’s work on his own shows like “Moral Oral” on Adult Swim. Dino's Script: http://bit.ly/DinoScript
Justin Michael (“Before You Were Funny” podcast on Feral Audio) joins the gals to talk the high-flying episode that launched a million shitty Simpsons tattoos, why geezer-humor is the highest of the high-brow, and the delight of seeing a (seemingly) competent Abe Simpson in his prime. What are you waiting for? It’s time to party like it’s Nineteen-dickety-two.
Mike Levine (Author of At Least You're Not These Monsters, The Onion) teaches the girls a thing or two about Judaism, Bar Mitzvahs, and… love?
Eric Lampaert (Topical Island Podcast, Comedians Cine Club) joins the ladies to chat about the importance of being a good father and partner, and how ALL the Marges of the world deserve a break a la Homer Alone.
Jesse Thorn (Bullseye on NPR, Judge John Hodgman, Jordan Jesse Go) talks with the girls about fatherhood increasing his Homer relatability, how ‘70s TV was a beautifully dazzling shit show showcase and the simple poetry perfection of the “Mr. Plow” jingle. He even sings it. Twice.
Joe Russo (Head Honcho at Starburns, former Simpsons Animator!) digs deep with this Season 1 ep, uncovering tender moments wrestling with Gabor Csupo as a PA, why Brad Bird was a force of innovative directing even back then, and tons of other behind-the-scenes tidbits that’ll warm your heart, mind, soul and pacemaker.
Mike Mitchell (“The Birthday Boys”, Doughboys Podcast, “Love” on Netflix) regales the girls with special behind-the-scenes dirt on what it’s like to go from Writer’s PA to VOICE ACTOR! (Hint: It involves a lot of email chains). They also talk about “Manchester by the Sea” and why Mitch hates it because the teen character gets a ton of pussy.
Filmmaker Brian Firenzi (5 Second Films, Dude Bro Party Massacre III) talks with the girls about this famous Frasier cross-over ep, the jokes we didn’t get until we were in college, and the how inside every criminal beats the heart of a ten-year-old boy. And vice versa.
Allie and Julia close out 2016 by answering listener questions, contemplating future dream guests (SAM ROCKWELL! JOE BIDEN!) and roll out their top 10 reasons why they hate top 10 lists. It's a farewell to a jam-packed year, with a bright future on Feral Audio.
This week we cut every corner as we discuss "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious" with Brandon Beck (@hellyesbrandon, writer/director, creator of @DiblertComix and our sound producer/editor!). We talk about King of the Hill themed sex talks, singing Jimmy Buffett songs at funerals, Disney stuff for like two hours, the great costuming in this episode and tons of other stuff. I'm relatively sure this is our longest episode ever. Plus: I'm v horny!
DENTAL PLAN LISA NEEDS BRACES DENTAL PLAN LISA NEEDS BRACES DENTAL PLAN LISA NEEDS BRACES This week Paul Scheer (@paulscheer, "How Did This Get Made," Human Giant, a million other amazing things) joins us to discuss the stone cold classic "DENTAL PLAN LISA NEEDS BRACES"...I mean "Last Exit To Springfield." We talk about the Infinite Monkey Theorem, Josh Simpson, Arnold Schwarzenegger's "dollars per pun" ratio in Batman & Robin, and how this episode brought Allie and Julia together! Plus: We ...
This week Peter Atencio (@atencio, director of Key & Peele and Keanu) joins us to send you to heaven...before we send you to HELLLLLL...I mean, to discuss "Cape Feare." We dish on Kelsey Grammer, Up Late With McCain, the phenomenal direction of this episode, and being more familiar with the Simpsons versions of things than the originals. Plus: We all learn who Linda Lavin is.
Hot dog! This episode is a real wiener! Cody Johnston (@drmistercody, Cracked) joins us to discuss those clowns in congress! What a bunch of clowns! We also passingly discuss the John Swartzwelder masterpiece "Bart Gets An Elephant." We get stampy about the gentlemanliness of Mr. Burns, how any news is unprecedented when your show has been running for 26 years, and the show's subtle yet effective sound design. Plus: Allie debuts a hot new character that nearly kills our sound guy!
It's time to get your heart broken and rebuilt piece by piece as we discuss one of the most touching Simpsons episodes ever, "Lisa's Substitute," with Daniel O'Brien (@DOB_INC, Cracked, author of "How To Fight Presidents"). We discuss chillin' on the phone with customer service, wanting desperately to make teachers laugh, how hard it can be to find your place as a kid, and Marge's subtly savvy parenting. Plus: Dan and Julia freak out our intern!
On this week's show we're joined by "Weird Al" Yankovic to discuss his first Simpsons appearance, "Three Gays of the Condo." Al shares some behind the scenes stories, his favorite moments, and why he chose a Simpsons clip for his song about prank calls. Plus: A brief cameo from Joe Kwaczala!
The girls are joined by comedian/writer Nick Mundy (of the upcoming Tween Fest! Adam Ruins Everything, Conan, Collegehumor and holy shit so much more you guys). They talk phobias, friends, and famous wedding officiants. Mundy comes to terms with his Homer-ness in the husband dept, and Allie explores the concept of a "Zoo Cruise" which as you would expect is a zany modern twist on Noah's Arc.
