Talking Simpsons

"It's worth the risk, Lois; to save the world another two hours of torture. We gotta get rid of this thing for the sake of Jesus and Snoopy and all the other beloved children's characters!" - Peter Griffin
This week, we're breaking format to discuss the reboot of Family Guy, which kicked off 21 more years (and counting) of Seth MacFarlane's famous cartoon sitcom, and also helped launch Fox's successful Sunday night Animation Domination block. Nearly three decades after the show's initial debut, we embittered Simpsons fans finally have to ask ourselves, "Are we truly lucky there's a Family Guy?"
Our guest: Chris Plante, host and founder of Post Games
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We've reached the end of the month, which means it's time for another episode of our community podcast! This time around, we mostly have one thing to talk about: the long-awaited and very unexpected return of Apu! And, as always, we read and respond to your questions and comments from the last round of podcasts. It's all happening on Talk to the Audience, the podcast that really moved us... to a bigger house!

"Let's just say it moved me... to a bigger house! Oops! I said the quiet part loud and the loud part quiet." - Krusty the Clown
It's time for another cheesy cartoon crossover as Jay Sherman visits Springfield to introduce Fox viewers to The Simpsons' Sunday night time slot companion—for about half a season. But even though Jay Sherman wasn't long for this world, this episode full of parodies, classic lines, and Schwarzenegger slander remains a timeless installment we couldn't possibly say "boo-urns" to.
Our guest: Toby Jones, writer and director of AJ Goes to the Dog Park
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"Oh, honey, please take this seriously. When people used to ask me how you were doing, I said, 'At least he's got his health.' Now you've got NOTHING!" - Marge Simpson
When Springfield Elementary fills its halls with snack and soda machines, Bart becomes a junk food junkie and experiences his first heart attack. With his young life at risk, only one thing can save him: a new character voiced by Albert Brooks.
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"Oh, okay, Marge. I'll get along with them. Then, I will hug some snakes. Yes, I will hug and kiss some poisonous snakes! ...Now THAT'S sarcasm." - Homer Simpson
Homer's failed investment in pumpkin futures causes him to rely on his surprisingly generous sisters-in-law for a financial bailout—but he soon finds out there's some very humiliating strings attached. Meanwhile, Bart discovers his hidden ballet powers and the painful consequences of standing up for what he believes in.
Our guest: Stephen Sajdak from We Hate Movies
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