Welcome back to A Prairie Dawn Companion, the ToughPigs podcast about Sesame Street and feminism! In Episode 2: Betty Lou, Transmedia, and the Smurfette Principle, Becca takes a close look at Sesame’s first recurring female character, softhearted Betty Lou. Not only that, but she is joined by fan favorite recurring ToughPigs guest, puppeteer Stoph Scheer (The Creatures of Yes, Puppet Up, Muppets Mayhem)!
Featured in this episode are discussions of drag performances, monsters, and the importance of merchandise. Plus: you’ll learn all about Inspidia! You don’t want to miss this one.
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Credits:
Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca Petunia
Guest: Stoph Scheer
Character Art by Becca Petunia
Podcast Artwork by Joe Hennes
Executive Producer: Joe Hennes
Research Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott Hanson
Special thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
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