Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast: Recent Episodes
ToughPigs.com
A weekly podcast from Muppet fan website ToughPigs.com. Muppet geeks Anthony Strand and Ryan Roe watch Muppet movies two minutes at a time, and talk about them a lot!
We're talking about Minutes 65-66 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Spa'am introduces himself and the boars chant "Boom Sha-kalaka" for a long time. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin! He's a Muppet writer and Henson historian!
PLUS: Is Spa'am evil? Does anyone remember SPAM Man? A whole herd of new pig puppets! Pulling old Muppet costumes out of storage! The origins of "boom shakalaka!" And a real live elephant!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Craig Shemin
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 63-64 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim gives up his compass, and Kermit, Gonzo, and Rizzo get captured. With special guest Josh Spiegel!
PLUS: Why didn't anyone else bring a compass? Kermit's adorable lantern! Is this bed-wetting joke funny? How offensive are these pigs? And what's the "real" name of the island?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Josh Spiegel
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 61-62 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Long John finishes singing and the bad guys capture the Hispaniola. With special guest Julia Gaskill!
PLUS: Other pirate media! Who is the rightful owner of the treasure? A Troll in Central Park! Does this movie count as a Fraggle Rock crossover? And more Treasure Planet talk!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Julia Gaskill
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 59-60 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Long John Silver continues singing "Professional Pirate," his ONLY number. With special guest Louie Pearlman!
PLUS: Why do the Spanish despise Sir Francis Drake? Why IS everyone staring at Clueless Morgan? Pop culture references for kids! Polly Lobster is annoyed! The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel connection! And why didn't Tim Curry become a rock star?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Louie Pearlman
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 57-58 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the Electric Mayhem jams and Tim Curry sings "Professional Pirate." With special guest Richard Michael Gomez!
PLUS: Water-skiing rats! Floyd and Zoot speak! Appreciating Jerry Nelson (again)! Do pirates like Sondheim? We have problems with the Les Miserables movie! And a bunch of other references to musicals!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Richard Michael Gomez
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 55-56 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Kermit has a cunning plan to get rid of the pirates, but it's not gonna work. With special guest Will Carroll!
PLUS: Everyone repeats everything! Spoilers for Gilmore Girls season 6! Is Kermit's plan a good one or not? And which Muppet gets punched in the face?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Will Carroll
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 53-54 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim and the boys overhear an evil plan and the crew spots the island. With special guest Katilyn Miller!
PLUS: The famous apple barrel scene! The barrel is bigger on the inside! How to make a Fozzie Bear rug at home! "Mutiny" as a verb! And vulgar and truculent ruffians!
ALSO:Learn more about the Muppet latch hook kits on Muppet Wiki!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Katilyn Miller
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 51-52 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Mr. Arrow takes a boat trip and everyone is sad about it. With special guest Katilyn Miller!
PLUS: Bald eagles can't swim! Another delightful Tim Curry moment! Does Long John really think Mr. Arrow is dead? We like Polly Lobster more than we thought! An important Star Trek question! And what's the movie where a couple smooches in the crashing waves?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Katilyn Miller
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 49-50 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim says too much and Sam tests a lifeboat. With special guest Grant Harding!
PLUS: Jim is an idiot! What is Long John thinking? A brief history of foghorns! Whose nickname is "Barbecue?" And when is a Frank Oz character not a Frank Oz character?
ALSO: Read the blog post that says Sam's feet should be blue!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Grant Harding
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the crew gets over their "Cabin Fever" and Long John feels guilty. With special guest Erik Adams of IGN!
PLUS: What's a wienerschnitzel? Spooky organ music! What exactly does "crazy as a loon?" What is Bunsen doing with his hands? Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist! And how '90s is this movie?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Erik Adams
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the crew of the Hispaniola gets "Cabin Fever." With special guest Matthew Soberman!
PLUS: Is this the silliest Muppet movie song? Movie magic with a garbage barge! Are there any Muppets we hate? Is this a recycled Gonzo costume? And Lew Zealand's missing lyric!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Matthew Soberman
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 43-44 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Gonzo's arms are restored to their normal length and Jim gives up the map. With special guest Benjamin Strand!
PLUS: What's in a "black rat" cocktail? Gonzo's resemblance to Mr. Tickle! The Window Shade Cure! Do casual fans care about recasts? And is Clueless Morgan a victim of circumstance?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Benjamin Strand
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 41-42 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Kermit gazes at a picture and three pirates nab Gonzo and Rizzo. With special guest Tansy Rayner-Roberts of the Doctor Who podcast Verity!
PLUS: A great view of Kermit's wig! Dolphins with feathers? A wholesome game of "Keep the Crutch Away From the One-Legged Man!" Gonzo and Angel Marie are buddies! And the tallest basketball players!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Tansy Rayner-Roberts
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver have a heartfelt conversation. With special guest Mike Westfall of The Advent Calendar House Podcast!
PLUS: Avoiding Disney remakes! Does Neil deGrasse Tyson have a problem with this scene? Lots of things are named Polaris! How smart is paint? And do 5th graders like Muppet songs?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Mike Westfall
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 37-38 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Kermit puts his foot down and the Electric Mayhem plays a rat dance. With special guest Oscar (not the Grouch)!
PLUS: Muppets playing shuffleboard! Does the band work for Rizzo? We love noticing filmmaking tricks! Childhood joke books! A stealth reference to The Shining? And how does this movie resemble Peter Jackson's King Kong?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Oscar
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 35-36 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Sam finishes roll call and Kermit gets really mad. With special guest Becca Petunia!
PLUS: We attempt to answer the question: Is this joke transphobic? We appreciate Angel Marie! We reimagine a Mr. Bimbo joke! And we're happy to see Fozzie act like himself!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Becca Petunia
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 33-34 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which "Sailing for Adventure" concludes and the roll call begins. With special guest Becca Petunia!
PLUS: Statler & Waldorf's poor grammar! The Batman Forever soundtrack! Tim Curry sings a lot! Which pirate also worked on The Princess Bride? The name "Sweetums" is funny! And which sailors didn't make it to the movie?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Becca Petunia
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the whole gang goes "Sailing for Adventure." With special guest Jarrod Fairclough!
PLUS: Sing like Sam the Eagle's not watching! Sweetums at the helm! Convincing visual effects shots! We love the Dodo Bird Muppet! What's the deal with Wedge-Nosed Pirate?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jarrod Fairclough
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 29-30 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Smollett boards the ship and Rizzo sells tickets to a cruise. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough!
PLUS: Kermit's regal swagger! My Two Dads! Pirate-themed marketing! A new t-shirt idea! The legacy of Mr. Plagueman! And obvious bluescreen!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jarrod Fairclough
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 27-28 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Captain Smollett appears, and he's a frog. With special guest Carolyn Wiesner!
PLUS: The old detachable thumb trick! Sam the Eagle takes the spotlight! Parappa the Rapper! Tim Curry's eyebrow! Who is the intimidating man? Kermit says "Hi-ho!" And angry e-mails to movie critics!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Carolyn Wiesner
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Long John Silver seems nice and we meet Polly Lobster. With special guest Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show!
PLUS: Gonzo catches an apple! The "finger aside the nose" gesture! Is Mickey Mouse a dancer? Unfunny SNL sketches! And auction items from the classic movie Clifford!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Patrick Cotnoir
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 23-24 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which we meet the Hispaniola and Long John Silver. With special guest Beth Cook from the Fraggle Talk Classic podcast!
PLUS: Why is the ship called Hispaniola? Who's the pink bird lady? It's exciting to see Sweetums again! Statler and Waldorf made of wood! Sea chanteys at church! And puppet sitcoms of the 1990s!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Beth Cook
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 21-22 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim and the boys meet Fozzie, Bunsen, and Beaker. With special guest Jesse Hassenger!
PLUS: Magnifying glass comedy! Rizzo is Rizzo and Beaker is Beaker! The big blue wet thing! Which Muppet Show character might have made a better Squire Trelawney? And which painter's work does the dock remind us of?
ALSO: We couldn't find a concise explainer online, but "That's Chappie" is a reference to a popular tweet from years ago!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jesse Hassenger
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 19-20 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim and the boys leave the burning inn and head off to meet Squire Trelawney. With EXTREMELY special guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo!
PLUS: A Muppet true crime podcast! The origins of yelling "Geronimo!" The dearth of female Muppets! Where are Rizzo's arm rods? The joys of Louise Gold! When do Star Wars characters shower? And the Feast of Saint... LULU!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 17-18 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which pirates attack the inn and it's pure chaos. With special guest Adam Grosswirth of Muppeturgy!
PLUS: There's so much fire in this movie! Larry is the best Stooge! How do dogs swear? Which pirate is Dirk? The Treasure Island anime! And strong opinions about Tubi's new logo!
ALSO: Watch Kermit and Scooter present at the 1986 Oscars on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Adam Grosswirth
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 15-16 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Billy Bones gives the boys a map, then dies. And Blind Pew comes back! With special guest J.D. Hansel!
ALSO: How many first mates did Flint have? Is "beware running with scissors" a good joke or not? An onscreen character death! Which early Muppet is Blind Pew reminiscent of? And how old is "trick or treat?"
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest J.D. Hansel
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 13-14 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Blind Pew gives Billy Bones the BLACK SPOT! With special guest Roz Strand!
PLUS: His name is not Blind Pierre! Gratuitous cat gags! Is this Billy Connolly's real hair? Is the Black Spot real? How to daddle your enemies! Is this a kids' movie or not? And all about Toby Jugs!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 11-12 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Blind Pew shows up looking for Billy Bones. With special guest Shane Keating!
PLUS: Can characters in musicals hear the music? Is "bloody" a bad word? Spooky blue light! "PC" jokes in the '90s! Return to Oz! And were early moviegoers really afraid of an onscreen train?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Shane Keating
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 09-10 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim, Gonzo, and Rizzo sing "Something Better" while cleaning up. With special guest Danny Horn of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast!
PLUS: How to use this song in real life! Lovely rat/whatever harmonies! A nonsensical Blu-ray feature! A proscenium of mugs! And are Gonzo and Rizzo real?
ALSO: Watch Ryan's silly "Something Better" song edit on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 07-08 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim, Gonzo, and Rizzo do some CHORES! With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: Some Sweeney Todd stuff! Does this scene have too much exposition? How many families does Jim need? Gonzo owns being a Whatever! And a Muppet Treasure Island bathroom!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 05-06 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which we meet Gonzo, Rizzo, and Jim at the Admiral Benbow Inn. With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: A burning hat! The pirate from McDonald's! Rowlf as an extra! Non-obscene obscenity! Who is the talking stein? Star Trek references! Rhea Perlman! And where did the name "Bluveridge" come from?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 03-04 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Muppet critters sing "Shiver My Timbers" as pirates haul treasure. With special guest Meagan Barbeau!
PLUS: Extremely violent lyrics! Naked Sal the monkey! Obscure digital Henson creatures! Spooky snake voices! Pride and Prejudice would be a terrible Muppet movie! And Statler and Waldorf watch a magic show!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Meagan Barbeau
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
New season, new movie! We're talking about Minutes 01-02 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the movie begins, and so does the song "Shiver My Timbers."
PLUS: Revisiting Treasure Planet! When pirate movies were cursed! Will Ryan come away from this podcast liking the movie less? Does this movie look cheaper than Muppet Christmas Carol? The Muppet connection to the first-ever sports bra! And is Tortola a real place?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Nobody
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
Bonus episode! We're talking about John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together, the classic 1979 TV special. With special guest Beth Cook from the Fraggle Talk podcast!
PLUS: TV special vs. album! Miss Piggy goes "BA-DUM BUM BUM!" A musical we've never heard of! What is "Alfie the Christmas Tree" all about? We want more sad Christmas songs! Questioning Scooter's grammar! And who is Fifi?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Beth Cook
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
Bonus episode! We're talking about Muppet Classic Theater, a 1994 direct-to-video special in which the Muppets tell fairy tales. Is this one of the most forgotten Muppet productions? With special guest Roz Strand!
PLUS: Which of us purloined their copy of this VHS? Which of these songs are the Fraggliest? Miss Piggy as a role model! Norman the sheep! Did the Muppets steal a joke from Back to the Future? And what's on Rizzo's jacket?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
It's an extra bonus! Our EXTREMELY special guest is Robert Kraft, founder and head of Jim Henson Records, who produced Muppet albums in the '90s and later went on to become the head of music at 20th Century Fox! Mr. Kraft tells us all about the genesis of Jim Henson Records and the creation of Muppet Beach Party and Kermit Unpigged!
PLUS: An abundance of happy accidents! An animated film about a mermaid! Finding Rowlf tracks in the archives! How did all those celebrities end up on Kermit Unpigged? Spontaneous songwriting! In the studio with Ozzy Osbourne! And grabbing lunch with Jimmy Buffett!
ALSO: Check out Robert Kraft's film score podcast Score: The Podcast!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Robert Kraft
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about the 1994 album Kermit Unpigged, an audio release that feels like a TV special. With special guest Becca Petunia from ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: This is nothing like MTV Unplugged! What's a courtesy phone? An embarrassing music video! Is one of these Muppets a greyhound? Why did they forget about Floyd in the '90s? And what language does "mitout pig" come from?
ALSO: Read Ryan's article "The Muppets Taught Me Every Popular Song I've Ever Heard Of" on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Watch the odd, celebrity-packed music video for "She Drives Me Crazy" on YouTube!
ALSO: Read Becca's review of the Linda Ronstadt episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Watch Telly sing "Three Sides Now" on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Becca Petunia
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 87-88-89 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which we have a bunch of stuff to say as the credits conclude.
PLUS: Pop radio versions of Disney songs! An unexpected "When Love Is Gone" TV shipper music video! Foley artists with fun nicknames! Amusing negative reviews! IMDb keyword fun! And we play Who Was the Scrooge?
ALSO: Listen to Ryan and Anthony as guests on the Sounds of Christmas podcast!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest You
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcastis available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 85-86 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which mice and Charles Dickens say goodbye and credits begin. With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: Which Hugh invented the elevator? Why does Gonzo tell us to read the book? The illustrious career of Mr. Caine's double! 38 additional Muppet performers! Who provided craft services? And should Ryan see King Ralph?
ALSO: Read Staci's article "Strange Revelation: Sesame Street Isn't Real?" on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Staci Rosen
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcastis available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 83-84 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge invites himself over to the Cratchits' house. With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: How was Piggy going to finish her sentence? What does Bunsen offer to Kermit? When was the word "jacket" invented? Would we drink smoking bishop? What do Rizzo and Peter Brady have in common? And is Scrooge excessively self-congratulatory?
ALSO: Watch the PSA where Superman fights Nick O'Teen on YouTube!
ALSO: Watch Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Staci Rosen
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcastis available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 81-82 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "Thankful Heart" concludes as Scrooge distributes gifts. With special guest Cam Garrity of the Puppet Tears podcast!
PLUS: Acting without speaking! Has life really improved for mouses? An anachronistic gesture! Did Bob Cratchit replace Kermit's personality? And speak into our ear trumpets, sonny!
IMPORTANT NOTE: In this episode, Anthony mentions a now-defunct McDonald's location called "Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's" in Bismarck, North Dakota. Those who are familiar with the Wesley Willis song of the same name, and who are curious whether there is a connection, will find it interesting to know that, in fact, Willis's song was inspired by the rock 'n' roll-themed McDonald's flagship restaurant in Chicago, which abandoned that theming in 2017. The similarly-themed Bismarck location was also known as the McDonald's Rock 'n' Roll Cafe. We have been unable to determine as yet whether Wesley Willis ever visited that location.
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Cam Garrity
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 79-80 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge sings about his "Thankful Heart." With special guest Christy Admiraal of the Pizza Toast YA media podcast!
PLUS: Bean Bunny's moves! Sprocket catches coins! How does one file a friendly chart? Is Scrooge wrong about counting friends? And Statler & Waldorf's haberdashery!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Christy Admiraal
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcastis available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 77-78 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge orders a turkey from a bunny and makes a donation. With special guest Beth Cook of ToughPigs.com and the Fraggle Talk podcast!
PLUS: Uncle Traveling Matt interacts with humans! The odd career arc of Bean Bunny! WHY did the spirits do it all in one night? The funniest joke book of 1739! And Bunsen makes a noise!
ALSO:
Read Anthony and Roz's review of Muppet Christmas Carol-flavored tea on ToughPigs.com!
Take Ryan's Muppet Christmas gifts quiz on Sporcle!
Read Ryan and Joe's review of the very strange A Special Sesame Street Christmas on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Beth Cook
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 75-76 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge cries in a graveyard and wakes up in his bed. With special guest Grant Harding!
PLUS: A REALLY abrasive sponge! Should we watch Red Dwarf? Arriving at Stave Five! Gonzo and Rizzo return! Are angels happy? Who owns It's a Wonderful Life? And did Wilkins and Wontkins ever do A Christmas Carol?
ALSO check out these things:
- Watch the terrible Muppet ripoff milk commercials from the 1950s on YouTube!
- Check out Tori's Muppet Fan Corner on Twitter, home of the Best Tough Pigs Article Tournament Bracket!
- Read the article that won the Best Tough Pigs Article bracket, "Gonzo: Nonbinary Icon" by Ren Goetz, on ToughPigs.com!
- Read Ryan's article on the difference between Kermit and Wilkins on ToughPigs.com!
- Read Anthony's article on Durwood Clapper on ToughPigs.com!
- Read Danny Horn's article "Jim Henson: The Index" on ToughPigs.com!
- Check out Anthony's ranked list of all the Disney animated movies on Letterboxd!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Grant Harding
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 73-74 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge just doesn't want to see whose name is on that gravestone. With EXTREMELY special guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo! She's a Muppet performer and puppeteer from Sesame Street, Helpsters, Donkey Hodie, and more!
PLUS: Scrooge already knows the answer to his question! The lost art of film score themes! Is this a story about greed or cruelty? Can people really change? Donkey Hodie episode recommendations! And plenty of Mr. Magoo talk!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcastis available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 71-72 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Cratchit family mourns the loss of Tiny Tim. It's the most heartbreaking scene in any Muppet movie. With special guest Brian Jay Jones, author of Jim Henson: The Biography and other great books!
PLUS: Why doesn't Scrooge go in the house? Is Tiny Tim actually dead yet?! London winters are not very green! Planning a trip to Leland, Mississippi! And what do Bob Cratchit and Data have in common?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Brian Jay Jones
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 69-70 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which unsavory characters sift through a dead man's belongings. With special guest David Levy of the Muppeturgy podcast!
PLUS: Things go from bad to worse! Why doesn't Old Joe have a Muppety voice? Jackie Gleason influences Muppets Tonight! Who do we ship Old Joe with? Why isn't Clifford in this movie? And the world's first Johnny Fiama fan site!
ALSO: Read Anthony's ranking of all the Disney Animation movies on Letterboxd!
ALSO: Read Bright Wall Dark Room's Tribute to The Muppet Christmas Carol!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest David Levy
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 67-68 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge finds out that the future isn't so cool. But who's dead? With special guest of Jesse Hassenger of Paste Magazine and many other outlets!
PLUS: A lack of pedantry! Dickens cues up a song title! Gonzo and Rizzo peace out! Four pigs in the rain! And serious, scary, funny stuff!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jesse Hassenger
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 65-66 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past departs and a scarier ghost appears. With specific customer Roz Strand!
PLUS: The Ghost goes gray! What would the Ghost of 2023 wear? Why does Rizzo have to ring the bell? Is smoke expensive? Long... ... ... silences! Kids' movies to avoid! And Easter Island heads!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 63-64 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Cratchits finish "Bless Us All" and Scrooge finds room in his heart for love. With Anthony's favorite guest, Roz Strand!
PLUS: Fraggles and Gelflings meet up in their dreams! Squawking chickens and musical bears! Beggon, red flips, and Bert! The ghost goes gray! The Academy fails to nominate Jerry Juhl! Why doesn't Dollar Tree play music? And watching this movie after the apocalypse!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 61-62 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Miss Piggy is indignant and the Cratchits begin singing "Bless Us All." With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day and Muppet Pictures!
PLUS: Aladdin sabotages Kermit at the box office! The tragedy of Mrs. Cratchit's contractions! Songs that aren't meant to be heard for the first time! Muppets surrounded by fire! And Danny tells us what he REALLY thinks of this song!
ALSO: Read Danny's article on the profound weirdness of everyone liking this movie on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts!
We're talking about Minutes 59-60 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Robin and Kermit finish singing and the Cratchits come together for dinner. With special guest Noah Ginex!
PLUS: Noah remixes Anthony's rap! We learn a LOT about how they achieved this shot! What's Tiny Tim's ailment? A pig gooses a frog! Why are coughs so deadly in movies? Steve Whitmire does Muppet performer impressions! And an amazing connection to the first Superman movie!
ALSO: See Noah's artist's depiction of Anthony and Ryan recording the podcast on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: See photos of the making of the "Christmas Scat" shot on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Noah Ginex
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 57-58 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which we meet Bob Cratchit's family. Including some pigs! With special guest Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the podcast Hubba-Wha?!
PLUS: Frog/pig offspring! How did they make Rizzo dance on a goose? Exploding Christmas ornaments! We love Scrooge McDuck comics! And the startling truth behind the true identities of Peter, Belinda, and Bettina!
ALSO: See the back cover of A Merry Muppet Christmas: Through the Window, which credits Simon the Frog, Miranda, and Melinda, on ToughPigs.com! (Thanks to Muppet Wiki!)
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Becca Petunia
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 55-56 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge eavesdrops on his nephew's Christmas party. With particular visitor Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the Hubba-Wha?! podcast!
PLUS: Does Rizzo eat things that aren't food? Facts about plum pudding and hansom cabs! Facts about Wander McMooch and Brool! Is Nephew Fred a good host? Ryan's strong feelings about The Chronicles of Narnia! And Becca brings us a party game!
ALSO: Read Becca's article on all the Fraggle Rock characters in this movie on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Listen to our previous bonus episode featuring Muppet designer Michael Frith!
ALSO: Read Becca and Anthony's review of the strange Jim Henson Company show Brats of the Lost Nebula on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Becca Petunia
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Super bonus episode! We're talking about ALL the songs from The Muppet Christmas Carol with EXTREMELY special guest Paul Williams! He wrote those songs! And other Muppet songs!
PLUS: Working with Hensons! Parallels between Williams and Scrooge! Writing for cantaloupe! Paul Williams's favorite Paul Williams songs! And which song was most directly inspired by the book?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Paul Williams
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 53-54 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "It Feels Like Christmas" concludes and Scrooge wishes to see family. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: The return of the snowman! Christmas floor peanuts! How many syllables in the word "child?" Our favorite line in this song! A Whatnot lands in jail! An unexpected Daily Show connection! Necessary horses! And how many times do we describe this scene as "great?"
ALSO: Listen to the book & tape that features the Muppets singing "It Feels Like Christmas" on YouTube!
ALSO: Watch Bob Newhart introduce the Muppets singing "It Feels Like Christmas" on YouTube!
ALSO: Watch Kermit singing "It Feels Like Christmas" at Disneyland on YouTube!
ALSO: Watch Ryan & Joe's puppet video "The Old Man's Christmas" on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 51-52 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost brings Scrooge to Christmas morning and starts singing "It Feels Like Christmas." With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: The public domain Avengers! How to make Muppets shrink! The boar's head with mustard! The return of a favorite Muppet! Which part of this scene is CENSORED on Disney+? What is that kid carrying?! And what did Joe get us for Christmas???
ALSO: Look at a blurry screenshot of the kid carrying the mystery item on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 49-50 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge says goodbye to one ghost, and hello to another ghost. With special guest Alina Gulczynski, Anthony's niece! And special guest co-host Roz Strand!
PLUS: Are the ghosts actually torturing Scrooge? Does Michael Caine look like a four-year-old child? There's nothing cuter than a pig in banana curls! The weirdest thing in the book! And we open up the listener comment bag!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Roz Strand
Guest Alina Gulczynski
Produced & Edited & Haunted by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle finishes "When Love Is Gone" and Rizzo cries. With special guest Sarah Elizabeth Grace, Tough Pigs pal and huge fan of this movie!
PLUS: Our personal "When Love Is Gone" journeys! The Boring Song Theory! The worst parts of Mary Poppins and It's a Wonderful Life! Michael Caine is not a singer! Christmas Carol fanfic! And what if Belle had been played by Miss Mousey?????
ALSO: Read Ryan's immature 2007 article "27 Things to Do During 'When Love Is Gone' on ToughPigs.com!"
ALSO: Read Sarah's review of the Gene Kelly episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Ren Goetz's article on Gonzo as a nonbinary icon on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: See Ryan's Photoshopped image of Miss Mousey's face on Britney Spears's body on ToughPigs.com -- if you dare!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Sarah Elizabeth Grace
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Alternate title: When Love Is Braun! We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle and young Ebenezer have a sad conversation and Belle starts singing "When Love Is Gone." With EXTREMELY special guest Meredith Braun! She played Belle in this movie!
