The Nanny State

The Nanny State
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A comedy podcast about the Muppet Babies (the good one–the old one from the 80's). Chip and Dave review each episode of the series and talk about their childhood memories of the show and how it was formative in who they've become as (sort of) grown men.

Episodes

  1. 12/23/2025

    A Muppet Family Christmas [Christmas Special 2025]

    The "MuCU" proudly brings us Ding Dong songs, stolen pebble valor, and a bird too big for the oven in this riveting 1987 classic that is too legally hot for TV. May the Muppets all show up at your door!

    59 min

  2. 06/26/2025

    That's the Real Payment!

    Sure, AI will take all their jobs, but before that do they know what they want to be when they grow up? The babies help Kermit figure things out with shockingly little help from Nanny. Will Dave's grand cereal experiment pay off? Will Chip ever get near deep water again? Find out on this latest … Continue reading "S1E8: That's the Real Payment!"

    57 min

  3. 12/24/2024

    A Muppet Christmas Carol [Christmas Special 2024]

    Get to know us better, man! We're back with a little bright-burning coal for your fire with this recap of the 1992 Christmas classic film. Merry Christmas to our friends and… fans?

    1h 48m

  4. 07/16/2021

    Wait, *We're* Fozzie!

    We're back together, but the babies are worried about getting split up after overhearing Nanny planning to get rid of one of them. Can they survive (or thrive!) in the big scary world? Can Dave avoid giving away the punchline? Can we get a bigger audience or just make one out of trash? Season 1, … Continue reading "S1E7: Wait, *We're* Fozzie!"

    1h 4m

  5. 05/15/2021

    He-Nan!

    (Recorded 5/18/2020) Oh no–we're stuck in a pandemic and Gonzo's beloved chicken Camilla has gone missing. Can the nursery survive Gonzo's tirades help and reunite the iconic pair? Can Chip and Dave resuscitate The Nanny State and keep it alive in this brave new world? Season 1, Episode 6: The Case of the Missing Chicken … Continue reading "S1E6: He-Nan!"

    58 min

  6. 11/05/2018

    Adorable Futility

    Poor Scooter can't seem to find the thing that he's good at.  Can the nursery help him find his gift in order to save Nanny's? Meanwhile, Dave does something shocking in the shower, Chip remembers why he doesn't like the gym, and both get a good bleeping by the censors. Season 1, Episode 5: Scooter's … Continue reading "S1E5: Adorable Futility"

    52 min

  7. 10/02/2018

    Ontario Jones and the Leprechaun Traps

    Animal goes missing and the gang leave the nursery to save their friend before Nanny finds out. Meanwhile, Chip researches himself into a real mess and Dave swings in with his budget Indy costume and bead whip to save the day. Season 1, Episode 4: Raiders of the Lost Muppet Intro music courtesy of MC … Continue reading "S1E4: Ontario Jones and the Leprechaun Traps"

    58 min

  8. 07/20/2018

    The Thunder Inside Me

    Fozzie has an accident after imagining he's in a scene from Days of Thunder. Dave has an accident from experiencing a night of thunder. Both fear what comes next… Season 1, Episode 3: Dental Hyjinks Intro music courtesy of MC Chris www.mcchris.com

    39 min

  9. 06/23/2018

    The Annie State

    The sun will come out tomorrow, but not soon enough to save Beaker from what lurks in the shadows and you, dear listener, from Chip and Dave's ramblings. Season 1, Episode 2: Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Dark Intro music courtesy of MC Chris www.mcchris.com

    58 min

  10. 05/21/2018

    A Nose Man

    The nursery's neighbor, Officer Caruthers, lays down the law when the kids get too noisy and he needs his beauty sleep. Meanwhile, Chip discovers something about his aesthetic preferences. Season 1, Episode 1: Noisy Neighbors Intro music courtesy of MC Chris www.mcchris.com

    44 min
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About

A comedy podcast about the Muppet Babies (the good one–the old one from the 80's). Chip and Dave review each episode of the series and talk about their childhood memories of the show and how it was formative in who they've become as (sort of) grown men.

Information

  • Creator
    The Nanny State
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Nanny State
  • Show Website
    The Nanny State