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Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast6.14: Gonzo Doxxes HimselfWe're talking about Minutes 27-28 of Muppets From Space, in which Gonzo explains himself to the TV audience. With special guest Johanna Swanson!PLUS: Is K. Edgar Singer exceptionally creepy here? What if Mork was The Nanny? Piggy acts like Piggy! Why isn't David Bowie in this movie? And our favorite TV swear edits!ALSO: Read the excellent article "Gonzo the Great: Nonbinary Icon" by Ren Goetz on ToughPigs.com!Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan RoeGuest: Johanna SwansonProduced & E...
2025-12-0950 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast6.13: Piggy's Painful PerformanceWe're talking about Minutes 25-26 of Muppets From Space, in which Miss Piggy freezes on live television. With special guest Danny Horn of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast and Muppet Pictures!PLUS: Is this where the movie becomes bad? How did they get Piggy so wrong? Makin' copies! A fake movie critic! Coffee cups with no coffee! And where are Kermit's pants?ALSO: Read the Tough Pigs zine that includes Danny's theory that Muppets From Space is a hoax on ToughPigs.com!Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan R...
2025-12-0245 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast6.04: It's the '90s and Musicals Are Not CoolWe're talking about Minutes 07-08 of Muppets From Space, in which "Brick House" concludes and the Muppets eat breakfast. With special guest Katilyn Miller of ToughPigs.com!PLUS: Tacky the Penguin, literary hero! Who's your favorite Spice Girl? Baab the Sheep! Did Lisa Kudrow play Romy or Michelle? Sesame parodies of the Napster era! And Miss Piggy makes a low-key entrance!Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan RoeGuest: Katilyn MillerProduced & Edited by: Ryan RoeTheme Song by: Jordan BrandonLogo by...
2025-09-3055 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comA Prairie Dawn Companion - Betty Lou, Transmedia, and the Smurfette PrincipleBecca Petunia takes a close look at Sesame's first recurring female character, softhearted Betty Lou. Not only that, but she is joined by fan favorite recurring ToughPigs guest, puppeteer Stoph Scheer (The Creatures of Yes, Puppet Up, Muppets Mayhem)!Featured in this episode are discussions of drag performances, monsters, and the importance of merchandise. Plus: you'll learn all about Inspidia! You don't want to miss this one.Credits:Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca PetuniaGuest: Stoph ScheerCharacter Art by Becca PetuniaPodcast Artwork by Joe...
2025-08-211h 35
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast5.34: Miss Piggy Is Here!We're talking about Minutes 67-68 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which we finally meet Miss Piggy. With special guest Danny Horn!PLUS: Is this Piggy's biggest introduction? What's the deal with Flaubert the anteater? Are Piggy's eyes askew? Captain Smollett turns into Kermit! What's a "Christian diet?" How old is the word "wuss?" And does Ziggy wear pants?ALSO: Read Danny's article on the flathead Kermit on ToughPigs.com!Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan RoeGuest Danny HornProduced & Edited by Ryan RoeLogo by...
2024-10-0848 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Winter, 2024 EditionKermitment’s Matthew Gaydos and ToughPigs writers Jarrod Fairclough, Beth Cook, and Anthony Strand join J.D. for another report on the state of The Muppets! They weigh in on the challenging topics of Muppet violence and Muppet fandom conflicts, and also the much lighter topic of a Disney World
holiday show.
Also discussed: our final thoughts on The Muppets Mayhem, excitement for Back to the Rock, and uncertainty about Faeries.
Hosted by: J.D. Hansel
Panelists: Beth Cook, Anthony Strand, Matthew Gaydos, and Jarrod Fairclough
Artwork by: Kenny Durkin
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2024-02-081h 29
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Worst of the Muppets - Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday SpectacularToughPigs' latest podcast series, The Worst of the Muppets: Holiday Edition, is put out of its misery as we review the near-unwatchable Christmas special Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular!
Highlights include Lady Gaga's Sweetums-style wig, an especially incoherent Electric Mayhem, and an awkward encounter with Kermit the Frog.
Our special guest is ToughPigs co-owner Jarrod Fairclough!
2023-12-281h 06
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #22 - Dr. Teeth's Mellow and Profitable EpisodeHit me like a hurricane! If you’ve got both electricity and Muppet trivia in your brain, you’ve come to the right place. That’s right: it’s a Hubba-Wha?! Episode all about the Electric Mayhem! Becca is joined by Muppet artist and trumpet aficionado Dave Hulteen and ToughPigs’ own Joe Hennes in an episode all about the Muppets’ legendary house band. These dedicated Mayheads will have to picture that, stop blaming the dynamite, and refuse to take no for an answer if they want to prove they’ve got what it takes to be our Moog and win fabulous p...
2023-10-051h 34
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #20 - Kermit the Park HopperEveryone knows the real happiest place on Earth is right here on ToughPigs, with a brand new episode of Hubba-Wha?!! This week, Becca Petunia is joined by former PizzeRizzo employee Melia Schnef and ToughPigs’ own Matthew Soberman for trivia challenges about the Muppets’ appearances in Disney theme parks! They’ll have to master their cheap 3D tricks, rock and roll around the world, and meet 999 Muppet ghosts if they want to win a fabulous souvenir! Plus: what professional swimmer does Big Bird admire, and what does that have to do with anything anyway? Play along at home and let us kno...
2023-09-211h 22
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastBONUS: Kermit UnpiggedWe're talking about the 1994 album Kermit Unpigged, an audio release that feels like a TV special. With special guest Becca Petunia from ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: This is nothing like MTV Unplugged! What's a courtesy phone? An embarrassing music video! Is one of these Muppets a greyhound? Why did they forget about Floyd in the '90s? And what language does "mitout pig" come from?
ALSO: Read Ryan's article "The Muppets Taught Me Every Popular Song I've Ever Heard Of" on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Watch...
2023-08-311h 53
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast443: Gonzo, Not Dickens -- But Marley, Not WaldorfWe're talking about Minutes 85-86 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which mice and Charles Dickens say goodbye and credits begin. With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: Which Hugh invented the elevator? Why does Gonzo tell us to read the book? The illustrious career of Mr. Caine's double! 38 additional Muppet performers! Who provided craft services? And should Ryan see King Ralph?
ALSO: Read Staci's article "Strange Revelation: Sesame Street Isn't Real?" on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Staci Rosen
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
L...
2023-05-1644 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast439: Turkeys As a Unit of MeasurementWe're talking about Minutes 77-78 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge orders a turkey from a bunny and makes a donation. With special guest Beth Cook of ToughPigs.com and the Fraggle Talk podcast!
PLUS: Uncle Traveling Matt interacts with humans! The odd career arc of Bean Bunny! WHY did the spirits do it all in one night? The funniest joke book of 1739! And Bunsen makes a noise!
ALSO:
Read Anthony and Roz's review of Muppet Christmas Carol-flavored tea on ToughPigs.com!
