Funny In Failure

Chas Licciardello is a comedian, writer and presenter. He was a member of the satirical comedy group The Chaser. The impact that The Chaser have on Australian TV, culture and politics is not to be underestimated. They were fearless and there hasn't been anyone like them since.

Chas is the creator and co-Executive Producer of ABC's new entertainment series, WTFAQ. Formerly a member of The Chaser, Chas has appeared regularly on Australian TV over the past two decades on shows including CNNNN, The Chaser's War On Everything and The Hamster Wheel. Over the last decade Chas has also pursued his love of American politics, and amazingly made it entertaining for others as the creator and co-host of the ABC's Planet America.

WTFAQ has just premiered on ABC TV and ABC iview, and Planet America airs Fridays at 8pm on ABC NEWS channel.

WTFAQ's crack team of presenters - Chas Licciardello, Alex Lee, Lawrence Leung, Lou Wall, Cameron James and Kirsten Drysdale - hit the sweet spot where comedy meets inquisition to answer the questions that have sparked curiosity in the minds of our audience for far too long.

We chat about getting arrested for TV, pranks gone wrong, being in the industry for 20+ years, collaboration, passion and love of his craft, his respect for Rove, fear, being patronised, his new show WTFAQ, gratitude, mentors and being a better person.

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 Chas out on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaslicc Planet America Twitter: https://twitter.com/chas_usa Planet America Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcplanetamerica/ Watch WTFAQ: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/wtfaq Watch Planet America : https://iview.abc.net.au/show/planet-america ------------------------------------------- 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

Taylor Misiak is an actor and the co-lead opposite Dave Burd (aka Lil Dicky) in DAVE (FX) playing Ally Wernick, she has also recurred on Season 2 of AMERICAN VANDAL (Netflix), recurred on Season 1 of TEN YEAR OLD TOM (HBO Max), and recurred on I FEEL BAD (NBC). Taylor can previously be seen in CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (THE CW) and ABOUT A BOY (NBC). Taylor also has her own Ted Talk, "How not to be the worst". We chat about her love of wings, great advice from her professors, big break, collaboration, waitressing, her ted talk and why the customer isn't always right, moving to LA, being honest to herself, everyone's unique path and Dave. 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 Taylor out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylormisiak/ Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgA654HnFGE

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Jaime King is an actor, producer, writer, activist and ex supermodel.

She made her debut in Daniel Waters' Happy Campers, which premiered at The Sundance Film Festival. Following her debut acting role, Jaime starred opposite Johnny Depp in Ted Demme's film BLOW, followed by Michael Bay's PEARL HARBOR starring opposite Ben Affleck, Keenan Ivory Wayans' WHITE CHICKS, Robert Rodriguez's SIN CITY starring opposite Benicio Del Toro, Mickey Rourke and Bruce Willis, DJ Caruso's TWO FOR THE MONEY starring opposite Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey, Frank Millers' THE SPIRIT starring opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson, SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR starring opposite Joseph Gordon Levitt and Josh Brolin to name a few.

Additionally, Jaime was a series regular on the show HART OF DIXIE for four seasons starring opposite Rachel Bilson. Other credits include, the Sundance Film Festival premiering BITCH written and directed by Mariana Palka and starring opposite Jason Ritter, ESCAPE PLAN 2 and ESCAPE PLAN 3 starring opposite Sylvester Stallone and an amazing cameo in OCEAN'S 8 directed by Gary Ross.

She has also lent her voice to a number of projects such as Transformers: Power of the Primes and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Jaime can currently be seen in the critically acclaimed and number one series BLACK SUMMER on Netflix for season one and season two, OUT OF DEATH starring opposite Bruce Willis which is currently streaming on Hulu, CODE NAME BANSHEE starring opposite Antonio Banderas which is also streaming on Hulu, THE RESURRECTION OF CHARLES MANSON starring opposite Frank Grillo and HOAX: THE KIDNAPPING OF SHERRI PAPINI for Lifetime. Jaime recently wrapped shooting the feature film, LIGHTS OUT starring opposite Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney and Scott Adkins.

Jaime was one of the top international supermodels and worked on the runway alongside models such as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Shalon Harlow as well as designers Alexander McQueen and Karl Lagerfeld just to name a few.

We chat about being a supermodel in her teens and leaving the industry, spiritual science and psychology, being a political pawn for the war on drugs, personal shifts and a being of service mentality, her PHD on forgiveness, integrity, truth, our body's compass, paving the way for change, fear, rising above and her love of film making. 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 Jaime out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_king/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaime_king Production Company - Hooligan Dreamers: https://www.instagram.com/hooligandreamersproductions/ ------------------------------------------- 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

Ryan Chamley is a writer, director, producer as well as the creator of the workplace comedy series 'Rostered On' which you may have seen on Netflix. His production company, Robot Army is an award-winning production company from Geelong, Australia that specializes in bringing unique and engaging concepts into reality. In 2016, Robot Army produced and self-funded the 7-episode, long-form web series 'Rostered On'. Rostered On went on to amass 250,000,000 views online and was acquired world-wide by Netflix (first Australian independent comedy to be acquired by Netflix). The second season of the show was also the first Australian narrative comedy to be commissioned by 7mate. The success of "Rostered On" helped to establish Ryan as a rising talent in the Australian film and television industry, and he has continued to work on a number of other successful projects since then, including in 2022 revisiting the world of Rostered On for a third season titled "Counter Girls".

