Four Finger Discount (Simpsons Podcast)
An Australian podcast dedicated to The Simpsons, featuring in-depth episode reviews, interviews, top 10 lists, and more. Hosted by Brendan Dando and Guy Davis.
Episodes
A Lifetime with The Simpsons | Mike Reiss Interview
Legendary Simpsons writer, producer and showrunner, Mike Reiss, returns to the podcast this week to discuss his life post-Simpsons, as well as his memories working during the show's golden run.We discuss his recent termination as Simpsons consultant (and why it was a relief), the upcoming reboot of The Critic and what fans can expect, the controversy with 'A Star Is Burns', hearing Michael Jackson
How I Turned My House Into A Simpsons Halloween Special (with Daniel Alan Smith)
A Simpsons fan in Texas has turned his home into a perfectly cromulent Simpsons light display! The man behind it, Daniel Alan Smith joins Dando to discuss how he made it all happen.Follow Daniel on Instagram for more videos of the display at @daniel_alan_smithSupport the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3Z
Elementary School Musical (S22E01)
We're back for another fun season of Springfield shenanigans as we kick off Season 22!An entertaining premiere that truly capitalised on the guest appearance from Flight Of The Conchords, who's unique comedy shines through in this story about the life of a struggling artist.We discuss that cameo from the Glee cast and why we need to stop with the cross-promotion, the brilliance of multi-regioned D
The Top 10 Simpsons "Treehouse Of Horror" Segments (with Neil Arsenty)
The spooky season is upon us once again, and this week we're set to run through the Top 10 Simpsons "Treehouse Of Horror" segments as Dando is joined by Neil Arsenty, creator of the "On This Day In Simpsons History" twitter account and host of Woohoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia in Chicago.Whether it's the spot-on parodies like The Shinning, or Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace, the politcal satire of Ci
The Best (And Worst) Simpsons Episodes Of Season 21
Another season in the can and boy was there a lot to digest this time around. We cover which episodes we think were the "WORST. EPISODES. EVER!", as well as run through what we both consider to be the Top 10 Simpsons episodes of Season 21.We cover the emotional highs of newly discovered friendships, the terrible lows of Sacha Baron Cohen, along with all the creamy centres you've come to love from
Lisa's Pony (with Mitch and Dando)
If you're looking for a quick fix to win back someone's love, don't buy them a pony, just let them listen to Mitch and Dando's review of "Lisa's Pony"!They discuss whether Homer actually deserved the blame for Lisa's recital fail, the sacrifices we make as parents, the excitement of being allowed to stay up late as a child, the difficulties of getting up off the floor, Dando's inability to build a
Why I Wrote "Jurassic Bark" (with Eric Kaplan)
Good news everyone! We're walking on sunshine this week as Futurama's own, Eric Kaplan, joins us for a deep-dive discussion on his beloved (and emotionally-scarring) Futurama episode, "Jurassic Bark".Eric takes us inside the making of Fry and Seymour’s unforgettable story, the original ending (which is even more heartbreaking than the final product), the aspects of the story that are overshadowed
Judge Me Tender (S21E23)
Moe discovers his talent for crushing dreams in “Judge Me Tender,” but does his trip to the American Idol judging panel actually produce any laughs?Guy and Dando review the Season 21 finale, debating its parade of celebrity cameos, the painfully obvious Fox cross-promotion and whether Simon Cowell at least deserves credit for playing the villain.They also look back at Ellen DeGeneres’ surprising s
Lemon Of Troy (with Brent Forrester)
This podcast is a part of us all... a part of us all... A PART OF US ALL! That's right, this week we're hopping into Flanders' RV and taking a trip to Shelbyville as we revisit "Lemon Of Troy". However, it would be foolish to partake in this endeavour alone, so we've summoned a burly protector to save us from the barrage of married cousins, the writer of the episode, Brent Forrester!We discuss the
FFD Action News: The NEW Simpsons Movie, Groening confirms "Hit & Run", Simpsons cast vs AI & more!
