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These days, country and pop acts regularly invade each other's territory. But in Nashville during the 1970s, “crossover” was a dirty word. Then came two rising stars who offered up a new hybrid of Americana-style pop.John Denver infused his folk balladry with homespun lyrics about country roads and wide-open skies. Olivia Newton-John sang over twangy melodies that belied her British-Australian roots. Both faced backlash—especially when they started topping the country and pop charts simultaneously and winning prizes that used to go to Nashville legends.Eventually, both artists outgrew country music. Denver became a ubiquitous entertainer and beloved Muppet wingman. Newton-John dazzled in the film Grease, then reinvented herself as a leather-clad siren unafraid to get physical.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the parallel rise of two country-pop titans from the Rocky Mountains to Xanadu.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
These days, country and pop acts regularly invade each other's territory. But in Nashville during the 1970s, “crossover” was a dirty word. Then came two rising stars who offered up a new hybrid of Americana-style pop.John Denver infused his folk balladry with homespun lyrics about country roads and wide-open skies. Olivia Newton-John sang over twangy melodies that belied her British-Australian roots. Both faced backlash—especially when they started topping the country and pop charts simultaneously and winning prizes that used to go to Nashville legends.Eventually, both artists outgrew country music. Denver became a ubiquitous entertainer and beloved Muppet wingman. Newton-John dazzled in the film Grease, then reinvented herself as a leather-clad siren unafraid to get physical.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the parallel rise of two country-pop titans from the Rocky Mountains to Xanadu.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
These days, country and pop acts regularly invade each other's territory. But in Nashville during the 1970s, “crossover” was a dirty word. Then came two rising stars who offered up a new hybrid of Americana-style pop.John Denver infused his folk balladry with homespun lyrics about country roads and wide-open skies. Olivia Newton-John sang over twangy melodies that belied her British-Australian roots. Both faced backlash—especially when they started topping the country and pop charts simultaneously and winning prizes that used to go to Nashville legends.Eventually, both artists outgrew country music. Denver became a ubiquitous entertainer and beloved Muppet wingman. Newton-John dazzled in the film Grease, then reinvented herself as a leather-clad siren unafraid to get physical.Join Chris Molanphy as he traces the parallel rise of two country-pop titans from the Rocky Mountains to Xanadu.Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Griffin Newman (Blank Check) is in The Muppet Show audience. Jason is Unleashed.Check out Divorce Dog on the Club 3 tier. Divorce Dog loves you:Patreon.com/PodcastTheRideSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Disney is having a moment and this episode covers three very different reasons why. Eric and Lauren dig into the surprise ratings success of The Muppets' 50th anniversary special, break down why Marvel's Wonder Man quietly became a sleeper hit on Disney Plus, and wrap things up with a look at Disney California Adventure's 25th anniversary and the popcorn bucket chaos that came with it. From broadcast TV demos to streaming strategy and park optics, this one moves fast and covers a lot of ground. HIGHLIGHTS The Muppets' 50th anniversary special delivers strong ABC ratings and wins the key 18–49 demo Why those numbers matter to advertisers and what they could mean for a potential weekly revival The Sabrina Carpenter bump and how celebrity guests factor into Muppets nostalgia and reach Bob Iger and Josh D'Amaro spotted at Disneyland and the symbolism of that park appearance Marvel's Wonder Man emerges as a sleeper hit with critics and viewers despite minimal marketing Why a lower-budget, character-driven Marvel series may point to a smarter streaming future Disney California Adventure turns 25 and sparks long lines thanks to a high-tech Ferris wheel popcorn bucket The ongoing reseller debate and whether Disney should crack down harder on merch flippers For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey Lauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW – DIS & HERS Website: DisAndHers.com Instagram: @disandhers TikTok: @disandhers Facebook: Dis and Hers YouTube: Dis & Hers FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA Facebook: JimHillMediaNews Instagram: JimHillMedia TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded Agency If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What did we think of Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY trailer and the rest of the big game trailers debuting during the Super Bowl? We react accordingly before diving into the leadership changes at Disney, the reboot of The Muppets, and some big Fast & Furious news. Plus, Weekly Recommends and Brian's Movie Draft punishment revealed! Support us on Patreon & become a MAM VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Follow: X: @madaboutmovies IG: @madaboutmoviespodcast Kent Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/kentgarrison/ Brian Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/briangill/ Richard Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/richardbardon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
HEART/FELT – OLD FRIENDS WHO'VE JUST MET: MUPPETS FROM SPACE In this episode of Heart/Felt, I'm joined by Esther's Follies writer/performer and Fragile Rock creative Shaun Branigan for a cosmic conversation about Muppets from Space. We explore the film's impressive puppetry, Gonzos search for identity, and everything from lunch at Caroll Spinney's house to getting […]
The Muppets are back! On this episode of The DIZPod, we break down Disney's new Muppets series, compare it to the original classic Muppets Show, and explore how Jim Henson's creations evolved from variety TV legends to modern streaming stars. Does the new show capture the heart, humor, and chaos that made Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and Gonzo icons? Plus, we dive into key moments in Muppets history and what this revival means for the future of the franchise.
Kenzie and Sherman (the dog who lived!) are back to talk all things Traitors, Opalite music video, and the Muppets. The girls are also tired of Kelsea Ballerini/Chase Stokes drama and have some thoughts on doubles luge.
This week we're lollygagging around a rapid fire covering a range of topics, animal Olympics, what a lap of shame would look like for sports outside of the Olympics, a Muppet movie swap, an AL East preview, and more! Do you have any questions or comments about Lollygagging Sports? Reach out to us on Bluesky: Bo Reed (@boreed009.bsky.social), Samantha Bunten (@samanthabunten.bsky.social), Lollygagging Sports (@lollygaggingpod.bsky.social). And on Twitter/X: Samantha Bunten (@samanthabunten), Matthew Irby (@IrbyStatMan), Lollygagging Sports (@LollygaggingPod).
Welcome to the 7th season finale of the Knowledge of Nothing (KON) podcast! Where your hosts, Tony, Brian, Oren and Wayne (aka the KONMen) discuss their favorite inane, somewhat entertaining, and occasionally educational topics from the past season. This finale episode of the season was recorded on Super Bowl Sunday so the guys divvy up SB bingo cards to see which KONMan is King of the Bowl! The guys then tease what is in store for the debut of Season 8, which will be both entertaining and cringeworthy. Next Tony shares his thoughts on the return of the Muppets, Wayne shares a new music genre called “Yacht House”, and then Professor Robert returns with some controversial explanations to questions from last week's show. This show closes with your KONMen's favorite moments from Season 7 and there were plenty to choose from. Was your favorite KON segment mentioned? Did you forget some of these memorable moments? You'll have to tune in to find out!Contact us at info@theknowledgeofnothing.com and follow us on our socials!https://www.facebook.com/theknowledgeofnothing/Instagram: @theknowledgeofnothingTwitter: @TheKONMen1
This week, on a special Muppet-heavy episode, Josh tells us he has too much blood, we review the new Muppet Show episode, give our thoughts on Disney's new CEO, and for our main topic: we make Muppet movies based on Disney rides, a la Muppets Haunted Mansion! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER STUFF What the Heck is Jake Talking About? Once Upon a Time at the Oscars Jordan Ghastly MERCHANDISE!!!
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It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to meet Alexis Hejna and Mark Radulich as they look at the 2026 revival of The Muppet Show! Will this special become a back-door pilot for a new wave of sketches, songs, and Miss Piggy trying desperately to get more time on stage? Let's get things started!Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
Yes Have Some: Celebrating 35 Years of Ghostbusters in 2019!
The Muppets Are Back, Star Wars Marketing Headaches#podcast #muppets #starwars
Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Hugo Morley, grandson of the great actor, pitchman, foodie and much beloved Robert Morley. It's strange what stays with you as a you grow older but for host josh Mills, the obsession with the Morley film, Who's Killing the Great Chef's of Europe is right up there on this episode. We discuss this offbeat comedic crime caper as well as Morley being the face of an entire nation as the spokesman for British Airways. And that's just the Yank version of Robert Morley. For Britons and Australians, Robert Morley was known more for the 100+ films he made, beginning in 1939 which garnered him an Academy Award nomination opposite Norma Shearer and Tyrone Power in Marie Antoinette. We also learn about Hugo's father, noted U.K. theatre critic Sheridan Morley, an especially wonderful friendship with Carol Channing, along with Yul Brenner, Eli Wallach, David Tomlinson and Griff Rhys Jones as well. All played a part in Hugo's time with his grandfather and his father. Of course we discuss his grandfather's love of cuisine, time spend at grandpa's back garden pool and his ever present cigars. And did we mention Robert Morley's time in the Muppet movies? Well, sit back and relax and check out this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast and learn about how to become a bartender and not make a mixed drink to boot. Everyone has a story.
Masterverse vs. Chronicles, MONDO Superman, & NECA Muppets!CRYPTOIDS! - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cryptoids/cryptoids-war-for-the-green-planet-action-figuresSupport YHS Toy Anxiety on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/yeshavesome YHS Patreon members gain exclusive access to bonus weekly audio and video content, and also receive all episodes in full video format, early and ad free. For more info. and to support YHS, head to patreon.com/yeshavesome.-Follow YHS on Social media - http://www.instagram.com/yhspodcast-Love Toys? Check out Toy Anxiety - http://www.youtube.com/@ToyAnxiety-Want to send us something?YHS PO Box 82024Atlanta GA, 30354
Episode 294 for the week of February 9, 2026 ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Last Week in Disney- Josh D'Amaro officially named the next CEO of Disney, effective March 18th, 2026. Dana Walden named President and CCO- Frozen Ever After to reopen with updated animatronics on February 12th (Source: Scott Gustin)- Conservation Station will close at the end of the day of February 22nd to enable construction of the Bluey and Bingo M&G. At the same time, Affection Section will change over to having Australian animals. Source: Scott Gustin)Starts @2:25 ...Construction Update- Work begins in earnest on Piston Peak - but what is it exactly?Starts @20:10 ...DBC Review: The Muppet Show- The Muppet Show new special is out and we share our thoughts and what we think it means for the future of the Muppets.Starts @28:36 ...Joe Rhode Talks Tropical Americas- Joe Rhode recently put out an Instagram post talking about Tropical Americas and how he tried to get it built for 15 years and shares thoughts on how the parks create memories.Starts @36:10 ...Disneyland Paris: Phil's Last Minute Thoughts- Phil leaves this week for Paris and shares a list of attractions, shows, and snacks that he is viewing as "must dos" - will he get to them all?Starts @47:27 ...DBC Engagement: What is Better at WDW Post-Covid- We ask the community what to they think has improved at the parks in the post-Covid timeline (so, compared to 2019)Starts @1:00:48 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights... This week's episode is full of laughs and memories of Muppets, latch keys, Super Bowl parties and back when we thought picking the state flower would land us in jail. It's the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Ugleetational This is what we call the Uglee Truth!
