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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 44 MIN

"That's why they put erasers on pencils"

from Eat The Pudding: A Simpsons Podcast

Eat The Pudding: A Simpsons Podcast Episode 3: “That’s Why They Put Erasers On Pencils” Welcome to the Eat The Pudding fan podcast, where Michael and Ian explore the Simpsons universe in all its colourful and cromulent forms. This is the third episode: “That’s Why They Put Erasers On Pencils”. This episode’s Spotlight On Springfield focuses on Homer’s colleagues and buddies Lenny and Carl, who are rarely seen apart but seem to have a rather fractious relationship at times. We choose our favourite Lenny-and-Carl moments and happily give house room to wild and unfounded speculation that they might be more than just best friends. It’s easy to gossip. Fun too! In the second part of our Season Four arc, Ian opts for an evergreen Simpsons classic with the two underappreciated Simpsons women – Marge and Maggie – at the fore. And Michael's choice for this episode’s Songs Of Springfield is Baby On Board, from a memorable season opener with more shameless Beatleisms than an Oasis B-side. If you would like to send us a voice message to include in the show, we have set up a special page on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/EatThePudding. No need to sign up – all you have to do is click on the link, record your message and press send. All our contact information can be found at our Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/eatthepudding  You can also contact us: By mail at [email protected] On Instagram at @eat_the_pudding_podcast Or at our private Bluesky accounts: @ianwinick.bsky.social @mocca1976.bsky.social   °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Podcast credits: Compiled and presented by Ian Winick and Michael J. Smith  Intro music: Hear My Pod Music by Alf Clausen (originally “See My Vest” with lyrics by Michael Scully) New lyrics by Ian and Michael Performed by Randy Woods (with Kevin Brown as “Smithers”) https://www.youtube.com/@RandyWoodsBand  Outro music: We Put The Spring In Springfield Music by Alf Clausen (originally with lyrics by Ken Keeler) Performed by Liam Smith https://linktr.ee/whale_productions?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=05350da0-6c64-404b-886a-86a756f62799  Piano interludes courtesy of Pank: You will find his podcast “Bang! 101 (More) Songs About Nuclear War from the 1980s” at @bangpodcast.bsky.social Cover art drawing by Pierre Breton ([email protected]).  Check out his Little Darwin comic here: https://www.instagram.com/littledarwin1816/ Big thanks to all of the above and to Ciarán Moffatt and Captain Spreadsheet for technical (and moral) support.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eat The Pudding: A Simpsons Podcast Episode 3: “That’s Why They Put Erasers On Pencils” Welcome to the Eat The Pudding fan podcast, where Michael and Ian explore the Simpsons universe in all its colourful and cromulent forms. This is the third...

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