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Devon Dad Adventures

By Andy Mackay

A podcast about parenting life in and around Devon.
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In defence of Homer Simpson - "Bart The General"

Devon Dad AdventuresApr 09, 2021

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In Defence Of Homer Simpson: Last Exit to Springfield

In Defence Of Homer Simpson: Last Exit to Springfield

Inspired by a Church Sermon that said “don’t be like Homer Simpson”, I started watching The Simpsons to decide. Is he really that bad? 

After a trip to the dentist this morning, I figured I would break my own rules, and jump from series 1 to somewhere deep in the forth season to talk dental plans, and that Lisa needs Braces... 

In Homers defence, he spends most of this one trying to get a dental plan for Lisa.

Jul 09, 202126:11
In Defence Of Homer Simpson: Life on the fast lane

In Defence Of Homer Simpson: Life on the fast lane

Inspired by a Church Sermon that said “don’t be like Homer Simpson”, I started watching The Simpsons to decide. Is he really that bad? Life on the fast lane is the one where... well its the one with the bowling ball.

In Homers defence, there are no good adults in this story really.

Jun 26, 202122:58
In Defence Of Homer Simpson: The Telltale Head

In Defence Of Homer Simpson: The Telltale Head

Inspired by a Church Sermon that said “don’t be like Homer Simpson”, I started watching The Simpsons to decide. Is he really that bad? In the Telltale Head, Bart pulls a prank, asks Homer for advice, the family go to church, and father and son face the first Springfield mob - together.

Somewhere in the midst of the above we have a look at what and how we show respect.

Jun 18, 202122:54
In Defence Of Homer Simpson - The Call of The Wild

In Defence Of Homer Simpson - The Call of The Wild

Inspired by a Church Sermon that said “don’t be like Homer Simpson”, I started watching The Simpsons to decide. Is he really that bad? Basically it’s a yes and No answer... in The Call of The Wild. Yes it goes a little bonkers at the end (Remember it’s a TV show), but considering how bad the trip goes... he never goes off on one at his kids... in fact you could argue this is all him, trying to do the the right thing for his kids. (That. And keeping up with the Flanders)
May 28, 202125:56
In Defence of Homer Simpson - "Moaning Lisa"

In Defence of Homer Simpson - "Moaning Lisa"

over the last 12 months I've found myself watching ALOT of TV shows, including a lot of The Simpsons, while trying to answer a church sermon that discussed "Dont Be Homer Simpson"

Here's episode 6 - "Moaning Lisa". its a nice little episode showing Homer taking the time to understand Barts videogame. I also chat about how I managed to ruin my shoulder

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Wanderlust by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley

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May 01, 202125:29
In defence of Homer Simpson - "Bart The General"

In defence of Homer Simpson - "Bart The General"

In the absence of anything happening. Ever. I'm watching a lot of The Simpsons, while drinking wine - while trying to answer a church sermon that discussed "Dont Be Homer Simpson"

Here's episode 5 - "Bart The General", and well, if last weeks was a bit of a mess, this simply isn't good. But the military guy is quite cool... 

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Apr 09, 202123:45
In defence of Homer Simpson - "There's No Disgrace Like Home"

In defence of Homer Simpson - "There's No Disgrace Like Home"

In the absence of anything happening. Ever. I'm watching a lot of The Simpsons, while drinking wine, well - its wine this week - while trying to answer a church sermon that discussed "Dont Be Homer Simpson"

Here's episode 4 - "There's No Disgrace Like Home", its a bit of a mess, the podcast isn't great either. But you can see Homer Simpson wanting the best for his family. 

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Apr 02, 202123:47
In Defence Of Homer Simpson: Homer's Odyssey

In Defence Of Homer Simpson: Homer's Odyssey

In the absence of anything happening. Ever. I'm watching a lot of The Simpsons, while drinking cider. While trying to answer a church sermon that discussed "Dont Be Homer Simpson"

Here's episode 3 - Homer's Odyssey, where Homer goes on a journey of self discovery, finishing in a test of integrity. (Spoiler: He passes.)

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Wanderlust by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley

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Mar 27, 202125:12
In Defence Of Homer Simpson: Bart the Genius

In Defence Of Homer Simpson: Bart the Genius

In the absence of anything happening. Ever. I'm watching a lot of The Simpsons, while drinking cider. While trying to answer a church sermon that discussed "Dont Be Homer Simpson"

Here's episode 2 - Bart the Genius, where Homer adjusts his parenting depending on who he thinks his son is, I forget to talk about covid (thank goodness), and drink cider from Sandford Orchards.

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Wanderlust by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley

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Mar 20, 202127:17
In Defence Of Homer Simpson: The First One

In Defence Of Homer Simpson: The First One

In the absence of anything happening. Ever. I started wondering about attempting a commentary piece. Then, there was a church sermon which included the advice. "Dont Be Homer Simpson"

Is he that bad?

Here's my attempt at starting a defence of Homer Simpson as both a father and human being, while talking whiskey and covid. While watching "Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire".


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Mar 13, 202127:25
The One Where We Went To Killerton

The One Where We Went To Killerton

A little one about wondering around Killerton Nation Trust near Exeter, and introducing a new segment: “Not Everything is Terrible”. And finally. How do you host a kids party during a pandemic??? I also sound kinda tired... sorry about that, maybe I should have had some coffee or something...
Sep 12, 202005:55
The One Where We Went Bowling
Aug 25, 202004:59
Where we went to Danes Wood

Where we went to Danes Wood

When we went to actually find Danes Wood. Near Exeter
Jul 31, 202003:52
The One Up at Woodbury

The One Up at Woodbury

In the first of a series of attempts at looking at social distancing in Devon, the crew take a wonder up to Woodbury Common near Exeter.
Jul 12, 202006:44
Where you can start to hear social distancing bite.

Where you can start to hear social distancing bite.

Asthma, social distancing, lock down. What is going on? Mostly this is me rambling. And not getting anywhere. For that I’m sorry.
Apr 01, 202005:12
The One With The Litter Pick

The One With The Litter Pick

So this is the thing I’ve been meaning to do for ages, and the sound quality is terrible! At least it gives you an idea of what the wind was like right? Anyway... this is when we joined in some litter picking.
Mar 08, 202003:01