
Two Simpsons fans put their love of the show to the test
There are few things as hallowed for Simpsons fans as Seasons 2 to 11. The pinnacle, the Golden Era, the cromulent core of a show beloved by many. However, what happens when two superfans journey a little, well… a lot later into the Simpsons canon? Welcome to Springfield: The Later Years. Join long time friends, Patrick Brennan and Craig Mazerolle, as they dive into seasons 24 to the present day of The Simpsons. Each episode, the boys will go where few fans have dared to explore to see what stands up and what stinks.
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Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig Mazerolle
Research by Craig Mazerolle
Produced by Patrick Brennan
Logo by Stephen Belyea
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051 – Hellscape
on 5 August, 2019 at 9:53 pm
“Treehouse of Horror XXIX” (Season 30, Episode 4) Halloween in August!? It happened…and unfortunately it hasn’t worked out the way Craig and Pat hoped it would. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons, as well as a guy playing the theme to Jurassic Park on a melodica.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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050 – Future Dread (Part 2)
on 5 July, 2019 at 10:17 pm
“Future Drama” (Season 16, Episode 15)“Thursdays With Abie” (Season 21, Episode 9)“Brick Like Me” (Season 25, Episode 20)“Mad About The Toy” (Season 30, Episode 11) Part 2 of our 50th Episode Extravaganza has touched down from its journey through time and space, and it brings tidings from the future…tidings of DOOM! Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from various episodes of The Simpsons, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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050.5 – Glory Days (Part 1)
on 12 June, 2019 at 10:12 am
“Homer Alone” (Season 3, Episode 15)“Raging Abe Simpson” (Season 7, Episode 22)“A Tale of Two Springfields” (Season 12, Episode 2) It’s finally here! Part one of our 50th Episode Extravaganza begins with this solid collection of early years Simpsons! Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from various episodes of The Simpsons and “Winning Moment” by Brand X Music.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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049.5 – Crystal Cunundrums (S: 30, E:23)
on 22 May, 2019 at 10:52 pm
“Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion” (Season 30, Episode 23) In an unprecedented first, the guys take a look at the most recent (later years-iest?) episode of the Simpsons they possibly can with this season’s finale. They also continue to hype up a special anniversary that’s around the bend… Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion” and the song “Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James & The Shondells.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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049 – Grand v. Bland (S: 27, E:19)
on 15 May, 2019 at 10:34 am
“The Fland Canyon” (Season 27, Episode 19) The guys come to blows over their opinions of this later year episode of the Simpsons. Is it hilarious, contrived, or a little bit of both? You decide! Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Fland Canyon”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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048 – Good Till It Isn’t (S: 28, E:9)
on 8 May, 2019 at 10:20 am
“The Last Traction Hero” (Season 28, Episode 9) Wow. Just…wow. We’ve seen some weird plot decisions in some of the episodes we’ve covered in this podcast’s short run so far, but this one really takes the cake. And what a bitter cake it is! Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Last Traction Hero”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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047 – Back in the Laugh-Saddle (S: 25, E:22)
on 1 May, 2019 at 11:22 am
“The Yellow Badge of Cowardge” (Season 25, Episode 22) After another hiatus (what a year for podcast-derailing life events) the guys are finally back! In today’s episode they tackle a pretty good Simpsons installment, while also wondering if we’re all eventually going to be replaced by memes in the future. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Yellow Badge of Cowardge” and the song “Back in the Saddle” by Aerosmith.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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046 – Dirty Daniel (S: 1, E:1)
on 3 April, 2019 at 12:46 am
“Mr. Irresistible” (Season 1, Episode 1) This is a weird one, folks. In an effort to cleanse their pallets of the Simpsons stinkers they’ve recently encountered, Pat and Craig thought it would be funny to take a look at the first episode of the ill-begotten Michael Richards Show. And it was funny alright, but not “Ha-Ha” funny. Strap yourselves in for a bumpy one! Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from the Michael Richards Show episode Mr. Irresistible”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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045 – Tina May (S: 24, E:15)
on 27 March, 2019 at 2:00 am
