{"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":"Maurice LaMarche: Pinky, The Brain, Burps, Donuts & Taking Over the World","slug":"maurice-lamarche-pinky-the-brain-burps-donuts-taking-over-the-world","published_at":"2026-01-29T15:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797/maurice-lamarche-pinky-the-brain-burps-donuts-taking-over-the-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/traffic.megaphone.fm/CAD2534173839.mp3?updated=1769699981","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/traffic.megaphone.fm/CAD2534173839.mp3?updated=1769699981","summary":"Voice acting legend Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama, The Simpsons, Zootopia) joins Nancy Cartwright for an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud episode of Simpsons Declassified packed with fan questions, iconic voices, and surprising emotional depth. From the very start, Maurice dives into classic characters as fans ask about world domination schemes, the genius of Pinky and the Brain, and why the show’s rare moments of heart made it so timeless. He breaks down why the writing was so strong that ad-libbing was rarely needed—and how the “informed idiot vs. uninformed idiot” dynamic made the series work. Simpsons fans will love the deep cuts, including Maurice’s first Simpsons contribution (yes, it involved legendary burps), behind-the-scenes stories from The Critic crossover, video game voice sessions, theme park recordings, and why writers eventually “write to the actor’s voice.” There’s also a masterclass in belch technique, complete with live demonstrations and tongue placement tips you probably didn’t know you needed. Of course, no Simpsons Declassified episode is complete without chaos—enter multiple donut tasting segments, complete with synchronized bites, accidental finger chomping, brutally honest ratings, and one donut that earns a historic minus-one score. The episode takes a powerful turn as Maurice opens up about loss, recovery, creativity, and resilience, sharing why comedy matters—especially now—and how making people laugh for even a few minutes can genuinely change lives. He also teases future projects, including Zootopia 2, possible Futurama returns, and a deeply personal one-man show inspired by his own life journey. Funny, raw, nostalgic, and unexpectedly moving, this episode is a must-listen for Simpsons fans, animation lovers, voice actors,…","meta_description":"Voice acting legend Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama, The Simpsons, Zootopia) joins Nancy Cartwright for an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2439,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797/episodes/maurice-lamarche-pinky-the-brain-burps-donuts-taking-over-the-world/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/maurice-lamarche-pinky-the-brain-burps-donuts-taking-over-the-world.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}