A Thankful Heart: The Paul Williams Interview, part 3
The finale to our three-part interview with Paul Williams, as we cover Muppet Christmas Carol, Letters to Santa, and more!
A Thankful Heart: The Paul Williams Interview, part 2
Part 2 of our 3-part interview with songwriter Paul Williams, in which Paul talks about his iconic songs from The Muppet Movie!
A Thankful Heart: The Paul Williams Interview, part 1
Part 1 of our three-part interview with Paul Williams, the songwriter responsible for The Muppet Movie, Emmet Otter, Muppet Christmas Carol, and more!
Interview with Muppet Performer John Tartaglia, Part 1
This past summer, I found out that Muppet performer and star of Broadway and television John Tartaglia would be performing in Disney’s Aladdin musical in St. Louis, only a few hours away from me. Obviously I booked tickets right away. I got in touch with John...
Interview with Photographer Alexi Lubomirski
Interview with Photographer Alexi Lubomirski conducted by Catherine Edwards Photographer Alexi Lubomirski recently photographed Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy for GQ magazine, giving fans a peek into the somewhat private lives of two of the best-known Muppets on the...
Interview with Caroll Spinney Fan-Site Operator Jeni Rizio
Today’s interview is with Jeni Rizio, the webmaster of The Official Caroll Spinney Fan Page located at CarollSpinney.net. Since 2001, Jeni has provided the world at large with personal stories, interviews, and more direct from Caroll Spinney. Today she shares...
Talking ‘I Am Big Bird’ with Copper Pot Pictures
Our audio interview with Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker, the filmmakers behind the upcoming documentary, “I Am Big Bird”!
Interview with I AM BIG BIRD Filmmakers
Today we have a special treat as we get to talk with the two main filmmakers behind the upcoming documentary about Caroll Spinney, I Am Big Bird, Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker. Dave and Chad were really eager to talk to Muppet fans about the project, so we all hope...
Interview with Muppet Performer Martin P. Robinson, Part 3
Interview with Muppeteer Martin P. Robinson Conducted by Ryan Dosier RYAN: Do you want to talk a little about your work with Sesame International? What productions have you helped out with? MARTY: Canada, Mexico, Israel, Palestine, France, Germany, Egypt, Russia,...
Interview with Muppet Performer Martin P. Robinson, Part 2
We’re back again with Sesame Street Muppet performer Martin P. Robinson, performer of Snuffleupagus, Slimey the Worm, and Telly Monster. Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 3 of our interview as well. Interview with Muppeteer Martin P. Robinson Conducted by...
Interview with Muppeteer Martin P. Robinson, Part 1
Today we have the start of yet another wonderful interview here on The Muppet Mindset. Earlier this week I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down for a phone call with veteran Sesame Street Muppeteerr Martin P. Robinson, performer of Telly Monster, Mr....
Muppet Performer Nathan Danforth’s Memories of THE MUPPETS
Ryan Dosier – Today we’ve got a really great article from an even greater guy. My friend Nathan Danforth is an extremely talented puppeteer who had the amazing opportunity of working on The Muppets last year as a background and sometimes featured...
Interview with Muppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Pt. 3
Ryan Dosier – Today we are pleased and proud to present the final installment of our three-part interview with the lovely, talented, and hilarious Leslie Carrara-Rudolph. You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of our interview before listening to Part 3, but...
Interview with Muppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Part 2
Ryan Dosier – It’s that time again… time for more from the fantastic world of Muppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! In Part 2 of our three part interview we discuss Sesame Street, Abby Cadabby, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this! So give...
Interview with Muppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Part 1
Ryan Dosier – It seems that we here at The Muppet Mindset have developed a snazzy new trend with our interviews: doing audio based interviews! Today we have the start of yet another super exciting, super awesome interview with a Muppet performer. Leslie...
Interview with Muppet Designer Bonnie Erickson
Today on The Muppet Mindset we are proud to present our first interview of 2012! And we couldn’t be more pleased with our interview today, because it is with current Executive Director of The Jim Henson Legacy and designer and builder Muppets, including Miss...
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 4 of 4
Our interview concludes with Ms. Erickson’s time at Sesame Workshop and the Jim Henson Legacy. Includes a video bonus!
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 3 of 4
Bonnie Erickson talks about her most notable Muppet Show contributions, and the evolution of puppet-making.
An Interview with Bonnie Erickson: Part 2 of 4
In this second installment, Bonnie Erickson discusses some of the more challenging Muppets to design and build, and the origin of Miss Piggy.
