Below The Frame with Matt Vogel

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EP#22: Alice Dinnean/"Cramped Spaces"/Not Puppets (Peter Linz) Oct 27, 2021

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On this episode of Below The Frame, Matt chats with the multi-talented Alice Dinnean! She’s a puppeteer, she’s a writer, she’s a puppet captain, she’s an interior decorator! She does it all. Plus, we’ll be talking about “Cramped Spaces” and asking a puppeteer about NOT pupppets! All of that on this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel!

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EP#21: Kirk Thatcher/Injury Corner (Alice Dinnean)/Not Puppets (Julianne Buescher) Oct 20, 2021

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On this episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel, we are talking with designer, writer, director, Kirk Thatcher! Kirk talks about his childhood, Leonard Nimoy and Star Trek, Jim Henson and The Muppets, and so much more! Plus, we’ll be debuting a new segment on the show today and asking a Puppeteer about NOT Puppets.

EP#20: Joey Mazzarino/"Tall Shoes"/Not Puppets (John Kennedy) Oct 13, 2021

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On this episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with one of his best friends, Muppet Performer Joey Mazzarino (Murray Monster) about his time at Sesame Street, his writing speed, and the band they were in together, The Mighty Weaklings. We'll also ask John Kennedy something about NOT puppets! This week's episode of Below the Frame is brought to you by Tall Shoes.

EP#19: Louise Gold/Jerry Stories (Bill Barretta)/"I'll See You in My Dreams" Oct 06, 2021

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On the Season 2 Premiere of Below the Frame, Matt talks with legendary Muppet Performer Louise Gold (Annie Sue) about how she got from acting on stage to puppeteering on The Muppet Show, the recent Netflix show Dark Crystal: Age of the Resistance, and more! Plus, Bill Barretta shares a Jerry Story and we hear Jerry sing "I'll See You in My Dreams".

Carmen Osbahr/Jerry Stories (Stephanie D'Abruzzo)/"Go Softly" Oct 01, 2021

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On this repeat 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.

Julianne Buescher/"Spatial Awareness"/Not Puppets (Jennifer Barnhart) Sep 24, 2021

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On this repeat episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with Muppet Performer Julianne Buescher (Yolanda, Beverly Plume). They talk about her life as an introvert, moving to Hollywood and being an improvisor at Second City, and working on shows like Dinosaurs, Sesame Street, The Muppets and so much more! We’ll also learn about "Spatial Awareness" in puppetry and ask Jennifer Barnhart a question about NOT puppets!

The Sesame Street Mentees/"Yes, And..."/Not Puppets (John Kennedy) Sep 17, 2021

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On this repeat episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we talk to the members of the Sesame Street Mentorship Program (Tau Bennett, Austin Costello, Chris Thomas Hayes, Haley Jenkins, Kathy Kim, Spencer Lott, Megan Piphus). Get to know the Mentees, what they've learned being a part of the program, and what they think you need to know to be a Sesame Street Muppet Performer. We also learn about improvisation in puppetry and ask Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy (Mumford) a question about NOT puppets.

Ryan Dillon/Jerry Stories (John Kennedy)/"Alligators" Sep 10, 2021

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On this repeat episode of Below the Frame, Matt talks with Emmy Award winning Sesame Street Muppet Performer Ryan Dillon (Elmo, Don Music, Lefty the Salesman) about puppetry at an early age, going away from Sesame Street, and the famous red monster he plays. Plus, Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy shares his memory and reads a story written by Jerry Nelson. We also hear a great version of Jerry's song, "Alligators".
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Leslie Carrara-Rudolph/Jerry Stories (Carmen Osbahr)/"Stompin' on the East Side" Sep 03, 2021

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On this repeat episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Abby Cadabby). They talk about Carol Burnett, Muppets Tonight, and how resilience is part of her life's journey. Carmen Osbahr (Rosita) shares her memory of late Muppet Performer Jerry Nelson and reads one of his stories. Plus, we hear Mr. Nelson performing one of his very own Jerry Stories.
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Bill Barretta/"Good Lip Sync"/Not Puppets (Carmen Osbahr) Aug 27, 2021

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On this repeat 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.
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