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On this week's episode, I talk with Z & Chad of Wonderspark Puppets in NYC. They are married, co-owners of the business as well as being parents to two young boys. We talk about their careers in puppeteering, how they successfully adapted their live-action puppet show business to thrive digitally in the pandemic and what life has been like for them during COVID in New York City. My favorite quote from this episode is from Chad, "If you've been kicking the can down the road...the can has come home to roost."Z Briggs got her professional start doing puppetry in 2004 and has worked for the Jim Henson Foundation for many years. She is the artist and builder behind all of their puppets and she is masterful at her craft. In addition, she is currently fulfilling her lifelong dream of being involved with Sesame Street as the voice/puppeteer for Foley on the Sesame Street Podcast! You can listen to that podcast on Audible or click the link here: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Sesame-Street-Podcast-with-Foley-and-Friends-Podcast/B08L4ZN4KMChad Williams is the full-time puppeteer/writer/director for Wonderspark Puppets but he didn't originally start out in puppetry. He was deep in the film and media world when he and Z reconnected and decided to get married and join forces as Wonderspark Puppets! Throughout the pandemic, Chad has not only brought their company into this new era of online programming but he taught countless workshops to others to help them learn to stream their work online. In fact, he was instrumental in helping me to get this show off the ground, so if you love Reach the Stars Podcast, please go check out their website or social media and give Chad some love for helping to make this happen.With less overhead, zero travel expenses, amazing support from friends / fans and a constant stream of interest for live virtual programming, their company did well in 2020. It was a mad dash to establish what they do and to continue to generate interest but they ended the year strong and are looking forward to continue streaming long after the pandemic is over.You can find Wonderspark Puppets here:Website: http://www.wondersparkpuppets.comPodcast: http://www.puppetparentpodcast.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/wondersparkpuppetsInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wondersparkpuppetsBrought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.comMusic provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars)
*) Mics to be muted in US presidential debate to stop interruptions The US Commission on Presidential Debates has changed the rules for Thursday's final debate. Both candidates, President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden, will have their microphones muted while their opponent answers questions. Trump's campaign has challenged the format of their upcoming debate. *) Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of violating the new ceasefire Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of attacking a cotton factory with artillery, but Armenia denies Azerbaijan's accusations. UN Security Council members called on both to respect a new ceasefire during a meeting on Monday. The council held closed-door discussions on the fighting, at the UN headquarters in New York. *) US charges Russians in cyberattacks on Ukraine, French elections, and Olympics US federal prosecutors have charged six Russian intelligence officers, accusing them of widespread, global cyberattacks. The cyberattacks targeted a French presidential election, the Winter Olympics in South Korea and American businesses. The indictment said all defendants are current and former officers in the Russian military intelligence agency known as the GRU. *) US to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list US President Donald Trump says his administration is close to an agreement with Sudan to remove the country from Washington's list of states that support terrorism. The announcement comes after the new Sudanese government agreed to pay more than $330 million in compensation to American victims. The deal could also help Sudan establish diplomatic relations with Israel. And finally... *) New “Sesame Street” podcast aims to help children’s education “Sesame Street” is launching a podcast to help educate kids. “The Sesame Street Podcast with Foley & Friends” is an offering on Audible that gives some screen-free educational entertainment to kids. The podcast is led by 6-year-old exuberant Foley, “the sound-maker monster.”
What's your morning routine? Elmo and Chris share their favorites.
What's your morning routine? Elmo and Chris share their favorites.
What's your morning routine? Elmo and Chris share their favorites.
¿Cuál es tu rutina matutina? Rosita y Sofia hablan de sus rutinas favoritas.
¿Cuál es tu rutina matutina? Rosita y Sofia hablan de sus rutinas favoritas.
¿Cuál es tu rutina matutina? Rosita y Sofia hablan de sus rutinas favoritas.
Who doesn't love recess? Elmo and Chris talk all about recess and play a game, Inside Voice/Outside Voice.
Who doesn't love recess? Elmo and Chris talk all about recess and play a game, Inside Voice/Outside Voice.
Who doesn't love recess? Elmo and Chris talk all about recess and play a game, Inside Voice/Outside Voice.
¿A quién no le gusta el recreo? Rosita y Sofia hablan sobre el recreo y juegan a Lo que pienso/Lo que digo.
¿A quién no le gusta el recreo? Rosita y Sofia hablan sobre el recreo y juegan a Lo que pienso/Lo que digo.
