{"podcast":{"title":"Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright","slug":"simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797","podcast_index_feed_id":7489797,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/audacynetwork/nancy-cartwright","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://images.castfire.com/image/661/0/0/0/0-8382491.jpg","author":"Audacy & CRE84U Entertainment","episode_count":43,"summary":"Simpsons fans, this is the one you’ve been waiting for.I’m Nancy Cartwright, as the voice of Bart Simpson for over 35+ years—I am finally “spilling the donut crumbs”. My partners and I are here to announce Simpsons Declassified—a weekly podcast that will pull back the curtain on the longest-running, eeriest, most yellow-tinted pop culture phenomenon…EVER!Each week, my co-host, Sofy Kurtz and I will crack open the wild predictions, mind-bending coincidences, fan conspiracies and untold stories from 800+ episodes — jokes that died, lines that lived and moments that shocked even us! Oh and don’t miss our Simpsons-themed games with our guests! Play along and test your Springfield IQ.We will take you behind-the-scenes with writers, directors, guest stars and famous fans. I’ll share how Bart started mirroring my life, the scenes that almost never aired and the surprises that still get me at the mic.Produced and showrun by Monica Gil-Rodriguez. From Audacy Podcasts and CRE84U Entertainment— this is your all-access pass to Springfield.Bring your theories…and your donuts. Follow us along and drop your wildest Simpsons’ theory in a review for a chance to be featured on the show.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T20:19:59.536624+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797"},"episode":{"title":"Chit and Bart Answer Fan Questions","slug":"chit-and-bart-answer-fan-questions","published_at":"2026-02-26T20:37:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797/chit-and-bart-answer-fan-questions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/serve.castfire.com/audio/8250867/8250867_2026-04-14-100807.192.mp3?rssID=5975","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/serve.castfire.com/audio/8250867/8250867_2026-04-14-100807.192.mp3?rssID=5975","summary":"In this behind-the-scenes episode of Simpsons Declassified , Jay Renshaw, the Nancy Cartwright sits down with Jay Renshaw, longtime writer, producer, and creator of the famous character 'Chit', to uncover how Springfield’s most iconic stories are built—from the first joke pitch to the final table read. Jay shares what it’s like crafting episodes for the longest-running primetime animated series in television history, revealing how stories are broken, how jokes survive (or don’t), and why collaboration is the secret ingredient to keeping The Simpsons fresh after decades on air. From the pressure of maintaining legacy characters to the joy of discovering unexpected emotional beats, this conversation explores the art and discipline behind animated comedy writing. Nancy and Jay dive into: How a Simpsons episode begins in the writers’ room The balance between heart and humor What makes a joke “Springfield-worthy” The evolution of storytelling over 30+ seasons How writers protect each character’s voice Jay also reflects on the responsibility of writing for characters that audiences have grown up with—characters who feel like family. What’s the process of pitching a story for Bart, Homer, or Lisa? How do writers keep the humor sharp while honoring the emotional core that’s made the show timeless? Beyond the craft, the episode explores the human side of the process: the late nights, the rewrites, the laughter around the table, and the creative risks that sometimes lead to iconic television moments. For aspiring writers, Jay offers insight into breaking into television, building discipline, and developing the resilience necessary for a career in entertainment. His perspective is both practical and inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for creatives looking to understand…","meta_description":"In this behind-the-scenes episode of Simpsons Declassified , Jay Renshaw, the Nancy Cartwright sits down with Jay Renshaw, longtime writer, producer, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3268,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797/episodes/chit-and-bart-answer-fan-questions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797/chit-and-bart-answer-fan-questions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}