I was initially reluctant to post this because you've done so much work on it, I didn't want to discourage you -- but:
I also found the Futurama stuff distracting. The story is funny enough as it is. It didn't need you trying to add additional comedy material on the top. Just tell the story straight. Really, your job is just to provide the context that explains the madness contained in the clips and links. You do a great job of this when that's all you do, but when you start inserting yourself and your own personality into the story, it really detracts from the stuff that's important.
Don't be discouraged though. You made a great start. It's an epic story. Just telling it straight will secure your place in lolcow history.