Simpsons Is Greater Than...

<p>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.</p>

Episode 85 - Simpsons Video Games (Part 2)

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/simpsonsInterested 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.Support the Show.

04-17
01:23:01

Episode 84 - Hotline TNT

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! Your support means the world to me, and I thank you.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.Support the Show.

03-20
01:30:44

Episode 83 - Simpsons Video Games (Part 1)

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.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.Support the Show.

03-06
01:23:47

Episode 82 - Google, Why Does Simpsons?

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.Support the Show.

02-07
01:22:56

Episode 81 - News, Updates, Trivia

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 means the world to me, and I thank you.Support the Show.

01-17
01:31:45

Episode 80 - Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

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 support means the world to me, and I thank you.Support the Show.

12-20
01:41:01

Episode 79 - Caroline Walker Evans

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 prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I thank you.Support the Show.

12-06
01:00:24

Episode 78 - Q&A Spectacular

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, and I thank you.Support the Show.

11-22
01:37:15

Episode 77 - Halloween of Horror

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 thank you.Support the Show.

10-25
01:20:32

Episode 76 - Warren Evans

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, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I thank you.Support the Show.

10-18
01:14:56

Episode 75 - Simpsons Trivia

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.Support the Show.

08-23
01:12:53

Episode 74 - Google

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.Support the Show.

08-09
01:26:23

Episode 73 - Top 100 Simpsons Characters

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.Support the Show.

07-26
01:59:39

Episode 72 - Aaron Eiland (Super7)

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.Support the Show.

03-01
01:13:29

Episode 71 - Best Simpsons Xmas Episode? (Live)

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!Support the Show.

12-21
01:23:32

Episode 70 - Holidays of Future Passed

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.Support the Show.

12-14
01:42:18

Episode 69 - Matt Selman

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.Support the Show.

11-09
01:13:32

Episode 68 - Halloween Special 2022

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.Support the Show.

10-26
01:40:03

Episode 67 - From The Vault: Treehouse of Horror 5-7 w/ Straight Chilling

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.Support the Show.

10-12
01:45:14

Episode 66 - From The Vault: Treehouse of Horror 1-4 w/ Straight Chilling

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 there by clicking here.Support the Show.

10-05
01:50:20

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