Best Jake Deffinbaugh Podcasts (2025)

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Liz Filios (Actress/Composer) || Ep. 323 51:08

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we welcome actress, composer, and teaching artist Liz Filios! From 2010 to 2012, Liz brought joy to young viewers as one of the hosts of Sprout's morning block, The Sunny Side Up Show. Continuing her work with kids, she went on to create Storytime in the Zoo…

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Jan Nelson (Wife of Jerry Nelson) || Ep. 322 1:23:40

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we honor another puppeteer who is no longer with us, by interviewing Jan Nelson, the wife of legendary puppeteer Jerry Nelson, best known for originating the roles of Count von Count and Herry Monster on Sesame Street, Floyd Pepper, Robin the Frog, and Lew Z…

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Jim Kroupa (Puppeteer/Puppet Builder) || Ep. 321 2:47:48

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we welcome back legendary puppeteer and puppet builder Jim Kroupa for a deeper dive into his career in the world of puppetry, after speaking to him previously for the Between the Lions reunion special. Jim got his start with The Jim Henson Company as an addi…

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Kristin DiQuollo & Chris Loggins (Producers) || Ep. 320 24:27

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we spoke with Kristin DiQuollo and Chris Loggins, both of which who work for Fred Rogers Productions, where Kristin is a co-executive producer on Donkey Hodie and Chris is a supervising producer on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Our discussion today covers the…

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Allison McClain Merrill (Blogger/Journalist) || Ep. 319 1:20:13

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we're joined by blogger and journalist Allison McClain Merrill! Allison is a travel writer and pop culture reporter who is best known for being a historian of one of television's most popular networks, Disney Channel! We discuss favorite shows and DCOMs, the…

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Nitya Vidyasagar (Actress) || Ep. 318 35:10

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we're joined by actress Nitya Vidyasagar! From 2008 to 2015, Nitya was beloved by generations as Leela, one of the human characters on Sesame Street. She shares memories of her time on the iconic series, including performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Pa…

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Bobs Gannaway (Writer/Producer/Director) || Ep. 317 58:30

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we talk all things Disney with Emmy-winning writer, producer, and director Bobs Gannaway! Bobs began his storied career at Disney developing the Timon & Pumbaa series and executive producing 101 Dalmatians: The Series with longtime collaborator Tony Craig. H…

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Brian Jones (Puppeteer/Actor) || Ep. 316 59:27

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, it's another dive into the world of puppetry and show business with puppeteer and actor Brian Jones! For several years, Brian brought characters to life with The Muppets, contributing to projects like Muppets Most Wanted and the 2015 ABC Muppets series. On s…

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Randy Crenshaw (Singer) || Ep. 315 1:07:06

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we sit down with the incredibly versatile and accomplished session singer Randy Crenshaw! From Beetlejuice to The Nightmare Before Christmas, Randy's vocal work has been the hidden heartbeat of countless beloved films and series. For decades, he's lent his t…

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John Cody (Puppeteer/Puppet Builder) || Ep. 314 2:00:31

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we talk puppetry and pop culture with the incredibly talented puppeteer and puppet builder John Cody! John shares his fascinating journey through the world of puppetry, from his freelance work on Sesame Street, including the Cookie Monster's Bake Sale specia…

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Katherine Pully (Actress) || Ep. 313 36:34

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Katherine Pully, a former child actress best known for her role as Beth on Barney & Friends during Seasons 7 and 8! Katherine shares her memories of working on the beloved children's series, from what it was like filming with …

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Matt Ficner (Puppeteer) || Ep. 312 32:23

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Canadian puppet artist and performer, Matt Ficner! Known for his unique characters and imaginative designs, Matt has brought countless puppets to life across television and film. We dive into his early work on Th…

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Charlie Adler (Voice Actor/Voice Director) || Ep. 311 1:21:27

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we welcome the legendary voice behind some of animation's most unforgettable characters — Charlie Adler! With a career spanning decades, Charlie has brought to life an iconic range of roles, from Nat Smurfling on The Smur…

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Jennifer Seguin (Actress/Voice Actress) || Ep. 310 1:27:06

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Canadian actress and voice artist Jennifer Seguin! Best known as the voice of Doris, Caillou's mom on the long-running children's series Caillou, Jennifer has brought warmth, humor, and heart to countle…

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Steve D'Angelo & Terry Tompkins (Composers) || Ep. 309 45:07

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we're joined by the dynamic Canadian composing duo Steve D'Angelo and Terry Tompkins, the musical minds behind some of the most beloved children's shows of the past few decades. If you grew up watching PBS Kids, chances are you've heard their unforgett…

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Aubrey Miller (Actress/Singer/Dancer) || Ep. 308 46:09

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the multitalented Aubrey Miller! Aubrey has been lighting up screens and stages since childhood, getting her start as the Junior Beats version of Kiki on Nick Jr.'s The Fresh Beat Band and showing off her dance moves in Just D…

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Michael & Patty Silversher (Songwriters) || Ep. 307 1:23:41

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! This week, we're joined by the legendary songwriting duo Michael and Patty Silversher! Known for crafting some of the most iconic and beloved tunes in children's television, the Silvershers have been the musical minds behind countless favorites from Disney and The Jim …

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Greg Page (Performer/Original Yellow Wiggle) || Ep. 306 1:07:15

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we had the great pleasure of speaking with someone who not only shaped our childhoods, but generations of childhoods! We're joined by none other than Greg Page — Australian singer, performer, and the original Yellow Wiggle of children's music group, Th…

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Joanne Samuel (Actress/Director/Producer) || Ep. 305 53:37

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we're joined by the talented Australian actress, director, and producer Joanne Samuel! Best known for her iconic role as Jessie Rockatansky in the original Mad Max, Joanne takes us on a journey through her remarkable career in film and television. We t…

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Bob Schooley & Mark McCorkle (Writers/Producers) || Ep. 304 1:14:55

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this exciting episode, we're joined by the creative masterminds behind some of your favorite TV series and films, Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle! From their early work on The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! to writing episodes of beloved Disney hits like Goof Troop an…

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Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz (Musician) || Ep. 303 1:40:29

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome legendary drummer and longtime "Weird Al" Yankovic collaborator, Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz! For over four decades, Bermuda has been the rhythmic force behind Al's iconic parodies, touring the world and recording countless fan-fav…

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David Bernard Wolf (Composer/Music Director) || Ep. 302 55:15

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this exciting episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented composer and music director David Bernard Wolf! Early in his career, David founded his own audio production company, Crywolf Productions, where he created and recorded audio content for none other than C…

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Kanja Chen (Puppeteer/Writer) || Ep. 301 1:30:31

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Kanja Chen—puppeteer, puppet builder, and writer! Kanja's journey in the puppet world began with performing the title character in Slick Silly and working on series like Mr. Meaty and Big & Small. He later brough…

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Ryan Desaulnier (Actor/Singer/Musician) || Ep. 300 1:32:12

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On today's episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented dancer, singer, and musician Ryan Desaulnier! Originally from Canada, Ryan began his career performing in a variety of productions for the Stratford Festival before making the move to Australia, where he starr…

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Alison Mork (Puppeteer) || Ep. 299 1:14:59

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On today's episode, we're joined by the wonderful Alison Mork! Best known for her work on Pee-wee's Playhouse, Alison brought to life beloved characters like Chairry, Chicky Baby, Magic Screen, and many more. Following her time in the Playhouse, she went on to puppetee…

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Andy Fickman (Director/Writer/Producer) || Ep. 298 53:30

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On today's episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented director, writer, and producer Andy Fickman! Andy has brought countless memorable films to the big screen, including The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain, You Again, and Parental Guidance. He also co-wrote an…

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Eryk Casemiro (Writer/Producer) || Ep. 297 47:15

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Eryk Casemiro! Early in his career, Eryk produced the beloved holiday special Frosty Returns, but he is best known for his extensive work with the animation studio Klasky Csupo. As a producer and executive producer, he…

