S1E15: "By the Skin and Teeth" | Guest Mac Brandt (CO Bob) | Lincoln's Execution | Wrap Party Chaos

Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break episode 115, “By the Skin and the Teeth,” focusing on its emotional impact as Lincoln is strapped into the electric chair and the unsettling realism of capital punishment. They’re joined by Mac Brandt (C.O. Mac), who recalls Prison Break as his first TV job and describes the difficult day filming the execution sequence at the actual prison, including the cold, the physical restraints, Dominic Purcell’s intensity, and how the location amplified everyone’s reactions. The conversation expands into lessons about actors advocating for what they need on set, how real prisons affected the cast, and stories from Mac’s early audition process and eventual expanded role. They also share a chaotic Chicago wrap-party night that escalated into near-fights and a late-night sparring match with Sarah’s husband. If you love all the behind-the-scenes Prison Break convo that Sarah & Paul are bringing weekly, then please give us a review and a follow! If you really love what we're throwing, subscribe to the "Watch Party" on Patreon and re-watch every episode of Prison Break with Sarah & Paul's unfiltered commentary - Follow us on Instagram - Email us at [email protected] And leave us a message with all your burning questions at (401) 3-PBREAK Logo design by John Nunziatto @ Little Big Brands.  If you want one yourself, reach out at and tell him we sent you. PRISON BREAKING WITH SARAH & PAUL is a Caliber Studio production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices