Funny In Failure

Rising comedian and creator Paige Gallagher is best known for her unique yet universally relatable character parodies which she self-writes, produces, and stars in. Paige initially rose to digital fame via her videos on TikTok. She has since racked up more than a million followers. Paige has been cited by Los Angeles Magazine as a "comedian making sizzling content right now". Her comedy sketches draw on her own personal life experiences.

Paige continues to take the digital world by storm with her debut, self-produced talk show, "Pillow Talk with Paige". Featuring Paige as the show's head writer, producer, and host, the digital series combines two things: her loves of oversharing and lying in bed. The talk show features fellow creators and creates a uniquely cozy atmosphere for guests to embrace the relaxed and intimate conversations that usually occur while lying in bed. The series aired its premiere episode on October 11th, with nine total episodes slated to release weekly on Wednesdays across Paige's YouTube channel.

Paige also started an independent sketch comedy group called 'Queerish' that has been highlighted by local media and still performs around LA today. In addition to her digital content creation, Paige's acting credits include titles such as the Art Film Spirit Award-winning comedy film "Garthwaite", BET+'s romance film "Never and Again", the comedy television series "Adulting," and the TV movie "The Good Guys". She has also extensively studied improv and sketch comedy at Second City, Groundlings, and the Upright Citizens Brigade, and can often be found performing her latest stand-up sets at Hollywood Comedy and HaHa Comedy Club in LA. She is currently hard at work on writing and developing her own pilot project for television, in addition to an hour-long stand-up comedy special.

We chat about improv & comedy, career ending injuries, developing a sitcom, finding your voice, mentors, collaborating with friends, life changing conversations with therapists, people pleasing, content creation, mental side of being on the internet and pillow talk.

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Paige out on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pgally Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigeagallagher/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaigeAGallagher

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Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is a Korean-Canadian award winning actor, writer and comedian. He is best known as family patriarch 'Appa' on the CBC/Netflix hit Kim's Convenience. Paul received fan and critical acclaim globally winning four Canadian Screen Awards in the Leading Comedic Role category as well as a nomination for the role from the Seoul International Drama Awards. Twice nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Theatre Award for outstanding performance and winner of the prestigious Toronto Theatre Critics' Award for Best Actor. Paul continues to pursue excellence both onstage and screen.

As an avid Star Wars fan and collector, Paul was thrilled to join the universe in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka as X-wing fighter 'Captain Carson Teva' for Disney+. Next up, Paul joins the cast of Netflix's live action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender as the beloved 'Uncle Iroh'.

We chat about his toy collection, rejection, being excellent, dealing with trolls, lifting others up, imposter syndrome, Kim's Convenience, upbringing and leaning into his culture, 'success' later in life, play and fun, why being a nerd is cool and of course failure.

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Paul out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angryappa/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BitterasiandudeInc Facebook fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/IamAppa/ Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/bitterasiandude ------------------------------------------- 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

This is a man that needs no introduction in the Australian Football Space and even broader in Australia. An absolute superstar of his time. Matthew Richardson or 'Richo', as he is affectionately called is an ex professional Australian Rules Footballer, an icon of the Richmond Football club, where he played 282 games and kicked 800 goals. He is now an expert commentator on channel 7 and 3AW and of course is often heard on, Richmond's podcast Talking Tigers.

He is known for his passion, work ethic, courage, goal kicking and marking prowess, winning the Club's leading goalkicker award 13 times for the Richmond Football club as well as winning a best and fairest award, 3X All Australian, being inducted in the team of Century as well as being a Richmond & AFL Life Member. He is currently the 12th highest goal scorer of all time. He is one of the most loved and humble humans in football.

We chat about not taking yourself so seriously, nerves, collaboration, life after footy, injuries, being on live TV, vulnerability, ego, working a full-time job while being a professional athlete, leadership, overcoming adversity and controlling our emotions. Check Matthew out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattricho0/ Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/mattricho0 ------------------------------------------- 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

Dirk Blocker is an actor and author best known for his work in television and film, with his most recognised role as Detective Hitchcock in NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine where he starred in over 150 episodes.

Dirk's earliest role of note was as Abel Mckay on Little House on the Prairie. His first series regular role was on Blacksheep Squadron, another successful NBC series. Later, his film work included, The Border, Poltergeist and Starman, while also appearing on such classic tv series as: MASH, Newhart, 21 Jump Street, Matlock, The X-Files ER, and Deadwood.

Dirk recently wrote and published the illustrated fable, 'Master and the Little Monk'.

We chat about celebrity death hoaxes, taking a break and going to college in his 40's, losing his father at young age, mentors and teachers, vulnerability, change, teaching, flow and his book.

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Dirk out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirkblocker/ Master and the Little Monk: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Little-Monk-Dirk-Blocker/dp/0692919821 Vimeo Version: https://vimeo.com/467946834 ------------------------------------------- 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

Todd Stashwick is an actor & writer. You can find him in almost every TV show, with over 160 credits to his name!

A Chicago native, he is an alumnus of the famed Second City Comedy Theater. As an actor he's known for the role of Deacon on Syfy's hit show 12 Monkeys and Dale Malloy on the critically acclaimed FX drama The Riches. His work in television includes notable roles on shows such as Star Trek: Picard, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Heroes, Supernatural, The Originals, Gotham and Justified. He can also be seen in the live action Kim Possible film as the villain Dr. Drakken on Disney+.

As a writer Todd is the co-creator of the web-comic Devil Inside with collaborator comic artist Dennis Calero. Todd co-wrote Clandestine, an original space adventure pilot for the Syfy Channel. Todd also co-wrote a Star Wars video game for Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm, with Uncharted creator Amy Hennig. He co-wrote a draft of Suicide Squad 2, the sequel to the hit DC comics film from Warner Brothers with writer/director Gavin O'Connor. He recently completed co-writing the video game Forspoken for Square Ennix and is currently working with a group of writers for an upcoming Marvel project with Skydance New Media. Todd continues to develop Television, Film and comic book properties.

Todd is deeply immersed in the Dungeons and Dragons community, a passion that started for him as a child in the late 70s. He regularly hosts games for his friends in his Nerd Lair. He has streamed many games online for notable charities for Jasper's Game Day and DnDBeyond. He created a retro merchandise online store, to celebrate his love of the game, called Todd Stashwick's Nerd Circus where he sells Dice, Dice Boxes, t-shirts and more. He co-created a D&D inspired tiki cocktail book, with former Imagineer Brandon Kleyla, called Mystic Libations all available at www.thenerdcircus.com. He most recently collaborated with Mike Jimenez, of the Weathered Dragon, on a premium "The Stashwick Signature gaming table" soon to be available online.

We chat about his passion of dungeons and dragons, not getting SNL, his time at the Skywalker Ranch, rejection, improv, losing a house, moving forward, emulating Bill Murray & experimenting with his comedy, view of success, creativity and being in 21 pilots that didn't go ahead. Check Todd out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tstashwick Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/ToddStashwick ------------------------------------------- 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

Jim Kouf is a writer, director, producer & showrunner.

He recently wrapped up the series GRIMM for NBC which had a successful six year run, where he served as the co-show runner & producer as well as writer and even directed a few episodes himself.

His first feature films, co-written with David Greenwalt, were "CLASS", "AMERICAN DREAMER", and "SECRET ADMIRER". He also wrote "THE HIDDEN" under the pseudonym Bob Hunt. Jim made his directorial debut with "MIRACLES" starring Tom Conti, Teri Garr and Christopher Lloyd.

In 1985, he moved to the Disney lot where he began a partnership with Lynn Bigelow to form Kouf/Bigelow Productions. During that time, Jim wrote and produced "STAKEOUT" and "ANOTHER STAKEOUT". He also wrote and directed "DISORGANIZED CRIME" and co-wrote "OPERATION DUMBO DROP".

Kouf/Bigelow Productions executive produced "KALIFORNIA" starring Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis, SILENT FALL starring Richard Dreyfuss and Liv Tyler as well as CONAIR starring Nicolas Cage.

Jim also wrote and directed "GANG RELATED" starring Jim Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Quaid, Lela Rochon and James Earl Jones and co-wrote "RUSH HOUR" starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, SNOW DOGS starring Cuba Gooding and James Coburn and TAXI starring Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon.

He has also worked in television, producing and writing with David Greenwalt, for ANGEL and writing and producing on THE HANDLER. His last Disney release was NATIONAL TREASURE starring Nicolas Cage. NATIONAL TREASURE 2 & National Treasure: Edge of History which is based on his characters created, was released in 2007 and 2022 respectively.

In 2007 Jim co-wrote and directed the independent film, A FORK IN THE ROAD, starring Jamie King, Sylas Wier Mitchell and Josh Cooke. Jim has also Executive Produced and written for the series GHOST WHISPERER, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. In 2016, MONEY MONSTER was released, which he co-wrote, starring George Clooney and Julie Roberts.

We chat about Life changing poker games, Grimm & the fan base, collaborating with creatives and his wife (Lynn Bigelow) + what makes it a success, his ranch, writing screenplays that hold up, breaking into the industry, picking your battles, moving forward and bad ideas.

