Comedy legend Elayne Boosler (@ElayneBoosler) joins Steve in the studio to talk about being a female stand-up comedian in the 80s, the hardships of perseverance, and the benefit of knowing your worth as you navigate any creative endeavor, especially one in showbiz. 

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Comedian and writer Ben Gleib (Chelsea Lately) joins Steve in the studio to chat about the pitfalls of network development slates, losing a primetime show produced by Lorne Michaels, and how sorry he is for his new puppy pooping in the studio. 

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In this, the first episode of Failing Forward, host Steve Hofstetter invites fellow stand-up comedian and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend actor Danny Jolles (@DannyJolles) into the studio to talk about the daily struggle of Hollywood, what it's like being abruptly let go from a writers' room, and having your face and arms digitally replaced by cartoons in what was supposed to be a massive, life-changing national advertising campaign. This is Failing Forward! 

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Failing Forward is a podcast all about the times when everything goes wrong. Some stories are funny, some are sad, and some are motivational, And sometimes they're even heartwarming. Whoever the guest, comedian Steve Hofstetter will take you on a journey through failure, rejection, and sometimes...thankfully...success. 

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