As we all know, May 9th is Kermit the Frog's birthday. Except... maybe it isn't? This is a Muppet mystery that's begging to be solved. To get to the bottom of this, we're chatting with someone who knows a thing or two about the frog: CEO of The Jim Henson Company, Lisa Henson!In honor of Kermit's (alleged) birthday, the anniversary of Sam & Friends and The Jim Henson Company, and the actual birthday of Lisa Henson, please enjoy this special bonus podcast interview!
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Nina West and The Scripted Muppet Caper
This past February, The Muppet Script event brought celebrities, comedians, and musicians together for a live (and livestreamed) script reading of The Muppet Movie, with proceeds going to charity. It was such a hit, they're doing it again!The Scripted Muppet Caper is coming to Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on May 5th. And like the first show, it will also be available to watch from the comfort of your own home. This time around, proceeds will be going to The Translatin@ Coalition.Among the many famous folks taking part is the incomparable Nina West from RuPaul's Drag Race! Nina will be reprising her role as Miss Piggy from the first script reading. And lucky us, we got the opportunity to chat with Nina about the show, Miss Piggy's effect on drag culture, and which of our favorite Drag Race stars would make for good Muppets.Click here to purchase your tickets to the livestream, airing on May 5th at 7:30pm PT!Enjoy!
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Catching Up with Noel MacNeal
Muppet performer Noel MacNeal is getting ready for his live cabaret show - "Hey, This Was Really Fun!" - and what a great opportunity for us to sit down with the man behind the Bear for a chat about everything he's been up to lately.Listen in as Noel tells us about performing, directing, making his off-Broadway debut, and his love of Big Birds and friendly Bears!Hey, This Was Really Fun! will be held at 54 Below in New York City on March 24th, and you (yes, YOU!) can watch via livestream if you're not in the NYC area! And be sure to follow Noel on Instagram!
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The Muppet Script - A Star-Studded Livestream Benefit
When a crisis hits, Muppet fans are known to band together to help the world. After the devastating wildfires in California, Muppet fan (and ToughPigs contributor) Matt Wilkie decided to gather some of his Muppet fan friends - including some celebrities - for a special fundraiser called The Muppet Script.
On Sunday, February 9th, these folks will be gathering for a live reading of the script of The Muppet Movie, with folks like Bobby Moynihan, Paul F. Thompkins, Nina West, and David Dastmalchian appearing as the cast of one of our favorite films.
Joining us for a special one-off podcast interview is Producer/Director/Muppet nerd Matt Wilkie to tell us all about how the show is coming together, and why it's so dang important for people like us to do what's right.
For tickets to the livestream of The Muppet Script, please visit the Dynasty Typewriter website.
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The Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Winter, 2025 Edition
The Great Muppet Fandom Panel is back! After a year-long hiatus, our podcast featuring Muppet fans talking over each other about the biggest headlines in the Muppet world.
This uber-topical episode covers topics like the state of Sesame Street, the impending Muppets Rockin' Roller Coaster, drama in the fandom world, Muppet amigurumi, and so much more.
With special guests ToughPigs writers Shane Keating, Danny Horn, Drake Lucas, and Katilyn Miller!
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