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Connect with Nicolas Coppola:
Website - https://puppetworks.org
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/puppetworksnyc/Discussed on the show:
Puppetworks History - https://puppetworks.org/blank/
Honey Goodenough - https://www.instagram.com/honeygoodenough/
Vincent Anthony - https://www.unima-usa.org/vince-anthony-tributeConnect with the Show:
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https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
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Jim LoGiudice began his career making props and models for films such as The Abyss, Con Air, The Rocketeer, and Armageddon. He made the move to puppetry though his church and started developing the characters and the show that would become Far Outpost, which performs weekly at Granite Creek Church in Claremont, California. I talk to Jim LoGiudice about the development of Far Outpost, the building of the puppets on the show, their crazy special effects, and more on this episode of Under The Puppet.
One quick note. During my interview with Jim we discuss some of the special effect techniques uses on Far Outpost. Jim is a Hollywood professional and has trained in creating these special effects. Do not attempt any of the effect techniques discussed in this interview for yourself.
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Connect with Jim LoGiudice:
Far Outpost - https://www.youtube.com/@FarOutpost
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimbo.logiudice/
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517754/Discussed on the show:
Granite Creek Community Church - https://www.granitecreek.org
The Abyss (1989) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096754/
Con Air (1997) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880/
The Rocketeer (1991) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102803/
Armageddon (1998) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120591/
Flubber (1997) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119137/
Men in Black (1997) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119654/Sesame Street - https://www.sesamestreet.org
The Muppet Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppet_Show
The Muppet Movie (1979) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - https://www.gizmoplex.com
Joel Hodgson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0388273
Joel Hodgson's TV Wheel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meqonUzc-pIConnect with the Show:
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In July of 2025, an incredible group of people got together at the Amazon MGM studios in Culver City, California on historic stage 15, to shoot a series of shorts called Judge Boing Boing. I recently sat down with the creative forces behind this project Bill Barretta and Frank Oz to find out how it all came together for this episode of Under The Puppet.
Connect with Judge Boing Boing:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/judgeboingboing/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JUDGEBOINGBOING
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@judgeboingboingDiscussed on the show:
Milton Berle on the Muppets clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POH8xAsuNr4
WIlkins and WOntkins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K33mMjsjbdAConnect with the Show:
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Amanda Maddock is a puppeteer, builder, wrangler, and teacher who has experience working with puppets of all sizes. From the regular puppets of The Book of Pooh, Bear in the Big Blue House, Between the Lions, Sesame Street, and The Muppets to the enormous puppets of Walking with Dinosaurs and How to Train Your Dragon, Amanda's career has taken her across the country and around the world—including to Iceland to work on LazyTown and to Russia to puppeteer in the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Versed in many styles of puppetry, from tabletop to hand-and-rod to the animatronics of the two Five Nights at Freddy'sfilms, she has done it all. It's my pleasure to chat with Amanda Maddock about all these projects and more on this episode of Under the Puppet.
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Connect with Amanda Maddock:
Website - http://www.amandamaddock.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mander_mudduck_puppeterer
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1566555
Sandglass Theater Summer Intensive (Amanda is teaching) - https://www.sandglasstheater.org/summer-intensiveDiscussed on the show:
The Book of Pooh – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Pooh
Bear in the Big Blue House – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_in_the_Big_Blue_House
Between the Lions – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Between_the_Lions
Sesame Street – https://www.sesamestreet.org
The Muppets – https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Muppets
Walking with Dinosaurs – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_with_Dinosaurs_%E2%88%92_The_Arena_Spectacular
LazyTown – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LazyTown
2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Winter_Olympics_opening_ceremony
Skidmore College – https://www.skidmore.edu
University of Connecticut Puppet Arts Program – https://drama.uconn.edu/puppet-arts/
National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center – https://www.theoneill.org/pup
Puppets in Prague – https://www.puppetsinprague.eu
Sandglass Theater – https://sandglasstheater.org
The Henson International Puppetry Festival – https://www.hensonfestival.org
The Jim Henson Company – https://www.henson.com
Bob Baker Marionette Theater – https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com
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Geneviève Flati is a puppeteer, producer, and one of the most driven creative individuals I know. Her passion has led to work as Puppet Director, Puppet Captain, and Puppeteer on several nationwide tours, including a role as puppeteer and puppet director for The Maybe Man Arena Tour by pop band AJR. She's performed with the Jim Henson Company's Puppet Up! Uncensored, worked on Earth to Ned, and was the Jim Henson Company's youngest female puppet captain on the Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live Tour. From commercials to web series to live shows, Geneviève has done it all—and I talk to her about it on this episode of Under the Puppet.
Plus, hear more of my conversation with Geneviève Flati by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this.
Connect with Genevieve Flati:
Website - https://www.gflati.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gflati/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@genevieveflati2460Discussed on the show:
AJR's Karma Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b86Hx3UdZo
AJR - https://www.ajrbrothers.com
Jim Henson Company - https://www.henson.com
Puppet Up! – Uncensored - https://puppetup.com
Earth to Ned - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_to_Ned
Disneyland - https://disneyland.disney.go.com
Maverick Theater - https://www.mavericktheater.com
Backstage - https://www.backstage.com
Disney Careers - https://jobs.disneycareers.com
Chapman University - https://www.chapman.edu
Kevin Clash - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2020/10/utp-52/
Alan Trautman - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2017/09/utp-007/Connect with the Show:
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In 1981, Rita Peruggi was hired by The Jim Henson Company as a production assistant on various projects including Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and The Muppets. She then moved on to the role of producer for the company working on many projects such as the Jim Henson Play along Videos, Muppet Vision 3D, Dinosaurs, Dark Crystal Age of Resistance, Earth To Ned and Fraggle Rock Back To The Rock. Outside of the The Jim Henson Company, Rita has served as Producer on Jack's Big Music Show and Yo Gabba Gabba! and the updated Yo Gabba GabbaLand!. I talk Rita Peruggi about all of these projects and more on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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Connect with Rita Peruggi:
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0675745/
Wikipedia - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Ritamarie_PeruggiDiscussed on the show:
Rita Peruggi – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0675745/
Jim Henson Company – https://www.henson.com/
Jim Henson Play-Along Videos - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Play-Along_Video
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets – https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Rocky_Mountain_Holiday
Muppet Babies Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5EUpo1pXq8
Muppet*Vision 3D – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muppet*Vision_3D
Dinosaurs (TV series) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101081/
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance – https://www.netflix.com/title/80148535
Earth to Ned – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_to_Ned
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock – https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/fraggle-rock-back-to-the-rock/
Jack's Big Music Show – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack%27s_Big_Music_Show
Yo Gabba Gabba! – https://www.yogabbagabba.com/
Splash and Bubbles – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splash_and_BubblesConnect with the Show:
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Louise Gold is puppetry royalty. A trained theatre performer, Louise began her puppetry career working on the second season of The Muppet Show, where she played many characters — including the role of Annie Sue, much to Miss Piggy's dismay. In addition to continuing her work with The Muppets, she went on to perform in The Dark Crystal, Sesame Street, and the Sesame Street spin-off The Furchester Hotel, where she played the hotel's proprietor, Funella Furchester. She's also performed on Spitting Image, The Ghost of Faffner Hall, Dodge's Pup School, and many, many more puppetry projects. I talk to Louise Gold about her incredible career on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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Connect with Louise Gold:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gold7046
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0325028/
Muppet Wiki - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Louise_GoldDiscussed on the show:
The Muppet Show - https://shows.disney.com/the-muppet-show
Annie Sue - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Annie_Sue
The Dark Crystal - https://www.darkcrystal.com/
Sesame Street - https://www.sesamestreet.org/
The Furchester Hotel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Furchester_Hotel
The Ghost of Faffner Hall - https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ghost_of_Faffner_Hall
Dodge's Pup School - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33665574/
Spitting Image - https://www.youtube.com/c/SpittingImageConnect with the Show:
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http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
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Stacey Weingarten is a puppeteer, puppet wrangler, director, writer, and producer who got her puppet start studying with John Tartaglia and later went on to work on the show Johnny and the Sprites. Since then, she's worked with The Muppets and Sesame Street, where she won an Emmy Award for her work on the show's 50th season. She also has her own theatrical puppetry projects — Rescue Rue and Runaway Rue — that have played Off-Broadwayand at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. I talk to Stacey Weingarten about all these projects and more, including her work on the upcoming The Muppet Show special for Disney+, on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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Connect with Stacey Weingarten:
Website - https://www.saweingarten.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sayetc/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stacey.weingarten.9
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3899160/Discussed on the show:
John Tartaglia - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2019/02/utp-25/
Johnny and the Sprites – https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Johnny_and_the_Sprites
Sesame Street – https://www.sesameworkshop.org
The Muppets – https://muppets.disney.com
Rescue Rue & Runaway Rue – https://www.rescuerue.com
Fordham University Theatre Program – https://www.fordham.edu/theatre
CTY (Center for Talented Youth) – https://cty.jhu.edu
The O'Neill Puppetry Conference – https://www.theoneill.org/pup
Tim Lagasse – https://www.timlagasse.com
Jim Henson Company – https://www.henson.com
Puppet Kitchen NYC – https://www.puppetkitchen.com
John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tartaglia%27s_ImaginOceanConnect with the Show:
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Music by Dan Ring
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Marisol Himmel is an educational puppeteer and ventriloquist and the creator of Moddy Puppets, A puppet company that explores new ways to use puppetry in education. I talk with Marisol about her puppetry journey, her explorations of different styles of puppetry, her collaborations with other artists and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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Connect with Marisol Himmel:
