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	<itunes:summary>A podcast dedicated to the work of Jim Henson and the Muppets!  Each week The MuppetCast presents Muppet news, information, and entertainment to Muppet fans worldwide.</itunes:summary>
	<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
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	<copyright>2009</copyright>
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		<title>Official Announcement &#8211; &#8220;The Muppet Vault&#8221; Next Sunday!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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We now have the final location, date, and time for the New York City meet.  Here it is:
WHO: The MuppetCast, ToughPigs, and YOU!
WHAT: &#8220;The Muppet Vault&#8221; NYC Muppet fan meetup
WHEN: Sunday, July 25 at 2pm
WHERE: The Knitting Factory, 361 Metropolitan Ave. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (easily accessible from the L and G trains)
WHY: Because we  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/523" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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We now have the final location, date, and time for the New York City meet.  Here it is:</p>
<p>WHO: The MuppetCast, ToughPigs, and YOU!<br />
WHAT: &#8220;The Muppet Vault&#8221; NYC Muppet fan meetup<br />
WHEN: Sunday, July 25 at 2pm<br />
WHERE: The Knitting Factory, 361 Metropolitan Ave. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (easily accessible from the L and G trains)<br />
WHY: Because we are long overdue to present this event</p>
<p>Come out and have fun with us!  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=119290784783854&#038;ref=ts" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.facebook.com/_/event.php?eid=119290784783854_038_ref=ts&amp;referer=');">Confirm your attendance on our Facebook event page</a> (optional but encouraged).</p>
<p>Tickets are only $5.  <a href="http://bk.knittingfactory.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=12903" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/bk.knittingfactory.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=12903&amp;referer=');">You can buy them online from The Knitting Factory</a> or at the door.</p>
<p>Muppet fans of all ages welcome.  If you have any questions, email me@muppetcast.com or call me at 614-364-4270.  See you there!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle> We now have the final location, date, and time for the New York City meet.  Here it is: - WHO: The MuppetCast, ToughPigs, and YOU! WHAT: &quot;The Muppet Vault&quot; NYC Muppet fan meetup WHEN: Sunday, July 25 at 2pm WHERE: The Knitting Factory,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>
We now have the final location, date, and time for the New York City meet.  Here it is:

WHO: The MuppetCast, ToughPigs, and YOU!
WHAT: &quot;The Muppet Vault&quot; NYC Muppet fan meetup
WHEN: Sunday, July 25 at 2pm
WHERE: The Knitting Factory, 361 Metropolitan Ave. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (easily accessible from the L and G trains)
WHY: Because we are long overdue to present this event

Come out and have fun with us!  Confirm your attendance on our Facebook event page (optional but encouraged).

Tickets are only $5.  You can buy them online from The Knitting Factory or at the door.

Muppet fans of all ages welcome.  If you have any questions, email me@muppetcast.com or call me at 614-364-4270.  See you there!

-Steve</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>3:30</itunes:duration>
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		<title>One More Thing: NYC MuppetCast Trip Announcement!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s official! The MuppetCast (and thereby its host Steve Swanson) will be visiting New York City for the first time ever!  Plans are being made right now, and the stonecarvers are hard at work setting the plans into&#8230;well, stone.  We ran out of paper here at the office.
The MuppetCast and ToughPigs.com will jointly  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/522" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s official! The MuppetCast (and thereby its host Steve Swanson) will be visiting New York City for the first time ever!  Plans are being made right now, and the stonecarvers are hard at work setting the plans into&#8230;well, stone.  We ran out of paper here at the office.</p>
<p>The MuppetCast and ToughPigs.com will jointly present an afternoon of what will surely be Muppetational fun on Governor&#8217;s Island in NYC.  For the latest announcements concerning this awesome Muppet fan gathering, visit <a href="http://toughpigs.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/toughpigs.com?referer=');">ToughPigs.com</a>, since they will be publishing all official plans, and any changes that affect those plans.  Even plans set in stone can go wrong sometimes.</p>
<p>Vacation is going well.  See you August 1st!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>It&#039;s official! The MuppetCast (and thereby its host Steve Swanson) will be visiting New York City for the first time ever!  Plans are being made right now, and the stonecarvers are hard at work setting the plans into...well, stone.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>It&#039;s official! The MuppetCast (and thereby its host Steve Swanson) will be visiting New York City for the first time ever!  Plans are being made right now, and the stonecarvers are hard at work setting the plans into...well, stone.  We ran out of paper here at the office.

The MuppetCast and ToughPigs.com will jointly present an afternoon of what will surely be Muppetational fun on Governor&#039;s Island in NYC.  For the latest announcements concerning this awesome Muppet fan gathering, visit ToughPigs.com, since they will be publishing all official plans, and any changes that affect those plans.  Even plans set in stone can go wrong sometimes.

Vacation is going well.  See you August 1st!

-Steve</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>2:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Show #168 &#8211; June 27, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time for the pretty-much annual MuppetCast Salute to America!  This extensive episode includes tons of Muppet audio pieces that reference the US States, and every year we get closer and closer to having Muppet audio for every single one!  Special thanks to The Count and everyone over at the Muppet Central Forums for  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/521" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Time for the pretty-much annual MuppetCast Salute to America!  This extensive episode includes tons of Muppet audio pieces that reference the US States, and every year we get closer and closer to having Muppet audio for every single one!  Special thanks to The Count and everyone over at the Muppet Central Forums for their hard work compiling this list.<span id="more-521"></span></p>
<p>Here is the complete track listing for the episode, complete with show or movie source!</p>
<p>America (TMM)<br />
Rowlf in Delaware (TMTM)<br />
Dr. Teeth in Pennsylvania (TMTM)<br />
Pensylvania 6-5000 (TMS)<br />
Mr. Enrico Tortellini (TMTM)<br />
The Devil Went Down To Georgia (TMS)<br />
Big Bird in Bridgeport (SST)<br />
Boston T Party (SST)<br />
The Muppets Take Over Today, Lee Turgid Snipet<br />
Carolina in the Morning (TMS)<br />
The Answer Lady Sketch (SST)<br />
Virginia Virginia Intro (SST)<br />
New York State Of Mind (TMS)<br />
The Wright Brothers/Happiest Man In Town (TMS)<br />
Movin&#8217; Right Along (TMM)<br />
Kentucky Bluegrass (MFS)<br />
Rocky Top (TMS)<br />
Another Ohio (Big Bird in Japan)<br />
Scooter in Ohio (TMTM).<br />
To Morrow (TMS)<br />
Cotton Fields (TMS)<br />
A Boy From Indiana (SST)<br />
Mississippi Mud (TMS)<br />
Oceanview (FTB)<br />
South Potato (SST)<br />
Fozzie in Maine (TMTM)<br />
St. Louis Blues (TMS)<br />
Real Grouches (SST)<br />
Deep In The Heart Of Texas (TMS)<br />
Texas Telly Intro (SST)<br />
Kokomo (Muppet Beach Album)<br />
Gonzo in Michigan (TMTM)<br />
The Remembering Game (SST)<br />
On Wisconsin! (TMS)<br />
Hooray For Hollywood (The Muppets Go Hollywood)<br />
Minnesota Mel Intro (SST)<br />
The Letter of the Day Pageant (SST)<br />
Kansas (MWoO)<br />
My Wish (Jamie Oliver&#8217;s Food Revolution)<br />
You&#8217;re Fired (TMS)<br />
Hola (SST)<br />
Durango Mountain Caballero (Rocky Mountain Holiday)<br />
Are You Smarter Than An Egglayer? (SST)<br />
Wild Bird Chase (FTB)<br />
Danger&#8217;s No Stranger (SST)<br />
The Magical Conductor&#8217;s Kit Delivery (SST)<br />
Kermit and Piggy&#8217;s Date (TMM)<br />
Wyoming Walt Intro (SST).<br />
A-E-I-Oklahoma (SST)<br />
Oklahoma (TMS)<br />
Pueblo Life (SST)<br />
Ragtime Cowboy Joe (The Muppets Go to the Movies)<br />
I Love Alaska (SST)<br />
Ukulele Lady (TMS)<br />
Sam &#038; Friends Promo (S&#038;F)<br />
Puerto Rico (SST)</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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			<itunes:keywords>america,disney,fraggle rock,henson company,jim henson,muppet,muppet central,muppet show,muppet studio,muppetcast,puppet,salute to america</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:subtitle>Time for the pretty-much annual MuppetCast Salute to America!  This extensive episode includes tons of Muppet audio pieces that reference the US States, and every year we get closer and closer to having Muppet audio for every single one!</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Time for the pretty-much annual MuppetCast Salute to America!  This extensive episode includes tons of Muppet audio pieces that reference the US States, and every year we get closer and closer to having Muppet audio for every single one!  Special thanks to The Count and everyone over at the Muppet Central Forums for their hard work compiling this list.

Here is the complete track listing for the episode, complete with show or movie source!

America (TMM)
Rowlf in Delaware (TMTM)
Dr. Teeth in Pennsylvania (TMTM)
Pensylvania 6-5000 (TMS)
Mr. Enrico Tortellini (TMTM)
The Devil Went Down To Georgia (TMS)
Big Bird in Bridgeport (SST)
Boston T Party (SST)
The Muppets Take Over Today, Lee Turgid Snipet
Carolina in the Morning (TMS)
The Answer Lady Sketch (SST)
Virginia Virginia Intro (SST)
New York State Of Mind (TMS)
The Wright Brothers/Happiest Man In Town (TMS)
Movin&#039; Right Along (TMM)
Kentucky Bluegrass (MFS)
Rocky Top (TMS)
Another Ohio (Big Bird in Japan)
Scooter in Ohio (TMTM).
To Morrow (TMS)
Cotton Fields (TMS)
A Boy From Indiana (SST)
Mississippi Mud (TMS)
Oceanview (FTB)
South Potato (SST)
Fozzie in Maine (TMTM)
St. Louis Blues (TMS)
Real Grouches (SST)
Deep In The Heart Of Texas (TMS)
Texas Telly Intro (SST)
Kokomo (Muppet Beach Album)
Gonzo in Michigan (TMTM)
The Remembering Game (SST)
On Wisconsin! (TMS)
Hooray For Hollywood (The Muppets Go Hollywood)
Minnesota Mel Intro (SST)
The Letter of the Day Pageant (SST)
Kansas (MWoO)
My Wish (Jamie Oliver&#039;s Food Revolution)
You&#039;re Fired (TMS)
Hola (SST)
Durango Mountain Caballero (Rocky Mountain Holiday)
Are You Smarter Than An Egglayer? (SST)
Wild Bird Chase (FTB)
Danger&#039;s No Stranger (SST)
The Magical Conductor&#039;s Kit Delivery (SST)
Kermit and Piggy&#039;s Date (TMM)
Wyoming Walt Intro (SST).
A-E-I-Oklahoma (SST)
Oklahoma (TMS)
Pueblo Life (SST)
Ragtime Cowboy Joe (The Muppets Go to the Movies)
I Love Alaska (SST)
Ukulele Lady (TMS)
Sam &amp; Friends Promo (S&amp;F)
Puerto Rico (SST)

Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!

Have a great week!

-Steve</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
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		<title>Show #167 &#8211; June 20, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week I&#8217;m joined by Muppeteer Bill Barretta!  Bill and I discuss his numerous Muppet characters, his training as an actor (and how that prepared him for his eventual entrance in the Muppet world), and some of his favorite Muppet moments.  Many thanks to Gene as well.
The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/520" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week I&#8217;m joined by Muppeteer <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Bill_Barretta" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Bill_Barretta?referer=');">Bill Barretta</a>!  Bill and I discuss his numerous Muppet characters, his training as an actor (and how that prepared him for his eventual entrance in the Muppet world), and some of his favorite Muppet moments.  <a href="http://www.genebarretta.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.genebarretta.com?referer=');">Many thanks to Gene as well</a>.<span id="more-520"></span></p>
<p>The MuppetCast is sponsored by <a href="http://swansonpc.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/swansonpc.com?referer=');">Swanson PC</a> and <a href="http://bellbcomic.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/bellbcomic.com?referer=');">Bell, Book &#038; Comic</a>. Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>I had a great time at <a href="http://daytondisneyana.org" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/daytondisneyana.org?referer=');">Dayton Disneyana</a> this weekend.  Many thanks to everyone at the &#8220;Plane Crazy&#8221; chapter for making room for me, and for all the work they did bringing the one &#038; only <a href="http://www.paigeohara.net" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.paigeohara.net?referer=');">Paige O&#8217;Hara</a> to the convention.  See you next year!</p>
<p>Here are a few YouTube videos featuring Bill&#8217;s characters:</p>
<p>Gene and Bill as &#8220;The Fiama Brothers&#8221;<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGGyn3aVtAM</p>
<p>Johnny and Sal singing Bohemian Rhapsody<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upqbcLuo6zw</p>
<p>Muppets Tonight &#8211; Johnny and Tony Benett<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mglwWxnyRy0</p>
<p>Bobo the Security Guard with Prince<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Os4Qs2GAq4</p>
<p>Pepe the King Prawn!<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d19BawjJPhY</p>
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			<itunes:keywords>bill barretta,bobo,disney,fraggle rock,henson company,jim henson,johnny fiama,muppet,muppet show,muppet studio,muppetcast,pepe</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:subtitle>This week I&#039;m joined by Muppeteer Bill Barretta!  Bill and I discuss his numerous Muppet characters, his training as an actor (and how that prepared him for his eventual entrance in the Muppet world), and some of his favorite Muppet moments.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week I&#039;m joined by Muppeteer Bill Barretta!  Bill and I discuss his numerous Muppet characters, his training as an actor (and how that prepared him for his eventual entrance in the Muppet world), and some of his favorite Muppet moments.  Many thanks to Gene as well.

The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &amp; Comic. Life should be more Fun!

I had a great time at Dayton Disneyana this weekend.  Many thanks to everyone at the &quot;Plane Crazy&quot; chapter for making room for me, and for all the work they did bringing the one &amp; only Paige O&#039;Hara to the convention.  See you next year!

Here are a few YouTube videos featuring Bill&#039;s characters:

Gene and Bill as &quot;The Fiama Brothers&quot;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGGyn3aVtAM

Johnny and Sal singing Bohemian Rhapsody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upqbcLuo6zw

Muppets Tonight - Johnny and Tony Benett
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mglwWxnyRy0

Bobo the Security Guard with Prince
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Os4Qs2GAq4