It's been a huge month for Simpsons news, especially now that the promo train for The NEW Simpsons Movie is in full motion.As announced at D23, The NEW Simpsons Movie got it's official title, plus fans were treated to a brief animatic of a scene from the film. During the same panel, Matt Groening may hav accidentally let it slip that a remaster for Simpson Hit & Run is coming.We also discuss N
Remembering The Simpsons Movie (with Chris Stanley)
With the announcement of The NEW Simpsons Movie, Dando is joined by fellow Simpsons nerd, Chris Stanley, to discuss their memories of the original film's release.They discuss the incredible hype in the lead-up, including some very creative tie-ins (7/11 stores becoming Kwik-E-Marts will always be a winner), the fact that Australians were the first to see it in cinemas, what their experience was li
The Bob Next Door (S21E22)
Sideshow Bob returns once again in what may be his best appearance since the "golden era". There was something truly sinister about his ploy here that took us back to the vibe of "Cape Feare", which was also helped by the Face Off parody.We discuss THAT gruesome visual, the Simpsons' cast on Herman's Head, why there's too many "filler" gags this season, spoiling Harry Potter, our love of Down Peri
The Mail Is Here! #11 - Homer's best side hustles, why Mona's a bad mother, another Disney special and more!
We're back with another mailbag and ready to answer all of your questions!We discuss which one-time character deserves an origin story, what is Homer's greatest side hustle, whether Lisa episodes deserve the hate they tend to receive online, why Mona Simpson is a bad mother and more!Send through your questions to mailbag@fourfingerdiscount.com.au and we'll answer them on the next show.Support the
The Best Simpsons Sport Episodes (with Aaron Gocs)
Aaron "Gocsy" Gocs returns this week, so to celebrate the FIFA World Cup, he and Dando discuss the favourite Simpsons episodes involving sport.Whether it's Homer's stint as a pee-wee football coach, Bart's battle with Todd Flander over mini-golf or Lisa's amazing hockey skills, all of this and more is covered in this fun episode.We also discuss Gocsy distracting Steve Smith during last year's Ashe
Eight Misbehavin' (Patreon Exclusive with Mitch & Dando)
Check out this special sneak peek at Mitch and Dando's review of "Eight Misbehavin"! Each month, our Patreon supporters get access to TWO new S11 reviews from Mitch and Dando, so joing the FFD family today!Mitch and Dando have always had a love/eight relationship, but things have gone to the next level after revisiting "Eight Misbehavin", a funny (and potentially problematic) look at the life of a
Moe Letter Blues (S21E21)
To celebrate Mother's Day, The Simpsons highlight how Homer, Apu and Reverend Lovejoy have become neglectful husbands, but luckily Moe is around to convince their wives otherwise.A parody of the film A Letter To Three Wives, the episode certainly has its relatable moments, but again points out just how pessimistic Springfield in general has become by this point.We discuss the Lovejoy's (literally)
The Mail Is Here! #10 - Simpsons at Disneyland, Lisa vs Bart, favourite Simpsons games and more!
