The Hello Mr Burns Podcast

After Santa's Little Helper gets in trouble for destroying Homer's new sneakers, eating his macadamia nut cookie, and tearing Marge's heirloom quilt, Bart enrols the hound into an obedience school, which Santa's Little Helper must pass if he wants to continue being the Simpsons' pet.What we discuss in this cromulent episode: What not to feed your dog (unless you have a labrador, in which case, good luck stopping them)Robert Capa, the famous war photographer, and his photo; The Fallen SoliderThe famous movie star pooch, RinTinTin, and his journey from war to HollywoodIs Steven Spielberg putting subliminal Catholic messages in his movies? (He's not)This plus plenty more,  on this deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap where we examine the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons.#thesimpsons#Yvanehtnioj#hellomrburns#bartsdoggetsanF

After Grampa is hospitalized, he reveals that Homer has a half-brother named Herb Powell, an automotive genius and billionaire. The family set out to find him.In this wonderfully languid episode, we discuss: Danny Devito (voices Herb Powell), his illustrious career, and the film, MatildaThe Ford Edsel, and the greatest car flop in historyThe beef between Azaelia Banks, Elon Musk and Grimes. A deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons.#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#Ohbrotherwhereartthou

Lisa shows Homer the error of his ways when he pirates cable television. Meanwhile, Bart stumbles upon some adult television.In this episode, we discuss: Troy McClure, who you may remember from some of the best episodes of the golden age of The SimpsonsJames John "Jim" Corbett, the last bare-knuckle boxerThe brutal death of voice actor Phil Hartman and his wifeDrederick Tatum, Mike Tyson, and The Simpson predicting the future (again)A deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons.#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#homervslisaandthe8thcommandment

It's a flashback episode! In "The Way We Was,"  Homer and Marge share with their children the story of how they met and fell in love with each other during high school.In this episode, we discuss: The character Artie Ziff (Jon Lovitz), and how the character is based on a man Silverman went to high school with named Mark Eisenberg.Rainier Wolfcastle, Mendoza!, and the real-life McBain film starring Christopher Walken that was a financial and box-office flopWas Friend's character Monica Gellar's dad, played by Elliot Gould, considered a sexpot in the 1970s? The girl who rejects Barney Gumble seems to think so. A deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons.#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#thewaywewas

In this tasty episode, Lisa convinces the family to try a new sushi restaurant, The Happy Sumo. An error by an apprentice chef leads to Homer eating a poisonous blowfish. Dr. Hibbert gives Homer twenty-four hours to live, and he sets about placing his affairs in order and ticking off his bucket list.Special guest: Comedy Central Comedian and eyebrow extraordinaire: Garron Chiu Eating Fugu, licking a sushi model's toes, and why some people insist on eating the most poisonous part of a pufferfish.Edna Krabappel & The Sushi Chef: The steamiest sex scene ever to air in the SimpsonsLisa and Bart at karaoke singing the theme song to "Shaft" and Isaac HayesA deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons.#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#onefishtwofishblowfishbluefish

After Bart is run over by a car, his family tries to create a lawsuit against Mr Burns. Both Burns and the Simpsons elaborate on the true story, leading to another strain on Marge and Homer’s marriage.In this episode, we discuss:Billy Wilder's 1966 film, "The Fortune Cookie."The strain on Marge and Homer's marriage and why it's so out of place in this episodeDr Nick Riviera and why the animators thought Hank Azaria was making fun of animator and director Gábor CsupóLunchlady Doris and the big reveal of her secret love childHieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights"A deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons.Pssst. We now have episode chapters! Jump ahead to hear your discussion!#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#bartgetshitbyacar

After Bart and Lisa watch an Itchy and Scratchy cartoon, Maggie whacks Homer with a mallet over the head. Marge is horrified and vows to stop violence on children's television. But when the ball of censorship starts to roll, where will it all end?In this episode, we discuss:The inspiration for this episode: a real-life anti-censorship crusader, Terry Rakolta, who protested the show "Married... with Children".The shot-for-shot scene in this episode from AHitchcock'shcok's PsMichaelangelo'sngeo's The Statue of David, and which country's currency has a willie on their noteA deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons.Pssst. We now have episode chapters! Jump ahead to hear your discussion!#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#itchy&scratchy&marge

Bart attempts to follow in the footsteps of his hero, a daredevil named Captain Lance Murdock. As part of becoming a daredevil, Bart does increasingly dangerous stunts leading to his final stunt: jumping the Springfield Gorge on his skateboard.In this episode, we discuss:The long-lost Nazi episode clip that was cut from this episodeThe character Captain Lance Murdock, and  Evel KnievelThe top secret conversation between Kanye West and Evel Knievel over the music video for "Touch The Sky."The character of doctor Hibbert—from female doctor to "Cosby Show" rip-offA deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons.Pssst. We now have episode chapters! Jump ahead to hear your discussion!#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#bartthedaredevil