Website - https://moddypuppets.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moddypuppets/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModdyPuppets
TIkTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@moddypuppets
Discussed on the show:
Geoff Rams (ventriloquism coach) - https://www.instagram.com/GeoffRams/Cynthia Lopez - My Puppet Factory - https://www.instagram.com/MyPuppetFactory/
nunushi - https://www.instagram.com/nunushi.art/
Becca - https://www.instagram.com/Beccasaccount/
Elakha Alliance (otter project) - https://www.instagram.com/ElakhaAlliance
San Francisco Bay Area Puppetry Guild - https://sfbapg.org
Children's Fairyland - https://fairyland.org
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https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppetConnect with Grant:
http://www.MrGrant.com
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
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Jeanne Lauren worked in the creature shop that was building some of the most iconic creatures for Return of the Jedi. She also worked on the film ensuring the creatures looked good on screen and more importantly, that their performers were comfortable while wearing the creature suits. Her own company, Skyana has been designing puppets, mascots and costumes for Corporate events and television for decades. I talk to Jeanne Lauren about all these things and more, including her appearance as a biker in the 1986 film Howard the Duck, on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491067/Discussed on the show:
Eco, You and Simon, Too - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCqhpxFd8AY&t=517s
Light & Magic (TV Series) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_%26_Magic_(TV_series)To see the photos discussed visit underthepuppet.com
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http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
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Vanessa Valliere creates original solo theater shows combining elements of clown and puppetry. She's performed these shows all over the world and often performs at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. She's also toured with the Manual Cinema and she recently attended the National Puppetry Conference at the O'Neill for the very first time. I talk to Vanessa Valliere about all these things and more on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this.
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Website - https://www.vanessavalliere.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanessavalliere
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nessagoofDiscussed on the show:
Mucca Pazza - https://www.muccapazza.com
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival - https://chicagopuppetfest.org
Manual CInema - https://manualcinema.com
National Puppetry Conference - https://www.theoneill.org/pupConnect with the Show:
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http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
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Showko Showfukutei is a Ventriloquist, comedian, actor and one of the few female Rakugo performers in the world. Born in Japan, Showko traveled the world with stops in Canada, Singapore, London to learn her craft which combines 400 year old Japanese comedy techniques and ventriloquism. I talk to Showko about her live stage shows, working on cruise ships, creating web series, being on Australia's Got Talent and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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Connect with Showko Showfukutei:
Website - https://showkocomedy.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/showkocomedy/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ShowkoComedy笑福亭笑子
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowkoComedy/Discussed on the show:
Puppets Need Therapy Too - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjaNXplABELOBuUeP9WZz7tofsCbcPt7Q
Saccharine - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35050712/
Heath McIvor - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2019/11/utp-34/Connect with the Show:
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http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet
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http://www.MrGrant.com
http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
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Sarah Oh is a puppeteer and improvisor who got her start in puppetry working on the Jim Henson Company Show Splash and Bubbles. Since then she's worked with The Muppets, Puppet Up Uncensored, Postmodern Jukebox and on TV shows like Kidding and The Barbarian and the Troll as well the blockbuster film Five Nights At Freddy's as well as the upcoming sequel Five Nights At Freddy's 2! I chat with Sarah about her puppetry career on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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Connect with Sarah Oh:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/troubadourheart
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5344942/Discussed on the show:
Jim Henson Company - https://www.henson.com
Splash and Bubbles - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6167962
Puppet Up! – Uncensored - https://www.puppetup.com
Postmodern Jukebox - https://postmodernjukebox.com
Kidding - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7375404/
The Barbarian and the Troll - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13435114/
Five Nights at Freddy's - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4589218/
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30274401
Glorious Ladies of Puppetry (GLOP) - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2024/02/utp-92/
UC Irvine - https://drama.arts.uci.edu/
Alan Trautman - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2017/09/utp-007/
Earth to Ned - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11176048
Let's Be Real - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13102370
Muppets Haunted Mansion - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14602326
The Muppets Mayhem - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18545980
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Connect with Grant:
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http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
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Adrian Rose Leonard is a puppeteer, builder and director who has worked in many forms of puppetry. She's puppeteered on TV shows like Waffles & Mochi's Restaurant, Crank Yankers and Mr. Neighbor's House as well as movies such as If It Bleeds and The Butthole Surfers Movie. She's also directed several projects including short films and music videos. I talk to Adrian Rose Leonard about all this and more on this episode of Under The Puppet.
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Connect with Adrian Rose Leonard:
Website - https://www.yoadrianrose.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adrianroseleonard
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/Discussed on the show:
Crank Yankers - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/
Mr. Neighbor's House - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/
Waffles & Mochi's Restaurant - https://www.netflix.com/title/81609457
The Butthole Surfers Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16304140/
Yamasong: March of the Hollows - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4191486/
Crank Yankers - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318959/
LA Guild of Puppetry - https://www.laguildofpuppetry.orgConnect with the Show:
http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet
https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet
http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet
Connect with Grant:
http://www.MrGrant.com
http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
Edited by Stephen Staver©2025 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com
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Stoph Scheer is a puppeteer, writer, and director who has worked with The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets, and even Banksy. Stoph is also a writer, producer and puppeteer for the surreal and nostalgic web series The Creatures of Yes, and has performed in Slumberkins, Puppet Up! Uncensored, and The Muppets Mayhem. I sit down with Stoph to talk about her journey in puppetry and much more on this episode of Under the Puppet.
Plus, hear more of my conversation with Stoph Scheer by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this.
Connect with Stoph Scheer:
Website - http://www.scheerbrilliance.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stophscheer_transpuppeteer
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14251884/Discussed on the show:
Muhlenberg College – Theatre Department - https://www.muhlenberg.edu/academics/theatre-dance/
Sandglass Theater - https://sandglasstheater.org/
The O'Neill National Puppetry Conference - https://www.theoneill.org/pup
University of Connecticut (UConn) – Puppet Arts Program - https://drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/
Jim Henson Company – Puppet Up! Uncensored - https://www.puppetup.com
The Creatures of Yes (YouTube Series) - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreaturesofYes
The Creatures of Yes (Official Site) - https://creaturesofyes.com/
Doppelskope - https://www.doppelskope.com/Connect with the Show:
http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet
https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet
http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet
Connect with Grant:
http://www.MrGrant.com
http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
Edited by Stephen Staver©2025 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com
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On February 2, 2025, Under The Puppet along with past show guest Christine Papalexis, the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry and Bob Baker Marionette Theater held a live episode recording celebrating the puppeteers of Pee Wee's Playhouse. This event sold out in less than 10 minutes and is, as of this recording, the fastest sell out Bob Baker Marionette Theater has ever had. And how can it not be when you bring together Wayne White, Ric Heitzman, George McGrath, Alison Mork and Kevin Carlson who are responsible for bringing to life some of the most beloved television characters of all time. I'm incredibly happy to present the audio recording of that evening on this episode of Under The Puppet.
We'd also like to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Lynne Stewart who played Ms. Yvonne on Pee Wee's Playhouse. This event was recorded before her passing on February 21, 2025 but as you'll hear, she meant a lot to those who worked on the show. We send out our thoughts to Lynne Stewart's family and to all who knew her and were lucky enough to work with her. She is, was and always will be the most beautiful women in puppet land.
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Thanks to
Wayne White - https://www.waynewhiteart.com
Ric Heitzman - https://richeitzman.com
George McGrath - https://www.instagram.com/itsgeorgemcgrath/
Kevin Carlson - https://www.instagram.com/kevincarlson1962/
Alison Mork - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0605817/
Christine Papalexis - https://www.christinepapalexis.com
Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry - https://www.laguildofpuppetry.org
Bob Baker Marionette Theater - https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com
Alex Evans, Winona Bechtle and Mary Thompson
Volunteers: Sally Phillips, Nick Leonard, Stef Choi, and Tony Candelaria
Videographers: Dylan Young and Sean Goodwin
Photographer: Angel Origgi - https://www.instagram.com/angeloriggi
Stagehand: Jessica Gonzales.
Puppeteers: Ginger Dunca, Nova Odette, Caden Healander, and Hannah Watanabe-Rocco."At The Playhouse Door" Written by Wayne White
Performed Live by Wayne White, Alison Mork & Kevin CarlsonDiscussed on the show:
Pee Wee's Playhouse - https://shoutfactory.com/products/pee-wees-playhouse-the-complete-series-deluxe-limited-edition
Pee Wee Herman - https://peewee.com
Beauty is Embarrassing - https://buy.beautyisembarrassing.comConnect with the Show:
http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet
https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet
http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet
Connect with Grant:
http://www.MrGrant.com
http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
Edited by Stephen Staver©2025 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com
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Sharon Johnson is the puppeteer creator of Grace and Grins, a puppet company that produces puppet shows that educate, entertain and spread kindness. Her shows are interactive, tailor made to each audience and promote good social and emotional learning practices. I talk to Sharon Johnson about Grace and Grins, her path to puppetry and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.
Plus, hear more of my conversation with Sharon Johnson by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this.
Connect with Sharon Johnson:
Website - https://graceandgrins.org
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/graceandgrins/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Graceandgrinspuppetshows
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/graceandgrinspuppetsDiscussed on the show:
Kids on the Block - https://www.barberinstitute.org/about-community-resources-kids-on-the-blockConnect with the Show:
http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet
https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet
http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet
Connect with Grant:
http://www.MrGrant.com
http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
Edited by Stephen Staver©2025 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com
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Nicolette Santino is a puppeteer who has worked with The Muppets, The Jim Henson Company and on the shows The Barbarian and the Troll and Earth To Ned. She also has the 'gig of a lifetime' puppeteering Angel Moon on stage with Coldplay as they tour the world. I sat down with Nicolette to discuss her career in puppetry, improvisation and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.
Plus, hear more of my conversation with Nicolette Santino by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this.
Connect with Nicolette Santino:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolette.santino
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5201200/Discussed on the show:
Barbarian & The Troll - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2021/11/utp-65/
GLOP - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2024/02/utp-92/
Wooby & Fotty - https://www.woobyandfotty.comConnect with the Show:
http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet
https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet
http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet
Connect with Grant:
http://www.MrGrant.com
http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
Edited by Stephen Staver©2025 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com
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Keith Shubert is a puppeteer, puppet festival director, toy maker and champion of all things puppetry. Keith also performs as Toybox, America's Favorite Cartoon Witch whose unique brand of puppet entertainment is in high demand for puppet slams, shows and festivals across the country. I sit down with Keith to talk about his career and thoughts on puppetry for this episode of Under The Puppet.
Plus, hear more of my conversation with Keith Shubert, and support the show, by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info!
Connect with Keith Shubert:
Website - https://toyboxtheatre.square.site
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TOYBOXTHEATRE
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TOYBOXTHEATREDiscussed on the show:
Asheville Relief Efforts - https://www.belovedasheville.com/Connect with the Show:
http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet
https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet
http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet
Connect with Grant:
http://www.MrGrant.com
http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
Edited by Stephen Staver©2024 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com
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Aanika's Elephants is a stage show featuring puppetry that is about a young Kenyan girl who meets a baby elephant at the orphanage where her father works. The show was written by Emmy Award winning Sesame Street writer Annie Evans and directed by Sesame Street and Muppets puppeteer Pam Arciero. Annie and Pam also produce the show along with Jean Marie Keevins who puppeteers in the production as well. I sat down with Annie, Pam and Jean Marie for a discussion about the show and its development. During our discussion we were also briefly joined by Sesame Street Puppeteer Martin P. Robinson who built the puppets for Aanika's Elephants making this an all hands on deck episode of Under The Puppet.
Connect with Aanika's Elephants:
Website - https://www.aanikaselephants.comConnect with the Show:
http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet
https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppetConnect with Grant:
http://www.MrGrant.com
http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy
https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/Art by Parker Jacobs
Music by Dan Ring
Edited by Stephen StaverHelp us make more shows like this one. Become a patron of Saturday Morning Media and get cool rewards! Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info!
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