Under The Puppet

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - Ventriloquist Jay Johnson became a household name starring on the sitcom Soap as ventriloquist Chuck Campbell.   He later went on to win a Tony Award for his Broadway show The Two And Only.   I talk to Jay Johnson about his incredible career on this episode of Under The Puppet. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - For the past several years, The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California has embraced puppetry in the form of The Pacific Pals! These colorful underwater personalities help educate visitors about different issues related to the animals that live in the ocean. I sit down with The Aquarium's Creative Arts in Science Supervisor Luke Richmond and Creative Art...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - I talk to master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett, who is teaching a Master Class at the 2020 National Puppetry Conference, about his thoughts on the Conference and what those who tune in can expect! THE 2020 NATIONAL PUPPETRY CONFERENCE AT THE O'NEILL: INFO - https://www.theoneill.org/pup MASTER CLASS TICKETS - https://theoneill.secure.force.com/ticket/ CONNECT WITH RONN...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - Cheryl Blaylock puppeteered the character Eureeka on the hit Nickelodeon show Eureeka's Castle.   Other credits include work on Sesame Street, Oobi, The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth and several projects with The Muppets.   I talk with Cheryl about these projects and more on this episode of Under The Puppet. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturda...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - In this first Puppeteer Roundtable, I am joined by Donna Kimball (Fraggle Rock, Dark Crystal Age of Resistance) and Allan Trautman (Muppets, Happytime Murders) to discuss the ins and outs of auditions and how puppeteers can take the best advantage of them. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons ! CONNECT WITH ALLAN:...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - Mark Bryan Wilson puppeteered Slimer in blockbuster film Ghostbusters.   His other credits include puppetry work on Beetlejuice, Hook, MuppetVision 3D and The Mr. Potato Head Show to name just a few. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons ! CONNECT WITH MARK: WEBSITE - http://www.markbryanwilson.com FACEBOOK - https...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - In this episode I chat with Aran de la Peña of Pro Puppet Makers about how he constructed the giant puppets for Disney/Pixar's A Celebration of the Music of Coco! Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons !  Plus, check out even more audio from this interview on the Under The Puppet App! CONNECT WITH PRO PUPPET MAKERS:...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - My guest this episode is David Stephens of All Hands Productions. David creates family friendly, one person puppets shows that tour all across the United States.  I talk to David all about his career including his stint on Sesame Street! Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons ! CONNECT WITH DAVID: WEBSITE - https://...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  -  My guest for this episode is puppeteer Katy Williams .   As you'll hear, Katy has an incredible passion for puppetry and this passion lead her to found and be the first president of the new Rocky Mountain Puppetry Guild in the Dever, Colorado area.   She has some great advice for those looking to do the same.   Transcript of this interview is available to the Sat...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - This episode my guests are Olga Felgemacher & Craig Marin, the creative minds behind Flexitoon .  Over the years they've worked on such shows as Pinwheel for Nickelodeon, Shining Time Station for PBS and many more. In this interview we talk their amazing influences, creating one of the most popular Super Bowl commercials of all time and more!  Plus, stay tuned aft...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - On February 13, 2020, Sid & Marty Krofft received their, long overdue, star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.   The ceremony featured tremendous praise for the creative duo from some of the Brady Bunch actors, the creator of My Name is Earl, Greg Garcia, David Arquette and a few surprise guests.   On this special episode of Under The Puppet, we take you to Hollywood...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - My guest this episode is Raymond Carr.  Raymond has worked on many projects including The Jim Henson Company's Splash and Bubbles , Nickelodeon's Lazytown and more.  He has also produced several of his own puppet films and has been involved with the Center For Puppetry Arts' Xperimental Puppetry Program. We talk about all these things and much more. Plus, stay tun...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com - In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Carlson to talk SAG/AFTRA Contracts and how they relate to puppeteers. Kevin and I discuss what those contracts should and shouldn't say, what to do if you're presented with a contract that doesn't look right and more. Transcript of this interview is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons ! DISCUSSED ON THE SH...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - This episode I sit down with one of the legends in the world of puppetry, Marty Krofft.  Along with his brother Sid, Marty is responsible for such shows as H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters and many more.  I talk with Marty about his amazing career and his advice for your puppeteers and show creators.  Plus, stay tuned after the intervi...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - Tarish Pipkins performs puppetry under the name Jeghetto . The creations that emerge from Jeghetto's Workshop are incredibly unique and endlessly fascinating.   In this episode I sit down with Jeghetto to discuss his path to puppetry, the different shows he's created, his work with Missy Elliott and much, much more.  Interview recorded at the 2019 National Puppetr...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - Heath McIvor started puppeteering when he was 17 years old and he's worked on everything from television shows such as Jim Henson's Me & My Monsters to arena spectaculars like Walking With Dinosaurs .   His greatest claim to fame though, may just be his own character, Randy FeltFace who has appeared in a countless number of theater festivals and on television show...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - Transylvania Television , or TVTV, is a truly independent puppet television series.  In this episode I speak with the creative team behind the show, Gordon Smuder, Michael Heagle and Jennifer Menken.  If you've ever wanted to start your own puppet television series, this is a MUST LISTEN episode!  Recorded while at the 2019 Puppeteers of America National Festival!...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com  - Trace Beaulieu is a founding cast member of the television show Mystery Science Theater 3000 where he originated the role of Crow T. Robot.  In this episode, recorded live at the 2019 National Puppetry Festival, I talk to Trace about what brought him to the world of  puppetry and we get some behind the scenes stories about working on Mystery Science Theater 3000....

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com - This episode my guest is Ronnie Le Drew. He's worked in puppetry for over 50 years, starting as a teen at The Little Angel Theatre in London. He went on to work in theatre, television and film including on Labyrinth, Little Shop of Horrors, Muppet Christmas Carol and more. He also portrayed the character of Zippy on the long running show Rainbow. I talk to Ronnie a...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com - In this Under The Puppet App Exclusive episode, Allan Trautman returns to discuss his first trip to the Eugene O'Neill National Puppetry Conference.  We talk about the project Allan worked on while there and also the nuts and bolts of the Conference like accommodations and food!  This is a great primer for folks who want to know more. O'NEILL NATIONAL PUPPETRY CONF...

Under The Puppet – LIVE at the 2019 National Puppetry Festival with Special Guest Trace Beaulieu of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Friday, July 19, 2019 – 7PM Coffman Theatre, Coffman Student Union 300 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 GET TICKETS NOW – https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4258987 Join host Grant Baciocco for a special LIVE recording of Under the Puppet Podcast at the 2019...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com - This episode my guest is Kathy Mullen.  Kathy worked on The Muppet Show, The Muppet Movie,  puppeteered Yoda in Empire Strikes Back with Fank Oz, Kira in Dark Crystal, Mokey on Fraggle Rock and much more. I talk to her about her career and her work now using puppetry to change the world with No Strings Productions . CONNECT WITH KATHY: NO STRINGS PRODUCTIONS -  www...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com - In this Under The Puppet App Exclusive episode, I talk to puppeteer Jennifer Himes about the Xperimental Puppetry Theater Program at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta .  Jennifer participated in the 2019 XPT Program and we chat about her experience working on her project, Dragonfire . CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS XPT PROGRAM: VIDEO OVERVIEW -  https://vimeo.com/2...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com - To celebrate the release of the Under the Puppet app for iOS and Android, Under The Puppet is giving away A Cookie Monster Funko Pop autographed by Cookie Monster and Sesame Street Puppeteer David Rudman! To find out how to enter, download the FREE Under The Puppet App for iOS and Android!   The App is currently available in the App Store for iOS and on Google Play...

http://www. UnderThePuppet.com - This month I welcome Jamie Shannon to the show.  He is the creator of Mr. Meaty, Nanalan, The Grogs and more. We talk about his beginnings, his work with Nickelodeon, his puppet short Rasputin and much more. CONNECT WITH JAMIE: WEBSITE -  https://jamieshannon.ca TWITTER -  https://twitter.com/jshannonigan YOUTUBE -  https://www.youtube.com/user/Bigguppy INSTAGRAM -...