Episodes
Irvin & Nacho return to the mics to review the sequel to Bart's Angry Dad comic. Is this episode better than I Am Furious (Yellow)? We discuss this question as well as Jay Leno, classic animation, Vanderpump Rules, Catwoman, & Love Island. Note: This episode was recorded a while ago, so the Kickstarter campaign for Nacho's comic has already ended. But you can still buy Return of the Fleas at gracklestudio.com/shop! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Published 02/03/23
Miggy joins Jessie & Nacho again to continue their series on the Tracey Ullman shorts. This week we discuss the second short in the series, which features both bizarre & familiar elements. Could Maggie be the secret key to the success of the entire Simpsons series? Why doesn't Marge knit anymore? We pose all these questions & more in today's bonus episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Published 12/28/22
Nacho is making a comic book so he & Irvin review the episode where Bart makes a comic book based on Homer. It's a comics-heavy episode & a 2000s reference-heavy episode, & we also get into discussions of early Flash cartoons, Broom Hilda, & the Quiznos spongmonkey mascots. Support the Kickstarter campaign at newnacho.com to pick up a copy of Hey Cat Volume 3, Nacho's latest collection of autobiographical comics about life with cats ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Published 07/27/22
From behind the Patreon paywall! Welcome back to the Eat My Shorts Patreon exclusive series covering the Simpson beyond the episodes! This week Nacho welcomes Jessie & Miggy to discuss the very first Tracey Ullman Simpsons short "Good Night." We're taking you 35 years into the past this week, folks. We also talk a little about Dan Castellaneta's Walter Matthau Homer voice, the DIY punk ethos of the Tracey Ullman era Simpsons, & Jessie recounts experiencing her worst Nightmare. ...
Published 07/26/22
It's like one of those TV shows where they show a bunch of clips from old episodes.
Published 04/25/22
This episode is up there. We know it, we love it, & in this episode we talk about it. Along the way we discover how many Simpsons memes come from this episode, reminisce about American Gladiators & other cancelled TV shows, & really take the starch out of AM radio. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Published 04/22/22
We're back in the studio to talk about what some people consider to be the all time best Simpsons episode. Is this the all time best episode of Eat My Shorts?! You be the judge.  We also get into some tangential subject matter, including unions, the Beatles, the Archie McPhee novelty shop, & how much we appreciate Lenny. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Published 04/05/22
Did someone say long-lost triplets?! This week we cover a conceptually groundbreaking Simpsons episode that not only made The Simpsons a better show, but it made TV a better entertainment medium. We trust that our analysis of this episode will similarly advance the medium of podcasting. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Published 01/19/22
If you’re unsure which episode of The Simpsons this is based on the title, it’s the one where Homer gets punched in the face & falls backwards over a fire hydrant. Fortunately, we cover all relevant plot points of both storylines in this episode, so DO NOT WORRY! Eat My Shorts returns from its ritzy summer vacation to discuss a joke-packed season 4 laffstravaganza. We also talk about the Columbia House record club (which apparently still exists), L.A. cops, and Lou Reed ripping his face...
Published 09/27/21
Irvin & Nacho discuss the movie that defined a generation on The Simpsons podcast that defines this generation! America becomes sick with Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie fever, and the only prescription is a movie ticket! Come to hear a couple dudes talking about Itchy and Scratchy a lot, stay for the discussions of PTA meetings, the busy world of Richard Scarry, and the Cereal Cinematic Universe (CCU). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Published 07/22/21
Irvin & Nacho are back from vacation to cover a vacation-related "Cowabunga Classic!" The Simpsons are going to some undisclosed location, but this time Marge is afraid of flying. Will her new therapist help her get to the bottom of this trauma in order to overcome it? You just have to listen to the entire podcast to find out, there's no other way to get a resolution! Other topics of conversation include (but are not limited to) bouncers denying entry to cool places, turbulent flights,...
Published 07/01/21
One betting disk, please! Homer takes Flanders to Vegas on a trip to show Ned how to live life the Simpson way. Irvin & Nacho welcome you to a debaucherous season 10 classic, where in addition to bringing you the best Simpsons information we also have a little time left over to talk about televised implosions, the Moody Blues, & problematic public domain cartoons. Pour up a white wine spritzer & par-ty down!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Published 05/24/21
People of Earth, this is Eat My Shorts, commander of the Simpsons review podcasts. Your ears are in our hands.
Published 04/22/21
Eat My Shorts no function podcast well without.
Published 02/05/21
We're Eat My Shorts. Who the hell are you?
Published 01/22/21
I urge you all to give little Eat My Shorts the benefit of the doubt. In this way, and only in this way, can we hope to better understand our backward podcasts throughout the world.
Published 01/12/21
It's the first centennial Eat My Shorts Presentation of an outstanding achievement in the field of podcasting
Published 12/31/20
We have nothing to offer you but our podcast.
Published 11/25/20
Now, listen up, we've got a podcast to run, under the strict supervision of two heavily-medicated Simpsons historians.
Published 11/11/20
This podcast is a highly sophisticated doo-whackey. If you don't listen to it responsibly... kablammo!
Published 11/03/20
Live from the unfinished Grackle Studio in Austin TX, this is a breaking Simpsons news alert!
Published 10/23/20
WARNING: This episode is very scary. To those brave or damned souls who choose to listen, welcome to the show!
Published 10/14/20
Could Eat My Shorts record an episode so good, that They Themselves could not listen to it?
Published 09/29/20
Whenever we're confused, we just check Eat My Shorts: A Simpsons Podcast. It holds the answer to all the important questions.
Published 09/22/20