Under The Puppet – Saturday Morning Media

Justin Ward (Draw It Out) – Under The Puppet #125

November 1, 2026

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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 for puppetry and creating on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Connect with Justin Ward:

Draw It Out – https://rumble.com/v790i54-draw-it-out-s1-ep1-splattered-paint-pilot.html
IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm18052946/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1

Discussed on the show:
DefunctTV: Jim Henson Documentary Series – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLplWWKocAfTYIGzH8eQ0x0kEQgoV9CpYm
The Muppets – https://muppets.disney.com/
Sesame Street – https://sesameworkshop.org/
Adam Kreutinger – https://www.youtube.com/puppetnerd
Reading Rainbow – https://www.readingrainbow.org/
Rock ‘N Learn – https://www.youtube.com/rocknlearn
Between the Lions – https://pbskids.org/
The Mr. E Show / Mr. E – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUZWFHZ-TRXfeOCjduck4ZsAKiulw7cYi
Jessica Care Moore – https://www.jessicacaremoore.org/
FOX 2 Detroit – Justin Ward Interview – https://thedetroit.org/news/detroit-teen-pulls-the-strings-to-help-kids-learn-to-read