We talk about why we love Futurama and the episode that made it all happen.

Ben makes somewhat critical statements about production in a pilot episode, and Mike is already in his pajamas.

Key talking points revolve heavily around Bender and how awesome Bender is, and we discuss how Fry maybe represents humanity a little more than we're comfortable with.

Somewhere in Alanis Morisette's attic, a portrait of Ben gets a little more Ironic; Mike carries his harpoon and perhaps... sings a whaling tune?

Major talking points: Robots and alcoholism, or whatever the opposite of robot alcoholism is, boring geology lectures, flavors of mummies, and the definition of "preemptive."

Ben falls in love with robots and wants to kill all humans. Mike just wants more tweets (tweet at us at @backtofuturama!)

Talking points include whether or not you think Bender or Zoidberg is the better character, proper pronunciation of champagne, velour everything, and super disgusting sounding ringtones your friend's wife is going to love.

Ben grows more eyes. Mike falls in love with a lobster monster falling in love with an actual lobster.

Today we talk about a lot of old technology as Fry and Leela have to pretend to be robots. Things get very complicated very quickly.

SILENCE!

Other talking points include Blernsball, more robots, puppies that are not mechanical in any way, and the holiest of robot holidays. It's a robot heavy episode.

Ben cleans the gunk out of the mouse. Mike accidentally activates futuristic technology.

Talking points for today's show mostly revolve around pizza toppings and the sorts of things you might do with all the money in the world. Spoiler alert: Ben would buy a fleet of blimps. Also, Mom's Friendly Robot Oil comes up a fair bit.

Ben proves he is not good at impressions; Mike listens to some classical music about the buttocks.

Talking points include frosty beverages, names for a parkour podcast, and a return to Ben's Euphemism Corner.

Ben eats a big heaping bowl of salt. Mike gets excited for Podcast Day.

Talking points are elastic memory, amorphous mayoral duties, and ACTION MUSIC.

Ben yells about the usefulness of a smelloscope. Mike appears to have drawn a doodle of him as a cowboy.

Talking points are why Futurama keeps making fun of New Jersey, dramatic irony, the Beastie Boys, and floppy disks.

Ben is complacent about his right to party. Mike explains the Beastie Boys to a younger audience.

Episode talking points are hitting references when they are still relevant, legendary limbo champions, Zoidberg / Jellyfish Lady love, and the return of Zapp Brannigan.

Ben thinks Zapp is creepy. Mike thinks that a bucket of PBR is too much.

Suggested talking points are the mathematics of wonton burrito meals, the habitability of Utah, regulation pantyraid ladders, and the how to spike a punchbowl with or without monkeys.

Ben questions why he didn't break Mike's legs. Mike relates to Fatbot.

Talking points include Labor Day, monuments, beaches, 90s television, cheddar flavored snack crackers, and the shortiest skirt.

Ben starts his own snack podcast. Mike gets fired from 20th Century Fox.

Talking points include worms, remembering to tell you when things are worms, secret ingredients, and of course, telling Grunka Lunkas that you hate them.

Ben puts his own hand down his throat (and out is compartment...?). Mike reveals his not so secret soda obsession.

On an unrelated note, have you questioned your Roomba today? Why, you ask? No reason. No reason at all.

We're also gonna explore some sewers so I hope you're ready for that. We were not.

Ben leaves the spoon in the foot powder. Mike wears a cape.

What happens when a starship captain blows up a $4 billion space station? He obviously gets a job at a package delivery company. But he clearly still has intent to take out the filthy Neutrals of the Neutral planet. I'm going to allow this!

Ben is searched for paper. Mike gets in a hose fight.

We take an extended discussion from some fan mail so this episode may be a bit longer than usual. We also talk about our favorite futuristic political parties, vote for clones, and go bowling with a robot head.

Ben becomes a supervillain. Mike accidentally activates magic tentacles.

We suggest now is a good time to discuss with your loved ones if they would like 500 stink lizards. We also suggest taking the time to discuss Xmas escape plans with them.

Ben gets fired from his job at the margarita factory. Mike is doing the apology dance.

Strap yourself i... er... Buckle up for a lot of awkward euphemisms on this one because our good friend Dr. Zoidberg isn't bashful about describing the lobsters and the bees. We also find out a lot of weird things about Zoidberg's people! It's a lobster heavy episode!

Ben wears a crab tie. Mike has to go powder his mouth flaps.

Also, if you ever wondered what our podcast would sound like if one of the hosts only slept for 4 hours the previous night, wait no longer!

Ben is a non-Leela. Mike is a non-Leela.

But what we do know is that we've got a good episode full of Valentine's Day goofs, anti-pimping laws, and a bus to Nutley. How could this be a bad one?

Ben buys a ThunderCougarFalconBird. Mike writes a Yelp review.

Seriously though, today we're talking about some good ol' Robot Wrestling. So I hope you have the will of the warrior, because you're going to need it for such an intense episode.

Ben gets a brain slug. Mike sells sandalwood bath soaps.

Is Tinder just the "Filthy, Filthy Chat Room" of 2017? Is leading your Tinder profile with announcing you are a cyclops and the last of your species a winning tactic? Is Tinder available on computers?

Also we don't just talk about Tinder, we talk about Futurama too, I guess. This episode is brought to you by Steamy Presidential MP3s.

Ben destroys a shipment of popcorn. Mike is eaten by online advertisements.

Also we sort of end up talking a lot about the coolness of Dungeons and Dragons and for real candles that are pretty good. Oh yeah, and there's a clone involved too. We talk about that.

Ben limbos under the stove. Mike designs trendy nightspots and beautiful women.

Ben is made a fool of by time. Mike is technically correct: the best kind of correct.

Oh yeah, and there are mermaids. That's kind of an important part of this episode. And are you #teamsquid or #teamwhale? And of course, we talk about a Futurama dating site that doesn't actually exist but probably should.

Ben tames land sea lions. Mike questions physics.

If you want to steal some Zuban cigars, or blast a spice weasel in somebody's eye, or own a meat market that is DEFINITELY NOT a front, this podcast is for you. However, we offer you this warning: DO NOT CLAMP.

Ben is an evil hipster. Mike delivers a rant.

Also, be prepared for this one to get weird. Because it gets weird. That's... really all we have to say about this one. None of us were comfortable. You may not be comfortable.

Ben reveals secrets about his twin. Mike enters Ben's Euphemism Corner...?

We're talking about Popplers. What are Popplers? They're food... I guess? Or some kind of creature? Is it okay to eat them?

We also talk a lot about a lot of other foods... Rocky Mountain Oysters? Yes. Guacamole? Yes. Hot dogs? Yes. Baking soda and capers? Yes. So we hope you brought your appetite.

Ben eats bull testicles. Mike gets some good poll results.

In the first non-canonical episode, we get tales about giant murderous robots, normal sized murderous Leela, and Al Gore doing some things. It's more interesting than it sounds.

Also we talk a lot about Hanson a lot more than we really should but it's not bad. We promise.

Ben looks up Hanson at work. Mike wants a big cereal.

Seriously. We talk a lot about balls today and we're sorry but it is also very relevant to the story. Because balls are involved.

We also maybe have some hot news about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Yep, totally real news. Other things we talk about is pretending to be a man to go to war (like Mulan!) and also the crushes you get on women pretending to be men to go to war (I don't remember that happening in Mulan). Also Sports Buttslaps and fine mesh screens.

Ben gets put on a stamp. Mike makes Speedy Gonzales look like Regular Gonzales.

Also we feel this is probably the episode we end up talking the least about Futurama. We got distracted by a lot of things. Things like Turbo Wolf (Coming to theaters... never), some bizarre infomercial products, Amazon products, and a literal guest appearance by... a car?

We also do talk about Futurama a bit. So give it a listen!

Ben shoots some fuzzy craps. Mike prescribes makeup.

We also crack the secret behind self-driving cars, get sued by Elon Musk, start fights with television networks, and in general cause a lot of trouble in this bubble.

Ben picks a fight with Pauly Shore. Mike lives for the weekend.

We hope you enjoy our break and we will be back next week with a new episode of the show!

Ben has trouble with the levels. Mike gets put on blast. With special thanks to friend of the podcast, Temma!

Intro music for this episode is:

Happy Happy Game Show Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

There's also a B-plot about Zoidberg which is incredibly tense and crazy and you will be on the edge of your seat.

We also talk an awful lot about karaoke and why karaoke is the best and also occasionally the worst. Other talking points are: negotiating tactics, cell phone sizes, space taxis, and flying restaurants.

Ben is built like a steakhouse. Mike handles like a bistro.

We talk about a lot of gross things like colons, worms, toilet sandwiches, and black crunchy tomatoes.

Other topics are "Zero G Jugs", Gumbercules, holophoners, and ball rooms. There's a lot going on in this episode.

Ben makes a mix CD. Mike sets the bar lower than a limbo stick at carnival time.

This episode gets... weird. It was very hot in the studio and we may not be entirely coherent. Which is to say, less coherent than normal.

In addition to the plot about Santa, we also talk about inaccuracies about Neptune, Schmidty's backstory (or lackthereof), and the drinkability of beverages in bathtubs. Also, a surprising amount of discussion about Fallout Boy despite knowing absolutely nothing about Fallout Boy.

We apologize in advance.

Ben starts a band. Mike thought you was corn.

We delve into some melancholy tones in this one so strap in. But we also talk about a lot of dumb things as you have come to expect. In addition to finding out more about Fry's past, we also talk about naming race horses, get some quantum physics wrong, the need to properly license things, and also a fan theory about Shaq's leg.

Ben dates Iclandic model Njord. Mike does a septuple headspin.

Wait. That sounds like a bad idea. But that's what we did in this episode. Bender spends some time as a penguin and I think we're pretty okay with that. Penguins are cool.

We also talk about Ben's girlfriend twirling, nature's long-johns, eating penguin eggs, and why you probably shouldn't hug on the job.

Ben insults people. Mike goes on a highly controversial mission.

Robot love is a weird thing (as we all learned in high school) so let's do an episode all about robot love! And bending. And the robot mafia. And really dumb plans about ways to win back the fembot that is the ex wife of your best robot pal. Everything gets complicated.

We also find out about the mysterious origins of Mike becoming #TeamZoidberg. Stay tuned.

Ben has ben(d) lust. Mike starts a biker gang.

Also we discuss ham-related pickup lines, and hypnotoads and pet shows and classical literature that may or may not feature giant brains. We tried to get Colin Firth for this episode but his agent concluded we were dullards and we didn't have a good comeback for that.

We also rate the hot Futurama memes of summertime fun. Please let us know your favorite Futurama memes by tweeting us @backtofuturama.

Ben avoids doing impressions. Mike puts on a one-act play.

We also talk about the Great Gatsby again (sorry), Dr Pepper knockoffs, bending molecules to heat them, ink, Tarsharknado, and as always, other things we can't even remember anymore.

Also, a cameo from the Channel Surfing Podcast! Check them out at http://thechannelsurfingpodcast.libsyn.com/, on Twitter at @ChannelSurfPod, or look for it on iTunes!

Ben is the Mr. Pibb of podcast hosts. Mike has somebody's Oscar.

We also talk about being perfectly normal and having two eyes. And we talk about creating perfectly normal greeting cards for perfectly normal people. We also detail quite a lot of movies we haven't seen (spoiler: it's a lot).

Ben waits for a job offer from Hallmark. Mike gets an ink pouch.

We talk about some cool things like how (un)cool we are, how (un)cool Kif is, Powerpoint presentations, pretending to be rich when you're not, and how printers cause blue screens of death.

We also talk about some uncool things like stereotypes.

But it's mostly the cool things. Probably like 95% cool things.

Ben gets a truck of Pepto-Bismol. Mike serves #TeamZoidberg refreshments.

We get into other great topics like Cypress Hill, teeth, retirement plans, beeping, and great accomplishments in making Futurama references.

Ben doesn't understand money. Mike is tuning his banjo.

We hope you like our podcast even if that's not your specific scenario.

Also there's a great side plot about making beer and we're really into that.

We also talk about chemistry nerds, dogs with thrusters, the video game Paperboy, and proper names for planets.

Ben gets fired on a slow news day. Mike takes over the company.

We also accidentally plug some home brewers' beers and invent a really terrible sitcom. We maybe talk about state names a lot. Honestly, this one is kind of all over the place.

Ben is confused in the laundromat. Mike becomes a Cylon.

We also talk about awkward banners to hang in your apartment, naked conga lines, and the best kind of fine china.

Ben does even more bad impressions. Mike does some showboating algebra.

We talk a lot about The Scary Door, blowing up planets, timely references to music sharing services, some of Ben's patented dating advice™, and really bad movies.

Ben puts Spencer on blast. Mike buys the Milky Way.

We also talk an awful lot about pizza and flaming magnesium, selling things on eBay, and we accidentally steal a McElroy bit. Please don't sue us, sirs.

We also get a SURPRISE GUEST and we guarantee you won't like them.

Ben orders a questionable pizza. Mike hasn't seen a podcast this bad since the days of Bob Uecker.

In addition, in this episode we talk about Mike's bad sports teams and Ben's Sims. We accidentally start yet another podcast about fonts. We talk about attitudes on butt. We also talk about Futurama, I guess.

Ben falls in love. Mike cannot lie about butts.

We also talk about emotions, and how to tell if a person is really a human, and laugh a lot about video game references. We talk about how to reverse things (which involves doing things in reverse), inflatable coconut guns, Bender spinoffs... what don't we talk about? It's a non-canonical episode so all bets are off.

Ben gets very uncomfortable. Mike feels the rhythm.

We talk about time travel, karaoke (AGAIN. WE CAN'T STOP), mattress tag humor, eggs and pie, and we forget who Gomer Pyle is. Most of all, we talk about causality and some gross things.

We also talk about hatch green chilis, SimCity, a crazy conspiracy about the What-If Machine, being sued by Oprah, and where to hang paintings of yourself as Napoleon.

Ben kills everybody in SimCity. Mike has been on the internet too long.

We also come up with an interesting theory about Matt Groening, ask a favor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the timely humor of ballot jokes from 2000.

And of course, The Safety Dance.

Ben isn't looking at the big picture. Mike is a shark.

Other hugely important topics we talk about A1 Steak Sauce, steaks, portals, failed t-shirt schemes, cilantro, and WoW raiding soundtrack tips.

Ben is thinking of Eugene, Oregon. Mike goes on a cilantro tirade.

Mike talks a bit about his all time favorite musician, Weird Al Yankovic. Ben talks about another of his nerdy hobbies, Dungeons and Dragons.

Aside from yet another gross tale of alien mating habits, we talk a surprising amount about Jean-Ralphio from the TV show Parks & Recreation. We talk a bit about carnival ride names, programming languages, and give mad props to the Grand Midwife.

Ben Googles something yet again. Mike wields a machete.

We also talk about where to buy goats, holiday specials, deals we've made regarding breakfast cereals, album names, Snakes on a Plane, and much more!

Ben tries to garner a sponsor. Mike knows it's Jon Arbuckle.

We also talk... uh... way too much about Roman Mars. We talk about the best new flavor of Cthulhu. We talk about controversial art. We talk about something called earwig honey. What don't we talk about?

Ben is 23% invisible. Mike dreams of ranch dressing.

Aside from the New Justice Team, we talk about alternate social media platforms, IKEA furniture, tiny robots named Andrew, and the most buck wild natural history museum that ever existed.

Ben becomes CEO. Mike commands the loyalty of sea creatures.

It's Freedom Day, though, so do what you want! Listen to this podcast or don't! Personally, I felt like not writing a very good episode description. Freedom!

Ben starts a very specific radio station. Mike becomes Zoidberg.

The jazz track used in this episode is "Fake it Til You Fake it" by Kevin MacLeod and is used under a Creative Commons license. It can be found at http://freepd.com/Jazz/Fake%20It%20Til%20You%20Fake%20It

Luckily, we're here to help! And in the process, we accidentally unleash the immortal power of a certain 90s film, and we have a special guest (it's Bender's Banjo, making its 4th appearance).

Ben consults the dictionary. Mike builds an indestructible fort.

We also get an interview to talk all about how sad this episode is, and that perhaps reveals that Mike is kind of a jerk sometimes.

Ben cries in a coffee shop. Mike is a sociopath.

In addition to talking about global warming, we also talk about Al Gore, dark wizards, way too many balloons, and we question whether or not everybody does, in fact, love Raymond.

Ben reflects 40% of Rays. Mike plays a trombone.

We also talk about Tootsie Roll Pop commercials, Podcast Clippy, the ultimate fate of Instagram, and the various larval stages of Zoidberg.

Ben tries to become a tooth fairy. Mike transforms into a compact disc.

Ben defends an anime series. Mike is probably fine.

Find Max's podcasts at:
Zenkai Boost: http://bit.ly/tryzboost
Insanely Haunted: www.insanelhaunted.com
Plus Ultra: www.plusultrapodcast.com

Music at the end of the episode is:

"Welcome to the Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We also spend way too much time talking about steamed hams, looking questionable stuff up in dictionaries and phonebooks, doing the nasty in the past-y, and of course, The Chaz Experience.™

Ben writes for an important magazine. Mike becomes a sports commentator.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

We also talk about one of the worst TV shows Ben has ever seen, Welshie, being a nerd, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and I think that's about it. Then some updates on March Ocean Madness 2018.

Ben rants about a bad TV show. Mike makes a bow out of caterpillars.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

We also discuss bees, fear of bees, Hot or Not style websites for bees. Neptunian Milhouse makes a comeback. We discuss Leela's fashion choices and Bender's life choices. And we try to figure out if we can swim in jelly.

We're also joined by Erin of the podcast Unabashedly Obsessed! We got her hooked on Futurama, so we've done at least one thing right with this podcast. Check out her podcast at https://unabashedlyobsessed.com.

Ben has a phobia. Mike can't swim in jelly as far as he knows.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

But we also do talk about Jerry Seinfeld and Puppy Petting Olympics, soap opera drama, and life changing college courses.

Ben starts a war with Jerry Seinfeld. Mike stands on a desk.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

We also pretend we have a sponsor. And pretend we're a clip show pretending to not be a clip show. We promise 100% it is not a clip show.

Ben has some sweet potato liqueur. Mike manages to do your job before saving your life.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

We're talking with James, the other half of Unabashedly Obsessed (unabashedlyobsessed.com) as we talk about parallel universes, sweaty boot rash, ideal podcast guests, great senior quotes for the yearbook, and an accidental rant about another TV show (who is surprised?)

Find James on Twitter at @unabashedjames and check out all his podcasts!

Ben is silver. Mike is gold.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

We also talk about Rosanne, Shania Twain, naked bike rides, marine biology, and art.

Find more from our guest at amityarmstrong.com.

Ben's secrets get revealed. Mike learns about the Mid-Atlantic accent.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

If you're not into that, we also talk about The Scary Door, "Just Friends Spooning", Windows screensavers, Bigfoot, that thing dogs do where they spin around before lying down, and questionable songs. Frankly, if nothing this episode turns you on, we have failed.

Ben plays bass for Wang Coffin. Mike finally crosses the line.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

BEN FINALLY GETS DUNKED ON. WHAT? So does New Jersey (we are less surprised by that). We find out Mike does a pretty good impression. We find out there are definitely real deleted scenes with Alanis Morissette and find out what irony truly is (it was in our hearts all along).

Don't forget to check out our guest Kate's podcast at https://subvertedtropescast.podbean.com/

Ben is bad and he should feel bad. Mike parties like the Greeks of old.

We also talk about... uh... Frysier. Just... I can't explain it. Sorry.

Also, we have a Patreon page now! If you want to support us, you can throw money at us over at patreon.com/backtofuturama.

Ben talks a lot about Frasier. Mike is the duct tape holding this podcast together.

We also talk about Family Guy and its influence, butts, Olympic medals in various sports, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, spam ads, and much more!

Ben gets on a soapbox. Mike needs to be more rad.

We also talk about what would happen if you woke up and there was a clone of yourself, Renaissance painters, levels of doom, levels of Doom, and tired old jokes about the year 2000 election.

Ben buys one gallon of gas. Mike brings some bubble solution.

There's a whole rant about Family Guy (surprise! Bet you didn't see that one coming). We talk about what the heck a narwhal actually is. We use a lot of Torgo's Executive Powder.

Ben gets an Executive Producer credit. Mike considers the consequences of butt touching.

Also we talk about jumping sharks. And which amendments are for your right to party. THERE IS ALSO A SURPRISING M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN PLOT TWIST. We invent a new kind of server farm. Zapp makes questionable decisions.

Ben takes off his glasses and becomes sexy. Mike forgets what he told his wife.

We also talk about proper wedding etiquette (warning: we are probably wrong). We find out about a new band accidentally on this week's Hot 40.

Ben talks to a giant medium-sized ant. Mike is the Sausage Man.

We also talk about cat cameos (cameows), Pokémon, and an unfortunately lot about robot penises. There are some saucy details about conference calls.

Ben chooses Squirtle. Mike chooses Bulbasaur.

ALSO WE TALK WAY TOO MUCH ABOUT THE POPE IN THIS ONE. What is up with that? This is basically a popecast now.

Ben dreams about the Pope. Mike dreams about Tentacle Owl.

The world breaks up with Yivo and they have to work things out. Fry has feelings. Leela doubts things. Bender gets lonely. We talk about Hamilton, the Blues Brothers, and I don't even know. 3D movies?

Give this one a listen and you will probably not regret it. Probably.

Ben orders a Pepsi. Mike microwaves a steak.

Bender learns D&D. Fry smells some milk. Leela gets a few warnings.

We also end up talking an awful lot about 90s Nickelodeon TV. What was Sam's endgame? What does Mr. Dink do for a living that he can afford so many gadgets?

Ben climbs in through the window. Mike explains it all.

The Planet Express crew looks for a MgGuffin and an anti-McGuffin. Nerds play D&D. Bender is still under a belief that he is Titanius Anglesmith, Fancyman of Cornwood. And meanwhile we are too busy talking about Jeremy. Always Jeremy.

Ben has tea with titans. Mike pretends he's an owl exterminator.

Also we talk Pokémon quite a bit. And legal cases in Pokémon Court. We talk about cats and their various eating gross things and vomiting escapades. And of course, we provide the great spelling tips you obviously subscribed to this podcast for.

Ben meets Aerosmith. Mike searches for friends.

Also, we talk about Pokémon again (DANG IT). We tell stories about debate. We create a new children's book. We talk about the futility of that stupid game where you throw bean bags into a tic-tac-toe board. Avocados. Y'know. All the good stuff.

Ben starts a vegetable podcast. Mike climbs the debator ladder.

The Planet Express crew are also in Vegas! MARS Vegas, that is! A poker tournament and an ilicit affair take the center stage.

We also accidentally realize we are a Portlandia sketch (please don't sue us). We talk about stacking bonuses in D&D (or at least, Ben does). We talk about the food you'd use to make out. We talk about clamp-like devices.

Ben becomes a superhero. Mike writes a screenplay.

Oh also Fry's whole mind-reading plot gets deeper. Much deeper.

Meanwhile, Ben and Mike decide to reboot some movies into TV, talk Jeopardy!, talk about how bad they are at sports, find the definition of "Golf Pants," and so much more!

Ben is scientist approved. Mike wins big at Jeopardy!

We also talk about Duran Duran, voices so good they could kill, miniature golf ball colors, and business propositions.

Ben picks a miniature golf ball color. Mike picks the same miniature golf ball color.

Fry continues his quest to save the universe. The feministas have to escape from jail. Bender does... some stuff.

Meanwhile we find out some legal jargon we were totally wrong about. (WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT LAWYERS). We all come up with a plan C. Also, what's up with Linda's dating life? We never hear about that.

Ben laments through song. Mike dates Hedonismbot.

Music for law segment:

Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Also, apologies for extra echo in this week's episode. The studio got re-arranged and there's an awful lot of echo. We'll work on it.

Ben gets butterflies in his stomach. Mike is too humble for compliments.

The crew comes back except for Leela who is dead and that makes Fry sad. Bender is loaded up with many gigawatts of energy and needs to strut his stuff.

Meanwhile, you are treated to a great(?) story about Ben's car and we come up with the greatest new TV show Fox never canceled, which has nothing to do with Ben's car.

Ben does some DeLorean math. Mike explains dogs.

Anyway, unsurprisingly we are not a fan of this episode of Futurama and therefore this episode of the podcast gets very weird. We're sorry! Unless you like in which case <zoidberg-voice>then it was all on purpose!</zoidberg-voice>

Zapp and Leela get stuck on a planet and Earth also explodes probably.

Ben invents invisible jet fanfiction. Mike is Tuba Neutral.

We also talk way too much about toilets. Way too much. And toilet humor. Sorry. And goat vomit. Also sorry. And butt boils. Sorry again. Look this episode is not as gross as it sounds.

Ben resists talking about the Sims. Mike starts a Catdog podcast.

Bender and Amy do some hanky panky and want to get married. Hermes gets a virus. The professor pickles some weather.

We also find more Jeremeys (or Jeremies?). We talk about the MOST ANNOYING RINGTONE THAT EVER EXISTED. There's... other stuff probably. It is late and I need to go to bed. Who remembers what this episode is about?

Ben makes a political attack ad. Mike wants more circusitis but his hopes... deleted.

Also, we try to come up with a new slogan for Back to the Futurama and accidentally start another podcast. How many does that make for us now? Holy wow. We have a lot of fake podcasts.

Don't forget to check out the new fan group! It's at https://www.facebook.com/groups/278614799452772/

Ben would do anything for love. Mike won't do that.

But meanwhile, Bender has to come to terms with his own mortality, and he does that by trying to get revenge. Yes, it's a rare Bender and Hermes joint adventure. Also, Leela gets into some trouble.

Let us know what your Darth name would be and if you want to join The Rock's new team.

Ben learns some information about Winamp. Mike reads "World's Bravest Hamsters."

As is our usual style, Ben gets awfully stuck on a thing not at all related to Futurama. In this case, it's pulling on the pull-em and pushing on the push-em and the pickls go into the jar. Mike tries to stop it but is unsuccessful.

Ben gets fired from the pickle factory. Mike provides hambone context.

Also we talk an awful lot about our own cats including an amusing story about a cat butthole! We know that's what you subscribe for. But we're not just talking about cats; we've also got the latest in Law & Order and Aquaman may or may not be involved.

Ben creates an artistic cat movie. Mike is looking for some witch's bwew.

Oh right, so the Professor flies off to an asteroid and accidentally creates robo-life. Zoidberg attempts to be the best dang father he can be.

Ben gets in legal trouble again. Mike eats a baseball glove.

Everybody switches minds with everybody! Fry is Zoidberg! Leela is the Professor! The Professor is a daredevil robot called "Nonchalanto!" Romances are tested and hearts are broken and mathematics happen.

We also talk about DVD audio commentaries (for things other than Futurama), invent a TV show that's just 3 shows smashed together, and question the future NBA.

Ben switches bodies with The Rock. Mike siwtches bodies with his dog.

Fry also goes on a whole weird side plot about comics. Meanwhile we admit we don't do much research (I know you are shocked) and also tell fun stories about flamable substances and weird sleep actions.

Ben chooses Rrrmrrrmrrrfrrrmrrr. Mike chooses Consequences.

Meanwhile, Mike promises to watch Titanic under certain conditions and Ben tries to get a slew of famous guests. We talk about bureaucratic love languages and the logistics of underwater hotdog eating.

Dictated but not read.

Ben gets distracted by an orgy. Mike has a hotdog nightmare.

Fry wants to revive the true meaning of Xmas to make it feel more like Christmas with a tree that is coniferous.

Bender wants to celebrate the holiest six weeks in the robot calendar with some sexy oil wrestling.

Hermes and family want to impart the wisdom of Kwanzaa but need beeswax for the candles.

Also Al Gore is there a lot. Meanwhile, Ben talks a lot about Taco Bell. A lot.

Ben tries to get free food. Mike talks about A Christmas Story.

We make conjectures as to why networks air episodes out of order. We make sure we know what the definition of "right" is. We talk about other podcasts and of course, we talk about Podcon. This one's kind of a disaster. Remember to always trust your spreadsheets.

Ben fudges up. Mike acts like a hero.

Also, Ben and Mike discuss Malcom in the Middle and cake and meatballs (not together! ew!) and the Food Network. And I guess this episode.

Ben makes contentious cake choices. Mike possibly married a robot.

