Mel Brooks
American comedian, filmmaker, and actor (born 1926)
American comedian, filmmaker, and actor (born 1926)
Every podcast episode featuring Mel Brooks that Attunex has found: 50 interviews and appearances across 33 shows between 2005 and 2026. Most often on Ruthie's Table 4 (4), Maltin on Movies (4) and Bullseye with Jesse Thorn (3). Often in conversation with Terry Gross. Follow Mel in Attunex to get new appearances automatically, each with an on-device transcript and summary.
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Put on the Ritz with this episode of Spineless! We're launching our Spine-Chilling Month of Horror with, er, not a horror movie, but a spoof of them: it's Young Frankenstein, one half of Mel Brooks'…
Send us Fan Mail Tonight, we’re celebrating the 45th anniversary of Mel Brooks’ History of the World, Part I, the movie that finally taught us everything our history teachers were apparently too…
¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2026! ¡Está vivo! Esta semana en Criterio Cero nos ponemos la bata de laboratorio y viajamos a Transilvania para rendir pleitesía a una de las cumbres de la comedia…
We're puttin' on the ritz revisiting another of Mel Brooks' timeless comedies, "Young Frankenstein". This abby normal send-up of James Whale's "Frankenstein" and the Universal horror classics is a…
"What knockers!" "Why thank you, Doctor!" This week, Michael, Stephen, and Megan head to Transylvania Station to celebrate Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy masterpiece, Young Frankenstein! From Gene Wilder’s…
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we're not the only ones marking a major milestone. The legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks has just celebrated his 100th birthday.Uploaded 01-07-26We…
It’s October Monster Mash on What We Saw On Stolen Cable , and this week we’re heading back to the laboratory. We’re putting Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein (1931) up against Mel Brooks’ Young…
Olá, queridos Castbackers! No episódio Hype de hoje vamos viajar até os corredores sombrios de um castelo na Transilvânia com O Jovem Frankenstein (Young Frankenstein, 1974), dirigido pelo mestre da…
2300 MYSTERY MOVIE — EPISODE 129 YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974) D.B. Richards and Ricky Storm are back, and this time they’re bringing Sheri and Christine Doney along for one hilarious trip into the world…
Greetings! In this week's episode of Stamper Cinema, we're heading to a galaxy not so far away to talk about Mel Brooks' sci-fi spoof Spaceballs! Joining us for the adventure is comedian/writer Matt…
Episode 6 of Anthological History of the World Part 1 where an anthology of different hosts discuss anthology movies one segment at a time. Hosts Bubbawheat and Cam Sully discuss the Previews segment…
With his new Godspell documentary You Had to Be There rolling across North America , Emmy-winning documentarian Nick Davis is here to share the love for another cultural milestone of the early ‘70s:…
What happens when an evil empire led by a guy with a giant helmet runs out of air? They try to vacuum up a neighboring planet's atmosphere, of course! Directed by the legendary Mel Brooks, Spaceballs…
Mel Brooks takes on Alfred Hitchcock in this underrated comedy that lovingly blends Hitchcock and his imitators into a fizzy little mystery. If this had starred Gene Wilder as intended, it would've…
Big Mac recounts a terrifying real-life experience where he had to save his young son from drowning during a boating trip. They also discuss Mel Brooks' legacy in comedy and a hypothetical scenario…
Rhonda Shear hosted more than 400 episodes of Up All Night on USA Network from 1991 to 1998, and she is one of the only hosts from that era who still owns the name. She talks about the Happy Days…
Heading on back to the 70’s for some western comedy, Fish & Squid laugh and groan their way through Mel Brooks’ classic, Blazing Saddles. Squid gets artsy with Cinematography while Fish focuses on…
Frank sits down with writer-director-producer Judd Apatow for a candid, in-depth conversation about the glory days of comedy albums, the "magical world" of show business, the wisdom of Mel Brooks,…
Could Blazing Saddles be made today or would it be canceled before the cameras even started rolling? In this episode, Peter and Phil take a look at Mel Brooks’ comedy classic and use it to jump into…
Returning champion Aaron Lubeck joins me to discuss his exceptional piece called, “ Revisiting Euclid v. Ambler at 100 ,” which he posted on his Substack “On Housing.” Aaron also posts and helps…
It's the grand finale of BROOKS MONTH! We are joined once again at the Draft Table by Filmspotting SVU co-hosts Matt Singer (Funny Business, out October 6th) and Jordan Hoffman (Starlog) for a…
Chegou a hora de renovar o seu feed com o giro semanal das notícias mais bizarras, curiosas e importantes do cinema, streaming, cultura pop e tecnologia! 🎧 No CO2 #425 , comentamos desde a solução…
Chegou a hora de renovar o seu feed com o giro semanal das notícias mais bizarras, curiosas e importantes do cinema, streaming, cultura pop e tecnologia! 🎧 No CO2 #425, comentamos desde a solução…
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this weeks episode of An Old Dragon and a House Dog Talk Movies we talk about the movie Young Frankenstein. Directed by Mel Brooks and…
MAKE A NOISE: BLAZING SADDLES (1974) Mel Brooks took the Western and blew it to pieces with Blazing Saddles. Eric Samaniego is joined by Chris Cox, founder of OneOfUs.net, to discuss one of the most…
Episode 2 of Anthological History of the World Part 1 where an anthology of different hosts discuss anthology movies one segment at a time. Host James Lightfoot discusses the Old Testament segment…
It's the end of summer, and Yonit and Jonathan are taking a break from the news with a nugget of pure Jewish joy. Andy Nyman — the West End actor, writer, director and magician currently starring as…
In 1970 writer-director Mel Brooks made a movie called THE TWELVE CHAIRS starring Ron Moody, Frank Langella, Dom Deluise and Brooks himself in a small role. It got minimal distribution. It was…
Tom, Brian, and Amos kick off their Get Smart experiment with the 1965 pilot “Mr. Big” and are delighted to discover that nearly everything they associate with the series—from the shoe phone and Cone…
In this wildly, entertaining discussion, KRizz and CoopaDil explore and nerd out over the enduring legacy of Spaceballs (1987), Mel Brooks’ parody of Star Wars, and how it both celebrates and…
Episode 1 of Anthological History of the World Part 1 where an anthology of different hosts discuss anthology movies one segment at a time. Host David Garrett discusses the opening and the Stone Age…
#581- This week we talk about the life and career of comedy legend Mel Brooks through some trivia. We also talk about D23, the new X-Men casting, and future Disneyland changes. Enjoy!
This episode was originally published on another podcast platform on July 3, 2024. Which is why it is all about Mel Brooks turning 98 years of age, even though he has now just turned 100 years of…
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The topic: The two-part documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year-Old Man! has garnered 6 primetime Emmy nominations including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a…
Stephen Tobolowsky talks about the dearth of acting opportunities in California and shares stories about Mel Brooks, David Byrne, and working on SNEAKERS with Robert Redford and James Earl Jones.…
The documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! is up for six Primetime Emmy nominations — tied for the most of any nonfiction project this year. Filmmakers Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio tell us…
After all these years of podcasting, Brandon and Stoney are just now getting around to the vast genius of Mel Brooks - for both of these guys, this was the first time sitting down and watching 1974's…
Hello listeners, Join us this week as talk a big mess about the 1974 Satirical Western Comedy Blazing Saddles From Mr.Mel Brooks. Boy oh boy, you wanna talk about movies that are not only awful, but…
It's a new month and a new theme! This month we are focusing on everyone's favorite hundred year old man, Mel Brooks! But we're focusing on his lesser known works starting with his adaptation of a…
MAKE A NOISE: THE TWELVE CHAIRS (1970) Mel Brooks followed the outrageous success of The Producers with his most personal film, a bittersweet treasure hunt about greed, obsession, and the things…
Hoy hablamos de Mel Brooks, quien cumplió 100 años y sigue siendo una leyenda. Repasamos su carrera desde el cine hasta Broadway, destacando cómo adaptó 'The Producers' al teatro musical y ganó 12…
This week marks a very special occasion. My friend, Mel Brooks, is turning 100. For the best part of a century, he has lit up the world with his warmth and humour, delighting audiences as a writer,…
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we're not the only ones marking a major milestone. The legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks has just celebrated his 100th birthday.We also have…
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Mel Brooks's birthday: comedy legends, parody films, and the funniest movies ever made. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Send us Fan Mail Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks! To celebrate one of the greatest storytellers of all time, we're opening up the Horror Heals vault and sharing one of Corey's favorite interviews.…
What was once just an idea became one of the most infamous and loved comedy movies of all time. Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks team up to bring us a satirical love letter to the classic Universal Monster…
Spaceballs: The New One Sequel Footage Comedy legend Mel Brooks beamed into Amazon MGM's CinemaCon presentation to officially announce that the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel is titled Spaceballs:…
A new HBO Max documentary just dropped called Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! It’s about, well, Mel Brooks! And yes, he turned 99 this past June. We’re revisiting our 2013 conversation with the film…
Carl interviews a 2000 year old man about the secret to staying alive for so long, the origin of the word cheese, and what cavemen did instead of applauding with their hands.
