Jackson Benight

The Rest Are Played By Muppets

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“Pick a movie. Keep one actor. The rest are played by Muppets.” This viral tweet has been making the rounds since 2019, always inspiring passionate debate amongst film-lovers and Muppet fans alike. But has anyone noticed it's always the same movies being discussed? As much as we all love thinking about “Knives Out with Daniel Craig investigating Muppets” or “John Wick where Keanu Reeves kills Muppets,” they’ve been done to death. Can’t we come up with some fresh takes? Join host Jackson Benight as he dares to be different and recasts some of your, less frequently suggested, favorites.

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The Hunger Games 12.11.2026 54:03

Happy The Rest Are Played By Muppets. And, may the odds be ever in your favor. Before you catch the Sunrise on the Reaping, join Jackson and Julia as they enter the arena and recast the film that started it all, The Hunger Games. How do the Muppets fit into this dystopian bloodbath, and which of your favorite felt friends live to see Catching Fire? Tune in to find out!

Practical Magic 07.10.2026 47:40

Pour yourself a Midnight Margarita and join Jackson & Juila for a spook-tacular look at 1998's Practical Magic.

The Odyssey 09.09.2026 1:01:11

Join Jackson and Julia as they defy the gods (and Christopher Nolan fanboys) by recasting the Odyssey with the Muppets. -Will they be able to keep this episode under an hour? -Which Muppet gives off the most Robert Pattinson energy? -Can Jackson pronounce a single one of these Greek names correctly? Tune in to find out!

Spider-Man 05.08.2026 52:01

Get ready for a Brand New Day as Jackson and Julia recast the comic book film that started it all, 2002's Spider-Man. Which Spider-Man actor would work best with the Muppets? Which Muppet gives the most Bonesaw McGraw energy? How will Julia work Divergent into this episode? Tune in to find out!

Mamma Mia! 13.07.2026 45:08

Here they go again... Journey to Greece as Jackson & Julia answer the question nobody asked, "how many Muppet covers of ABBA songs can you fit into a single podcast episode?" Its a lot! Take a chance on us and listen!

Jaws 05.06.2026 48:57

We're gonna need a bigger podcast. Jackson and Julia discuss the original summer blockbuster that traumatized a generation of beachgoers. Which Muppets end up shark food? Tune in to find out.

Top Gun 21.05.2026 48:54

We feel the need, the need to talk about the Muppets! Join Jackson and Julia as they discuss everyone's favorite(?) piece of military propaganda and ask the age old question: "How could the Muppets make this better?"

The Devil Wears Prada 20.04.2026 42:53

A podcast? About the Muppets? Groundbreaking. Join Jackson and new co-host Julia as they delve into the 2006 Anne Hathaway classic and ask "what if the rest of the cast were played by Muppets?"

Oscar Nominees 2026 08.03.2026 12:58

No, we don't mean the Grouch. Join Jackson as he dives into the 2026 Oscar nominees for Best Lead and Supporting Actor and asks "which Muppets could have played these parts?"