Puppet Masters of None

"Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should" In today's episode of Puppet Master's of None the Puppet Masters continue to discuss Will's all-time favorite movie, Jurassic Park. Join us for the second installment of our ultra-special two-part episode where we dive deep into the sounds, music and of cours...

Life...uh...finds a way...in today's episode when the Puppet Masters discuss Will's all-time favorite movie, Jurassic Park. Join us for the first installment of our ultra-special two-part episode where we dive deep into the history, effects, and of course, puppets, of this 1993 classic. This week Ben gets to sit back and enjoy along with listeners as Will nerds out about the birth of CGI...

For the Christmas extravaganza, Ben and Will are revisiting not only the great Christmas movie of all time, but arguably the greatest movie of all time: The Muppet Christmas Carol. Those of you familiar with the show will know just how highly we hold this movie as the top of our Space to Carol scale. Today we shall take a deep dive into the history, production, puppetry and music of this timeless...

For those of you who need a little Christmas, have we got a show for you! Once again, we are joined by our friends from the What the Muppet podcast to discuss a classic Muppet Christmas special, A Muppet Family Christmas ! What a better time to discuss a special that's all about family coming together, than coming together with our own little Muppet fan family!  Briah, James, Will and Ben dis...

The Puppet Masters are back from break with a brand new UNCUT episode! This week Ben and Will have the absolute pleasure of interviewing creator, theater owner and puppeteer extraordinaire, Chris Lilly!  Chris is the creator of the children's puppet theatre, Sassafrasss Junction and the web series Starship Sassafrass as well as a creative partner and friend of Ben. Join Chris, Ben and Will fo...

This week on Puppet Masters of None, the guys chat about the 1982 classic sci-fi film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Join the puppet masters as Will and Ben go head to head on whether or not this is one of the most terrifying films to ever grace the big screen. From puppetry, to flying bikes, to random astronaut suits, this episode truly has something for everyone, so sit back and enjoy our space to...

Hey Kids! What time is it??? PUPPET MASTERS OF NONE REVIEW OF HOWDY DOODY! This week the PMoN gang did something that almost never happens. We sat down and watched a puppet show both Ben and Will had never seen. And boy was it...something.  Join us as we give our fresh-eyed take on one of the most famous children's television shows to ever grace the airwaves: The Howdy Doody Show . How will t...

This week, the Puppet Masters of None bring you the very first in their Puppet Masters of None: UNCUT series. Due to various life events, the puppeteers had very little time to record and edit a usual episode. Instead, we bring you an unedited conversation discussing what it was like going to school to become a professional puppeteer. Inspired by questions from listeners like you, we take a deep d...

Welcome, foolish mortals, to the haunted mansion! For our final spooky season episode, we have a real treat for you all! This week our incredibly talented friends from the What the Muppet? podcast join us for a spook-tactular good time as we review the Muppets 2021 Halloween special, Muppets Haunted Mansion ! Briah, James, Will and Ben discuss this grim grinning film, from the good, to the bad, to...

This week the Puppet Masters of None continue their discussion of spooky-scary kids movies with the 1990 Jim Henson fantasy film, The Witches . From the mind of master storyteller, Roald Dahl , this truly terrifying tale of a boy battling the Grand High Witch has been the fuel of nightmares for generations of children.  Often considered to be Henson's last film, find out more about the produc...

For the first time ever, the Puppet Master wives, Sarah and Ellie,  join Ben and Will for the first in a Spooky-Scary series! This week we take a look at the truly terrifying 1980's film Return to Oz. This not-so-sequal to the 1939 MGM classic is one of the most divisive films ever discussed on PMoN. The puppet masters and their partners talk all about their own childhood trauma with this fil...

Dance your cares away!  Join us this week for the  short but sweet conclusion to our two part episode exploring the sweet and silly world of Fraggle Rock. This time Ben and Will dive into the show's music and the legacy of iconic Muppet performer, Jerry Nelson, as well as place this HBO original gem on the Space to Carol Scale. Peace, love and harmony. Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and  I...

Dance your cares away! What happens when the world's premier puppet entertainer decides he wants to create a show with the small and humble goal of.....ending all war? You get something as joyous, heartfelt, musical, and silly as the legendary 1983 Jim Henson television show, Fraggle Rock !  Join us this week as Ben and Will dive into the conception, history, and puppets of this iconic intern...

Join us this week as Ben and Will continue their discussion of children's television shows with the 1989 Nick Jr. series, Eureeka's Castle.  This kid's fever dream of bright colors and friendly dragons had some of the most beautiful puppets on television at the time, but does it hold up to current day scrutiny from our two cynical and grumpy old hosts? Listen in to find out! Follow...

In 1968, a Presbyterian minister first aired a humble television show on local Pittsburg channel WQED. Emphasizing the importance of feelings, love, and even simple silence, Mr. Roger's Neighborhood was a much welcome change from the commercial noise and slapstick comedy of early programing for children. Fred Rogers would go on the become one of the most recognized and loved figures across th...

Ben and Will finish their epic journey through 1980's puppet fantasy as they discuss the 1982 film that started it all,  The Dark Crystal.  Join in as the Puppet Masters talk about the beauty and horror  of the stunning creatures that inhabit this completely original and strange world. Get their take on just how effective they thought this experiment in film was, both from an artist and an en...

Ben and Will continue their epic journey through 1980's puppet fantasy as they discuss the 1986 film,  Labyrinth.  In the second edition of this special 2 part episode, the Puppet Masters talk about the many varied and fantastical creatures that inhabit this world, the some of the Henson company's plans for the future of the franchise and just how...um...bizarre some parts of this movie...

Ben and Will continue their epic journey through 1980's puppet fantasy as they discuss the 1986 film,  Labyrinth.  In the first edition of this special 2 part episode, the Puppet Masters talk about the history of the film as well as its few human stars, including the iconic David Bowie. They then dive into the beauty of some of the most impressive puppets to ever hit the big screen. Be sure t...

Ben and Will continue their joyous romp through 1980's puppet fantasy as they discuss the 1984 film,  The NeverEnding Story.  For the first time ever, Ben risks life and limb drinking a disgusting concoction from the movie live on Pod, and see where they place this masterpiece on the Space to Carol Spectrum. Join the Masters of None as they discuss the beautiful, terrifying, and downright tra...

Ben a will discuss the original 1987 Jim Henson television series,  The Storyteller. From its roots as a college thesis to a current collaboration with Neil Gaiman, the Masters of None examine this groundbreaking series' history and impact both personally and on the puppet world.    WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the television series Jim Henson's The Storyteller. Follow us...

Ben a will discuss the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live action and puppet film. Will waxes poetic on what it was like to grow up a lifelong turtles fan, while Ben discusses the ins and outs of the Henson Waldo puppet system that was used to bring the Turtles to life in an age before computer animation had become the norm.  WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the 1990 Teenage...

Ben and Will rank all the Muppet Major Motion Movies from worst to greatest on the much anticipated Space to Carol spectrum! Find out which movies we love, which we hate and where we vehemently disagree. It will all culminate in the official Puppet Masters of None definitive ranking of every Muppet movie released in theaters. You won't want to miss this one!  WARNING: This episode contains sp...

In this week's episode, Ben and Will review the final episode (or "track") of the Disney Plus series The Muppets Mayhem, "We Will Rock You," as well as the series as a whole. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the tenth episode, "We Will Rock You" of The Muppets Mayhem. Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and  Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnone Ori...

In this week's episode, Ben and Will review the penultimate episode (or "track") of the Disney Plus series The Muppets Mayhem, "Drift Away" WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the ninth episode, "Drift Away" of The Muppets Mayhem. Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and  Instagram and Treads @puppetmastersofnone Send a text Join the discussion on our discor...

In this week's episode, Ben and Will review the eighth episode (or "track") of the Disney Plus series The Muppets Mayhem, "Virtual Insanity" WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the eighth episode, "Virtual Insanity" of The Muppets Mayhem. Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and  Instagram and Treads @puppetmastersofnone Send a text Join the discussion on ou...