Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast

We're talking about Minutes 05-06 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Gonzo insists he's Charles Dickens and introduces Scrooge. With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Should we call Gonzo "Charles Dickens" on this podcast? What does Scrooge have in common with Earl Sinclair from Dinosaurs and Belle from Beauty and the Beast? Paul Williams reads a murder mystery! Muppet choreography! And exactly how dead is a doornail? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Julia Gaskill Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 03-04 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which credits conclude and we meet our narrators: Gonzo and Rizzo! With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Sprocket wears clothes! Is Can't Hardly Wait the second-best movie edited by Michael Jablow? Would Muppet lettuce prefer being sold to being stolen? A frog tugs on a chicken! Does Rizzo know he's in a movie? 1840s critics react to the Charles Dickens book! And we're amazed at how quickly the book was adapted! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Julia Gaskill Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy

New season! We're talking about Minutes 01-02 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which we fly over Dickensian London as credits roll. PLUS: All movies should have rap songs! How did we first hear about this movie? Are there too many Christmas Carol adaptations? Anthony schools us on Charles Dickens! Dunston Checks In! And did Ryan see these miniature houses in person or is he delusional? ALSO: Watch a home movie featuring the London miniatures at Disney-MGM Studios on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Dickensian London Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy

Bonus episode! We're talking about The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson, the 1990 TV special in which the Muppets learn about their creator and pay tribute to him. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Is this special sad or happy? A backstage without a stage! Rizzo is NAKED! The great Joy Buzzer name controversy! Which of the guest celebrities had never worked with Jim? And what was it like to hear the new Kermit for the very first time? ALSO: Get your "Turn the World Around" t-shirt by Kenny Durkin on RedBubble! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Theme Music by Staci Rosen Logo by Morgan Davy

Bonus episode! We're talking about Muppet-Vision 3D, the beloved attraction that's been a staple of Disney Hollywood Studios since 1991! With special guest Matthew Soberman of ToughPigs.com and WDWNT! PLUS: The history of theme park 3D movies! Is the preshow better than the actual show? Is the food at PizzeRizzo better than garbage? Is Waldo one of the most widely-seen Muppets? Why aren't there more recognizable Muppets in the finale? Is the Disney character cameo amusing? And would it be okay if this attraction closed forever? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Matthew Soberman Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Theme Music by Staci Rosen

Bonus episode! We're talking about the 1990 special The Muppets at Walt Disney World, in which the Muppets run amok at the happiest place on Earth! With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day! PLUS: Which of us has never been to a Disney theme park? Which of us loves the most boring parts of Epcot? Real talk about Disney CEOs! Do these songs make any sense? What are "uff da tacos?" Identifying the five bears! Beauregard is a criminal mastermind! Is Animal chasing Snow White okay or not okay? Is Kermit's reluctance to use violence funny? And the ending of the Muppets! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Theme Music by Staci Rosen Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Robin gives Grover a Fraggle pebble, Santa Claus arrives, and someone's gotta do these dishes. PLUS: Failed attempts at cynicism! Miraculous puppet hand trickery! The surprising history of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!" Sprocket in two places at once! Why does Jim Henson trust a dog to dry dishes? And Kermit tolerates PDA! Thanks for listening, everyone! Happy holidays! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest The Christmas Spirit Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets finish the carol sing and Kermit gives Miss Piggy her Christmas present. With special guest Christopher Strand! PLUS: The audacity of "Old Friends, New Friends!" Jim Henson skips stones! More inexplicable deleted scenes! George Orwell vs. Jerry Juhl! And we want more Maureen Mink! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Christopher Strand Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 43-44 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets keep singing EVEN MORE Christmas songs! With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: Richard Hunt's opera voice! Statler & Waldorf's hypocritical lyrics! A song John Denver didn't write! And STRONG opinions on the Fraggle pebble exchange! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 41-42 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets just keep singin'! With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: A holiday favorite with a "sad version" and a "happy version!" The Muppets sing the same song many, many times! Does this special really exist? And the perfect Hallmark ornament! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets sing some Christmas carols and then sing some more Christmas carols. With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: How did they choose the songs for this sequence? Ryan doesn't speak French! A chicken is just like an angel! What is "CanCon?" Doc sings with gusto! And we learn A LOT about Christmas carols! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 37-38 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Piggy enters the farmhouse and everyone gets ready for the annual carol sing. With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: Perry Como rage! The subtle art of vibrato! Inexplicable edits! Big Bird is HUGE! Is Rowlf really playing the piano? And the best payoff to a running gag in comedy history! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 35-36 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Kermit & Robin say goodbye to Fraggles and the whole gang says hello to Miss Piggy. With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: Puppet finger logistics! Does Robin sound like Gobo? Fraggle Rock is totally hygge! And what happened Piggy's driver Jerome? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 33-34 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which frogs and Fraggles sing "Pass It On." With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: Jerry Juhl juggles three worlds! The many versions of Christmas! What color is the Fraggle pebble? Steve Whitmire is a good puppeteer! And the star of the show: Large Marvin! ALSO: Read Danny Horn and Kynan Barker's classic review of the John Denver & The Muppets Christmas special on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Doc goes to look for Piggy and Kermit & Robin find a Fraggle hole! With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: Who says "on a little while ago?" Doc as both straight man and comic! Kermit's weirdest line delivery ever! How much does Kermit know about Fraggles? And what is Wembley's catch phrase? ALSO: Read Joe's article on the Muppet Theater Fraggle hole theory on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 29-30 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Big Bird sings with the Swedish Chef and Beauregard plans his agenda for tomorrow. With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: Heartwarming hilarity! Does the Chef speak some real Swedish? Cranburry is Big Bird's fav'rih! Why isn't Emmet Otter at the farmhouse? And ruining a Piggy puppet! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 27-28 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Fozzie & the snowman get heckled and the Swedish Chef prepares to cook Big Bird. With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: Fozzie's adorable dance moves! The Count makes a bad situation worse! Doc's irrepressible work ethic! Did Big Bird really wrap this gift himself? And the secret history of Ma Bear's radio! ALSO: Read Anthony's amazing oral history of Mo Frackle on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Miss Piggy walks through a snowstorm and Fozzie & the snowman try to do their act. With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: How far does Piggy travel to the farmhouse? Kermit's noodle arms! The snowman has no name! Emily Bear's weird friendship with her son's tormentors! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 23-24 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Sesame Street gang finishes their pageant and Miss Piggy calls from a blizzard. With special guest Danny Horn! PLUS: Jim Henson's favorite comics! What is Ernie reading from? Elmo's rise from supporting player to the living embodiment of Christmas! And the real Blizzard of '41! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

We're talking about Minutes 21-22 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the snowstorm gets worse and the Sesame Street gang rehearses their pageant. With special guest Danny Horn! PLUS: Laughing at the Newsman's misfortune! Recycled Fraggle Rock music! Fozzie's ma doesn't know anyone's name! What are they rehearsing for, anyway? And where is Granny Fanny Nesselrode? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy