29. the muppets & cultural commentary (w/danika lyle)

Fangirl Central

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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