Live from Comicpalooza!

Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel takes the stage at Comicpalooza for his first-ever live panel, The Art of the Interview.Join the Discord - https://discord.gg/dYhnmwQANbRecorded live at Comicpalooza in Houston, Texas, Chris pulls back the curtain on how Mad Props grew from a small podcast recorded over Zoom during the pandemic into a show with over 16,000 YouTube subscribers and conversations with legendary voice actors, creators, musicians, athletes, and entertainers.This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the philosophy that built Mad Props: moving beyond traditional question-and-answer interviews and creating genuine conversations by discovering what guests are passionate about outside of what they are known for.The conversation explores:• The origins of Mad Props and the transition from Offstage• Why traditional interviews often miss the most interesting stories• Avoiding being starstruck during interviews• Podcast equipment and starting with what you have• The importance of consistency and long-term growth• Stories behind guests like Rob Paulsen, Carlos Alazraqui, and H. Jon Benjamin• Dream guests and never being afraid to hear "no"Follow Mad PropsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madpropspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madpropspodX: https://www.x.com/madpropspodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madpropspodFollow Chris SchnabelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschnabelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.schnabelYouTube: @Chris.SchnabelVideo shot by Will CornellMad Props is a Schnabel Studios ProductionChapters00:17 – Welcome to The Art of the Interview Panel & The Story Behind Mad Props02:04 – How a Spider-Man Conversation with Julius Thomas Changed the Podcast04:01 – Why Mad Props Focuses on Conversations Instead of Q&A05:39 – How Chris Researches Guests & Finds Unique Stories07:10 – How to Get Celebrity Guests & The Biggest Mistakes Creators Make09:14 – Finding Contact Information & Convention Etiquette11:04 – Interviewing Guests You Know Nothing About13:02 – Starting Mad Props During COVID & The Importance of Consistency15:12 – Audience Q&A: Podcast Equipment & Starting Without Perfection17:43 – Audience Q&A: How to Avoid Being Starstruck During Interviews20:08 – Dream Guests, Upcoming Episodes & Final Thoughts