Puppet Tears, ep 034 — Tim Lagasse

10/30/19 • 109 min

Brace yourself, friends because this episode's about to face-slam you right in the puppet brains! Our guest is none other than Tim Lagasse, who you'll recognize as the Crash on Disney XD's Crash & Bernstein, Mr. Cook on Nick Jr.'s Allegra's Window, and many, many more. You can see his work on the new Apple TV+ series Heplsters, where he performs the character Scatter and is the puppet captain for the show. He is also the proud owner of website "www.TimLagasse.com" Tim is here to talk us through the many highlights of his career - from his beginnings at the University of Connecticut's Puppet Arts Program, up to today where he's constantly working on a variety of projects, including a talking butt for Comedy Central's Crank Yankers. One of our most nutritious episodes yet -- don't miss this conversation! For episode highlights and mentions, visit PuppetTears.com/TimLagasse Release date: October 30, 2019 Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity

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Puppet Tears, ep 033 — Steve Whitmire

This week on Puppet Tears we're talking to Steve Whitmire, one of the Muppet world's living legends, best known for performing Kermit the Frog, Ernie, Beaker after the deaths of Jim Henson and Richard Hunt, as well as originating his own characters Rizzo the Rat, Wembly Fraggle, Bean Bunny, and many more! Steve is now launching a live web show called Cave In, which is his first major puppet forget following his firing from The Walt Disney Company in 2016. We leave no stone unturned as we talk to Steve about his storied career as a Muppet performer - from the first words Richard Hunt said to him on The Muppet Show, to the events that lead up to his departure from the Muppets. Tune in to hear Steve break down his approach to developing character, talk about pranks pulled at Henson masquerade parties, and a Puppet Tears story that took place on LIVE television! For episode highlights and mentions, visit PuppetTears.com/SteveWhitmire Release date: October 16, 2019 Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity

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Puppet Tears, ep 035 — Carmen Osbahr

We're not sure if you've heard... but Sesame Street is celebrating a pretty significant milestone this month. As the show marks its 50th anniversary, we're talking to Carmen Osbahr, the puppeteer behind Rosita and Ovejita who has been a Muppet performer for over 30 years.

Tune in as we discuss Carmen's coming of age as a television puppeteer in Mexico City, Mexico, her mentorship under Kermit Love, and finding her voice (and new language) on Sesame Street. Carmen will also share her experiences working with the USO and military families, going back to Mexico as an established puppeteer, and some special memories from the filming of Sesame's 50th anniversary special.

For mentions and episode highlights, visit PuppetTears.com/CarmenOsbahr Release date: November 13, 2019 Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity