Muppet Hub Podcasts
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsThis is the feed for all of the Muppetational podcast productions of MuppetHub.com, a website for Muppet fans.
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JD & Friends #1: “Crap Milk” w/ Jarrod Fairclough (Audio Version)
October 08, 2019 00:21 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn which JD and Jarrod talk about products Jim Henson advertised, the unexpected dark side of Fraggle Rock, the return of Ma Bear, the introduction of a new Muppet character, and much more! Note that this is just the audio from the show. For the complete experience, watch the video on YouTube.
Muppet Fans Talking #20 – “Ernie Is a Jerk”
September 05, 2019 03:21 - 2 hours - 194 MBIn this episode of Muppet Fans Talking, JD and Steve don’t talk about Muppets for the first hour. Would you expect anything less? Note that this episode was recorded weeks ago, so it doesn’t contain any recent Muppet/Henson news. Sorry about that. We talk about Follow That Bird though. So that’s cool. And Stranger Things. There are […]
Muppet Fans Talking #19 – “Jim Henson Liked Popsicles” (with Kevin Perjurer)
August 10, 2019 02:23 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis episode of MFT features my interview with Kevin Perjurer, known for his YouTube channel, Defunctland. Over the course of this past spring, this channel released a six-part documentary series on the works of Jim Henson, and I think it’s just lovely. I was so happy to get the chance to talk about it with […]
Muppet Fans Talking #18 – “I Have Hair Now”
May 16, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 196 MBIf you’re new to the show, don’t start with this episode. This episode is very strange. In this episode, I force CW to watch The Dark Crystal. All of it. While we’re hosting the podcast. Chaos ensues. (Also, please forgive my audio quality in this episode – something went horribly wrong with my microphone! Chaos […]
An Academic Eye on Jim Henson (2018 Panel with Brian Jay Jones & Brian Real)
April 30, 2019 03:17 - 1 hour - 143 MBAfter many requests, and one whole year of thinking it over, I finally decided it was worth releasing this audio as a podcast. The video’s been up on YouTube for a year, which is why I was unsure as to whether this needed to be a podcast, but I think it does. This is worth […]
Muppet Fans Talking #17 – “It’s My Special Day”
April 11, 2019 22:17 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn celebration of 5 years since Muppets Most Wanted debut, we celebrate Sesame Street‘s anniversary instead! If you’re ready for a fun trip down Muppet Memory Lane, this episode will surely disappoint. Enjoy! LINKS: The link to the pinball game The link to the SeaWorld video on the Muppet Mindset with the bad Big Bird show The […]
Muppet Fans Talking #16 – “Nobody Likes Us”
February 27, 2019 19:40 - 1 hour - 117 MBWell, here we go again! In this episode, JD gets Steve to co-host with us, the gang discusses what’s coming up in 2019, and SeaWorld finally gets put in its place. The editing took me a while for this show, so we weren’t totally up to date on the latest news, but stay tuned for […]
Muppet Fans Talking #15 – “Who’s the Kid”
February 05, 2019 05:02 - 1 hour - 110 MBHey there, gang! In Part 2 of our review of 2018, J. D., Jarrod, and Clayton “C. W.” Roederer talk about Caroll Spinney, The Happytime Murders, Muppet Babies, and more! LINKS: Art of C. W. Roederer https://muppetmindset.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/clips-from-the-muppets-take-the-o2/
Muppet Fans Talking #15 – “Basically Nazi”
February 05, 2019 05:02 - 1 hour - 110 MBHey there, gang! In Part 2 of our review of 2018, J. D., Jarrod, and Clayton “C. W.” Roederer talk about Caroll Spinney, The Happytime Murders, Muppet Babies, and more! LINKS: Art of C. W. Roederer Clips From The Muppets Take The O2
Muppet Fans Talking #14 – The One for New Listeners
January 22, 2019 23:07 - 50 minutes - 91.6 MBIt’s Muppet Hub’s “Year in Review” for 2018! Or at least the first part of it. And joining us for this episode is Jarrod Fairclough of the Muppet Mindset and, making his Muppet Hub Podcasts debut, artist and puppeteer C. W. Roederer. Enjoy!
Muppet Fans Talking #13 – “Ladies and Gentlemen … Paul Williams”
December 24, 2018 08:44 - 45 minutes - 82.5 MBIt’s Muppet Hub’s Christmas special! If you think you know the story of A Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, think again! Leave it to JD, Jarrod, and Steve to ruin this Muppetational holiday classic. Oh, and I hear Paul Williams might show up in this at some point ….
Muppet Fans Talking #12 – “High, Big Bird?”
