Bob Mackey
@bobservo.bsky.social
Co-host of Retronauts and Talking Simpsons, acclaimed author of Skeleton Car Wash
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Bob Mackey
@bobservo.bsky.social
· Apr 18
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Creating Podcasts about Cartoon History!
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FRIENDLY REMINDER: I co-host many podcasts!
- Talking Simpsons, a chronological exploration of The Simpsons: talkingsimpsons.com
- Retronauts, which covers classic video games: retronauts.com
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- Talking Simpsons, a chronological exploration of The Simpsons: talkingsimpsons.com
- Retronauts, which covers classic video games: retronauts.com
Support me on Patreon and get 100s of exclusive bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/talkingsimps...
spent seven hours on the very generous Monster Hunter Stories 3 demo, and it really grew on me. mostly love that Capcom has the license to create an extremely complicated and satisfying turn-based RPG just because the IP is so popular
February 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
spent seven hours on the very generous Monster Hunter Stories 3 demo, and it really grew on me. mostly love that Capcom has the license to create an extremely complicated and satisfying turn-based RPG just because the IP is so popular
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The game you are about to play is a product of its time. It may depict the PS3, which was commonplace in society. These depictions were wrong then and are wrong today.
New intro screen for Metal Gear Solid 4 in Master Collection vol 2
February 13, 2026 at 8:05 AM
The game you are about to play is a product of its time. It may depict the PS3, which was commonplace in society. These depictions were wrong then and are wrong today.
the perfect game to start when you wake up at 5:30am for some godforsaken reason
February 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
the perfect game to start when you wake up at 5:30am for some godforsaken reason
RIP to one of the greats
Einstein, an African grey parrot who became an icon for Zoo Knoxville, has died of cancer.
Einstein the African grey parrot, Zoo Knoxville icon, dies of cancer
Einstein, an African grey parrot who became an icon for Zoo Knoxville, has died of cancer.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:25 AM
RIP to one of the greats
excited to introduce my new friends
neighbour spotted some coyotes in our area (not my video). One doesn't look like a coyote though?? What is that darker one?
February 13, 2026 at 2:45 AM
excited to introduce my new friends
some sad personal news: i'm now able to replay MGS4 for a Retronauts episode
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 - Announcement Trailer (PS5/Xbox Series/Steam/Switch/Switch 2) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le2V...
February 13, 2026 at 1:49 AM
some sad personal news: i'm now able to replay MGS4 for a Retronauts episode
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Reading the Mewgenics cast list
February 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Reading the Mewgenics cast list
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Special charity episode: "The Simpsons Guy," the famous Simpsons x Family Guy crossover! Get this for $10 in our Patreon shop; all proceeds go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. www.ilcm.org
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February 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Special charity episode: "The Simpsons Guy," the famous Simpsons x Family Guy crossover! Get this for $10 in our Patreon shop; all proceeds go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. www.ilcm.org
www.patreon.com/c/talkingsim...
www.patreon.com/c/talkingsim...
i have now seen the terms "crash out" and "crashing out" roughly 300 times in the past 24 hours. in my day, it was called "melting down" and we liked it just fine
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
i have now seen the terms "crash out" and "crashing out" roughly 300 times in the past 24 hours. in my day, it was called "melting down" and we liked it just fine
this week on Talking Simpsons: we did the impossible and covered the Simpsons/Family Guy crossover episode, "The Simpsons Guy!" (and for a good cause)
now available on our Patreon shop for $10; all proceeds will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
LINK: www.patreon.com/talkingsimps...
now available on our Patreon shop for $10; all proceeds will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
LINK: www.patreon.com/talkingsimps...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
this week on Talking Simpsons: we did the impossible and covered the Simpsons/Family Guy crossover episode, "The Simpsons Guy!" (and for a good cause)
now available on our Patreon shop for $10; all proceeds will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
LINK: www.patreon.com/talkingsimps...
now available on our Patreon shop for $10; all proceeds will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
LINK: www.patreon.com/talkingsimps...
long ago, the three nations lived together in harmony
February 10, 2026 at 11:02 PM
long ago, the three nations lived together in harmony
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This month we're jamming with "Jem"! Our guest: @dankmccoy.bsky.social of @flophousepodcast.com.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
This month we're jamming with "Jem"! Our guest: @dankmccoy.bsky.social of @flophousepodcast.com.
whatacartoonfeed.libsyn.com/what-a-carto...
