Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast (ToughPigs.com)
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| 20 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC20: The Feast of Stephen | 00:35:01 | |
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 | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | 425: A Very Jolly Ghost | 01:01:02 | |
We're talking about Minutes 49-50 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge says goodbye to one ghost, and hello to another ghost. With special guest Alina Gulczynski, Anthony's niece! And special guest co-host Roz Strand! PLUS: Are the ghosts actually torturing Scrooge? Does Michael Caine look like a four-year-old child? There's nothing cuter than a pig in banana curls! The weirdest thing in the book! And we open up the listener comment bag! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Roz Strand Guest Alina Gulczynski Produced & Edited & Haunted by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Blind Pew Busts In | 00:42:22 | |
We're talking about Minutes 11-12 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Blind Pew shows up looking for Billy Bones. With special guest Shane Keating! PLUS: Can characters in musicals hear the music? Is "bloody" a bad word? Spooky blue light! "PC" jokes in the '90s! Return to Oz! And were early moviegoers really afraid of an onscreen train? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Shane Keating Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 03 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC03: Do That Pouty Thing | 00:17:01 | |
We're talking about Minutes 05-06 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets settle in at the farmhouse and Miss Piggy attends a teensy-weensy photo session. With special guest Staci Rosen! PLUS: Is The Muppet Show a TV show? Why IS Sam here? Doc's dialogue shatters Fraggle continuity! Fozzie's sense of entitlement! And is Miss Piggy actually at the mall??? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Staci Rosen Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Murder and Lust (Rated G) | 00:56:22 | |
We're talking about Minutes 03-04 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Muppet critters sing "Shiver My Timbers" as pirates haul treasure. With special guest Meagan Barbeau! PLUS: Extremely violent lyrics! Naked Sal the monkey! Obscure digital Henson creatures! Spooky snake voices! Pride and Prejudice would be a terrible Muppet movie! And Statler and Waldorf watch a magic show! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Meagan Barbeau Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | Movin' Right Along: A Special Announcement! | 00:01:59 | |
In this mini-episode, Anthony and Ryan come up with a very exciting idea for their next podcasting excursion. Here's a hint: Haul out the holly! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Theme Music by Staci Rosen Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | Boogie, Boogie, Boogie... BOOGIE! | 00:46:52 | |
We're talking about Minutes 77-78 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the ghost of Sam Arrow scares the pirates and Captain Smollett hangs out. With special guest Staci Rosen! PLUS: The officers' "Pirate-Busters" uniforms! Knitting is not needlepoint! Batman Honeydew! Watch out for the bogeyman! WHAT did Jim say?! What if Piggy were in love with someone else? And how many healthy malls are left? ALSO: Check out Rob Hough's drawing of Bunsen and Beaker as Batman and Robin on Deviantart! Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Staci Rosen Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | 423: Belle Speaks! | 00:42:53 | |
Alternate title: When Love Is Braun! We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle and young Ebenezer have a sad conversation and Belle starts singing "When Love Is Gone." With EXTREMELY special guest Meredith Braun! She played Belle in this movie! PLUS: The Victorian Talking Houses! How does Belle compare to Eponine from Les Miz? Singing with Michael Caine! Chatting with Fozzie! Working with two Scrooges! Musical theater memories! And Belle the suffragette! ALSO: Learn more about Patti Lupone's memoir on her website! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Meredith Braun Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy A Tip of the Hat to Wilson, Jogchem, Carolyn, Matthew, and KB! | |||
| 06 Jul 2021 | 338: A Lot Happens in Two Weeks | 01:58:13 | |
We're talking about Minutes 75 & 76 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which the Muppets look for Kermit but not even the real-life mayor of New York can find him. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin -- president of the Jim Henson Legacy, Muppet writer, and author of an upcoming book about Sam and Friends! (Listen to the end to hear Craig tell us what's going to be in the book!) PLUS: Holey puppet sofas! William Shakespeare's A CHORUS LINE! Jim Henson plays baseball! More Jenny/Ronnie romance speculation! Library lions! Gonzo banters with Ed Koch! The show can't go on! And Craig's mind-blowing theory about the Crawfords' long con! ALSO: Watch Miss Piggy's appearance with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Craig Shemin Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Theme Music by Staci Rosen Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 16 May 2023 | 443: Gonzo, Not Dickens -- But Marley, Not Waldorf | 00:44:47 | |
We're talking about Minutes 85-86 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which mice and Charles Dickens say goodbye and credits begin. With special guest Staci Rosen! PLUS: Which Hugh invented the elevator? Why does Gonzo tell us to read the book? The illustrious career of Mr. Caine's double! 38 additional Muppet performers! Who provided craft services? And should Ryan see King Ralph? ALSO: Read Staci's article "Strange Revelation: Sesame Street Isn't Real?" on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Staci Rosen Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | 406: Christmas Is BAD | 00:31:21 | |
We're talking about Minutes 11-12 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge is grumpy and Nephew Fred drops by to spread cheer. With special guest Marisa LaScala of SportsAlcohol.com! PLUS: The great Mickey vs. Muppet debate! What does "our assets are frozen" really mean? Are there only two songs in this movie? Mystery Science Theater Rizzo! And when will the name "Ebenezer" make a comeback? ALSO: Read Ryan's article on the many, many Muppets named Fred on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Marisa LaScala Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | 404: Oscar Winners in Muppet Movies | 00:47:35 | |
We're talking about Minutes 07-08 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the song "Scrooge" concludes. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough! PLUS: Anthony tests our Oscar winner knowledge! Two Whatnots sound like Bert and/or Fozzie! Which part of the song is missing from the soundtrack album? Muppets learn how to use computers! Who is Mr. Curly-Twirly? And what is the Unanswerable Question of all musicals? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Jarrod Fairclough Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | 434: Whoa, a VORTEX! | 00:51:03 | |