Welcome to an all-new year of Faux Real! On my very first guest of the year, I welcome actor and creative Gordy Cassel whose new pilot Sweet Feenies is making the the biggest and furriest buzz! Gordy joins me to talk all about Sweet Feenies, our mutual love for all things puppets and Muppets, their new love of ventriloquism, how the actors in the Human Centipede movies are good for no reason, and all sorts of awesomeness! Enjoy! Enter the portal to Sweet Feenies Follow Gordy on Instagram Follow Gordy on TikTok Hire ME for your red carpet & special event needs! Learn more about Committee for the First Amendment Listen to Faux Real on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment
It's time to play the music...It's time to light the lights...It's time to meet Roger Langridge and The Muppets on the Cryptid Creator Corner tonight! That's right, Roger Langridge joins Jimmy on today's episode to chat about Dynamite Comics' Muppets Noir. Roger returns to The Muppets for this tale that sees Kermit knocked into Dreamland to take up the mantle of his favorite P.I., Flip Minnow. Roger and Jimmy discuss what it was like for Roger returning to The Muppets, why noir is fitting for these characters, favorite Muppets, and Jimmy sneaks in some talk about Buster Keaton and Roger's character Fred the Clown. What an amazing episode! Check out Muppets Noir on Dynamite Follow Roger on Bluesky Follow Roger on Instagram Support Roger's Patreon Chapter Breaks (00:00) – Welcome to Cryptid Creator Corner & 2000 AD Sponsor(00:54) – Introducing Roger Langridge (Muppets, Fred the Clown)(01:51) – What Is Muppets Noir? Film Noir Meets The Muppet Show(02:15) – Kermit as a Private Eye & the Birth of Flip Minnow(03:06) – Song-and-Dance Fantasy Sequences & Color as Storytelling(04:01) – Returning to The Muppets After 13 Years(04:53) – Pitching Ideas: Why Muppets Noir Won Over Other Concepts(05:44) – IP Guardrails, Framing Devices & Creative Constraints(06:54) – Drawing the Muppets Again: Style, Calibration & Staying “On Model”(08:13) – Favorite Muppets to Write and Draw (Piggy, Gonzo & Lou Zealand)(10:51) – Why Noir Works for The Muppets (Without Going Too Dark)(13:11) – Officer O'Bear, Ensemble Cast & Fan Expectations(14:07) – The Lasting Appeal of The Muppets After 50 Years(20:17) – Discovering Fred the Clown & Silent Film Influences(22:03) – Buster Keaton, Silent Comics & Visual Storytelling(24:20) – Fred the Clown as a Signature Character(26:06) – Evolving as a Cartoonist Over 35 Years(27:54) – Upcoming Projects, Patreon & New Short Comics(31:07) – Release Date, Final Thoughts & Supporting the Book Follow Comic Book Yeti
Cartoonist Roger Langridge joins the show to talk about his new Dynamite series, The Muppets Noir.
Pierre Poilievre's pay-to-play leadership 'victory'; Liana's nightmarish journey through our health care system - just to get a medical check-up; The Muppets finally re-capture the magic; Wonder Man breaks the Disney/Marvel TV mould - so it doesn't suck; why can't AI identify bicycles? Listen to Liana on It's Not Therapy wherever you get podcasts or notttherapyshow.com Listen to Ed on The All-Night Show LIVE, weeknights midnight - 5AM on 94.9 The Rock/therock.fm/94.9 The Rock App Find the shows in podcast form at therock.fm On-Demand section, look under Ed the Sock on The Rock All-Star All-Night Show featuring the best of the week Saturdays & Sundays, midnight - 5AM on 94.9 The Rock/therock.fm/94.9 The Rock App
(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Traitors episode 8, Colton speaks out and inserts his foot in his mouth again, Madison from LIB Denver release 2 MORE videos on her breakup, Muppets ratings, American Idol, and finishing my LOST re-watch. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Ollie - Go to https://ollie.com/realitysteve Promo Code: REALITYSTEVE for 60% off your first box plus a Happiness Guarantee. Not satisfied? Get your money back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we have a LOT to go over! We're mourning Catherine O'Hara, celebrating the return of the Muppets, and giving Sherri Shepherd her flowers. Mariah thrives at the Olympics, Don Lemon gets unlawfully arrested, and Sombr's new song is a bop. Plus, we love Billie Eilish and Sydney Sweeney is a total loser. Follow Rory: @itsRORYjames Subscribe and follow us at @superexcitedpod Stream Rory James: Acquired Taste Buy Rory Merch!
