ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 20hThe Tough Pigs 25th anniversary celebration continues with this special montage highlighting our fake award shows, interviews, unboxings, and Gonger!toughpigs.comVideo: 25 Years of Tough Pigs - ToughPigs25 years in less than three minutes! 0134
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 01/10/2026We sit down with the creatives behind 'Labyrinth: In Concert' to learn how the show came together, and what fans can expect!toughpigs.comA Labyrinth: In Concert Interview - ToughPigsJD chats with the creative minds behind Labyrinth: In Concert. 0103
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 30/09/2026Recently we visited the new Henson exhibition in Brisbane, and we think you should probably go.toughpigs.comVisiting The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company - ToughPigsRecently we visited the new Henson exhibition in Brisbane, and we think you should probably go. 0123
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 28/09/2026Today on ToughPigs, we’re sharing our thoughts on the new album of Muppet standards from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Is this a welcome addition to the Muppets’ discography, or should the record go back the way it came?toughpigs.comReview: Seth MacFarlane Sings the Muppets - ToughPigsOur thoughts on the new album of Muppet standards from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Is this a welcome addition to the Muppets’ discography, or should the record go back the way it came? 1174
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 27/09/2026The Muppets of the Week are... Jim, Jerry and Frank! We're chatting about the Country Trio with their original designer and builder: Bonnie Erickson!toughpigs.com70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 109. Jim, Frank, and Jerry - ToughPigsChatting about the Country Trio with their original designer and builder: Bonnie Erickson! 0155
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 25/09/2026The Muppets meet the Marvel superheroes in a new one-shot comic book available now. Here's our review! If you've read the comic, tell us what you think of it!toughpigs.comREVIEW: The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe - ToughPigsThe most ambitious crossover comic of all time? Here are some thoughts from a Marvel and Muppet fan! 22914
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 24/09/2026Bundle up and get your radishes roasting on an open fire - a new Fraggle Rock holiday special hits AppleTV+ this December!toughpigs.comFraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift Coming This December - ToughPigsThe Fraggles celebrate the holidays once again this season! 1195
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 24/09/2026Our ToughPigs at 25 podcast wraps up with an interview with Joe Hennes, co-owner and editor-in-chief of ToughPigs! We talk Joe’s illustrious history with the site, what his favorite memories are, and what his goals are for the future!toughpigs.comToughPigs at 25: Joe Hennes - ToughPigsThat's right: we're wrapping up ToughPigs at 25 with an interview with one of the head honchos around here: Joe Hennes! 092
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 24/09/2026In the conclusion of his long-running series, J.D. remembers why he celebrates Jim Henson.toughpigs.comReflections on Jim Henson’s Birthday - ToughPigsIn the conclusion of his long-running series, J.D. remembers why he celebrates Jim Henson. 05020
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 24/09/2026The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe comic is out now! Here are some thoughts after an initial read-through! 0205
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 22/09/2026Come to the Jim Henson Company’s Harmonious Hoopla on September 24 & 25 at the Museum of the Moving Image! There’s gonna be a duck! 4184
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 21/09/2026The most Muppetational weekend of the year is almost here, so we've compiled a handy guide to help you make your visit as smooth as possible!toughpigs.comA Visitor’s Guide to Jim Henson’s Birthday Weekend in NYC 2026 - ToughPigsBreak out the quarters, the Muppet fans are invading the Big Apple! 1145
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 20/09/2026The Muppet of the Week is... DROOP! The Muppets' resident sad sack is finally getting a little bit of appreciation. With special guest hosts: The team behind the @muppeturgy.com podcast! www.toughpigs.com/70-years-dro...toughpigs.com70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 108. Droop - ToughPigsThe Muppet of the Week is... DROOP! The Muppets' resident sad little guy is extra sad because he didn't get his own week in the main 70th anniversary campaign. But now is his time to shine! With speci... 0164
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 18/09/2026Seth MacFarlane Sings The Muppets is now available! Stream it, spin it, listen to it, sing along with it. So many options! 13513
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 18/09/2026Another top 25 list in honor of ToughPigs' 25th anniversary! We're sharing our picks for the top 25 Muppet cover songs from the past 25 years! www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs-25...toughpigs.comThe ToughPigs 25 – Best Cover Songs - ToughPigsThe ToughPigs team is counting down our favorite Muppet cover songs from the past 25 years! 1209