¿A quién no le gusta el recreo? Rosita y Sofia hablan sobre el recreo y juegan a Lo que pienso/Lo que digo.
What does a teacher do? Elmo and Chris learn more about teachers and play the game "Teacher or Fish?".
What does a teacher do? Elmo and Chris learn more about teachers and play the game "Teacher or Fish?".
What does a teacher do? Elmo and Chris learn more about teachers and play the game "Teacher or Fish?".
¿Qué es lo que hace el maestro? Rosita y Sofia aprenden más sobre los maestros y juegan a ¿Maestro o pez?
¿Qué es lo que hace el maestro? Rosita y Sofia aprenden más sobre los maestros y juegan a ¿Maestro o pez?
¿Qué es lo que hace el maestro? Rosita y Sofia aprenden más sobre los maestros y juegan a ¿Maestro o pez?
What are classsroom rules? Elmo and Chris investigate.
What are classsroom rules? Elmo and Chris investigate.
What are classsroom rules? Elmo and Chris investigate.
¿Cuáles son las reglas del salón de clases? Rosita y Sofia las investigan.
¿Cuáles son las reglas del salón de clases? Rosita y Sofia las investigan.
¿Cuáles son las reglas del salón de clases? Rosita y Sofia las investigan.
How do you make friends at school? Chris and Elmo share some fun ways they like to make friends.
How do you make friends at school? Chris and Elmo share some fun ways they like to make friends.
How do you make friends at school? Chris and Elmo share some fun ways they like to make friends.
¿Cómo haces amigos en la escuela? Sofia y Rosita hablan de las formas divertidas que a ellos les gustan para hacer amigos.
¿Cómo haces amigos en la escuela? Sofia y Rosita hablan de las formas divertidas que a ellos les gustan para hacer amigos.
¿Cómo haces amigos en la escuela? Sofia y Rosita hablan de las formas divertidas que a ellos les gustan para hacer amigos.
Elmo and Chris talk about the first day of preschool and play The Name Game.
Elmo and Chris talk about the first day of kindergarten and play The Name Game.
Elmo and Chris talk about the first day of first grade and play The Name Game.
Rosita y Sofia hablan acerca del primer día en el primer grado y juegan a Cuál es el nombre.
Rosita y Sofia hablan acerca del primer día en el kindergarten y juegan a Cuál es el nombre.
Rosita y Sofia hablan acerca del primer día en el preescolar y juegan a Cuál es el nombre.
Join Sesame Street's Elmo and Chris as they tell you all about their new podcast, the Ready for School Challenge.
Únanse al equipo de Rosita y Sofia quienes hablan acerca del nuevo podcast, Sesame Street: Listos para la escuela.
Cuando Rosita siente algo raro en su barriga porque su Papi todavía está en el hospital, Mami la ayuda a darse cuenta de que eso es porque está preocupada, y se ponen a escribir notas de amor para el regreso de Papi.
Rosita is frustrated because she can’t join her friends at the movies. Mami reminds Rosita that on cloudy-feeling days, we can talk about our feelings.
When Rosita’s tummy feels funny because her papi is still in the hospital, Mami helps her notice that she’s feeling worried, and they get busy writing love notes for Papi’s return.
Rosita’s papi is coming home from the hospital, and her family celebrates by singing together and eating Mami’s homemade cake.
Rosita está frustrada porque no puede ir con sus amigos al cine. Mami le recuerda a Rosita que cuando sienta días nublados en su interior, pueden hablar sobre los sentimientos.
El papá de Rosita regresa del hospital y la familia lo celebra cantando y comiendo el pastel que Mami cocinó.
Julia loves to play! She shows all of her friends on Sesame Street many different ways to have fun, like playing new games and singing your favorite songs. For more videos, activities and tools, visit http://sesamestreet.org/autism
Grover can do just about anything! He can mix up batter and jump up and down. And now that he's a little older, he does not crawl around much anymore. He is special - there is no one just like him! What makes you special? For more Grover games, videos and activities visit SesameStreet.org!
Clap your hands and stomp your feet! It's time for a Sesame Street dance party! Dancing is a great way to exercise, so move your hands, head and feet to some fun, new beats. For more dance games, videos and activities visit SesameStreet.org!
Abby, Rosita and Zoe are the best of friends! They love to laugh and wear silly hats together. And they care about each other. What do you and your friends like to do together? For more Sesame Street videos, games and activities visit SesameStreet.org!