MAD REWIND with Brandee Stilwell
MAD REWIND with Brandee Stilwell
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast focuses on the behind-the-scenes magic of MAD TV, featuring topics such as character creation, writing processes, and personal experiences on the show. Specific episodes delve into hilariously memorable sketches, notable cast member journeys, and reflections on diverse comedic influences like those from The Groundlings and Christopher Guest films.
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.
Welcome to Episode 6 of Mad Rewind! Host Brandee Stilwell sits down with the incredibly talented Ron Pederson, who brought unforgettable characters to life in 60 episodes across three seasons of MADtv. Ron shares his hilarious journey from an Edmonton kid who hated hockey to an improv master who once conquered a 50-hour ”Soap-a-Thon.”
In this episode, Ron dives deep into his whirlwind MADtv audition process where he tested alongside stars like Ike Barinholtz and Josh Meyers. He also shares surreal stories about working with comedy royalty like Catherine O'Hara and Martin Short, and details the completely chaotic night guest star Flavor Flav yelled ”cut” in front of a live studio audience. Plus, Ron offers invaluable advice for up-and-coming comedians on how to fully commit to character creation, and reveals how a simple wink on the Oprah show birthed his iconic Clay Aiken impression.
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