Best MAD Company Theatre Podcasts (2024)

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The Neck - Don't Forget the Neck 5:49

6d ago5:49

5:49

This week we're in John and Rupert’s bathroom. It’s early morning, and they’re both getting ready to tackle the day. Rupert’s busy with all his creams for his face and neck, meanwhile John observes him.By Andy Marchant and Matt Tylianakis (written by Bowie T Rath)

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The Sun, the Moon and Salena 14:25

23d ago14:25

14:25

A young couple weave magic on their first date, in more ways than one.By Emilie Maybank and Thomas Jancis (written by Paul Edward Pasulka)

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Comfort Zone 8:23

1M ago8:23

8:23

It's time to go out and be sociable...you'll enjoy it when you get there. Maybe.By Ali Gallo

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Talking Dirty 14:42

2M ago14:42

14:42

A mother and daughter talk about life, death, family, sex...and climbing trees. Enjoy!By Gill Macadam and Ali Gallo (written by Michelle Allen)

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Ugly Doctor Hospital 19:54

2M ago19:54

19:54

There's no easy way to describe this play - it is a crazy extravaganza full of laugh-out-loud moments and interesting sound effects. If you like a bit of Goon show humour, then you'll love this! Written by John Busser and starring Brian Burleigh, Ross Atkins, Amber Watkins, Arnette Scharf, Iain Cowieson and Ali Gallo...enjoy this madcap day at the …

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10 - Rob Bradvica 42:19

3M ago42:19

42:19

James Hale sits down with actor, stage manager, and director Rob Bradvica as he discusses growing up in San Diego, wearing many different creative hats in New York, and how his cast members shaped him...literally… Social Media: @robertlbradvica One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company located in NYC.…

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The Wakers 11:38

3M ago11:38

11:38

To sleep, perchance to dream, but can too much sleep be a bad thing? Would you want to sleep your life away?By Lynsey Collis and Dan Smith (written by Guy R Newsham)

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I Want To Change the Definition of Madness 10:00

3M ago10:00

10:00

This week it's a monologue all about madness and what it really means.By Ali Gallo (written by Donald Falconer)

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9 - Annie Kefalas 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

James Hale talks to actor, director, and personal trainer Annie Kefalas about the differences in approaching a story as an actor vs. a director, leading a one woman show, and how the Amish have followed her throughout her career. Social Media: @annievkefalas One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company l…

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The Malfunctioned Bow Tie 9:06

4M ago9:06

9:06

This week we are in Ava and Flynn’s flat. They are getting ready for Ava’s parents’ silver wedding anniversary party. Now, if this broken bow tie would just cooperate.....enjoy!By Rebecca Holbourn and Tamsin Harding (written by Bowie T Rath)

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Workplace Incident 12:22

4M ago12:22

12:22

This week it's all about Astro and Solar, and just another day at work for these celestial beings. I'm sure we're in good hands...what could possibly go wrong?By Ali Gallo and Rebecca Holbourn (written by Kevin Jones)

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8 - Gerrard James 59:02

4M ago59:02

59:02

James Hale talks about making the leap from the world of business to Off-Broadway and what a ten year acting journey can lead you to, with NYC creative and actor Gerrard James. Social Media: @gqjactor Website: https://www.gerrardjames.com One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company located in NYC. Keep …

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Escape? 8:59

4M ago8:59

8:59

It all started with an ad in the classified column...but people can change. Happy Valentine's Day, one and all...big love from us here at ShITE.By Robin Wiggs and Emily Brueggemeier (written by Guy R Newsham)

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7 - Marco Adiak Voli 41:15

5M ago41:15

41:15

Listen in as host James Hale talks with actor, writer, and educator Marco Adiak Voli about making the leap from school to professional acting, moving to the states from Nicaragua, and how to approach embodying different characters. Social Media: @volimarco Website: https://www.marcoadiakvoli.com One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD C…

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Cast of Hundreds 11:40

5M ago11:40

11:40

For our 100th podcast play here's a little play with a huge cast. Inspired by Monty Python, written by Ali Gallo and starring....Iain Cowieson, Owen Cowieson, Emilie Maybank, Andy Marchant, Thomas Jancis, Emvie Marchant, Arnette Scharf, Amber Watkins, Brian Burleigh, Roderick Millar, Maria Oram, James Brown, John Harper, Lynsey Collis, Maytreya Sal…

