Podcasts & Interviews

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Kermitment: A Muppets Podcast

On Kermitment, hosts Matthew Gaydos and Sam Schultz usually watch and comment on their chronological viewing of Henson shows. They broke format to talk to Craig about Sam and Friends.

Theme Park Thursday with Dillo’s Diz

Craig joined hosts Jen and Frank to talk about Sam and Friends on their season 5 premiere episode.

Under the Puppet

Host Grant Baciocco, whose interview with Stan Freberg was used as a reference in the Sam and Friends book, welcomed Craig to his podcast, which dropped on September 24, 2022, the book’s official launch date

D.J. Bob Show

D.J. Bob and Craig chatted about the book and Craig’s long career.

Lifewriting: Write for Your Life

Craig and his wife, Stephanie D’Abruzzo joined another pair of spouses — Steve Barnes and Craig’s college pal Tananarive Due for a chat about writing, collaborating, marriage, and the Sam and Friends Book

We Got This with Mark and Hal

Craig joined Mark Gagliardi and Hal Lublin on their long-running Maximum Fun podcast to determine once and for all the best short-lived TV series. Along the way, they had a chance to talk about the Sam and Friends book.

Movin’ Right Along

Ryan Roe and Anthony Strand have been discussing The Muppet Christmas Carol in two-minute pieces and invited Craig to dissect a couple of minutes with them — as well as discuss the 30th anniversary D23 event he produced, and, of course, the Sam and Friends book.

Jake’s Happy Nostalgia Hour

On this September, 2022 episode, hosts Jake, Chris, Wyatt, and Matt talk to Craig about the Sam and Friends book and his career at The Jim Henson Company

The Toby Gribben Show - Shout Radio

Shout Radio UK’s Toby Gribben interviewed Craig on his afternoon radio show September 30, 2022. This podcast preserves that discussion.