Episode 24: One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish, Ceviche; and Other Hangover Cures
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Natalia Castro once again calls in from Colombia, and we discuss "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish," which originally aired in the US on January 24, 1991.
Despite the dark subject matter, it's a very funny episode that balances its sentimental aspects with humor very well. And, besides, we know Homer's not actually going to die because this is not the series finale. It's not even the season finale. It's just another Simpsons episode - half way through a season on the uptick.
Natalia and I discuss the humanizing of Homer, and we also go off on tangents about Karaoke, our love (or lack thereof) for raw fish... We talk about that movie The Bucket List, and other movies about people who are going to die. Stuff like that.
Much like the episode itself, it's a spirited 45 minutes that never descends into mawkishness.
Dig in.
Bolivian musician and writer Petrus Silón sits down with me to discuss one of his favorite episodes... And, really, this shows up on a lot of fan favorite lists. Not just because it's a good source of memes, but because it's a very well-written (and acted) story with a lot of real heart.
And, of...
Published 05/07/21
Jason Pollock and I sit down to talk about this missed opportunity of an episode, which should be about Marge getting some much needed away time from her burden of a family, but is instead about Homer farting around the house and stuff while she's away.
And so, since the episode itself barely...
Published 04/22/21