'The Simpsons' Draft: Best Episodes, Characters, and More

The Prestige TV Podcast

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.4 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2025

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

Sean Fennessey, Alan Siegel, Charles Holmes, and Mina Kims hold a ‘Simpsons’ draft as they celebrate the release of Alan’s new book, Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television-and America-Forever. (01:22) First Times Being Introduced to ‘The Simpsons’ (8:18) “Which Character Are You?” (09:31) ‘The Simpsons’ Draft (11:58) The Difference Between Parody and Reference (1:12:57) Does The Simpsons Endure (1:16.23) Draft Recap (1:18.04) Honorable Mentions (1:25:04) Thanks For Watching! Alan’s Book: https://t.co/rLsf4XMl03 Email us! [email protected] Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast’ and so much more! Hosts: Sean Fennessey, Alan Siegel, Mina Kimes, and Charles Holmes Producers: Justin Sayles, Ashleigh Smith, Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: Nick Kosut Additional Production Support: John Richter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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