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A podcast about the cultural impact of The Simpsons. Featuring interviews with people who worked on the show, as well as people who love the show, and even the occasional deep dive on some of your favorite episodes.
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We took a trip to Universal Studios, and turned it into a podcast. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Merry X-Mas! We couldn't let December get away with talking about the newest Christmas episode, even if it means uploading on a Monday. Enjoy! Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Check out the Straight Chilling Podcast! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Happy Halloween! We are back this week covering one of our favorite recent Treehouse of Horror episodes - THOH XXXIII. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Check out the Straight Chilling Podcast! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
This week we talk about Season 36, but also the weight a show as old as The Simpsons can carry, and the discourse that comes with it. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Check out the Straight Chilling Podcast! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
This week we talk about some of the best secondary storylines in the show. We also talk about stress dreams and stolen TVs. Enjoy! Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Join my new marketplace: district.net/simpsons Check out the Straight Chilling Podcast! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
We are finally back after a long, busy summer. We missed you! In this episode we talk about my trip to the Simpsons Writer’s room, some new Simpsons toys, and a whole lot more. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Join my new marketplace: district.net/simpsons Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
This week we take a look at EVEN MORE Simpsons video games! Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Join my new marketplace: district.net/simpsons Check out my episode of Wrestling Nostalgia here. Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. PLAY THE GAME BRANDON WORKED ON! You can find all the links and info you need to buy and play the game on your console of choic...
This week we take a look at more Simpsons video games! Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Join my new marketplace: district.net/simpsons Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. PLAY THE GAME BRANDON WORKED ON! You can find all the links and info you need to buy and play the game on your console of choice by clicking here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot ...
This week I am joined by Will and Lucky from Hotline TNT. We talk about a dark moment in the history of my collection, as well as why Family Guy isn't as good as The Simpsons. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer!...
This week we take a look at Simpsons video games. We also discuss just how annoying Bartman Meets Radioactive Man is. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I thank you....
In this episode, we look even deeper into the most googled questions about some of our favorite people from Springfield. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I thank you. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us...
Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2024, we talk about some Simpsons news, including recent updates about Super7, we get a little bit personal, and play a very close game of Simpsons Trivia. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support ...
In our final episode of 2023, in celebration of X-Mas, we talk all about the very first episode of the show: “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next year! (Get it?) Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your s...
In further celebration of my new book: Collecting The Simpsons, I am joined this week by the photographer for the project, Caroline Walker Evans. We talk all about her experience working on the book, and a lot more. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you p...
We are back this week with our first Q&A in a long time! We also discuss the Homer click-bait fiasco and a lot more. Thanks to those who submitted questions! Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Pre-order directly from Mango here. - Pre-order from Amazon here. You can also pre-order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me,...
I said we would drop a Halloween episode, and I meant it! Today we do a deep dive on one of my favorite modern episodes - Season 27's "Halloween of Horror." We also ramble on and on about how cool Halloween is, as usual. Grab your favorite candy, and enjoy! - Pre-order my book directly from Mango here. - Pre-order from Amazon here. You can also pre-order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I than...
This week, I finally announce what I've been teasing for very long time. It's a book! It's called Collecting The Simpsons - The Merchandise & Legacy of our Favorite Nuclear Family, and it comes out December 5th! It was Brandon's idea to interview me all about the process, how it came together, as well as the history of my collection, and we had a great time. - Pre-order the book directly from Mango here. - Pre-order from Amazon here. You can also pre-order from Barnes & Noble, Targe...
