Futurama Inteview: Billy West, Lauren Tom, and Phil LaMarr tackle legacy, staying power, and the snacks of tomorrow

Good news, everyone! Futurama is back, and it’s as pointed, timely, and relevant as ever! To help celebrate the show’s return, we spoke with voice cast members Billy West, Lauren Tom, and Phil Lamarr about the staying power of Matt Groening’s satirical take on the world of tomorrow.

During our discussion, Billy, Lauren, and Phil wax rhapsodic about the secret ingredient to keeping Futurama fresh, funny, and friendly for new audiences. What about Futurama keeps us laughing 13 seasons into its lifecycle? The trio has the answer! We also discuss the show’s absurdist approach to tackling contemporary issues and discover their favorite episodes of the season.

What about those long gaps between seasons? How does everyone remain on top of their game? We find out, plus we suss out which delicious snacks should survive generations into the future!

Check out our full review of Futurama Season 13 here, where we point out that the show still has a lot to say and teach us, and has surpassed The Simpsons concerning character development and stories you can learn from.

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