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Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright

Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright

Written by: Audacy & CRE84U Entertainment
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 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.© CRE84U Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Art
Episodes
  • D&D in Springfield with Critical Role's Matt Mercer

    D&D in Springfield with Critical Role's Matt Mercer
    Jan 8 2026
    Legendary voice actor, Dungeon Master, and Critical Role creator Matt Mercer joins Simpsons Declassified for an unforgettable crossover of animation, fantasy, and storytelling. From rolling dice to reimagining Springfield as a tabletop campaign, this episode blends Dungeons & Dragons, voice acting, and The Simpsons in a way only Matt Mercer can. Matt walks listeners through a live D&D roleplay demo, guiding Nancy Cartwright into an improvised fantasy adventure that perfectly explains how tabletop storytelling works—choices, dice rolls, danger, humor, and heart included. Whether you’re brand new to D&D or a longtime fan, this segment makes the magic instantly click. The conversation dives deep into world-building, including how Matt created Exandria (Zandra), his inspirations from Tolkien, sci-fi legends, Final Fantasy, and why fantasy worlds can empower people to make the real world better. He explains the difference between preparing as a Dungeon Master versus a player, how NPCs are born, and why unused ideas are never wasted. Simpsons fans will love the crossover chaos as Matt answers fan questions like: • What D&D class would Bart Simpson be? (Spoiler: Bart the Bard) • Which Critical Role character would thrive in Springfield • How Bart would interact with the Mighty Nein’s chaos gremlins The episode also tackles serious, timely topics—especially AI voice cloning, ownership of performance, and why technology can never replace the heart, soul, and humanity behind real voice acting. Matt and Nancy share powerful insights on protecting creative integrity in an evolving industry. And yes—there’s donuts. A full donut tasting segment with expert-level descriptions, crunch analysis, and surprisingly passionate scoring adds pure Simpsons-energy fun to the episode. Packed with laughter, improv, fan questions, heartfelt reflections, and storytelling wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for D&D fans, Critical Role viewers, voice actors, animators, gamers, and Simpsons fans alike. 🎲 Eat your shorts… and roll for charisma. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Bart Simpson crashes Christmas Vacation with Beverly D'Angelo

    Bart Simpson crashes Christmas Vacation with Beverly D'Angelo
    Dec 18 2025
    Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Simpsons) joins Simpsons Declassified for a hilarious, revealing conversation that jumps from Springfield to Hollywood—and straight into the stories fans beg for. Beverly finally explains the infamous “crotch grab” moment on Christmas Vacation, why she did it, and how it accidentally became the take they had to use. Then the episode dives deep into her Simpsons legacy as Lurleen Lumpkin, including the wild truth that Beverly wrote “Finally Bagged Me a Homer” with her brother in about ten minutes—and how that song became a long-term “gift that keeps on giving.” You’ll also hear how she met Matt Groening through Frank Zappa, why musical theater rules made the Lurleen episode work so well, and what it was like recording in the early days of the show (plus the best Simpsons perks—yes, the luggage!). The conversation turns personal as Beverly shares advice she’d give her younger self: self-validate, trust your creative engine, and don’t conform for approval. Packed with classic improv, behind-the-scenes trivia, and real-life wisdom—this one’s a must-listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • The Most Asked Simpsons Questions Answered

    The Most Asked Simpsons Questions Answered
    Dec 11 2025
    In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Nancy Cartwright goes fully “behind the yellow curtain” to answer fan questions about The Simpsons, voice acting, and the real-life mischief that shaped Bart Simpson. Nancy reveals how she accidentally became Bart: originally called in to audition for Lisa, she spotted the description of “10-year-old, school-hating underachiever and proud of it” and instantly knew that was her character. One bold ask later, Bart’s now-iconic voice was born on the spot in front of Matt Groening. From there, Nancy dives into her early days on the speech team, discovering she could create characters, win trophies, and literally pay for college with her voice. She shares a hilariously “very Bart” story about getting busted for writing something awful on a school bathroom stall in brown marker—and the painfully creative punishment that followed. Fans also get rare behind-the-scenes insights, including: How she combined Ralph Wiggum and Nelson Muntz to build new characters Why Nelson is the biggest vocal “throat ripper” to perform How multi-character scenes with Bart, Rod, Todd, and Ralph pushed her early in the series The secret reason some couch gags run extra long What it was really like working with Michael Jackson on “Do the Bartman” and the “Happy Birthday Lisa” song Nancy also talks about Bartmania, early anonymity, her first big voice job as Gloria on Richie Rich, the mentorship of voice legend Daws Butler, and why the show’s integrity and emotional center—especially Lisa as the moral compass—are a huge part of The Simpsons’ long-term success. Packed with stories, confessions, and fan-favorite lore, this AMA is a must-listen for anyone who loves Bart, animation, or the craft of voice acting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
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