Pop Quiz: in which episode of The Muppet Show did John Candy appear? Trick question! He never did, until now! Listener Whitney Grace returns to The MuppetCast this week in an all-new “Made-Up Muppet Show” as we speculate (i.e., make up as we go along) what might have happened if the fabulously funny Mr. Candy had appeared on The Muppet Show. (more…)
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Show #225 – October 7, 2012
We continue our trip through the Muppet Musical Alphabet this week! (more…)
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Show #224 – September 23, 2012
I’m very happy to welcome listener Millie Tirk to the show to talk about her relationship to Sesame Street. No, she’s not a puppeteer, nor have you ever probably met her. But you’ll meet her this week on the show, and by the end you’ll be so glad you did.
Thank you so much for downloading and listening this and every week! It means the world to me that you’re here. For any questions or comments concerning the Muppets, The MuppetCast, or anything else, email me@muppetcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter, and tell your friends about the show too!
Have a great week!
-Steve
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Show #223 – September 16, 2012
Show notes coming soon. Check back later for the links mentioned in the show.
Have a great week!
-Steve
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Show #222 – September 9, 2012
Peter Linz joins me this week to talk about his career in puppetry, spanning more than 20 years. Peter is the Muppeteer behind Walter, the new character from the 2011 film “The Muppets”. We talk not only about Walter, but about puppetry, the Internet, acting, music, and more!
Find Peter at his Official Facebook Page!
Thank you for all the kind comments regarding The MuppetCast tribute to Jerry Nelson. Judging from the Muppet fan community reaction, we did Jerry proud last week. Make sure to check out the various Jerry Nelson tribute pieces from ToughPigs, the Muppet Mindset, and Muppet Central as well.
The MuppetCast is sponsored by Flipper Media (Better Pod | Better Vid | Better Web) and One Fan’s Dream. Inspiring fans, and following our dreams!
Thanks for listening and supporting the show! If you have any comments or questions about the Muppets, The MuppetCast, or anything else, email me@muppetcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter too!
Have a great week!
-Steve
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Show #221 – September 3, 2012
The MuppetCast tribute to Jerry Nelson.
Thank you to everyone who suggested ideas for this episode, and who wrote and shared thoughts and memories.
And most of all, thank you, Jerry.
-Steve
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Show #220 – August 29, 2012
This week’s MuppetCast is a very full show! New friends and old friends: Kim Kennedy is a phenomenal artist very new to podcasting and Muppet online fandom, and Nicholas Lemon is an old hand around here, and he returns this week with a huge new development in his professional life!
Kim Kennedy (@kimkennedyart) is currently entered in the Jim Henson Company Fraggle Rock artwork contest being held at Talenthouse (click to view & vote on entries). She’s an Ohio native like myself, and also Joe Hennes, and she comes to The MuppetCast as practically brand-new to the wider Muppet online fan community. Tweet her this week and say hi!
Nicholas Lemon‘s career as a puppeteer continues to develop, as he has a huge new project to announce! He is currently putting everything together to launch an all-new TV show on Canadian television, and yes, he’s looking for puppeteers! He’s also looking for writers, designers, etc. Email Nicholas if you’re interested, he’d love to hear from you! Along with talking specifically about the TV show, we discuss a myriad of topics, including what’s really needed to “make it” in the entertainment business, as a puppeteer or anything else.
Thank you for downloading and listening to The MuppetCast! For any comments or questions about the Muppets, The MuppetCast, or anything else, please email me@muppetcast.com. Follow the show on Twitter (@muppetcast), and on Facebook. Tell your friends about the show, and get them listening too!
Have a great week!
-Steve
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Show #219 – August 12, 2012
Presenting a new experimental segment: The Muppet Musical Alphabet! There are so many wonderful songs that it’s impossible to include them all, but as we continually find new and interesting ways to pay tribute to Jim Henson and the Muppets, one of the very best ways to do so is in song.
Congratulations to Copper Pot Pictures (@Copper_Pot) on reaching their goal of $100,000 in their kickstarter campaign! Muppet fans everywhere heard the call and acted to make “I Am Big Bird” a reality. It will undoubtedly be an amazing documentary of a truly amazing man, Caroll Spinney.
JD Hansel has started a new Muppet fan podcast! Yaaayyyy!!! And it’s really, really good! Even more Yay! Check out 11-Point Collar, and the special guest on his most recent episode is yours truly. We had a great time talking, so don’t miss this show, and subscribe in iTunes!
One Fan’s Dream continues to offer the new ultimate Epcot tribute shirt: “It’s Not a Golf Ball!” now at a special discount! Type the promo code “muppetcast” in the “Apply Coupon” box at checkout and help support The MuppetCast. Thanks for all your support!
Thank you for downloading and listening to The MuppetCast! For any comments or questions about the Muppets, The MuppetCast, or anything else, please email me@muppetcast.com. Follow the show on Twitter (@muppetcast), and on Facebook. Tell your friends about the show, and get them listening too!
Have a great week!
-Steve
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Show #218 – August 5, 2012
This week we present a brand-new segment: Made-Up Muppet Show! Ever wondered what would happen if some of our favorite celebs of yesteryear (or maybe even today) had guest starred on the Muppet Show? We certainly have, and this week longtime listener Hilarie Mukavitz stops by to make up an episode starring Ringo Starr!
Make sure to spread the love to Copper Pot pictures and support the new documentary “I Am Big Bird” by contributing to their Kickstarter campaign! We can do this, let’s all pitch in and make sure this film keeps moving forward.
The MuppetCast is sponsored by One Fan’s Dream. Support the show directly by picking up a few shirts on the website, and enjoying the inspirational articles. And by: Flipper Media! Better Pod, Better Vid, Better Web!
Thanks for listening to The MuppetCast! Questions/Comments about the Muppets or The MuppetCast can be emailed to me@muppetcast.com. Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook, and play along with the show every Friday for Muppet Twitter Trivia!
Have a great week!
-Steve