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 Live from Comic-Con: The Ultimate MADtv Reunion Panel
Join host Brandee Stilwell for an incredible Mad Rewind bonus episode recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con! For this massive reunion, Brandee sits down with legendary MADtv cast and crew members Blaine Capatch, Phil LaMarr, Orlando Jones, Josh Meyers, Mo Collins, Michael McDonald, Nicole Sullivan, and Debra Wilson. Listen in as the cast shares hilarious behind-the-scenes shenanigans, reveals which sketches caused the most physical injuries, discusses the challenges of writing for the show in the early days, and answers amazing questions from the fans. From Debra Wilson flawlessly recreating her Professor Lipchip speech to heartwarming stories about the MADtv family, this is a can't-miss panel for any fan of the magic that was MADtv!
2 Sept 2026
Scoring the Laughs: Greg O'Connor on 15 Seasons of MADtv Music
On Episode 12 of MAD Rewind, host Brandee Stilwell sits down with Greg O'Connor, the musical mastermind and composer for all 15 seasons of MADtv!
Greg shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories about scoring 329 episodes, winning an Emmy for the parody song "A Wonderfully Normal Day," and collaborating with the show's legendary cast and writers.
Discover the creative ways the music department survived on a shoestring budget, from stacking their own background vocals to literally baking analog master tapes in the kitchen oven! Plus, Greg talks about his latest original music releases and shares valuable career advice for aspiring film and television composers. Tune in for a fascinating masterclass in comedy music!
19 Aug 2026
Inside the MADtv Writers' Room with Emmy-Nominated Writer Rich Talarico | Mad Rewind Ep. 11
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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