-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

This week Mayberry and Roberta tour Puppetown Productions in Hollywood, CA. Now, what would a couple of aliens possibly learn at a studio that builds puppets? Watch for puppet versions of Beck and Carl Malone from Crank Yankers!

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Melonpool Quickcast #23: Goin’ Down to Puppetown:

-By Steve Troop

That’s right! The Melonpool Quickcast has returned! Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Mayberry and Roberta happen upon a familiar-looking store on their way to Las Vegas: an Alien Beef Jerky shop!

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Melonpool Quickcast #22: Alien Fresh Jerky:

Some people hang the holly, others decorate the tree, and a few even terrorize the neighborhood with off-key caroling.

Not us.

Here at Quick Stop Entertainment, we’re celebrating the holiday season by giving a little something back to you, our readers (you know who you are).

Every weekday leading up to the holiday break, we’ve got uber-exclusive gifts provided by a whole range of artists, actors, comedians, and studios. One a day, straight from them to you.

Ain’t that cool?

Today, we’ve got a special holiday video from Steve Troop and Quick Stop’s very own “Melonpool Quickcast,” wherein the “Melonpool” gang wishes everyone’s favorite droid a healthy helping of holiday cheer…

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Download The Melonpool Holiday Quickcast 2006: Merry Christmas R2-D2:

-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

It’s amazing that the Melonpool Quickcasts ever get done, what with all the flubbed lines, broken puppets, missed cues and uncooperative props… good thing video tapes are cheap!

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Melonpool Quickcast #20: Bloopers!:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Mayberry and Roberta await a visit from The Great Pumpkin.

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Melonpool Quickcast #19: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Mayberry Melonpool!:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Mayberry interviews Eisner Award winning artist and all-around nice guy Steve Rude at the San Diego Comic-Con.

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Melonpool Quickcast #18: Mayberry meets Steve Rude:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Ralph and Roberta attempt to cast roles for their new musical adaption of Earth Girls are Easy. Where’s Jeff Goldblum when you need him?

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Melonpool Quickcast #17: Cast Off!:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Amber Tamblyn (star of “The Grudge 2” and “Joan of Arcadia,”) is interviewed at the San Diego Comic-Con by Mayberry … or does she interview him?

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Melonpool Quickcast #15: Sammy’s Apartment:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

We haven’t seen a lot of Sammy the Hammy here at the Melonpool Quickcast. Mayberry catches up with everybody’s favorite 220-lb hamster as he shows off his new residence….

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Melonpool Quickcast #15: Sammy’s Apartment:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Once upon a time, Melonpool wasn’t just the puppet show you’ve all come to know and love — he was the subject of over 10 years of daily comics at Melonpool.com! Enjoy a few moments, set to the music of Jalea Bates, the hottest protocol droid since Dot Matrix!

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Melonpool Quickcast #14: Melonpool’s a Comic, Too!:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Mayberry and Ralph match wits with Blank Label Comics cartoonists Kristofer Straub (Starslip Crisis), Howard Tayler (Schlock Mercenary), David Willis (Shortpacked) and Steve Tripp — er — Troop (Melonpool).

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Melonpool Quickcast #13: Blank Label Comics:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Star Trek,” Mayberry interviews Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar from Star Trek: The Next Generation), and Star Trek: New Voyages alums John Kelley (Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy) and Jeff Quinn (Mr. Spock) at the 2006 Dragon*Con!

Also, watch for Special Guest Star, George Takei (Mr. Sulu from the original Star Trek)!

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Melonpool Quickcast #12: Star Trekkin’:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Mayberry and Greg the Bunny (star of IFC and formerly of FOX) at the San Diego Comic-Con. They speak of shared puppet experiences, as well as some of their favorite movies. Watch for a special guest appearance by Warren the Ape and a cameo by Seth Green after the closing credits!

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Melonpool Quickcast #11: Mayberry meets Greg the Bunny:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

With Summer drawing to a close, this can only mean one thing… a musical number!
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Melonpool Quickcast #10: Summertime:

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-By Steve Troop

-By Steve Troop
Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Submitted for your approval: An alien and his dog take a seemingly insignificant airplane voyage to a destination known… as the Twilight Zone… or is it?

Check out the Nightgig Gigcast featuring behind-the-scenes info as well as about the future of these Quickcasts!

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Melonpool Quickcast #9: Twilight at 20,000 Feet?:

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]]> http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/08/18/melonpool-quickcast-9-twilight-at-20000-feet/feed/ 0 http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/08/11/melonpool-quickcast-8-a-tale-of-three-cartoonists/ http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/08/11/melonpool-quickcast-8-a-tale-of-three-cartoonists/#respond Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:07:44 +0000 http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/?p=1098 Mayberry chats with Eisner Award winners Scott Kurtz ("PVP", "Truth, Justin, and the American Way") and Doug TenNapel ("Iron West", "Earthworm Jim"), as well as Internet staple Stephen Notley ("Bob the Angry Flower") in another round of interviews at the San Diego Comic-Con. ]]>

-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Mayberry chats with Eisner Award winners Scott Kurtz (“PVP“, “Truth, Justin, and the American Way“) and Doug TenNapel (“Iron West“, “Earthworm Jim“), as well as Internet staple Stephen Notley (“Bob the Angry Flower“) in another round of interviews at the San Diego Comic-Con. Now, aren’t you sorry that you weren’t there?

Check out the Nightgig Gigcast featuring behind-the-scenes info as well as about the future of these Quickcasts!

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Melonpool Quickcast #8: A Tale of Three Cartoonists:

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]]> http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/08/11/melonpool-quickcast-8-a-tale-of-three-cartoonists/feed/ 0 http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/08/04/melonpool-quickcast-7-the-search-for-routh/ http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/08/04/melonpool-quickcast-7-the-search-for-routh/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:32:57 +0000 http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/?p=1077 Ralph and Mayberry reflect on San Diego Comic-Con and Ralph's quest to meet the star of "Superman Returns."]]>

-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Ralph and Mayberry reflect on San Diego Comic-Con and Ralph’s quest to meet the star of “Superman Returns.”

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Melonpool Quickcast #7: The Search For Routh:

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]]> http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/08/04/melonpool-quickcast-7-the-search-for-routh/feed/ 0 http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/07/28/melonpool-quickcast-6-meeting-johnny-depp/ http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/07/28/melonpool-quickcast-6-meeting-johnny-depp/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:05:34 +0000 http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/?p=889 Haunted by the claims he made in Melonpool Quickcast #4, Ralph Zinobop interviews Captain Jack Sparrow... or does he?]]>

-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Haunted by the claims he made in Melonpool Quickcast #4, Ralph Zinobop interviews Captain Jack Sparrow… or does he?

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Melonpool Quickcast #6: Meeting “Johnny Depp”:

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]]> http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/07/28/melonpool-quickcast-6-meeting-johnny-depp/feed/ 0 http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/07/21/melonpool-quickcast-5-sam-takes-long-beach/ http://asitecalledfred.com/2006/07/21/melonpool-quickcast-5-sam-takes-long-beach/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:47:45 +0000 http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/?p=722 Sam T. Dogg explores everything the Long Beach California has to offer... at least as far as he's concerned...]]>

-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Sam T. Dogg explores everything the Long Beach California has to offer… at least as far as he’s concerned…

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Melonpool Quickcast #5: Sam takes Long Beach:

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-By Steve Troop

Based on Steve Troop’s classic webcomic of the same name, the Melonpool Quickcast features puppet versions of Troop’s alien cast, who are desperately trying to make heads or tails out of Earth culture.

Ralph and Mayberry attend to some last-minute details before San Diego Comic-Con International July 20-23. See you at Booth #1330!

Melonpool Quickcast #3: Ralph Strikes Back!:

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