He’s the subject of a new two-part HBO documentary by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio called ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ It looks at his origins in Brooklyn, his service in WWII, his…
gak marks 18 years on air at CITR -- 16 with this show name -- though we'll mute any celebration for now in light of a crazy year thus far, paying tribute to Rob Reiner (1947-2025) with music…
Wow, gak marks 18 years on air at CITR -- 16 with this show name -- though we'll mute any celebration for now in light of a crazy year thus far. We pay tribute to Rob Reiner (1947-2025) with music…
Legendary comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks joins the show to discuss his son Nicholas Brooks's new film "Sam," but the conversation quickly becomes a masterclass in comedy history and social…
Mel describes his start being a funny man, explains why his type of comedy is dead, what he watches on tv and describes a typical dad character on TV. He also describes how he writes and why he loves…
Steve and Mel talk about Carl maybe not deserving the award
Can it really be nine years since Leonard and Jessie sat down with Mel Brooks? He's still going strong at age 99 and we wish him another happy hundred years. In the meantime, enjoy this intimate…
The article argues that watching the original Universal Monster Movies significantly enhances the appreciation for Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein." The author, who initially loved "Young…
Mel Brooks’s classic 1974 movie Young Frankenstein parodies the iconic Frankenstein movies of the 1930s. This Halloween, we’re featuring our interviews with director Mel Brooks and stars Gene Wilder,…
Host David Steinberg interviews the show business legends, lifelong friends who got their start writing for television variety shows and became comedy motion picture directors, each with a string of…
Legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks is developing a new comedy series titled Very Young Frankenstein , which will serve as a prequel to his classic 1974 film, Young Frankenstein . The series, produced by…
A sequel to the classic 1987 sci-fi parody Spaceballs is officially in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with the legendary Mel Brooks returning to produce. Key players involved include: Josh Gad:…
A sequel to the 1987 classic Spaceballs is officially in development, with Mel Brooks set to return. Key details from the article include: Mel Brooks's Role: The 97-year-old director of the original…
(0:10): Mel Brooks Unveils 'Spaceballs' Sequel with Josh Gad, Rick Moranis Returns After 30 Years (1:58): Twenty One Pilots Announce 'Clancy Tour: Breach 2025' for Upcoming Album Release (4:04):…
This week on Ruthie's Table 4, we're revisiting our time with actor, filmmaker, writer and comedian, Mel Brooks. Mel makes the world laugh, but funny isn't the word he'd choose for himself. That…
We have a very special treat today for our WizPod Fam! Today’s guest is David’s godfather and legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks! Mel is a Hollywood icon most known for making comedic movies. He…
Question 1: What was the very first film Mel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in that kicked off his legendary movie career in 1967? Question 2: In what hilarious 1974 Brooks comedy did he parody…
Host Ben Mankiewicz hangs out with his friend, 97-year-old legend Mel Brooks (The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein) in this often hilarious and sometimes poignant episode. Mel…
For the final episode of season two, we’ll hear from Tina Fey, Mel Brooks, Adwoa Aboah, Rick Rubin, Wolfgang Puck & Yotam Ottolenghi. Over the course of this season, we’ve spoken to 34 guests for…
Alexis Hejna and Zachary Strobel present their History of the World Part II Hulu 2023 Review! History of the World, Part II is an American sketch comedy limited series, which debuted in March 2023 on…
Watch Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, listen to The 2000-Year-Old Man, read his autobiography, All About Me, and you will know why. But for me, having known Mel for 25 years, ‘funny’ is not the…
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At 95, Mel tells it like it was in his new book, All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.…
The legendary comedy duo of Brooks and Reiner teach us the secrets of longevity, poet Richard Wilbur whimsically explores the nature of shame, and Stan Grossman tells Jerry Lundegaard, “We’re not a…
Today Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Legendary Actor, Comedian, and Director Mel Brooks. Followed by, Neil Haley and Erich Couch will interview Actor, Producer Dean Cain, and Jeannie Seely on…
Leonard and Jessie spend quality time with the one and only Mel Brooks, who's as spry as ever and bursting with great stories. He reveals the name of the funniest comedy he ever saw, talks about…
Comedians Mark Bailey and Mike Miller talk libertarian and conservative pundits, how they both admire the work of Joseph Heller and Alan Arkin in the original version of Catch-22, and Mark recounts a…
It's the first game show from quarantine! Which team can correctly guess the most movie tag lines from the 90's? Listen to find out! Special thanks to our guest players, Drew Bell, Mel Brooks, &…
Your host, Alan Alda, has been friends with Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks for over forty years. Carl and Mel have been friends with each other for seventy years. During that time, they’ve created,…
Ben Mankiewicz's extended interview with Mel Brooks about his reputation has a comedy legend, and the love of his life, Anne Bancroft, who died in 2005.
