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Purple Tales Podcast

Summary: About Purple Tales PodcastThe PURPLE TALES PODCAST celebrates the spirit of Barney as told through the talented people who created, produced and worked on all aspects of the cultural phenomena we know as America’s favorite purple dinosaur. The life lessons Barney has taught children since 1988 are recalled by the people who knew Barney best. Their stories and anecdotes provide a weekly reminder that the simplest of lessons can have a meaningful impact that lasts a lifetime. Your PURPLE TALES host is Carey Stinson ... to share their stories and anecdotes.Multi-media reporter and personality Nancy Jay defines her role with a quote from Irish actor Colin Mochrie: We all have a dinosaur deep within us just trying to get out.About Carey StinsonFor more than thirty years, Carey Stinson has been in front of and behind the camera, first as Barney the Dinosaur on stage and screen, and now as an award-winning photographer.As Barney, Carey counts 1,500+ on-stage performances worldwide and more than 150 television and video appearances, including performances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Carey's Barney is responsible for bringing joy to tens of thousands of children and their parents through hospital visits and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Today Carey's role is that of a professional photographer, drawn to the profession by the desire to capture meaning and beauty in everyday moments. He creates inspiration by focusing his lens on what we often overlook or take for granted. His fine art images serve as reminders that each of us is unique and surrounded by a life worthy of celebration and gratitude.About Nancy JayPURPLE TALES co-host Nancy Jay has a global presence, seen and heard worldwide on U.S. Military bases as broadcast by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service television and radio networks.As a movie critic, Nancy has interviewed everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Ellen DeGeneres, Michelle Obama to Meryl Streep, Clint Eastwood to Robert Redford, Hugh Jackman to Sterling K. Brown. She has moderated press conferences for Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, Bradley Cooper, and directors Christopher Nolan and Peter Jackson, among so many others. While living in New York, Nancy was a researcher for The New York Times editorial board. She remembers covering the Barney phenomena as a television reporter in Dallas. Perfectly typecast, Nancy played a television news anchor on an episode of MONK on the USA Network. And if you listen carefully, perhaps you’ll recognize her voice in all the Albertsons commercials with actress Patricia Heaton.

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Podcasts:

 Let’s start at the beginning with Brian “Michael” Eppes - Purple Tales Podcast Episode #23 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3625

Brian Eppes was eight years old when he landed the role of Michael in the very first video that started the magic: Barney and The Backyard Gang 1988. Now a criminal defense attorney, Brian’s memories cover five years of “edu-tainment” … and plenty of video clips to help him along.

 Now an actress in Hollywood, it's Hayden "Sarah" Tweedie - Purple Tales Podcast Episode #22 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3185

Cast as Sarah at the tender age of eight, Hayden Tweedie appeared in seasons seven and eight, then hit the road in Barney's Colorful World Tour. Hayden shares lovely memories of pics with her Barney friends, including Demi and Selena.

 Director shares never-before-seen Barney footage - Purple Tales Podcast Episode #21 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3181

Director Fred Holmes reveals true Barney magic with personal, behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage with Carey actually out of the suit. "It took a lot of work to make it look simple," recalls this Emmy-nominated director of 98 episodes of Barney & Friends and 53 home videos. From putting the kids through Barney camp to helping Carey negotiate the Barney suit, Fred has some amazing Purple Tales. As he remembers, "Everyone can make a living. Not everyone can make a difference."

 In the classroom with Selena, Demi & Barney's Friends - Purple Tales Podcast Episode 20 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3355

Imagine being the on-set teacher for Barney's kids. For two seasons, Anne Marie Hurlbut tutored your favorite kids and shares her class notes to prove it. Going to school has never sounded like so much fun!

 You asked. We answer. A very purple Q&A - Purple Tales Podcast Episode #19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2544

Carey and Nancy cull through the questions from YouTube and iTunes and everywhere you can find Purple Tales. The answers may surprise you!

 THE EVOLUTION OF BARNEY - Purple Tales Podcast Episode 18 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3308

Starting with Barney’s creation, former teacher Debbie Ries reveals how Barney grew from a simple idea to a worldwide phenomenon. No one had experience with sales and marketing but with a mapped out trajectory of what Barney could be, the iconic purple dinosaur was born.

 From Barney to Broadway’s Lion King, Min grows up - Purple Tales Podcast Episode 17 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2941

You remember Min on Barney & Friends’ first three seasons! Today Pia Manolo Hamilton performs eight shows a week in The Lion King on Broadway … but Barney is always in her heart. It’s an inspiring Purple Tale of doing what you love and sharing it with the world.

 The one and only Professor Tinkerputt is in the house! - Purple Tales Podcast Episode 16 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4320

Professor Erasmus Q. Tinkerputt, Barry Pearl created one of Barney’s most beloved pals; as Doody in 1978’s GREASE, Barry created one of Travolta’s favorite Thunderbirds. Barry regales us with his acting background and weaves a rich tapestry of Barney magic while keeping us in stitches (and plenty of show-and-tell).

 Barney rap from Backyard Gang kid Derek - Purple Tales Podcast Episode 15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2961

Backyard Kid Derek turned rapper, Rickey L. Carter has been to hell and back since his Barney days. But he's a survivor with a powerful message of inclusion and diversity and, of course, that Barney magic.

 Barney meets Rock & Roll! - Purple Tales Podcast Episode 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5137

The curtain is lifted on Barney’s live shows when head of stage tours Sloan Coleman and production director Jake Berry talk the Barney phenomenon with Carey.

 Stuuuuuuuu-pen-dous! It’s the original voice of Barney - Purple Tales Podcast Episode 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4100

Bob West calls himself “anonymously famous" but as the original voice of Barney, we call him super-deeeee-duper!

 Episode 12: Who sees Barney as a big purple lump of love? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3910

The brilliantly visual mind of production designer Bob Lavallee gives us new insight into the Barney magic.

 Episode 11: Carey “Barney” Stinson takes his turn in the guest chair | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3795

Nancy interviews Carey about his 22 years as Barney … or she is interviewing Barney about his 22 years with Carey???

 Episode 10: Working with dinos and kids from a director’s point of view | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3834

Barney director Brian Mack shares stories from the set and working with an 11-year-old Selena Gomez.

 Episode 9: Of course Barney had a publicist! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2867

It’s the Business of Barney when Carey invites his former publicist Jackie Smith to share her Purple Tales. And Nancy reveals The Barney Principle of Business.

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