John Lovelady (Muppets, The Great Space Coaster) – Under The Puppet #28

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– This episode, I sit down with puppeteer John Lovelady.  John was chosen by Jim Henson to be a Muppeteer and received puppetry training from Frank Oz.  He played the role of Crazy Harry in the first season of The Muppet Show.  He later went on to star as Edison and Knock Knock on The Great…

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41 – Facing My Fear – Elf Centered

http://www.elfcenteredshow.com – Elf Centered for April 30, 2019 – We are down one elf this month and we’re not really sure why.  Nevertheless, we soldier on and discuss social activities Plus the usual announcements and weather. Elf Centered is a monthly, completely improvised, broadcast from the North Pole.  Think: Welcome To Night Vale meets The Office at the North…

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1982 Walt Disney World Frontierland View-Master Reels – Country Bear Collector Show #198

http://www.CBJCollector.com – Here’s a blast from the past! A set of three Walt Disney World View-Master reels and one is dedicated solely to the Country Bear Jamboree! Our host gives it a review and then delivers his patented ‘Paw Ratings.’  Be sure to check out the Country Bear Collector Show Facebook Page over at http://www.facebook.com/CountryBearCollector and let us know…

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The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror – Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Attraction Checklist #69

http://www.attractionchecklist.com – The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is the marquee attraction of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  In this episode, John and I check in to the Hollywood Tower Hotel to review Tower of Terror! Recorded on March 20, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode John B. deHaas and I return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to…

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2001 Walt Disney World 30th Anniversary Trading Card – Country Bear Collector Show #197

http://www.CBJCollector.com – For Walt Disney World’s 30th Anniversary in 2001, a set of trading cards were released and one card featured the Country Bear Jamboree Christmas Special! Our host gives it a review and then delivers his patented ‘Paw Ratings.’  Be sure to check out the Country Bear Collector Show Facebook Page over at http://www.facebook.com/CountryBearCollector and let us know…

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1990s Walt Disney World Teddi Barra Bean Bag – Country Bear Collector Show #196

http://www.CBJCollector.com – In the 1990’s, Walt Disney World released a set of three bean bags featuring characters from the Country Bear Jamboree. This one is of Teddi Barra! Our host gives it a review and then delivers his patented ‘Paw Ratings.’  Be sure to check out the Country Bear Collector Show Facebook Page over at http://www.facebook.com/CountryBearCollector and let us…

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Muppet*Vision 3D – Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Attraction Checklist #68

http://www.attractionchecklist.com – This episode, John and I head over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to watch the classic Muppet*Vision 3D.  What rating will it receive? Tune in and see! Recorded on March 20, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. In this episodes we Meet The Muppets as we head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to watch Muppet*Vision 3D.  The park’s…

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1992 Tokyo Disneyland Melvin Plush – Country Bear Collector Show #195

http://www.CBJCollector.com – Here is the third and final Country Bear Jamboree plush in the set of three released in 1992 at Tokyo Disneyland.  This is Melvin the Moose!  Our host gives it a review and then delivers his patented ‘Paw Ratings.’  Be sure to check out the Country Bear Collector Show Facebook Page over at http://www.facebook.com/CountryBearCollector and let us…

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Randal J. Metz (Storybook Puppet Theater at Children’s Fairyland) – Under The Puppet #27

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– This episode my guest is Randal J. Metz, the Director of the Storybook Puppet Theater at Children’s Fairyland, the longest, continually operating, puppet theater in the United States.  I talk to Randal about what led him to puppetry, why The Storybook Theater is such a magical place and much more.  Plus stories about Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl,…

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40 – Elf ‘N’ Adventure – Elf Centered

http://www.elfcenteredshow.com – Elf Centered for March 31, 2019 – After some general chit chat, Gavin surprises Gary and Beatrice with a bizarre activity the three of them attempt for the first time on live radio! This is the weirdest episode yet! Plus the usual announcements and weather. Elf Centered is a monthly, completely improvised, broadcast from the North Pole.…

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