Below The Frame with Matt Vogel

Send us Fan Mail On this repeat episode of Below the Frame , Matt talks with Muppet Performer Julianne Buescher (Yolanda, Beverly Plume).  They talk about her life as an introvert, moving to Hollywood and being an improvisor at Second City, and working on shows like Dinosaurs, Sesame Street, The Muppets and so much more!  We’ll also learn about "Spatial Awareness" in puppetry and ask Jen...

Send us Fan Mail On this repeat episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we talk to the members of the Sesame Street Mentorship Program (Tau Bennett, Austin Costello, Chris Thomas Hayes, Haley Jenkins, Kathy Kim, Spencer Lott, Megan Piphus).  Get to know the Mentees, what they've learned being a part of the program, and what they think you need to know to be a Sesame Street Muppet Performe...

Send us Fan Mail On this repeat episode of Below the Frame , Matt talks with Emmy Award winning Sesame Street Muppet Performer Ryan Dillon (Elmo, Don Music, Lefty the Salesman) about puppetry at an early age, going away from Sesame Street, and the famous red monster he plays.  Plus, Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy shares his memory and reads a story written by Jerry Nelson. We also hea...

Send us Fan Mail On this repeat episode of Below the Frame , Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Abby Cadabby). They talk about Carol Burnett, Muppets Tonight, and how resilience is part of her life's journey. Carmen Osbahr (Rosita) shares her memory of late Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson and reads one of his stories. Plus, we hear Mr. Nelson performing o...

Send us Fan Mail On this repeat episode of Below the Frame , Matt chats—and laughs—with Muppet Performer Bill Barretta (Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo, Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth) discussing working at Sesame Place, meeting Jim Henson, and his experience on Dinosaurs.  We also talk about the importance of “good lip sync” in puppetry with Peter Linz (Ernie, Walter) and ask Carmen Osbahr (Rosita) a q...

Send us Fan Mail On this repeat 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...

Send us Fan Mail On this repeat episode of Below the Frame , Matt sits down with Sesame Street and Disney Muppet Performer, Peter Linz (Walter, Ernie, Herry Monster, Link Hogthrob, Joe the Legal Weasel) and learns about his dedication to learning monitor technique, having an audition for Sesame Street in New York while needing to be at rehearsals in Atlanta!  We also learn about "live hands&q...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Below The Frame REWIND, we go back to Mar. 22, 2017 and the Season 1 Finale of Below The Frame called “Finally a Finale”. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Everyone’s exhausted during the show. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:  https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram....

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Below The Frame REWIND, we go back to Feb. 9, 2017 and a “Snow Day” episode of Below The Frame. Swag, swag, and more swag! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:  https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK:  https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomematt...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Below The Frame REWIND, we go back to Feb. 2, 2017 and a special episode of Below The Frame featuring Caroll & Debi Spinney titled “Two Spinneys No Waiting”! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:  https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTO...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Below The Frame REWIND, we go back to Jan. 19, 2017 and a special “Office Spaced” episode of Below The Frame from the offices of Sesame Workshop in New York City. Louis Mitchell draws Cookie Monster, we talk to the Head Writer, see archival treats, and more!  WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:  https://belowtheframe.buz...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Below The Frame REWIND, we go back to Dec. 8, 2016 and a very holiday episode of Below The Frame called "[Insert Your Holiday] Spirit". Prairie at the parade, lip synching with Peter Linz, a Christmas medley, and more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:  https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INST...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Below The Frame REWIND, we go back to Nov. 17, 2016 and the very first official live episode of Below The Frame titled “Biondo Belief!”. Two-Headed Monster, a question about NOT puppets, Frank Biondo and more!  WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:  https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM:  https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail On this surprise bonus episode of Below The Frame , join Matt Vogel along with ToughPigs.com's Joe Hennes, as they talk all about Kermit the Frog's big reveal on the Season Five Premiere of Masked Singer . You can listen to the episode here on Below The Frame OR watch the interview on ToughPigs.com . WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO TH...

Send us Fan Mail On our first Below The Frame REWIND, we go back to Nov. 3, 2016 and and episode of Below The Frame we’re calling: “Pilot”. Wandering around the hall, goofing off in the green room, Dum-Dums and more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:  https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/welcomemat...

Send us Fan Mail On the Season One finale 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 Muppe...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, we talk to the members of the Sesame Street Mentorship Program (Tau Bennett, Austin Costello, Chris Thomas Hayes, Haley Jenkins, Kathy Kim, Spencer Lott, Megan Piphus).  Get to know the Mentees, what they've learned being a part of the program, and what they think you need to know to be a Sesame Street Muppet Performer.  We...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below The Frame , Matt chats with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Warrick Brownlow-Pike (Gonger).  We talk about his drive to be a puppeteer from a very early age, doing a daily live television show for kids, finally making to Sesame Street, and Netflix's The Dark Crystal: The Age of Resistance.  We also hear a memory of a friend of Jerry Nelson's and g...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Abby Cadabby). They talk about Carol Burnett, Muppets Tonight, and how resilience is part of her life's journey. Carmen Osbahr (Rosita) shares her memory of late Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson and reads one of his stories. Plus, we hear Mr. Nelson performing one of his...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame Matt talks with Muppet Performer Julianne Buescher (Yolanda, Beverly Plume).  They talk about her life as an introvert, moving to Hollywood and being an improvisor at Second City, and working on shows like Dinosaurs, Sesame Street, The Muppets and so much more!  We’ll also learn about "Spatial Awareness" in puppetry and ask Jennifer Bar...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s 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 talks with Emmy Award winning Sesame Street Muppet Performer Ryan Dillon (Elmo, Don Music, Lefty the Salesman) about puppetry at an early age, going away from Sesame Street, and the famous red monster he plays.  Plus, Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy shares his memory and reads a story written by Jerry Nelson. We also hear a gre...

Send us Fan Mail On this 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 Jerry Nel...

Send us Fan Mail On this 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 puppets....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Below the Frame , Matt talks with Muppet writer Jim Lewis about writing for Miss Piggy, collaboration with the Muppet Performers, and his family’s funeral home business.  Matt introduces Muppet Performer David Rudman who talks about Jerry Nelson and reads a "Jerry Story".  We also hear a song recorded live at a jam up at Jerry’s house on Cape Cod. WATC...