The Simpsons Then & Now

This week, in a very tenuous set of episode connections, we've got two episodes sort of linked by health insurance. The first, arguably the best episode in Simpsons history, is Last Exit to Springfield (S04E17) and the second has almost nothing to do with health insurance at all: Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion (S30E23). So join us as we talk about space coyotes, Animorphs, and spend an inappropriately long time talking about our experiences with the dentist. 

 

Every week, Lindsay and Alex are talking about two episodes of the Simpsons, one from the classic era and one from the modern era. Get in touch with us on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow or by email at [email protected]

Come for the talk about dogs, stay for the disagreement about modern Simpsons! It's a rare instance where Alex and Lindsay are not on the same page - find out who liked the modern episode and who put it in their bottom tier.

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow

In a recording session to rival the abandoned Halloween bracket, Lindsay and Alex are joined by Lindsay's childhood friend Jeremy to discuss Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy (S05E14) and The Book Job (S23E06). These are two great episodes, but more importantly, we'll talk about King of Queens, like all good Simpsons podcasts should.

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow

It's time to ring in 2021! And we'll do that by talking all about Homer's occasional friendship with Ned, complete with a trip to Vegas! We're talking about Homer Loves Flanders (S05E16) and Viva Ned Flanders (S10E10). We also spend a lot of time discussing podcasting equipment, Alex's inability to find his list of rankings, and Lindsay's skill at Mario Kart. 

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow

Because you've all been extra good this year, we decided it just wouldn't be right not to give you the holiday episode you so deserve. So join us for a shocking number of tangents about holiday pageants, Xmas horror stories, and using a holiday episode as a pilot. Oh, and we also technically frame this around two holiday episodes: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire (S01E01) and I Won't be Home for Christmas (S26E09). 

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow

It's time for everyone's favourite thing about listening to TV podcasts: applying a critical lens to problematic representations of underrepresented communities! This week, we're doing that with a deep dive into two episodes about Apu, whose character was retired earlier this year. The first is Homer & Apu (S05E13) and Much Apu About Something (S27E12). 

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow

Today Alex and Lindsay are talking all about education and how the key to being a good student is being good at taking tests. They're diving into these by looking at Bart Gets an F (S02E01) and A Test Before Trying (S24E10). They also discuss more Adam Driver, proper snow day protocol, and whether Sherri and Terri are good characters. 

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow

Ah, young love and the drama it creates. This week, Alex and Lindsay are talking about that thing that happens when you start dating someone and forget about your friends by examining Bart's Friend Falls in Love (S03E23) and The Good, the Sad, and the Drugly (S20E17). They talk about first crushes, the thrill of talking to an Emmy winner, and the components of a good PB&J.  

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow

Bonus episode alert! In what can only be described as a delightfully shocking turn of events, animator and director, Rob Oliver (@rob_oliver_), who has worked on many episodes of the Simpsons, graced us with an interview! Check it out for some awesome insights from Rob and some hardcore fangirling from Lindsay and Alex. 

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow

Remember when you could go to the movies? This week, Alex and Lindsay are talking about a lot of them as they discuss two episodes about film festivals: A Star is Burns (S06E18) and Any Given Sundance (S19E18). They also discuss a whole lot of things unrelated to the Simpsons, including lesser-known Canadian provinces and who is a bigger fan of Adam Driver. 

Every week, Alex and Lindsay are diving into two episodes of The Simpsons, one classic episode, and one from the modern era. 

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on Twitter @SimpsonsThenNow