Simpsons Is Greater Than...
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsA podcast about the cultural impact of The Simpsons. Featuring interviews with people who worked on the show, as well as people who love the show, and even the occasional deep dive on some of your favorite episodes.
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Episode 85 - Simpsons Video Games (Part 2)
April 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week we take a look at more Simpsons video games! Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Join my new marketplace: district.net/simpsons Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. PLAY THE GAME BRANDON WORKED ON! You can find all the links and info you need to buy and play the game on your console of choice by clicking here. Support the Show.
Episode 84 - Hotline TNT
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week I am joined by Will and Lucky from Hotline TNT. We talk about a dark moment in the history of my collection, as well as why Family Guy isn't as good as The Simpsons. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Yo...
Episode 83 - Simpsons Video Games (Part 1)
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week we take a look at Simpsons video games. We also discuss just how annoying Bartman Meets Radioactive Man is. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here. - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I thank you. PLAY T...
Episode 82 - Google, Why Does Simpsons?
February 07, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn this episode, we look even deeper into the most googled questions about some of our favorite people from Springfield. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I thank you. Support the Show.
Episode 81 - News, Updates, Trivia
January 17, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBHappy New Year! In our first episode of 2024, we talk about some Simpsons news, including recent updates about Super7, we get a little bit personal, and play a very close game of Simpsons Trivia. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support mea...
Episode 80 - Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBIn our final episode of 2023, in celebration of X-Mas, we talk all about the very first episode of the show: “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next year! (Get it?) Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your supp...
Episode 79 - Caroline Walker Evans
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn further celebration of my new book: Collecting The Simpsons, I am joined this week by the photographer for the project, Caroline Walker Evans. We talk all about her experience working on the book, and a lot more. Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Order directly from Mango here. - Order from Amazon here. You can also order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you pref...
Episode 78 - Q&A Spectacular
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBWe are back this week with our first Q&A in a long time! We also discuss the Homer click-bait fiasco and a lot more. Thanks to those who submitted questions! Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters! Interested in my book? - Pre-order directly from Mango here. - Pre-order from Amazon here. You can also pre-order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I ...
Episode 77 - Halloween of Horror
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBI said we would drop a Halloween episode, and I meant it! Today we do a deep dive on one of my favorite modern episodes - Season 27's "Halloween of Horror." We also ramble on and on about how cool Halloween is, as usual. Grab your favorite candy, and enjoy! - Pre-order my book directly from Mango here. - Pre-order from Amazon here. You can also pre-order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-Mart, and plenty of other places. Whatever you prefer! Your support means the world to me, and I thank y...
Episode 76 - Warren Evans
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThis week, I finally announce what I've been teasing for very long time. It's a book! It's called Collecting The Simpsons - The Merchandise & Legacy of our Favorite Nuclear Family, and it comes out December 5th! It was Brandon's idea to interview me all about the process, how it came together, as well as the history of my collection, and we had a great time. - Pre-order the book directly from Mango here. - Pre-order from Amazon here. You can also pre-order from Barnes & Noble, Target, Wal-...
Episode 75 - Simpsons Trivia
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBThis week we decided to see who would win at Simpsons Trivia by opening a few sets from 2001. Feel free to take bets with your friends. Support the Show.
Episode 74 - Google
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week we look at the most searched questions for each member of the family. Brandon also introduces a super fun new game, and a lot more. Support the Show.
Episode 73 - Top 100 Simpsons Characters
July 26, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBWell, well, well...we are back once again. In this one, we discuss some very personal things that led to this longer-than-usual break, followed by breaking down Cracked.com's Top 100 Simpsons Characters article, that I also contributed to! We missed you. Support the Show.
Episode 72 - Aaron Eiland (Super7)
March 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBWe are back! This week we are joined by Aaron Eiland, the 2-D Creative Director for Super7. We learn about what it's like to make toys, but also how deep fandom runs within a toy company that actually cares. In addition to that, we talk all about Wave 4 of The Simpsons Ultimates! as well as how those ideas come to be. Support the Show.
Episode 71 - Best Simpsons Xmas Episode? (Live)
December 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWelcome to the last episode of 2022! This week we are bringing you the high quality version of the audio from our Live Simpsons Day recording (December 17th) from over on Instagram. In this live show we discussed the best and also most underrated Xmas Simpsons episodes. We also read answers submitted by the listeners. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Support the Show.
Episode 70 - Holidays of Future Passed
December 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBWe get into the holiday spirit this week and discuss one of my favorite holiday episodes! We also spend some time up top talking about Xmas, our recent trips, and plenty more. Support the Show.
Episode 69 - Matt Selman
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week, Brandon and I sat down with none other than Matt Selman. Matt has been writing on the show since 1998, he’s been co-showrunner with Al Jean for the last few years, and he even wrote some of your favorite Simpsons video games. We talk about some recent classics like "Lisa The Boy Scout" and "Treehouse of Horror XXXIII" - but we also talk about his experience with the show and a lot more. Support the Show.
Episode 68 - Halloween Special 2022
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBYou know we love Halloween over here at SIGT, so of course we are coming to you with another Halloween Special. Brandon and I breakdown some of our favorite Treehouse of Horror segments, as well as some of the weirdest, and some of the most accurate. Check out this year's Treehouse of Horror breakdown with Straight Chilling. Follow Brandon on Instagram here. Support the Show.
Episode 67 - From The Vault: Treehouse of Horror 5-7 w/ Straight Chilling
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBAs promised, this week I share an episode from 2021 I recorded with the crew over at the Straight Chilling Podcast all about Treehouse of Horror 5-7. Also, don't forget that this years episode featuring Treehouse 8-10 is out NOW over on the Straight Chilling feed, so make sure you go listen to that ASAP! You can also get there by clicking here. Support the Show.
Episode 66 - From The Vault: Treehouse of Horror 1-4 w/ Straight Chilling
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBHappy Spooky Season! This week I decided to slide back to the year 2020 and share an episode I recorded with the crew over at the Straight Chilling Podcast all about Treehouse of Horror 1-4. This became a bit of a tradition, so we did it again the following year, and then again this year! I will be dropping the episode from 2021 next week, but this years episode featuring Treehouse 8-10 is out TODAY over on the Straight Chilling feed, so make sure you go listen to that ASAP! You can also ge...
Episode 65 - David Cryan
September 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBWelcome to Episode 65! This week, Brandon and I talk to David Cryan, the man behind Season 32’s “Undercover Burns.” He tells us all about how that came to be, as well as his upcoming project “Business Inc.” Check out Business Inc! Support the Show.
Episode 64 - The Clown Stays in the Picture
August 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBBrandon and I are back this week with a deep dive on "The Clown Stays in the Picture" from Season 30. We also talk about our Friendiversary, technology in The Simpsons, and tons of other stuff that we just know you'll love. Interested in the Whatnot app? Use my link and get $10! Click here. Support the Show.
Episode 63 - Stories From a Simpsons Auction
August 03, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBBrandon joins me again this week to hear the stressful story and conclusion of a recent auction. Did I win anything? Did I win nothing? Did I score big? Only the episode can answer that. Enjoy! — Sign up for Whatnot with my link to get $10, or just follow me so you can hang out and buy stuff when I do live auctions! Support the Show.
Epispde 62 - Fine Art Simpsons
July 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBYo! I am joined this week by Kevin from Fine Art Simpsons! We talk all about what inspired the account and where his love of art and The Simpsons comes from. I talk up top about WhatNot, and if you want to sign up and follow me, click here! Support the Show.
Episode 61 - Homer Badman
July 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBI am back this week with another deep dive, once again picked by you, the listener. Brandon and I talk for almost 2 hours about the Season 6 classic "Homer Badman" - We also talk about white water rafting, new ideas I have for the podcast, and plenty more. Support the Show.
Episode 60 - Will Kaelin
June 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBI am joined this week by Will Kaelin. You might know Will from bands like Never Ending Game or Grid Iron, but it turns out he's also a huge Simpsons fan. We talk a bit about music up top, followed by some great childhood memories that are tied to the show. We also talk french fries, play a super fun round of The Synopsis Game, and plenty more. Support the Show.
Episode 59 - Luke McGarry
May 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBI'm back with another interview, and this week I am joined by Luke McGarry. You might know Luke from MAD Magazine, Sad Chewie, or any other number of things. In addition to the Simpsons, we also talk about how he became interested in drawing and how his career actually started. We also do a round of The Synopsis game, The Big 3, and more! Support the Show.