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 17/09/2026Tickle Me Elmo is once again a finalist to be entered into the Toy Hall of Fame, and YOU can help by casting your vote for the little Red Menace! www.toughpigs.com/tickle-me-el...toughpigs.comTickle Me Elmo a Finalist (Again) for Toy Hall of Fame - ToughPigsVote for Elmo! Hee-hee-hee. 0175
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 17/09/2026On this episode of 'ToughPigs at 25', Mike Westfall might be a new kid on the block, but he's had a bunch of hits. We sit down and talk about them! www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs-at...toughpigs.comToughPigs at 25: Mike Westfall - ToughPigsMike Westfall might be a new kid on the block, but he's had a bunch of hits. We sit down and talk about them! 1102
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 16/09/2026Hey Sam! Big fans over here! We're a Muppet fan site with lots of connections to the folks at Muppets, Henson, and Sesame. We'd love to help you out if we can! 1480
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 16/09/2026We spotted Miss Piggy and Labyrinth crop art pieces at the Minnesota State Fair, tracked down the artists, and chatted with them about how and why they would do such an incredible thing! www.toughpigs.com/henson-crop-...toughpigs.comHenson Crop Art at the Minnesota State Fair - ToughPigsChatting with the artists behind two Henson-inspired crop art pieces found at the State Fair! 0227
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 16/09/2026We remember "The Muppet Show" and "The Dark Crystal" screenwriter David Odell, who recently passed away.toughpigs.comRIP David Odell - ToughPigsWe remember the "Muppet Show" and "The Dark Crystal" screenwriter. 06425
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 16/09/2026New York Comic Con has announced two new panels with many Muppet participants involved!toughpigs.comEric Jacobson Joins NYCC 2026; Two More Panels Announced - ToughPigsSave the theatre and learn about pranks this October! 0183
Reposted by ToughPigsWestfalloween Horror Mikes @makewistful.com · 14/09/2026Hey look! It’s MuppetZine, a special edition in honor of @toughpigs.com’s 25th anniversary! Here’s where to get your own: www.toughpigs.com/muppetzine-r... 0103
Reposted by ToughPigsIllustrator not artist @davedesign.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Ooh I am loving @toughpigs.com Muppet–versary–zine! #themuppets #fanart #journalism #toughpigs25 #zines 0154
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 14/09/2026Despite the overwhelming success of The Muppet Show special, we're hearing some disappointing rumors about the future of the show. Naturally, we have thoughts. www.toughpigs.com/tms-future/toughpigs.comThe Uncertain Future of The Muppet Show - ToughPigsWhat's this we hear about The Muppet Show needing a new premise?? 03114
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 13/09/2026The Muppets of the Week are... CLUELESS MORGAN and MAD MONTY! These two professional pirates made a splash in Muppet Treasure Island, but we're also exploring the rest of their iconic filmographies in this new podcast ep. www.toughpigs.com/70-years-mor...toughpigs.com70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 107. Clueless Morgan & Mad Monty - ToughPigsWhen you're a professional pirate, you get your very own episode of 70 Years, 70 Muppets! 1114
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 12/09/2026Pick up a copy of your very own in our Etsy shop! www.etsy.com/listing/4571... 0185
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 11/09/2026And here's how ToughPigs reacted to that fateful day. www.toughpigs.com/my-week-with...toughpigs.comMy Week With Bear Part 2 - ToughPigsTuesday, September 11, 2001 061
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 11/09/2026Twenty-five years ago, the United States was rocked by the September 11th attacks. In our "Sesame Street: 50 in 50" series, we discussed how the show responded to the tragic events.toughpigs.comSesame Street: 50 in 50 – Season 33 - ToughPigsElmo is traumatized by a fire at Hooper's Store as Sesame Street responds to real-life tragedy. 1185
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 11/09/2026The premise of The Muppet Show revival should be that they play the music, light the lights, and JUST GET THINGS STARTED ALREADY. 59630
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 10/09/2026The article: deadline.com/2026/09/the-...deadline.com'The Muppet Show' Series Order Status After Special Wins 4 Emmys'The Muppet Show' special got big viewership and four Emmys. Where is the Disney+ series order for the backdoor pilot? A look inside. 0152
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 10/09/2026With the special return of MuppetZine, we're throwing it back to last month when original copies were officially donated to the collection of @movingimagenyc.bsky.social! An important moment in Muppet fan history! 0125
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 10/09/2026Our self-congratulatory podcast ToughPigs at 25 continues as we chat with @camgarrity.bsky.social about his Puppet Tears podcast, bringing puppets to Cannes Film Festival, and joining the ToughPigs team! www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs-at...toughpigs.comToughPigs at 25: Cam Garrity - ToughPigsWe're chatting with Cam Garrity, puppet expert and new ToughPigs family member! 0103
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 09/09/2026In honor of ToughPigs' 25th, we're bringing back our predecessor MUPPETZINE for a special anniversary issue! 36 pages of articles and art! Find out how you can get your copy! www.toughpigs.com/muppetzine-r...toughpigs.comMuppetZine Returns! - ToughPigsThe original Muppet fan zine returns for a one-off special anniversary issue! 0175
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 09/09/2026Important note: The movie called "Buddy" that's currently in theaters is NOT the Jim Henson Pictures release starring Rene Russo and a lovable Creature Shop gorilla. 56514
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 08/09/2026Three Muppet-related events have been announced (so far) for this year's New York Comic Con! From Sesame Street, the Henson Workshop, and your pals at ToughPigs! www.toughpigs.com/panels-nycc-...toughpigs.comThree Muppet-Related Panels Announced for NYCC 2026 - ToughPigsThis might be the most Muppet-y NYCC yet! 0192
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 07/09/2026The 2026 Muppet Show special took home four Primetime Emmy Awards this weekend!toughpigs.comThe Muppet Show Special Wins Four Emmy Awards - ToughPigsThe Muppet Show with Sabrina Carpenter got some non-chocolate-filled trophies! 151385226
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 07/09/2026Whether it's helping someone graduate school, knowing who Gilda Radner is, or getting you in a video game, these fans have had their real lives helped by The Muppets!toughpigs.comWhen Has Being A Muppet Fan Been Handy In Real Life? – The Answers! - ToughPigsWhether it's helping someone graduate school, knowing who Gilda Radner is, or getting you in a video game, these fans have had their real lives helped by The Muppets! 0198
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 06/09/2026Currently gracing the front page of ToughPigs.com (celebrating our 25th anniversary): This gorgeous logo by the great @jvcarroll4.bsky.social! 0276
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 06/09/2026The Muppet of the Week is... BIG TINY TALLSADDLE! Making his only appearance on the Johnny Cash episode of The Muppet Show, he's the obnoxious owner of WHOG radio who dresses like a cowboy covered in highlighters. www.toughpigs.com/70-years-tal...toughpigs.com70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 106. Big Tiny Tallsaddle - ToughPigsThe Muppet of the Week is... the worst Muppet in Muppet Show history. 091
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 05/09/2026New addition for the Jim Henson birthday weekend at the Museum of the Moving Image in NYC! Join us for a musical celebration featuring songs from the Henson and Muppet worlds! 0237
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 05/09/202650 years ago today it was time to play the music, it was time to light the lights. Happy birthday to the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational MUPPET SHOW! 3342136
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 04/09/2026There have been a lot of celebrity deaths recently with strong connections to the Muppets, but not all of them are worth celebrating. How do we choose to approach our responsibility as fans? www.toughpigs.com/fandom-and-d...toughpigs.comMuppet Fandom and the Uncomfortable Truth of Celebrity Death - ToughPigsNot all Muppet-related celebrities who pass away are worth celebrating. 23812
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 03/09/2026We're saddened to learn that political activist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem has passed away. We're remembering her for the time she helped honor Miss Piggy at a feminist event in 2015. www.toughpigs.com/gloria-stein...toughpigs.comRIP Gloria Steinem - ToughPigsThe activist and feminist icon honored Miss Piggy at an event in 2015. 04511
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 03/09/2026The ToughPigs at 25 podcast continues with a spotlight on designer extraordinaire Meagan Barbeau! www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs-at...toughpigs.comToughPigs at 25: Meagan Barbeau - ToughPigsWe're sitting down with ToughPigs's design extraordinaire, Meagan Barbeau! 0102
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 02/09/2026ToughPigs' 25th anniversary celebration continues as we count down our Top 25 original Muppet songs from the past 25 years! www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs25-...toughpigs.comThe ToughPigs 25 – Best Original Songs - ToughPigsWe've narrowed down our 25 favorite Muppet, Sesame, and Fraggle songs from just the past 25 years! 0237
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 31/08/2026The classic clip has been making the rounds again, so we'll reiterate our assertion: Cookie Monster should be a letter of the alphabet.toughpigs.comLet’s Make Cookie Monster a Letter of the Alphabet - ToughPigsThat kid who sang the alphabet with Kermit had the right idea! 1377
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 31/08/2026Recently, the Museum of the Moving Image hosted a special event honoring Muppet fandom, featuring a panel with representatives from ToughPigs at the Muppet Wiki. Couldn't be there? Watch our video! www.toughpigs.com/momi-appreci...toughpigs.comVideo: Henson Fan Appreciation Day at MOMI - ToughPigsThe Museum of the Moving Image celebrates the history of Muppet fandom (but mostly Tough Pigs and Muppet Wiki)! 0165
ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 30/08/2026The Muppet of the Week is... THE LA CHOY DRAGON! He's delivering fried noodles and making a mess in the grocery store, all so you can get this brand new podcast episode cooked in DRAGON FIRE! www.toughpigs.com/70-years-lac...toughpigs.com70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 105. The La Choy Dragon - ToughPigsEek, a dragon! And he's trying to sell me fried noodles! 0132
