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Justin Ward (Draw It Out) – Under The Puppet #125
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – At just 17 years old, Justin Ward has embraced the world of puppetry full force. Not only is Justin a puppeteer and builder, he’s also the writer, producer and creative mastermind behind the series Draw It Out – a show that aims to help young children develop reading skills through puppetry, animation, and storytelling. I talk to Justin Ward about his passion…
Read MoreMore with Artie Esposito from Under The Puppet #124
http://www.underthepuppet.com – This audio is available exclusively to our Bonus Content Patreon Patrons. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia In this Bonus audio, I ask Artie Esposito about his work with the line of Muppets figures from Palisades Toys. Art by Parker JacobsMusic by Dan RingEdited by Stephen Staver ©2026 Saturday Morning Media, Inc. – http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com
Read MoreArtie Esposito (Muppets, Jungle Book, Crank Yankers) – Under The Puppet #124
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Artie Esposito began working his puppetry skills at a young age. Several years puppeteering at Walt Disney World as well as workshops with The Jim Henson Company and The Muppets would propel him to television on shows such as Crank Yankers and Sesame Street. He puppeteered Baloo the Bear in the live action remake…
Read MoreLee Armstrong (Fraggle Rock, Images In Motion) – Under The Puppet #123
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Lee Armstrong is a puppeteer, producer and the co-owner of Images In Motion, a company that specializes in TV Production, puppets and 3D Printing. Lee worked as a puppeteer on three seasons of Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock and her other screen puppetry credits include Being John Malkovich, Follow That Bird and Mustard Pancakes. She won a…
Read MoreJungle Cruise – Walt Disney World – Attraction Checklist #170
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http://www.attractionchecklist.com – Let’s brave the Jungles of the world as we head to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom to and hop aboard Jungle Cruise on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on October 26, 2016. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let’s shove off for high adventure and bad jokes as we ride Jungle Cruise…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with ventriloquist Terry Fator – Under The Puppet #122
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – On Friday, July 21, 2023, I was honored to be asked to host a post-performance question and answer session with ventriloquist Terry Fator at the Puppeteers of America Festival at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. I was able to chat chat with Terry about performing on America’s Got Talent, where his early…
Read MoreMore with Honey Goodenough from Under The Puppet #121
http://www.underthepuppet.com – This audio is available exclusively to our Bonus Content Patreon Patrons. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia In this Bonus episode, Honey Goodenough reads some passages from the book Marionettes: Easy to Make! Fun to Use! by Edith Flack Ackley Art by Parker JacobsMusic by Dan RingEdited by Stephen Staver ©2026 Saturday Morning Media…
Read MoreMickey and Friends Parking Lot Tram – Disneyland – Attraction Checklist #169
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http://www.attractionchecklist.com – Attraction audio recorded on . TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to ride a unique ride at Disneyland. The Mickey & Friends Parking Lot Trams! Despite some heavy searching, I cannot find any description of the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure trams on the Disneyland website. In any case, here are five fast…
Read MoreHoney Goodenough (Word Play, Sock Monkey Circus) – Under The Puppet #121
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Honey Goodenough is a puppeteer, clown, educator and magician. She’s traveled the United States and the world with her shows Sock Monkey Circus and Word Play and she’s been featured at the National Puppetry Slam several times. She’s toured with the Frisch Marionettes and worked with past Under The Puppet guest Nick Coppola performing at Macy’s…
Read MoreMore with Nicolas Coppola from Under The Puppet #120
http://www.underthepuppet.com – This audio is available exclusively to our Bonus Content Patreon Patrons. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia In this Bonus episode, I ask Nicolas Coppola, out of all the puppets he’s built and worked with, which ones are some of his favorites? Art by Parker JacobsMusic by Dan RingEdited by Stephen Staver ©2026 Saturday…
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