We've reached down deep into the mailbag and although we found no spy camera, we found a bunch of your questions! We discuss our favourite Simpsons games, the end of The Simpsons Ride and why it could lead to "Simpsonsland", whether Lisa is more interesting than Bart and so much more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Po
To Surveil With Love (S21E20)
Unattended podcast! Well, not really, since you're here and this week you're getting our review of "To Surveil With Love", an episode that had a really interesting story regarding the misuse of surveillance and the sacrifice of certain freedoms in the name of "security", but just didn't know how to execute it.Oh and apparently The Simpsons still though the topic of blonde jokes was relevant in 201
Marge vs The Monorail (Revisited)
Yes sir, there's nothing on Earth like a genuine, bona fide, electrified two-host podcast! That's right, this week we've gone back to one of the all-time classic, "Marge vs the Monorail", the episode that changed The Simpsons forever.We discuss Conan's original pitch, Leonard Nimoy's last-minute (but perfect) cameo, Lyle Lanley being Phil Hartman's most iconic non-regular character and more.Suppor
The Squirt And The Whale (S21E19)
Lisa discovers a beached whale after a big storm, naming her Bluella and vowing to take care of her, only for her to die the next day. Sounds like a lot of fun, right?This episode truly had a lot of potential, but unfortunately couldn't stay in any one lane and left us (well, Dando in particular), pretty annoyed.We also discuss the downfall of Flanders, Hugh Laurie's recent tweet and more.Support
Chief Of Hearts (S21E18)
This week we bust out the Battle Balls and check out the episode where Homer becomes Chief Wiggum's best friend. Honestly, it's surprising that it took this long for this story to happen, but we're glad it did.Here we see a more vulnerable insight into life as Clancy Wiggum, adding a new layer to Springfield's chief of police and showcasing the struggle of finding friendship as an adult.We also di
American History X-Cellent (S21E17)
It's time to suck the evil out of Guy and Dando with this week's review of "American History X-Cellent", an episode that sees Burns go to prison, Smithers take over the power plant, whilst Bart and Lisa raise an ant.A step up form last week, although at times it felt like the show was more interested in parodying prison films than actually telling a story.We discuss how the Burns and Smithers plot
The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed (S21E16)
The Simpsons are going to Jerusalem! Why? Don't ask. Without a doubt one of the worst episodes of the series (so far) and boy do we take it to task.We discuss how this story could have made more sense, the nonsensical use of Sacha Baron Cohen as Jakob the tour guide, whether it was anti-semitic, a theory on when The Simpsons quality "dropped off" and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com
The Mail Is Here! #09 - More Simpsons predictions, best film scores and is Marge underrated?
This month's mailbag may not have a spy camera, but it's packed with your questions which we were more than happy to answer! Where would we like to work in Springfield? Is Marge an underrated character? What is the best Marge episode? What did we get our Mum for Mother's Day? We answer all this and more!Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcS
Stealing First Base (S21E15)
This week's podcast has a strict "no touching" policy as we delve into a real missed opportunity of an episode that sees Bart fall in love with a girl named Nikki (voiced by Sarah Silverman). Meanwhile, Lisa feels sad (again) because she's an over-achiever.We discuss how the main story could (and should) have expanded to a town-wide situation and not simply focus on the Bart/Nikki relationship, ou
Postcards From The Wedge (S21E14)
Bart realises he can get what he wants by turning Marge and Homer against each other, that is until they realise that their marriage is more important than caring about parenting. Marge and Homer rediscovering their love for each other was a fun story that many parenting couples will relate to, which along with the addition of a new location being the abandoned Springfield Subway, makes for an enj
Last Exit To Springfield (with Jay Kogen)
Dental Plan! Dando needs braces! This week we discuss what many consider the greatest Simpsons episode of all time, "Last Exit To Springfield", with one of its co-writers, Jay Kogen!On top of the episode, we also discuss the competitiveness of the Simpsons writer's room, Dr. Hibbert's original name, creating characters like Mr. Burns and Sideshow Bob, memories of working with the likes of Sam Simo
The Color Yellow (S21E13)
The Simpsons were slave owners?! It happened! Or did it? Here we have Lisa discovering that her ancestors helped a black slave escape to freedom, with an added secret for good measure that should change the history of the show, but won't.It's hard to find comedy with a topic such as slavery, and this episode is a perfect example.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen o
An Interview With Al Jean (Simpsons Showrunner)
Simpsons royalty, Al Jean joined us this week to discuss his storied career working for the show.We cover a LOT of ground here, including his initial run as showrunner before leaving to create The Critic, (Al also gives us the scoop on The Critic revival), the time The Simpsons was almost cancelled, ignoring the internet criticism's of the show, working with Johnny Carson, the time Conan pitched M
The Mail Is Here! #08 - Simpsons Hit & Run sequel news, Milhouse's need for Bart, the best-looking Simpsons season and more!
