Synopsis
A podcast looking back at The Simpsons, episode by episode, discussing and analyzing its importance, history, and greatness.
Episodes
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560 – The Wreck of the Relationship
24/02/2025 Duration: 01h11minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF17, The Wreck of the Relationship, the second episode of Season Twenty-Six. They talk about Nick Offerman, fantasy football, and broccoli. Preorder Robbie’s new book, WORDS OF CHRIST IN RED! Support the show on Patreon! Listener Question of the Week: What is your favorite Martin Prince quote?Click the icon below to listen.
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559 – Clown in the Dumps
17/02/2025 Duration: 01h16minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF20, Clown in the Dumps, the first episode of Season Twenty-Six. They talk about Rabbi Krustofsky, story beats, and CPAP machines. Preorder Robbie’s new book, WORDS OF CHRIST IN RED Support the show on Patreon! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Sideshow Mel quote?Click the icon below to listen.
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558 – The Yellow Badge of Cowardge
10/02/2025 Duration: 01h23minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF18, The Yellow Badge of Cowardge, the final episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about courage, narration, and fireworks. Preorder Robbie’s new book, WORDS OF CHRIST IN RED! Support the show on Patreon! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite moment from Season Twenty-Five?Click the icon below to listen.
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557 – Pay Pal
03/02/2025 Duration: 01h32minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF15, Pay Pal, the twenty-first episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about board game nights, Marge’s friendships, and Lisa’s inner thoughts. Pre-order Robbie’s new book, WORDS OF CHRIST IN RED Support the show on Patreon! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Marge/Lisa scene?Click the icon below to listen.
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556 – Brick Like Me
27/01/2025 Duration: 01h25minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode RABF21, Brick Like Me, the twentieth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about Lego, goodwill, and the difference between good and great. Pre-Order Robbie’s new book, Words of Christ in Red Support the show on Patreon Listener Question of the Week: Favorite Simpsons alternate reality story?Click the icon below to listen.
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555 – What to Expect When Bart’s Expecting
20/01/2025 Duration: 01h14minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF14, What to Expect When Bart’s Expecting, the nineteenth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about horse pregnancy, good songs in bad episodes, and voodoo. Support the show on Patreon! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Duffman appearance?Click the icon below to listen.
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554 – Days of Future Past
13/01/2025 Duration: 01h06minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF13, Days of Future Future, the eighteenth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about zombies, nonsense, and confusion. Support the show on Patreon! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite quote from a one-off character?Click the icon below to listen.
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553 – Luca$
06/01/2025 Duration: 01h14minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF12, Luca$, the seventeenth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about Lucas, Snake, and confounding nonsense. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Snake quote?Click the icon below to listen.
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552 – Holiday Mailbag
30/12/2024 Duration: 01h20minTonight, Matt and Robbie answer YOUR questions in the annual holiday mailbag.Click the icon below to listen.
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551 – You Don’t Have to Live Like a Referee
23/12/2024 Duration: 01h06minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF11, the sixteenth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about the World Cup, Abraham Lincoln, and nonsense inciting incidents. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Simpsons sports quote?Click the icon below to listen.
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550 – The War of Art
16/12/2024 Duration: 01h17minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF10, The War of Art, the fifteenth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about art, ethical conundrums, and Max von Sydow. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Kirk Van Houten quote?Click the icon below to listen.
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549 – The Winter of His Content
09/12/2024 Duration: 01h13minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF09, The Winter of His Content, the fourteenth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about The Warriors, Grampa jokes, and who cares. Support the show on Patreon! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite quote from an old person character (not Grampa or Burns)?Click the icon below to listen.
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548 – The Man Who Grew Too Much
02/12/2024 Duration: 01h10minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF07, The Man Who Grew Too Much, the twelfth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about GMOs, Sideshow Bob, and finger puppets. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What is your favorite Sideshow Bob quote?Click the icon below to listen.
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547 – Diggs
25/11/2024 Duration: 01h28minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF08, Diggs, the twelfth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about falcons, Esperanto, and “jokes” ruining an episode. Support the show on Patreon! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite animated show that isn’t The Simpsons?Click the icon below to listen.
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546 – Specs and the City
18/11/2024 Duration: 01h12minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF06, Specs and the City, the eleventh episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about AR, lack of punchlines, and reprehensible behavior. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What’s the sweetest Marge/Homer moment?Click the icon below to listen.
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545 – Married to the Blob
11/11/2024 Duration: 01h31minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF03, Married to the Blob, the tenth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about Comic Book Guy, Kumiko, and stereotypes. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite comic book/graphic novel of all time?Click the icon below to listen.
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544 – Steal This Episode
04/11/2024 Duration: 01h20minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF05, Steal This Episode, the ninth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about piracy, Marge, and death metal. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What movie disappointed you the most?Click the icon below to listen.
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543 – White Christmas Blues
28/10/2024 Duration: 59minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF01, White Christmas Blues, the eighth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about nothing, nothing, nothing. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite winter holiday episode of any television show?Click the icon below to listen.
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542 – Yellow Subterfuge
21/10/2024 Duration: 01h24minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF02, Yellow Subterfuge, the seventh episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about blank slates, nuclear submarines, and Agnes’ corpse. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Krusty moment?Click the icon below to listen.
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541 – The Kid is All Right
14/10/2024 Duration: 01h17minTonight, Matt and Robbie discuss Episode SABF04, The Kid is All Right, the sixth episode of Season Twenty-Five. They talk about politics, tepid takes, and anti-authoritarianism. Support the show on Patreon! Subscribe to our subreddit! Listener Question of the Week: What’s the best use of pop music in the show?Click the icon below to listen.