It’s Kermit the Frog‘s 60th birthday, and we’re celebrating with MuppetCast listeners and their Muppet haikus. Hey, Jim always said, take what ya got and fly with it! The first winner in the Great Muppet Haiku Contest is named, and the second contest also starts today, with this episode! (more…)
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Show #248 – May 3, 2015
The MuppetCast NYC Wing reports in this week, with a new audio experience to share from the Big City. The Jim Henson Legacy recently presented a screening event titled “Sell, Sell, Sell: The Commercials of Jim Henson” The event included commercials and industrial films created by Jim in the 1950s and 1960s, and Jarrid Crespo was there to capture all of it for you.
The Great Muppet Haiku Contest Part I continues this week, and several haikus are read on the show. Have you written yours yet? Remember to include the hashtag #muppethaiku and post it for all the world to see! Win yourself a Muppet T-shirt from Studio One (aka “The Muppet Store”) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Thanks for listening! As always, you can email me@muppetcast.com with any comments or questions about the Muppets, The MuppetCast, or anything else. Tweet me @muppetcast, and check out The MuppetCast Facebook page. And make sure to subscribe to The MuppetCast in iTunes!
Have a great week!
Steve
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Show #247 – April 26, 2015
The MuppetCast is back in full force! This week we make our post-tournament return with a great interview with Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker from Copper Pot Pictures. Dave and Chad are the filmmakers behind the new documentary “I Am Big Bird Movie“, which will soon be released on multiple VOD (video on demand) platforms, as well as cinemas all over the U.S. Dave and Chad were guests on The MuppetCast in 2012, when they were still campaigning for funds through Kickstarter, and were in the beginning stages of making the movie, and this week we talk about what life is like now, on the other side of that process. (more…)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…)