Dreamspace: A Dark Crystal Podcast

On this episode we discuss the cancellation of The Boroughs, created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews who of course created Age of Resistance.  Sydnni also shares a magical encounter with puppeteer, performer and Vice-President of Development and Production for Jim Henson Company John Tartaglia. The conversation then turns to recently licensed Dark Crystal merchandise from ZOX and bring up the recent merchandise misgivings and much more! Shownotes Zox https://zox.co/collections/dark-crystal-collection Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

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 Collection https://www.bullairs.com/thedarkcrystal Bit Bot Media: The Dark Crystal Collection https://www.bitbotmedia.com/pages/the-dark-crystal Bit Bot Media: The Chamberlain Skeksis Latex Mask & Print https://www.bitbotmedia.com/products/the-dark-crystal-the-chamberlain-latex-mask-print Oktober Studios https://oktoberstudios.com/ The Dark Crystal masks by Don Post Studios https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal_masks_(Don_Post) Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

This interview contains SPOILERS for The Boroughs! Sydnni welcomes back writers and showrunners Will Matthews and Jeffrey Addiss to discuss their brand new Netflix series The Boroughs. In this conversation, Will and Jeffrey talk about how their work on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance helped lead to their collaboration with the Duffer Brothers, the origins of The Boroughs, and the process of creating an original sci-fi adventure about aging, time, monsters, memory, and found family. They also dive into building the show’s “Gray Rebellion,” writing older characters as heroes rather than punchlines, the real world inspirations behind the retirement community, working with an incredible ensemble cast, their cameo in the series, and the production’s sustainability efforts. The Boroughs is out now on Netflix. Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

Phil and Sydnni are back with a Dark Crystal catch-up full of exciting news. In this episode, they celebrate the award-winning expanded The Dark Crystal soundtrack from La-La Land Records, revisit why Trevor Jones’ score remains such an essential part of the film’s magic, and reflect on their earlier conversation with Tim Greiving. They also discuss Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company, the major exhibition heading to Brisbane’s QAGOMA, and share their excitement about what fans might discover there. To close, they spotlight The Boroughs, the upcoming Netflix series from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, and take a moment to celebrate the wider creative family behind one of their favourite fantasy worlds. Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

In this episode of Dreamspace: A Dark Crystal Podcast, Phil and Sydnni return for a brand new year and welcome a very special guest Paul Alexander Butler from Games and Stuff. Paul joins us to tell the incredible story of how he unexpectedly became the owner of the screen-used Crystal of Truth from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance after Julien’s Auction. From bidding drama and surprise emails to shipping a seven-foot prop like a priceless artifact, this is a true collector’s quest, and a win for the entire Dark Crystal community. We also talk about fandom, storytelling spaces, tabletop gaming culture, and why it matters that this legendary prop will be displayed publicly for fans to experience. Shownotes Games and Stuff - https://www.gamesandstuffonline.com/  ICV2 article - https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61212/games-stuff-acquires-the-dark-crystal-prop Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

This episode, hosts Phil and Sydnni return to the Dreamspace to dive into a spirited discussion just in time for the spooky season — could The Dark Crystal actually be considered a Halloween movie? With Fathom Events bringing Jim Henson’s fantasy classic back to theatres in October, the hosts explore the film’s darker tones, eerie atmosphere, and the haunting beauty that makes it a perfect addition to any Halloween watchlist. From mysterious trailers that once scared theater audiences in 1982, to the film’s near-Christmas release and its potential as both a Halloween and Christmas classic, Phil and Sydnni unpack the uncanny magic that makes The Dark Crystal timeless. Along the way, they share updates from the wider Henson world and reflect on how the changing seasons — both in life and in Thra — always bring new reasons to return to The Dark Crystal. Shownotes The Dark Crystal with Fathom Entertainment https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/the-dark-crystal-2025/ The Labyrinth Experience https://www.labyrinth-experience.com/ Juliens Auctions https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/the-jim-henson-company-70th-anniversary-auction Labyrinth Experience Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Dreamspace, Phil and Sydnni return for a deep dive into The Heretic and The Wanderer, a four-part Dark Crystal comic story from the Jim Henson Presents anthology. Join them as they explore the long-awaited reunion of SkekGra and UrGoh as we unpack both the lore and the emotional weight behind the characters’ journeys. The hosts reflect on how the story builds on themes from Age of Resistance, and examine the comic’s visual style, narrative decisions, and connection to the broader Dark Crystal mythos. Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Dreamspace, Phil and Sydnni reunite to discuss the recent explosion of Dark Crystal merchandise and—most thrilling of all—the new stories emerging from the Jim Henson Presents comic series with their main focus on At The End of All Things. Main Highlights: 🎉 Catching up on Dark Crystal happenings since April 💍 Discussion on the stunning new Skeksis & Mystic ring by Licensed to Charm 💜 Sydnni’s love for amethyst and the design inspirations behind the jewelry 🛍️ The ever-growing line of merch: from fragrance and coffee and much more. 📚 A deep dive into “At the End of All Things”, the new comic story featuring Tavra and Onica 🔮 Dreamfasting, lore alignment with the YA novels, and speculation on Age of Resistance’s future. 🔗 Links & Mentions: Licensed to Charm – Official Jewelry Jim Henson Company Official Shop Dark Crystal Comics via BOOM! Studios 📬 Connect with Us: 📧 [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @darkcrystalpodcast 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast

Phil and Sydnni return to celebrate an exciting wave of Dark Crystal goodness! From the stunning expanded soundtrack release to an explosion of new merch (plushies and glow-in-the-dark joggers to name a few). They chat: Highlights from their interview with Tim Greiving on the remastered soundtrack Amazing apparel from Cavity Colors, Fun.com, and Shop.Henson.com Hype for upcoming Jim Henson Presents featuring Tavra and Onica #Tavronica A surprise encounter with Mike Quinn in Australia from Phil and much more... Shownotes The Dark Crystal 3CD Limited Edition Cavity Colors Fun.com Shop.Henson.com Jade City Foods Weta Workshop Devon Draws Comicbook.com Gizmodo Truffle Shuffle Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

In this special episode of Dreamspace: A Dark Crystal Podcast, hosts Phil and Sydnni are joined by music journalist and self-described “film music evangelist” Tim Greiving. Dive deep into the story behind the surprise release of 2025 on The Dark Crystal: Expanded Motion Picture Soundtrack, a project that was years in the making. Tim shares the surprising origins of how the project began and along the way, Tim reflects on his passion for film scores, collaborations with the Jim Henson Company, and the twists and turns that nearly kept this definitive soundtrack from ever seeing the light of day. Also Tim reveals more details about the Jen and Kira's love theme song that was hinted from the liner notes.  Shownotes Tim Greiving https://timgreiving.com/ The Dark Crystal: Expanded Limited Edition (3 CD Set) https://lalalandrecords.com/the-dark-crystal-expanded-limited-edition-3-cd-set/ John Williams: A Composers Life - September 2025 by Tim Greiving https://www.amazon.com/John-Williams-Composers-Tim-Greiving/dp/0197620884/ Contact Email – [email protected] Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast