There has been a good amount of buzz (here, here and here) about this new online series called Apollo’s Pad.  I recently had the opportunity to visit the set and see first hand some of the amazing puppets and puppeteering that goes into each episode.  The concept is simple and there is really only one set.  So how is it so interesting?  Amazing characters.

 Too often puppeteers seem to focus on technique at the expense of a great character.  The truth is that Ed The Sock and, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog are not amazingly puppeteered, but they are amazing characters.  If you haven’t seen Apollo’s Pad yet please do check it out.  Also, it is a great time to watch as these characters evolve.  Admittedly the puppeteers are still  getting a sense of who each character is and it makes for a very interesting study. 

You can also view the episodes on Youtube here.

*Please note it is grown up puppetry and contains mature themes and course language.