Take Ryan's Muppet Christmas gifts quiz on...
2023-04-181h 01
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast438: A Joyful Bad Hair DayWe're talking about Minutes 75-76 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge cries in a graveyard and wakes up in his bed. With special guest Grant Harding!
PLUS: A REALLY abrasive sponge! Should we watch Red Dwarf? Arriving at Stave Five! Gonzo and Rizzo return! Are angels happy? Who owns It's a Wonderful Life? And did Wilkins and Wontkins ever do A Christmas Carol?
ALSO check out these things:
Watch the terrible Muppet ripoff milk commercials from the 1950s on YouTube!
Check out Tori's Muppet Fan Corner on Twitter, home of the Best...
2023-04-1143 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast433: Rainbow Sparkle Beard FarewellWe're talking about Minutes 65-66 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past departs and a scarier ghost appears. With specific customer Roz Strand!
PLUS: The Ghost goes gray! What would the Ghost of 2023 wear? Why does Rizzo have to ring the bell? Is smoke expensive? Long... ... ... silences! Kids' movies to avoid! And Easter Island heads!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
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2023-03-0736 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast432: Noisy Games and Joyful TearsWe're talking about Minutes 63-64 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Cratchits finish "Bless Us All" and Scrooge finds room in his heart for love. With Anthony's favorite guest, Roz Strand!
PLUS: Fraggles and Gelflings meet up in their dreams! Squawking chickens and musical bears! Beggon, red flips, and Bert! The ghost goes gray! The Academy fails to nominate Jerry Juhl! Why doesn't Dollar Tree play music? And watching this movie after the apocalypse!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
2023-02-2841 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast431: Did Everyone Hate This Movie in 1992?We're talking about Minutes 61-62 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Miss Piggy is indignant and the Cratchits begin singing "Bless Us All." With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day and Muppet Pictures!
PLUS: Aladdin sabotages Kermit at the box office! The tragedy of Mrs. Cratchit's contractions! Songs that aren't meant to be heard for the first time! Muppets surrounded by fire! And Danny tells us what he REALLY thinks of this song!
ALSO: Read Danny's article on the profound weirdness of everyone liking this movie on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted...
2023-02-2147 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast430: The World Revolves Under Kermit's FeetWe're talking about Minutes 59-60 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Robin and Kermit finish singing and the Cratchits come together for dinner. With special guest Noah Ginex!
PLUS: Noah remixes Anthony's rap! We learn a LOT about how they achieved this shot! What's Tiny Tim's ailment? A pig gooses a frog! Why are coughs so deadly in movies? Steve Whitmire does Muppet performer impressions! And an amazing connection to the first Superman movie!
ALSO: See Noah's artist's depiction of Anthony and Ryan recording the podcast on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: See photos...
2023-02-141h 11
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast429: Miss Piggy Is in This Muppet Movie!We're talking about Minutes 57-58 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which we meet Bob Cratchit's family. Including some pigs! With special guest Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the podcast Hubba-Wha?!
PLUS: Frog/pig offspring! How did they make Rizzo dance on a goose? Exploding Christmas ornaments! We love Scrooge McDuck comics! And the startling truth behind the true identities of Peter, Belinda, and Bettina!
ALSO: See the back cover of A Merry Muppet Christmas: Through the Window, which credits Simon the Frog, Miranda, and Melinda, on ToughPigs.com! (Thanks to Muppet Wiki!)
2023-02-071h 12
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast428: Fraggle Rock Party GuestsWe're talking about Minutes 55-56 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge eavesdrops on his nephew's Christmas party. With particular visitor Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the Hubba-Wha?! podcast!
PLUS: Does Rizzo eat things that aren't food? Facts about plum pudding and hansom cabs! Facts about Wander McMooch and Brool! Is Nephew Fred a good host? Ryan's strong feelings about The Chronicles of Narnia! And Becca brings us a party game!
ALSO: Read Becca's article on all the Fraggle Rock characters in this movie on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Listen to our...
2023-01-311h 06
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast427: Yay, the Bus Driver Dance!We're talking about Minutes 53-54 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "It Feels Like Christmas" concludes and Scrooge wishes to see family. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: The return of the snowman! Christmas floor peanuts! How many syllables in the word "child?" Our favorite line in this song! A Whatnot lands in jail! An unexpected Daily Show connection! Necessary horses! And how many times do we describe this scene as "great?"
ALSO: Listen to the book & tape that features the Muppets singing "It Feels Like Christmas" on YouTube!
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2023-01-171h 15
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast426: Um, Technically It's NOT the PresentWe're talking about Minutes 51-52 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost brings Scrooge to Christmas morning and starts singing "It Feels Like Christmas." With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: The public domain Avengers! How to make Muppets shrink! The boar's head with mustard! The return of a favorite Muppet! Which part of this scene is CENSORED on Disney+? What is that kid carrying?! And what did Joe get us for Christmas???
ALSO: Look at a blurry screenshot of the kid carrying the mystery item on ToughPigs.com!
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2023-01-1057 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast424: Loving "When Love Is Gone"We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle finishes "When Love Is Gone" and Rizzo cries. With special guest Sarah Elizabeth Grace, Tough Pigs pal and huge fan of this movie!
PLUS: Our personal "When Love Is Gone" journeys! The Boring Song Theory! The worst parts of Mary Poppins and It's a Wonderful Life! Michael Caine is not a singer! Christmas Carol fanfic! And what if Belle had been played by Miss Mousey?????
ALSO: Read Ryan's immature 2007 article "27 Things to Do During 'When Love Is Gone' on ToughPigs.com!"
2022-12-2759 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Winter, 2022 EditionWelcome back to the second episode of The Great Muppet Fandom Panel - ToughPigs' recurring podcast featuring Muppet fans chatting about the latest in Muppet news!
ToughPigs writers Julia Gaskill, Louie Pearlman, and Joe Hennes join J.D. for a winter wonderland of Muppet news and discussion. Did we like Best in Snow? “Night of the Lights”? Fraggle NFTs? Results may vary.
Also discussed: Bob McGrath, imaginary Muppet theme park attractions, and Disco Kermit.
2022-12-221h 16
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast421: Fozziwigs Know How to PartyWe're talking about Minutes 41-42 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Fozziwig's annual Christmas party begins. With special guest Matt Wilkie of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Our favorite Whatnot is in this scene! Frozen Rizzo looks delicious! Why are the Marleys at this party? What singing food is on the Chef's trays? What's the name of the bootleg version of this podcast? And which '60s pop star does young Waldorf look like?
ALSO: See an image of the inexplicable Kermit "Christmas speech" shirt on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
2022-12-0650 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast420: Gonzo Lights the Rat (PLUS D23 and Sam and Friends)We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge leaves school for his job at Fozziwig's. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin, Muppet writer and author of the book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show!
PLUS: What does Gonzo whisper in Sam's ear? The brilliance of costume designer Polly Smith! Why don't Muppets get set on fire more often? How does Gonzo stand on a ladder? And Craig tells us all about the Muppet Christmas Carol panel at D23 AND his book about Sam and Friends! It's a...
2022-11-291h 28
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast419: Time-Lapse EbenezerWe're talking about Minutes 37-38 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge watches his young self work too hard and we meet Headmaster Sam the Eagle. With special guest Shane Keating of ToughPigs.com and Muppet Wiki!
PLUS: What's Scrooge's favorite comic strip? How many siblings does Rizzo have? Why does the classroom fall apart so quickly? Wine and pound cake! Sam gets energized! And when will Ryan watch Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol?
ALSO: Watch Shane's remarkable montage of "the Scooter First" on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
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2022-11-2253 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comFraggle Talk BONUS EPISODE - "Night of the Lights"Surprise! There's a brand new episode of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock available to watch right now on Apple TV+! Double surprise! There's also a new episode of Fraggle Talk - the unofficial Fraggle Rock podcast - available to listen to as well!
After having completed our entire series of Back to the Rock reviews and recaps with the cast and crew of the show, we couldn't leave the project incomplete. So with more from the show, we knew we just had to record an extra episode of our podcast. It's a holiday miracle!
A spe...
2022-11-211h 30
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast418: Rizzo Gets Mauled by a CatWe're talking about Minutes 35-36 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge arrives in his childhood. With special guest Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Is magical time travel the best time travel? Rizzo's from New Jersey! Was Shakespeare a Muppet in this reality? And what do smartboards smell like?
ALSO: Learn more about Scooter Computer and Mr. Chips on the Schoolhouse Rock Wiki! (You can watch the episodes on Disney Plus!)
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Matthew Soberman
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
...
2022-11-1533 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Fall, 2022 EditionToughPigs is proud to introduce a brand new series of podcast specials airing between seasons of our various ToughPigs podcasts… it’s The Great Muppet Fandom Panel! This recurring series will feature a look at the latest Muppet news of the season, with ridiculous commentary from Muppet fans on the ToughPigs team.
In our debut episode, ToughPigs writers Beth Cook, Shane Keating, and Ryan Roe star as panelists, as moderator J.D. Hansel makes them talk about Sam & Friends, live events, D23, and Sesame Street: The Musical whether they’d like to or not.
Also discus...
2022-10-271h 14
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #18 - Contest of Champions 2Well, all good things must come to an end, and also Season 2 of Hubba-Wha?! has to come to an end. But don’t be too sad, because Becca’s wrapping the season with a challenge of Brobdinagian proportions. ToughPigs co-owners Jarrod Fairclough and Ryan Roe are in the hotseats for the hardest Hubba-Wha?! episode ever recorded, full of Muppet and Henson trivia even Becca isn’t always sure how to pronounce. Which ToughPigs titan will be this week’s toughest pig? Our contestants will have to survive the mysterious theater of Vincent Twice, face the monsters in the mirror, and find...
2022-10-131h 29
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast413: Scary, Scary, Scary, FUNNY!We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which everything is very spooky and we get our first glimpse of Statler and Waldorf as Marley and Marley. With special guest J.D. Hansel of Bad Henson Bistro!
PLUS: How to film a human eating food! Who is Gumshazar? Are Statler & Waldorf among the smoothest recasts? Is their laugh more important than their jokes? And which of them is hotter?
ALSO: Read the entire menu of J.D.'s Bad Henson Bistro on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Check out Statler & Waldorf Through t...
2022-10-111h 06
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #17 - Havin' Fun with Ernie and BertGrab your duckies and your pigeons, because it’s time for a very special episode of Hubba-Wha?! This week, Becca’s thinking about the Muppets’ most dynamic duo in an episode all about Bert and Ernie! Or is it Ernie and Bert? Joining her are her good buddies Muppet fan artist Iffy and ToughPigs’ own Joe Hennes! Who will be this week’s Toughest Pig? Our guests will have to place their orders, feed Bert’s fish, and think of lovely, lilting words if they want to win our fabulous prizes. Plus: We’re still talking about which Muppet likes cinnamon...
2022-10-061h 05
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast412: Gonzo Can't Control His Own StoryWe're talking about Minutes 23-24 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge settles in for a quiet evening at home. With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day!
PLUS: More post-structuralist literary theory! Scrooge's stairs are SO wide! Is Labyrinth actually bad? Shaming rich people! Gonzo's amazing curling nose! And Scrooge beats up his dressing gown!
ALSO: Read Danny's classic article comparing The Dark Crystal to Thelma and Louise on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Danny and Kynan Barker's classic article series My Week with The Muppet Christmas Carol on ToughPigs.com!
2022-10-0448 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba Wha?! Episode #16 - Muppets Most WantedSubway is proud to present this week’s Hubba-Wha?! episode about Muppets Most Wanted. Just kidding: Becca didn’t get any sponsors for this. But she’s not kidding about a full episode of trivia questions about the Muppets’ most recent motion picture. Joining her on this world tour are David Levy from the Muppeturgy podcast and ToughPigs’ own Julia Gaskill. Who will be this week’s evilest pig? Our contestants will have to answer questions about celebrity lullabies, the longest jam sessions, and The Muppet Vault. Play along at home and see if you can outsmart the world’s greatest cri...
2022-09-2951 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast411: We Want to Buy Statler Door KnockersWe're talking Minutes 21-22 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Kermit finishes "One More Sleep" and Scrooge sees something scary. With EXTREMELY special guest Noel MacNeal of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Show-Me Show, and much more!
PLUS: A shooting star shouts "Merry Christmas!" How do Muppets drive horse-drawn carriages? The Ocean's 11 star who steals Rizzo's schtick! The joke of Robert Marley's name! Jerry Nelson's vocal versatility! And Timothee Chalamet dresses like Gonzo!
ALSO: Compare photos of Gonzo's Charles Dickens costume and Timothee Chalamet's...
2022-09-2731 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #15 - Sesame Grab BagIf you know Becca Petunia, you know she owns a lot of Sesame merchandise. This week on Hubba-Wha?!, she’s decided to make that into everyone else’s problem with a grab bag of Sesame questions inspired by things she found lying around her apartment. Join ToughPigs’ Louie Pearlman and Sesame Street Musical performer Joe Newman-Getzler as they rise to the occasion, answering questions about the letter of the day, Steve Martin’s influence on Sesame music, and how to teach an old dog new tricks. Plus: which Muppet is Luis’s best friend? You’ll never guess…
Hosted by: B...
2022-09-221h 22
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast410: Comedy Relief Before the GhostsWe're talking about Minutes 19-20 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Kermit continues "One More Sleep" and ice-skates with penguins. With EXTREMELY special guest Noel MacNeal of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Show-Me Show, and much more!
PLUS: How do these cool puppet sequences get made? An imaginary bookshelf! Why was it so hard to make Kermit lock a door? Who are Jolly and Joyal? And the penguins' skating party!
ALSO: Find Noel and Bear on TikTok and on Cameo!
ALSO: Read...
2022-09-2033 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-What?! Episode #14 - LabyrinthIt’s only forever…or maybe closer to 57 minutes and 31 seconds! Becca leads the artist Shannguin and ToughPigs’ own JD Hansel through the wild maze that is the Labyrinth episode of Hubba-Wha?! What dangers untold and hardships unnumbered will they face on their quest to rescue fabulous prizes from the Goblin King? It wouldn’t be fair to tell you the specifics, but expect some questions about 80s pop stars, ghost writers, and what you need to cross the Bog of Eternal Stench. Plus: who reminds me of being reminded of the babe?
Hosted by: Becca Petunia
Gu...
2022-09-1557 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #13 - Fraggle RockHey nonny nonny, ha cha cha, it’s time once again for Hubba-Wha?! This week, host Becca Petunia is joined by Sprout of the Muppet Fans Talking Podcast and Beth Cook of ToughPigs! They’ll face a Marjory-sized heap of trivia questions about the original Fraggle Rock TV show. Who’s this week’s Toughest Pig? Our guests will have to work for thirty minutes, then find their only way home, and go back to where it all began if they want to be the best and win fabulous prizes. Plus: We talk even more about Snuffy’s brother for some r
2022-09-0857 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #12 - Family DinnersHappy… Thanksgiving? It’s time to gather around the table once again for America’s favorite Muppet trivia show, Hubba-Wha?! This week, host Becca Petunia hosts a very early Thanksgiving dinner for two members of her ToughPigs family, Shane Keating and Matthew Soberman! Who’s this week’s Toughest Pig? Our guests will have to theorize about relatives, eat the script of Doctor Zhivago, and celebrate Macy’s if they want to get the bigger piece of the wishbone and win fabulous prizes. Plus: How often do bombs appear in Swedish kitchens?
2022-09-011h 00
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast408: Beaker Does Not Flip the BirdWe're talking about Minutes 15-16 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge deals with charity workers and a caroler. With special guest Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show!
PLUS: Bunsen's deleted song! The lost episodes of the Statler & Waldorf: From the Balcony web series! Beaker speaks! Harpo's new movie! Bean Bunny is so tiny! And how many rats work for Scrooge?
ALSO: Watch the George Lucas Talk Show live show with special guest Steve Whitmire on YouTube!
ALSO: Read Anthony's oral history of Mo Frackle on ToughPigs.com!
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2022-08-3036 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #10 - Muppet MerchIt’s time once again for America’s favorite Muppet trivia show, Hubba-Wha?! This week, host Becca Petunia is joined by Eric Pahl, contributor to The Muppet Collection Page, and Danny Horn, ToughPigs’ founder and writer of Superheroes Every Day. They’ll face challenges based on the history of Muppet toys and other Henson merch. Who’s this week’s Toughest Pig? Our guests will have to sort through questions about Walter’s collection, things that go, and the scent of oudh if they want to hit the jackpot and win the most exclusive merch of all: our fabulous prizes. Plus...
2022-08-1856 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast406: Christmas Is BADWe're talking about Minutes 11-12 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge is grumpy and Nephew Fred drops by to spread cheer. With special guest Marisa LaScala of SportsAlcohol.com!
PLUS: The great Mickey vs. Muppet debate! What does "our assets are frozen" really mean? Are there only two songs in this movie? Mystery Science Theater Rizzo! And when will the name "Ebenezer" make a comeback?
ALSO: Read Ryan's article on the many, many Muppets named Fred on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Marisa LaScala
2022-08-1631 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #9 - Monsters!Just when you thought it was safe to stop thinking about Muppet trivia, Becca Petunia is back with Season 2 of Hubba-Wha?! This week, she’s joined by Patrick Cotnoir of the George Lucas Talk Show and RAAAATSCRAPS and ToughPigs’ own Anthony Strand. They’ll face some scary challenges based on the lovable monsters of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and…classic cinema? Who’s this week’s Toughest Pig? Our guests will have to brave questions about beautiful days, 39 steps, and the emotions you can express by laugh-growling if they want to survive the night and win fabulous prizes. Plus: More d...
2022-08-121h 03
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast405: Thank You for Making Me a Part of ThisWe're talking about Minutes 09-10 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge arrives at work and is very mean. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough!
PLUS: How many times does Scrooge say "humbug?" Is Rizzo a good cleaning tool? One of the harshest moments in a Muppet movie! It's a good time to be a Muppet rat! And is this Rizzo's brother?
ALSO: Read Jarrod's review of the Rich Little episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Roz and Anthony's review of the Rich Little episode of The Muppet Show...
2022-08-0939 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast403: Gonzo Has ThumbsWe're talking about Minutes 05-06 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Gonzo insists he's Charles Dickens and introduces Scrooge. With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Should we call Gonzo "Charles Dickens" on this podcast? What does Scrooge have in common with Earl Sinclair from Dinosaurs and Belle from Beauty and the Beast? Paul Williams reads a murder mystery! Muppet choreography! And exactly how dead is a doornail?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Julia Gaskill
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
2022-07-2626 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast402: Humans and Muppets Exist Side by SideWe're talking about Minutes 03-04 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which credits conclude and we meet our narrators: Gonzo and Rizzo! With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Sprocket wears clothes! Is Can't Hardly Wait the second-best movie edited by Michael Jablow? Would Muppet lettuce prefer being sold to being stolen? A frog tugs on a chicken! Does Rizzo know he's in a movie? 1840s critics react to the Charles Dickens book! And we're amazed at how quickly the book was adapted!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Julia...
2022-07-1937 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comFraggle Talk Episode 4: "The Glow" with Dave Goelz ("Boober")ToughPigs' Fraggle Talk podcast series continues as we dive into the Back to the Rock episode "The Glow", featuring Boober's glowing tail and the debut of The Archivist Fraggle, voiced by the talented Cynthia Erivo! Joining us in this episode is a Muppet performer who originated characters like Boober Fraggle, Uncle Traveling Matt, and The World's Oldest Fraggle. He's reprising his characters in Back to the Rock, and we're beyond excited to chat with him all about returning to the world of Fraggle Rock. Yes, our guest is the amazing Dave Goelz!
2022-05-121h 11
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comFraggle Talk Episode 2: "Red and the Big Jump" with Henson Creature Shop Puppet BuildersOur newest podcast series FRAGGLE TALK continues as we climb a giant Doozer tower to dive deep into the second episode: "Red and the Big Jump"! Our very special guests all join us from the Jim Henson Creature Shop, and have had a hand in designing, building, and maintaining the incredible puppets seen in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. We're pleased to welcome Creature Shop Supervisor Scott Johnson, On-Set Wrangling Supervisor Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson, and Puppet Build Supervisor Rollie Krewson! For more details, please visit us at ToughPigs.com.
