Best Ben Weese Podcasts (2024)

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🔥 Biscoff: WTF Is It And Why Are We Obsessed? Also, Biscoff Tiramisu 🤤 26:14

40m ago26:14

26:14

Why is Biscoff the most popular thing on the internet? We take a look at this popular spread and make some wildly delicious (and easy) things with it. Em has strong feelings about this spread’s presence in the supermarket and Ben cranks out his fave adorable kitchen appliance again. [0:43] Is Biscoff taking over? [8:18] Going viral [12:53] Biscoffe…

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Episode 59: Captain Kangaroo 51:55

3h ago51:55

51:55

Send us a Text Message. Good morning, Captain! This week the Puppet Masters of None are back at it with another Ben and Will watch a puppet series for the first time. This time, the boys sit down and watch long-running children's television series, Captain Kangaroo. This beloved series that ran from the 1950s through the 1980s was a staple for many…

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😻Cream: Is Canned Whipped Cream The Best or Worst? ’70s Style Ripple Cake!🍍 22:53

39m ago22:53

22:53

This time it’s Ben’s turn to veer off course into questionable old school recipe territory… with a war rationing number and a truly irresponsible use of cream and tomato sauce (yes, together). Meanwhile, Em dabbles in whipped cream of all forms and creates a family recipe in the style of a ripple cake. [0:44] Whipped Cream Wars [5:02] The Worst Use…

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Episode 58: Ghostbusters Part 2: Interview with Slimer Puppeteer Kevin Mangold 34:55

4h ago34:55

34:55

Send us a Text Message. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Puppeteer, Actor, and Stunt Performer Kevin Mangold!!! Friend, have we got an episode for you! This week on Puppet Masters of None, the boys got the great honor of sitting down and chatting with Jack of all trades (and unlike us, master of ALL,) Puppeteer Kevin Mangold! Kevin was responsible of bringing t…

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Honeycomb: Bertie Beetles Year Round? Did White Choc Crunchie Exist? 29:24

6d ago29:24

29:24

Did you know there's Bertie Beetle PEANUT BUTTER!? If you expected actual honeycomb in this episode, you're gonna be shattered... it's all Violet Crumbles, Crunchies and Bertie Beetles. Ben goes full mad scientist in the kitchen and Em bribes you with a special Bertie Beetle offer. At the end of the episode we have a little note about supporting In…

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Episode 57: Pee Wee's Playhouse 42:53

10d ago42:53

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Send us a Text Message. The secret word of the day is RIDICULOUS! Now you all know what to do when you here the secret word boys and girls?! THAT'S RIGHT! Scream real loud! This week on Puppet Masters of None, the boys discuss that iconic character Pee Wee Herman and his RIDICULOUS AHHHHH!!! 1980's television show Pee Wee's Playhouse! From zany cha…

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🤔Baked Beans: Why Were They On Em’s 9th Birthday Cake? Pimp My Beans!😋 24:51

17d ago24:51

24:51

Overwhelmed by the choice in the baked bean aisle? We tell you the best (and worst) tins to look out for. Em wonders why no one ate her ninth birthday cake while Ben pimps his beans in three different ways (warning: one is cursed). [0.46] Em’s 9th birthday cake [4:45] Pimp my beans [10:48] Best tin of baked beans? [17:33] Baked bean museum Follow u…

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Episode 56: The Muppet Show: Kenny Rogers 41:11

14d ago41:11

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Send us a Text Message. We finally did it! 56 episodes later, the Puppet Masters of None FINALLY review the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, MUPPET-ational MUPPET SHOW!!!! Well, one episode at least! This week on PMoN, the boys start the first in their series of the magical wheel's monthly Muppet Show of the month, where we gather fa…

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😰Beetroot: Why Your Wee Is Red; Aussie Fish & Chip Shop Burgers🍔 21:11

20d ago21:11

21:11

Did you survive the great beetroot shortage of 2024? Why do we put tinned beetroot on burgers? Can Ben overcome his baking fear to make a lovely little sweet treat? And most importantly… piss: why does beetroot turn it red? [0:32] Aussie burgers [8:41] Beetroot shortage of 2024 [13:01] Beetroot wee [15:30] Chocolate beetroot cake Follow us on Insta…

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Episode 55: Follow That Bird! 43:40

21d ago43:40

43:40

Send us a Text Message. This week on Puppet Masters of None, the boys review the first ever Sesame Street full length theatrical film, Follow That Bird! This 1985 classic was important for many reasons, including Jim Henson and Richard Hunt's last Muppet big screen performances. While many look back on this film with fond memories, it just might su…

