EP #06 - Steve Axtell on the Life of a Professional Puppeteer

Today’s episode is with our dear friend Steve Axtell. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com.Steve Axtell is the founder of Axtell Expressions, a world-renowned puppet and animatronics company whose creations are used by performers in more than 80 countries. From Disney and Universal to Broadway, Ripley’s, schools, and churches, his characters have delighted audiences everywhere.Growing up the son of a Nazarene pastor, Steve’s love of puppetry began in childhood and eventually came full circle when Sesame Street reached out to say how much his work inspired them. Today, Axtell pushes the boundaries of performance with animatronics and AI-powered characters that can interact with audiences in any language.Welcome to the Plain Values Podcast, please meet our friend, Steve Axtell ...This conversation encapsulates what we hope to do here with the Plain Values Podcast — telling stories that matter and bringing us closer to the table.If this conversation filled your coffee cup, we would humbly invite you to leave a thoughtful comment below and please, don’t be shy — the Like and Subscribe buttons help more friends find this episode. We’re always looking for more friends.