Funny In Failure

Victor Williams has had a spectacular acting career (over 25 years in the business)- where he’s been in The King of Queens, Hunters, Happy Together, The Affair, Sneaky Pete, The Sinner, Bull, The Good Wife, The Michael J Fox Show, Flight of the Concords, Jewtah, November Criminals, High Maintenance, Elementary, Justice league animated series, Madam Secretary, Blue Bloods, Girlfriends, People of Earth, NYC 22, ER and the Animatrix to name a few. In this podcast, we chat about saying sorry, courage, drive, success frameworks, acting, passion and growth, age, collaboration and being a leader. Check out Victor on: Instagram/ Twitter: BigVicWilliams  Website: http://www.victor-williams.com/ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Dr. Linda Seger is a screenwriting & story coach, screenplay consultant, copyright expert witness, author and international speaker. In fact, she is one of the most prolific authors on screenwriting, having written 16 books, with ten on screenwriting, including the best-selling, Making a Good Script Great, Creating Unforgettable Characters and Writing Subtext. Linda has created and defined the career of Script Consultant (the first one ever) and has consulted on over 2,000 scripts including over 50 produced feature films and over 35 produced television projects. Linda was the consultant for Peter Jackson’s breakthrough film, Brain Dead and for Roland Emmerich’s breakthrough film, Universal Soldier.  She was the script consultant on Pasttime and Picture Bride–both winners of the Audience Favorite Award at the Sundance Film Festival–as well as for the films The Long Walk Home, The Neverending Story II, Luther, Romero, and television movies and mini-series including The Bridge, the Danish-Swedish mini-series

Anthony “Lehmo” Lehmann is one of Australia’s most well-known comedians and is also a Radio Host, author, TV Presenter & an actor. He’s been in Utopia, Before the Game, Any questions for Ben, The Project, The Beep Test, Neighbours, Have You Been Paying Attention? Hughesy We Have A Problem, Good News Week, Rove Live, Studio 10, The Circle, It’s a date, Off-side, Drunk History, The Glasshouse, Please Like Me, Stand Up Australia, 11am, Hey Hey It’s Saturday and Stand Up Live (UK TV). Lehmo has also hosted a number of radio shows including his new show Bec, Cosi & Lehmo on SAFM 107.1. He’s interviewed some of the most famous people in the world and was voted as having the best radio show for many years. And… if that isn’t enough for you- He has written a book, “This shirt wont iron itself”. In this podcast we chat about bad diets and chocolates, stigma behind comedy, life as an accountant, working hard, ambition, short term goals, regrets, being in the Guinness World Records and performing to the troops.

Tom Walker is an award-winning comedian, a writer, actor, improviser and clown. Tom has appeared in the Australian version of Whose line Is It Anyway? Aaron Chen Tonight, Drunk History, Comedy up Late, Comedy Allstars, Stans Lockdown Special, Comedy Next Gen and has his own Amazon Prime special, Very Very- Check it out, it’s hilarious! He also co-host the hilarious podcast bigsofttitty.png alongside his comedian girlfriend, Demi Lardner. We chat about trucks, losing podcast, video games, learning new skills, happiness, our minds, disappointment, control, haters, improv, perfectionism, body dysmorphia and Demi even chimes in for a bit, lucky us! Check out Tom on: Facebook: TomWalkerComedy Instagram: TomWalkerIsGood Twitter: TomWalkerIsGood His work on Adult Swim (from our Rick and Morty convo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyNm8wZo-U0 To keep up to date with the podcast and the latest news: Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and Facebook. and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter. 

Nicola Parry is an actor, writer, producer and improviser, a veteran of the Australian entertainment industry where she has worked for all the major TV networks in Australia. She was the lead cast member in my favourite Australian show, Thank God You're Here and has been in The Hollowmen, Swift and Shift Couriers, Doctor Doctor, Rake, How Not To Behave, Here Come The Habibs, Time Of Our Lives, The Letdown, Mystery Of A Hansom Cab, Celebrity Name Game, How not to Behave, This Is Your Laugh, Frayed, The Librarians, Sleuth 101, Australia Versus and Slideshow. She has co written, produced and created, Part Time Privates and was a writer for resting Pitch Face and Street Smart and does a lot of work with corporates. In this episode, we chat about improv, acting and auditions, mindsets, fear, drive and positivity, family, mental health, self- worth, surrounding yourself with great people, working in the arts, competition, collaboration and ambition. Check out Nicola's website at: http://nicolaparry.com.au/ To kee

Dan Bakkedal is an actor, writer and improviser. You might remember him from Veep, Legit and Life In Pieces. He has an incredible resume where he’s also been in The Goldberg’s, Space Force, Observe and Report, The Heat, Trumbo This Is 40, 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Newsreaders, The United States of Tara, Community, The League, Brooklyn-99, Tarantula, Gotham, Corporate Animals, Sword of Trust, The Mindy Project, voiced Raiden in the Mortal Combat video game and was a correspondent on the daily show with Jon Stewart. In the podcast we chat about motivation, working on the Daily Show, hindsight, fear, sobriety, collaboration, success and fear of success, self-loathing, happiness, attachment, chasing the carrot, asking for help plus a lot more! To keep up to date with the podcast and the latest news: Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB. and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter. 

Nikki Britton is an actor and comedian. She's has been in How to Stay Married on Network 10, featured in Matt Okine’s The Other Guy and stars in the Screen Australia web-series Sheila’s. Nikki has also appeared on Network Ten’s, The Project, Hughesie We Wave a Problem, Stan’s lock down comedy festival and Celebrity Name Game. She has also performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival Oxfam Gala, ABC’s Comedy Up late, The Comedy Channel as part of the Just For Laughs Festival, LA’s Laugh Factory, The Hollywood Improv, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in India for the Melbourne comedy festival roadshow.  Just as a heads up we talk deeply about mental health and topics such as eating disorders and suicide attempts. I really thank Nikki for her honesty and bringing these topics to light. She’s awesome very inspiring and just a great all-round human. There’s a lot of positivity in this one where we also talk about life during Covid, faults of zoom, connecting with others, strange reasons why we don’t get acting jobs

Ed Kavalee is a comedian, broadcaster, producer, director, writer and podcaster. He currently co-hosts Hughesy and Ed and features on Have you Been Paying Attention. He has also been in Good News Week, Thank God you’re here, Last One laughing, Any Questions for Ben? Scumbus, Agony Uncles, Border Protection Squad, True Story with Hamish and Andy. He was also on Dancing with the stars and has co-written a picture book with his wife, inspired by his son, “A First Time for everything”. He also hosts the Ed Kavalee podcast and Team Effort podcast. In this podcast we chat about the art of listening and responding, working in radio, improv, Thank God You’re Here, making mistakes, what kindness really is, luck, taking chances on yourself, learning from others, ed’s famous inventory checks and he even gives me career advice. Check out on: Insta: therealedkavalee Twitter: mredkavalee 'Hughesy and Ed' every week day between 5pm-7pm 'Team Effort' podcast 'Have You Been Paying Attention' every Monday night 'Thank God You

Danielle Walker is an award-winning comedian and actor. She’s the winner of Best Newcomer at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2018 and was the winner of RAW in 2016. She was also handpicked by the Melbourne Comedy Festival to be part of The Comedy Zone and has gone on to appear on Comedy Up Late and Stand and Deliver, both for the ABC. She’s also appeared as ‘Ranger Danny’ alongside on ABC TV’s Get Krack!n, done stand up on ABC’s Comedy’s Tonightly with Tom Ballard, the Just for Laughs Stand Up Series on The Comedy Channel and performed at the Soho Theatre. She’s also been involved with Aunty Donna and co-hosts the 'Batch Bitch' podcast. In this podcast we chat about her unique upbringing and childhood, growing up without a TV, confidence, negative reviews, loving your work, comparing yourself, being liked, dead dogs, trying new things, positivity, being overwhelmed and being yourself. Check her out on: Insta: daniellescoolokay Twitter: danwalkercomedy Facebook: daniellewalkercomedy Follow @Funny in Failure

Patricia Velásquez is an award-winning actress, history making super model, philanthropist, activist and author. You might remember her from the Mummy, The Mummy Returns and The Curse of La Llorona. She’s also been in The L Word, Arrested Development, CSI: Miami, Ugly Betty, Rescue Me, Liz in September, Zapata, Mind Hunters, Little Heroes, School of the Americas and she’s in the Shadow of the Tomb Raider video game. For those who love fashion she’s also been in ads for Chanel, Fendi, Chloe, Dolce and Gabbana, Cover Girl, Victoria’s Secret plus many more, and has also appeared in Oprah and Ford Models “Supermodel of the World” contest and been on covers such as Vogue, Bazaar, Sports Illustrated, and Marie Claire and have also done a TED talk! She has her own autobiography entitled, “Straight Walk: A Supermodel’s Journey to Finding her Truth”. We talk about being a loner/ outsider, embracing your differences, creating paths for others, coming out, victim mentality and ego, the truth, doing what you love, percep

Thomas Roberts is an Emmy Award winning journalist and broadcaster, who was an evening anchor for CBS46, Atlanta. He had a seven-year stint anchoring MSNBC Live, the daytime news platform of NBC News. Previously, he was the anchor of Way Too Early and a contributor on Morning Joe. He was also an NBC News correspondent and a fill-in anchor on Today and NBC Nightly News. He has also served as a correspondent for CBS News and has contributed to several entertainment shows including “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Insider.” Prior to that, he was a news anchor for CNN Headline News covering topics such as the Iraq War, the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and more. Thomas also hosted the Miss Universe pageant in 2013. Thomas has been honored for his work as an advocate in the LGBT community, and is the recipient of the prestigious Visibility Award from the Human Rights Campaign in October 2011. He was also honored by the Stonewall Community Foundation, Marriage Equality USA and The National Crime Victim Bar A

Larry Dean is an award-winning comedian and writer. He was crowned Scottish Comedian of the Year when he was 23, and since then his star has continued to rise. He’s performed on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Live at the Apollo, Best of the Edinburgh Festival, Live from the Comedy Store for Comedy Central UK, Mock The Week, Comedy Central UK’s Roast Battle and been on Elevenish and Don’t Make Me Laugh. In this podcast we chat about re-recording podcasts, family, pros and cons of social media, mental health, competition, seeing a therapist, trust, happiness on stage, evolving as a performer, being funny and finding your voice. Plus, a lot more. Check out Larry on: Twitter/ Facebook/ Instagram/ Tik Tok: @LarryDeanComedy Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Laura Davis is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian and writer. She's the winner of the Golden Gibbo award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has even preformed there 10 times! She’s been a writer on ABC TV’s Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell, and has also performed stand-up on ABC TV’s Comedy Up Late, MICF Upfront Gala and ABC Comedy Next Gen Special. She has a new stand-up special called, “Cake in the Rain”. So, check it out. In today’s episode, we chat about being stuck in NZ due to Covid, creeps, boundaries, confidence, performing, self-identity, upbringing & childhood, parental disapproval, shame, working bad jobs and trusting your feelings. Check out Laura at: www.lauradaviscomedy.com/ Facebook: lauradaviscomedy Twitter/Instagram: lauradaviscomic Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Asad Mecci is a master hypnotist, entertainer and motivational coach. He’s travelled the world preforming, and has even helped athletes achieve great success in their fields. He has worked as an expert consultant for some of the top businesses, in the areas of motivation, advanced communication and stress management. Asad is also one half of the acclaimed touring show HYPROV with Colin Mochrie. In this podcast we chat about life as a performer during covid, travelling, meditation, hypnotism, anxiety, improv, the unconscious mind, being present, visualisation, goals vs dreams, decision making and dealing with skepticism plus a lot more! Check him out on: Insta/ Twitter/ Facebook: @Hypnohype Website: www.hyprov.com Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Stephen Kramer Glickman is an actor, comedian, producer, singer, artist, composer, pianist and screenwriter. You might remember him as Gustavo in Nickelodeon’s, 'Big Time Rush'. He’s been in ‘Pigeon Today’, 'Storks', 'Workaholics', 'White Fang', 'Last Comic Standing', 'Carpoolers', 'The 41 year old Virgin that Knocked up Sarah Marshall and felt Superbad' and also been featured in Jeff Ross’ Comedy Central Special and created the Comedy Central web-series called 'Small Business'. He also hosts the hugely popular podcast, “The Night Time Show” and has released his debut stand-up comedy album “VOICES IN MY HEAD” this year. Stephen was also nominated as man of the year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  In part 2 of this podcast we chat about: Dealing with dodgy executives, trying new things, hustle, life after school, being lost, Shrek the musical, meaning behind pain and hurt, losing jobs and appreciation. Check him out on: Insta/ Twitter/ Youtube: @stephenglickman Facebook: StephenKramerGlickman Follow @F

