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The Jim Hill Media Podcast NetworkThe Dark Crystal: Universal’s Jim Henson ExperimentIn this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Jim Henson’s Muppets found their way to Universal Pictures with The Great Muppet Caper and The Dark Crystal. Plus, they cover the latest Universal Studios news, from Super Bowl ads to Epic Universe food reveals. Highlights include:
The Great Muppet Caper at Universal: How Universal Pictures got involved with Jim Henson’s second Muppet film and what went wrong at the box office.
The Dark Crystal’s Production Nightmare: Why Jim Henson’s boldest film was nearly unreleasable—and how Universal f...2025-02-2850 min
Epic Universal PodcastThe Dark Crystal: Universal’s Jim Henson ExperimentIn this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Jim Henson’s Muppets found their way to Universal Pictures with The Great Muppet Caper and The Dark Crystal. Plus, they cover the latest Universal Studios news, from Super Bowl ads to Epic Universe food reveals. Highlights include:
The Great Muppet Caper at Universal: How Universal Pictures got involved with Jim Henson’s second Muppet film and what went wrong at the box office.
The Dark Crystal’s Production Nightmare: Why Jim Henson’s boldest film was nearly unreleasable—and how Universal f...2025-02-2850 min
The Character Network Presents: Heroes Help! TCN MorningsSo just where DO Muppets Come From, Anyway? The Muppet Man, Jim Henson's Childhood Hero Story. Also, like, it's National Hug a Vegetarian Day! And Think BIG While You're At It....Please visit us at www.Patreon.com/TheCharacterNetwork to help support TCN and help us keep providing these unique and extremely effective research based Bully and Violence Prevention and Character Education Programs to schools around the world, and help more kids who desperately need special intervention. Go to www.TheCharacterNetwork.org to learn more and get involved. Thank you! Public use in schools requires a site license, please visit The Character Network to find out how your school can get these life changing program as a part of the TCN METHOD for school violence and bully prevention....2021-11-1911 min
The Character Network Presents: The Beginning of a Famous HeroBeginning of a FAMOUS Hero: The Childhood Story of the MUPPETS Creator, Jim HensonPlease visit us at www.Patreon.com/TheCharacterNetwork to help support TCN and help us keep providing these unique and extremely effective research based Bully and Violence Prevention and Character Education Programs to schools around the world, and help more kids who desperately need special intervention. Go to www.TheCharacterNetwork.org to learn more and get involved. Thank you! Public use in schools requires a site license, please visit The Character Network to find out how your school can get these life changing program as a part of the TCN METHOD for school violence and bully prevention....2021-11-1902 min
The Great TV PodcastOn Jim Henson - TV You Grew Up With 26Jim Henson was a legend and a one of a kind. We talk to his biographer, Brian Jay Jones, about the man and his amazing work. You can find Brian's book at Amazon.com: Jim Henson: The Biography Thanks Brian!2017-03-1742 min
Henson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-12-12 - Jim Henson Company Holiday Greeting CardsIn this special slideshow episode of the Henson.com Podcast we talk to Karen Falk, Director of Archives for The Jim Henson Company, about the Company's long standing tradition of unique holiday greeting cards. We'll take a look at cards that were created by Jim Henson in the early days all the way up to this year's card that features Pajaminals, the new series on Sprout.2011-12-1213 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-11-21 - 2011 Jim Henson Company Holiday Gift GuideIn this special video podcast episode, we take a look at some of the great new items that are arriving in time for the holiday season. Get a peek at new merchandise from Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, Dinosaur Train and A Tale of Sand.2011-11-2106 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-11-07 - New Intern Puppetry Lesson & Interviews!On this special video episode of the Henson.com podcast, we meet two of our newest interns Amanda and Karly. We wanted to get to know a little bit more about them, so we gave them a crash course in the Henson style of puppetry and then interviewed them with puppets! How did Amanda and Karly do with puppets on their hands for the first time? Watch and find out! To find out more about becoming an intern for the Jim Henson Company visit http://www.henson.com/employment.php and click on Internships!2011-11-0709 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-09-24 - Celebrating Jim Henson's 75th Birthday - Part 2 of 2In the second part of a special two part episode, we celebrate Jim Henson's 75th birthday by interviewing people who worked with Jim and still work for The Jim Henson Company today. In this part, we speak with costume designer Polly Smith, Creative Supervisor of Jim Henson's Creature Shop Peter Brooke, Connie Peterson, the Build Supervisor of Jim Henson's Creature Shop in New York and Joe Henderson, the Senior Vice President of Administration of The Jim Henson Company.2011-09-2423 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-09-23 - Celebrating Jim Henson's 75th Birthday - Part 1 of 2In the first part of a special two part episode, we celebrate Jim Henson's 75th birthday by interviewing people who worked with Jim and still work for The Jim Henson Company today. In this part we speak with Alex Rockwell, Jim's former creative assistant and current co-creator and executive producer of the new series Pajanimals, as well as puppet designer Rollie Krewson, The Jim Henson Company's president & COO Peter Schube, Jason Weber, Creative Supervisor of Jim Henson's Creature Shop and the Head of Fabrication for Jim Henson's Creature Shop Julie Zobel. Stay tuned for part two, which features several more...2011-09-2329 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-09-06 - Jim Henson Honored at the Disney Legends CeremonyOn August 19, 2011, Jim Henson was honored at the Disney Legends ceremony at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA. In this episode, we bring you the complete Jim Henson portion of the program which includes speeches by Lisa Henson, Brian Henson and performance of a rare Jim Henson puppet piece. Plus a special surprise at the end! Also, download a special bonus content episode where we talk to Brian Henson and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph about performing at the Legends Ceremony.2011-09-0621 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-08-29 - Comic-Con Wrap Up!In this episode we run down all of the Jim Henson Company news that came out of Comic-Con with a heavy focus on Archaia Comic's new "Fraggle Rock Anthology Volume 2." We hit the convention floor and speak with writer Katie Strickland, editor and writer Tim Beedle, editor and writer Joe LaFavi, artist and writer Katie Cook and Red Fraggle Puppeteer Karen Prell.2011-08-2920 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-08-15 - Stuffed & Unstrung Fall Tour Interview with Patrick BristowHenson Alternative's Stuffed & Unstrung puppet improv show is hitting the road starting this month in San Francisco and then throughout the coming months. In this episode we talk with Patrick Bristow about what fans can expect from these upcoming touring shows. Also, be sure to download a special bonus episode below where Patrick talks about the time he first puppeteered professionally...at the 2011 GRAMMY Awards!2011-08-1508 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-07-15 - John Chandler Talks Skrumps Comic BooksThe Jim Henson Company and Archaia Comics have just released the first stand alone comic featuring The Skrumps. The book, available in comic book stores everywhere, is called "The Mooch Ups His Game." In this episode we speak the creator of The Skrumps, John Chandler, about the latest group of hilarious characters to join the Henson family. Also be sure to download a special bonus episode where John gives advice to other creators and artists out there eager to follow their dreams.2011-07-1520 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-06-22 - Dinosaur Train National Train Day EventTo celebrate National Train Day on May 7, 2011, there was a special Dinosaur Train event and the Henson.com Podcast was there! In this special video podcast we talk to The Jim Henson Company's CEO Lisa Henson, Dinosaur Train creator Craig Bartlett, Story Editor and "Mr. Disclaimer" Joe Purdy as well as train enthusiasts at the LA Live Steamers Railroad Museum.2011-06-2212 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-06-09 - Interview with Jim Henson Company CEO Lisa HensonFor this episode we sit down for an exclusive interview with Lisa Henson, talking about her time studying at Harvard as well as her journey after graduation, at major motion picture studios, and becoming CEO of The Jim Henson Company. For even more information visit Jim's Red Book. Also, be sure to download a special bonus episode where Lisa talks about the past and possible future of an never produced Jim Henson project from 1968 called "The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow."2011-06-0913 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-06-01 - Interview with Colleen Smith of Stuffed & Unstrung and Late Night Liars!In this episode we sit down with Colleen Smith, an actress and improviser who is a performing member of Henson Alternative's Stuffed & Unstrung. She also performed the role of Cashmere Ramada on the show Late Night Liars and was one of the The Jim Henson Company puppeteers who performed at the Grammy Awards. We talk to Colleen about what is was like to work on these projects and more in this episode of the Henson.com Podcast!
Also, be sure to download the special bonus episode to hear Colleen talk about her other acting work including her part on...2011-06-0124 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-05-03 - Interview with the Dinosaur Train Voice Cast!Ian James Corlett is a voiceover artist whose resume is incredibly impressive and one of the roles he currently plays is that of Mr. Conductor on The Jim Henson Company's PBSKIDS show Dinosaur Train. This may be his favorite role to play as it allows him the unique opportunity to go to work with his family! His son Phillip plays the T-Rex Buddy and his daughter Claire plays Tiny Pteranodon on the show. In this special episode, we sit down with the Corlett family to get the inside scoop on what it's like to ride the rails with the dinosaurs...2011-05-0323 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-04-18 - Interview With Kirk Thatcher About WaldoIn Jim's Red Book entry for April 18, 2011, Jim wrote about working on the computer generated character Waldo. This is the digital puppet that paved the way for characters like Wilson & Ditch and Sid the Science Kid. Instrumental in the development of Waldo was designer/writer/producer Kirk Thatcher. In today's episode, we talk to Kirk about what it was like working with Jim Henson on the groundbreaking Waldo digital puppet.
Also, be sure to download the exclusive bonus episode where Kirk talks about meeting Jim Henson for the first time.2011-04-1821 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-04-01 - A Tale Of Sand Interview with Stephen Christy of Archaia ComicsThis fall, Archaia Comics will release A Tale of Sand, a graphic novel from a previously unproduced screenplay by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl. In today's episode we speak with Archaia Comic's Editor In Chief, Stephen Christy, to find out more about what fans can expect from this exciting release. After listening, visit http://www.Archaia.com for more information on A Tale Of Sand.
Also be sure to can download the exclusive bonus episode below that has more news about Archaia's other Henson-related projects: Fraggle Rock, Dark Crystal and The Storyteller.2011-04-0116 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-03-04 - Fred Newman Talks Puppetman!Puppetman was a pilot Jim Henson produced for CBS back in 1987 that only aired once and did not make it to series. In this episode we talk to the show's star, legendary funny man, Fred Newman and get his thoughts on Jim Henson, working with Richard Hunt and Puppetman! Also, you can download an exclusive bonus content episode with more of our interview with Fred Newman here.2011-03-0425 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-02-28 - Our 100th Episode Look BackThis episode marks our 100th episode of the Henson.com Podcast! To celebrate we take a listen back at some of the highlights from our first 100 shows! A big thank you to all those folks who've tuned in over the years! We couldn't have done it without you!2011-02-2819 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-01-31 - Interview with Puppeteer Victor YerridIn this episode we sit down with frequent Jim Henson Company puppeteer Victor Yerrid. Victor has had many roles in Henson Company productions over the years such as Gerald and Mort on Sid the Science Kid, The Weasel on Late Night Liars and he is also a founding member of Henson Alternative's Stuffed & Unstrung. We talk to Victor about how he got into puppetry, his career and his advice for aspiring puppeteers! Also, you can download an exclusive bonus content episode featuring stories from Victor that were trimmed from the main interview here.2011-01-3129 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2011-01-10 - The Jim Henson Company Intern Challenge Part 3Here it is! Part 3 of The Jim Henson Company Intern Challenge! Facilities engineer Steve returns as our host as we watch four of our interns pitch, write and build a short video podcast project. In this episode, we get to see the final project PAN! A take on the Pandora's Box myth written, produced and performed by our interns!2011-01-1008 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-12-20 - JHC Intern Challenge Part 2This is Part 2 of The Jim Henson Company Intern Challenge! Facilities engineer Steve returns as our host as we watch four of our interns pitch, write and build a short video podcast project. In this episode, our interns take a few of the puppets they have built for the project to Jim Henson's Creature Shop to get some tips and pointers from Creature Shop fabricator, Julie Zobel.2010-12-2009 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-12-06 - Jim's Red BookThe Jim Henson Company is proud to announce the new Jim's Red Book feature at henson.com. In June 1965, 28-year-old Jim Henson started a written log of his activities in what became known as "The Red Book." He noted down what had happened up until that point (deemed "Ancient History") and then recorded anything that he felt was worth recording as single line journal entries until the end of 1988. The new online version of Jim's Red Book brings these entries directly to the fans. In this episode we find out more about this great new part of henson.com by...2010-12-0616 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-11-22 - JHC Intern Challenge Part 1Join everyone's favorite facilities engineer puppet host, Steve, as he introduces us to The Jim Henson Company Intern Challenge! We've challenged four of our interns to pitch, write and build a short video podcast project. In this episode we meet our four interns and watch them dazzle The Jim Henson Company Executives with their pitches! Who's pitch will get picked to be produced?! Tune in and see!2010-11-2211 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-10-12 - Hot Dog TV!Who knew that HDTV stood for Hot Dog TV?! The Jim Henson Company has a new television series currently airing on The Cartoon Network with short sketches featuring the company's lovable Hot Dogs. To find out more about this production, we sat down with the show's director, Patrick Bristow, who gave us the inside scoop. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for your chance to win your own collectible Hot Dog puppet!2010-10-1210 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-09-13 - Center For Puppetry ArtsIn today's episode we journey to Atlanta, GA to visit the Center For Puppetry Arts. When we get there we sit down for an exclusive interview with the Center's Marketing Director, Daniel Summers, Jr., who talks about the mission of the Center and the many exhibits on display including Jim Henson: Wonders From His Workshop and Jim Henson: Puppeteer. To find out more about the Center For Puppetry Arts visit http://www.Puppet.org2010-09-1321 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-08-17 - Basic Puppetry Lesson - Lip SyncGet out your puppets and set up your cameras! It's time for another basic puppetry lesson from The Jim Henson Company Podcast! In this lesson we take a look at Lip Sync or making sure your puppet's mouth movement is matching what he or she is saying. Be sure to check out our other podcast episodes for more fun puppetry lessons you can do at home!2010-08-1703 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-08-02 - Jim Henson Company Interns 2010In this episode we talk to some of the current batch of hard working Jim Henson Company interns! Interns Trevor Faber, Josh Golden, Jake Goldberg, Eric Delarosa, Purvi Panwala and Dave Wohlreich sit down with us to give us some insight on what it means to be an intern for a company as unique as Henson. For more information on a Henson internship, head over to http://henson.com/employment.php2010-08-0214 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-07-20 - New Dinosaur Train Toys!In today's special video episode we speak to The Jim Henson Company's Director of Product Development, Jim Formanek, who gives us a peek at some of the exciting new Dinosaur Train toys that will soon be in stores!
