Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop Talk

Puppet Tears, ep.037 — Spencer Lott

Dec 18, 2019

We're closing out 2019 with a very special neighbor... Mister Spencer Lott! Spencer is an accomplished performer, builder, writer, and director best known for his role as Samuel, Julia's brother on Sesame Street. He was the lead puppeteer and builder on the new film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom...

Remembering Caroll Spinney

Dec 9, 2019

We wanted to share our special from January 2019 where we celebrated Caroll Spinney, who died Sunday at the age of 85. Puppet Tears' very first 'Very Special Special' honors the work of Caroll Spinney, the legendary puppeteer behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, who retired in October. This episode...

Puppet Tears, ep 036 — Steve Axtell

Dec 4, 2019

If you've ever tried to buy a puppet online, chances are you've seen the work of this week's guest - Steve Axtell. Steve is a performer, animator, voice artist, inventor, and entrepreneur whose company Axtell Expressions provides professional innovations to help you entertain the world. His creations are used by the...

Puppet Tears, ep 035 — Carmen Osbahr

Nov 13, 2019

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...

Puppet Tears, ep 034 — Tim Lagasse

Oct 30, 2019

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+...