29. the muppets & cultural commentary (w/danika lyle)
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Amanda & Amber are joined by their friend, writer and comedian Danika Lyle, to talk all about THE MUPPETS as comedians, cultural commentators, real celebrities, and true artists. Also discussed: trying to impress fanboys, YouTube sketch groups, and making art just to hang out.
Follow Danika on instagram: @danika.lyle
HOSTS: Amanda (@amandalaynemiller) + Amber Miller (@amberlmiller)
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SHOUTOUTS
Black Clowns to follow:
Camirin Farmer (@camirinfarmer)
Kristin Wallace (@verygenuine)
Puppeteer/Artist: Esty Bharier (@estycreates)
Freak Nature Puppets: https://www.freaknaturepuppets.com/
Bob Baker Marionettes (Los Angeles): https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/
TIMESTAMPS
(skip to 5:06 if you don’t want to hear a random piercing/tattoo discussion)
00:00 piercings and tattoos
5:06 dani’s muppets tattoo
8:27 raven is a clown
9:20 clowning is human puppets
14:13 MUPPETS ARE PUPPETS
15:20 muppets are celebrities
18:10 sketch group and movie stars
19:43 parodying show business
20:30 muppets are for adults and sometimes problematic
22:50 muppets make the industry better
26:58 muppets lore
29:31 what movie should the muppets remake?
34:38 MUPPETS WIZARD OF OZ
38:24 not enough money?!
39:42 the music of the muppets
42:10 cultural commentary & audience POV
44:11 physical comedy
46:15 dani’s ultimate nerd girl history
48:48 active obsession vs. escapism
53:04 LATE AS HELL intro
54:08 humans and muppets
55:36 romantasy novels
57:02 fangirls pursuing entertainment just to hangout
1:05:19 fanboys vs. tumblr gays vs. pinterest
1:13:24 making stuff with your friends
1:20:55 dani IS a muppet
1:21:40 outro
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