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boy, you hate to see it. also a shame that Nagoshi left the Yakuza team, then sat in money jail for five years before announcing his own, vaguely different yakuza video game series
playing yakuza kiwami 3 felt like paying a visit to a cemetery. my review for @gamespot.com
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www.gamespot.com/reviews/yaku...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review - Short Fangs
Kiwami 3 is the boldest remake of the series to date, but it makes for an uneven retelling that threatens to taint the series' legacy in the process.
www.gamespot.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
boy, you hate to see it. also a shame that Nagoshi left the Yakuza team, then sat in money jail for five years before announcing his own, vaguely different yakuza video game series
at last: a reason to discuss The Aquabats in a professional setting
Our monthly Patreon exclusive is out now for @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social subscribers—Talking Futurama covering the ep "Yo Leela Leela!"
See the 31st century parodies of mid-2000s hit children's programming! www.patreon.com/posts/talkin...
See the 31st century parodies of mid-2000s hit children's programming! www.patreon.com/posts/talkin...
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
at last: a reason to discuss The Aquabats in a professional setting
a long-awaited look back at a legendarily great game 👇👇👇
One week early for our Patreon subscribers: @bobservo.bsky.social @stuartgipp.bsky.social @dark1x.bsky.social & @dominictarason.com commemorate 30 years of Duke Nukem 3D
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Sign up & listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/148866...
February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
a long-awaited look back at a legendarily great game 👇👇👇
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If you've caught Muppet fever from the new Disney+ special, you can check out our 2021 episode about The Muppet Show for free! (Also, go see a doctor if symptoms worsen) whatacartoonfeed.libsyn.com/what-a-carto...
What A Cartoon!: What A Cartoon! - The Muppet Show "The Stars of Star Wars"
Chosen by premium Patreon subscriber Phil, we're breaking format to talk about a show that we love that may as well have been animated, The Muppet Show! We reflect on a childhood love of Muppets, the ...
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February 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
If you've caught Muppet fever from the new Disney+ special, you can check out our 2021 episode about The Muppet Show for free! (Also, go see a doctor if symptoms worsen) whatacartoonfeed.libsyn.com/what-a-carto...
living on the edge of relevance, which means my opinions are PURE and UNCOMPROMISED
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
living on the edge of relevance, which means my opinions are PURE and UNCOMPROMISED
at a bar playing the Super Bowl, but thankfully they’re offering another option
February 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM
at a bar playing the Super Bowl, but thankfully they’re offering another option
played the 20-minute demo, and the mix of hacking and shooting really grew on me. in 2026, a single-player third-person shooter now feels like a charming throwback to the early Obama era of gaming
February 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
played the 20-minute demo, and the mix of hacking and shooting really grew on me. in 2026, a single-player third-person shooter now feels like a charming throwback to the early Obama era of gaming
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Guile... Guinan... Guilenan
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Guile... Guinan... Guilenan
me when you criticize my podcasts
Physics of a direct hit from an RPG type projectile
February 7, 2026 at 2:02 AM
me when you criticize my podcasts
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jeffrey epstein being the first domino for the financial crash, video game micro transactions, and Gamergate is making me lose my mind
February 6, 2026 at 3:57 AM
jeffrey epstein being the first domino for the financial crash, video game micro transactions, and Gamergate is making me lose my mind
this episode is really, truly... something (i'm drawing a blank here)
Out early & ad-free on our Patreon, @flophousepodcast.com’s @dankmccoy.bsky.social joins us to discuss the ‘80s toy toon classic, Jem!
Sign up for @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social now for a truly outrageous history, plus we chat the ep “The Fan!” www.patreon.com/posts/149114...
Sign up for @talksimpsonspod.bsky.social now for a truly outrageous history, plus we chat the ep “The Fan!” www.patreon.com/posts/149114...
February 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM
this episode is really, truly... something (i'm drawing a blank here)
unexpected but welcome!
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse launches February 19 for Nintendo Switch, Steam, iOS, and Android: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19531-paranormasight-the-mermaids-curse-launches-february-19-for-switch-steam-ios-android
February 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM
unexpected but welcome!