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6 - AhDream Smith 1:08:05

5M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Listen in as host James Hale talks with creative AhDream Smith about her road to becoming an actor, always searching for the door to opportunity, and finding the balance of it all! Social Media: @chasingahdream Website: https://www.ahdreamsmith.com One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company located in …

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The Voice of a Generation 3:52

5M ago3:52

3:52

A monologue about the 'joy' of writing poetry, the pressure of fame...and the impulse to just run away!!By Rebecca Holbourn (written by Ali Gallo)

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Mrs Cratchit's Christmas Cracker 7:08

6M ago7:08

7:08

A classic Christmas tale but from a new perspective.By Maria Oram (written by Iain McGrath)

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The Ultimate Christmas Question 11:35

7M ago11:35

11:35

A blind date at Christmas, but are they compatible? Answer the ultimate question and find out...By Iain Cowieson and Ali Gallo (written by Rachel Feeny-Williams)

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Domestic Bliss 7:17

7M ago7:17

7:17

Is this new vacuum cleaner strong enough to cause problems in your marriage? Maybe...By Andy Marchant and Matt Tylianakis (written by John Messenbird)

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Remember, Remember 6:56

8M ago6:56

6:56

Phil is in his 40s but still a big kid at heart so on November 5th he's attending a fireworks party...remembering days gone by and someone sorely missed.By Andy Marchant (written by Bernie Winston)

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They're in There 14:26

8M ago14:26

14:26

A special - scary - play for Halloween. Don't you hate it when you can't sleep because of a strange noise in your apartment...??By Iain Cowieson, Emilie Maybank and Ali Gallo (written by John Busser)

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Haunted 8:33

8M ago8:33

8:33

There's no place like home...even if it is haunted by two very nice, but bored, ghosts.By Thomas Jancis, Miriam Babooram and Matt Tylianakis (written by Ali Gallo)

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Frankenstein: A Radio Play 1:18:54

9M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

A complex and tragic relationship, marked by conflict and mutual suffering, is at the center of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic Frankenstein. Frankenstein unfurls the gripping tale of Victor Frankenstein, a bold and audacious young scientist who ventures beyond the limits of conventional methods to bestow sentience upon a created being. With each step …

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Key Mishap 10:31

9M ago10:31

10:31

The key to this play is just that...a key. Because without this one, small key, Rachel might be spending the day locked in her own porch!By Rebecca Holbourn, Maytreya Salamero and Roderick Millar (written by Phil Taylor)

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Golden Swan 8:47

9M ago8:47

8:47

This week we meet Angela and Bruce who live in the flat above the Waterfall Chinese takeaway, which they run together. And we find out all about their famous, favourite customer.By Lynsey Collis and Iain Cowieson (written by Robin Wiggs)

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Contains Nudity 13:47

10M ago13:47

13:47

This week we have a wonderfully eclectic script containing a cockatoo, a lion, and yes...some nudity! You see, Alma is playing up again. Her son expects the rest home to take better care of her but he’s in for the shock of his life when he learns how far they’re prepared to go.By Robin Wiggs, Maria Oram, Emily Brueggemeier, Lynsey Collis and Iain Cowieson (written by Rex McGregor)

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To The Moon 7:18

10M ago7:18

7:18

Joe has won an all-expense-paid trip to the moon...but he’s far from happy about it.By Amber Watkins, Arnette Scharf and Iain Cowieson (written by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend)

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Outside Voice 4:55

11M ago4:55

4:55

Jodie runs a shop full of organic products. She is addressing the shop at large, but also a specific person who has expressed an interest in what she does.By Jacqui Marchant-Adams (written by Robin Wiggs)

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One in Every Flavour 15:34

11M ago15:34

15:34

Mandy just wants some vanilla ice cream but Giles at The Taste Emporium has something more exciting in mind!By Thomas Jancis and Miriam Babooram (written by Rachel Feeny-Williams)

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London SWE 22:05

11M ago22:05

22:05

A quick visit to the local wine shop goes horribly wrong when it opens a portal to another place!By Ali Gallo, Iain Cowieson, Lynsey Collis, Dan Smith and Ross Atkins (written by Genni Trickett)

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Leaving Las Vegas 8:58

12M ago8:58

8:58

When we gamble, there can be more than money at stake.By Iain Cowieson and Ali Gallo (written by Iain McGrath)

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Half Time Change 6:45

1y ago6:45

6:45

This week we're going football crazy...literally!By Andy Marchant (written by Mark Tournoff)

