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 [email protected]

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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 room and more.

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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 confirmation that he is indeed getting old.

We also discuss "grape snakes", the best Monopoly token, the stand-out performance from Jordan Nagai and more.

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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.

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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.

Essentially, Robot Santa is frozen in ice, which leaves Bender to take the reigns as the new Santa. A fun twist on the old "Santa replacement" story, however not even Kwanzaa Bot could prevent this one from leaving us feeling glum. No wonder FOX weren't fans, child abuse doesn't really fit the Xmas spirit.

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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!

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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!

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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 and more.

An absolute privilege to have the opportunity to talk to Bill about one of the all-time classic episodes of the show. A must for any true Simpsons fan!

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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 philosophy work, pitching Simpsons gags to his mother, his earliest memories of the show and more.

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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.

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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 regrets leaving The Simpsons, how he and Bill Oakley joined the writing staff, as well as why they made "The Principal and the Pauper". A really fun show!

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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 or unnecessary. We also discuss sex games, kids complaining over nothing, our thoughts on Mountain Dew and more.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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 Monsters aren't popular anymore, the thrills of "knick-knocking" and more. Happy Halloween!

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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!

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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!

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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 sounbd-proofed, the show's new timeline and more.

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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 to send text messages, our love of Rodney Dangerfield and more.



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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 transition into insanity so believable (and relatable), Homer discovering his newfound golfing skills, the lack of Bart and why it worked and more.

We also discuss Nina's earliest Simpsons memories, the struggles of sketch comedy in Australia, terrible first impressions, her favourite take-out, the benefits of online shopping and more.

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CHAPTERS:

4:00 - Earliest memories of The Simpsons
8:30 - Why this episode?
9:45 - Nina's "Simpsons fan" rating system
14:25 - What lead to a career in comedy
23:15 - The struggle of sketch comedy in Australia
30:30 - Discovering new quotes thanks to close captions
31:20 - Is this THE Marge episode?
36:35 - Homer's redeeming qualities
41:25 - FAVOURITE MOMENTS
47:05 - TRIVIA
01:01:25 - EPISODE BREAKDOWN

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CHAPTERS:

17:00 - Favourite Moments
24:00 - Trivia
34:00 - Stonecutter Shout Outs
36:00 - EPISODE RUN-THROUGH

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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!

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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.

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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.

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CHAPTERS:

25:23 - Favourite Moments
33:50 - Trivia
37:00 - Stonecutter Shout Outs

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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.

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CHAPTERS:

35:10 - Favourite Moments
38:15 - Trivia
42:48 - Stoncutter Shout Outs

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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.

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CHAPTERS:

30:45 - Favourite Moments
34:15 - Trivia
42:55 - Stonecutter Shout Outs

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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.

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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!

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CHAPTERS:

01:30 - Retconning "jerk ass" homer
4:10 - Marge's bridezilla moment
8:00 - This could have been a TOH segment
11:00 - The vows were the best of Homer
16:40 - Helen Lovejoy was a man?
19:30 - FAVOURITE MOMENTS
25:35 - TRIVIA
29:00 - STONECUTTER SHOUT OUTS

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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 brother and more.

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CHAPTERS:

3:30 - The sexism that exists in Springfield
6:45 - Homer was more concerned for his image
9:30 - Marge needed to arrest Homer
12:36 - Focusing on Marge's setbacks
16:00 - Marge's original "police" design
21:30 - Herman was such a random choice
31:00 - Homer's prank crossed a line
42:31 - FAVOURITE MOMENTS
50:22 - TRIVIA
53:45 - STONECUTTERS
55:20 - RUN THROUGH

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Dia duit! That's right this week we' gathered our lucky charms and and visited O'Flanagan's pub in Ireland for a pint or two, and boy are we glad that we did because this is arguably the best Simpsons vacation episode since Bart vs Australia.

Al Jean said the intention was to produce a love letter to Ireland and they succeeded. A really fun story that sees Homer and Abe buy an Irish pub and ignore the no-smoking laws.