Pepe the King Prawn!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d19BawjJPhY</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>57:49</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Show #166 &#8211; June 13, 2010</title>
		<link>http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/519</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a Muppet Trivia Showdown!  I face off against the lads from ToughPigs.com in a no-holds-barred uber-fan matchup to see once and for all who holds the most useless Muppet facts in their head! Monsters and explosions abound!
The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &#038; Comic.  Life should be more  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/519" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s a Muppet Trivia Showdown!  I face off against the lads from ToughPigs.com in a no-holds-barred uber-fan matchup to see once and for all who holds the most useless Muppet facts in their head! Monsters and explosions abound!<span id="more-519"></span></p>
<p>The MuppetCast is sponsored by <a href="http://www.swansonpc.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.swansonpc.com?referer=');">Swanson PC</a> and <a href="http://www.bellbcomic.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.bellbcomic.com?referer=');">Bell, Book &#038; Comic</a>.  Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p><a href="http://daytondisneyana.org" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/daytondisneyana.org?referer=');">The Dayton Disneyana Convention</a> is next weekend in Dayton, OH.  Hope to see you there!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/37575033#37575033" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/37575033_37575033?referer=');">Here&#8217;s the original, classic footage of Gene Shalit and Jim Henson</a> discussing the famous NBC painted pipes.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/37581189#37581189" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/37581189_37581189?referer=');">And here, in the same space decades later, are Frank Oz</a> (who helped Jim paint the original project) and news anchor Brian Williams.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/37581189#37569554" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/37581189_37569554?referer=');">Finally, here&#8217;s the footage from the TODAY Show, featuring Jimmy Fallon and Frank Oz</a> unveiling the pipes as the newest stop on the studio tour! It was Fallon&#8217;s idea to feature this as an official exhibit, and our hats go off to him for that.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118020392.html?categoryid=1236&#038;cs=1" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.variety.com/article/VR1118020392.html?categoryid=1236_038_cs=1&amp;referer=');">The new Muppet film has an official release date</a>!  Most people wouldn&#8217;t get too excited about a movie that doesn&#8217;t come out until Christmas Day 2011, but we Muppet fans are truly a different breed.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/06/sesame-street-wii" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/06/sesame-street-wii?referer=');">Z from the GeekDad blog</a> tells us about some cool new Sesame Street games coming to you local Nintendo DS or Wii.</p>
<p>Jim Henson&#8217;s Fantastic World is now on display at the Museum of Science &#038; Industry in Chicago.  <a href="http://www.mischicago.org" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.mischicago.org?referer=');">Check out their official website for more details</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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			<itunes:keywords>disney,fraggle rock,henson company,jim henson,joe hennes,muppet,muppet show,muppet studio,muppetcast,news,puppet,ryan roe</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:subtitle>It&#039;s a Muppet Trivia Showdown!  I face off against the lads from ToughPigs.com in a no-holds-barred uber-fan matchup to see once and for all who holds the most useless Muppet facts in their head! Monsters and explosions abound!</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>It&#039;s a Muppet Trivia Showdown!  I face off against the lads from ToughPigs.com in a no-holds-barred uber-fan matchup to see once and for all who holds the most useless Muppet facts in their head! Monsters and explosions abound!

The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &amp; Comic.  Life should be more Fun!

The Dayton Disneyana Convention is next weekend in Dayton, OH.  Hope to see you there!

Here&#039;s the original, classic footage of Gene Shalit and Jim Henson discussing the famous NBC painted pipes.

And here, in the same space decades later, are Frank Oz (who helped Jim paint the original project) and news anchor Brian Williams.

Finally, here&#039;s the footage from the TODAY Show, featuring Jimmy Fallon and Frank Oz unveiling the pipes as the newest stop on the studio tour! It was Fallon&#039;s idea to feature this as an official exhibit, and our hats go off to him for that.

The new Muppet film has an official release date!  Most people wouldn&#039;t get too excited about a movie that doesn&#039;t come out until Christmas Day 2011, but we Muppet fans are truly a different breed.

Z from the GeekDad blog tells us about some cool new Sesame Street games coming to you local Nintendo DS or Wii.

Jim Henson&#039;s Fantastic World is now on display at the Museum of Science &amp; Industry in Chicago.  Check out their official website for more details.

Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!

Have a great week!

-Steve</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>21:53</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Show #165 &#8211; June 6, 2010</title>
		<link>http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/518</link>
		<comments>http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/518#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s all about the music this week! Things have been popping left and right here in my neck of the woods and I thought, instead of producing a lot of &#8220;rushed&#8221; segments, it might be more fun to explore both our favorite and the more obscure Muppet songs we love so much.
Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/518" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s all about the music this week! Things have been popping left and right here in my neck of the woods and I thought, instead of producing a lot of &#8220;rushed&#8221; segments, it might be more fun to explore both our favorite and the more obscure Muppet songs we love so much.<span id="more-518"></span></p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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			<itunes:keywords>disney,fraggle rock,henson compay,jim henson,muppet,muppet show,muppet studio,muppetcast,music,puppet,sesame street,sesame workshop</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:subtitle>It&#039;s all about the music this week! Things have been popping left and right here in my neck of the woods and I thought, instead of producing a lot of &quot;rushed&quot; segments, it might be more fun to explore both our favorite and the more obscure Muppet songs...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>It&#039;s all about the music this week! Things have been popping left and right here in my neck of the woods and I thought, instead of producing a lot of &quot;rushed&quot; segments, it might be more fun to explore both our favorite and the more obscure Muppet songs we love so much.

Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!

Have a great week!

-Steve</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>58:35</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Show #164 &#8211; May 30, 2010</title>
		<link>http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/517</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 00:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m joined by listener Sara Allen this week as we discuss a topic we&#8217;ve probably overlooked until now: Sesame Street animation!  Sara is a big fan of animation as an art form, and is quite knowledgeable on the subject!  Check out her blog, the Ink and Pixel Club.
The MuppetCast is brought to you  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/517" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m joined by listener Sara Allen this week as we discuss a topic we&#8217;ve probably overlooked until now: Sesame Street animation!  Sara is a big fan of animation as an art form, and is quite knowledgeable on the subject!  Check out her blog, the Ink and Pixel Club.<span id="more-517"></span></p>
<p>The MuppetCast is brought to you by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &#038; Comic. Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>Here are all the link to the pieces we discussed on the show this week.</p>
<p>The King of 8<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GOqM18Bhhg</p>
<p>The Queen of 6<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHDgppc3Sig</p>
<p>Pinball Number Count<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhd8bcl7cdo</p>
<p>A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter.<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNghp9tPXjo</p>
<p>Bob reads Where The Wild Things Are (VERY RARE!)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItOtNLZMvBE</p>
<p>Billy Joe Jive<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb5a2cCxcb0</p>
<p>Teeny Little Superguy:<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdrBPJYfTC8</p>
<p>Madrigal Alphabet<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDDFh7Un3Ps</p>
<p>The Alligator King<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVDUYJo3CjU</p>
<p>Ladybugs&#8217; Picnic<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX9J7WcYtxI</p>
<p>That&#8217;s About the Size of It<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qd9Bd4nX9Q</p>
<p>I think I remembered all of them.  If not I&#8217;ll add to the collection already here on the page.</p>
<p>Oh! Here&#8217;s another favorite that I forgot to mention on the show:</p>
<p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqPcQeMEnFc</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>I&#039;m joined by listener Sara Allen this week as we discuss a topic we&#039;ve probably overlooked until now: Sesame Street animation!  Sara is a big fan of animation as an art form, and is quite knowledgeable on the subject!  Check out her blog,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>I&#039;m joined by listener Sara Allen this week as we discuss a topic we&#039;ve probably overlooked until now: Sesame Street animation!  Sara is a big fan of animation as an art form, and is quite knowledgeable on the subject!  Check out her blog, the Ink and Pixel Club.

The MuppetCast is brought to you by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &amp; Comic. Life should be more Fun!

Here are all the link to the pieces we discussed on the show this week.

The King of 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GOqM18Bhhg

The Queen of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHDgppc3Sig

Pinball Number Count
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhd8bcl7cdo

A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNghp9tPXjo

Bob reads Where The Wild Things Are (VERY RARE!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItOtNLZMvBE

Billy Joe Jive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb5a2cCxcb0

Teeny Little Superguy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdrBPJYfTC8

Madrigal Alphabet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDDFh7Un3Ps

The Alligator King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVDUYJo3CjU

Ladybugs&#039; Picnic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX9J7WcYtxI

That&#039;s About the Size of It
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qd9Bd4nX9Q

I think I remembered all of them.  If not I&#039;ll add to the collection already here on the page.

Oh! Here&#039;s another favorite that I forgot to mention on the show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqPcQeMEnFc</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>44:23</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Show #163 &#8211; May 23, 2010</title>
		<link>http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/516</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 03:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Muppet fan Arianne Gallagher joins me to talk about interesting Muppet conflicts over the years, both character-based and real world cases.  Jim Henson&#8217;s runaway hit show Stuffed and Unstrung was also profiled recently on Carson Daly, and we have that audio for you.
Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/516" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Muppet fan Arianne Gallagher joins me to talk about interesting Muppet conflicts over the years, both character-based and real world cases.  Jim Henson&#8217;s runaway hit show <a href="http://stuffedandunstrung.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/stuffedandunstrung.com?referer=');">Stuffed and Unstrung</a> was also profiled recently on Carson Daly, and we have that audio for you.<span id="more-516"></span></p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Muppet fan Arianne Gallagher joins me to talk about interesting Muppet conflicts over the years, both character-based and real world cases.  Jim Henson&#039;s runaway hit show Stuffed and Unstrung was also profiled recently on Carson Daly,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Muppet fan Arianne Gallagher joins me to talk about interesting Muppet conflicts over the years, both character-based and real world cases.  Jim Henson&#039;s runaway hit show Stuffed and Unstrung was also profiled recently on Carson Daly, and we have that audio for you.

Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!

Have a great week!

-Steve</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>1:00:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Show #162 &#8211; May 16, 2010</title>
		<link>http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/515</link>
		<comments>http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/515#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 22:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was 20 years ago today. Jim Henson sadly left us at age 53, and the world hasn&#8217;t been the same since.  This week we remember the joy, the wonder, and the magic he created which has left such an enduring impression on our lives.  We first experience the &#8220;news of the day&#8221;  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/515" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was 20 years ago today. <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Jim_Henson" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Jim_Henson?referer=');">Jim Henson</a> sadly left us at age 53, and the world hasn&#8217;t been the same since.  This week we remember the joy, the wonder, and the magic he created which has left such an enduring impression on our lives.  We first experience the &#8220;news of the day&#8221; as it was reported on Nightline and Entertainment Tonight (thanks to Alma B for providing the YouTube links), and then we enjoy the unforgettable TV special &#8220;The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson&#8221;.  You can enjoy all of these videos below.<span id="more-515"></span></p>
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<p>Part 2 of this video deals with Sammy Davis Jr., so if you want to watch it you&#8217;re welcome to, but I didn&#8217;t include any audio from it in the podcast.<br />
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		<itunes:summary>It was 20 years ago today. Jim Henson sadly left us at age 53, and the world hasn&#039;t been the same since.  This week we remember the joy, the wonder, and the magic he created which has left such an enduring impression on our lives.  We first experience the &quot;news of the day&quot; as it was reported on Nightline and Entertainment Tonight (thanks to Alma B for providing the YouTube links), and then we enjoy the unforgettable TV special &quot;The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson&quot;.  You can enjoy all of these videos below.





Part 2 of this video deals with Sammy Davis Jr., so if you want to watch it you&#039;re welcome to, but I didn&#039;t include any audio from it in the podcast.












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		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
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		<title>Show #161 &#8211; May 9, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 15:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week our focus is the 1971 Tales from Muppetland special &#8220;The Frog Prince&#8220;.  Along with my brief commentary on several parts, we&#8217;ll enjoy an almost-complete audio sound experience!
The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &#038; Comic.  Life should be more Fun!
You can watch The Frog Prince, in five parts,  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/514" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week our focus is the 1971 <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Tales_from_Muppetland" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Tales_from_Muppetland?referer=');">Tales from Muppetland</a> special &#8220;<a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/The_Frog_Prince" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/The_Frog_Prince?referer=');">The Frog Prince</a>&#8220;.  Along with my brief commentary on several parts, we&#8217;ll enjoy an almost-complete audio sound experience!<span id="more-514"></span></p>
<p>The MuppetCast is sponsored by <a href="http://www.swansonpc.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.swansonpc.com?referer=');">Swanson PC</a> and <a href="http://www.bellbcomic.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.bellbcomic.com?referer=');">Bell, Book &#038; Comic</a>.  Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>You can watch The Frog Prince, in five parts, here below.  Enjoy!</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>This week our focus is the 1971 Tales from Muppetland special &quot;The Frog Prince&quot;.  Along with my brief commentary on several parts, we&#039;ll enjoy an almost-complete audio sound experience! - The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &amp; Comic.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week our focus is the 1971 Tales from Muppetland special &quot;The Frog Prince&quot;.  Along with my brief commentary on several parts, we&#039;ll enjoy an almost-complete audio sound experience!

The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &amp; Comic.  Life should be more Fun!

You can watch The Frog Prince, in five parts, here below.  Enjoy!

Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!

Have a great week!

-Steve









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		<title>Show #160 &#8211; May 2, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 18:49:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m out of town this week, but I definitely haven&#8217;t left you high and dry! I&#8217;m very excited to share a very rare, very cool piece of audio that I&#8217;m sure many of you haven&#8217;t heard of before. This week I&#8217;m presenting the music from the un-made Muppet musical &#8220;Kermit, Prince of Denmark.&#8221;
This was a  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/513" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m out of town this week, but I definitely haven&#8217;t left you high and dry! I&#8217;m very excited to share a very rare, very cool piece of audio that I&#8217;m sure many of you haven&#8217;t heard of before. This week I&#8217;m presenting the music from the un-made Muppet musical &#8220;<a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Kermit_prince_of_denmark" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Kermit_prince_of_denmark?referer=');">Kermit, Prince of Denmark</a>.&#8221;<span id="more-513"></span></p>
<p>This was a project written by composers Jeff Marx and Bobby Lopez years before they penned the Tony award-winning <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Avenue_Q" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Avenue_Q?referer=');">Avenue Q</a>.  The story is a take-off of William Shakespeare&#8217;s play Hamlet, and essentially sees Kermit separated from the rest of the gang on vacation, and his adventures in Denmark.  Hope you enjoy it!</p>
<p>As always, thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>I&#039;m out of town this week, but I definitely haven&#039;t left you high and dry! I&#039;m very excited to share a very rare, very cool piece of audio that I&#039;m sure many of you haven&#039;t heard of before. This week I&#039;m presenting the music from the un-made Muppet mus...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>I&#039;m out of town this week, but I definitely haven&#039;t left you high and dry! I&#039;m very excited to share a very rare, very cool piece of audio that I&#039;m sure many of you haven&#039;t heard of before. This week I&#039;m presenting the music from the un-made Muppet musical &quot;Kermit, Prince of Denmark.&quot;

This was a project written by composers Jeff Marx and Bobby Lopez years before they penned the Tony award-winning Avenue Q.  The story is a take-off of William Shakespeare&#039;s play Hamlet, and essentially sees Kermit separated from the rest of the gang on vacation, and his adventures in Denmark.  Hope you enjoy it!

As always, thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!

Have a great week!

-Steve
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		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>29:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Show #159 &#8211; April 25, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Topics of discussion this week include Sesame Street&#8217;s recent primetime special &#8220;When Families Grieve&#8220;.  We also check in with Nicholas Lemon and see what Lemon Productions has been up to recently!
The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &#038; Comic.  Life should be more Fun!
In the news, eFX Collectibles announced recently  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/512" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Topics of discussion this week include Sesame Street&#8217;s recent primetime special &#8220;<a href="http://www.sesameworkshop.org/grief" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.sesameworkshop.org/grief?referer=');">When Families Grieve</a>&#8220;.  We also check in with Nicholas Lemon and see what <a href="http://lemonproductionsinc.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/lemonproductionsinc.com?referer=');">Lemon Productions</a> has been up to recently!<span id="more-512"></span></p>
<p>The MuppetCast is sponsored by <a href="http://swansonpc.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/swansonpc.com?referer=');">Swanson PC</a> and <a href="http://bellbcomic.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/bellbcomic.com?referer=');">Bell, Book &#038; Comic</a>.  Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>In the news, eFX Collectibles announced recently that <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10038280.asp" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10038280.asp?referer=');">it will be extending special discounts</a> on their Disney replicas!  This includes the soon-to-be-released Rizzo photo puppet!  <a href="http://www.efxcollectibles.com/p-64-you-are-not-mickey-mouse-you-are-a-rat.aspx" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.efxcollectibles.com/p-64-you-are-not-mickey-mouse-you-are-a-rat.aspx?referer=');">Take a look at Rizzo here</a>.</p>
<p>Sesame and Disney have some Earth Day kinds of products on the market. <a href="http://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/101555/Sesame_Street_Disney_Go_Green" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/101555/Sesame_Street_Disney_Go_Green?referer=');">Are you more apt to buy products like these</a>?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.muppetnewsflash.com/2010/04/sesame-streets-20th-anniversary-special.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.muppetnewsflash.com/2010/04/sesame-streets-20th-anniversary-special.html?referer=');">Sesame Street anniversaries seem to be big in the news</a>, so Sesame Workshop recently announced the upcoming release of a DVD version of their 20th anniversary special.  I really enjoyed this special as a kid, and am definitely looking forward to watching it again!</p>
<p>Can you believe that Sesame Place (Sesame Street&#8217;s theme park in Pennsylvania) <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-32393-Childrens-TV-Examiner~y2010m4d20-Sesame-Place-theme-park-starts-30th-year-on-May-1" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.examiner.com/x-32393-Childrens-TV-Examiner_y2010m4d20-Sesame-Place-theme-park-starts-30th-year-on-May-1?referer=');">will turn 30 years old on May 1</a>?  &#8216;Tis true!</p>
<p>To no one&#8217;s surprise, <a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/STUFFED_AND_UNSTRUNG_Continues_Run_At_Union_Square_Theatre_20100421" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.broadwayworld.com/article/STUFFED_AND_UNSTRUNG_Continues_Run_At_Union_Square_Theatre_20100421?referer=');">the Jim Henson Company has a hit on their hands with &#8220;Stuffed and Unstrung&#8221;</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks to a listener suggestion, Muppetology this week was all about Spain&#8217;s Sesame production, <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Barrio_Sesamo" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Barrio_Sesamo?referer=');">Barrio Sésamo</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks to William from Yorktown, VA for the picture and the trip report from his recent excursion to Bush Gardens&#8217; Sesame Street Forest of Fun!</p>
<p>Thanks to Bryan S. for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8_bqjF0bZ4" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8_bqjF0bZ4&amp;referer=');">this video link to the Sesame cast</a> rehearsing &#8220;Sing&#8221; for a benefit concert somewhere in NY.  I believe this was taped in February 2009.</p>
<p>Elenora Stilwell sent a link to <a href="https://www.rivercitysports.com/US/details-06.cfm?sku=40051" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.rivercitysports.com/US/details-06.cfm?sku=40051&amp;referer=');">a collectible pin for the Washington Capitals hockey team</a>.  Apparently, it&#8217;s a fully licensed pin of Miss Piggy with the Capitals logo! Anybody know anything about the Muppets appearing on sports teams&#8217; logos?</p>
<p>Make sure to catch the traveling exhibit &#8220;<a href="http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/henson/main.htm" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/henson/main.htm?referer=');">Jim Henson&#8217;s Fantastic World</a>&#8221; while it&#8217;s in Lexington, Mass.</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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			<itunes:keywords>disney,henson company,jim henson,lemon productions,muppet studio,muppetcast,nicholas lemon,sesame street,sesame workshop,steve swanson,wdw,when families grieve</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:subtitle>Topics of discussion this week include Sesame Street&#039;s recent primetime special &quot;When Families Grieve&quot;.  We also check in with Nicholas Lemon and see what Lemon Productions has been up to recently! - The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Topics of discussion this week include Sesame Street&#039;s recent primetime special &quot;When Families Grieve&quot;.  We also check in with Nicholas Lemon and see what Lemon Productions has been up to recently!

The MuppetCast is sponsored by Swanson PC and Bell, Book &amp; Comic.  Life should be more Fun!

In the news, eFX Collectibles announced recently that it will be extending special discounts on their Disney replicas!  This includes the soon-to-be-released Rizzo photo puppet!  Take a look at Rizzo here.

Sesame and Disney have some Earth Day kinds of products on the market. Are you more apt to buy products like these?

Sesame Street anniversaries seem to be big in the news, so Sesame Workshop recently announced the upcoming release of a DVD version of their 20th anniversary special.  I really enjoyed this special as a kid, and am definitely looking forward to watching it again!

Can you believe that Sesame Place (Sesame Street&#039;s theme park in Pennsylvania) will turn 30 years old on May 1?  &#039;Tis true!

To no one&#039;s surprise, the Jim Henson Company has a hit on their hands with &quot;Stuffed and Unstrung&quot;.

Thanks to a listener suggestion, Muppetology this week was all about Spain&#039;s Sesame production, Barrio Sésamo.

Thanks to William from Yorktown, VA for the picture and the trip report from his recent excursion to Bush Gardens&#039; Sesame Street Forest of Fun!

Thanks to Bryan S. for this video link to the Sesame cast rehearsing &quot;Sing&quot; for a benefit concert somewhere in NY.  I believe this was taped in February 2009.

Elenora Stilwell sent a link to a collectible pin for the Washington Capitals hockey team.  Apparently, it&#039;s a fully licensed pin of Miss Piggy with the Capitals logo! Anybody know anything about the Muppets appearing on sports teams&#039; logos?

Make sure to catch the traveling exhibit &quot;Jim Henson&#039;s Fantastic World&quot; while it&#039;s in Lexington, Mass.

Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!

Have a great week!