2022-04-281h 30
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastMovin' Right Along Bonus #10: The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonBonus episode! We're talking about The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson, the 1990 TV special in which the Muppets learn about their creator and pay tribute to him. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Is this special sad or happy? A backstage without a stage! Rizzo is NAKED! The great Joy Buzzer name controversy! Which of the guest celebrities had never worked with Jim? And what was it like to hear the new Kermit for the very first time?
ALSO: Get your "Turn the World Around" t-shirt by Kenny Durkin on RedBubble!
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2022-04-261h 46
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comFraggle Talk Episode 1: "Pilot" with John Tartaglia and Halle StanfordWe're proud to announce the debut of FRAGGLE TALK - The Unofficial Fraggle Rock Podcast! We've teamed up with our friends at The Jim Henson Company to deliver a series of interviews with the puppeteers, producers, writers, and builders who helped create the recent series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. Our first episode features two special guests: Executive Producer and Gobo Fraggle performer John Tartaglia, as well as Executive Producer and Henson Company President of Television Halle Stanford! We're talking about how the show came together and what it was like filming the very first episode. For more deta...
2022-04-221h 29
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastMovin' Right Along BONUS #9: Muppet-Vision 3DBonus episode! We're talking about Muppet-Vision 3D, the beloved attraction that's been a staple of Disney Hollywood Studios since 1991! With special guest Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com and WDWNT!
PLUS: The history of theme park 3D movies! Is the preshow better than the actual show? Is the food at PizzeRizzo better than garbage? Is Waldo one of the most widely-seen Muppets? Why aren't there more recognizable Muppets in the finale? Is the Disney character cameo amusing? And would it be okay if this attraction closed forever?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest M...
2022-03-151h 44
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba Wha?! Episode #8 - The Contest of ChampionsWhat a long, strange road it’s been, but we’ve reached the finale of the first season of Hubba-Wha?!, America’s favorite Muppet quiz show. In this episode, Evan G. challenges longtime ToughPigs editors Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe to a grab bag of nigh-impossible Muppet mayhem. Can these Muppet experts handle questions about Around the Corner, Detective Monk, and maybe even Mr. Poodlepants? If anyone can, it’s Ryan and Joe, but the odds might not be in their favor. Play along with us at home and let us know how you do… and let us know your thoug...
2022-02-101h 15
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #7 - The Great GonzoJust when you thought we were out of questions, Evan G. is back with another episode of America’s weirdest quiz show, Hubba-Wha?! In this episode, Evan is joined by Muppet artist Richard Gomez and ToughPigs contributor Megan Barbeau to puzzle through the Muppet gang’s strangest weirdo, The Great Gonzo! Who will be this week’s Toughest Weirdo? Our contestants will have to board Noah’s Ark, jump through a flaming hoop, and even remember all of the Dave Goelz characters living down at Fraggle Rock. It’s a fun-filled extravagonzo for everyone! Play along with us at home and l...
2022-01-2747 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #6 - Merry Christmas!Ho ho ho, Muppet fans! It’s time once again for America’s jolliest Muppet trivia show, Hubba-Wha?! Nothing is more Christmas-y than the Muppets and trivia, so in this extra-long, extra-special episode Evan G. is joined by Brandon Hardy of the Brandon Hardy Art TikTok and Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com as they answer questions about the Christmas specials and albums released during Jim Henson’s lifetime. Who will be this week’s Toughest Pig? We carol together as we puzzle through holly, ivy, and all that good stuff. Does anyone remember the Christmas Toy as well as Evan doe...
2021-12-231h 19
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastMovin' Right Along MFC17: Noted Germ CarriersWe're talking about Minutes 33-34 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which frogs and Fraggles sing "Pass It On." With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: Jerry Juhl juggles three worlds! The many versions of Christmas! What color is the Fraggle pebble? Steve Whitmire is a good puppeteer! And the star of the show: Large Marvin!
ALSO: Read Danny Horn and Kynan Barker's classic review of the John Denver & The Muppets Christmas special on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
2021-12-1721 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #5 - ToughPigs at 20It’s time once again for America’s favorite Muppet trivia show, Hubba-Wha?! To celebrate 2021 being ToughPigs’ 20th birthday, host Evan G. is joined by Maria Nance of the Muppet Fans Talking podcast and ToughPigs’ own Julia Gaskill as they answer questions about the past 20 years of Muppet productions. Who will be this week’s Toughest Pig? If they want to get their face on Walter’s watch, our guests will have to remember Disney’s Muppet films, Disney’s Muppet shows, and also some Nintendo games about boats. Do you know your recasts? Play along with us at home and let us...
2021-12-1646 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastMovin' Right Along MFC16: Yeah, So? Uh... So?We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Doc goes to look for Piggy and Kermit & Robin find a Fraggle hole! With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: Who says "on a little while ago?" Doc as both straight man and comic! Kermit's weirdest line delivery ever! How much does Kermit know about Fraggles? And what is Wembley's catch phrase?
ALSO: Read Joe's article on the Muppet Theater Fraggle hole theory on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by...
2021-12-1626 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastMovin' Right Along MFC14: Two Worried FrogsWe're talking about Minutes 27-28 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Fozzie & the snowman get heckled and the Swedish Chef prepares to cook Big Bird. With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: Fozzie's adorable dance moves! The Count makes a bad situation worse! Doc's irrepressible work ethic! Did Big Bird really wrap this gift himself? And the secret history of Ma Bear's radio!
ALSO: Read Anthony's amazing oral history of Mo Frackle on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
2021-12-1424 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastMovin' Right Along MFC10: This Is Small TalkWe're talking about Minutes 19-20 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Sesame Street gang settles in and the turkey negotiates himself out of getting cooked. With special guest Danny Horn!
PLUS: Does this clip have the best joke of the special? Big Bird loves carols (and Carolls?)! The Honker's impeccable timing! Bert laughs like Fozzie! Bozark is the best character from Animal Jam! And which Funko Pops do we all own?
ALSO: Read issue #1 of MuppetZine on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Danny's Animal Jam review on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted...
2021-12-1020 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #4 - The Muppet MovieIt’s time once again for America’s favorite Muppet trivia show, Hubba-Wha?! This week, host Evan G. is joined by master Muppet maker Emily Engel and ToughPigs’ own Joe Hennes as they head for Hollywood and answer questions about The Muppet Movie. Who’s this week’s Toughest Pig? If they want to get rich and famous, our guests are going to have to remember the rainbow connection and figure out exactly where Sweetums might be. Do you have what it takes to escape Doc Hopper? Play along with us at home and let us know how you do!
2021-12-0955 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastMovin' Right Along MFC05: Giddy Up, Jingle HorseWe're talking about Minutes 09-10 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Electric Mayhem blows the roof off the farmhouse with their rendition of "Jingle Bell Rock." With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: Does "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" rock harder than "Jingle Bell Rock?" Dr. Teeth has a very shiny tooth! Janice's uvula in full swing! And woodland creatures do Fozzie's bidding!
ALSO: Read Ryan's investigative reporting on Janice's uvula on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Guest Staci Rosen
2021-12-0513 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Here is a Question for You Bonus Episode - HannukahWe’re off celebrating this week, but we’ve still got time for a special gift with this Hubba-Wha?! bonus episode! Here is a question for… ToughPigs’ own Staci Rosen! Evan G. leads Staci through a mini-game about the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah! What do penny candy, octopi, and little notes have in common? Who did Bob wink to? Play along with us at home and let us know how you do!
Hosted by: Evan G.
Guests: Staci Rosen
Questions, Logo, Production, and Editing by: Evan G.
Theme Music by: Staci Rosen
2021-12-0212 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #3 - Sesame Street Old SchoolIt’s time once again for America’s favorite Muppet trivia show, Hubba-Wha?! This week, host Evan G. is joined by Scott Hanson of the Muppet Wiki and ToughPigs’ own Shane Keating as they take a trip way back to 1969 with some questions about old-school Sesame Street. Who’s this week’s Toughest Pig? Our guests are born to add and born to answer questions about Gordon, but can even they figure out why we should care about Farley? Play along with us at home and let us know how you do!
ALSO: Check out Muppet Wiki’s amazing co...
2021-11-2559 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #2 - The Muppet ShowIt’s time once again for America’s favorite Muppet trivia show, Hubba-Wha?! This week, host Evan G. is joined by David Levy of the Muppeturgy Podcast and ToughPigs’ own Anthony Strand as they tackle some cultural questions about The Muppet Show. Who’s this week’s Toughest Pig? Our guests will have to tell some classic Fozzie jokes, sing with the Beatles, and remember... DC live action movies? It’s all to win the most Muppetational prize yet. Play along with us at home and let us know how you do!
ALSO: Listen to David Levy on Muppeturg...
2021-11-181h 06
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comHubba-Wha?! Episode #1 - The Muppets Take ManhattanIt’s time once again for America’s favorite Muppet trivia show, Hubba-Wha?! This week, host Evan G. is joined by ToughPigs’ own Ryan Roe and Anthony Strand in some challenges based on The Muppets Take Manhattan. Who’s this week’s Toughest Pig? Our guests will have to answer questions about rats with jobs, saying goodbye, and Mayor Brooke Shields to win this episode’s fabulous prizes. Play along with us at home and let us know how you do!
ALSO: Listen to Ryan and Anthony on Movin’ Right Along, which just finished its season about The Muppets Ta...
2021-11-1145 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comBonus Episode: Muppets Haunted Mansion ReviewJust in time for Halloween, the Muppets have given us a brand new special - Muppets Haunted Mansion - now streaming on Disney+!
ToughPigs co-owners Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe sit down for an informal chat and review of the new special to see what worked, what didn't work, and what was genuinely terrifying.
Stay tuned for a new Muppet podcast on this channel coming very soon!
2021-10-2847 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #13 - Jarrod FaircloughFINAL EPISODE! We're joined by ToughPigs' latest recruit, and also ToughPigs' latest co-owner! Jarrod Fairclough tells us all about running our competitor The Muppet Mindset, merging the Muppet Mindset with ToughPigs, and then joining the ToughPigs crew
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
- The Worst of The Muppet Show: Rich Little
- Muppet Cupcakes: A Fill-in-the-Blank Response
- 40 Favorite Muppet Show Moments
- Cookie Monster and Abby Interview
- Arrested Develmuppet
Click here to find all of Jarrod's ToughPigs articles. You can follow Jarrod on T...
2021-10-1455 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #12 - Shane KeatingEver wonder how ToughPigs stays on top of all the latest Muppet news? It's all thanks to Shane Keating, our resident news guru! Shane tells us all about some of the unique Muppet videos he's created for ToughPigs and how often he has to refresh Twitter to keep us all properly informed.
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
- The Scooter Fist
- One Second from Every Muppet Show Episode
- One Muppetational Shot
Click here to find all of Shane's ToughPigs articles. You can follow Shane on Twitter @so...
2021-10-0734 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #11 - Louie PearlmanMeet Louie Pearlman! He's a comedy writer, a podcast writer, a musical theater writer, and even a Sesame Street writer! We're chatting with him about the exciting work he's created as ToughPigs' resident music expert and the punk rock aesthetic of the Muppets.
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
- Make America HATE Again: Ronald Grump on Sesame Street
- The Manhattan Music of the Muppets
- Emmet Otter Songs Ranked by Christmassyness
- The Musical Legacy of Muppet Babies
Click here to find all of Louie's T...
2021-09-3054 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #10 - Evan G.It's been a week since our last episode of ToughPigs at 20, which can only mean one thing: It's time for another episode of ToughPigs at 20! Today we're chatting with longtime ToughPigs contributor Evan G., who shares with us stories about creating Muppet artwork, caring about obscure Muppet characters, and doing WAY too much research.
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
- Weird Science: A Guide to the Romance of Bunsen and Beaker
- ToughPigs Art: Muppets Wearing Ugly Christmas Sweaters
- Muppet Christmas Carol: The Fraggle Rock Connection
- 12 M...
2021-09-2350 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #9 - Matthew SobermanIt's time for another episode of the podcast where we talk about ourselves! And also Muppets! Longtime ToughPigs writer Matthew Soberman regales us with stories of how he joined the team, our annual April Fools Day gags, and our epic Sesame Street: 50 in 50 review series!
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
- Fred vs. Buster: The 2012 Muppet Stakes
- Sesame Street: 50 in 50
- Doctor Who Week: The Muppet Companions
- Muppet News From the Future: October 21st, 2015
Click here to find all of Matthew's ToughPigs articles. You c...
2021-09-1643 min
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
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #7: Matt WilkieToday we're talking with another classic ToughPigs writer - Matt Wilkie! Matt tells us about all the cool stuff he's gotten to see and do as ToughPigs' LA correspondent, including Comic Cons, promotional events, and red carpets. Also that time we secretly touched an original Jim Henson puppet.
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
Bert (Ernie) & Ernie (Bert)
Muppetationalism
What the Heck is Manhattan Melodies?
Click here to find all of Matt's ToughPigs articles. You can follow Matt on Twitter @WritingWilkie and at WritingWilkie.com.
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2021-09-0239 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast346: We Love Throwing PenguinsWe're talking about Minutes 91 & 92 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which all the Muppets are very excited about Kermit & Piggy's wedding and the credits begin. With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Piggy's eye makeup! Does Link want to marry Piggy? Some kissing goin' on! Movies should say THE END at the end! Frog billing vs. rat billing! Jill the Frog, breakout star of Muppet Babies! And who ever heard of Picklepuss?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Julia Gaskill
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo...
2021-08-3157 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #6: Ryan DosierIn a surprising turn of events, we're chatting with a talented writer who was NOT a member of the ToughPigs team! Ryan Dosier created The Muppet Mindset in 2009, focusing on Muppet commentaries, interviews, and more. We're sharing stories about what it's like to run a Muppet fan site, attending the Muppets Most Wanted red carpet premiere, and Ryan's current job running the social media accounts for the Muppets.
You can follow Ryan on Twitter @RyanDosier.
Find us at “Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com” on your favorite podcast catchers, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spoti...
2021-08-2642 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #5: Anthony StrandAnthony Strand has been one of the best friends of ToughPigs.com since its earliest days. Today, he's one of our longest-running writers, having authored over 100 articles and co-host of the Movin' Right Along podcast. We're chatting with him about his love of the Muppets, his history with ToughPigs, and his impressive memory of all things vintage pop culture!
You can read all of Anthony's articles here, and you can follow him on Letterboxd at ZeppoMarxist.
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
ToughPigs: November 9, 1970
Weekly Muppet Wednesdays: The Gingerbread Men
An Open Letter to Bi...
2021-08-1954 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast344: Is This Reality?We're talking about Minutes 87 & 88 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit and Piggy make each other happy.
With special guest Louie Pearlman of ToughPigs.com and Sesame Street's Foley and Friends podcast!
PLUS: Sesame/Muppet Show crossovers! Spotting our favorite obscure Muppets! Why aren't there any comic book apes at this wedding? The genius of old ladies and babies! One lazy frog! And the timeless romance of two Ken dolls!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Louie Pearlman
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by...
2021-08-1756 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #4: Ryan RoeOver ToughPigs' 20 years in existence, Ryan Roe has served as co-owner for 15 of them. In that time, Ryan has written over a thousand articles, hosted hundreds of podcasts, interviewed Muppet visionaries, and generally helped keep the lights on. And now we're chatting with him all about his time running the greatest Muppet fan site in the history of Muppet fan sites!
You can read all of Ryan's articles here, follow him on Twitter @MeRyanRoe, and on Letterboxd at MoviesAreNeat.
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
Stop Being Wrong
Interview with Caroll Spinney
Movin' Right Al...
2021-08-121h 02
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #3: Kynan BarkerSoon after Danny Horn created ToughPigs.com, he recruited one other person to help contribute to his commentaries. Comedy writer Kynan Barker became the only other person to write for ToughPigs in those early days, taking the reins of several of the "My Week" series, teaming up with Danny for conversation-style pieces, and much, much more.
You can view all of Kynan's articles here, and you can catch his latest work by watching Frogger, coming soon to Peacock!
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
My Week with Sesame Music
My Week with Muppets Online
A...
2021-08-051h 04
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast342: Bursting Through the Door to Put on a ShowWe're talking about Minutes 83 & 84 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit realizes what the show is missing. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Freaky jacket choreography! A reprise of a song that doesn't exist! Mistakes vs. magic! Gil speaks! Are pants optional for bears? And who makes a cameo holding the Manhattan Melodies Playbill?
ALSO: Listen to Bill and Gene Barretta's episode of the Tough Pigs podcast To Introduce Our Guest Star!
ALSO: Read Kynan Barker & Danny Horn's classic, hilarious review of The Muppet Christmas Carol on ToughPigs.com!
2021-08-0358 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #2: Chris "Smig" SmiglianoEver wonder who provided all that terrific artwork on the front page of Muppet fan site ToughPigs.com? It's all courtesy of our artist-in-residence Chris "Smig" Smigliano! Smig joins us for a chat about his early days providing art for MuppetZine, creating the ToughPigs logo, and his decades of creating brilliant fan artwork of the Muppets!
Select articles mentioned in this episode:
MuppetZine archive
Playing with Dolls
Smig's art spotlights
2021-07-2925 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast341: Violent Force Solves All ProblemsWe're talking about Minutes 81 & 82 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Miss Piggy manages to knock Kermit's memory back into him just in time for the show. With special guest Christie Baugher of the Muppeturgy podcast!
PLUS: Is Scooter the understudy for Kermit? Throwing shade at CATS! Who are the guys in marketing? Why do pig farmers say "SUUU-EEEY?" Amnesia in classic sitcoms! What does Kermit want? And how does this scene resemble a horror movie?
ALSO: Read Ryan's stupid article about Fozzie's hat on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
2021-07-2746 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comToughPigs at 20 Episode #1: Danny HornIntroducing TOUGHPIGS AT 20, a brand new podcast miniseries celebrating the 20th anniversary of the premiere Muppet fan site ToughPigs.com. In this series, we'll be hosting interviews with all the writers and artists who helped make ToughPigs what it is today.
Episode #1 features an extended interview with ToughPigs founder Danny Horn. We're covering the website's humble beginnings as MuppetZine, the origins of the My Week series, Grover's Mom, and when Jim Henson met Big Boy.
2021-07-2156 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast340: Curing Amnesia with Koala JokesWe're talking about Minutes 79 & 80 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which the Muppets kidnap Phillip Phil and try to restore his memory. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Are all Muppets destined to be entertainers? Gonzo's eye mechanism! Does Kermit always carry eleven quarters? Did the Muppets ever advertise soap? What comes with Pete's Pitaburger Plate? Punchlines with no setups! And spoilers for the 1992 book My Teacher Flunked the Planet!
ALSO: Watch the Muppets' old "Shrinkel & Stretchel" commercial starring Taminella Grinderfall on YouTube!
ALSO: Read Ryan's review of Muppet Beach...
2021-07-2057 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast335: Acceptably Non-Sadistic Physical HumorWe're talking about Minutes 69 & 70 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit's doctor confirms a diagnosis of amnesia using some unconventional methods. With special guest Evan G of ToughPigs.com and the Roll Out podcast!
PLUS: Vehicular incidents! What does 9JKL mean? Who can tell that Kermit is a frog? What does "Passaic" mean when used as a verb? Where does the word "tortellini" come from? Where did Sweetums go in the late '80s? And why don't we talk about this scene more often?
ALSO: Follow @muppethouses on Twitter!
ALSO: Watch the...
2021-06-1551 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast333: A Really Bad, Traumatic ThingWe're talking about Minutes 65 & 66 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Piggy and Jenny celebrate their Broadway deal (good!) and Kermit gets hit by a cab (BAD!). With special guest Danny Horn, founder of ToughPigs.com and Dark Shadows Every Day!
PLUS: Piggy's shockingly unglamorous uniform! Why doesn't Kermit hop? Jaded movie New Yorkers! The sound of Piggy's shoes! And where do the rats live?
ALSO: Read Danny's blog post about the failed 2004 Dark Shadows reboot pilot on Dark Shadows Every Day!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
2021-06-0132 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast332: Art Carney the Grumpy Santa ClausWe're talking about Minutes 63 & 64 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Bernard Crawford agrees to produce Manhattan Melodies. With special guest Michal Richardson, co-host of the Muppeturgy podcast!
