Mark McKinney is an award nominated actor & comedian as well as a writer, producer, director and show runner who you might recognize as Glenn in Superstore, The Kids in the Hall, Saturday Night Live, Slings & Arrows, Less Than Kind, Man Seeking Woman and Brain Candy, We talk about working with the Spice Girls, Saturday Night Life, Kids in The Hall, imposter syndrome, confidence, finding his voice later in his life, Superstore and that voice, intuition, being a rigid performer and working with an ex-bikie. Check Mark out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_dmckinney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mark_DMcKinney KIDS IN THE HALL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kithonline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KITHOnline Website: https://www.kidsinthehall.ca/ ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

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#140: Mark McKinney - Playing the Long Game

Bronnie Ware is an internationally acclaimed best selling author, songwriter and speaker. Her three books include; The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing  Your Year For Change: 52 Reflections For Regret-Free Living  Bloom: A Tale of Courage, Surrender, and Breaking Through Upper Limits Here's a little snippet from her book, The Top 5 regrets of the dying: My journey to regret-free living began when I started supporting terminally ill patients in their last 12 weeks of life. Vowing to honour the wishes of the patients I had come to love and to ensure I didn’t suffer the anguish of regret I witnessed, I set out on the path of living according to my own heart, instead of how others expected me to. This is a remarkable story of a remarkable human, which is bound to challenge and inform you, especially centering around themes such as regrets, seeking happiness, being true to yourself, living authentically, courage and honouring time. In our short time together, we also chatted about the meaning of life, burnout, giving & receiving, lessons from the dying, working in palliative care, intuition, self-publishing her first book, becoming a mum at 45, doing interviews while in labour, living with rheumatoid arthritis & sacredness of time. Check Bronnie out on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bronnie.ware/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bronnie.ware/ Website: www.Bronnieware.com ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#139: Bronnie Ware - Courage to Live Authentically

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, Improviser, writer, producer & podcaster. Animation fans know her as the voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s The Legend of Korra. Comedy fans know her from her stand up, Thrilling Adventure Hour and SF Sketchfest where she is the co-founder and co-director. Podcast fans know her show The JV Club & Avatar: Braving the Elements. Quirky sketch comedy fans probably know Neil’s Puppet Dreams, which she created as a series featuring Neil Patrick Harris. TV fans have been glued to the awesome Stan Against Evil, Drillbit Taylor, You’re the worst, a Burning Love, Entourage, How I Met Your Mother, American Housewife, Maron, Shameless, Key and Peele, Kroll Show, Psych, Children’s Hospital, Bones and Take My Wife. She also created, wrote and stars in the IFC series Fortune Rookie and will also star as the voice of Wonder Woman in Injustice. We cover a lot in this chat such as escape rooms, dealing with anxiety & panic attacks, Stan Against Evil, shows that get cancelled, gratitude, podcasting, creativity, ambition, improv and confidence. Check Janet out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejvclub/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/janetvarney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janet.varney Podcasts: JV Club Podcast Avatar: Braving the Elements ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#138: Janet Varney - Ambition in Balance

Rosie Wilby is an award-winning comedian, author, journalist, broadcaster, TEDx speaker and award nominated podcaster.  Rosie has appeared many times on BBC Radio 4 programmes including Woman’s Hour and Four Thought. Her first book Is Monogamy Dead? was long-listed for the Polari First Book Prize and followed a TEDx talk and a trilogy of internationally acclaimed solo shows investigating the psychology of love and relationships. Rosie has also appeared as a commentator on sexuality, dating and love on TV programmes including Good Morning Britain, radio shows including LBC's Lucy Beresford on Sex and Relationships and podcasts including The Guilty Feminist. She also presents The Breakup Monologues podcast, which provides the inspiration for her brand-new book and was nominated for a British Podcast Award in 2020. Her latest book, The Breakup Monologues: The Unexpected Joy Of Heartbreak, is out now! Check the link in the episodes notes. As you can imagine we cover a lot in this chat such as being on a lesbian dating show where all the contestants are chained together, transitioning from electronic engineering to the arts, house fires, the breakup queen label, monogamy & polyamory and relationships, performing at a sex party & changing publishers. Check Rosie out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosiewilby Podcast: The Breakup Monologues http://www.podfollow.com/breakupmonologues The Breakup Monologues book:  https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologues ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#137: Rosie Wilby - Breakup Queen

Pamela Hayden can do it all she’s a voice actor, actor, comedian and lyricist who you will most definitely recognise as Milhouse Van Houten as well as Jimbo Jones, Rod Flanders, Sarah Wiggum, Janey Powell plus more. She has also lent her voice to shows such as Lloyd in Space, Recess, Hey Arnold, Pinky and the Brain, The Nanny * Bianca from Spyro: the year of the dragon. Her incredible documentary Jailhouse to Milhouse will be coming out shortly. The film covers her journey in overcoming adversity, including the tremendous challenges she overcame to attain success and personal happiness.  As you can imagine we cover a lot, such as Pamela’s unique upbringing, tackling and navigating fear, the Simpsons & Milhouse, patience, pain & trust, facing adversity, being sent away to a not… so loving school, being rebellious, working with at risk kids and the healing power of comedy. Jailhouse to Milhouse will be coming out shortly ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#136: Pamela Hayden - Defying the Odds

