Bingel's Smorgasbord

Game show fans will find plenty to enjoy in this episode. Matt sits down with Emmy Award-Winning host Todd Newton to discuss his career in radio, television, and live stage hosting. Here's what they get into: His job performing physically demanding puppetry as "Mr. Frog" on Gator Tales. Learning the craft on St. Louis radio and the art of "hitting the post" over song intros. How an unannounced walk into MTVs LA studios led to a 10-plus year run at E! Entertainment Television. Working alongside Joan Rivers and hosting "Wild On!" How he landed the hosting gig for Hollywood Showdown in 1999 Newton shares his thoughts on game show hosts, calling Bob Barker the "Statue of Liberty" of the industry – a singular, untouchable standard. Then, he shares his "Mount Rushmore" of game show hosts! He names his "Mount Rushmore" of game show hosts and recalls shooting the Whammy! pilot on the same day as original Press Your Luck host Peter Tomarken's pilot in 2002. Newton also talks about hosting Family Game Night on The Hub and winning an Emmy for it. He promotes his book, "Chug and Chow," which showcases 50 local eateries and dive bars across America, with all proceeds going to local food banks. All sales proceeds directly help local food banks provide meals to families in need. Find Todd Newton at: Instagram: @ToddNewtonOfficial The Price is Right Live Tour & Tickets: priceisrightlive.com Website: toddnewtononline.com Book: Chug and Chow (Available on Amazon, proceeds benefit food banks) Proceeds benefit food banks) Like, share, and subscribe to Bingel's Smorgasbord for more great conversations.

Today, we welcome ReactingDad, a TikTok reaction content creator with more than 100,000 followers! We discuss his rapid rise to fame through music reaction videos, specifically his focus on millennial rock mashups and the emotional connection he builds with his audience. Plus, we also discuss generational differences (he's a Millennial, Andi & Matt are early Gen Z), and the . Plus, we take a look at the labor-intensive nature of being a content creator, detailing his strict posting schedule and the challenge of balancing digital work with his responsibilities as a husband and a father, as well as overcoming social media algorithms. Finally, we discuss 90s media, mainly SpongeBob! If you're wanting to make it in content creation, this episode's for you! Follow him on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reactingdad_ Follow the podcast on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bingelssmorgasbord/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bingelssmorgasbord

On this episode, we welcome Marcelo Bottaro, a puppeteer, artist and teacher! Matt & Marcelo discuss his multifaceted talents as a cartoonist, voice actor and art teacher, highlighting his childhood passions for animation & cartoons! He also reflects on the huge influence of The Muppets & Jim Henson, sharing personal stories, including meeting Muppet Performer Bill Barretta (Dr. Teeth among others)! He also opens up about overcoming childhood adversity and his dedication to inspiring his students through art! Note: this episode may contain topics which may be a bit disturbing to some. Please be advised of this. CHECK OUT MARCELO'S PAGES! Puppet Instagram: http://instagram.com/figmentsinc Cartoon Instagram: http://instagram.com/bottarocartoons TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcelobottaro27 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@MarceloRBottaro Marcelo's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MarceloBottaro

We enjoyed it so much, we're doing it again! It's The Crew & A Friend II! We reflect on past episodes, including with Bob Stutt & Jocelyn Stevenson, which range from daycare teachers to professional puppeteers. Of course we share personal anecdotes, including Alix Arrigo's recent trip to the Jim Henson Creature Shop in New York and our friend Corinn's friendship with Andi. This episode captures the dynamic between the crew as they joke with each other, discuss baseball, and address the logistical challenges of creating content. Finally, we also share some ideas about the end of the year, including some potential holiday themed episodes coming at the end of the year! Finally, we emphasize our commitment to exploring a wide variety of cultures and careers!

On this episode, we are very excited to welcome Jocelyn Stevenson, co-creator of Fraggle Rock! She's also the author of the book series, The Waterubas, a book series teaching children about environmental stewardship. Jocelyn explains her creative process, including how the elemental nature of these Waterubas mirrors the qualities of water, such as acceptance and persistence. Matt also opens up to Jocelyn about his brother, as there's a character in The Waterubas with cerebral palsy. Matt & Jocelyn discuss representation of disability in literature. Matt also shares his experiences taking care of a non-verbal brother. Matt & Jocelyn also reflect on the legacy of Fraggle Rock, and describe that the modern series, "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock", as an expansion of Jim Henson's vision, not merely a reboot. For more info about The Waterubas and where you can purchase a copy of Books 1 & 2, visit https://thewaterubas.com/