
Fraggle Talk: The Unofficial Fraggle Rock Podcast
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Welcome to Fraggle Talk: Classic where we dive deep into the 1980s Jim Henson show “Fraggle Rock,” one episode at a time. Join us for (mostly) spoiler-free episode analysis, behind-the-scenes tidbits, wild speculation, lots of laughs, and thoughts on how to make our world a little Fragglier. Presented by ToughPigs.com.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 321, A Dark and Stormy Night
In which Gobo maps the Gorgs’ castle, Junior guards the crown jewel, and everyone gets spooked. PLUS: Do certain foods cause nightmares? Why is the Gorgs’ crown jewel a Fraggle-sized palantir? Gobo the “archeologist.” TFW you are the grownup.
Published: Jul 25, 2026Duration: 33m 18s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 320, The Incredible Shrinking Mokey
In which Begoony gets Mokey to abandon her puppet show and move into a tiny house. With special guest Roz Strand! PLUS: Puppets doing puppetry! The neurochemistry of self-fulfilling prophecies. Two Ethels?? Accurate small theater chaos. The Inkspots are finally here! [Content warning for emotional manipulation]
Published: Jul 12, 2026Duration: 1h 9m 4s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 319, The Cavern of Lost Dreams
In which Cotterpin and Gobo find the last members of an ancient Doozer society. PLUS: Chesterton’s Fence. Sprocket’s Swedish Chef impression! There is absolutely nothing funny about these Doozers’ names. What killed the mushrooms??
Published: Jun 27, 2026Duration: 36m 2s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 313, Scared Silly
In which Wembley tries to get revenge on Boober for scaring him, with explosive consequences! PLUS: Very special guest, Fraggle Rock writer Jocelyn Stevenson! The real life psychodrama that inspired this episode. We envy Marjory’s lack of a skeleton. More platonic affection between male characters! Wembley and Boober in the Land of Having-Blown-Up. But what about the armadillos??
Published: Jun 13, 2026Duration: 54m 49s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 318, Bored Stiff
In which Pa Gorg tries to get rid of the Fraggles with Boredom Juice, leaving Gobo and Junior to team up and save the day. PLUS: How did Doc get involved in catching a rabid ocelot? A Fraggle is just A Person in Your Neighborhood! Chekhov’s radish dip! It’s (almost) Pride Month, which means our guest Becca Petunia is the leader everywhere.
Published: May 30, 2026Duration: 50m 1s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 316, The Battle of Leaking Roof
In which Pa Gorg enlists Junior to help him fix a hole in the roof and has to face his fear of heights. PLUS: Very special guest, Fraggle Rock writer Robert Sandler! Jolly stealing! A revolt on set? Junior’s union of one! We have Gaudí’s Sagrada Família to thank for this episode. Who came up with “Touché, soufflé”?
Published: May 16, 2026Duration: 43m 45s
BONUS! Adam's Adventure Time Corner
Previously a Patreon exclusive, here's our silly live-recorded bonus episode with Adam taking the reins as the expert on the Adventure Time episode "Party Animal."
Published: May 2, 2026Duration: 20m 15s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 317, Playing Till it Hurts
In which Red tries to power through a sports injury in order to not disappoint her hero. PLUS: Hockey-adjacent Calvinball. The return of Lanford’s sweater! Quitting is great, y’all. More Fraggle teeth! The sort-of return of Dimpley and Noble.
Published: Apr 18, 2026Duration: 39m 4s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 315, Born to Wander
In which young Traveling Matt follows his Uncle Gobo and makes a huge discovery. PLUS: Young Matt is a puppy. Is “dimp” not a real word? Tesla’s ghost gets revenge and Doc solves the global energy crisis.
Published: Apr 4, 2026Duration: 43m 2s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 314, The Great Radish Caper
In which Mokey sends Junior on a quest for a friend. PLUS: Do Gorgs ever eat Fraggles? How do you make watermelon en croute? The largest radish in the universe! Do radishes pair well with pretzels?
Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 38m 25s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 312, Gobo's School for Explorers
In which Gobo gets his friends in trouble by following his Uncle Matt’s rules too strictly. With special guest Jarrod Fairclough! PLUS: Whatever happened to tires in playgrounds? Fragglish written language spotted! What do we think sweetwater tastes like? Jarrod discovers he lived this episode. New TV show idea! Near-death experience = learn how to whistle.
Published: Mar 7, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 32s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 311, The Beanbarrow, the Burden, and the Bright Bouquet
In which Red and Lanford compete together in a race and fight off Clinging Creeper vines. Thank goodness our leader Becca Petunia is back! PLUS: The Decemberists internet challenge! Da Rules (WOF’s “Rap”). Gorg ghee. We love a civic engagement king. Does Lanford have cell walls AND cell membranes?
Published: Feb 21, 2026Duration: 1h 13m 37s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 310, The Secret Society of Poohbahs
In which Mokey takes a very silly club too seriously. With very special guest, Fraggle Rock producer Larry Mirkin! PLUS: The final appearance of Convincing John. Robert Burns Day and “Ode to a Haggis.” No Fraggle Fight Club allowed! Who’s to say there’s not a rhinoceros in Fraggle Rock?
Published: Feb 7, 2026Duration: 1h 15m 17s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 309, Wembley and the Mean Genie
In which … well, Wembley finds a mean genie. With special guests the hosts of Kermitment, Matthew Gaydos and Sam Schultz! PLUS: Are podcasts voluntary hauntings? Traveling Matt as Denzel Washington’s copilot. Charpuce! The Genie’s song: Taylor’s Version.
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 31s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 308, Believe It or Not
In which Red and Wembley meet a cute, fuzzly shapeshifter and save him from becoming a monster. PLUS: Spiders, yay or nay? How do you pronounce “Ynysgynwraidd”? We need Traveling Matt in “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet.” Who are the Paloonians? With special guest Katilyn Miller from ToughPigs!
Published: Jan 10, 2026Duration: 55m 0s
Holiday break / New Patreon bonus content
ToughPigs Patrons, enjoy "Too Hot for Fraggle Talk: Part 2" and "Adam's Adventure Time Corner"!
Published: Dec 27, 2025Duration: 38s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 307, Home is Where the Trash Is
In which Philo and Gunge leave Marjory to look for Home. PLUS: Tiny little bindles! Phimon & Gungefunkel. Who does a demigod go to for therapy? Marjory’s bones and Gorg diets. Should Wander McMooch get a redemption arc?
Published: Dec 13, 2025Duration: 48m 35s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 306, Pebble Pox Blues
In which Gobo and Wembley get sick, and Boober must confront his fear of germs. PLUS: What is the correct spelling of doog(a/e)nberries? Exasperated Nurse Red and Whiny Baby Gobo. Is this the weirdest postcard yet? At least it’s not Yellow Beeping Glonks Disease!
Published: Nov 29, 2025Duration: 56m 44s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 305, Blanket of Snow, Blanket of Woe
In which Mokey takes on too much responsibility and impersonates a pepper shaker. PLUS: Elven Queen Ardath. Why is it “Goomba” soup? Queen Esmerelda’s She-Shed. Not one but TWO Tom Lehrer/Daniel Radcliffe fun facts!
Published: Nov 15, 2025Duration: 49m 7s
Fraggle Talk: Classic - Episode 304, The Grapes of Generosity
In which Gobo hoards a delicious treasure from his friends and becomes weightless. With special guest Mark Gale! PLUS: Singing Diggits! We’re not going to think about Fraggle puberty. Does Red have a cold? This episode is (not actually) brought to you by Campbell’s soup! Did Fraggles invent weighted blankets?
Published: Nov 1, 2025Duration: 54m 56s