It's our final episode! (For now.) Bringing it on home is the same guest that started it all, English professor and podcaster Tyler Dean. Together, he and host Brian Rubinow look at Critic-related memes, fan art, fan fiction, and whatever else they can find out there. This one goes deep! On a personal note, I've greatly enjoyed the journey this podcast has taken me on, and I thank each and every one of you for listening. It's been a true pleasure. -Brian Listen to Tyler's podcast, "Lincoln & Welles" Email Tyler at joevictorianist@gmail.com Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

This week, host Brian Rubinow watches the Webisodes so you don't have to.  Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

We're crossing universes! Host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and filmmaker Hunter M. Altman to discuss S6E18 of The Simpsons, "A Star Is Burns." They cover the controversy around the creation of the episode, what makes The Critic and The Simpsons such a natural combination, and more.  Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and podcaster Michel Lichand to discuss S2E10 of The Critic, "I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show." Much to Brian's surprise, Michel might be the biggest Critic fan ever!  Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and producer JanyNicole Stehman to discuss S2E9 of The Critic, "Dukerella." Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and actor Reed Brice to discuss S2E8 of The Critic, "Frankie and Ellie Get Lost." Along the way they also get into queer and trans representation and Reed's own podcast, Library Hours. Listen to "Library Hours" Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian Noah DeBow to discuss S2E7 "Sherman of Arabia."  Follow @thecriticclips on Instagram Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by fellow Critic superfan and creator of @thecriticclips on Instagram, Keith Kocka! They go over Season 2 Episode 6 "All the Duke's Men" while also touching on school elections, bootleg merch, and much more.  Follow @thecriticclips on Instagram Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

Host Brian Rubinow is joined by Alana Johnston (host, Self-Esteem Party Podcast) to discuss S2E5, "From Chunk to Hunk." Along the way they also get into eating bugs, high school musicals, and much more. Listen to Self-Esteem Party Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

This week, musician Jordan Rubinow talks to host Brian Rubinow about S2E4 of The Critic, "A Song for Margo." Check out FRNZ on SoundCloud Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

This week, comedian, actor and writer Erik Barnes talks to host Brian Rubinow about S2E3 of The Critic, "Lady Hawke." Check out Brandon's podcast, "I Think You'd Be Into It" Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

Comedian and podcaster Erika Curry (Trashy Trashy Podcast) joins host Brian Rubinow for a discussion of S2E2 of The Critic, "Siskel and Ebert and Jay and Alice." Along the way they also get into discussions of gender reveal parties, robots, and natural disasters.  Listen to Trashy Trashy on Apple Podcasts Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

This week, musician, comedian and podcaster Brandon Beck talks to host Brian Rubinow about S2E1 of The Critic, "Sherman, Woman and Child." Along the way they also talk about why Brandon won't visit North Carolina anymore, country bear jamborees, and the dumb stuff people do when they're in love. Check out Brandon's podcast, "I Think You'd Be Into It" Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

We're back! One year to the day that this whole journey started, we're embarking on a new adventure: Season 2! And to kick things off, we've got something truly special, an interview with none other than Mike Reiss, co-creator of "The Critic" and long-time writer/producer of "The Simpsons." In this candid interview, Mike details the entire story of The Critic from its inception as a live-action Krusty the Clown spin-off, to its cancellation at ABC, to its final run on FOX, and even gives a sneak peek at some of the episodes planned for the 3rd season that never got to happen! I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed conducting it. Listen to Mike's podcast, "What Am I Doing Here?" Produced and hosted by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

This week, writer, editor and filmmaker Damion Damaske talks to host Brian Rubinow about S1E13 of The Critic, "A Pig Boy and His Dog." Plus Brian makes a special announcement about the future of the podcast! Stay tuned for Season 2!!!!!!!! Watch Damion's feature film, "Reunion of Champions" on Amazon Prime Damion's Horror Movie Reviews on JoBlo   Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

This week, host Brian Rubinow talks with podcaster, writer/director, and musician Madeline Maye about stand-up comedy, PC culture, and Supertramp. All this, plus an in-depth look at S1E12 of The Critic, "Uneasy Rider"! Listen to Madeline and Brian's band, Inkblot Listen to Madeline's podcast, Land Before Time Land Email: landbeforetimeland@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LandBeforeTimeLand/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBTLPodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/landbeforetimeland Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landbeforetimeland Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

Today on the pod, host Brian Rubinow is joined by writer and audience development strategist Sam Sero! They talk about weird public access shows, water beds, and ice cream cakes as they cover S1E11 "A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera." Plus Brian reads a listener email! Sam Sero on Instagram  Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

Writer and cultural critic Alexander Billet joins host Brian Rubinow for an in-deth (extra in-depth) discussion of comedy, reminiscence, and plenty of other big important stuff as they cover S1E10 of The Critic, "Dr. Jay." This one really gets deep! Alex at Jacobin Alex's Blog Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

Host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and writer Eve Esquire as they discuss Cool As Ice, Hollywood phonies, and 8-inch dolls. Plus an in-depth review of S1E9 of The Critic, "L.A. Jay"! Black Lives Matter. Official George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor Split a donation between 70+ community bail funds, mutual aid funds, and racial justice organizers: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd Now the normal stuff: Nightchurch on Twitch Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored

This week, host Brian Rubinow talks with comedian and TV writer Stephanie Streisand about turning your brain off to enjoy certain shows, the social clout of film critics, and they take a brief detour to look at a very weird 1980's children's cartoon. All this, plus an in-depth look at S1E8 of The Critic, "Marathon Mensch"! Produced by Brian Rubinow Music by Brandon Beck Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @ItStinksPod Watch The Critic on Crackle #notsponsored