We’re All Norman’s Kids: The Norman Stiles Interview, part 2
Our conversation with former Sesame Street writer Norman Stiles continues with his stories about Mel Brooks, The Count, and the pot on Bert’s head!
We’re All Norman’s Kids: The Norman Stiles Interview, part 1
Part 1 of our interview with Norman Stiles, who served as Head Writer for Sesame Street for over 20 years!
An Interview with Craig Shemin, Part 2: Keeping Gonzo Real
In this installment, Muppet writer and Jim Henson Legacy president Craig Shemin talks about staying true to each Muppet character, hosting screenings of classic material, and Eric Jacobson’s first time playing Miss Piggy.
An Interview with Craig Shemin, Part 1: Through the Eyes of a Fan
In this first installment of our Q&A, longtime Muppet writer and Henson Legacy president Craig Shemin talks about getting hired by Henson, the challenges of writing CD-ROMs, and performing Michael Eisner.
Interview with Muppet Writer Craig Shemin, Part 2
Mitchell Stein – In case you missed it, make sure to check out part one of our interview with Muppet writer Craig Shemin! Without further ado here is our second and last part of our interview with Craig Shemin. Craig Shemin Interview Part 2 Conducted by Mitchell...Muppet Performer Interviews from the Muppets Most Wanted World Premiere
As you know, (and if you don’t, check it) your pals at The Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs attended the World Premiere of Muppets Most Wanted as members of the venerable press line. The popularity of our initial video was so huge that Muppet fans demanded...
Interview with Nicholas Stoller (Writer: The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted)
Monday afternoon I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Nicholas Stoller, co-writer of both The Muppets and Muppets Most Wanted. Nick and I talked on the phone for about 20 minutes and it was such a joy to get to hear things from his perspective. After speaking...
ToughPigs Interviews Constantine: The Most Dangerous Frog in the World
Listen to our interview with Constantine, the newest Muppet and villain in Muppets Most Wanted!
Kermit and Constantine Get Into The Muppet Mindset
Ryan Dosier – Yesterday me, Joe Hennes and Matt Wilkie of ToughPigs, and my friend Dan had the incredible opportunity to attend the press conference for Muppets Most Wanted at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles. Not only did we get to see Ricky Gervais,...
Interview with Songwriter Paul Tracey
Jarrod Fairclough – Hello everyone. Look, I’m back! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? How’s the family I’m very excited, because today I’m bringing you a rarely heard story of a song from The Muppet Show, specifically “The Wishing Song,” which Gonzo...
Q&A with Tale of Sand’s Ramón Pérez
Ramón Pérez, the artist of Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl’s Tale of Sand, answers all of our pressing questions!
Interview with Legendary Muppet Performer Dave Goelz, Part 4
I’m both sad and thrilled to present the fourth and final installment of our interview with my hero Dave Goelz. Dave has been kind, enlightening, hysterical, and magnificent to me for almost three years now and I can never thank him enough for his friendship and...
Interview with Legendary Muppet Performer Dave Goelz, Part 3
Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4. Interview with Dave Goelz Conducted by Ryan Dosier Dave Goelz’s Answers © Dave Goelz 2013 PART 3 RYAN: We’re back with the one and only Dave Goelz, who just cracked up over my joke about a goat and a dwarf and a jar of peanut butter....
Interview with Legendary Muppet Performer Dave Goelz, Part 2
I’m so excited to present Part 2 of our interview with the legend that is Dave Goelz. In Part 2, Dave and I further discuss his Muppet involvements, focusing more on his work in the first three Muppet movies and some classic Muppet television specials. Enjoy!...
Interview with Legendary Muppet Performer Dave Goelz, Part 1
Today I am thrilled, honored, and proud to present the first part of our four part interview with the man, the myth, the whatever: Dave Goelz. For those who don’t know, Dave has been an integral Muppet performer for over 35 years, originating unforgettable and...
From Fraggle Fan to Fraggle Man: The John Tartaglia Interview, Part 2
In part two of our interview, John Tartaglia talks about returning to Sesame Street, starring in his own kids’ show, and becoming Gobo Fraggle! PLUS: A video bonus!
From Fraggle Fan to Fraggle Man: The John Tartaglia Interview, Part 1
In the first installment of a two-part interview, Muppeteer John Tartaglia talks about his early days on Sesame Street, and Avenue Q!
Mokey Fraggle Speaks: The Kathy Mullen Interview, part 3
The third and final segment of our interview with Kathy Mullen, in which we talk more Fraggles, Little Muppet Monsters, and No Strings USA!
Mokey Fraggle Speaks: The Kathy Mullen Interview, part 2
Our interview with Kathy Mullen continues, with stories about Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Star Wars!
Mokey Fraggle Speaks: The Kathy Mullen Interview, part 1
Part one of our interview with Muppeteer Kathy Mullen, in which we talk about The Muppet Movie, The Muppet Show, and more!
