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Talking Simpsons - Treehouse of Horror XV With Merritt K

"Homer, please; don't tempt the gods! I mean GOD—there's one god! Only one. Well, sometimes there's three..." - Ned Flanders

Broadcast season 16 begins with three spooky tales that probably should have aired less than a week after Halloween. Ned Flanders receives deadly premonitions, Lisa becomes a Victorian-era detective, and the entire family takes a fantastic voyage into the withered...

Talking Futurama - The Tip of the Zoidberg

"What started out as a pleasant afternoon of drugs and surgery has not gone as planned. But don't worry, we still have three or four co-workers with plenty of spare parts." - Dr. John Zoidberg

With nearly six production seasons under its belt, Futurama finally asks "What's the deal with Zoidberg?" And through an exploration of his past, we learn about the deep, yeti-based bond he shares w...

Syndication: The Sweetest Plum With Found Footage Fest

September 19, 1994: a day that will live in... Wait, what's the opposite of infamy? 31 years ago, the lives of Simpsons fans changed forever when their favorite show went from a weekly thing to a twice-daily thing thanks to the power of syndication. In this week's format-breaking podcast, we take a look at the programming package that made a certain era of The Simpsons a second language for TV-...

What A Cartoon! - Hollywood Dog

In 1990, Fox aired a pilot that then went unseen for over 26 years. Its name? Hollywood Dog. And while it isn't very good, this live-action/animation hybrid—developed at the same time as The Simpsons—features some truly ambitious special effects for a network that had barely gotten off of the ground. We could only rely on fuzzy memories for the nearly three decades Hollywood Dog remained un...

Talking Simpsons Network - The November 2025 Schedule

It's November once again on the Talking Simpsons Network, and as always, we give thanks to our listeners with a cornucopia of fresh podcasts! And remember, if you'd like to listen to this month's episodes of TalKing of the Hill and Talking Futurama, you'll need to sign up at the $5 level or higher ...

Talk To The Audience?!? - October 2025

We've reached the end of the month, which means it's time for another episode of our community podcast! With this episode, we welcome you to the beginning of constant, round-the-clock coverage of The Simpsons Movie sequel; it's coming, and you're going to be hearing about it for the next 20 months. After dishing dirt on Hollyweird, we discuss the beginning of broadcast season 37—including the...

What A Cartoon Movie! - Fantastic Mr. Fox

Yes, autumn is truly upon us: leaves are crunching underfoot, there's a chill in the air, and if you listen closely, you'll hear foxes having mid-life crises. That's the vibe present in Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox, an adaptation that expands Roald Dahl's original story into something a lot more... Wes Anderson-y. (You know what we're talking about.) Packed to the brim with notable stars, t...

PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Fantastic Mr. Fox

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2009's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up y...

Talking Simpsons - Secrets of a Successful Marriage With Nina Matsumoto

"Marge, look at me. We've been separated for a day, and I'm as dirty as a Frenchman. In another few hours I'll be dead. I can't afford to lose your trust again!" - Homer Simpson

To regain some confidence and overcome his supposed slowness, Homer takes on a new part-time job teaching a class on marriage at the Springfield Adult Education Annex. But this place of learning soon becomes a hou...

TalKing of the Hill - Hillennium

"Hank, I have dedicated my life to getting ahead of others in times of crisis. This... is my time." - Dale Gribble

Hank goes Y2Kooky when Dale's paranoia and Arlen's rampant hoarding convince him that, come January 1st, he'll be living in a grid-free world. But when the shift to 2000 shakes out the same way it did in real life, he learns there's little value in living in a shack and poopi...

Talking Simpsons - Fraudcast News

"I can't be held responsible for what my goons were ordered to do!" - Charles Montgomery Burns

After yet another brush with death, Mr. Burns realizes the people of Springfield would rather dance on his grave than celebrate his legacy. But instead of committing various good deeds to restore his reputation, he buys every media outlet in town, except for one holdout: Lisa Simpson's Red Dress...

Talking Futurama - Benderama

"All right, so I let one measly Bender get away. How much harm can one infinitely self-reproducing robot do?" - Bender Bending Rodriguez

In a bid to be even lazier, Bender finds a way to duplicate himself so his smaller clones can perform the few menial tasks assigned to him. But when these duplicates get the same idea, New New York soon becomes overrun with a sea of difficult-to-animate ...

Talking Simpsons - Lady Bouvier's Lover With Toby Jones

"You know, you remind me of a poem I can't remember, and a song that may never have existed, and a place I'm not sure I've ever been to..." - Abe Simpson

Marge plays matchmaker and forges a love connection between her mother and Abe Simpson, despite Homer's protests that this pairing will make their children retroactively inbred. But their cozy senior romance takes a turn for the worse wh...

What A Cartoon! - A Pup Named Scooby-Doo "Now Museum, Now You Don't"

The Halloween season is upon us once again, and this time around, we've stumbled into a big pile of doo—Scooby-Doo, that is! Five years after we first explored the Doo-niverse, we're back to cover the smart, self-aware late '80s reboot that fully exploited—and poked fun at—the accumulated tropes from 20 years of those meddling, mystery-solving kids and their somewhat helpful dog. So sit b...

Talking Simpsons - Bart-Mangled Banner With Brendan James

"Son, I've learned one thing in this life. To stay out of trouble, just say nothing. Don't rock the boat. Don't even get IN the boat! Just buy some ice cream and walk around the pier. But don't go in the bathrooms; they're filthy." - Homer Simpson

When Bart unwittingly moons the American flag, the town of Springfield ends up in hot water, and The Simpsons eventually find themselves impris...

PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - The Lego Movie

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2014's The Lego Movie! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your...

What A Cartoon Movie! - The Lego Movie

IS everything awesome? Well, it is on the What A Cartoon Movie podcast, because this month we're covering The Lego Movie! While this animated creation should have been the most cynical entertainment product in existence, its combination of snappy writing, impressive animation, and surprising cameos make it more than just another lousy toy-based waste of time. So sit back, make sure all your bri...

Talking Simpsons Network - The October 2025 Schedule

Hey folks, check out the many podcasts the Talking Simpsons Network is dropping on you (like so many individually wrapped fun-size treats) in October! And remember, if you'd like to listen to this month's episodes of TalKing of the Hill and Talking Futurama, you'll need to sign up at the $5 level o...

Talk To The Audience?!? - September 2025

We've reached the end of the month, which means it's time for another episode of our community podcast! Because Henry is on assignment/vacation in L.A./Japan for the next few weeks, Wife of the Show Nina Matsumoto joins Talk to the Audience to discuss the few scraps of news available before season 37's premiere. And, as always,...

Talking Simpsons - The Boy Who Knew Too Much With Jordan Morris

"I know you can read my thoughts, Bart. Just a little reminder: if I find out you cut class, your ass is mine. Yes, you heard me. I think words I would never say." - Seymour Skinner

When Bart plays hooky and witnesses what results in Springfield's trial of the century, he finds himself up to his neck in hot chowder. Or is it chowdah? Whatever the case, if you don't listen for our sake, do...

TalKing of the Hill - Any Given Hill-Day

This month, we're jumping from season four to season 14 to finally discuss King of the Hill's long-teased and long-awaited reboot. (But never fear; we're returning to the proper production order next time.) Listen in and learn how this new season came into being—and how we were kinda in on the ground floor—get to know the creative staff behind it, and find out just what happened to our favo...

Talking Simpsons - The Way We Weren't

"She was the prettiest girl I'd ever seen... Uh, until I met your mother—who made that girl look like a Godzilla made of garbage!" - Homer Simpson

In yet another canon-defying flashback episode, we head to summer camp, where many established characters somehow know each other despite their differing ages and backgrounds. As Homer and Marge weave their different takes on this tale of the...

Talking Futurama - Law and Oracle

"Things used to be funny around here; noses were picked, pants fell down. So what changed? Only Fry can say, and he's gone." - Dr. John Zoidberg

A desperate search for dignity leads Fry to enlist in the New New York Police Department, and he soon finds himself a vital part of the Future Crimes Division. But when he sees a preview of Bender's upcoming larceny, he has to decide wheth...

Talking Simpsons - Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song With Dan McCoy

"That photo was taken shortly before I was shot in the back; which was very strange, because it was during a Bob Hope show. I was trying to get Joey Heatherton to put on some pants, for god's sake!" - Seymour Skinner

It's The Simpsons' 100th episode, and the show is finally giving people what they want: almost no Homer, and a complete study/reinvention of Seymour Skinner. Plus, the debut ...

What A Cartoon! - Slayers "PASSION! Shall We Give Our Lives for the Stage?"

The anime drought officially ends on this month's What A Cartoon podcast with a VERY long episode about that '90s VHS fantasy/comedy classic, Slayers! While this charming series tragically never found a home on American television, it still thrived in its own bubble; and if you were part of the anime subculture around Y2K, it's likely you were briefly involved in Slayers-mania. It's a series wo...

Talking Simpsons Network - The September 2025 Schedule

Welcome to another September on the Talking Simpsons Network! Fall is here with some new topics to explore, such as influential toy adaptations and a rebooted season of a classic sitcom. And remember, if you'd like to listen to this month's episodes of TalKing of the Hill and Talking Futurama, you'...

Talk To The Audience?!? - August 2025

We've reached the end of the month, which means it's time for another episode of our community podcast! This time around—in the wake of Comic-Con—it's been a slow news month, but we at least have the broadcast season 37 premiere and Ella McCay to discuss. (That's right, THE Ella McCay!) And, as always, we read and respond to your comments and questions from the last round of episodes. It's ...

PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Treasure Planet

Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2002's Treasure Planet! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up you...

What A Cartoon Movie! - Treasure Planet

In the wake of other animated adventure movies failing to cause much excitement at the box office, Disney released Treasure Planet, the dream project of legendary directors John Musker and Ron Clements. And while this adaptation spins the classic novel Treasure Island into an inspired, futuristic space journey with bleeding-edge animated effects, audiences gravitated elsewhere—just as the stu...

Talking Simpsons - Simple Simpson with Matt McMuscles

"No trap can hold Homer Simpson—uh, but I'm not Homer Simpson! I'm the Pie Man! Homer Simpson, away! I mean, the Pie Man!" - Homer Simpson (The Pie Man)

When Lisa is publicly humiliated, Homer transforms his love of pastries and violence into a new alter ego: Pie Man. But when Burns discovers this hero's secret identity, Homer becomes a tool for evil and a potential Dalai Lama assaulter...