Bryan Budnik

So It's Come To This: A Simpson's Family Podcast

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Cori and Bryan started this podcast as an activity that they and their children could do together, but alas the children grew up so now their pal Patrick is along for the ride. Come join them, as well as some special guests along the way, for some perfectly cromulent discussion about everything Simpsons. Join them as they discuss a variety of topics, and episode breakdowns where they compare their thoughts of the show growing up and seeing if their outlook has changed, as adults and parents.

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May 22, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 80: Itchy and Scratchy Land or I'm Determined to Include Lines that will Make You Laugh at the Gym 25.08.2023

We have sad news to report So It's Come to This: A Simpson's Family Podcast is dead.... That's right, dead serious about talking about Itchy and Scratchy Land. This one is one for the ages as the Simpson family makes their way to the "Violentest Place on Earth." We all seemed to really enjoy this one and let's be honest what's not to love? We also discuss: - The poeti...

Episode 79: Simpsorama or In Conclusion This Is Not Our Year 12.08.2023

It's mashup time! Matt Groening made it easy and asked himself for permission to have the Futurama gang be thrust into the world of The Simpsons. This was a Bryan pick and he didn't just pick this episode due to the return of Futurama but also as a gateway to get Patrick to watch a later season episode. What did Patrick think? You'll have to listen to find out. We also discuss: - The a...

Episode 78: The War of the Simpsons or A Noble Chandler Embiggens Us All 29.07.2023

In this GIANT sized episode we welcome back our good friend Carl Doody, for the first time since just before the pandemic. We hope that inviting him back doesn't bring on another one! In this episode we break down this early episode of a marriage on the rocks and are pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed it. We also discuss: - An Oppenheimer sing-a-long or perhaps a Very Special Oppenhei...

Episode 77: Grandpa vs. Sexual Inadequacy or Oh gadzooks! 14.07.2023

In this rainy day episode, it's Cori's turn to pick, so you know what that means.... it's another Grandpa centric episode! We look at a potentially racy topic but still keep it family friendly. From what started as a story about Homer and Marge's issues in the bedroom, morphs into a nice Father and Son story. We also discuss the following: - Could this be Cori's final Scandoval...

Episode 76: When Flanders Failed or Is She Gen-Z, No She's Not, She's A Freaking Millennial 02.07.2023

In this episode, Flanders takes a chance on a new business venture but Homer tries to stand in his way. Also on this episode we discuss the following: - We call out "listener" Nikki - Updates on MMC "leftovers" - 90's Kids Varity show talk - Patrick compares the Bravo Network to the Nazis - Is there anything worse than a sunburn slapper? - Ways the Simpsons can be used to t...

Episode 75: 22 Short Films About Springfield or Do You Want to Talk About Elon's Musk? 10.06.2023

In this episode we take a look at this absolute delight from season 7. Who would have thought that 22 separate stories all compiled into one 22 minute piece of television could be possible, but leave it to the Simpsons to figure it out. We marvel over the seamlessness of a "normal" day on in the confines of Springfield USA. Come along as we also discuss the following: - Cori questions if...

Episode 74: Black Widower or Brother That Ain't Ketchup 04.05.2023

Cori picked this one and we see Sideshow Bob try to redeem himself and even find love with Aunt Selma. Bob's charm might fool most in the family, but Bart stays apprehensive and finds out that Bob has some other things in mind. Come along for the ride and listen as: - Cori forgets about Richard Gere and provides us with a Scandoval update. - Patrick takes the Vanderpump Rules Quiz and makes a...

Episode 73: The Crepes of Wrath or The Internet, giver of all that is great but also provider of all that is terrible 12.04.2023

We go all the way back to everyone's favorite, season 1, for this episode to see if it still holds up. The gang was a bit split about this episode but we certainly appreciated the nostalgia trip. Bart participates in a foreign exchange program with a Albanian boy named Adil that has something to hide. Come to see the fun associated with full language emersion, child abondonment, child labor, u...

Episode 72: Radioactive Man or Generations from now no one will ever say I'm going to quote Fred Durst 16.03.2023

In this episode we welcome back Steve Lewis to take a deep dive into this episode that takes a look at Super Hero movie making before the boom of Super Hero movies. We were astonished at the very reasonable cost for making a film back then and compare that to the cost of some actual blockbusters from that time. So don't just sit there, up and atom and listen to this absolute fan favorite!  Jo...

Episode 71: Lady Bouvier's Lover or It's So Dark and Terrifyingly Libertarian 01.03.2023

For this episode it was Cori's pick and she went with the Grandpa centric episode Lady Bouvier's Lover. In this episode we discuss the following: - Fine Foley work that no one asked for - Cori's new found appreciation of Megan fox - Patrick impresses with his knowledge of old timey music - Cori's familial connection to Check Norris - Patrick sees moments of the episode through different eyes as an...

Episode 70: Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious or Is That You Samantha? 15.02.2023

In this episode we introduce our new co-host and friend of the show, and to the family, Patrick. We discuss this musical classic parody of Mary Poppins and how this episode holds up. Patrick tells us all about his experiences directing the stage version of Mary Poppins and how we was able to make the magic happen. Cori  does her best Natasha Lyonne is she is still struggling with the cold tha...

Episode 69: Krusty Gets Kancelled or She's Sitting Right There and She Knows How to Spell 31.01.2023

We made it, it's episode 69, dudes! In this super sized episode we welcome friend of the show and our pal, Steve Lewis. We take a look back at this seminal celebrity packed episode from season 4. Fans of the show have always loved the cameos in this one but we discuss which cast members were not so happy about it and how the producers dealt with their non-involvement. Brenden delivers a heartfelt...

Episode 68: Skinner's Sense of Snow or You'll Be Coming Down to Chimney Town 31.12.2022

In this Christmas Eve blizzard episode we take a look at "Skinner's Sense of Snow" and make comparisons to the episode to our real life.  B has a freak out and Bryan and Cori are left to deal with the fallout, but get saved by returning co-host London. Along the way we also discuss: - Problems with punctuation -Cori's new lyrics to the Holiday Season song  - Coming to Cardi B's defence -...

Episode 67: Bart Sells His Soul or I Believe in Sky Daddy.... HBU? 14.11.2022

In this episode we take a look and 2 separate stories from the same episode. Bart has a crisis of faith and sells his soul to his buddy Milhouse and Moe has a crisis of finances and decides to rebrand his bar as a family restaurant. We each have different beliefs in regards to Religion and use these beliefs to break this one down. But that isn't all we also discuss the following:   - Cori giv...

Episode 66: Treehouse of Horror II or All Otters Matter 01.11.2022

Alright this was a great one! We were having so much fun discusisng Treehouse of Horror II with our good friends Mike & Maurice form the Bogeyman's Closet that this turned out to be one of our longest episodes yet. Don't let that turn you away though, we had a ton of laughs on this one and hope that you'll enjoy listening to it as musch as we had recording it. This time we discuss: - Our favor...

Episode 65: Treehouse of Horror IV or You Get It, I'm Wine, Checkmate Christians 17.10.2022

It's spoopy season! It what better way to kick it off then with this classic Treehouse of Horror offering. It all starts off with Homer selling his soul for a donut, then shows Bart's run in with a gremlin and then finish it off with something thrown together about Vampires. We hope that you'll join us for the following: - We're exicted to share an email - Brenden hits us with some truths about Bl...

Episode 64: Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind or How Many Cockles is Too Many Cockles? 12.09.2022

So sorry for the delay but we're finally back! Some have said that this episode from Season 19 would have been the perfect way to end the show, I guess they didn't realize it would still be going strong 15 years later with no signs of stopping. The episode places Homer in a precarious position where he doesn't remember a seemingly traumatic experience from the night before. As he tries to put the...

Ep. 63: Behind the Laughter or If You Cut This Out We're Through Professionally 27.07.2022

In this episode we see the real story of everyone's favorite Northern Kentucky family, The Simpsons (warts and all) ala a parody of VH1's seminal hit Behind the Music. Bryan tells us about the origins of the episode as well as other places the Simpsons are reportedy from. Brenden learns about Tiger Beat and VH1, and tells us why they call him the Apple Meister. Cori is shocked to find out that VHS...

Ep. 62 The Italian Bob or Donezo: The Longest Goodbye Ever 06.07.2022

This is the second of two Sideshow Bob episodes as we see what happened to Sideshow Bob after his last attempt to get Bart, when the family meets up with him unexpectedly in Italy. Brenden had to set this one out due to scheduling conflicts so Cori and Bryan take it over. Cori gets upset over the dumming down of the Italian language for this episode and she may have her own vendetta against Disney...

Ep. 61 The Great Louse Detective or They know that we know, that they know, that we know, ya know? 20.06.2022

In this episode we have the first of two upcoming episodes featuring the the triumphant return of fan favorite Sideshow Bob. This episode shows us the importance of backdoor deals and Bob helps the Simpson family discover who is trying to kill Homer. He is actually an huge help and puts his hatred of Bart on the backburner, with a little persuasion from an electric zapper. For the first time in a...

Ep. 60 The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson 31.05.2022

On this episode we take a look at the Simpson family trip to New York City and discuss how this eisode had a lot of funny moments but realy doesn't offer much in the way of story. Brenden tells his story of getting his first speeding ticket while weighing in on Billie Ellish and is shocked to find out how long ago Ferris Bueller was released. Bryan pitches some new story ideas that might have impr...

Ep. 59 New Kids on the Blecch or What if Loopey and Coughy Carry this Episode? 05.05.2022

Do you like Boy Bands? Well if so have we got a doozey for you! In this episode we see a government conspiracy lead to the formation of Springfield's first boyband the Party Posse. And let's not forget about the special appearance by N'Sync. Cori has a lot to say about boy bands and sends us down an extensive boy band breakdown, as well as telling us which band she met at a local K-Mart in her you...

Episode 58: The Itchy, Scratchy & Poochie Show or Who's Dons Cordoroy? 05.04.2022

Oh how we've missed you! Have you missed us? So sorry for the delay but with coflicting scedules and sickness that ran rampant through the house we had a tough time getting this one out for you but here it is in all of it's glory! In this episode we see Krusty try to pivot to stop the bad ratings of Itchy and Scratchy by introducing a new character, everyone's favorite half Joe Camel and a third F...

Episode 57: Boy Meets Curl or A Dream Come True Maker 01.03.2022

Hot off the 2022 Winter Olympics, we bring you this travel episode, where Homer and Marge compete for Olympic curling glory during the 2010 Winter Olympics, in Vancouver, Canada. Lisa also develops an addictive habit until Bart helps her kick it. Cori discusses the origin of the Romper Room Shout Out and reveals the shocking truth, that she was originally left handed. Brenden is alientated once ag...

Episode 56: I Love Lisa or Should Have Kept Pee Wee in the Playhouse 13.02.2022

We choo-choo-choose you to listen to this classic episode where we take a look at I Love Lisa. Ralph Wiggum falls for Lisa but his interest is not reciprocated. Brenden helps us look at this episode in a different light by not only looking at things through Ralph's eyes but rather through Lisa's eyes. We question Ralph's actions and think that Lisa may not be completely in the wrong. Cori has us p...

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