“Black Eyed, Please” (Season 24, Episode 15) Pat and Craig hike up their short-pants and do their darnedest to not lose their minds during this strange, Frankenstein’s monster of an episode. Also, apologies for the audio quality…we have no idea what happened there. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Black Eyed, Please”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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044 – Crippling Existential Crisis (S: 26, E:5)
on 18 March, 2019 at 7:58 pm
“Opposites O-Frack” (Season 26, Episode 5) The Simpsons swerve back into “Issues” territory, with this episode which tackles fracking. You can probably guess how it goes. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Opposites O-Frack”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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043 – Wafting on a Zephyr
on 25 February, 2019 at 2:00 am
“Love Is A Many Strangled Thing” (Season 22, Episode 17) Pat and Craig go back in time to the year 2011! They talk about their past lives, Pat’s new belief in the occult, and a fantastic episode from that year. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Love Is A Many Strangled Thing”, “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by Alice Cooper, and “Spooky Old Graveyard” by Thomas Grillo.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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042 – Blade Rummy
on 18 February, 2019 at 8:27 pm
“Simpsorama” (Season 26, Episode 6) After last week’s stinker and dark contemplations, Pat and Craig turn to alcohol to make it through their next outing. And wouldn’t you just know it: this crossover episode is actually amazing! Isn’t that always the way? Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Simpsorama”, a commercial for “Tombstone Pizza”, and the theme (sorta) to “Futurama”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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041 – Hard Foul
on 11 February, 2019 at 2:00 am
“22 For 30” (Season 28, Episode 17) After having sat through this turd of an episode, and with the show’s one year anniversary looming, Pat and Craig wonder whether their stamina for later-year Simpsons has been drained. Hosted by Patrick Brennan, Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “22 For 30” and the song “Basketball” by Kurtis Blow.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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040 – Hot Dog Caboose
on 4 February, 2019 at 2:00 am
“Fatzcarraldo” (Season 28, Episode 14) The guys finally tackle Pat’s white whale with this strangely alluring episode. Hosted by Patrick Brennan, Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Fatzcarraldo”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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039 – Not Pizza Friday!?
on 28 January, 2019 at 2:41 pm
“The Kid Is All Right” (Season 25, Episode 6) Craig and Pat get back into the swing of things with this politically charged(??) episode. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig Mazerolle.Research by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Kid Is All Right” and the song “One” by Harry Nilsson.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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038 – A Commotion at the Telegraph Office (Feat. Jake Martin)
on 21 January, 2019 at 12:30 pm
“The Burns Cage” (Season 27, Episode 17) We’re back! Pat’s now a dad, Craig has a new apartment, and we’ve got a pretty decent episode of the Simpsons on the docket. Life is good! Oh, and Jake Martin returns too! Hosted by Patrick Brennan, Craig Mazerolle, Jake MartinResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Burns Cage” and the song “This Guy’s In Love With You” by Herb Alpert.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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037 – Insert Space Joke Here (Feat. Norah Kennedy)
on 19 November, 2018 at 2:33 pm
“The Man Who Came To Be Dinner” (Season 26, Episode 10) The guys, and special guest Norah Kennedy, blast off into an episode featuring everyone’s favorite Simpsons alien duo. Hosted by Patrick Brennan, Craig Mazerolle, Norah KennedyResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Man Who Came To Be Dinner” and the theme to Star Trek.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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036 – We Are In Hell
on 12 November, 2018 at 6:18 pm
“Havana Wild Weekend” (Season 28, Episode 7) Craig finally hits rock bottom. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Havana Wild Weekend”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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035 – 1st Annual Post-Halloween Halloween Special
on 6 November, 2018 at 1:04 am
“Treehouse of Horror” (Parts 13, 19, 20, & 28) What’s spookier than a Halloween special that airs on Halloween? A Halloween special that airs a week after Halloween. HALLOWEEEEeeeeEEeeen! Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from “The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror” (Parts 13, 19, 20, & 28).Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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034 – Miami Joe
on 29 October, 2018 at 2:09 am
“YOLO” (Season 25, Episode 4) The guys attempt to deal with a shockingly good episode as well as a bone of contention that could end their friendship forever. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “YOLO”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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033 – Serf’s Up!
