Welcome to Silly Side Hustles
Hi, I’m Michael. You might not know my name, but if you grew up watching kids' TV in the 2000s, there’s a good chance you’ve seen my work.
If you want to know more about that, please head to my main site michaelschupbach.com
I created this space as a creative playground where I can share quick ideas, quirky experiments, and the kinds of weird, joyful things I wish existed in the world.
So I made them.
If something here makes you smile, send me a note.
Or better yet, grab one and spread a little magic on your own.
PUPPET MISCHIEF
The quickest way to make and spread joy, I find, is either making puppets or teaching others how to.
Puppet Workshops
Gen Con 2025
Puppets for Purchase
GENERAL MISCHIEF
Nostalgia is my drug of choice, and each one of these items is designed to take something you love and bring it a bit closer to your heart.
15” Huggable Stardew Valley Chicken Pillows
You spend so much time looking out for those huggable little birbs, and you never get to actually hug them. Let’s change that!
Tim Curry = Legend
Show your love for the Legend in Legend with these custom stickers and tees!
Stickers!
Scientifically proven to be the quickest way to express yourself while avoiding talking to strangers. :)