The Barretta Brothers (originally launched with the subtitle "Two of Us") is a vodcast hosted by Bill and Gene Barretta, launched in May 2020.
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[]
Episode 3.5[]
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[]
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)
Episode 52[]
- Date: December 19, 2021
- Guests: Santa Claus, Adrienne H. Lee, Henry Greenberg, Joe Hennes, Joseph Debly, John Papovitch, Madison Mantas, Dave Goelz, Peter Linz, Matt Vogel, Eric Jacobson
- Link: (YouTube)
Episode 53[]
- Date: March 20, 2022
- Topic: The Muppets Mayhem
- Guests: Producers/creatives Adam Goldberg, Jeff Yorkes, Michael Bostick, Kris Eber
- Link: (YouTube)
Episode 54[]
- Date: May 20, 2023
- Topic: Muppets Take Mahoning
- Guests: Ed Christie and Brian Henson
- Link: (YouTube)
Episode 55[]
- Date: June 11, 2023
- Topic: 50th Anniversary of Dave Goelz with the Muppets
- Guests: Jackson Barretta, Ben Goelz (with girlfriend Felicia), Amy Goelz, Debbie Goelz, Dave Goelz (guest of honor), Frank Oz, Lucy Baker, Martin Baker, Jill Colley, Louise Gold, Andy Nyman (with Sophie Nyman), Nigel Plaskitt, Keith Radack, Lark Baskerville, Mark Waxman, Ernie Patterson, Heather Henson, Brian Henson, Lisa Henson, Cheryl Henson, John Lovelady, Bonnie Erickson, Rollie Krewson, Calista Hendrickson, Amy Van Gilder, Karen Prell, Kevin Clash, David Rudman, Fran Brill and husband Robert Kelly, Jan Nelson, Ritamarie Peruggi, Lawrence Mirkin, Alex Rockwell, Tom Newby, Ed Christie, Polly Smith, Jane Gootnick, Fred Buchholz, Craig Shemin, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Jim Lewis, Ed Mitchell, Charles Rivkin, Joel Behr, Karen Barnes, Adam Savage, Bobby Moynihan, Peter Friedman, Michael Giacchino, Pete Doctor, Leigh Slaughter, Michael Steinbach, Matt Vogel, Kelly Vogel, Caren Rudman, Eric Jacobson, Mary Jacobson (and children), Peter Linz, Alice Dinnean, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Jocelyn Stevenson, Barb Caswell, Chris Caswell, Duncan Kenworthy, Danny Trejo, Kirk Thatcher, Mike Quinn, Paul Williams, Ricky Gervais, Bill Prady, Dave's Glam Squad, Cristina Barretta, Allan Trautman, Michelan Sisti, Craig Kief, Jeff Yorkes, Dani Iglesias, Donna Kimball, Peter MacKennan, Drew Massey, Nicolette Santino, Andrew Williams, Bradley Freeman Jr., Adam Goldberg, Bruce Lanoil with Laura Urstein Lanoil.
- Link: (YouTube)
Episode 56[]
- Date: June 25, 2023
- Topic: Meet The Muppets Mayhem PART ONE
- Guests: Tahj Mowry, Saara Chaudry, Peter Linz, Anders Holm, Dave Goelz
- Link: (YouTube)
Episode 57[]
- Date: July 9, 2023
- Topic: Meet The Muppets Mayhem PART TWO
- Guests: Adam Goldberg, Jeff Yorkes, Donielle Muransky, Crystal Shaw, Hannah Friedman, Gabriela Rodriguez
- Link: (YouTube)
Episode 58[]
- Date: November 26, 2023
- Topic: Meet The Muppets Mayhem PART THREE
- Guests: Matt Vogel, David Rudman, Eric Jacobson, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Alice Dinnean, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, David Bizzaro, Jackson Barretta, Peter Linz, Donna Kimball, Bruce Lanoil, Bradley Freeman Jr., Art Vega, Michelan Sisti, Nicolette Santino, Drew Massey, Tim Lagasse
- Link: (YouTube)
Episode 59[]
- Date: December 3, 2023
- Topic: Meet The Muppets Mayhem PART FOUR
- Guests: Matt Sohn, Kimmy Gatewood, Robert Cohen, Craig Kief, Ross Novie, Denise Pizzini, Bodie Hyman, Paul Andrejco, Danielle Obinger, Peter MacKennan, Bethany Barton, Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson, Rachel Burson (assistant Muppet wrangler), Russ Walko
- Link: (YouTube)
Episode 60[]
- Date: May 18, 2024
- Topic: Muppets Take Mahoning 2
- Guests: Matt Vogel, Kevin Clash
- Link: (YouTube)
See also[]
- Below the Frame, Matt Vogel's podcast