Show #116 – June 28, 2009

Posted by Steve Swanson | Jim Henson Hour, Latest Shows, podcasts | Monday 29 June 2009 9:42 am

We continue our series focusing on The Jim Henson Hour this week, with the eighth episode, called “Musicians“. This episode also contains a new Storyteller segment, The True Bride, which I hope you’ll enjoy too. (more…)

Show #102 – March 22, 2009

Posted by Steve Swanson | Jim Henson Hour, Latest Shows, podcasts | Monday 23 March 2009 10:50 am

More from the fan-beloved series The Jim Henson Hour this week, as we experience the seventh episode “Health and Fitness“. Naturally, everyone gets sick and injured. This episode also contained the beautiful piece The Song of the Cloud Forest. (more…)

Show #93 – January 18, 2008

Posted by Steve Swanson | Jim Henson Hour, podcasts | Monday 19 January 2009 2:57 pm

Monster MakerThis week brings us episode 6 of the Jim Henson Hour, titled “Monster Maker.” Along with Muppet trivia and news, we’ll be focusing on a story that was very attractive to Jim: a famous creature maker, somewhat of a loner, takes a talented youngster under his wing and teaches him the skills of his craft, and advises him not to make the same mistakes he’s made in life. (more…)

Show #92 – January 11, 2009

Posted by Steve Swanson | Jim Henson Hour, podcasts | Monday 12 January 2009 10:20 am

Miss Piggy's HollywoodThis week brings us back to the Jim Henson Hour, to continue the series we started back in 2008. Fans have really enjoyed revisiting this short-lived series since it’s never been released to home video, and this time we tackle the episode “The Ratings Game“. (more…)

Show #67 – July 20, 2008

Posted by Steve Swanson | Jim Henson Hour, podcasts | Monday 21 July 2008 8:55 am

It’s The MuppetCast! This week we look at a fan favorite as we continue our look at the short-lived series from 1989, The Jim Henson Hour. The episode we’re concentrating on this time is titled Dog City. Inspired by C. M. Coolidge’s series of paintings, Dogs Playing Poker, if you weren’t aware of Dog City before now, you’ll be howling to see it by the end of the show! (more…)

Show #61 – June 8, 2008

Posted by Steve Swanson | Jim Henson Hour, podcasts | Monday 9 June 2008 2:32 pm

Our series focused on the Jim Henson Hour continues this week, as we look and listen to episode 3, “Monster Telethon“. Sounds like a good album title, doesn’t it?

The deadline for contest submissions for the “Make Something Cool Contest” is June 15. I can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with! (more…)

Show #56 – May 4, 2008

Posted by Steve Swanson | Jim Henson Hour, podcasts | Sunday 4 May 2008 3:37 pm

Hi-ho, and welcome back to The MuppetCast! This week we begin a new series, discussing the TV series The Jim Henson Hour. Plus the Muppet news, history, listener feedback, the montage, and a new addition to the MuppetCast Unplugged collection! (more…)