A podcast about Simpsons references. Host Harrison George and a guest explore all the various jokes and references hiding in your favorite Simpsons episodes. History, literature, politics, and pop culture are all discussed as we try to answer The Simpsons’ most enduring question: why I laugh?
Harrison is joined by returning guest Sunset Appleton (in costume!) to review our first Treehouse of Horror episode! Today we are discussing Season 6 Episode 6, "Treehouse of Horror V"- The Shinning, Time and Punishment, and Nightmare Cafeteria. We discuss the differences between The Shining book vs the movie, the infamous "non-Brazilian" joke, and why this episode is so much gorier than previous TOHs.
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17 Sept 2026
The Front with Joe McAdam
This week we're talking about The Simpsons episode from Season 4, Episode 19 "The Front"- Bart and Lisa write an episode of Itchy and Scratchy, while Homer and Marge attend their high school reunion.
We're joined by the hilarious Joe McAdam (BUTT, Golden Axe). We discuss our personal "I am not a crackpot" theories, Elvis shooting things, and our new favorite tv show, "The Hat Squad".
Follow Joe on instagram.com @joemcadam and joemcadam on BlueSky.
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Joe RecommendsRomy and Michele's High School Reunion Party Down ("James Rolf High School Twentieth Reunion")
Eli Recommends"For Everyone" album by Joe Vans
Harrison Recommends"Chuck Amok" by Chuck Jones Golden Axe on Paramount Plus!
Butt Sketches
5 Sept 2026
Deep Space Homer with Nick Mestad
Today we're reviewing the classic Simpsons episode, "Deep Space Homer" from Season 5, episode 15 with guest Nick Mestad. We talk about our favorite astronaut movies, ticker tape parades, and if we think this episode is too wacky to be a Simpsons episode.
Please follow Nick on Instagram & TikTok: @nick-mestad
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Nick RecommendsThe Right Stuff (book and movie)
Eli RecommendsDeep Space Nine
Harrison RecommendsCapricorn OnePacking for Mars by Mary Roach
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100
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Engagement
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