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? New episodes every 2 weeks.
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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? New episodes every 2 weeks.
“WE’VE BEEN GOING TO THE SAME PARTY FOR 30 YEARS AND IN NO WAY IS THAT PATHETIC.”
Hi Everybody and welcome to Gamehendge! This week I'm joined by musician, comedian, and certified Phish Fan Steve Plock (The Curls, Tobacco City, Jessica Risker) to chat about all things Phish. We talk about Steve's Phish journey (he's seen them 88 times!!) and why people love to hate on jam bands.
We review Season 13 Episode 16, Weekend at Burnsie's- after being attacked by crows, Homer gets addicted to medicinal marijuana. This leads to him being hired to laugh at Mr. Burns' jokes. Also, Phish is here!
I do a deep dive into the history of medicinal marijuana in America, a totally chill topic that totally won't piss you off hearing how the government treats illegal drugs. And we ask the important question: is stoned Homer a better dad than drunk Homer?
Follow Steve's bands: @thecurls_coolband, @truthzonerecs on Instagram.
And his improv team Dumb John @dumbjohn.
And follow this show @bartannicapodcast.
Steve Recommends: Phish documentary Bittersweet Motel
Harrison Recommends: You should listen to Phish- seriously! Also the books below on medicinal marijuana.
Research for this episode came from: High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape by Marc MastersYou Don’t Know Me But You Don’t Like Me: Phish, ICP, and My Misadventures with Two of Music’s Most Maligned Tribes by Nathan RabinGreen Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States by Daniel Mallinson and A. Lee HannahWaiting to Inhale- The Politics of Medical Marijuana by Alan Bock
Phish/Simpsons Connections- Phish.net
*The above quote is from a review of Phish's 2024 Madison Square Garden show
Encyclopedia Bartannica
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? New episodes every 2 weeks.
