Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re continuing our chat with writer/producer Craig Shemin. In Part 2, we talk about MuppetFest, Jim Henson's Musical World (the Carnegie Hall shows), The Jim Henson Retrospectacle in New Zealand, and Craig’s book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show. All of that, plus a lot more on this brand-new episode of Below the Frame.LINK TO CRAIG SHEMIN'S WEBSITE:https://www.craigshemin.com/LINK TO THE BOOK:https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Friends-Hensons-Television-hardback/dp/1629336211/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IOZ33EVPAARY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y8xbRiqIopor1dwLTytkP5dj4ezI5DIDZ09AWO46e2Y.RlhG4HCCOnChzBdZts8YDjZVmSJ0iF2we9SJNeJS_04&dib_tag=se&keywords=sam+and+friends+jim+henson+craig+shemin&qid=1719782220&sprefix=sam+and+friends+jim+henson+craig+shem%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re talking with writer/producer Craig Shemin. Craig talks about interning at Jim Productions, meeting Jim Henson, the many projects he’s written on, and so much more!  This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion. Next week, we’ll talk about Craig’s book Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show on an all-new episode of Below the Frame.LINK TO CRAIG SHEMIN'S WEBSITE:https://www.craigshemin.com/LINK TO THE BOOK:https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Friends-Hensons-Television-hardback/dp/1629336211/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IOZ33EVPAARY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y8xbRiqIopor1dwLTytkP5dj4ezI5DIDZ09AWO46e2Y.RlhG4HCCOnChzBdZts8YDjZVmSJ0iF2we9SJNeJS_04&dib_tag=se&keywords=sam+and+friends+jim+henson+craig+shemin&qid=1719782220&sprefix=sam+and+friends+jim+henson+craig+shem%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel we’re rewinding to November 16, 2017.  We were shooting Season 49 of Sesame Street and in this episode we’re in The Muppet Lounge talking about the Music of Sesame Street.The episode features Joe Hennes from ToughPigs, Vocal Musical Director and Composer Paul Rudolph, Jen Barnhart, Martin P. Robinson, and Alan Muroaka (who plays Alan on Sesame Street), and Pam Arciero singing “Jelly Man Kelly” along with Johnny K and the Muppet Lounge Band. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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 in Part 3, Matt continues his discussion with Muppet Performers Bill Barretta (Dr. Teeth, Rowlf), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Grover), and Peter Linz (Ernie, Statler, Link Hogthrob) about the characters they've inherited, or taken over from the previous performer(s) with a special appearance by four other performers who have inherited Muppet characters: Pam Arciero (Grundgetta), Tyler Bunch (Louie), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Prairie Dawn), and Jennifer Barnhart (Zoe).WARNING: Some adult words.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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 Muppet Performers Bill Barretta (Dr. Teeth, Rowlf), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Grover), and Peter Linz (Ernie, Statler, Link Hogthrob) about the characters they've inherited, or taken over from the previous performer(s).WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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 Muppet Performers Bill Barretta (Dr. Teeth, Rowlf), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Grover), and Peter Linz (Ernie, Statler, Link Hogthrob) about the characters they've inherited, or taken over from the previous performer(s).WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel we’re rewinding to November 2, 2017 when we were shooting Season 49 of Sesame Street. We’re in The Muppet Lounge talking about again Sesame Street Characters and answering questions.This episode features Tyler Bunch, Peter Linz and the song Ladybug Picnic performed by Keith Olsen along with Johnny K and the Muppet Lounge Band.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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-AWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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 Bandhttps://youtu.be/f9LnM9YGbi0?si=8zZ0CfF6Zxrd7idnElle Magazine Song Associationhttps://youtu.be/ShWhGoXJ3Y8?si=NefCIQF33LYvWrMtYahoo Entertainmenthttps://youtu.be/A8lN_Dw2cek?si=CZ7dTbzaamQWZfnxThe Laughing Placehttps://youtu.be/SM2iRcp1d-8?si=ItlJElm2eB0CB1hZMetro.uk https://youtu.be/a-OiJopZGnw?si=XsWiOAxq7S16YV6KConsequencehttps://youtu.be/qf2S3ZozDro?si=7fwRC6OJm3WKB1xXBAFTA https://youtu.be/UlAwYIB4i38?si=TvbRItS6HknZjSd5RadioTimeshttps://youtu.be/cuRtjBn8V8Q?si=W03a0LyV2UJX1lgNOnDemandhttps://youtu.be/h2gLgThpsPE?si=U3jcZFqT41dUhV-vDonnybrookhttps://youtu.be/YUvHsM_TCnw?si=HLynanA8z5IhRZqRWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.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!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.On the Season 3 Premiere of Below the Frame, we're talking 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. This two-part episode begins with how Kermit was invited to the Luck Ranch up to a very special rehearsal! Want to hear all about it? Then it’s time to go...Below the Frame with Matt Vogel!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.On the Season Finale of Below the Frame, I’m talking to legendary Muppet Performer Dave Goelz! We talk about how he snuck into CBS as a teenager, his job at HP, and well, Jim Henson and The Muppets, of course! We’ll also hear a story and song by Jerry Nelson! So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to go...Below the Frame with Matt Vogel!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel,  I’m sitting in the hot seat and answering questions from my friend, Sesame Street Muppet Performer Stephanie D’Abruzzo! That’s right, it’s my turn to talk about where I grew up, how I became part of Sesame Street and the Muppets, and lots of other stuff you probably don't know! We’ll also be learning about “Doubling” in Television Puppetry, and will ask Joey Mazzarino a question about NOT puppets! All of that on this week's Below the Frame with  Matt Vogel!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tvSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattvMATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/