Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
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-theme...
Episodes
- Laura Bailey on Critical Role, The Last of Us & Finding Your Voice
Laura Bailey joins Nancy Cartwright to discuss her voice acting career, including her roles in popular games and animated series like Critical Role, The Last of Us Part II, Dragon Ball Z, and Fruits Basket. She shares insights on her creat…
- John DiMaggio on Bender, Jake the Dog & the Heart Behind the Voice
John DiMaggio, known for voicing Bender and Jake the Dog, joins Nancy Cartwright to discuss his career, the emotional impact of animation, and the process of bringing characters to life. He shares insights on fan connections to his charact…
- Sarah Natochenny on Voicing Ash Ketchum, Pokémon & Finding Confidence in Chaos
In this episode, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum from Pokémon, joins Nancy Cartwright to share behind-the-scenes stories and insights into voice acting. She discusses her unexpected entry into the role, the challenges of dubbing…
- Jay Pharoah on SNL & the Art of Becoming Someone Else
Comedian and former SNL star Jay Pharoah joins Nancy Cartwright to discuss the craft of impressions and his career journey. Pharoah shares his process for developing voices and reflects on the lessons he learned during his time on Saturday…
- Jenn Lyon on Acting, Southern Charm & the Real Work Behind Comedy
Actress Jenn Lyon joins Nancy Cartwright to discuss her acting process, character development, and her Southern roots. They explore the discipline behind comedy, the technical differences between theater and on-camera work, and how prepara…
- Mike Scully on Writing The Simpsons, Accidental Predictions & the Art of Comedy
Writer and former showrunner Mike Scully discusses the creative process behind The Simpsons, including the collaborative writing team, the origin of the show's accidental predictions, and how his personal experiences shaped iconic episodes.
- Troy Baker on The Last of Us, Voice Acting, and the Truth Behind Performance
Voice actor Troy Baker joins Nancy Cartwright to discuss his career, his role as Joel in The Last of Us, and his philosophy on performance in interactive media. The conversation explores his journey in voice acting, the industry, and his w…
- Bartman Returns: Nancy Cartwright on Music, Memories, and Iconic Simpsons Moments
Nancy Cartwright discusses her role as the voice of Bart Simpson, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, recording memories, and personal anecdotes. The episode features a performance of the "Bartman" rap, a fan Q&A, and reflections on iconic…
- Nancy Cartwright on Voice Acting, Bart-Mania, and The Simpsons’ Biggest Moments
Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, joins Simpsons Declassified for a Q&A, sharing insights from over 30 years on the show. She discusses voicing Bart and Nelson Muntz, her creative process, and the era of Bart-mania.
- Fat Tony and Bart have a friendly little chat
Nancy Cartwright interviews actor Joe Mantegna about his long-running role as Fat Tony on The Simpsons. They discuss his career in film and television, his approach to voice acting, and his experiences working on the iconic animated series.
- Chit and Bart Answer Fan Questions
Nancy Cartwright interviews writer and producer Jay Renshaw about the creative process behind The Simpsons. They discuss story development, the balance of humor and heart, and the experience of writing for legacy characters.
- Ian Cardoni: Becoming Rick Sanchez, Burp Battles & Multiverse Madness”
Voice actor Ian Cardoni joins Nancy Cartwright on Simpsons Declassified to discuss his role as Rick Sanchez on Rick and Morty. They cover his audition process, vocal techniques for animated characters, and share insights on the voice actin…
- Monica Gil-Rodriguez: Hollywood Gatekeepers, Star Wars & The Truth About Producing
Producer Monica Gil-Rodriguez joins Simpsons Declassified to discuss her career path, the realities of producing in Hollywood, and how projects move through the studio system. The conversation covers navigating studio politics, female lead…
- Dave Mirkin Unfiltered: Writing Bart, Guest Star Legends & The Human Soul of The Simpsons
Showrunner Dave Mirkin joins host Nancy Cartwright to discuss the creative process behind The Simpsons, including character development, celebrity guest stars, and the evolution of animation. The conversation covers the importance of human…
- Maurice LaMarche: Pinky, The Brain, Burps, Donuts & Taking Over the World
Voice actor Maurice LaMarche joins Nancy Cartwright on Simpsons Declassified to discuss his career, including Pinky and the Brain, Futurama, and The Simpsons. They reflect on his work, voice acting techniques, and the importance of comedy,…
- Bart Simpson and Pinky Answer Fan Questions
Voice actor Rob Paulsen joins host Nancy Cartwright on Simpsons Declassified to answer fan questions. They discuss voice acting, recount animation career highlights, and reflect on personal challenges, including Paulsen's battle with cance…
- Ask Bart Anything: Nancy Cartwright Answers the Fans
Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, joins Sofy to answer fan questions about her voice acting career and her time on The Simpsons. The discussion covers her experience voicing Bart, character evolution, and insights into the show'…
- D&D in Springfield with Critical Role's Matt Mercer
Matt Mercer joins Nancy Cartwright on Simpsons Declassified to discuss Dungeons & Dragons, world-building, and the art of voice acting. The episode features an improvised D&D session, a discussion on AI in the creative industry, and a donu…
- Bart Simpson crashes Christmas Vacation with Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D’Angelo joins Simpsons Declassified to discuss her roles in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and as Lurleen Lumpkin on The Simpsons. The conversation covers the stories behind iconic scenes, her songwriting process for the sh…
- The Most Asked Simpsons Questions Answered
Nancy Cartwright answers fan questions about The Simpsons, sharing how she created Bart's voice, her early career, and memorable behind-the-scenes moments. She also touches on the show's enduring success and the importance of its emotional…
- Jim Meskimen: Master of Voices, Impressions & Springfield Shenanigans
Legendary impressionist Jim Meskimen joins Nancy Cartwright to discuss his craft, detailing how he studies vocal patterns and physicality to perform celebrity impressions. The episode features rapid-fire Simpsons challenges, dramatic reena…
- Spencer Grammer on Multiverses, Nepo Babies & The Art of Voice Acting
Spencer Grammer discusses voice acting, her family background in Broadway, and her father Kelsey Grammer's role as Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons. She shares insights into animation recording processes, her personal journey with recovery and…
- Timmy Turner Crashes the Simpsons|Featuring Tara Strong
Nancy Cartwright interviews Tara Strong about her extensive voice acting career, including characters like Timmy Turner, Harley Quinn, and Raven. They discuss origin stories, the impact of fandom, and engage in a "Fanfiction Theater" segme…
- Voice of Michael Jacksons Character In Stark Raving Dad Kipp Lennon Opens Up
Vocalist Kipp Lennon joins Nancy Cartwright to reveal he was the voice behind Michael Jackson's character in The Simpsons episode "Stark Raving Dad." Lennon shares stories about recording the songs, his band Venice, and other experiences.
- Legendary Treehouse of Horror animator Mark Kirkland opens the crypt
Nancy Cartwright interviews Simpsons director Mark Kirkland about his work on the Treehouse of Horror segments, sharing insights into animation, classic episodes, and his career path.
- Secrets from The Simpsons Writers Room (w/ Legend Jon Vitti)
Jon Vitti, an original writer for The Simpsons, joins Nancy Cartwright to discuss his iconic contributions to the show, including episodes like "Cape Feare." Vitti shares insights into the writing process, character development, and memora…
- The West Wing's Allison Janney Gets a Simpsons Crash Course
Allison Janney joins Nancy Cartwright on Simpsons Declassified to discuss Janney's guest role on The Simpsons. They explore ideas for new characters and storylines, share personal stories, and play a 'Simpsons or Real Life' game.
- Reno 911!'s Cedric Yarbrough talks The Boondocks, Batman, and Bart with Nancy Cartwright
Cedric Yarbrough discusses his career in voice acting and improv comedy with Nancy Cartwright, touching on his roles in The Boondocks, Reno 911!, Batman, and Speechless.
- He Wrote Over 692 Simpsons Episodes (with Nancy Cartwright and Mike Reiss)
Nancy Cartwright interviews Simpsons writer Mike Reiss about his extensive career shaping the iconic animated series, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and discussing fan-favorite characters.
- Weird Al’s Simpsons Secrets
Weird Al Yankovic appears on Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright to discuss their experiences with The Simpsons, share recording booth secrets, and play a game. They also perform a musical tribute.
- He Voices EVERY Simpsons Character
Chris Edgerly, a vocal chameleon, joins Simpsons Declassified to share how he voices characters like Homer and others, providing the full Simpsons experience for writers and producers before official recordings.
- Introducing Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright
Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson, launches Simpsons Declassified to explore predictions, coincidences, and conspiracies from the show's 36 seasons. The podcast features guests, behind-the-scenes stories, and games.