Encyclopedia Bartannica: A Simpsons Pop Culture Podcast

Harrison George
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A podcast about Simpsons references. Host Harrison George and a guest explore all the various jokes and references hiding in your favorite Simpsons episodes. History, literature, politics, and pop culture are all discussed as we try to answer The Simpsons’ most enduring question: why I laugh?

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Lisa's Date with Density with Devin Leary

    We've got a very special episode with a special guest- Eli's fiancée, Devin Leary (THIRST TRAP, The Quiz Show with Julia and Devin).  We are discussing Season 8 Episode 7 of the Simpsons "Lisa's Date with Density", where Lisa gets a crush on Nelson Muntz! We talk about the good girl/bad boy trope, our own experiences dating the wrong person, and Harrison watches Rebel Without a Clue.  You can follow Devin at devin_hunter_leary on socials and her substack at: lightdisorder.substack.com. Listen to The Quiz Show with Julia and Devin wherever you get your podcasts.   Devin Recommends:  Gilmore Girls Eli Recommends:  Getting Engaged Harrison Recommends:  10 Things I Hate About You

    1hr 43min

  2. 30 APR

    Lost Our Lisa With Megan Nolan

    Today we're reviewing a very sweet Simpsons episode, and we have a very sweet guest to boot. We're discussing Season 9 Episode 24 "Lost our Lisa" with guest Megan Nolan (Acts of Desperation, Ordinary Human Failings).  We discuss her 2 novels and how she created such a compelling characters. We also talk about the father-daughter relationship at the heart of the episode, and what traits we'd want to instill in Lisa if we were Homer.  We also talk A LOT about Egyptian museum exhibits and buses. And Eli talks about his recent trip to Italy!  You can follow Megan at mmegannolan on Instagram. You can follow this show at bartannicapod.  Megan Recommends:  Cider House Rules Harrison and Eli Recommend:  Going to museums Reading Megan's books!

    1hr 25min

  3. 9 APR

    Marge Vs the Monorail with Mike Finn

    Today we're covering one of the best Simpsons episodes of all time, Season 4 Episode 12 "Marge Vs the Monorail" and we have one of the best people in the whole world as a guest, Mike Finn.  Mike, Harrison and Eli used to do improv as Cool Jacket and have been friends for over a decade. We talk about what Mike does (and doesn't) want his kids watching (including KPop Demon Hunters), watching The Simpsons on The Tracey Ullman Show, and our shared love of watching grass grow.  We also debate if Monorail is truly the best episode of The Simpsons, how the town of Springfield should probably just get some new buses, and Eli and Harrison BOTH read a book about Genghis Khan!

    1hr 38min

  4. 26 MAR

    A Star is Burns with Matt Crowe

    This week we have one of Harrison's oldest friends, Matt Crowe, on the show! Harrison and Matt have been friends for over 20 years and during that time they've shared over roughly 1,000 Simpsons memes, quotes and clips with each other. It only made sense to have him on the pod to discuss this great episode.  Today we're discussing Season 6 Episode 18 A Star is Burns- this is is the one where Jay Sherman (The Critic) stops by to judge a Springfield film festival: football in the groin, Don't Cry For Me I'm Already Dead, and Boo-urns.  We discuss Matt's love of rewatching old shows, his sense of humor as a nurse, and I discuss some of the MANY movies I watched this week that are referenced in the episode.  Matt Recommends:  Tallgrass Film Festival  The Critic Eli Recommends:  Siskel and Ebert Reviews Harrison Recommends: Reel Politk by Nathan Gelgud A Man for All Seasons (movie and play)

    1hr 24min

  5. 12 MAR

    Brother From the Same Planet with Clayton Margeson

    Today we're talking about the classic Simpsons' episode from Season 4, Episode 14 and we've got our first ever RETURNING GUEST Clayton Margeson!! The 3 of us discuss why this is the best Simpsons episode we've reviewed so far: "I Love You, Pepsi", Krusty's terrible SNL appearance, and Tom, the perfect Big Brother, full of barely contained rage.  We also talk about why the "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" jokes don't land, Jesus as a hog-caller, and the history of 1900 numbers.  Follow Clayton at king.claz on Instagram, and this show at bartannicapod.  Clayton Recommends:  "In Pieces" by Sally Fields Jack Frost- the movie about Michael Keaton as a CGI snowman who looks like George Clooney  Eli Recommends:  The Public Enemy starring James Cagney Taking Improv Classes with Clayton Harrison Recommends:  Taking Improv Classes with Clayton The kids movie triptych: Mrs. Doubtfire, Liar Liar and the Santa Clause   References:  The Sun Won't Come Out Tomorrow: The Dark History of American Orphanhood by Kristen Martin 1900-Cry Commercial Indiana Jones Bad Nazi Face Melting Behind the Scenes The Tommy Westphall Extended Universe

    2h 3m

  6. 26 FEB

    Brother From Another Series with Rob Grabowski

    Today we're reviewing The Simpsons Season 8 Episode 16, "Brother From Another Series": David Hyde Pierce guest stars as Sideshow Bob's brother, Cecil.  We've got a great guest- Rob Grabowski (Hitch*Cocktails, Clued In)! We discuss if Frasier is a show for boys, if Sideshow Bob is really reformed, and why Cecil bombs his Krusty audition.  Follow Rob at robgrabo on Instagram and Threads.  You can follow this show on Instagram at Bartannicapod.  Rob Recommends Spamalot Diaries Eli Recommends Wet Hot American Summer Harrison Recommends The Host This article about dams by Joan Didion

    1hr 30min

  7. 19 FEB

    Classic Krusty Re-release: I Love Lisa with Nicole Vespa

    In honor of Valentine's Day, we are re-sharing this classic episode, now with a new intro with Eli!    --- Love is in the air this week as we discuss The Simpsons Season 4 Episode 15, I Love Lisa- after receiving a Valentine from Lisa (out of pity), Ralph Wiggum starts courting her, much to her dismay.  My guest today is Nicole Vespa (Redacted, Voila), an actor and improvisor in Chicago. We talk about parents giving bad advice, unrequited school crushes, and the bizarre death of President Zachary Taylor. Follow Nicole at @nvespa on Instagram. Follow this show @bartannicapodcast on Instagram, or email the show at bartannica@gmail.com. Nicole Recommends:  Drunk History The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson Bob's Burgers Harrison Recommends:  To All The Boys I've Loved Before Eli Recommends: Being in Love   Research for this episode came from:  Accidental Presidents : Eight Men Who Changed America by Jared Cohen Are You Prepared for the Storm of Lovemaking? : Letters of Love and Lust From the White House by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler By One Vote: The Disputed Election of 1876 by Michael Holt Combing Through the White House by Theodore Pappas Dangerous Crooked Scoundrels Edwin Battistella Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar The Carnival Campaign by Ronald Shafer The President is Dead by Louis Picone What Ails the White House: Medical History of the American Presidency by Dr. Jay Murphy  Who’s Buried in Grants Tomb by Brian Lamb Zachary Taylor : Soldier, Planter, Statesman of the Old Southwest by K. Jack Bauer   For more information about the presidents, check your local library!

    1hr 25min

  8. 12 FEB

    Dancin' Homer with Asher Perlman

    Today marks a new chapter in Bartannica history- Eli Mandel has joined the show! And we have a great episode to kick off this new era: today we're talking about the classic Simpsons episode from Season 2, Episode 5 Dancin' Homer, written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs and directed by Mark Kirkland. This the episode where Homer becomes the official mascot for the Springfield Isotopes. We're talking Tony Bennett, the Capital City Goofball, and Baby Elephant Walk!  We're joined by comedian and artist Asher Perlman. Asher is a cartoonist for the New Yorker, a writer for the late show with Stephen Colbert, a performer with the improvised Shakespeare company, and an alumnus of the second city in Chicago. His second book of cartoons, a follow up to his bestselling debut, has just been released.  We talk about how rare it is to see Homer give a shit about his obsession of the week, why Lisa loves the National Anthem, and if a gorilla could out-pitch The Great Bambino.  You can follow Asher @asherperlman on Twitter, Instagram, and Substack.  You can follow this show @bartannicapod on Instagram. Asher and Eli Recommend:  Going to a Minor League baseball game! Harrison Recommends:  Ken Levine's blog (Here) and his podcast Hollywood and Levine

    1hr 54min
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A podcast about Simpsons references. Host Harrison George and a guest explore all the various jokes and references hiding in your favorite Simpsons episodes. History, literature, politics, and pop culture are all discussed as we try to answer The Simpsons’ most enduring question: why I laugh?

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