In this week’s NOW I have a quick chat with Brad Bird, who is awesome, about The Iron Giant, which is amazing.

You’ll also find a web Q&A with writer-producer Al Jean, who appears in the new documentary Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon discussing his time at that storied institution.

What do these guys have in common, besides the fact that I’m a considerable fan of both of them? Why, they were key to the early seasons of The Simpsons … and in fact Jean is back at the helm of that show as it rolls into its new season.

So, you know. Good week.