{"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":"Dave Mirkin Unfiltered: Writing Bart, Guest Star Legends & The Human Soul of The Simpsons","slug":"dave-mirkin-unfiltered-writing-bart-guest-star-legends-the-human-soul-of-the-simpsons","published_at":"2026-02-05T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797/dave-mirkin-unfiltered-writing-bart-guest-star-legends-the-human-soul-of-the-simpsons","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/8250877/8250877_2026-04-14-103217.192.mp3?rssID=5975","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/serve.castfire.com/audio/8250877/8250877_2026-04-14-103217.192.mp3?rssID=5975","summary":"In this deep-dive Ask Me (Bart) Anything episode of Simpsons Declassified , legendary showrunner and writer Dave Mirkin joins Nancy Cartwright for an uncensored, laugh-packed, and surprisingly emotional conversation about what truly made The Simpsons endure. Pulled directly from fan questions, the episode explores how iconic characters like Bart, Homer, Marge, Ralph, and Lisa were written—and why Bart’s rebellious genius came straight from Dave’s own childhood as a “school terror.” Dave explains why Bart isn’t dumb, just misunderstood, and how that philosophy shaped some of the show’s most memorable episodes. Fans get rare behind-the-scenes stories about celebrity guest stars , including why stars like Paul McCartney, James Taylor, and Sting only appeared briefly, and how Meryl Streep’s turn as Bart’s girlfriend became one of the show’s most unforgettable performances. Dave also shares hilarious, candid stories about directing legends like Kirk Douglas and Mickey Rooney , plus the real rules behind cameo casting versus full-character roles. The conversation dives into the evolution of animation , from hand-painted cels to digital color—and why Dave believes modern perfection has stripped away some of the “human breathing” that made early Simpsons episodes feel alive. He also tackles AI, technology, and why human imperfection is essential to art . Of course, no Simpsons Declassified episode is complete without chaos: expect multiple donut tastings , brutally honest ratings, one donut declared a “hostile food,” and another crowned a true Homer-level classic. Thoughtful, hilarious, irreverent, and deeply insightful, this episode is a must-listen for Simpsons fans, animation writers, voice actors, and anyone who loves the messy humanity behind great storytelling .","meta_description":"In this deep-dive Ask Me (Bart) Anything episode of Simpsons Declassified , legendary showrunner and writer Dave Mirkin joins Nancy Cartwright for an unce…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3009,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797/episodes/dave-mirkin-unfiltered-writing-bart-guest-star-legends-the-human-soul-of-the-simpsons/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/dave-mirkin-unfiltered-writing-bart-guest-star-legends-the-human-soul-of-the-simpsons.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}