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Backstage Show #12: “Nobody Dies”…with JD Hansel

Well…maybe eventually they do. But until then, JD Hansel joins me for a riveting episode of The Backstage Podcast. We discuss life, maturity, immaturity, philosophy, Muppets, and of course, Sam Harris.

JD is the owner of JDHansel.com and MuppetHub.com.

Thanks for downloading and listening to The Backstage Podcast! It means the world to me that you’re here. For any questions or comments concerning the show, email me@backstagepod.com. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter, and tell your friends about it too!

Have Fun!

-Steve

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February 13, 2017

Show #256 – July 12, 2015

Tim Dale and Joseph Foy join me this week to discuss their new book “Jim Henson and Philosophy: Imagination and the Magic of Mayhem.” We dive deep into discussions of all of Jim Henson’s properties, including the Muppets, Labyrinth, Sesame Street, and everything else. They wrote such a great book, they already want to do a second one, and we all had such a great time, that I can’t wait to have them on again! (more…)

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July 11, 2015

Show #255 – July 5, 2015

The Muppet Newsflash Podcast (which is sort a running joke between JD Hansel and I) makes an admirable effort this week. Meaning, JD and I make Muppet podcast magic once again as we bring everyone up to date on what’s happening in the Muppet world. Lots of news, some great Frank Oz clips, and even more links to check out! (more…)

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July 6, 2015

Show #246 – April 12, 2015

This is the wrap-up episode for the 2015 Muppet Madness Tournament. This week we say goodbye to the game once again, and put it up on a recently-dusted shelf until next year. Jan & Dean Hansel (JD for short) joins me as we bid adieu to one of the best tournaments we’ve ever seen. FrogFan76 and Sam (from Sam’s Disney Diary) join us in spirit, however not on Skype. (more…)

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April 12, 2015

Show #245 – April 6, 2015

This is the official 2015 Muppet Madness Tournament Championship episode. JD Hansel joins me in a celebration of the two finalists in this year’s tournament: The Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat. Lots of mad Muppet fun featuring some of the very best moments from these pals and costars. Be sure to check out our other good friend and cohost Sam at Sam’s Disney Diary too! (more…)

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April 6, 2015

Show #244 – April 1, 2015

It’s the 2015 Muppet Madness Final Four! Can you believe it? It’s unbelievable! So that answers that question. (more…)

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April 1, 2015

Show #243 – March 29, 2015

The game marches on! It’s the Elite Eight edition of the 2015 Muppet Madness Tournament. The cast of characters this week include JD Hansel, Sam from Sam’s Disney Diary, and FrogFan76. Make sure you listen to the end, there’s an amazing twist! (more…)

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March 29, 2015

Show #242 – March 22, 2015

What a humongous week it has been! Round 2 is officially open, and I am joined by not one, not two, but three superstar co-hosts to run down, up, and sideways over this Muppet lineup. Special thanks to Sam Marraccini, JT Hankslayben, and the inimitable FrogFan76 for lending their unmatchable talents to these matchups. (more…)

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March 22, 2015

Muppet Madness 2015 Pre-Round 2 Show – March 20, 2015

This is a quick announcement show to give a quick update on an important update! Don’t miss this, and be sure to tune in this Sunday for the official 2015 Muppet Madness Tournament Round 2 episode.

As always, you can email me@muppetcast.com with any comments or questions about the Muppets, The MuppetCast, or anything else. Tweet me @muppetcast, the Muppet Madness Tournament @Muppets2015, and Pechoolo Casino @pechoolo. They made me say that.

Have a great week!

Steve

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March 20, 2015

Show #241 – March 15, 2015

Round 1 of the 2015 Muppet Madness Tournament is officially open! You can now vote every 5 minutes for your favorite Muppet characters in each matchup. (more…)

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March 15, 2015

Show #240 – March 8, 2015

The 2015 Muppet Madness Tournament Mad Dash is in the books! Thanks to your votes, an incredible game awaits us this year when Round 1 voting starts, in one more week. JD Hansel and Sam Maraccinni join me to run down the results from your first votes in this year’s game. (more…)

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March 9, 2015

Show #239 – March 1, 2015

The 2015 Muppet Madness Tournament is officially started! Officially! This episode covers the opening of the brand new “Mad Dash” part of the game, in which a metric ton of Muppet characters are put up for your votes, to see just who will be admitted into the brackets for Round 1. My co-host JD Hansel (host of Eleven Point Collar podcast, a Muppet fan podcast you should also listen to) and I welcome you to the tournament, and talk about the characters in the Mad Dash. FrogFan76 even gets into the action! (more…)

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March 1, 2015

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