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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 8h

Here's something VERY cool and VERY special for Fraggle fans!

Tough Pigs pal Grant discovered a bunch of original demo recordings of Fraggle Rock songs. Read his report -- and hear the demos for yourself!

Treasures from the Fraggle Archives: Long-Lost Fraggle Rock Demos - ToughPigs

Wouldn't it be great if the original demo tapes from Fraggle Rock still existed? Well, they do -- and we found them!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 9h

Some new details have dropped about the Muppets' takeover of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster!

New Details About the Muppets Roller Coaster - ToughPigs

Learn just a little bit more about the upcoming Rock 'n' Roller Coaster retheme!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 1d

Sesame Workshop has launched two new Sesame Street games on Roblox today. You can explore the new 123 Sesame Street, chat with Grover, and get mail from Don Music!

Explore Sesame Street in New Roblox Games - ToughPigs

Two new Sesame Street games have come to Roblox!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 1d

New Muppets From Space podcast! We’re talking about Minutes 09-10: the kitchen blows up and Gonzo looks at photos.

PLUS: Gonzo's live hands! Who’s the old lady in the kitchen? Drinking birds are cool! And we search for a Donatello action figure!

Movin’ Right Along 6.05: Muppet Family Photos - ToughPigs

The kitchen blows up and Gonzo looks at photos.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 2d

Who is Fonzie Bear? Who is Mr. Snuffleuffagus? Who is Jam Hanson? It's time we tackle all of these Muppet misspellings once and for all!

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Muppet Misspellings - ToughPigs

Think you know how to spell Snuffy's full name? Now you can be certain with this handy guide!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 3d

It’s new podcast time! This week on ‘70 Years, 70 Muppets’ we spotlight Piggy’s dramatic dragon-like best friend, Uncle Deadly!

70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 59. Uncle Deadly - ToughPigs

This week we spotlight Piggy's dramatic dragon-like best friend, Uncle Deadly!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 4d

When your copy of The Muppet Show record skips in the right place to cause never ending pain

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 4d

New FRAGGLE TALK podcast! Red Fraggle gets super paranoid in "Red Handed and the Invisible Thief," while Sprocket embraces his viking heritage.

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Fraggle Talk: Classic – “Red-Handed and Invisible Thief” - ToughPigs

Red Fraggle succumbs to paranoia! Hey, we've all been there.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 5d

"Rubber Duckie, you're the one."

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 5d

Wrapping up our Little Muppet Monsters series with a look back at what DIDN'T make it to air! (This post has been brought to you by GUNKO.)

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Little Muppet Monsters: 40 Years Later – And the Rest - ToughPigs

Wrapping up our Little Muppet Monsters reviews with a look at what DIDN'T make it to air!

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Patrick Cotnoir @patrickcotnoir.bsky.social · 5d

Today on @heythatsmepod.bsky.social is a truly amazing episode with legendary director Ken Kwapis. His feature film debut is Follow That Bird, which we're doing an audio commentary on today! Some really cool stories that I’ve never heard before. This is absolutely one of my favorite episodes.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 6d

To commemorate the season finale of "A Prairie Dawn Companion," enjoy @pengarr.postes.club's version of "The Ballad of Rodeo Rosie," prepared especially for the podcast.

A Prairie Dawn Companion: The Ballad of Rodeo Rosie

YouTube video by Tough Pigs

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 6d

Welcome-oh-welcome to the season finale of A PRAIRIE DAWN COMPANION! We're wrapping up our look back at the female Muppets of Sesame Street up to the mid-1970s, as well as a spotlight on a few we didn't get around to. For good reason.

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A Prairie Dawn Companion – Some Final Thoughts, For Now - ToughPigs

It's the Season 1 finale of A Prairie Dawn Companion, and Becca is looking back at some Prairie Dawn and Betty Lou moments she missed.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 7d

Going to New York Comic Con? Here's a handy cheat sheet for finding all of the Muppet merch, cosplay, celebs, and panels (including ours!) at NYCC:

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How to Be a Muppet Fan at NYCC – 2025 - ToughPigs

Don't miss out on any of the Muppet-related panels, merch, celebs and more at New York Comic Con!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 8d

Spoilers for today's New York Times crossword puzzle. But I have a feeling you would've figured this one out anyway.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 8d

New Muppets From Space podcast! We’re talking Minutes 07-08: “Brick House” concludes and the Muppets eat breakfast.

PLUS: Tacky the Penguin! Who’s your favorite Spice Girl? Baab the Sheep! Sesame parodies of the Napster era! And Miss Piggy makes a low-key entrance!

Movin’ Right Along 6.04: It’s the ’90s and Musicals Are Not Cool - ToughPigs

"Brick House" concludes and the Muppets eat breakfast.

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chrissmigliano.bsky.social @chrissmigliano.bsky.social · 9d

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 9d

Did you know there are MUPPET FANS on the INTERNET?? Check out our list of websites, podcasts, and social media accounts with some of our favorite Muppet fan presences out there (aside from ToughPigs, of course)!

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Where to Find Other Muppet Fans on the Internet - ToughPigs

Compiling a list of Muppet websites, podcasts, and social media accounts that AREN'T ToughPigs!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 10d

New 70 Years, 70 Muppets podcast! You don't have to hit us over the head to talk about MARVIN SUGGS! With special guest Sesame Street Music Director and professional percussionist Paul Rudolph!

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70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 58. Marvin Suggs - ToughPigs

This week we spotlight the malevolent musician Marvin Suggs and his poor innocent Muppaphone.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 12d

Today on ToughPigs we're reviewing the Little Muppet Monsters episode "The Great Boodini," in which the show really starts to get creative... just in time for its untimely cancellation.

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Little Muppet Monsters: 40 Years Later – “The Great Boodini” - ToughPigs

Little Muppet Monsters starts to get creative... just in time for its third and final episode.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 12d

A lovely tribute to Jim Henson from a few Muppet superfans, courtesy of our friend Tori from @muppetno.bsky.social.

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What Do The Muppets Mean To You (A Tribute for Jim Henson's 89th Birthday)

YouTube video by Tori Schmidt

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 12d

We're saddened to learn that art director Jim Mahon, who helped design the look of Muppet Magazine, Muppet Babies, and more, recently passed away.

RIP Jim Mahon - ToughPigs

We remember art director Jim Mahon and his impressive design work.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 13d

Congrats to @muppeturgy.com for completing their coverage of The Muppet Show! Can't wait to see what you all have cooked up for us next.

Muppeturgy @muppeturgy.com · 13d

For your eyes only, it’s a view to the Roger Moore episode of The Muppet Show! It’s also the last episode of The Muppet Show! Listen to find out if Muppeturgy will live and let or die another day! (Yes we know that last one isn’t Moore, leave us alone. Octopussy.) www.muppeturgy.com/episodes/rog...

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 13d

Listen as we regale you with The Ballad of Rodeo Rosie in the latest episode of The Prairie Dawn Companion podcast!

www.toughpigs.com/pdc-107/

A Prairie Dawn Companion – The Ballad of Rodeo Rosie - ToughPigs

Is Rodeo Rosie good? Becca's saddling up to find out in an episode with a special surprise!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 14d

Now up for pre-order are the new wave of Muppet Funko Pop figures!

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Pre-Order the New Wave of Muppet Funko Pops - ToughPigs

I'm always looking for a Muppet-related object for various reasons, whether I need to keep my papers from blowing away or to toss from my car at people who don't use their turn signals. So bless the g...

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