PLUS: The Victorian Talking Houses! How does Belle compare to Eponine from Les Miz? Singing with Michael Caine! Chatting with Fozzie! Working with two Scrooges! Musical theater memories! And Belle the suffragette!
ALSO: Learn more about Meredith Braun, her career, and her album recordings of "When Love Is Gone" and "Rainbow Connection" on her website!
ALSO: Learn more about Patti Lupone's memoir on her website!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Meredith Braun
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
A Tip of the Hat to Wilson, Jogchem, Carolyn, Matthew, and KB!
We're talking about Minutes 43-44 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge meets Belle and they seem to like each other. With special guest Erik Adams of IndieWire!
PLUS: Does Rizzo ever eat sentient food? Scrooges with matching eyebrows! Is Scrooge more comfortable with numbers than people? When will Beaker turn into a fly? Dick Tracy in B-Flat! And did Robert Marley invent the phrase "dancing fool?"
ALSO: Read Erik's article about the long-lost score of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on IndieWire!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Erik Adams
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 41-42 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Fozziwig's annual Christmas party begins. With special guest Matt Wilkie of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Our favorite Whatnot is in this scene! Frozen Rizzo looks delicious! Why are the Marleys at this party? What singing food is on the Chef's trays? What's the name of the bootleg version of this podcast? And which '60s pop star does young Waldorf look like?
ALSO: See an image of the inexplicable Kermit "Christmas speech" shirt on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Matt Wilkie
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge leaves school for his job at Fozziwig's. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin, Muppet writer and author of the book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show!
PLUS: What does Gonzo whisper in Sam's ear? The brilliance of costume designer Polly Smith! Why don't Muppets get set on fire more often? How does Gonzo stand on a ladder? And Craig tells us all about the Muppet Christmas Carol panel at D23 AND his book about Sam and Friends! It's a Christmas feast of fascinating information!
ALSO: Watch video of the D23 Muppet Christmas Carol panel on YouTube!
ALSO: Find out more about Craig's amazing Sam and Friends book on the official website!
ALSO: Find out more about the Museum of the Moving Image screenings of the movie on their website!
ALSO:See a photo of Gonzo standing on a ladder on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Craig Shemin
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 37-38 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge watches his young self work too hard and we meet Headmaster Sam the Eagle. With special guest Shane Keating of ToughPigs.com and Muppet Wiki!
PLUS: What's Scrooge's favorite comic strip? How many siblings does Rizzo have? Why does the classroom fall apart so quickly? Wine and pound cake! Sam gets energized! And when will Ryan watch Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol?
ALSO: Watch Shane's remarkable montage of "the Scooter First" on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Shane Keating
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 35-36 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge arrives in his childhood. With special guest Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Is magical time travel the best time travel? Rizzo's from New Jersey! Was Shakespeare a Muppet in this reality? And what do smartboards smell like?
ALSO: Learn more about Scooter Computer and Mr. Chips on the Schoolhouse Rock Wiki! (You can watch the episodes on Disney Plus!)
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Matthew Soberman
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 33-34 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge (and Gonzo and Rizzo) on a wild ride. With special guest Jennifer Garlen, co-editor of Kermit Culture and The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson!
PLUS: A tank full of baby oil! Daredevil Gonzo returns! Rizzo dabbles in vomit humor! Should this ghost be a child or an old geezer? And what are the essential elements for a Christmas Carol movie?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jennifer Garlen
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Rizzo forgets his jellybeans and the bell tolls one. With special guest Jessica Evans!
PLUS: Is "You are such an idiot" funny or excessively lowbrow? Roger Rabbit is underappreciated by his friends! The Ghost of Christmas Past looks like a Gelfling! Joel Grey doesn't have muscular arms! And we dip into the Movin' Right Along Comment Bag!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jessica Evans
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 29-30 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "Marley and Marley" concludes and Rizzo hates heights. With EXTREMELY special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! She's a Muppet performer!
PLUS: We lose count of "humbugs!" Can Scrooge avoid the past weekend? Leslie gives Cloris Leachman some shoes! Is it okay for Statler and Waldorf to say that word? We want bon-bons! And would Sam the Eagle make a good Scrooge?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 27-28 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Jacob and Robert Marley sing their hit song "Marley and Marley." With EXTREMELY special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! She's a Muppet performer! She plays Abby Cadabby and Tango and a bunch of other characters!
PLUS: How tall are Statler and Waldorf? The bully gets bullied! Behind-the-scenes info from Henson puppet builder Peter McKennan! The Marleys' cruelest act! The Olsen twins! And Jerry Nelson's amazing voice!
ALSO: Watch Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen in The Case of the Sea World Adventure (featuring Leslie!) on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which everything is very spooky and we get our first glimpse of Statler and Waldorf as Marley and Marley. With special guest J.D. Hansel of Bad Henson Bistro!
PLUS: How to film a human eating food! Who is Gumshazar? Are Statler & Waldorf among the smoothest recasts? Is their laugh more important than their jokes? And which of them is hotter?
ALSO: Read the entire menu of J.D.'s Bad Henson Bistro on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Check out Statler & Waldorf Through the Years on Muppet Wiki!
ALSO: Check out Statler & Waldorf's Alternate Identities and Ages on Muppet Wiki!
ALSO: Watch the making-of special for Mickey's Christmas Carol on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest J.D. Hansel
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 23-24 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge settles in for a quiet evening at home. With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day!
PLUS: More post-structuralist literary theory! Scrooge's stairs are SO wide! Is Labyrinth actually bad? Shaming rich people! Gonzo's amazing curling nose! And Scrooge beats up his dressing gown!
ALSO: Read Danny's classic article comparing The Dark Crystal to Thelma and Louise on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Danny and Kynan Barker's classic article series My Week with The Muppet Christmas Carol on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Watch Dave Goelz demonstrate Gonzo's nose mechanism on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking Minutes 21-22 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Kermit finishes "One More Sleep" and Scrooge sees something scary. With EXTREMELY special guest Noel MacNeal of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Show-Me Show, and much more!
PLUS: A shooting star shouts "Merry Christmas!" How do Muppets drive horse-drawn carriages? The Ocean's 11 star who steals Rizzo's schtick! The joke of Robert Marley's name! Jerry Nelson's vocal versatility! And Timothee Chalamet dresses like Gonzo!
ALSO: Compare photos of Gonzo's Charles Dickens costume and Timothee Chalamet's Willy Wonka costume on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Find Noel and Bear on TikTok and on Cameo!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Noel MacNeal
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 19-20 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Kermit continues "One More Sleep" and ice-skates with penguins. With EXTREMELY special guest Noel MacNeal of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Show-Me Show, and much more!
PLUS: How do these cool puppet sequences get made? An imaginary bookshelf! Why was it so hard to make Kermit lock a door? Who are Jolly and Joyal? And the penguins' skating party!
ALSO: Find Noel and Bear on TikTok and on Cameo!
ALSO: Read MuppetZine #15 -- which includes Danny Horn's Muppet holiday special guide that asks the question "Who slips on the ice?" -- on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Watch the Sesame Street clip of Bert's ice-skating dream on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Noel MacNeal
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Super bonus episode! We're talking about ALL of The Muppet Christmas Carol with EXTREMELY special guest Dave Goelz! He's the guy who played Gonzo, Bunsen, Waldorf, Bettina, Zoot, and various other characters in the movie!
PLUS: Michael Caine never blinks! Gonzo's three phases of characterization! Getting the Muppet gang back together! Waldorf sings! The art of right-handing! Puppeteering pigs in the rain! And Emmet Otter is good too!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Dave Goelz
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 17-18 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge begrudgingly allows his employees a day off and "One More Sleep" begins. With special guest Tansy Rayner-Roberts of the Doctor Who podcast Verity!
PLUS: The challenges of acting alongside puppets! Doctor Who's Christmas Carol! Remarkable puppet tricks! How many syllables are in the word "Christmas?" And how many rats die in this scene?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Tansy Rayner Roberts
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 15-16 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge deals with charity workers and a caroler. With special guest Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show!
PLUS: Bunsen's deleted song! The lost episodes of the Statler & Waldorf: From the Balcony web series! Beaker speaks! Harpo's new movie! Bean Bunny is so tiny! And how many rats work for Scrooge?
ALSO: Watch the George Lucas Talk Show live show with special guest Steve Whitmire on YouTube!
ALSO: Read Anthony's oral history of Mo Frackle on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Patrick Cotnoir
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 13-14 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge is not amused by nephew Fred and Bunsen & Beaker ask for money. With special guest Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show!
