Explore every episode of the podcast Below The Frame with Matt Vogel
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| EP#61: Q&A with Special Guest Lyla Vogel | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:27:05 | |
On the Season 3 Finale of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel your questions are finally answered! Matt sits down with his daughter, Lyla, who asks the questions you wanted answers to! Join us as we go Below the Frame for one final installment for Season 3! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#4: Low-Tech Fun, Part One | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:46:02 | |
On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they recount “Low-Tech Fun”. Ah, kids today! They sure do seem to spend a lot of time on their gaming devices. Generation X didn’t have high-tech gaming like they do today. What did we have? We had…Low-Tech Fun and we loved it. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| Sneak Preview: SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#1: The Song That Ate My Teenage Heart | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:46:59 | |
Sneaking into the Below the Frame feed with a sneak preview of Matt Vogel's new podcast SOLVE FOR GEN X. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#55: Directing Muppets, Part 1 | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:44:40 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re talking with Sesame Street director Ken Diego and The Muppets Mayhem director Matt Sohn about directing Muppets. Matt, Ken, and Matt get into a lot of detail from collaborating with Muppet Performers to how to shoot the beloved characters and everything in-between. This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion all about Directing Muppets on the all-new episode of Below the Frame. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#54: Sesame Street Specials (REWIND to December 7, 2017) | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:26:57 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re rewinding to December 7, 2017, when we were shooting Season 49 of Sesame Street. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#53: Craig Shemin, Part 2 | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:42:36 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re continuing our chat with writer/producer Craig Shemin. In Part 2, we talk about MuppetFest, Jim Henson's Musical World (the Carnegie Hall shows), The Jim Henson Retrospectacle in New Zealand, and Craig’s book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show. All of that, plus a lot more on this brand-new episode of Below the Frame. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#52: Craig Shemin, Part 1 | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:44:22 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re talking with writer/producer Craig Shemin. Craig talks about interning at Jim Productions, meeting Jim Henson, the many projects he’s written on, and so much more! This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion. Next week, we’ll talk about Craig’s book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show on an all-new episode of Below the Frame. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#51: Music of Sesame Street (REWIND to November 16, 2017) | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:24:03 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel we’re rewinding to November 16, 2017. We were shooting Season 49 of Sesame Street and in this episode we’re in The Muppet Lounge talking about the Music of Sesame Street. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#50: Character Inheritors, Part 3 | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:33:54 | |
Have you ever wondered what it's like to sit in a room with some Muppet Performers and hear them talk all about the fun things they get to do as Muppet Performers? Well, that's what Below the Frame with Matt Vogel is all about this season, and in Part 3, Matt continues his discussion with Muppet Performers Bill Barretta (Dr. Teeth, Rowlf), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Grover), and Peter Linz (Ernie, Statler, Link Hogthrob) about the characters they've inherited, or taken over from the previous performer(s) with a special appearance by four other performers who have inherited Muppet characters: Pam Arciero (Grundgetta), Tyler Bunch (Louie), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Prairie Dawn), and Jennifer Barnhart (Zoe). WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#49: Character Inheritors, Part 2 | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:32:11 | |
Have you ever wondered what it's like to sit in a room with some Muppet Performers and hear them talk all about the fun things they get to do as Muppet Performers? Well, that's what Below the Frame with Matt Vogel is all about this season, and on this episode, Matt continues his discussion with Muppet Performers Bill Barretta (Dr. Teeth, Rowlf), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Grover), and Peter Linz (Ernie, Statler, Link Hogthrob) about the characters they've inherited, or taken over from the previous performer(s). WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#48: Character Inheritors, Part 1 | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:31:51 | |
