Dead Pilots Society

Episode 159: Al Madrigal & Chris Harris Interview (Mr. Macho After show)

Welcome to the after-show for Mr. Macho! Andrew and Al recount their unusual first meeting during a casting session for a show that came together under extraordinary circumstances. They discuss how close Al has come to getting his story on air as a half-hour comedy, as well as the ongoing challenges of Latino representation in TV comedy. Chris also shares his wisdom on guiding and helping sell this pilot as its supervisor. This is a great interview packed with so much insight, and we know you're going to love it! Enjoy!TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW ON 11/17 <a href="https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/deadpilots">Link to tickets</a>Our November 17 show will feature scripts by John Enbom (co-creator, Party Down) and Brendan Scannell (Loot) &amp; Amy Reed (Diary of a Future President).Cast includes:Martin Starr (Party Down, Spider-Man)Ryan Hansen (Party Down, Veronica Mars)Olivia Liang (Kung Fu)Chris Witaske (The Bear)Anna Seregina (The Civil Dead)…and more to be announced!For more information about Dead Pilots Society and to listen to past episodes featuring John Hodgman, Emerald Fennell, and many others, visit: <a href="https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/dead-pilots-society">https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/dead-pilots-society</a>.

In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week)  Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).