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In which JD and Jarrod talk about products Jim Henson advertised, the unexpected dark side of Fraggle Rock, the return of Ma Bear, the introduction of a new Muppet character, and much more! Note that this is just the audio from the show.  For the complete experience, watch the video on YouTube.

In this episode of Muppet Fans Talking, JD and Steve don’t talk about Muppets for the first hour.  Would you expect anything less? Note that this episode was recorded weeks ago, so it doesn’t contain any recent Muppet/Henson news.  Sorry about that. We talk about Follow That Bird though.  So that’s cool.  And Stranger Things.  There are some minor spoilers for later seasons of Stranger Things.  So do with that what you will.   If you like the show, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

This episode of MFT features my interview with Kevin Perjurer, known for his YouTube channel, Defunctland.  Over the course of this past spring, this channel released a six-part documentary series on the works of Jim Henson, and I think it’s just lovely.  I was so happy to get the chance to talk about it with Kevin! Here’s a link to the series: DefunctTV: Jim Henson I recommend watching all of this documentary before listening to this episode of the podcast, but hey, it’s a free country. — J. D.

If you’re new to the show, don’t start with this episode. This episode is very strange. In this episode, I force CW to watch The Dark Crystal.  All of it.  While we’re hosting the podcast.  Chaos ensues.  (Also, please forgive my audio quality in this episode – something went horribly wrong with my microphone!  Chaos ensues.)  Enjoy! — J. D.

After many requests, and one whole year of thinking it over, I finally decided it was worth releasing this audio as a podcast.  The video’s been up on YouTube for a year, which is why I was unsure as to whether this needed to be a podcast, but I think it does.  This is worth listening to, if only so you get to hear some of Brian Jay Jones’ great stories about Jim. Over the course of this talk, Professor Brian Real and author Brian Jay Jones dive into Jim Henson history to show how Jim Henson’s work was not only the product of his imagination, but of the changes in the media landscape in his lifetime.  This journey begins in a time when television is mostly local, small-budget productions and ends with the Walt Disney Company becoming the media juggernaut it is today. Brian Real taught the Jim Henson course at the University of Maryland, College Park (Jim Henson’s Alma Mater) for several years, and currently teaches at Southern Connecticut State University. You can purchase Brian Jay Jones’ best-selling biography of Jim Henson here, and pre-order his new book on Dr. Seuss here.

In celebration of 5 years since Muppets Most Wanted debut, we celebrate Sesame Street‘s anniversary instead!  If you’re ready for a fun trip down Muppet Memory Lane, this episode will surely disappoint.  Enjoy! LINKS: The link to the pinball game The link to the SeaWorld video on the Muppet Mindset with the bad Big Bird show The link to the picture of Frank Oz The link to the weird Sesame video Clayton shared with us

Hey there, gang!  In Part 2 of our review of 2018, J. D., Jarrod, and Clayton “C. W.” Roederer talk about Caroll Spinney, The Happytime Murders, Muppet Babies, and more! LINKS: Art of C. W. Roederer Clips From The Muppets Take The O2

It’s Muppet Hub’s “Year in Review” for 2018!  Or at least the first part of it.  And joining us for this episode is Jarrod Fairclough of the Muppet Mindset and, making his Muppet Hub Podcasts debut, artist and puppeteer C. W. Roederer.  Enjoy!

It’s Muppet Hub’s Christmas special!  If you think you know the story of A Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, think again!  Leave it to JD, Jarrod, and Steve to ruin this Muppetational holiday classic.  Oh, and I hear Paul Williams might show up in this at some point ….

In this episode, Steve and Jarrod try to host the show without JD!  Chaos ensues.   LINKS: Robot Big Bird JD’s video essay, “To Solve the Labyrinth”

In this episode, J.D. and Steve review the Brian Henson-produced Netflix show The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, and unfortunately, it’s scary for all the wrong reasons.  We also talk about the latest news, interview a J.D.’s favorite Muppet, and meet a strange character with questionable intentions.   Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.  Visit the Muppet Mindset at muppetmindset.com.

In this episode, Jarrod and J.D. argue about The Muppet Movie.  That’s about it.  We’re really not sure how this happened.   Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.  Visit the Muppet Mindset at muppetmindset.com.

