The Nanny State

The Nanny State

A comedy podcast about the Muppet Babies (the good one–the old one from the 80's). Chip and Dave review each episode of the series and talk about their childhood memories of the show and how it was formative in who they've become as (sort of) grown men.

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June 26, 2025 57 mins
Sure, AI will take all their jobs, but before that do they know what they want to be when they grow up? The babies help Kermit figure things out with shockingly little help from Nanny. Will Dave's grand cereal experiment pay off? Will Chip ever get near deep water again? Find out on this latest … Continue reading "S1E8: That's the Real Payment!"
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Get to know us better, man! We're back with a little bright-burning coal for your fire with this recap of the 1992 Christmas classic film. Merry Christmas to our friends and… fans?
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July 15, 2021 63 mins
We're back together, but the babies are worried about getting split up after overhearing Nanny planning to get rid of one of them. Can they survive (or thrive!) in the big scary world? Can Dave avoid giving away the punchline? Can we get a bigger audience or just make one out of trash? Season 1, … Continue reading "S1E7: Wait, *We're* Fozzie!"
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May 15, 2021 58 mins
(Recorded 5/18/2020) Oh no–we're stuck in a pandemic and Gonzo's beloved chicken Camilla has gone missing. Can the nursery survive Gonzo's tirades help and reunite the iconic pair? Can Chip and Dave resuscitate The Nanny State and keep it alive in this brave new world? Season 1, Episode 6: The Case of the Missing Chicken … Continue reading "S1E6: He-Nan!"
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November 5, 2018 52 mins
Poor Scooter can't seem to find the thing that he's good at.  Can the nursery help him find his gift in order to save Nanny's? Meanwhile, Dave does something shocking in the shower, Chip remembers why he doesn't like the gym, and both get a good bleeping by the censors. Season 1, Episode 5: Scooter's … Continue reading "S1E5: Adorable Futility"
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Animal goes missing and the gang leave the nursery to save their friend before Nanny finds out. Meanwhile, Chip researches himself into a real mess and Dave swings in with his budget Indy costume and bead whip to save the day. Season 1, Episode 4: Raiders of the Lost Muppet Intro music courtesy of MC … Continue reading "S1E4: Ontario Jones and the Leprechaun Traps"
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July 20, 2018 39 mins
Fozzie has an accident after imagining he's in a scene from Days of Thunder. Dave has an accident from experiencing a night of thunder. Both fear what comes next… Season 1, Episode 3: Dental Hyjinks Intro music courtesy of MC Chris www.mcchris.com
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June 23, 2018 58 mins
The sun will come out tomorrow, but not soon enough to save Beaker from what lurks in the shadows and you, dear listener, from Chip and Dave's ramblings. Season 1, Episode 2: Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Dark Intro music courtesy of MC Chris www.mcchris.com
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May 21, 2018 43 mins
The nursery's neighbor, Officer Caruthers, lays down the law when the kids get too noisy and he needs his beauty sleep. Meanwhile, Chip discovers something about his aesthetic preferences. Season 1, Episode 1: Noisy Neighbors Intro music courtesy of MC Chris www.mcchris.com
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