Four Finger Discount (Simpsons Podcast)

The spooky season is upon us once again, and this week we're set to run through the Top 10 Simpsons "Treehouse Of Horror" segments as Dando is joined by Neil Arsenty, creator of the "On This Day In Simpsons History" twitter account and host of Woohoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia in Chicago.

Whether it's the spot-on parodies like The Shinning, or Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace, the politcal satire of Citizen Kang, or even forgotten classics like Bad Dream House and Hungry and the Damned, Dando and Neil discuss just what made The Simpsons' Halloween specials so great in the 90s.

Check out this year's Woohoo Classic Simpsons Trivia Halloween Contest at Pizzeria Serio in Chicago on October 26th. Details at > eventbrite.com/e/classic-simpsons-trivia-halloween-costume-contest-tickets-2000185463565?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Another season in the can and boy was there a lot to digest this time around. We cover which episodes we think were the "WORST. EPISODES. EVER!", as well as run through what we both consider to be the Top 10 Simpsons episodes of Season 21.

We cover the emotional highs of newly discovered friendships, the terrible lows of Sacha Baron Cohen, along with all the creamy centres you've come to love from your pals, Guy and Dando.

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CHAPTERS:

10:00 – Dando's #5
15:20 – Guy's #5
18:50 – Dando's #4
21:30 – Guy's #4
29:20 – Dando's #3
33:10 – Guy's #3
37:20 – Dando's #2
40:00 – Guy's #2
42:00 – Joint #1

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If you're looking for a quick fix to win back someone's love, don't buy them a pony, just let them listen to Mitch and Dando's review of "Lisa's Pony"!

They discuss whether Homer actually deserved the blame for Lisa's recital fail, the sacrifices we make as parents, the excitement of being allowed to stay up late as a child, the difficulties of getting up off the floor, Dando's inability to build a flat pack and more.

Almost two hours of Mitch and Dando banter with a good dose of Simpsons nostalgia is available right now on our Patreon, so be sure to join the FFD family today!

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CHAPTERS:

03:22 – Why Lisa’s Pony was the perfect classic to revisit
05:09 – Homer: deadbeat dad or loving parent making amends?
09:22 – Parenting sacrifices and what children don’t see
11:01 – The Godfather gag and Lisa’s emotional growth
12:20 – Childhood grudges, honesty and learning to forgive
18:46 – Homer’s Kwik-E-Mart B-plot
19:55 – Favourite moments
24:51 – Staying up late as a kid
27:22 – Bart’s small, but perfect role in the episode
28:15 – Kids’ games, imaginary play and parental patience
32:47 – Trivia
39:04 – Parenting fears, playground accidents and balcony safety
52:13 – The 2001: A Space Odyssey parody
55:42 – Homer's detour
59:23 – “Refried dog poop”

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Good news everyone! We're walking on sunshine this week as Futurama's own, Eric Kaplan, joins us for a deep-dive discussion on his beloved (and emotionally-scarring) Futurama episode, "Jurassic Bark".

Eric takes us inside the making of Fry and Seymour’s unforgettable story, the original ending (which is even more heartbreaking than the final product), the aspects of the story that are overshadowed by THAT moment and so much more.

Plus we get a unique insight into Futurama’s writing room, the episode’s lasting legacy, and why “Jurassic Bark” still hits just as hard all these years later.

It’s a fascinating, funny and deeply moving chat with one of Futurama’s great creative minds. Grab a tissue, press play, and prepare to be emotionally destroyed in the best possible way.

Check out Eric's new YouTube series My Friend Coffee at https://www.youtube.com/@Kapknap

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Moe discovers his talent for crushing dreams in “Judge Me Tender,” but does his trip to the American Idol judging panel actually produce any laughs?

Guy and Dando review the Season 21 finale, debating its parade of celebrity cameos, the painfully obvious Fox cross-promotion and whether Simon Cowell at least deserves credit for playing the villain.

They also look back at Ellen DeGeneres’ surprising stint on American Idol, question the show’s overly reliant sign gags, unpack Homer and Marge’s underdeveloped B-story, and pitch an alternate story in which Moe becomes a professional heckler.

Plus, they also discuss what happened to Simon Cowell's face, whether dogs understand humans, the secret to a tradie's quote and more.

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This podcast is a part of us all... a part of us all... A PART OF US ALL! That's right, this week we're hopping into Flanders' RV and taking a trip to Shelbyville as we revisit "Lemon Of Troy". However, it would be foolish to partake in this endeavour alone, so we've summoned a burly protector to save us from the barrage of married cousins, the writer of the episode, Brent Forrester!