We're talking about Minutes 67-68 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge finds out that the future isn't so cool. But who's dead? With special guest of Jesse Hassenger of Paste Magazine and many other outlets! PLUS: A lack of pedantry! Dickens cues up a song title! Gonzo and Rizzo peace out! Four pigs in the rain! And serious, scary, funny stuff! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Jesse Hassenger Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | 424: Loving "When Love Is Gone" | 00:59:04 | |
We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Belle finishes "When Love Is Gone" and Rizzo cries. With special guest Sarah Elizabeth Grace, Tough Pigs pal and huge fan of this movie! PLUS: Our personal "When Love Is Gone" journeys! The Boring Song Theory! The worst parts of Mary Poppins and It's a Wonderful Life! Michael Caine is not a singer! Christmas Carol fanfic! And what if Belle had been played by Miss Mousey????? ALSO: Read Ryan's immature 2007 article "27 Things to Do During 'When Love Is Gone' on ToughPigs.com!" ALSO: Read Sarah's review of the Gene Kelly episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Read Ren Goetz's article on Gonzo as a nonbinary icon on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Sarah Elizabeth Grace Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 13 Jul 2021 | 339: Coincidental Water Glasses | 00:56:48 | |
We're talking about Minutes 77 & 78 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which the frogs try a new place for lunch and Kermit clinks a familiar tune. With exceptionally special guest Tim DeHaas -- a Muppet performer on this film! PLUS: Caroll Spinney babysits! Frank Oz is an intimidating scene partner! Kermit's other banjo hand! Fish cakes vs. rhyming! Muppet outtakes! And the art of tilting Scooter's head! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Tim DeHaas Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Theme Music by Staci Rosen | |||
| 04 May 2021 | Movin' Right Along 329: Gonzo Must Fail for Our Amusement | 00:50:15 | |
We're talking about Minutes 57 & 58 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Gonzo's water-skiing stunt goes wrong and Rowlf meets Snookums. With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: Is Branson, Missouri the stuff of dreams or nightmares? Gonzo's amazing costume! Why is Rowlf right-handed? Mr. Skeffington's deadpan chauffeur! And the worst games to play in high school youth group! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Theme Music by Staci Rosen | |||
| 07 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC07: Frogs Don't Even Have Ears | 00:16:33 | |
We're talking about Minutes 13-14 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which Fozzie and the Snowman finish "Sleigh Ride" and Piggy does some last-minute shopping. With special guest Staci Rosen! PLUS: Why is Billy Bear so scary? Jim Henson as a penguin! Piggy says "Never you fear, dear!" If frogs don't have ears, how do they hear? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Staci Rosen Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | Glow-in-the-Dark Eyeballs | 00:36:44 | |
We're talking about Minutes 63-64 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim gives up his compass, and Kermit, Gonzo, and Rizzo get captured. With special guest Josh Spiegel! PLUS: Why didn't anyone else bring a compass? Kermit's adorable lantern! Is this bed-wetting joke funny? How offensive are these pigs? And what's the "real" name of the island? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Josh Spiegel Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | The "I Want" Song | 00:36:50 | |
We're talking about Minutes 09-10 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim, Gonzo, and Rizzo sing "Something Better" while cleaning up. With special guest Danny Horn of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast! PLUS: How to use this song in real life! Lovely rat/whatever harmonies! A nonsensical Blu-ray feature! A proscenium of mugs! And are Gonzo and Rizzo real? ALSO: Watch Ryan's silly "Something Better" song edit on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Beardless Jerry Nelson | 01:25:11 | |
We're talking about Minutes 19-20 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim and the boys leave the burning inn and head off to meet Squire Trelawney. With EXTREMELY special guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo! PLUS: A Muppet true crime podcast! The origins of yelling "Geronimo!" The dearth of female Muppets! Where are Rizzo's arm rods? The joys of Louise Gold! When do Star Wars characters shower? And the Feast of Saint... LULU! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Stephanie D'Abruzzo Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | 416: It's a Ghooooost! | 00:42:31 | |
We're talking about Minutes 31-32 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Rizzo forgets his jellybeans and the bell tolls one. With special guest Jessica Evans! PLUS: Is "You are such an idiot" funny or excessively lowbrow? Roger Rabbit is underappreciated by his friends! The Ghost of Christmas Past looks like a Gelfling! Joel Grey doesn't have muscular arms! And we dip into the Movin' Right Along Comment Bag! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Jessica Evans Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | 412: Gonzo Can't Control His Own Story | 00:48:10 | |
We're talking about Minutes 23-24 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge settles in for a quiet evening at home. With special guest Danny Horn of Superheroes Every Day! PLUS: More post-structuralist literary theory! Scrooge's stairs are SO wide! Is Labyrinth actually bad? Shaming rich people! Gonzo's amazing curling nose! And Scrooge beats up his dressing gown! ALSO: Read Danny's classic article comparing The Dark Crystal to Thelma and Louise on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Watch Dave Goelz demonstrate Gonzo's nose mechanism on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Gonzo Likes Danger, Rizzo Likes Food | 01:15:53 | |
We're talking about Minutes 05-06 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which we meet Gonzo, Rizzo, and Jim at the Admiral Benbow Inn. With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: A burning hat! The pirate from McDonald's! Rowlf as an extra! Non-obscene obscenity! Who is the talking stein? Star Trek references! Rhea Perlman! And where did the name "Bluveridge" come from? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | 420: Gonzo Lights the Rat (PLUS D23 and Sam and Friends) | 01:28:24 | |
