George the Janitor has never looked so... CLEAN!

You've doubtlessly heard the news that Cole Escola is writing a Miss Piggy movie. We at ToughPigs think this could be a very exciting thing because of Piggy's historical connections to drag and queerness: www.toughpigs.com/miss-piggy-m...

Coming in 2026: a new Little Golden Biography Book about Jim Henson!

RUMOR! Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, and Cole Escola may be collaborating on a Miss Piggy movie. If it's true, what would YOU want to see in a Piggy film?? www.toughpigs.com/rumor-piggy-...

New Muppets From Space podcast! We’re talking Minutes 17-18: Gonzo receives instructions from the Cosmic Fish. PLUS: Exactly which stereotype do the fish represent? Tell your parents you want Nickelodeon Magazine! How much would you pay for this Gonzo puppet? Pepe is cannibalism-adjacent!

A belated thanks to Tough Pigs for this fantastic review of my recent Jim Henson book!

Check out what's in store for Season 56 of Sesame Street, dropping next week on Netflix and PBS!

Whenever we post anything "political" on our Muppet fan site, we get a lot of the same comments. So we're answering all the questions before they're inevitably made. www.toughpigs.com/faq-commente...

New podcast ep! We're cleaning up our act with a spotlight on George the Janitor and his messy history with relationships. www.toughpigs.com/70-years-geo...

It’s Daylight Saving Day - don’t forget to turn back your extravagant Muppet Show Bradford Exchange wall clocks!

New FRAGGLE TALK podcast! We're (reluctantly?) sharing "The Grapes of Generosity," in which Gobo refuses to share his snack and then somehow loses weight. With special guest: puppeteer Mark Gale, who actually visited the Fraggle Rock set during this episode! www.toughpigs.com/fraggle-talk...

Happy Halloween! It's time for our second-favorite annual tradition (after candy): The Halloween Parade, featuring all of our favorite Muppet costumes from the past year! www.toughpigs.com/halloween-pa...

Gaffer’s back! And looking a little… different? You can’t blame him - that cat has definitely seen some stuff over the past 40 years.

Muppet fans from far and wide convened in NYC recently to spend an entire weekend celebrating Jim Henson's birthday. Read our full report to hear about the walking tour, costume contest, karaoke, and more!

NYC puppetry fans! Catch “The Best of Broadway Puppetry Halloween Spectacular” at @54below.bsky.social this Thursday! With surprise special guest Rob Lake - star of the Muppets’ Broadway debut! 54below.org/events/the-b...

Tomorrow in the New York Post: The Muppets call him "Uncle Deadly," but there's no evidence that any of them are his nieces or nephews.

You know what makes the Olympics even better? Sesame Street. Luckily, they'll be there in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo next year!

New Muppets From Space podcast! We’re talking about Minutes 15-16: Gonzo mostly sits on the roof. PLUS: What do General Luft’s badges mean? Another Addams Family rap! Kermit’s pile of peas! The terrible Muppet video game! And why don’t they make a movie called Muppets Just Drivin’ in a Car?

It's almost Halloween! That makes us think about spooky stuff! Like the time Kenny Rogers sang with a bunch of creepy Muppets and then one of them DIED.

The holidays are almost upon us, so we've got answers to all the questions your family are going to ask you about The Muppets!

It's time for another '70 Years, 70 Muppets', where this week we spotlight the fantastic one-eyed feline, Gaffer!

NYC folks! Leslie Carrara-Rudolph's brilliant and unhinged live show MOONLIGHT MADNESS is this Sunday, and tickets are still available for the 7pm show! If you haven't seen Leslie live, you gotta see her for yourself. Use discount code LOLLY10 to save $$! thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/showdetails/...

In 1975, Fisher-Price made a Little People Cookie Monster toy. He's very goofy-looking. So why do we like him so much? Read on to find out whether we can answer that question!

We've seen a lot of jokes associating the the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre with the Muppets. When you heard the news, which movie did your mind go to first: The Great Muppet Caper, or Muppets Most Wanted?

We've come to the end of our podcast miniseries celebrating The Muppets Take Scripthattan, and we're overjoyed to get to chat with two hugely talented Muppet fans: @ninawest.bsky.social (Miss Piggy) and @jmiglehart.bsky.social (Dr. Teeth)!! www.toughpigs.com/west-iglehart/

We think we know that guy!

In light of recent events, we'd like to remind you that the Muppets have always been political, progressive, and maybe a little porcine. www.toughpigs.com/revolution-w...

New Muppet From Space podcast! We’re talking Minutes 13-14: We meet two men and a bear who are searching for alien life. PLUS: What should COVNET stand for? What is Pat Hingle best known for? Why did they call Bobo “Rentro?” And two of the best jokes in this movie!

Weather forecasts are predicting a 100% chance of a new Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock holiday special!

We went to New York Comic Con and found a fortune in Muppet merch, art, panels, cosplay and more! www.toughpigs.com/tp-at-nycc-2...

Bonus podcast episode! We're celebrating the upcoming Muppets Take Scripthattan show with a chat with the musicians! Dana Wickens (drums), Brett Morris (bass), and Lucas Ross (wait, they let a BANJO in this show??)! www.toughpigs.com/scripthattan...

It's podcast time! This week on '70 Years, 70 Muppets' we spotlight the hungry and loud Big Mean Carl!

In case you need a reminder. #NoKings

New FRAGGLE TALK podcast! In "Boober and the Glob," an amorphous blob is rampaging through Fraggle Rock and trying to eat all the Doozers. Happy Halloween, I guess?? www.toughpigs.com/fraggle-talk...

Today on @heythatsmepod.bsky.social, the great @outtapez.bsky.social, who plays Junior Gorg in Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock on AppleTV! We do a commentary on the season 1 finale and it was such a nice, uplifting conversation. He’s great. Check it out wherever you can listen to podcasts!

NYC area people! Muppet performer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph is bringing her Halloween cabaret MOONLIGHT MADNESS to The Green Room 42 on October 26! Get your tickets for "a musical menu of savory stories, sweet surprises, and a cauldron of quirky characters!" thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/.../1siVDasb...

New podcast! We're chatting with the Kermit and Fozzie of The Muppets Take Scripthattan: Comedy legends @marcevanjackson.bsky.social and @pftompkins.bsky.social! www.toughpigs.com/tompkins-jac...

Fall Out Boy has released a new cover a Muppet Christmas classic!

A new Sesame Street video seems to be promoting A.I., which feels equally icky and disappointing. www.toughpigs.com/sesame-ai-ju...

We remember the great Drew Struzan, the artist behind Hollywood's most iconic posters: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and SEVERAL Muppet movies. www.toughpigs.com/drew-struzan/

New Muppets From Space podcast! We’re talking about Minutes 11-12: Gonzo gets a message from his cereal. PLUS: Who took the lonely Gonzo photo? The golden age of movie novelizations! Alpha-Bits! What's on Rizzo’s jacket? Cereal box prizes! And what if the Muppets moved into a pretentious mansion?

We sat down for a chat with Rob Lake and Kermit the Frog about their new Broadway show! And yes, it was magical. www.toughpigs.com/interview-ke...

Not only are these upcoming Sesame Street figures disturbing, they're expensive too! www.toughpigs.com/kaws-dead-se...

New podcast time! This week on '70 Years, 70 Muppets' we spotlight our main mumbling man, Lips!

Remembering the great Diane Keaton with the Muppets' homage from the 1982 Miss Piggy Calendar.

I finally finished my next Youtube tutorial! This time it's a detailed guide on how to make your own Didymus Plush replica, just like the one from Sarah's Bedroom in Labyrinth! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfO5...

NYCC attendees! We'll see you at our panel VERY SOON!

Whassup Muppet folks! Join me and the lovely people at @toughpigs.com for a Muppet sketchfest jam panel at NYCC! 4.15 in room 406.1! Wearing appropriate shirt!

You'll find connections to all of your favorite Henson properties in this collection of interviews.

Ahead of "The Muppets Take Scripthattan" - a live, star-studded script reading of the classic Muppet film on Oct. 24 - we're presenting a podcast miniseries with some of the stars! Starting here, with comedians/actors/podcasters Janet Varney and Griffin Newman! www.toughpigs.com/varney-newman/