We're back for another swell shindig of discussing Simpsons news and answering your questions! We cover the latest news on a Simpsons Hit & Run sequel and whether it will happen, Bart and Milhouse's relationship, the key ingredients of an "Aussie" burger, which Simpsons season we think looks the best and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spot
So It's Come To This: Another Matt Selman Interview (Simpsons Showrunner)
Simpsons kingpin Matt Selman returns to the show this week, except this time he's the one calling ALL the shots! We discuss the life of a Simpsons showrunner in 2026, updates on the new Simpsons Movie, the transition with Al Jean, the worst TV finales, upcoming Disney Plus exclusive episodes, why The Simpsons no longer have couch gags and more!Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerd
Guess Who's Coming To Criticize Dinner? (with Mitch and Dando)
If you like pizza, bagels, hot dogs with mustard and beer, eggplant, or could even eat a baby dear, well then do we have the review for you!That's right, Mitch and Dando are back and ready to kick off where they left off, by tackling "Guess Who's Come To Criticize Dinner?", an episode that sees Homer discover a career he's genuinely good at... eating! A lot of fun here, even if there was a lot lef
Boy Meets Curl (S21E12)
It's The Simpsons vs The Winter Olympics as Marge and Homer set out to become gold medallists in curling. Meanwhile, Lisa gets addicted to collecting Olympic pins.An overall fun episode that seems to fall off a cliff at the end, but at least Homer is continuing his trend of not being a jerk. Speaking of jerks, boy was Agnes Skinner insufferable here.We also discuss Arnie's early-90s run of comedie
Rosebud (with Dave Thornton)
This week we were joined by comedian Dave Thornton (what a scoop!) to revisit "Rosebud", an episode jam-packed with some of the show's most iconic moments. Whether it's The Ramones' (and Mr. Burns') happy birthday renditions, 64 slices of American cheese, THAT "yes" moment, or even Barney's "2+2 is 4", there is so much to unpack and appreciate in what may be Swartzwelder's greatest Simpsons script
Million Dollar Maybe (S21E11)
Regardless of how you say "potato", you're gonna love this week's review of "Million Dollar Maybe", a surprisingly heartfelt and believable story that sees Homer forced to hide his lotto winnigns from his family. Despite what you may think, he's actually a pretty great father/husband for the most part!We also discuss complaining when waiting in line, the short-lived life of Springfield's newest re
The Mail Is Here! #07 - Simpsons predict Trump's death, most overrated episode, real-life Simpsons characters and more!
Have The Simpsons writers predicted Trump's death in an unreleased episode? What is the most overrated Simpsons episode? Which real-life celebs are like Simpsons characters? Who would eat who first on a stranded island? These are the hard-hitting questions we tackle on this month's mailbag!Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Ap
Once Upon A Time In Springfield (S21E10)
Krusty falls in love with Anne Hathaway, aka Princess Penelope, after she becomes his new co-host. Unfortunately, he realises that if he truly loves her, he can't marry her. Meanwhile, Homer, Carl and Lenny are scouted to work for a rival power plant.This episode celebrated the show's 20th anniversary, which one of us thought they did rather well, the other, not so much.We also discuss THAT Star W
Irrational Treasure (Bonus S37 Review)
It's the 800th episode, well, not really, but let's review it anyway. This episode is for anyone who has ever lost a pet, as we get a real insight into the loving bond between Marge and Santa's Little Helper.A spin on the National Treasure franchise, here we see Marge and Homer take a trip to Philadelphia, where they get caught up in a centuries-long treasure hunt that can only be solved with the
Thursdays With Abie (S21E09)
Yeah this one was a bit of a stinker, despite Grampa finally getting some much-needed respect. A parody of Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie, this episode sees a human itnerest writer try to monetise Grampa's rambles, with an even more sinister plan for the old man himself.Meanwhile, we get a real nothign subplot of Bart needing to look after a toy lamb for a school project.We also discuss water
The Mail Is Here! #06 - Most relatable Simpsons characters, worst movies of 2025 and more!