Daniel Davis is an actor who you might recognize from his many roles such as Niles the Butler on The Nanny, Moriarty on Stark Trek: The Next Generation, The Blacklist, The Hunt for Red October, The Prestige, Elementary, Gotham, Frasier, Men in Black: The Series, The Practice and Ugly Betty to name a few. He also has an extensive theatre career where he has a few hundred theatre credits to his name, which is crazy. He’s been in Wrong Mountain where he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a play, The Invention of Love and also Talking Heads where he won the Obie award and Outer Critics Circle Award. As you can imagine, we cover a lot of brilliant topics such as playing Niles on the Nanny, as well as the almost spin off, his accent, working in theatre, being type cast, parental approval, being Ian McKellen’s understudy, rejection and ‘no’s, pursuing your dreams, the art of listening, navigating fear, anger & self-awareness. Check Daniel out on: Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/danieldavis ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#135: Daniel Davis - What's Your Hurry?

Megyn Price is an actor, writer and director, who you’ll recognize from her many roles in Bumblebee, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Ranch, Rules of Engagement, Grounded for Life, Mystery, Alaska, Lateline, Common Law, Larry the Cable Guy, American Dad, the Resident, Mr Iglesias, Will and Grace, the Drew Carey Show plus many more. We chat about the magic of bees, life as an investment banker, navigating fear, choosing happiness, numbing out, trust, Rebel Wilson, Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm, training at the Groundlings, blogging and living your best life. Check Megyn out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megynpriceless/ website (including blogs) : https://scrambledmeg.com/ ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#134: Megyn Price - Nurturing Your Garden

Mercedes Mason is an actor, director and writer who you might recognize from Fear the Walking Dead, The Rookie, Californication, NCIS, Sniper: Legacy, Quarantine 2: Terminal, The L Word: Generation Q, American Horror Stories, How to Get Away with Murder, The Finder and Anger Management. This episode is jam packed where we chat about being competitive, Fear the Walking Dead, dealing with stress, people pleasing, her holistic mindset, how to poo properly, parental expectations & cultural differences, pursuing joy, how schools could improve, modelling at 13, parenting, postnatal depression & anxiety, letting go, using food as medicine and empowerment. Check Mercedes out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercedesmason/ ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#133: Mercedes Mason - Releasing Anguish

Paul Adelstein is an actor, writer, producer who you might recognize from Prison Break, Private Practice, Scandal, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce, Intolerable Cruelty, Land of the Lost, Bedazzled, Imposters, Be Cool, I Feel Bad, Brooklyn 99, Chicago P.D., ER, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Chance, Grey’s Anatomy, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Memories of a Geisha. As you can imagine we cover a lot more than having 4 wisdom teeth. We also cover his unique upbringing and start in the industry, nervousness, ADHD tendencies, falling in love with the arts, Prison Break, almost being a series regular on Grey’s Anatomy, Michael Jordan, motivation, perseverance, navigating fear, worries, and gratitude. Check Paul out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauladelstein/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/adelsteinPaul ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#132: Paul Adelstein - Dare to be Stupid

John DiMaggio is an award-winning voice over actor, actor, comedian and producer. He has something like 400 credits to his name, which is actually insane. You probably recognize his voice as Bender on Futurama, Jake the Dog on Adventure Time, King Zorg on Disenchantment, Middlemost Post, Zootopia, Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War series, Dr. Drakken on Kim Possible, The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, the Scotsman on Samurai Jack, Teen Titans, SpongeBob SquarePants, American Dad, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Adventures of Puss in Boots and has even voiced Aqua man and the Joker, plus a lot more.  You’ve also seen him on Mythic Quest, Better Call Saul, The Newsroom and many, many others. Plus John has also produced and narrated the great documentary, “I know that Voice”. As you can imagine, WE COVER A LOT, such as when he started out in standup comedy, being fired, the importance of failure, rejection, wanting the best for everyone, gratitude, his documentary, passion & keeping the fire burning, his many voices including Bender and Jake the dog, ego and unattachment. Check John out on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejohndimaggio Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJohnDiMaggio Documentary: "I Know that Voice". https://www.amazon.com/Know-That-Voice-Kevin-Conroy/dp/B00IYXNP84 ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#131: John DiMaggio - Nonattachment

