Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com

Feb 27 2025 163 ep. 68 mins 648

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Celebrating the Muppets, Sesame Street, and Jim Henson with a series of podcasts presented by ToughPigs.com!

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Catching Up with Noel MacNeal

Feb 27 2025 50 mins

Muppet performer Noel MacNeal is getting ready for his live cabaret show - "Hey, This Was Really Fun!" - and what a great opportunity for us to sit down with the man behind the Bear for a chat about everything he's been up to lately.Listen in as Noel tells us about performing, directing, making his off-Broadway debut, and his love of Big Birds and friendly Bears!Hey,

The Muppet Script - A Star-Studded Livestream Benefit

Feb 06 2025 36 mins

When a crisis hits, Muppet fans are known to band together to help the world. After the devastating wildfires in California, Muppet fan (and ToughPigs contributor) Matt Wilkie decided to gather some of his Muppet fan friends - including some celebrities - for a special fundraiser called The Muppet Script. On Sunday, February 9th, these folks will be gathering for a live reading of

The Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Winter, 2025 Edition

Jan 23 2025 88 mins

The Great Muppet Fandom Panel is back! After a year-long hiatus, our podcast featuring Muppet fans talking over each other about the biggest headlines in the Muppet world. This uber-topical episode covers topics like the state of Sesame Street, the impending Muppets Rockin' Roller Coaster, drama in the fandom world, Muppet amigurumi, and so much more. With special guests ToughP

Fraggle Talk: BONUS Episode - Fraggle Rock LIVE!

Jan 16 2025 24 mins

Get ready, because the Fraggles are coming to your town! Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE kicks off its cross-country tour this week, and we have SO many questions about the show. So who better to ask those questions to than the show's writer, director, choreographer, and Fraggle expert John Tartaglia?? Listen to our bonus episode of Fraggle Talk as we chat with John all about l

Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - Berry Christmas!

Dec 23 2024 70 mins

It's been a wild ride, but our Bear in the Big Blue Podcast podcast miniseries is coming to a close (for now). And what better way to end things than with a holiday party! Yes, it's Christmas (and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and something about a Winter Berry) in the Big Blue House! Joining us for this family gathering is ToughPigs' own Anthony Strand, co-host of the Movin' Right Along po

Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - Becca's Faves

Dec 19 2024 63 mins

Oh hi there! Welcome back to Bear in the Big Blue Podcast! We've got a sparkly new episode just for all you Toileteers, as we cover mistakes, computers, and going to the bathroom. All the hits! With special guest Danny Horn - founder of ToughPigs, host of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast, and the brain behind Muppet Pictures! Episodes referenced in this podcast: Episode 210 - Oop

Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - Time For Some Quiet Time

Dec 12 2024 49 mins

Welcome back to Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - the podcast where we watch Bear in the Big Blue House and talk about it a lot! This week, we're highlighting the coziness of Bear, which is especially prevalent in these times when we can all really use a bit of quiet time. Joining us is special guest Eli Lee! Episodes referenced in this podcast: Episode 123 - Need a Little Help Toda

Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - Welcome to the Blue House

Dec 05 2024 58 mins

Introducing BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE PODCAST, a podcast miniseries from ToughPigs.com! Join Becca Petunia and Joe Hennes as they dive deep into the classic Henson series "Bear in the Big Blue House". For our first episode, Becca explores what she loves about the show, while Joe meets the residents of the Big Blue House for the very first time.

Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 213 "Hope and Socks"

Nov 27 2024 86 mins

As season 2 of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock comes to an end, so does season 2 of our companion podcast series FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK. While we wait patiently for news about a potential third season pickup, we're wrapping things up with the season finale "Hope and Socks." Joining us to say "goodbye for now" are Executive Producers John Tartaglia and Halle Stanford! PLUS! P

Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 212 "Letting Go"

Nov 21 2024 83 mins

Welcome back to FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK, and the penultimate episode of Back to the Rock season 2! But we can't let go just yet - not before we have a chance to talk about the episode "Letting Go". This week, we're excited to welcome puppeteers Donna Kimball (Mokey) and Jordan Lockhart (Wembley) back to the podcast! PLUS! Bumping the lamp! A surprising therapy session! And R