We're back with another mailbag! This month we read out some lovely messages from listeners, as well as answer questions like; which characters can The Simpsons not exist without? Which characters have we come to appreciate more? What movies are we most looking forward to in 2026?All this and more is discussed! Be sure to be a part of our next mailbag by sending questions to mailbag@fourfingerdisc
Team Homer (wth Mike Scully)
Set the pins and pull out the lobster harmonica because this week legendary Simpsons showrunner Mike Scully joins us to review an episode he wrote, "Team Homer"!We go in-depth on not only what went into the writing of this episode, but also Mike's time working as showrunner, including his thoughts on "Jerkass Homer", the reaction to Principal and the Pauper, his first day in the Simpsons writing r
O Brother, Where Bart Thou? (S21E08)
Bart wants a brother, so he (kinda) kidnaps an orphan for a day. Honestly, this was a fairly weak story that was filled with the usual unjustified rudeness and angst that tended to pop up in the "teen era" of the show.There's also a really odd South Park parody that doesn't seem to know why it's there.Despite all this, Dando was once again a big fan of the Homer/Marge story. Maybe this is confirma
An Interview With Billy West
Good news everyone! This week we were lucky to be joined by the legendary Billy West!We delve into his career as a voice actor, the thought process behind creating a voice, his difficult childhood, living with autism, his time on The Howard Stern Show, Futurama, Space Jam and more.If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfing
A Tale Of Two Santas (Tales Of Futurama Patreon Exclusive)
To celebrate the holidays, here's a Patreon Exclusive episode of Tales Of Futurama...for FREE!It's the lost episode! Honestly, this wasn't the greatest Xmas episode we've seen. It's just a bit of a downer, which is the opposite of what we were looking for. Xmas eps are the safeground for warm-and-fuzzy cliches, this one went a different direction. A bold strategy, not sure it paid off for 'em.Esse
The FFD Xmas Special 2025
Happy Holidays everybody! This week we spend some time handing out presents, talking about our holiday plans, as well as answer some festive questions from listeners.Thank you all again for an amazing 2025, here's to an even bigger 2026!If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY
Rednecks And Broomsticks (S21E07)
Another Cletus storyline? Oh boy. Thankfully this was one of the better uses of our favourite hillbilly in recent years, with he and Homer becoming moonshine buddies.Meanwhile, Lisa has decided to become a witch, so the town decides that she and her wiccan friends must die.We also discuss annoying toys, naked witches and more!NOTE: Our annual Xmas special is available EARLY & AD-FREE on our Pa
Marge Be Not Proud (with Bill Oakley)
To celebrate the festive season, this week we revisit one of Dando's favourite episodes of all time, 'Marge Be Not Proud' with former Simpsons writer/showrunner, Bill Oakley!Bill was the showrunner for this episode and gives amazing insights into its formation, discussing THAT ending, Lawrence Tierney's now-iconic guest appearance, Mike Scully's airtight script, why it's NOT a Christmas episode an
The Cartridge Family (with Ray O'Leary)
Homie's got a gun! That's right, this week we revisit one of the most controversial Simpsons episodes of all time, along with one of the most controversial comedians in the world*, it's Mr. Ray O'Leary!We discuss topics like the history behind the episode's original cancellation, it's stance on gun control and the alternate ending that would have made Beatles fan very happy.Plus we discuss Ray's p
Pranks And Greens (S21E06)
Bart is shocked to learn that there was once a better prankster at Springfield Elementary, and it turns out to be Jonah Hill! Well, kinda. Plus, Marge gets judged by the other mothers for the snacks she feeds her kids. Honestly, a pretty fun episode that pokes fun at youtuber pranks, as well as OTT parents who think everything is unhealthy.We also discuss how Guy has never heard 'Baby Shark', how
A Fish Called Selma (with Josh Weinstein)
Help us, Dr. Zaius! This week we're revisiting the classic "A Fish Called Selma" with former Simpsons writer/showrunner, Josh Weinstein.We get first-hand insights into how the episode came together; the writing process of "Stop The Planet Of The Apes, I Want To Get Off!", Phil Hartman's live-action Troy McClure series, working with Jeff Goldblum and so much more.Plus we discuss whether Josh regret
The Devil Wears Nada (S21E05)
Do you remember when Marge was a Playboy cover girl? It happened! And so did this episode, where she posed for a sexy calendar and got extra horny, unfortunately Homer's new job as Carl's assistant (who was promoted to supervisor), means he's unable to act on it. It then ends up with Marge considering sleeping with Flanders...yeah.A lot of relatability here but also a lot that just felt unfinished
The Mail Is Here! #05 - Bring Back Apu, The Simpsons on Fortnite, "The Critic" Reboot & More!
This month we dive back into the mailbag to answer your questions and discuss whether The Simpsons should write an episode about cricket, Al Jean leaving The Simpsons to potentially reboot "The Critic", Dando's scary moment at the Oasis concert, The Simpsons on Fortnite, our Halloween night and more!If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month a
Homer The Smithers (with Daniel Connell)
You reaallllly did it this time Guy and Dando. However nobody's complaining, since this week we're joined by Aussie comedian, Daniel Connell!We revisit "Homer The Smithers", discussing Smithers' relationship with Mr. Burns, working for "the man", Daniel's love of the "Yes Man" and more!Check out more from Daniel at danielconnell.com.auIf you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patr
Treehouse Of Horror XXXVI (Patreon Exclusive)
Guy and Dando review the latest "Treehouse of Horror" episode? It happened!This year's Halloween special featured "The Last Days Of Crisco", "Clown Night With The Devil" and "Plastic World", all of which were pretty entertaining, but were they funny?We discuss the spot-on homage to 90s Simpsons, the current state of streaming, cleaning nappies, the return of Apu and more!If you enjoy this review,
Treehouse Of Horror XX (S21E04)
It's the spooky season ocne again and conveniently it's time to revisit Treehouse Of Horror XX, which gives us a fun Hitchcock homage with "Dial 'M' for Murder or Press "#" to Return to Main Menu", a classiz zombie tale with "Don't Have A Cow, Mankind", and Sweeney Todd parody with "There's No Business Like Moe Business."We also discuss the dangers of playground round-a-bouts, why the Universal Mo
The Great Wife Hope (S21E03)
It's Marge vs MMA as she enters the Septagon to help rid Springfield of cage fighting. A fun Marge story that gives her the chance to kick some arse but still be a loving mother, even though we've already had stories with episodes like Itchy & Scratchy vs Marge and The Homer, The Fall.Still, if you're an MMA, this is the episode for you!If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us o
Homer's Enemy (with Ed Kavalee)
You won't need safety gloves when listening to this week's review of "Homer's Enemy", featuring Aussie comedian/insurance-salesman, the legendary Ed Kavalee!We dive into Ed's love of the show, bonding over gags with his son, why Frank is the perfect foil for Homer and more. Plus he gives us his ideal Simpsons Marathon!Check out Ed's new podcast "You're Not Going To Like This" HEREIf you enjoy this
Thrifty Ways To Thieve Your Mother (S37 Bonus Patreon Review)
It's the premiere of Season 37 and boy was this a breath of fresh air. A well-told emotional story with a fun Homer B-plot, what is this, the "golden era"?Here we see Lisa become fashionable at school after raiding Marge's old wardrobe, however things take a twist when the school's fasion club take "thrifting" to a new level.We also discuss Dawson's Creek, Julie Kavner's home studio needing to be
Bart Gets A "Z" (S21E02)
Bart accidentally gets Mrs. K fired due an alcohol-related stunt, after she takes away the students' phones. Let's be honest, we're all love pro-Krabappel at this network and firmly believe that no child needs a phone, so safe to say that we were happy to see the back of her replacement Zachary Vaughn.We also discuss parent-teacher interviews, losing our memories, the cut-throat nature of paying t
Scenes From The Class Struggle In Springfield (with Nina Oyama)
Comedian, writer, producer, actor and hot-bed-loving Nina Oyama joins us this week to review 'Scenes From The Class Struggle In Springfield', the first episode credited to a female writer/director combo and THE Marge episode of the "golden era".We cover the struggles of not only Marge, but also the Simpsons family and members of the Springfield Country Club, as well as what makes Marge's transitio
BREAKING NEWS: A new Simpsons Movie is coming!
