Encyclopedia Bartannica
Encyclopedia Bartannica
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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?
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The podcast explores various themes including history, literature, politics, and pop culture through the lens of The Simpsons, featuring episodes that delve into topics like the character development of Ned Flanders and Bart's parallels with Achilles.

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?
“Maybe they’re not good or bad parents. Maybe they’re just parents.”
Today we’re talking about Season 4 Episode 6’s Itchy and Scratchy: The Movie. After messing up 1 too many times, Bart is banned from seeing the Itchy and Scratchy movie forever.
I’m joined by an old friend and new mom, Jodi Fabbri. Jodi is our 1st guest who doesn’t like The Simpsons! I loved hearing about her experience watching the show as a non-Simpsons freak. We discuss why Bart is such a little stinker, and how Homer and Marge could help Bart sort himself out. We also talk about the “Where’s the Beef” ads, the great VHS Format Wars of the late 80s, and the terrible thing Bart did to the new kid, Arthur (it involves firecrackers).
You can follow Jodi at jodifayefabbri on Instagram.
You can follow this show at @bartannicapodcast on Instagram.
Jodi Recommends:
Mr. Rogers documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Childcare books by Janet Lansbury “No Bad Kids” and “Elevating Child Care”
Harrison Recommends:
“The Explosive Child” by Ross W. Greene
The podcast “Hit Factory” about 90’s movies

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