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

For this episode we decided to give Marge some love and go back to the hey day of the show as we look at the season 6 episode, The Fear of Flying. In the episode Marge reveals that she has a deeprooted fear of flying and gets some help to try to overcome it. Our hosts break it all down for you with a lot of fun along the way. Cori says hello to some ball playing boys and asks the age old question...

Well we admittedly made a mistake with this episode as there was some confusion between the episode that Brenden wanted and the episode that we took a look at. The episode shows Professor Frink develop his own cryptocurrency and becomes quite wealthy as well as finding some new friend. Not willing to become the second richest man in Springfield Mr. Burns decides to make his own and ultimately usur...

The Budnik-Scarupa family is back with this holiday themed episode from Season 22. Not going to lie it’s a weird one as we see the Christmas dreams of 4 of the family members. The segments are disjointed, nonsensical, end abruptly and at times are just straight up disturbing, maybe like some of your holiday plans this year. Brenden sat this one out because he wasn’t feeling well, but Bryan and Cor...

 In this episode we reach the conclusion of the biggest mystery in Springfield's history, as we fond out who shot Mr. Burns. Everyone is a suspect and the Budnik/Scarupa family discusses their thoughts on the final reveal. Brenden comes up with a rather interesting proposal for 1995 Matt Groening. Cori and Bryan both look back on this episode and reveal that they have different impressions of...

Happy Halloween everyone!!! Oh wait Halloween already happened? Well true to Simpsons form we are posting this Bonus Super Sized episode after Halloween, so deal with it. We are joined by returning guests, Suzie, Mike and Maurice from The Boogeyman's Closet to discuss 3 of the greatest Treehouse of Horror segments of all time (Attack of the 50 Ft. Eyesores, Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace and Homer...

In this episode the Budnik-Scarupa family sees Mr. Burns turn maniacal in his plot to block out the sun, in order to force the residents of Springfield into using more energy from his plant. Of course the residents don't take this lightly and someone takes matters into their own hands, but who was it? Along the way we discuss the popping collars trend, alienating Brenden, once again, with timely r...

Months ago our friend Jessica Alvarez mentioned that she was watching Homerpalooza and was having a tough time accepting the fact that the then current bands, shown in the episode, are now the "old people" bands. She requested we take a look at this episode which we not only did but but one better and invited her to join us to get her take on it. Like Homer in the episode, we struggle with accepti...

In this episode Homer stumbles upon a Chili Cookoff where he eats some insanity peppers that cause him to hallucinate. During his trip he meets a spiritual guide voiced by the late great Johnny Cash and heads out on a quest to find his soulmate. Along the way the Budnik Scarupa family welcomes in friend of the family Don Johnson, no not that Don Johnson, Buffalo's own Don Johnson. They discuss Chr...

In this episode we see Homer go on a wild ride from saying some rather upsetting things about his family to rocking out with a bunch of rock and roll legends, which ultimately ends in a riot. Would you expect anything less from the citizens of Springfield? The Budnik-Scarupa family also discusses their non existent Patreon levels and a HUGE announcement about everyone's favorite show, Manifest. Th...

In this episode we take you all the way back to 1984 and Brenden is totally alienated with all of the references as Bryan and Cori reminisce. The cookie butter ghost returns and the family gets confused over the difference between Rod and Todd. Brenden gets offended over one of Homer's lines which leads to a discussion on some of the problematic jokes in the episode. The family is split on their f...

Hey, we're back! Did you miss us? We missed you! It might be hot during these dog days of summer so cool of with a dive into our newest episode Bart of Darkness. We discuss what is to come with the upcoming Season 33, and the fact that Disney might not ever let the show die! Cori inadvertently starts a "Hello Therapist" segment as she shares the horrors of swim class, and the ingenious way she got...

In this episode the Budnik-Scarupa family takes a look at this oldie but a goodie that surprisingly Cori and Brenden have never seen. Bryan fawns over the inclusion of Conan O'Brien while Cori and Brenden tell stories of their own boring field trips. We get musical in this one as Cori sings several different songs throughout, I hope we don't get sued! So sit back, relax grab a delicious danish and...

In this more recent episode (is within the last 10 years recent?) we take a look hipster culture taking over Springfield. Cori hand picked this one as she has a lot to relate to as the self proclaimed Mother of Hipsters. Bryan talks about the surprise and consequent freak out over the inclusion of one of his favorite bands, Screeching Weasel. Brenden learns about Alaska and is critical of the epis...

In this episode the Budnik-Scarupa clan takes a deep dive into this episode from Season 2. Along the way they make connections to their own school experiences. Cori brings the hate during her News and Views segment & discusses some of the horrors of her school days, some that she is still dealing with today. Bryan relates to Bart's procrastination and Brenden tries to wrap his head around how...

In this episode we meet none other than Frank "Grimy" Grimes and take a look at the divisive episode from Season 8, Homer's Enemy. Many consider this to be one of the finest Simpson's moments while others argue that it is too dark. We take a look at both sides. Brenden grows to like the episode as we discuss it and he and Bryan discuss whether The Simpson's should be considered a satire or not. Br...

So we've heard that it takes about 40 episodes to get good at podcasting, well here we are number 40. So that being said we needed a special episode with a very special guest star, so we looked to this episode from Season 13 due to the involvement of friend of the show, Richard Gere! Bryan makes the mistake of asking if his co hosts have any life experiences that they would like to share and Brend...

Oh boy this is a good one! The Budnik-Scarupa family digs deep into the vault for this Season 2 classic, Bart the Daredevil. Cori and Brenden play a Simpsons storyline game and have to decide if it is real or if Bryan made it up. Brenden takes a turn to have a bit of a therapy session as he admits to some wrongdoings in the past, and Bryan realizes that he was being duped. After countless threats...

So we wanted to post this a few days ago but we totally spaced on the date! Join the Budnik-Scarupa clan as they discuss this groovy episode where Homer is prescribed medicinal marijuana. They discuss the different opinions people have taken on this natural substance since this episode aired almost 20 years ago. Bryan brings a lot to the Eye on Springfield segment as they discuss Hank Azaria's apo...

In this episode the Budnik-Scarupa clan takes a look at Homer Badman with modern eyes. They realize that there are aspects of the episode that some might find problematic as it doesn't quite hold up through modern eyes. Brenden leads the discussion and helps Bryan and Cori to notice some aspects that they haven't noticed before. We really had a great time discussing the good and the bad with this...

In this episode the family takes a look at a classic from Season 7, Lisa the Vegetarian. Bryan helps celebrate 700 episodes of The Simpsons by compiling a bunch of interesting facts about the show that just won't quit. Brenden is vindicated when he finds out that Matt Selman, one of the Simpson's producers, agrees with a stance Brenden took on the show a few episodes ago. Cori relives more childho...

In this episode the Budnik-Scarupa Clan tackles this controversial episode, from Season 3. The family has an disagreement over a missed casting opportunity for Starlord from the Guardians of the Galaxy films and Bryan brings some rather interesting and weird tidbits about this episode. This episode has been increasingly difficult to find due it being pulled from syndication as well as streaming se...

Returning guest Patrick Goatseay had one demand to appear on this episode, to bring back the Useless Weather Update. Well we heard him as well as many of you, and are happy to announce the return of Cailin to the show, to bring us our much missed weather and pollen update. Join the Budnik-Scarupa clan, along with family friend Patrick, as they go back to Season 4, to take a look at this winter the...

In this episode the family takes a look and another more recent episode, from Season 30, E My Sports. This is no love fest as they breakdown this episode with a more critical eye than you are used to hearing. The episode is praised for it's attempts at trying something new and for it's realistic portrayal of the E Sports community but that might have left some gaps in other areas. Brenden is able...

In this episode the Budnik/Scarupa Clan takes the show into unchartered territory, Season 32?!?!?! That's right The Simpsons is still making new episodes and we take a look at this episode that checks so many of Cori's likes. This episode has everything; Grandpa, True Crime podcasts, Karen and Georgia, Lisa and Marge bonding time, and yes even Skarsgards. So put down that shrimp from that shrimp t...

In this episode the Budnik/Scarupa clan tries something new as they welcome a special, virtual, guest Rich Budnik. Not only is Rich, Bryan's brother but he is a long time, die hard Simpsons lover (up to Season 13 that is) that brings a fresh voice and a lot of knowledge to the discussion of this absolute classic from season 6.  Hear the brothers talk about some of their experiences growing up...