A podcast about the cultural impact of The Simpsons. Interviews with people who worked on the show, as well as musicians, artists, and other creatives. Hosted by Simpsons collector Warren Evans, a.k.a. Bart of Darkness.
Welcome to another Q&A! I am once again joined by Badr from The Short Box Podcast to answer your questions. We talk about musical guests, Bart Simpson tattoos, my favorite hot sauces, and lots more.Support the show
Episode 30 – March Q&A March 31, 2021
Welcome to another Q&A! I am once again joined by Badr from The Short Box Podcast to answer your questions. We talk about musical guests, Bart Simpson tattoos, my favorite hot sauces, and lots more.Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text!Support the show
Episode 29 – Mike Reiss March 24, 2021
Mike Reiss was one of the first writers hired on The Simpsons, and he joins me this week to talk all about his many years with the show, but also his new podcast called "What am I Doing Here?" - Other topics include The Critic, Simpsons Sing The Blues, and Read More
Episode 28 – Michael Polcino March 17, 2021
Welcome to Episode 28 with "Rascally" Mike Polcino. Mike was hired on The Simpsons during season 2, and has been directing since 1998. In this episode, he talks about his journey to working in animation, as well as one of the best first day stories I've ever heard.Support the show
Episode 27 – Robert W. Getz March 03, 2021
Robert W. Getz is a Simpsons collector, but most notably the author of The Unauthorized Guide to the Simpsons Collectibles (1997) and Further Adventures in the Simpsons Collectibles: An Unauthorized Guide (2000), two books that are pivotal to the hobby.Support the show
Episode 26 – Neil Arsenty February 24, 2021
Neil Arsenty is the man behind On This Day in Simpsons History and Woo Hoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia Chicago. In this episode, and in the spirit of Neil's account, we talk about Deep Space Homer, which was released on this day in 1994. We also talk about what led him Read More
Episode 25 – Jon Contino February 17, 2021
I am joined this week by Jon Contino, author of "Brand By Hand" and someone who has helped design some of your favorite things. We talk all about how Jon got into art, how the Bartman logo influenced him, and the impact The Simpsons made on him.Support the show
I am back again this week with my good friend Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast to answer more of your questions and talk all about dusting.Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text!Support the show
I am back again this week with my good friend Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast to answer more of your questions and talk all about dusting.Support the show
I am back again this week with my good friend Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast to answer more of your questions and talk all about dusting.Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a text!Support the show
Episode 23 – Tim Long January 27, 2021
This week I welcome Tim Long to the show. Tim has been writing on The Simpsons for over 20 years, and has over 30 episodes under his belt. We talk all about comedy writing, cats, and Jacksonville.Support the show
Episode 22 – Cesar Mazariegos January 20, 2021
Cesar started working on The Simpsons in Season 30, and he recently had his first credited script - the fantastic "I, Carumbus." In this interview, you'll find out how Cesar got into writing for television, as well as his personal history with the show.Support the show
Episode 21 – Marshall Julius January 13, 2021
Marshall Julius is the author of Vintage Geek, as well as an avid Simpsons collector and fan. In this episode, you can hear us talk all about the time Marshall and his friends asked Dan Castellaneta for way too many autographs in the early 90's, and plenty of other great Read More
This week I take a break from the normal format to answer some of your questions. My friend Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast comes on to hang out, and we have a great time expanding on what you want to know.Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a Read More
This week I take a break from the normal format to answer some of your questions. My friend Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast comes on to hang out, and we have a great time expanding on what you want to know.Support the show
This week I take a break from the normal format to answer some of your questions. My friend Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast comes on to hang out, and we have a great time expanding on what you want to know.Have thoughts on the show? Shoot us a Read More
Episode 19 – Danielle Weisberg December 30, 2020
This week I am joined by Danielle Weisberg. She has been a writer's assistant on The Simpsons for the last three seasons, and she recently wrote her first episode for Season 32. We talk all about production codes, what it was like to work for Conan, and plenty of other Read More
Episode 18 – Christmas Special w/ Yeardley Smith December 16, 2020
Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson herself, is back again this week to talk about four classic Simpsons Christmas episodes.Support the show
Episode 17 – Conor Lastowka December 09, 2020
Conor Lastowka is a comedy writer, author, and podcaster who writes and produces on RiffTrax, among other things. We discuss controversial Simpsons opinions, and Conor tells me some funny stories from his childhood fandom of the show.Support the show
Episode 16 – Michael Price December 02, 2020
This week I welcome Michael Price to the show. Mike has been writing on The Simpsons for 18+ years, he also co-created "F is for Family" and has worked on a bunch of other shows you know.Support the show