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The Simpsons Secrets From The Golden Age - Showrunner Bill Oakley Tells All

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Today, Adam sits down with Bill Oakley, Emmy Award–winning showrunner of The Simpsons during its Golden Era, to share untold stories from inside the legendary writers’ room — including working alongside Conan O’Brien, the making of Who Shot Mr. Burns?, and how “Steamed Hams” became a global meme. He reflects on lessons in creativity, morale, and leadership from running the world’s funniest show, and how he’s reinvented himself as a food critic, creator of the Steamie Awards, and culinary innovator blending humour with American food culture.

🔗 FOLLOW BILL:
Website
Instagram
X (Twitter)

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:06 The Journey to The Simpsons
11:22 BTS of The Writing Room
23:08 Writing 'Steamed Hams'
27:10 Writing 'Who Shot Mr Burns'
31:07 Predicting the Future
35:35 Getting Into Food Reviewing
44:20 Outro / Philosophical Questions

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Today, Adam sits down with Bill Oakley, Emmy Award–winning showrunner of The Simpsons during its Golden Era, to share untold stories from inside the legendary writers’ room — including working alongside Conan O’Brien, the making of Who Shot Mr. Burns?, and how “Steamed Hams” became a global meme. He reflects on lessons in creativity, morale, and leadership from running the world’s funniest show, and how he’s reinvented himself as a food critic, creator of the Steamie Awards, and culinary innovator blending humour with American food culture.

🔗 FOLLOW BILL:
Website
Instagram
X (Twitter)

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:06 The Journey to The Simpsons
11:22 BTS of The Writing Room
23:08 Writing 'Steamed Hams'
27:10 Writing 'Who Shot Mr Burns'
31:07 Predicting the Future
35:35 Getting Into Food Reviewing
44:20 Outro / Philosophical Questions

✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY PURCHASING PRODUCTS WE LOVE:

  continue reading

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