We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge leaves school for his job at Fozziwig's. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin, Muppet writer and author of the book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show! PLUS: What does Gonzo whisper in Sam's ear? The brilliance of costume designer Polly Smith! Why don't Muppets get set on fire more often? How does Gonzo stand on a ladder? And Craig tells us all about the Muppet Christmas Carol panel at D23 AND his book about Sam and Friends! It's a Christmas feast of fascinating information! ALSO: Watch video of the D23 Muppet Christmas Carol panel on YouTube! ALSO: Find out more about Craig's amazing Sam and Friends book on the official website! ALSO: Find out more about the Museum of the Moving Image screenings of the movie on their website! ALSO: See a photo of Gonzo standing on a ladder on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Craig Shemin Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Big Fat Ugly O'Brien - What's the Joke??? | 00:49:52 | |
We're talking about Minutes 35-36 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Sam finishes roll call and Kermit gets really mad. With special guest Becca Petunia! PLUS: We attempt to answer the question: Is this joke transphobic? We appreciate Angel Marie! We reimagine a Mr. Bimbo joke! And we're happy to see Fozzie act like himself! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Becca Petunia Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | Tim Curry Provides the Scuttlebutt | 00:35:44 | |
We're talking about Minutes 39-40 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver have a heartfelt conversation. With special guest Mike Westfall of The Advent Calendar House Podcast! PLUS: Avoiding Disney remakes! Does Neil deGrasse Tyson have a problem with this scene? Lots of things are named Polaris! How smart is paint? And do 5th graders like Muppet songs? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Mike Westfall Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 19 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC19: Love Hanger! Love Hanger! | 00:20:12 | |
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 | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | 428: Fraggle Rock Party Guests | 01:06:28 | |
We're talking about Minutes 55-56 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge eavesdrops on his nephew's Christmas party. With particular visitor Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the Hubba-Wha?! podcast! PLUS: Does Rizzo eat things that aren't food? Facts about plum pudding and hansom cabs! Facts about Wander McMooch and Brool! Is Nephew Fred a good host? Ryan's strong feelings about The Chronicles of Narnia! And Becca brings us a party game! ALSO: Read Becca's article on all the Fraggle Rock characters in this movie on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Listen to our previous bonus episode featuring Muppet designer Michael Frith! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Becca Petunia Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | 419: Time-Lapse Ebenezer | 00:53:20 | |
We're talking about Minutes 37-38 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge watches his young self work too hard and we meet Headmaster Sam the Eagle. With special guest Shane Keating of ToughPigs.com and Muppet Wiki! PLUS: What's Scrooge's favorite comic strip? How many siblings does Rizzo have? Why does the classroom fall apart so quickly? Wine and pound cake! Sam gets energized! And when will Ryan watch Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol? ALSO: Watch Shane's remarkable montage of "the Scooter First" on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Shane Keating Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | 436: The Same Scene Again, But Sad | 00:33:04 | |
We're talking about Minutes 71-72 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Cratchit family mourns the loss of Tiny Tim. It's the most heartbreaking scene in any Muppet movie. With special guest Brian Jay Jones, author of Jim Henson: The Biography and other great books! PLUS: Why doesn't Scrooge go in the house? Is Tiny Tim actually dead yet?! London winters are not very green! Planning a trip to Leland, Mississippi! And what do Bob Cratchit and Data have in common? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Brian Jay Jones Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | Movin' Right Along BONUS #8: The Muppets at Walt Disney World | 01:54:44 | |
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 | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | 407: The Apex of Muppet Winterwear | 00:35:29 | |
We're talking about Minutes 13-14 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge is not amused by nephew Fred and Bunsen & Beaker ask for money. With special guest Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show! PLUS: Fond memories of Mercer Mayer books! Rats entertain us when we pause the Blu-ray! So many Steve & Dave duos! How long did Queen Victoria reign? A very controversial Muppet movie ranking! And who invented wreaths? ALSO: GLTS Steve Whitmire? ALSO: Watch the George Lucas Talk Show's Muppets Tonight marathon on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Patrick Cotnoir Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | BONUS: John Denver and the Muppets - A Christmas Together | 01:34:46 | |
Bonus episode! We're talking about John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together, the classic 1979 TV special. With special guest Beth Cook from the Fraggle Talk podcast! PLUS: TV special vs. album! Miss Piggy goes "BA-DUM BUM BUM!" A musical we've never heard of! What is "Alfie the Christmas Tree" all about? We want more sad Christmas songs! Questioning Scooter's grammar! And who is Fifi? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Beth Cook Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Pirates and Ladies and Romance (and Innuendo) | 00:33:47 | |
We're talking about Minutes 75-76 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Long John demands to know where the treasure is! With special guest Jennifer Garlen! PLUS: Absolute filth! Do pigs need commitment? The benefits of reimagining Ben Gunn as a lady! Pigs flee from boom-boom sticks! A plethora of shopping channels! And island goddesses through history! Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Jennifer Garlen Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 06 Aug 2024 | Funeral for a Hat | 00:39:40 | |
We're talking about Minutes 51-52 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Mr. Arrow takes a boat trip and everyone is sad about it. With special guest Katilyn Miller! PLUS: Bald eagles can't swim! Another delightful Tim Curry moment! Does Long John really think Mr. Arrow is dead? We like Polly Lobster more than we thought! An important Star Trek question! And what's the movie where a couple smooches in the crashing waves? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Katilyn Miller Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | It's Hard to Sing Upside-Down | 00:58:56 | |
We're talking about Minutes 79-80 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Kermit and Piggy sing "Love Led Us Here" upside-down. With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: A pretty cool death trap! Loving Tim Curry even when he's a villain! Is Kermit quoting Madonna or not? Watching FernGully at Buffalo Wild Wings! Piggy spins around! And can camels swim? Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Roz Strand Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | Movin' Right Along Bonus #10: The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson | 01:46:49 | |
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 | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | 402: Humans and Muppets Exist Side by Side | 00:37:34 | |
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 | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | When SPAM Sued the Muppets | 01:01:03 | |
We're talking about Minutes 65-66 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Spa'am introduces himself and the boars chant "Boom Sha-kalaka" for a long time. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin! He's a Muppet writer and Henson historian! PLUS: Is Spa'am evil? Does anyone remember SPAM Man? A whole herd of new pig puppets! Pulling old Muppet costumes out of storage! The origins of "boom shakalaka!" And a real live elephant! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Craig Shemin Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | 401: The Most Talked-About Muppet Movie | 01:09:04 | |
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 | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | 411: We Want to Buy Statler Door Knockers | 00:31:50 | |
We're talking Minutes 21-22 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Kermit finishes "One More Sleep" and Scrooge sees something scary. With EXTREMELY special guest Noel MacNeal of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Show-Me Show, and much more! PLUS: A shooting star shouts "Merry Christmas!" How do Muppets drive horse-drawn carriages? The Ocean's 11 star who steals Rizzo's schtick! The joke of Robert Marley's name! Jerry Nelson's vocal versatility! And Timothee Chalamet dresses like Gonzo! ALSO: Find Noel and Bear on TikTok and on Cameo! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Noel MacNeal Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | Long John's Daring Escape | 00:27:52 | |
We're talking about Minutes 89-90 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim catches Long John Silver attempting to escape. With special guest Brian Jay Jones, author of Jim Henson: The Biography! PLUS: Moral lessons are uncool! What's the purpose of a sleeping cap? Joyful triumph and emotional devastation! Shipping Sam the Eagle and a parrot! And books Dr. Seuss didn't write! Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Brian Jay Jones Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | 440: Good Bookkeepers Get Coal | 00:30:04 | |
We're talking about Minutes 79-80 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge sings about his "Thankful Heart." With special guest Christy Admiraal of the Pizza Toast YA media podcast! PLUS: Bean Bunny's moves! Sprocket catches coins! How does one file a friendly chart? Is Scrooge wrong about counting friends? And Statler & Waldorf's haberdashery! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Christy Admiraal Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | 429: Miss Piggy Is in This Muppet Movie! | 01:12:34 | |
We're talking about Minutes 57-58 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which we meet Bob Cratchit's family. Including some pigs! With special guest Becca Petunia of ToughPigs.com and the podcast Hubba-Wha?! PLUS: Frog/pig offspring! How did they make Rizzo dance on a goose? Exploding Christmas ornaments! We love Scrooge McDuck comics! And the startling truth behind the true identities of Peter, Belinda, and Bettina! ALSO: See the back cover of A Merry Muppet Christmas: Through the Window, which credits Simon the Frog, Miranda, and Melinda, on ToughPigs.com! (Thanks to Muppet Wiki!) Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Becca Petunia Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | The Mary Poppins Carpet Bag Gag | 01:17:49 | |
We're talking about Minutes 15-16 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Billy Bones gives the boys a map, then dies. And Blind Pew comes back! With special guest J.D. Hansel! ALSO: How many first mates did Flint have? Is "beware running with scissors" a good joke or not? An onscreen character death! Which early Muppet is Blind Pew reminiscent of? And how old is "trick or treat?" Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest J.D. Hansel Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 31 Aug 2021 | 346: We Love Throwing Penguins | 00:57:37 | |
We're talking about Minutes 91 & 92 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which all the Muppets are very excited about Kermit & Piggy's wedding and the credits begin. With special guest Julia Gaskill of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Piggy's eye makeup! Does Link want to marry Piggy? Some kissing goin' on! Movies should say THE END at the end! Frog billing vs. rat billing! Jill the Frog, breakout star of Muppet Babies! And who ever heard of Picklepuss? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Julia Gaskill Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Theme Music by Staci Rosen | |||
| 08 Jun 2021 | 334: Telegram Time | 00:35:11 | |
We're talking about Minutes 67 & 68 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Ronnie Crawford announces his plans and Pete writes telegrams to the gang. With special guest Christy Admiraal of the Baby-Sitters Club fan podcast Pizza Toast! PLUS: Some sad-sack stuff! Ronnie is cute! Jenny's secret catch phrase! Is it disturbing to see Gonzo in bandages? Beauregard's missing scene! And big questions about the kennel! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Christy Admiraal Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Theme Music by Staci Rosen Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC14: Two Worried Frogs | 00:24:09 | |
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 | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | Sweetums, Row the Boat Ashore | 00:38:26 | |
We're talking about Minutes 55-56 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Kermit has a cunning plan to get rid of the pirates, but it's not gonna work. With special guest Will Carroll! PLUS: Everyone repeats everything! Spoilers for Gilmore Girls season 6! Is Kermit's plan a good one or not? And which Muppet gets punched in the face? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Will Carroll Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | Put Out the Lantern, Not the Rat! | 00:43:38 | |
We're talking about Minutes 07-08 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim, Gonzo, and Rizzo do some CHORES! With special guest Joe Hennes! PLUS: Some Sweeney Todd stuff! Does this scene have too much exposition? How many families does Jim need? Gonzo owns being a Whatever! And a Muppet Treasure Island bathroom! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | 417: Careening Toward the Past | 00:53:45 | |