See the toys now!2010-07-2005 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-06-04 - Late Night LiarsOn Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 11PM ET/PT on GSN, Henson Alternative's brand new comedy game show Late Night Liars will make its debut. To find out more about this new hilarious and outrageous show for grown ups, we sat down with Supervising Producer Allyson Smith and puppeteer Donna Kimball. We also briefly spoke to Shelly Oceans, one of Late Night Liars' celebrity panelists!2010-06-0412 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-05-21 - Henson Family Day UpdateThe Henson Family Day at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood Has Been Postponed2010-05-2100 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-05-07 - A Musical Trip Through The Jim Henson CompanyIn this very special episode we take a listen to some of the great songs that have come from various Jim Henson Company productions. Included in this extra long episode are songs from DINOSAUR TRAIN, SID THE SCIENCE KID, FRAGGLE ROCK and more! Tune in and tap you toes as we take a musical trip through The Jim Henson Company!2010-05-0730 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-04-21 - Restoring The SkesisAt The Jim Henson Company and Jim Henson's Creature Shop there are a total of three Skeksis on display from the original feature film "The Dark Crystal." In this special video episode of the podcast, we speak with the Creature Shop's Head of Puppet Fabrication, Julie Zobel, who explains the process of restoring the Skeksis, and shows what happens to these iconic characters over time.2010-04-2106 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-04-08 - New Online StoreThere's a new online destination for all your Jim Henson Company merchandise and it's the new store at www.Henson.com! To find out more about this new section of the JHC website, we spoke with the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Publicity, Nicole Goldman as well as the Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products Melissa Segal.2010-04-0809 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-03-24 - COPY SECURITYThe Jim Henson Company has recently noticed some weird happenings around the photocopy machine. Security cameras were put in place to find out exactly what was going on. This is footage those cameras captured.2010-03-2401 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-03-08 - Fifth Annual Jim Henson HonorsIn this episode we talk about the recipients of the annual Jim Henson Honors with Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Publicity Nicole Goldman. We also speak with Ninive Calegari who is the co-founder of 826 National, the foundation that won this year's Jim Henson Community Honor.2010-03-0821 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-02-23 - Dogs on the Lot!The Jim Henson Company is known for making fantastic creatures on the Lot in Hollywood, California, but did you know there are some fantastic creatures who come TO the Lot on a daily basis? In this special video episode we take a look at some of the dogs who accompany their owners to the Lot everyday.2010-02-2310 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-02-09 - Stuffed and UnstrungIn this episode we talk to Brian Henson about Henson Alternative and Westbeth Entertainment's new stage show STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG that will debut in New York in March! Tickets and information are available at www.StuffedandUnstrung.com2010-02-0910 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-01-25 - Basic Puppeteering - Using A MonitorIn today's special video podcast we take a very basic look at how Jim Henson Company puppeteers use monitors to help them perform. We also give you instructions on how you can do the same thing at home with a television and video camera. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this video podcast! Send e-mail to podcast@henson.com or message us at www.twitter.com/HensonPodcast2010-01-2504 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2010-01-12 - Wilson & Ditch: Digging America!The Jim Henson Company has just launched a brand new web series called Wilson & Ditch: Digging America for PBSKIDSGO.org Brian Henson and Paul Rugg play two travel happy gophers who crisscross the United States learning about all the wonders this country has to offer! In this episode we speak with Executive Vice President of Children's Television Halle Stanford and co-creator and writer Joe Purdy about this brand new online experience.2010-01-1216 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-12-18 - JHC Holiday Greetings & MerchandiseIn our final episode for 2009 we run down the great Jim Henson Company merchandise that's available for your gift giving pleasure. We also have some special holiday greetings from the employees of the Jim Henson Company including Brian Henson and Red Fraggle!2009-12-1810 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-11-24 - The Possibility ShopThe Jim Henson Company is proud to announce the opening of The Possibility Shop. A brand new online destination with activities and laughs for families everywhere! In this episode we get an exclusive interview with the
proprietor of The Possibility Shop, Courtney Watkins. Visit The Possibility Shop at Disney.com/possibilityshop2009-11-2422 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-11-09 - Farscape Fan Convention ReportFrom November 6th through the 8th, Farscape fans from across the globe descended on Los Angeles for Creation Entertainment's annual Farscape Convention. In this episode, we talk to some of the many fans in attendance and get interviews with Farscape star Gigi Edgley as well as Brian Henson.2009-11-0927 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-10-27 - Buddy From Dinosaur Train Halloween Costume!In this episode we talk to Tammy Miller, a fabricator for Jim Henson's Creature Shop, about the costume pattern the Creature Shop has released so fans can make their own Buddy from Dinosaur Train costume. Also in this episode we ask some Jim Henson Company employees about their favorite Halloween costumes and what candy they like to get in their Trick or Treat bags.2009-10-2713 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-10-12 - Sid the Science Kid Special!A special new episode of "Sid the Science Kid" will begin airing on PBS KIDS on October 26 so we talk to "Sid The Science Kid" Executive Producer and Head Writer, Bradley Zweig, along with Executive Producer and The Jim Henson Company's head of Children's Programming, Halle Stanford, to find out more about Sid the Science Kid's: "Getting A Shot: You Can Do It!"2009-10-1209 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-09-15 - News & Interns!In this episode we hear an exciting update regarding The Peacekeeper Wars and A&E Home Video's release of Farscape: The Complete Series. We also put out the call for those students interested in interning at The Jim Henson Company!2009-09-1517 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-08-24 - Dinosaur Train interview with Dr. Scott!The Jim Henson Company's new show "Dinosaur Train" premieres on PBS Kids on September 7! In this episode of the Podcast we get an exclusive interview with one of the show's stars, dinosaur paleontologist Dr. Scott Sampson!
Find out more about Dinosaur Train at www.PBSKids.org/dinosaurtrain2009-08-2421 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-08-10 - New Media News & Comic-Con 2009 Wrap UpIn this episode we get an update from Vice President of Marketing and Publicity, Nicole Goldman, on what was announced at the Farscape Panel at Comic-Con International. Then we speak with Allyson Smith, Vice President of New Media, about the latest in the world of Henson New Media including The Jim Henson Company's new YouTube Channel and Twitter feeds, including the new @HensonParents feed, plus our existing @HensonCompany feed.2009-08-1015 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-07-28 - Children Of The Lot!Ever wondered what growing up would be like if your Mom or Dad worked for The Jim Henson Company? In this episode we answer that very question as we talk to children who spend time on The Jim Henson Company lot to visit their Mom or Dad at work!2009-07-2820 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-07-15 - JHC At Comic-Con International 2009!Every summer fans from around the world gather in San Diego for Comic-Con International. The Jim Henson Company will be at Comic-Con taking part in two fantastic panels! In this episode we get the low down on what fans can expect from those panels by talking to The Jim Henson Company's Director of Publishing and Development Joe LeFavi and The Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, Nicole Goldman.2009-07-1514 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-06-29 - JHC Publishing Partnership With Archaia!In this episode we get the details on the brand new publishing partnership with Archaia Comics! This new deal will bring forth new comics based on classic properties like FRAGGLE ROCK and MIRROMASK as well as new properties like THE SKRUMPS. Tune in as we talk to The Jim Henson Company's Director of Publishing and Development Joe LeFavi as well as Archaia Comics' Director of Development, Stephen Christy about this new partnership deal.2009-06-2918 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-06-02 - JHC Comic Book & Manga NewsFans of "Labyrinth," "The Dark Crystal" and "Farscape" can now explore those universes further in exciting new comic book and manga formats! The "Return To Labyrinth" manga was recently featured on the New York Times' Best Selling Manga's list. Listen in as we speak with Joe LeFavi, Director of Publishing and Development for the Jim Henson Company as we talk about these new releases.2009-06-0211 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-05-18 - Meet The String Doll Gang!In this episode we learn about The Jim Henson Company's new consumer products banner called The HUB and its offering The String Doll Gang. We speak with The String Doll Gang's creator Kristin Daniels as well as The Jim Henson Company's Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products, Melissa Segal.2009-05-1810 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-05-05 - Sid The Science Kid News!In this episode we have your one stop shop for the latest news in the world of Sid The Science Kid. We talk to Allyson Smith, The Jim Henson Company's
Vice President of New Media, about the free Sid Mother's Day ringtone that is available as well as the new soundtrack available exclusively at Amazon.com. Then we speak with The Jim Henson Company's Vice President of Marketing and Publicity, Nicole Goldman about the new episodes of Sid The Science Kid that will be airing on PBS Kids!2009-05-0509 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-04-21 - Interview With Alan WollensteinIn this episode we speak with the Senior Systems Administrator for Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Alan Wollenstein. We talk about his work on "Sid the Science Kid" as well as the unique connection he has with the Jim Henson Company's lot.2009-04-2115 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-04-07 - Halle Stanford Talks About The DoozersThere's a brand new television series in development by The Jim Henson Company and DECODE Entertainment called The Doozers. In this episode we talk to The Jim Henson Company's Executive Vice President of Children's Entertainment Halle Stanford to find out what's in store for the little green creatures from Fraggle Rock in this new show.2009-04-0708 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-03-23 - New Media DivisionIn this episode we get the scoop on the creation of the New Media Division of the Jim Henson Company. We speak with Allyson Smith, the new Vice President of New Media, to find out some of the routes the Jim Henson Company plans to explore in the world of New Media.
In this episode we get the scoop on the creation of the New Media Division of the Jim Henson Company. We speak with Allyson Smith, the new Vice President of New Media, to find out some of the routes the Jim Henson Company plans to explore in...2009-03-2306 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-02-27 - Michael Oosterom InterviewIn this episode we have an exclusive interview with the Production Manager of Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Michael Oosterom. We talk about his daily work in the Creature Shop as well as his work with the Puppet Up! - Uncensored improv troupe.2009-02-2718 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-02-10 - Sid's Dog PhilbertIn this episode we answer a question from our mailbag as we take a look at how Sid the Science Kid's dog Philbert was brought to life using a puppeteer, a very talented dog actor and the Henson Digital Puppetry Studio. For all the details we talk to Jim Henson Creature Shop's Head of Digital Production Kerry Shea, Motion Capture producer of Motion Analysis Studios Bo Wright and pupeteer Bruce Lanoil.2009-02-1018 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-01-27 - The 2008 Jim Henson HonorsIn this episode we talk about the annual Jim Henson Honors with The Jim Henson Company's head of marketing and publicity Nicole Goldman, who gives us some insight on how the honorees are chosen. We then speak with Patty Dees, the founder of the Center for Puppetry Arts' Distance Learning Program, the recipient of the 2008 Jim Henson Community Honor.2009-01-2718 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2009-01-13 - Dinosaur Train!Hop aboard the Dinosaur Train as we talk to Craig Bartlett, creator of this exciting new show from the Jim Henson Company and PBS Kids that debuts this fall!2009-01-1320 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-12-15 - The Goldilocks & The Three Bears Show!In this episode we talk to director Howard E. Baker about the latest installment in the Unstable Fables line The Goldilocks & The Three Bears Show! Also, the employees of the Jim Henson Company send out their holiday wishes to their friends, family and you!2008-12-1511 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-12-01 - JHC: 2008 Holiday Gift GuideThe holiday shopping season has arrived! To help you with the Jim Henson Company fans on your list we take a look at all the new Jim Henson Company products that are available at stores and online retailers. Be sure to visit the "Shopping" link on Henson.com to order all of your fan favorites through one easy place!2008-12-0106 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-11-17 - Pajanimals!In this episode we talk about Pajanimals, the new show from The Jim Henson Company and 4Kids Entertainment. We speak with creator Jeff Muncy and Pajanimals Executive producer Alex Rockwell to find out more about this charming new musical series for preschoolers currently airing on PBS Kids Sprout.2008-11-1710 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-10-29 - Haunted Stories from the JHC LotIn this very special Halloween episode of the Henson.com Podcast, we hear about the many rumors of the "hauntings" at the Jim Henson Company lot in Hollywood, CA. Our tour guide (from the cast of Puppet Up! - Uncensored) knows the lot inside and out gives a detailed account of the property's spooky history.2008-10-2911 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-10-20 - The Jim Henson Company: Discoveries - The Blue Elephant!In this episode we speak with The Jim Henson Company's co-CEO Lisa Henson about The Jim Henson Company: Discoveries banner and the first release under the new label THE BLUE ELEPHANT. Also a Jim Henson Company employee tells us why she loves the Jim Henson short film TIME PIECE!2008-10-2009 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-10-06 - Unstable Fables - Tortoise Vs. HareIn this episode we find out about the brand new Direct To DVD Movie UNSTABLE FABLES" TORTOISE VS. HARE by talking one on one with the film's director Howard Baker. Also in this episode we find out another Jim Henson Company Employee's favorite Company Property!2008-10-0615 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-09-02 - Sid The Science Kid Premieres!In this episode we celebrate the release of the new show Sid The Science Kid on PBS Kids! We get thoughts on the debut from Jim Henson Company Vice President of Marketing and Publicity, Nicole Goldman, head of Digital Production for Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Kerry Shea, KCET's Senior Vice President of New Media Jackie Kain and Sid The Science Kid co-executive producer and head writer Bradley Zweig. After you listen to this episode, be sure to check out all the Sid fun online at www.PBSKids.org/sid
2008-09-0222 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-08-20 - Frances: Interview with Alex RockwellIn this episode we feature a special extended interview with Alex Rockwell, the producer and co-writer of the new show Frances. We talk to Alex about Frances and her long career with The Jim Henson Company that started with a job as Jim Henson's Creative Assistant.2008-08-2026 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-08-04 - Red Fraggle LIVE At Comic-Con 2008In this episode, take a front row seat and sing along with Red Fraggle as she makes her first ever live appearance at Comic-Con International 2008 as the Henson.com Podcast brings you exclusive audio from the event.
Also in this episode we learn about another Jim Henson Company Employee's favorite property.2008-08-0416 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-07-22 - Fraggle Rock At Comic Con 2008!In this episode we get the inside story on the Fraggle Rock sing-along at Comic Con 2008 which will feature a first ever live appearance by Red Fraggle! We speak with both Karen Prell and Dave Goelz, who will both be appearing at the event, to get their thoughts on this Comic Con event and on the 25th Anniversary of Fraggle Rock! Also in this episode we talk to another Jim Henson Company employee about their favorite property, Labyrinth.2008-07-2216 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-07-14 - Fraggle Rock Movie - Cory EdwardsIn this episode we have an exclusive interview with writer/director Cory Edwards about some of the plans for the new Fraggle Rock feature film. We also speak to Jim Henson Company Employee Jeff Price about one of his favorite Company properties: The Skrumps.2008-07-1419 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-06-30 - Sid and the Henson Digital Puppetry StudioIn this episode we get the low down on the Henson Digital Puppetry Studio, the proprietary puppetry system currently being used on Sid The Science Kid that lets our talented performers puppeteer characters in real time! We talk to Drew Massey and Misty Rosas who, together, help bring Sid to life using this amazing technique!2008-06-3012 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-06-02 - Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas On Stage!In this episode we talk with Tim McDonald, the CEO of iTheatrics, who along with The Jim Henson Company will be bringing the world of Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas to the stage in a new musical. We also talk to another Jim Henson Company employee and family about their favorite Henson film, "Good Boy!".2008-06-0213 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-05-05 - John Criswell InterviewIn this episode we have an exclusive interview with John Criswell, the Animatronics Supervisor for Jim Henson's Creature Shop. We also answer a listener's question about the land of Fraggle Rock, (with additional imagery on our Fraggle Rock page under "The Story of Fraggle Rock" link), and hear about a Henson employee's favorite show, Animal Jam.2008-05-0517 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-04-21 - Farscape Comics from BOOM! StudiosIn this episode we have an exclusive interview with Boom! Studios editor Matt Gagnon who discusses the new "Farscape" comic book series. Also in this episode we answer a listener submitted question about Farscape and hear another Jim Henson Company employee's favorite Henson production.2008-04-2109 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-04-07 - Julie Zobel InterviewIn this episode we have an exclusive interview with Julie Zobel who is the Head of Fabrication of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Julie gives us a in-depth
look into what life in the Creature Shop is like and talks about her history with the Company.Also, The Jim Henson Company's Assistant to the President, Jim Formanek, tells us why he likes "The Dark Crystal."2008-04-0726 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-02-26 - The Jim Henson Company Lot Tour!In this episode, the Henson.com podcast takes an exclusive private tour around The Jim Henson Company's lot. Senior Vice President of Administration Joe Henderson gives some amazing insight and trivia about the lot, its history and its current use.2008-02-2616 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-02-11 - Unstable Fables - 3 Pigs And A Baby!In this episode we learn about the first Unstable Fables release 3 Pigs And A Baby. We talk to Craig Bartlett, Joe Purdy and Lisa Henson about this hilarious new film.Also in this episode a Henson staff member reveals one of their favorite Henson related projects, Tim Beedle of TokyoPop answers some listener mail about the next Return To Labyrinth manga and we let the Jim Henson Company employees send out some special Valentine's Day greetings!2008-02-1120 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-01-28 - JHC Launches on iTunesThe Jim Henson Company is proud to announce the availability of Season One of Fraggle Rock and Season One of Farscape on the iTunes Store!In this episode of the podcast we talk to Jim Henson President Peter Schube and Head of Marketing and Publicity Nicole Goldman about this exciting announcement.Also in this episode we answer some listener mail about www.farscape.com2008-01-2806 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2008-01-14 - The 2007 Jim Henson HonorsIn this episode we take a look at the recipiants of The 2007 Jim Henson Honors. We also interview the CEO of Etsy.com Robert Kalin about his company's win of the 2007 Jim Henson Community Honor. Also in this episode Nicole Goldman answers some listener mail about "The Power Of The Dark Crystal."2008-01-1406 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-12-19 - S.U.D.S.In this episode of the Henson.com Podcast we get an exclusive sneak peek behind the scenes of the new Henson Alternative production S.U.D.S., or
Simian Undercover Detective Squad, which will premiere on Film.com. We speak with producers-directors Perry Sachs and Deb Loftis as well as stars Paul Rugg and Zand Broumand.Also in this episode, special holiday greetings from the employees of The Jim Henson Company.
www.film.com/suds/2007-12-1919 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-12-03 - Dave Goelz on Emmet OtterIn this episode we speak with Dave Goelz about the heartwarming holiday film, Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas, the Jim Henson Company classic that celebrates it's 30th Anniversary this year.