November 22, 2018 05:19 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBIn this episode, Steve and Jarrod try to host the show without JD! Chaos ensues. LINKS: Robot Big Bird JD’s video essay, “To Solve the Labyrinth”
Muppet Fans Talking #11 – A Halloween Special
October 31, 2018 02:06 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this episode, J.D. and Steve review the Brian Henson-produced Netflix show The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, and unfortunately, it’s scary for all the wrong reasons. We also talk about the latest news, interview a J.D.’s favorite Muppet, and meet a strange character with questionable intentions. Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter […]
Muppet Fans Talking #10 – Review of ‘The Muppet Movie’ (for Some Reason)
October 10, 2018 21:00 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MBIn this episode, Jarrod and J.D. argue about The Muppet Movie. That’s about it. We’re really not sure how this happened. Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter. Visit the Muppet Mindset at muppetmindset.com.
Muppet Fans Talking #9.5 – “Skuzzy Skirball”
September 17, 2018 04:01 - 36 minutes - 57.9 MBWhat? A nine-and-a-halfth episode??? Well, as it turns out, Steve and J.D. had much to discuss once Jarrod left the call, so we’re going to pick up right where we left off in this second part of show #9. Enjoy your trip to Hensonland! Oh, and here’s that video we talk about from our […]
Muppet Fans Talking #9 – Review of ‘The Happytime Murders’
September 01, 2018 23:15 - 58 minutes - 94.3 MBAfter much anticipation, J.D., Jarrod, and Steve all sit down and discuss the latest big release from The Jim Henson Company, The Happytime Murders. Stay tuned for part two of this episode, in which they discuss things that aren’t The Happytime Murders. LINKS: Jarrod’s spoiler-free review of the movie: https://muppetmindset.wordpress.com/2018/08/24/the-happytime-murders-spoiler-free-review/ Jarrod’s spoiler-filled review of the movie: https://muppetmindset.wordpress.com/2018/08/27/the-happ...
Muppet Fans Talking #8 – “A FREAKING KEYCHAIN”
August 22, 2018 01:30 - 1 hour - 123 MBJ.D. and Jarrod are here to spoil Wreck It Ralph‘s ending, review everything in Disneyland, analyze The Dark Crystal, and talk about Jarrod’s personal Hell. They also talk about Muppet things, a little bit, here and there. LINKS: Happytime Murders ads Clips from The O2
Muppet Fans Talking #7 – “Silly String”
July 11, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBWe’re back! This week, we’re discussing Happytime Murders, Disney parks, and more! LINKS: Jarrod’s interview with Cookie and Abby Arrested Developmuppet Defunctland – Interview with Noel MacNeal Muppet Mindset Jim Henson Retrospectacle Article Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com and fanpress.co. Read Jarrod Fairclough’s work at MuppetMindset.com. Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.
Muppets on Mic – Lisa Loeb
April 27, 2018 03:30 - 17 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this first episode of “Muppets on Mic,” I talk with Lisa Loeb, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind hit songs such as “Stay (I Missed You).” What do we talk about? Muppets, of course! Listen to her cover of “Rainbow Connection” here, and click here to check out her new album, Lullaby Girl.
The Muppet Madness Podcast: S1E5
April 22, 2018 04:06 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBThis is it! This is the end! Congratulations to our champion, Cookie Monster! Huzzah! But wait, what ever happened to that other Muppet Madness Historian? Listen in to find out!
The Muppet Madness Podcast: S1E4
April 17, 2018 17:13 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode of The Muppet Madness Podcast, JD and Steve don’t have much left to do, so they tell a bedtime story. Sort of. Find us on Twitter @Muppets2018 and on Facebook at facebook.com/Muppets2018.
The Muppet Madness Podcast: S1E3
April 11, 2018 20:37 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode of The Muppet Madness Podcast, JD and Steve look back on the past TWO rounds and looks towards the rounds to come – and there aren’t many left! Will the new Muppet Madness Historian make his appearance, or was Steve lying? Take a listen to find out. Find us on Twitter @Muppets2018 […]
The Muppet Madness Podcast: S1E2
April 01, 2018 19:00 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBIn this episode of The Muppet Madness Podcast, JD and Steve fight over Bean Bunny, Frank Oz gives us directions, a surprise guest makes a special appearance, and something’s up with the Muppet Madness Historian . . . . This podcast is brought to you by Muppet Hub, where the Muppetational comes together. Join us […]
Muppet Fans Talking #6 – “He Lovingly Caressed Them”
March 31, 2018 04:51 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this special “Behind the Scenes” episode of Muppet Fans Talking, recorded and edited in a Muppet Guys Talking style, we talk about Frank Oz, MuppetGuysTalking.com, and Muppet Guys Talking. I’m not sure if that sentence made any sense, but that is what happened, so just think on it until you can put it all together. Note: […]
The Muppet Madness Podcast: S1E1
March 25, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis is it! The podcast has officially begun, and now YOU can go to MuppetTournament.com and see which Muppet characters made it into the tournament. We’re sure your favorite Muppet is in there this year, unless it isn’t. Voting begins Monday, March 26th! (That’s soon!) This podcast is brought to you by Muppet Hub, where […]
The Muppet Madness Podcast: S1E0
March 20, 2018 04:03 - 4 minutes - 7.09 MBHello! This is just a little teaser for our new podcast mini-series, “The Muppet Madness Podcast,” in which we bring you commentary on the 2018 Muppet Madness Tournament! Oh, and did we mention that we’re doing a 2018 Muppet Madness Tournament?! Hooray! Join us at MuppetTournament.com to play along with the game, and be sure […]
Muppet Fans Talking #5 – “Ob-La-Di-Bla-Da”
March 16, 2018 05:19 - 54 minutes - 87.9 MBHi there! J. D. here. Steve and I recorded this a few weeks ago, so I wasn’t going to release it after it was clear that I wouldn’t have any time to edit it, but now that I’ve had a little bit of time, I decided to release it now anyway. Enjoy! Check out Steve […]
E86 – 11PC – The Final Episode
March 04, 2018 21:02 - 49 minutes - 79.3 MBIn this episode of 11PC, J. D. announces that he’s leaving the Internet! Or is he? Listen to find out in this very special episode of Muppet Hub’s original podcast, Eleven Point Collar! You can contact me at [email protected], follow Muppet Hub @MuppetHub, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.
Muppet Fans Talking #4 – “The Curse of Christmas”
December 25, 2017 02:59 - 1 hour - 124 MBHey! It’s the 2017 Muppet Hub holiday special! Join JD, Steve, and Jarrod as they try a little unkindness and review Once upon a Sesame Street Christmas! And we learn why Jarrod hates Christmas. Humbug! Links: The Sesame Puppeteer Workshop Sesame Performers Wired Video Emmet Otter Yahoo! Interview Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com and […]
Muppet Anxieties #2: Why Aren’t We Doing Anything?
October 08, 2017 03:30 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBOh no! It looks like I called Steve in the middle of the night again! I wonder what I was in a panic about this time ….
Muppet Fans Talking #3 – “The End of the World”
September 04, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBAnd we’re back! This week, Steve and I talk about Jim Henson Company happenings, The Dark Crystal, and the NEW VIDEO featuring the NEW KERMIT performed by Matt Vogel! Also, we now have live video footage showing the reconstruction they’re doing around Muppet*Vision 3D in Disney World: Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com. Follow Muppet Hub […]
Muppet Hub Presents: The MuppetCast Parody II
July 23, 2017 03:30 - 55 minutes - 89.3 MBThat’s right, we’re at it again! It’s been 2 years and 2 days since our MuppetCast Parody episode of 11PC, so here comes round 2 of our parody. If you enjoy this episode, send us your fan art so we can post it on the Not the MuppetCast Flickr page!
Muppet Fans Talking #2 – “Muppet House of Cards”
July 11, 2017 06:30 - 1 hour - 119 MBAs reported by The Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs.com, Steve Whitmire is no longer working with Disney’s Muppets, and Matt Vogel has been cast as the new performer of Kermit the Frog. So we’re gonna talk about that. Here’s the link to the Frank Oz interview with Leonard Maltin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9hwwH9hyOE Check out Steve Swanson’s work at […]
Muppet Fans Talking #1 – “Audrey Hepburn’s Dead”
June 08, 2017 21:30 - 1 hour - 122 MBMuppet Hub is proud to introduce its newest podcast series: “Muppet Fans Talking (with JD & Steve)”! This show combines some of the best of Muppet Hub’s work from the past few years, mixing news and reviews and borrowing from the styles of many of the podcasts that have made Steve and JD famous-ish! This […]
The Muppet Newsflash Podcast #4 – “Encouraging Bad Behavior”
April 01, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBHey gang, J. D. here. I was trying to take a vacation from the Muppet fan world and Henson news for the spring, but Jarrod and Steve pulled me back in. In this episode, we discuss Julie’s Greenroom, Muppet Guys Talking, and more! Enjoy!
Muppet Anxieties #1: The Frank Oz Doc
March 12, 2017 03:15 - 6 minutes - 11 MBI woke up today to find that I apparently called Steve in a panic last night. Somehow, fortunately, the mics were rolling! Here’s what happened….
E85 – 11PC – A Review of 2016 and 11PC
January 17, 2017 05:05 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn the first episode of this podcast for 2017, we review everything that happened in 2016! Also, it’s our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY! Hooray! Thanks to Steve Swanson and Jarrod Fairclough for joining me for this episode! You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.
