About this episode

The episode features an interview with Bill Oakley, discussing his time on The Simpsons and American culture.

It's fannntastic! Is what Troy McClure would say about this episode while showing Selma around his house, which also features a big hot flat rock for Jubjub, in the excellent episode A Fish Called Selma. We're kicking off America Month with the legendary Bill Oakley , former writer and showrunner on the Simpsons (during the good years), to discuss Libby's Favorite TV Show. Plus, husband calling at the Iowa State Fair. Join us all July long for discussions of American Things British People Love on the main feed, and An American Sitcom in London on the Patreon! Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and video too! Follow us on Bluesky at @whatsallthispod.bsky.social and Instagram at @whatsallthispod . Theme song by Howell Dawdy . Art by Kendra Wells . Edited by Patrick Gill . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Charlotte McDonnell, Libby Watson

Guest: Bill Oakley

Topics covered

• The Simpsons
• American culture
• comedy
• TV shows
• interviews
• Bill Oakley
• fandom

Keywords

• The Simpsons
• Bill Oakley
• comedy
• American culture
• TV shows
• A Fish Called Selma
• Iowa State Fair

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Simpsons, A Fish Called Selma

Places: Iowa State Fair

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