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Incoming Dark Crystal Merch, The Boroughs & Why Puppets Are Having a Moment!
Jun 22, 2026
1h 16m 33s
Interview: From The Dark Crystal to The Boroughs with Will Matthews & Jeffrey Addiss
May 24, 2026
39m 29s
Dark Crystal Wins Music Award and Jim Henson Exhibition going to Australia
Mar 9, 2026
36m 27s
Games and Stuff Acquires the Crystal of Truth: Interview with Paul (Julien’s Auction Winner)
Jan 30, 2026
34m 49s
Is The Dark Crystal a Halloween Movie?
Oct 7, 2025
1h 09m 49s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/22/26 | Incoming Dark Crystal Merch, The Boroughs & Why Puppets Are Having a Moment! | Note: This episode was recorded before the cancellation announcement for The Boroughs. In this episode of Dreamspace, Phil and Sydnni return to talk all things The Dark Crystal, reflecting on the enduring patience of the fandom, and why Age of Resistance may have arrived just before its perfect cultural moment. They discuss how the world of The Dark Crystal continues to find new audiences, the legacy of Will Matthews and Jeffrey Addiss, and their latest Netflix series The Boroughs. The conversation also explores recent Dark Crystal merchandise, questions around officially licensed apparel, the Chamberlain mask from Bit Bot Media, and the wider resurgence of fantasy and sci-fi puppetry in films like Project Hail Mary and Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Plus, Phil and Sydnni share their continuing hopes for the future of the franchise and why now might be the perfect time for The Dark Crystal to make the world in its light once more. Shownotes Bull Airs: The Dark Crystal Collectionhttps://www.bullairs.com/thedarkcrystal Bit Bot Media: The Dark Crystal Collectionhttps://www.bitbotmedia.com/pages/the-dark-crystal Bit Bot Media: The Chamberlain Skeksis Latex Mask & Printhttps://www.bitbotmedia.com/products/the-dark-crystal-the-chamberlain-latex-mask-print Oktober Studioshttps://oktoberstudios.com/ The Dark Crystal masks by Don Post Studioshttps://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal_masks_(Don_Post) Contact Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 1h 16m 33s | ||||||
| 5/24/26 | Interview: From The Dark Crystal to The Boroughs with Will Matthews & Jeffrey Addiss✨ | interviewsci-fi+5 | Will MatthewsJeffrey Addiss | NetflixDuffer Brothers+5 | — | The BoroughsWill Matthews+7 | — | 39m 29s | |
| 3/9/26 | Dark Crystal Wins Music Award and Jim Henson Exhibition going to Australia✨ | Dark Crystal soundtrackJim Henson exhibition+3 | — | La-La Land RecordsThe Jim Henson Company+3 | BrisbaneQAGOMA | Dark Crystalsoundtrack+5 | — | 36m 27s | |
| 1/30/26 | Games and Stuff Acquires the Crystal of Truth: Interview with Paul (Julien’s Auction Winner)✨ | Dark Crystalcollecting+4 | Paul Alexander Butler | Games and StuffJulien’s Auction+2 | — | Dark CrystalCrystal of Truth+6 | — | 34m 49s | |
| 10/7/25 | Is The Dark Crystal a Halloween Movie?✨ | Halloween moviesThe Dark Crystal+3 | — | Fathom EventsJim Henson+5 | — | The Dark CrystalHalloween movie+5 | — | 1h 09m 49s | |
| 8/5/25 | Peace and Passion: The Heretic and The Wanderer Discussion on Jim Henson Presents✨ | Dark Crystalcomic discussion+4 | — | Jim Henson PresentsThe Heretic+3 | — | Dark CrystalThe Heretic+5 | — | 51m 12s | |
| 6/4/25 | At the End of All Things #Tavronica and License to Charm✨ | Dark Crystal merchandiseJim Henson Presents comic series+4 | Sydnni | Licensed to CharmJim Henson Company+4 | — | Dark Crystalmerchandise+8 | — | 48m 22s | |
| 4/15/25 | Merchandise of The Dark Crystal✨ | Dark Crystal merchandisesoundtrack release+4 | Tim Greiving | Cavity ColorsFun.com+8 | — | Dark Crystalmerchandise+6 | — | 1h 08m 22s | |
| 3/17/25 | From Abbey Road to Thra: The Journey of The Dark Crystal’s Expanded Soundtrack✨ | film musicsoundtrack+3 | Tim Greiving | Jim Henson CompanyThe Dark Crystal: Expanded Motion Picture Soundtrack+1 | — | Dark Crystalsoundtrack+3 | — | 55m 02s | |
| 3/6/25 | The Great Con-Junction Recap✨ | Dark Crystalfan convention+3 | LilyJessica+2 | The Great ConjunctionThe Dark Crystal+8 | The Great Conjunction | Dark CrystalGreat Conjunction+3 | — | 40m 30s | |
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| 1/30/25 | Soundtrack gets Expanded and The Great Con-Junction is almost upon us✨ | The Dark Crystalsoundtrack+5 | — | La-La Land RecordsThe Dark Crystal: Expanded Limited Edition CD+1 | — | Dark Crystalsoundtrack+5 | — | 28m 23s | |
| 1/13/25 | New Year, New Name: Exploring Jim Henson Presents #1 and Counting Down to The Great Con-Junction✨ | The Dark CrystalJim Henson Presents+4 | — | Elstree StudiosThe Dark Crystal+2 | LA | Dark CrystalJim Henson+5 | — | 54m 40s | |
| 12/17/24 | End. Begin. All The Same feat. Zay from Thames Con | On this final episode of Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast, Phil and Sydnni chat to Zay from Thames Con to chat about The Great Con-Junction in February 2025 and whats on offer during the weekend for the final Dark Crystal convention. We also chat about the 4K physical release of The Dark Crystal, Jade City Foods with series 2 of their hot sauces alongside with hot chocolates and coffee, Licensed to Charm with Dark Crystal line of jewelry, Boom Studios with Jim Henson Presents... and much more. Thanks everyone for listening to last 10 years of Trial By Stone. Shownotes Digital Bits Review of The Dark Crystal 4K From Shout Studioshttps://thedigitalbits.com/item/dark-crystal-limited-shout-2024-uhd The Great Conjunctionwww.thegreatconjunction.com Dark Crystal Hot Sauceshttps://jadecityfoods.com/products/dark-crystal-hot-sauce-5-pack-series-2 Dark Crystal Hot Chocolateshttps://jadecityfoods.com/products/dark-crystal-hot-chocolate-3-pack Dark Crystal Coffeehttps://jadecityfoods.com/products/dark-crystal-coffee-2-pack | 1h 20m 05s | ||||||
| 9/22/24 | Dark Crystal on 4K and 5 years of Age of Resistance | On this belated delayed episode of Trial By Stone (the episode was recorded early September, sorry), there was a lot of Dark Crystal to talk about recently including the following; Dark Crystal on Disney Plus / Hulu Dark Crystal Physical Release in November from Shout Studios Our Spicy takes on less of Dark Crystal presence from their social medias in general (more so before they announce the physical release of the film) We talk about physical media and the impacts it’s been having lately. Phil’s and Sydnni’s nostalgia trip through VHS and DVD era. The lack of more new special features for the 4K release of The Dark Crystal. Phil’s expectation of the sole only new bonus feature. The price point of The Dark Crystal on 4K. The Great Con-Junction coming back next year with tickets on sale. The likelihood of us being at the next Great Con-Junction. Talk about 5 years of Age of Resistance and how great it was around the release of the show. The impact of the shows cancellation had on us personally and what Phil's level of expectation is for a continuation of Age of Resistance. Shownotes The Dark Crystal on 4K at Shout! Factory - https://shoutfactory.com/collections/labyrinth-dark-crystalThe Dark Crystal on 4K (Walmart Exclusive) - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dark-Crystal-Walmart-Exclusive-Limited-Edition-Steelbook-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray-Family-Shout-Factory/9175901487The Great Con-Junction - www.thegreatconjunction.com Contact Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastX – www.x.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 1h 02m 41s | ||||||
| 8/29/24 | Celebrating 10 years of Dark Crystal podcasting | On this episode hear stories from Philip and Sydnii on the history of the podcast, including the following; Origins of the podcast The influence of Dark Crystal . Com and the resurgence of the franchise with YA novels in the early years. Philip criticising his early years and building more confidence within himself over the years. What was the episode that Phil felt made the show worked in the early years. How Phil and Jaimie first met and talk about their Dark Crystal documentary film that didn’t get made and why that was the case and could one possible happen today? *Philip refers to the film as being released in 1983, which he was referring to the Australian release of The Dark Crystal. How the Adventure Game brought more legitimacy to the podcast. Find out which early episode interview helped Phil in advance of its release (not Age of Resistance, Phil did try to get advance screeners from Netflix to no avail) Phil’s regret on not completing one of the books roundtable shows. How 2017 was a beginning of things to come for the podcast and Phil’s thoughts on Age of Resistance with the antipation of the show. The Facebook Live Video A time capsule episode to release in the future? Sydnni’s fan art exclusives on Patreon and one of her favourite fan art pieces outside of Patreon that she created. Phil reveals the download numbers over the ten years and even comparing downloads from 2018, 2019 and beyond. And much more! Our 5 year anniversary Age of Resistance discussion will happen, stay tuned. Shownotes Every episode of Trial By Stone (obviously)Noristoryart on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/noristoryart Contact Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastX – www.x.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 1h 21m 04s | ||||||
