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Talking Simpsons - Separate Vocations With Nina Matsumoto
We're thrilled to be joined once more by the gifted artist Nina Matsumoto as we discuss an episode all about gifted children! While Bart is told he'd make a wonderful fascist/cop, Lisa is told that she should be a homemaker and stop using her stubby fingers for jazz. This sets both on a topsy-turvy path that th...
Bill Oakley's Simpsons Predictions Video
Password: SteamedHamsAt SF Sketchfest 2023, the Talking Simpsons Podcast made its return to the stage for the first time in three years with a special show about Simpsons predictions. And not only did we have the awesome guest Matt Christman in person, we also had a surprise video introduction from the legendary Bill O...
SF Sketchfest 2023 Live Show - Simpsons Predicted It?! with Matt Christman
It's our first live podcast in THREE YEARS, and we're joined by the amazing Matt Christman from Chapo Trap House (check out the new miniseries Hell on Earth)! Since 2016 in particular, we've all been subjected to countless "Simpsons predicted it" headlines, and we felt that after President Trump, th...
What A Cartoon! - The February 2023 Schedule
This February, we're turning the shortest month into a super month as we fill these 28 days with plenty of cape-related content. That's right, we'll be dipping into the Superman well twice in the coming weeks by exploring his animated origins and one of his finest moments in the silver age of WB cartoons (w...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Dumbo
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 1941's Dumbo! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your cu...
What A Cartoon Movie! - Dumbo
Journey with us back to the feelgood days of 1941 as we explore the classic film all about the child who discovers his magical talent through the awesome power of drinking. That's right, this month we're covering Dumbo, the animated outing that saved the Disney studio after two mega-flops the previous year. Thi...
Talk to the Audience?!? - January 2023 With Nina Matsumoto
Recorded on the eve of our first live show since 2020, we're joined by Nina Matsumoto (check out her Sparks! Future Purrfect graphic novel) for this month's community podcast! We're recovering from the new year celebrations with some reactions to Simpsons news, deep dives into all the movies and TV we watch...
Where's Blabbin' Bout Batman?
On the most recent episode of Talk to the Audience, we announced our new 2023 schedule would include a new installment of Blabbin' Bout Batman: The Animated Series in every month with five Mondays. So where's January's episode? Due to the travel delays and all the prep going into our two SF Sketchfest Talki...
Talking Simpsons - Homer at the Bat With Dave Schilling
We welcome back podcaster/writer Dave Schilling--check out his recent LA Times journalism--as we dig into the show's iconic tribute to the national pastime! Yes, we're examining Homer's magical ascent to the top of local softball, all to be undone by Mr. Burns' cheating of hiring nine different ringers....
TalKing of the Hill - And They Call It Bobby Love
Love is in the air, and then it isn't, on this month's TalKing of the Hill as we explore a tale of lost love that perfectly pairs with last week's Talking Futurama! Yes, we're dealing with a messy breakup in this Emmy-award-winning episode that's perhaps a bit too observational about how young love ...
Talking Simpsons - Gump Roast
This week's pod is a clip show, and a famous one at that, so we didn't want to subject a guest to it. Instead, we go deep into the making of this Forrest Gump meets Dean Martin Roast parody, including the behind-the-scenes contract deals that made it possible. Plus we explain references to Austin Powers, Evenin...
Talking Futurama - Love and Rocket
For the first Talking Futurama of 2023, we're celebrating Valentine's Day a whole month early with a look at robot love gone awry! When the Planet Express ship gets a new, sexy AI that sounds a lot like Sigourney Weaver, Bender becomes smitten with this new crew mate... then returns to his Benderly ways. What f...
Second Sketchfest Show Added! Get Your Tickets Now!
A nice surprise for the new year! Our San Francisco Sketchfest show for January 25th sold out a couple of weeks ago, and we knew lots of people still wanted to see "Simpsons Predicted It?! Talking Simpsons Podcast Investigates with Matt Christman." Due to popular demand, after some planning with the folks at SF...
Special Free Version of Beauty And The Beast - What A Cartoon Movie!
Happy new year! As we podcasters wrap up our holiday break, we're taking a week off from Simpsons to give you listeners a special treat: FIVE HOURS of Disney Renaissance chat! In case you didn't know, each month we do a premium podcast, What A Cartoon Movie, for our $10 Patreon subscribers, and now we're gi...
The Talking Simpsons Network is Taking the Week Off!
Hey everybody,We hope you had a great holiday season. For the first week of January, we're taking some time off to rest and recharge, so we'll see you next Monday for the Talking Futurama episode all about "Love and Rocket," and next Wednesday for the Talking Simpsons episode all about "Gump Roast.&...
What A Cartoon! - The January 2023 Schedule
Un-possible as it may appear, 2023 has arrived, and we at the Talking Simpsons Network are as surprised as you. We'd have sworn it was still 2020, but be that as it may, we still have a big month of podcasts planned after we wrap up our holiday break. Not only are we giving away one of our 2022 What A Cartoon Movie...
Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series - Legends of the Dark Knight
We've reached the season finale of Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series! (Thanks for sticking with us.) And to close out the year, we're looking at an episode featuring three distinct Batman stories from three distinct eras of Batman. Plus, some light, late '90s Joel Schumacher bashing! It's a ...
Talk to the Audience?!? - December 2022
We've reached the end of the month, which means it's once again time for another installment of our community podcast. Join us as we discuss this month's new Simpsons episodes (and the new short), brand-new interviews with Simpsons veterans, and the Balenciaga brand getting into hot water. And, as always, w...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie for Tokyo Godfathers
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 2003's classic, Tokyo Godfathers! Listen now to this free extended preview of Satoshi Kon's holiday mo...
What A Cartoon Movie! - Tokyo Godfathers
Let's celebrate the holidays with one of the best animated films set between December 25th and January 1st, Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers! After covering the late artist's career in-depth last year with Millennium Actress, we return to his tale of heroic people society often ignores in this remake of a Joh...
Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series - Over the Edge
This week, we tackle the darkest episode from the already dark The New Batman Adventures! We open with Batman and Robin on the run from Commissioner Gordon—who already knows their secret identities—and close act one with the shocking death of Barbara Gordon. From there, things only get more hopeless, leaving us ask...
Talking Simpsons - Bart The Lover With Cody Ziglar
This week's romantic pod is joined by the great Cody Ziglar (writer for the upcoming Futurama season, She-Hulk, and Spider-Man comics)! After we hear all about working with Matt Groening, we learn about the interior life of Bart's teacher, all while also getting a masterclass in swearing, hockey Allstars, the m...
TalKing of the Hill - Propane Boom II: Death of a Propane Salesman
Happy holidays, everyone! Now, it's time to ruminate about death, since that's the topic of this month's episode. While Hank's body remains unscathed after his brush with disaster in King of the Hill's season two finale, his mind isn't so lucky. He's now suffering from a serious case of PTSD...
Check Out Our Latest Talking Simpsons T-Shirt!
To celebrate our return to the stage, artist and friend of the show Nina Matsumoto has created a new shirt to match the theme of our 2023 SF Sketchfest Live Show! And even if you're not coming to the Bay Area to see us, you can still wear it to celebrate or bemoan the hellscape we find ourselves trapped in every da...
Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series - Harlequinade
Batman working with Harley Quinn? Has the world gone topsy-turvy? When The Joker steals a massive bomb and eludes even the Caped Crusader, our hero has no choice but to team up with his archnemesis' sidekick for the sake of justice. And if that compelling premise isn't enough for you, she also sings a little so...
Talking Simpsons - Weekend At Burnsie's With Mike Hanford
This week's ep is all about America's favorite jam band, so we welcome back comedian/writer/Phish fan Mike Hanford from the band/podcast The Sloppy Boys! As Homer gets prescription pot after a crow attack, he becomes a very era-appropriate stoner, which leads to him meeting Phish and puppeting Mr. Burns' co...
Talking Futurama - Leela's Homeworld
Since 1999, all of America was trying to solve the mystery of Leela's parents. Then they found out they were mutants. (Cough.) And while the secret's been out for 20 years, this episode still provides some choice emotional moments as well as a chance for Katey Sagal to stretch her legs as a voice actor. Listen ...
Blabbin 'Bout Batman: The Animated Series - Read My Lips
This week, we take on the dark side of puppetry via an exploration of Batman's most inanimate foe! That's right, we've finally reached the odd-couple pairing of The Ventriloquist and Scarface, two villains that happen to share a brain—even though one of them has a wooden body. Listen in and learn how seve...
Talking Simpsons - Homer Alone With Karen Chu
This week for this episode about motherhood we're joined by special guest Karen Chu of Good Job, Brain! who helps us better understand Marge's need to visit Rancho Relaxo after a nervous breakdown. We get Troy McClure as our video tour guide and learn about omelets, blackhead removal, baby car seats, stealing l...
What A Cartoon! - The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police "Christmas Bloody Christmas / Bad Day on the Moon"
The world can never get enough Sam and Max. Despite existing in fits and starts—an indie comic here, an adventure game there—Steve Purcell's dog and rabbit duo have never truly left us over the past 35 years. Heck, they just starred in a 2021 adventure game! But the characters' biggest brush with fame came ...
