MAD REWIND with Brandee Stilwell

Conversations about the magic that was MAD TV with the cast and crew. Hosted by MAD TV's associate producer of post production (and cruise director/funeral director) Brandee Stilwell (author "None of This is Going According to Plan...", creator of DC Comic's "SASQUATCH DETECTIVE") hosts an array of cast members, writers, crew and creators who brought this subversive, hilarious and formative TV show to the airwaves and reflects with them about what they loved, what they learned, and what they smelled while being a part of America's favorite sketch comedy foster child.

MAD REWIND with Brandee Stilwell is a comedy podcast hosted by Brandee Stilwell and Kiff VandenHeuvel, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brandee Stilwell and Kiff VandenHeuvel hosts MAD REWIND with Brandee Stilwell, a comedy show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Inside the MADtv Writers' Room with Emmy-Nominated Writer Rich Talarico | Mad Rewind Ep. 11

  Aug 19, 202653 minS2

  In Episode 11 of Mad Rewind , host Brandee Stilwell welcomes Emmy-nominated writer and producer Rich Talarico! Rich pulls back the curtain on his incredible comedy journey, from getting his start at Chicago's Second City under the tutelage of Stephen Colbert, to his six-season run writing 90 episodes for MADtv . Dive into the writers' room as Rich shares the real-life inspirations behind some of his favorite sketches, the creative challenges of MADtv 's scrappy budgets compared to Saturday Night Live , and what it was like writing for iconic shows like Key & Peele and The Tonight Show . Whether you're a die-hard MADtv fan or an aspiring comedy writer, this episode is packed with hilarious stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and invaluable advice for making it in the industry.

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: Behind the Scenes of MADtv Sketch Comedy with Frank Caeti

  Aug 12, 20261h 4mS2

  In Episode 10 of Mad Rewind, host Brandee Stilwell sits down with comedian and actor Frank Caeti! Frank shares his journey from watching syndicated comedy as a kid in Chicago to performing on the Second City stage and eventually joining the cast of MADtv. The two dive deep into the art of sketch comedy, discussing everything from finding a character's physicality to the competitive nature of pitching ideas in a writers' room. Frank also shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the studio lot and discusses his upcoming venture teaching theater at Colorado State University. Tune in for an hour full of laughs, nostalgic Hollywood stories, and expert comedy insights!

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9 with Phil LaMarr: The Groundlings, Futurama, & Finding the Laughs

  Jul 15, 202628 minS2

  Join Brandee Stilwell on this episode of Mad Rewind as she sits down with comedy and voiceover legend Phil LaMarr. They dive deep into Phil’s incredible journey from discovering improv at Yale and honing his craft at The Groundlings to his unforgettable tenure on MADtv. Phil shares behind-the-scenes stories about creating iconic characters like Jack the UPS Guy, working alongside Quentin Tarantino during the Pulp Fiction era, and transitioning into a prolific voiceover career with roles in Futurama, Samurai Jack, and more. Plus, discover the special role Phil played in the actual creation of the Mad Rewind podcast, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming MADtv reunion panel at San Diego Comic-Con!

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  Episode #8

  Ep 8: Orlando Jones on Creating MAD TV Legends, Cut Sketches, and Going Hollywood

  Jul 1, 20261h 1mS2

  In this episode of Mad Rewind, host Brandee Stillwell sits down with the incredibly talented Orlando Jones! As an original cast member and writer for MAD TV's first two seasons, Orlando pulls back the curtain on the show's chaotic early days. He shares his incredible journey from writing for A Different World as a teenager to his wild 160-person audition for Quincy Jones. We dive deep into the origins of iconic characters like Dexter St. Croix, Ivan Hicks, and Reverend Lamont Nixon Fatback. Orlando also spills the tea on the sketches that got cut (and got him called into a meeting with Bill Cosby), the real reason he left the sketch comedy world, and his seamless transition into blockbuster films like The Replacements . Plus, get the inside scoop on his magical first Comic-Con experience and the upcoming MAD TV reunion panel!

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  Episode #7

  Pat Kilbane: The MAD TV Auditions, Legendary Impressions, & Finding His "Belushi"

  Jun 24, 20261h 14mS2

  Welcome to another episode of Mad Rewind! This week, host Brandee Stilwell sits down with the incredibly talented Pat Kilbane, a fan-favorite cast member from MAD TV seasons 3 through 5. Pat opens up about his impressive arsenal of legendary characters and celebrity impressions, from "Stan the Java Man" to his iconic role as Bizarro Kramer on Seinfeld . Listen in as Pat discusses his comedy origins as an introverted kid, the grueling and unpredictable MAD TV audition process, and the physical toll of his most outrageous sketches. He also shares amazing behind-the-scenes stories, including performing alongside comedy giants like Will Sasso and Phil LaMarr, a surreal ping-pong encounter with Leonardo DiCaprio, and the heartwarming moment he received the ultimate compliment from his hero, Dick Van Dyke. Whether you're an aspiring comedian or a die-hard MAD TV fan, you won't want to miss Pat's invaluable advice and hilarious memories.

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