First up this week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by creators Halle Stanford and Dorien Davies!

Halle has helped bring beloved Henson projects to life including Sid the Science Kid, Pajanimals, Dinosaur Train, and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, while Dorien's impressive career includes work with The Muppets and Henson productions such as Puppet Up!, Julie's Greenroom, Word Party, The Happytime Murders, and Earth to Ned. Together, they discuss their brand new PBS Kids special Wowsabout, which follows Roxy (Dorien Davies) and Ronald (John Tartaglia), two very different explorers, on an unforgettable adventure through Sequoia National Park. They share how the special came to life, favorite behind-the-scenes memories, what it was like working alongside John as both puppeteer and director, the message they hope audiences take away from the story, and much more!

Watch Wowsabout on PBS Kids and online at PBSKids.org:

Connect with Halle and Dorien:

https://www.7crowstories.com/

https://www.instagram.com/halle_stanford_/

https://www.doriendavies.com/

https://www.instagram.com/doriendaviesofficial/

Taping date:

May 7, 2026

Edited by: Chris Bixby (Co-Host)

https://www.facebook.com/cbixby2000

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