This week I welcome Muppeteer Caroll Spinney as my special guest to talk about his life on and off Sesame Street. Spinney has performed both Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the show for 40 years, the entire run of the show. Naturally that gives us plenty to talk about, and I know you’re going to enjoy our conversation. (more…)

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This week I’m joined by Matt Blum from the GeekDad blog to talk about being a dad, a “geek”, and a Muppet fan. Matt also joins me for a new Muppet List talking about “Muppet Tech”, or the technological advances pioneered by the Jim Henson company over the years. (more…)

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We remember Jim Henson this week with some fantastic music requests and your email. Thanks everyone for sharing all these wonderful Muppet memories, they serve as a heartfelt tribute to the man and his work.

Also joining me in this episode is Jeff Cornett, co-director of the Puppeteers of America’s 2009 National Festival. We talk about PoA, it’s various Muppet connections, and the exciting events contained in this July’s festival. You’ll be booking your travel plans by the end of the interview! (more…)

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To celebrate Mother’s Day this week, we revisit an interview from last year with Muppeteer Richard Hunt’s mother, Jane Hunt. Jane is a real treat, a good friend of the show, and she shares some unique observations and special memories of motherhood and grandmotherhood from years gone by. Of course, a few “Richard stories” are thrown in as well. (more…)

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The summer 2009 travel season is fast approaching! Joining me to help you find Sesame Street characters and attractions is Ann Kearns, Vice President of Licensing at Sesame Workshop. Ann has several options for families, including Sesame Place, Busch Gardens, Sea World, and Beaches Jamaica! (more…)

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