We also talk about doing things backwards, kinda. We also discuss the best flavor of grief popsicles. And of course, we always knew what a "widow's walk" was! ALWAYS.

Ben becomes a macho man. Mike becomes a sexy forklift.

Other talking points in this episode are... uh... genitals. And great (horror) movies to watch on Valentine's Day! This episode was maybe a mistake.

Ben becomes Michael Winslow 2.0. Mike marries some parakeets for the inheritance.

We're inundated with Benders on today's episode. In fact, the Planet Express crew is also inundated with Benders. The whole wolrd is inundated with Benders! Bender seems fine with it.

Other suggested talking points are meat cakes and... uh... butt marbles? Look, this episode goes some unexpected places, so we want to give you a warning ahead of time.

Ben checks Zoidberg's Pinterest. Mike has a lot of questions.

Meanwhile, the Planet Express crew builds a giant murder machine.

Other talking points are the worst role play ever and also pizza. An awful lot of pizza.

Ben starts a newspaper. Mike reveals secrets about the forever pizza.

Speaking of death, we contemplate the death of Flash. Some say it's about time, and that includes both of us.

Ben drives a delivery hearse. Mike wants pineapples wants pineapples for cheap.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

Ben gives you icebreaking tips. Mike jumps 70 feet into the air.

Meanwhile, we talk about Doug and Legends of the Hidden Temple and possible causes for March Madness AND March Sadness.

Ben gets an archaeology degree. Mike gets a sext grading rubric.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

Meanwhile we discuss what our Scooby-Doo schemes would be if we were to do some Scooby-Doo schemes.

Ben tells a tale of sauce packets. Mike falls in love with a chair.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

Other talking points are... shark jumping and also a lot of time travel philosophy. You might also accidentally learn something about history in this episode! It's edutainment!

Ben becomes a philosophy professor. Mike becomes Dilbert.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

Meanwhile, we make more King of the Hill references (mostly Ben does this) and we get a little bit real about some father-son bonding.

Ben wants to tell you what. Mike remembers a terrifying nightmare tunnel.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

Meanwhile, we also talk about computers a lot. It turns out we're HUGE NERDS. Who knew? Plus, you get the best story about an End User License Agreement you've ever heard.

Ben becomes an authority on something. Mike considers Futurama tattoos.

Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.

Meanwhile, we talk a lot about video games. It was bound to happen considering how much video game stuff was in here. Also, Ben is in chill-mode so we talk about like... daiquiris or somesuch.

Ben cranks up the chill knob. Mike goes to the multiverse.

As promised, you can find Machinimasound at machinimasound.com for all your musical needs. They did the intro. We payed them for it so we don't have to thank them for it, but tonight we're gonna thank them for it.

Ben is Frank Nastyman. Mike peers into the future to watch Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

WARNING: This episode is very heavy on Bens. But why are we warning you? Bens are great.

Meanwhile we try to get in on some of that Detective Pikachu money (badly) and we also figure out a great way to fill in all those Game of Thrones plot holes. (Hint: it involves outdated home video technology).

Ben gets Ben representation. Mike asks his wife out on a date.

Meanwhile, Ben has some feelings about the whole "the world will end in 2012 thing" and we also try to figure out if Grey Poupon has an internet presence in 2019.

Ben's birthday party gets canceled. Mike gets a new soundbite.

Meanwhile, we talk about space vampires and sexy ghosts. And if that doesn't get you to listen then I don't know how to sell you this podcast any better.

Ben waits 5 and a half minutes for a hot dog. Mike drags Andrew Jackson.

Meanwhile at Back to the Futurama studios, we're talking about the World Acting Competition. We get sued by Meat Loaf... maybe again? It's possible we've done that bit once before.

Ben makes a vampire callback. Mike demands pictures of Spider-Man.

Meanwhile, Fry and Bender surf in the sewers with Leela's dad. Cowabunga, dude!

We also talk about what the best sewers to surf in would be, and Detective Pikachu (again) and expectations for the new Sonic movie (or Sanic movie?), and we spend way too much time talking about The Borax Kid. We also come up with a plan that is definitely not a scam.

Ben uses the word "scam." Mike makes a statement to the jury.

Ben also gloats a lot about being Ben. Did you know he's Ben and he has done a lot of stuff in his life? He will tell you about it. He also has a not at all crazy theory about Al Gore time traveling.

Ben writes a book. Mike gets surprised by Y.

We, meanwhile, go on quite a thing about how everybody is trying to be Game of Thrones, including Futurama. And that of course goes into a whole thing about Sean Bean. Why wouldn't it?

Ben does the mash. Mike notes it was a graveyard smash.

Bender gets involved in a sausage competition! Fry gets involved in Neanderthal society! Ben gets involved in saying "penis" an awful lot. We were talking about sausages, it was bound to happen.

Ben gives a German lesson. Mike is a dedicated member of the Ska scene.

Ben starts an improv school. Mike goes into debt.

We also say some jazz about podcast awards and Greg the Bunny. Do you remember that show? Seth Green, please tweet @backtofuturama and let's start a Greg the Bunny podcast. Billy Crystal may or may not be involved. We maybe drag J.K. Rowling a bit?

Ben is four times faster than USB-C. Mike gets retconned.

Meanwhile, we talk about, uh... strip clubs? And also we talk about how to design amazing uniforms for when you're not stripping.

Ben makes a last minute alteration. Mike watches a movie.

Obviously, Ben and Mike are busy heisting, too, and they're going to heist the coolest thing to steal ever: ooze. Come with us ont his journey in Ooze Heist: Heist the Ooze.

Ben puts $20 on 5. Mike makes demands of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ben has seen pornos that start this way. Mike changes his punctuation to 14 point.

Ben makes a Wikipedia edit. Mike makes a Hamilton edit.

Meanwhile we talk about Osmosis Jones for some reason and Die Hard for some reason and Speed Buggy... but there's a reason we talk about Speed Buggy. There's a lot going on on our end, too.

Ben does serious Speed Buggy research. Mike experiences osmosis with interesting results.

Meanwhile, we talk about Mike's strangest fears and one of Ben's favorite video games and take an interesting look at the age old theory that men are from a different planet and women are from yet another different planet.

Ben orders a clone from Amazon Prime. Mike considers pooping outside.

We spend the rest of the episode getting dunked on in a live chat and talking about baboon butts. Thanks to Matt and Laura for being patreon supporters and also dunking on us and sending us a lot of baboon butt pictures while we recorded this audio programme.

Ben builds a desk chair. Mike has an after dinner mint.

Meanwhile, we have to deal with challenges of our own, like the Game of Life and... uh... arson I guess. And our inability to play as Bender in Tony Hawk Pro Skater games. Or where to store a baby while trying to eat two different festival foods. Life is hard.

Ben turns into Red Forman. Mike opens an account at a vampire bank.

We also talk an awful lot about cereal in this one. Also a chicken that should not be eaten. And too much breakfast to be eaten.

Ben eats some bacons. Mike forms a breakfast factory union.

Meanwhile, we savor the senioritis of the final run of this podcast. Stay Sassy. Love You Like A Brother. I wrote in your crack.

Ben does magic with electricity. Mike opens a cursed tomb.

Bender can't even begin to contemplate this after he gets his ass stolen out from under him. That's pretty much all this episode is about. It's about butts. We cannot lie about it.

Ben and Mike talk about what their states are famous for and the scale of sexy vs. scary in Halloween costumes. And good sports team colors. It's another day at the Back to the Futurama factory.

Ben eats Rocky Mountain oysters. Mike hails from a commonwealth.

Meanwhile we talk an awful lot about left-handedness in cartoons and the best made up disease to have. We also contemplate the best condiment to put on a hat prior to eating it.

Ben wishes to be the friction in your genes. Mike takes a look in a book.

Ben, meanwhile, does the important business of pointing out that popcorn is a SCAM. That's the kind of thing they'd say "Hey you'll want to check out this important thing on the news tonight but we're going to wait until after sports." Also, Mike talks about sports. It's kind of his thing.

Ben is pro-rulers-at-movie-theaters. Mike is forced to also be pro-rulers-at-movie-theaters.

Hey also the Planet Express crew is also doing a retreat. And they might just die thanks to an alien that gets loose on the ship.

We're also talking about the names for rooms where one might eliminate waste, Jesus camps, exciting sounding books you can buy right now on Amazon.

Ben watches his favorite holiday movies. Mike joins a coven of rats.

Also a B-plot involving a joke well past its prime.

Meanwhile we are talking about the hot new trend in Phoenix, Arizona that should definitely be called the Orange Joe.

This episode is brought to you by http://www.tcbcrochet.com/ for your hand-made crochet needs.

Ben skips straight to the blood loss. Mike goes to the domed body parts Superdome.

Meanwhile (heh, get it?) we talk about the English language melting, Cornface dot com, marriage proposals, and y'know... feelings. Feelings about the end of the TV series we love so much.

Ben becomes time-ified spaghetti. Mike feels challenged by hot surfers.

See you on some other podcast! (That podcast is at https://goodmorninggreendale.com no need for us to be coy about it)

Ben says goodbye. Mike says goodbye.

We talk a little bit about Johnny 2 Cellos in this one and honestly, if you like us you ought to give him a watch over on YouTube! He covers Futurama and a bunch of our other favorite animated shows, too. Find him at https://www.youtube.com/@Johnny2Cellos

Ben copies some homework. Mike introduces a new bit.

Meanwhile, we're talking about laughing at funerals and farting during weddings, the return of the WIDOW'S WALK, and the peril of forgetting names.

Ben starts a bumper sticker business. Mike has faith in the Bear Biologist.

We are also talking about whatever the hell Mike's card says. I already forgot.

Ben becomes a knife-gun druid. Mike grades vocabulary.

The worms are back and they're making Nibler... dumb? Also we've got a whole Dune thing going on and SURPRISE SURPRISE neither of your intrepid hosts know anything about Dune.

Ben reads a book and a half. Mike regrets his lunchtime activities.

Ben remembers the name of a car. Mike gets a race car bed.

We also talk turducken and Paul McCartney. Which is I guess ironic because he's a vegetarian. Oh well.

Ben apologizes. Mike apologies for nothing.

It's... the pandemic episode. I don't know what to say about it.

But hey, Bonebot is here and he's serving up bone puns.

Ben is watching indie movies based on location. Mike releases new anti-Dr-Banjo merch.

Ben gives a lesson on 2006 viral videos. Mike gets the only worthwhile writing advice from Clippy.

Meanwhile we're talking about famous celebrity voices, the worst fighting game of all time, the ship of Theseus, and it's all in your podfeeds. What a deal! Collect all 158.

Ben gets a plaque. Mike buys toys for his children.

Meanwhile, we are talking about the Monty Hall Problem, The Sims, failure to name things in D&D, and so much more!

Ben looks for the ghost of Brenda. Mike remembers Steevarooni.

Ben parties down. Mike builds a multiverse.

Obviously, Mike likes it, but what does Ben think? What is a UHF anyway?

Ben demands plot relevancy in his sandwiches. Mike is in his natural element.

Anyway. Somehow that leads to Bender going to Mexico in order to reconnect with his familia, the PlanEx crew plans a daring NFT art heist. But you can't steal an NFT because something something I don't know and honestly don't care.

Meanwhile we're talking about house guests, Caesar salads, and the Monster with 21 Faces. Plus, a discussion about what are we even doing here with new Futurama thanks to some much belated fan email.

Ben nudges the mouse, ever so slightly, to keep the computer awake. Mike learns about a kidnapping.

