Frank Oz

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Appears On

The Bechdel Cast WHAT WENT WRONG Once We Were Spacemen Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids StarTalk Radio Discover Your Potential Podcast

Episode Appearances

The Bechdel Cast · May 14, 2026

Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back

“Performed Yoda character; brought muppet performance to Jedi master role”

Women screenwriters in classic HollywoodCarrie Fisher's script doctoring and creative contributionsConsent and coercion in romantic narratives

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WHAT WENT WRONG · May 4, 2026

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

“Puppeteered and voiced Yoda; initially not selected for voice role but brought back by Lucas during post-production”

Independent film financing and personal financial risk in major productionsSequel economics and creative ambition in franchise filmmakingDirector selection and creative control in high-stakes productions

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Once We Were Spacemen · Apr 8, 2026

Once We Recorded Live | Episode 22

“Directed 'A Death at a Funeral' featuring Alan Tudyk; known for Muppets and Star Wars work”

Firefly franchise legacy and fan cultureActor career trajectory and project selectionPodcast production and monetization strategies

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Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids · Jan 21, 2026

What's the difference between a Muppet and a Puppet?

“Young puppeteer who joined the Henson family and helped develop early Muppet characters”

Muppet character development and designPuppet vs. Muppet technical differencesJim Henson's creative process and innovation

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StarTalk Radio · Dec 9, 2025

Cosmic Queries – Multiverse Nesting Dolls

“Director and puppeteer (Yoda creator) who previously appeared on StarTalk and directed McCurrio's off-Broadway show”

Black Hole Physics and Event HorizonsMultiverse Theory and Nested UniversesHawking Radiation and Black Hole Evaporation

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Discover Your Potential Podcast · Dec 8, 2025

The Power of Visual Storytelling with Cameron Garrity sponsored by Squarespace

“Puppeteer and director referenced as influence on puppet performance and character work in Cameron's upcoming feature film project”

Visual storytelling and narrative designPuppet arts and puppetry as fine artCreative partnerships and collaboration models

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