| 6/4/24 | Jim Henson: Idea Man Review, The Great Con-Junction Returns and Numbers revealed for Age of Resistance | On this jam packed episode of the podcast. Phil and Sydnni share their thoughts on Jim Henson: Idea Man documentary that was recently released on Disney+ directed by Ron Howard, what we liked, didn't like and what we felt was missing in the documentary and much more. We also reveal the viewing hours numbers from July to December 2023 for Age of Resistance and discuss about the announcement of dates for The Great Con-Junction in 2025. Shownotes Jim Henson: Idea Man on Disney+The Great Con-JunctionNetflix Numbers for Age of Resistance July to December 2023Brian Jay Jones on Trial By Stone (Episode 8 in 2015!) Contact Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastX – www.x.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 35m 57s | ||||||
| 4/29/24 | Interview with Beccy Henderson | On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat to Beccy Henderson, the main puppeteer behind Deet and several characters on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Shownotes Beccy Henderson YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@YoungsterBeccy Contact Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastX – www.x.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 1h 08m 44s | ||||||
| 3/26/24 | The Dark Carrousel: Dark Crystal News for March 2024 | On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about recent going ons relating to The Dark Crystal, including Louis Leterrier’s launch of a production company Carrousel Studios, to the press event celebrating the 4K digital release of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, shout out to Thames Con on their upcoming Neverending Fantasy Convention and also thinking ahead for the upcoming 5 year anniversary of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Shownotes ‘Lupin’ Star Omar Sy, ‘Fast X’ Director Louis Leterrier and Producer Thomas Benski Launch Production Company Carrousel Studios https://variety.com/2024/film/global/lupin-omar-sy-louis-leterrier-thomas-benski-production-company-carrousel-studios-1235941996/ Neverending Fantasy Con https://www.neverendingfantasycon.com The Future of The Jim Henson Company Has The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth in Its DNA https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/jim-henson/the-dark-crystal-labyrinth-the-jim-henson-company-interview Dark Crystal 4K Issues Speculation: The Dark Crystal 4K Re-Issue in 2022 and video issues that SHOULD be fixed! Contact Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastX – www.x.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 42m 49s | ||||||
| 1/16/24 | Shouting Faeries: Dark Crystal News for January 2024 | On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about recent news related to Dark Crystal over past few months, we talk about Faeries tv show in development with the Froud's, JHC and Amazon, the numbers revealed from Netflix for Age of Resistance between Jan to June 2023 and the Shout Studios distribution deals with the Jim Henson Company titles including Labyrinth and of course The Dark Crystal. Shownotes Amazon MGM Studios, Jim Henson Company to Develop Series Based on Brian & Wendy Froud’s Faeries (EXCLUSIVE) https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/amazon-mgm-studios-jim-henson-company-faeries-series-brian-wendy-froud-1235812780/ What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report https://about.netflix.com/en/news/what-we-watched-a-netflix-engagement-report Shout! Studios Lands Exclusive Rights To Distribute ‘Labyrinth,’ ‘The Dark Crystal’ & Other Jim Henson Company Titles https://deadline.com/2024/01/jim-henson-movies-labyrinth-the-dark-crystal-acquired-shout-studios-1235694059/ Women of Science Fiction: Wendy Froud | Womanica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70hODeHkiWY ContactEmail – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastX – www.x.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 52m 50s | ||||||
| 11/19/23 | Dark Crystal Perfumes and Odyssey World Tour | On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about what they've been up to last few months as to why the podcast was on a break of sorts. We also talk about perfumes, the world wide tour of The Dark Crystal Odyssey with dates announced for 2024, The Great Con-Junction chatter and much more. Shownotes Dark Crystal Purfume Oils https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/the-dark-crystal/ Dark Crystal Odyssey Calendar Dates https://waynemcgregor.com/calendar The Great Con-Junction - Steven Garlick and Brian Meehl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IoEPTwVO3o | 55m 25s | ||||||
| 8/16/23 | Dark Crystal Tarot Deck and Hot Sauces | On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni are back chatting Dark Crystal. We hear Sydney's thoughts on the Dark Crystal sauces from Jade City Foods, poke fun at recent rumours about Labyrinth TV show in the works and we delve into The Dark Crystal Tarot Guidebook and Deck from Insight Editions. Shownotes Hot Sauces - https://jadecityfoods.com/pages/dark-crystal Tarot Deck and Guidebook - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Dark-Crystal-Tarot-Deck-and-Guidebook/Insight-Editions/9798886630657 Labyrinth Experience - https://www.labyrinth-experience.comContactEmail – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastTwitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 1h 09m 43s | ||||||
| 7/22/23 | Age of Existence: Would Age of Resistance ever be removed on Netflix? | On this episode of Trial By Stone, host Philip raises his concerns on the state of streaming services, with other platforms starting the trend of removing their own original series of films and tv shows months after release or cancellation, would Netflix dare to follow suit with their own Original Series of shows that are cancelled like The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance? Hear his thoughts on the issue, whether it might happen or not. Also a shoutout to all the writers and now actors with the strikes that are happening in US.Trial By Stone supports you. ContactEmail – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcastTwitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 20m 20s | ||||||
| 5/31/23 | Fan reactions to UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey | On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni are joined by two fans, Zay from Thames Con / the Great Con-Junction and Ellie @moos_hues on Instagram to chat about their time seeing UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey, from Studio Wayne McGregor at the Royal Opera House in London. We hear their thoughts, the reactions from critics and fans and much more.Shownotes UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/the-dark-crystal-odyssey-by-wayne-mcgregor-details The Labyrinth Experience https://www.labyrinth-experience.com/ Ellie on Instagram www.instagram.com/moos_hues ContactEmail – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcastTwitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 47m 23s | ||||||
| 4/22/23 | What The Thra Is Going On | On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni catch up with what we’ve been up to and why there’s been lack of podcasting content lately, long story short, life has been busy for us both.We find out some Dark Crystal encounters from Wonder Con from Sydnni and some possible merchandise in the works. We also discuss about the controversy and demise behind The Dark Crystal: The Card Game from River Horse Games, more cancellations from Weta Workshop with The Dark Crystal mini epics Chamberlain and Aughra, hear lot of pitches from ourselves on what direction The Jim Henson Company could be doing to keep The Dark Crystal alive and thriving and so much more. ContactEmail – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcastTwitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 52m 13s | ||||||
| 3/16/23 | The Dark Crystal Minute 39 | Hosts Philip and Sydnni are back at it again to break down every minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time. Minute 39, we cover from 38:00 to 39:00 of the film. Transition to family of Nebrie at the swamp to being Roast Nebrie at the Skeksis banquet as they begin their feast. ContactEmail – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.comFacebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcastTwitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpodInstagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast | 18m 10s | ||||||
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6 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.