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.