Lisa Simpson on her relationship with her Dad Homer; Yeadley Smith on her True Crime career
Backstage With Gentry ThomasShow Notes
In this special episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, we welcome the incredibly talented Yeardley Smith, best known as the voice behind Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons. Yeardley takes us behind the scenes of voicing one of television’s most beloved animated characters, sharing insights on Lisa’s evolution and her special relationship with Homer Simpson.
Beyond her legendary voice acting career, Yeardley is also the co-host of the hit true-crime podcast Small Town Dicks, where she and her team dive deep into real-life small-town crime cases. She discusses what inspired her to create the podcast, the incredible stories they uncover, and why true crime continues to captivate audiences. Check out Small Town Dicks at smalltowndicks.com.
Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation as Yeardley Smith shares stories from Springfield and beyond, only on Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas!
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