From Simpsons to Food Influencer With Bill Oakley

The Spoon sits down with Bill Oakley, a writer and producer for shows like The Simpsons, to discuss his shift into becoming a food influencer and reviewer.

Bill recounts his childhood fascination with fast food, which led to a lifelong fascination with the latest offerings at the drive-thru and grocery store. Mike and Bill discuss trends in the fast-food industry, Bill's shift towards reviewing a broader range of American foods and packaged goods, and his excitement for innovative condiments.

Mike and Bill also talk about Bill's move into hosting ticketed dinners featuring regional cuisine and how he beat Disney to the punch in trademarking the name "Steamed Hams" (his membership club is the Steamed Ham Society), a long-time Internet meme that originated from a script he wrote for the Simpsons.