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PODCAST

Game of Life Podcast

Daniel Swain and Harman Chauhan

Welcome to Game of Life with Dan and Harman! This podcast is all about understanding the ups and downs of life and career from a creative lens. Your hosts Dan and Harman come from a writing, comedy, and photography background so our guests have ranged from comedians to photographers.We love delving into the success, failures, and struggles that other creatives endure when making their way through life in the industry. What is their why? What makes them unique? Why do they have a passion for what

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Episode #122 with Jason Gray-Stanford

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2024/06/27

Dan is joined by Randy Disher himself, Jason Gray-Stanford! We get into a LOT of MONK talk! This was quite the energetic conversation. We chat about about Jason's work on Stargate, working with Amanda Tapping again, the making of the MONK movie, slipping back into the character of Randy Disher, everyone being a little bit OCD, the success of MONK, reasoning behind Jason starting up his own podcast, giving yourself no other option, working in group environments, rejection fueling the fire, being

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Episode #121 with Wilson Cruz

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2024/06/25

Dan has a chat with actor Wilson Cruz, recorded at the time with only two episodes left of Star Trek: Discovery, in which Wilson portrays Dr. Hugh Culber. Another wonderfully open, honest, and raw conversation of living life as a creative. . We talk about the end of Star Trek: Discovery, the response from the Trek fanbase, the cinematic feel of Discovery, thriving on pressure & anxiety, giving everything you have, being drawn by the act of creating, starting as a musician, knowing yourself so

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Episode #120 with Thomas Dekker

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2024/06/23

Dan is joined by actor, musician, singer, director, producer, visual artist, Thomas Dekker. This was such a fun, open, and honest chat. Loved talking to Thomas! Such a lovely human. We talk about his appearance in Star Trek: Picard Season 3, memories of working on films as a kid, working with John Carpenter, wanting to become a director, not having pushy stage parents, the moment he thought he was done with acting, the need to always be making something, pleasure being less of an interest than

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Episode #119 with Stephen Tobolowsky

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2024/06/20

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 12 as Dan is joined by an actor you've seen in a million things, including Groundhog Day.... the movie! Stephen Tobolowsky who played Ned Ryerson in the film comes onto the podcast in a bonus episode within this series of episodes. We talk about whether or not Stephen has seen the musical, being asked to be in Groundhog Day (again) in London, Stephen's thoughts on the film being made into a musical, Stephen's inspiration for Ned Ryerson, filming the movie, how

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Episode #118 with Tim Minchin

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2024/06/18

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 11 as Dan is joined by the one and only Tim Minchin! This episode was recorded on the 24th of April, 2024. Only 4 days after the Melbourne production of Groundhog Day.We talk about Tim's comedy rock star status, the impact of Groundhog Day, delivering meaning and theme in art, seeing the good in the bad, learning to be present in the beauty of now, curating your circle of pain, the limited Groundhog Day runs, digging deep into the text, the Australian cast,

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Episode #117 with Michael Lindner

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2024/06/16

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 10 as Dan is joined by Michael Lindner (Jenson)This episode was recorded on the 19th of May, 2024. Nearly a month after the Melbourne production of Groundhog Day.We chat about why I'm collecting the cast members from Groundhog Day, the life lessons from the show, relief after getting the job on Groundhog Day, self worth, loosing confidence in auditions, strength in vulnerability, the learning pit, the idea behind Michael starting his own podcast, the healing

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Episode #116 with Grant Almirall

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2024/06/13

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 9 as Dan is joined by Grant Almirall (Ensemble/Hot Dog Guy)This episode was recorded on the 4th of May, 2024. Two weeks after the Melbourne production of Groundhog Day.We talk about Grant's character name, life after the show, fans flying in to see the show, savouring every second of the last few shows, being in a in-between stage in his career, the road getting to Australia, a love for animation, playing the saxophone, following the flow of things, studying in

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Episode #115 with Madison Green & Kate Cole

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2024/06/11

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 8 as Dan is joined by Madison Green (Swing) and Kate Cole (Ensemble/Piano Teacher and no relation to Rachel Cole)This episode was recorded on the 29th April, 2024. A little over a week after the Melbourne production of Groundhog Day. We chat about life after the show, the Groundhog Day group chat, the opportunity to watch the show, the joys of working with this cast, Andy & Elise's leadership, closing night, Andy's cry on stage in the last show, stage

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Episode #114 with Matthew Hamilton

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2024/06/09

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 7 as Dan is joined by Matthew Hamilton (the Sheriff). Matt also went on as Ned Ryerson AND Phil Connors!This episode was recorded on the 28th April, 2024. One week after the Melbourne production of Groundhog Day and right after Kaya left the studio. We chat about what it was like running into Kaya, getting straight back into life after Groundhog Day, the specialness of the show, rehearsing the show, covering for Phil Connors, stepping in for Phil unexpectedly

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Episode #113 with Kaya Byrne

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2024/06/06

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 6 as Dan is joined by Kaya Byrne (Larry). This episode was recorded on the 28th April, 2024. One week after the Melbourne production of Groundhog Day. We discuss being OK with the show ending, the first Tuesday without the show, exploring other opportunities with your own work, working on Gilligan's Island with former guest of the show, Riley Nottingham, being hit in the face on stage, surprises on stage, forgetting his camera on Groundhog Day, the power of

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Episode #112 with Tim Wright & Etuate Lutui

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2024/06/04

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 5 as Dan is joined by Tim Wright (Ned Ryerson) & Etuate Lutui (Jonathan/Deputy). This episode was recorded on the 19th of April, 2024, the second last day of the Melbourne production. We open with Tim & Etuate's thoughts on being only a few shows away from closing night, the unexpected love for Groundhog Day, the life changing experience from Groundhog Day, being grateful for the show, living your best life, Tim's Ned Ryerson, Etuate's Hamilton gig,

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Episode #111 with Jacob Steen & Hope (Jacob's Mum)

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2024/06/02

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 4 as Dan is joined by Jacob Steen (Fred) and Jacob's Mum, Hope! This episode was recorded on March 25, 2024 with only a month left of shows to go in the Melbourne production. We talk about the idea behind Jacob wanting to bring his Mum onto the podcast, getting Hope's thoughts on being asked to come onto a podcast, watching Jacob's career journey up to this point, pulling off the repetition in Groundhog Day, the craziness of being in a Tim Minchin show, the

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Episode #110 with Benjamin Colley

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2024/05/30

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 3 as Dan is joined by Benjamin Colley, one of the swing's on the show. This episode was recorded on March 18, 2024 nearly two months into the production of Groundhog Day Melbourne. We talk about the fast turnaround time getting Groundhog Day, the overlap period of working on A Christmas Carol to rehearsing for Groundhog Day, the importance of ensemble, a sense of community within the Groundhog Day company, the theatre fan culture in Australia, getting gifts,

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Episode #109 with Andrew Coshan & Conor Neylon

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2024/05/28

Groundhog Day Week(s) continues on Day 2 as Dan is joined by Andrew Coshan (Billy) & Conor Neylon (Gus) who use to live together!Recorded on March 11, 2024 just over a month into the performances of Groundhog Day Melbourne. We talk about performing during a heatwave, the quick changes in Groundhog Day, the rapid pace casting experience, the complexities of learning the show, what makes the show special, trying to rise to Andy's level, Australian's loving the darkness & subtlety of the show,

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Episode #108 with Ashleigh Rubenach

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2024/05/26

Groundhog Day Week(s) officially kicks off as we begin on Day One with the delightful, and very talented Ashleigh Rubenach who of course played Nancy in the Melbourne production of the show.Recorded on March 5 2024, just over a month into the performances of Groundhog Day.We discuss the plans to do a podcast within a podcast, the surprising reactions to Groundhog Day, Andy Karl's embrace of the Australian company, performing Groundhog Day by night and rehearsing Sunset Boulevard by day, an

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Episode #107 with Simon Burke

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2024/05/21

Dan is joined by a veteran, indeed, a legend in the industry, Simon Burke! Simon has been working as an actor for 50 years! It was an absolute privilege having the opportunity to sit down for this chat. We talk about Simon's dresser Lorraine, the audience responses for Wicked, taking on the role of the Wizard, finding a profession in acting early, learning on the job, seeing acting as a trade, the best things about getting older, objectively seeing what your function is in a play, moving to London,

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Episode #106 with Morgan Palmer

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2024/05/19

Dan is joined by actor, singer, dancer, and musical theatre superstar, Morgan Palmer! This was such a fun filled episode, and it's Morgan's first ever podcast! Absolutely nailed it!We talk about the ongoing rehearsals for Sunset Boulevard, the lucky break in between Moulin Rogue and Sunset Boulevard, upcoming performances at the Sydney Opera House, letting go of the fear of worrying about the next job, longevity in shows, opportunity to be available, wanting to originally be a priest, finding a love

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Episode #105 with Daniel Assetta

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2024/05/16

Dan is joined by the sensationally talented performer originally from Australia and now quickly making a name for himself on Broadway, Daniel Assetta! I really enjoyed this chat with Daniel! He is such an inspiration for a lot of people out there! We talk about about Daniel's adventure of starting over on Broadway, the first week in New York, an emotional moment knowing exactly where he should be, the complexities of moving from Australia to New York, settling into a new life, the worthy risk of

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Episode #104 with Josh Piterman

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2024/05/14

Dan is joined by phenomenal human being and theatre legend, Josh Piterman. This was a very cathartic, open, and honest chat, and I was left feeling way more lighter after this recording. One of my favourite conversations I've had on the podcast! We chat about returning to the West End, Phantom of the Opera, singing on live television, fear of failing in public, a transformative performance, experiencing waves of bliss, taking time off, anxiety in performing, leaning into imperfections, desires to do

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Episode #103 with Stefanie Jones

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2024/05/09

Dan is joined by actress, singer, dancer, and all round supercalifragilisticexpialidocious talent in the industry, Stefanie Jones! We talk about Stefanie's return to Mary Poppins in an upcoming UK & Ireland tour, getting the role of Mary, working with former guest of the show, Jack Chambers, the demands of Mary Poppins, travelling with a show, publicity, recovery after a show's run, Zombie! The Musical, first job on Les Misérables, working at Village Cinemas Gold Class, the balance of hard work,

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