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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?
Today we’re reviewing The Simpsons Season 8 Episode 16, “Brother From Another Series”: David Hyde Pierce guest stars as Sideshow Bob’s brother, Cecil.
We’ve got a great guest- Rob Grabowski (Hitch*Cocktails, Clued In)! We discuss if Frasier is a show for boys, if Sideshow Bob is really reformed, and why Cecil bombs his Krusty audition.
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