We discuss the "lemon face" scene and how it's developed its own life in meme culture, the reason so many fans have a nostalgic connection to the story, how the episode was originally pitched and so much more.

Plus we get a crash course in comedy writing, as we delve into Brent's career working on hit shows such as King of the Hill, The Office, The Ben Stiller Show, Late Night with David Letterman and Mr. Show,  just to name a few.

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CHAPTERS:

01:56 - Why “Lemon of Troy” Still Connects with Audiences
4:00 - The Origin of Springfield vs. Shelbyville
6:39 - “Behaviour Over Banter” and Grounded Comedy
9:35 - Inside The Simpsons Writers’ Conference
14:14 - Pitching the Lemon Tree Story
20:00 - Roman Numerals, Movie References and Joke Construction
24:05 - The “Lemon Face” Meme and Comic Contradiction
28:00 - Springfield Pride, Shelbyville and Childhood Adventures
34:00 - The Episode’s Title, Childhood Memories
38:38 - Brent’s Early Comedy Career: The Ben Stiller Show and Originality
43:00 -  Learning from James L. Brooks, Judd Apatow, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross
49:05 - The Office, King of the Hill and Leading a Writers’ Room
56:30 - Showrunning, Rewrites and Making Great TV Under Pressure
01:03:00 - Comedy, Networks and King of the Hill
01:10:20 - Disappointing Conan O’Brien, Late Night and Creating “If They Mated”
01:18:44 - Brent’s Comedy-Writing Class and Creating Your Own Script
01:21:00 - Homerpalooza, Voice Actors and What Makes a Line Land
01:26:00 - Writing for Performance and the Science of Funny Words
01:30:00 - The Simpsons Season 6–7 Writers’ Room
01:32:57 - Brent’s Favourite “Lemon of Troy” Moments
01:35:00 - “Squozen,” Cousin Love and the Brilliance of Animation
01:38:30 - Brent’s Ultimate Five-Episode Simpsons Marathon

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It's been a huge month for Simpsons news, especially now that the promo train for The NEW Simpsons Movie is in full motion.

As announced at D23, The NEW Simpsons Movie got it's official title, plus fans were treated to a brief animatic of a scene from the film. During the same panel, Matt Groening may hav accidentally let it slip that a remaster for Simpson Hit & Run is coming.

We also discuss Nancy Cartwright's recent statement that she thinks the show will end at Season 40, as well as her and Harry Shearer's stance on being replace with AI.

Plus we cover some recent Simpsons merch drops, including some pretty cool Simpsons action figures, available now at iamretro.com

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CHAPTERS:

1:16 - The New Simpsons Movie” Title Revealed
3:43 - Breaking Down the Movie Animatic
8:29 - Is a Simpsons: Hit & Run Remaster Coming?
13:51 - Is The Simpsons Ending with Season 40?
17:59 - The Simpsons Cast vs AI
28:20 - Harry Shearer Doesn’t Watch the Show?!
32:30 - New Simpsons Collectibles and Merchandise
37:22 - Final Thoughts and Listener Mailbag

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With the announcement of The NEW Simpsons Movie, Dando is joined by fellow Simpsons nerd, Chris Stanley, to discuss their memories of the original film's release.

They discuss the incredible hype in the lead-up, including some very creative tie-ins (7/11 stores becoming Kwik-E-Marts will always be a winner), the fact that Australians were the first to see it in cinemas, what their experience was like at the first screening and more.

Plus you'll hear their initial thoughts on the film, what they enjoyed and what disappointed, as well as predictions for what's to come in The NEW Simpsons Movie.

What are YOUR memories of The Simpsons Movie? Comment below and let us know.

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Sideshow Bob returns once again in what may be his best appearance since the "golden era". There was something truly sinister about his ploy here that took us back to the vibe of "Cape Feare", which was also helped by the Face Off parody.

We discuss THAT gruesome visual, the Simpsons' cast on Herman's Head, why there's too many "filler" gags this season, spoiling Harry Potter, our love of Down Periscope and more.

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We're back with another mailbag and ready to answer all of your questions!

We discuss which one-time character deserves an origin story, what is Homer's greatest side hustle, whether Lisa episodes deserve the hate they tend to receive online, why Mona Simpson is a bad mother and more!

Send through your questions to [email protected] and we'll answer them on the next show.

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