Ryan also created 'Jeremy the Dud', which also reached a significant online audience and attracted interest from several notable production companies and broadcasters and won fans worldwide for its insight into life with a disability. The trailer instantly went viral racking up millions of views, also gaining the interest of TV networks and production companies all over the world. Jeremy the Dud won best film at the Flicks for Change film Festival in LA, and the Melbourne Independent Film Festival. Ryan is currently working on his debut feature film and exploring the world of animation!

We chat about happiness, starting his production company, collaboration, Rostered On, dropping out of high school, ADHD, skating and great communities, Hollywood meetings, going big mentality, insecurities and his passions!

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Luke Goodall is an actor, director, producer and screenwriter. The sought-after comedy creator is known for his razor-sharp social satire. He is one half of the comedy duo Goodall & Gallagher, whose content has amassed over 400 million views and even been shared on Instagram by the basketball legend Shaq. During his time in Ron Howard's talent accelerator Imagine Impact, he was hailed as "some of the best writers in Australia." Luke began his career as the digital content producer on Foxtel's Wentworth and went on to create successful campaigns for brands such as Disney, Carlton Draught and Knobby Underwear. In 2022 Luke became the Entertainment Producer at Fox Footy alongside collaborator Max Price. He's just released his comedy series 'The Followers'. The Followers is a true crime parody about a wellness cult. You can check it out on their YouTube channel @GoodallandGallagher We chat about "Very Impressive", validation, moving forward mentality, making stuff, doing what you love, how a 'no' can be a good thing, meeting Ron Howard, the 'right' fit, collaboration, fun and Goodall & Gallagher.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 Luke out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luke.goodall/ The Followers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLqivkzMk0Wx75HglAvxLqTdCVHJhRQy_C&v=wAc5wShvamM&feature=youtu.be Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/goodallandgallagher Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodallandgallagher Website: https://lukegoodall.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodallandgallagher ------------------------------------------- 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

Nolan North is an acclaimed American actor and voice actor recently honored with a BAFTA Award for outstanding contribution to performance in games. He has created some of the most beloved characters in games, setting the standard as a pioneer, with a range of exceptional performances in the medium. In Nolan's 27-year career he has portrayed characters in over 350 titles across gaming and animation. His portrayal as Nathan Drake in the acclaimed Uncharted Series made him a household name. Other notable video game performance work includes roles as Desmond Miles in the Assassin's Creed series, David in The Last of Us, Ghost in Destiny and Destiny 2, the Penguin in the Batman: Arkham series, Deadpool, and Doctor Edward Richtofen in the Call of Duty games.

His numerous animation credits include Rick & Morty, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Blaze and the Monster Machines, TMNT, Dragons: Riders of Berk and Family Guy. Nolan has also starred on screen in multiple TV shows and film. He got his start on ABC's Port Charles and went on to regular roles on the hit TV show Pretty Little Liars as well as the Emmy-nominated series Con Man.

We chat about cosplay nazis at conventions, pursuing baseball, working in journalism and standup, his many voices, unique take on success and failure, life changing advice from his brother, gratitude and enthusiasm, being your best mentality all with a lot of laughs!

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Aisha Alfa is an award-winning comedian as well as an actor, writer and host who can currently be seen co-starring with Kaley Cuoco & Chris Messina in the new dark comedy thriller BASED ON A TRUE STORY, created by Craig Rosenberg and Jason Bateman.

Aisha was previously seen in GOOD TROUBLE, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS and multiple seasons of DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION & THE NEXT CLASS.

Her incredible life and upbringing has given her a comedic edge and vision to see the world with a much broader lens. She was born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, lived in South Korea and France and now calls Los Angeles home.

Aisha recently released her debut comedy album ALL THE PARTS (produced by All Things Comedy—Bill Burr & Al Madrigal), produced the YouTube interview series PLUS ONE about motherhood, pregnancy and fertility, and launched her own podcast titled, THE SHOUT OUT SHOW, available on all podcast platforms.

Aisha has travelled the world performing comedy including the prestigious Just for Laughs festival in Montreal (Trevor Noah Gala, Kevin Hart LOL, and Homegrown), South Africa (Goliath Club, Cape (Town Comedy Club), Switzerland (Montreux Festival) and more. Aisha was also a Bob Curry Fellow at Second City, an NBC STAND UP Finalist, nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and a past winner of Winnipeg's Funniest Person with a Day Job from Rumor's Comedy Club.

We chat about her previous life as a professional soccer player, wedding planner and a coach, collaboration, finding your voice and performing, authenticity, passion, abundance and happiness.