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🍫White Chocolate: WTF Is Caramilk? Microwave White Chocolate Crumb With Potato Chips😻 26:14

1M ago26:14

26:14

Which underrated biscuit is the ultimate nanna bikkie? Is white chocolate even chocolate? And more importantly, does it even matter? Warning: Ben gets fired up in this episode. Whether you’re pro or anti-Caramilk, there’s more than enough chocolate (ok “chocolate”) to go ‘round. [0:48] Is white chocolate chocolate? And does it matter? [7:36] Ben’s …

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Episode 54: Eric 41:36

28d ago41:36

41:36

Send us a Text Message. And now for something completely different. This week the Masters of None take a look at the brand-new puppet Netflix mini-series, Eric. After previous guest, Beccy Henderson, told us she had worked on it, we knew this thing was going to be special. We did not anticipate just how out of our normal realm of puppet content we …

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🤔Cinnamon: It’s Lying To You; Cute KMart Hack to Revive Stale Donuts😻 22:35

1M ago22:35

22:35

What if everything you thought you knew about cinnamon was a lie? Did you too wake up one day and everyone was talking about cinnamon scrolls and you had no idea why? Also in this ep, find out how you can revive always-stale supermarket cinnamon donuts with a lil pizazz! [0:59] Cinnamon Scrolls: WTF [7:51] It’s all lies [11:49] Toothbrushing hack […

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Episode 53: Jim Henson: Idea Man 39:34

1M ago39:34

39:34

Send us a Text Message. Alert Alert! A brand-new Jim Henson documentary just dropped on Disney Plus! CALL IN THE REINFORCEMENTS!!! This week the Puppet Masters of none are joined by none other than our best friends in the whole wide podcasting world: What the Muppet's Briah and James! Together we deep dive into Ron Howard's latest film Jim Henson: …

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😱Tinned Soup: ‘Soup On A Stick’ and Other Truly Cursed Horrors 😨 26:24

1M ago26:24

26:24

Sorry in advance. But this episode is more disgusting than delicious. We bring up (almost literally) some 1950s to 1970s ‘recipes’ featuring tinned soup which should never see the light of day. But on the more positive side, Ben cracks a tinned soup conspiracy wide open! [0:59] Soup On The Rocks [7:36] A Nostalgic Cream of Asparagus Recipe [13:57] …

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Episode 52: Weinerville, Interview with Marc Weiner 28:29

1M ago28:29

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Send us a Text Message. Oh well, welcome to Weinerville! OOOOOOOHHHHHHH. If you were a child of the 90's you know the dulcet tones of Dottie introducing Weinerville very well. And guess what? YOU CANHERE THEM RIGHT HERE ON PUPPET MASTERS OF NONE!!! This week we are joined by the legend himself, none other than creator, puppeteer and host of Weinerv…

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🍔Sesame: A Questionable Big Mac Hack; Everything Bagel Seasoning… Dessert?😱 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

We get sprinkling with DIY furikake made from Ingredipedia’s favourite fish and also blow our own minds with a dessert hack for the sweet-and-savoury fiends. There’s also a Maccas hack that will leave you questioning everything and also a big tip for a hidden and extremely delicious black-sesame snack that will change your life (no exaggeration). […

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Episode 51: Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Part 3: Interview with Hup Puppeteer, Victor Yerrid 41:20

2M ago41:20

41:20

Send us a Text Message. ANOTHER Dark Crystal Age: of Resistance Episode??? Of course, because this week have the great privilege of sitting down with Henson Puppeteer Victor Yerrid! Victor is of course the Puppeteer and Voice of fan favorite character (or at least Ben's favorite character) Hup! This was such a fun interview to do, and we are so exc…

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🔥Fire: How to Make S’Mores at the Office; The Smokiest Campfire Jaffles🏕️ 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Toasting marshmallows on company time? It’s possible. Ben unearths some relics from the past to cook ‘Smokeshow’ fire jaffles and rounds up the best fire-based restaurant experiences. Also, we get inspired by Lennox Hastie from Sydney’s Firedoor restaurant and try out one of his recipes. This flammable episode of Ingredipedia is sponsored by Vivid …

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Episode 50: The Great Muppet Caper 48:40