Kurt Patino, is a talent manager, writer, producer, podcaster and a TEDx speaker who runs Patino Management Company, which is a full-service Talent Management firm that represents Film and TV actors. Kurt has represented actors for over 20 years and has guided the careers of standout talent such as America Ferrera, Rami Malek, Kelly Stables, Nichole Bloom, Cerina Vincent, Antonio Jaramillo, and former Oscar nominee Patty McCormack. He has also co-written and co-produced “Tin Holiday” & “Soul Fire Rising” on Amazon Prime and is also a Board Member of Burbank Film Festival. We cover a lot in this chat such as his Ted Talk on Fear (which is incredible), the link between growth and disappointment, pitching, how to speak with confidence, tackling and understanding fear, working on his introversion, his unique management approach, ego, nerves, processing emotions, dealing clients who leave you, being vulnerable plus a lot more. Check Kurt out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtrpat/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtrpat Patino Management: Website: https://patinomgmt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patinomgmt/ ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan 

#130: Kurt Patino - FEAR is a 4 letter word

Becky Lucas is a stand-up comedian, writer and author. She has pretty much done it all in Australia and recently made her television debut in the US on Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show, which also makes her the first Australian female to feature on the show. She has also opened for top comics including Conan O'Brien, Nick Kroll, Jim Norton, Beth Stelling and Daniel Tosh. Becky has performed at the prestigious UCB theatre in Los Angeles, The Comedy Cellar in New York and at the iconic Sydney Opera House and she also hosted the prestigious 2021 Oxfam Gala for the opening of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Becky has made many TV appearances including on the Australian Lockdown Comedy Festival on Stan, Drunk History on Network 10, ABC iView’s Home Alone Tonight hosted by Ray Martin and Amazon Prime’s Last One Laughing with Rebel Wilson, Hughesy, We Have a Problem, Fancy Boys, Big Love, Comedy Up Late, As a writer, Becky's credits include co-writing for Matt Okine's semi-autobiographical comedy The Other Guy for Stan, as well as Josh Thomas's Emmy-nominated show, Please Like Me. Becky's debut novel 'Acknowledgments' is out now through HarperCollins. We chat about being banned on Twitter, the importance of friendships, writing a book, having bad handwriting, vulnerability & sharing, social media, being on Conan O’Brien, people pleasing, avoiding feelings, the stories we tell ourselves plus so much more. Check Becky out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckylucas__/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeckyLucasComedy/ 'Acknowledgments': https://www.harpercollins.com/products/acknowledgments-becky-lucas?variant=33007201845282 ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#129: Becky Lucas - People Pleasing

Dichen Lachman is an actor who’s been in many things such as Jurassic World: Dominion which comes out in 2022, Altered Carbon, Animal Kingdom, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Raya and the Last Dragon, Super Girl, The 100, Severance, Dollhouse, Neighbours, Shameless, The Last Ship, Being Human and Bad Therapy to name a few. We cover a lot in this chat such as talking about creativity, ups and downs of being in Hollywood, regaining the magic & being unrealistic, inspiration, growing up in Kathmandu, hustle, trying new things, mindset shifts and perceptional changes, choosing happiness, the stories we tell ourselves, self-talk and surrounding yourself with incredible and inspiring people. Check Dichen out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dichenlachman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dichenlachman ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#128: Dichen Lachman - Unrealistic

Andrew Bogut is an ex professional basketball player who was the first ever Australian to be taken with the number 1 pick in the NBA draft. He has achieved many awards throughout his career such as winning an NBA championship as well as making the All NBA third team, all defensive second team, All rookie of the year and was even the league leader in blocks per game. In his short stint in the NBL (Australian basketball league), he won all the major awards such a MVP, was in the First team, and won a Defensive player of the year award. Andrew is the most successful Australian so far to play the game. Andrew is also host of the Rogue Bogues podcast (check the links below) and is also a motivational speaker, an investor and is as a minority co-owner of the Sydney Kings basketball team. He will also be commentating in the upcoming Olympics. You don’t need to be a basketball lover to enjoy this podcast, we cover a lot of universal experiences such as dealing with pain, passion, mentors, money, the pressure of being a professional athlete, social media and trolls, speaking your truth, being different & controversy. Check Andrew out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbogut/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewbogut Website: https://www.andrewbogut.com/ Andrew's podcast 'Rogue Bogues' can be found on all the podcast apps: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rogue-bogues-by-andrew-bogut/id1541789772 https://open.spotify.com/show/492V44AwNkzKwTvSxWPssB?si=tSABxeOZQcuxr5CrWOUUyg&dl_branch=1 ---------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#127: Andrew Bogut - Chip on my Shoulder

Kelly Stables is an actor and voice actor who you might recognize from her roles in Superstore, the Exes, Two and a Half men, No Tomorrow, Dolittle, The Angry Birds Movies, Tom and Jerry, Trollhunters, How I Met Your Mother, Horrible Bosses 2, Cloud with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Mom & The Ring to name a few. In this wide ranging chat, we talk about being present, growth, marrying your manager, tackling fear, playing an Elf, an ape and a boy, Two and Half Men, Superstore, being boxed in, letting go, her move to LA and the challenges behind that, starting out in horror movies, parenting, mentoring and being humbled. Check Kelly out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellystables/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellystables?lang=en ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

#126: Kelly Stables - Embracing You

A podcast that interviews comedians 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 comedy 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 appreciate life’s frustrating moments.

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