Yo! I’m back with my main man Badr Milligan to answer more of your questions. We talk about some of our favorite Itchy and Scratchy moments, great modern episodes, and a whole lot more. We also go over some of your unpopular opinions, and talk a little too much about doordash. Want to be a part of the next Q&A? Shoot me an e-mail at [email protected] or head on over to the Simpsons Is Greater Than Instagram and shoot me a DM. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the sh...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Welcome to a new bi-weekly bonus series with good friend and occasional co-host of the podcast, Badr Milligan ! Think of this as an after show for the podcast, where we talk about all kinds of different topics related to podcasting, life, Simpsons, Comics, Dr. Pepper, and whatever else you can imagine. We record these LIVE every other week over on the Simpsons Is Greater Than Instagram , so if you enjoy this and want to hang out with us for the next one, make sure you follow me there. This episo...
May 28, 2021•51 min
Ian and Nina are behind Sparks! - a graphic novel series about two cats that control a mechanical superhero dog, but they also spent several years working on Simpsons Comics for Bongo. Ian has written more Simpsons Comics than anyone, and Nina has penciled some of the best looking issues. Both are Eisner Award winners, and have also worked on lots of other cool stuff you should know about after this episode. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 43 min
Welcome to a new bi-weekly bonus series with good friend and occasional co-host of the podcast, Badr Milligan ! Think of this as an after show for the podcast, where we talk about all kinds of different topics related to podcasting, life, Simpsons, Comics, Dr. Pepper, and whatever else you can imagine. We record these LIVE every other week over on the Simpsons Is Greater Than Instagram , so if you enjoy this and want to hang out with us for the next one, make sure you follow me there. This episo...
May 14, 2021•54 min
Bill Oakley , who I'm told can steam a good ham, joins me again for the first time since Episode 2! Bill, along with his writing partner Josh Weinstein, are responsible for some of the absolute best episodes and seasons of The Simpsons. We talk about his journey to the show, social media, lost Simpsons jokes, MAD Magazine, and lots more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Welcome to a new bi-weekly bonus series with good friend and occasional co-host of the podcast, Badr Milligan ! Think of this as an after show for the podcast, where we talk about all kinds of different topics related to podcasting, life, Simpsons, Comics, Dr. Pepper, and whatever else you can imagine. We record these LIVE every other week over on the Simpsons Is Greater Than Instagram , so if you enjoy this and want to hang out with us for the next one, make sure you follow me there. This episo...
Apr 30, 2021•55 min
Bill Morrison joins me again this week to talk even more about Simpsons merchandising. If you're unfamiliar with Bill , he has designed countless pieces of artwork for The Simpsons - from newspaper ads and magazine covers, to toy and video game packaging. He also co-founded Bongo Comics with Matt Groening, and has done and continues to do so much cool stuff! Other topics include DC vs. Marvel, greeting cards, and a story about a very special issue of Treehouse of Horror comics. To hear the first...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 21 min
This week I am joined by Liza Treyger ! You might know her from her comedy special/album called Glitter Cheese , or from her podcast about SVU - That’s Messed Up , or for her role in The King of Staten Island , but now you will also know her as a huge fan of The Simpsons. We talk all about comedy, collecting Simpsons stuff, and a lot more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Pod Boys is a new bi-weekly bonus series where Badr from The Short Box Podcast and I talk all about podcasting, funny behind the scenes stuff from each of our shows, as well as what we are working on. Think of it as the after show for the podcast. Follow Simpsons is Greater Than... and The Short Box on Instagram so that you can join us live on IGTV for the next one. Watch the video here . Pod Boys intro beat by Mecca thA Marvelous Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to another Q&A! I am once again joined by Badr from The Short Box Podcast to answer your questions. We talk about musical guests, Bart Simpson tattoos, my favorite hot sauces, and lots more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Mike Reiss was one of the first writers hired on The Simpsons, and he joins me this week to talk all about his many years with the show, but also his new podcast called " What am I Doing Here? " - Other topics include The Critic, Simpsons Sing The Blues, and bugging people for work. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Welcome to Episode 28 with "Rascally" Mike Polcino. Mike was hired on The Simpsons during season 2, and has been directing since 1998. In this episode, he talks about his journey to working in animation, as well as one of the best first day stories I've ever heard. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Robert W. Getz is a Simpsons collector, but most notably the author of The Unauthorized Guide to the Simpsons Collectibles (1997) and Further Adventures in the Simpsons Collectibles: An Unauthorized Guide (2000), two books that are pivotal to the hobby. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Neil Arsenty is the man behind On This Day in Simpsons History and Woo Hoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia Chicago . In this episode, and in the spirit of Neil's account, we talk about Deep Space Homer, which was released on this day in 1994. We also talk about what led him to obsessively cataloging Simpsons information, hosting trivia, and so much more. This episode also features a trivia segment of it's own! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min