What do you do after finishing uni? If you're Coline Berret, you skip the "real world" job and spend four years pedaling across the globe instead.We're diving into an epic 35,000-kilometer journey that spans 29 countries. This isn't just a stats dump, though; it's a deep look at what happens when you swap a career ladder for a bicycle and an open mind.In our conversation, we chat about:The Big Detour: Why taking the path less traveled (literally) is the ultimate education.Radical Hospitality: From cozy saunas with strangers to the incredible kindness of the global community.The Traveling Companion: The story behind the iconic Muppet tagging along for the ride.Life in the Slow Lane: How 29 countries and four years on the road can completely reshape your worldview.Whether you're dreaming of your own cross-continental trek or just need a dose of "humanity is actually pretty great" vibes, this conversation is for you. Grab a brew and join us in the slow lane!Catch up with Coline:Instagram: @ecolineroule Website: ÉCOline rouleYouTube: @ecolineroule2648 Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. Watch this and all episodes of the Bike Life Podcast on YouTube.Special thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!
TV super-fan Steve Molk returns to the podcast to discuss the upcoming season of the Artful Dodger, episode 5 of the new season of The Pitt, the new Marvel series Wonder Man, and the 50th anniversary celebration of The Muppet Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Alex and Ben have watched The Muppet Show Special or should it be Pilot? They also discuss everything else they have watched this week including ‘Hijack' Series 2, and if the long discussed ‘Stranger Things' Conformity Gate Episode 9 will be announced at the Super Bowl?! Follow us: http://linktr.ee/faithfulto Help the show: http://buymeacoffee.com/faithful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I DON'T GET IT is the ironically named podcast which features the open-minded musings of two middle-aged curmudgeons (Noah Tarnow and Bill Scurry) who love pop culture, talking about a hot topic of the week. Bill and Noah commune with their childhood selves as they review the newest series rollout for Kermit and friends. @noahandbillshow.bluesky.social -- @billscurry.bluesky.social -- @noahtarnow.bluesky.social This week's theme: "The Muppet Show Theme” by Sam Pottle and Jim Henson. New episodes every Monday morning on Youtube, Spotify, Soundcloud, iTunes, and GooglePlay!
Sam's back and we discuss his new life up north, the return of The Muppets and Matt's plans for the Epstein files.Music provided by the Youtube Studio Audio Library.Find Us At:Email: lostlegaciespodcast@gmail.comYouTube: @TheHiddenCityBookCoFind us at #LostLegaciesComments? Questions?? Concerns!?! Click here to text us!
▶︎ Watch This week on Superhero Slate we play the music and light the lights for the Muppet Show, Disney finds its next CEO, Supergirl reuses the DCEU, and more! SHS Episode DCLX News Baldur's Gate 3 (3:40) Video game from 2023 getting an HBO series adaptation Will be direct sequel to the game Created, […]
In this episode, the boys discuss Fallout, Starfleet Academy, Percy Jackson, trailers for the Muppets, Maul and He-Man
This week, Nick and Les are bringing you a double feature that spans from the softest felt to the roughest wasteland. We are diving deep into the silly, joyful world of The Muppet Show special featuring Sabrina Carpenter! If you ever wondered if Sabrina's pop energy would mesh with a bunch of puppets, the answer is a resounding yes. We share our favorite sketches and why this felt like such a warm hug for long-time fans and newcomers alike. Then, is it curtains for Lucy? We wrap up our thoughts on the Fallout season finale! We had high hopes for this journey through the Vaults, and the finale mostly delivered. We discuss what we wanted, what we got, and where we think it's going in season 3. Plus, we open up our TV Diaries to discuss a few standout watches from our personal week! Join us for a conversation that's all about finding the heart in every story, whether it's told by a frog or a ghoul. #Fallout #TheMuppets #TheMuppetShow #ThePitt
