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Celebrating the Muppets, Sesame Street, and Jim Henson with a series of podcasts presented by ToughPigs.com!

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    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 24 Ratings

Celebrating the Muppets, Sesame Street, and Jim Henson with a series of podcasts presented by ToughPigs.com!

    Hubba-Wha?! Episode #21 - Betty Lou's World

    Hubba-Wha?! Episode #21 - Betty Lou's World

    She loves cinnamon toast, she’s Luis’s best friend, she wants to build a go-kart…That’s right: on today’s episode of Hubba-Wha?!, Becca Petunia is terrorizing Alethea Shirilan of Sesame History and Ryan Roe of ToughPigs with even more questions about the unsung hero of 54 years of Sesame Street, Betty Lou! Pick your pet! Take the subway! And acknowledge that everybody likes ice cream! Plus: the most ambitious Beat the Time round of all time. Play along at home and let us know how you do!

    • 1 hr 35 min
    Hubba-Wha?! Episode #20 - Kermit the Park Hopper

    Hubba-Wha?! Episode #20 - Kermit the Park Hopper

    Everyone knows the real happiest place on Earth is right here on ToughPigs, with a brand new episode of Hubba-Wha?!! This week, Becca Petunia is joined by former PizzeRizzo employee Melia Schnef and ToughPigs’ own Matthew Soberman for trivia challenges about the Muppets’ appearances in Disney theme parks! They’ll have to master their cheap 3D tricks, rock and roll around the world, and meet 999 Muppet ghosts if they want to win a fabulous souvenir! Plus: what professional swimmer does Big Bird admire, and what does that have to do with anything anyway? Play along at home and let us know how you do!

    • 1 hr 22 min
    Hubba-Wha?! Episode #19 - A Salute to All Nations (But Mostly America)

    Hubba-Wha?! Episode #19 - A Salute to All Nations (But Mostly America)

    The only thing more beautiful than spacious skies and amber waves of grain: Becca Petunia is back with Season 3 of Hubba-Wha?!. To kick things off, she’s paying tribute to all nations, but mostly America. Are Danny Horn from Superheroes Every Day and J.D. Hansel of ToughPigs knowledgeable world travelers? They’ll have to say “shalom” to Mar Ashpach, “bonjour” to Jean-Pierre Rampal, and “howdy” to Ronald Reagan if they want to win fabulous prizes and make Global Grover proud. Plus: How many Latin root words do you know, anyway? Play along at home and let us know how you do!

    • 1 hr 14 min
    The Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Summer, 2023 Edition

    The Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Summer, 2023 Edition

    ToughPigs’ own Matthew Soberman and Becca Petunia are joined by artist/designer Jamie Carroll and Broadway actor Fergie L. Philippe (Hamilton, Camelot) for our summertime summit on the state of The Muppets! Topics include the latest Muppet merchandise, surprise concert appearances, and, in our main segment, this year’s hit Disney+ series The Muppets Mayhem.

    Also discussed: TV specials we don’t know exist, the whereabouts of Clifford, and our shared desire to get drunk with Bunsen and Beaker.

    • 1 hr 49 min
    The Muppets Mayhem: Backstage Pass - "We Will Rock You" with Dave Goelz (Zoot)

    The Muppets Mayhem: Backstage Pass - "We Will Rock You" with Dave Goelz (Zoot)

    Over the past ten weeks, we've been proud to bring you an exclusive sneak peek behind the Muppets' latest series, The Muppets Mayhem. We have now arrived at the first season finale, which means this is also the season finale of The Muppets Mayhem: Backstage Pass. But shed not a tear, fellow Mayheads! Because this episode is a doozy.

    We are extremely excited to welcome Muppet legend and longtime performer of Zoot - Dave Goelz - as our very special guest! And joining us as always are Co-creators and Executive Producers Jeff Yorkes and Bill Barretta.

    Plus! Zoot's secret origin! Not filming at the Hollywood Bowl! Dave's very special soap dispenser!

    • 1 hr 35 min
    The Muppets Mayhem: Backstage Pass - "Drift Away" with David Rudman (Janice)

    The Muppets Mayhem: Backstage Pass - "Drift Away" with David Rudman (Janice)

    The penultimate episode of THE MUPPETS MAYHEM: BACKSTAGE PASS is upon us! So of course, we have to discuss the penultimate episode of The Muppets Mayhem - "Drift Away," in which the band splits up to pursue their own solo careers. Heartbreaking!

    Joining us for this special episode is the Muppet performer who gives groove to guitar player Janice - it's David Rudman! And joining us as always are Co-creators and Executive Producers Jeff Yorkes and Bill Barretta!

    Plus! How David met Richard Hunt! Soup jingles! How "culty" can Janice's cult get?

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

Fragile guy ,

Best podcast ever

Please listen to this

Ross Kratter ,

Great podcast for Muppets fans!

I really enjoyed the Bobby Moynihan episode of To Introduce Our Guest Star! It was great to hear the hosts and Bobby nerd out about all of Bobby’s Muppet experiences. Looking forward to more episodes!

Shane K! ,

Sweet Sassy Molassy!

It is my unbiased opinion that these are the best Muppet fan podcasts out there.

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