Podcasts & Interviews
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Classic Conversations
Jeff Dwoskin speaks with Craig about a wide variety of topics - ranging from the Sam and Friends book to his work on The Muppet CD-ROM: Muppets Inside and other projects.
Fun Ideas Podcast
Craig joins author and podcaster Mark Arnold for an episode of his long-running podcast, where they talk about Sam and Friends and other fun ideas.
Under the Puppet: Jim Henson’s Washington
During the 2023 Puppeteers of America National Festival at the University of Maryland, Craig joined Jim Henson’s daughter Heather to guide a very special bus tour of significant Henson Washington, D.C. area landmarks. Grant Bociocco recorded the tour as a special episode of his podcast.
Below the Frame with Matt Vogel - Part 1
Longtime Muppet Performer and director Matt Vogel chats with Craig about his days as an intern at the Henson company, and many of the projects he’s worked with over the years.
Below the Frame with Matt Vogel - Part 2
There was so much to talk about, so Craig returned the following week to talk with Matt about Muppetfest, Jim Henson’s Musical World, The Jim Henson Retrospectacle in New Zealand, and of course, The Sam and Friends book.
The Marx Brothers Council Podcast
Longtime Muppet Performer Eric Jacobson joins Craig to talk about The Muppets and the Marxes with hosts Noah Diamond, Matthew Coniam and Bob Gassel
Sidedoor: Smithsonian Institution
In this episode of Sidedoor, the official podcast of the Smithsonian, Craig joins Bonnie Erickson, Smithsonian curator Ryan Lintelman, and Smithsonian conservator Sunae Park Evans to discuss Sam and Friends.
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.