2M ago48:40

48:40

Send us a Text Message. 50 episodes?!?! Holy mackerel! Here it is folks, the great Muppet debate you've all be waiting for! Is The Great Muppet Caper truly the greatest Muppet movie ever made or does it really belong on it's less than stellar position on the Space to Carol spectrum? For their one-year anniversary, Ben and Will attempt to answer tha…

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🔥Pitmaster Jess Pryles Knows About Fire (and Tomahawk Steaks)🥩 [Bites] 14:45

2M ago14:45

14:45

Ever freak out at the thought of ruining an expensive piece of meat? Or wondered why anyone would deep fry a smoked leg of ham? Same. We turned to meat expert and live fire cook Jess Pryles, who’s an Australian chef living in Texas, for the answers. Aside from being the oracle on all things meat and fire, Jess is the founder of both Hardcore Carniv…

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Episode 49: Fraggle Rock, Part 4: Interview with Junior Gorgo Puppeteers Ben Durocher and Dan Garza 50:01

2M ago50:01

50:01

Send us a Text Message. Yet another Fraggle rock episode??? Well yes! And this one's the best! This week on Puppet Masters of None, the guys had the great pleasure of interviewing not just one but BOTH puppeteers portraying the character of Junior Gorg on Fraggle Rock, Back to the Rock! Join Ben and Will as they get the inside scoop on all things F…

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🇮🇹Nutella: Do Italians Do It Better? Random Suburbs That Made Nutella Doughnuts Famous🍩 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

Is there a difference between Nutella made here and Nutella imported from Italy? Why did we lose our minds about Nutella doughnuts in 2015? Also, the great Nutella riots and Ben gets freaky with savoury biscuit pairings. [0:46] Do Italians do it better? [5:06] Nutella doughnut trend [13:07] Nutella riots [15:54] Nutella Arnott’s Shapes pairings Fol…

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Episode 48: Star Wars, Part 1: The Original Trilogy 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

Send us a Text Message. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, 2 former puppeteers joined forces to record a podcast all about the puppets in everyone's favorite space epic Star Wars! Join the Puppet Masters of None as they discuss all the ins and outs of the practical puppet effects in the original trilogy! From Yoda, to Jaba, to R2D2 and ever…

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😡Pepper: Should It Be Banished From Tables? Cacio e Pepe Two Ways🍝 23:50

3M ago23:50

23:50

This is the most heated Ingredipedia has ever got. Who knew Em and Ben had such strong opposing pepper opinions? There’s also a deep dive into the world’s oldest soft drink Dr Pepper and a multi-faceted exploration of one of the truly great pasta dishes. [00:37] Should black pepper be outlawed? [05:21] Cacio e pepe, two ways [10:42] WTF is in Dr Pe…

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Episode 47: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Part 2: Interview with Deet Puppeteer, Beccy Henderson 32:39

3M ago32:39

32:39

Send us a Text Message. Oh. My. Gosh! Have we got an episode for you! This week on Puppet Masters of None, the boys got the great honor of sitting down and chatting with Jim Henson company puppeteer, Beccy Henderson, better known as Deet from the Emmy award winning Netflix series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance! And what a time it was! Join us…

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🍯Crumpets: WTF Is Crumpet Toast? Ben’s Saucy Crumpet Topping🤯 11:34

3M ago11:34

11:34

There's a huge crumpet problem. We’ll guide you in navigating the rough crumpet seas to ensure you have delicious crumpets (or at least innovative and interesting crumpets) for your breakfast and/or mid-morning snack. Also, is crumpet toast worth buying? And WTF is it? [0:42] Crumpet problems and crumpet toast [7:34] Unhinged crumpet topping Follow…

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Episode 46: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Part 1 48:35

3M ago48:35

48:35

Send us a Text Message. Woooo buddy! Two Henson Company 80's reboots in 1 month?! Yessir! This week the Puppet Masters of None FINALLY take an indepth look at the 2019 Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Set generations before the Gelfling heroes Gem and Kira would make the crystal whole again, this prequel series takes the audience…

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🤩Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson Is Back (And We Are Starstruck!) – The Interview!😱 [Bites] 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

Huey is one of Australia’s most iconic TV chefs (hello, food-themed braces) and he is BACK! We loved watching him on school sick-days, so we lost our minds when we actually got to talk to the great man himself! We chatted about wiping the plate with a tea towel, his fave anchovies and evidently… being in a band!? Follow Huey on TikTok: @huey_on_tik…

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Episode 45: Puppet History: Bunraku 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

