A weekly podcast from Muppet fan website ToughPigs.com. Muppet geeks Anthony Strand and Ryan Roe watch Muppet movies two minutes at a time, and talk about them a lot!
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Stephen Hackett and Quinn Rose revisit the beloved characters, practical effects, and timeless jokes of The Muppets, one movie at a time.
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We're talking about Minutes 23-24 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which we meet the Hispaniola and Long John Silver. With special guest Beth Cook from the Fraggle Talk Classic podcast! PLUS: Why is the ship called Hispaniola? Who's the pink bird lady? It's exciting to see Sweetums again! Statler and Waldorf made of wood! Sea chanteys at church! And p…
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What's the Deal with Mr. Bimbo?
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We're talking about Minutes 21-22 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim and the boys meet Fozzie, Bunsen, and Beaker. With special guest Jesse Hassenger! PLUS: Magnifying glass comedy! Rizzo is Rizzo and Beaker is Beaker! The big blue wet thing! Which Muppet Show character might have made a better Squire Trelawney? And which painter's work does t…
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We're talking about Minutes 19-20 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim and the boys leave the burning inn and head off to meet Squire Trelawney. With EXTREMELY special guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo! PLUS: A Muppet true crime podcast! The origins of yelling "Geronimo!" The dearth of female Muppets! Where are Rizzo's arm rods? The joys of Louise Gold!…
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We're talking about Minutes 17-18 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which pirates attack the inn and it's pure chaos. With special guest Adam Grosswirth of Muppeturgy! PLUS: There's so much fire in this movie! Larry is the best Stooge! How do dogs swear? Which pirate is Dirk? The Treasure Island anime! And strong opinions about Tubi's new logo! ALSO: W…
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The Mary Poppins Carpet Bag Gag
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We're talking about Minutes 15-16 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Billy Bones gives the boys a map, then dies. And Blind Pew comes back! With special guest J.D. Hansel! ALSO: How many first mates did Flint have? Is "beware running with scissors" a good joke or not? An onscreen character death! Which early Muppet is Blind Pew reminiscent of? And…
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We're talking about Minutes 13-14 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Blind Pew gives Billy Bones the BLACK SPOT! With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: His name is not Blind Pierre! Gratuitous cat gags! Is this Billy Connolly's real hair? Is the Black Spot real? How to daddle your enemies! Is this a kids' movie or not? And all about Toby Jugs! Hoste…
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We're talking about Minutes 11-12 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Blind Pew shows up looking for Billy Bones. With special guest Shane Keating! PLUS: Can characters in musicals hear the music? Is "bloody" a bad word? Spooky blue light! "PC" jokes in the '90s! Return to Oz! And were early moviegoers really afraid of an onscreen train? Hosted by …
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We're talking about Minutes 09-10 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim, Gonzo, and Rizzo sing "Something Better" while cleaning up. With special guest Danny Horn of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast! PLUS: How to use this song in real life! Lovely rat/whatever harmonies! A nonsensical Blu-ray feature! A proscenium of mugs! And are Gonzo and Rizzo…
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Put Out the Lantern, Not the Rat!
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We're talking about Minutes 07-08 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim, Gonzo, and Rizzo do some CHORES! With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: Some Sweeney Todd stuff! Does this scene have too much exposition? How many families does Jim need? Gonzo owns being a Whatever! And a Muppet Treasure Island bathroom! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe G…
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Gonzo Likes Danger, Rizzo Likes Food
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We're talking about Minutes 05-06 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which we meet Gonzo, Rizzo, and Jim at the Admiral Benbow Inn. With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: A burning hat! The pirate from McDonald's! Rowlf as an extra! Non-obscene obscenity! Who is the talking stein? Star Trek references! Rhea Perlman! And where did the name "Bluveridge" com…
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We're talking about Minutes 03-04 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Muppet critters sing "Shiver My Timbers" as pirates haul treasure. With special guest Meagan Barbeau! PLUS: Extremely violent lyrics! Naked Sal the monkey! Obscure digital Henson creatures! Spooky snake voices! Pride and Prejudice would be a terrible Muppet movie! And Statler and…
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Is Muppet Treasure Island Good?
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New season, new movie! We're talking about Minutes 01-02 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the movie begins, and so does the song "Shiver My Timbers." PLUS: Revisiting Treasure Planet! When pirate movies were cursed! Will Ryan come away from this podcast liking the movie less? Does this movie look cheaper than Muppet Christmas Carol? The Muppet c…
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BONUS: John Denver and the Muppets - A Christmas Together
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Bonus episode! We're talking about John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together, the classic 1979 TV special. With special guest Beth Cook from the Fraggle Talk podcast! PLUS: TV special vs. album! Miss Piggy goes "BA-DUM BUM BUM!" A musical we've never heard of! What is "Alfie the Christmas Tree" all about? We want more sad Christmas songs! Q…
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BONUS: Muppet Classic Theater
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Bonus episode! We're talking about Muppet Classic Theater, a 1994 direct-to-video special in which the Muppets tell fairy tales. Is this one of the most forgotten Muppet productions? With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: Which of us purloined their copy of this VHS? Which of these songs are the Fraggliest? Miss Piggy as a role model! Norman the shee…
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BONUS: Inside Jim Henson Records!
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It's an extra bonus! Our EXTREMELY special guest is Robert Kraft, founder and head of Jim Henson Records, who produced Muppet albums in the '90s and later went on to become the head of music at 20th Century Fox! Mr. Kraft tells us all about the genesis of Jim Henson Records and the creation of Muppet Beach Party and Kermit Unpigged! PLUS: An abunda…
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We're talking about the 1994 album Kermit Unpigged, an audio release that feels like a TV special. With special guest Becca Petunia from ToughPigs.com! PLUS: This is nothing like MTV Unplugged! What's a courtesy phone? An embarrassing music video! Is one of these Muppets a greyhound? Why did they forget about Floyd in the '90s? And what language do…
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We're talking about Minutes 87-88-89 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which we have a bunch of stuff to say as the credits conclude. PLUS: Pop radio versions of Disney songs! An unexpected "When Love Is Gone" TV shipper music video! Foley artists with fun nicknames! Amusing negative reviews! IMDb keyword fun! And we play Who Was the Scrooge? ALSO:…
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443: Gonzo, Not Dickens -- But Marley, Not Waldorf
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We're talking about Minutes 85-86 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which mice and Charles Dickens say goodbye and credits begin. With special guest Staci Rosen! PLUS: Which Hugh invented the elevator? Why does Gonzo tell us to read the book? The illustrious career of Mr. Caine's double! 38 additional Muppet performers! Who provided craft services?…
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442: Can the Whole City Come Over for Dinner?
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We're talking about Minutes 83-84 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge invites himself over to the Cratchits' house. With special guest Staci Rosen! PLUS: How was Piggy going to finish her sentence? What does Bunsen offer to Kermit? When was the word "jacket" invented? Would we drink smoking bishop? What do Rizzo and Peter Brady have in …
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441: Old Sam & Elderly Fozzie
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We're talking about Minutes 81-82 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "Thankful Heart" concludes as Scrooge distributes gifts. With special guest Cam Garrity of the Puppet Tears podcast! PLUS: Acting without speaking! Has life really improved for mouses? An anachronistic gesture! Did Bob Cratchit replace Kermit's personality? And speak into our…
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We're talking about Minutes 79-80 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge sings about his "Thankful Heart." With special guest Christy Admiraal of the Pizza Toast YA media podcast! PLUS: Bean Bunny's moves! Sprocket catches coins! How does one file a friendly chart? Is Scrooge wrong about counting friends? And Statler & Waldorf's haberdashe…
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439: Turkeys As a Unit of Measurement
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We're talking about Minutes 77-78 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge orders a turkey from a bunny and makes a donation. With special guest Beth Cook of ToughPigs.com and the Fraggle Talk podcast! PLUS: Uncle Traveling Matt interacts with humans! The odd career arc of Bean Bunny! WHY did the spirits do it all in one night? The funniest …
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We're talking about Minutes 75-76 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge cries in a graveyard and wakes up in his bed. With special guest Grant Harding! PLUS: A REALLY abrasive sponge! Should we watch Red Dwarf? Arriving at Stave Five! Gonzo and Rizzo return! Are angels happy? Who owns It's a Wonderful Life? And did Wilkins and Wontkins ev…
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437: A Clip Nobody Else Wanted to Talk About
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We're talking about Minutes 73-74 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge just doesn't want to see whose name is on that gravestone. With EXTREMELY special guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo! She's a Muppet performer and puppeteer from Sesame Street, Helpsters, Donkey Hodie, and more! PLUS: Scrooge already knows the answer to his question! The lost …
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436: The Same Scene Again, But Sad
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We're talking about Minutes 71-72 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Cratchit family mourns the loss of Tiny Tim. It's the most heartbreaking scene in any Muppet movie. With special guest Brian Jay Jones, author of Jim Henson: The Biography and other great books! PLUS: Why doesn't Scrooge go in the house? Is Tiny Tim actually dead yet?! Lo…
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435: Eldritch Pepe and Potato Lady
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We're talking about Minutes 69-70 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which unsavory characters sift through a dead man's belongings. With special guest David Levy of the Muppeturgy podcast! PLUS: Things go from bad to worse! Why doesn't Old Joe have a Muppety voice? Jackie Gleason influences Muppets Tonight! Who do we ship Old Joe with? Why isn't Cl…
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We're talking about Minutes 67-68 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge finds out that the future isn't so cool. But who's dead? With special guest of Jesse Hassenger of Paste Magazine and many other outlets! PLUS: A lack of pedantry! Dickens cues up a song title! Gonzo and Rizzo peace out! Four pigs in the rain! And serious, scary, funny…
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433: Rainbow Sparkle Beard Farewell
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We're talking about Minutes 65-66 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past departs and a scarier ghost appears. With specific customer Roz Strand! PLUS: The Ghost goes gray! What would the Ghost of 2023 wear? Why does Rizzo have to ring the bell? Is smoke expensive? Long... ... ... silences! Kids' movies to avoid! And Eas…
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432: Noisy Games and Joyful Tears
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We're talking about Minutes 63-64 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Cratchits finish "Bless Us All" and Scrooge finds room in his heart for love. With Anthony's favorite guest, Roz Strand! PLUS: Fraggles and Gelflings meet up in their dreams! Squawking chickens and musical bears! Beggon, red flips, and Bert! The ghost goes gray! The Acade…
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431: Did Everyone Hate This Movie in 1992?
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We're talking about Minutes 61-62 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Miss Piggy is indignant and the Cratchits begin singing "Bless Us All." With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day and Muppet Pictures! PLUS: Aladdin sabotages Kermit at the box office! The tragedy of Mrs. Cratchit's contractions! Songs that aren't meant to be hea…
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430: The World Revolves Under Kermit's Feet
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We're talking about Minutes 59-60 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Robin and Kermit finish singing and the Cratchits come together for dinner. With special guest Noah Ginex! PLUS: Noah remixes Anthony's rap! We learn a LOT about how they achieved this shot! What's Tiny Tim's ailment? A pig gooses a frog! Why are coughs so deadly in movies? S…
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429: Miss Piggy Is in This Muppet Movie!
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We're talking about Minutes 57-58 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which we meet Bob Cratchit's family. Including some pigs! With special guest Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the podcast Hubba-Wha?! PLUS: Frog/pig offspring! How did they make Rizzo dance on a goose? Exploding Christmas ornaments! We love Scrooge McDuck comics! And the startlin…
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428: Fraggle Rock Party Guests
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We're talking about Minutes 55-56 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge eavesdrops on his nephew's Christmas party. With particular visitor Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the Hubba-Wha?! podcast! PLUS: Does Rizzo eat things that aren't food? Facts about plum pudding and hansom cabs! Facts about Wander McMooch and Brool! Is Nephew Fred…
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SUPER BONUS: Paul Williams on The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Super bonus episode! We're talking about ALL the songs from The Muppet Christmas Carol with EXTREMELY special guest Paul Williams! He wrote those songs! And other Muppet songs! PLUS: Working with Hensons! Parallels between Williams and Scrooge! Writing for cantaloupe! Paul Williams's favorite Paul Williams songs! And which song was most directly in…
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427: Yay, the Bus Driver Dance!
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We're talking about Minutes 53-54 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "It Feels Like Christmas" concludes and Scrooge wishes to see family. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: The return of the snowman! Christmas floor peanuts! How many syllables in the word "child?" Our favorite line in this song! A Whatnot lands in jail! An …
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426: Um, Technically It's NOT the Present
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We're talking about Minutes 51-52 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost brings Scrooge to Christmas morning and starts singing "It Feels Like Christmas." With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: The public domain Avengers! How to make Muppets shrink! The boar's head with mustard! The return of a favorite Muppet! Which part …
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We're talking about Minutes 49-50 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge says goodbye to one ghost, and hello to another ghost. With special guest Alina Gulczynski, Anthony's niece! And special guest co-host Roz Strand! PLUS: Are the ghosts actually torturing Scrooge? Does Michael Caine look like a four-year-old child? There's nothing cute…
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424: Loving "When Love Is Gone"
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We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle finishes "When Love Is Gone" and Rizzo cries. With special guest Sarah Elizabeth Grace, Tough Pigs pal and huge fan of this movie! PLUS: Our personal "When Love Is Gone" journeys! The Boring Song Theory! The worst parts of Mary Poppins and It's a Wonderful Life! Michael…
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Alternate title: When Love Is Braun! We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle and young Ebenezer have a sad conversation and Belle starts singing "When Love Is Gone." With EXTREMELY special guest Meredith Braun! She played Belle in this movie! PLUS: The Victorian Talking Houses! How does Belle compare to Eponi…
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We're talking about Minutes 43-44 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge meets Belle and they seem to like each other. With special guest Erik Adams of IndieWire! PLUS: Does Rizzo ever eat sentient food? Scrooges with matching eyebrows! Is Scrooge more comfortable with numbers than people? When will Beaker turn into a fly? Dick Tracy in B-…
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421: Fozziwigs Know How to Party
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We're talking about Minutes 41-42 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Fozziwig's annual Christmas party begins. With special guest Matt Wilkie of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Our favorite Whatnot is in this scene! Frozen Rizzo looks delicious! Why are the Marleys at this party? What singing food is on the Chef's trays? What's the name of the bootleg ve…
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420: Gonzo Lights the Rat (PLUS D23 and Sam and Friends)
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We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge leaves school for his job at Fozziwig's. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin, Muppet writer and author of the book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show! PLUS: What does Gonzo whisper in Sam's ear? The brilliance of costume designer Po…
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We're talking about Minutes 37-38 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge watches his young self work too hard and we meet Headmaster Sam the Eagle. With special guest Shane Keating of ToughPigs.com and Muppet Wiki! PLUS: What's Scrooge's favorite comic strip? How many siblings does Rizzo have? Why does the classroom fall apart so quickly? …
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418: Rizzo Gets Mauled by a Cat
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We're talking about Minutes 35-36 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge arrives in his childhood. With special guest Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Is magical time travel the best time travel? Rizzo's from New Jersey! Was Shakespeare a Muppet in this reality? And what do smartboards smell like? ALSO: Learn more about Scooter Com…
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We're talking about Minutes 33-34 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge (and Gonzo and Rizzo) on a wild ride. With special guest Jennifer Garlen, co-editor of Kermit Culture and The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson! PLUS: A tank full of baby oil! Daredevil Gonzo returns! Rizzo dabbles in vomit humor! Should thi…
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We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Rizzo forgets his jellybeans and the bell tolls one. With special guest Jessica Evans! PLUS: Is "You are such an idiot" funny or excessively lowbrow? Roger Rabbit is underappreciated by his friends! The Ghost of Christmas Past looks like a Gelfling! Joel Grey doesn't have mus…
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415: "Jellybean" Is a Happy Word
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We're talking about Minutes 29-30 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which "Marley and Marley" concludes and Rizzo hates heights. With EXTREMELY special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! She's a Muppet performer! PLUS: We lose count of "humbugs!" Can Scrooge avoid the past weekend? Leslie gives Cloris Leachman some shoes! Is it okay for Statler and Wald…
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414: Death, Despair, and Terrible Puns
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We're talking about Minutes 27-28 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Jacob and Robert Marley sing their hit song "Marley and Marley." With EXTREMELY special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! She's a Muppet performer! She plays Abby Cadabby and Tango and a bunch of other characters! PLUS: How tall are Statler and Waldorf? The bully gets bullied! Be…
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413: Scary, Scary, Scary, FUNNY!
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We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which everything is very spooky and we get our first glimpse of Statler and Waldorf as Marley and Marley. With special guest J.D. Hansel of Bad Henson Bistro! PLUS: How to film a human eating food! Who is Gumshazar? Are Statler & Waldorf among the smoothest recasts? Is their laugh …
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412: Gonzo Can't Control His Own Story
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We're talking about Minutes 23-24 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge settles in for a quiet evening at home. With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day! PLUS: More post-structuralist literary theory! Scrooge's stairs are SO wide! Is Labyrinth actually bad? Shaming rich people! Gonzo's amazing curling nose! And Scrooge beats…
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