LTW #3 – Let’s Talk Christmas
December 26, 2016 01:24 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis episode of Let’s Talk Whatever was originally published on jdhansel.com on December 25, 2016 under the title: Let’s Talk Whatever – “Put on a Santa Suit, Ken!”
E84 – 11PC – “Stupid Turkey”
December 19, 2016 05:30 - 1 hour - 135 MBHaul out the holly! It’s our Muppetational Holiday Special! This episode is filled with great Muppet Christmas music, and it serves as a tribute to one of the greatest Muppet productions of all time, A Muppet Family Christmas. Enjoy! You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.
LTW #2 – Let’s Talk Science
December 14, 2016 01:21 - 1 hour - 148 MBThis episode of Let’s Talk Whatever was originally published on jdhansel.com on December 13, 2016 under the title: Let’s Talk Whatever – “Put on a Lab Coat, Ken!”
From the Archives: LTM #13 Outtakes
November 28, 2016 16:30 - 42 minutes - 68.6 MBHi everybody, J. D. Hansel here. Not too long after I posted the “Lost ‘Let’s Talk Muppets’ Recordings” back in July, it was pointed out to me that there were still some outtakes from LTM that had yet to be published. Now I’m proud to say I think I’ve found the last of them – […]
E83 – 11PC
November 15, 2016 23:30 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBIn this episode, we celebrate harmony, and that means listening to some songs and sketches that remind us of Jim Henson’s creed for his followers, and have some fun along the way. You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.
The Muppet Newsflash Podcast #3 – “Mr. Noodle Has a Poodle”
November 08, 2016 04:35 - 1 hour - 168 MBYes, that’s right, we’ve rebooted “The Muppet Newsflash Podcast” again! Hooray! In this show, we’ll cover all of the latest stories in the Muppet world, including: the Street Gang documentary, the Muppets’ new stuff in Disney World, the Muppet Babies reboot, and more! Special thanks to Jarrod Fairclough of The Muppet Mindset for his contribution to the […]
E82 – 11PC – The Meaning of Labyrinth
October 10, 2016 04:01 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBThis week, we celebrate Labyrinth! Click here to watch Muppet Hub’s Labyrinth unboxing video, and then click here to buy a copy of the film. Click here to purchase the book Jim Henson and Philosophy. You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.
E81 – 11PC (feat. Nicholas Lemon) – “The Good Kind of Gonorrhea”
September 06, 2016 02:30 - 42 minutes - 68.8 MB11PC is proud to present a brand new interview with puppeteer, entrepreneur, and overall fun person Nicholas Lemon! Nic’s here to talk about a project that his excellent puppet production company, Nicholas Lemon Productions, has had in the works for a few years now. It’s a TV special called Some TV!, and it’s been airing on […]
E80 – 11PC
June 11, 2016 17:45 - 1 hour - 144 MBJ. D. Hansel and Steve Swanson are back to their crazy commentary again, this time taking on The Muppets Character Encyclopedia. Fair warning – you may not want to listen to this episode if you don’t have the book. You’ll still enjoy the show without it, but it’s a lot more fun when you can read […]
E79 – 11PC
May 24, 2016 02:00 - 37 minutes - 60.4 MBThis episode of Eleven Point Collar was recorded (almost entirely) on the eve of J. D.’s birthday, so it’s a pretty special episode that all culminates in J. D. finally turning … a lot years old. You’re in for a fun, musical show that’s focused on Muppet covers! You can contact me at [email protected], follow […]
E78 – 11PC
April 12, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBHey, look, another episode of 11PC! It’s been a long, long time, gang, but we’re back with a special episode about the Jim Henson Company Archives. I had the wonderful opportunity of hearing Karen Falk, among other Henson Historians, share archival information at the University of Maryland. If you’re a fan of Jim Henson and/or […]
Let’s Talk Muppets #16 – “Kim”
March 14, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn this episode: everyone thinks I was waaaaaaay too hard on Kim. Also, Charlie the Agent returns, I defend Team Friendship, and little beepy meepy things! Just to prove I’m not crazy, here’s a bit of Kim’s writing for ABC, in which she calls the guest star “Christian Applegate” and writes that Kermit “breaks the […]
Let’s Talk Muppets #15 – “Everybody Loves Drunk Pepe”
March 06, 2016 22:40 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode: we celebrate drugged and drunk Muppets! Also, Arianne fills in for Steve by pestering JD about Kim, Jarrod is quite profane, and everyone is happy that Pache is dead. Special thanks to Jarrod Fairclough from the Muppet Mindset and Arianne Gallagher for being great co-hosts! Check out our previous live-Tweets on the Let’s […]