Podcasts about Puppetry

Jon and Leigh welcome Beau Brown and Brodrick Jones for an inside look at the Puppetry Track. From the Puppet Slam to panels with Dave Goelz (Gonzo!) and more - this year's puppetry programming runs the spectrum from kid-friendly fun to late-night adult weirdness. The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 34 – Puppetry first appeared on The Unique Geek.

This week, your favorite retired puppet wranglers stomp into the latex-and-foam wonderland of the 1991 ABC sitcom Dinosaurs—the prehistoric family comedy that was part TGIF hug-fest, part biting social satire, and entirely animatronic absurdity.From Earl Sinclair's mating dance to Baby's wooden spoon, we dig into how Jim Henson's Creature Shop brought the Stone Age to prime time—complete with full-body suits, radio-controlled faces, and enough sweat inside those costumes to fill a tar pit. Along the way, we unearth behind-the-scenes stories, meet the humans inside the dinos, and revisit the finale that traumatized an entire generation of unsuspecting children.It's nostalgia with teeth, puppetry with purpose, and just enough Baby Sinclair to make you flinch.Because even 65 million years later, we're still… not the mama.Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Annnnnnnnnd WE'RE BACK! And what a triumphant return it is! In this ogre-sized episode, your favorite former-puppeteers-turned-podcast-hosts dive headlong into the swampy world of Shrek the Musical—because nothing says "puppetry" like a talking gingerbread man and a 25-foot-long fire-breathing dragon.This week, the lads welcome not one but two fairy-tale royalty guests Jack O'Connell the director of Shrek the Musical at the Elkhorn Community Theatre and the show's puppet designer and builder (aka the wizard behind the curtain) our very own K. WILLIAM SMITH. Together, they spill the glitter—and the hot glue—on bringing beloved animated characters to life on stage, the challenge of making a dragon fly without setting fire to the rigging, and why your local barber is probably your best and most valuable resource.Expect backstage stories, unexpected mishaps, and insights into how Theatre magic is stitched, sculpted, and zip-tied into place. It's a tale as old as time... if time wore felt and was operated with rods.Grab your gumdrop buttons and tune in—because in this episode, Shrek gets real.Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there are a lot of geeky topics to discuss in the realm of Disney and Positive Stuff! This is partially due to announcements from Disney and also from San Diego Comic-Con! This includes the Fantastic Four arriving at Disneyland, holidays at Disneyland Resort, puppets for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Only Murders in the Building, and Avatar: Fire and Ash. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Geeks Corner and also join the conversation in the comments! We'll see you 'round the corner!THE WEEK IN GEEKThe Fantastic Four Arrive at Disneyland https://dapsmagic.com/2025/07/h-e-r-b-i-e-delights-fans-as-fantastic-four-takes-over-tomorrowland-at-disneyland/ Disneyland Resort Announces 2025 Holiday Offerings https://dapsmagic.com/2025/07/disneyland-resort-announces-holiday-offerings/ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Boldly Going Into the World of Puppetry https://dapsmagic.com/2025/07/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-4-to-include-puppet-episode/ First Teaser Trailer Released for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy https://dapsmagic.com/2025/07/first-teaser-trailer-released-for-star-trek-starfleet-academy/ Only Murders in the Building Returns to Hulu on September 9th https://dapsmagic.com/2025/07/season-5-of-only-murders-in-the-building-arriving-in-september-on-hulu/ First Trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash Released https://dapsmagic.com/2025/07/avatar-fire-and-ash-first-trailer-reveals-first-look-at-next-film-in-franchise/ 

From Sesame Street to the Cinderella Sweep: Megan Piphus on Her Journey Of VentriloquismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike talks with director Lisa D'Apolito about her 2025 documentary Shari & Lamb Chop, an affectionate and revealing portrait of Shari Lewis, the groundbreaking performer, writer, and puppeteer behind the beloved sock puppet Lamb Chop. D'Apolito—best known for Love, Gilda—crafts another tender exploration of a complex, trailblazing woman who was far more than a children's entertainer.Drawing from never-before-seen footage and interviews with everyone from Shari's daughter Mallory Lewis to celebrities like David Copperfield, the film revisits the rise, fall, and resurgence of a TV icon who balanced charm and discipline, softness and ambition. We discuss Lewis's unlikely path through the male-dominated worlds of television and puppetry, the lasting cultural imprint of Lamb Chop, and the evolution of the project itself—from personal archives to a full-scale production with the support of TIME Studios and White Horse Pictures.Whether you grew up with Lamb Chop's Play-Along or are just discovering the powerhouse behind the puppet, this conversation offers a moving and joyful look at a singular career in entertainment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