-Steve</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Show #158 &#8211; April 18, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Listener David Quesal joins me from Cincinnati, OH this week as we talk about his Muppet fandom, and what propelled him through his youth to finally auditioning for touring puppet companies.  If you&#8217;re thinking of puppetry as a career, don&#8217;t miss our interview!
The MuppetCast is brought to you by our friends at Bell, Book  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/WordPress/archives/511" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Listener <a href="http://davidquesal.wordpress.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/davidquesal.wordpress.com?referer=');">David Quesal</a> joins me from Cincinnati, OH this week as we talk about his Muppet fandom, and what propelled him through his youth to finally auditioning for touring puppet companies.  If you&#8217;re thinking of puppetry as a career, don&#8217;t miss our interview!<span id="more-511"></span></p>
<p>The MuppetCast is brought to you by our friends at <a href="http://bellbcomic.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/bellbcomic.com?referer=');">Bell, Book &#038; Comic</a>. Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>Listener Jimmy sent in a track of his band Dead Ends &#038; Girlfriends <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dead-ends-girlfriends/id274926785#" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/itunes.apple.com/us/album/dead-ends-girlfriends/id274926785?referer=');">covering the classic &#8220;Rainbow Connection.&#8221;</a>  Great job, guys!</p>
<p>Joel T. in Hawaii has <a href="http://collect3d.com/news/disney-vinylmation-muppets/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/collect3d.com/news/disney-vinylmation-muppets/?referer=');">some Muppet Vinylmation fun</a>. Thanks Joel!</p>
<p>Sara Allen lives a very short ways from the National Heritage Museum in Lexington, MA, and will hopefully have many opportunities to see Jim Henson&#8217;s Fantastic World.  <a href="http://inkandpixelclub.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/inkandpixelclub.com?referer=');">She also has an animation blog</a> that you should check out.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-34092-Muppets-Examiner~y2010m4d13-Muppets-Bohemian-Rhapsody-is-nominated-for-a-Webby-Award" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.examiner.com/x-34092-Muppets-Examiner_y2010m4d13-Muppets-Bohemian-Rhapsody-is-nominated-for-a-Webby-Award?referer=');">Examiner.com reporter Laurel Brown</a> has the skinny on the Muppet Bohemian Rhapsody receiving not one, but two nominations in the 2010 Webby Awards!  You don&#8217;t get to vote on those, sadly, but you CAN and SHOULD vote for it in the <a href="http://webby.aol.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/webby.aol.com?referer=');">People&#8217;s Voice Webby Awards right here</a>!</p>
<p>Matt Blum posted a few <a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/04/muppet-awesomeness-you-probably-havent-seen-before/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/04/muppet-awesomeness-you-probably-havent-seen-before/?referer=');">rare behind-the-scenes and blooper videos</a> from The Muppet Movie and Emmet Otter&#8217;s Jugband Christmas.</p>
<p>Sesame Workshop recently aired their newest primetime special &#8220;<a href="http://www.sesameworkshop.org/grief" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.sesameworkshop.org/grief?referer=');">When Families Grieve</a>&#8220;, and <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/supersisters/archives/2010/04/sesame-streets-when-families-g.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.pbs.org/parents/supersisters/archives/2010/04/sesame-streets-when-families-g.html?referer=');">PBS Parents</a> and a <a href="http://www.momlogic.com/2010/04/sesame_street_helps_kids_grie.php" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.momlogic.com/2010/04/sesame_street_helps_kids_grie.php?referer=');">variety of other news sources</a> have already covered it.  Listen for more MuppetCast coverage soon.</p>
<p>Doug Fabrizio on KUER radio in Salt Lake City recently had Gary Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workhop, on his show to talk about something Mr. Knell speaks about often: <a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain/article/0/184/1630407/RadioWest/33110.Muppet.Diplomacy" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain/article/0/184/1630407/RadioWest/33110.Muppet.Diplomacy?referer=');">the concept of Muppet Diplomacy</a>.</p>
<p>Want to meet Red Fraggle in person on Free Comic Book Day? <a href="http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/2010/04/09/red-fraggle-to-make-free-comic-book-day-appearance/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/blog.newsok.com/nerdage/2010/04/09/red-fraggle-to-make-free-comic-book-day-appearance/?referer=');">If you&#8217;re in the L.A. area, you just might</a>!</p>
<p>Pick up <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hensons-Cloud-Forest-Other-Stories/dp/B0035Q638Y" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.amazon.com/Hensons-Cloud-Forest-Other-Stories/dp/B0035Q638Y?referer=');">Jim Henson&#8217;s Song of the Cloud Forest</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hensons-Animal-Show-Stinky-Jake/dp/B0035Q6398" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.amazon.com/Hensons-Animal-Show-Stinky-Jake/dp/B0035Q6398?referer=');">The Animal Show with Stinky &#038; Jake</a> this week at Amazon.</p>
<p>The &#8220;Muppets, Music &#038; Magic&#8221; film series is currently being shown at the Ragtag Cinema in Columbia, SC.  <a href="http://ragtagfilm.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/ragtagfilm.com?referer=');">Click here for tickets and schedule</a>.</p>
<p>The New York Press has a little something to say about the Jim Henson Company&#8217;s current show Stuffed and Unstrung.  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgbUQAxCdcw" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgbUQAxCdcw&amp;referer=');">Actually they just interview Patrick Bristow</a> and he says most of it.</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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			<itunes:keywords>david quesal,disney,fraggle rock,henson company,jim henson,muppet,muppet show,muppet studio,muppetcast,puppet,sesame street,sesame workshop</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:subtitle>Listener David Quesal joins me from Cincinnati, OH this week as we talk about his Muppet fandom, and what propelled him through his youth to finally auditioning for touring puppet companies.  If you&#039;re thinking of puppetry as a career,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Listener David Quesal joins me from Cincinnati, OH this week as we talk about his Muppet fandom, and what propelled him through his youth to finally auditioning for touring puppet companies.  If you&#039;re thinking of puppetry as a career, don&#039;t miss our interview!

The MuppetCast is brought to you by our friends at Bell, Book &amp; Comic. Life should be more Fun!

Listener Jimmy sent in a track of his band Dead Ends &amp; Girlfriends covering the classic &quot;Rainbow Connection.&quot;  Great job, guys!

Joel T. in Hawaii has some Muppet Vinylmation fun. Thanks Joel!

Sara Allen lives a very short ways from the National Heritage Museum in Lexington, MA, and will hopefully have many opportunities to see Jim Henson&#039;s Fantastic World.  She also has an animation blog that you should check out.

Examiner.com reporter Laurel Brown has the skinny on the Muppet Bohemian Rhapsody receiving not one, but two nominations in the 2010 Webby Awards!  You don&#039;t get to vote on those, sadly, but you CAN and SHOULD vote for it in the People&#039;s Voice Webby Awards right here!

Matt Blum posted a few rare behind-the-scenes and blooper videos from The Muppet Movie and Emmet Otter&#039;s Jugband Christmas.

Sesame Workshop recently aired their newest primetime special &quot;When Families Grieve&quot;, and PBS Parents and a variety of other news sources have already covered it.  Listen for more MuppetCast coverage soon.

Doug Fabrizio on KUER radio in Salt Lake City recently had Gary Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workhop, on his show to talk about something Mr. Knell speaks about often: the concept of Muppet Diplomacy.

Want to meet Red Fraggle in person on Free Comic Book Day? If you&#039;re in the L.A. area, you just might!

Pick up Jim Henson&#039;s Song of the Cloud Forest and The Animal Show with Stinky &amp; Jake this week at Amazon.

The &quot;Muppets, Music &amp; Magic&quot; film series is currently being shown at the Ragtag Cinema in Columbia, SC.  Click here for tickets and schedule.

The New York Press has a little something to say about the Jim Henson Company&#039;s current show Stuffed and Unstrung.  Actually they just interview Patrick Bristow and he says most of it.

Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!

Have a great week!

