David Voss (The Stan Lee of Barney)

David Voss (The Stan Lee of Barney)

David Voss is the longest cast/crew member to be a part of the Barney franchise. He started off as the original body performer of Barney in the first 6 Barney & the Backyard Gang home videos. He then went on to play numerous roles on screen and off, including; the Winkster, the tap dancing sign, choreographer/production assistant, PR assistant, Litterbot and more. He has even performed as multiple other costumed characters including Bob the Builder. This is only the third ever interview that he has done and I am so grateful and honored to have had the opportunity. I hope you all enjoy this episode!

Jamie Ruth Connor (Designer of Barney)

Jamie Ruth Connor is sort of a mystery. Not many people knew about her until recent years and she very rarely gets the recognition she deserves. Jamie is THE original designer of Barney, helping Irene Corey and her niece Suzanne to flesh out Barney's look and even his color. She is the builder for the very first Barney plush doll that we would see on screen as well as art director for the very first three home videos for Barney and the Backyard Gang. She finally gets to share her story. Hear the behind the scenes stories she has from being involved from the very beginning!

Jeff Street (Barney Fan)

Next up in their spot of love… is it a clash of children’s show hosts? Maybe! We talk with Jeff Street Jr., a Barney fan who is also in the beginning stages of his own children’s show! We talk about his experiences with Barney, his development on his show, what his favorite memory with Barney is, and so much more!

Dwin Towell (Director & Camera Operator)

Dwin Towell was the director for two Backyard Gang videos, "Campfire Sing Along" and "Waiting for Santa", as well as coming back during the HIT era to be a camera operator. We talk about his experience with Barney and the work that went into making those videos. Dwin has seen nearly every iteration of Barney and I also show him the new look for Barney for the very first time and get his thoughts. We also talk about his work now with the Dallas Cowboys.

Sean Evans (Barney Fan)

Sean Evans joins us to talk about his experience growing up with Barney in the UK and how different it might’ve been from the experience we had in the US. He also talks about the podcast he hosts and so much more!