This week we decided to see who would win at Simpsons Trivia by opening a few sets from 2001. Feel free to take bets with your friends. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
This week we look at the most searched questions for each member of the family. Brandon also introduces a super fun new game, and a lot more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Well, well, well...we are back once again. In this one, we discuss some very personal things that led to this longer-than-usual break, followed by breaking down Cracked.com's Top 100 Simpsons Characters article, that I also contributed to! We missed you. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
We are back! This week we are joined by Aaron Eiland, the 2-D Creative Director for Super7. We learn about what it's like to make toys, but also how deep fandom runs within a toy company that actually cares. In addition to that, we talk all about Wave 4 of The Simpsons Ultimates! as well as how those ideas come to be. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Welcome to the last episode of 2022! This week we are bringing you the high quality version of the audio from our Live Simpsons Day recording (December 17th) from over on Instagram. In this live show we discussed the best and also most underrated Xmas Simpsons episodes. We also read answers submitted by the listeners. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
We get into the holiday spirit this week and discuss one of my favorite holiday episodes! We also spend some time up top talking about Xmas, our recent trips, and plenty more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
This week, Brandon and I sat down with none other than Matt Selman. Matt has been writing on the show since 1998, he’s been co-showrunner with Al Jean for the last few years, and he even wrote some of your favorite Simpsons video games. We talk about some recent classics like "Lisa The Boy Scout" and "Treehouse of Horror XXXIII" - but we also talk about his experience with the show and a lot more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
You know we love Halloween over here at SIGT, so of course we are coming to you with another Halloween Special. Brandon and I breakdown some of our favorite Treehouse of Horror segments, as well as some of the weirdest, and some of the most accurate. Check out this year's Treehouse of Horror breakdown with Straight Chilling. Follow Brandon on Instagram here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
As promised, this week I share an episode from 2021 I recorded with the crew over at the Straight Chilling Podcast all about Treehouse of Horror 5-7. Also, don't forget that this years episode featuring Treehouse 8-10 is out NOW over on the Straight Chilling feed, so make sure you go listen to that ASAP! You can also get there by clicking here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Happy Spooky Season! This week I decided to slide back to the year 2020 and share an episode I recorded with the crew over at the Straight Chilling Podcast all about Treehouse of Horror 1-4. This became a bit of a tradition, so we did it again the following year, and then again this year! I will be dropping the episode from 2021 next week, but this years episode featuring Treehouse 8-10 is out TODAY over on the Straight Chilling feed, so make sure you go listen to that ASAP! You can also get...
Welcome to Episode 65! This week, Brandon and I talk to David Cryan, the man behind Season 32’s “Undercover Burns.” He tells us all about how that came to be, as well as his upcoming project “Business Inc.” Check out Business Inc! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Brandon and I are back this week with a deep dive on "The Clown Stays in the Picture" from Season 30. We also talk about our Friendiversary, technology in The Simpsons, and tons of other stuff that we just know you'll love. Interested in the Whatnot app? Use my link and get $10! Click here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Brandon joins me again this week to hear the stressful story and conclusion of a recent auction. Did I win anything? Did I win nothing? Did I score big? Only the episode can answer that. Enjoy! — Sign up for Whatnot with my link to get $10, or just follow me so you can hang out and buy stuff when I do live auctions! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Yo! I am joined this week by Kevin from Fine Art Simpsons! We talk all about what inspired the account and where his love of art and The Simpsons comes from. I talk up top about WhatNot, and if you want to sign up and follow me, click here! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
I am back this week with another deep dive, once again picked by you, the listener. Brandon and I talk for almost 2 hours about the Season 6 classic "Homer Badman" - We also talk about white water rafting, new ideas I have for the podcast, and plenty more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
I am joined this week by Will Kaelin. You might know Will from bands like Never Ending Game or Grid Iron, but it turns out he's also a huge Simpsons fan. We talk a bit about music up top, followed by some great childhood memories that are tied to the show. We also talk french fries, play a super fun round of The Synopsis Game, and plenty more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
I'm back with another interview, and this week I am joined by Luke McGarry. You might know Luke from MAD Magazine, Sad Chewie, or any other number of things. In addition to the Simpsons, we also talk about how he became interested in drawing and how his career actually started. We also do a round of The Synopsis game, The Big 3, and more! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
A podcast about the cultural impact of The Simpsons. Interviews with people who worked on the show, as well as musicians, artists, and other creatives. Hosted by Simpsons collector Warren Evans, a.k.a. Bart of Darkness. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Yo! Badr joins me again this week for a mini episode to announce the winner of the giveaway, but also to talk a little bit about Homer and Lisa. - Check out The Short Box Podcast! - Buy Simpsons socks from Stance here. - Buy me a coffee here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
We are back this week with part 2 of our “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” special, and not only do we dig into the second episode, but we also have a great chat with one of the people who wrote it - Bill Oakley. - Check out the Steamed Hams Society here. - Buy Simpsons socks from Stance here. - Buy me a coffee here. Want to enter the Giveaway? Just shoot an email to simpsonsisgreat@gmail.com with what your ideal line would be if you were a guest on The Simpsons. Contest ends on May 4th! Have thought...
Take that, bowlarama! In this episode, Brandon and I talk in detail all about part one of "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" - Buy Simpsons socks from Stance here. - Buy me a coffee here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
I am joined once again by Badr from The Short Box Podcast to help me answer more of your burning questions about The Simpsons, my collection, and more. We also talk about where I’ve been and what’s coming. - Buy Simpsons socks from Stance here. - Buy me a coffee here. - Send your giveaway submissions to simpsonsisgreat@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
I am joined once again this week by my friend Brandon Withrow, to talk all about Itchy & Scratchy Land, plus lots of info from behind the scenes. We also talk about the pros and cons of amusement parks, and share some childhood stories. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Dan Greaney has his name on some of the best episodes of The Simpsons, but in this interview we talk all about the collaborative process that makes the show as special as it is. We also talk about how you shouldn't broadcast your Wordle score, and some of the best jokes that Dan didn't write. To check out Dan's app, click here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
I am joined this week by the voice of Bart Simpson, the one and only Nancy Cartwright, to talk about her new Audible exclusive audio book entitled "I'm Still a 10-Year-Old Boy." We also talk about what it's like to voice someone like Bart for 35 years, and what kind of perspective that can offer. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Happy New Year! This week I am joined by Badr of The Short Box Podcast once again, to answer some of your questions. We also talk about some highlights of 2021, as well as the new Simpsons toys by Super7, and a lot more. Enjoying the podcast and want to buy me a coffee? Click here! Check out Badr's other podcast: Nexxt Spin Podcast Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Debbie Mahan joins me this week to talk about her almost 2 decades on the show, as well as her directorial debut - "A Serious Flanders Pt. 1" - We also talk music, Christmas trees, and so much more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Happy Thanksgiving! I am joined this week by Bob and Justin from the Straight Chilling Podcast to dig in to 2019's Thanksgiving of Horror. This is not only a great Simpsons episode, but it stands out as one of the most unique of the entire series. We break it down and also spend some time talking about the best time to eat, and favorite side dishes. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Nick Dahan joins me this week to talk about his first writing credit on The Simpsons, a great new episode called “Bart’s In Jail!” We also talk about how he got into writing comedy, and what makes the show special. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
This week I sit down with Mike Atniel, who’s been working on the show for over 15 years. He tells me all about when he first knew he wanted to be an animator and about his journey to the show. We also talk about drawing Wolverine, lying about going to college, and why working on The Simpsons is his dream job. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
This week I am joined by fellow Simpsons collector and content creator, The Simpsons Man to talk all about how he got started as a collector, why he wants to own The Simpsons house, and the current state of Simpsons merchandise. We also play The Synopsis Game, and more! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
I am joined this week by Colin Young from God's Hate, Twitching Tongues, and a ton of other bands, to talk a little about music and a lot about The Simpsons. Colin tells me how he discovered the show through a script written by his brother, as well as why he thinks Homer is on the comedy version of Mount Rushmore. We also play another round of The Synopsis Game. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
Happy Halloween! In this 2+ hour episode, I am joined by my main man Badr to talk all about Halloween and to go over 3 special Treehouse of Horror episodes - my favorite, the most underrated, and a great modern episode. We also read your comments and Simpsons costume stories! Bill Oakley also pops in long enough to talk about one of the episodes, but I won't spoil that for you here. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show
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