on 22 October, 2018 at 2:34 am
“The Serfsons” (Season 29, Episode 1) Patrick’s bitterness reaches new heights as he and Craig breakdown last season’s flawed but fun premier. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Serfsons”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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032 – Bull-eep
on 15 October, 2018 at 11:30 am
“Bull-E” (Season 26, Episode 21) Springfield passes an anti-bullying law and Ned finally calls Homer out on his crap. Sounds like a good episode, right? Well…. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Bull-E” and “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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031 – Dem Golden Slippers
on 1 October, 2018 at 2:30 am
“Mr. Burns’ Fleeing Circus” (Season 28, Episode 1) Sometimes the episode you never wanted turns out to be the one you needed all along. Or something like that. Anyways, this week Mr. Burns puts on a talent show or something. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Mr. Burns’ Fleeing Circus” and “Oh Dem Golden Slippers” by Frank Luther.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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030 – A Dead Bug’s Life
on 24 September, 2018 at 2:51 am
“Penny-Wiseguys” (Season 24, Episode 5) Craig survived his travels in Europe and rejoins Pat for an episode that features both an all-time great celebrity cameo and one of the grossest story-lines in recent memory. Hurrah! Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Penny-Wiseguys” and “Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2” by Franz Liszt.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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029 – This Episode Needs Improv-ment (Feat. Dusty Green)
on 17 September, 2018 at 2:23 am
“Simprovised” (Season 29, Episode 8) Dusty Green returns to help Pat make sense of this head-scratcher of an episode. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Dusty Green.Research by Patrick BrennanProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Simprovised”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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028 – Days of Future Lisa’s Past (Feat. Chris Nyarady & Keegan Flick-Parker)
on 10 September, 2018 at 2:50 am
“Mr. Lisa’s Opus” (Season 29, Episode 8) With Craig living it up in Europe, Pat is joined by not one but TWO guest hosts: the incomparable Chris and Keegan from the new Station Zed podcast Boozing and Bonding! Hosted by Patrick Brennan, Chris Nyarady and Keegan Flick-Parker.Research by Patrick BrennanProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Mr. Lisa’s Opus”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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027 – Bad Dads and Lads
on 3 September, 2018 at 12:51 pm
“Dad Behaviour” (Season 28, Episode 8) Craig and Pat marvel at this strange episode that somehow manages to use Grandpa Simpson possibly getting someone pregnant as its B-Story. What’s its A-Story? Tune in and find out! Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Dad Behaviour”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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026 – I Like You, Manacek (Feat. Jake Martin)
on 27 August, 2018 at 2:58 am
“Homer Is Where The Art Isn’t” (Season 29, Episode 12) Wrestle Daddy Jake Martin stops by just in time to watch this surprisingly wonderful Simpsons send-up of the obscure 1970’s detective show, “Banacek”. Hosted by Patrick Brennan, Craig Mazerolle, and Jake MartinResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Homer Is Where The Art Isn’t”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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025 – The Return
on 20 August, 2018 at 2:14 am
“The Wreck Of The Relationship” (Season 26, Episode 2) After a short summer hiatus, Craig and Pat are back! On this week’s episode they take to the high seas with this quality outing featuring the fantastic Nick Offerman. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Wreck Of The Relationship”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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024 – I’ve Been Calling Her Crandell (Feat. Matt Clarke)
on 23 July, 2018 at 2:11 am
“Blazed And Confused” (Season 26, Episode 7) New guest alert! The wonderful Matt Clarke joins us for the Burning Man parody every Simpsons fan has been asking for. FINALLY! Hosted by Patrick Brennan, Craig Mazerolle, and Matt ClarkeResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Blazed And Confused”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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023 – Sweaty Bald Boys (Feat. Matt Goodwin)
on 16 July, 2018 at 2:42 am
“The Old Blue Mayor She Ain’t What She Used To Be” (Season 29, Episode 6) The Dynamic Duo, plus first-time guest Matt Goodwin, endure record temperatures in Pat’s apartment, but thankfully also get to watch a solid Simpsons episode. Hosted by Patrick Brennan, Craig Mazerolle, and Matt GoodwinResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “The Old Blue Mayor She Ain’t What She Used To Be”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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022 – Clowns And Frowns
on 9 July, 2018 at 2:23 am
“Fears Of A Clown” (Season 29, Episode 14) After a short break to celebrate their home and native land (and to be terribly, terribly sick) the guys return with an episode that is the picture of what you could call a “mixed bag”. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Fears Of A Clown” and the song “Everybody Loves A Clown” by Gary Lewis and the Playboys.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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021 – Hard To Give A Duff
on 25 June, 2018 at 2:06 am
“Waiting For Duffman” (Season 26, Episode 17) The guys are left wondering if their dreams of a Simpsons parody of “Waiting For Godot” will ever be realized after their hopes get dashed by this crappy episode. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Waiting For Duffman” and the theme to Game of Thrones.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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020 – Weaponized Beehive (Feat. Stephen Belyea)
on 18 June, 2018 at 2:00 am
“Orange Is The New Yellow” (Season 27, Episode 20) Steve rejoins the guys for this stink-fest of an episode. Also, for some reason Pat thinks Marge’s mom is dead. What a dumb-dumb. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Orange Is The New Yellow” and the Regina Spektor song “You’ve Got Time”.Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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019.5 – Lemon Of Troy (Minisode)
on 13 June, 2018 at 2:44 am
“Lemon Of Troy” (Season 6, Episode 24) Pat talks about an episode he initially hated but has grown to love: “Lemon Of Troy”. Hosted by Patrick BrennanResearch by Patrick BrennanProduced by Patrick BrennanFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Lemon of Troy”. Logo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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019 – Gotta Get ‘Em All
on 11 June, 2018 at 2:46 am
“Looking For Mr. Goodbart” (Season 28, Episode 20) In a show first, Pat and Craig butt heads over whether or not this later-year Simpsons episode is a keeper or a reeker. Hosted by Patrick Brennan & Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Looking For Mr. Goodbart”. Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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018.5 – The Love-Matic Grandpa (Minisode)
on 6 June, 2018 at 2:20 am
“The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase” (Season 8, Episode 24) Craig lays his heart out on the line for one of the best Simpsons anthology segments ever. Hosted by Craig Mazerolle Research by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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018 – Guffaw-mageddon
on 4 June, 2018 at 2:58 am
“Homer Goes To Prep School” (Season 24, Episode 9) Fridge-ra-tors! Fridge-ra-tors! On this week’s episode we enjoy yet another surprisingly great later-year Simpsons episode, this one involving Homer joining a gang of Doomsday preppers. Hosted by Patrick Brennan & Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Homer Goes To Prep School”, and the song “Underground” by Tom Waits. Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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017.5 – Homer The Smithers (Minisode)
on 30 May, 2018 at 2:22 am
“Homer the Smithers” (Season 7, Episode 17) Craig reminisces about some of his favorite Simpsons-watching moments, his love of scratched up DVD box sets, and that time Homer was Mr. Burns’ assistant. Hosted by Craig Mazerolle Research by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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017 – Ay Caramba X5
on 28 May, 2018 at 2:28 am
With the Frinktron 5000 on the fritz, Craig and Pat are forced to improvise and decide to review some random Simpsons-related merchandise. Hosted by Patrick Brennan & Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Homie the Clown”. Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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016.5 – You Got The Dud! (Minisode)
