Below The Frame with Matt Vogel

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EP#46: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Part 2 Jun 06, 2024

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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!

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EP#45: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Part 1 May 30, 2024

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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!
BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE ADVENTURES OF ELMO IN GROUCHLAND: https://youtu.be/wqAplkBtz-A

EP#44: Sesame Street Characters (REWIND to October 26, 2017) May 23, 2024

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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.
This episode features Pam Arciero, Carmen Osbahr, Frankie Cordero, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph…plus Carmen Osbahr singing the "I Love My Elbows" along with Johnny K and the Muppet Lounge Band.

Below the Frame EXTRA: Mahoning Message May 21, 2024

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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.

EP#43: Two Crazy Weeks in May May 16, 2024

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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
https://youtu.be/f9LnM9YGbi0?si=8zZ0CfF6Zxrd7idn

Elle Magazine Song Association
https://youtu.be/ShWhGoXJ3Y8?si=NefCIQF33LYvWrMt
Yahoo Entertainment
https://youtu.be/A8lN_Dw2cek?si=CZ7dTbzaamQWZfnx

The Laughing Place
https://youtu.be/SM2iRcp1d-8?si=ItlJElm2eB0CB1hZ

Metro.uk
https://youtu.be/a-OiJopZGnw?si=XsWiOAxq7S16YV6K

Consequence
https://youtu.be/qf2S3ZozDro?si=7fwRC6OJm3WKB1xX

BAFTA
https://youtu.be/UlAwYIB4i38?si=TvbRItS6HknZjSd5

RadioTimes
https://youtu.be/cuRtjBn8V8Q?si=W03a0LyV2UJX1lgN

OnDemand
https://youtu.be/h2gLgThpsPE?si=U3jcZFqT41dUhV-v
Donnybrook
https://youtu.be/YUvHsM_TCnw?si=HLynanA8z5IhRZqR

EP#42: First Day on Sesame Street (REWIND to October 19, 2017) May 09, 2024

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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.

EP#41: Puppets That You Wear, Part 3 May 02, 2024

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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!
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EP#40: Puppets That You Wear, Part 2 Apr 25, 2024

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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!

EP#39: Puppets That You Wear, Part 1 Apr 18, 2024

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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!

EP#38: Kermit at the Luck Reunion, Part 2 Apr 11, 2024

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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!

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