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Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast

By ToughPigs.com

A weekly podcast from Muppet fan website ToughPigs.com. Muppet geeks Anthony Strand and Ryan Roe watch Muppet movies two minutes at a time, and talk about them a lot!
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BONUS: Kermit Unpigged

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie PodcastAug 31, 2023

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BONUS: Kermit Unpigged

BONUS: Kermit Unpigged

We're talking about the 1994 album Kermit Unpigged, an audio release that feels like a TV special. With special guest Becca Petunia from ToughPigs.com!


PLUS: This is nothing like MTV Unplugged! What's a courtesy phone? An embarrassing music video! Is one of these Muppets a greyhound? Why did they forget about Floyd in the '90s? And what language does "mitout pig" come from?


ALSO: Read Ryan's article "The Muppets Taught Me Every Popular Song I've Ever Heard Of" on ToughPigs.com!


ALSO: Watch the odd, celebrity-packed music video for "She Drives Me Crazy" on YouTube!


ALSO: Read Becca's review of the Linda Ronstadt episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com!


ALSO: Watch Telly sing "Three Sides Now" on YouTube!


Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Becca Petunia

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy


Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Aug 31, 202301:53:44
444: Rizzo's Personal Caterer

444: Rizzo's Personal Caterer

May 23, 202352:53
443: Gonzo, Not Dickens -- But Marley, Not Waldorf

443: Gonzo, Not Dickens -- But Marley, Not Waldorf

May 16, 202344:48
442: Can the Whole City Come Over for Dinner?

442: Can the Whole City Come Over for Dinner?

We're talking about Minutes 83-84 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge invites himself over to the Cratchits' house. With special guest Staci Rosen!

PLUS: How was Piggy going to finish her sentence? What does Bunsen offer to Kermit? When was the word "jacket" invented? Would we drink smoking bishop? What do Rizzo and Peter Brady have in common? And is Scrooge excessively self-congratulatory?

ALSO: Watch the PSA where Superman fights Nick O'Teen on YouTube!

ALSO: Watch Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue on YouTube!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Staci Rosen

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

May 09, 202339:43
441: Old Sam & Elderly Fozzie

441: Old Sam & Elderly Fozzie

We're talking about Minutes 81-82 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "Thankful Heart" concludes as Scrooge distributes gifts. With special guest Cam Garrity of the Puppet Tears podcast!

PLUS: Acting without speaking! Has life really improved for mouses? An anachronistic gesture! Did Bob Cratchit replace Kermit's personality? And speak into our ear trumpets, sonny!

IMPORTANT NOTE: In this episode, Anthony mentions a now-defunct McDonald's location called "Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's" in Bismarck, North Dakota. Those who are familiar with the Wesley Willis song of the same name, and who are curious whether there is a connection, will find it interesting to know that, in fact, Willis's song was inspired by the rock 'n' roll-themed McDonald's flagship restaurant in Chicago, which abandoned that theming in 2017. The similarly-themed Bismarck location was also known as the McDonald's Rock 'n' Roll Cafe. We have been unable to determine as yet whether Wesley Willis ever visited that location.

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Cam Garrity

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

May 02, 202301:00:12
440: Good Bookkeepers Get Coal

440: Good Bookkeepers Get Coal

We're talking about Minutes 79-80 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge sings about his "Thankful Heart." With special guest Christy Admiraal of the Pizza Toast YA media podcast!

PLUS: Bean Bunny's moves! Sprocket catches coins! How does one file a friendly chart? Is Scrooge wrong about counting friends? And Statler & Waldorf's haberdashery!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Christy Admiraal

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Apr 25, 202330:05
439: Turkeys As a Unit of Measurement

439: Turkeys As a Unit of Measurement

We're talking about Minutes 77-78 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge orders a turkey from a bunny and makes a donation. With special guest Beth Cook of ToughPigs.com and the Fraggle Talk podcast!

PLUS: Uncle Traveling Matt interacts with humans! The odd career arc of Bean Bunny! WHY did the spirits do it all in one night? The funniest joke book of 1739! And Bunsen makes a noise!

ALSO:

Read Anthony and Roz's review of Muppet Christmas Carol-flavored tea on ToughPigs.com!

Take Ryan's Muppet Christmas gifts quiz on Sporcle!

Read Ryan and Joe's review of the very strange A Special Sesame Street Christmas on ToughPigs.com!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Beth Cook

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Apr 18, 202301:01:29
438: A Joyful Bad Hair Day

438: A Joyful Bad Hair Day

We're talking about Minutes 75-76 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge cries in a graveyard and wakes up in his bed. With special guest Grant Harding!

PLUS: A REALLY abrasive sponge! Should we watch Red Dwarf? Arriving at Stave Five! Gonzo and Rizzo return! Are angels happy? Who owns It's a Wonderful Life? And did Wilkins and Wontkins ever do A Christmas Carol?

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Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Grant Harding

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Apr 11, 202343:01
437: A Clip Nobody Else Wanted to Talk About

437: A Clip Nobody Else Wanted to Talk About

We're talking about Minutes 73-74 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge just doesn't want to see whose name is on that gravestone. With EXTREMELY special guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo! She's a Muppet performer and puppeteer from Sesame Street, Helpsters, Donkey Hodie, and more!

PLUS: Scrooge already knows the answer to his question! The lost art of film score themes! Is this a story about greed or cruelty? Can people really change? Donkey Hodie episode recommendations! And plenty of Mr. Magoo talk!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Apr 04, 202301:16:53
436: The Same Scene Again, But Sad

436: The Same Scene Again, But Sad

Mar 28, 202333:05
435: Eldritch Pepe and Potato Lady

435: Eldritch Pepe and Potato Lady

We're talking about Minutes 69-70 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which unsavory characters sift through a dead man's belongings. With special guest David Levy of the Muppeturgy podcast!

PLUS: Things go from bad to worse! Why doesn't Old Joe have a Muppety voice? Jackie Gleason influences Muppets Tonight! Who do we ship Old Joe with? Why isn't Clifford in this movie? And the world's first Johnny Fiama fan site!

ALSO: Read Anthony's ranking of all the Disney Animation movies on Letterboxd!

ALSO: Read Bright Wall Dark Room's Tribute to The Muppet Christmas Carol!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest David Levy

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Mar 21, 202301:00:26
434: Whoa, a VORTEX!

434: Whoa, a VORTEX!

We're talking about Minutes 67-68 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge finds out that the future isn't so cool. But who's dead? With special guest of Jesse Hassenger of Paste Magazine and many other outlets!

PLUS: A lack of pedantry! Dickens cues up a song title! Gonzo and Rizzo peace out! Four pigs in the rain! And serious, scary, funny stuff!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Jesse Hassenger

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Mar 14, 202351:04
433: Rainbow Sparkle Beard Farewell

433: Rainbow Sparkle Beard Farewell

We're talking about Minutes 65-66 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past departs and a scarier ghost appears. With specific customer Roz Strand!

PLUS: The Ghost goes gray! What would the Ghost of 2023 wear? Why does Rizzo have to ring the bell? Is smoke expensive? Long... ... ... silences! Kids' movies to avoid! And Easter Island heads!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Roz Strand

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Mar 07, 202336:35
432: Noisy Games and Joyful Tears

432: Noisy Games and Joyful Tears

We're talking about Minutes 63-64 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Cratchits finish "Bless Us All" and Scrooge finds room in his heart for love. With Anthony's favorite guest, Roz Strand!

PLUS: Fraggles and Gelflings meet up in their dreams! Squawking chickens and musical bears! Beggon, red flips, and Bert! The ghost goes gray! The Academy fails to nominate Jerry Juhl! Why doesn't Dollar Tree play music? And watching this movie after the apocalypse!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Roz Strand

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Feb 28, 202341:00
431: Did Everyone Hate This Movie in 1992?

431: Did Everyone Hate This Movie in 1992?

We're talking about Minutes 61-62 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Miss Piggy is indignant and the Cratchits begin singing "Bless Us All." With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day and Muppet Pictures!

PLUS: Aladdin sabotages Kermit at the box office! The tragedy of Mrs. Cratchit's contractions! Songs that aren't meant to be heard for the first time! Muppets surrounded by fire! And Danny tells us what he REALLY thinks of this song!

ALSO: Read Danny's article on the profound weirdness of everyone liking this movie on ToughPigs.com!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Danny Horn

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!

Feb 21, 202347:22
430: The World Revolves Under Kermit's Feet

430: The World Revolves Under Kermit's Feet

Feb 14, 202301:11:41
429: Miss Piggy Is in This Muppet Movie!

429: Miss Piggy Is in This Muppet Movie!

Feb 07, 202301:12:35
428: Fraggle Rock Party Guests

428: Fraggle Rock Party Guests

We're talking about Minutes 55-56 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge eavesdrops on his nephew's Christmas party. With particular visitor Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the Hubba-Wha?! podcast!

PLUS: Does Rizzo eat things that aren't food? Facts about plum pudding and hansom cabs! Facts about Wander McMooch and Brool! Is Nephew Fred a good host? Ryan's strong feelings about The Chronicles of Narnia! And Becca brings us a party game!

ALSO: Read Becca's article on all the Fraggle Rock characters in this movie on ToughPigs.com!

ALSO: Listen to our previous bonus episode featuring Muppet designer Michael Frith!

ALSO: Read Becca and Anthony's review of the strange Jim Henson Company show Brats of the Lost Nebula on ToughPigs.com!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Becca Petunia

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Jan 31, 202301:06:29
SUPER BONUS: Paul Williams on The Muppet Christmas Carol

SUPER BONUS: Paul Williams on The Muppet Christmas Carol

Super bonus episode! We're talking about ALL the songs from The Muppet Christmas Carol with EXTREMELY special guest Paul Williams! He wrote those songs! And other Muppet songs!

PLUS: Working with Hensons! Parallels between Williams and Scrooge! Writing for cantaloupe! Paul Williams's favorite Paul Williams songs! And which song was most directly inspired by the book?

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Paul Williams

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy


Jan 24, 202352:03
427: Yay, the Bus Driver Dance!

427: Yay, the Bus Driver Dance!

We're talking about Minutes 53-54 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "It Feels Like Christmas" concludes and Scrooge wishes to see family. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!

PLUS: The return of the snowman! Christmas floor peanuts! How many syllables in the word "child?" Our favorite line in this song! A Whatnot lands in jail! An unexpected Daily Show connection! Necessary horses! And how many times do we describe this scene as "great?"

ALSO: Listen to the book & tape that features the Muppets singing "It Feels Like Christmas" on YouTube!

ALSO: Watch Bob Newhart introduce the Muppets singing "It Feels Like Christmas" on YouTube!

ALSO: Watch Kermit singing "It Feels Like Christmas" at Disneyland on YouTube!

ALSO: Watch Ryan & Joe's puppet video "The Old Man's Christmas" on YouTube!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Joe Hennes

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Jan 17, 202301:15:06
426: Um, Technically It's NOT the Present

426: Um, Technically It's NOT the Present

Jan 10, 202357:55
425: A Very Jolly Ghost

425: A Very Jolly Ghost

We're talking about Minutes 49-50 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge says goodbye to one ghost, and hello to another ghost. With special guest Alina Gulczynski, Anthony's niece! And special guest co-host Roz Strand!

PLUS: Are the ghosts actually torturing Scrooge? Does Michael Caine look like a four-year-old child? There's nothing cuter than a pig in banana curls! The weirdest thing in the book! And we open up the listener comment bag!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Roz Strand

Guest Alina Gulczynski

Produced & Edited & Haunted by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Jan 03, 202301:01:03
424: Loving "When Love Is Gone"

424: Loving "When Love Is Gone"

We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle finishes "When Love Is Gone" and Rizzo cries. With special guest Sarah Elizabeth Grace, Tough Pigs pal and huge fan of this movie!

PLUS: Our personal "When Love Is Gone" journeys! The Boring Song Theory! The worst parts of Mary Poppins and It's a Wonderful Life! Michael Caine is not a singer! Christmas Carol fanfic! And what if Belle had been played by Miss Mousey?????

ALSO: Read Ryan's immature 2007 article "27 Things to Do During 'When Love Is Gone' on ToughPigs.com!"

ALSO: Read Sarah's review of the Gene Kelly episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com!

ALSO: Read Ren Goetz's article on Gonzo as a nonbinary icon on ToughPigs.com!

ALSO: See Ryan's Photoshopped image of Miss Mousey's face on Britney Spears's body on ToughPigs.com -- if you dare!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Sarah Elizabeth Grace

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Dec 27, 202259:05
423: Belle Speaks!

423: Belle Speaks!

Alternate title: When Love Is Braun! We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle and young Ebenezer have a sad conversation and Belle starts singing "When Love Is Gone." With EXTREMELY special guest Meredith Braun! She played Belle in this movie!

PLUS: The Victorian Talking Houses! How does Belle compare to Eponine from Les Miz? Singing with Michael Caine! Chatting with Fozzie! Working with two Scrooges! Musical theater memories! And Belle the suffragette!

ALSO: Learn more about Meredith Braun, her career, and her album recordings of "When Love Is Gone" and "Rainbow Connection" on her website!

ALSO: Learn more about Patti Lupone's memoir on her website!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Meredith Braun

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

A Tip of the Hat to Wilson, Jogchem, Carolyn, Matthew, and KB!

Dec 20, 202242:54
422: Matchmaker Fozzie

422: Matchmaker Fozzie

We're talking about Minutes 43-44 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge meets Belle and they seem to like each other. With special guest Erik Adams of IndieWire!

PLUS: Does Rizzo ever eat sentient food? Scrooges with matching eyebrows! Is Scrooge more comfortable with numbers than people? When will Beaker turn into a fly? Dick Tracy in B-Flat! And did Robert Marley invent the phrase "dancing fool?"

ALSO: Read Erik's article about the long-lost score of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on IndieWire!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Erik Adams

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Dec 13, 202243:51
421: Fozziwigs Know How to Party

421: Fozziwigs Know How to Party

Dec 06, 202250:32
420: Gonzo Lights the Rat (PLUS D23 and Sam and Friends)

420: Gonzo Lights the Rat (PLUS D23 and Sam and Friends)

We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge leaves school for his job at Fozziwig's. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin, Muppet writer and author of the book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show!

PLUS: What does Gonzo whisper in Sam's ear? The brilliance of costume designer Polly Smith! Why don't Muppets get set on fire more often? How does Gonzo stand on a ladder? And Craig tells us all about the Muppet Christmas Carol panel at D23 AND his book about Sam and Friends! It's a Christmas feast of fascinating information!

ALSO: Watch video of the D23 Muppet Christmas Carol panel on YouTube!

ALSO: Find out more about Craig's amazing Sam and Friends book on the official website!

ALSO: Find out more about the Museum of the Moving Image screenings of the movie on their website!

ALSO: See a photo of Gonzo standing on a ladder on ToughPigs.com!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Craig Shemin

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Nov 29, 202201:28:24
419: Time-Lapse Ebenezer

419: Time-Lapse Ebenezer

Nov 22, 202253:21
418: Rizzo Gets Mauled by a Cat

418: Rizzo Gets Mauled by a Cat

Nov 15, 202233:40
417: Careening Toward the Past

417: Careening Toward the Past

We're talking about Minutes 33-34 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge (and Gonzo and Rizzo) on a wild ride. With special guest Jennifer Garlen, co-editor of Kermit Culture and The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson!

PLUS: A tank full of baby oil! Daredevil Gonzo returns! Rizzo dabbles in vomit humor! Should this ghost be a child or an old geezer? And what are the essential elements for a Christmas Carol movie?

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Jennifer Garlen

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Nov 08, 202253:45
416: It's a Ghooooost!

416: It's a Ghooooost!

We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Rizzo forgets his jellybeans and the bell tolls one. With special guest Jessica Evans! 

PLUS: Is "You are such an idiot" funny or excessively lowbrow? Roger Rabbit is underappreciated by his friends! The Ghost of Christmas Past looks like a Gelfling! Joel Grey doesn't have muscular arms! And we dip into the Movin' Right Along Comment Bag!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Jessica Evans

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Nov 01, 202242:32
415: "Jellybean" Is a Happy Word

415: "Jellybean" Is a Happy Word

We're talking about Minutes 29-30 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "Marley and Marley" concludes and Rizzo hates heights. With EXTREMELY special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! She's a Muppet performer!

PLUS: We lose count of "humbugs!" Can Scrooge avoid the past weekend? Leslie gives Cloris Leachman some shoes! Is it okay for Statler and Waldorf to say that word? We want bon-bons! And would Sam the Eagle make a good Scrooge?

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Oct 25, 202251:22
414: Death, Despair, and Terrible Puns

414: Death, Despair, and Terrible Puns

Oct 18, 202248:12
413: Scary, Scary, Scary, FUNNY!

413: Scary, Scary, Scary, FUNNY!

We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which everything is very spooky and we get our first glimpse of Statler and Waldorf as Marley and Marley. With special guest J.D. Hansel of Bad Henson Bistro!

PLUS: How to film a human eating food! Who is Gumshazar? Are Statler & Waldorf among the smoothest recasts? Is their laugh more important than their jokes? And which of them is hotter? 

ALSO: Read the entire menu of J.D.'s Bad Henson Bistro on ToughPigs.com!

ALSO: Check out Statler & Waldorf Through the Years on Muppet Wiki!

ALSO: Check out Statler & Waldorf's Alternate Identities and Ages on Muppet Wiki!

ALSO: Watch the making-of special for Mickey's Christmas Carol on YouTube!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest J.D. Hansel

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Oct 11, 202201:06:17
412: Gonzo Can't Control His Own Story

412: Gonzo Can't Control His Own Story

We're talking about Minutes 23-24 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge settles in for a quiet evening at home. With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day!

PLUS: More post-structuralist literary theory! Scrooge's stairs are SO wide! Is Labyrinth actually bad? Shaming rich people! Gonzo's amazing curling nose! And Scrooge beats up his dressing gown!

ALSO: Read Danny's classic article comparing The Dark Crystal to Thelma and Louise on ToughPigs.com!

ALSO: Read Danny and Kynan Barker's classic article series My Week with The Muppet Christmas Carol on ToughPigs.com!

ALSO: Watch Dave Goelz demonstrate Gonzo's nose mechanism on YouTube!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Danny Horn

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Oct 04, 202248:10
411: We Want to Buy Statler Door Knockers

411: We Want to Buy Statler Door Knockers

We're talking Minutes 21-22 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Kermit finishes "One More Sleep" and Scrooge sees something scary. With EXTREMELY special guest Noel MacNeal of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Show-Me Show, and much more!

PLUS: A shooting star shouts "Merry Christmas!" How do Muppets drive horse-drawn carriages? The Ocean's 11 star who steals Rizzo's schtick! The joke of Robert Marley's name! Jerry Nelson's vocal versatility! And Timothee Chalamet dresses like Gonzo!

ALSO: Compare photos of Gonzo's Charles Dickens costume and Timothee Chalamet's Willy Wonka costume on ToughPigs.com!

ALSO: Find Noel and Bear on TikTok and on Cameo!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Noel MacNeal

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Sep 27, 202231:50
410: Comedy Relief Before the Ghosts

410: Comedy Relief Before the Ghosts

We're talking about Minutes 19-20 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Kermit continues "One More Sleep" and ice-skates with penguins. With EXTREMELY special guest Noel MacNeal of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Show-Me Show, and much more!

PLUS: How do these cool puppet sequences get made? An imaginary bookshelf! Why was it so hard to make Kermit lock a door? Who are Jolly and Joyal? And the penguins' skating party!

ALSO: Find Noel and Bear on TikTok and on Cameo!

ALSO: Read MuppetZine #15 -- which includes Danny Horn's Muppet holiday special guide that asks the question "Who slips on the ice?" -- on ToughPigs.com!

ALSO: Watch the Sesame Street clip of Bert's ice-skating dream on YouTube!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Noel MacNeal

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Sep 20, 202233:17
SUPER BONUS: Dave Goelz on The Muppet Christmas Carol

SUPER BONUS: Dave Goelz on The Muppet Christmas Carol

Super bonus episode! We're talking about ALL of The Muppet Christmas Carol with EXTREMELY special guest Dave Goelz! He's the guy who played Gonzo, Bunsen, Waldorf, Bettina, Zoot, and various other characters in the movie!

PLUS: Michael Caine never blinks! Gonzo's three phases of characterization! Getting the Muppet gang back together! Waldorf sings! The art of right-handing! Puppeteering pigs in the rain! And Emmet Otter is good too!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Dave Goelz

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Sep 13, 202251:38
409: Warm and Fuzzy Kermit

409: Warm and Fuzzy Kermit

We're talking about Minutes 17-18 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge begrudgingly allows his employees a day off and "One More Sleep" begins. With special guest Tansy Rayner-Roberts of the Doctor Who podcast Verity!

PLUS: The challenges of acting alongside puppets! Doctor Who's Christmas Carol! Remarkable puppet tricks! How many syllables are in the word "Christmas?" And how many rats die in this scene?

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Tansy Rayner Roberts

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Sep 06, 202256:23
408: Beaker Does Not Flip the Bird

408: Beaker Does Not Flip the Bird

Aug 30, 202236:51
407: The Apex of Muppet Winterwear

407: The Apex of Muppet Winterwear

Aug 23, 202235:30
406: Christmas Is BAD

406: Christmas Is BAD

We're talking about Minutes 11-12 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge is grumpy and Nephew Fred drops by to spread cheer. With special guest Marisa LaScala of SportsAlcohol.com!

PLUS: The great Mickey vs. Muppet debate! What does "our assets are frozen" really mean? Are there only two songs in this movie? Mystery Science Theater Rizzo! And when will the name "Ebenezer" make a comeback?

ALSO: Read Ryan's article on the many, many Muppets named Fred on ToughPigs.com!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Marisa LaScala

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Aug 16, 202231:22
405: Thank You for Making Me a Part of This

405: Thank You for Making Me a Part of This

Aug 09, 202239:32
404: Oscar Winners in Muppet Movies

404: Oscar Winners in Muppet Movies

We're talking about Minutes 07-08 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the song "Scrooge" concludes. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough!

PLUS: Anthony tests our Oscar winner knowledge! Two Whatnots sound like Bert and/or Fozzie! Which part of the song is missing from the soundtrack album? Muppets learn how to use computers! Who is Mr. Curly-Twirly? And what is the Unanswerable Question of all musicals?

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Jarrod Fairclough

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Aug 02, 202247:36
403: Gonzo Has Thumbs

403: Gonzo Has Thumbs

We're talking about Minutes 05-06 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Gonzo insists he's Charles Dickens and introduces Scrooge. With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!

PLUS: Should we call Gonzo "Charles Dickens" on this podcast? What does Scrooge have in common with Earl Sinclair from Dinosaurs and Belle from Beauty and the Beast? Paul Williams reads a murder mystery! Muppet choreography! And exactly how dead is a doornail?

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Julia Gaskill

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Jul 26, 202226:33
402: Humans and Muppets Exist Side by Side

402: Humans and Muppets Exist Side by Side

We're talking about Minutes 03-04 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which credits conclude and we meet our narrators: Gonzo and Rizzo! With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!

PLUS: Sprocket wears clothes! Is Can't Hardly Wait the second-best movie edited by Michael Jablow? Would Muppet lettuce prefer being sold to being stolen? A frog tugs on a chicken! Does Rizzo know he's in a movie? 1840s critics react to the Charles Dickens book! And we're amazed at how quickly the book was adapted!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Julia Gaskill

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Jul 19, 202237:35
401: The Most Talked-About Muppet Movie

401: The Most Talked-About Muppet Movie

Jul 12, 202201:09:04
Movin' Right Along Bonus #10: The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Movin' Right Along Bonus #10: The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Apr 26, 202201:46:49
Movin' Right Along BONUS #9: Muppet-Vision 3D

Movin' Right Along BONUS #9: Muppet-Vision 3D

Bonus episode! We're talking about Muppet-Vision 3D, the beloved attraction that's been a staple of Disney Hollywood Studios since 1991! With special guest Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com and WDWNT!

PLUS: The history of theme park 3D movies! Is the preshow better than the actual show? Is the food at PizzeRizzo better than garbage? Is Waldo one of the most widely-seen Muppets? Why aren't there more recognizable Muppets in the finale? Is the Disney character cameo amusing? And would it be okay if this attraction closed forever?

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Matthew Soberman

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Logo by Morgan Davy

Theme Music by Staci Rosen

Mar 15, 202201:44:33
Movin' Right Along BONUS #8: The Muppets at Walt Disney World

Movin' Right Along BONUS #8: The Muppets at Walt Disney World

Bonus episode! We're talking about the 1990 special The Muppets at Walt Disney World, in which the Muppets run amok at the happiest place on Earth! With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day!

PLUS: Which of us has never been to a Disney theme park? Which of us loves the most boring parts of Epcot? Real talk about Disney CEOs! Do these songs make any sense? What are "uff da tacos?" Identifying the five bears! Beauregard is a criminal mastermind! Is Animal chasing Snow White okay or not okay? Is Kermit's reluctance to use violence funny? And the ending of the Muppets!

Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe

Guest Danny Horn

Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe

Theme Music by Staci Rosen

Logo by Morgan Davy

Mar 01, 202201:54:44