Can you believe it? Despite what Bart told us back in 2017, The Simpsons DID in fact wait 20 years to release another movie, but who's complaining? Despite not knowing much at this stage, we break down the announcement and discuss what we think could be potential plot ideas, how it should differ from the original and more.If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as li
How To Write A Simpsons Book (with Alan Siegel, author of "Stupid TV: Be More Funny – How The Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television
Stupid podcast, be more funny! Well one way to ensure hilarity is to chat with The Ringer's own Alan Siegel, author of the new Simpsons book titled Stupid TV: Be More Funny – How The Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television and America Forever.We discuss The Simpsons impact on TV comedy, how he fell in love with the show, the book-writing process and more.If you enjoy this review, please cons
Homer The Whopper (S21E01)
Suffering Steve Ditko! We've finally reached Season 21 and we kick off with an episode that sees Homer become the main star of Comic Book Guy's new superhero movie, 'Everyman". With the help of an expensive nutritionist named Lyle (voiced by Seth Rogen), Homer gets into shape, much to the delight of Marge. However unfortunately Lyle must leave for a new client. What could possibly go wrong?If you
All Singing, All Dancing (with Tom Witcombe)
Is there anything more terrible than when a long-running podcast reviews a cheesy clip show? That's right, this week Tom Witcombe helps us paint our wagon as we revisit the final clip show of the "golden era", with a focus this time on the many Simpsons musical numbers.We discuss what exactly makes a good Simpsons song, the best Simpsons musical parodies, the impact of The Simpsons on Tom's comedy
The Best (And Worst) Episodes Of Season 20
We've made it through the weeds of Season 20 and in all honesty, they weren't that deep! We run through our favourite episodes and what we thought were the biggest takeaways from the season overall, including how the writers tried to "fix" certain characters, which characters evolved the most and more.If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month
Coming To Homerica (S20E21)
When Springfield is overtaken by Ogdenvillians, Mayor Quimby decides to build a wall around the town to prevent anyone from entering. Sound familiar? Honestly, this was a pretty fun way to end the season with an overall positive message of unity.We also discuss our favourite dipping sauces, unsuccesfully searching for Bluey gnomes, Tim Allen's criminal history and more.If you enjoy this review, pl
Marge In Chains
Neither of us were wearing a tie at all when we recorded this week's review of "Marge In Chains", an episode filled with laughs but never seems to know what it wants to be. As a parent, Marge's accidental theft due to sheer exhausion is VERY relatable, plus the Osaka flu outbreak took us back to the Covid days. Throw in some top-class work from Phil Hartman and you've got yourself a winner.If you
Four Great Women And A Manicure (S20E20)
he first "Mother's Day" episode, designed to celebrate women, although at times it felt a bit like the opposite. Honestly, we're never big fans of these anthology episodes and besides a few fun gags, this one was no different. Here we put a spotlight on Queen Elizabeth I, Snow White, Lady Macbeth and...Howard Roark?If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as
The Mail Is Here! #04 - Best Simpsons Songs, Fake Simpsons Predictions & S37 Guest Stars!
This month we reveal all the news that came from this year's Simpsons SDCC panel, as well as discuss our favourite Simpsons songs, interesting Simpsons character designs, a potential Adam Sandler guest appearance, whether The Simpsons Movie deserves the hate from fans and more!If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfinger
Waverly Hills 9-0-2-1-D'oh (S20E19)
Waverly Hills, that's where we want to be! Podcasting in Waverly Hills! This episode sees the family rent a room in a fancy suburb in order to get the kids into a prestigious school. Lisa struggles to fit in until Bart lies about ehr being friends with Alaska Nebraska, meanwhile Homer and Marge rekindle their love with some role-play.If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patre
The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Is this podcast so out of touch? No, it is the listeners who are wrong. SO much to love and discuss with this week's revisit of "The Boy Who Knew Too Much", from Freddy Quimby's "chowdah" tirade, Homer's "meow" thoughts, McGarnagle and plenty other iconic moments.We also discuss getting old, fake eBay bidders, Michael Madsen and much more!If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on
Father Knows Worst (S20E18)
It's time to dish up some cold shoulder because this week we revisit the one where Homer is actually a good father...for the most part. Oh and Marge finds a sauna. There's actually three solid stories in here, however none of them are fleshed out to their fullest extent, so we do the heavy lifting and work out a case for each to be an entire episode.We also discuss anti-social eating habits, carny
The Mail Is Here! #03 - Most Hated Simpsons Episodes, Bart vs Australia Sequel, Simpsons Comics!
A little short on news this month, so we went for a super-sized mailbag instead! We discuss a potential "Bart vs Australia" sequel, which character could replace Moe, the legacy of The Simpsons if it ended after Season 10, the most hated Simpsons episodes and more!If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListe
BREAKING NEWS: Marge Simpson Is Dead?
We discuss the "breaking news" that Marge Simpson has apparently been killed off. Yes, an episode that aired a month ago is only just now getting media attention for the purpose of clickbait.If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3Z
The Good, The Sad And The Drugly (S20E17)
Lisa gets dosed up on "happy pills" whilst Bart falls in love with (again), this time with Jenny, aka Anne Hathaway, leaving Milhouse feeling abandoned. The result? A pretty sweet story that sees Bart finally show some appreciation to his poindexter best friend. If anything, the Lisa b-plot could have been a full-episode with some heavy themes. A winner by Season 20 standards.We also discuss Guy's
Kamp Krusty
Guy was away eating strawberries this week, so Dando is instead joined by his new co-host...Mr Black. Jokes aside, what a fun trip back to the episode that SHOULD have been the original Simpsons movie!Kamp Krusty may indeed be the "krustiest" place on Earth, however this review is anything but.We discuss Homer and Marge's subplot, school camp memories, THAT Ralph design and so much more.If you enj
Eeny Teeny Maya Moe (S20E16)
Safe to say, this episode could have gone very pear-shaped, thankfully what we get is a lovely story between Moe and his (future) fiancée Maya. Does Moe deserve such happiness? Some may argue no, but those people clearly haven't watched this episode.We also discuss the new taking food into the cinema, the early days of Netflix, the new Lilo & Stitch film and more.If you enjoy this review, plea
The Mail Is Here! #02: Bob's Burgers Crossover, Best Simpsons Merch, S37 News!
Which Simpsons character is our crush? Would we prefer to visit Springfield at day or night? How would we write a Simpsons/Bob's Burgers crossover episode? We answer all these questions and more on this month's mailbag.Plus we also discuss some S37 news including episode plots, Milhouse's new voice, the latest Simpsons Lego and more.If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon
Wedding For Disaster (S20E15)
Homer and Marge are getting married...AGAIN! Except this time it's genuinely for the right reasons. Homer is honestly so likeable in this episode that it almost feels like damage-control against the "Jerkass" tag. On top of that, we also getting a really fun SAW parody. A pleasant surprise!If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.c
The Springfield Connection
One of the all-time great Marge episodes that sees her take a chance on herself and join the Springfield police force. A great look at the roadblocks many women face in the workplace, as well as the perception of women with positions of authority.We also discuss the "car hole" vs "car hold" debate, how Herman managed to conduct illegal activities in the Simpsons' garage, what happened to Snake's b
