Episode 1: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

from So It's Come To This: A Simpson's Family Podcast · host Bryan Budnik

In this first episode of So It's Come To This: A Simpson's Family Podcast, meet the Budnik Scarupa Family as they discuss the very first Simpson's episode released, way back in 1989.  Along the way listen to Bryan (the dad) talk about his love of the mobile game The Simpsons: Tapped Out, while Cori (the mom) looks for other things to talk about.  Listen to angsty teenager (Brenden) hate on everything Season 1 related but balance that out with the youngest (Cailin) and her optimistic attitude.  Hear the gang discuss whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie and whether or not time is wasted going to school pageants.  Stick around for their breakdown of the very first Simpsons episode and learn some little known facts about the show.  You'll leave feeling like everybody knows your name!

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In this first episode of So It's Come To This: A Simpson's Family Podcast, meet the Budnik Scarupa Family as they discuss the very first Simpson's episode released, way back in 1989. Along the way listen to Bryan (the dad) talk about his love of the mobile game The Simpsons: Tapped Out, while Cori (the mom) looks for other things to talk about. Listen to angsty teenager (Brenden) hate on everything Season 1 related but balance that out with the youngest (Cailin) and her optimistic attitude. Hear the gang discuss whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie and whether or not time is wasted going to school pageants. Stick around for their breakdown of the very first Simpsons episode and learn some little known facts about the show. You'll leave feeling like everybody knows your name!

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