Best The Great Muppet Caper Podcasts (2025)

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A Prairie Dawn Companion - The Symbolic Annihilation of Granny Fanny Nesselrode and Friends 1:28:57

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Becca's got an endless alphabet purse full of obscure female Muppets and arcane media criticism terms in this episode of A Prairie Dawn Companion! Join Becca Petunia and her special guest, Kristi O, as they talk about Roosevelt Franklin's mother, a little girl named Frannie, and the unforgettable oddball Granny Fanny Nesselrode. Featured in this ep…

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A Prairie Dawn Companion - A Conversation with Fran Brill 58:12

8d ago58:12

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Look, we'll cut to the chase: in this episode, Becca Petunia talks to the queen of Muppet performers, Fran Brill. She was Prairie Dawn! She was Zoe! She was also Roxie Marie but that's less important to most of you! Becca and Fran talk about her entire career and the joys and challenges of bringing so many beloved characters to life. Come on, what …

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A Prairie Dawn Companion - Betty Lou, Transmedia, and the Smurfette Principle 1:35:14

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Becca Petunia takes a close look at Sesame's first recurring female character, softhearted Betty Lou. Not only that, but she is joined by fan favorite recurring ToughPigs guest, puppeteer Stoph Scheer (The Creatures of Yes, Puppet Up, Muppets Mayhem)! Featured in this episode are discussions of drag performances, monsters, and the importance of mer…

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A Prairie Dawn Companion - Sesame Street's Origins and Androcentrism 37:45

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Welcome to A Prairie Dawn Companion, the new podcast from ToughPigs.com! On "A Prairie Dawn Companion," Becca Petunia applies a feminist lens to the history of Sesame Street. Although Sesame always prioritized diversity, it is well-known that prior to the 1990s, the show did not devote much time to its female Muppets. As a lifelong Sesame superfan,…

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Best of rabbitHOLE - Meet Sensei Ken 26:32

23d ago26:32

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I asked the BIT Crew to nominate their favorite episodes for a special August replay while we are on hiatus. I selected one of Thea's picks because it went back to season one - when we were all baby holers. She says, "Googlie Wooglie I like a lot because of Sensei Ken, the fun game with cool words, and just love Geoff's Keanu Reeves impersonation, …

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You Can't Give 1000% - And Other rabbitHOLES 31:59

2M ago31:59

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🎙️ Rabbit Hole – Ep. 16 ONE HUNDRED Makes Me Think Of... The BIT crew is back and climbing into a century-sized rabbit hole. Billy kicks things off with the word ONE HUNDRED, and what follows is a chain reaction of improv scenes, chaotic recollections, and middle school flash memories. 💥 Highlights include: The cold, hard truth: giving 110% is a li…

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Everybody Loves Amber - TMMTO 28:21

3M ago28:21

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rabbitHOLE showNOTES – Episode 15 Billy asked the BIT Crew to try a new opening for the 15th episode. You could say...we're going a little organic. Billy gives a one-word suggestion and the troupe plays a round of "that makes me think of" to generate scene ideas. We call it THAT MAKES ME THINK OF! SUPER FUN! Suggestion = BLEACH. 🚫 APOLOGIES TO: New…

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Salon Breakups | Piñata Strategies | The Jumpy Poley Defense 30:28

4M ago30:28

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rabbitHOLE showNOTES – Episode 14 🎧 This Week’s HOLES: Salon Breakups Piñata Strategies The Jumpy Poley Defense™ In this episode, Amber makes a compelling case: breaking up with your hair salon is basically ending a relationship — complete with emotional baggage and wildly inconsistent communication. She also lifts the lid on some outrageous salon …

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Lisa Henson and the Mystery of Kermit's Birthday 26:50

4M ago26:50

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As we all know, May 9th is Kermit the Frog's birthday. Except... maybe it isn't? This is a Muppet mystery that's begging to be solved. To get to the bottom of this, we're chatting with someone who knows a thing or two about the frog: CEO of The Jim Henson Company, Lisa Henson! In honor of Kermit's (alleged) birthday, the anniversary of Sam & Friend…

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Nina West and The Scripted Muppet Caper 45:29

4M ago45:29

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This past February, The Muppet Script event brought celebrities, comedians, and musicians together for a live (and livestreamed) script reading of The Muppet Movie, with proceeds going to charity. It was such a hit, they're doing it again! The Scripted Muppet Caper is coming to Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on May 5th. And like the first show, …

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Philosopher SmackDown | Terms of Art | Patrick Swayze 32:03

5M ago32:03

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WOW! This is our lucky 13th Episode of rabbitHOLE. Today's Holes: Philosopher Smackdown Terms of Art Patrick Swayze Flannery explains why analytic philosophers rule and post-structuralism is B.S. Some of them even make cameos. By the end of the episode, you may wonder if time exists, what's real, if there is beauty, and why is there so much "accide…

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Your Spotify Year | D.J. Granny | 80 is the New 25 | Leisure Suit Larry 33:41

6M ago33:41

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Welcome back to SEASON TWO and our 12th Episode of rabbitHOLE. We are told publishing 12 episodes is a big deal and we're running with it! Today's Holes: Your Spotify Year D.J. Granny 80 is the New 25 Leisure Suit Larry Yeuhan outs a colleague who tried to pass off his family's listening hours as his own. She also might highlight the dark side of S…

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Catching Up with Noel MacNeal 50:20

6M ago50:20

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Muppet performer Noel MacNeal is getting ready for his live cabaret show - "Hey, This Was Really Fun!" - and what a great opportunity for us to sit down with the man behind the Bear for a chat about everything he's been up to lately. Listen in as Noel tells us about performing, directing, making his off-Broadway debut, and his love of Big Birds and…

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Improvised Shakespeare | Waiting for Gal Gadot | Scary Kids' Shows 31:18

7M ago31:18

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Welcome to the second HOLE of SEASON TWO. Today's Holes: Improvised Shakespeare Waiting for Godot, Guffman, Lefty, etc. Unintentionally Scary Children's T.V. Shows BIT player Amber takes us on a journey that opens on Improvised Shakespeare and culminates with Twin Peak's pain and suffering symbol - creamed corn. Who knew? Flannery confesses her lov…

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The Muppet Script - A Star-Studded Livestream Benefit 36:42

7M ago36:42

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When a crisis hits, Muppet fans are known to band together to help the world. After the devastating wildfires in California, Muppet fan (and ToughPigs contributor) Matt Wilkie decided to gather some of his Muppet fan friends - including some celebrities - for a special fundraiser called The Muppet Script. On Sunday, February 9th, these folks will b…

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The Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Winter, 2025 Edition 1:28:52

7M ago1:28:52

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The Great Muppet Fandom Panel is back! After a year-long hiatus, our podcast featuring Muppet fans talking over each other about the biggest headlines in the Muppet world. This uber-topical episode covers topics like the state of Sesame Street, the impending Muppets Rockin' Roller Coaster, drama in the fandom world, Muppet amigurumi, and so much mo…

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Fraggle Talk: BONUS Episode - Fraggle Rock LIVE! 24:58

8M ago24:58

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Get ready, because the Fraggles are coming to your town! Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE kicks off its cross-country tour this week, and we have SO many questions about the show. So who better to ask those questions to than the show's writer, director, choreographer, and Fraggle expert John Tartaglia?? Listen to our bonus episode of Fraggle Tal…

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Stuff Astronauts Like | Accentuating the Positive | Faking Your Religion 29:04

8M ago29:04

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Welcome to SEASON TWO of rabbitHOLE!!! Please resolve to listen and share every episode (please, please, pretty please)! Today's Holes: Stuff Astronauts Like Accentuating the Positive Faking Your Religion BIT Founder/Director/Leader BILLY MERRITT takes the helm by painting a vivid and endlessly hilarious picture of Florida's "SPACE COAST." Please h…

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Crime Families | Line Cutting | Pickleball Gangs | Beekeeping Age 31:52