Buy Emmet Otter on DVD!2007-12-0315 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-11-20 - Jim Henson Company MerchandiseIn this episode we help with your holiday shopping as we take a look at all the new Jim Henson Company products that are available at stores and online retailers. We also answer another fan submitted question.
Find merchandise and collectibles from The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Fraggle Rock, Farscape, and Jim Henson Designs at the following websites:
www.plan-btoys.comwww.DarkFigures.com
www.ToyVault.comwww.TruffleShuffle.comwww.ToyTokyo.com
And don't forget The Jim Henson Company Online Store.2007-11-2009 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-10-28 - TinseltownThe new Henson Alternative show Tinseltown will debut on the Logo Network on Friday, November 2 at 10PM as part of Alien Boot Camp. To celebrate the debut of the show, the Henson.com podcast sat down with one of the show's stars, Bobby Vegan, for an exclusive interview. Be sure to check out Tinseltown on the web at www.alienbootcamp.comContent not intended for our youngest viewers.2007-10-2817 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-10-08 - Jim Henson's Fantastic WorldThis episode features excerpts from a panel discussion that took place on September 7, 2007 at the Arkansas Arts Center in celebration of Jim Henson's Fantastic World. Moderator Eileen Turan lead the panel featuring special guests: Bonnie Erickson, Arthur Novell, Craig Shemin, Karen Falk, Deborah Macanic and Jane Henson. Hosted by Grant Baciocco2007-10-0817 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-09-24 - A Day in the Life of a JHC InternIn this episode we sit down with some of the hardest working folks on the lot: The Jim Henson Company Interns. Find out what it takes to be an intern with The Jim Henson Company and what a day in the life of an intern is like! Hosted By Grant Baciocco2007-09-2417 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-09-10 - Q and A from Comic Con 2007We present more audio from Comic Con 2007. Listen as Co-CEOs Brian Henson and Lisa Henson, The Skrumps creator John Chandler, Head of Children's Television Halle Stanford, Puppet Up! - Uncensored Creative Director Patrick Bristow and puppeteer Julianne Buescher answer questions from the audience. Host by Grant Baciocco.2007-09-1014 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-08-13 - The Skrumps At Comic Con 2007!Live audio from the Jim Henson Company's Panel at Comic Con International. Featuring Halle Stanford, Lisa Henson, John Chandler, Craig Bartlett, Brian Henson and special guest Raisins Skrump discussing the new Henson project: The Skrumps! Hosted By Grant Baciocco.2007-08-1316 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-07-30 - Puppet Up At Comic Con 2007!Live audio from the Jim Henson Company's Panel at Comic Con International. Featuring Brian Henson, Julianne Buescher, Patrick Bristow and special guest, Ben Browder from Farscape. Tix for Puppet Up In Hollywood on sale at www.PuppetUp.com. Hosted By Grant Baciocco. Content not intended for our youngest viewers.2007-07-3014 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-07-16 - Karen Falk Interview Pt. 2Part two of our interview with Karen Falk, The Jim Henson Company archivist. We discuss the Jim Henson Archives as well as the Jim Henson Legacy Project. Hosted By Grant Baciocco.2007-07-1610 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-07-03 - Karen Falk Interview Pt. 1This episode is part one of our interview with Karen Falk, The Jim Henson Company archivist. Hosted By Grant Baciocco.2007-07-0310 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-06-15 - Peter Brooke Interview Pt. 2In this episode, we continue our discussion with Jim Henson Creature Shop Creative Supervisor, Peter Brooke. We talk about the design process, computers vs. Animatronics and more.2007-06-1517 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-06-01 - Peter Brooke Interview Pt. 1This episode is part one of our interview with Peter Brooke, Creative Supervisor of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. We discuss his career and what lead him to the position he now holds.2007-06-0116 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-05-14 - Jim Henson DesignsIn this episode we interview Michael Polis, Colleen Nuskey and Mel Horan to get the inside scoop on Jim Henson Designs, the exciting new design oriented merchandise inspired by Jim Henson's Sketches. Hosted by Grant Baciocco.2007-05-1414 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-01-29 - Puppet Up - Uncensored!We take a look at the unpredictable and often very provocative world of the Jim Henson Puppet Up Uncensored Puppet Improv Troupe. Interviews with Puppet Up Director Patrick Bristow as well as several of the Puppet Up Performers. Hosted By Grant Baciocco Content not intended for our youngest viewers.2007-01-2913 minHenson.com PodcastHenson.com Podcast 2007-01-10 - The Skrumps!A behind the scenes look at the latest addition to The Jim Henson Company family, The Skrumps! In this episode, we talk with Skrumps creator John Chandler, the head of Children's Programming Halle Stanford and Skrumps puppeteer Victor Yerrid! Hosted By Grant Baciocco.2007-01-1010 min