What?  A nine-and-a-halfth episode??? Well, as it turns out, Steve and J.D. had much to discuss once Jarrod left the call, so we’re going to pick up right where we left off in this second part of show #9.  Enjoy your trip to Hensonland!   Oh, and here’s that video we talk about from our visit to the Henson Company lot:  

After much anticipation, J.D., Jarrod, and Steve all sit down and discuss the latest big release from The Jim Henson Company, The Happytime Murders.  Stay tuned for part two of this episode, in which they discuss things that aren’t The Happytime Murders.   LINKS: Jarrod’s spoiler-free review of the movie: https://muppetmindset.wordpress.com/2018/08/24/the-happytime-murders-spoiler-free-review/ Jarrod’s spoiler-filled review of the movie: https://muppetmindset.wordpress.com/2018/08/27/the-happytime-murders-spoiler-filled-review/   Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.

J.D. and Jarrod are here to spoil Wreck It Ralph‘s ending, review everything in Disneyland, analyze The Dark Crystal, and talk about Jarrod’s personal Hell.  They also talk about Muppet things, a little bit, here and there.   LINKS: Happytime Murders ads Clips from The O2  

We’re back!  This week, we’re discussing Happytime Murders, Disney parks, and more!   LINKS: Jarrod’s interview with Cookie and Abby Arrested Developmuppet Defunctland – Interview with Noel MacNeal Muppet Mindset Jim Henson Retrospectacle Article   Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com and fanpress.co.  Read Jarrod Fairclough’s work at MuppetMindset.com.  Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.

In this first episode of “Muppets on Mic,” I talk with Lisa Loeb, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind hit songs such as “Stay (I Missed You).”  What do we talk about?  Muppets, of course! Listen to her cover of “Rainbow Connection” here, and click here to check out her new album, Lullaby Girl.

This is it!  This is the end!  Congratulations to our champion, Cookie Monster!  Huzzah! But wait, what ever happened to that other Muppet Madness Historian?  Listen in to find out!

In this episode of The Muppet Madness Podcast, JD and Steve don’t have much left to do, so they tell a bedtime story.  Sort of. Find us on Twitter @Muppets2018 and on Facebook at facebook.com/Muppets2018.

In this episode of The Muppet Madness Podcast, JD and Steve look back on the past TWO rounds and looks towards the rounds to come – and there aren’t many left!  Will the new Muppet Madness Historian make his appearance, or was Steve lying?  Take a listen to find out. Find us on Twitter @Muppets2018 and on Facebook at facebook.com/Muppets2018.  We’ll see you soon when the games begin!

In this episode of The Muppet Madness Podcast, JD and Steve fight over Bean Bunny, Frank Oz gives us directions, a surprise guest makes a special appearance, and something’s up with the Muppet Madness Historian . . . . This podcast is brought to you by Muppet Hub, where the Muppetational comes together.  Join us at MuppetTournament.com to play along with the game, and be sure you’re subscribed to Muppet Hub Podcasts in your preferred podcast subscription service. Find us on Twitter @Muppets2018 and on Facebook at facebook.com/Muppets2018.  We’ll see you soon when the games begin!

In this special “Behind the Scenes” episode of Muppet Fans Talking, recorded and edited in a Muppet Guys Talking style, we talk about Frank Oz, MuppetGuysTalking.com, and Muppet Guys Talking.  I’m not sure if that sentence made any sense, but that is what happened, so just think on it until you can put it all together. Note: this was recorded the weekend the film was released online, so some of the information is outdated. Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com and fanpress.co.  Read Jarrod Fairclough’s work at MuppetMindset.com.  Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.

This is it!  The podcast has officially begun, and now YOU can go to MuppetTournament.com and see which Muppet characters made it into the tournament.  We’re sure your favorite Muppet is in there this year, unless it isn’t.  Voting begins Monday, March 26th!  (That’s soon!) This podcast is brought to you by Muppet Hub, where the Muppetational comes together.  Join us at MuppetTournament.com to play along with the game, and be sure you’re subscribed to Muppet Hub Podcasts in your preferred podcast subscription service. Find us on Twitter @Muppets2018 and on Facebook at facebook.com/Muppets2018.  We’ll see you soon when the games begin!

Hello!  This is just a little teaser for our new podcast mini-series, “The Muppet Madness Podcast,” in which we bring you commentary on the 2018 Muppet Madness Tournament!  Oh, and did we mention that we’re doing a 2018 Muppet Madness Tournament?!  Hooray! Join us at MuppetTournament.com to play along with the game, and be sure you’re subscribed to Muppet Hub Podcasts in your preferred podcast subscription service. Find us on Twitter @Muppets2018 and on Facebook at facebook.com/Muppets2018.  We’ll see you soon when the games begin!

Hi there!  J. D. here.  Steve and I recorded this a few weeks ago, so I wasn’t going to release it after it was clear that I wouldn’t have any time to edit it, but now that I’ve had a little bit of time, I decided to release it now anyway.  Enjoy! Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com and fanpress.co.  Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.

In this episode of 11PC, J. D. announces that he’s leaving the Internet!  Or is he?  Listen to find out in this very special episode of Muppet Hub’s original podcast, Eleven Point Collar! You can contact me at [email protected], follow Muppet Hub @MuppetHub, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

Hey!  It’s the 2017 Muppet Hub holiday special!  Join JD, Steve, and Jarrod as they try a little unkindness and review Once upon a Sesame Street Christmas!  And we learn why Jarrod hates Christmas.  Humbug! Links: The Sesame Puppeteer Workshop Sesame Performers Wired Video Emmet Otter Yahoo! Interview   Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com and Jarrod Fairclough’s stuff at MuppetMindset.com.  Follow Muppet Hub onFacebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.

Oh no!  It looks like I called Steve in the middle of the night again!  I wonder what I was in a panic about this time ….

And we’re back!  This week, Steve and I talk about Jim Henson Company happenings, The Dark Crystal, and the NEW VIDEO featuring the NEW KERMIT performed by Matt Vogel! Also, we now have live video footage showing the reconstruction they’re doing around Muppet*Vision 3D in Disney World: Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com.  Follow Muppet Hub onFacebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.

That’s right, we’re at it again!  It’s been 2 years and 2 days since our MuppetCast Parody episode of 11PC, so here comes round 2 of our parody. If you enjoy this episode, send us your fan art so we can post it on the Not the MuppetCast Flickr page!

As reported by The Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs.com, Steve Whitmire is no longer working with Disney’s Muppets, and Matt Vogel has been cast as the new performer of Kermit the Frog. So we’re gonna talk about that.   Here’s the link to the Frank Oz interview with Leonard Maltin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9hwwH9hyOE Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com and Jarrod Fairclough’s at MuppetMindset.com.  Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.

Muppet Hub is proud to introduce its newest podcast series: “Muppet Fans Talking (with JD & Steve)”! This show combines some of the best of Muppet Hub’s work from the past few years, mixing news and reviews and borrowing from the styles of many of the podcasts that have made Steve and JD famous-ish!  This episode focuses on the news about The Dark Crystal, Happytime Murders, and museum exhibits.  Enjoy! Also, here’s the link to the movie I made over the past semester: Vertical Montage Check out Steve Swanson’s work at MuppetCast.com.  Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter.

Hey gang, J. D. here.  I was trying to take a vacation from the Muppet fan world and Henson news for the spring, but Jarrod and Steve pulled me back in.  In this episode, we discuss Julie’s Greenroom, Muppet Guys Talking, and more!  Enjoy!

I woke up today to find that I apparently called Steve in a panic last night.  Somehow, fortunately, the mics were rolling!  Here’s what happened….

In the first episode of this podcast for 2017, we review everything that happened in 2016! Also, it’s our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY!  Hooray! Thanks to Steve Swanson and Jarrod Fairclough for joining me for this episode! You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

This episode of Let’s Talk Whatever was originally published on jdhansel.com on December 25, 2016 under the title: Let’s Talk Whatever – “Put on a Santa Suit, Ken!”

Haul out the holly!  It’s our Muppetational Holiday Special! This episode is filled with great Muppet Christmas music, and it serves as a tribute to one of the greatest Muppet productions of all time, A Muppet Family Christmas.  Enjoy! You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

This episode of Let’s Talk Whatever was originally published on jdhansel.com on December 13, 2016 under the title: Let’s Talk Whatever – “Put on a Lab Coat, Ken!”

Hi everybody, J. D. Hansel here. Not too long after I posted the “Lost ‘Let’s Talk Muppets’ Recordings” back in July, it was pointed out to me that there were still some outtakes from LTM that had yet to be published.  Now I’m proud to say I think I’ve found the last of them – or the last outtakes that I’m free to publish. These come from episode #13 of LTM called “Poppin’ Eyes Out,” which I highly suggest you listen to again before listening to these outtakes.  Apart from bloopers, this outtake reel reveals one of the segments that was cut from the episode, and happens to include the story behind the classic protest song “I Believe in Season Two.” Happy holidays, and enjoy the show! – Hankslayben

In this episode, we celebrate harmony, and that means listening to some songs and sketches that remind us of Jim Henson’s creed for his followers, and have some fun along the way. You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

Yes, that’s right, we’ve rebooted “The Muppet Newsflash Podcast” again!  Hooray! In this show, we’ll cover all of the latest stories in the Muppet world, including: the Street Gang documentary, the Muppets’ new stuff in Disney World, the Muppet Babies reboot, and more! Special thanks to Jarrod Fairclough of The Muppet Mindset for his contribution to the show, and to Steve (of The MuppetCast) for suffering through another one of my crazy projects. You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

This week, we celebrate Labyrinth! Click here to watch Muppet Hub’s Labyrinth unboxing video, and then click here to buy a copy of the film. Click here to purchase the book Jim Henson and Philosophy. You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

11PC is proud to present a brand new interview with puppeteer, entrepreneur, and overall fun person Nicholas Lemon! Nic’s here to talk about a project that his excellent puppet production company, Nicholas Lemon Productions, has had in the works for a few years now.  It’s a TV special called Some TV!, and it’s been airing on various stations in Canada and New York.  With your help, it may be airing soon on a network near YOU!  Listen to the show to learn more. You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

J. D. Hansel and Steve Swanson are back to their crazy commentary again, this time taking on The Muppets Character Encyclopedia. Fair warning – you may not want to listen to this episode if you don’t have the book.  You’ll still enjoy the show without it, but it’s a lot more fun when you can read along with us.  Pick up a copy today! Another warning – it looks like this is the longest episode of Eleven Point Collar to date (excluding Let’s Talk Muppets productions of course), so get comfy, because you’re going to be here for quite some time.  On the other hand, time is fluid, so maybe it doesn’t matter. Thanks for joining us in this wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey celebration of 80 episodes of 11PC!  Enjoy the show!  Allons-y! You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

This episode of Eleven Point Collar was recorded (almost entirely) on the eve of J. D.’s birthday, so it’s a pretty special episode that all culminates in J. D. finally turning … a lot years old. You’re in for a fun, musical show that’s focused on Muppet covers! You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

Hey, look, another episode of 11PC!  It’s been a long, long time, gang, but we’re back with a special episode about the Jim Henson Company Archives. I had the wonderful opportunity of hearing Karen Falk, among other Henson Historians, share archival information at the University of Maryland.  If you’re a fan of Jim Henson and/or archives, this is the show for you to hear.  Below are some pictures that relate to a few of the things the speakers mention in the recording. You can contact me at [email protected], follow me at twitter.com/jd11pc and jd11pc.tumblr.com, and like the Facebook page at facebook.com/jd11pc.

In this episode: everyone thinks I was waaaaaaay too hard on Kim. Also, Charlie the Agent returns, I defend Team Friendship, and little beepy meepy things! Just to prove I’m not crazy, here’s a bit of Kim’s writing for ABC, in which she calls the guest star “Christian Applegate” and writes that Kermit “breaks the new” to Fozzie: abc.go.com/shows/the-muppets/episode-guide/season-01/3-bear-left-then-bear-write#recap We’d like to give a special thanks to everyone who’s made this podcast possible: from this episode’s guest hosts – Jarrod Fairclough and Arianne Gallagher – to Steve Swanson from the MuppetCast, to FrogFan76, everyone who participated in “Phone a Friend” segments, the team behind The Muppets, The Muppet Wiki, and listeners like you.  Thank you.

In this episode: we celebrate drugged and drunk Muppets! Also, Arianne fills in for Steve by pestering JD about Kim, Jarrod is quite profane, and everyone is happy that Pache is dead. Special thanks to Jarrod Fairclough from the Muppet Mindset and Arianne Gallagher for being great co-hosts! Check out our previous live-Tweets on the Let’s Talk Muppets feed, @NewMuppetShow! Keep an eye out for part two of our finale next week!  Might we see the return of Steve Swanson?  Who knows?!

In this episode: “Scooter Profanity” returns! Also, Steve Swanson needs to catch a plane, he gets demoted, and he doesn’t get any cake. Special thanks to Christopher Harris from MuppetCast.com for making this episode possible! Follow along with our live-Tweets on the Let’s Talk Muppets feed, @NewMuppetShow!

In this episode: we use the word deoculated. Also, Steve Whitmire is a God, the guy in the red shirt runs out of popcorn, we perform a rendition of Kermit’s Christmas classic “I Believe,” and something about Kyle Cease… Follow along with our live-Tweets on the Let’s Talk Muppets feed, @NewMuppetShow! There are a number of bloopers and outtakes from this episode, and one of our best segments had to be cut for time, so keep an eye on Muppet Hub for bonus content!