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Funny In Failure

A podcast that interviews funny and interesting people to discuss their careers and some of the challenges they have faced. I hope to use this platform to normalise and encourage the discussion of failure, particularly through the lens of the entertainment industry, to show that it can be a stepping stone towards the road of success. Nothing is better than humour to normalise a situation, so having deep and meaningful conversations, interspersed with comedy and laughter, helps us celebrate and

comedy comedy interviews

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01:23:06

#179: Greg Proops - Sliding Doors

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2022/09/05

Greg Proops is an internationally renowned comedian, as well as an actor, host, stand-up, podcaster and author best known for starring on the hit improv-comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? He also has a popular award-winning podcast, “The Smartest Man in the World. He also also voiced the Bob The Builder in the the U.S. version. Plus he’s been in shows and films such as Schooled, Duck, Duck, Goose, Hell and Back, Star Wars Resistance, Powerpuff Girls, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Flight of the

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01:16:14

#178: Jiaoying Summers - You Define Who You Are

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2022/08/29

Jiaoying Summers is a comedian, actor, producer and CEO. From a dumpster baby in China to TikTok comedy queen in Hollywood, Jiaoying Summers is one of the most dynamic and vivacious women in comedy. She is also one of the most popular comedians on TikTok with more than 1.2 million followers. She performs regularly at Laugh Factory, Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv. Her 30-minute comedy special is streaming on Peacock TV and Prime Video. She is the owner of The Hollywood Comedy club in Los Angeles

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01:19:53

#177: Brittany Schmitt - Gratitude

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2022/08/22

Brittany Schmitt is a comedian, writer and podcaster. She currently has a new comedy special from Ho to Housewife where (her words) she quite literally went From Ho to Housewife. She crafted a comedy special that tackles her experience of sex, drugs and basketball, plus a lot more. It’s very funny. Here’s a little snippet from her life story which blew me away. Brittany fu*ked up and got a DUI. Super depressed, mortified, broke and with her back up against a wall, a friend suggested that she try

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01:30:37

#176: Lennon Parham - Trust & Go

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2022/08/15

Lennon Parham is an actor, comedian, writer & producer. She can be seen opposite Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson in the HBOMax comedy MINX, about the fictional creation of the first erotic magazine for women in 1970s LA. Prior to that, she was a series regular in the ABC sitcom BLESS THIS MESS. Previously, she co-created and starred in her own show, PLAYING HOUSE and has recurred as Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ hilarious Senior Advisor, “Karen Collins” whose specialized field was “common sense” on HBO’s

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01:30:46

#175: Paul Shirley - The Process

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2022/08/08

Paul Shirley is a former professional basketball player who played for 17 teams in a 9 year career, including stints in the NBA with teams such as the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls as well as a writer, speaker and author of 4 books. His work has appeared in places such as Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, and Playboy. After Paul's basketball career, he began writing books. It was in this time that he made the connection that defines what we do: it doesn't matter whether it's

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01:40:36

#174: Luke Darcy - Meeting People Where They Are At

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2022/08/01

Luke Darcy is a former Australian Rules Footballer who played with the Western Bulldogs, is a Radio Host, media commentator on both TV and Radio as well as the host of House of Wellness. As an AFl player he captained the Western Bulldogs, where he won many of awards such as a MVP, best and fairest, All Australian and Leading goal kicker award for the Western Bulldogs. He has worked with Eddie McGuire on Triple M radio, commentated on and hosted various TV shows such as Channel 7’s AFL coverage,

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01:38:31

#173: David H Steinberg - Delusionally Optimistic

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2022/07/25

DAVID H. STEINBERG (writer, producer, director) entered Yale at age sixteen and earned his law degree from Duke before abandoning his legal career to attend USC’s Peter Stark Producing program. Steinberg’s first spec sale Slackers became a cult classic movie and he has had ten films produced, including three in the American Pie franchise, the DreamWorks animated feature Puss in Boots, and Disney’s Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games. As a director, Steinberg wrote and directed the award-winning

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01:30:30

#172: Adrian Martinez - The Duende

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2022/07/18

Adrian Martinez is an award-winning actor, writer, producer and director with over 120 film and TV credits. Adrian is most known for starring in FOCUS opposite Margot Robbie and Will Smith. He’s set to begin filming the upcoming Netflix comedy UNFROSTED directed by Jerry Seinfeld and recently wrapped on Universal’s feature film RENFIELD opposite Awkwafina. He also was recently a series regular on ABC’s STUMPTOWN. Other TV credits include heavy recurs on CBS All Access’ NO ACTIVITY and NBC’s THE

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01:34:05

#171: Mary Holland - The Path Forward

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2022/07/11

Mary Holland is an actor, writer and comedian, as well as an Andy Kaufman Award nominee. She can currently be seen as one of the leads of the Netflix film SENIOR YEAR opposite Rebel Wilson. Earlier this year she starred opposite Kristen Bell in the Netflix mini-series THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE. Mary recently wrapped the John Slattery directed feature MAGGIE MOORE(S) opposite Jon Hamm and Tina Fey and recurs on the Apple series THE BIG DOOR PRIZE from SCHITT’S CREEK producer David West Read. She also

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01:16:58

#170: Marianna Burelli - Dream HUGE

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2022/07/04

Marianna Burelli is an actor and environmentalist. She has recently made her U.S. debut this year in Disney Channel’s highly anticipated original series “Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion.” The comedy series follows Violet, an everyday Mexican American teen who is chosen by a magical luchador mask which transforms her into Ultra Violet, a superhero fighting crime. Marianna shines on the show as Nina, Violet’s mother (whom is kept in the dark about her daughter’s superhero powers) and principal of her

