Kevin interviews Johnny Tammaro, the former manager of Toys "R" Us Times Square, who held many roles at Toys "R" Us including when he developed an interesting character named Vinny. The Honeyzoomers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClh0DE-NIYz2XQOv0JaKYvQ Vinny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=279NTppyqXI…

Dan Lanigan, host of Disney+'s Prop Culture, joins Kevin to discuss the show, his love of props, and much much more.By Kevin Perjurer

In this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, Kevin sits down with Former Imagineer Mark Eades to discuss his time in theme parks, working on early EPCOT Center, Star Tours, MuppetVision, Terminator 2 3D, and more!By Kevin Perjurer

In the long-awaited second episode of The Perj, Kevin discusses the feud between AMC and Universal and invites Benjamin Lancaster on to discuss his new audio-series, World of Tomorrow: Murder in Progress.By Kevin Perjurer

Kevin is joined by Imagineer and theme park designer Bob Baranick to discuss his lengthy portfolio working on projects such as the Indiana Jones Adventure, Lucas Spaceport, Liberty Street, Tarzan's Treehouse, Captain EO, Epcot, and Frontierland in Disneyland Paris, as well as his work with other companies such as Six Flags Power Plant.…

In this episode of the podcast, Kevin interviews former Imagineer Brian Collins about his time in Imagineering, where he worked on many of the original Disney-MGM attractions as a show writer, including the Backlot Tour and The Great Movie Ride.By Kevin Perjurer

Kevin kicks off Defunctland Podcast Season 3 and his month of Imagineering interviews with Ray Kinman, a master woodcarver that created some of the coolest art pieces in the parks. Check out Ray's work as you listen to the interview! https://www.woodcarverguru.com/zillions-of-pics/By Kevin Perjurer

Kevin Perjurer sits down on this final episode of the Defunctland Podcast's second season to answer audience questions in a discussion moderated by Jack from Park Ride History.By Kevin Perjurer

Defunctland team member, audio extraordinaire, and puppeteer Nate Begle finally joins the Defunctland Podcast to discuss his work with Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live, The Muppets Presents... Great Moments in American History, and his work with Kevin on Defunctland.By Kevin Perjurer

In which JD and Jarrod talk about products Jim Henson advertised, the unexpected dark side of Fraggle Rock, the return of Ma Bear, the introduction of a new Muppet character, and much more! Note that this is just the audio from the show. For the complete experience, watch the video on YouTube.By J. D. Hansel

On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, Kevin is joined by Dear Evan Hanson star and Disney Parks fanatic Andrew Barth Feldman. They discuss Andrew's love for the parks and some of the musicals the two have seen around Disney.By Kevin Perjurer

In this episode of Muppet Fans Talking, JD and Steve don’t talk about Muppets for the first hour. Would you expect anything less? Note that this episode was recorded weeks ago, so it doesn’t contain any recent Muppet/Henson news. Sorry about that. We talk about Follow That Bird though. So that’s cool. And Stranger Things. There are some minor spoil…

This episode of MFT features my interview with Kevin Perjurer, known for his YouTube channel, Defunctland. Over the course of this past spring, this channel released a six-part documentary series on the works of Jim Henson, and I think it’s just lovely. I was so happy to get the chance to talk about it with Kevin! Here’s a link to the series: Defun…

Check out VincentVision https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Q1QUX51B5aIMliWPiNg2Q Kevin Macleod of Incompetech Music from https://filmmusic.io "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io "RetroFuture Dirty" by Kevin MacLeod (https://inco…

Rob and Kevin both went to Cast Member previews of Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World, and they have some thoughts. The two go head to head in the fourth installment of their debate series.By Kevin Perjurer

If you’re new to the show, don’t start with this episode. This episode is very strange. In this episode, I force CW to watch The Dark Crystal. All of it. While we’re hosting the podcast. Chaos ensues. (Also, please forgive my audio quality in this episode – something went horribly wrong with my microphone! Chaos ensues.) Enjoy! — J. D.…

After many requests, and one whole year of thinking it over, I finally decided it was worth releasing this audio as a podcast. The video’s been up on YouTube for a year, which is why I was unsure as to whether this needed to be a podcast, but I think it does. This is worth listening to, if only so you get to hear some of Brian Jay Jones’ great stor…

In celebration of 5 years since Muppets Most Wanted debut, we celebrate Sesame Street‘s anniversary instead! If you’re ready for a fun trip down Muppet Memory Lane, this episode will surely disappoint. Enjoy! LINKS: The link to the pinball game The link to the SeaWorld video on the Muppet Mindset with the bad Big Bird show The link to the picture o…

