Below The Frame with Matt Vogel

Send us Fan Mail On the Season 3 Premiere of Below the Frame, we're talking with Muppet Performer Bradley Freeman, Jr. and musician Lucas Ross about Kermit the Frog's recent appearance at Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion music festival near Austin, TX. This two-part episode begins with how Kermit was invited to the Luck Ranch up to a very special rehearsal! Want to hear all about it? Th...

Send us Fan Mail On the Season Finale of Below the Frame, I’m talking to legendary Muppet Performer Dave Goelz! We talk about how he snuck into CBS as a teenager, his job at HP, and well, Jim Henson and The Muppets, of course! We’ll also hear a story and song by Jerry Nelson! So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to go... Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel,  I’m sitting in the hot seat and answering questions from my friend, Sesame Street Muppet Performer Stephanie D’Abruzzo! That’s right, it’s my turn to talk about where I grew up, how I became part of Sesame Street and the Muppets, and lots of other stuff you probably don't know! We’ll also be learning about “Doubling” in Tel...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking to my friend, John Tartaglia! We’ll talk about how he got to Sesame Street, his many different projects on television and stage, and - of course, the brand new Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock series now streaming on AppleTV+!  Plus, John Kennedy shares a memory and reads a story written by Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking once again to the Sesame Street Mentees! We’ll meet the two newest members of our mentorship program and talk about what everyone has been up to since our last chat, as well as discuss POC issues that are present even in the world of television puppetry.  We’ll also drop in to the Injury Corner  and find out how Muppe...

Send us Fan Mail On this encore episode of Below the Frame , Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Tyler Bunch (Louie) about growing up all over the country, performing puppets for The Disney Crew, monitor nights, and creating memorable characters.  We learn about the phrase "Blue Skies" and ask Sesame Street Muppet Performer Pam Arciero (Grundgetta) a question about NOT pup...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking with Jan Nelson, wife of the late Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson (The Count, Floyd Pepper, Robin, etc.)!  We’ll hear how they met, what Jerry thought of Jim Henson (hint: he loved him), and so much more! Plus, we’ve got another Jerry Story read by Fran Brill and a Jerry Song (or two). Join us for a brand new Below the...

Send us Fan Mail On this updated episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking to Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach from The Muppets Studio!  We'll hear how they landed with The Muppets, how important fan involvement is, where they see Kermit and the gang heading in the future, plus a previously unheard three minutes about the Adam F. Goldberg-led series, The Muppets Mayhem , co...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking to Muppet Performer Bruce Lanoil!  We'll talk about family, how Bruce became a puppeteer, and the many, many projects he’s done over the years. We’ll also be paying yet another visit to the INJURY CORNER and hear how Sesame Street Muppet Performer Frankie Cordero was injured, and we'll ask Muppet Performer N...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel , I'm talking to my friend, David Rudman. David performs Cookie Monster and Baby Bear on Sesame Street and Scooter, Janice, Beaker and more for the Disney Muppets and I am so happy to have this opportunity to talk all about his life. We also have a memory of Jerry Nelson from Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (who reads a Jerry Story) a...

Send us Fan Mail On this encore episode of Below the Frame, Matt chats with Sesame Street wranglers Michelle Hickey and Lara MacLean about their jobs as wranglers on Sesame Street , a current list of live hand Sesame Street characters, and what one item they cannot do their job without.  We also learn about how important "monitors" are in the world of television puppetry (hint: very impo...

Send us Fan Mail On this encore episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel , we hear from Muppet Performer Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Grover, Fozzie, Bert, Animal) about what made him realize that he needed to work for The Muppets, what he learned from Frank Oz, and of course, we’ll talk about the many characters he plays. We also learn about "Good Eye Focus" and ask Sesame Street Muppet...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame Matt is talking to Rollie Krewson! She builds puppets! Famous puppets! And lots of the iconic Sesame Street characters were built by Rollie! Plus, she reveals the secret of The Muppet Stitch! We’ll also pay another visit to the Injury Corner and ask a puppeteer a question about NOT Puppets! It's Below The Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUT...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt's talking to Muppet Performer and Star Wars cast member Mike Quinn! They'll be talking Muppet Show, Star Wars, puppetry (of course) and a lot more!  Plus, we’ll be learning about “Headbands” in puppetry and asking a Puppeteer about NOT puppets! It’s time to go...Below the Frame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of Below The Frame , I'm talking with the remarkable Debi Spinney! We learn all about Debi and find out a little of what see experienced alongside her dear Sesame Street Muppet Performer husband, Caroll Spinney - who, of course, played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch!  We’ll also hear a very special Jerry Story from Muppet Performer Dave Goelz, plus...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, we talk to Sesame Street Muppet Performer Frankie Cordero (Rudy).  We talk about growing up near Chicago, his mentors (including David Rudman) and a lot more! We also ask Sesame Street Muppet Performer Warrick Brownlow-Pike (Gonger) a question about NOT puppets. This episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel is brought to you by...

Send us Fan Mail On this encore episode of Below the Frame Matt gets to talk with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Fran Brill!  We talk about her life as an actress, her first meeting with Jim Henson, and, of course, Prairie Dawn!  Plus, Sesame Street Muppet Performer Martin P. Robinson shares a memory and reads a "Jerry Story" and we listen to another song by the great Muppet Performer Je...

Send us Fan Mail On this encore episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy (Mumford). They talk about John’s interactions with Jim Henson, his puppetry books, and the fact that he’s always working.  We also learn a bit about the helpfulness of “Double-Stick Tape” and Muppet Performer Bill Barretta answers a question about NOT puppets. John's we...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame ,  Matt Vogel talks with Paul Rudolph - he’s the guy that helps the Sesame Street Muppet Performers sound as good as we do, and he is also married to one of the Sesame Street Muppet Performers. Hint: It’s Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! We’ll also hear a Jerry Story and song -- So, listen to this brand new episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel! WATC...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame we are talking with Muppet Performer and author, Noel MacNeal! And, yes, we’ll talk about Bear in the Big Blue House! Plus, we’ll be dropping by the "Injury Corner" and asking a puppeteer about NOT puppets! It’s that time again -- it’s time to go Below the Frame with Matt Vogel ! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv S...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame, Matt chats with the multi-talented Alice Dinnean! She’s a puppeteer, she’s a writer, she’s a puppet captain, she’s an interior decorator! She does it all. Plus, we’ll be talking about “Cramped Spaces” and asking a puppeteer about NOT pupppets! All of that on this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel ! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, we are talking with designer, writer, director, Kirk Thatcher! Kirk talks about his childhood, Leonard Nimoy and Star Trek , Jim Henson and The Muppets, and so much more! Plus, we’ll be debuting a new segment on the show today and asking a Puppeteer about NOT Puppets. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCR...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with one of his best friends, Muppet Performer Joey Mazzarino (Murray Monster) about his time at Sesame Street, his writing speed, and the band they were in together, The Mighty Weaklings.  We'll also ask John Kennedy something about NOT puppets! This week's episode of Below the Frame is brought to you by Tall Shoes. WATCH O...

Send us Fan Mail On the Season 2 Premiere of Below the Frame , Matt talks with legendary Muppet Performer Louise Gold (Annie Sue) about how she got from acting on stage to puppeteering on The Muppet Show, the recent Netflix show Dark Crystal: Age of the Resistance , and more! Plus, Bill Barretta shares a Jerry Story and we hear Jerry sing "I'll See You in My Dreams". WATCH ON YOUTUB...

Send us Fan Mail On this repeat episode of Below the Frame , Matt talks with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Carmen Osbahr (Rosita, Ovejita) about her journey from Mexico all the way to Sesame Street . Matt also talks about friend and mentor, the late Jerry Nelson (The Count, Floyd Pepper, Robin, Herry Monster), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Prairie Dawn) shares her memory of Jerry, and reads one of hi...