Basil Twist is a world-famous puppeteer. His first full-length production, Symphonie Fantastique, flipped the audience's concept of the art form by existing entirely underwater in a massive tank. As he looks back on his decades-long career, we talk about what aging feels like, how losing a mentor changed him, and all the wonderful live shows he has collaborated on, and why seeing performances in-person matters. We explore the world of puppetry, and how the veil between being alive and not alive is so thin. He argues the audience does not need to suspend disbelief, but simply to believe.Learn more about Basil's work and see a video of Stickman: https://basiltwist.com/

Mike talks with director Lisa D'Apolito about her 2025 documentary Shari & Lamb Chop, an affectionate and revealing portrait of Shari Lewis, the groundbreaking performer, writer, and puppeteer behind the beloved sock puppet Lamb Chop. D'Apolito—best known for Love, Gilda—crafts another tender exploration of a complex, trailblazing woman who was far more than a children's entertainer.Drawing from never-before-seen footage and interviews with everyone from Shari's daughter Mallory Lewis to celebrities like David Copperfield, the film revisits the rise, fall, and resurgence of a TV icon who balanced charm and discipline, softness and ambition. We discuss Lewis's unlikely path through the male-dominated worlds of television and puppetry, the lasting cultural imprint of Lamb Chop, and the evolution of the project itself—from personal archives to a full-scale production with the support of TIME Studios and White Horse Pictures.Whether you grew up with Lamb Chop's Play-Along or are just discovering the powerhouse behind the puppet, this conversation offers a moving and joyful look at a singular career in entertainment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

In this episode of Nerd Legion, we conclude the first three years of our 1980s fantasy film marathon by discussing and ranking the best and worst films from 1980 through 1982. We delve into titles like Dragon Slayer, Excalibur, and Conan the Barbarian, while also debating the merits of cult classics and lesser-known gems. The hosts discuss their favorite fantasy movies, the most surprising finds, and the least enjoyable watches. They also dive deep into a discussion on Jim Henson's 'The Dark Crystal,' analyzing its storytelling, puppetry, and its influence on future fantasy media. Looking ahead, they tease the upcoming fantasy films of 1983. Tune in for a nostalgic trip through 1980s fantasy cinema!

Tess Hills is an amazing performer - both street performance/immersive theatre and puppeteer. I had the sheer honor of working with Tess on Brainland as puppeteers.  She is the kind of person that elevates the whole quality of the project. Tess is fun to be on set with (we kept trying to hide stage clips on each other when the other one wasn't paying attention) and she also brings professional guidance to the project. I learned SO MUCH just by being around her. It was incredible. Tess owns and runs a company called Curious Cargo which has some fun shows for festivals and live events. They have a sketh/show called The Temperance Society described as, "Then never fear, the Victorians are here to help you mend your ways. They're frightfully proper, sombre and stern, with a terribly stiff upper lip." Truly an incredible performer. And one of those incredibly talented people who is also so so so humble. Her backbone is in play and always connecting. I loved doing this interview.  Hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with puppeteer and puppetry advocate Julia Schemmer about keeping the art form of theatrical puppetry visible and vibrant, the importance of apprenticeship for learning a craft and creating opportunities for emerging talent, being at peace with where you are in transitional moments, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode!Episode NotesHosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Julia SchemmerMusic: Chloe GellerEpisode Resources:Puppetry on BroadwayBest of Broadway Puppetry Halloween Spectacular at 54 BelowGlorious Ladies of Puppetry (GLOP)Disney Dreamers AcademyTrailblazers of the Week:Cole Escola - Oh, Mary!Burnout by Emily and Amelia NagoskiGuest Bio:Julia Schemmer (she/her) is a puppeteer, producer, and pal based in New York City! She's the founder of Puppetry on Broadway, a collective of puppeteers, fabricators, and designers working on, off, and around Broadway. Select production credits include Broadway: A Beautiful Noise, Back to the Future, Lempicka, MJ, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. TV: American Idol, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Saturday Night Live, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Schemmer holds a BA from Wilmington University in Communications and Marketing.Find Julia Online:Follow Julia on InstagramFollow Puppetry on Broadway on InstagramVisit Puppetry on Broadway's websiteWho do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here.Thanks for listening!The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

