Below The Frame with Matt Vogel

Send us a text We're back for a Below the Frame EXTRA all about Two Guys and a Few Muppets, a two-man show written and performed by Eric Jacobson and Matt Vogel on December 25th, 2025 aboard the maiden voyage of the Disney Treasure cruise ship! Get the low-down on the process of creating this new show and a run-down of the show from beginning to end! All on this extra Below the Frame with Matt Vogel! Special thanks to The Muppets Studio and Disney Cruise Line. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they reveal their “Pop Culture CRUSH!” Special Guest: Franny Starkey (Millennial 1980) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they countdown to “American Top 40 with Casey Kasem". One of the most recognizable radio voices of all time, Casey Kasem hosted American Top 40 for decades, and we recount our times listening to Casey’s weekly countdowns and long-distance dedications while we “keep our feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars”. Special Guest: Keaton Vogel (Generation Z 2008) AMERICAN TOP 40 ON iHEART RADIO: https://www.iheart.com/live/classic-american-top-40-6545/ CASEY KASEM LOSES IT OVER A DEATH DEDICATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndUk6yX3PBo SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they talk about “Pop Culture Bonanza”…and all that that implies. Generation X came of age at the tail end of the Cold War and it was reflected in nearly everything we did and saw from our movies to our music, our television to our classrooms. Gen Xers also saw the birth of MTV and cable and so much more! But why read this description when you could hear all about it on this episode of SOLVE FOR GEN X? Special Guest: Bill Ward (Baby Boomer 1948) EPISODE LINK: Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3u46ETSYZpCs2pJoiMVytt?si=28d11cb7386f40cf SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they continue to talk about “Low-Tech Fun”. Back when we were kids we did fun things like play with Barbie, ride bikes, write plays, and read books — without a tablet or game console in sight (mostly). What will other generations remember about their low-tech fun? We’ll ask two Gen Z kids (two of Matt’s sons) all about what they did other than video games when they were growing up. Special Guests: Jack Vogel (Generation Z 2001) and Hunter Vogel (Generation Z 2002) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they recount “Low-Tech Fun”. Ah, kids today! They sure do seem to spend a lot of time on their gaming devices. Generation X didn’t have high-tech gaming like they do today. What did we have? We had…Low-Tech Fun and we loved it. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they recall “The Sanctity of Breakfast Cereal”. Gen Xers grew up during the sweet spot of breakfast cereal culture and we have some strong opinions about it — and we’re not gonna sugarcoat it! Special Guests: Jess McKenna (Millenial 1987) and Kelly Vogel (Gen X 1971) EPISODE LINKS: Off Book Podcast https://www.thezachandthejess.com/podcast-off-book.html Spoon Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spoonmecereal/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they discuss “The Movie That I Could Quote on My Deathbed”. From H.I. and “Ed” McDunnough in “Raising Arizona” to Irwin M. Fletcher in “Fletch to Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars” characters in great movies often provide great quotes that we carry with us forever…even at the end of life (or so we hope). Special Guest: Mary Jacobson (Millennial 1981) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they remember “The Song That Ate My Teenage Heart”. If you were a teenager in the 1980s, music could often express emotions that you couldn’t articulate yet. Whether it was feelings of heartbreak, love, anger, betrayal, joy, sex…music touched us all. Special Guest: Zach Reino (Millennial 1987) EPISODE LINKS: Off Book Podcast https://www.thezachandthejess.com/podcast-off-book.html Baby Wants Candy https://www.babywantscandy.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they continue admitting “The _______ I Really Loved But Kept Secret From Everyone Until Now”. We can tell you that Millennial Scott Eckert (Born to Love with Scott Eckert & Ellie Kemper) is joining us for this episode — but we cannot reveal any more! Special Guest: Scott Eckert (Millenial 1981) “BORN TO LOVE” WITH SCOTT ECKERT & ELLIE KEMPER https://ihr.fm/3Xc2Tlc WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they confess “The _______ I Really Loved But Kept Secret From Everyone Until Now”. Secret things await you in this episode. These are things so secret, we dare not divulge them in this description. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) continue peering into the “Looking Glass” by asking Sesame Street Muppet Performer and Baby Boomer, Carmen Osbahr, what she thought her life would be like when she grew up. Would she be a teacher? A bus driver? A tortured artist? Where would she live? And will she find out if Generation Jones is real or not? Join Matt, Nate, and Ashley in part two of a two-part topic as they peer into the “Looking Glass”. Special Guest: Carmen Osbahr (Baby Boomer 1962) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they look back on who they were and what they thought their lives might be like when they grew up. Would they be a teacher? A bus driver? A tortured artist? Where would they live? Join Ashley, Matt, and Nate in part one of a two-part topic as they peer into the “Looking Glass”. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they talk about walking the halls in school, hangin’ out at Denny’s, or watching older kids drive by in cars. In the end, maybe we were all “Cruisin’ in the Hood” in one way or another after all…? Special Guest: Marty Rudoy (Baby Boomer 1950) MARTY RUDOY PAINTER: https://martyrudoy.art SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text From Battle of the Planets and Laff-a-lympics to Smurfs and Turbo Teen, join us on this episode of SOLVE FOR GEN X as Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) discuss “Cartoon You Can’t Believe Was On TV”. Special Guest: Jadee (Generation Alpha 2014) and Willa (Generation Z 2011) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they discuss seat belt laws, second-hand smoking, snakes, explosives, and the fact that “Our Middle Name Is Danger”. Special Guest: Martin P. Robinson (Baby Boomer 1954) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS episode of Below the Frame with Matt Vogel, we’re rewinding to October 26, 2018 when we were shooting Season 50 of Sesame Street. This episode — the only episode for the Facebook Live shows — we’re in the Muppet Lounge talking about the beautiful retirement party that was held for Caroll Spinney at the Museum of the Moving Image. Featuring our beloved camera operator Frankie Biondo, as well as Muppet Performers Tyler Bunch, Pam Arciero, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Carmen Osbahr, Jennifer Barnhart, Sesame photographer Richard Termine, producer Andrew Moriarty, Joe Hennes from ToughPigs, audio guru Gordon Price, along with a bunch of pictures from Caroll’s season 50 visit to Sesame Street, plus a phone call from Caroll & Debi Spinney! We end with a song all about Caroll that was sung at the retirement party called ”Sweet Caroll Spinney”. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Solve for Gen X, join Nate Starkey (Gen X 1971), Ashley Ward (Gen X 1972), and Matt Vogel (Gen X 1970) as they reveal their “Pop Culture CRUSH!” Special Guest: Franny Starkey (Millennial 1980) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://solveforgenx.buzzsprout.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv https://www.youtube.com/user/natestarkey1 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this encore episode of Below the Frame, Matt sits down with Sesame Street Muppet Performer John Kennedy (Mumford). They talk about John’s interactions with Jim Henson, his puppetry books, and the fact that he’s always working. We also learn a bit about the helpfulness of “Double-Stick Tape” and Muppet Performer Bill Barretta answers a question about NOT puppets. John's website: http://puppetkit.com Johnny K Band: https://www.johnnykband.com Bean Ball on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bean-ball/id1522378984 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/

Send us a text On this episode of Below The Frame, Matt Vogel talks with Paul Rudolph - he’s the guy that helps the Sesame Street Muppet Performers sound as good as we do, and he is also married to one of the Sesame Street Muppet Performers. Hint: It’s Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! We’ll also hear a Jerry Story and song -- So, listen to this brand new episode of Below The Frame with Matt Vogel! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MattVogel_tv SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://belowtheframe.buzzsprout.com/ MATT VOGEL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/welcomemattv/ MATT VOGEL ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomemattv MATT VOGEL'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mattvogel.com/