Comedian Ricky Carmona joins Allie and Julia to talk about one of his favorite episodes Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie . In this episode, Homer forbids Bart from seeing the defining film event of our generation. Ricky reflects on the discipline techniques his parents used when he was growing up, and he'll also discuss a time when movie trailers had much more hype. Plus, we'll take a moment to appreciate the first appearance of Bumblebee Man, and his origins. Don't forget to check out Ricky on M...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 139
This week, we'll have someone on we've wanted on the show for a very long time… Mike Reiss! He's a four-time Emmy winner who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since the first episode in 1989! He's done it all: starting from the writing staff, and he has served as a showrunner. Now, he's also the author of a new book called "Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons" which is out on June 12th. Through the power of the internet and s...
May 28, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 138
This week, we're doing something a little different and special! "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular" celebrated The Simpsons by compiling sequences from episodes throughout the entire series. To celebrate our 138th upload we have a clip show of our own of sorts. But rather than play clips from the show we've asked you all to be part of the show! We'll be playing voicemails of your favorite moments of the podcast and of "The Simpsons." We'll also hear from previous guests of the podcast! And...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 12 min
This week, we dig into the archives to bring you an episode from long before the podcast joined Max Fun. We're keeping it in the family though, we'll revisit our conversation with Jesse Thorn ("Bullseye," "Jordan, Jesse, Go") on the classic episode "Mr. Plow." We're also announcing that we're adding episodes from the archives to the Max Fun website. Make sure you tune in till the end of this episode; Julia, Allie, and Jesse will sing the Mr. Plow commercial theme song. You don't wanna miss it!...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 136
Ryan Quincy joins us to talk about one of his son's favorite episodes. Ryan is a two time Emmy award winning animation director and producer for "South Park." He served as the creator of the IFC animated series "Out There." You can also check out his work on Disney XD's animated series "Future Worm," which will air its series finale later this month. He admits he may not be the biggest Simpsons buff, but he'll talk about how the show has made him closer to his kids. Find out what happens when fa...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 135
This week, Allie and Julia swing by singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco's home to learn about his love of "The Simpsons." They'll chat about "Lisa the Greek" – in the episode Lisa tries to bond over sports with Homer. Meanwhile, Homer secretly uses Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams to help him gamble. Mac will tell us why he always wanted to be as cool as Bart, and why he related to Lisa. Plus, he'll tells us about some of his Simpsons memorabilia, and why the saxophone is the perfect inst...
May 01, 2018•51 min•Ep. 134
This week, Sean O'Connor returns to talk about another one of his favorite episodes – My Sister, My Sitter. In the episode, Lisa takes up babysitting. She does such a good job for everyone in Springfield that Marge and Homer ask her to babysit Bart. Things don't end pretty. Sean recounts a gruesome babysitting story of his own. Plus, he talks about what it's like to be a dad, and why letting other people watch your kids is terrifying. Check out Sean's work on "The Late Late Show with James Cordo...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 133
Helen Hong joins Allie and Julia to talk about " The Blue and The Grey ." You know Helen from Max Fun podcast " Go Fact Yourself ," and you might recognize her as a regular guest on NPR's " Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! ." In the episode, Marge discovers she's had grey hair for years. With this new discovery she decides to go all natural. Join us as they talk about the canonical nature of Marge's grey hair, " Sister Act 3 ," and Valentine's Day in Springfield. Plus, find out why everyone is obsess...
Apr 17, 2018•58 min•Ep. 132
Stand-up comedian Sam Wiles joins Allie and Julia to talk about "Lisa's Date With Density." In the episode, Lisa develops a crush on Nelson Muntz. Lisa lets Nelson know how she feels via Milhouse. She asks him to pass a love note to Nelson during class. Things don't end so well for Milhouse. Things get personal when Julia asks Sam and Allie about their childhood crushes. They also discuss Homer's sweet tooth. He tries to pass off candy on his doughnut as sprinkles at the Kwik-E-Mart. And since t...
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 131
April Wolfe joins Allie and Julia to talk about "Principal Charming." You know April from Max Fun podcasts "Who Shot Ya?" & "Switchblade Sisters," so naturally, she picked an episode with a ton of nods to classic films. They'll break down the cinematic pop culture gags for you, including references to: "Terminator," "Vertigo," "Gone With The Wind," and more! In the episode, Homer is tasked with finding Selma a husband. He finds the perfect mate -- Principal Skinner. Unfortunately, he falls f...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 130
Riley Silverman (Head Writer for International Waters on MaxFun) joins Allie and Julia to talk about Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy . In the episode, the talking Malibu Stacy doll ignites pandemonium at the mall, and Lisa is eager to find out what her new doll will say. Unfortunately, she is incredibly disappointed by the sexist catchphrases. She spends the rest of the episode trying to get a new kind of doll made -- one that will inspire little girls everywhere to believe in their dreams. Riley tells us...
Mar 26, 2018•48 min•Ep. 129
Jordan Morris joins Allie and Julia to talk about "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield." The episodes features wardrobe changes for the entire Simpsons family -- most notably Marge -- wearing a fabulous pink Chanel suit. Jordan tells us why he loves wardrobe changes in cartoons, and why Ogdenville is better than Shelbyville. Plus, Julia and Allie tease what they have planned for their upcoming live show in Chicago ! The MaxFunDrive is almost here! Tune into your favorite MaxFun shows (...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 128
This week, Allie Goertz and Julia Prescott discuss The Day the Violence Died with legendary Simpsons showrunner Josh Weinstein! Find out what gags were cut from the episode as Weinstein glances over the first draft of the script. He discusses the importance of meta-humor in "Itchy and Scratchy" themed episodes, and how they got the "Schoolhouse Rock!" parody just right. Plus, he gives us the scoop on his latest project --"Disenchantment" a new Netflix series he's been working on with Matt Groeni...
Mar 12, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 127
Welcome to the Maximum Fun network Everything's Coming Up Simpsons ! This is a Simpsons podcast you don't want to miss. Each week Allie Goertz and Julia Prescott discuss their favorite episode with a special guest. This week, Nelson Franklin swings by to discuss one of his favorite episodes! You know Nelson Franklin from his roles in New Girl and Black-ish . The episode The PTA Disbands is from Season 6 of The Simpsons series. Join us as they dive into the Laws of Thermodynamics, crappy school b...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 126
In this week's episode, Mike Mitchell (The Birthday Boys) joins Allie and Julia to talk about Mike's adventures as a Simpsons PA, mom logic, and finding YOUR dead body. Both seasons of The Birthday Boys are available on Netflix, and Mike's podcast, Doughboys, is available on iTunes and at www.feralaudio.com.
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 125
Julia and Allie interview THE FIRST GUEST WHO ACTUALLY WORKED ON THE SIMPSONS, and it's not just any guest IT'S FREAKIN' JOSH WEINSTEIN. This a good one, you guys. Buckle up and get ready for plenty of peeks behind the curtain and show secrets. We're still pinching ourselves.
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 124
Dana Gould, yes THE Dana Gould sits down with Allie and Julia to discuss the first Simpsons ep he ever penned to paper -- er -- digital paper. Through this, he touches upon favorite and most bizarre celeb voice-recording sessions, how sometimes the best jokes in your episodes come from mysterious sources, and that the Simpsons writer's room is the best place to learn how to twist a story toward its breaking point while still leaving in intact.
Dec 04, 2017•50 min•Ep. 123
Bill Oakley (former Simpsons showrunner!) chats with Allie and Julia about one of the more fun and unique writing experiences on The Simpsons. He shares his favorite moments in the writer's room, origin stories of classic jokes, and how #SteamedHams will always be a trending hashtag in our hearts forever.
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 122
Mike Scully (The Simpsons, Parks & Rec, Everybody Loves Raymond) talks to Allie and Juia about the origin of two of his favorite episodes, parental guilt, the importance of speaking up in writer's room and more in this super special episode of Everything's Coming Up Podcast!
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 121
Send in the clowns, 'cause this week we're talking GABBO, GABBO, GABBO! with Simpsons director DAVID SILVERMAN about the infamous Season 4 closer, "Krusty Gets Kancelled." The girls dive into it, getting the dish on the origin of the ep, the scope of Krusty's many talents and animated facial expressions, and what's it like to fuck up Elizabeth Taylor flirting with you.
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 120
Listen up as the girls get drunk and stumble around comically for your amusement with bad-ass writer/illustrator/director SARA RUBIN to talk "Burns, Baby, Burns." In this ep, you'll find a deep dive into pure, lovely laziness, the joy that is Rodney Dangerfield's unabashed voice talent, and one of the greatest endings of a Simpsons episode there ever was (according to Julia). Kiss that googley-eyed walnut, clutch that googley-eyed rock and if that stuff ain't good enough for ya, we got some REAL...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 119
Clutch your TV and get tuff, it's time for Truckasaurus with the one, the only... Simpsons writer JAY KOGEN. Jay chats the iconic gorge-jumping scene from this infamous ep, how sketch writing on "The Tracy Ulman Show" informed the original Simpsons writer's room cinematic rebelliousness, and that the word "kerfuffle" will always be funny.
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 118
Stop playing that bongo-head and get back to basics in this special Simpsons family history episode. TODD LEVIN (Conan) joins the gals to talk the touching story of where Maggie's baby photos went. So fire up that Shine-O Ball-O, and DVR that episode of "Knightboat"-- we're about to get silly and sentimenal.
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 117
Nick Wiger (Comedy Bang Bang) spooks Allie and Julia with a discussion on Treehouse of Horror V!
Oct 09, 2017•52 min•Ep. 116
It's a Simpsons Pod special as the girls record STRAIGHT FROM HOMER'S HOUSE! Simpsons writer BRIAN KELLEY brings the gals to the writer's room for a deep dive in the Season 29 Premiere "The Serfsons". Together, they suss out swords and swines; giants and gelatinous cubes; and whether or not genital smurfs is treatable in old-timey times. Gaze upon the row of head-spikes, treat yourself to David's Mirkins, and don't you dare like Azzlan in -- this is an epic episode that would make George RR Mart...
Oct 02, 2017•55 min•Ep. 115
This episode has nothing to do with nice. This episode is all about SUNSHINE LOLLIPOPS AND RAINBOWS... where were we? This week, RILEY SILVERMAN (stellar stand-up, writer and actress) joins the girls to talk Thelma and Lousie parodies that transcend their pop cultural counterparts, why Marge needs more friends, and knowing that no matter what we do, we'll always be together -- because sticking together's what good waffles do.
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 114
Adam Conover stops by to talk about his love of Simpsons video games throughout the years.
Sep 18, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 113
The day is finally here: NANCY CARTWRIGHT (Homer's son) sits with the girls to talk the tenderness of Bart, the tenacity of Meryl Streep, and the touching experience of making a Make-a-Wish Kid's day. Tears, shrieks, and shouts abound in this giddy girl-heavy ep, so send your love down the well and let Sting save ya, we're talking Radio Bart.
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 112
90s nostalgia collides when Daria writer ANNE D. BERNSTEIN joins the gals to gab politics and puberty with former Presidents. The girls dig deep, exploring the themes of hope and helplessness that makes this episode a classic. Download and dig in, even though we know you're only here because the Lincoln Memorial was too crowded.
Aug 28, 2017•51 min•Ep. 111
Bite into that Fleet-a-Pita, dust off those Whitey Wackers ‘cause we’re getting weird with the Twisted World of Marge Simpson. Guest Mike Maronna (The Adventures of Danny and Mike on Feral!) joins the girls to talk the heart-wrenching, humbling, and Grapes of Wrath-y episode that sees Marge front and center...and Homer waiting for the little guy to make a move. ‘Cause you know it’s gonna be good.
Aug 21, 2017•58 min•Ep. 110