On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, puppeteer and actress Stephanie D'Abruzzo and writer Craig Shemin join Kevin to talk all about the Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss.By Kevin Perjurer

Kevin is finally joined by Jake Williams of Bright Sun Films to discuss everything YouTube documentaries and discuss the huge success of Abandoned, Cancelled, and Bankrupt, even if Jake wasn't aware beforehand.By Kevin Perjurer

Hey there, gang! In Part 2 of our review of 2018, J. D., Jarrod, and Clayton “C. W.” Roederer talk about Caroll Spinney, The Happytime Murders, Muppet Babies, and more! LINKS: Art of C. W. Roederer Clips From The Muppets Take The O2By J. D. Hansel

It’s Muppet Hub’s “Year in Review” for 2018! Or at least the first part of it. And joining us for this episode is Jarrod Fairclough of the Muppet Mindset and, making his Muppet Hub Podcasts debut, artist and puppeteer C. W. Roederer. Enjoy!By J. D. Hansel

Former Imagineer Trader Brandon joins the Defunctland Podcast to surprise Disney Dan and Kevin with his vast knowledge on the creation of Trader Sam's, the Hatbox Ghost in the Haunted Mansion, and broken animatronics of purple dragons. Get Trader Brandon's book! https://www.traderbrandon.com/collections/pins/products/the-field-guide-to-tiki-decorat…

It’s Muppet Hub’s Christmas special! If you think you know the story of A Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, think again! Leave it to JD, Jarrod, and Steve to ruin this Muppetational holiday classic. Oh, and I hear Paul Williams might show up in this at some point ….By J. D. Hansel

Hank Green joins the Defunctland podcast to discuss a lot of everything and discuss what his new book would look like if it were a theme park ride!By Kevin Perjurer

In this episode, Steve and Jarrod try to host the show without JD! Chaos ensues. LINKS: Robot Big Bird JD’s video essay, “To Solve the Labyrinth”By J. D. Hansel

Ben Lancaster joins the Defunctland podcast to discuss his new film "The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head," a film shot on location at Walt Disney World. A battle of the egos ensues between Kevin and Ben as they discuss a variety of topics.By Kevin Perjurer

In this episode, J.D. and Steve review the Brian Henson-produced Netflix show The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, and unfortunately, it’s scary for all the wrong reasons. We also talk about the latest news, interview a J.D.’s favorite Muppet, and meet a strange character with questionable intentions. Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppe…

Imagineer Rick Rothschild joins the podcast to discuss his time at Imagineering, directing projects such as Pleasure Island, ExtraTERRORestrial: Alien Encounter, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Captain EO, Disney's America, and more!By Kevin Perjurer

In this episode, Jarrod and J.D. argue about The Muppet Movie. That’s about it. We’re really not sure how this happened. Follow Muppet Hub on Facebook at muppethub.com/facebook and on Twitter at muppethub.com/twitter. Visit the Muppet Mindset at muppetmindset.com.By J. D. Hansel

WWE Superstar Zack Ryder joins Kevin on the podcast to discuss everything theme parks, and Zack has some... controversial opinions to say the least. Has Kevin finally met his match?By Kevin Perjurer

Kevin and Rob go head to head once again, along with Disney Dan. The three discuss all of the recent theme park news and the implications it has on the future of the parks.By Kevin Perjurer

What? A nine-and-a-halfth episode??? Well, as it turns out, Steve and J.D. had much to discuss once Jarrod left the call, so we’re going to pick up right where we left off in this second part of show #9. Enjoy your trip to Hensonland! Oh, and here’s that video we talk about from our visit to the Henson Company lot:…

After much anticipation, J.D., Jarrod, and Steve all sit down and discuss the latest big release from The Jim Henson Company, The Happytime Murders. Stay tuned for part two of this episode, in which they discuss things that aren’t The Happytime Murders. LINKS: Jarrod’s spoiler-free review of the movie: https://muppetmindset.wordpress.com/2018/08/24…

Voice Actor and YouTuber Brian Hull joins the Defunctland Podcast, bringing many of his beloved impersonations with him.By Kevin Perjurer

J.D. and Jarrod are here to spoil Wreck It Ralph‘s ending, review everything in Disneyland, analyze The Dark Crystal, and talk about Jarrod’s personal Hell. They also talk about Muppet things, a little bit, here and there. LINKS: Happytime Murders ads Clips from The O2By J. D. Hansel