PLUS: What's so different about Manhattan Melodies? Depressing Kodak commercials! What's that clanging sound? All-singing, all-dancing! And unusual things to do with Jell-O!
ALSO: Read Ryan's piece on the Muppets and Art Carney's Santa-Matic Universe on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Michal Richardson
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
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2021-05-2543 min
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastMovin' Right Along 331: He's Mr. Crawford... Or Is He?We're talking about Minutes 61 & 62 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit meets Mr. Crawford. With special guest Grant Harding, puppeteer and creator of the Abstractions!
PLUS: Muppets can't open envelopes! Kermit is really dumb! The exclusive club of repeat cameo guest stars! TV Land original series! And unconvincing empty coffee cups!
ALSO: Check out the results of our contest to redesign the Letters to Santa cover on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Check out Grant's innovative puppet show "Channels" on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Grant Harding
2021-05-1838 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comTo Introduce Our Guest Star - Episode One: Emilio DelgadoWe're excited to a launch a brand new podcast, 'To Introduce Our Guest Star' for ToughPigs.com!
Over the coming weeks, Jarrod and Joe will take it in turns to surprise each other with guests from the world of The Muppets, Sesame Street and The Jim Henson Company.
In our first episode we're joined by Emilio Delgado, famous for his role as Luis on Sesame Street for over 40 years. We discuss the importance of Latina characters on television, the death of Mr Hooper, the work ethic of Jim Henson, and much, much more!
2021-04-2159 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Swine SongWe're talking about Episode 11, "Swine Song," in which Up Late gets retooled and Kermit & Denise break up. With EXTREMELY special guest Julianne Buescher! She's a Muppet performer who worked on this show! She plays Denise in this episode!
PLUS: The origins of Denise! Yolanda's podcast! The chaos of creative changes! Being a puppeteer is hard! And why aren't there more female Muppets?
You can find The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you find podcasts. If you can’t find it right away, try searching for “Muppet Fan Podcasts with...
2020-12-101h 07
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Single All the WayWe're talking about Episode 10, "Single All the Way," in which Kermit struggles to make the big Christmas show happen and Yolanda cheats at Secret Santa. With special guest Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Fozzie in an existential crisis! Eric Jacobson talks to himself! Getting rewarded for the wrong reasons! The Muppets' odd Christmas album! Why aren't there Muppet elves in this episode?
You can find The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you find podcasts. If you can’t find it right away, try searching for “Muppet Fan Podc...
2020-12-0352 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Going, Going, GonzoWe're talking about Episode 9, "Going, Going, Gonzo," in which Gonzo rediscovers his daredevil side, Piggy endorses bottled water, and Scooter almost gets his ear pierced. With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Piggy Water vs. Trump Steaks! Joseph Gordon-Levitt's numerous Muppet credits! Why is Gonzo nervous about doing a stunt? Scooter's fight-or-flight instinct kicks in! And too many drum battles!
ALSO: Check out the Muppet Show Haiku Project by David Beukema on ToughPigs.com!
You can find The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you...
2020-11-191h 04
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Too Hot to HandlerWe're talking about Episode 8, "Too Hot to Handler," in which Scooter has a thing for Chelsea Handler and Kermit has a problem with Fozzie's girlfriend. With special guest Louie Pearlman, co-host of the podcasts Kick the Jukebox and XOXO Riverdale!
PLUS: Why doesn't Up Late feel more like a real talk show?Does Scooter have lips? How the heck does Rizzo do a spit take? Is cheating at trivia an unpardonable sin? Why is Floyd a conspiracy theorist? And our terrible Kermit impressions!
ALSO: Read Ryan's article on the different phases of Kermit's personality on...
2020-11-121h 03
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: The Ex-FactorWe're talking about Episode 6, "The Ex-Factor," in which Kermit has to buy Denise a birthday present and the band takes Kristen Chenoweth to the desert. With special guest Scott Hanson, co-founder of Muppet Wiki!
PLUS: Is Denise interesting? How articulate should Animal be? How old is Floyd? Lots of product placement! Ryan sends Pepe an e-mail! And the comedic value of the "whoopsie bin!"
ALSO: Read the now-legendary article "GroversMom.com" on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: See a picture of Ryan's painted pottery monster on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Ryan Roe
Guest...
2020-10-291h 19
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Walk the SwineWe're talking about Episode 5, "Walk the Swine," in which Miss Piggy is feuding with Reese Witherspoon, Rizzo is in a battle of wits with Scooter, and Fozzie is in a fight with his girlfriend. With special guest Rachel Deering!
PLUS: America falls in love with Uncle Deadly! Should Piggy actually be good at building houses? A truly amazing musical number! And is Fozzie too mean?
ALSO: Rachel's Facebook page supporting Disney park cast members and their projects is CM Side Hustles!
You can find The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast on Apple Podcasts...
2020-10-2257 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Pig OutWe're talking about Episode 4, "Pig Out," in which Piggy joins the staff for karaoke night, and Fozzie injures Statler with a t-shirt cannon. With special guest Meagan Barbeau, longtime Muppet enthusiast and Tough Pigs pal!
PLUS: The Swedish Chef's bald head! Does anyone ship Sam & Janice? What's the best karaoke performance in this episode? And does Bradley Cooper actually have exceptionally large white teeth?
ALSO: Read Anthony Strand's ranking of every post-Muppet Show Muppet episode on ToughPigs.com!
You can find The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or...
2020-10-1543 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Bear Left Then Bear WriteWe're talking about Episode 3, "Bear Left Then Bear Write," in which Fozzie Bear attempts to live in the woods, Miss Piggy attempts revenge on Christina Applegate, and Gonzo attempts online dating. With special guest Anthony Strand of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Are Fozzie & Kermit actually Joey & Chandler? Is Rowlf's Tavern a bad idea? Is the Swedish Chef's name Megan? Who is the Ann Cusack of Australia? And is this show better or worse than Go On?
You can find The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you find podcasts. If you can't...
2020-10-081h 00
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Hostile MakeoverWe're talking about Episode 2, "Hostile Makeover," in which Miss Piggy dates Josh Groban and Fozzie steals Jay Leno's candy dish. With special guest Evan G of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Defending Pepe! Why is Piggy a villain on this show? Where does the Electric Mayhem get their marijuana? And what if it's actually okay that Fozzie accidentally steals a candy dish?
You can find The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you find podcasts. If you can't find it right away, try searching for "Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com."
2020-10-0157 min
Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.comThe Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast: Pig Girls Don't CryIntroducing a brand-new Tough Pigs podcast! It's been five years(!) since the primetime sitcom The Muppets premiered on ABC. On this podcast, we'll be taking a look back at each episode and see how it holds up. Is it better than we remembered? Worse than we remembered? And what about Denise?
You can find The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you find podcasts. If you can't find it right away, try searching for "Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com."
This week: The debut episode "Pig Girls Don't Cry,"...
2020-09-2249 min