The title like "MyPods and Broomsticks" is a parody of "Bedknobs and Broomsticks".
1,2, backwards Z, one-legged triangle, banana-hotdog, double-banana hotdog, sixty corncob two is is Yokel for 1,2 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Lisa ice skating to "Season of the Witch" at the end is a nod to the end of the movie "To Die For."
One of Nelson's old 'Weasels' who appeared first in 'Bart the General' in season 1, makes an appearance in Lisa's classroom (he then appeared again in 'The Winter of His Content in season 25).