Podcast Trailer
May 13, 2022 01:00 - 41 seconds - 545 KBA 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. Support the show
Mini Episode - Giveaway Results + More
May 04, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBYo! Badr joins me again this week for a mini episode to announce the winner of the giveaway, but also to talk a little bit about Homer and Lisa. - Check out The Short Box Podcast! - Buy Simpsons socks from Stance here. - Buy me a coffee here. Support the Show.
Episode 58 - Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part 2)
April 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBWe are back this week with part 2 of our “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” special, and not only do we dig into the second episode, but we also have a great chat with one of the people who wrote it - Bill Oakley. - Check out the Steamed Hams Society here. - Buy Simpsons socks from Stance here. - Buy me a coffee here. Want to enter the Giveaway? Just shoot an email to [email protected] with what your ideal line would be if you were a guest on The Simpsons. Contest ends on May 4th! Support th...
Episode 57 - Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part 1)
April 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBTake that, bowlarama! In this episode, Brandon and I talk in detail all about part one of "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" - Buy Simpsons socks from Stance here. - Buy me a coffee here. Support the Show.
Episode 56 - April Q&A
April 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBI am joined once again by Badr from The Short Box Podcast to help me answer more of your burning questions about The Simpsons, my collection, and more. We also talk about where I’ve been and what’s coming. - Buy Simpsons socks from Stance here. - Buy me a coffee here. - Send your giveaway submissions to [email protected] or DM me on Instagram. Support the Show.
Episode 55 - Itchy & Scratchy Land
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBI am joined once again this week by my friend Brandon Withrow, to talk all about Itchy & Scratchy Land, plus lots of info from behind the scenes. We also talk about the pros and cons of amusement parks, and share some childhood stories. Support the Show.
Episode 54 - Dan Greaney
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBDan Greaney has his name on some of the best episodes of The Simpsons, but in this interview we talk all about the collaborative process that makes the show as special as it is. We also talk about how you shouldn't broadcast your Wordle score, and some of the best jokes that Dan didn't write. To check out Dan's app, click here. Support the Show.
Episode 53 - Nancy Cartwright
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBI am joined this week by the voice of Bart Simpson, the one and only Nancy Cartwright, to talk about her new Audible exclusive audio book entitled "I'm Still a 10-Year-Old Boy." We also talk about what it's like to voice someone like Bart for 35 years, and what kind of perspective that can offer. Support the Show.
Episode 52 - January Q&A
January 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBHappy New Year! This week I am joined by Badr of The Short Box Podcast once again, to answer some of your questions. We also talk about some highlights of 2021, as well as the new Simpsons toys by Super7, and a lot more. Enjoying the podcast and want to buy me a coffee? Click here! Check out Badr's other podcast: Nexxt Spin Podcast Support the Show.
Episode 51 - Debbie Mahan
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBDebbie Mahan joins me this week to talk about her almost 2 decades on the show, as well as her directorial debut - "A Serious Flanders Pt. 1" - We also talk music, Christmas trees, and so much more. Support the Show.
Episode 50 - Thanksgiving of Horror
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBHappy 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. Support the Show.
Episode 49 - Nick Dahan
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBNick 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. Support the Show.
Episode 48 - Mike Atniel
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBThis 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. Support the Show.
Episode 47 - The Simpsons Man
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis 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! Support the Show.
Episode 46 - Colin Young
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBI 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. Support the Show.
Episode 45 - Halloween Special
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 88.8 MBHappy 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. Support the Show.
Episode 44 - Lydia Poulteney (The Simpsons Theory)
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis 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 the book here! Support the Show.
Episode 43 - Andrew Carey (Evergreen Terrace)
September 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBFor 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. Support the Show.
Episode 42 - Brandon Withrow
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBYou 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 intro, head to simpsonstv.org. In addition to that, you should make sure to check out Brandon's website....
Episode 41 - Yeardley Smith Returns
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis 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! Support the Show.
GIVEAWAY / Pod Boys - Ep. 6
August 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBYo! 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 Than Instagram. Make sure you follow me there so you can hang out with us next time! You can watc...
Episode 40 - Laurel Randolph
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis 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. Support the Show.
Episode 39 - Jordan Morris & Tony Cliff
July 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJordan 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's name from Delilah Dirk or Let's Get Sleepy, among other awesome things. Support the Show.