By james art 
No body but there is a mystery: why Seattle loves Dishki in a small town So much? Maybe this is the gloomy sky. Shady streets. The endless rain. Or the locals of side eyes who cannot resist a good history. Or maybe this is something deeper-recognition of human-oriented cases and a compelling storytelling of the historical podcast of crimes.
Yeardley Smith, won by Emmy Actress and Co-host, perhaps most famous for voting Lisa Simpson on the animation sitcom SimpsonsThere is also no answer.
“Do you know what? That’s a really good question, “she says. “I don’t know. I know that our listening is distorting more women than men, and women are usually a bigger part of the fan base for a true crime as a whole. Maybe this is because we are often victims of these crimes. “
Unlike other real podcasts for a crime, Dishki in a small town It gives the microphone to detectives that solve the cases, focusing on their instincts, humanity and challenges. The show hosts the identical twin brothers Dan and Dave Gris, both veteran detectives, and Paul Hols, investigating from a retired criminal scene. Together, they bring in decades of first -hand experience in law enforcement in the stories they share in the show.
The podm is already heading for his first live tour, with a stop at the Neptune Theater on February 6th.
We have caught up with Smith to talk about a real crime, a life behind the microphone and, of course, Lisa Simpson.
Our chat with Lisa Simpson
Dishki in a small town He goes on his first live tour, with Seattle being one of just four stops. Why Seattle?
We have a pretty big fan base in Seattle, so it made sense, with a big fan base in Portland, for geographical groups. That is why we make the west coast. This is our first time, so it’s really like a finger in the water. How do we like it? How do fans like it? But we hope for a wonderful warm welcome.
You said that the podcated distorts more women in its audience. Why do you think this is?
This is true. My theory is that we are often victims of these crimes. There is a kind of aspect of God’s grace of God. I think many of us listen to and think, “What can I extract to keep myself better? What kind of tips to aware of the situation can I take that can help me not to be a story Dishki in a small town? “
How did you get involved in creating a real podcast for a crime?
Well, I’m married to Detective Dan. We got married in 2022, but we’re together since 2014. I actually met with Dan in Simpson Event – He was my security detail. It’s like real animals Bodyguard History.
We were a great distance for the first two and a half years of our relationship. When I would visit Dan in his small town, his identical twin brother Dave lived around the block. They would talk about their cases, and I would just sit there, that they were descending, because law enforcement-all the first answer, and I would also put the military into this-so intense. They do things that most of us are trying to avoid.
So, if your job is to meet people every day on your oldest day, it takes a very specific kind of person and dedication to stick to it. In general, this is a trauma at every stage. Initially, he would just be Dan and Dave, who do what they did on the couch – open a bottle of wine, drink a glass of Scottish and talk about Monday. But it turned out to be really useful to have me – an outsider – to ask clarifying questions.
What does it do Dishki in a small town Standing in a crowded real space for a crime?
I’m really interested in the human element. We do not dwell on the victims – it is not our story to tell – but we investigate how these detectives have resolved the cases and how work affects them.
Our listeners are set up to understand how the third party that appears after the tallest parts have usually happened, is able to gather the evidence to connect the points and bring justice to the victim or victims. Often there was no platform for these men and women to talk about how it affects. We ask them to share the cases that stick to them, those who cannot forget.
Do you think many first answers and detectives listen to the podcast?
Yes. In fact, we have the best fans in the POD universe. We get a lot of mail from them. They write us all the time. And I think it is especially enjoyable for my co-hosts-dan, Dave and Paul-when we receive a letter from someone else who is in the law enforcement agencies or dispatcher or other type of first answer, and they say “” I tell my recruits about To listen to your podcast because there is so much information on how to do the job in the right way “or” because of your podcast, I had the courage to seek some counseling. “
I never accept the slightly vulnerability our detectives are willing to share with us. I think – it’s just not something you ever take lightly. So, if someone beyond the mandated “I need you to see a psychiatrist before you can go back to duty” needs more processing of this event, they should not be labeled in any negative way. There should be no such cloudy. We just have to help these people so that they can continue to work.
That’s right, these injuries are just compacted.
That’s all. When we ask, “Where do you put all those things you have seen?” – especially detectives that have been at work for many, many years – everyone says, “You know, I just put it in a box.”
And then if you press them, they will tell you. The thing is, the lock on the box is not so good. And so each of these traumas – they catch up with you while you are still at work because there is something that breaks the camel’s back. Or there is a price you have to pay when you retire, because, of course, this vacuum is created.
Is there an episode that stands out as a particularly memorable one?
Yes, there is an episode called Hire This sticks to me. The story is about a detective that followed his gut when something was not feeling right. He eventually revealed a case of human trafficking.
When you talk about the more finances of what it means to follow your instincts in a situation, it is important to have time and space to tell the story completely. I really appreciate the smaller details of these stories – a species you don’t have inches to tell in a newspaper. We are also not limited by 42 minutes in an hour episode of television. We are able to tell these stories and give them the length and width they deserve.
It’s a very sharp transition but I can’t ask about SimpsonsS You have already played Lisa Simpson for decades (the show is in season 36). What is this experience?
First of all, I think of her as a living, breathable, three -dimensional, red -blooded little man. For me, it is really all the best parts of a human being. Even when she shows up, she has such resilience and seems to be thanks for any lesson. She takes all this in a step, which I still strive to do.
She is fun, complex, curious and has such a big heart. There is definitely mixing after so many years. You can’t play a hero for so long and not make her rub on you – and I rub on her. I just love her in pieces. This is the best job in the world for so many reasons.
Something you look forward to while in Seattle?
This is a quick trip. We fly, perform and fly out. But I have been to Seattle several times. It’s such a beautiful city, with great food. I was there in winter and summer. Your summer is grand, but even in winter I love the mystery of the fog. It’s just beautiful.