The MuppetCast (Archive)

Tag: muppet studio

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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