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Happy Thanksgiving! I am joined this week by Bob and Justin from the Straight Chilling Podcast to dig in to 2019's Thanksgiving of Horror . This is not only a great Simpsons episode, but it stands out as one of the most unique of the entire series. We break it down and also spend some time talking about the best time to eat, and favorite side dishes. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text...

Nick Dahan joins me this week to talk about his first writing credit on The Simpsons, a great new episode called “ Bart’s In Jail! ” We also talk about how he got into writing comedy, and what makes the show special. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show

This week I sit down with Mike Atniel, who’s been  working on the show for over 15 years. He tells me all about when he first knew he wanted to be an animator and about his journey to the show. We also talk about drawing Wolverine, lying about going to college, and why working on The Simpsons is his dream job.  Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show

This week I am joined by fellow Simpsons collector and content creator, The Simpsons Man  to talk all about how he got started as a collector, why he wants to own The Simpsons house, and the current state of Simpsons merchandise. We also play The Synopsis Game, and more! Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show

I am joined this week by Colin Young from God's Hate , Twitching Tongues , and a ton of other bands, to talk a little about music and a lot about The Simpsons. Colin tells me how he discovered the show through a script written by his brother, as well as why he thinks Homer is on the comedy version of Mount Rushmore. We also play another round of The Synopsis Game. Have thoughts on the show? S...

Happy Halloween! In this 2+ hour episode,  I am joined by my main man Badr to talk all about Halloween and to go over 3 special Treehouse of Horror episodes - my favorite, the most underrated, and a great modern episode. We also read your comments and Simpsons costume stories! Bill Oakley also pops in long enough to talk about one of the episodes, but I won't spoil that for you here. Have tho...

This week I am joined by Lydia from The Simpsons Theory to talk all about her new book: The Simpsons Secret: A Cromulent Guide to How The Simpsons Predicted Everything , which comes out soon! Learn how Lydia started making YouTube videos, as well as her early memories of watching the show. We also play a brand new game called The Synopsis Game...final name pending. Enjoy! You can also pre-order th...

For this episode, I sit down with Andrew Carey - the frontman of the band Evergreen Terrace . We talk about how the band came to be, why they chose the name, but also what it's like to watch the show for over two decades. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show

You may have seen the viral Simpsons tv that's been floating around all forms of Simpsons internet for the past couple of weeks. Well, that tv was designed and created by Brandon Withrow , a software engineer from Kentucky who has a very cool story. In addition to the tv, we also talk about his time studying animation, and where his fandom originated. To enter the raffle mentioned in the intr...

This episode marks the one year anniversary of the podcast, and what a ride it has been! This week I am joined by the one and only Yeardley Smith yet again,  and this time it's for a fan Q&A! We answer questions that were submitted, but we also go down some fun side streets and Yeardley shares some very cool stories, including tons of stuff I had never heard before. Enjoy! Have thoughts o...

Yo! I am doing a little giveaway with my friends from The Short Box Podcast , and because it comes up as a result of the most recent Pod Boys, I am dropping it here early so you can listen in and enter! We also discuss the Chinatown Market x Simpsons drop, the life-size Maggie doll from MedicomToy , and a lot more. This episode was recorded live on August 6th, 2021 over on the Simpsons Is Greater...

This week I am joined by Laurel Randolph, the author of The Unofficial Simpsons Cookbook . It is obvious to me after speaking to Laurel that this book was a genuine labor of love from a true fan, and it really shows. The book is packed with great recipes and incredible photos, so make sure it's on your shelf! We also talk about why she loves food, why she loves the Simpsons, and plenty more....

Jordan Morris and Tony Cliff are two of the people behind Bubble , a sci-fi graphic novel based on the podcast of the same name. We talk all about the book, including how many Simpsons references it has, and we dig into what the show means to them. We also talk a little bit about Green Day. You might also know Jordan from Jordan, Jesse, Go! or Good Mythical Morning - and you might recognize Tony&a...

I'm back! This week I am joined by Jim of  The Real Jims , a fantastic YouTube channel about The Simpsons. We talk all about what made him want to make videos about The Simpsons, as well as mustard on watermelon, Patreon, and a lot more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show

This week, I use the live Pod Boys format to talk about why I've been slacking, but also what's coming up for the show. We also talk about some cool Simpsons news, and a little too much about basketball. This episode was recorded LIVE on June 19th, 2021. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show

Erin is the person behind Snip Glass . She creates all kinds of cool stained glass pieces, but one of her specialties is Simpsons! In this episode, I learn a little bit about her process, as well as why The Simpsons is so special to her. Other topics include Mountain Dew and boiled peanuts -  fun for the whole family. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the show

Yo! I’m back with my main man Badr Milligan to answer more of your questions. We talk about some of our favorite Itchy and Scratchy moments, great modern episodes, and a whole lot more. We also go over some of your unpopular opinions, and talk a little too much about doordash. Want to be a part of the next Q&A? Shoot me an e-mail at simpsonsisgreat@gmail.com or head on over to the Simpsons Is...

Welcome to a new bi-weekly bonus series with good friend and occasional co-host of the podcast, Badr Milligan ! Think of this as an after show for the podcast, where we talk about all kinds of different topics related to podcasting, life, Simpsons, Comics, Dr. Pepper, and whatever else you can imagine. We record these LIVE every other week over on the Simpsons Is Greater Than Instagram , so if you...

Ian and Nina are behind Sparks! - a graphic novel series about two cats that control a mechanical superhero dog, but they also spent several years working on Simpsons Comics for Bongo. Ian has written more Simpsons Comics than anyone, and Nina has penciled some of the best looking issues. Both are Eisner Award winners, and have also worked on lots of other cool stuff you should know about after th...

Welcome to a new bi-weekly bonus series with good friend and occasional co-host of the podcast, Badr Milligan ! Think of this as an after show for the podcast, where we talk about all kinds of different topics related to podcasting, life, Simpsons, Comics, Dr. Pepper, and whatever else you can imagine. We record these LIVE every other week over on the Simpsons Is Greater Than Instagram , so if you...

Bill Oakley , who I'm told can steam a good ham, joins me again for the first time since Episode 2! Bill, along with his writing partner Josh Weinstein, are responsible for some of the absolute best episodes and seasons of The Simpsons. We talk about his journey to the show, social media, lost Simpsons jokes, MAD Magazine,  and lots more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support th...

Welcome to a new bi-weekly bonus series with good friend and occasional co-host of the podcast, Badr Milligan ! Think of this as an after show for the podcast, where we talk about all kinds of different topics related to podcasting, life, Simpsons, Comics, Dr. Pepper, and whatever else you can imagine. We record these LIVE every other week over on the Simpsons Is Greater Than Instagram , so if you...

Bill Morrison joins me again this week to talk even more about Simpsons merchandising. If you're unfamiliar with Bill , he has designed countless pieces of artwork for The Simpsons - from newspaper ads and magazine covers, to toy and video game packaging. He also co-founded Bongo Comics with Matt Groening, and has done and continues to do so much cool stuff! Other topics include DC vs. Marvel...

This week I am joined by Liza Treyger ! You might know her from her comedy special/album called Glitter Cheese , or from her podcast about SVU - That’s Messed Up , or for her role in The King of Staten Island , but now you will also know her as a huge fan of The Simpsons. We talk all about comedy, collecting Simpsons stuff, and a lot more. Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text! Support the sh...

Pod Boys is a new bi-weekly bonus series where Badr from The Short Box Podcast and I talk all about podcasting, funny behind the scenes stuff from each of our shows, as well as what we are working on. Think of it as the after show for the podcast. Follow Simpsons is Greater Than... and The Short Box on Instagram so that you can join us live on IGTV for the next one. Watch the video here . Pod Boys...