Below The Frame with Matt Vogel

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EP#8: Bill Barretta/"Good Lip Sync"/Not Puppets (Carmen Osbahr) Sep 16, 2020

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On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt chats—and laughs—with Muppet Performer Bill Barretta (Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo, Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth) discussing working at Sesame Place, meeting Jim Henson, and his experience on Dinosaurs. We also talk about the importance of “good lip sync” in puppetry with Peter Linz (Ernie, Walter) and ask Carmen Osbahr (Rosita) a question about NOT puppets.
Barretta Brothers Website: https://www.thebarrettabrothers.com
Twitter: twitter.com/billbarretta

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EP#7: Pam Arciero/"Right Hands"/Not Puppets (Peter Linz) Sep 09, 2020

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On this episode of Below the Frame, join Matt as he talks with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Pam Arciero (Grundgetta) about growing up in Hawaii, meeting Kermit Love, Caroll & Debi Spinney, and the difficult job of being a right hand performer. We also ask Sesame Street and Disney Muppet Performer Peter Linz (Walter, Ernie, Herry Monster) something about NOT puppets.
National Puppetry Conference/O'Neill Theater Center: https://www.theoneill.org/pup

EP#6: Martin P. Robinson/Jerry Stories (Paul Rudolph)/"Little Red" (demo) Sep 02, 2020

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On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt interviews Sesame Street Muppet Performer Martin P. Robinson (Telly Monster, Snuffy, Slimey the Worm) about growing up in Michigan—er—Wisconsin, working for Bil Baird, and his first day on Sesame Street. Sesame Street Vocal Music Director Paul Rudolph shares a memory of and reads a story by legendary Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson. We also listen to a demo of one of Jerry’s songs.
All Hallow's Eve: https://allhallowsevemusical.com/the-show/

EP#5: Michelle Hickey & Lara MacLean/"Monitors" Aug 26, 2020

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On this 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).

EP#4: Jennifer Barnhart/"Bold Characters"/Not Puppets (Tyler Bunch) Aug 19, 2020

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On this episode of Below the Frame, listen to Matt's conversation with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Jennifer Barnhart (Zoe, Granny Bird, Maggie Cadabby) as they talk about her experiences hanging out in bars at a young age, auditioning for Kathy Mullen on Between the Lions, and her first day on Sesame Street. We also learn about "Bold Characters" in puppetry, and Matt asks Muppet Performer Tyler Bunch (Louie) something about NOT puppets.

EP#3: Carmen Osbahr/Jerry Stories (Stephanie D'Abruzzo)/"Go Softly" Aug 12, 2020

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On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Carmen Osbahr (Rosita, Ovejita) about her journey from Mexico all the way to Sesame Street. Matt also talks about friend and mentor, the late Jerry Nelson (The Count, Floyd Pepper, Robin, Herry Monster), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Prairie Dawn) shares her memory of Jerry, and reads one of his stories. Matt also shares a song of Jerry's that you've never heard.

EP#2: Peter Linz/"Live Hands"/Not Puppets (Fran Brill) Aug 12, 2020

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On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street and Disney Muppet Performer, Peter Linz (Walter, Ernie, Herry Monster, Link Hogthrob, Joe the Legal Weasel) and learns about his dedication to learning monitor technique, having an audition for Sesame Street in New York while needing to be at rehearsals in Atlanta! We also learn about "live hands" in puppetry (thanks to a special google-eyed guest), and Matt asks Fran Brill (Prairie Dawn) a question about NOT puppets!
Peter's Website: http://www.peterlinz.com/Contact.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterlinzmuppet
Instagram: instagram.com/peter.linz
Beyond The Sock: https://beyondthesock.com

EP#1: Stephanie D'Abruzzo/"Arm Rods"/Not Puppets (Martin P. Robinson) Aug 12, 2020

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In the premiere episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Prairie Dawn). We also learn about how "Arm Rods" are used in puppetry, and Matt asks Sesame Street Muppet Performer Martin P. Robinson (Telly Monster, Snuffy, Slimey the Worm) something about NOT puppets.
Stephanie D'Abruzzo's website: https://www.stephaniedabruzzo.com
Twitter: twitter.com/dabruzzotweets

Below the Frame - The Trailer Jul 23, 2020

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This is the trailer for the podcast of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, a weekly podcast for fans of the Sesame Street and Disney Muppets. Premieres Wednesday, August 12th, 2020.
ABOUT MATT VOGEL:
Matt Vogel is one of the core Disney Muppet Performers and plays Kermit the Frog, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Uncle Deadly, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Camilla, Sweetums, Pops, and Constantine. He is one of the Sesame Street Muppet Performers and plays Big Bird, The Count, Mr. Johnson, and others. As part of Sesame Street’s directing team, he has earned seven Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Directing in a Children’s Series” and directed the Primetime Emmy Award-Winning special Once Upon A Sesame Street Christmas for HBO. He is also a coproducer on Sesame Street and the show’s Puppet Captain.

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