Bart gets a cell phone. That is all. Well, not exactly, although it kinda felt that way when watching since as Guy likes to say, "it's just a bunch of stuff happening". The annoying part is that there's a really solid story to be told here, however the writers seem more interested in getting the Simpsons to visit Machu Picchu for 3 minutes. At leas…

It's incredible (and sad) how an episode that aired almost 30 years ago can still be just as relevant today, as it was back then. Regardless, here we are with our revisit of "Much Apu About Nothing", an episode that is in our opinion, the gold standard of "Apu" stories. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every sh…

We're back! Not that we necessarily went anywhere, but it's a new season and we're feeling optimistic after this fun outing that see Homer and Flanders start their own bounty hunter company. On top of that, Marge becomes an erotic baker which leads to one of Dando's favourite gags in a while. We also discuss Guy's love of all things Robert Forster,…

We've come to the end of Season 19! What did we think were the best episodes? We run through our our personal Top 5, as well as discuss what we think was the WORST of the season! Let us know what you thought of Season 19 overall at mailbag@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we…

Lisa becomes Krusty's assistant, which leads to her becoming famous. Now don't be confused, this may seem like a copy of "Bart Gets Famous", however it's actually a really fun homage to the classic film, "All About Eve". What was even more impressive was that we both loved the way Sideshow Mel was handled too! Added great depth to his character and…

The spooky season is upon us, so we thought we'd get a routine soul smear and go back to revisit some classic Treehouse Of Horror with "The Thing and I", "The Genesis Tub" and "Citizen Kang"! So much to love in what's a great blend of horror without any true gore. We also discuss lizard people, "Basket Case", where the Toth Fairy prefers to collect…

Yeah this one right here goes out to all the baby's mamas, mamas..since unfortunately we bid farewell to Mona Simpson! Yes it's the end of Mona's arc as Homer finally bids a permanent farewell to his mother, not before she asks one last rebellious favour of him!A nice twist on the "Homer's mother returns" story, where she may pass away in the first…

The following podcast is brought to you by ChalmSkinn productions. Well, at least we wish it was. What a fun episode! As movie nerds, this especially hits a home as it pokes fun at the Sundance Film Festival, along with the "festival hype" in general. Not only that, we get a genuinely lovely and heartwarming story of Lisa learning to aprpeciate her…

What a sweet episode! Bart becomes attached to a calf and attempts to save him from slaughter. In all honesty, this handled the subject of "meat eating" in a far superior way then South Park did for "Fun With Veal". We also discuss "Super Simpsons Weekends" marathons, our love of banana bread, Ladbrokes and more. Support the Four Finger Discount Ne…

"First you get the podcast, then you get the power, then you get the women." That's right, this week we revisited "Lisa's Rival", famous for not only Winona Ryder's appearance as Alison Taylor, but it's also when Homer finds Hans Moleman's jackknifed sugar truck! We also discuss finding porn in the woods, piercing our ears, our love for Miss Hoover…

Lurleen Lumpkin is back! Except this time she doesn't want to bunk with Homer, she's reuniting with her deadbeat father, 'cause that always goes well. This was actually a lovely sequel to "Colonel Homer", with Marge helping Lurleen realise that SHE is in control of her own success, not the men in her life. Plus we get a pretty terrific guest appear…

After joinging a ballet class, Lisa becomes addicted to second-hand smoke in order to help her "focus". Meanwhile, Homer rages war with a family of raccoons who keep stealing his jerky. A pretty solid episode! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Joi…

It's another murder mystery! This time our dear pal Martin Prince is the victim in question...or is he? Honestly, a perfectly fine episode where logic kinda falls apart at the end. The "Sneaker" parody was a nice throwback though. We also discuss the genius songwriting of the Black Eyed Peas, our fear of Komodo Dragons, the dial-up internet sound a…

You'll really taste the blue when you listen to our review of "The Debarted", a fun parody of "The Departed" that sees Topher Grace star as Donnie, the new kid at school who isn't all that he seems. We also discuss getting dementia, abusive teachers, "wet dream tomato" and more! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to…

If you don't listen to our review of "Mountain Of Madness", we'll be sure to kick you in your boney, old behind!An absolutely fantastic episode which sees the Power Plant workers go on a teamwork retreat in the mountains. We also discuss NOT watching the Olympics, the fear of being hypnotised, our least favourite Simpsons "golden era" episode and m…

This podcast is BOLLOCKS! Well, maybe not the podcast, however the episode we reviewed certainly is. Dando sums it up as "inoffensive, yet forgettable", which is about all there is to say. Honestly there were a few funny gags throughout (including a Disney reference that's certainly NOT aged well) but for the most part it's just another "Simpsons r…

Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman joins Dando to discuss a Bluey/Simpsons crossover, the potential idea for a Simpsons movie sequel, Season 36 news and more. Plus they do a deep dive on the "That 90s Show", the most divisive episode Matt has ever written. SADGASM fans unite! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every…

It's the one everyone hates apparently, although we're not too sure why, 'cause we loved it. A really fun throwback to the 90s which although at times felt a little on the nose, was actually an enjoyable teen-comedy-style story that felt straight out of 1997. Plus, the Sadgasm songs were also actually pretty great? As a big Nirvana fan, Dando in pa…

Legendary Simpsons writer/producer joins Dando this week to discuss the upcoming Season 36, (including some fun exclusives), his first day on the job, the comparisons with working on "The Simpsons" & "F is for Family" and more. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of excl…

Let's not sugarcoat things, this episode was a disaster. A nonsensical politically-charged story that feels extremely dated in 2024, along with one of the most confusing "endings" (if you can call it that) of all time. Apparently Ralph has been disguising his intelligence for 15 years since "I Love Lisa", as he now plans to run for president and ma…

It's time to drink the water and celebrate your inner Lizard Queens, 'cause we've gone back to Season Four to review "Selma's Choice"! Originally recorded two years ago, this PATREON EXCLUSIVE review is now available for FREE for the first time. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as…

Without a doubt the best episode of the season so far, a fun mystery story which sees Homer try to retrace his steps from the night before. We also discuss whether Al Jean was correct in saying this could have been the series finale, the latest Tenacious D controversy, Elliott's 6th birthday present letdown and more! Support the Four Finger Discoun…

If you're a "bad widdle boy" then you're gonna love our review of 'Krusty Get Kancelled', an absolute all-timer. You can rest assured that Gabbo told us what to do, even though he thinks you're all SOBs. Enjoy! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Jo…

Sideshow Bob is back! This time he may have his most convoluted (and unneccsary) scheme ever to kill Bart. Seriously, the whole first half feels pointless by the end. Luckily we get a Frasier reunion, even though you wouldn't really know it from this. Felt like a wasted opportunity with a guest star (again). We also discuss eating ribs, buying chea…

It's the first edition of the Monthly Mailbag! The final Friday of every month you'll get a bonus mailbag podcast where we'll answer all of your questions. This week we discuss the difference betweenr reviewing classic Simpsons and later seasons, dangerous Australian animals, our favourite live-action appearances from Simpsons cast members and more…

Jack Black is on The Simpsons! Yes, THE Jack Black! However, apparently it was more important to forget all about that and give us another Homer/Marge "marriage in crisis" type story. When a new comic book store opens across the road, The Android's Dungeon goes out of business. Marge then turns the location into a successful gym for women. Neither …

Kirk and Luanne get remarried! However they unfortunately also get lost at sea on their honeymoon, which leaves Milhouse a broken soul. Who would've thought we'd ever see Milhouse as a genuine heartthrob? (Party Posse doesn't count!) We also do a taste test of Logan Paul's "Meta Moon" flavoured Prime, with sexy results... Support the Four Finger Di…

Steve Buscemi robs a bank and takes Marge and other Springfieldians hostage, which leads Marge to call Homer for what she thinks is the final time. It's as bleak as it sounds. She then breaks a promise to visit him in prison, so he decides to break out and get revenge. The overall positive was that it gave us an excuse to gush over Buscemi for 20 m…

Safe to say, Dando could NOT have been more excited when he originally heard The Simpsons were doing an E.T. parody. Was he underwhelmed? Listen to find out. Meanwhile, we also get a fun spoof of "Mr. & Mrs. Simpson", as well as a third segment that peaked at a montage featuring the Ramones. We also cover the rise of the Paul brothers and how they …

Fellow Aussie and absolute legend Matt Schofield joins Dando for a bonus episode to discuss his 25-year career working for The Simpsons. They discuss the impact of the recent SAG strikes, the diversity of the writer's room, the lessons learned from David Silverman and Mike B. Anderson and more. PLUS! They discuss Matt's comic series, "Steamroller M…

We were certainly smiling politely as we reviewed this absolute BANGER! The best part is that Dando now related to Homer's perspective for the first time, solidifying that he is officially getting old. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FF…

My ears! The podcast does nothing! Hopefully this isn't the case when you listen to Dando chat with Aussie cosplayer/youtuber Chris Stanley, aka Cosplay Chris. They discuss the themes of Radioactive Man, watching Simpsons marathons in the 90s, collecting Simpsons tazos, the pros/cons of content creation and more. Support the Four Finger Discount Ne…

The finger thing means the taxes! So many classic moments come from this episode, some we'd actually forgotten were here. On top of the review we discuss fish finger commercials, Chinese whispers, as well as whether or not it's good to be paddled. Enjoy! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, a…

Homer becomes a towtruck driver and immediately becomes Springfield's most hated man. Meanwhile, Marge is struggling with Maggie's newfound independence. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount…

Homer becomes a famous opera singer, which leads him to hiring an assistant named Julia, who then tries to murder him once he fires her for making sexual advances. Oh and Bart tries to con money from a grieving child at his grandfather's funeral. Yep. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as w…

Not gonna lie, not even Stephen Colbert and Lionel Richie could save this season premiere. A fun premise that just seemed to lack any solid direction, but hey, at least it tried (kinda). Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today …

We had very low expectations going into this season, so we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of genuinely good episodes there were! Let's be serious, there were some ABSOLUTE STINKERS, but overall Season 18 proved to be another solid outing, especially considering the staff were also making the movie. What were our Top 10 episodes of the seas…

This week we revisit one of the most iconic Simpsons episodes of all time, so to ensure we get to the bottom of the mystery, we've called upon the help of the lads from "I Could Murder A Podcast"! We discuss the hidden clues planted by the writers, the hype leading into the conclusion, as well as who else was considered to be the culprit. Enjoy! Ch…

Kent Brockman gets fired for saying a naughty word on LIVE television. Meanwhile, Guy also gets himself cancelled during this podcast. We wish Guy all the best with his future endeavours. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today…

Prepare to cry. Honestly, as a father, this episode now hits Dando harder than ever. When we get the reveal of Fry's drawing on the nursery wall, he was a mess. Without a doubt one of the most beautifully told stories of any television series, period. As our way of saying thanks for your support, we're giving you a freebie with this BONUS episode o…

It's the Simpsons episode they want you to forget about! That's right, we've gone back and revisited the one where Springfield is visited by the big white guy, who thinks he's the little black guy. We discuss the producers' decision to remove the episode from streaming/syndication after the 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, the lost "Prince sequel",…

This episode is the rarest podcast of them all! Edited by podcast artisans who work exclusively in the medium of podcasts. You won't be able to resist it's sweeeeeeet can. In all seriousness, this week we were joined by the general manager of Umbrella Enterainment, the legendary Ari Harrison, who grew up on Simpsons marathons and gummi just like th…

Won't somebody please think of the listeners?! That's right, the legendary Maggie Roswell joins Dando this week to discuss a range of topics including the death of Maude Flanders, quitting (and returning to) the show, the pros/cons of AI and more. Book a cameo with Maggie at cameo.com/maggieroswell Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY…

Without a doubt one of the best Simpsons episodes in years! Here we get a full-length "24" parody, complete with guest appearances from Jack Bauer and Chloe. The story focuses on the Springfield Elementary "Counter Truancy Unit" attempting to prevent the bullies from setting off a fart bomb at the school's annual bake sale. Support the Four Finger …

Santa's Little Helper becomes a police dog and after a rough couple of days on the job, he bites Bart out of anger, leaving him to go live with Lou. Another episode with a solid premise but lacklustre execution for the most part, although it was nice to see Lou get the chance to be an MVP. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FRE…

Homer, Moe, Apu and Skinner become volunteer firefighters, however when they realise they aren't being paid, they begin stealing from those they're supposed to be helping. A pretty solid story with a rather weak execution, but at least it gave us the classic "no kids and three money" quote. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FR…

After costing the Springfield Isotots the championship game, Bart becomes the most hated boy in town. Meanwhile, Homer becomes a mattress salesman at Costington's and helps the Lovejoys with their intimacy issues. Honestly, the title of this episode is really fitting, as the Bart story truly leaves you feeling bummed out. The Homer/Lovejoys story w…

Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown joins Dando in the studio this week to review "New Kid On The Block", as well as discuss a whole range of topics including the moment he created the Teenage Dirtbag riff, the time he almost met Angus Young and more. *WARNING* This pod (kinda) contains spoilers for The Sopranos. SOLO TOUR DATES: Friday 16 February –…

AFL superstar Tom Liberatore of the Western Bulldogs joins us this week to discuss one of his favourite episodes, "Lard Of The Dance". Tom is known not only for his talents on the field, but also his many Simpsons tattoos, including his iconic "my God, you're greasy" tattoo featuring Homer and Squeaky-Voiced Teen. We also delve into his earliest me…

Marge gets addicted to playing 'Earthland Realms', an RPG where she learns Bart is the most feared character known as 'The Shadow Knight'. Meanwhile, Homer becomes the referee for Lisa's little league soccer games. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content…