Best Talks With Calista Podcasts (2024)

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 205 "I'm Pogey" 2:08:07

2h ago2:08:07

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The latest episode of FRAGGLE TALK takes us to one of the most popular episodes of Back to the Rock - "I'm Pogey" - featuring some fascinating conversation on gender and orientation. With special guests Kanja Chen (Pogey), John Tartaglia (Gobo), and writer Charley Feldman! PLUS! Pogey saves the world! Madison loves to swim! And finally finding some…

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17 - Slow Horses - Slough, Slow, Slew, Sluuf? 1:05:44

1d ago1:05:44

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Sean and Andy practice some British(?) accents while they discuss the pilot episode of Slow Horses, an AppleTv+ series from 2022. Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv ! Hosted by Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok) Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter) Produced by Agustin Islas Comedy W…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 204 "The Repeatee Birds" 1:17:35

5d ago1:17:35

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Our journey through Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock continues as we meet the Repeatee Birds! If you ever see one, be sure to tell it to spread the word that FRAGGLE TALK is your favorite podcast! With special guests puppeteer Andy Hayward (Pa Gorg, Jamdolin) and puppet builders Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson and Scott Johnson! PLUS! Pa Gorg's pennies! Straw…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 203 "When Mokey Met Lanford" 1:20:17

13d ago1:20:17

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock (aka your favorite Back to the Rock companion podcast) is back with another new episode! This week, we're celebrating the love of Mokey Fraggle and her pet plant Lanford in "When Mokey Met Lanford". And who better to join us for this special occasion than the performers behind the two titular characters? That's right!…

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16 - The Patient - America’s Great Hero: Serial Killers 1:01:46

15d ago1:01:46

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Sean and Andy discuss their issues with therapy. Oh and also the pilot episode of The Patient, an FX mini series from 2022. Do you think Alan Strauss is capable of helping either of these two? [Announcement] Moving forward episodes will be released every other Monday! Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus co…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 202 "The Twisty-Turny-Thon" 1:09:42

20d ago1:09:42

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FRAGGLE TALK - the companion podcast to Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock - continues with "The Twisty-Turny-Thon," in which Red Fraggle follows the beaten path and gets terribly off-course. For this special episode, we're excited to welcome puppeteers Jordan Lockhart (Wembley Fraggle) and Ben Durocher (Junior Gorg)! PLUS! Wembley and the Temple of Do…

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Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock - Ep. 201 "The Great Wind" 1:18:14

27d ago1:18:14

1:18:14

Fraggle Talk: Back to the Rock is back! We're covering Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock episode-by-episode with the talented folks who put the show together. Season 2 kicks off with the season premiere "The Great Wind," and joining us are writers and Executive Producers Matt Fusfeld and Alex Cuthbertson! PLUS! We discuss Pa Gorg's 180, Wembley joinin…

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15 - ARK II and the Mashup of Many Many Classics 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

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Sean and Andy discuss the 1976 pilot "Ark II" a mashup of Oliver Twist, Noah's Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Lord of the Flies, and others we probably missed. You can watch the pilot here on YouTube (Link) Become a free member on Patreon and discuss the episode! Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at p…

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14 - ALLY MCBEAL with Amy Wilson: Non Equity Calista Flockhart 1:04:41

1M ago1:04:41

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Amy Wilson (What Fresh Hell co-host & Author), Sean, and Andy discuss the Ally McBeal pilot, a legal comedy drama. You can watch the 1997 pilot here on Daily Motion (Link) To hear Amy talk about her experiences with non-pilot pilots, check out our Patreon (link below)! Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus c…

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13 - PATRIOT with Alison Becker: Way Better than THE Patriot 1:32:17

2M ago1:32:17

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We're BACK and resuming production!! Join the hilarious Alison Becker (Parks and Rec) in discussing the cult 2015 pilot. The Amazon Prime original aired in 2015 and is available on Amazon (Link) Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv ! Hosted by Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikT…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 11: Of Camp and CAMPO 29:26

3M ago29:26

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In 1979, two guys from Cincinnati spent a year of their lives trying to convince the Hollywood elite to nominate a pig puppet for Best Actress. They called their organization CAMPO — the Committee to Award Miss Piggy the Oscar — and their campaign inspired tens of thousands of people to embrace the impossible. This is their story.…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 10: Calista Hendrickson Interview 1:08:05

4M ago1:08:05

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This week, we're joined by Calista Hendrickson, Miss Piggy's original costume designer, to talk about the joys and challenges of dressing a legend! We discuss calendars, parades, shoes, dress-up dolls, Miss Piggy's colors, and lots more in a very special interview.

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12 - SPACE: 1999 with John Hodgman, Nerd King of Space Orgies 1:34:58

4M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

John Hodgman joins Sean and Andy to discuss the cult Sci-Fi, Space: 1999. You can watch the 1976 pilot here on Youtube (Link) To John talk about his experience creating Dicktown and other bonus content, check out our Patreon (link below)! Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsT…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 9: Craig Shemin Interview 1:26:37

4M ago1:26:37

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This week, I'm joined by the longtime Muppet staff writer Craig Shemin, to talk about what it was like writing Miss Piggy scripts for Frank Oz. Craig explains Frank's rules for how to treat Piggy, and we go behind the scenes of some of the Pig's most outrageous appearances with Matt Lauer, Martha Stewart, Jay Leno, and Regis and Kathie Lee. Plus: C…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 8: Brian Jay Jones Interview 42:36

4M ago42:36

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This week, Danny is joined by Jim Henson biographer Brian Jay Jones, to talk about Miss Piggy's development, Frank Oz's acting skills, and how hard it was to get Piggy underwater!

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11 - THE CROWN with Dana Schwartz from Noble Blood: Are the Royals the ultimate nepo babies? 1:13:51

4M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

TV Writer and Royals historian Dana Schwartz sits down with Andy and Sean to discuss the Netflix epic, The Crown. The 2016 Pilot episode is available on Netflix (LINK) Note: This was recorded after Princess Catherine released a photoshopped photo of her with her family but before her diagnosis was made public. Support the Show. Follow us on IG & Ti…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 7: The Hollywood Years 55:22

4M ago55:22

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She's the star of eight movies, wrote a best-selling book, and performed at the Hollywood Bowl. This week on the podcast, we ask the question: Is Miss Piggy famous? Join Danny and the insouciant Ryan Roe as we compare two TV specials — The Muppets Go Hollywood, and Miss Piggy's Hollywood — to calculate just how high a pig can fly in Tinseltown.…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 6: Bonnie Erickson Interview 1:08:18

5M ago1:08:18

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A block of foam, a pair of scissors, and destiny: all you need to create a legend. This week, Danny and fellow Piggy enthusiast Peter Savieri are talking to the original creator of Miss Piggy: designer Bonnie Erickson! We're going to learn all about how the Miss Piggy puppet was made, what it was like working in the Muppet Workshop, and how very cl…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 5: The Look of Love 1:42:10

5M ago1:42:10

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In her early years, Miss Piggy was redesigned and rebuilt half a dozen times, in a long-term effort to refine her look and create the perfect Pig. This week, Danny is joined by the spectacular Peter Savieri and the divine Jamie Carroll for an unbelievably detailed discussion of the right way and the many wrong ways to build a Miss Piggy puppet. Thi…

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10 - ALF with Jordan Morris: was Alf a nightmare to work with? 1:37:57

5M ago1:37:57

1:37:57

Famed raconteur Jordan Morris joins Andy and Sean to discuss the seminal show from his childhood, Alf! The 1986 pilot is available for free on Youtube (Link). That's also where you can view episode 2, which Jordan and the guys discuss live over on our Patreon. Jordan's new graphic novel, Bubble, comes out this July. For more on Jordan visit here. S…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 4: The Night is Young 1:20:33

5M ago1:20:33

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We've talked a lot so far about how Miss Piggy's character developed on The Muppet Show, but to truly understand how she became a superstar, you have to see what happened when she broke out of the confines of the Muppet Theater, and took over other people's programs. This week, the extraordinary Becca Petunia from the Muppet fan quiz show Hubba-Wha…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 3: Very Cute & Extremely Dangerous 1:09:14

5M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Much to everyone's surprise, glamorous gal singer Miss Piggy managed to talk her way into a starring role in the first season of The Muppet Show. The show wanted to feature her more in the second season, so they stuck her in a tin can and shot her out into space, testing the limits of her acting ability and her patience. This week, the sensational …

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09 - WALKER TEXAS RANGER or which of us is the dead ex-partner? 1:24:09

5M ago1:24:09

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Andy and Sean discuss the Chuck Norris masterpiece. The 1993 pilot can be found on is available to stream on Hulu, Peacock, and Roku TV. You can also purchase the episode on Youtube and Apple TV. Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv ! Hosted by Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, Tik…

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 2: How It Just Kind of Happened 1:04:30

6M ago1:04:30

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The first thing that we learn about Miss Piggy is that she's hopelessly in love with Kermit. But love is a mysterious thing, and sometimes it involves karate-chopping your boyfriend, biting a guest star, and flirting with a lot of other guys. This week, the adorable Anthony Strand from Movin' Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast joins Danny to talk …

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast - Episode 1: In a Pig's Eye 26:35

6M ago26:35

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In 1974, a beautiful, talented and headstrong young starlet got her big break on The Tonight Show, launching a decades-long career as the most glamorous pig in the world. And now, finally, there's a podcast devoted to telling her amazing story — The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast!This labor of love is a history, an analysis and a celebration of Miss …

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8 - SEVERANCE and the Mystery of the Mystery Boxes 1:13:48

6M ago1:13:48

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Sean and Andy discuss the pilot Severance. The 2022 show is available to watch on Apple TV (LINK). Check out our Patreon for coverage of the second episode! Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv ! Hosted by Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok) Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter) Produce…

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The Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Winter, 2024 Edition 1:29:57

6M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Kermitment’s Matthew Gaydos and ToughPigs writers Jarrod Fairclough, Beth Cook, and Anthony Strand join J.D. for another report on the state of The Muppets! They weigh in on the challenging topics of Muppet violence and Muppet fandom conflicts, and also the much lighter topic of a Disney World holiday show. Also discussed: our final thoughts on The…

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7 - DEAR JOHN with Superfan Ronnie Adrian 1:44:59

6M ago1:44:59

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Comedian Ronnie Adrian joins Andy and Sean to discuss his favorite show, Dear John. You can watch the 1988 pilot for free on YouTube (Link). Ronnie is @bonesadrian Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv ! Hosted by Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok) Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter) …

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #28 - Finale / The Magic Store 1:48:29

7M ago1:48:29

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Well, we’re at the end of a Hubba-Wha?! season, and the end of Hubba-Wha?! for a while, so it’s time for another grueling gauntlet of some of the toughest Muppet trivia questions around. But this time, Becca’s celebrating with all the friends she’s made along the way. Not only does Becca have three guests–Muppet Wiki admins Scott, Shane, and Tony–b…

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #27 - But What If I Don't Like Wilkins Coffee? 1:40:15

7M ago1:40:15

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Don’t even talk to me until you’ve had your coffee. This week, Becca is taking her guests back to where it all began: Sam & Friends, the advertisements, and the variety show sketches of Jim Henson’s early puppetry career. Joining her on this trip down memory lane are two puppeteers and puppet builders: Stoph Scheer of The Creatures of Yes, Puppet U…

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6 - PEN15 or Sean as a Millennial Tween Girl 1:07:37

7M ago1:07:37

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Andy and Sean discuss the universality of PEN15's 2019 pilot. Where to watch: A Hulu original, it can be streamed there for free (Link) Alternatively, you can buy / rent it at most major platforms (Apple, Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, Vudu, etc) Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/Co…