Send us a Text Message. And now for something completely different...This week Ben and Will dive into our second P-MoN installment of PUPPET HISTORY! For the first episode in this illustrious series, the Puppet Masters will be talking about the venerated Japanese style of puppetry known as Bunraku! From its deep historical roots and connection with…

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😵Peas: Eating Still Frozen Peas (WTF); Pie Floater Chips & Pea Snacks✨ 23:51

3M ago23:51

23:51

Rant incoming! Em has something to say to those who eat still-frozen peas. Ben turns into a chip maestro creating the perfect pie floater snack and also delves into the depths of his freezer. Also… soooo many pea snacks (all delicious)! [00:52] Frozen peas: an angry rant [06:00] DIY pie floater chips [13:52] Pea chips snack wrap [18:57] Ben's Chris…

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Episode 44: Fraggle Rock, Part 3: Back to the Rock 38:23

3M ago38:23

38:23

Send us a Text Message. Dance your cares away! The Puppet Masters of None are back yet AGAIN with another episode on the iconic series Fraggle Rock! This week, however, we will be taking a look at the new Apple TV+ reboot, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. Just how faithful is this new version of the series? Are the new sets, puppets, and puppeteers …

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🍿Popcorn: Is It Socially Acceptable To Eat By The Handful? The World’s First Cereal? 🧐 24:28

3M ago24:28

24:28

Ever wondered why we can’t watch a movie without drastically overpriced buttered popcorn? Or what INSANELY GOOD topping you should be sprinkling on top? Grab a handful and shovel it in. [01:07] By the fistful? [06:45] Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? [13:03] Was popcorn the first breakfast cereal? [18:51] Best flavourings Follow us on Instagram…

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Episode 43: The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence 45:20

4M ago45:20

45:20

Send us a Text Message. Sex and Violence? The Muppets? What the heck is going on here!? That's exactly what Jim wants you to think! This week on Puppet Masters of None, Ben and Will take a deep dive into the pilot episode of the iconic Muppet Show with the 1975 special The Muppets: Sex and Violence. Join us as we take a look at some early iteration…

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🐑Lamb: In Memory of Maccas’ Serious(-ly Bad) Lamb Burger; Cute Sicilian Marzipan Lambs 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

This is a meaty one. Em faces her fear of cooking lamb by buying a mysterious piece of meat and doing a little cooking therapy session (content warning for anyone who’s a little bit meat-squeamish) while Ben for some reason puts sandwiches in a food processor. It’s weird, it’s wild, but don’t worry, there’s a genuinely beautiful Italian dessert pil…

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Episode 42: PMoN Uncut: Interview with Matthew Laird 55:47

4M ago55:47

55:47

Send us a Text Message. Helloooo everybody! Today we have another UNCUT episode of Puppet Masters of None for you all! This week Ben and Will got the great pleasure of sitting down with puppet builder and fabricator extraordinaire, Matthew "Viking" Laird. If you ever wondered what it was like to be a professional builder for TV, movies and theme pa…

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🍩Donuts: Why Hot Jam Donuts Are Elite (And Rare); Donut Hole Lies 🤯 14:50

4M ago14:50

14:50

Melbourne makes the greatest donuts in the world – but how did it all begin and why does nowhere else in the world make them? In the final episode of our DEEP FRIED DEEP DIVE, we also look into some nostalgic donut experiences (looking at you Smorgy’s) and ask some philosophical and holy (ok hole-y) questions about what makes a doughnut a doughnut?…

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Episode 41: Ghostbusters (1984) 44:15

4M ago44:15

44:15

Send us a Text Message. Who ya gonna call!? GHOSTBUSTERS!!! This week on Puppet Master's of None, the boys get ready for the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire by going back to the 1984 original movie that started it all. Before the days of composited computer animation, all those screaming, slimy ghosts were of course some pretty sweet puppets…

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🥔Potato Chips: Why Pringles Suck (Except For Breakfast😇); Gobbledok ("Chippies") Interview🤩 34:48

4M ago34:48

34:48

We commit some heinous crimes against Pringles in this episode and we will not apologise! We also speak to Australian royalty: the alien from Smith’s chip ads in the ‘80s and ‘90s (you know, “CHIPPIES!”). Ben and Em also taste some unusually flavoured chips (including a little ‘duck tongue’ number) and make some delicious chips using 1980s technolo…

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Episode 40: H. R. Pufnstuf 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

Send us a Text Message. Who's your friend when things get rough?! This week on Puppet Masters of None, Ben and Will dive deep into the history of the 1969 classic children's television series H. R. Pufnstuf. From the creative minds of Sid and Marty Kroft, Pufnstuf tells the story of Jimmy and his magic flute friend, Freddy as they try to find their…

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🤩Dim Sims: The Iconic Australian Origin Story (Plus, We BBQ Them) 14:49

4M ago14:49

14:49

Dimmies! Truly the highlight of any fish and/or chip experience (also just a highlight of life). We investigate the truly iconic origin story of these mysterious morsels and trial a new method of cooking them. We also investigate which Australian suburb is lobbying to be the home of The Big Dim Sim. This episode is part of Ingredipedia’s Deep Fried…

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Episode 39: Little Shop of Horrors Part 2: Interview with Puppeteer Teddy Yudain 38:35

5M ago38:35

38:35

Send us a Text Message. Boy, have we got a special episode for you! This week Will has the great pleasure of interviewing current off-Broadway Little Shop of Horrors puppeteer, Teddy Yudain! Listen in as Will gets the inside scoop on what it's like to be a professional puppeteer performing the most iconic Theatre puppet of all time, Audrey II! Join…

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🍟Fish & Chips: Trying The Weirdest Order And Is Minimum Chips A Lie?😱 29:52

5M ago29:52

29:52

What is the weirdest thing you’ve ordered from a fish and chip shop? Trust me, what we try in this episode is stranger: straight-up unhinged… and delicious! This is the first episode of our Deep Fried Deep Dive, a weekly series where we explore Australia’s favourite deep-fried foods. We’re starting at the fish and chip shop, and in this episode you…

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Episode 38: Little Shop of Horrors Part 1: 1986 Film 48:54

5M ago48:54

48:54

Send us a Text Message. On the 23rd day of the month of February, 3 puppet nerds got together to discuss...one of the greatest movie musicals of all time! Join the Puppet Masters of None along with special guest, fabricator Rob Cutler, as we dive deep into the history, special effects and giant, man-eating puppets of Frank Oz's 1986 classic film, L…

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🐰Hot Cross Buns: Are Savoury Hot Cross Buns Okay? Flavoured Whittaker’s Chocolate🍫 12:26

5M ago12:26

12:26

Hot Cross Bun season is the most blessed time of the year. In this episode we get a little creative with our hot cross bun fillings – Ben goes down the savoury route and Em doubles down on sweetness with the Whittaker’s Choc Cross Bun chocolate block. Next week we're launching a special miniseries focussing on tales from the deep fryer. Join us for…

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Episode 37: McDonaldland 40:18

5M ago40:18

40:18

Send us a Text Message. Do you believe in magic? Well at one point, McDonald's did! This week on Puppet Masters of None, Ben and Will discuss the iconic characters of McDonald's advertising campaign, McDonaldland. From Grimace, to The Hamburglar to the legendary clown himself, Ronald McDonald and friends brought so much joy and happiness to million…

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🚢Titanic: Can Kids Have Titanic Birthday Cakes?🎂 What They Ate On Board 11:41

5M ago11:41

11:41

Is there a reason the Women’s Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book didn’t feature a Titanic-themed cake? We ponder the moral dilemma of whether it’s in bad taste to create a cake-version of the sinking steamship if your kid requests one. We also look into what people ate on board the Titanic and speak to a chef who has interpreted some of the Titan…

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Episode 36: Puppet History: Mr. Punch 39:26

5M ago39:26

39:26

Send us a Text Message. OHH JUUUUUDY! This week Ben and Will dive head first into the very first P-MoN installment of PUPPET HISTORY! For the first episode in this illustrious series, the Puppet Masters will be talking about everyone's favorite British hand puppet, Mr. Punch! From its roots in Italian Commedia Dell'arte, to an English seaside stapl…

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💩Plums: Can Prunes Become Cool?Japanese Pickled Plum Mouth Party🤩 27:52

5M ago27:52

27:52

Is there a reason we don’t see prunes on fancy menus? They certainly have a bit of a stench about them. We explore why and whether prunes can become popular and/or cool again. We also explore the god-tier plum variety and share two seriously life-changing ways to eat plums (yes, one is in chip form). Fair warning, there’s also monkeys and fairies i…

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Episode 35: Where the Wild Things Are 40:02

5M ago40:02

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Send us a Text Message. Let the wild rumpus start! This week on Puppet Masters of None, Ben and Will dissect a great film based on an amazing book, 2009's Where the Wild Things Are. Join the conversation as we discuss our takes on this live action adaptation of the beloved children's classic. Does it hold up to the book? How did they manage to re-c…

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