-Steve</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>1:08:11</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Show #157 &#8211; April 11, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Muppet Madness Championship, and The MuppetCast's 3rd anniversary show, all rolled into one!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s the Muppet Madness Championship, and the 3rd anniversary of The MuppetCast all rolled into one!  There aren&#8217;t any real show notes, no links of interest per se, just listen and enjoy the show.<span id="more-505"></span></p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              614-364-4270      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>The Muppet Madness Championship, and The MuppetCast&#039;s 3rd anniversary show, all rolled into one!</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>The Muppet Madness Championship, and The MuppetCast&#039;s 3rd anniversary show, all rolled into one!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Steve Swanson</itunes:author>
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		<title>Show #156 &#8211; April 4, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Listener feedback, news, Muppet trivia and history. Plus, we present the Championship Round in the Muppet Madness Tournament!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve reached the Championship Round of the <a href="http://muppetcast.com/tournament">Muppet Madness Tournament</a>! Ryan, Joe, and I give the rundown from last week&#8217;s matches, as well as our thoughts on this week&#8217;s five-way fight for the win.  Make sure to stop in and <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/muppet-madness-tournament-live-chat" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ustream.tv/channel/muppet-madness-tournament-live-chat?referer=');">chat with us on Ustream</a> on Wednesday night, and in the <a href="http://forums.delphiforums.com/toughpigs/chat" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/forums.delphiforums.com/toughpigs/chat?referer=');">ToughPigs chatroom</a> on Thursday night.  Chat begins at 9pm Eastern both nights.<span id="more-503"></span></p>
<p>Have you seen the blog &#8220;<a href="http://muppetbalcony.blogspot.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppetbalcony.blogspot.com?referer=');">Muppet Musings</a>&#8220;?  If not, check it out, it&#8217;s a good Muppet fansite!</p>
<p>Listener Rafi Levavy sent a link to NPR&#8217;s &#8220;<a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=35&#038;prgDate=02-27-2010" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=35_038_prgDate=02-27-2010&amp;referer=');">Wait, Wait, Don&#8217;t Tell Me</a>&#8221; featuring Geroge Stephanopoulos, discussing Mr. Snuffleupagus.  And yes, both of those are spelled correctly.  I checked.</p>
<p>Alma Baratta found a wonderful clip of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK1KwUnwQ1c" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK1KwUnwQ1c&amp;referer=');">John Denver and Kermit the Frog</a> performing at the US Embassy in Moscow from the 1980s.  She also found and sent <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0NNe-dM6GA" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0NNe-dM6GA&amp;referer=');">the video montage from this year&#8217;s Oscar awards</a> featuring the Dom DeLuise clip from the Muppet Movie.</p>
<p>Disney&#8217;s Muppets Studio released a new video to the web on April 1.  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCRUPWDIgYM" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCRUPWDIgYM&amp;referer=');">Big Mean Carl dressed as a bunny, eating other bunnies, and singing Stand By Me</a>.  Brilliant!</p>
<p>The all-new <a href="http://www.stuffedandunstrung.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.stuffedandunstrung.com?referer=');">Stuffed and Unstrung</a> from the Jim Henson Company is now officially playing at the <a href="http://www.playbill.com/news/article/138420-PHOTO-CALL-Hensons-Stuffed-and-Unstrung-at-the-Union-Square-Theatre" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.playbill.com/news/article/138420-PHOTO-CALL-Hensons-Stuffed-and-Unstrung-at-the-Union-Square-Theatre?referer=');">Union Square Theatre in NYC</a>.</p>
<p>Brian Henson spoke with NY Magazine about a variety of topics, <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/04/brian_henson_puppets_adults_on.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/04/brian_henson_puppets_adults_on.html?referer=');">including the Dark Crystal Sequal</a>.</p>
<p>Oddly enough, <a href="http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=27437" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=27437&amp;referer=');">so did artist Brian Froud</a>.</p>
<p>Congratulations to <a href="http://www.SesameStreet.org" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.SesameStreet.org?referer=');">SesameStreet.org</a> on winning a Peabody Award!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123197705" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123197705&amp;referer=');">The free traveling USO show</a> based on Sesame Workshop&#8217;s award winning &#8220;Talk, Listen, Connect&#8221; initiative and produced in partnership with the Vee corporation, is back in the United States after an around-the-world tour.  Tour dates for 2010 can be found here, <a href="http://www.uso.org/page.aspx?id=490" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.uso.org/page.aspx?id=490&amp;referer=');">on the official USO website</a>.</p>
<p>The Sesame Street Safari of Fun is now open at Busch Gardens Tampa. If you can&#8217;t make it to Florida anytime soon you can still see two new videos by <a href="http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=128330&#038;catid=8" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=128330_038_catid=8&amp;referer=');">the local Tampa channel 10 news station</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/24832" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/24832?referer=');">Northern Ireland&#8217;s version of Sesame Street</a>, called &#8220;Sesame Tree&#8221; is coming back for a second season, with a new character, Archie the squirrel.</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              614-364-4270      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<title>Show #155 &#8211; March 28, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Round 3 of the Muppet Madness Tournament.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re pushing ahead to Round 3 of the 2010 Muppet Madness Tournament this week! Along with Muppetology, listener feedback, and naming a contest winner, we&#8217;ve got a very full show that I know you&#8217;ll enjoy.  Everything&#8217;s about to change in the tournament!  And I mean everything!<span id="more-501"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=iq5OV1gE7DQ&#038;offerid=191317.10000013&#038;type=3&#038;subid=0" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=iq5OV1gE7DQ_038_offerid=191317.10000013_038_type=3_038_subid=0&amp;referer=');">Save $30 on Custom Muppet Whatnots Exclusively at FAO.com PLUS Free Shipping thru 4/10 only! (Discount applied in cart).</a><img border="0" width="1" height="1"></p>
<p>The MuppetCast is also sponsored by LanyardLab.com &#8211; where you can always get great custom lanyards &#8211; and Bell, Book &#038; Comic.  Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>Make sure you vote daily (every 12 hours) in the Muppet Madness Tournament!  Remember to vote in the Resurrection Round, to bring your favorite fallen Muppet back into the fray.</p>
<p>More listener notes coming shortly.  Just wanted to get this up and online for you Sunday night.</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              614-364-4270      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Follow the show on Twitter and join the Facebook page too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<itunes:summary>Round 3 of the Muppet Madness Tournament.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Show #154 &#8211; March 21, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ryan and Joe come back to discuss the Muppet Madness Tournament Round 2.  We also tackle the Muppet news, do some history, some fun and music, and that's the show!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.muppetcast.com/tournament" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.muppetcast.com/tournament?referer=');">The Muppet Madness Tournament</a> got off to a sprinting start last week! With Muppet fans worldwide voting for their favorites (and countless news sites and blogs covering the online event), it was an incredible flurry of activity.  Sorting through all the votes with me are Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe from <a href="http://www.toughpigs.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.toughpigs.com?referer=');">ToughPigs.com</a>, as we present the matches for Round 2.<span id="more-499"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://twitter.com/muppettourney" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppettourney?referer=');">Follow the Muppet Madness Tournament events on Twitter</a>, and join in the insane fun and artwork on the <a href="http://facebook.com/muppettourney" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/facebook.com/muppettourney?referer=');">Muppet Madness Facebook Page</a>!</p>
<p>You can create high-quality <a href="http://www.lanyardlab.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.lanyardlab.com?referer=');">custom lanyards</a> at LanyardLab.com.  The MuppetCast is also sponsored by <a href="http://www.bellbcomic.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.bellbcomic.com?referer=');">Bell, Book &#038; Comic</a>.  Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>An all-new <a href="http://www.muppetnewsflash.com/2010/03/visit-dog-city-on-dvd-this-june.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.muppetnewsflash.com/2010/03/visit-dog-city-on-dvd-this-june.html?referer=');">single DVD release of Dog City</a> is coming on June 8, 2010.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/henson/main.htm" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/henson/main.htm?referer=');">Jim Henson&#8217;s Fantastic World</a> is coming to the <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/JimHenson/prweb3716394.htm" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.prweb.com/releases/2010/JimHenson/prweb3716394.htm?referer=');">National Heritage Museum in Lexington, MA this April</a>.  The exhibit will remain there until June 27.</p>
<p>Not surprisingly, Jason Segel has signed on to be the <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/03/jason_segel_to_play_human.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/03/jason_segel_to_play_human.html?referer=');">first non-Muppet cast member of the new upcoming Muppet film</a>&#8230;that he is currently writing.  Interesting that his character in the movie is the one tasked with bringing the Muppets back together to perform again, which in real life is kind of what he&#8217;s doing.</p>
<p>The claymation Aventures of Bert &#038; Ernie will be <a href="http://www.muppetnewsflash.com/2010/03/bert-and-ernie-bring-11-great.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.muppetnewsflash.com/2010/03/bert-and-ernie-bring-11-great.html?referer=');">coming out on DVD on April 6, 2010</a>.  This is a collection of recently-created short pieces that show Bert &#038; Ernie in a variety of adventurous settings, and are a lot of fun!</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              614-364-4270      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<title>Show #153 &#8211; March 14, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joe &#038; Ryan stop by from ToughPigs.com and we kick off the 2010 Muppet Madness Tournament.  Tom Stewart also joins me as we present "How To Make A Puppet".]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The biggest announcment coming from this week&#8217;s show is the kickoff of the 2010 Muppet Madness Tournament!  <a href="http://muppetcast.com/tournament">Go over to the official tournament website</a> (<a href="http://muppetcast.com/tournament">muppetcast.com/tournament</a>) and vote daily for your favorite Muppet characters!<span id="more-498"></span></p>
<p>My guests this week include Ryan Roe and Joe Hennes from <a href="http://toughpigs.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/toughpigs.com?referer=');">ToughPigs.com</a> and Tom Stewart of <a href="http://puppeteersunite.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/puppeteersunite.com?referer=');">Puppeteers Unite</a>!  Ryan and Joe join me to comment on some very interesting Muppet news, and to review the Round 1 matches in the tournament.  Tom stops by with some great information on how to build your own puppets at home!</p>
<p>The MuppetCast is sponsored by <a href="http://bellbcomic.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/bellbcomic.com?referer=');">Bell, Book &#038; Comic</a>.  Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>In the news, <a href="http://muppets.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppets.com?referer=');">the Disney Company</a> has reached their goal of 1 million volunteers in their &#8220;Give a Day, Get a Disney Day&#8221; campaign.  Unfortunately this means they will no longer be giving out free tickets to the parks to people who volunteer a day of service.  However, <a href="http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018061444" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018061444?referer=');">you can still receive a free ticket on your birthday</a>!</p>
<p>FAO Schwarz, the exclusive location to purchase an official Muppet Whatnot puppet, has now begun selling the Whatnot outifits individually online for $20.  <a href="http://www.fao.com/search/index.jsp?s=A-ProductAge&#038;sr=1&#038;kw=disney&#038;origkw=disney&#038;kwCatId=&#038;pg=1&#038;searchSort=TRUE" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.fao.com/search/index.jsp?s=A-ProductAge_038_sr=1_038_kw=disney_038_origkw=disney_038_kwCatId=_038_pg=1_038_searchSort=TRUE&amp;referer=');">Click here for the link to browse the individual outfits</a>.</p>
<p>The Jim Henson Company and Archaia Entertainment may be looking at publishing <a href="http://geeksofdoom.com/2010/03/01/jim-henson-to-follow-up-fraggle-rock-comic-with-dark-crystal-labyrinth/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/geeksofdoom.com/2010/03/01/jim-henson-to-follow-up-fraggle-rock-comic-with-dark-crystal-labyrinth/?referer=');">new Labyrinth and Dark Crystal comic books</a> in the future.</p>
<p>The script for the unmade &#8220;The Muppet Man&#8221; film may have been picked up by the Henson Company and Disney, and the two companies <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/the-muppet-man-movie-to-reveal-life-of-muppet-creator-1918990.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/the-muppet-man-movie-to-reveal-life-of-muppet-creator-1918990.html?referer=');">might collaborate to make this long-rumored Jim Henson biopic</a>.</p>
<p>Moving Picture Books and Sesame Workshop are <a href="http://www.prlog.org/10566723-moving-picture-books-and-sesame-street-partner-to-create-and-engage-young-readers.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.prlog.org/10566723-moving-picture-books-and-sesame-street-partner-to-create-and-engage-young-readers.html?referer=');">teaming up to create new digital books</a>!</p>
<p>All of the following puppet information was provided by Tom Stewart.  This is an incredible collection of resources for anyone interested in getting into puppet building (or in developing their existing skills):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.playsoup.com/store/video8.htm" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.playsoup.com/store/video8.htm?referer=');">Playsoup</a> &#8211; you can purchase the videos individually or as a set. The link is for the set.<br />
Dave Privett is the &#8220;instructor&#8221; and has an amazing way of teaching.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drpuppet.com/video_tutorial_page_1.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.drpuppet.com/video_tutorial_page_1.html?referer=');">Dr. Puppet</a><br />
Shows how to build a puppet from his pattern. You can purchase chapters individually or all together.</p>
<p>The Henson Stitch is actually the double gathering hand stitch- shhhhh don&#8217;t tell anyone! Jay (aka. Dr.Puppet) has a tutorial for it, under &#8220;Building the Doctor Puppet&#8221;.</p>
<p><a href="http://puppeteersunite.com/?p=1252" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/puppeteersunite.com/?p=1252&amp;referer=');">Puppeteers Unite Tutorial</a> &#8211; Tom&#8217;s posting for the &#8220;Beginner Puppet Building Video&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://puppetvision.info/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/puppetvision.info/?referer=');">Puppet Vision Blog</a></p>
<p><a href="http://animuppetry.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-make-puppet-pattern-part-1.html" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/animuppetry.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-make-puppet-pattern-part-1.html?referer=');">The Wedge pattern explained</a> by Yetiman from Muppet Central Forum</p>
<p><a href="http://www.blogtv.com/People/StiqpuppetsLive" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.blogtv.com/People/StiqpuppetsLive?referer=');">StiqPuppets on Blogtv</a> &#8211; Another great puppet building video series that&#8217;s free!</p>
<p><a href="www.projectpuppet.com">Project Puppet</a> &#8211; Puppet Patterns, Materials, Contest, Pics.  Incredible site.</p>
<p>Some great puppet builders I admire<br />
Kanja Chen: <a href="http://www.chensationalpuppets.com/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.chensationalpuppets.com/?referer=');">http://www.chensationalpuppets.com/</a><br />
Philip Hatter: <a href="http://www.thistledownpuppets.com/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.thistledownpuppets.com/?referer=');">http://www.thistledownpuppets.com/</a><br />
Jarrod Boutcher: <a href="http://jbpuppets.blogspot.com/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/jbpuppets.blogspot.com/?referer=');">http://jbpuppets.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Norman Schneider: <a href="http://www.figurenschneider.de/klappmaulfiguren.php" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.figurenschneider.de/klappmaulfiguren.php?referer=');">http://www.figurenschneider.de/klappmaulfiguren.php</a><br />
Furry Puppet Studio: <a href="http://www.furrypuppet.com/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.furrypuppet.com/?referer=');">http://www.furrypuppet.com/</a><br />
Terry Angus: <a href="http://www.anguspuppets.com/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.anguspuppets.com/?referer=');">http://www.anguspuppets.com/</a><br />
Swazzle.com: <a href="http://www.swazzle.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.swazzle.com?referer=');">http://www.swazzle.com</a><br />
David Hellyer: <a href="http://www.hellyers.com/hellyers/" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.hellyers.com/hellyers/?referer=');">http://www.hellyers.com/hellyers/</a><br />
Darryl Worbey Studios: <a href="http://www.darrylworbeystudios.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.darrylworbeystudios.com?referer=');">http://www.darrylworbeystudios.com</a></p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              614-364-4270      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Even better, stop by the <a href="http://forum.muppetcentral.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/forum.muppetcentral.com?referer=');">Muppet Central Forums</a> and discuss this and many other episodes with Muppet fans worldwide. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Joe &amp; Ryan stop by from ToughPigs.com and we kick off the 2010 Muppet Madness Tournament.  Tom Stewart also joins me as we present &quot;How To Make A Puppet&quot;.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Joe &amp; Ryan stop by from ToughPigs.com and we kick off the 2010 Muppet Madness Tournament.  Tom Stewart also joins me as we present &quot;How To Make A Puppet&quot;.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Show #152 &#8211; March 7, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Swanson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jerry Nelson talks about his new album "Truro Daydreams."  Also, we explore the Muppet Show episode starring Brooke Shields as the Muppets present their own version of Alice in Wonderland.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Jerry_Nelson" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Jerry_Nelson?referer=');">Jerry Nelson</a> returns to the podcast this week!  We talk about his new album &#8220;Truro Daydreams&#8221;, and even get to sample a few songs from this great new project.  Having written the songs himself over the years, Jerry was joined by several other Muppet friends in the studio, and we discuss what that was like too.<span id="more-496"></span></p>
<p>You can purchase and download Truro Daydreams at <a href="http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000040517" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000040517&amp;referer=');">Digstation</a> or at <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nelsonjerry" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.cdbaby.com/cd/nelsonjerry?referer=');">CDBaby</a>.  We think the album will be available in iTunes shortly, but Jerry is checking on that.</p>
<p>The MuppetCast is sponsored by our friends at <a href="http://bellbcomic.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/bellbcomic.com?referer=');">Bell, Book &#038; Comic</a>. Life should be more Fun!</p>
<p>In honor of the new Tim Burton film Alice in Wonderland, I&#8217;m also happy to present an extended Muppetology segment where we look at several Muppet treatments of the book over the years.  We also dive into the fifth-season Muppet Show episode starring <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Brooke_Shields" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Brooke_Shields?referer=');">Brooke Shields</a>, which was completely devoted to <a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Episode_506:_Brooke_Shields" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Episode_506_Brooke_Shields?referer=');">telling the Muppets&#8217; version of the tale</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks for listening! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to <a href="mailto:me@muppetcast.com">me@muppetcast.com</a>, or called in to the voicemail line at 614-364-4270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              614-364-4270      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Even better, stop by the <a href="http://forum.muppetcentral.com" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/forum.muppetcentral.com?referer=');">Muppet Central Forums</a> and discuss this and many other episodes with Muppet fans worldwide. <a href="http://twitter.com/muppetcast" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/twitter.com/muppetcast?referer=');">Follow the show on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://muppetcast.com/facebook">join the Facebook page</a> too!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
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