Internet conspiracy lovers have long insisted that The Simpsons can predict the future. From President Trump to murder hornets, fans point to clips as “proof” that the writers had some kind of crystal ball. But according to Emmy-winning writer Jay Kogen, that’s all nonsense. In our latest episode, Jay joins The Dangerous Ones to set the record straight: there’s no magic, no prophecy, just great writing, sharp callbacks, and the power of coincidence.
Jay takes us inside The Simpsons writers’ room during the show’s most legendary years and gives us a real look at how episodes were created, and how fans, years later, started stitching together their own version of the show’s legacy. But this episode is about more than cartoon myths. We also dive into the state of comedy in 2025, the threat of AI to creative labor, and why Hollywood is collapsing under its own algorithmic weight. Jay’s funny, fast, and brutally honest about the industry he helped build.
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