Stephen Kramer Glickman is an actor, comedian, producer, singer, artist, composer, pianist and screenwriter. You might remember him as Gustavo in Nickelodeon’s, 'Big Time Rush'. He’s been in ‘Pigeon Today’, 'Storks', 'Workaholics', 'White Fang', 'Last Comic Standing', 'Carpoolers', 'The 41 year old Virgin that Knocked up Sarah Marshall and felt Superbad' and also been featured in Jeff Ross’ Comedy Central Special and created the Comedy Central web-series called 'Small Business'. He also hosts the hugely popular podcast, “The Night Time Show” and has released his debut stand-up comedy album “VOICES IN MY HEAD” this year. Stephen was also nominated as man of the year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  In part 1 of this podcast, we chat about creating tinder profiles for your mum, pitching to networks, networking, charity and helping others, working during Covid, dead beat dads and abandonment, taking chances, Financial hardships, working in a good team and fighting for yourself and your career. Check him o

Samuel Barnett is an English actor with extensive theatre, film & television credits. You might remember him in in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Penny Dreadful, The History Boys, Twenty Twelve, Desperate Romantics, Bright Star, Jupiter Ascending, Richard III and Twelfth Night. He’s also a two-time Tony nominee, plus a lot more. In part 2 of this podcast, we chat about growth, gut instincts, financial hardship, meditation, improv, original ideas, doing the internal work, feelings, shame and trauma, sexuality, empathy and boundaries. To keep up to date with Samuelcheck him out on: Insta/Twitter: mrsamuelbarnett Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Matthew Lloyd is former Australian Rules footballer turned journalist, public speaker, coach, commentator and a presenter. He is a five-time All-Australian, a hall of famer, premiership player, the ex captain of the Essendon football club and three-time Coleman medallist. If you don’t know football, that’s seriously impressive and rates him as one of the best players for his position of all time. He currently holds media roles with Nine, 3aw and AFL media and has been involved with, Access All Areas, 3AW’s Sportsday, SEN1116, Triple M, channel 10, ‘One Week at a Time’, The Game Plan.  been a co-host of Auskick’n Around, a panellist for ‘White Line Fever’, The Footy Show, The Sunday Footy Show, Footy Classified. He also has an autobiography called, Straight Shooter . We discuss life as a professional athlete including the mental side, self-worth, seeking help, life balance, parental influences, honest feedback, leadership, vulnerability, fear of heights, passion and drive, teamwork, confrontation, negativity a

Samuel Barnett is an English actor with extensive theatre, film & television credits. You might remember him in in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Penny Dreadful, The History Boys, Twenty Twelve, Desperate Romantics, Bright Star, Jupiter Ascending, Richard III and Twelfth Night. He’s also a two-time Tony nominee, plus a lot more. In part 1 of this podcast, we chat about self-esteem, loving yourself, addiction in acting, dealing with negativity, grief & loss, Dirk Gently, intuition and trusting your gut, trauma and shame and people pleasing. It’s a jam-packed episode full of inspiration and goodness. To keep up to date with Samuelcheck him out on: Insta/Twitter: mrsamuelbarnett Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Zachary Ruane is an actor, writer, comedian, podcaster, forms part of the hugely popular Australian Sketch group, Aunty Donna". He also co-hosts the Aunty Donna podcast and "Recaps with Mish and Zach". We chat about authenticity, negative and positive communication, toxic masculinity, drinking, creativity, self-worth, happiness, performative personalities, privacy, group dynamics and privilege. “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog". - Mark Twain. AUNTY DONNA: Youtube: TheAuntyDonnaChannel Instagram: theauntydonnagallery Twitter: AuntyDonnaBoys Website: www.auntydonna.com To keep up to date with Zach check him out on: Insta/Twitter: ZacharyRuane Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.