S2E12: The Way We Was

S2E16 Bart's Dog Gets An F

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1864636/open_sms] After Santa's Little Helper gets in trouble for destroying Homer's new sneakers, eating his macadamia nut cookie, and tearing Marge's heirloom quilt, Bart enrols the hound into an obedience school, which Santa's Little Helper must pass if he wants to continue being the Simpsons' pet. What we discuss in this cromulent episode:  * What not to feed your dog (unless you have a labrador, in which case, good luck stopping them) * Robert Capa, the famous war photographer, and his photo; The Fallen Solider * The famous movie star pooch, RinTinTin, and his journey from war to Hollywood * Is Steven Spielberg putting subliminal Catholic messages in his movies? (He's not) This plus plenty more,  on this deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap where we examine the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons. #thesimpsons #Yvanehtnioj #hellomrburns #bartsdoggetsanF

S2E15 Oh Brother, Where Art Thou

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1864636/open_sms] After Grampa is hospitalized, he reveals that Homer has a half-brother named Herb Powell, an automotive genius and billionaire. The family set out to find him. In this wonderfully languid episode, we discuss:  * Danny Devito (voices Herb Powell), his illustrious career, and the film, Matilda * The Ford Edsel, and the greatest car flop in history * The beef between Azaelia Banks, Elon Musk and Grimes.  A deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons. #thesimpsons #hellomrburns #Ohbrotherwhereartthou

S2E14 Principal Charming

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1864636/open_sms] Homer tries to set Selma up with Principal Skinner, only for him to fall for Patty instead. In this episode, we discuss:  * Hans Moleman, Groundskeeper Willie, and how these iconic characters came into our lives.  * Patty Bouvier and coming out of the closer * How to tell the difference between the Bouvier Twins A deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons. #thesimpsons #hellomrburns #PrincipalCharming https://www.patreon.com/hellomrburns

S2E13 Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1864636/open_sms] Lisa shows Homer the error of his ways when he pirates cable television. Meanwhile, Bart stumbles upon some adult television. In this episode, we discuss:  * Troy McClure, who you may remember from some of the best episodes of the golden age of The Simpsons * James John "Jim" Corbett, the last bare-knuckle boxer * The brutal death of voice actor Phil Hartman and his wife * Drederick Tatum, Mike Tyson, and The Simpson predicting the future (again) A deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons. #thesimpsons #hellomrburns #homervslisaandthe8thcommandment

S2E12: The Way We Was

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1864636/open_sms] It's a flashback episode! In "The Way We Was,"  Homer and Marge share with their children the story of how they met and fell in love with each other during high school. In this episode, we discuss:  * * The character Artie Ziff (Jon Lovitz), and how the character is based on a man Silverman went to high school with named Mark Eisenberg. * Rainier Wolfcastle, Mendoza!, and the real-life McBain film starring Christopher Walken that was a financial and box-office flop * Was Friend's character Monica Gellar's dad, played by Elliot Gould, considered a sexpot in the 1970s? The girl who rejects Barney Gumble seems to think so.  A deep-dive research podcast with host Perrie Kap examines the most fantastic TV show of our time: The Simpsons. #thesimpsons #hellomrburns #thewaywewas