Have you ever wondered what it's like to sit in a room with some Muppet Performers and hear them talk all about the fun things they get to do as Muppet Performers? Well, that's what Below the Frame with Matt Vogel is all about this season, and on this episode, Matt talks with Muppet Performers Bill Barretta (Dr. Teeth, Rowlf), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Grover), and Peter Linz (Ernie, Statler, Link Hogthrob) about the characters they've inherited, or taken over from the previous performer(s). WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#47: More Sesame Street Characters/Q&A (REWIND to Nov. 2, 2017) | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:22:59 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel we’re rewinding to November 2, 2017 when we were shooting Season 49 of Sesame Street. We’re in The Muppet Lounge talking about again Sesame Street Characters and answering questions. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#60: Q&A with Special Guest Keaton Vogel | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:21:57 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel we continue answering your questions! Matt sits down with his 16-year old son, Keaton, who asks the questions you sent in. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#46: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Part 2 | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:42:23 | |
Have you ever wondered what it's like to sit in a room with some Muppet Performers and hear them talk all about the fun things they get to do as Muppet Performers? Well, that's what Below the Frame with Matt Vogel is all about this season, and on this episode, Matt continues his discussion with Joey Mazzarino and Stephanie D'Abruzzo about a feature film they all worked on together, 1999's The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Joey wrote the film and played the hilarious Bug, Stephanie played Grizzy, and Matt was on hand assisting characters and doubling for Caroll Spinney as Big Bird. So, put on some headphones and join us as we go...Below the Frame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#45: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Part 1 | 30 May 2024 | 00:42:41 | |
Have you ever wondered what it's like to sit in a room with some Muppet Performers and hear them talk all about the fun things they get to do as Muppet Performers? Well, that's what Below the Frame with Matt Vogel is all about this season, and on this episode, Matt talks with Joey Mazzarino and Stephanie D'Abruzzo about a feature film they all worked on together, 1999's The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Joey wrote the film and played the hilarious Bug, Stephanie played Grizzy, and Matt was on hand assisting characters and doubling for Caroll Spinney as Big Bird. So, put on some headphones and join us as we go...Below the Frame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#44: Sesame Street Characters (REWIND to October 26, 2017) | 23 May 2024 | 00:18:12 | |
On this episode of Bellow the Frame with Matt Vogel we’re rewinding to October 26, 2017 in the Muppet Lounge talking about the Sesame Street Characters. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| Below the Frame EXTRA: Mahoning Message | 21 May 2024 | 00:05:08 | |
Muppet Performer Bill Barretta and his brother, Gene — The Barretta Brothers — asked me to send a message along for the Mahoning Drive-In’s Muppets Take Mahoning 2 Event…the result of which is somehow an ad for Below the Frame. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#43: Two Crazy Weeks in May | 16 May 2024 | 00:38:45 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we go back to two crazy weeks in May 2023 when The Muppet Performers were doing publicity for The Muppets Mayhem and Kermit and Miss Piggy were appearing at the King's Coronation Concert in London. It was also when Matt was asked by his alma mater, Webster University's Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, to deliver a commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate. It was a whirlwind couple of weeks and Matt's going to take you through it all on this episode of...Below the Frame! Disney D23 Behind the Band Elle Magazine Song Association The Laughing Place Metro.uk Consequence BAFTA RadioTimes OnDemand WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#42: First Day on Sesame Street (REWIND to October 19, 2017) | 09 May 2024 | 00:19:37 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel we’re rewinding to October 19, 2017 in the Muppet Lounge and talking all about our First Day on Sesame Street. The episode features Tyler Bunch, Jen Barnhart, Martin P. Robinson, John Kennedy, Pam Arciero and Chris Knowings (plays Chris on Sesame Street) and “The Lonely N Song” performed by Johnny K and the Muppet Lounge Band. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#41: Puppets That You Wear, Part 3 | 02 May 2024 | 00:34:43 | |
Ever wonder what it's like to sit in a room with some Muppet Performers and hear them talk all about puppetry and Muppets? Well, that's what Season 3 of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel is all about, and on this episode, we're talking with Martin P. Robinson (Mr. Snuffleupagus) and Noel MacNeal (Bear in the Big Blue House) along with Matt (Big Bird) about "Puppets That You Wear". We go pretty in-depth about this topic from the history of how we were cast in our roles to what it's like being inside these puppets that you wear -- and a LOT more. So much more, in fact, that we're spreading it out over three parts! This is part 3 all about the famous puppets we inhabit. So, grab a seat and join us as we go...Below the Frame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#40: Puppets That You Wear, Part 2 | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:31:48 | |
Ever wonder what it's like to sit in a room with some Muppet Performers and hear them talk all about puppetry and Muppets? Well, that's what Season 3 of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel is all about, and on this episode, we're talking with Martin P. Robinson (Mr. Snuffleupagus) and Noel MacNeal (Bear in the Big Blue House) along with Matt (Big Bird) about "Puppets That You Wear". We go pretty in-depth about this topic from the history of how we were cast in our roles to what it's like being inside these puppets that you wear -- and a LOT more. So much more, in fact, that we're spreading it out over three parts! This is part 2 all about the famous puppets we inhabit. So, grab a seat and join us as we go...Below the Frame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#39: Puppets That You Wear, Part 1 | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:50:05 | |
Ever wonder what it's like to sit in a room with some Muppet Performers and hear them talk all about puppetry and Muppets? Well, that's what Season 3 of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel is all about, and on this episode, we're talking with Martin P. Robinson (Mr. Snuffleupagus) and Noel MacNeal (Bear in the Big Blue House) along with Matt (Big Bird) about "Puppets That You Wear". We go pretty in-depth about this topic from the history of how we were cast in our roles to what it's like being inside these puppets that you wear -- and a LOT more. So much more, in fact, that we're spreading it out over three parts! This is part 1 all about the famous puppets we inhabit. So, grab a seat and join us as we go...Below the Frame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#38: Kermit at the Luck Reunion, Part 2 | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:35:19 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame, we're continuing our discussion with Muppet Performer Bradley Freeman, Jr. and musician Lucas Ross about Kermit the Frog's recent appearance at Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion music festival near Austin, TX. In Part 1 (EP#37) we talked about how Kermit was invited to the Luck Ranch up to a very special rehearsal. This episode picks up with SHOW DAY! Want to hear all about it? Then it’s time to go...Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#59: Q&A with Special Guest Hunter Vogel | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:38:53 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel your questions are finally answered! Matt's son, Hunter, asks the questions you wanted answers to, while Matt attempts to answer as many as he can. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#37: Kermit at the Luck Reunion, Part 1 | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:45:51 | |
On the Season 3 Premiere of Below the Frame, we're talking with Muppet Performer Bradley Freeman, Jr. and musician Lucas Ross about Kermit the Frog's recent appearance at Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion music festival near Austin, TX. This two-part episode begins with how Kermit was invited to the Luck Ranch up to a very special rehearsal! Want to hear all about it? Then it’s time to go...Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#36: Dave Goelz/Jerry Stories (Peter Linz)/"Be Positive" | 09 Mar 2022 | 02:06:44 | |
On the Season Finale of Below the Frame, I’m talking to legendary Muppet Performer Dave Goelz! We talk about how he snuck into CBS as a teenager, his job at HP, and well, Jim Henson and The Muppets, of course! We’ll also hear a story and song by Jerry Nelson! So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to go...Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#35: Matt Vogel/"Doubling"/NOT Puppets (Joey Mazzarino) | 02 Mar 2022 | 02:02:02 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m sitting in the hot seat and answering questions from my friend, Sesame Street Muppet Performer Stephanie D’Abruzzo! That’s right, it’s my turn to talk about where I grew up, how I became part of Sesame Street and the Muppets, and lots of other stuff you probably don't know! We’ll also be learning about “Doubling” in Television Puppetry, and will ask Joey Mazzarino a question about NOT puppets! All of that on this week's Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#34: John Tartaglia/Jerry Stories (John Kennedy)/"Drunk" | 23 Feb 2022 | 01:59:31 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking to my friend, John Tartaglia! We’ll talk about how he got to Sesame Street, his many different projects on television and stage, and - of course, the brand new Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock series now streaming on AppleTV+! Plus, John Kennedy shares a memory and reads a story written by Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson, and we'll hear another Jerry Song as well! So, join us for this week's brand new Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#33: The Sesame Street Mentees 2/Injury Corner (Mike Quinn)/NOT Puppets (Fran Brill) | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:47:28 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking once again to the Sesame Street Mentees! We’ll meet the two newest members of our mentorship program and talk about what everyone has been up to since our last chat, as well as discuss POC issues that are present even in the world of television puppetry. We’ll also drop in to the Injury Corner and find out how Muppet Performer Mike Quinn was injured, and will ask Fran Brill another puppeteer a question about NOT puppets! All on this week's Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| Tyler Bunch/"Blue Skies"/NOT Puppets (Pam Arciero) | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:33:45 | |
On this encore episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Tyler Bunch (Louie) about growing up all over the country, performing puppets for The Disney Crew, monitor nights, and creating memorable characters. We learn about the phrase "Blue Skies" and ask Sesame Street Muppet Performer Pam Arciero (Grundgetta) a question about NOT puppets. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#32: Jan Nelson/Jerry Stories (Fran Brill)/"Hoboken Honey" | 02 Feb 2022 | 01:12:47 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking with Jan Nelson, wife of the late Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson (The Count, Floyd Pepper, Robin, etc.)! We’ll hear how they met, what Jerry thought of Jim Henson (hint: he loved him), and so much more! Plus, we’ve got another Jerry Story read by Fran Brill and a Jerry Song (or two). Join us for a brand new Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#31: The Muppets Studio/Injury Corner (David Rudman)/NOT Puppets (Alice Dinnean) | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:37:13 | |
On this updated episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking to Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach from The Muppets Studio! We'll hear how they landed with The Muppets, how important fan involvement is, where they see Kermit and the gang heading in the future, plus a previously unheard three minutes about the Adam F. Goldberg-led series, The Muppets Mayhem, coming to Disney+! We’ll also be visiting the Injury Corner to hear how Muppet Performer David Rudman was injured on the job, and we'll ask Muppet Performer Alice Dinnean a question about NOT puppets! It’s on this updated episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#30: Bruce Lanoil/Injury Corner (Frankie Cordero)/NOT Puppets (Noel MacNeal) | 19 Jan 2022 | 01:29:36 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, I’m talking to Muppet Performer Bruce Lanoil! We'll talk about family, how Bruce became a puppeteer, and the many, many projects he’s done over the years. We’ll also be paying yet another visit to the INJURY CORNER and hear how Sesame Street Muppet Performer Frankie Cordero was injured, and we'll ask Muppet Performer Noel MacNeal a question about NOT puppets! It's all on this week's Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#29: David Rudman/Jerry Stories (Leslie Carrara-Rudolph)/"Daddy's Comin' Home" | 12 Jan 2022 | 01:29:26 | |
On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, I'm talking to my friend, David Rudman. David performs Cookie Monster and Baby Bear on Sesame Street and Scooter, Janice, Beaker and more for the Disney Muppets and I am so happy to have this opportunity to talk all about his life. We also have a memory of Jerry Nelson from Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (who reads a Jerry Story) and we hear a song I think was written by Jerry...but I'm not sure. It's all Below The Frame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X - EP#3: The Sanctity of Breakfast Cereal (w/Millennial Jess McKenna and Generation X Kelly Vogel) | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:46:34 | |
On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they recall “The Sanctity of Breakfast Cereal”. Gen Xers grew up during the sweet spot of breakfast cereal culture and we have some strong opinions about it — and we’re not gonna sugarcoat it! EPISODE LINKS: Off Book Podcast SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| Michelle Hickey & Lara MacLean/"Monitors" | 05 Jan 2022 | 01:25:04 | |
On this encore episode of Below the Frame, Matt chats with Sesame Street wranglers Michelle Hickey and Lara MacLean about their jobs as wranglers on Sesame Street, a current list of live hand Sesame Street characters, and what one item they cannot do their job without. We also learn about how important "monitors" are in the world of television puppetry (hint: very important). WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| Eric Jacobson/"Good Eye Focus"/NOT Puppets (Ryan Dillon) | 29 Dec 2021 | 01:52:49 | |
On this encore episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, we hear from Muppet Performer Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Grover, Fozzie, Bert, Animal) about what made him realize that he needed to work for The Muppets, what he learned from Frank Oz, and of course, we’ll talk about the many characters he plays. We also learn about "Good Eye Focus" and ask Sesame Street Muppet Performer Ryan Dillon (Elmo) a question about NOT puppets! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#28: Rollie Krewson/Injury Corner (Bruce Lanoil)/NOT Puppets (Louise Gold) | 22 Dec 2021 | 01:21:39 | |
On this episode of Below The Frame Matt is talking to Rollie Krewson! She builds puppets! Famous puppets! And lots of the iconic Sesame Street characters were built by Rollie! Plus, she reveals the secret of The Muppet Stitch! We’ll also pay another visit to the Injury Corner and ask a puppeteer a question about NOT Puppets! It's Below The Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#27: Mike Quinn/"Headbands"/NOT Puppets (Bill Barretta) | 15 Dec 2021 | 01:44:31 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt's talking to Muppet Performer and Star Wars cast member Mike Quinn! They'll be talking Muppet Show, Star Wars, puppetry (of course) and a lot more! Plus, we’ll be learning about “Headbands” in puppetry and asking a Puppeteer about NOT puppets!It’s time to go...Below the Frame! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#26: Debra Spinney/Jerry Stories (Dave Goelz)/"Zanzibar" | 08 Dec 2021 | 01:39:07 | |
On this week's episode of Below The Frame, I'm talking with the remarkable Debi Spinney! We learn all about Debi and find out a little of what see experienced alongside her dear Sesame Street Muppet Performer husband, Caroll Spinney - who, of course, played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch! We’ll also hear a very special Jerry Story from Muppet Performer Dave Goelz, plus and a song, too (not from Dave, but from Jerry). WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#25: Frankie Cordero/"Awkward Positions"/NOT Puppets (Warrick Brownlow-Pike) | 01 Dec 2021 | 01:40:45 | |
On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, we talk to Sesame Street Muppet Performer Frankie Cordero (Rudy). We talk about growing up near Chicago, his mentors (including David Rudman) and a lot more! We also ask Sesame Street Muppet Performer Warrick Brownlow-Pike (Gonger) a question about NOT puppets. This episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel is brought to you by "Awkward Positions"! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| Fran Brill/Jerry Stories (Martin P. Robinson)/"Bumble Bees" | 24 Nov 2021 | 01:07:27 | |
On this encore episode of Below the Frame Matt gets to talk with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Fran Brill! We talk about her life as an actress, her first meeting with Jim Henson, and, of course, Prairie Dawn! Plus, Sesame StreetMuppet Performer Martin P. Robinson shares a memory and reads a "Jerry Story" and we listen to another song by the great Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| John Kennedy/"Double-Stick Tape"/NOT Puppets (Bill Barretta) | 17 Nov 2021 | 01:42:16 | |
On this encore episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy (Mumford). They talk about John’s interactions with Jim Henson, his puppetry books, and the fact that he’s always working. We also learn a bit about the helpfulness of “Double-Stick Tape” and Muppet Performer Bill Barretta answers a question about NOT puppets. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#24: Paul Rudolph/Jerry Stories (Fran Brill)/"Groovin' on Noah's Ark" | 10 Nov 2021 | 01:38:50 | |
On this episode of Below The Frame, Matt Vogel talks with Paul Rudolph - he’s the guy that helps the Sesame Street Muppet Performers sound as good as we do, and he is also married to one of the Sesame Street Muppet Performers. Hint: It’s Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! We’ll also hear a Jerry Story and song -- So, listen to this brand new episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#23: Noel MacNeal/Injury Corner (Ryan Dillon)/Not Puppets (Jennifer Barnhart) | 03 Nov 2021 | 01:44:49 | |
On this episode of Below The Frame we are talking with Muppet Performer and author, Noel MacNeal! And, yes, we’ll talk about Bear in the Big Blue House! Plus, we’ll be dropping by the "Injury Corner" and asking a puppeteer about NOT puppets! It’s that time again -- it’s time to go Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#58: More Q&A (REWIND to December 14, 2017) | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:21:37 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re rewinding to December 14, 2017, when we were shooting Season 49 of Sesame Street. We had SO many questions that we couldn’t get to from our Facebook Live Season 2 finale that Stephanie D’Abruzzo and Matt jumped back on to answer MORE questions! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#22: Alice Dinnean/"Cramped Spaces"/Not Puppets (Peter Linz) | 27 Oct 2021 | 01:44:24 | |
On this episode of Below The Frame, Matt chats with the multi-talented Alice Dinnean! She’s a puppeteer, she’s a writer, she’s a puppet captain, she’s an interior decorator! She does it all. Plus, we’ll be talking about “Cramped Spaces” and asking a puppeteer about NOT pupppets! All of that on this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#21: Kirk Thatcher/Injury Corner (Alice Dinnean)/Not Puppets (Julianne Buescher) | 20 Oct 2021 | 01:47:04 | |
On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, we are talking with designer, writer, director, Kirk Thatcher! Kirk talks about his childhood, Leonard Nimoy and Star Trek, Jim Henson and The Muppets, and so much more! Plus, we’ll be debuting a new segment on the show today and asking a Puppeteer about NOT Puppets. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#20: Joey Mazzarino/"Tall Shoes"/Not Puppets (John Kennedy) | 13 Oct 2021 | 01:37:15 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with one of his best friends, Muppet Performer Joey Mazzarino (Murray Monster) about his time at Sesame Street, his writing speed, and the band they were in together, The Mighty Weaklings. We'll also ask John Kennedy something about NOT puppets! This week's episode of Below the Frame is brought to you by Tall Shoes. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#19: Louise Gold/Jerry Stories (Bill Barretta)/"I'll See You in My Dreams" | 06 Oct 2021 | 01:32:20 | |
On the Season 2 Premiere of Below the Frame, Matt talks with legendary Muppet Performer Louise Gold (Annie Sue) about how she got from acting on stage to puppeteering on The Muppet Show, the recent Netflix show Dark Crystal: Age of the Resistance, and more! Plus, Bill Barretta shares a Jerry Story and we hear Jerry sing "I'll See You in My Dreams". WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||