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"These are my new friends! They like me for me... and my plumbing and gas hookups." - Homer Simpson When Marge forces the family to scrimp and save beyond reason, a resentful Homer drops the family's entire nest egg on an RV. Will their marriage withstand the fallout from this major purchase? Listen in, and try to contain yourself over the long-awaited return of Cowboy Bob. Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod , not to mention Bluesky and Instagram !
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Talking Simpsons
Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons · Film & TV · English
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