We also talk about which celebrity chef we would like to cook us a meal and we cover the wide world of knockoff Dr Peppers.

Ben is not a real doctor, but he is a real worm, he is an actual worm. Mike does his best to avenge Kif.

Meanwhile, we're talking about the various strategies for progression of time in cartoons that last forever (and trust us, Futurama will last forever because we'll have to do this podcast until we are dead), and the things that we wish we loved.

We wish that you love this podcast! Enjoy! Or don't, we're not the boss of you.

Ben guesses what the context is about. Mike bathes in cilantro.

Ben is assigned a mascot. Mike recognizes the Jeopardy! font.

Ben eats a Twinkie wiener sandwich. Mike eats a Twinkie wiener sandwich.

Meanwhile, we're talking about bad pickup lines and our favorite cold winter foods.

Ben sleeps under a pile of cats. Mike eats some Beyond Buggalo.

Meanwhile, we talk about some superstitions and what beverages we want to drown in and then serve at our own funeral.

The clip of "Make New Friends" comes from Miss Nina on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V8S-gzjaMc

Ben protects a mug. Mike hates a book.

Meanwhile, we're talking about what it would cost to sell our toe(?) and also who we would main in a Smash Bros. style Futurama game with every single character.

Don't forget to check out the Climate Town episode "Fast Fashion is Hot Garbage" at the following link. Tell 'em that Back to the Futurama sent you. They will be very confused by this: https://youtu.be/F6R_WTDdx7I?si=BcVZYP38CBXlz5Bb

Ben gets ennui. Mike gets a Slurm Factory F-shirt.

How are those two things related? Well... if you donate $5 or more to any of the charities on this list from bpr.org and send us a screenshot of the receipt, we'll send you one of those stickers and a handwritten note. That's it! Simple as that. Pick your preferred charity off this list and let us know about it and get probably the most expensive sticker of your life — but you can rest easy knowing that the money you spent will go to those in need instead of two dinguses on the internet who talk about a thrice-canceled TV show.

BPR News — Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene

Meanwhile, we're talking about the things people are obsessed with that we just don't get, and also talk about Twin Peaks an awful lot considering neither one of us has really watched it. Stay tuned for Twin to the Peakarama coming this winter! (This will not be happening.)

Don't forget, we're sending out stickers to anybody who donates $5 or more to any of the organizations listed in this article to help with hurricane relief: BPR News — Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene

Ben considers becoming a Twin Peaks Guy. Mike sells an ad to Dunkin Donuts.

Meanwhile we're reinventing Pod Decks and trying to start a new Pod Deck Cast. Sorry?

Ben throws out some baseball cards. Mike buys some tulips.

Meanwhile, we're talking about infinite tacos vs. infinite sushi, whether or not cream cheese soda would be good, whether the rest of the world thinks we're weird for chili, and many more!

Don't forget, we're sending out stickers to anybody who donates $5 or more to any of the organizations listed in this article to help with hurricane relief: BPR News — Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene

Also! Ben was on an episode of The Great and Secret Knowledge, talking about the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz! You can check it out here: https://greatandsecretknowledge.libsyn.com/the-wizard-of-oz-1939-with-ben-mooney

Ben likes his cream cheese soda. Mike chooses Big Pink.

Fry experiences Deja Vu. Not really. It's somehow all the things that were and could be and also a ghost ship of the Planet Express ship. I feel a little bit like I'm typing nonsense into this episode description, but am I wrong about any of it? No.

Meanwhile, we're talking about things I'm pretty sure the PodDecks have given us before, the perils of a rewatch show turning into a recap show, how we can't remember what we even had for breakfast, and more!

Ben fails upward. Mike shows some ass respect.

See you in season 10! Or season 13. Whatever it is we hope you're there.

Ben turns neutral. Mike turns the camera on society.

Meanwhile we're talking about the darnedest things that the kids say.

Ben dispenses Tinder advice. Mike buys one art.

Meanwhile we are talking about some poorly thought out drinking games, weird place we fell asleep, and the deadliest animals of all.

Ben takes sides in the eternal Cola Wars. Mike demonstrates the importance of properly labeled axes on graphs.

Meanwhile, we're talking about being the coolest kid in school, karaoke and strippers, and of course the esteemed acting career of one Mr. Kenny G.

Ben needs to apply himself. Mike also needs to apply himself.

Meanwhile, we're talking about movie lines, how sand is coarse and gets everywhere, numbers stations (they're real, look them up), and more!

Ben gets pedantic about Morse code. Mike gets excited about math.

Meanwhile, we're talking about the things we're bad at, our histories of being nerds on a burgeoning dial-up internet, and living in a world of enshitification.

Ben performs a retro impression. Mike makes a ringtone for reasons he does not remember.

Meanwhile we're talking about elevator music and Shakespeare plays somehow.

Ben dies as he lives. Mike enters his Benoit Blanc era.

Meanwhile we're talking about awkward things that happen to us, pineapple on pizza: yay or nay?, arcade cabinets, and radioactive teeth. We truly contain multitudes.

Ben finds a table of radioactive half-lives. Mike is perceived.

Meanwhile we're talking about millennial memes, mayonnaise, and spiders. I'm not sure if that is supposed to get you interested in this episode or make you run away. But it's probably fine because I don't think anybody actually reads these.

Ben gets some shoes. Mike gets some shoes.

We're also talking about the urge to throw your phone into the river and move into the forest, and a late nod to... mayonnaise? Fine, whatever who even knows what this podcast is anymore.

Ben trips balls with a raccoon friend. Mike evolves his balls.

Meanwhile... well we're actually kind of on task for once? We don't go on too many digressions other than a few video games. But we do try to figure out what the worst burrito fillings are.

That's a wrap on the season. See you next year!

Ben makes a vegetarian lasagna. Mike tries out for a role as Dr. Doom.