Writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law experiences failure every day. Ben joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about how he felt being published for the first time, copping abuse for his Quarterly Essay and meeting an ABC journalist at the Nude Olympics…while in the nude himself. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Benjamin Law’s shame stories

Presenter and model Fiona Falkiner rose to fame in her early 20’s as a contestant on The Biggest Loser Australia. Fiona opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about experiencing fame before social media, managing her mental health after The Biggest Loser and learning how to focus on things that truly matter. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fiona Falkiner’s new start

Former Labor senator Sam Dastyari accepts that he will fail. Sam sits down with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about power, finding his purpose after leaving the Labor Party and leaving his 30th birthday to help Kevin Rudd’s election campaign. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sam Dastyari’s fall from grace

Broadcaster Ben Fordham doesn’t like to think about failure. Ben catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about accidentally missing court dates, helping the people who listen to his radio show and how he learned to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham’s acts of kindness

Comedian, actor and presenter Cam Knight’s happiest professional achievement is receiving a five-star review for his comedy show 100 Percenter. Cam catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about quitting alcohol after hitting his lowest point and comparing himself to Osher Günsberg.

Cam Knight’s five-star review

Journalist and presenter, Jan Fran, is best known for co-hosting the SBS news & current affairs program The Feed. She catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about her most embarrassing professional fail and being recognised in line to the toilet at a music festival.

Jan Fran’s resilience

Actor and writer Bjorn Stewart has worked on a range of programs for the ABC and short films. Bjorn joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about bringing himself back from the lowest point in his career and what he’d like written in his own eulogy.

Bjorn Stewart’s self-worth

Comedian and playwright, Rodney Todd’s proudest achievement is working on the ABC comedy program Tonightly with Tom Ballard. Rodney joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about taking opportunities & setbacks in his stride and why he’s shy about promoting himself.

Rodney Todd’s big break

Actor and writer, Michelle Brasier, is best known for her work in Mad As Hell and her collaborations with comedy group Aunty Donna. Michelle catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about what bravery means to her and learning to ask for help.

Michelle Brasier’s perspective

Writer and actor Nina Oyama has a really good relationship with failure. She is best known for her roles on Utopia and Tonightly with Tom Ballard and online for her viral tweets. Nina catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about Twitter fails and why Kitty Flanagan bought her a mattress.

Nina Oyama’s Twitter fails

Comedian, actor and author, Matt Okine, isn’t afraid of failing. Since co-presenting triple j Breakfast, Matt is best known for his TV program The Other Guy and his book Being Black ‘n Chicken & Chips. He joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about embarrassing comedy gigs and why he’s not afraid to fail.

Matt Okine’s self-belief

Comedy writer and performer, Penny Greenhalgh, has written and performed in ABC comedy programs, including Tonightly with Tom Ballard, and performed an ice-skating routine at the Enmore Theatre. Penny opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about the time she hit rock bottom and how she brought herself out of it.

Penny Greenhalgh’s rock bottom

Presenter and actor, Julia Zemiro, is best known for her roles hosting RocKwiz, Eurovision and Home Delivery. She opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about unsuccessful auditions and finding purpose outside of work.

Julia Zemiro’s low point

Stuntwoman and actor Zoë Bell is known for doing the stunts that other people wouldn’t dream of, in tv shows like Xena: Warrior Princess and films like Kill Bill. Zoë catches up with Comedian Greta Lee Jackson and shares that these big roles didn’t come without a few fails along the way…most notably a fail involving a lampshade and Darryl Hannah’s face.

Zoë Bell's big hit

Actor Lauren Storm shot to stardom as a teen with her role in the film ‘I Love You, Beth Cooper,’ but it turned out that fame wasn’t what she thought it would be. Lauren opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about how fame made her lose who she was for a while and how an acting fail brought her tumbling back down to earth.

Lauren Storm’s identity crisis

Comedian Greta Lee Jackson shares her life, career and relationship fails with comedians, actors and media friends who have also learned (the hard way) how to embrace failure and then turn it into success…or at least a funny story to tell their mates.

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