Puppeteer Caroll Spinney, filmmaker Dave LaMattina and comedian Ian Edwards

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney, filmmaker Dave LaMattina and comedian Ian Edwards

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Jesse talks to the man inside the Big Bird suit. Caroll Spinney has been Big Bird since the beginning in 1969. He’s actually Oscar the Grouch, too. Spinney will talk about why he’s stayed connected to the world of Sesame Street for so long. Then later, comedian Ian Edwards talks about going from fast-food employee to professional comedian. Plus, some recommendations for great old movies and the reason why Randy Newman’s ‘I Love L.A.’ is ironic but also kind of not ironic.