Four Finger Discount (Simpsons Podcast)

It's The Simpsons vs The Winter Olympics as Marge and Homer set out to become gold medallists in curling. Meanwhile, Lisa gets addicted to collecting Olympic pins.An overall fun episode that seems to fall off a cliff at the end, but at least Homer is continuing his trend of not being a jerk. Speaking of jerks, boy was Agnes Skinner insufferable here.We also discuss Arnie's early-90s run of comedies with Ivan Reitman, the tragic story of the boy who used to play the trumpet at Geelong footy games, how much is "too much"...

This week we were joined by comedian Dave Thornton (what a scoop!) to revisit "Rosebud", an episode jam-packed with some of the show's most iconic moments. Whether it's The Ramones' (and Mr. Burns') happy birthday renditions, 64 slices of American cheese, THAT "yes" moment, or even Barney's "2+2 is 4", there is so much to unpack and appreciate in what may be Swartzwelder's greatest Simpsons script.We also discuss whether we'd sell our child's favourite toy, McDonald's birthday parties, terrible stand-up introductions and more.Follow Dave on Instagram at instagram.com/dave_thornoSupport the show on P...

Regardless of how you say "potato", you're gonna love this week's review of "Million Dollar Maybe", a surprisingly heartfelt and believable story that sees Homer forced to hide his lotto winnigns from his family. Despite what you may think, he's actually a pretty great father/husband for the most part!We also discuss complaining when waiting in line, the short-lived life of Springfield's newest resident, "Ricardo", our love of a good panini and more.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0<b...

Have The Simpsons writers predicted Trump's death in an unreleased episode? What is the most overrated Simpsons episode? Which real-life celebs are like Simpsons characters? Who would eat who first on a stranded island? These are the hard-hitting questions we tackle on this month's mailbag!Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - sp...

Krusty falls in love with Anne Hathaway, aka Princess Penelope, after she becomes his new co-host. Unfortunately, he realises that if he truly loves her, he can't marry her. Meanwhile, Homer, Carl and Lenny are scouted to work for a rival power plant.This episode celebrated the show's 20th anniversary, which one of us thought they did rather well, the other, not so much.We also discuss THAT Star Wars moment, our favourite flavour of doughtnut and more.Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts...

It's the 800th episode, well, not really, but let's review it anyway. This episode is for anyone who has ever lost a pet, as we get a real insight into the loving bond between Marge and Santa's Little Helper.A spin on the National Treasure franchise, here we see Marge and Homer take a trip to Philadelphia, where they get caught up in a centuries-long treasure hunt that can only be solved with the help of their beloved pooch.If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month...

Yeah this one was a bit of a stinker, despite Grampa finally getting some much-needed respect. A parody of Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie, this episode sees a human itnerest writer try to monetise Grampa's rambles, with an even more sinister plan for the old man himself.Meanwhile, we get a real nothign subplot of Bart needing to look after a toy lamb for a school project.We also discuss water parks, the show's evolution to more Family Guy-esque structure and more.If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for...

We're back with another mailbag! This month we read out some lovely messages from listeners, as well as answer questions like; which characters can The Simpsons not exist without? Which characters have we come to appreciate more? What movies are we most looking forward to in 2026?All this and more is discussed! Be sure to be a part of our next mailbag by sending questions to mailbag@fourfingerdiscount.com.auJoin the FFD Discord community at https://discord.gg/FkYKw2UPdYIf you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as...

Set the pins and pull out the lobster harmonica because this week legendary Simpsons showrunner Mike Scully joins us to review an episode he wrote, "Team Homer"!We go in-depth on not only what went into the writing of this episode, but also Mike's time working as showrunner, including his thoughts on "Jerkass Homer", the reaction to Principal and the Pauper, his first day in the Simpsons writing room and more.If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountL...

Bart wants a brother, so he (kinda) kidnaps an orphan for a day. Honestly, this was a fairly weak story that was filled with the usual unjustified rudeness and angst that tended to pop up in the "teen era" of the show.There's also a really odd South Park parody that doesn't seem to know why it's there.Despite all this, Dando was once again a big fan of the Homer/Marge story. Maybe this is confirmation that he is indeed getting old.We also discuss "grape snakes", the best Monopoly token, the stand-out performance from...

