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Join your friends Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert (plus a rotating roster of guests) for a chronological and cromulent exploration of the greatest show ever made!

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We've reached the end of the month, which means it's time for another episode of our community podcast! As usual, we're behind the eight-ball when it comes to Comic Con news, but we still have plenty to talk about, like Fox's fall schedule, Emmy nomi... more

"I was in heaven. If horse racing is the sport of kings, then surely bowling... is a... very good sport as well!" - Homer Simpson

Journey back with us to the distant year of 1993—which wasn't so distant in 1995—to hear about the fabled birth of Mag... more

"Jub-Jub can't take care of me when I'm old and sick. All he can do is eat me when I'm dead" - Selma Bouvier

The perpetually unlucky in love Selma suddenly experiences menopause symptoms, making her mothering urge rise to previously unseen levels. ... more

The Talking Simpsons Network is taking a week off, so to fill the content gap, we've decided to post a Patreon-exclusive interview from our archives! If you like this and want to hear more, head over to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and sign up at the ... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Decloux
Guest from The Important Cinema Club Podcast
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Episode: Talking Simpsons - And Maggie Makes Three With Justin Decloux
Mike Reiss
Writer, longtime Simpsons showrunner and author of Springfield Confidential
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Episode: Talking Simpsons - The Mike Reiss Interview
Gary Busey
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Episode: Talking Simpsons - On a Clear Day, I Can't See My Sister
Bill Oakley
Writer and producer known for The Simpsons, Space 1969/1972
Space projects (Audible originals)
Episode: Talking Simpsons - Bill Oakley Talks Space: 1972 and The Simpsons
Bryan Quinby
Guest from Guys podcast
Guys Podcast
Episode: Talking Simpsons - Pranksta Rap With Bryan Quinby
Mattie Lubchansky
Cartoonist and podcaster
No Gods, No Mayors; Temporal Culture War; Books: Boys Weekend, Simplicity
Episode: Talking Simpsons - Homer Badman With Mattie Lubchansky
Jesse Farrar
Guest from Your Kickstarter Sucks and Go Off Kings
Your Kickstarter Sucks; Go Off Kings
Episode: Talking Simpsons - Lisa on Ice With Jesse Farrar
Alex Navarro
Special guest from Nextlander
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Episode: Talking Simpsons - Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass With Alex Navarro
Lindsay Katai
Host of Teen Creeps; guest on this episode
Teen Creeps
Episode: Talking Simpsons - Bart's Girlfriend With Lindsay Katai

Hosts

Bob Mackey
Co-host with deep knowledge of The Simpsons, humor, and pop-culture history
Henry Gilbert
Co-host and writer with a focus on analysis, context, and conversation around episodes

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Stick to the Topic (and no apples in the vending machine), please!

    I am a big fan of classic Simpsons and really enjoy what others have to say about it. when you're on topic, your show is insightful, informative, and very entertaining. Your comments and reactions are quite engaging and make clear that you are very knowledgable about the show. The way you move the conversation along with the regular insertion of great sound bites is probably what I enjoy most about what you do..

    I’m old enough to remember a time when putting on a sitcom, watching a ball game, a... more

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    3
    Doug Canuck
    Canadaa month ago
  • A great show, I'm slowly listening through the podcast from the start. (I wrote this whilst up to the Treehouse of Horror IV episode.) I've even gone back for the Patreon only first season.

    I like how well researched the episodes are. I could however do without the cross promotion with Laser Time, I usually fast forward those segments.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    thom_horne
    2 months ago
  • A Krusty Komedy Klassic

    A great podcast covering classic Simpsons episodes with insight into what the writters room was like at the time, the general culture, and behind the scenes info that helped move a sitcom satire to the gold standard of American viewing. Bob and Henry do an excellent job of showing why this show has resonated within the tv landscape, often with the help of funny guests along the way.

    Audible
    5
    Riley Fox
    United States5 months ago
  • A great podcast covering classic Simpsons episodes with insight into what the writters room was like at the time, the general culture, and behind the scenes info that helped move a sitcom satire to the gold standard of American viewing. Bob and Henry do an excellent job of showing why this show has resonated within the tv landscape, often with the help of funny guests along the way.

    Audible
    5
    Riley Fox
    United States5 months ago
  • Well in the first season there was maybe one ad that talked about supporting them. But as the seasons have gone on the ads have increased substantially. I'm all for them making money but my god. Their mid break ad is over 5 minutes now. Plus there's another ad break later on. I cannot stand how podcasts are just now completely ad shows with a little bit of podcast in between. I hate modern podcasting. As someone who listened to podcasts in 2016 the landscape for podcasts suck now too many ads

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    BeardedRingo
    5 months ago

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Talking Simpsons - The Mike Reiss Interview
Q: How did you come to write Springfield Confidential and what was the motivation behind the book?
I fell into it by accident after a journalist suggested driving across the country and recording what I said; years later, the book ended up being 95% about Simpsons material and my experiences, which felt right given how central the show has been to my career.
Talking Simpsons - Fear of Flying with Eric Szyszka
Q: How does the episode use pop culture references to enrich the narrative?
References to Fear of Flying, The Graduate, Prince of Tides, and classic TV like Lost in Space and Cheers are used to build a meta-layer of humor and commentary about storytelling and aging in television.
Talking Simpsons - Fear of Flying with Eric Szyszka
Q: What was the inspiration behind Marge's therapy arc in this episode?
The hosts and Eric Szyszka discuss how the story channels memory, trauma, and the fear of flying through therapy, echoing the Prince of Tides dynamic, and how Merkin-era writing choices shaped Marge's journey.
Talking Simpsons - Bill Oakley Talks Space: 1972 and The Simpsons
Q: Space 1972 differs how from Space 1969 in its universe and tone?
Space 1972 keeps the same core style and many characters but places them in a more mature, late-60s/early-70s setting with heavier pop culture and political undercurrents, expanding the universe while maintaining Oakley's signature humor.
Talking Simpsons - Pranksta Rap With Bryan Quinby
Q: What made Boots Riley's involvement notable for this episode?
The group notes that Boots Riley, from The Coup, wrote the hip hop songs used in the episode and is a key behind-the-scenes contributor, which was highlighted in the commentary.

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A witty, in-depth dive into individual episodes of a long-running animated comedy, pairing two dedicated hosts with a rotating roster of guest experts to unpack storytelling, production trivia, and cultural references. Episodes typically mix production insights, joke craft, and era-specific satire with thoughtful commentary on politics, gender, and media history, all while connecting classic scenes to broader pop culture. The format often balances nostalgia with sharp analysis, and guests span animation, comics, journalism, and entertainment, keeping discussions lively and highly informed. A standout aspect is how the show uses episodes as a lens on media criticism and fandom, delivering entertaining yet substantial conversations that appea... more

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2. Mike Reiss
3. Gary Busey
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5. Bryan Quinby
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8. Alex Navarro

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