Eat My Shorts: A Simpsons Podcast
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis Simpsons podcast is, without a doubt, the worst podcast ever. Rest assured, we expect that you will be on the internet within minutes registering your disgust throughout the world.
We’re Eat My Shorts: A Simpsons Podcast, who the hell are you? Hosted by Nacho Nova & Irvin Castellanos, Eat My Shorts is a Simpsons review podcast where we pick a Simpsons episode and share our thoughts on it.
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Episodes
Treehouse of Horror VI
October 31, 2019 21:50 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWelcome, Eat My Shorties, to the SCARE-ifying conclusion of Kang & Kodos month on the show. Irvin is forced to start the show without Nacho, who is mysteriously missing for the first part of the episode. After professionalism is restored, our hosts talk about their favorite moments from Treehouse of Horror VI as well as advertising mascots, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Martin Prince tattoos, and the all-time scariest Treehouse of Horror horror moments. ★ Support this podcast on Patre...
Treehouse of Horror IV
October 25, 2019 21:45 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBAbandon all MOPE, ye who enter this episode!! Irvin and Nacho have come down with Vampirism this week but still show up to deliver one frightfully GHOUL-arious show! Tonight we tell you three tales of Simpsons terror, and touch on additional HORRIFIC digressive topics like souls as a plot device, banned cartoons, and remove our weekly Simpsons News segment from behind the paywall for just one week! What rascals! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Treehouse of Horror III
October 19, 2019 21:20 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIrvin and Nacho come to you from the spirit realm to discuss a scary Simpson classic in the longest and therefore best episode to date! This episode contains a frightening trilogy of tales, each more hellish than the last. We also talk about Smithers' military history, wild hogs, how we were conceived, and Waldo. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Pygmoelian
October 10, 2019 00:25 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBWelcome to the thrilling conclusion of Moe Month! Irvin and Nacho wrap up a month of shows devoted to Springfield's favorite mug that serves the drug we love to chug. After being publicly humiliated, Moe gets cosmetic surgery on his face and is so pleased with the results he seeks revenge on all who wronged him. Hey, this sounds kind of like that movie The Joker I keep hearing about! The Simpsons predicted it! Anyhow, in addition to a Moe-centric series of discussions around this ep...
Secrets of a Successful Marriage
September 28, 2019 04:45 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWelcome to one of the most dramatic episodes of the Simpsons we've covered yet! Homer and Marge's marriage hangs in the balance and our gossip hound hosts Irvin and Nacho are here to cover all the very personal drama. In addition to the drama in this episode, Nacho also challenges Irvin to his Simpsons world record and title belt, we discuss pranks, the troubling dynamic between Homer and Moe, and we deliver our weekly Simpons News segment. We are journalists, and we appreciate your...
Dumbbell Indemnity
September 19, 2019 20:55 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBMoe Month continues on Eat My Shorts! We know him, we love him, we see him in almost every episode, but this week on the show Irvin and Nacho cover one of his first starring roles in a plot. We also get into Moe's criminal record, steaks in the shower, car antenna ornaments, and parties in the desert. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Team Homer
September 14, 2019 00:20 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBAfter assuming they'd already done it but then realizing they hadn't, Irvin and Nacho finally cover Team Homer! We're celebrating a new supporting Simpsons character this month the only way we know how--with pyrotechnics. After revealing some important Simpsons news items, our hosts discuss the episode's salient points as well as share insights on Moe's resemblance to Alfred E. Neuman, bowling, school uniforms, and prawns. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish" (with Norma Herrera and Adam Reyna)
September 05, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBGrampa Month on the show comes to a rousing conclusion with the pulpiest and most cinematic Simpsons episode we've covered so far! For this very special episode, Irvin and Nacho welcome returning guests Norma and Adam, who in addition to a deep-dive analysis of the episode talk about LiveJournal, the Simpsons entering the Disney megaverse, and Jughead's mysterious origins. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Grampa Vs. Sexual Inadequacy
August 29, 2019 20:10 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBOur human resources department asked us to include this note: PARENTAL ADVISORY EXPLICIT CONTENT--This podcast contains adult content and is intended for mature audiences only. Irvin and Nacho welcome you and a live studio audience to a wonderful podcast episode covering a wonderful episode of the Simpsons! Homer and Marge's sex life has stalled out and only Grampa Simpson can stimulate arousal! Seriously folks, I'm not joking around--watch the episode! Our hosts handle all this wi...
Old Money
August 22, 2019 22:45 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBTime to pop the hard candy and hang up your wool shoals! Grampa Month continues on the show with one of his all time great episodes! Sure, there's a lot of sad stuff in it. But the Simpsons know how to pull that off! Irvin and Nacho also recall some memories from theme parks, offer some Vegas gambling tips, and take your phone calls! This episode is sponsored by Popeyes Chicken. Please try their new chicken sandwich, please!!! You'll flip. Even if you're in your car or someplace ...
Lady Bouvier's Lover
August 15, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBIrvin and Nacho are back in the studio and recharged after a brief unpaid break to show love to summer's favorite son, "August" Abe Simpson! In this episode we see Grampa fall in love with Marge's mother, to Homer's horror. We also hear a little about Irvin's run-in with a feral dog on vacation, convincing old wive's tales, and crown Garfield the king of I.D.G.A.F.! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A Fish Called Selma
August 01, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBIrvin and Nacho close out Patty Month on the show with a barnburner of an episode! We gossip over the sordid details of Patty Bouvier's marriage to D-list celebrity Troy McClure, as well as the famous '90s sitcom Sister Sister, Irvin's jury summons in Dallas, and the Planet of the Apes (the movie and the planet). Nacho also challenges Irvin for his Simpsons Trivia Guinness World Record! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
There's Something About Marrying (with Teddy Tidds)
July 19, 2019 00:30 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBIrvin and Nacho welcome special guest and animation head Teddy Tides to the show to talk about a very special episode for Patty Month on the show in which we see the other Bouvier sister getting married by her arch-nemesis Homer Simpsons! We also discuss influential newspaper comic strips, racist Looney Tunes cartoons, and the Dudist Church. Find us on Twitter & Instagram @eatmyshortspod! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Cartridge Family
July 12, 2019 22:05 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBSpringfield descends into mob rule! Also, Homer buys a gun. Irvin and Nacho discuss some classic Jerkass Homer moments in the Cartridge Family, as well as the strained relationship between Homer and Patty in this episode. Stray chatter remains almost exclusively devoted to celebrity scandals, for the gossip heads in the listening audience. CONTEST ALERT: Call the show (512-333-0420) and leave a voicemail with your best "Hey Pally" sarcastic guy impression and you could win a legiti...
Principal Charming
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBWelcome to a new month on Eat My Shorts! Fresh from their Simpsons trivia world record drinking contest, a depleted Irvin and Nacho stagger into the studio to discuss an early and endearing episode prominently featuring Patty Bouvier. It's a classic case of the sitcom twin mix-up! This episode analysis also features tangential digressions on indoor smoking in the '90s, high school rivalries, and the possibility of giving a catchphrase to a longtime Simpsons bit player, Lewis. ★ S...
Honor Roller: Simpsons Trivia Showdown
July 01, 2019 04:55 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBFrom BEHIND THE PAYWALL: Our hosts face off against each other in a BRUTAL TEST of Simpsons knowledge while a WORLD RECORD hangs in the balance!!!
BONUS EPISODE--Honor Roller: Simpsons Trivia Showdown
July 01, 2019 04:55 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBLLLLLLLLADIES AND GENTLMEN. . .welcome to a once in a lifetime podcasting experience. Entering the ring is Irvin Castellanos, host of Eat My Shorts, holding a Guinness Beer and wearing tights featuring a print of his own face. Tonight he's fighting for the Guinness World Record for Simpsons Trivia Champion of the World! And in this corner we have Nacho, host of Eat My Shorts, and current holder of the world record title that Irvin has come here to claim. He also holds the title bel...
Saturdays of Thunder
June 22, 2019 00:40 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBWelcome to the thrilling and chilling conclusion to Martin month on the show! Irvin and Nacho welcome you to the Springfield Soap Box Derby, where Bart faces off against Nelson and Martin, Bart's bully and nerd bully! Additional topics of conversation include infomercials, father and son bonding, and things Homer has attempted to build. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Three Men and a Comic Book
June 12, 2019 22:55 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBWelcome to a star-studded episode of Eat My Shorts! Irvin and Nacho head to the 12th Annual Close Encounters of the Comic Book Kind Convention. Tales of childhood exposure to comic books are shared, as well as memories of different summer jobs we had as kids. We open up the phone lines in this episode and attempt to take a call from a very famous listener. You too can call/text the show or leave us a message @ 512-333-0420 ! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bart of Darkness
May 30, 2019 22:55 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBEverybody in the pool! Due to climate crisis summer is already here, and Eat My Shorts is headed poolside. Irvin and Nacho continue celebrating Martin Month with an episode in which we see Bart's visions for the summer shattered. Not only do you get the thorough analysis of a Simpsons episode you've come to expect from this podcast, but we also go in-depth on air conditioning, sports injuries, and Lisa's love interests. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bart the Genius
May 23, 2019 16:55 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBIt's Martin Month on the show! Join us as we celebrate Springfield Elementary's favorite condescending intellectual. Irvin and Nacho kick off episodes highlighting Martin Prince with a cornerstone season 1 episode. What artistry! What revolution! And hey, the Simpsons episode wasn't bad either. In addition to the detailed breakdown and analysis of the episode that listeners have come to expect from this podcast, we also discuss our favorite books growing up, attending special school...
My Big Fat Geek Wedding
May 15, 2019 15:55 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBIrvin and Nacho bring Edna Krabappel month to a close with an episode unseen by either of them before today's show! Join us on our strange and terrifying journey into the conclusion of Krabappel and Skinner's romance. We also share stories of drinking in Mexico, theorize about a Skinner/Comic Book Guy backstory, and Irvin offers insight into Western Union scams. P.S. Please forgive the lateness of this episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Grade School Confidential
May 02, 2019 20:45 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week on the show, Irvin and Nacho continue Edna Krabappel month with an episode that capitalizes on the "will they won't they" dynamic between Krabappel and Principal Skinner. Oh my gosh, folks, what a roller coaster between those two. Other topics of discussion include oyster safety, school scandals, and casting this episode as a feature length rom-com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The First Annual Eat My Shorts One Year Anniversary Show!
April 24, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome, friends, and thank you for joining us for the very special podcast party. Well, it's been a year of podcasting about the Simpsons, can you believe it? Neither can we (I am assuming you too are unable to believe this). We'd like to thank this opportunity to thank everyone who's made this moment possible: Matt Groening: thank you for your wonderful and everlasting creative content. To the writers: Thank you for inspiring a generation of dreamers to explore the unlimited poten...
The PTA Disbands
April 17, 2019 21:05 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBEdna Krabappel month continues on the show with an episode that adjusts her role on the show and formally establishes for her a rivalry. It's a heated episode, and Irvin and Nacho are here to deliver the play by play. We also get into such episode-adjacent topics as Irvin's childhood schoolbus commute, grackles, and Nacho's mystical crystals. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bart the Lover
April 09, 2019 00:25 - 54 minutes - 25 MBApril is Edna Krabappel month on the show! For the next few weeks, Irvin and Nacho are celebrating Bart's beleaguered 4th grade teacher at Springfield Elementary with some of her best episodes, and this one is a great one. We cover the sordid details of Bart's redemptive game of deception with his teacher, and also spend some time talking about yo-yos, Mrs. Krabappel and Nelson having the same catchphrase, and one of the best no-brainer Simpsons crossovers that hasn't happened yet. ...
Deep Space Homer
March 31, 2019 22:50 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBIrvin and Nacho close out Barney month with one of his biggest roles in an episode, once again featuring the classic Homer/Barney betrayal! Whoa, this stuff is like Shakespeare! Irvin also challenges Nacho for his drinking game world record that he set last week, and it's a competition that will leave you on the edge of your seat. We also discuss "jump the shark" moments, grounding the implausible Simpsons episodes in reality, and science fiction. ★ Support this podcast on Patreo...
Mr. Plow
March 23, 2019 03:35 - 1 hour - 30 MBSpringtime! The sun is out, birds are singing, bees are trying to have sex with them (as is my understanding). So naturally, this week on the show Irvin and Nacho are covering one of the coldest Simpsons episodes on record (it's true, I looked it up). Homer and Barney's friendship reaches new levels of treachery, and we get a critical glimpse into their childhood friendship. We also talk about car shows, growing up with different version of Batman on TV, Simpsons restaurants we'd li...
Homer's Barbershop Quartet (Live from SXSW 2019)
March 16, 2019 01:15 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBWelcome to a very special episode of Eat My Shorts! You may be getting the sense that we overuse the word special, but you are, once again, dead wrong. Can't get to South by Southwest in Austin TX this year? This week we're bringing South by Southwest to YOU! No, you're not reading these words wrong--this week's show was recorded live on the roof of the Volstead bar on the East Side. Please excuse the minor sound issues, because it is a great episode! We cover the Simpsons season 5...
Duffless
March 09, 2019 05:10 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBIrvin and Nacho crack open a couple O'Doul's as they discuss a sudsy Simpson classic. The nature of the Homer/Barney friendship dynamic is investigated, as well as Attack on the Killer Tomatoes, school science projects, the giant spider in sector 7B, and Barney's sources of income. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
E Pluribus Wiggum (with Cole Battle)
March 02, 2019 00:35 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBIrvin and Nacho welcome special guest Cole Battle to conclude Ralph month on the show with an unusual episode of the Simpsons that brings the presidential election straight to Springfield. We recount the moment in this episode that blew all our minds, discuss Jerkass Homer, and share fast food memories. Follow us @eatmyshortspod! You can also support the show on Patreon & get cool bonus stuff 😎 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
New Kids on the Blecch
February 21, 2019 22:20 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBAs the ink signatures dry on Irvin and Nachos new recording contracts, they reenter the studio to lay down a fresh podcast about the Party Posse, Springfield and the nation’s biggest inoffensive pop rock group in the early 2000’s. Join us as we rediscover some shocking moments in this episode, and I am not making a pun about the scene where the guy in N’Sync gets tased. We also talk about the unlikelihood of getting discovered, the greatness of bathrobes, and persistent military rec...
I Love Lisa (with Jessie D)
February 14, 2019 12:45 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBRalph falls for Lisa after she gives him a Valentine to be nice, and hijinx ensue. And we're here to yak about it! Happy holiday, and welcome back to Ralph Month on Eat My Shorts. We're celebrating Springfield's perpetual non-sequitur machine with an episode that is both near and dear to our hearts, and we are doing it by welcoming a special guest to the show! Irvin and Nacho are joined by Nacho's famous wife Jessica, an illustrator and artist in Austin, TX, who provides her perspec...
I Love Lisa (with Jessica De Santiago)
February 14, 2019 12:45 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBSummarize the episode for the audience? Oh god, this is always death.
This Little Wiggy
February 09, 2019 19:35 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBThis week we get to know Ralph Wiggum a little better in one of his early feature storylines. Irvin and Nacho theorize about the untold Ralph origin story involving his original parents, discuss the vacillating moral compasses of the Springfield Elementary School bullies, reminisce on bygone answering machine messages of yore, and give some love to an all time great food--soup!! Find us @eatmyshortspod! Support the show on Patreon & get cool bonus stuff 😎 ★ Support this podcast ...
Homer Loves Flanders
February 01, 2019 17:20 - 1 hour - 36 MBWe finish up Flanders Month on the show with a Flanders favorite of ours that also happens to be about the Big Game (come on, you know the one. . .I can’t mention it by name or we’ll get sued by the NFL). Will Flanders regret showing Homer Simpson kindness? We answer this question and many more, and we also talk about septic tanks, the Village People, and satellite dishes as a status symbol in the early 90s. We round out the show with a call-in game show bit, “Who Loves Ned Flanders...
Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily (with Vanessa Guadiana)
January 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 30 MBThis week on the show we cover a gag-packed episode with our special guest, Vanessa Guadiana. We share stories of Simpsons Halloween costumes of years past, discuss the differences between paying for Spotify versus the free experience, and speculate on the sex lives of Simpsons characters. Find us @eatmyshortspod! You can also support the show on Patreon & get cool bonus stuff 😎 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Hurricane Neddy
January 17, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBIrvin shares a hurricane story from Nuevo Leon, Nacho takes the listeners through his flu season healthcare, and we talk about the alarming number of kids who’ve had guns in the Simpsons! It’s true. Find us @eatmyshortspod! You can also support the show on Patreon.com/eatmyshortspod & get cool bonus stuff 😎 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
When Flanders Failed
January 09, 2019 23:45 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome to season II of the podcast! And happy new year. Join Irvin and Nacho once again as they are back in the newly renovated studio to celebrate the great new contracts they signed and kick off Flanders Month on the show. This week’s episode is an early Flanders classic that sees Homer in new territory with his neighbor Ned. Do we talk about lawn maintenance? You bet. Hanging out at the mall? Pshh. . .uh, yeah. Do we also talk about our favorite “Just Stamp the Ticket” Guy bits?...
Grift of the Magi
December 20, 2018 23:57 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBThe Funzo craze descends on Springfield and it’s up to Bart and Lisa to save Christmas from these destructive droids. We also dream of an alternate universe Simpsons where Bart’s fashion changed with fashion trends, we discuss butt scenes in the Simpsons, and we reveal some big news for the future of Eat My Shorts. Find us @eatmyshortspod! You can also support the show on Patreon & get cool bonus stuff 😎 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bart Vs. the Space Mutants
December 12, 2018 15:29 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHappy holidays and welcome to our first legitimate bonus podcast! Broadcast from a secret backroom clubhouse within the Eat My Shorts Studio office space, Irvin and Nacho are joined by Adam Reyna to reminisce about Bart Vs. The Space Mutants, the old Nintendo Entertainment System video game. The three share their experiences with the notoriously difficult 8-bit classic, and spend some time talking about Garfield, chiptune music, the Papa John's Pizza restaurant's apology to its customers, and...
BONUS EPISODE: Bart Vs. the Space Mutants
December 12, 2018 15:29 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe three share their experiences with the notoriously difficult 8-bit classic, and spend some time talking about Garfield, chiptune music, the Papa John's Pizza restaurant's apology to its customers, and all the bullies Adam beat up in elementary school. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Treehouse of Horror II
December 07, 2018 02:22 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBIn the spirit of the season, Irvin and Nacho get into a Simpsons holiday classic, and deliver a few scares along the way. We also have discussions about onions (this segment is not recommended for onion haters), microwave radiation, eccentric teachers from our past, and Nacho pitches Irvin his one million dollar invention idea in the Shark Tank. Please, nobody steal this idea or you'll be hearing from our lawyers. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Marge In Chains
November 27, 2018 20:16 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBAll rise—this week’s podcast is now in session. Irvin and Nacho head to the courtroom this week for the case of Marge Simpson vs. the Kwik-E-Mart. We also talk about informercials, shoplifting, and Barney Gumble’s personal life. Find us @eatmyshortspod on Twitter and Instagram! You can also support the show on Patreon & get cool bonus stuff 😎 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bart Vs. Thanksgiving
November 19, 2018 23:44 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBJoin us as we also "dish*" on our favorite Thanksgiving dishes and "talk turkey**" about holiday altruism and homelessness. Follow us @eatmyshortspod on Twitter and Instagram. Also, you can join the show on Patreon and get cool exclusive extras! *hilarious wordplay **bonus hilarious wordplay ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Some Enchanted Evening
November 12, 2018 16:43 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBWe also talk about making prank calls as kids, Michael Jackson's many holiday songs, and ask an important question: was Fraiser inspired by Dr. Marvin Monroe? Follow us @eatmyshortspod on Twitter and Instagram! Support the show on Patreon and get cool bonus stuff! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Homer They Fall
November 05, 2018 18:25 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBOther topics of conversation include BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Julio Cesar Chavez and boxing in the 90’s, shopping malls, and some of Homer’s various non-nuclear-plant gigs. Follow us @eatmyshortspod on Twitter and Instagram! Support the show on Patreon and get cool bonus stuff! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Treehouse of Horror VII
October 29, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBHuman listeners--DO NOT BE ALARMED. Irvin and Nacho have been put into suspended animation and replaced by aliens on this week's show. They discuss a Halloween episode that they're particularly fond of, as well as Earth subjects such as attics, school science projects, and miniature American flags. Follow us @eatmyshortspod on Twitter and Instagram! Support the show on Patreon and get access to cool bonus stuff. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Treehouse of Horror V
October 19, 2018 21:27 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOther topics discussed include famous TV robots, the Late Night with Conan O'Brien show, time travel, and school lunch memories both fond and frightening. Follow us @eatmyshortspod on Twitter and Instagram! Support the show on Patreon and get cool bonus stuff! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Treehouse of Horror
October 12, 2018 23:27 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIrvin and Nacho escape demons in order to bring you today's episode focusing on the very first Treehouse of Horror episode from season 2. We also discuss the satanic panic of the 1980s, James Earl Jones, thunderstorm safety, the propellor beanie, and their Halloween costumes. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★