It's time to play the music, light the lights, and meet the Muppets on this episode of Spineless!

Nick and Brennan are joined by puppeteer Jordan Brownlee (The Muppets Mayhem, The Muppet Show) to talk about everyone's favorite felted friends the Muppets in their first theatrical appearance: The Muppet Movie (1979). Jordan regales us with stories of working with Paul Williams, his time on the upcoming Muppet Show special, and how Animal is our best friend actually. How did Jim Henson make Kermit play the banjo in the middle of a pond? What is Gonzo, and is he from space? What are Dr. Teeth's arms made of? And, of course, mah na mah na.

Watch Jordan's work in The Muppet Show (2026) on February 4th on ABC and Disney+!

Follow Jordan @jordanthevoicesguy

Jordan (as Tiny Squirrel) with Paul Williams on Fox 32 Chicago

Jordan's first Muppet project: Mr. Blue Sky

Test footage from The Muppet Movie

Sweetums and Ruth Buzzi--"Can't Take My Eyes Off of You"

Patrick Willems: The Rise and Fall of Muppet Cinema

The niche of physical media is growing. More and more movies are getting quality releases on the newest and best format, making any film not yet available on 4K disc...SPINELESS. Join Nick and Brennan (your very-favorite SPINELESS BOYS) as they cover the classic and contemporary films they feel are most deserving of the 4K treatment.

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As always, thank you to Joey Johnson for our music and to Sparrow Potter for our artwork.