Matt Vogel (Sesame Street, The Muppets) – Under The Puppet #50

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Matt Vogel is a principal Muppet performer who took over the roles of Sesame Street’s Big Bird and The Count as well as the most recognizable puppet in the world, Kermit the Frog.  He also performed the villainous Constantine in the 2014 film Muppets Most Wanted and has made The Muppet’s Uncle Deadly the breakout fan favorite…

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Vent Haven Museum with curator Lisa Sweasy – Under The Puppet #49

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – The Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky is the world’s only museum dedicated to the art of ventriloquism. I speak with Vent Haven’s curator Lisa Sweasy about the museum and it’s unique collection in this episode of Under The Puppet. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons! CONNECT WITH…

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Jay Johnson (Soap, The Two And Only) – Under The Puppet #48

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Ventriloquist Jay Johnson became a household name starring on the sitcom Soap as ventriloquist Chuck Campbell.  He later went on to win a Tony Award for his Broadway show The Two And Only.  I talk to Jay Johnson about his incredible career on this episode of Under The Puppet. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday…

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2020 National Puppetry Conference with Ronnie Burkett – Under The Puppet #46

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – I talk to master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett, who is teaching a Master Class at the 2020 National Puppetry Conference, about his thoughts on the Conference and what those who tune in can expect! THE 2020 NATIONAL PUPPETRY CONFERENCE AT THE O’NEILL:INFO – https://www.theoneill.org/pupMASTER CLASS TICKETS – https://theoneill.secure.force.com/ticket/ CONNECT WITH RONNIE:WEBSITE – http://www.johnlambert.ca/ENGLISH/ronnie-burkett/INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/ronnieburkett Thank you to the National…

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Cheryl Blaylock (Eureeka’s Castle, The Muppets, Sesame Street) – Under The Puppet #45

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Cheryl Blaylock puppeteered the character Eureeka on the hit Nickelodeon show Eureeka’s Castle.  Other credits include work on Sesame Street, Oobi, The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth and several projects with The Muppets.  I talk with Cheryl about these projects and more on this episode of Under The Puppet. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday…

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Puppeteer Roundtable: Auditions with Donna Kimball and Allan Trautman – Under The Puppet #44

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – In this first Puppeteer Roundtable, I am joined by Donna Kimball (Fraggle Rock, Dark Crystal Age of Resistance) and Allan Trautman (Muppets, Happytime Murders) to discuss the ins and outs of auditions and how puppeteers can take the best advantage of them. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons! CONNECT WITH ALLAN:WEBSITE – https://allantrautman.comINSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/allantrautman/TWITTER – https://twitter.com/allantrautmanFACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/allansfans…

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Mark Bryan Wilson (Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, MuppetVision 3D) – Under The Puppet #43

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Mark Bryan Wilson puppeteered Slimer in blockbuster film Ghostbusters.  His other credits include puppetry work on Beetlejuice, Hook, MuppetVision 3D and The Mr. Potato Head Show to name just a few. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons! CONNECT WITH MARK:WEBSITE – http://www.markbryanwilson.comFACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/Mark-Bryan-Wilson-592687187524065/INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/markbryanwilsonTWITTER – https://twitter.com/markbryanwilsonIMDB – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933822/ DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:Magic Mountain – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Flags_Magic_MountainTony Urbano – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0881691/ DOWNLOAD…

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The Puppets of Disney/Pixar’s ‘A Celebration of the Music of Coco’ with Pro Puppet Makers – Under The Puppet #42

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – In this episode I chat with Aran de la Peña of Pro Puppet Makers about how he constructed the giant puppets for Disney/Pixar’s A Celebration of the Music of Coco! Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons!  Plus, check out even more audio from this interview on the Under The…

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David Stephens (All Hands Productions, Sesame Street, SeeMore’s Playhouse) – Under The Puppet #41

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – My guest this episode is David Stephens of All Hands Productions. David creates family friendly, one person puppets shows that tour all across the United States.  I talk to David all about his career including his stint on Sesame Street! Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons! CONNECT WITH…

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Starting A Puppetry Guild with Katy Williams – Under The Puppet #40

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – My guest for this episode is puppeteer Katy Williams.  As you’ll hear, Katy has an incredible passion for puppetry and this passion lead her to found and be the first president of the new Rocky Mountain Puppetry Guild in the Dever, Colorado area.  She has some great advice for those looking to do the same.  Transcript of this interview is…

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