8M ago31:52

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Welcome to rabbitHOLE's Season One Finale/New Year's Eve Bonus Episode. The last rabbit holes of 2024 include: Archaic Japanese Crime Families Theater Hopping + Line Cutting Pickleball Gangs Bee Keeping Age Konrad visits Kobe, Japan, and delves into the very expensive (and ultra-marbled) beef for which it is known. He discovers the "real Kobe's" cr…

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Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - Berry Christmas! 1:10:45

9M ago1:10:45

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It's been a wild ride, but our Bear in the Big Blue Podcast podcast miniseries is coming to a close (for now). And what better way to end things than with a holiday party! Yes, it's Christmas (and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and something about a Winter Berry) in the Big Blue House! Joining us for this family gathering is ToughPigs' own Anthony Strand, co…

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Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - Becca's Faves 1:03:07

9M ago1:03:07

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Oh hi there! Welcome back to Bear in the Big Blue Podcast! We've got a sparkly new episode just for all you Toileteers, as we cover mistakes, computers, and going to the bathroom. All the hits! With special guest Danny Horn - founder of ToughPigs, host of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast, and the brain behind Muppet Pictures! Episodes referenced in…

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Charlie Chaplin | Fabric Power Rankings | Mascot Abuse | The Great Muppet Caper 26:41

9M ago26:41

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In rabbitHOLE's eighth episode, the BIT CREW heads down some interesting holes, including: Charlie Chaplin Fabric Power Rankings Mascot Abuse The Great Muppet Caper Luke starts us off with a twisty tale beginning with the 1089 albums you must listen to before you die, (Anyone else a fan of Ogden Nuts Gone Flake? What about Stanley Unwin? Nope? Mayb…

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Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - Time For Some Quiet Time 49:07

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Welcome back to Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - the podcast where we watch Bear in the Big Blue House and talk about it a lot! This week, we're highlighting the coziness of Bear, which is especially prevalent in these times when we can all really use a bit of quiet time. Joining us is special guest Eli Lee! Episodes referenced in this podcast: Episo…

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Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - Welcome to the Blue House 58:58

9M ago58:58

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Introducing BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE PODCAST, a podcast miniseries from ToughPigs.com! Join Becca Petunia and Joe Hennes as they dive deep into the classic Henson series "Bear in the Big Blue House". For our first episode, Becca explores what she loves about the show, while Joe meets the residents of the Big Blue House for the very first time.…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 213 "Hope and Socks" 1:26:44

9M ago1:26:44

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As season 2 of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock comes to an end, so does season 2 of our companion podcast series FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK. While we wait patiently for news about a potential third season pickup, we're wrapping things up with the season finale "Hope and Socks." Joining us to say "goodbye for now" are Executive Producers John Tar…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 212 "Letting Go" 1:23:51

10M ago1:23:51

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Welcome back to FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK, and the penultimate episode of Back to the Rock season 2! But we can't let go just yet - not before we have a chance to talk about the episode "Letting Go". This week, we're excited to welcome puppeteers Donna Kimball (Mokey) and Jordan Lockhart (Wembley) back to the podcast! PLUS! Bumping the lamp! A…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 211 "Lost and Found Fraggles" 1:52:46

10M ago1:52:46

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After a short hiatus, FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK is back with the final three episodes of season 2! Starting with "Lost and Found Fraggles," in which every Fraggle gets a doppelganger. Perhaps there's even two of YOU! Trippy. With special guests puppeteers Aymee Garcia (Ma Gorg, The Trash Heap) and Kira Hall (Measure Doozer, Leader)! Plus! Whic…

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Freddie Mercury’s Diet | Skinny Jeans | CA Dancing Raisins 28:27

10M ago28:27

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In rabbitHOLE's seventh episode, the BIT CREW heads down some interesting holes, including: Freddie Mercury + Queen Skinny Jeans Dancing Raisins Recitals Katya explains how she grew up in a pop culture void and only recently educated herself on the band Queen and its frontman. The troupe has a lively discussion on who should and should NOT wear ski…

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Haunted by Crowley | Laundromat Rap | Dead Animal Furniture 26:29

10M ago26:29

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This is a BONUS Spooky Season episode of rabbitHOLE. It's only fitting to start with a cast member's haunting story*. Of course, in proper rabbitHOLE form, the BIT CREW A-Zs it to dead animal furniture. In episode six, you'll hear about hauntings, signs from beyond the grave, random appearances in rap videos, ironic award show categories, daytime d…

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Googlie Wooglie | Mc Dojo | Grammar Police 25:55

11M ago25:55

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In rabbitHOLE's fifth episode, the BIT CREW educates listeners about some critical issues, including: Googlie Wooglie Mc Dojo Grammar Police Konrad takes a deep dive into the origins of the term GOOGOL (a one with a hundred zeroes) and starts the BIT CREW off on an improv adventure of surf lingo, organized crime involving unsuspecting UK co-eds, “r…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 210 "Fraggle Up" 1:37:44

12M ago1:37:44

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There's no time for feelings - we've got a new episode of FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK! This week, we're digging deep to cover "Fraggle Up". With special guests puppeteers Frank Meschkuleit and Dan Garza! PLUS! Two straws, one brain! What do Doozers taste like? And what does F.R.A.G.G.L.E. stand for?…

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Priest Holes | Violent Childhood Games | The Castle in Bishop, CO | Wikipedia 29:18

12M ago29:18

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In rabbitHOLE's fourth episode, the BIT CREW educates listeners about some critical issues, including: Priest Holes Violent Childhood Games A Colorado Castle built by a crazy man, and Wikipedia If you have ever wondered about the year the U.S. had eight presidents, Baller Priest Hunters, or the pitfalls of capitalism and nepotism…you have come to t…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 209 "The Great Radish Ball" 1:37:37

12M ago1:37:37

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Déjà vu! The latest episode of FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK has us caught in a time loop! It's "The Great Radish Ball" all over again. And again. And again. With special guests John Tartaglia (Gobo) and Frank Meschkuleit (Boober)! PLUS! Fraggle prom! Horrible dancing! Boober can't have nice things!…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 208 "Colder Boulders" 1:49:53

12M ago1:49:53

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Welcome back to FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK! This week's podcast takes us through the ecological disaster of "Colder Boulders"! With special guests puppeteers Karen Prell and Ali Eisner! PLUS! Which character is "The Fonz"? And the unending torture of Icy Joe!

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 207 "This For That" 1:24:14

1y ago1:24:14

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Welcome back to FRAGGLE TALK! We'll make a trade with you: we'll give you a podcast all about the episode "This for That," and you give us a strawberry. Just kidding, it's free! With special guests director Jordan Canning and writer (and original Fraggle Rock co-creator) Jocelyn Stevenson! PLUS! Teaching kids about communism! Doozer on a stick! Dow…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 206 "Mezzo: Live in Concert" 1:30:04

1y ago1:30:04

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Get on your feet for FRAGGLE TALK's podcast all about that buggy band MEZZO! With special guests: puppeteers Karen Prell (Red Fraggle) and Andy Hayward (Jamdolin)!

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 205 "I'm Pogey" 2:08:07

1y ago2:08:07

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The latest episode of FRAGGLE TALK takes us to one of the most popular episodes of Back to the Rock - "I'm Pogey" - featuring some fascinating conversation on gender and orientation. With special guests Kanja Chen (Pogey), John Tartaglia (Gobo), and writer Charley Feldman! PLUS! Pogey saves the world! Madison loves to swim! And finally finding some…

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Getting Ducked | European Vacation | Yard Sale-ing 25:47

1y ago25:47

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In rabbitHOLE's third episode, the BIT CREW reminisces about their first duck, the forced vacation policy in Scandinavian countries (we admit it, we're envious), no one noticing when you leave work to take classes, and selling everything you own after experiencing minimalist culture (even the clothes on your child's back). This episode was quite an…

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As Seen on T.V. | Surströmming | Cool Smokers 26:16

1y ago26:16

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In rabbitHOLE's sophmore episode, the BIT CREW delves into fermented herring, cigarette smoking/quitting/weapons, unsafe kitchen gadgets, and other things that aren't "that bad" for you. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the cast's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, please follow, rate, and share rabbitHOLE…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 204 "The Repeatee Birds" 1:17:35

1y ago1:17:35

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Our journey through Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock continues as we meet the Repeatee Birds! If you ever see one, be sure to tell it to spread the word that FRAGGLE TALK is your favorite podcast! With special guests puppeteer Andy Hayward (Pa Gorg, Jamdolin) and puppet builders Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson and Scott Johnson! PLUS! Pa Gorg's pennies! Straw…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 203 "When Mokey Met Lanford" 1:20:17

1y ago1:20:17

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock (aka your favorite Back to the Rock companion podcast) is back with another new episode! This week, we're celebrating the love of Mokey Fraggle and her pet plant Lanford in "When Mokey Met Lanford". And who better to join us for this special occasion than the performers behind the two titular characters? That's right!…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 202 "The Twisty-Turny-Thon" 1:09:42

1y ago1:09:42

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FRAGGLE TALK - the companion podcast to Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock - continues with "The Twisty-Turny-Thon," in which Red Fraggle follows the beaten path and gets terribly off-course. For this special episode, we're excited to welcome puppeteers Jordan Lockhart (Wembley Fraggle) and Ben Durocher (Junior Gorg)! PLUS! Wembley and the Temple of Do…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 201 "The Great Wind" 1:18:14

1y ago1:18:14

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock is back! We're covering Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock episode-by-episode with the talented folks who put the show together. Season 2 kicks off with the season premiere "The Great Wind," and joining us are writers and Executive Producers Matt Fusfeld and Alex Cuthbertson! PLUS! We discuss Pa Gorg's 180, Wembley joinin…

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Ex Presidents | Couch Surfing | Spontaneous Poetry 26:02

1y ago26:02

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Join The BIT Comedy Network's rabbitHOLE cast as they explore scope-creeping projects, couch surfing with Craig's List, and the politics of grade school popularity. rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the cast's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy our debut episode, follow, rate, and share rabbitHOLE with your friends! APOLOGIES: Ja…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 11: Of Camp and CAMPO 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

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In 1979, two guys from Cincinnati spent a year of their lives trying to convince the Hollywood elite to nominate a pig puppet for Best Actress. They called their organization CAMPO — the Committee to Award Miss Piggy the Oscar — and their campaign inspired tens of thousands of people to embrace the impossible. This is their story.…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 10: Calista Hendrickson Interview 1:08:05

1+ y ago1:08:05

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This week, we're joined by Calista Hendrickson, Miss Piggy's original costume designer, to talk about the joys and challenges of dressing a legend! We discuss calendars, parades, shoes, dress-up dolls, Miss Piggy's colors, and lots more in a very special interview.

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 9: Craig Shemin Interview 1:26:37

1+ y ago1:26:37

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This week, I'm joined by the longtime Muppet staff writer Craig Shemin, to talk about what it was like writing Miss Piggy scripts for Frank Oz. Craig explains Frank's rules for how to treat Piggy, and we go behind the scenes of some of the Pig's most outrageous appearances with Matt Lauer, Martha Stewart, Jay Leno, and Regis and Kathie Lee. Plus: C…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 8: Brian Jay Jones Interview 42:36

1+ y ago42:36

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This week, Danny is joined by Jim Henson biographer Brian Jay Jones, to talk about Miss Piggy's development, Frank Oz's acting skills, and how hard it was to get Piggy underwater!

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 7: The Hollywood Years 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

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She's the star of eight movies, wrote a best-selling book, and performed at the Hollywood Bowl. This week on the podcast, we ask the question: Is Miss Piggy famous? Join Danny and the insouciant Ryan Roe as we compare two TV specials — The Muppets Go Hollywood, and Miss Piggy's Hollywood — to calculate just how high a pig can fly in Tinseltown.…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 6: Bonnie Erickson Interview 1:08:18

1+ y ago1:08:18

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A block of foam, a pair of scissors, and destiny: all you need to create a legend. This week, Danny and fellow Piggy enthusiast Peter Savieri are talking to the original creator of Miss Piggy: designer Bonnie Erickson! We're going to learn all about how the Miss Piggy puppet was made, what it was like working in the Muppet Workshop, and how very cl…