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5 - Keara Dooley 50:44

1y ago50:44

50:44

Listen in as host James Hale talks to actor, writer, and classics extraordinaire Keara Dooley about balancing survival and making it in NYC as an artist, as well as the theatrical and personal growth theatre school provided. Social Media: @kearadools One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company located i…

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4 - Maddi Albregts 1:05:11

1y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

James Hale talks with actor, voice artist, and Marketing Director Maddi Albregts about juggling several creative pursuits, being an actor in modern day, and why rock climbing is an art form. Social Media: @maddialbregts Website: https://www.maddialbregts.com One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company l…

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Ticket to Heaven 11:16

1y ago11:16

11:16

Vernon and Patsy Beasley insist on public television that they most certainly are not Heaven Hustlers! Instead, they are offering first-class tickets to any good folks interested in receiving the royal treatment once they arrive at the Pearly Gates.By Brian Burleigh, Amber Watkins and Arnette Scharf (written by Pam Munson Steadman)

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3 - Max Brand 46:51

1y ago46:51

46:51

Join James Hale as he talks with comedian, writer, producer, and artist Max Brand about making it in NYC as an actor/ comedian and what it’s like to sit on the other side of the table during a creative process. Social Media: @maxthebrand One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company located in NYC. Keep u…

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2 - Helena Mueller 34:51

1y ago34:51

34:51

James Hale talks fight choreography, strong female representation in Shakespeare, and the correct pronunciation of Midwest names, with writer, actor, and artist Helena Mueller. Social Media: @helenamuller_ Website: www.helenamueller.com One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company located in NYC. Keep up…

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1 - Lauren Zbylski 33:17

1y ago33:17

33:17

Listen in as James Hale interviews artist, actor, and Artistic Director Lauren Zbylski about her creative journey, love of Shakespeare, and what she has in store for the future of MAD Company. Social Media: @lauren_zbylski Website: www.laurenzbylski.com One Hale of a Conversation is brought to you by MAD Company, a non-profit theatre company locate…

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Waiting on Mum, Who Already Left 13:09

1y ago13:09

13:09

A brother and sister at the funeral home of their recently deceased mother have different ways of dealing with life and death.By Ross Atkins, Ali Gallo and Iain Cowieson (written by John Busser)

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Drive My Car 8:50

1y ago8:50

8:50

When your taxi driver isn't even in the same time zone as you, things can get a little complicated...enjoy!By Brian Burleigh and Amber Watkins (written by Jake Lewis)

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Tiger Tale 5:43

1y ago5:43

5:43

This family has an interesting visitor or two...happy World Book Day everyone!By Owen Cowieson, Iain Cowieson and Ali Gallo (written by Julia Bolden)

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Not Fair! 6:53

1y ago6:53

6:53

In late celebration of Sibling Day on 10th April...just the usual brother and sister stuff.By Maria Oram and Iain Cowieson (written by Ali Gallo)

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Heist! 11:30

1y ago11:30

11:30

Just a robbery at the Smithsonian...with two thieves who seem to have no idea what they're doing! Lots of fun this week - enjoy!By Andy Marchant and Matthew Tylianakis (written by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend)

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Winter Olympics 6:25

1+ y ago6:25

6:25

When it comes to training for the Olympics, the devil is in the details!By James Brown and Iain Cowieson (written by Ali Gallo)

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Escape! 2:33

1+ y ago2:33

2:33

A poem about one woman and her unconventional travel plans.By Miriam Babooram (written by Pam Munson Steadman)

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Cuckoo Banana Pants 10:12

1+ y ago10:12

10:12

Sometimes the course of true love is...well...a bit cuckoo!By Rebecca Holbourn, Thomas Jancis and Ali Gallo (written by Jake Lewis)

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Love and Marriage and all that Stuff 6:21

1+ y ago6:21

6:21

Sherry and Bobby are at the Marriage Licence Bureau in NYC but she just needs to tell him something first because marriage is forever...right?By Ali Gallo (written by Joan Forster)

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We're Sweating Like Pigs 4:50

1+ y ago4:50

4:50

Maybe it's only a phrase they're going through...just saying...By Ross Atkins, Elisabeth Lee, Brain Burleigh and Iain Cowieson (written by John Harper)

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The Curse 9:55

1+ y ago9:55

9:55

They say you should never meet your heroes...but what about meeting your childhood imaginary heroes...? Surely that can only be a good thing, right?By Iain Cowieson and Ali Gallo (written by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend)

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