Explore every episode of the podcast Below The Frame with Matt Vogel
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELOW THE FRAME EXTRA: Two Guys and a Few Muppets | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:07:50 | |
We're back for a Below the Frame EXTRA all about Two Guys and a Few Muppets, a two-man show written and performed by Eric Jacobson and Matt Vogel on December 25th, 2025 aboard the maiden voyage of the Disney Treasure cruise ship! Get the low-down on the process of creating this new show and a run-down of the show from beginning to end! All on this extra Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! Special thanks to The Muppets Studio and Disney Cruise Line. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| REWIND: Pop Culture Crush (w/Millennial Franny Starkey) | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:43:32 | |
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 reveal their “Pop Culture CRUSH!” Special Guest: Franny Starkey (Millennial 1980) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| REWIND: American Top 40 with Casey Kasem (w/Generation Z Keaton Vogel) | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:48:17 | |
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 countdown to “American Top 40 with Casey Kasem". One of the most recognizable radio voices of all time, Casey Kasem hosted American Top 40 for decades, and we recount our times listening to Casey’s weekly countdowns and long-distance dedications while we “keep our feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars”. Special Guest: Keaton Vogel (Generation Z 2008) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| REWIND: Pop Culture Bonanza (w/Baby Boomer Bill Ward) | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:46:59 | |
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 talk about “Pop Culture Bonanza”…and all that that implies. Generation X came of age at the tail end of the Cold War and it was reflected in nearly everything we did and saw from our movies to our music, our television to our classrooms. Gen Xers also saw the birth of MTV and cable and so much more! But why read this description when you could hear all about it on this episode of SOLVE FOR GEN X? EPISODE LINK: SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| REWIND: Low-Tech Fun, Part Two (w/Generation Z Jack and Hunter Vogel) | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:45:04 | |
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 continue to talk about “Low-Tech Fun”. Back when we were kids we did fun things like play with Barbie, ride bikes, write plays, and read books — without a tablet or game console in sight (mostly). What will other generations remember about their low-tech fun? We’ll ask two Gen Z kids (two of Matt’s sons) all about what they did other than video games when they were growing up. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| REWIND: Low-Tech Fun, Part One | 07 Jan 2025 | 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. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| REWIND: The Sanctity of Breakfast Cereal (w/Millennial Jess McKenna and Generation X Kelly Vogel) | 31 Dec 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 | |||
| REWIND: The Movie That I Could Quote On My Death Bed (w/Millennial Mary Jacobson) | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:45:03 | |
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 discuss “The Movie That I Could Quote on My Deathbed”. From H.I. and “Ed” McDunnough in “Raising Arizona” to Irwin M. Fletcher in “Fletch to Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars” characters in great movies often provide great quotes that we carry with us forever…even at the end of life (or so we hope). Special Guest: Mary Jacobson (Millennial 1981) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| REWIND: The Song That Ate My Teenage Heart (w/Millennial Zach Reino) | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:44:44 | |
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 remember “The Song That Ate My Teenage Heart”. If you were a teenager in the 1980s, music could often express emotions that you couldn’t articulate yet. Whether it was feelings of heartbreak, love, anger, betrayal, joy, sex…music touched us all. Special Guest: Zach Reino (Millennial 1987) EPISODE LINKS: Baby Wants Candy WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#15: The _____ I Really Loved But Kept Secret...Until Now, Part Two (w/Millennial Scott Eckert) | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:45:43 | |
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 continue admitting “The _______ I Really Loved But Kept Secret From Everyone Until Now”. We can tell you that Millennial Scott Eckert (Born to Love with Scott Eckert & Ellie Kemper) is joining us for this episode — but we cannot reveal any more! Special Guest: Scott Eckert (Millenial 1981) “BORN TO LOVE” WITH SCOTT ECKERT & ELLIE KEMPER WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#14: The _____ I Really Loved But Kept Secret...Until Now, Part One | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:39:28 | |
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 confess “The _______ I Really Loved But Kept Secret From Everyone Until Now”. Secret things await you in this episode. These are things so secret, we dare not divulge them in this description. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#13: Looking Glass, Part Two | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:41:58 | |
On this episode of Solve for Gen X, Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) continue peering into the “Looking Glass” by asking Sesame Street Muppet Performer and Baby Boomer, Carmen Osbahr, what she thought her life would be like when she grew up. Would she be a teacher? A bus driver? A tortured artist? Where would she live? And will she find out if Generation Jones is real or not? Join Matt, Nate, and Ashley in part two of a two-part topic as they peer into the “Looking Glass”. Special Guest: Carmen Osbahr (Baby Boomer 1962) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#12 Looking Glass, Part One | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:47:45 | |
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 look back on who they were and what they thought their lives might be like when they grew up. Would they be a teacher? A bus driver? A tortured artist? Where would they live? Join Ashley, Matt, and Nate in part one of a two-part topic as they peer into the “Looking Glass”. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#11: Cruisin' in the Hood (w/Baby Boomer Marty Rudoy) | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:48:48 | |
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 talk about walking the halls in school, hangin’ out at Denny’s, or watching older kids drive by in cars. In the end, maybe we were all “Cruisin’ in the Hood” in one way or another after all…? Special Guest: Marty Rudoy (Baby Boomer 1950) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#10: Cartoon You Can't Believe Was On TV | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:43:40 | |
From Battle of the Planets and Laff-a-lympics to Smurfs and Turbo Teen, join us on this episode of SOLVE FOR GEN X as Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) discuss “Cartoon You Can’t Believe Was On TV”. Special Guest: Jadee (Generation Alpha 2014) and Willa (Generation Z 2011) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#9: Our Middle Name Is Danger | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:50:50 | |
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 discuss seat belt laws, second-hand smoking, snakes, explosives, and the fact that “Our Middle Name Is Danger”. Special Guest: Martin P. Robinson (Baby Boomer 1954) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#7: American Top 40 with Casey Kasem | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:48:17 | |
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 countdown to “American Top 40 with Casey Kasem". One of the most recognizable radio voices of all time, Casey Kasem hosted American Top 40 for decades, and we recount our times listening to Casey’s weekly countdowns and long-distance dedications while we “keep our feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars”. Special Guest: Keaton Vogel (Generation Z 2008) WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#62: Caroll Spinney's Retirement Party (REWIND to October 26, 2018) | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:33:48 | |
On this EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re rewinding to October 26, 2018 when we were shooting Season 50 of Sesame Street. This episode — the only episode for the Facebook Live shows — we’re in the Muppet Lounge talking about the beautiful retirement party that was held for Caroll Spinney at the Museum of the Moving Image. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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#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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X - EP#2: The Movie That I Could Quote On My Deathbed (w/Millennial Mary Jacobson) | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:45:03 | |
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 discuss “The Movie That I Could Quote on My Deathbed”. From H.I. and “Ed” McDunnough in “Raising Arizona” to Irwin M. Fletcher in “Fletch to Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars” characters in great movies often provide great quotes that we carry with us forever…even at the end of life (or so we hope). Special Guest: Mary Jacobson (Millennial 1981) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#6: Pop Culture Bonanza | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:46:59 | |
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 talk about “Pop Culture Bonanza”…and all that that implies. Generation X came of age at the tail end of the Cold War and it was reflected in nearly everything we did and saw from our movies to our music, our television to our classrooms. Gen Xers also saw the birth of MTV and cable and so much more! But why read this description when you could hear all about it on this episode of SOLVE FOR GEN X? EPISODE LINK: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#5: Low Tech Fun, Part Two | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:45:04 | |
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 continue to talk about “Low-Tech Fun”. Back when we were kids we did fun things like play with Barbie, ride bikes, write plays, and read books — without a tablet or game console in sight (mostly). What will other generations remember about their low-tech fun? We’ll ask two Gen Z kids (two of Matt’s sons) all about what they did other than video games when they were growing up. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| SOLVE FOR GEN X EP#8: Pop Culture CRUSH! | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:43:32 | |
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 reveal their “Pop Culture CRUSH!” Special Guest: Franny Starkey (Millennial 1980) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#57: Q&A and Sesame Music Stings (REWIND to December 14, 2017) | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:25:06 | |
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. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv | |||
| EP#56: Directing Muppets, Part 2 | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:46:48 | |
On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we continue our discussion with The Muppets Mayhem director Matt Sohn and Sesame Street director Ken Diego about directing Muppets. This is Part 2 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 | |||
| 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#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 | |||