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Muppeturgy: A "The Muppet Show" Rewatch PodcastLinda LavinMuppeturgy, this is your podcast! (Poof, you’re a podcast!) There’s a new girl in town and Linda Lavin is feeling, looking, and sounding good, but there are also some old friends coming to visit. Join us beyond the blue horizon for some clowning around and some frog kissin’. https://muppeturgy.com/episodes/linda-lavinThis episode was released during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, shows like The Muppet Show wouldn't exist. You can learn more at sagaftrastrike.org and wgacontract2023.org. If you’d like to suppo...2023-09-071h 17
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #8: Julia GaskillToughPigs' 20th anniversary celebration continues as we chat with the great Julia Gaskill! Julia is renowned amidst the ToughPigs office as our resident Gonzo expert, for her spot-on feminist commentaries, and for her brilliant slam poetry.
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
- An Open Letter to Jim Henson from Kermit the Frog (slam poem)
- Steve's Hair: The Journey of a Muppeteer's Head of Hair
- The Need to Do Better
- Fixing the Muppets' Female Representation Problems in 3 Easy Steps
- Frog Kissin' (podcast)
2021-09-0934 min
Frog Kissin'Episode Nineteen - Prince on Muppets Tonight<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />With the passing of Prince, Lara and Julia speak about the show Muppets Tonight and the late artist's guest appearance on the show.2016-06-211h 05Frog Kissin'Episode Eighteen - The Muppets pt. 2<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Julia, Lara, and guest host Charley talk in depth about episodes 4, 5, and 6 of The Muppets.2016-05-051h 09Frog Kissin'Episode Seventeen - Labyrinth<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia discuss Labyrinth, in the wake of David Bowie's passing.2016-02-191h 25Frog Kissin'Episode Sixteen - A Christmas Together<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia discuss the favorite holiday special, John Denver & The Muppets: A Christmas Together.2016-01-061h 07Frog Kissin'Episode Fifteen - The Muppets<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Julia and Lara discuss the first three episodes of the new television show, The Muppets. They talk about the qualities of the show they really like thus far, and what they hope will be improved upon as the show progresses.2016-01-061h 19Frog Kissin'Episode Fourteen - Fraggle Rock<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia discuss their rewatch of the first two episodes of Fraggle Rock.2015-10-2050 minFrog Kissin'Episode Thirteen - Kermit's Swamp Years<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Julia and Lara chat about the 2002 direct-to-video Kermit's Swamp Years and their feelings towards Kermit's origin story.2015-09-3059 minFrog Kissin'Episode Twelve - I Am Big Bird Interview<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9380403.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia interview the Copper Pot Pictures team members, Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker, about their time working on the film I Am Big Bird.2015-09-0449 minFrog Kissin'Episode Eleven - Muppet Classic Theater<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Julia and Lara discuss the 1994 direct-to-video Muppet Classic Theater, how it's held up over time, and their feelings towards it after all these years.2015-09-0350 minFrog Kissin'Episode Ten - Sesame Films and Frank Oz<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Julia and Lara talk The Cookie Thief, I Am Big Bird, and the legendary muppet performer, Frank Oz.2015-06-171h 07Frog Kissin'Episode Nine - Muppet Updates<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia discuss all the recent Muppet, Sesame, and ToughPigs news of late.2015-05-0754 minFrog Kissin'Episode Eight - The Dark Crystal (ft. Philip Mitchell)<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia invite on Philip Mitchell (host of the Trail By Stone podcast) to chat about their feelings towards Jim Henson's film, The Dark Crystal.2015-04-041h 03Frog Kissin'Episode Seven - Christmas Chat<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia wrap up the year chatting about Muppet Christmas productions, their favorite Muppet Christmas songs, and personal Christmas traditions. Happy holidays, everyone!2014-12-2453 minFrog Kissin'Episode Six - Creature Shop Challenge (ft. Jake Corrick)<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia welcome Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge competitor Jake Corrick to the show. The girls get some answers from Jake about how the show is run, some behind the scenes insight, and a look into how Jake got started in creature creation and where he's headed.
(Big apology to Jake and everyone for the tardiness of this episode, as it was supposed to go up several months ago. Life is hectic and unpredictable...2014-11-3041 minFrog Kissin'Episode Five - Muppets Most Wanted ... Again!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia discuss Muppets Most Wanted more in depth, both their likes and dislikes of the film, thus wrapping up their three episode arch of discussions on the newest Muppet film.2014-05-2658 minFrog Kissin'Episode Four - Muppets Most Wanted LA Premiere<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9504222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia bring on Joe Hennes (Tough Pigs) and Ryan Dosier (The Muppet Mindset) as their first ever guests on the podcast. The guys talk about attending the LA premiere for Muppets Most Wanted, as well as Lindalee, non-existent interview rooms, restraining orders, and what Joe ate for lunch.2014-04-2353 minFrog Kissin'Episode Three - Muppets Most Wanted<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9408110.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Lara and Julia (primarily Lara) discuss the new Muppets Most Wanted film.2014-03-2747 minFrog Kissin'Episode Two - The Great Gonzo<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9380403.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Julia and Lara spend their second episode focusing on the one and only the Great Gonzo and discussing things such as chicken girlfriends, chili pepper shirts, and why people should date Gonzos.2014-03-1959 minFrog Kissin'Episode One - Welcome to the Podcast!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/ad/af/8e/jgask728/1400x1400_9350810.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week Julia and Lara talk about early Muppet memories, the joys of the Muppets internet fandom, female performers, and why they wanted to do a podcast.2014-03-111h 05