On Thanksgiving Day, Bart gets the entire family outraged at him and runs away from home. However, when he sees what life is like on the seedy side of town (and ends up on the evening news), he realizes how good matters are for him and returns home.On this episode, we discuss:The early Simpsons' family dynamic, and why Thanksgiving is the most passive-aggressive holiday of the yearThe Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and every injury that's occurred as a result of the helium balloonsHow much blood an 8-year old would be able to donate before passing out or dyingA deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#bartvsthanksgiving

Miniature Golf,  the World Of Professional Mini Golf, and Tiger Wood's real nameThe real reason that Maude Flanders was killed off (hint: voice actor Maggie Roswell was offered a measly $150 to stay)The tradition of naming weapons, ships, and large machinery after womenThis, plus so much more, is in our deep-dive of S2E06: Dead Putting Society. S2E06: Dead Putting Society Synopsis:"In an attempt to show up Ned Flanders, Homer pits Bart against Ned's son, Todd, in a miniature golf competition."A deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#DeadPuttingSociety

Why this episode was poorly written, and how the writers tried to fix it all "The Baby Elephant Walk Song" by Henry Mancini, and the movie  Hatari!Marvin Gaye and his iconic 1983 all-stars performance gameThis, plus so much more, is in our deep-dive of S2E05: Dancin' Homer. A deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#DancinHomer

The life and death of Blinky the three-eye fishCharles Darwin, and how he married his cousin using a "marry/not marry" list to woo herBackground radiation and the most radioactive places on the planetThis, plus so much more, is in our deep-dive of S2E04: Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every FishA deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#SimpsonandDelilah

 1. Bad Dream House: The Amityville Horror,  a shirtless Ryan Reynolds, and the greatest horror film ever made: The Amityville Vibrator (2020)2. Hungry Are The Damned: Aliens, Galaxy Science Fiction, and The TwilightZone3. The Raven: How/why Matt Groening made a word-for-word, zero-joke remake of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven."Get SPOOKY with the first episode in the Treehouse of Horror series, featuring our first guest: Jasmine of the SpookyGals podcast.Enjoy another nonsense-packed episode of Hello Mr Burns: a deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap that examines the most incredible TV show of our time: The Simpsons#The Simpsons#TreehouseofHorror#HelloMrBurns

The incredible actor and husky-voice-extraordinaire Harvey Fierstein How Homer became one half of the first-ever man-on-man gay kiss ever to be aired on US TVSampson and Delilah, and how different cultures celebrate long hairMr Burns' actual age: how old is he really? This, plus so much more, is in our deep-dive of S2E2: Simpson and Delilah.A deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#SimpsonandDelilah

Death by guillotine and living heads The Steampunk-Space-Opera-Science-Fiction movie for children that Disney wants you to forgetEveryone’s favourite single galpal of Springfield: Edna KrabappelThis, plus so much more, is in our deep-dive of S2E1: Bart Gets an F. We’re starting season 2 with a bang, and a new episode theme song (please don't sue me Disney)!A deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the greatest TV show of our time: The Simpsons#thesimpsons#hellomrburns#BartGetsAnF

Second-cheapest wine, pickled eggs, and death in a waterbed: the last episode of season 1 of The Simpsons, Some Enchanted Evening is a wild ride from the get-go. This, plus so much more, is in our deep-dive of the end of Season 1 of The Simpsons. A deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the greatest TV show of our time: The Simpsons. These questions and many more are answered in this fun research/didyaknow Simpsons podcast, designed to help you win pub trivia. (Psst. follow on all the socials: @hellomrburns

Why people put anti-freeze in wine, a real-life Sasha Barron Cohen character Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha, and the moment we find out gave Principal Skinner the nickname “Spanky”.This, plus so much more, is in our deep-dive of S1E11: The Crepes of WrathA deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the greatest TV show of our time: The Simpsons. These questions and many more are answered in this fun research/didyaknow Simpsons podcast, designed to help you win pub trivia. (Psst. follow on all the socials: @hellomrburns

Bellydancing, strippers, the depictions of women in Springfield, and true-crime murder featuring a famous supermodel/chorus girl, a railway tycoon, and a famous predatory architect. This, plus so much more, is in our deep-dive of S1E10: Homer’s Night out. A deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the greatest TV show of our time: The Simpsons. These questions and many more are answered in this fun research/didyaknow Simpsons podcast, designed to help you win pub trivia. (Psst. follow on all the socials: @hellomrburns)

A steamy French affair, a gay divorcee, and the movie that Debra Winger refuses to admit she starred in, despite being nominated for an Oscar for it—and that's just skimming the surface of this deep dive of season 1, episode 9: "Life on The Fast Lane". A deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the greatest TV show of our time: The Simpsons. These questions and many more are answered in this fun research/didyaknow Simpsons podcast, designed to help you win pub trivia. (Psst. follow on all the socials: @hellomrburns

Do dogs get into heaven? What's at the centre of a bowling ball? How does Edgar Allen fit into it all?  We cover all this and more in this exploration of S1E8: The Telltale Head!A deep-dive research podcast hosted by Perrie Kap examines the greatest TV show of our time: The Simpsons. These questions and many more are answered in this fun research/didyaknow Simpsons podcast, designed to help you win pub trivia. (Psst. follow on all the socials: @hellomrburns