Podcast News/References
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is a play on the name of James L. Brooks' 1987 film, Broadcast News.
- The title is also a reference to the season 15 episode "Fraudcast News".
- Marge mentions Hoda Kotb and her Today show.
- Tabitha Shingle mention James Reeb's case and Amazon Prime.
- The Chat in the Hat podcast by Dr. Seuss is a parody of The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.
Trivia
- Though dead, Alice Glick appears, saying Grampa said he murdered her once.
- Maggie is missing her pacifier in the episode.
- The production code for the episode, ZABF22, appears on the crime scene bulletin board and as Grampa's prisoner number on Guilty Grampa's merchandise.
Continuity
- Some characters from previous episodes appears at the Springfield Playhouse:
- Terrence, Emily and T-Rex (cool family). ("The Day the Earth Stood Cool")
- Carmen, Erica and Piper (Bossy Riot). ("Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy")
- Lauren and Desmond. ("Highway to Well")
- Comic Book Guy is watching Vindicators: Crystal War. ("Bart the Bad Guy")
- He is also seen playing Conflict of Enemies. ("E My Sports")
- The silhouette pictures of Skinner are a reference to "The Principal and the Pauper".
Goofs
- In one scene, Maggie's onesie is teal instead of light blue.
