Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On today's episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Fracaswell Hyman! For years, Cas has been a key creative force in children's television, writing for beloved series like Ghostwriter, Gullah Gullah Island, Taina, and recently Lyla in the Loop. He's best known for creating the Disney Channel series The Famous Jett Jackson, developing Little Bill for Nick Jr., and co-creating Romeo! for Nickelodeon. Aside from his television work, Cas is also an accomplished author, having written the books Mango Delight and Summer in the City! Join us as we dive into Cas' journey through television and literature, the impact of diverse storytelling, and the lasting legacy of the shows that shaped so many childhoods!…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In today's episode, we're joined by the wonderful Hilary Momberger-Powers! As a former child actress, Hilary is best known for voicing Sally Brown in several Peanuts projects, including the beloved feature film Snoopy Come Home and the classic holiday special A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Beyond voice acting, Hilary has also appeared in various films, both feature-length and short and has also worked as a script supervisor on various TV series and films. Years later, she shared her personal experiences in her 2017 memoir, Peanuts to Percocet: Notes on a Hollywood Childhood, where she reflects on the challenges of growing up as a child star. Join us as she takes us through her unique Hollywood journey, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the lasting impact of being part of the Peanuts legacy!…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Richard Termine! Richard's career began in the world of puppetry, designing and building beloved Sesame Street characters like Placido Flamingo, Meryl Sheep, and Wolfgang the Seal. He also contributed to the Sesame Street specials Don't Eat the Pictures, Big Bird in Japan, and the feature film Follow That Bird. Beyond Sesame Street, Richard worked on Fraggle Rock and various Muppets feature films before transitioning into photography, where he continues to capture the magic of Sesame Street as the show's on-set photographer. His lens has also brought to life images for Sesame Street Magazine, Bear in the Big Blue House, Between the Lions, Blue's Clues, and countless theatre and dance productions. Join us as Richard shares his incredible journey, his experiences behind the camera, and his passion for preserving the artistry of puppetry and performance!…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! Join us on today's episode as we chat with puppeteer and voice actor, Tim Blaney. Tim's work has brought so many beloved characters to life, most notably as the puppeteer and voice of the iconic Johnny 5 in the Short Circuit films. His career with The Jim Henson Company began with Dinosaurs, leading to extensive work with The Muppets, including performing on stage with them at the Hollywood Bowl and O2 Arena! And if that wasn't enough, Tim's voice has graced other movie franchises, bringing to life Frank the Pug in the Men in Black films and Goofy Goober in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! Today, we had the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly talented composer, arranger, and orchestrator, Bill Sherman. Bill's musical journey has taken him from the bright lights of Broadway to the streets of Sesame Street, and everywhere in between. He's a key collaborator with Lin-Manuel Miranda, having orchestrated and arranged In the Heights, co-produced the Hamilton soundtrack, served as executive music producer on the tick, tick... BOOM! film, and been part of the innovative group Freestyle Love Supreme. In television, he was a composer and music director for the reboot of The Electric Company and since 2008, has been a composer and music director for Sesame Street! He's also lent his talents to shows like Nature Cat and Donkey Hodie.…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In today's episode, we chat with writer and author, Ellis Weiner. From his early days as an editor at National Lampoon and columnist for Spy Magazine, to his work with the Muppets (including writing the mock behind-the-scenes book The Great Muppet Caper!: The Making of the Masterpiece!), Ellis has left his mark on comedy. But he's also touched the lives of countless children through his work in television. He co-created the beloved PBS series The Puzzle Place and contributed his writing talents to shows like Reading Rainbow, Shining Time Station, The Noddy Shop, Clarissa Explains it All, Bear in the Big Blue House, Barney & Friends, and Between the Lions.…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On this episode, we have a conversation with Michael Hirsh, the creative force behind so many cherished childhood memories. Michael co-founded Nelvana, the studio that brought us classics like Little Bear, Franklin, Babar, Max & Ruby, The Magic School Bus, Rolie Polie Olie, and many others. If that wasn't enough, he then launched Cookie Jar Entertainment, where he co-created The Doodlebops and executive produced hits like Arthur, Caillou, and Johnny Test. Michael discusses the evolution of children's television, discussing the making of these iconic shows, the challenges of adapting beloved books into animated series, and the lasting impact these programs have had on generations of kids! We also cover Michael's new memoir, Animation Nation: How We Built a Cartoon Empire.…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! In this episode, we talk with puppeteer, writer, and director David Skelly. David's journey began at The Jim Henson Company, where he honed his puppetry skills as a puppet builder on projects like The Muppet Christmas Carol and Sesame Street. He then transitioned to Pixar, where he contributed as a story developer and art director on beloved films like Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., and Cars. He has also puppeteered with The Muppets, and he's directed for The Jim Henson Company, Cartoon Network's The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange, and DreamWorks projects. Most recently, he co-developed Max & the Midknights for Nickelodeon.…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! Join us as we chat with writer and producer Michael Poryes, the mastermind behind a number of iconic series! Michael co-created the hit Disney Channel shows That's So Raven and Hannah Montana, shaping a generation of viewers. He also created Life with Boys on YTV and Home Sweet Rome! on Max. Tune in as Michael discusses his career, the challenges and triumphs of creating teen television, the inside scoop on his beloved shows, and the lasting impact they've had on pop culture. Get ready for a fun, nostalgic, and insightful conversation that's sure to bring back some great memories!…

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! On this episode, we speak with the incredibly talented puppeteer, Tracie Mick! Tracie has brought characters to life for Disney stage shows like Playhouse Disney Live!, Bear in the Big Blue House Live!, and even contributed her puppetry skills to Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering projects. Tracie has also worked on Sesame Street, puppeteering for various episodes, specials, and even the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Tracie discusses the art of puppetry, the process of bringing characters to life, and the behind-the-scenes stories from her incredible career.…

In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we are joined by Steve Roslonek, better known in the children's music scene as SteveSongs! Steve shares stories from his beginnings with a capella group The Vineyard Sound, his years appearing on PBS Kids as Mr. Steve, performing at a wide variety of live events and so much more!…

In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we discuss puppetry, animatronics and more with British master puppeteer, David Barclay! David, a true master of his craft, shares his incredible experiences working on iconic films like Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, where he helped bring to life the beloved Yoda and the formidable Jabba the Hutt. Beyond Star Wars, David has graced the screens with his talents in numerous films, including those from The Jim Henson Company and The Muppets. He also shares insights into the evolution of puppetry, from traditional techniques to the cutting-edge advancements in animatronics. David also has an autobiography about his life and career, titled My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond, coming out later in February!…

Get ready to jump into a world of puppetry and voiceover with Australian puppeteer and voice actor Adam Kronenberg! Adam's best known role is performing Dumpster the Cat in the beloved children's series Raggs. He also lent his voice to the English dub of Ketchup: Cats Who Cook and performed Fidget on Bambaloo and Squidge on Pipsqueaks. Get ready for a delightful conversation with Adam and maybe a cameo from Dumpster himself!…

Get ready to dive into the world of on-camera acting and voice acting with the incredibly talented Daniel Ross! As an on-camera actor, he is known for his roles in HBO's The Wire and portraying Kyle in the Ninjas vs. Zombies films. In voiceover, Daniel is one of the voices of iconic Disney character Donald Duck and has also been the voice of Lucky the Leprechaun for Lucky Charms, Grimace for McDonald's and Starscream in the Transformers video games. Don't miss this unforgettable conversation with Daniel!…

In this episode, we're joined by the delightful Dennisha Pratt, best known for her beloved role as one of the hosts of the Sprout morning block, The Sunny Side Up Show. Dennisha shares heartwarming stories from her time on the show, including behind-the-scenes glimpses and the lasting impact it had on her life and career. We'll also explore her diverse journey, from her guest appearance on The Wiggles' Apples & Bananas album and video to her film work in movies like Suicide Squad, The Benefactor and Paranoia. Plus, Dennisha talks about her continued passion for inspiring young minds as the host of Wonder and Shine and her work as a children's author. It's a conversation filled with joy, laughter, and a whole lot of sunshine!…