on 23 May, 2018 at 2:01 am
“Summer of 4f Ft. 2” (Season 7, Episode 25) The title says it all for this minisode. Hosted by Craig Mazerolle Research by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Summer of 4 Ft. 2”Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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016 – Baby Octopus Walk
on 21 May, 2018 at 2:23 am
“The Cad and the Hat” (Season 28, Episode 15) It might be a weird one but this week’s episode was definitely watchable, and that’s something we can all be happy about. Plus Craig unearths some choice trivia about Michael Richards’ failed solo sitcom. Win-win! Hosted by Patrick Brennan & Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio clips from The Simpsons episode “Cad and the Hat”, and the song “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys. Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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015.5 – Lisa’s Pony (Minisode)
on 16 May, 2018 at 2:23 am
“Lisa’s Pony” (Season 3, Episode 8) Pat continues his trend of getting overly personal about his personal favorite Simpsons episodes, with this week’s victim being the classic “Lisa’s Pony”. He also makes a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about his life that he technically already made in an early episode but whatever. Hosted by Patrick BrennanResearch by Patrick BrennanProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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015 – Random Word Generator
on 14 May, 2018 at 2:34 am
“Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles” (Season 27, Episode 11) This week, Pat and Craig talk about one of the most mindbogglingly strange Simpsons episode they’ve ever come across. Hosted by Patrick Brennan & Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaFeaturing audio from The Simpsons episode, “Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles”Theme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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014.5 – Barts Gets An F (Minisode)
on 9 May, 2018 at 2:47 am
“Bart Gets An F” (Season 2, Episode 1) For this week’s minisode, Pat dives into one of his first ever Simpsons viewings and talks about why he thinks Bart is more than just a slingshot and skateboard. Hosted by Patrick BrennanResearch by Patrick BrennanProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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014 – Voodoo Nightmare
on 7 May, 2018 at 2:10 am
“What To Expect When Bart’s Expecting” (Season 25, Episode 19) Remember last week when Pat said there was no way this episode would be about Bart getting someone pregnant? Remember how preposterous that sounded!?! Hosted by Patrick Brennan & Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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013.5 – Homer Goes To College (Minisode)
on 2 May, 2018 at 6:00 am
“Homer Goes To College” (Season 26, Episode 19) Time for a new minisode! Today Professor Craig talks about the classic “Homer Goes To College” and specifically how the episode might have turned out if it had been written today. Tune in! Hosted by Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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013 – Not A Children’s Fight Club
on 30 April, 2018 at 2:46 am
“The Kids Are All Fight” (Season 26, Episode 19) New guest alert! Steve Belyea (co-host of The Dust Off podcast, fearless leader of the Station Zed network, and creator of the Frinktron 5000) joins Craig and Pat on today’s episode. Hosted by Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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012.5 – Itchy and Scratchy Land (Minisode)
on 25 April, 2018 at 2:00 am
“Itchy and Scratchy Land” (Season 6, Episode 4) Welcome to our first minisode! Every Wednesday Pat or Craig (or maybe even a past guest host) will take a few minutes to talk about an episode of the Simpsons that they consider to be a classic. Today, Craig talks about one of his all-time favorites, “Itchy and Scratchy Land”. Hosted by Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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012 – Back In My Day
on 23 April, 2018 at 2:00 am
“Let’s Go Fly A Coot” (Season 26, Episodes 20) Last week’s Simpsons episode was a surprise hit with Craig and Pat, but if we’ve learned anything so far on our journey together it’s that what comes up must come down. Hosted by Patrick Brennan and Craig MazerolleResearch by Craig MazerolleProduced by Patrick BrennanLogo by Stephen BelyeaTheme – “Children’s TV 2” by Dorian Kelly Listen to the episode.
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