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #26 - Spaceflight 1:24:11

7M ago1:24:11

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Space: it’s not as deep as you think. But it’s deep enough that, even after last week’s Muppets From Space episode, Becca is back with a Hubba-Wha?! all about Muppets in space. Like… the place. Look, it’ll make sense. Joining her on her mission beyond the stars are Broadway’s own Fergie L. Philippe and Tori Schmidt of the Muppets No Context Twitter…

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #25 - Party Like It's 1999 1:40:52

7M ago1:40:52

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It’s been said that in 1999, movies changed forever. The Matrix. The Sixth Sense. And of course, Muppets From Space and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. So on this episode of Hubba-Wha?!, Becca is ready to party like it’s 1999. Joining her in the time machine are Patrick Cotnoir of the George Lucas Talk Show and ASSSSCAT and Anthony Strand fro…

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5 - BEWITCHED and Andy's Emily Post Rivalry 56:30

7M ago56:30

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Sean and Andy discuss the television giant, Bewitched. The surprisingly sexual pilot episode aired on 09/17/1964 and is available for free on Bewitched's Facebook Page (Seriously, LINK) and Amazon Prime (Link) as of Jan 2024. Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv ! Hosted by…

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #24 - The Great Conjunction 1:16:26

7M ago1:16:26

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Two Skeskis enter, one Skeksis leaves… it’s TRIAL BY MUPPET GAME SHOW! That’s right, welcome back to the second half of the third season of Hubba-Wha?! In this episode, Becca is challenging the assumption that The Dark Crystal is boring with an exciting ride through the legends of the Skeksis, Mystics, and all of Thra. Along for the quest are two l…

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The Worst of the Muppets - Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular 1:06:36

8M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

ToughPigs' latest podcast series, The Worst of the Muppets: Holiday Edition, is put out of its misery as we review the near-unwatchable Christmas special Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular! Highlights include Lady Gaga's Sweetums-style wig, an especially incoherent Electric Mayhem, and an awkward encounter with Kermit the Frog. Our speci…

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The Worst of the Muppets - It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie 1:01:06

8M ago1:01:06

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Worst of the Muppets: Holiday Edition! This week, we're cutting into "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie," in which we discover the world in which Kermit was never born. And if this movie doesn't exist in that timeline, maybe we should just stay there... Joining us for this sinkhole of a special is actor a…

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4 - THE SIMPSONS with Mike Mitchell (a Christmas Pilot) 1:53:52

8M ago1:53:52

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Sean, Andy, and guest Mike Mitchell (Dough Boys, Tomorrow Wars, Birthday Boys) break down the pilot "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire." Where to watch (Simpsons S1E1 and earlier pieces): Simpsons Short "Good Night" (1987). This is widely available on Youtube, here is one copy (Link) Unaired Pilot "Some Enchanted Evening" (1989). Also mainly on You…

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The Worst of the Muppets - Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree 50:51

8M ago50:51

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Join ToughPigs.com for a deep dive into what might be the WORST Muppet holiday special ever made! It's Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, featuring an unfortunate performance by Robert Downey Jr., terrible Swedish accents, and the infamous Honey Pot Dance! With special guest: Puppeteer, puppet builder, and artist Noah Ginex!…

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The Worst of the Muppets - A Special Sesame Street Christmas 1:11:26

8M ago1:11:26

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We're excited to premiere a brand new ToughPigs podcast series: The Worst of the Muppets! We'll be covering some of the most painful and cringe-worthy productions the Muppets have ever been a part of. And because 'tis the season, we'll be kicking it off with a miniseries all about Muppet holiday specials! For our premiere episode, we'll be tackling…

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3 - SPARTACUS BLOOD AND SAND and a Butt Sponge on a Stick 1:25:09

9M ago1:25:09

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'Spartacus Blood and Sand' aired on STARZ in 2010. As of Dec '23 you can stream it on Amazon Prime, Youtube TV, STARZ, or find it on Apple TV and Google Play. Featuring guest interview with Erin Cummings, who played Spartacus' wife, Sura, on the show. Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.…

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2 - POOCHINSKI Good Cop Bad Puppet 1:14:27

9M ago1:14:27

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Andy shows Sean one of his favorite failed pilots, and they struggle to understand how this piece of history came into being. Where to find the show: Poochinski is sadly only available in full via YouTube uploads.As of fall 2023, this link worked (YouTube) Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at pat…

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1 - FREAKS AND GEEKS and Pol Pot 1:20:57

9M ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Sean and Andy break down a cult classic, covering the unconventional casting and Sean’s school bus traumas. As of 11/19/23: Freaks and Geeks is available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Paramount+, and AppleTV Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv ! Hosted by Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter…

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0 - COPILOTS An Introduction 5:30

9M ago5:30

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Sean and Andy discuss what this show is, and why they're doing it. Support the Show. Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv ! Hosted by Sean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok) Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter) Produced by Agustin Islas Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fu…

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The Great Muppet Fandom Panel - Fall, 2023 Edition 1:35:52

9M ago1:35:52

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We’re back with a new Great Muppet Fandom Panel, hosted by ToughPigs’ own J.D. Hansel. Join Muppet fans Richard Michael Gomez, Joe Hennes, Tori Schmidt, and the mysterious mononym “gav” for a conversation about this year’s Muppet events, Muppet merchandise, and Muppet more! Also discussed: surprising DVD bonus features, the many ways to celebrate D…

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #23 - Becca Says Boo! 1:05:54

10M ago1:05:54

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She was counting in her castle late one night, when her eyes beheld an eerie sight: the midseason finale of Hubba-Wha?! Becca is ready to spookalize guests Mike Westfall of the Advent Calendar House podcast and ToughPigs’ own Jarrod Fairclough in a magical Halloween adventure! If her guests want fabulous prizes, they’ll have to face their fears of …

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #22 - Dr. Teeth's Mellow and Profitable Episode 1:34:48

10M ago1:34:48

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Hit me like a hurricane! If you’ve got both electricity and Muppet trivia in your brain, you’ve come to the right place. That’s right: it’s a Hubba-Wha?! Episode all about the Electric Mayhem! Becca is joined by Muppet artist and trumpet aficionado Dave Hulteen and ToughPigs’ own Joe Hennes in an episode all about the Muppets’ legendary house band.…

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #21 - Betty Lou's World 1:35:43

11M ago1:35:43

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She loves cinnamon toast, she’s Luis’s best friend, she wants to build a go-kart…That’s right: on today’s episode of Hubba-Wha?!, Becca Petunia is terrorizing Alethea Shirilan of Sesame History and Ryan Roe of ToughPigs with even more questions about the unsung hero of 54 years of Sesame Street, Betty Lou! Pick your pet! Take the subway! And acknow…

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #20 - Kermit the Park Hopper 1:22:50

11M ago1:22:50

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Everyone knows the real happiest place on Earth is right here on ToughPigs, with a brand new episode of Hubba-Wha?!! This week, Becca Petunia is joined by former PizzeRizzo employee Melia Schnef and ToughPigs’ own Matthew Soberman for trivia challenges about the Muppets’ appearances in Disney theme parks! They’ll have to master their cheap 3D trick…

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Hubba-Wha?! Episode #19 - A Salute to All Nations (But Mostly America) 1:14:48

11M ago1:14:48

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The only thing more beautiful than spacious skies and amber waves of grain: Becca Petunia is back with Season 3 of Hubba-Wha?!. To kick things off, she’s paying tribute to all nations, but mostly America. Are Danny Horn from Superheroes Every Day and J.D. Hansel of ToughPigs knowledgeable world travelers? They’ll have to say “shalom” to Mar Ashpach…

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