We're talking about Minutes 33-34 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge (and Gonzo and Rizzo) on a wild ride. With special guest Jennifer Garlen, co-editor of Kermit Culture and The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson! PLUS: A tank full of baby oil! Daredevil Gonzo returns! Rizzo dabbles in vomit humor! Should this ghost be a child or an old geezer? And what are the essential elements for a Christmas Carol movie? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Jennifer Garlen Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | 345: The Hottest Celebrity Couple Ever | 00:49:42 | |
We're talking about Minutes 89 & 90 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit & Piggy say their vows and get married. With special guest Kirstin Thode of the Rocket Hates Instagram account! PLUS: The integrity of Fraggle lore! Speculation about the seating chart! Piggy's super-long train! Welsh church services! "I do" vs. "I will!" Anthony's wildly popular newspaper column! And what about the fans who DIDN'T want Kermit and Piggy to get married?! ALSO: Watch Kermit's lively interview with Gene Shalit on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Kirstin Thode Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Theme Music by Staci Rosen Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | Kermit's Eyes Are BULGING | 00:54:48 | |
We're talking about Minutes 81-82 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Kermit and Piggy finish "Love Led Us Here" and pirates mess around with treasure. With special guest Iris Strand! PLUS: The Statue of Liberty is a blobfish! Does Kermit need a haircut? Do Fisher Price puppets smell funny? Long John is Scrooge McDuck! What does "back to Blighty" mean? George Washington uses a Bugs Bunny stamp! And teleporting out of a plane! Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Iris Strand Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | 414: Death, Despair, and Terrible Puns | 00:48:12 | |
We're talking about Minutes 27-28 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Jacob and Robert Marley sing their hit song "Marley and Marley." With EXTREMELY special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! She's a Muppet performer! She plays Abby Cadabby and Tango and a bunch of other characters! PLUS: How tall are Statler and Waldorf? The bully gets bullied! Behind-the-scenes info from Henson puppet builder Peter McKennan! The Marleys' cruelest act! The Olsen twins! And Jerry Nelson's amazing voice! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 11 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC11: My Kind of Fella | 00:17:41 | |
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 | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Muppet Swashbuckling | 00:24:54 | |
We're talking about Minutes 83-84 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the crew (and the figureheads) of the Hispaniola rescue Kermit and Piggy. With special guest Kelly Gravlin! PLUS: Jim becomes the captain! Piggy flaps her arms! Sam fights with two swords! How long has Maroon 5 been around? This movie vs. standardized tests! And what would the "Muppet Adventure Flag" look like? Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Kelly Gravlin Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Rats on Vacation | 00:43:12 | |
We're talking about Minutes 29-30 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Smollett boards the ship and Rizzo sells tickets to a cruise. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough! PLUS: Kermit's regal swagger! My Two Dads! Pirate-themed marketing! A new t-shirt idea! The legacy of Mr. Plagueman! And obvious bluescreen! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Jarrod Fairclough Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 17 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC17: Noted Germ Carriers | 00:21:07 | |
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! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | 336: Frogs with Hair and Clothes | 00:37:14 | |
We're talking about Minutes 71 & 72 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Phillip Phil gets a nifty new outfit and encounters the Mad Ave frogs. With special guest Arlo, one of the winners of the Tough Pigs Muppet Fans Doing Good campaign! PLUS: Janice owns her own sexuality! Kermit's lack of insurance! Rizzo chats with nobody! How do people whistle with two fingers? And should Kermit stay with his advertising job? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Arlo Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Theme Music by Staci Rosen Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | What's the Deal with Mr. Bimbo? | 00:52:26 | |
We're talking about Minutes 21-22 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim and the boys meet Fozzie, Bunsen, and Beaker. With special guest Jesse Hassenger! PLUS: Magnifying glass comedy! Rizzo is Rizzo and Beaker is Beaker! The big blue wet thing! Which Muppet Show character might have made a better Squire Trelawney? And which painter's work does the dock remind us of? ALSO: We couldn't find a concise explainer online, but "That's Chappie" is a reference to a popular tweet from years ago! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Jesse Hassenger Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | We've Got CABIN FEVER! | 00:54:04 | |
We're talking about Minutes 45-46 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the crew of the Hispaniola gets "Cabin Fever." With special guest Matthew Soberman! PLUS: Is this the silliest Muppet movie song? Movie magic with a garbage barge! Are there any Muppets we hate? Is this a recycled Gonzo costume? And Lew Zealand's missing lyric! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Matthew Soberman Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | BONUS: Inside Jim Henson Records! | 01:07:02 | |
It's an extra bonus! Our EXTREMELY special guest is Robert Kraft, founder and head of Jim Henson Records, who produced Muppet albums in the '90s and later went on to become the head of music at 20th Century Fox! Mr. Kraft tells us all about the genesis of Jim Henson Records and the creation of Muppet Beach Party and Kermit Unpigged! PLUS: An abundance of happy accidents! An animated film about a mermaid! Finding Rowlf tracks in the archives! How did all those celebrities end up on Kermit Unpigged? Spontaneous songwriting! In the studio with Ozzy Osbourne! And grabbing lunch with Jimmy Buffett! ALSO: Check out Robert Kraft's film score podcast Score: The Podcast! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Robert Kraft Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | 403: Gonzo Has Thumbs | 00:26:33 | |
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 | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | 408: Beaker Does Not Flip the Bird | 00:36:51 | |
We're talking about Minutes 15-16 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge deals with charity workers and a caroler. With special guest Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show! PLUS: Bunsen's deleted song! The lost episodes of the Statler & Waldorf: From the Balcony web series! Beaker speaks! Harpo's new movie! Bean Bunny is so tiny! And how many rats work for Scrooge? ALSO: Watch the George Lucas Talk Show live show with special guest Steve Whitmire on YouTube! ALSO: Read Anthony's oral history of Mo Frackle on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Patrick Cotnoir Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | Is Muppet Treasure Island Better Than Taxi Driver? | 01:04:47 | |
We're talking about Minutes 97-100 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the movie is over! PLUS: Who are these country singers? Let's hear it for the chargehands! The Creature Shop meets Miyazaki! Critical reviews from professionals and amateurs! And we play Blank Check's Box Office Game! Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Nobody Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | 426: Um, Technically It's NOT the Present | 00:57:55 | |
We're talking about Minutes 51-52 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost brings Scrooge to Christmas morning and starts singing "It Feels Like Christmas." With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: The public domain Avengers! How to make Muppets shrink! The boar's head with mustard! The return of a favorite Muppet! Which part of this scene is CENSORED on Disney+? What is that kid carrying?! And what did Joe get us for Christmas??? ALSO: Look at a blurry screenshot of the kid carrying the mystery item on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | 410: Comedy Relief Before the Ghosts | 00:33:16 | |
We're talking about Minutes 19-20 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Kermit continues "One More Sleep" and ice-skates with penguins. With EXTREMELY special guest Noel MacNeal of Sesame Street, Bear in the Big Blue House, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Show-Me Show, and much more! PLUS: How do these cool puppet sequences get made? An imaginary bookshelf! Why was it so hard to make Kermit lock a door? Who are Jolly and Joyal? And the penguins' skating party! ALSO: Find Noel and Bear on TikTok and on Cameo! ALSO: Watch the Sesame Street clip of Bert's ice-skating dream on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Noel MacNeal Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 24 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC24: I Like It When They Have a Good Time | 00:28:48 | |
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 | |||
| 31 Aug 2023 | BONUS: Kermit Unpigged | 01:53:44 | |
We're talking about the 1994 album Kermit Unpigged, an audio release that feels like a TV special. With special guest Becca Petunia from ToughPigs.com! PLUS: This is nothing like MTV Unplugged! What's a courtesy phone? An embarrassing music video! Is one of these Muppets a greyhound? Why did they forget about Floyd in the '90s? And what language does "mitout pig" come from? ALSO: Read Ryan's article "The Muppets Taught Me Every Popular Song I've Ever Heard Of" on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Watch the odd, celebrity-packed music video for "She Drives Me Crazy" on YouTube! ALSO: Read Becca's review of the Linda Ronstadt episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Watch Telly sing "Three Sides Now" on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Becca Petunia Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 20 Jul 2021 | 340: Curing Amnesia with Koala Jokes | 00:57:13 | |
We're talking about Minutes 79 & 80 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which the Muppets kidnap Phillip Phil and try to restore his memory. With special guest Joe Hennes of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Are all Muppets destined to be entertainers? Gonzo's eye mechanism! Does Kermit always carry eleven quarters? Did the Muppets ever advertise soap? What comes with Pete's Pitaburger Plate? Punchlines with no setups! And spoilers for the 1992 book My Teacher Flunked the Planet! ALSO: Watch the Muppets' old "Shrinkel & Stretchel" commercial starring Taminella Grinderfall on YouTube! ALSO: Read Ryan's review of Muppet Beach Party on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Read Anthony and Joe's rebuttal review of Muppet Beach Party on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Joe Hennes Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Theme Music by Staci Rosen | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | Movin' Right Along BONUS #7: The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | 01:51:37 | |
Bonus episode! We're talking about the 1986 TV special The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years, in which the Muppets throw a party and watch a bunch of clips! With special guest Grant Harding! PLUS: The Muppet banquet hall seating chart! The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones! Are Kermit and Piggy married? We love the talking scallions! When are the Muppets not funny? Which Muppets are NOT at the party? And introducing Cool Ranch Doritos! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Grant Harding Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Theme Music by Staci Rosen Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 14 May 2024 | Kermit the Raging Volcano | 00:37:24 | |
We're talking about Minutes 27-28 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Captain Smollett appears, and he's a frog. With special guest Carolyn Wiesner! PLUS: The old detachable thumb trick! Sam the Eagle takes the spotlight! Parappa the Rapper! Tim Curry's eyebrow! Who is the intimidating man? Kermit says "Hi-ho!" And angry e-mails to movie critics! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Carolyn Wiesner Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | 409: Warm and Fuzzy Kermit | 00:56:23 | |
We're talking about Minutes 17-18 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge begrudgingly allows his employees a day off and "One More Sleep" begins. With special guest Tansy Rayner-Roberts of the Doctor Who podcast Verity! PLUS: The challenges of acting alongside puppets! Doctor Who's Christmas Carol! Remarkable puppet tricks! How many syllables are in the word "Christmas?" And how many rats die in this scene? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Tansy Rayner Roberts Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC23: A Grown Bear | 00:20:06 | |
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 | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | SUPER BONUS: Dave Goelz on The Muppet Christmas Carol | 00:51:37 | |
Super bonus episode! We're talking about ALL of The Muppet Christmas Carol with EXTREMELY special guest Dave Goelz! He's the guy who played Gonzo, Bunsen, Waldorf, Bettina, Zoot, and various other characters in the movie! PLUS: Michael Caine never blinks! Gonzo's three phases of characterization! Getting the Muppet gang back together! Waldorf sings! The art of right-handing! Puppeteering pigs in the rain! And Emmet Otter is good too! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Dave Goelz Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 18 May 2021 | Movin' Right Along 331: He's Mr. Crawford... Or Is He? | 00:38:10 | |
We're talking about Minutes 61 & 62 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit meets Mr. Crawford. With special guest Grant Harding, puppeteer and creator of the Abstractions! PLUS: Muppets can't open envelopes! Kermit is really dumb! The exclusive club of repeat cameo guest stars! TV Land original series! And unconvincing empty coffee cups! ALSO: Check out the results of our contest to redesign the Letters to Santa cover on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Check out Grant's innovative puppet show "Channels" on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Grant Harding Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Theme Music by Staci Rosen | |||
| 01 Jun 2021 | 333: A Really Bad, Traumatic Thing | 00:32:07 | |
We're talking about Minutes 65 & 66 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Piggy and Jenny celebrate their Broadway deal (good!) and Kermit gets hit by a cab (BAD!). With special guest Danny Horn, founder of ToughPigs.com and Dark Shadows Every Day! PLUS: Piggy's shockingly unglamorous uniform! Why doesn't Kermit hop? Jaded movie New Yorkers! The sound of Piggy's shoes! And where do the rats live? ALSO: Read Danny's blog post about the failed 2004 Dark Shadows reboot pilot on Dark Shadows Every Day! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Theme Music by Staci Rosen | |||
| 22 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC22: Joyous Voices Sweet and Clear | 00:19:23 | |
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 | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | A Room Full of Gunpowder | 00:42:30 | |
We're talking about Minutes 17-18 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which pirates attack the inn and it's pure chaos. With special guest Adam Grosswirth of Muppeturgy! PLUS: There's so much fire in this movie! Larry is the best Stooge! How do dogs swear? Which pirate is Dirk? The Treasure Island anime! And strong opinions about Tubi's new logo! ALSO: Watch Kermit and Scooter present at the 1986 Oscars on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Adam Grosswirth Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | 405: Thank You for Making Me a Part of This | 00:39:31 | |
We're talking about Minutes 09-10 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge arrives at work and is very mean. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough! PLUS: How many times does Scrooge say "humbug?" Is Rizzo a good cleaning tool? One of the harshest moments in a Muppet movie! It's a good time to be a Muppet rat! And is this Rizzo's brother? ALSO: Read Jarrod's review of the Rich Little episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Read Roz and Anthony's review of the Rich Little episode of The Muppet Show on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Read Jarrod's explanation of how The Muppet Christmas Carol is a horror movie on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Jarrod Fairclough Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | Miss Piggy Is Here! | 00:48:45 | |
We're talking about Minutes 67-68 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which we finally meet Miss Piggy. With special guest Danny Horn! PLUS: Is this Piggy's biggest introduction? What's the deal with Flaubert the anteater? Are Piggy's eyes askew? Captain Smollett turns into Kermit! What's a "Christian diet?" How old is the word "wuss?" And does Ziggy wear pants? ALSO: Read Danny's article on the flathead Kermit on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC13: The Heck You Say | 00:17:31 | |
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 | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | 438: A Joyful Bad Hair Day | 00:43:01 | |
We're talking about Minutes 75-76 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Scrooge cries in a graveyard and wakes up in his bed. With special guest Grant Harding! PLUS: A REALLY abrasive sponge! Should we watch Red Dwarf? Arriving at Stave Five! Gonzo and Rizzo return! Are angels happy? Who owns It's a Wonderful Life? And did Wilkins and Wontkins ever do A Christmas Carol? ALSO check out these things:
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Grant Harding Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC08: Crisis on Infinite Farmhouses | 00:22:14 | |
We're talking about Minutes 15-16 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Muppets watch a home movie and the turkey hits on Camilla. With special guest Danny Horn! PLUS: Scooter the AV nerd! Did the Muppets know each other as babies or not? Animal creates Seattle grunge fashion! And the turkey's aggressively sexual innuendo! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | The Gift of the Black Spot | 00:57:30 | |
We're talking about Minutes 71-72 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Long John Silver talks his way out of a death sentence. With EXTREMELY special guest Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! And a SURPRISE guest who worked on the movie! PLUS: Pirate character development! Scenes within scenes! Muppet eyelid technology! A movie full of Muppet communities! Long John's rhyming skills! Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Leslie Carrara-Rudolph SURPRISE Guest: ????? Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | 433: Rainbow Sparkle Beard Farewell | 00:36:35 | |
We're talking about Minutes 65-66 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Ghost of Christmas Past departs and a scarier ghost appears. With specific customer Roz Strand! PLUS: The Ghost goes gray! What would the Ghost of 2023 wear? Why does Rizzo have to ring the bell? Is smoke expensive? Long... ... ... silences! Kids' movies to avoid! And Easter Island heads! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | 430: The World Revolves Under Kermit's Feet | 01:11:40 | |
We're talking about Minutes 59-60 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Robin and Kermit finish singing and the Cratchits come together for dinner. With special guest Noah Ginex! PLUS: Noah remixes Anthony's rap! We learn a LOT about how they achieved this shot! What's Tiny Tim's ailment? A pig gooses a frog! Why are coughs so deadly in movies? Steve Whitmire does Muppet performer impressions! And an amazing connection to the first Superman movie! ALSO: See Noah's artist's depiction of Anthony and Ryan recording the podcast on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: See photos of the making of the "Christmas Scat" shot on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Noah Ginex Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | Gonzo Puts Things in His Pants | 00:34:41 | |
We're talking about Minutes 53-54 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Jim and the boys overhear an evil plan and the crew spots the island. With special guest Katilyn Miller! PLUS: The famous apple barrel scene! The barrel is bigger on the inside! How to make a Fozzie Bear rug at home! "Mutiny" as a verb! And vulgar and truculent ruffians! ALSO:Learn more about the Muppet latch hook kits on Muppet Wiki! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Katilyn Miller Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 10 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC10: This Is Small Talk | 00:20:31 | |
We're talking about Minutes 19-20 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Sesame Street gang settles in and the turkey negotiates himself out of getting cooked. With special guest Danny Horn! PLUS: Does this clip have the best joke of the special? Big Bird loves carols (and Carolls?)! The Honker's impeccable timing! Bert laughs like Fozzie! Bozark is the best character from Animal Jam! And which Funko Pops do we all own? ALSO: Read issue #1 of MuppetZine on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Read Danny's Animal Jam review on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | 432: Noisy Games and Joyful Tears | 00:41:00 | |
We're talking about Minutes 63-64 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which the Cratchits finish "Bless Us All" and Scrooge finds room in his heart for love. With Anthony's favorite guest, Roz Strand! PLUS: Fraggles and Gelflings meet up in their dreams! Squawking chickens and musical bears! Beggon, red flips, and Bert! The ghost goes gray! The Academy fails to nominate Jerry Juhl! Why doesn't Dollar Tree play music? And watching this movie after the apocalypse! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Roz Strand Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 07 May 2024 | Meet Polly Lobster | 00:53:35 | |
We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Long John Silver seems nice and we meet Polly Lobster. With special guest Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show! PLUS: Gonzo catches an apple! The "finger aside the nose" gesture! Is Mickey Mouse a dancer? Unfunny SNL sketches! And auction items from the classic movie Clifford! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Patrick Cotnoir Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 17 Aug 2021 | 344: Is This Reality? | 00:56:35 | |
We're talking about Minutes 87 & 88 of The Muppets Take Manhattan, in which Kermit and Piggy make each other happy. With special guest Louie Pearlman of ToughPigs.com and Sesame Street's Foley and Friends podcast! PLUS: Sesame/Muppet Show crossovers! Spotting our favorite obscure Muppets! Why aren't there any comic book apes at this wedding? The genius of old ladies and babies! One lazy frog! And the timeless romance of two Ken dolls! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Louie Pearlman Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Theme Music by Staci Rosen | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | The Raddest Thing Kermit Does | 00:45:38 | |
We're talking about Minutes 87-88 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the Muppets continue their swordfights and gunplay. With special guest Cameron Garrity! PLUS: Boingy boingy flip jump! How do puppets get tattoos? Is there a live animal in this scene? Are frogs really slippery? And the paradox of bare-chested Muppets! Hosted by: Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest: Cameron Garrity Produced & Edited by: Ryan Roe Logo by: Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | This Song Is Silly, But Is It Funny? | 00:50:20 | |
We're talking about Minutes 47-48 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the crew gets over their "Cabin Fever" and Long John feels guilty. With special guest Erik Adams of IGN! PLUS: What's a wienerschnitzel? Spooky organ music! What exactly does "crazy as a loon?" What is Bunsen doing with his hands? Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist! And how '90s is this movie? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Erik Adams Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | The Swedish Pig and Talking Vegetables | 00:58:36 | |
We're talking about Minutes 69-70 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which the pirates find the treasure... or DO they?! With special guest Jessica Evans! PLUS: Was 1996 a vulgar and bloodthirsty time? Muppets Most Wanted on the beach! Does Kermit have the bulgiest eyes? The second-longest-running Muppet recast! Is the Dead Tom joke funny? Is Kermit a boring dad? And do nice people like America's Funniest Home Videos? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Jessica Evans Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 15 Dec 2021 | Movin' Right Along MFC15: Scröeper Veet Un Crannen Buchers | 00:21:01 | |
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 | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | A Romantic Night for Rats | 00:55:05 | |
We're talking about Minutes 37-38 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Kermit puts his foot down and the Electric Mayhem plays a rat dance. With special guest Oscar (not the Grouch)! PLUS: Muppets playing shuffleboard! Does the band work for Rizzo? We love noticing filmmaking tricks! Childhood joke books! A stealth reference to The Shining? And how does this movie resemble Peter Jackson's King Kong? Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Oscar Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | BONUS: The Muppet Treasure Island CD-ROM! | 00:38:44 | |
We're talking about 1996's Muppet Treasure Island CD-ROM game! With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin, one of the writers of the game! PLUS: When Windows 95 was strange and new! Stevenson, your adventure parrot! The Muppets occupy 1/4 of the screen! The absence of Mr. Bimbo! And turning limitations into assets! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Craig Shemin Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ToughPigs.com or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts! | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | 421: Fozziwigs Know How to Party | 00:50:31 | |
We're talking about Minutes 41-42 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Fozziwig's annual Christmas party begins. With special guest Matt Wilkie of ToughPigs.com! PLUS: Our favorite Whatnot is in this scene! Frozen Rizzo looks delicious! Why are the Marleys at this party? What singing food is on the Chef's trays? What's the name of the bootleg version of this podcast? And which '60s pop star does young Waldorf look like? ALSO: See an image of the inexplicable Kermit "Christmas speech" shirt on ToughPigs.com! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Matt Wilkie Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | 413: Scary, Scary, Scary, FUNNY! | 01:06:17 | |
We're talking about Minutes 25-26 of The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which everything is very spooky and we get our first glimpse of Statler and Waldorf as Marley and Marley. With special guest J.D. Hansel of Bad Henson Bistro! PLUS: How to film a human eating food! Who is Gumshazar? Are Statler & Waldorf among the smoothest recasts? Is their laugh more important than their jokes? And which of them is hotter? ALSO: Read the entire menu of J.D.'s Bad Henson Bistro on ToughPigs.com! ALSO: Check out Statler & Waldorf Through the Years on Muppet Wiki! ALSO: Check out Statler & Waldorf's Alternate Identities and Ages on Muppet Wiki! ALSO: Watch the making-of special for Mickey's Christmas Carol on YouTube! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest J.D. Hansel Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe Logo by Morgan Davy | |||
