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PODCAST

Jake"s Happy Nostalgia Show!

Jake Deffinbaugh

Welcome to Jake"s Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive! Hosted by Jake Deffinbaugh, with co-host, Chris Bixby.

tv & film

All Episodes

00:32:23

Matt Ficner (Puppeteer) || Ep. 312

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2025/06/14

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Canadian puppet artist and performer, Matt Ficner! Known for his unique characters and imaginative designs, Matt has brought countless puppets to life across television and film. We dive into his early work on The Noddy Shop, where he co-created the show's beloved puppets alongside the late Noreen Young and performed characters like Rusty, Lichtenstein,

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01:21:27

Charlie Adler (Voice Actor/Voice Director) || Ep. 311

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2025/06/07

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we welcome the legendary voice behind some of animation's most unforgettable characters — Charlie Adler! With a career spanning decades, Charlie has brought to life an iconic range of roles, from Nat Smurfling on The Smurfs, Mad Dog on TaleSpin, and Buster Bunny on Tiny Toon Adventures, to Ed and Bev Bighead on Rocko's Modern Life, Ickis on Aaahh!!! Real

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01:27:06

Jennifer Seguin (Actress/Voice Actress) || Ep. 310

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2025/05/31

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Canadian actress and voice artist Jennifer Seguin! Best known as the voice of Doris, Caillou's mom on the long-running children's series Caillou, Jennifer has brought warmth, humor, and heart to countless beloved characters across children's television. From Graziella on Wimzie's House and Millicent Crosswire on Arthur to Mom on

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00:45:07

Steve D'Angelo & Terry Tompkins (Composers) || Ep. 309

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2025/05/24

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode, we're joined by the dynamic Canadian composing duo Steve D'Angelo and Terry Tompkins, the musical minds behind some of the most beloved children's shows of the past few decades. If you grew up watching PBS Kids, chances are you've heard their unforgettable work! From Peep and the Big Wide World to Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, Design Squad, WordGirl and Super Why!, Steve and Terry have

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00:46:09

Aubrey Miller (Actress/Singer/Dancer) || Ep. 308

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2025/05/17

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the multitalented Aubrey Miller! Aubrey has been lighting up screens and stages since childhood, getting her start as the Junior Beats version of Kiki on Nick Jr.'s The Fresh Beat Band and showing off her dance moves in Just Dance Kids 2. From there, she landed guest roles on hit shows like Kickin' It, Sam & Cat, Shameless, and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

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01:23:41

Michael & Patty Silversher (Songwriters) || Ep. 307

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2025/05/10

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!This week, we're joined by the legendary songwriting duo Michael and Patty Silversher! Known for crafting some of the most iconic and beloved tunes in children's television, the Silvershers have been the musical minds behind countless favorites from Disney and The Jim Henson Company. From writing the unforgettable theme songs for Adventures of the Gummi Bears and TaleSpin to penning songs for Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers,

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01:07:15

Greg Page (Performer/Original Yellow Wiggle) || Ep. 306

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2025/05/03

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode, we had the great pleasure of speaking with someone who not only shaped our childhoods, but generations of childhoods! We're joined by none other than Greg Page — Australian singer, performer, and the original Yellow Wiggle of children's music group, The Wiggles! Greg takes us back to the early days before The Wiggles, sharing stories from his teenage years playing in bands like Dead Giveaway

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Joanne Samuel (Actress/Director/Producer) || Ep. 305

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2025/04/26

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode, we're joined by the talented Australian actress, director, and producer Joanne Samuel! Best known for her iconic role as Jessie Rockatansky in the original Mad Max, Joanne takes us on a journey through her remarkable career in film and television. We talk about her experience working alongside Mel Gibson, her starring role in the cult horror film Alison's Birthday, and her appearances in films such as

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01:14:55

Bob Schooley & Mark McCorkle (Writers/Producers) ||...

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2025/04/19

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this exciting episode, we're joined by the creative masterminds behind some of your favorite TV series and films, Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle! From their early work on The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! to writing episodes of beloved Disney hits like Goof Troop and the TV adaptations of Aladdin and Hercules, Bob and Mark's writing careers have spanned decades and captured the hearts of fans worldwide. As

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01:40:29

Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz (Musician) || Ep. 303

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2025/04/12

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome legendary drummer and longtime "Weird Al" Yankovic collaborator, Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz! For over four decades, Bermuda has been the rhythmic force behind Al's iconic parodies, touring the world and recording countless fan-favorite tracks. But he's more than just a drummer—he's also the band's official historian and archivist, curating

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00:55:15

David Bernard Wolf (Composer/Music Director) || Ep. 302

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2025/04/05

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this exciting episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented composer and music director David Bernard Wolf! Early in his career, David founded his own audio production company, Crywolf Productions, where he created and recorded audio content for none other than Chuck E. Cheese! David later became a key figure in the beloved Barney franchise, contributing as a songwriter and music director for the Barney

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01:30:31

Kanja Chen (Puppeteer/Writer) || Ep. 301

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2025/03/29

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Kanja Chen—puppeteer, puppet builder, and writer! Kanja's journey in the puppet world began with performing the title character in Slick Silly and working on series like Mr. Meaty and Big & Small. He later brought to life the puppet version of Otto from Odd Squad and has become best known for his work on Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock on Apple TV+,

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01:32:12

Ryan Desaulnier (Actor/Singer/Musician) || Ep. 300

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2025/03/26

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!On today's episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented dancer, singer, and musician Ryan Desaulnier! Originally from Canada, Ryan began his career performing in a variety of productions for the Stratford Festival before making the move to Australia, where he starred in the musical Evie & the Birdman, written by composer and songwriter John Field. That opportunity led him to work with one of the most

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Alison Mork (Puppeteer) || Ep. 299

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2025/03/22

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!On today's episode, we're joined by the wonderful Alison Mork! Best known for her work on Pee-wee's Playhouse, Alison brought to life beloved characters like Chairry, Chicky Baby, Magic Screen, and many more. Following her time in the Playhouse, she went on to puppeteer on Sesame Street and performed Jody in the first season of The Puzzle Place. Her incredible puppeteering career has also included work on

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Andy Fickman (Director/Writer/Producer) || Ep. 298

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2025/03/19

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!On today's episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented director, writer, and producer Andy Fickman! Andy has brought countless memorable films to the big screen, including The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain, You Again, and Parental Guidance. He also co-wrote and directed Who's Your Daddy? and has worked extensively with Disney Channel, directing and executive producing the hit series Liv and

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Eryk Casemiro (Writer/Producer) || Ep. 297

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2025/03/15

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!On today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Eryk Casemiro! Early in his career, Eryk produced the beloved holiday special Frosty Returns, but he is best known for his extensive work with the animation studio Klasky Csupo. As a producer and executive producer, he helped shape Rugrats and its three films, along with its spin-off All Grown Up! and the revival. He also played a key role in developing and

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00:30:21

Michelle Hickey (Puppet Wrangler/Puppet Builder) ||...

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2025/03/12

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Michelle Hickey! As a talented puppet wrangler and Muppet Workshop artist, Michelle has been a key part of bringing Sesame Street to life, working closely with iconic characters, especially as one of the main wranglers for Big Bird! She has also wrangled the Sesame Street Muppets for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and has also wrangled for The Book of Pooh,

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00:55:56

Fracaswell Hyman (Writer/Producer/Author) || Ep. 295

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2025/03/08

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!On today's episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Fracaswell Hyman! For years, Cas has been a key creative force in children's television, writing for beloved series like Ghostwriter, Gullah Gullah Island, Taina, and recently Lyla in the Loop. He's best known for creating the Disney Channel series The Famous Jett Jackson, developing Little Bill for Nick Jr., and co-creating Romeo! for

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00:40:05

Hilary Momberger-Powers (Actress/Script Supervisor)...

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2025/03/05

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In today's episode, we're joined by the wonderful Hilary Momberger-Powers! As a former child actress, Hilary is best known for voicing Sally Brown in several Peanuts projects, including the beloved feature film Snoopy Come Home and the classic holiday special A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Beyond voice acting, Hilary has also appeared in various films, both feature-length and short and has also worked as a

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01:03:20

Richard Termine (Photographer/Puppet Builder) || Ep. 293

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2025/03/01

Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Richard Termine! Richard's career began in the world of puppetry, designing and building beloved Sesame Street characters like Placido Flamingo, Meryl Sheep, and Wolfgang the Seal. He also contributed to the Sesame Street specials Don't Eat the Pictures, Big Bird in Japan, and the feature film Follow That Bird. Beyond Sesame Street, Richard worked on Fraggle Rock and various

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