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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · 29d

I stayed up far too late to watch it and then could barely sleep afterwards, but zombie brain at work the next day was worth it. It felt like staying up late to wait for Santa on Christmas Eve but you just missed him and here’s a mountain of the most amazing presents.

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · 29d

#OFMDcrew, Hamish Steele created a show that was unapologetically, adorably queer, cancelled after two seasons when it needed and deserved its intended third arc. Go support with your eyeballs and dollars. 🫡 🍊 🧜🏻‍♂️

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Henshin John @henshinjohn.bsky.social · Oct 3

If you want to support @hamishsteele.bsky.social as he and his show are currently under fire by bad actors, I recommend picking up his latest book Go-Man. I haven't had a chance to read my copy yet but the cover alone shows it's going to be a charming adventure

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Brydie Lee-Kennedy @brydielk.bsky.social · Sep 30

Wow all the hours we spent in the writers room brainstorming how to appeal to fascist billionaires WASTED

✨ Hamish Steele ✨ Thought Bubble: Comixology Hall B29 @hamishsteele.bsky.social · Sep 30

It's probably going to be a very odd day

Screenshot of Elon Musk tweeting "this is not ok" as a reply to Libs of TikTok posting "omg. Dead end paranormal park, a show on netflix, is pushing pro-teangeder on CHILDREN. This show is advertised for 7-year-olds. It's being promoted on netflix kids now. Parents - beware" with an attached photo of Barney from the show.

Elon's tweet has 3.6k comments, 8.7k retweets, 60k likes and 4.2million views

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Sep 30

The #Zoombinis narrator just told me to turn off the computer and go outside. 🙃 Took me something like 25 years, but I finally saved all the lil guys! 🥹🎉

Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Sep 22

We’re back! Season 3 promises some exciting future guests and many fruitful discussion to dig into.

ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · Sep 20

FRAGGLE TALK: CLASSIC returns! In 'The Bells of Fraggle Rock', everyone wears winter coats and it's time for a holiday lesson.

Fraggle Talk: Classic – “The Bells of Fraggle Rock” - ToughPigs

Fraggle Talk is back, and it's time to learn a holiday lesson!

www.toughpigs.com

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Sep 12

Only just discovered it! Finished watching the show and immediately added the graphic novels to my wishlist

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you couldn’t make it to the Claw Machine anthology launch party, don’t worry, we did a virtual reading tonight!

www.youtube.com/live/iBCtbHA...

Vintage Books Live! Tries Out the Claw Machine

YouTube video by Vintage Books

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Jun 24

Staying up late to watch the first episode of S2 when I had to work the next day was like being a kid on Christmas Eve who’s too excited to sleep and sneaks downstairs to open presents at midnight

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thank you so much, y’all—I was right, @geekgirlgrownup.bsky.social absolutely made me cry

The Muppet Fan Hall of Fame @muppetno.bsky.social · Jun 23

And thats a wrap!!! Thanks so much to everyone who tuned in live! The replay is out now!!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipwj...

The 2025 Muppet Fan Hall of Fame Induction Ceromony

YouTube video by Tori Schmidt

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Jun 20

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Jun 20

“Claw Machine” is out now! Thanks again to everyone who came out to our Friday the 13th launch party, to Up Up Books for hosting, and to Elle Mitchell for putting this awesome anthology together. Get your copy from Little Key Press! (🔗 in bi0)

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · May 30

ToughPigs' Pride Month fundraiser is back! Donate to good causes, win one-of-a-kind Muppet crafts and art! Plus lots of Pride Month features coming soon, and a livestream event on June 29th!

Happy Pride, Muppet fans!

www.toughpigs.com/pride-2025/

Introducing the ToughPigs Pride Month 2025 Charity Fundraiser! - ToughPigs

It's an important pride month, and we're here with special merch and an exciting giveaway!

www.toughpigs.com

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Apr 10

“Bad at tech stuff? You definitely aren’t. There U Glow is a rare women, trans, femme & queer technical educational space. … There U Glow heavily centers and focuses on often self-described ‘non-technical’ and traditionally marginalized folks.”

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Apr 10

I’m so excited to be going back to Soak and to be camping with There U Glow (recently featured in Make Magazine)! We’re raising funds to support our work at this year’s festival, including structure & power for the camp, tools & supplies for teaching & sharing, not to mention hella cool swag!

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Mar 27

Loved getting to review this new Jim Henson Presents comic! It makes me wish I’d gotten into comics as a kid.

ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · Mar 24

This comic book features a Dark Crystal story, a Labyrinth story, and TWO new Storyteller tales! Here’s our review!

REVIEW: Jim Henson Presents #2 Comic Book - ToughPigs

This comic book features a Dark Crystal story, a Labyrinth story, and TWO new Storyteller tales! Here's our review!

www.toughpigs.com

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Mar 4

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jus...

It’s here! I have a story in this anthology put together by my awesome friend @emitchellwrites.bsky.social, and the KS is now live! If you can’t buy the book or dark fic isn’t your jam (though I promise my story ends happily), even $1 is deeply appreciated.

Claw Machine: The Anthology

16 speculative and dark stories, featuring claw machines, by 16 established and new authors.

www.kickstarter.com

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dee @overwhelmed.club · Feb 11

excellent news!!

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Beth Cook @bethannacook.bsky.social · Feb 10

Really proud of this one 🥰

ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · Feb 10

Today on ToughPigs, the Fraggle Foodie returns with a new recipe for Boober's "Peace Soup"! Does it really taste good to mix four different types of soup, or is this culinary experiment best left as a metaphor? Read on!

www.toughpigs.com/peace-soup/