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Michelle Hickey (Puppet Wrangler/Puppet Builder) || Ep. 296 30:21

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Michelle Hickey! As a talented puppet wrangler and Muppet Workshop artist, Michelle has been a key part of bringing Sesame Street to life, working closely with iconic characters, especially as one of the main wranglers for …

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Fracaswell Hyman (Writer/Producer/Author) || Ep. 295 55:56

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On today's episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Fracaswell Hyman! For years, Cas has been a key creative force in children's television, writing for beloved series like Ghostwriter, Gullah Gullah Island, Taina, and recently Lyla in the Loop. He's best known…

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Hilary Momberger-Powers (Actress/Script Supervisor) || Ep. 294 40:05

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In today's episode, we're joined by the wonderful Hilary Momberger-Powers! As a former child actress, Hilary is best known for voicing Sally Brown in several Peanuts projects, including the beloved feature film Snoopy Come Home and the classic holiday special A Charlie…

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Richard Termine (Photographer/Puppet Builder) || Ep. 293 1:03:20

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Richard Termine! Richard's career began in the world of puppetry, designing and building beloved Sesame Street characters like Placido Flamingo, Meryl Sheep, and Wolfgang the Seal. He also contributed to the Sesame Street s…

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Tim Blaney (Puppeteer/Voice Actor) || Ep. 292 59:06

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! Join us on today's episode as we chat with puppeteer and voice actor, Tim Blaney. Tim's work has brought so many beloved characters to life, most notably as the puppeteer and voice of the iconic Johnny 5 in the Short Circuit films. His career with The Jim Henson Compan…

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Bill Sherman (Composer/Arranger) || Ep. 291 58:34

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! Today, we had the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly talented composer, arranger, and orchestrator, Bill Sherman. Bill's musical journey has taken him from the bright lights of Broadway to the streets of Sesame Street, and everywhere in between. He's a key collab…

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Ellis Weiner (Writer/Author) || Ep. 290 1:12:20

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In today's episode, we chat with writer and author, Ellis Weiner. From his early days as an editor at National Lampoon and columnist for Spy Magazine, to his work with the Muppets (including writing the mock behind-the-scenes book The Great Muppet Caper!: The Making of…

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Michael Hirsh (Producer) || Ep. 289 43:03

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On this episode, we have a conversation with Michael Hirsh, the creative force behind so many cherished childhood memories. Michael co-founded Nelvana, the studio that brought us classics like Little Bear, Franklin, Babar, Max & Ruby, The Magic School Bus, Rolie Polie …

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David Skelly (Puppeteer/Writer/Director) || Ep. 288 1:20:50

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we talk with puppeteer, writer, and director David Skelly. David's journey began at The Jim Henson Company, where he honed his puppetry skills as a puppet builder on projects like The Muppet Christmas Carol and Sesame Street. He then transitioned to Pi…

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Michael Poryes (Writer/Producer) || Ep. 287 44:19

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! Join us as we chat with writer and producer Michael Poryes, the mastermind behind a number of iconic series! Michael co-created the hit Disney Channel shows That's So Raven and Hannah Montana, shaping a generation of viewers. He also created Life with Boys on YTV and H…

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Tracie Mick (Puppeteer) || Ep. 286 35:34

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On this episode, we speak with the incredibly talented puppeteer, Tracie Mick! Tracie has brought characters to life for Disney stage shows like Playhouse Disney Live!, Bear in the Big Blue House Live!, and even contributed her puppetry skills to Disney Cruise Line and…

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Steve Roslonek (Musician/Performer) || Ep. 285 55:07

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In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we are joined by Steve Roslonek, better known in the children's music scene as SteveSongs! Steve shares stories from his beginnings with a capella group The Vineyard Sound, his years appearing on PBS Kids as Mr. Steve, performing at a wide variety of live events and so much more!…

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David Barclay (Puppeteer/Actor) || Ep. 284 50:18

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In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we discuss puppetry, animatronics and more with British master puppeteer, David Barclay! David, a true master of his craft, shares his incredible experiences working on iconic films like Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, where he helped bring to life the beloved Yoda and the f…

