The Sitcom Studies Podcast

Marlessa Stivala and Katie DeFonzo
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The ultimate TV sitcom analysis podcast with Marlessa Stivala and Katie DeFonzo

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    THE SIMPSONS Deep Dive 15: Visions of the Future

    We're taking a look into the future this week - Lisa and Bart's futures, to be specific - with “Lisa’s Wedding” (season 6, episode 19) and “Barthood” (season 27, episode 9). We talk all things sibling dynamics; the important commentary Lisa's story makes on classism; and...a talkative teenage Maggie? Historical Highlights: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-surprisingly-radical-roots-of-the-renaissance-fair-180982918/

    43 min

  2. 20 maj

    The Simpsons Deep Dive 14: Heartbreak and Healing

    Get your tissues and maybe a glass of wine ready: we're discussing two episodes all about heartbreak and healing this week, “I Love Lisa” (season 4, episode 15) and  “Alone Again, Natura-diddly" (season 11, episode 14). We see Lisa learn how to respond when she does not reciprocate a crush, and we see Springfield try to help Ned Flanders when Maude passes away unexpectedly. We love that The Simpsons still sprinkles these episodes with some more lighthearted and funny moments. And Bart, don't make rejecting Ralph harder for your sister than it needs to be!  Historical Highlights: Facts About Martha Washington

    1 tim 6 min

  3. 13 maj

    The Simpsons Deep Dive 13: Characters Seen Once, But Never Forgotten with SPECIAL GUEST Dave Lee

    We are thrilled to be joined this week by animation and pop culture enthusiast and Rotten Tomatoes film critic Dave Lee, known on YouTube as Dave Lee Down Under! He joins us to share his love for The Simpsons (and other classic 90s sitcoms) as we discuss two fantastic episodes featuring one-time characters who have left a definitive mark on this series: “You Only Move Twice” (season 8, episode 2) and “Homer’s Enemy” (season 8, episode 23). Hank Scorpio and Frank Grimes cause quite a bit of upheaval for the Simpsons clan, but as always, Homer somehow manages to come out on the other side. Dave, thank you so much for your time and for sharing your love of sitcoms with us.  Check out Dave's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveLeeDownUnder Historical Highlights:  https://www.npr.org/2010/09/30/130192940/nixons-failed-attempts-at-poisoning-the-press https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2010/12/23/132287697/nixon-era-probe-of-dan-schorr-uncovered-a-great-reporter-fbi-files-show

    1 tim 24 min

  4. 6 maj

    The Simpsons Deep Dive 12: Homer and Marge Forever

    This week it's all about the couple of the hour, Homer and Marge! In the two flashback episodes “The Way We Was” (season 2, episode 12) and “I Married Marge” (Season 3, Episode 12), we learn about how these two first met and what happened when Marge first learned she was pregnant with Bart. We simply can't get enough of these two! History Highlights: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3987368/

    57 min

  5. 29 apr.

    THE SIMPSONS Deep Dive 11: We’re Not Crying, You’re Crying!

    Get your tissues ready for this week's episodes: “Lisa’s Substitute” (season 2, episode 19) and "Mother Simpson" (season 7, episode 8). We discuss these two very important episodes for Lisa and Homer and the insight they offer into issues of mentorship and abandonment during childhood. Not to mention, each episode has a truly ICONIC guest star.  Historical Highlights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas#Texas_Revolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Whitman#Life_and_work

    1 tim 10 min

  6. 22 apr.

    THE SIMPSONS Deep Dive 10: Simpsons Sibling Shenanigans

    We're talking all things Simpsons siblings this week, in particular “Separate Vocations” (season 3, episode 18) and “Lisa's First Word" (Season 4, Episode 10). We get quite a bit of backstory here and even a glimpse into what the future might look like for our favorite brother and sister. Oh, and we finally hear from Maggie... History Highlights: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/history-standardized-testing-united-states https://daily.jstor.org/short-history-standardized-tests/

    44 min

  7. 15 apr.

    THE SIMPSONS Deep Dive 9: The Eeeeeexcellent Mr. Burns

    We've got a two-parter AND a whodunit this week, as the town of Springfield tries to discover who's guilty in "Who Shot Mr. Burns?” - Parts 1 & 2 (season 6, episode 25 and season 7, episode 1). And when it's a villain like Mr. Burns, everyone has motive and everyone...and we do mean EVERYONE...is a suspect... Oh, and would Mr. Burns get along with Yzma? Snuff Out the Light Song  History Highlights: https://countway.harvard.edu/news/origins-polygraph https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygraph#

    45 min

  8. 8 apr.

    THE SIMPSONS Deep Dive 8: Hi-Diddly-Ho, Neighborino Flanders

    Every sitcom needs "that" neighbor - this week we're covering a character who has a special place in Marlessa's heart, Ned Flanders, focusing on the episodes "Homer Loves Flanders" (Season 5, Episode 16) and “Hurricane Neddy” (season 8, episode 8)! We discuss how spending more time with Ned affects Homer's relationship with his family, as well as the age-old philosophical question of why bad things happen to good people. And no, that's definitely not us getting a little choked up hearing Homer speak so fondly of someone he often wants nothing to do with... Historical Highlights: https://www2.archivists.org/initiatives/mayday-saving-our-archives/annotated-resources https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preserving-private-and-family-collections/caring-for-private-and-family-collections https://www.archives.gov/preservation/family-archives https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/overview https://cthumanities.org/prepare-your-cultural-organization-for-hurricane-season-resources-for-the-public-and-historic-property-owners/

    52 min
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The ultimate TV sitcom analysis podcast with Marlessa Stivala and Katie DeFonzo

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    Marlessa Stivala and Katie DeFonzo
  • Aktiva år
    2025 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    71
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