Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace
Former college roommates Thom Partridge and Dr. Andrew Murray revisit every episode of The Simpsons through the eyes of two dads in their 40s, exploring the humor, heart, and surprising depth of Springfield one episode at a time.
Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace
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Some Enchanted Evening - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E13
In “Some Enchanted Evening,” Marge’s call to Dr. Marvin Monroe sends Homer scrambling to rescue date night with a rose, chocolates, and a babysitter who turns out to be Springfield’s most wanted. Andrew and Thom discuss feeling unappreciated, H...
Krusty Gets Busted - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E12
In “Krusty Gets Busted,” Homer witnesses Springfield’s favorite clown robbing the Kwik-E-Mart, sending Krusty from children’s television royalty to public enemy number one. Andrew and Thom discuss Bart’s unwavering faith in his hero, the debut ...
The Crepes of Wrath - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E11
In “The Crepes of Wrath,” Bart’s latest prank earns him a one-way ticket to France, where the promised château turns out to offer less fine dining and more child labor, questionable wine additives, and endless buckets of water. Andrew and Thom ...
Homer's Night Out - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E10
In “Homer’s Night Out,” Bart’s new spy camera captures Homer at a bachelor party—and turns one bad decision into Springfield’s hottest piece of pre-internet viral content. Andrew and Thom discuss marriage, trust, objectification, and the episod...
The Telltale Head - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E8
In “The Telltale Head,” Bart’s desperate bid to impress Springfield’s resident bad boys ends with one impulsive act, one headless town founder, and a mob that is surprisingly unwilling to hear him out. Andrew and Thom discuss popularity, peer p...