The Barretta Brothers

The Barretta Brothers (originally launched with the subtitle "Two of Us") is a vodcast hosted by Bill and Gene Barretta.

The show has hosted many Muppet performers, guests, collaborators and crew members, in addition to appearances by Kermit the Frog, The Swedish Chef and Constantine.

The show also hosted a 30th anniversary reunion for the show Dinosaurs bringing together more than 40 members of the original cast and crew for a virtual retrospective and panel discussion.

Episodes

Kermit the Frog

Dinosaurs cast reunion

Frank Oz and Dave Goelz

The Swedish Chef and Danny Trejo

Constantine and Ricky Gervais

Episode 1

Date: May 16, 2020

Guests: Brian Henson, Nancy Woloszyn, and Gary Giordano

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 2

Date: May 23, 2020

Guests: Tom Bergeron, Bob Schooley, and Mark McCorkle

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 3

Date: May 30, 2020

Guests: Dick, Anthony and Maria Blasucci

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 3.5

Date: June 7, 2020

Topic: Pre-“Dinosaurs 30th Anniversary Reunion” Q&A

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 4

Date: June 14, 2020

Topic: Dinosaurs 30th Anniversary Reunion Show

Guests: Brian Henson, Alex Rockwell, Kirk Thatcher, Michael Jacobs, Bob Young, Peter Brooke, Ritamarie Peruggi, Niki Lyons, Tim Doyle, Victor Fresco, Rob Ulin, Rich Tabach, Kevin Clash, Kim Rozenfeld (associate producer), Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman, Bruce Lanoil, Julianne Buescher, John Kennedy, Michelan Sisti, Pons Maar, Leif Tilden, Jack Tate, Rickey Boyd, Terri Hardin, Tom Fisher, Jill Thraves, Marian Keating, Lisa Rocco (animatronics/puppets), Day Murch (costume department), Laura Baker (animatronics/puppets), Julie Zobel, Peter Abrahamson, Tom Trbovich, Bruce Bilson, Joe Moore (first AD), Kevin Haggerty (first assistant camera), and Ronnie Chong (second AD)

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 5

Date: June 20, 2020

Guests: Frank Oz and Dave Goelz

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 5.5

Date: June 27, 2020

Topic: Q&A

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 6

Date: July 4, 2020

Topic: Ben Franklin and Muppet Trivia #01

Guests: Ben Franklin, Jesse Oliver and John Papovitch

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 7

Date: July 11, 2020

Guests: Alton Brown, Ed Christie, and Ed Eyth

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 8

Date: July 21, 2020

Topic: Muppet Fan Artists

Guests: Stuart Reeves, James V. Carroll, Kenny Durkin, Dave Hulteen Jr.

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 9

Date: July 25, 2020

Guests: Danny Trejo, Robert Rodriguez, Kermit the Frog, Jon Voight, The Swedish Chef

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 10

Date: August 1, 2020

Topic: 10th Anniversary Q&A, featuring video "The Fiama Brothers: The Last Swing"

Guests: Matt Vogel, Peter Linz, Eric Jacobson, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, and Julianne Buescher

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 11

Date: August 9, 2020

Guests: Jane Gootnick and Kevin Clash PART ONE

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 12

Date: August 16, 2020

Guests: Jane Gootnick and Kevin Clash PART TWO

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 13

Date: August 20, 2020

Guests: Julianne Buescher and Alice Dinnean

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 14

Date: August 23, 2020

Guests: Kirk Thatcher

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 15

Date: August 30, 2020

Guests: Eric Jacobson and Muppet Trivia #02 with Madison Mantas and Tyler Partnow

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 16

Date: September 3, 2020

Guests: Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 17

Date: September 6, 2020

Guests: Ricky Gervais, Constantine, and Matt Vogel

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 18

Date: September 13, 2020

Guests: Bobby Moynihan

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 19

Date: September 17, 2020

Topic: Q&A

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 20

Date: September 20, 2020

Guests: Geoff Keighley, Jackson Barretta, and Ben Barretta

Link: (YouTube), (YouTube)

Episode 21

Date: September 27, 2020

Guests: David Arquette, RJ City

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 22

Date: October 1, 2020

Guests: Kevin Clash and Tyler Bunch

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 23

Date: October 4, 2020

Guests: Peter Linz and Alice Dinnean

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 24

Date: October 11, 2020

Guests: Michael Giacchino

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 25

Date: October 15, 2020

Guests: Jay P. Fosgitt

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 26

Date: October 18, 2020

Topic: America's Got Muppet Talent

Guests: Carmen Osbahr

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 27

Date: October 22, 2020

Guests: David Rudman with Caren, Marlee, Noah, Joey, and Phoebe Rudman

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 28

Date: October 25, 2020

Topic: Puppet Heap

Guests: Paul Andrejco, Danielle Obinger, Peter MacKennan, Michael Bush, and Mary Brehmer

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 29

Date: November 1, 2020

Topic: Gene Barretta's Sesame Street animations

Guests: Louis Henry Mitchell and Kevin Clash

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 30

Date: November 8, 2020

Topic: Q&A & Highlights Show

Guests: Jackson Barretta and Ben Barretta

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 31

Date: November 15, 2020

Guests: Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Craig Shemin

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 32

Date: November 22, 2020

Guests: Jim Lewis and Kirk Thatcher

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 33

Date: November 29, 2020

Guests: Fran Brill, Frank Oz, and Dave Goelz

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 34

Date: December 6, 2020

Guests: Ryan Dillon and Kevin Clash

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 35

Date: December 13, 2020

Topic: Founders of GLOP (Glorious Ladies of Puppetry)

Guests: Donna Kimball, Colleen Smith, and Alice Dinnean

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 36

Date: December 20, 2020

Topic: Christmas Special

Guests: Santa Claus, Joseph Debly, and Mike Mroz

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 37

Date: December 27, 2020

Topic: Year-End Q&A Video Fest Chill

Guests: Ben Barretta, Jackson Barretta, and Ben Chatrer

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 38

Date: January 10, 2021

Topic: Dinosaurs Month Week One

Guests: Brian Henson, Niki Lyons, Stuart Pankin, Lisa Rocco, Allan Trautman, Marian Keating, Tony Sabin Prince, Julianne Buescher, Rickey Boyd, Jane Gootnick, and John Kennedy

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 39

Date: January 17, 2021

Topic: Dinosaurs Month Week Two

Guests: Steve Whitmire, Leif Tilden, Day Murch, Jane Gootnick, Bruce Lanoil, Michelan Sisti, Jill Thraves, Michael McFarlane, Kevin Clash, Terri Hardin, and John Kennedy

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 40

Date: January 24, 2021

Topic: Dinosaurs Month Week Three

Guests: Pons Maar, Peter Brooke, Julianne Buescher, Jack Tate, Lisa Rocco, and John Kennedy

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 41

Date: January 31, 2021

Topic: Dinosaurs Month Week Four

Guests: Julianne Buescher, John Kennedy, Rickey Boyd, Michelan Sisti, Jack Tate, Bruce Lanoil, Terri Hardin, Pons Maar, Allan Trautman, and Tom Fisher

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 42

Date: February 7, 2021

Topic: Muppet Collections and LIVE Q&A

Guests: Mark Read and Chris Stulz

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 43

Date: February 14, 2021

Guest: Louise Gold

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 44

Date: February 21, 2021

Guest: Stuart Pankin

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 45

Date: February 28, 2021

Guest: Kevin Bishop

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 46: Muppet Mini

Date: September 21, 2021

Guest: Dave Goelz

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 47: Muppet Mini

Date: September 29, 2021

Guest: Fran Brill

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 48: Muppet Mini

Date: October 6, 2021

Guest: Kevin Clash

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 49

Date: October 10, 2021

Topic: Haunted Mansion Live Q&A

Guests: Ben Barretta, Kelly Younger, Jim Lewis, Julianne Buescher, Bruce Lanoil, Matt Vogel, Michael Steinbach, Peter Linz, Alice Dinnean, and Dave Goelz

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 50: Muppet Mini

Date: October 19, 2021

Guests: Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Craig Shemin

Link: (YouTube)

Episode 51: Muppet Mini

Date: October 27, 2021

Guest: Louise Gold

Link: (YouTube)

See also

• Below the Frame, Matt Vogel's podcast

External Links

• Official Website