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01:41:40

#169: Arden Myrin - You are a F*cking Champion

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2022/06/27

Arden Myrin is a comedian (standup, sketch and & improv), an actor, writer and author. She was most recently a cast member on the hit Netflix series Insatiable (named one of the ten most binged shows on Netflix) where she played the role Regina Sinclair. She’s also appeared on Chelsea Lately over 100 times and was a cast member of MadTV, appearing in over 75 episodes. Her television credits include Shameless, Orange is the New Black, Insecure, Grey’s Anatomy, Fresh Off the Boat, Inside Amy Schumer,

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01:20:36

#168: Amy Landecker - Resilience to Brilliance

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2022/06/20

Amy Landecker is an actor, director, producer & writer. You might recognize her from her many roles such as YOUR HONOR, MINX, TRANSPARENT, I LOVE MY DAD, GASLIT, BEATRIZ AT DINNER, A SERIOUS MAN, SHITHOUSE, THE PREMISE, THREE MONTHS, DAN IN REAL LIFE, A KID LIKE JAKE, CHIVALRY, MAD MEN, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, BOMBSHELL & LOUIE (to name a few!) She’s also a voice over artist and has appeared in a number of productions such as She-Ra and the Princesses of power, Trollhunters, Batman: the Long Halloween

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01:48:08

#167: Shannon Lucio - Getting a Yes

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2022/06/13

Shannon Lucio is an actor, producer & writer known for her many roles in The OC, Prison Break, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Right Stuff, True Blood, Fireflies in the Garden, Feast of Love, Grey’s Anatomy, Segfault, Shameless, NCIS, Roots, Bosch, Supernatural, American Horror Story, Once Upon a time, Castle & Grounded to name a few. We chat about judging ourselves, challenging childhoods, mothering her sister, good student syndrome and perfectionism, Montessori schools, rejection & choosing happiness.

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01:32:43

#166: Amy Aquino - Be the Change

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2022/06/06

Amy Aquino is an actor, who over her forty-plus year career, has recurred in numerous television series, including Bosch, Glee, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Falcon and the Winter Solider, Being Human, ER, The Practice, Judging Amy, Everybody Loves Raymond, Felicity, The Good Fight, The Mentalist, Brothers and Sisters, Prison Break, Picket Fences, Monk & Freaks and Geeks to name a few. Her films include Working Girl, Moonstruck, Boys on the Side, The Singing Detective, White Oleander, A Lot Like Love,

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01:32:05

#165: Josh Zuckerman - You're More Than What You Do

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2022/05/30

Josh Zuckerman is an award winning actor as well as a writer, & director. You might recognize him from his many roles such as Sex Drive, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Feast, CBGB, Oppenheimer (coming soon), The Offer, It’s Pony, A real Adventure, The Big Bang Theory, 90210, Desperate Housewives, Kyle XY, Boston Legal, CSI: Miami, Significant Mother, Adventure Beast, The West Wing & The Amanda Show to name a few! In this wide-ranging chat we talk about googling your net worth, playing the Banjo, the

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01:21:27

#164: Laila Robins - Champions Adjust

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2022/05/23

Laila Robins is an actor who’s pretty much done it all in both theatre and on screen. On Screen you may recognize her from her many roles such as in Homeland, The Blacklist, The Boys, Walking Dead, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Eye in the Sky, True Crime, An Innocent Man, Dr Death, The Equalizer, Bull, Law and Order: Special Victims & Bored to Death. She’s also a veteran in the theatre and has appeared in many productions, including as Blanche Dubois in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Alma in SUMMER AND

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01:27:45

#163: Leven Rambin - Going Back to School

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2022/05/16

Leven Rambin is an Award-winning actor & director as well as a writer & singer. You might recognize her from her many roles such as Hunger Games, The Path, True Detective, The Forever Purge, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Gone, Grey’s Anatomy, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, The Tomorrow People, One Tree Hill, Lipstick Jungle, The Big Ugly, Lost Child, Wizards of Waverly Place, All My Children, Law & Order, CSI: Miami, Two Night Stand, Red Giant, The Dirt, Walter, Mank & Tatterdemalion.

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01:53:34

162: Navid Negahban - Everything is a Road Sign

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2022/05/09

Navid Negahban is an award winning actor and producer known for his roles as The Shadow King/ Farouk in Legion, Abu Nazir in Homeland, Sultan in Aladdin, General Dostum in 12 Strong, plus he’s been in Charlie Wilson’s War, Curb Your Enthusiasm, American Snipper, American Assassin, Damascus Cover, Baba Joon, Law & Order: SVU, Veep, CSI:NY, The Closer, The West Wing, The Cleaning Lady, The Mentalist, Arrow, 24, Without a Trace, JAG & The Shield to name a few. As you can imagine, we dive deep and cover

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01:23:17

#161: Mike Cabellon - Being Multi Faceted

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2022/05/02

Mike Cabellon is an actor, producer, comedian, writer & director. From performing on stages across the country to starring in some of television’s most exciting sitcoms, and creating, writing, and producing award-winning digital content, Mike Cabellon is quickly cementing his name as one to watch in Hollywood. Currently he’s starring as Chief Strategist Tommy Tomás in season two of NBC's hit comedy series, "Mr. Mayor," opposite Ted Danson and Holly Hunter; created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, so

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01:38:49

#160: Beth Lapides - Your Story

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2022/04/25

Beth Lapides is a comedian, writer, producer and the Host of UnCabaret. UnCabaret is a legendary alternative comedy show which has helped define the genre over 25 years ago. In short, it’s a progressive storytelling show where comedians tell true stories they've never told on stage before. (No rehearsed bits, no derogatory jokes.), a real game changer in the industry. For more than 25 years, UnCabaret has been the un-homophobic, un-xenophobic, un-misogynistic and un-hacky place for comedy

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