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Adam Kronenberg (Puppeteer/Voice Actor) || Ep. 283 51:03

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Get ready to jump into a world of puppetry and voiceover with Australian puppeteer and voice actor Adam Kronenberg! Adam's best known role is performing Dumpster the Cat in the beloved children's series Raggs. He also lent his voice to the English dub of Ketchup: Cats Who Cook and performed Fidget on Bambaloo and Squidge on Pipsqueaks. Get ready fo…

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Daniel Ross (Actor/Voice Actor) || Ep. 282 34:05

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Get ready to dive into the world of on-camera acting and voice acting with the incredibly talented Daniel Ross! As an on-camera actor, he is known for his roles in HBO's The Wire and portraying Kyle in the Ninjas vs. Zombies films. In voiceover, Daniel is one of the voices of iconic Disney character Donald Duck and has also been the voice of Lucky …

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Dennisha Pratt (Actress) || Ep. 281 53:07

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In this episode, we're joined by the delightful Dennisha Pratt, best known for her beloved role as one of the hosts of the Sprout morning block, The Sunny Side Up Show. Dennisha shares heartwarming stories from her time on the show, including behind-the-scenes glimpses and the lasting impact it had on her life and career. We'll also explore her div…

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Greg Ballora (Puppeteer) || Ep. 280 1:11:45

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Get ready for a delightful dive into the world of puppetry with the incredibly talented Greg Ballora, a master puppeteer whose work consists of films like RoboCop 2, The Flintstones, Stuart Little 2 and Spider-Man 2 and series like The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth and Greg the Bunny. Greg shares stories from his experiences working with The Muppet…

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Fred Garbo (Performer/Juggler) || Ep. 279 58:33

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In this episode, we welcome the legendary Fred Garbo, a performer whose career spans decades and continents. From his iconic role as Barkley on Sesame Street, including unforgettable moments like Follow That Bird and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, to his Broadway performance and touring with Foolsfire, Fred shares stories from a life dedicated…

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Jennifer Batten (Musician) || Ep. 278 50:23

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In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're kicking off 2025 by speaking with the legendary Jennifer Batten, a guitar virtuoso who has wowed audiences worldwide. From her electrifying performances with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, to her collaborations with Jeff Beck and her own successful solo career, Jennifer shares incredible stor…

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Jeff Sutphen #2 (Producer/Game Show Host) || Ep. 277 1:28:29

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Join us as we finish off 2024 by welcoming back Jeff Sutphen, known by many for hosting the Nickelodeon game show, BrainSurge! As BrainSurge celebrates its 15th anniversary, our follow-up conversation with Jeff dives into how this iconic game show came to be, filming episodes with celebrities, the transition to Family BrainSurge and so much more! A…

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Marc Brown, Tolon Brown & Peter K. Hirsch #2 (TV Creators) || Ep. 276 1:00:16

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Join us as we catch up with three past guests! Author and illustrator Marc Brown, his son, producer Tolon Brown, and children's writer Peter K. Hirsch. Our previous conversation with them mostly covered the new Max series HOP, a show that celebrates diversity and inclusion with a cast of differently-abled characters. This time, we take a trip back …

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Sharon & Randi (Singers/Musicians) || Ep. 275 51:15

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Join us as we talk with the legendary Sharon Hampson and her talented daughter, Randi Hampson, of the children's musical duo, Sharon & Randi. Together, they continue the beloved legacy of Sharon, Lois & Bram, a musical trio that has entertained children for generations. Sharon and Randi share stories about their experiences on television with The E…

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Ty Olsson (Actor/Voice Actor) || Ep. 274 41:50

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Join us as we speak with actor and voiceover artist Ty Olsson. From his early days on projects like The X-Files and Lake Placid to his memorable voiceover work as Ord in the PBS Kids series Dragon Tales, Ty shares some wonderful stories from his diverse career. We dive into his more dramatic roles, including his powerful portrayal of Mark Bingham i…