Just to note this chat was recorded prior to the writers strike*.

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 Aisha out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishaalfa/ Website: https://www.aishaalfa.com/ Standup Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te4rcxP5wPc ------------------------------------------- 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 chat was recorded prior to the writers and actors strike* Cassidy Freeman is a talented and versatile actress as well as a producer who currently stars as "Amber Gemstone" in HBO's hit series, THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES opposite creator Danny McBride, John Goodman and Adam Devine. The series follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.

Cassidy's diverse roles have allowed her to travel the world, from Vancouver to New York to Bolivia. She is well known for starring as "Cady Longmire" in LONGMIRE on Netflix and "Tess Mercer" in CW's superhero drama SMALLVILLE. She has appeared on series such as ONCE UPON A TIME, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, DOUBT and COLD CASE.

Cassidy also co-executive produced and starred in the horror-thriller YELLOWBRICKROAD as well as indie feature CORTEZ, both which premiered at Slamdance. Additional film credits include FOREVER PURGE, DON'T LOOK BACK, FINISHING THE GAME and indie feature BRAHMIN BULLS. On stage, she has appeared in Anthony Minghella's Cigarette's and Chocolate in NYC at the Atlantic stage 2 and The Maids at the Moth Theatre.

We chat about creative journeys and authenticity, her band the real D'Coy, manifestation, journaling, yoga & meditation, being ish, The Righteous Gemstones, letting go of agents, "getting it right" and lucid dreaming. 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 Cassidy out on:

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Liza Treyger is an actress, comedian, and podcast extraordinaire. Named one of Variety's "Top Ten Comics to Watch," Rolling Stone's "Ten Comics to Watch," Comedy Central's "Comics to Watch" (can you tell, Liza is one to watch) and a comic who 'shines where sex and politics intersect' by The New York Times.

Liza can be seen in Netflix's brand-new comedy series "Survival of the Thickest" based on Michelle Buteau's best-selling book. "Survival of the Thickest" which will debut on Thursday July 13, 2023. In film, Liza can next be seen appearing in "Goodrich" alongside Michael Keaton, Mila Kunis, Andie MacDowell, and Kevin Pollak.

Additional recent film and television credits for Liza include appearing in Judd Apatow's "The King of Staten Island", Jordan Peele's horror-mystery "Nope", the Emmy-nominated mini-series "Horace and Pete" alongside Alan Alda, Jessica Lange, Eddie Falco and Steve Buscemi, with appearances on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," "Lights Out with David Spade," "Pause with Sam Jay," "@Midnight", "Adam Devine's House Party," "Chelsea Lately," with dozens of panelist and game show appearances.

In stand up, 2015 was a breakout year for Liza hosting her own half hour comedy special for Comedy Central. The special was also released as an album entitled Glittercheese through Comedy Central Records. Liza went on to appear on "The Degenerates" for Netflix, a collection of half-hour specials (alongside Ms. Pat, Jim Norton, and Nikki Glaser to name a few). She is currently a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York, and The Comedy Store in LA, and has performed internationally to audiences in Melbourne, Sydney, Athens, Antwerp, Oslo, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Amsterdam, and throughout Canada.

Liza also hosts the successful podcast That's Messed Up: An SUV podcast which averages over half a million monthly downloads. As comedians and amateur detectives, each week Liza and her co-host, Kara Klenk, break down episodes of "Law & Order: SVU" while doing a deep dive into the true crimes they're based on, and interview on screen talent ranging from big stars to joggers who find the body. https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/thats-messed-up

We chat about roasting p0rnstars for br@zzers, her frenemy podcast, ending friendships (for long term happiness), integrity, stand up, being her best, dedication to the audience, her longevity mindset, safety & creeps.

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 Liza out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GlitterCheese/ Website: http://www.glittercheese.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/glittercheese ------------------------------------------- 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

Emily Swallow is an actor who currently can be seen as "The Armorer" in THE MANDALORIAN and THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT. She played fan favorite "Amara" in SUPERNATURAL. She has also voiced Dracula's ill-fated wife Lisa Tepes in CASTLEVANIA and was a series regular on THE MENTALIST and on David E. Kelley's TNT series, MONDAY MORNINGS. She also recurred on SEAL TEAM and HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER and did voice and mocap work for "Emily" in THE LAST OF US: PART II. She has performed in plays and musicals from Broadway to Los Angeles.

Emily also is in the running for a cool comp for WAZE (Mandorections) where if she wins, she can be the voice of Waze through her Mandalorian character, the armorer. Check out the link in the episode notes to help her win!

Here is the link to vote for "Mandorections." Folks need to make sure that, once they get to the page, they fill out the form and cast their vote. https://t.co/Sim6OABuVV

We chat about doing comic cons and strange requests, flow, The Mandalorian, people pleasing, control, mediation, almost having a career in foreign services, The Mentalist and creativity. 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 Emily out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigeswallz/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialemilyswallow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilySwallowFans/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigEswallz Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialEmilySwallow ------------------------------------------- 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