Podcast appearances and mentions of spencer lott

Paul's February 2025 podcast episode is his first to focus on the speech of inanimate objects, specifically puppets. But as you will see from this month's guest, accomplished "Sesame Street" puppeteer Spencer Lott, they can be just as animated as any human. Spencer and Paul discuss puppetry and specifically the art of voicing the characters.

Today's episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show is with puppeteer and actor Spencer Lott! Spencer has worked on various Sesame Street projects since 2014, including Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas and the 50th anniversary special. Currently, he performs the character Samuel, the older brother of the autistic Muppet character, Julia. Spencer has also puppeteered in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Helpsters, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and many more! He also owns the puppet design studio, Simple Mischief Studio. (Interview recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.)

On this repeat episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we talk to the members of the Sesame Street Mentorship Program (Tau Bennett, Austin Costello, Chris Thomas Hayes, Haley Jenkins, Kathy Kim, Spencer Lott, Megan Piphus).  Get to know the Mentees, what they've learned being a part of the program, and what they think you need to know to be a Sesame Street Muppet Performer.  We also learn about improvisation in puppetry and ask Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy (Mumford) a question about NOT puppets. 

The rangers talk about how Gunkhole State Park might actually be weird and bad. Then, Dippin' Dots vending machine technician Smits Bensen (Spencer Lott) stops by to service the park's Dippin' Dots machine and probably nothing else.

Purple Roads is nerding out in the world of puppets with puppeteer, puppet designer & artist Spencer Lott. Carey and Spencer have a fun conversation on the world of puppetry, Sesame Street, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood", working with Tom Hanks and so, so, so much more.

Episode 15 - The Puppeteer - with expert Spencer Lott.Kops and Lee lead off this week’s episode with Lee’s recent birthday, a discussion about Facebook birthdays and quality over quantity. The idiots cover the Gamestop/Reddit story (10:05) and review the highlights. Lee spent Saturday night watching cousin Adam Ezra (15:35) doing his live Facebook show, it was the 324th night in a row. After that Lee went to a friend’s backyard rink!! Then the boys discuss Lee’s idea of the week (19:30) - to stop drinking on Friday and Saturdays. Kops and Lee discuss this week’s expert, Spencer Lott (22:07), and realize how little they know about puppeteering. Puppet expert Spencer Lott (@misterlott, https://www.misterlott.com, https://youtu.be/eWbzOMdrAFk) joins Kops and Lee (28:05) to talk about his career trajectory, highlights, reaching the puppeteer pinnacle working on Sesame Street and working with Tom Hanks on the Mr. Rogers movie. To close this episode out Kops and Lee talk about Spencer’s accomplishments, Lee’s guitar update, Kops’ brother in law checking in and some upcoming guest ideas and (01:05:46).Check out presenting sponsor Creative Image Productions, a full service Video Production Company, specializing in Weddings, Corporate Galas and Promos, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Livestream, Virtual events and more. Additionally, they have just rolled out a brand new podcast, Jewish Wedding Podcast, a first of its kind, where you can hear from Brides and Grooms, amazing vendors, people in the industry, share their experience, knowledge and stories. Find it at Jweddingpodcast.com, on Instagram @jweddingpodcast or wherever you listen to podcasts. To all listeners of Two Idiots and an Expert, Creative Image Productions is offering 15% off any full wedding videography package with livestream, booked in January for any available date in 2021, a savings of over $700. Contact Creative Image Productions here to book your event! New inquiries and bookings only.January’s sponsor is Cafe Joe... Go to CafeJoe.com to buy your Nespresso compatible capsules, K-Cups for Keurig, and whole bean coffee. Special for Two Idiots listeners, use promo code 2idiots20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order! Follow Cafe Joe on Instagram @cafejoeusa.Thank you very much Spencer (@misterlott, https://www.misterlott.com, https://youtu.be/eWbzOMdrAFk), Creative Image Productions and Cafe Joe!Follow Two Idiots and an Expert on… Facebook / Instagram / Twitter#Puppeteers #SesameStreet #HBOMax #Muppets #Disneyplus #JimHenson #MrRogersNeighborhood #puppetshow #puppetmaking #Podcast #ApplePodcast #SpotifyPodcast #TwoIdiotsandanexpert #2IdiotsandanExpert

Spencer thinks puppetry is object manipulation for communication

On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, we talk to the members of the Sesame Street Mentorship Program (Tau Bennett, Austin Costello, Chris Thomas Hayes, Haley Jenkins, Kathy Kim, Spencer Lott, Megan Piphus). Get to know the Mentees, what they've learned being a part of the program, and what they think you need to know to be a Sesame Street Muppet Performer. We also learn about improvisation in puppetry and ask Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy (Mumford) a question about NOT puppets.

Welcome to the 2nd Season of the SLC Performance lab Podcast. Produced by ContemporaryPerformance.com and the Sarah Lawrence College MFA Theatre Program, the SLC Performance lab interviews visiting artists to the MFA Theatre Program's Grad Lab, one of the core classes of the program where grads work with guest artists and develop group generated performance pieces monthly. Maiko Kikuchi is a multidisciplinary artist working in illustration, painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, animation and puppetry/ performance. Her object theatre pieces include DAYDREAM TUTORIAL(Work in Progress) as part of Under The Radar Festival 2020 (INCOMING! Program) at The Public Theatre, LaMaMa and FiveMyles Gallery, PINK BUNNY at Japan Society and St.Ann’s Warehouse, ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENSE at Dixon Place, NO NEED FOR A NIGHT LIGHT ON A LIGHT NIGHT LIKE TONIGHT at LaMaMa, DAYDREAM ANTHOLOGY at St. Ann’s Warehouse. She is currently in artist residency program at HERE collaborating with Spencer Lott and also one third of the curator members at a puppetry residency program Object Movement Festival at The Center at West Park in NYC. Interviewed by Karen Movilla (SLC 21)and Amanda Card (SLC 21)

In this episode, we are excited to be joined by Spencer Lott. We discuss his work on the new Mister Rogers film, as puppet designer and lead puppeteer, Sesame Street, and a ton more! It's safe to say it's a beautiful day in our neighborhood with this creative, funny, and talented guest!

We're closing out 2019 with a very special neighbor... Mister Spencer Lott! Spencer is an accomplished performer, builder, writer, and director best known for his role as Samuel, Julia's brother on Sesame Street. He was the lead puppeteer and builder on the new film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. Spencer talks to us all about taking puppets out of their glass cases in order to create work that affects modern audiences! Tune in to hear his experiences working with Marielle Heller, Tom Hanks, and the Fred Rogers archive to deftly reproduce the iconic denizens from the Neighborhood of Make Believe. We also talk about Spencer's theatre work and finding his way to Sesame Street -- including a heart warming story about meeting Caroll Spinney on his first day on set. For mentions and episode highlights, visit PuppetTears.com/SpencerLott Release date: December 18, 2019 Edited by Matt Bowen Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity  

My guest today is Spencer Lott.  Spencer is a maker, artist, puppeteer and writer. In addition to all of his creative gifts, Spencer is a thought machine, in fact, one of Spencer’s thoughts planted the seed that inspired me to create this podcast. Spencer grew up in Kansas, and as a kindergartner, impressively wrote “I want to be the next Jim Henson.” He truly appreciates how supportive his parents were in helping him fill his artistic toolbox. By age 16, Spencer started his own puppet company. He learned how to sew, paint and sculpt. From his intensive high level training at the Eugene O’Neil National Puppetry Conference (which he attended 8 times!), his theater degree at the University of Kansas, to his years in NYC, Spencer now is a busy free-lancer, working for Sesame Street, Trusty Sidekick Theater Company as well as designing puppets for theater companies, advertising agencies and production companies. Spencer’s enthusiasm, curiosity and reverence for wonder, clearly generates his flow of new ideas. He was recently hired to rebuild the iconic puppet characters for the new Fred Rodgers film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” starring Tom Hanks which is scheduled  to be released in October 2019. Spencer is currently in pre-production for a show he is co-creating called “9,000 Paper Balloons”. Check out the show notes to see Spencer’s website, which in itself is a beautiful, creative site to explore, along with the non-profit theater company, Trusty Sidekick and an article from the experimental theater HERE, about his play "9,000 Paper Balloons". This thought machine, innovative maker is a true gem. Enjoy the podcast!   Links: www.misterlott.com www.trustysidekick.org IG: @misterlott 9,000 Paper Balloons

Spencer Lott is a puppeteer! The first one I've had on this show! He has done puppet things for Sesame Street and the upcoming Mr. Rogers Tom Hanks movie and more. Not just those two things. Also more. He's also a nice man and I think you'll enjoy listening to us talk. Thanks and love!

Spencer Lott is filled with puppet genius and a most generous spirit. He is a master performer, puppet maker, educator, and collaborator. Spencer invited me into his puppet studio for an inspiring chat about art, fear, and inspiration. Enjoy SIDE D where we devise our collaborative project commissioned by The Cozy Zone Foundation. Track 1: “The…Read more EPISODE 47: Spencer Lott in his Puppet Studio SIDE D

Spencer Lott is filled with puppet genius and a most generous spirit. He is a master performer, puppet maker, educator, and collaborator. Spencer invited me into his puppet studio for an inspiring chat about art, fear, and inspiration. Enjoy SIDE C! Feast upon Mr. Lott’s fabulous creative work: www.misterlott.com Check out his show “Blossom” at Dixon Place Fridays…Read more EPISODE 47: Spencer Lott in his Puppet Studio SIDE C

Spencer Lott is filled with puppet genius and a most generous spirit. He is a master performer, puppet maker, educator, and collaborator. Spencer invited me into his puppet studio for an inspiring chat about art, fear, and inspiration. Enjoy SIDE B! Feast upon Mr. Lott’s fabulous creative work: www.misterlott.com Check out his show “Blossom” at Dixon Place Fridays…Read more EPISODE 47: Spencer Lott in his Puppet Studio SIDE B

Spencer Lott is filled with puppet genius and a most generous spirit. He is a master performer, puppet maker, educator, and collaborator. Spencer invited me into his puppet studio for an inspiring chat about art, fear, and inspiration. Enjoy SIDE A! Feast upon Mr. Lott’s fabulous creative work: www.misterlott.com Check out his show “Blossom” at Dixon…Read more EPISODE 47: Spencer Lott in his Puppet Studio SIDE A