Funny In Failure

Larry Dean is an award-winning comedian and writer. He was crowned Scottish Comedian of the Year when he was 23, and since then his star has continued to rise. He's performed on Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Live at the Apollo, Best of the Edinburgh Festival, Live from the Comedy Store for Comedy Central UK, Mock The Week, Comedy Central UK's Roast Battle and been on Elevenish and Don't Make Me Laugh.

In this podcast we chat about re-recording podcasts, family, pros and cons of social media, mental health, competition, seeing a therapist, trust, happiness on stage, evolving as a performer, being funny and finding your voice. Plus, a lot more. Check out Larry on: Twitter/ Facebook/ Instagram/ Tik Tok: @LarryDeanComedy Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Laura Davis is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian and writer. She's the winner of the Golden Gibbo award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has even preformed there 10 times!

She's been a writer on ABC TV's Shaun Micallef's Mad As Hell, and has also performed stand-up on ABC TV's Comedy Up Late, MICF Upfront Gala and ABC Comedy Next Gen Special.

She has a new stand-up special called, "Cake in the Rain". So, check it out.

In today's episode, we chat about being stuck in NZ due to Covid, creeps, boundaries, confidence, performing, self-identity, upbringing & childhood, parental disapproval, shame, working bad jobs and trusting your feelings. Check out Laura at: www.lauradaviscomedy.com/ Facebook: lauradaviscomedy Twitter/Instagram: lauradaviscomic Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Asad Mecci is a master hypnotist, entertainer and motivational coach. He's travelled the world preforming, and has even helped athletes achieve great success in their fields. He has worked as an expert consultant for some of the top businesses, in the areas of motivation, advanced communication and stress management. Asad is also one half of the acclaimed touring show HYPROV with Colin Mochrie.

In this podcast we chat about life as a performer during covid, travelling, meditation, hypnotism, anxiety, improv, the unconscious mind, being present, visualisation, goals vs dreams, decision making and dealing with skepticism plus a lot more! Check him out on: Insta/ Twitter/ Facebook: @Hypnohype Website: www.hyprov.com

Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Stephen Kramer Glickman is an actor, comedian, producer, singer, artist, composer, pianist and screenwriter. You might remember him as Gustavo in Nickelodeon's, 'Big Time Rush'. He's been in 'Pigeon Today', 'Storks', 'Workaholics', 'White Fang', 'Last Comic Standing', 'Carpoolers', 'The 41 year old Virgin that Knocked up Sarah Marshall and felt Superbad' and also been featured in Jeff Ross' Comedy Central Special and created the Comedy Central web-series called 'Small Business'.

He also hosts the hugely popular podcast, "The Night Time Show" and has released his debut stand-up comedy album "VOICES IN MY HEAD" this year.

Stephen was also nominated as man of the year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

In part 2 of this podcast we chat about: Dealing with dodgy executives, trying new things, hustle, life after school, being lost, Shrek the musical, meaning behind pain and hurt, losing jobs and appreciation. Check him out on: Insta/ Twitter/ Youtube: @stephenglickman

Facebook: StephenKramerGlickman

Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Stephen Kramer Glickman is an actor, comedian, producer, singer, artist, composer, pianist and screenwriter. You might remember him as Gustavo in Nickelodeon's, 'Big Time Rush'. He's been in 'Pigeon Today', 'Storks', 'Workaholics', 'White Fang', 'Last Comic Standing', 'Carpoolers', 'The 41 year old Virgin that Knocked up Sarah Marshall and felt Superbad' and also been featured in Jeff Ross' Comedy Central Special and created the Comedy Central web-series called 'Small Business'.

He also hosts the hugely popular podcast, "The Night Time Show" and has released his debut stand-up comedy album "VOICES IN MY HEAD" this year.

Stephen was also nominated as man of the year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

In part 1 of this podcast, we chat about creating tinder profiles for your mum, pitching to networks, networking, charity and helping others, working during Covid, dead beat dads and abandonment, taking chances, Financial hardships, working in a good team and fighting for yourself and your career. Check him out on: Insta/ Twitter/ Youtube: @stephenglickman

Facebook: StephenKramerGlickman

Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Samuel Barnett is an English actor with extensive theatre, film & television credits. You might remember him in in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Penny Dreadful, The History Boys, Twenty Twelve, Desperate Romantics, Bright Star, Jupiter Ascending, Richard III and Twelfth Night. He's also a two-time Tony nominee, plus a lot more.

In part 2 of this podcast, we chat about growth, gut instincts, financial hardship, meditation, improv, original ideas, doing the internal work, feelings, shame and trauma, sexuality, empathy and boundaries. To keep up to date with Samuelcheck him out on: Insta/Twitter: mrsamuelbarnett Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Matthew Lloyd is former Australian Rules footballer turned journalist, public speaker, coach, commentator and a presenter.

He is a five-time All-Australian, a hall of famer, premiership player, the ex captain of the Essendon football club and three-time Coleman medallist. If you don't know football, that's seriously impressive and rates him as one of the best players for his position of all time.

He currently holds media roles with Nine, 3aw and AFL media and has been involved with, Access All Areas, 3AW's Sportsday, SEN1116, Triple M, channel 10, 'One Week at a Time', The Game Plan. been a co-host of Auskick'n Around, a panellist for 'White Line Fever', The Footy Show, The Sunday Footy Show, Footy Classified. He also has an autobiography called, Straight Shooter .

We discuss life as a professional athlete including the mental side, self-worth, seeking help, life balance, parental influences, honest feedback, leadership, vulnerability, fear of heights, passion and drive, teamwork, confrontation, negativity and online trolls and his transition into working in the media. Check him out on: Twitter: @MatthewLloyd18 Instagram: @Matthew.lloyd18 Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Samuel Barnett is an English actor with extensive theatre, film & television credits. You might remember him in in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Penny Dreadful, The History Boys, Twenty Twelve, Desperate Romantics, Bright Star, Jupiter Ascending, Richard III and Twelfth Night. He's also a two-time Tony nominee, plus a lot more.

In part 1 of this podcast, we chat about self-esteem, loving yourself, addiction in acting, dealing with negativity, grief & loss, Dirk Gently, intuition and trusting your gut, trauma and shame and people pleasing. It's a jam-packed episode full of inspiration and goodness. To keep up to date with Samuelcheck him out on: Insta/Twitter: mrsamuelbarnett Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Zachary Ruane is an actor, writer, comedian, podcaster, forms part of the hugely popular Australian Sketch group, Aunty Donna". He also co-hosts the Aunty Donna podcast and "Recaps with Mish and Zach".

We chat about authenticity, negative and positive communication, toxic masculinity, drinking, creativity, self-worth, happiness, performative personalities, privacy, group dynamics and privilege.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog". - Mark Twain. AUNTY DONNA: Youtube: TheAuntyDonnaChannel Instagram: theauntydonnagallery Twitter: AuntyDonnaBoys Website: www.auntydonna.com To keep up to date with Zach check him out on: Insta/Twitter: ZacharyRuane Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta/ Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.