For this episode, Danny is privileged to be joined by actor, puppeteer, co-founder of the London School of Puppetry and president of the British Puppet Guild - Ronnie Le Drew. Ronnie has worked in theatre, television and film for many decades. His movie credits include The Naked Runner with Frank Sinatra, Little Shop of Horrors, The Muppets Treasure Island, Labyrinth and the live-action Beauty and the Beast. To people in the know however, he is most famous for Zippy from Rainbow, which is indisputably the greatest TV show in history and Danny'll fight anyone who disagrees with that.  If you want to gain an insight into why puppets engage adults as well as kids on a level that no other form of entertainment does and how this ancient performance art continues to evolve to appeal to new audiences, listen in. Some of the places Ronnie performs are sure to surprise you. If you can´t get enough of these podcasts, head to https://www.patreon.com/DannyHurst to access my exclusive, member-only, fun-filled and fact-packed history-related videos. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ronnie learned basic puppet skills playing with toy puppets. Ronnie was small and couldn´t sing or dance but wanted to work in theatre, so he decided to fulfill his dream through puppetry. When Ronnie performs with Muffin The Mule, he borrows his granddaughter´s puppet. In some countries you can study puppetry at degree level. Punch and Judy performances continue and are evolving. TV fed Ronnie´s career rather than ruined it. Ronnie was Tom Hanks's body double...not in the way you think. Ronnie is now very popular at Comic Con. Throughout the decades Rainbow has remained popular and as a result Ronnie has appeared with Zippy in some very unexpected ways e.g. Late-night university parties, which attracted large crowds of students. The rude episode of Rainbow was filmed in about 3 minutes. BEST MOMENTS "All 5 of the audience had crept out. They were bored out of their minds, but I was having a ball." "I got a phone call from Henson saying we would like to use me on Labyrinth." "I was Tom Hanks's body double." “We used to lark around – Bungle, Zippy, and George  - in bed...very naughty." EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.facebook.com/ronnie.ledrew Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zippy-Me-Inside-Britains-Infamous/dp/178352698X HOST BIO Historian, performer, and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can. CONTACT AND SOCIALS https://instagram.com/dannyjhurstfacebook.com/danny.hurst.9638 https://twitter.com/dannyhurst  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hurst-19574720 This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

The Blerds are talking puppets with their favorite muppet, Aaimz Tako!Want More Time In The Blerdy Atmosphere?Check out https://linktr.ee/blerdymassacre to link up with Blerdy Massacre on Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. It'll also lead you to our merch store and Patreon.You can also follow your hosts at @xghorror and @misssharai on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shakespeare wrote his play Hamlet in the early 1600s and by the late 1600s, well after the death of William Shakespeare in 1616, playing troupes are taking plays including Shakespeare's Hamlet and other works by early modern playwrights, and turning them into performance adaptations using a new medium---specifically, they're using puppets. Puppetry, marionettes, and glove puppets perform miniature versions of their human like counterparts as a popular form of theater entertainment for the 17th century. Our guest this week, Tiffany Stern, recently gave a lecture at the University of Birmingham, outlining how the examination of these puppet performances and how exploring the puppets themselves, like one that survives from the 17th century puppet named Amleto, suspiciously similar to the name Hamlet, can not only shed light on stereotypes that carry over from Shakespeare's lifetime, but these puppets also influence how we understand what it means to be a storyteller.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The solicitor general in Texas, Judd Stone, resigned after complaints of sexual harassment after he described an explicit rape fantasy. Seton Hall freshman pitcher describes brutal hazing he experienced while on the team. Charlie was embarrassed by his tidy whities. Puppetry of the Penis.

It takes eight hours to mow the lawn. Brett Favre. Rover believes management is hiding something about the missing Metallica picture. Tiger King, Joe Exotic, upset by President Trump pardoning everyone but him while he dies of cancer. Teenage daughter, learning how to drive, goes over a cliff flipping the car killing her father. Is Duji nervous about Gianna getting her license? A Coast Guard veteran, turned OnlyFans model, pled guilty to murdering a man in an Ohio national park. Texas passed a law about displaying the ten commandments in the classroom. Can Rover list the ten commandments? France is trying to scrub the video of the French President Macron being pushed in the face from the internet. Krystle likes Candace Owens. The solicitor general in Texas, Judd Stone, resigned after complaints of sexual harassment after he described an explicit rape fantasy. Seton Hall freshman pitcher describes brutal hazing he experienced while on the team. Charlie was embarrassed by his tidy whities. Puppetry of the Penis.

The solicitor general in Texas, Judd Stone, resigned after complaints of sexual harassment after he described an explicit rape fantasy. Seton Hall freshman pitcher describes brutal hazing he experienced while on the team. Charlie was embarrassed by his tidy whities. Puppetry of the Penis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It takes eight hours to mow the lawn. Brett Favre. Rover believes management is hiding something about the missing Metallica picture. Tiger King, Joe Exotic, upset by President Trump pardoning everyone but him while he dies of cancer. Teenage daughter, learning how to drive, goes over a cliff flipping the car killing her father. Is Duji nervous about Gianna getting her license? A Coast Guard veteran, turned OnlyFans model, pled guilty to murdering a man in an Ohio national park. Texas passed a law about displaying the ten commandments in the classroom. Can Rover list the ten commandments? France is trying to scrub the video of the French President Macron being pushed in the face from the internet. Krystle likes Candace Owens. The solicitor general in Texas, Judd Stone, resigned after complaints of sexual harassment after he described an explicit rape fantasy. Seton Hall freshman pitcher describes brutal hazing he experienced while on the team. Charlie was embarrassed by his tidy whities. Puppetry of the Penis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakistani American actor Taha Mandviwala is now starring as "Pi" in the highly acclaimed theatrical adaptation of the bestselling novel and award-winning film of the same name. As part of the cast that is currently touring stages across America and elsewhere, Mandviwala reveals the depths of his character and what he has to do to come across as a believable teenaged boy. He also unpacks the artistry and athleticism that's required by the puppeteers who bring the zoo animals to life for the audience. 

PJ chats with Ceilbí about the puppetery play happening Sat May 10th at the Granary as part of the Fringe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  Adrian Rose Leonard is a puppeteer, builder and director who has worked in many forms of puppetry.  She's puppeteered on TV shows like Waffles & Mochi's Restaurant, Crank Yankers and Mr. Neighbor's House as well as movies such as If It Bleeds and The Butthole Surfers Movie.  She's also directed several projects including short films and music videos.  I talk to Adrian Rose Leonard about all this and more on this episode of Under The Puppet. Plus, hear more of my conversation with Adrian Rose Leonard by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron.  Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this. Connect with Adrian Rose Leonard: Website - https://www.yoadrianrose.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adrianroseleonard IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/ Discussed on the show: Crank Yankers - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/ Mr. Neighbor's House - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/ Waffles & Mochi's Restaurant - https://www.netflix.com/title/81609457 The Butthole Surfers Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16304140/ Yamasong: March of the Hollows - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4191486/ Crank Yankers - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318959/ LA Guild of Puppetry - https://www.laguildofpuppetry.org Connect with the Show: http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet Connect with Grant: http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver ©2025 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com  

SRUM-DUMP Version 3: Uncovering Malware Activity in Forensics Mark Baggett released SRUM-DUMP Version 3. The tool simplifies data extraction from Widnows System Resource Usage Monitor (SRUM). This database logs how much resources software used for 30 days, and is invaluable to find out what software was executed when and if it sent or received network data. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/SRUM-DUMP%20Version%203%3A%20Uncovering%20Malware%20Activity%20in%20Forensics/31896 Novel Universal Bypass For All Major LLMS Hidden Layer discovered a new prompt injection technique that bypasses security constraints in large language models. The technique uses an XML formatted prequel for a prompt, which appears to the LLM as a policy file. This Policy Puppetry can be used to rewrite some of the security policies configured for LLMs. Unlike other techniques, this technique works across multiple LLMs without changing the policy. https://hiddenlayer.com/innovation-hub/novel-universal-bypass-for-all-major-llms/ CHOICEJACKING: Compromising Mobile Devices through Malicious Chargers like a Decade ago The old Juice Jacking is back, at least if you do not run the latest version of Android or iOS. This issue may allow a malicious USB device, particularly a USB charger, to take control of a device connected to it. https://pure.tugraz.at/ws/portalfiles/portal/89650227/Final_Paper_Usenix.pdf SANS @RSA: https://www.sans.org/mlp/rsac/

Art is everything to us.https://www.patreon.com/joytactics

Mitchell Travers is an American Costume Designer who has cultivated a character-heavy portfolio of work for multiple titles. His breakout work on Bo Burnham's A24 indie hit Eighth Grade, which earned him a spot on Variety's Artisan's Impact Report.He was tasked to transform Emma Thompson into a chic pantsuit-sporting Late Night TV host in Mindy Kaling's Late Night, directed by Nisha Ganatra. His striking work on Lorene Scafaria's critically acclaimed Hustlers earned him a nomination for the Costume Designer's Guild Awards that year.Mitchell's more recent projects include Home Before Dark, directed by Jon Chu for Apple TV+, Lin Manuel Miranda's upcoming musical In The Heights and The Eyes of Tammy Faye starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Michael Showalter.Before beginning his own work, Travers spent ten years as Associate Costume Designer on projects including Oceans 8, Saturday Night Live, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Bourne Legacy, Joy, The Blacklist & 30 Rock. Travers was educated at the University of Connecticut receiving dual BFA degrees in Costume Design and Puppetry. He splits his time between New York and Los Angeles.

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to SPIN THE MUPPET SHOW'S MAGICAL MONTHLY MUPPET SHOW OF THE MONTH! And this time it landed on (drum roll) JOHN CLEESE! Premire member of legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, Mr. Cleese and the Muppets are a match made in heaven! John Cleese not only guest starred, but also wrote the episode as well, so you know it will be a good one! Will this one make it to an 8 on the space to carol? You'll just have to listen in to find out. Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Plus, we take a look at how the hospitality industry has survived and thrived five years after COVID. We chat with Chef Hattem Matar about his signature dishes and what Ramadan means to him. We also speak with Chef Jason Atherton about how he navigated the challenges of the pandemic and his latest restaurant launches. Lastly, we dive into how lawyer Gabriela Skaf pivoted from law to entrepreneurship, founding Dubai’s first puppet theater, Les Marionnettes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While out shopping, I stumbled upon a performance of puppetry, capturing the scene of people gathered by the roadside to watch the show. This is a traditional form of performance, steeped in history. UNESCO listing: China's Spring Festival  Recorded by David Ge. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

**SMASH** **BREAKS GLASS** Well folks, here we are with another emergency pod, reviewing another one of Heather Henson's Handmade Puppet Dreams films. This time we opted to forgo spinning the wheel to just go ahead and watch a film suggested to us by a friend over on the discord! (shout out to L_Troemel!)  For the uninitiated, Handmade Puppet Dreams is a series of short films produced by Heather Henson and her puppet company Ibex Puppetry. Founded in 2004, Handmade puppet dreams has provided the means and exposure for smaller puppet artists to create some truly unique films straight out of their own imaginations. This week the boys will be watching a found object puppet piece based on a Japanese Shinto story called Amaterasu.  This one is really special, with beautiful found objects telling a classic mythological story of feuding gods. We hope you enjoy the unique short film from Handmade Puppet Dreams! Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Today is World Puppetry Day and Arts Mid-Hudson will mark the holiday starting tomorrow with A Day of Puppetry – which kicks off their Hudson Valley Puppetry Festival. Puppets of all shapes, sizes, and puppetry disciplines will be on display and in performance in communities throughout the mid-Hudson Valley tomorrow through April 26.

What better way to kick off World Puppetry Day than having "The Most Trusted Puppet In Media, Reporting Since Roswell" Sam NewsMan give his FIRST report as WRVA & The Jeff Katz Show's AWARD WINNING REAL MEDIA PUPPET!

Don't you just love it when you are searching through the endlessly growing maze of streaming titles and stumble upon a puppet movie you've never even heard of before? We here at Puppet Masters of None sure do! This week Ben was fortunate enough to discover the Australian movie, Judy and Punch. Not only does this movie feature some pretty interesting marionettes, but it is a live action telling of the Punch and Judy puppet shows with a refreshing twist. From sausages to crocodiles to babies being thrown out windows, Judy and Punch has everything you would expect if you listened to our puppet history episode of these classic characters. We won't spoil the ending here, but check out our review and go and watch this deliciously dark comedy for yourselves!  Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

On this episode Scott joins David Bithell overseas, at Southern Oregon University's Digital Media Center. They talk about digital performance, collaborative online music and digital puppetry. References: Bithell, David. Followers. 2017. http://www.davidbithell.com/followers.htmlBithell, David. Matters Dark and Luminous. 2023-Present. http://www.davidbithell.com/mattersdarkandluminous.htmlBithell, David. Subterranean. 2020. http://www.davidbithell.com/subterranean.htmlBithell, David. Windward. 2018. http://www.davidbithell.com/windward.html

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  On February 2, 2025, Under The Puppet along with past show guest Christine Papalexis, the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry and Bob Baker Marionette Theater held a live episode recording celebrating the puppeteers of Pee Wee's Playhouse.  This event sold out in less than 10 minutes and is, as of this recording, the fastest sell out Bob Baker Marionette Theater has ever had.  And how can it not be when you bring together Wayne White, Ric Heitzman, George McGrath, Alison Mork and Kevin Carlson who are responsible for bringing to life some of the most beloved television characters of all time.  I'm incredibly happy to present the audio recording of that evening on this episode of Under The Puppet. We'd also like to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Lynne Stewart who played Ms. Yvonne on Pee Wee's Playhouse.  This event was recorded before her passing on February 21, 2025 but as you'll hear, she meant a lot to those who worked on the show. We send out our thoughts to Lynne Stewart's family and to all who knew her and were lucky enough to work with her.  She is, was and always will be the most beautiful women in puppet land. Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia to help create more episodes like this. Thanks to Wayne White - https://www.waynewhiteart.com Ric Heitzman - https://richeitzman.com George McGrath - https://www.instagram.com/itsgeorgemcgrath/ Kevin Carlson - https://www.instagram.com/kevincarlson1962/ Alison Mork - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0605817/ Christine Papalexis - https://www.christinepapalexis.com Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry - https://www.laguildofpuppetry.org Bob Baker Marionette Theater - https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com Alex Evans, Winona Bechtle and Mary Thompson Volunteers: Sally Phillips, Nick Leonard, Stef Choi, and Tony Candelaria Videographers: Dylan Young and Sean Goodwin  Photographer: Angel Origgi - https://www.instagram.com/angeloriggi Stagehand: Jessica Gonzales.  Puppeteers: Ginger Dunca, Nova Odette, Caden Healander, and Hannah Watanabe-Rocco.  "At The Playhouse Door" Written by Wayne White Performed Live by Wayne White, Alison Mork & Kevin Carlson Discussed on the show: Pee Wee's Playhouse - https://shoutfactory.com/products/pee-wees-playhouse-the-complete-series-deluxe-limited-edition Pee Wee Herman - https://peewee.com Beauty is Embarrassing - https://buy.beautyisembarrassing.com Connect with the Show: http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet Connect with Grant: http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver ©2025 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com

In this episode of Outside the Cinema, hosts Bill and Chris discuss cult films, focusing on listener requests and the unique animated horror film 'Violence Voyager.' They explore the film's visual style, character dynamics, and the dark themes that unfold as the story progresses. The conversation delves into the film's horror elements, the portrayal of children in danger, and the overall impact of the film's narrative and artistic choices. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the themes of callousness and decency in storytelling, exploring the mad scientist trope and its implications. They discuss the symbolism of puberty and change, particularly in the context of horror narratives. The artistry of animation and its impact on storytelling is highlighted, especially in the film 'Violence Voyager.' The hosts provide their recommendations and ratings for the film, emphasizing its unique visual style and storytelling approach. They also introduce the film 'Vordelac,' discussing its themes and character arcs. In this conversation, Chris and Bill delve into the intricacies of puppetry in film, particularly focusing on a specific movie that features a remarkable puppet character. They discuss the artistic choices made by the filmmakers, the visual aesthetics achieved through the use of 16mm film, and the character development throughout the story. The conversation transitions into a critique of another film, highlighting the differences in storytelling and execution. Ultimately, they provide their recommendations and grades for the films discussed, emphasizing the importance of character growth and thematic depth in cinema.

Renowned puppeteer Basil Twist, long inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry, creates cutting edge puppets for the hit play "My Neighbour Totoro." Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Entertainment, Inspiration

"The sun is shining it's a lovely day, but you've got lots of bills to pay." Welcome one and all to Puppet Masters of None's first explicit episode! While we try to keep it family friendly on this show, the content we are review today is so adult, so vile, so incredibly depraved, we can't even talk about it without wading around in the muck ourselves, so here we are. This week the boys discuss the Tony Award winning musical, Avenue Q! This mature Sesame Street parody has all the cynicism and filth you'd expect so buckle up because you are in for a wild ride! Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Andy Goldberg & Wendy Cutler of the improv group Off the Wall joined me to discuss the founder, Dee Marcus; how they met her; the original members, Chris Thompson, Judy Pioli, and Joie Madigow; having four women and two men; Marc Sotkin and Robin Williams join; improv games; characters; Paul Willson, David Ruprecht, Phil Lamar, and John Ritter join and leave; Maryedith Burrell; Completely Off the Wall pilot loses to Fridays; appearances on The Dating Game, The Goodbye Girl, and Fernwood Tonight; Norman Lear's compliment; voiceover acting and looping; Super Loopers; Diary of a Young Comic with Richard Lewis; hanging out at Cantor's Deli; Garry Shandling, Bernadette Birkett, Archie Hahn, Tom Tully, and Harry Murphy join and leave; Ken Levine takes classes; 1985-1986 sketch comedy Off the Wall not affiliated even though Susan Elliot was a cast member; George Wendt; Laverne & Shirley; Dance Night; celebrity fans Bruce Willis, Sam Shepard, and Gene Hackman; appearing on An Evening at the Improv; having a monthly guest, including Chevy Chase; Wendy & Bob Perlow due gags on People Do the Craziest Things; Candid Camera; Edinburgh Festival; Puppetry of the Penis; Groundlings cross-pollination; his book, Improv Comedy and teaching Bryan Cranston

