Hi, it’s me, Steve Swanson.
Once upon a time, I hosted The MuppetCast—a podcast dedicated to the work of Jim Henson and The Muppets.
For years, it was my joy (and sometimes my late-night obsession) to produce this show every week. We shared stories, interviews, laughter, and the kind of heartfelt appreciation that only Muppet fans truly understand. Many of you joined in, writing thoughtful articles, sending kind messages, and sometimes even hopping on the mic to share your own love for the Muppets.
Unfortunately, several years ago, the website was hacked. And just like that, it was gone. The podcast, the posts, the community—it all vanished from the web. That hurt more than I expected. Not because of lost files, but because of what we built together.
But here’s the good news: I’ve finally been able to rebuild, and now The MuppetCast Archive is here. Not as something new, but as a place to revisit what once was. Every episode is back. Every article that could be recovered is here. It’s all yours again.
I don’t expect to record new episodes—life has moved in other directions—but these shows were made with love, and I’m proud to share them again. If you’ve missed them, or just want to dip a toe back into that world, you’re welcome anytime.
These days, I’m in Southern California playing music with my Beatles tribute band, The Beat 5. If you’re ever here in Anaheim (maybe visiting Disneyland?), drop me a line—I’d love to say hello.
I still think about those MuppetCast days. And I think about you—everyone who listened, shared, and helped make it something special. I hope you enjoy visiting this archive. It’s not flashy. But it’s full of heart.
Life’s like a movie. Write your own ending!
Steve