Movie-maker, musical maven, and meshugguner--it's springtime for Mel Brooks and his wonderful wacky world of song. Performances from Madeline Kahn, Nathan Lane, Harry Connick, Jr. and Mel himself.
INTRO 0:24 Travis' phone call w/Mel Brooks Does Thanksgiving Need an Orgy? Bevs Like These BEYOND THE HEADLINES 7:28 New York Times Neo-Nazi Cyber Monday Trump in re: Time Magazine YouTube Child…
Encore Broadcast: Comedy legend Mel Brooks reanimates “Young Frankenstein” then offers priceless etiquette advice (warning: may include death threats, flatulence, gallows humor, and uncontrollable…
Marc presents a special audio version of the first chapter of Waiting for the Punch: Words to Live by from the WTF Podcast. This chapter features thirty WTF guests talking with Marc about growing up.…
Satire is often described as one of the most powerful tools against tyranny. Listen to a previously unreleased interview with legendary comedian Mel Brooks, who reveals how his experience as a…
What better way to celebrate the holiday weekend than by revisiting our wonderful conversation with the one and only Mel Brooks. Great stories, many laughs! Leonard and Jessie spend quality time with…
Mel Brooks prepares to take the Vegas stage for the first time this weekend! Mr. Brooks just celebrated his 91st birthday - Rose and Gail wish him the very best. "It's not jokes, it's humor!" Mel…
An excerpt from our episode 1 interview with MEL BROOKS! Details Please Clip: "How did you, Mel Brooks, have chutzpah to go from Brooklyn to Hollywood?" Details Please
Rose and Gail begin their mother-daughter musical podcast kibitzing with Mel Brooks about his early Brooklyn days, and comic journey to life and work.
An hour about spoofs, parodies, and lampoonery. Mel Brooks and David Zucker talk about the art of mocking movies. Then, Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost deconstruct action flicks. And a live,…
Michael remembers the loss of his first car, his 1987 Chevy Nova. With the help of his friend, Austin Wright, the two recount the tragic event that occurred on November 9, 2004. Plus, Eric Star…
Leonard and Jessie spend quality time with the one and only Mel Brooks, who's as spry as ever and bursting with great stories. He reveals the name of the funniest comedy he ever saw, talks about…
There are no words that do justice to Mel Brooks. If you love comedy, you must know his work from Your Show of Shows to Blazing Saddles and beyond. David and he have a conversation that is truly…
Comedic legend Mel Brooks sits down with Adam to discuss his journey from a young man in Brooklyn to a Hollywood power player and legendary comedian. Adam and Mel discuss the very early days of Mel…
Encore Broadcast: Comedy legend Mel Brooks reanimates “Young Frankenstein” then offers priceless etiquette advice (warning: may include death threats, flatulence, gallows humor, and uncontrollable…
This week: Comedy legend Mel Brooks reanimates “Young Frankenstein” then offers priceless etiquette advice (warning: may include death threats, flatulence, gallows humor, and uncontrollable…
Mel Brooks talks to Mark about being a guest on Johnny Carson’s first show in October 1962, trying to convince Johnny to appear in Blazing Saddles, and…
[r] It's hard to imagine what American comedy would look like without Mel Brooks. Jesse talks to Brooks about about fighting in World War II (where he managed to even make a few Germans laugh),…
Jesse talks to Mel Brooks about his unparalleled career — from writing for Sid Caesar on television in the 1950s to working with Gene Wilder on The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein…
Chris, Matt and Jonah sit down with a legend! The amazing Mel Brooks comes on the show to tell some hilarious stories about pitching his movies, how he and Carl Reiner still get each other to laugh…
Ken Plume has a chat with the legendary Mel Brooks about Hitchcock, apocryphal birthday cake, drums, helmet rations, Dom DeLuise, and chairs.
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