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Jim out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koufjim/ Website: https://www.jimkouf.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

Amy Louise Ruffle is an actor, comedian and producer best known for her lead role as Sirena in NETFLIX's Mako Mermaids, as well as various stage productions here in Australia and in Los Angeles. She is a trained improvisor, who performed Musical Improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, and currently performs improv at the Comedy Republic theatre in Melbourne. Amy is a classical and contemporary singer, who can also be heard hosting several podcasts such as the Shake It Up Show, the series is about the different experiences in the Parkinson's community, discussing a range of things including the road to diagnosis, coping with change, different therapies and interventions, misconceptions and everything in between.

We chat about starting again, improv, taking a break from acting, producing, being an athlete and disordered eating, new takes on success, leaving LA, comedy tribes, happiness, Wil Anderson, writing, Thank God You're here, plus plenty more!

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Amy out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylouiseruffle/ Shake It Up: https://shakeitup.org.au/amy-ruffle/ Comedy Shows: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:174/38:592/ ------------------------------------------- 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

Myq Kaplan is a stand-up comedian who's been in the business for 20+ years and has done pretty much everything there is to do including appearances on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America's Got Talent.

He has a half-hour special on Comedy Central, a one-hour standup special on Amazon called "Small, Dork, and Handsome," and a new Dry Bar special called "Live From The Universe," as well as two podcasts, "The Faucet" and "Broccoli and Ice Cream." His debut album, "Vegan Mind Meld," was one of iTunes' top 10 comedy albums of the year, and his newest album, "A.K.A.," debuted at #1 and was called "invigoratingly funny" by the NY Times!

He is also the author of Heart Brain Art Train – which is a collection of 75+ new pieces with jokes by Myq Kaplan and art by Ramin Nazer. This beautiful glossy hardcover book is filled with the most vibrant colors.

We chat about his unique name, views on success and longevity, comparing, love of music and his journey with it, words and the second arrow concept.

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Myq out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myqkaplan Website: https://myqkaplan.com/ Heart Brain Art Train: https://raminnazer.com/products/heart-brain-art-train Substack: https://myqkaplan.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5H1u3kcNM0d7DJlihbXvBp ------------------------------------------- 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

Annie Louey is an award-winning comedian, TV and radio presenter, writer and celebrant. She is known for her rapid-fire crowd work, blunt delivery and cheeky charm that allows her to get away with almost anything.

She has recently wrapped up her fifth solo show 'Gold' at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2023. This comes after Annie received a Moosehead Award for bold, innovative ideas to support her show, Annie Louey is Flirting With Death, last year. She has also earned a spot touring around Australia with the Comedy Festival Roadshow.

Annie also appears regularly on national television, having been a presenter and writer on ABC TV's China Tonight for the past four seasons, and a comedian on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Opening Night Allstars Supershow. Her on-screen charisma as the host of the travel show Rediscover Victoria led to a nomination for 'Personality of the Year' at the 2021 Antenna Awards for community television. The Rediscover Victoria series will be coming to SBS in 2023.

Annie has also been recognised for her efforts behind the screen, having written for the final season of Rosehaven (ABC TV and Amazon Prime). More recently, she was one of six writers invited to take part in the Melbourne Theatre Company's First Stage program, which culminated in a play reading by an ensemble of professional actors. Annie is now working on debuting a full-length play.

As a content creator, Annie's web series, From the Hearse's Mouth was selected for the Sydney Web Festival. In the six-part series, Annie interviews comedians and performers like Claire Hooper and Dane Simpson about life and death, while driving in a vintage hearse.

Now, Annie is an ambassador for the burns and trauma charity, KIDS Foundation, while continuing to do weird and wacky things in the name of comedy.

We chat about post traumatic growth, being a burns survivor, her many talents including being a wedding celebrant and funeral assistant, loving life, death, growth, journaling, finding her voice, trial and error, fear of failure and trying new things.

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Annie out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annielouey/?hl=en Website: https://www.annielouey.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

Max Price is a writer, director and actor who has spent over a decade creating sketch comedy content with some of the biggest brands in Australia including Kayo, Sportsbet, Xero and Channel 7. He is also a writer and director for Network Ten's Kinne Tonight and is currently at Fox Footy as a part of a general entertainment department.

Max is also the co-founder of Laughscape, an award-winning app where comedy meets mindfulness– their tag is mindfulness done differently, which is the new 'go to' for Australians (and others) struggling with stress, overthinking and insomnia. Their aim is to bridge the gap between people who don't do anything for their mental health and those who meditate daily.

Max is also the creative Director at Priceless Productions.

We chat about starting his business the second time over, collaboration, Kinne, his unique name, purpose, success on social media, navigating feedback, winning together, success and how it varies, his Laughscape app and mental health.

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Max out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxprice3/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.price3 Laughscape: Comedy Meets Mindfulness | Laughscape App Priceless Productions: https://www.pricelessproductions.com.au/

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