I am joined this week by Jon Contino , author of " Brand By Hand " and someone who has helped design some of your favorite things. We talk all about how Jon got into art, how the Bartman logo influenced him, and the impact The Simpsons made on him. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min
I am back again this week with my good friend Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast to answer more of your questions and talk all about dusting. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week I welcome Tim Long to the show. Tim has been writing on The Simpsons for over 20 years, and has over 30 episodes under his belt. We talk all about comedy writing, cats, and Jacksonville. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Cesar started working on The Simpsons in Season 30, and he recently had his first credited script - the fantastic "I, Carumbus." In this interview, you'll find out how Cesar got into writing for television, as well as his personal history with the show. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Marshall Julius is the author of Vintage Geek , as well as an avid Simpsons collector and fan. In this episode, you can hear us talk all about the time Marshall and his friends asked Dan Castellaneta for way too many autographs in the early 90's, and plenty of other great stories from his time as a journalist and film critic. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 48 min
This week I take a break from the normal format to answer some of your questions. My friend Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast comes on to hang out, and we have a great time expanding on what you want to know. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week I am joined by Danielle Weisberg . She has been a writer's assistant on The Simpsons for the last three seasons, and she recently wrote her first episode for Season 32. We talk all about production codes, what it was like to work for Conan, and plenty of other stuff. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Yeardley Smith , the voice of Lisa Simpson herself, is back again this week to talk about four classic Simpsons Christmas episodes. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Dec 16, 2020•2 hr 7 min
Conor Lastowka is a comedy writer, author, and podcaster who writes and produces on RiffTrax , among other things. We discuss controversial Simpsons opinions, and Conor tells me some funny stories from his childhood fandom of the show. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 12 min
This week I welcome Michael Price to the show. Mike has been writing on The Simpsons for 18+ years, he also co-created "F is for Family" and has worked on a bunch of other shows you know. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week I have Rob Oliver on the podcast. Rob has been working on the show for 24+ years, and has done everything from character layout, to car commercials, to directing episodes. We go into detail about some of his best episodes, so if you love animation, this one is for you. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Bill Morrison is one of my favorite artists to ever draw The Simpsons. He is responsible for some of the best drawings of the characters, both from his days in the marketing department and Bongo Comics, which he co-founded. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Jay Kogen was one of the first writers hired on The Simpsons, and co-wrote some of the most beloved episodes of the entire show. In this interview, we talk about how he got into comedy writing, what lead him to The Simpsons, and a lot more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Nov 04, 2020•49 min
Carolyn Omine has been working on The Simpsons since 1998. She's been a writer, a voice director, and producer...she's also worked on a lot of Halloween episodes, making her a great guest for a conversation about Halloween and Treehouse of Horror. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min
This week I am joined by Allie Goertz and Julia Prescott from the Round Springfield podcast, and plenty more. You might also recognize Julia's name as the credit writer of the upcoming Treehouse of Horror XXXI ! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Wes Archer was the first animator hired on The Simpsons Shorts in 1987, and he stayed with the show until Season 7, directing several of your favorite episodes. Wes is currently the supervising director on Rick and Morty. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Oct 14, 2020•48 min
