The MuppetCast (Archive)

Author: Steve Swanson

  • Show #217 – July 29, 2012

    Chad Walker and Dave LaMattina from Copper Pot Pictures join me this week to talk about the currently-being-filmed documentary “I Am Big Bird.” Chad and Dave are producing and directing the film, and they have some amazing stories to share from their experiences filming Caroll Spinney, and telling his life story in this exciting project.

    If you are able, please consider contributing to the I Am Big Bird Kickstarter campaign to keep the cash moving in the right direction for I Am Big Bird. For only $25, you can secure a copy of the movie on DVD, when it comes out. You can donate practically any amount you like, but that seems to be the most popular amount, since you are guaranteed a DVD out of it.

    Also, click over to One Fan’s Dream and order your very own “It’s Not a Golf Ball” Tshirt. Celebrate your Disney & Epcot fandom in style!

    Thanks for listening to the show! Send an email to me@muppetcast.com with any comments or questions about the podcast. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook too!

    Have a great week!
    -Steve

  • Show #216 – July 22, 2012

    The MuppetCast is back! And we’re in plenty of good company this week. Our featured guest is Whitney Grace, who tells us all about the various comic strip and comic book projects the Muppets have appeared in over the years. Jeni Rizio stops in to talk about the recently lauched kickstarter campaign to help the filmmakers of “I Am Big Bird”, the new documentary film about the life of Caroll Spinney. And Shane Roberts from Communicore Online even makes an appearance as we chat about our upcoming Disney trip, which we want YOU to be a part of!

    What should Muppet fans be called? Do we need a special name, like Trekkies, Bronies, etc? Or are we just the Muppet fans? You decide in this week’s listener feedback.

    Jeni Rizio is the owner & operator of the official Caroll Spinney fansite, and is also an ambassador for the kickstarter campaign to keep the film “I Am Big Bird” in green-light status. You can help by contributing any amount you wish, and just think, YOU will have personally been a part of the filmmaking process! Click here to contribute.

    Shane Roberts is a good friend of mine, and the host of the bi-weekly Communicore Online podcast. This week we talk about an upcoming speicial trip we have planned to go to Walt Disney World and celebrate Epcot’s 30th anniversary. You can come with us, in fact we have a special discounted room rate and are throwing a big party that we want you to attend with us! Call our buddy Ramon at Glass Slipper Concierge to book your trip. You have to do it by the end of July 2012, so get moving!

    Join me every Friday on Twitter (@muppetcast) for Muppet Twitter Trivia Fridays! It’s always fun, and a great way to speed through to the weekend!

    Thanks for listening! It’s wonderful to be back. Please pop in via email, Twitter, Facebook, or Skype and say hello this week, or anytime in the future.

    Have a great week!

    -Steve

  • Show #215 – "Muppet Madness Round 3"

    Another show, another round of the 2012 Muppet Madness Tournament (and sadly another microphone issue, sorry!). But we the MuppetFans reunite once again to run down the results of Round 2, present the Round 3 matchups, and laugh a whole bunch. Join in the fun!

    Follow us at @muppettourney and vote EVERY 6 HOURS at muppetfans.com.

    Have a great week!

    -Steve

  • Show #214 – "Muppet Madness Round 2"

    It’s Round 2 of the 2012 Muppet Madness Tournament. All I can say is: TRIVIA!

    Follow the show AND the tournament on Twitter this week! @muppetcast and @muppettourney.

    Have a great week!

    -Steve

  • Show #213 – "Muppet Madness Round 1"

    The MuppetCast is back! For a short while, at least. I couldn’t stay away during the biggest Muppet event of the year! No I’m not talking about some fly-by-night little movie…I’m talking about The 2012 Muppet Madness Tournament!

    The tournament is officially underway, and things couldn’t be more exciting this year. Joining me on the show to kick off the festivities are Ryan Dosier and Joe Hennes, from The Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs.com. We talk, we laugh, we present the game, and even give you a way to win some fantabulous prizes!

    As always, it’s truly an honor to be here in front of the microphone talking with you. I know I’ll definitely enjoy this brief return. Look for a new podcast at the beginning of each new round of the tournament. Then I’m off to Walt Disney World during the Championship Round, and then I’ll be back to recap the whole game with the guys.

    Have a great week!

    -Steve

  • Show #212 – "Have Fun"

    After more than four years, The MuppetCast has come to an end.

    This is the most difficult episode I’ve ever produced, but I hope it appropriately expresses how thankful I am, for your listening support and your friendship over this amazing span of time we’ve shared. You’ve given me something special that’s difficult to define, but it’s a very special feeling in my heart.

    There’s much more to say, but hopefully I’ve said it well enough in the podcast. Thank you so much, once again.

    As Jim used to say instead of goodbye, “Have Fun”.

    -Steve

  • Christmas Bonus: Show 211.5 – "Noooo!"

    Recently I found myself at, surprise, a screening of The Muppets. And with me was my friend Joe Vollman from Cincinnati! So we watched the movie and talked about it. And now you get to listen in on our conversation! Isn’t that exciting?!?

    Merry Christmas and Weeba Weeba!

    -Steve

  • Christmas Bonus: New Acoustic Christmas 2011 Mashup

    Here’s a little something non-Muppet related from me that will surely get you in the Christmas spirit! A week ago I put together a new Christmas song made up of lyrics borrowed from several other Christmas songs. I recently posted it to YouTube, but just in case you missed it, enjoy it here.

    Also, if you get a chance, I’d really appreciate it if you went out to the YouTube video of the song (link here) and left some honest feedback. Thanks!

    Merry Christmas!

    Steve

  • Show #211 – "The Muppets: Review"

    It’s the show you’ve been waiting for: the official MuppetCast review of The Muppets!

    Along with this particular episode, you can enjoy the golden tones of Steve Swanson (hehe) along with Ryan Dosier, Scott Murray, and CHARLES GRODIN (from The Great Muppet Caper) on the current episode of The Critic Show podcast. Go check it out!

    Did you know you can get the Live365 app for free on your iPhone and stream Muppet Central Radio? Constant Muppet Christmas music, c’mon, that’s too good to pass up!

    Thanks for listening to The MuppetCast! 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 Like us on Facebook too!

    Have a great week!

    -Steve

  • EXTRA – Muppet Fans On The Web!

    Time for Muppet fans to start sporting their Muppet fandom en masse online! Listen to find out how.

    Send your pictures to me@muppetcast.com, or share them on the Facebook page.

    Have a great week!

    -Steve