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Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com

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Fraggle Rock
Miss Piggy
The Muppet Show
Jim Henson
Jim Henson Company
Bear In the Big Blue House
Sesame Street
Muppets
The Muppets
Puppetry
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Community
Back To the Rock
The Muppet Movie
Friendship
Fraggle Characters
Puppeteering
Anxiety
Frank Oz
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Celebrating the Muppets, Sesame Street, and Jim Henson with a series of podcasts presented by ToughPigs.com!

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Latest Episodes

We're joined by Muppets Studio Creative Director Dani Iglesias and Walt Disney Imagineering Producer Bette Lombardi to get the behind the scenes stories on the new Rock'n'Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, now open at Walt Disney World!

J.D Hansel talks with producer Halle Stanford and puppeteer/writer/executive producer Dorien Davies about The Jim Henson Company's newest special, 'Wowsabout'!

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Shiver my timbers and shiver my soul. The live Muppet script readings are back May 12th 2026 with Muppet Treasure Scriptland.

Today we chat with director Matt Wilkie, as well as comedian and writer D.J Mausner who will be playing Spa'am!

(This epis... more

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Shiver my timbers and shiver my soul. The live Muppet script readings are back May 12th 2026 with Muppet Treasure Scriptland.

Today we chat with director Matt Wilkie, as well as Erika Ishii reprising their role of Rizzo, plus Siobhan Thompson who ta... more

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Recent Guests

Dorien Davies
Puppeteer and co-creator of Wowsabout
Wowsabout (Seven Crow Stories) / Jim Henson Company
Episode: All About Wowsabout!
Halle Stanford
Founder of Seven Crow Stories; former president of television for Jim Henson Company
Seven Crow Stories / Jim Henson Company
Episode: All About Wowsabout!
DJ Mausner
Comedian, writer and improviser; guest playing Spa'am in Muppet Treasure Scriptland
Conversion Therapy Pod; Hulu projects and ToughPigs collaboration
Episode: Muppet Treasure Scriptland - D.J Mausner
Erika Ishii
Actor, voice actor, comedian and improviser
Rizzo in Muppet live readings
Episode: Muppet Treasure Scriptland - Erika Ishii & Siobhan Thompson
Siobhan Thompson
Actor, writer, performer
Muppet Script readings
Episode: Muppet Treasure Scriptland - Erika Ishii & Siobhan Thompson
Bradley Freeman Jr.
Puppeteer for Rizzo and Bean Bunny, performer on Sesame Street
The Muppets Studio / Tough Pigs interviewee
Episode: An Interview with Bradley Freeman Jr.
Hannah Pilkes
Comedian and actor known for Dropout and Leanne on Netflix
Dropout / Netflix
Episode: The Muppet Scriptmas Carol - Hannah Pilkes
Tyler Tafolla
Musician, accordion
Self-described musician in Muppet Scriptmas Carol project
Episode: The Muppet Scriptmas Carol - Tyler Tafolla & Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz
Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz
Musician, pianist
Self-described musician in Muppet Scriptmas Carol project
Episode: The Muppet Scriptmas Carol - Tyler Tafolla & Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz

Hosts

JD Hansel
Host of ToughPigs Lounge and primary host on this feed
Matt Wilkie
Show director and producer; involved in production and scripting
Joe Hennes
Host of ToughPigs HQ and Muppet podcast host
Jared
Host introducing the episode and guiding the interview; host of companion show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Started with a prairie dawn companion

    I'm a lifelong muppets fan and hadn't heard of toughpigs.com until someone I follow on bluesky told me about the prairie Dawn companion. I'm hooked!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mizzinformed27
    United States6 months ago
  • Just Started! Loving It So Far!

    I just started listening to this podcast with Prairie Dawn Companion and I’m already in love with this podcast! As a novice puppeteer who’s doing a lot of research into the origins of the Muppets, seeing the history of this show through a feminist lens has been incredibly eye opening and awesome! Really looking forward to going through the rest of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheeLuisifer
    United States10 months ago
  • ToughPigs is the gold standard for online Muppet content

    But my favorite series offered by this podcast is Hubba-Wha?! - even though I can't answer most of the questions, it's extremely entertaining. Becca is a great host/producer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dvbtucson
    United States2 years ago
  • From Jim’s Cartoonist, many thanks💚🌈

    Hi guys! Thank you so much for this podcast! I feel so lucky to be able to hear it! Also… Foolish for not knowing that it existed before this! You’re wonderful, and you are helping me to reconnect psychically to some of my dear friends from my Muppet days with Jim, and also meet many of the amazing talents of the family that is moving our beloved characters forward! I’m so grateful that this podcast exists! I’ve been listening to some of the old ones… My dear dear friend, Paul Williams, of cours... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guyg860
    United States3 years ago
  • Best podcast ever

    Please listen to this

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fragile guy
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive, community-driven vibe with strong production insight.
A bit niche but consistently high quality for its niche.
Excellent host dynamics and guest variety.
A must for serious Muppet fans and industry insiders.
Lively deep-dive into Muppet world and puppetry craft.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Prairie Dawn Companion - The Ballad of Rodeo Rosie
Q: Why did Rodeo Rosie vanish from Sesame Street?
The discussion posits that she remained too one-dimensional and that the show struggled to find a sustainable path for her, leading to a brief on-screen life but a longer presence in books and fan imagination.
A Prairie Dawn Companion - The Ballad of Rodeo Rosie
Q: Do we like Rodeo Rosie?
The host and guest express a cautious affinity, acknowledging personal resonance with the character's southern vibe while critiquing her inconsistent development and troubling imagery, and suggesting potential improvements would make her more relatable and lasting.
A Prairie Dawn Companion - A Conversation with Fran Brill
Q: What advice would Fran Brill give to aspiring puppeteers today?
Brill emphasizes access to training, the ability to self-tape, and the importance of building material and showcasing talent online (YouTube, reels), while noting that opportunities now exist across many pathways beyond traditional routes.
A Prairie Dawn Companion - A Conversation with Fran Brill
Q: Why did Zoe come back in the 90s, and how did that shift impact the show's female character presence?
The new production leadership in the 90s pushed for more female characters; Zoe was introduced as Elmo's friend to expand representation, and Brill helped shape Zoe's tomboyish, upbeat persona.
A Prairie Dawn Companion - A Conversation with Fran Brill
Q: What was the original concept for Prairie Dawn, and how did her character evolve over time?
Prairie Dawn started as a sweet, small girl and evolved into a more capable leader with pageants, a talent for performing and directing, and a personality that balanced innocence with assertiveness.

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What is Muppet Fan Podcasts with ToughPigs.com about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, enthusiast-driven show centered on Muppets, Jim Henson heritage, and related live events. Episodes frequently feature puppeteers, actors, writers, and musicians discussing production insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and charitable or community-oriented projects tied to the Muppet universe. The format blends interview, panel discussion, and nostalgic reflection, with a strong emphasis on craft (puppetry, performance, score), canon, and fan culture. Noteworthy strengths include a deep access to industry insiders, charitable angling around live readings and events, and a sustained focus on both classic properties and new Muppet-related projects. This mix likely appeals to dedicated fans who enjoy practical production details, per... more

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2. Halle Stanford
3. DJ Mausner
4. Erika Ishii
5. Siobhan Thompson
6. Bradley Freeman Jr.
7. Hannah Pilkes
8. Tyler Tafolla

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