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Celebrating the Muppets, Sesame Street, and Jim Henson with a series of podcasts presented by ToughPigs.com!
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As everyone knows, Rodeo Rosie is really a rose. But does anyone really know Rodeo Rosie? And is she even worth knowing at all? This week on A Prairie Dawn Companion, Becca and her special guest, composer and writer Rachel Garrett Steele, are saddling up to figure out if Rodeo Rosie is...good. What does she say about culture's fascination with the American West and law and order? What can she do that no other Muppet can? And where can Becca buy a leather jacket like the one she wore in 1992? PLUS: an extremely special surprise from Rachel to close out the episode...Credits:Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca PetuniaGuest: Rachel Garrett SteeleAdditional Music by Rachel Garret Steele featuring Bobsun Dugnutt Jr., with lyrics by Ruthanna LongCharacter Art by Becca PetuniaPodcast Artwork by Joe HennesExecutive Producer: Joe HennesResearch Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott HansonSpecial thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
In 1973, Sesame Street introduced a new Muppet character named Tina. In 1974, Sesame Street introduced a second new Muppet character named Tina. In this episode, Becca and guest Drake Lucas talk about both Roosevelt Franklin's friend Smart Tina and the sometimes-smart Tina Twiddlebug, in an episode that is less confusing than it sounds. While neither of these characters became all-stars, they're a key part of the show's history and tell us a lot about how society views girls' intelligence. Grab your postage stamp pictures and get smart with us!Credits:Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca PetuniaGuest: Drake LucasCharacter Art by Becca PetuniaPodcast Artwork by Joe HennesExecutive Producer: Joe HennesResearch Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott HansonSpecial thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
In 1971, a new pink, blonde little girl joined Betty Lou on Sesame Street. That's right, it's finally time for Prairie Dawn! And while Betty Lou faded to the background, Prairie Dawn stuck around and still appears on the show over 50 years later. Why did one work rather than the other? Well if anyone can help Becca answer that question, it's Stephanie D'Abruzzo, a performer who has years of experience developing female characters for children's media...and also currently performs Prairie Dawn on Sesame! They'll discuss everything from Prairie's handkerchief to 90s Anything Muppet Elizabeth, so you do not want to miss this one. And remember: the answers to Becca's questions will start with a Q. Credits:Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca PetuniaGuest: Stephanie D'AbruzzoCharacter Art by Becca PetuniaPodcast Artwork by Joe HennesExecutive Producer: Joe HennesResearch Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott HansonSpecial thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
Becca's got an endless alphabet purse full of obscure female Muppets and arcane media criticism terms in this episode of A Prairie Dawn Companion! Join Becca Petunia and her special guest, Kristi O, as they talk about Roosevelt Franklin's mother, a little girl named Frannie, and the unforgettable oddball Granny Fanny Nesselrode. Featured in this episode are discussions of 70s media, tropes, and what happens when you mix turquoise and violet.So join us on this visit to Goat Corners, New Hampshire, won't you?Credits:Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca PetuniaGuest: Kristi O.Character Art by Becca PetuniaPodcast Artwork by Joe HennesExecutive Producer: Joe HennesResearch Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott HansonSpecial thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
Look, we'll cut to the chase: in this episode, Becca Petunia talks to the queen of Muppet performers, Fran Brill. She was Prairie Dawn! She was Zoe! She was also Roxie Marie but that's less important to most of you! Becca and Fran talk about her entire career and the joys and challenges of bringing so many beloved characters to life. Come on, what else do I have to say? It's Fran Brill!!!Credits:Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca PetuniaGuest: Fran BrillCharacter Art by Becca PetuniaPodcast Artwork by Joe HennesExecutive Producer: Joe HennesResearch Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott HansonSpecial thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
Becca 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 HennesExecutive Producer: Joe HennesResearch Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott HansonSpecial thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
Welcome to A Prairie Dawn Companion, the new podcast from ToughPigs.com! On "A Prairie Dawn Companion," Becca Petunia applies a feminist lens to the history of Sesame Street. Although Sesame always prioritized diversity, it is well-known that prior to the 1990s, the show did not devote much time to its female Muppets. As a lifelong Sesame superfan, Becca seeks to explore the history of the street's female Muppets and the women who performed them in an effort to bring attention to these important figures. In doing so, she also delves into feminist media criticism to look at what worked and what didn't about Sesame's many attempts to bring the spotlight to the girls of the world.
It's been a wild ride, but our Bear in the Big Blue Podcast podcast miniseries is coming to a close (for now). And what better way to end things than with a holiday party! Yes, it's Christmas (and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and something about a Winter Berry) in the Big Blue House!
Joining us for this family gathering is ToughPigs' own Anthony Strand, co-host of the Movin' Right Along podcast!
Episodes referenced in this podcast:
Episode 325 - A Berry Bear Christmas, part 1
Episode 326 - A Berry Bear Christmas, part 2 (not available on Disney+, but you can watch on the Internet Archive)
Oh hi there! Welcome back to Bear in the Big Blue Podcast! We've got a sparkly new episode just for all you Toileteers, as we cover mistakes, computers, and going to the bathroom. All the hits!
With special guest Danny Horn - founder of ToughPigs, host of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast, and the brain behind Muppet Pictures!
Episodes referenced in this podcast:
Episode 210 - Oops My Mistake
Episode 236 - When You've Got to Go
Episode 319 - Let's Get Interactive
Bear in the Big Blue House test pilot
Welcome back to Bear in the Big Blue Podcast - the podcast where we watch Bear in the Big Blue House and talk about it a lot!
This week, we're highlighting the coziness of Bear, which is especially prevalent in these times when we can all really use a bit of quiet time. Joining us is special guest Eli Lee!
Episodes referenced in this podcast:
Episode 123 - Need a Little Help Today
Episode 203 - The Big Sleep
Episode 324 - Go To Sleep
Introducing BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE PODCAST, a podcast miniseries from ToughPigs.com!
Join Becca Petunia and Joe Hennes as they dive deep into the classic Henson series "Bear in the Big Blue House". For our first episode, Becca explores what she loves about the show, while Joe meets the residents of the Big Blue House for the very first time.
Get ready, because the Fraggles are coming to your town! Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE kicks off its cross-country tour this week, and we have SO many questions about the show. So who better to ask those questions to than the show's writer, director, choreographer, and Fraggle expert John Tartaglia??
Listen to our bonus episode of Fraggle Talk as we chat with John all about live Fraggles and what we can expect to see in the show.
For more information about Fraggle Rock Live, including tour dates and locations, visit FraggleRockLive.com.
As season 2 of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock comes to an end, so does season 2 of our companion podcast series FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK. While we wait patiently for news about a potential third season pickup, we're wrapping things up with the season finale "Hope and Socks."
Joining us to say "goodbye for now" are Executive Producers John Tartaglia and Halle Stanford!
PLUS! Puppets performing puppets! Helicopter pads! And HERE COME THE BABIES!
Welcome back to FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK, and the penultimate episode of Back to the Rock season 2! But we can't let go just yet - not before we have a chance to talk about the episode "Letting Go".
This week, we're excited to welcome puppeteers Donna Kimball (Mokey) and Jordan Lockhart (Wembley) back to the podcast!
PLUS! Bumping the lamp! A surprising therapy session! And RUTABAGA!
After a short hiatus, FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK is back with the final three episodes of season 2! Starting with "Lost and Found Fraggles," in which every Fraggle gets a doppelganger. Perhaps there's even two of YOU! Trippy.
With special guests puppeteers Aymee Garcia (Ma Gorg, The Trash Heap) and Kira Hall (Measure Doozer, Leader)!
Plus! Which celebrity was supposed to play Sherry Contrary? Which Fraggles know the taste of meat? And Goobers!
There's no time for feelings - we've got a new episode of FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK! This week, we're digging deep to cover "Fraggle Up".
With special guests puppeteers Frank Meschkuleit and Dan Garza!
PLUS! Two straws, one brain! What do Doozers taste like? And what does F.R.A.G.G.L.E. stand for?
Déjà vu! The latest episode of FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK has us caught in a time loop! It's "The Great Radish Ball" all over again. And again. And again.
With special guests John Tartaglia (Gobo) and Frank Meschkuleit (Boober)!
PLUS! Fraggle prom! Horrible dancing! Boober can't have nice things!
Welcome back to FRAGGLE TALK: BACK TO THE ROCK! This week's podcast takes us through the ecological disaster of "Colder Boulders"!
With special guests puppeteers Karen Prell and Ali Eisner!
PLUS! Which character is "The Fonz"? And the unending torture of Icy Joe!
Welcome back to FRAGGLE TALK! We'll make a trade with you: we'll give you a podcast all about the episode "This for That," and you give us a strawberry. Just kidding, it's free!
With special guests director Jordan Canning and writer (and original Fraggle Rock co-creator) Jocelyn Stevenson!
PLUS! Teaching kids about communism! Doozer on a stick! Down at Coffin Rock!
Get on your feet for FRAGGLE TALK's podcast all about that buggy band MEZZO!
With special guests: puppeteers Karen Prell (Red Fraggle) and Andy Hayward (Jamdolin)!
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