Good news everyone! This week we were lucky to be joined by the legendary Billy West!We delve into his career as a voice actor, the thought process behind creating a voice, his difficult childhood, living with autism, his time on The Howard Stern Show, Futurama, Space Jam and more.If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3Z<br...

To celebrate the holidays, here's a Patreon Exclusive episode of Tales Of Futurama...for FREE!It's the lost episode! Honestly, this wasn't the greatest Xmas episode we've seen. It's just a bit of a downer, which is the opposite of what we were looking for. Xmas eps are the safeground for warm-and-fuzzy cliches, this one went a different direction. A bold strategy, not sure it paid off for 'em.Essentially, Robot Santa is frozen in ice, which leaves Bender to take the reigns as the new Santa. A fun twist on the old "Santa replacement" story...

Happy Holidays everybody! This week we spend some time handing out presents, talking about our holiday plans, as well as answer some festive questions from listeners.Thank you all again for an amazing 2025, here's to an even bigger 2026!If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Go...

Another Cletus storyline? Oh boy. Thankfully this was one of the better uses of our favourite hillbilly in recent years, with he and Homer becoming moonshine buddies.Meanwhile, Lisa has decided to become a witch, so the town decides that she and her wiccan friends must die.We also discuss annoying toys, naked witches and more!NOTE: Our annual Xmas special is available EARLY & AD-FREE on our Patreon!If you enjoy this show, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen...

To celebrate the festive season, this week we revisit one of Dando's favourite episodes of all time, 'Marge Be Not Proud' with former Simpsons writer/showrunner, Bill Oakley!Bill was the showrunner for this episode and gives amazing insights into its formation, discussing THAT ending, Lawrence Tierney's now-iconic guest appearance, Mike Scully's airtight script, why it's NOT a Christmas episode and more.An absolute privilege to have the opportunity to talk to Bill about one of the all-time classic episodes of the show. A must for any true Simpsons fan!If you enjoy this...

Homie's got a gun! That's right, this week we revisit one of the most controversial Simpsons episodes of all time, along with one of the most controversial comedians in the world*, it's Mr. Ray O'Leary!We discuss topics like the history behind the episode's original cancellation, it's stance on gun control and the alternate ending that would have made Beatles fan very happy.Plus we discuss Ray's philosophy work, pitching Simpsons gags to his mother, his earliest memories of the show and more.Check out Ray's upcoming shows and upcoming tour dates at linktr...

Bart is shocked to learn that there was once a better prankster at Springfield Elementary, and it turns out to be Jonah Hill! Well, kinda. Plus, Marge gets judged by the other mothers for the snacks she feeds her kids. Honestly, a pretty fun episode that pokes fun at youtuber pranks, as well as OTT parents who think everything is unhealthy.We also discuss how Guy has never heard 'Baby Shark', how Dando has never seen 'Twilight', why Dando's car decided to rip open his ear and more.If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting...

Help us, Dr. Zaius! This week we're revisiting the classic "A Fish Called Selma" with former Simpsons writer/showrunner, Josh Weinstein.We get first-hand insights into how the episode came together; the writing process of "Stop The Planet Of The Apes, I Want To Get Off!", Phil Hartman's live-action Troy McClure series, working with Jeff Goldblum and so much more.Plus we discuss whether Josh regrets leaving The Simpsons, how he and Bill Oakley joined the writing staff, as well as why they made "The Principal and the Pauper". A really fun show!Follow...

Do you remember when Marge was a Playboy cover girl? It happened! And so did this episode, where she posed for a sexy calendar and got extra horny, unfortunately Homer's new job as Carl's assistant (who was promoted to supervisor), means he's unable to act on it. It then ends up with Marge considering sleeping with Flanders...yeah.A lot of relatability here but also a lot that just felt unfinished or unnecessary. We also discuss sex games, kids complaining over nothing, our thoughts on Mountain Dew and more.If you enjoy this review, please consider...

This month we dive back into the mailbag to  answer your questions and discuss whether The Simpsons should write an episode about cricket, Al Jean leaving The Simpsons to potentially reboot "The Critic", Dando's scary moment at the Oasis concert, The Simpsons on Fortnite, our Halloween night and more!If you enjoy this review, please consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHEC...