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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Jackson Benight

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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?"