PLUS: Fond memories of Mercer Mayer books! Rats entertain us when we pause the Blu-ray! So many Steve & Dave duos! How long did Queen Victoria reign? A very controversial Muppet movie ranking! And who invented wreaths?
ALSO: GLTS Steve Whitmire?
ALSO: Watch the George Lucas Talk Show's Muppets Tonight marathon on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Patrick Cotnoir
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 11-12 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge is grumpy and Nephew Fred drops by to spread cheer. With special guest Marisa LaScala of SportsAlcohol.com!
PLUS: The great Mickey vs. Muppet debate! What does "our assets are frozen" really mean? Are there only two songs in this movie? Mystery Science Theater Rizzo! And when will the name "Ebenezer" make a comeback?
ALSO: Read Ryan's article on the many, many Muppets named Fred on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Marisa LaScala
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 09-10 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge arrives at work and is very mean. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough!
PLUS: How many times does Scrooge say "humbug?" Is Rizzo a good cleaning tool? One of the harshest moments in a Muppet movie! It's a good time to be a Muppet rat! And is this Rizzo's brother?
ALSO: Read Jarrod's review of the Rich Little episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Roz and Anthony's review of the Rich Little episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Jarrod's explanation of how The Muppet Christmas Carol is a horror movie on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jarrod Fairclough
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 07-08 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the song "Scrooge" concludes. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough!
PLUS: Anthony tests our Oscar winner knowledge! Two Whatnots sound like Bert and/or Fozzie! Which part of the song is missing from the soundtrack album? Muppets learn how to use computers! Who is Mr. Curly-Twirly? And what is the Unanswerable Question of all musicals?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jarrod Fairclough
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 05-06 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Gonzo insists he's Charles Dickens and introduces Scrooge. With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Should we call Gonzo "Charles Dickens" on this podcast? What does Scrooge have in common with Earl Sinclair from Dinosaurs and Belle from Beauty and the Beast? Paul Williams reads a murder mystery! Muppet choreography! And exactly how dead is a doornail?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Julia Gaskill
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 03-04 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which credits conclude and we meet our narrators: Gonzo and Rizzo! With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Sprocket wears clothes! Is Can't Hardly Wait the second-best movie edited by Michael Jablow? Would Muppet lettuce prefer being sold to being stolen? A frog tugs on a chicken! Does Rizzo know he's in a movie? 1840s critics react to the Charles Dickens book! And we're amazed at how quickly the book was adapted!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Julia Gaskill
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
New season! We're talking about Minutes 01-02 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which we fly over Dickensian London as credits roll.
PLUS: All movies should have rap songs! How did we first hear about this movie? Are there too many Christmas Carol adaptations? Anthony schools us on Charles Dickens! Dunston Checks In! And did Ryan see these miniature houses in person or is he delusional?
ALSO: Watch a home movie featuring the London miniatures at Disney-MGM Studios on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Dickensian London
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Bonus episode! We're talking about The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson, the 1990 TV special in which the Muppets learn about their creator and pay tribute to him. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Is this special sad or happy? A backstage without a stage! Rizzo is NAKED! The great Joy Buzzer name controversy! Which of the guest celebrities had never worked with Jim? And what was it like to hear the new Kermit for the very first time?
ALSO: Get your "Turn the World Around" t-shirt by Kenny Durkin on RedBubble!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
Bonus episode! We're talking about Muppet-Vision 3D, the beloved attraction that's been a staple of Disney Hollywood Studios since 1991! With special guest Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com and WDWNT!
PLUS: The history of theme park 3D movies! Is the preshow better than the actual show? Is the food at PizzeRizzo better than garbage? Is Waldo one of the most widely-seen Muppets? Why aren't there more recognizable Muppets in the finale? Is the Disney character cameo amusing? And would it be okay if this attraction closed forever?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Matthew Soberman
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Bonus episode! We're talking about the 1990 special The Muppets at Walt Disney World, in which the Muppets run amok at the happiest place on Earth! With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day!
PLUS: Which of us has never been to a Disney theme park? Which of us loves the most boring parts of Epcot? Real talk about Disney CEOs! Do these songs make any sense? What are "uff da tacos?" Identifying the five bears! Beauregard is a criminal mastermind! Is Animal chasing Snow White okay or not okay? Is Kermit's reluctance to use violence funny? And the ending of the Muppets!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Robin gives Grover a Fraggle pebble, Santa Claus arrives, and someone's gotta do these dishes.
PLUS: Failed attempts at cynicism! Miraculous puppet hand trickery! The surprising history of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!" Sprocket in two places at once! Why does Jim Henson trust a dog to dry dishes? And Kermit tolerates PDA!
Thanks for listening, everyone! Happy holidays!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest The Christmas Spirit
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets finish the carol sing and Kermit gives Miss Piggy her Christmas present. With special guest Christopher Strand!
PLUS: The audacity of "Old Friends, New Friends!" Jim Henson skips stones! More inexplicable deleted scenes! George Orwell vs. Jerry Juhl! And we want more Maureen Mink!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Christopher Strand
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 43-44 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets keep singing EVEN MORE Christmas songs! With special guest Roz Strand!
PLUS: Richard Hunt's opera voice! Statler & Waldorf's hypocritical lyrics! A song John Denver didn't write! And STRONG opinions on the Fraggle pebble exchange!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 41-42 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets just keep singin'! With special guest Roz Strand!
PLUS: A holiday favorite with a "sad version" and a "happy version!" The Muppets sing the same song many, many times! Does this special really exist? And the perfect Hallmark ornament!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets sing some Christmas carols and then sing some more Christmas carols. With special guest Roz Strand!
PLUS: How did they choose the songs for this sequence? Ryan doesn't speak French! A chicken is just like an angel! What is "CanCon?" Doc sings with gusto! And we learn A LOT about Christmas carols!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 37-38 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Piggy enters the farmhouse and everyone gets ready for the annual carol sing. With special guest Roz Strand!
PLUS: Perry Como rage! The subtle art of vibrato! Inexplicable edits! Big Bird is HUGE! Is Rowlf really playing the piano? And the best payoff to a running gag in comedy history!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 35-36 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Kermit & Robin say goodbye to Fraggles and the whole gang says hello to Miss Piggy. With special guest Roz Strand!
PLUS: Puppet finger logistics! Does Robin sound like Gobo? Fraggle Rock is totally hygge! And what happened Piggy's driver Jerome?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 33-34 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which frogs and Fraggles sing "Pass It On." With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: Jerry Juhl juggles three worlds! The many versions of Christmas! What color is the Fraggle pebble? Steve Whitmire is a good puppeteer! And the star of the show: Large Marvin!
ALSO: Read Danny Horn and Kynan Barker's classic review of the John Denver & The Muppets Christmas special on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Doc goes to look for Piggy and Kermit & Robin find a Fraggle hole! With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: Who says "on a little while ago?" Doc as both straight man and comic! Kermit's weirdest line delivery ever! How much does Kermit know about Fraggles? And what is Wembley's catch phrase?
ALSO: Read Joe's article on the Muppet Theater Fraggle hole theory on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 29-30 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Big Bird sings with the Swedish Chef and Beauregard plans his agenda for tomorrow. With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: Heartwarming hilarity! Does the Chef speak some real Swedish? Cranburry is Big Bird's fav'rih! Why isn't Emmet Otter at the farmhouse? And ruining a Piggy puppet!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 27-28 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Fozzie & the snowman get heckled and the Swedish Chef prepares to cook Big Bird. With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: Fozzie's adorable dance moves! The Count makes a bad situation worse! Doc's irrepressible work ethic! Did Big Bird really wrap this gift himself? And the secret history of Ma Bear's radio!
ALSO: Read Anthony's amazing oral history of Mo Frackle on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Miss Piggy walks through a snowstorm and Fozzie & the snowman try to do their act. With special guest Joe Hennes!
PLUS: How far does Piggy travel to the farmhouse? Kermit's noodle arms! The snowman has no name! Emily Bear's weird friendship with her son's tormentors!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 23-24 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Sesame Street gang finishes their pageant and Miss Piggy calls from a blizzard. With special guest Danny Horn!
PLUS: Jim Henson's favorite comics! What is Ernie reading from? Elmo's rise from supporting player to the living embodiment of Christmas! And the real Blizzard of '41!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 21-22 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the snowstorm gets worse and the Sesame Street gang rehearses their pageant. With special guest Danny Horn!
PLUS: Laughing at the Newsman's misfortune! Recycled Fraggle Rock music! Fozzie's ma doesn't know anyone's name! What are they rehearsing for, anyway? And where is Granny Fanny Nesselrode?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 19-20 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Sesame Street gang settles in and the turkey negotiates himself out of getting cooked. With special guest Danny Horn!
PLUS: Does this clip have the best joke of the special?Big Bird loves carols (and Carolls?)! The Honker's impeccable timing! Bert laughs like Fozzie! Bozark is the best character from Animal Jam! And which Funko Pops do we all own?
ALSO: Read issue #1 of MuppetZine on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Danny's Animal Jam review on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 17-18 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Sesame Street gang breaks up a fight by singing Christmas carols. With special guest Danny Horn!
PLUS: Why aren't there any Muppet Thanksgiving specials? Who would have won the Gonzo/turkey fight? Gladys the Cow isn't Gladys the Cow! And 1987 was the year of wassailing on network TV!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 15-16 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets watch a home movie and the turkey hits on Camilla. With special guest Danny Horn!
PLUS: Scooter the AV nerd! Did the Muppets know each other as babies or not? Animal creates Seattle grunge fashion! And the turkey's aggressively sexual innuendo!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 13-14 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Fozzie and the Snowman finish "Sleigh Ride" and Piggy does some last-minute shopping. With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: Why is Billy Bear so scary? Jim Henson as a penguin! Piggy says "Never you fear, dear!" If frogs don't have ears, how do they hear?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Staci Rosen
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 11-12 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Rowlf plays the piano and Fozzie discovers a new comedy partner. With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: What exactly is "canine humor?" Rowlf's Southern accent! Changing the lyrics of "Sleigh Ride!" What's a snu-man? And Fozzie finally finds comedy success!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Staci Rosen
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 09-10 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Electric Mayhem blows the roof off the farmhouse with their rendition of "Jingle Bell Rock." With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: Does "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" rock harder than "Jingle Bell Rock?" Dr. Teeth has a very shiny tooth! Janice's uvula in full swing! And woodland creatures do Fozzie's bidding!
ALSO: Read Ryan's investigative reporting on Janice's uvula on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Guest Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 07-08 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which two more guests arrive and Kermit & Robin start to sing a Christmas classic. With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: Which slip on the icy patch is the best one? Does anyone know all the words to "Good King Wenceslas?" Where did the turkey meet the Swedish Chef? And just how old is "Jingle Bells?"
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Staci Rosen
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 05-06 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets settle in at the farmhouse and Miss Piggy attends a teensy-weensy photo session. With special guest Staci Rosen!
PLUS: Is The Muppet Show a TV show? Why IS Sam here? Doc's dialogue shatters Fraggle continuity! Fozzie's sense of entitlement! And is Miss Piggy actually at the mall???
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Staci Rosen
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 03-04 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Doc & Sprocket arrive at the farmhouse, and so do Fozzie and his friends.
PLUS: Doc as the special guest star! This special makes great radio! Is Sprocket a real dog? And we begin to count the slips on the icy patch!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're actually doing this! We're talking about A Muppet Family Christmas TWO MINUTES AT A TIME! Today we're talking about Minutes 01-02 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets drive a pickup truck to Ma Bear's house while Ma prepares to leave for Malibu.
PLUS: Lucille Ball sings! Fozzie honks the horn! Where is Zoot? And Ma Bear appears for the first time... again!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand
Logo by Morgan Davy
In this mini-episode, Anthony and Ryan come up with a very exciting idea for their next podcasting excursion. Here's a hint: Haul out the holly!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
Bonus episode! We're talking about the 1986 TV special The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years, in which the Muppets throw a party and watch a bunch of clips! With special guest Grant Harding!
PLUS: The Muppet banquet hall seating chart! The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones! Are Kermit and Piggy married? We love the talking scallions! When are the Muppets not funny? Which Muppets are NOT at the party? And introducing Cool Ranch Doritos!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Grant Harding
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 93-95 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which the movie comes to an end, but we still have a lot to talk about!
PLUS: A startling Statler & Waldorf quote! Would this movie be rated PG today? The impressive career of Boom Man! The Radish Jam and Cartwheel Society! Is Floyd from Florida? Who is Fred Oz? And what did the critics think of this movie?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Nobody
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 91 & 92 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which all the Muppets are very excited about Kermit & Piggy's wedding and the credits begin. With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Piggy's eye makeup! Does Link want to marry Piggy? Some kissing goin' on! Movies should say THE END at the end! Frog billing vs. rat billing! Jill the Frog, breakout star of Muppet Babies! And who ever heard of Picklepuss?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Julia Gaskill
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 89 & 90 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit & Piggy say their vows and get married. With special guest Kirstin Thode of the Rocket Hates Instagram account!
PLUS: The integrity of Fraggle lore! Speculation about the seating chart! Piggy's super-long train! Welsh church services! "I do" vs. "I will!" Anthony's wildly popular newspaper column! And what about the fans who DIDN'T want Kermit and Piggy to get married?!
ALSO: Watch Kermit's lively interview with Gene Shalit on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Kirstin Thode
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 87 & 88 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit and Piggy make each other happy.
With special guest Louie Pearlman of ToughPigs.com and Sesame Street's Foley and Friends podcast!
PLUS: Sesame/Muppet Show crossovers! Spotting our favorite obscure Muppets! Why aren't there any comic book apes at this wedding? The genius of old ladies and babies! One lazy frog! And the timeless romance of two Ken dolls!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Louie Pearlman
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 85 & 86 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which SOMEBODY'S GETTING MARRIED! With special guest Max Jessop of The Exhibition Podcast!
PLUS: Yes, Bill has ears! Is this the 2009 Star Trek of Muppet movies? What does "DIG WE MUST" mean? Does Lew Zealand throw dead fish? The Swedish Chef's secret skill! The coolest snacks of the '90s! The mystery of the Apple Jacks cinnamon stick! And the enigma of Kermit & Piggy cake toppers!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Max Jessop
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 83 & 84 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit realizes what the show is missing. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Freaky jacket choreography! A reprise of a song that doesn't exist! Mistakes vs. magic! Gil speaks! Are pants optional for bears? And who makes a cameo holding the Manhattan Melodies Playbill?
ALSO: Listen to Bill and Gene Barretta's episode of the Tough Pigs podcast To Introduce Our Guest Star!
ALSO: Read Kynan Barker & Danny Horn's classic, hilarious review of The Muppet Christmas Carol on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Jarrod Fairclough
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 81 & 82 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Miss Piggy manages to knock Kermit's memory back into him just in time for the show. With special guest Christie Baugher of the Muppeturgy podcast!
PLUS: Is Scooter the understudy for Kermit? Throwing shade at CATS! Who are the guys in marketing? Why do pig farmers say "SUUU-EEEY?" Amnesia in classic sitcoms! What does Kermit want? And how does this scene resemble a horror movie?
ALSO: Read Ryan's stupid article about Fozzie's hat on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 79 & 80 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which the Muppets kidnap Phillip Phil and try to restore his memory. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com!
PLUS: Are all Muppets destined to be entertainers? Gonzo's eye mechanism! Does Kermit always carry eleven quarters? Did the Muppets ever advertise soap? What comes with Pete's Pitaburger Plate? Punchlines with no setups! And spoilers for the 1992 book My Teacher Flunked the Planet!
ALSO: Watch the Muppets' old "Shrinkel & Stretchel" commercial starring Taminella Grinderfall on YouTube!
ALSO: Read Ryan's review of Muppet Beach Party on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Read Anthony and Joe's rebuttal review of Muppet Beach Party on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Joe Hennes
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 77 & 78 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which the frogs try a new place for lunch and Kermit clinks a familiar tune. With exceptionally special guest Tim DeHaas -- a Muppet performer on this film!
PLUS: Caroll Spinney babysits! Frank Oz is an intimidating scene partner! Kermit's other banjo hand! Fish cakes vs. rhyming! Muppet outtakes! And the art of tilting Scooter's head!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Tim DeHaas
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 75 & 76 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which the Muppets look for Kermit but not even the real-life mayor of New York can find him.
With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin -- president of the Jim Henson Legacy, Muppet writer, and author of an upcoming book about Sam and Friends! (Listen to the end to hear Craig tell us what's going to be in the book!)
PLUS: Holey puppet sofas! William Shakespeare's A CHORUS LINE! Jim Henson plays baseball! More Jenny/Ronnie romance speculation! Library lions! Gonzo banters with Ed Koch! The show can't go on! And Craig's mind-blowing theory about the Crawfords' long con!
ALSO: Watch a compilation of Muppet PSAs featuring the Mad Ave frogs on YouTube! (The frogs show up at 3:30)
ALSO: Watch the video Ryan Roe and Joe Hennes made with the giant Swedish Chef doll given to them by Craig Shemin on Vimeo!
ALSO: Watch Miss Piggy's appearance with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Craig Shemin
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 73 & 74 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Phillip Phil creates a new slogan for Ocean Breeze Soap and the Muppets stress out. With very special guest Donalee Strand, Anthony's mom!
PLUS: Real-life Ocean Breeze soaps! Gil makes a Wembley face! The origins of I (HEART) NY! Old-time radio! And Anthony's Dave Thomas impression!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Donalee Strand
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 71 & 72 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Phillip Phil gets a nifty new outfit and encounters the Mad Ave frogs. With special guest Arlo, one of the winners of the Tough Pigs Muppet Fans Doing Good campaign!
PLUS: Janice owns her own sexuality! Kermit's lack of insurance! Rizzo chats with nobody! How do people whistle with two fingers? And should Kermit stay with his advertising job?
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Arlo
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 69 & 70 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit's doctor confirms a diagnosis of amnesia using some unconventional methods. With special guest Evan G of ToughPigs.com and the Roll Out podcast!
PLUS: Vehicular incidents! What does 9JKL mean? Who can tell that Kermit is a frog? What does "Passaic" mean when used as a verb? Where does the word "tortellini" come from? Where did Sweetums go in the late '80s? And why don't we talk about this scene more often?
ALSO: Follow @muppethouses on Twitter!
ALSO: Watch the strange Sesame Street sketch where Kermit x-rays Herry on YouTube!
ALSO: Check out Evan's illustrated guide to Fraggle Rock puppets in Muppet Christmas Carol on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Evan G
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 67 & 68 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Ronnie Crawford announces his plans and Pete writes telegrams to the gang. With special guest Christy Admiraal of the Baby-Sitters Club fan podcast Pizza Toast!
PLUS: Some sad-sack stuff! Ronnie is cute! Jenny's secret catch phrase! Is it disturbing to see Gonzo in bandages? Beauregard's missing scene! And big questions about the kennel!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Christy Admiraal
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 65 & 66 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Piggy and Jenny celebrate their Broadway deal (good!) and Kermit gets hit by a cab (BAD!). With special guest Danny Horn, founder of ToughPigs.com and Dark Shadows Every Day!
PLUS: Piggy's shockingly unglamorous uniform! Why doesn't Kermit hop? Jaded movie New Yorkers! The sound of Piggy's shoes! And where do the rats live?
ALSO: Read Danny's blog post about the failed 2004 Dark Shadows reboot pilot on Dark Shadows Every Day!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Danny Horn
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 63 & 64 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Bernard Crawford agrees to produce Manhattan Melodies. With special guest Michal Richardson, co-host of the Muppeturgy podcast!
PLUS: What's so different about Manhattan Melodies? Depressing Kodak commercials! What's that clanging sound? All-singing, all-dancing! And unusual things to do with Jell-O!
ALSO: Read Ryan's piece on the Muppets and Art Carney's Santa-Matic Universe on ToughPigs.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Michal Richardson
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 61 & 62 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit meets Mr. Crawford. With special guest Grant Harding, puppeteer and creator of the Abstractions!
PLUS: Muppets can't open envelopes! Kermit is really dumb! The exclusive club of repeat cameo guest stars! TV Land original series! And unconvincing empty coffee cups!
ALSO: Check out the results of our contest to redesign the Letters to Santa cover on ToughPigs.com!
ALSO: Check out Grant's innovative puppet show "Channels" on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Grant Harding
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about Minutes 59 & 60 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Mr. Skeffington orders Rowlf around and the dogs laugh at Snookums. With special guest Grant Harding, puppeteer and creator of the Abstractions!
PLUS: Can dogs eat quiche? Cam Jansen! Who is Marvin? The benefits of splitting up the Muppets! We love Little Shop of Horrors! Taco's greatest hit! And the evolutionary hierarchy of Muppet dogs!
ALSO: Watch Grant's Star Wars video on YouTube!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about Minutes 57 & 58 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Gonzo's water-skiing stunt goes wrong and Rowlf meets Snookums. With special guest Roz Strand!
PLUS: Is Branson, Missouri the stuff of dreams or nightmares? Gonzo's amazing costume! Why is Rowlf right-handed? Mr. Skeffington's deadpan chauffeur! And the worst games to play in high school youth group!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Roz Strand
Produced by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
We're talking about the breakout stars of The Muppets Take Manhattan, the Muppet Babies -- with very EXTREMELY special guest Michael Frith, who created the concept of Muppet Babies and executive-produced their animated series!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Michael Frith
Produced by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Kermit and Piggy make up and go for a carriage ride as Piggy daydreams about Muppet babies.
Kermit shouts from the top of the Empire State Building and Rizzo demands more help at work.
Kermit, Jenny, and the other Muppets talk about their future plans, happy and otherwise.
"You Can't Take No for an Answer" continues as the Muppets repeatedly get rejected. With extremely special guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo!
Martin Price gets arrested and Gonzo & Camilla get engaged. With extremely special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Dabney Coleman's producer character seems interested in the Muppets' show, but there's something fishy going on. With extremely special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph!
New season, new movie! Kermit scats "Together Again" as credits roll and we make our way from Manhattan to Danhurst College.
It’s a new season and a new Muppet movie! We’re talking about Minutes 1 and 2 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit scats “Together Again” as credits roll and we make our way from Manhattan to Danhurst College.
PLUS: We love the TriStar Pictures Pegasus! What kind of comedy is this? TV sitcoms and Poughkeepsie! Biscuits & gravy and pickled fish at college! And the magic of Rezal Evad Gib!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Nobody
Produced by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy
We're talking about The Dark Crystal, in which some creatures try to fix a broken rock while some other creatures try to stop them. Is it a good movie?
We're looking at a 1981 TV special in which the Muppets say goodbye to their show with some wacky movie spoofs.
Several fascinating people are credited and Gonzo takes our photo. He'll send you a copy!
Statler & Waldorf can't believe the Muppets are heroes and the Muppets get thrown out of a plane.
Muppets and thieves play keep-away with the Baseball Diamond. It's the most chaotic sequence in the movie!
The Muppets make it to the roof of the Mallory Gallery as the thieves get closer to their goal.
Kermit and Fozzie distract the guard using a medium pepperoni with extra cheese and Miss Piggy runs out of gas.
"Rosenthal" tells Piggy about his plan to prove her innocence, and the thieves go over their checklist.
Fozzie's inspirational speech does the trick and Miss Piggy gets a visit from her lawyer.
Lady Holiday prepares for the fashion show and Nicky gets uncomfortably close to Miss Piggy.
Kermit and Piggy conclude their argument, and begin a romantic bike ride to the song "Couldn't We Ride."
Kermit sits on a park bench, and a disheveled gentlemen knows every detail of Kermit's story.
"The First Time It Happens" concludes, and the real Lady Holiday has her necklace stolen.
Marla, Carla, and Darla sneak into the club as Kermit and Piggy dance to "The First Time It Happens."
Kermit asks for a tour of Piggy's house, and they ask John Cleese for the name of a nice restaurant.
Kermit arrives at 17 Highbrow Street, while the residents of the house continue their stimulating chat.
Our heroes Neville and Dorcas talk about the weather and see pig climbing up the side of their house. (Did you say "a pig climbing up the side of the house?")
"Steppin' Out with a Star" concludes, Kermit is too polite, and Miss Piggy approaches Highbrow Street.
Fozzie guilts Kermit about excluding him from his date, and our three heroes begin performing “Steppin’ Out with a Star.”
Beauregard exits the hotel amid chaos and destruction, and Kermit prepares for his DATE WITH LADY HOLIDAY!
Lady Holiday briefs Miss Piggy on her duties, and Kermit & friends arrive at the office.
Lady Holiday chastises her models for wearing her clothes, and hires an enthusiastic young pig as her receptionist.
“Happiness Hotel” concludes, the guys check out their room, and Lady Holiday does her thing.
Minutes 15 & 16 of The Great Muppet Caper, in which the whole gang continues singing "Happiness Hotel." Including the Electric Mayhem!
Minutes 13 & 14 of The Great Muppet Caper, in which Kermit & company arrive at the Happiness Hotel, and the staff and residents start singing "Happiness Hotel."
Minutes 11 and 12 of The Great Muppet Caper, in which our trio splashes down in a London pond, and takes a scenic bus ride.
Minutes 9 & 10 of The Great Muppet Caper: Kermit explains his plan to catch the jewel thieves, and our intrepid reporters travel in 9th class.
Minutes 7 & 8 of The Great Muppet Caper: Mr. Tarkanian rants, and Kermit offers to catch the jewel thieves.
Minutes 5 & 6 of The Great Muppet Caper: "Hey! A Movie" ends in chaos, and Kermit and Fozzie's editor at the Daily Chronicle gets mad.
Minutes 3 & 4 of The Great Muppet Caper: The credits conclude, and the song "Hey! A Movie" begins.
We’re back! We're talking about Minutes 1 & 2 of The Great Muppet Caper, in which Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo float through the sky reading the film's opening credits.
We're looking at a 1979 episode of The Tonight Show, guest-hosted by Kermit. Does a frog have what it takes to host the biggest show in late night?
We're looking at a 1979 network TV special that finds Kermit and friends partying with a bunch of celebrities. Is it charmingly weird, or inauthentic and bad?
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of The Muppet Movie with various fascinating odds and ends.
The credits continue as the Muppets chatter excitedly in the screening room. Animal has the last word.
The Muppets continue singing the "Rainbow Connection" reprise, but everything falls apart. Then there's a rainbow, and over 200 Muppets!
The Muppets have a great time setting up for their movie -- and then they start filming it!
Lew Lord offers Kermit a standard rich & famous contract, and the Muppets prepare to shoot their movie while singing "The Magic Store."
Lew Lord's receptionist denies the Muppets access, but they incapacitate her and proceed to confront the man himself.
Animal's giant head scares Doc Hopper away, and the Muppets head to Hollywood, where they encounter Cloris Leachman, who does not make them feel welcome.
With his friends backing him up, Kermit tries to reason with Doc Hopper, to no avail. Then the ground starts to shake!
Kermit encounters a musical rotating rain barrel, meets Bunsen & Beaker, and approaches Doc Hopper and his goons for the showdown.
Minutes 77 & 78 of The Muppet Movie: Max warns Kermit about Doc Hopper's deadly scheme, and the Muppets drive into an old ghost town to await a showdown.
Minutes 75 & 76 of The Muppet Movie: The Electric Mayhem rescues the Muppets, the whole gang gets back on the road, and Kermit spots a motorcycle cop.
Minutes 73 & 74 of The Muppet Movie: Gonzo finishes singing "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday," and Kermit has a heart-to-heart talk with himself.
Minutes 71 & 72 of The Muppet Movie: Gonzo continues singing "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday," and Kermit stands up to walk away.
Minutes 69 & 70 of The Muppet Movie: The Muppets build a campfire near their broken-down car and sit around feeling sorry for themselves. Gonzo starts singing “I’m Going to Go Back There Someday.”
Minutes 67 & 68 of The Muppet Movie: Snake Walker reveals his raison d'etre, the Muppets pick up Miss Piggy on the side of the road, and their car breaks down in the desert.
Minutes 65 & 66 of The Muppet Movie: The Muppets resume watching The Muppet Movie, the patriotic part happens, and Doc Hopper brings in a deadly specialist.
Minutes 63 & 64 of The Muppet Movie: Miss Piggy takes out Professor Krassman, answers a phone call, and -- whoops, the film broke! (Animal is not happy.)
Minutes 61 & 62 of The Muppet Movie: Professor Krassman straps Kermit into the electronic cerebrectomy machine, and Miss Piggy strikes back.
Minutes 59 & 60 of The Muppet Movie: The terrifying and zany Professor Krassman prepares to perform an electronic cerebrectomy on Kermit.
Minutes 57 & 58 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit answers a phone call, gets tied up in a barn, and meets the sinister Professor Krassman.
Minutes 55 & 56 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit and Rowlf sing “I Hope That Something Better Comes Along” and Kermit gets a phone call.
Minutes 53 & 54 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit and Miss Piggy almost kiss but don't, then Piggy gets a call from her agent and Kermit meets Rowlf the Dog.
Minutes 51 & 52 of The Muppet Movie: Steve Martin insolently serves Kermit and Miss Piggy their sparkling muscatel.
Minutes 49 & 50 of The Muppet Movie: Piggy fawns over Kermit, then they stop for a quiet little dinner for two. Their waiter is Steve Martin!
Minutes 47 & 48 of The Muppet Movie: Gonzo flies, Hopper gives chase, and Aunt Amy throws a pie.
Minutes 45 & 46 of The Muppet Movie: Fozzie buys ice cream, Gonzo buys balloons, and Miss Piggy is SO excited about Hollywood.
Minutes 43 & 44 of The Muppet Movie: Miss Piggy finishes singing “Never Before, Never Again,” then gets friendly with Kermit.
Minutes 41 & 42 of The Muppet Movie: Miss Piggy is crowned Miss Bogen County. She and Kermit make eye contact, and everything changes as Miss Piggy sings “Never Before, Never Again.”
Minutes 39 & 40 of The Muppet Movie: The Muppets arrive at the Bogen County Fair, just in time to see the crowning of Miss Bogen County. It’s Miss Piggy!
Minutes 37 & 38 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit and friends go car shopping and get a great deal despite Mad Man Mooney's best efforts. Kermit invites Sweetums to join their trip, but he declines… or does he?
Minutes 35 & 36 of The Muppet Movie: The Studebaker and the plumbing truck collide in an extremely non-violent crash, Gonzo and Camilla join the road trip, and the gang pulls into Mad Man Mooney’s car lot.
Minutes 33 & 34 of The Muppet Movie: The Electric Mayhem finishes painting the Studebaker and says bye-bye, and Kermit & Fozzie narrowly escape Doc Hopper thanks to a psychedelic billboard.
Minutes 31 & 32 of The Muppet Movie: The band plays “Can You Picture That?” for almost this entire clip!
Minutes 29 & 30 of The Muppet Movie: The band talks business, then blows our mind by reading the screenplay of The Muppet Movie.
Minutes 27 & 28 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit and Fozzie meet the members of the Electric Mayhem: Dr. Teeth, Floyd, Zoot, Janice and Animal, who eats drums.
We're talking about Minutes 25 & 26 of The Muppet Movie: Hopper is excited about his splendid billboard, but Kermit is not impressed, then Kermit & Fozzie park at a seemingly quiet church.
Minutes 23 & 24 of The Muppet Movie: “Movin’ Right Along” (the song) continues, as Kermit and Fozzie get very lost and encounter Big Bird and a billboard.
Minutes 21 & 22 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit and Fozzie leave Doc Hopper and Max behind, and their road trip begins, with some help from an extremely catchy song.
Minutes 19 & 20 of The Muppet Movie: Doc Hopper makes his pitch, but Kermit’s not interested.
Minutes 17 & 18 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit goes flying off the ceiling fan as the crowd continues to riot. Fortunately, Fozzie has a trick that works every time. But why is there a barricade blocking Fozzie’s car?
Minutes 15 & 16 of The Muppet Movie: Fozzie gets shot at, then bombs. Kermit joins him onstage, but the El Sleezo audience ain’t havin’ it. With guest Max Jessop!
Minutes 13 & 14 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit enters the El Sleezo. We see several celebrities, but not Henry Kissinger. Fozzie Bear takes the stage, and things immediately go south. With guest Evan G!
Minutes 11 & 12 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit sets out on his journey... riding a real bicycle! He passes a Doc Hopper billboard, has a close encounter with a steamroller, and arrives at the El Sleezo Cafe.
Minutes 9 & 10 of The Muppet Movie: Bernie the Agent tells Kermit the Frog about open auditions for frogs, and Arnie the Alligator attacks.
Minutes 7 & 8 of The Muppet Movie: Kermit finishes singing the very popular song “The Rainbow Connection,” and Dom DeLuise’s Bernie the Agent appears.
Minutes 5 & 6 of The Muppet Movie: As we fly down to the swamp and the credits continue to roll, Kermit starts singing a little song called “The Rainbow Connection.” With guest Joe Hennes!
Minutes 3 & 4 of The Muppet Movie: Muppets mingle, Kermit addresses the audience, and the opening credits roll. WIth guest Joe Hennes!
In this, our first episode, we watch Minutes 1 & 2 of The Muppet Movie, in which the Muppets gather at Worldwide Pictures.
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Edited by Ryan Roe
Theme Music by Staci Rosen
Logo by Morgan Davy