On this week's episode, Sideshow Bob is released from prison to go work for his brother Cecil. Meanwhile Bart and Lisa are trying to find out what evil scheme's Bob is planning. A truly wonderful episode of the Simpsons which makes Andy's top 10 of all-time. Hope you enjoy the episode guys, and good luck to regular writer-innerer of the podcast, Dan Salvas, on his run in the NYC marathon!! [Synopsis at 8:30]
Nov 06, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast A really interesting episode to revisit 24 years after it first aired! The family befriends, John, a fabulous gay man that Homer is afraid will turn Bart gay. Ultimately all it took for John to enlighten Homer's attitudes was for him to save Homer's life. [Synopsis at 15:00].
Oct 30, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, NMD's own Poochie (i.e. Nathan) joins Rob and Andy to talk all things Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show! We laugh, we cry, we try to stay on topic, but most of all we had a great time putting this one together for you guys. Enjoy!!
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cannon breaking nonsense or a heartwarming musical romp? This polarising episode produces some strong opinions and good trivia. [Synopsis at 8:15]
Oct 16, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Homer and Burns get trapped in a cabin and slowly descend into madness. Meanwhile in the studio, Andy confuses Chairman Mao for Kim Jong Ill, and Rob unsurprisingly wins another episode of NMD. Enjoy guys!! [Synopsis at 9:30]
Oct 10, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marge starts up a pretzel franchise in competition with the Investorettes. Homer enlists the help of Fat Tony with unintended but hilarious consequences. [Synopsis at 9:20]
Oct 02, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Homer drunkenly stumbles into the forest on his way home from Moe's and meets (what he believes to be) an alien. With the help of Mulder and Scully from TV's "X-Files", Homer tries to prove to the townspeople that he's not a crack-pot (with little success). Rob and Andy discuss the trailer for the new Matrix movie, and the season finale of Rick and Morty. Enjoy guys!! [Synopsis at 15:30]
Sep 25, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast At the big annual chilli cook off, Homer eats a chilli so hot that he goes on a peyote-esque trip and ends up on a spirit quest to find his soul mate. Andy makes a suprise personal announcement. Rob records the podcast on the top of a mountain and has a surprise encounter of his own.
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode, Hurricane Barbara bears down on Springfield. After it passes, the only damage one to the town whatsoever is to the Flanders' house which is completely destroyed. After the resident's of Springfield somewhat lovingly restore his house, it's knocked down again and Flanders flips out on everyone and is committed to a mental institution. We then get the back story of Flanders' anger issues, and see him overcome these issues once again to reintegrate into society.
Sep 11, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lisa and Nelson date or something, more importantly: This is the episode where Homer gets an AUTODIALLER! Also Andy confesses to a cancellable offence. [Synopsis at 12:25]
Sep 05, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this weeks' episode, Milhouse's parents reach boiling point and end up getting divorced. His parents have wildly different experiences, and Homer ends up in a crisis thinking his marriage may befall the same fate. A wonderful episode which really took us by surprise in terms of how much we enjoyed it. Solid A-. (Synopsis at 6:00)
Aug 28, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast If Homer Simpson wants his 10 year son to work in a burlesque house then Homer Simpson's 10 year old son is going to work in a burlesque house! Synopsis at [12:03]
Aug 21, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have arrived at Andy's favourite episode of all time. That's right, it's Burns, Baby Burns!! we have been so pumped to do this episode and are stoked that we're finally here. Mr. Burns' long-lost son, Larry comes to town and after realising he's a bit rough around the edges things get spicy between Larry and Monty. Such a hilarious episode and a solid A+ from our perspective. Also, apologies for the slight delay in uploading this week, busy schedules, and all that... (Synopsis at 11:30)...
Aug 16, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bart's fancy belt gets stolen by the bullies. That leads Homer into the world of boxing and a title fight against the champion in which he nearly gets fustigated. Rob has lost his sense of smell and the guys talk bullshit Olympic events. [Synopsis at 13:10]
Aug 07, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back to regular scheduled programming this week, and we tackle Rob's favourite episode of all time, S08E02 - You Only Move Twice (the Hank Scorpio episode). IMDB has this rated as the second best episode of the Simpsons, only marginally behind Homer's Enemy (the Frank Grimes episode). Hope you guys enjoy this episode, we've been looking forward to doing this one for a long time. See you all next week for "The Homer They Fall"! Enjoy! (Synopsis at 17:30)
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's an up late with Rob and Andy and 3 special guests Nathan, Dan and Douggie. We're really really really sorry. The 3 segments are: Bart finds his evil twin Hugo in the attic, Lisa becomes God to a race of tiny people, and Kang and Kodos assume the identities of Bill Clinton and Bob Dole. [Synopsis at 9:18]
Jul 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast And we've arrived...at the end of Season 7!! What a ride it's been. This is, by far, the season most packed-out with killer episodes. But Season 8 is waiting for us, and it's widely regarded as the best season ever. We cant't wait!! But we end things on S07E25 - Summer of 4 Ft. 2. Such an amazing Lisa episode that really has it all. We had a great time putting this one together, and we hope you like it too. Enjoy!! (Synopsis at 10:30)
Jul 17, 2021•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ya have ta SASS IT! Homer gets his groove back by joining the Hullabalooza music festival as a freak who takes cannonball shots to the guts. Rob discovered that his wife left their first date after 1 drink to have a relaxing bath. [Synopsis at 9:15]
Jul 10, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Springfield is overrun by bears (kind of) and to combat this the residents ask for a bear patrol to monitor the neighbourhood. After seeing the cost of this being a $5 tax increase, Homer and the townspeople are furious. Mayor Quimby diverts the attention to a perceived illegal immigration problem, and announces proposition 24 which threatens to deport Apu and the other illegal immigrants from Springfield. (Synopsis at 12:45)
Jul 03, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In an action packed A+ episode Grandpa reveals that he and Burns are the last two men in the Hellfish Bonanza. Bart helps Grandpa recover the treasure.
Jun 26, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, we discuss all things 22 Short Films About Springfield! This is an episode that truly needs no introduction. We get iconic scenes such as "Steamed Hams", Apu in the Jolly Bengali, and the Pulp Fiction rip-offs. We absolutely love this episode, and had a great time putting this one together for you guys. Thanks to everyone who wrote in, and please get your questions in for next weeks episode, The Flying Hellfish!! [Synopsis at 10:15]
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bart gets a fake ID, rents a car and goes on a road trip. Homer and Lisa have a great time at the plant. Marge learns how to corner the real estate market through hypnosis. [Synopsis at 11:15]
Jun 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode, Troy McClure (voiced by none other than Phil Hartman) meets Selma, and after an initial date he realises that she just might be the kickstart to his career he so desperately needed. Another wonderful Season 7 episode, we've had so many good ones in a row now!! Thanks to everyone who wrote in for this one, and please get your questions in for next week's episode, S07E19 - Bart on the Road!! (Synopsis at 14:00)
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bart helps Chester J Lampwick prove that he invented Itchy and Scratchy in the course killing the cartoon. Fortunately Lester and Eliza save the day. Rob and Andy also discus crypto and Bob Katter's concern about crocodiles eating people.
May 29, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode, Smithers is sent on a forced vacation and he chooses Homer as his replacement. Homer inadvertently teaches Burns the value of self-reliance, much to Smiths dismay. A wonderful Season 7 episode, although Rob and Andy differed quite a bit in terms of it's "rating". Thanks to everyone who got questions in for this one, and please write in for next weeks episode, S07E18 - The Day the Violence Died. Cheers guys!!! (Synopsis at 13:00)
May 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Homer becomes town crier. Lisa discovers the shocking truth about Jebediah Springfield. Donald Sutherland embiggens the episode with his cromulent performance as the curator. Rob accuses George Washington of being a pedo. Good family listening. [Synopsis at 4:50]
May 15, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode, Bart inadvertently causes a massive downward spiral in Krusty's career. Krusty is found guilty of tax evasion, and then fakes his own death. Bart and Lisa uncover the truth, and convince Rory B. Bellows (aka Krusty) to come back into society. We loved this episode, and both agreed that is should be graded a solid A!! Thanks to everyone who wrote in for this weeks episode, and please get those questions in for next week's episode, Lisa the Iconoclast!! [Synopsis at 11:45]...
May 09, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marge becomes a social climbing snob only to realise that she doesn't want to join any club that would have (that) her as a member. Homer is in a golf battle with Burns until he discovers Smithers' reptile eggs scam. [Synopsis at 5:10]
May 01, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast George HW Bush moves in challenging Homer's status as king of the neighborhood. Special guest Poochie (co-host) Nathan joins in to help us ruin this episode like a Japanese banquet! [Synopsis at 12:00]
Apr 24, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast To avoid spending time at home, Homer enlists Moe, Apu, and Otto to join a bowling league. However, their team sponsor, Mr. Burns, has a different idea. Meanwhile, the kids at Springfield Elementary are forced to wear uniforms after Bart pulls a prank with a MAD Magazine inspired t-shirt. Such a wonderful episode, which we both agreed was a solid A-. We hope you guys enjoy the episode, and a huge thank you to everyone who wrote in for this on. Cheers guys, have a great week!! [Synopsis at 8:15]...
Apr 17, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast