WE. ARE. BACK! We’re joined by Kevin Carlson, creator and star of the iconic 90’s video series Timmy the Tooth. Kevin is also known for his work on projects including The Mr. Potato Head Show, Imagination Movers, Crank Yankers, and The Muppets.

Puppet Tears, ep 082 — Larry Guild, the Godfather of Puppet Fleece

Mar 30th, 2022 53m 30s

We’re joined today by the godfather of puppetry fleece — Larry Guild! Larry’s family-owned company, Hampshire Textiles, manufactured countless styles of fabrics that were distributed throughout the world until 2018. He became a key-player in th

Puppet Tears, ep 081 — Jake Bazel on Winnie the Pooh + Duncan the Skunk

Jan 26th, 2022 1h 30m

We're back with one of the busiest puppeteers in the industry—Jake Bazel! Star of Disney's Winnie the Pooh Show off-Broadway, which he also wrote and helped to develop, Jake also starred in Paddington Gets in a Jam, The Very Hungry Caterpillar,

Puppet Tears, ep 080 — Little Shop of Horrors on Broadway

Sep 20th, 2021 1h 47m

We're celebrating the re-opening of theatre on Broadway and "The 21st Day of the Month of September" with the puppeteer cast of Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors revival — Eric Wright and Teddy Yudain! Together, they perform Audrey II in this p

Puppet Tears, ep 079 — Haley Jenkins

Sep 6th, 2021 1h 34m

On this week's show we're joined by one of puppetry's rising stars — Haley Jenkins! Haley currently stars in the title role of PBS Kids's Donkey Hodie, based on characters from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. She has also performed on Helpsters, The P

Puppet Tears, ep 078 — Brian Jay Jones

Aug 25th, 2021 1h 42m

Here to discuss his decades as a writer and biographer, Puppet Tears welcomes Brian Jay Jones. He has written best-selling biographies on iconic artists such as Washington Irving, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), and George Lucas. His 2013 book, Jim

Puppet Tears, ep 077 — ToughPigs.com

Aug 9th, 2021 1h 52m

On this episode, we're celebrating 20 years of ToughPigs.com with the help of Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe! As co-owners of the site, as well as editor-in-chief and head writer, respectively, Joe and Ryan have overseen the evolution of ToughPigs fro

Puppet Tears, ep 076 — Chase Woolner

Jul 26th, 2021 1h 35m

Let's give a big hand for this week's guest and our ol' pal Chase Woolner! Chase is the owner and operator of Busy Hands studio, where he crafts handmade puppets, pottery, and art supplies. He has worked as an additional Muppet performer on nu

Puppet Tears, ep 075 — Jim Kroupa

Jul 13th, 2021 1h 20m

For this episode of Puppet Tears, the guys have their yearly check-up with The Godfather of Puppet Tears - Mr. Jim Kroupa. Infamously known for his work as a puppet builder and mech designer, Kroupa has worked on countless films and television

Puppet Tears, ep 074 — Hugh Purves

Jun 28th, 2021 1h 33m

We're back with a guest who has traveled from galaxies far, far away, to green lands before the Crystal cracked - Hugh Purves! You know him from his work on Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, Dark Crystal: Age

Puppet Tears, ep 073 — Stacey Gordon

Jun 14th, 2021 1h 41m

On this week's show we're joined by the one-and-only Stacey Gordon. Stacey is the founding owner of Puppet Pie, a puppet building art studio in Phoenix Arizona. She is also a performer on Sesame Street, where she has performed Julia, the first

Puppet Tears, ep 072 — Jamie Bressler

May 17th, 2021 1h 18m

On this episode, we have an animated discussion with the one-and-only Jamie Bressler! An absolute power-house puppet builder, Jamie has built characters and props for the Jim Henson Company, Saturday Night Live, Last Week Tonight with John Oliv

Puppet Tears, ep 071 — Street Gang

May 3rd, 2021 1h 12m

Here to discuss their critically renowned documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, Puppet Tears welcomes the film's producers Trevor Crafts and Ellen Scherer Crafts. Their movie, based on Michael Davis's 2008 book Street Gang: The

Puppet Tears, ep 070 — Fergie L Philippe

Apr 19th, 2021 1h 35m

It's time to meet our very special guest Fergie L Philippe to Puppet Tears podcast! Fergie is an accomplished musical theatre actor best known as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in Hamilton on Broadway. Fergie is rocketing his way towards a

Puppet Tears, ep 069 — Madison J. Cripps

Apr 5th, 2021 1h 29m

For this episode of Puppet Tears, the guys are joined by one of their best friends in the world of puppetry - Madison J. Cripps. Known around the world for his boisterous approach to busking, Madison is the founder of Cripps Creations (formerly

Puppet Tears, ep 068 — Warrick Brownlow-Pike

Mar 15th, 2021 1h 35m

We're back with one of the hardest working puppeteers in the business - Warrick Brownlow-Pike! You know him from his work with CBeebies as Oucho Cactus and Dodge the Dog, performing Marion the Cat on BBC 2's Mongrels, a lead performer and puppe

Puppet Tears, ep 067 — Phil Fletcher

Jan 27th, 2021 1h 22m

On this week's show we're hopping across the pond to chat with a real puppetry work horse: Phil Fletcher. Phil has been performing Hacker the Dog live on CBBC nearly every day for over twelve years. He is the prolific puppet builder and cabaret

Puppet Tears, ep 066 — Chris Thomas Hayes

Jan 13th, 2021 1h 27m

Welcome to 2021! We're kicking off the year with Chris Thomas Hayes, the rising star who has performed Hoots the Owl on Sesame Street since 2019. Chris is a member of the Sesame Workshop mentorship program for new puppeteers, and has worked wit

Puppet Tears, ep 065 — Debra Spinney

Dec 26th, 2020 1h 27m

The Cheers to Puppeteers series comes to a close with a very special guest - Debra Spinney. Affectionately known as "Mrs. Big Bird", Deb is the wife of the late Caroll Spinney who brought life to Big Bird and Oscar on Sesame Street for 50 seaso

Puppet Tears, ep 064 — Dave Goelz

Dec 23rd, 2020 1h 31m

In our penultimate installment of Cheers to Puppeteers, we're talking to Dave Goelz - the legendary performer who created and still portrays some of The Muppet Show's most iconic characters, including Gonzo the Great, Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Bea

Puppet Tears, ep 063 — Richard Termine

Dec 9th, 2020 1h 36m

In a very special installment of Cheers to Puppeteers we have an incredible mentor to both Adam and Cam - Richard Termine. Richard is a prolific arts photographer who has documented behind the scenes of Sesame Street and other Henson production

Puppet Tears, ep 062 — Eric Jacobson

Nov 25th, 2020 1h 31m

We're going whole-hog for this Cheers to Puppeteers as we're joined by Muppet performer Eric Jacobson. You know Eric as the performer behind some of the most iconic Muppet characters, many of which were originated by Frank Oz, including Miss Pi

Puppet Tears, ep 061 — Vince Anthony

Nov 11th, 2020 1h 16m

Cheers to Puppeteers continues the founder of the Center for Puppetry Arts - Vincent Anthony! Vince was the Executive Director of the Center from 1978 until December 2019, where he oversaw every aspect of the organization - from its award-winni

Puppet Tears, ep 060 — Barnaby Dixon

Oct 31st, 2020 1h 22m

On a special Halloween-drop of Puppet Tears, Barnaby Dixon returns to the show, following his spell-binding appearance in Netflix's Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and his YouTube channel reaching one million subscribers. Barnaby is best known

Puppet Tears, ep 059 — Bonnie Erickson

Oct 28th, 2020 1h 36m

It's time to Cheers to Puppeteers! Our guest this week is Bonnie Erickson, whose unparalleled talent has helped define the Muppets' signature look on screen, in toys and merchandise, and on exhibition with The Jim Henson Legacy. Bonnie served a