ToughPigs Art: James Carroll’s Groovy Graphite
Monochrome Muppet musicians and musical moments from the incredible James V. Carroll!
A Report From The Swedish Chef 5K
This past weekend Disney World held a Swedish Chef themed 5K, including an appearance from the man himself!
More Muppet Legends Please!
Now that Frank Oz has been inducted as a Disney Legend, who’s next??
Gonzo and Neurodivergence and Me | The ToughPigs Beacon
One neurodivergent fan’s personal exploration of how Gonzo became his favorite Muppet.
If You Love The Muppets, You Should Love Marvel (and Vice Versa)
The Muppets have more in common with Marvel superheroes than you might think!
Muppet Fandom: The Timeline
How did Muppet fandom get to where it is now? Read this detailed timeline and find out!
Seeing How Muppets Work Will Not Ruin Anyone’s Childhood
Sesame Street puppeteers shared an impressive behind-the-scenes video. Why were Instagram users so cranky about it?
Your New Year’s Resolution: Be More Like Janice
In the new year, we should all aim to be more like the most virtuous Muppet. Rully!
Rhett’s Great Muppet Caper
What happens when the World Record holder for most Muppet memorabilia goes to England? He sets out to visit all the locations from The Great Muppet Caper!
10 Things You Didn’t Know About “Don’t Eat the Pictures”
The classic Sesame Street special is celebrating its 40th anniversary!
The Muppet Room Part 1: The Story
How did professional set designer Andy Walmsley end up building an exact replica of the Muppet Theater backstage in his house? Read Andy’s story to find out!
REPORT: Dave Goelz Q&A at the Center for Puppetry Arts
Dave Goelz delighted an audience of Muppet fans at a Q&A at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Here’s a full report!
Bunsen and Beaker Cook Up Trouble at Disney’s Brew-Wing Lab
Join us as we visit Bunsen and Beaker’s culinary laboratory, currently at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT!
The Muppets Mayhem vs. Canon (Did Somebody Say Cannon?)
Part of appreciating the Muppets on a deeper level includes… letting go.
Magical Muppety Tour: Retracing Jim Henson’s Steps on a Very Special Bus Ride
All the highlights from a fascinating bus tour of Jim and Jane Henson’s Maryland.
Bein’ Iconic
Today we argue the case that The Muppets are the Gay Icons the world has always needed.
Why The Dark Crystal Is Queer (And Why That Matters)
Viewing the world of The Dark Crystal through even the most basic queer lens uncovers rich (canonical!) lore that wrecks the gender binary as we know it.
Fraggle Rock: 40 Years Later – “You Can’t Do That Without a Hat”
Boober gets the spotlight as he loses his hat, fights his own anxiety, and finds some courage.
What Is a Modern Muppet (and Does It Matter)?
How do we even begin to define what a “modern Muppet” is??
Becoming Jim Henson: Another Sam & Friends Book Review
The Sam & Friends book gives us a unique look at who Jim Henson was BEFORE he was Jim Henson.