2 Hours and 11 MinutesNSFWAstral, Stormy, and Pete sit down to talk about Gaza/Ukraine Deals, the anti-Trump "Right," who's pulling whose strings.Astral Flight SimulationStormy's Twitter AccountThomas' SubstackRadio Free Chicago - T777 and J BurdenThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777J's YouTube ChannelJ's Find My Frens PagePete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Send us a text  The Dipperz swing in a different direction this episode as theybravely confront Puppetry of the Penis, the long-running "comedic liveperformance-art show featuring a series of genital contortions"(Wikipedia, 2024). Strap in as Sarah and Lauren attempt to remain asprofessional as they possibly can which lasts about as long as youexpect as they try to bring you the throbbing talk you need!Expression takes many forms and creativity is inclusive of all anddiverse, so today the Dipz try to honor the message of the shaping ofthe peen. This is DEI in action, people! Wieners deserve a seat at thetable too! What about the MEN??!?!?Send us an email that has nothing to do with genitals: dipperzpod@gmail.comSupport the pod: www.patreon.comInstagram: @dipperz_podcast

Welcome to Trilith Institute Talks!     In this episode of Trilith Institute Talks, host Hunter Barcroft is joined by renowned puppeteer Raymond Carr, film student Sophie, and aspiring TV writer, Andy. They delve into the resurgence of puppetry through social media, Raymond's illustrious career, and his work with the Jim Henson Company on projects like LazyTown and Crank Yankers. The conversation covers the technical and artistic aspects of puppet production, tips for aspiring puppeteers, and the importance of finding a supportive creative community. Additionally, Raymond shares insights into creating powerful characters through puppetry, citing examples from his own experiences on shows like Netflix's 'Eric,' Smiling Friends, and the PBS Kids' show 'Splashin Bubbles.'       Episode Timestamps     00:00 Introduction to Puppetry Boom 00:45 Meet the Guests: Raymond, Sophie, and Andy 01:42 Raymond's Journey: From Clowning to Puppetry 05:22 Finding Your Creative Tribe 13:55 The Jim Henson Workshop Experience 16:55 Getting Started in Puppetry Today 26:27 Greek Gods in a Diner: A Unique Comedy Script 27:18 Wardrobe, Set Design, and VFX Challenges 27:37 Puppetry in Film: From Mannequins to Eric 28:39 The Art of Puppetry: Techniques and Challenges 30:13 Jim Henson's Legacy and Puppetry's Versatility 32:29 The Technicalities of Puppetry in Different Shows 36:12 Directing and Collaborating in Puppetry Projects 44:17 Upcoming Projects and Exhibits 47:47 Final Thoughts and Farewell     About Trilith Institute Support The Next Generation of Storytellers Take A Professional Education Course Get Involved With Trilith Institute Contact Us Follow Us On Social Media! Trilith Institute Talks Instagram Trilith Institute Instagram Trilith Institute Facebook Trilith Institute LinkedIn

Love is in the air! This week on PMoN, the boys go back to the Muppet roots with the first Muppet Show pilot episode, The Muppets Valentine Show! For those counting this is ANOTHER pilot separate from the Sex and Violence pilot they discussed in episode 43. This silly holiday romp guest stars the incomparable Mia Farrow, and features some great moments from lesser known characters like Mildred Huxtetter, Crazy Harry ne Crazy Donald, and our big blue loveable friend Thog! Does this pre-kermit/piggy, fling between our favorite frog and the delightful Miss Mousey hold up? You'll just have to listen in to find out! Be warned, this episode does feature some explosive Muppet mating.Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

**SMASH** **BREAKS GLASS** Well folks, while we promised some puppet history on Chinese dancing dragon puppets, unfortunately, life got in the way. (Now that Ben has a baby, we expect that to happen A LOT.) Since we didn't have time to do proper research, and we want to make sure to do Chinese Puppetry justice, we decided to save puppet history for another time and create a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency pod. To that end we created a brand-new wheel: the Handmade Puppet Dreams wheel! For the uninitiated, Handmade Puppet Dreams is a series of short films produced by Heather Henson and her puppet company Ibex Puppetry. Founded in 2004, Handmade puppet dreams has provided the means and exposure for smaller puppet artists to create some truly unique films straight out of their own imaginations.  From time-to-time Will and Ben will spin this wheel and pick a short film to watch and review when life gets a little too hectic and we need to condense our usual several hours of pod prep into about 20 minutes. This week the wheel has landed on a fun little film full of love and space called Cosmic Fling. We hope you enjoy the first short film from the Handmade Puppet Dreams Wheel! Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Dead As A Dodo runs at the Baruch Performing Arts Center through February 9th. Dead As A Dodo is presented with the Under the Radar Festival. For more information, please visit https://bpac.baruch.cuny.edu. Follow The Present Stage on Instagram at @thepresentstageThe Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers is hosted by Dan Rubins, a theater critic for Slant Magazine. You can also find Dan's reviews on Cast Album Reviews and in The New Yorker's Briefly Noted column.The Present Stage supports the national nonprofit Hear Your Song. If you'd like to learn more about Hear Your Song and how to support empowering youth with serious illnesses to make their voices heard though songwriting, please visit www.hearyoursong.org

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to SPIN THE MUPPET SHOW'S MAGICAL MONTHLY MUPPET SHOW OF THE MONTH! And this time it landed on (drum roll) STEVE MARTIN! Once again, the PMoN boys have quite differing opinions on this one! While the boys both appreciate the comedy genius that is the legendary Steve Martin, they have different ideas as to how effective his brand of comedy happens to be in this particular outing with The Muppets. Who's who? You'll just have to listen in to find out!Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss Star Wars languages, mammals, and Jesus's wine miracles. Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: January 14, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/14 January 15, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/15 January 16, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/16 January 17, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/17 January 18, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/18 January 19, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/19 January 20, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/20 January 21, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/21 January 22, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/22 January 23, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/23 January 24, 2025: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2025/01/24

Welcome back Ben, and welcome back to another installment of Puppet History! In this episode we attempt to answer that age old question: "What the heck even is a puppet anyways?!?" You'd think with a combined 10 years of formal puppet education and an over 30 years combined in the business, we'd have a pretty neat and straight forward answer for you, wouldn't you? Well rest assured folks, the classic cutthroat arguing over stupid semantics and meaningless details that you know and love from the Puppet Masters of None continue as we spend far too much time discussing something seemingly so simple. Get ready for puppet nerddom to the extreme! And if you completely disagree with us, great! Let us know in the discord and we'll continue the discussion there!     Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Who goes there?! While Ben is away, Rob joins us again as we talk about the classic 82' suspense horror The Thing, directed by John Carpenter. This iconic movie shocked audiences with its grotesque and horrifying practical effects and puppetry. Can the puppet masters sit through the ickiest, freakiest, and most disturbing puppets yet? Join us in this paranoid horror classic. Who is who? And who is the Thing?Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

10 months on the waitlist, and well worth it! Casa Bonita is the definition of a dining "experience" with its hodgepodge collection of oddball acts and entertainment, but is it worth flying out of state to grab dinner? I break down this kitschy paradise with my guest, the hilarious Ify Nwadiwe (Dropout TV, Um Actually, Maximum Film) in this week's review episode! The Good: Cliff divers are tremendous fun, the puppet show is expertly entertaining, the magician is a pro, the merch is unrivaled, the food is way better than its reputation would have you believe, a Love Tester machine tells me I'm "burning" with passion, and much more! The Not Good: Manbearpigrilla's handler snubbed us out of a photo op, there's too much to do in one visit, the service pace is overwhelmingly fast, a food assembly line, and there's a lack of clarity on the best way to experience the show The Just There: Rice & beans were whatever What We Ate: Horchata, the Wooly Bully, Chips & Salsa, Mole, Carnitas, Rice, Beans, Enchiladas, & Sopaipillas Ify details his worst & best restaurant experiences in The Calibration Station The second highest score in the history of the podcast! "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to my YouTube to watch this episode! Music by: James McEnelly (@Ramshackle_Music) Theme Song by: Gabe Alvarez (@spooky.gabe) Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose "Fine" Dining is on Patreon! Get an extra episode every month (My October Patreon exclusive episode about Mr. Chow came out on Halloween! Go check out the episode about a place that is expensive for expensive's sake), extended Yelp from Strangers segments every other week, merch discounts, download access to our music including the 7 singles from our Olive Garden musical, and more! Patreon Producers: Joyce Van, & Sue Ornelas   Get the 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com!   Send in your Casa Bonita stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com.   Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Follow Ify on Instagram @ifynwadiwe   Let me know where I should go next by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, PodcastAddict, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. I read every one!   Next week on "Fine" Dining: The History of Dining at Strip Clubs! Adult film star Ryan Keely and her I Seduce The Dragon podcast costar Dana Scarborough join me to learn about the development of strip clubs as restaurants, and dive into a few Yelp reviews that are all over the place. Ever work at a strip club buffet? Send your stories to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.

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