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CHAPTERS:

3:30 - Dando's kittens keep stepping in poop
5:50 - Is the best Simpsons "go to" episode since Bart vs Australia?
9:20 - Nicola likes the Irish accent
16:00 - They didn't use the Irish "drunk" stereotype
24:20 - FAVOURITE MOMENTS
31:40 - TRIVIA
32:30 - The use of the word "bog"
39:54 - STONECUTTER SHOUTOUTS
41:26 - EPISODE RUN THROUGH

45:00 - orgasm
46:00 - Guy's journey with the GASM comics
54:00 - Disposing of hard rubbish is the best
58:00 - Murder Incorporated
01:02:00 - Cooking homemade vegetable soup with Nan
01:16:14 - Colin Farrell
01:20:18 - 90s sports logos are iconic

01:34:15 - What Did You Learn?
01:34:40 - New Names



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One of the most enjoyable Simpsons episodes in years. An absolute delight for anyone who enjoys a good problem-solving mystery, as the show pays tribute to the likes of The Da Vinci Code, National Treasure and more. Just a really fun episode that you can sit down and watch as a family.

We also discuss the use of the use of HD technology and whether the HD era is superior from a visual perspective, our favourite memories of bootleg "cams", Dando's fear of anything involving eyes and more.Oh and Dando now has even more pets. Enjoy!

4:50 - Dando now has even MORE cats
9:47 - A great episode for the whole family
11:13 - Was Lisa too obnoxious here?
13:25 - The best use of the HD technology (so far)
16:22 - The HD era is visually superior
18:35 - The best version of Mr. Burns
19:48 - FAVOURITE MOMENTS
24:26 - Elliott can't avoid wet paint
25:26 - TRIVIA
27:54 - STONECUTTER SHOUT OUTS
32:10 - Aussie kids now say "candy"
36:51 - Dando's fear of eyes
42:00 - Our love of bootleg "cams"
49:48 - The new flavour of the month in the writer's room
51:20 - Feeling bad asking for a kitten at the shelter
54:02 - Mocking elaborate secret passages in film
01:00:05 - Dumbing it down worked for the younger viewers


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Not only is this episode's story a showcase for just how despicable The Simpsons have become, but it also features arguably the darkest and bleakest moment in the history of the show. Basically, Homer blows the family's savings and they lose their house, Flanders buys it and rents it back to them, but soon evicts them after they abuse his generousity.

Meanwhile, since it's Easter, we also discuss Guy's latest hot-cross-buns escapades, the Simpsons writers losing our trust and Dando's new pet...kinda.

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CHAPTERS:

2:14 - Dando has a new pet
7:30 - This episode is somehow relatable
8:12 - Guy's love of hot cross buns
13:30 - The overuse of "Flanderisms"
14:30 - Justifying Marge's behaviour
19:15 - Flanders is surprisingly masculine
21:11 - Homer's behaviour was despicable
24:25 - The writers have lost our trust
28:20 - What's the point of this story?
29:00 - FAVOURITE MOMENTS
31:30 - TRIVIA
33:30 - STONECUTTER SHOUT OUTS
35:05 - Top 3 Films at the time
36:30 - EPISODE RUN THROUGH BEGINS
45:00 - Too much pointless filler
48:19 - Marge's attachment to the house
50:50 - The darkest moment of the series (so far)
01:01:15 - The era of video game movies has begun
01:03:40 - The lowest this show has sunk (so far)
01:06:00 - Flanders needed more reason to forgive
01:08:12 - Nothing matters anymore

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It's time for us to dust off the mailbag and answer some of your questions including what's our favourite Grampa storyling? How would we write The Simpsons finale? Which one-time charcter should return and so much more.

We also discuss the latest Simpsons news, as well as everything that's happening in the world of Four Finger Discount.

Plus, we even chat to the creator of the screen-accurate Assassins, Judy Wright from SQ Customs! Order a pair now at sqcustoms.com

CHAPTERS:

7:07 - Dando's cat update

10:18 - more updates on The Simpsons being renewed

12:39 - A new Disney Plus exclusive "The Yellow World"

16:00 - which animated character would we like to interview?

18:40 - what is our favourite Easter chocolate?

20:45 - where do we go on a night out in Springfield?

22:35 - what is the full Krusty Burger menu?

26:04 - should Hank Scorpio have been in The Simpsons Movie?

28:00 - which one-off character should return?

36:18 - how would we write The Simpsons finale?

39:30 - Judy Wright

01:00:20 - what would our patch of the Simpsons family quilt be?

01:01:43 - should Season 2 be considered "golden age" Simpsons?

01:03:50 - do fans avoid "Bart's Dog Gets An F"?

01:04:58 - does Guy still have his puppy?

01:06:29 - trauma from watching "Jurassic Bark"

01:08:48 - is Dando getting another dog?

01:10:25 - what's the sweetest thing anyone has said to us?

01:12:15 - what's our favourite Grampa storyline?

01:13:23 - could Grampa and Mrs. Bouvier have stayed together?

01:13:99 - what's our partner's favourite song?

01:15:15 - should Marge's parents be more fleshed out?

01:17:20 - what's our favourite flavour of Jam/Jelly?

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The Four Finger Discount family recently lost our beloved pooch Jet, so to pay tribute we've gone back and revisited one of the more heartfelt episodes from the earlier seasons, Bart's Dog Gets An F.

We discuss how revisiting the episode helped Dando grieve the loss of Jet, the history of Tracey Ullman's turbulent relationship with the series, the simplistic but effective use of Marge's quilt to drive the story and more.

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CHAPTERS:

05:52 - The potential of Mrs. Winfield

07:42- The importance of emotion-driven episodes

09:41 - Helping Dando grieve the loss of Jet

12:26 - Living with anxiety

17:16 - The effective role of the quilt

18:44 - The potential buyer raised the stakes of the story

20:46 - Homer and Marge don't WANT to sell Santa's Little Helper

22:38 - Santa's Little Helper was particularly naughty this episode

23:09 - Emily Winthrop

25:32 - The history of The Tracey Ulman Show

33:08 - Emily Winthrop is so unlikeable

35:09 - "pull the bloody chain, boy!" haunts us

37:08 - The use of "son of a bitch"

41:48 - Marge and Lisa's bonding story

45:47 - The best version of Lisa

48:51 - The various parodies (E.T., Predator, etc)

49:47 - Loving the Assassins

59:07 - FAVOURITE MOMENTS

01:00:00 - The birth of "Wise Guy"?

01:00:59 - Daytime television

01:02:40 - TRIVIA

01:07:46 - STONECUTTER SHOUT-OUTS

01:11:00 - FULL EPISODE REVIEW BEGINS

01:12:50 - Frank Welker

01:16:17 - How to draw the mumps

01:19:05 - Guy ruins Louise's lawn

01:15:54 - Faking sick to get out of school

01:22:02 - Mrs. Winfield calls Homer (clip)

01:23:40 - Flanders is odd in the earlier seasons

01:25:20 - Sometimes you've got to spoil yourself

01:35:08 - Homer gets caught (clip)

01:36:08 - The dangers of Afterpay

01:40:28 - Homer handled the Assassins situation well

01:44:18 - Guy returns a used shirt

01:51:10 - Marge's devastation

01:55:06 - Someone eating your leftovers

02:00:09 - Emily's choice was justified

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For the first time in his life, Homer is financially liable for his actions. Can he last 3 hours without hurting himself? Meanwhile, Springfield Elementary are preparing to take the Vice President's Assessment Test, which means all of the trouble-makers are sent on a joyride to Capitol City with Skinner. A pretty enjoyable episode that sees Principal Skinner finally earn back some respect from the kids.

Plus, we get a pretty kick-arse parody of Final Destination!We also discuss the origin of the glovebox, kids asking too many questions and the importance of respecting your teacher.

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A little breaking news today as FOX announce they have renewed The Simpsons for four more seasons, along with Family Guy, Bob's Burgers and American Dad. This will take the show through to Season 40!

We give our thoughts on the news and what it means for the future of animation on FOX.

NOTE: Apologies in advance for Dando's audio. His mic wasn't plugged all the way in. D'oh!

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Call Mr. Gocs, that's his name, that name again is Mr. Gocs! That's right, the hilarious Aaron Gocs joined us this week to review the classic "Mr. Plow".

There were many flurries of passion as we dove deep into what makes this episode so fantastic. Whether it's the spot-on guest cameos, the absurdity of Springfield's weather or deciding who was the villain in this scenario, there was so much to dissect.

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Homer learns that he should have won class president back in high school, which leads to a bizarre "Tales Of Interest" type story where Luigi's crazy chef shows Homer the future he could have had. Safe to stay, we'd all rather live in the sauce.We also discuss having sex on a beach, the new HD era, best movie twists and more.

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