Is the Alamo Drafthouse a thing of the past? At the fancy theater where you can drink booze and eat a full meal, they’re now asking customers to order food on their phone rather than through a human. It’s New Music Friday with “The Voice” producer Jake Primavera! First up, it’s new music from Charlie Puth. The Muppets are back and the show hasn’t changed for 50 years — here’s why that’s a good thing! We listen to Morrissey’s fabulous new song “Notre Dame.” We’ve got Solo to Solo, Bass Edition! Listeners call in to guess the isolated bass solo that Andy plays on air. How musical are you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers a correction on the “Love is Blind” spoilers, LIB Denver's Madison makes a 10 minute breakup video that I question, Traitors All Star season coming?, Whitney Leavitt on Broadway, & positive Muppet reaction. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Tonal - $200 off your tonal purchase at https://tonal.com Promo Code: RealitySteve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe now to skip the ads and hear all of our episodes! Join the Discord (subscribers get more channels). Danny and Derek are still in talks with The Muppets' people about an appearance, so we'll keep things buttoned up for now. This week: The U.S. and Iran hold talks in Oman, averting an U.S. strike for the moment (0:31); in Gaza, Israeli strikes kill dozens while Rafah reopens under tight restrictions amid concerns over “slow motion” displacement (5:58); the Trump administration's Gaza “reconstruction” effort raises more red flags (8:48); Reuters reports that the Biden administration suppressed a USAID memo on Gaza's humanitarian conditions with potential legal implications (12:07); Syria's government and the SDF announce a new agreement to integrate SDF forces and administrators into the Syrian state (14:39); Sudan's military claims it has opened a road into besieged Kadugli as militants make gains elsewhere (17:44); Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is assassinated in Zintan, Libya (20:57); in Nigeria's Kwara State, gunmen kill roughly 170 people in an allegedly jihadist-linked attack (23:44); U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi yield little on ending the war, but Washington and Moscow agree to keep honoring New START's terms (25:29); Pakistan launches a massive counterinsurgency campaign in Balochistan with the death toll approaching 300 (28:21); Trump touts a major U.S.-India trade framework, but key details remain unclear (30:12); Trump signs a new Cuba executive order increasing pressure around oil supplies (33:16); the U.S. president also hosts Colombia's Gustavo Petro after recent threats (35:33); and the State Department holds a critical minerals conference as Trump announces “Project Vault” and Japan tests environmentally risky deep-sea mining (37:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We discuss the hottest topics from the week! Olympic Minutes Muppet Show Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 Trailer ‘The Drama’ Trailer ‘Michael’ Trailer ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Trailer ‘ROOSTER’ Trailer James Marsden says X-Men fans will be “blown away” by ‘Avengers: Doomsday' Chris Hemsworth wants to see Thor and Storm meet in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars' A ‘BALDUR'S GATE’ TV series is in the works at HBO A new ‘PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN’ reboot is reportedly in the works ‘Scream 7’ Poster? - Teaser too? A24 has officially acquired the rights for ‘TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE’ First Look at ‘CAPE FEAR’ Apple TV Series Fast Forever? U.K. SNL? TMNT Animations on YouTube Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Botox villain eyebrows and Jason is in his progressive era, WTF warm-up: Classic Super Bowl Commercials, "The Muppet Show" reboot is a hit, and an update on Savannah Gurthrie's mom, Nancy's disappearance See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Danny and Derek are still in talks with The Muppets' people about an appearance, so we'll keep things buttoned up for now. This week: The U.S. and Iran hold talks in Oman, averting an U.S. strike for the moment (0:31); in Gaza, Israeli strikes kill dozens while Rafah reopens under tight restrictions amid concerns over “slow motion” displacement (5:58); the Trump administration's Gaza “reconstruction” effort raises more red flags (8:48); Reuters reports that the Biden administration suppressed a USAID memo on Gaza's humanitarian conditions with potential legal implications (12:07); Syria's government and the SDF announce a new agreement to integrate SDF forces and administrators into the Syrian state (14:39); Sudan's military claims it has opened a road into besieged Kadugli as militants make gains elsewhere (17:44); Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is assassinated in Zintan, Libya (20:57); in Nigeria's Kwara State, gunmen kill roughly 170 people in an allegedly jihadist-linked attack (23:44); U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi yield little on ending the war, but Washington and Moscow agree to keep honoring New START's terms (25:29); Pakistan launches a massive counterinsurgency campaign in Balochistan with the death toll approaching 300 (28:21); Trump touts a major U.S.-India trade framework, but key details remain unclear (30:12); Trump signs a new Cuba executive order increasing pressure around oil supplies (33:16); the U.S. president also hosts Colombia's Gustavo Petro after recent threats (35:33); and the State Department holds a critical minerals conference as Trump announces “Project Vault” and Japan tests environmentally risky deep-sea mining (37:15).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
(February 06, 2026) How the 2026 Winter Olympic security is preparing for the opening ceremony. No Billie Eilish, we can’t undo centuries of land titles. ‘Penisgate’ at the Olympics. They’re bringing the Muppet Show back: How Miss Piggy went from the minor puppet to TV’s top hog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt and Eric discuss the BALDUR'S GATE 3 series in the works (from THE LAST OF US' Craig Mazin), the latest Mike Flanagan EXORCIST cast additions, IRON LUNG's success, the new MUPPET SHOW, and more...
It's time for a Pop Culture Draft: Movie Soundtracks...and things get personal fast.Dave, Cody, & Jackson draft their Top 3 all-time favorites, then battle it out in two chaos rounds:
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On this episode: Play the music and light the lights! Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are getting crafty and talking Muppets! The Muppet Show is back with a really fun, exciting special. The ‘Rents talk about Miss. Piggy, the musical guests, and we hear from the kids on what they thought. While they're dishing about Kermit and crew, Zak and Elizabeth each share how to make a craft that is perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole family will love this episode! For Zak's craft you'll need an empty toilet paper roll or two, some paint (ideally acrylic but any will work) and then a canvas of some type - t-shirt, piece of paper, anything you want.For Elizabeth's craft you'll need paper, scissors, a stapler (or a paperclip if you're Zak) and a ruler. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips. Follow us on YouTube! Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode: Play the music and light the lights! Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are getting crafty and talking Muppets! The Muppet Show is back with a really fun, exciting special. The ‘Rents talk about Miss. Piggy, the musical guests, and we hear from the kids on what they thought. While they're dishing about Kermit and crew, Zak and Elizabeth each share how to make a craft that is perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole family will love this episode! For Zak's craft you'll need an empty toilet paper roll or two, some paint (ideally acrylic but any will work) and then a canvas of some type - t-shirt, piece of paper, anything you want.For Elizabeth's craft you'll need paper, scissors, a stapler (or a paperclip if you're Zak) and a ruler. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips. Follow us on YouTube! Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With little optimism about the outcome of the latest peace talks, Ukraine says it will focus on military matters. Its team said it's trying to get a sense of what Moscow and Washington were "really ready for." Also: dozens are feared to have been killed by gunmen in central Nigeria. Walmart becomes the first "traditional firm" to become worth more than one trillion dollars. Water shortages worsen in parts of South Africa, with people fearing the prospect of "day zero." Iran allows female motorcyclists to obtain licences. Two former South Sudanese refugees walk the length of Britain to draw attention to the conflict in their home country. And the Muppet show celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new special episode. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
We go inside the real succession story within the Murdoch family media empire. It includes Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post. In 2023 Rupert Murdoch chose his eldest son and most conservative child, Lachlan, as his successor – buying out three of his other children from the family trust and estranging them in the process. “His dream was to build a family business. And what he built was a business that destroyed his family,” journalist Gabriel Sherman says. His book, ‘Bonfire of the Murdochs,' also examines how the Murdochs changed politics on three continents over half a century. He spoke with guest interviewer Sam Fragoso. Later, TV critic David Bianculli reviews the return of ‘The Muppets.' Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy