{"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":"Kari Wahlgren: Rick and Morty, Mortal Kombat, Disney, Anime & Finding Your Voice","slug":"kari-wahlgren-rick-and-morty-mortal-kombat-disney-anime-finding-your-voice","published_at":"2026-07-10T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797/kari-wahlgren-rick-and-morty-mortal-kombat-disney-anime-finding-your-voice","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/8250826/8250826_2026-04-14-104726.192.mp3?rssID=5975","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/serve.castfire.com/audio/8250826/8250826_2026-04-14-104726.192.mp3?rssID=5975","summary":"Award-winning voice actress Kari Wahlgren joins Nancy Cartwright for a fun, heartfelt, and inspiring conversation about building one of the most versatile careers in animation, anime, gaming, and television. From Rick and Morty and Mortal Kombat to Disney, Marvel, anime, and countless beloved animated characters, Kari shares the unexpected moments that shaped her incredible journey in voice acting. Kari reveals how a single improvised line during a Rick and Morty recording session unexpectedly transformed Rick's spaceship into one of the show's most memorable recurring characters. She also discusses voicing iconic video game characters like Kitana and Mileena in Mortal Kombat , becoming Aunt May in Marvel's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man , and the creative freedom that comes with bringing hundreds of unique characters to life across animation, anime, and games. The conversation dives into Kari's early career, from moving to Los Angeles with big dreams to landing the Disney series that changed everything. She reflects on learning from legendary performers, building confidence in the booth, and why preparation and persistence are often the difference between missing an opportunity and launching a lifelong career. Nancy and Kari also swap stories about Who Framed Roger Rabbit? , classic Disney animation, anime, auditioning, conventions, voice acting techniques, and the surprising ways fans recognize their voices in everyday life. Along the way, they share memorable behind-the-scenes moments, career advice for aspiring performers, donut ratings, and plenty of laughter—including one unforgettable audition story that proves perseverance sometimes means pushing through the most embarrassing moments imaginable. 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