Funny In Failure

Lisa Cox is an award-winning writer, author, model, public speaker, consultant, presenter and advocate for disability representation. She is actively changing the way disability is represented in mainstream popular culture – like the media, fashion industry and more. Lisa is also the author of two books and her work has been published nationally for publications such as the Huff Post and The Sydney Morning Herald. You’ll hear more about in the episode, but here’s the little teaser as per Lisa words, “At age 24 I had a brain haemorrhage, like a stroke. It was caused by a nasty infection and to this day, nobody knows how I contracted it. Before that, life was pretty good. I’d been to university and graduated with two degrees (bachelor of business communications and media), played lots of representative sport, travelled overseas, moved into my own place and after years working in the corporate sector, I had just been promoted in my dream job at an advertising agency”. After my brain haemorrhaged at the airport o

Rob Huebel is an actor, producer and writer who has the longest IMDB credits I’ve ever seen. He stars in Medical police and he’s been in Children’s Hospital, Human Giant, Do You Want To See A Dead Body? I love You Man, Transparent, I Know This Much Is True, The Descendants, Seeking a friend for the end of the world, The League, The Goldbergs, Big Mouth, American Dad, Black-ish, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, The Other Guys, The Office, Bob’s Burgers, Modern Family plus like 100 other credits. In this wide-ranging chat, we talk about being a GIF, insecurities, writing, surrounding yourself with great people, taking a gamble of yourself, working hard, life advice, creating, FOMO, comparing, confidence, plus more. Check out Rob on: Twitter: robhuebel Instagram: robhuebel website: https://robhuebel.com/ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Josh Brener is an actor, writer and voice over actor. You might recognise him as Big head in Silicon Valley or seen him in The Internship, Baked in Brooklyn, Max Steel, The Belko Experiment, The Big Bang Theory, What Men Want, Star Wars Resistance, Maron, Workaholics, House of Lies, Future-worm! The Middle, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We chat about being a germaphobe, working with your partner, being Jewish, finding your voice, having a thick skin, bullshit detectors, perception of yourself, not being on social media, Silicon Valley and running a marathon! Josh doesn't have social media so you can check out this awesome charity instead "Reading To Kids" https://www.readingtokids.org/main/main.php You can also follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Saverio Guerra is an actor who you might recognise as Mocha Joe from Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bob in Becker, while also been in Show me A Hero, Bad Boys, The Detour, Shark Tale, Hemingway & Gellhorn, Sam The Man, Blue Streak, Summer of Sam, The Winner, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, She’s Gotta Have It, Weeds, Yonkers Joe, Lucky You, Sleepers and The Last O.G. We chat about near death experiences, pursuing happiness, passion, what success really means, rejection, Larry David and playing Mocha Joe in Curb Your Enthusiasm, labels, signs, confidence, acting life and being yourself. Check out Saverio on: Instagram: @Saverio825 Twitter: @Saverio825 Website: www.saverioguerra.com Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/mochajoe Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Jenni Pulos is an Emmy-nominated producer, actress, entertainer, comedian, philanthropist, author and Apollo-winning rapper.  She’s been in Bravo's hit show, Flipping Out, Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis, The Soup, Top Chef Masters, The Ellen Show, The Young and the Restless, Manhattan Minutiae, Birthday Cake, Tom Cool, Dog Gone Love, Vice; Flamingo Dreams, But I’m a Cheerleader, The Bachelor, Too Smooth and Apocalypse Bop. She has written her comedy memoir-advice book “Grin and Bear It: How to Be Happy No Matter What Reality Throws Your Way” and has co-written and performed the theme song “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen. Jenni has also developed a children’s animation series and has started an educational YouTube channel specializing in “edutainment” with content for kids, created by kids. The ethos of this space will be a place of community, connection and curriculum to foster fun education for kids. This channel will be launched in January and it’s called Kids Videos Network. So be on the lookou

Benjamin Maio Mackay is an award nominated, critically acclaimed director, producer, comedian, actor, musician, MC and internationally renowned podcaster. He’s worked with Matthew Reilly, toured Australia with Great Detectives. He recently directed, starred, produced, adapted and edited an audio drama adaptation of The Phoenix Files Series by Chris Morphew, it stars BAFTA nominee and former Doctor Who Paul McGann. Benjamin has also hosted programs for ABC Radio and toured stage shows around Australia, has been in over 75 plays and musicals with tens of thousands of performances. His podcast Benjamin Maio Mackay's Talk 2 Me! is one of the most downloaded arts and entertainment podcasts in Australia. This man does it all. In this podcast we chat about live performing, dealing with hate, chronic pain, copper poisoning, blindness, living your dreams, busy minds, love of his many crafts, podcasting at 16 years old! Matthew Reilly, living in the moment, regrets, taking a gamble on yourself. Check out Benjamin on:

Sean Gunn is an actor and writer, known for his roles as Kirk Gleason on the television series Gilmore Girls and Kraglin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 and he’s also been in Avengers Infinity War and End Game. Sean will also be in Suicide Squad 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 and Agnes so keep your eyes out for them. In this podcast we chat about, cats vs dogs, life in lockdown, animals, health issues, social media, financial hardships, love of acting, regrets, gratitude, confidence, living in the moment, upbringing and his brother James Gunn and playing on set Rocket plus more. Check out Sean on: Twitter: seangunn Instagram: thejudgegunn Facebook: judgegunn Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Billy West is a radio personality, film, television and video game voice artist and a musician. He has an insane voice acting career, where he’s voiced characters such as Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan in Futurama, Stimpy in The Ren & Stimpy Show, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in Space Jam, Sorcerio, The Jester, Mertz, Pops the Elf in Disenchantment, Doug in Doug, Shaggy in Scooby Doo on Zombie Island, Popeye in Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy, Woody in the New Woody the Woodpecker show and the red M&M in various commercials. He’s also voiced various characters in Looney Tunes and the Tom and Jerry franchise, King of the Hill, I am Weasel, Dexter’s Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, CatDog, Family Guy, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Robot Chicken. Plus, so much more. In this episode we chat about uncertainty, voice over acting, “being a freak”, abuse, mental health, challenges of our schooling system, gratitude and generosity, forgiveness, the AA prog

Carolina Groppa is an actor and an Emmy nominated producer for her incredible documentary “Autism in Love”. She has also produced The Female Brain, Happy Anniversary, Girlfriend’s Day, Miss Virginia, Curated, Sylvie’s Love plus a lot more. Carolina hosts the amazing “Life With Caca” podcast, where she holds intimate conversations with other producers about their experiences in the industry. In this podcast we chat about dealing with uncertainty, growth, Autism in Love, producing, self-worth, fear, perception and working in LA, reframing negative mindsets, mental health, immigrating, courage & chasing your dreams, the importance of collaboration, hindsight vs regrets. Check out Carolina on: Instagram: carolinagroppa Twitter: carolinagroppa "Life with Caca" podcast: www.lifewithcaca.com Website: www.carolinagroppa.com Video mentioned in podcast www.instagram.com/p/CD9_Yh2FcB9/ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Heidi Arena is an actor, writer, improviser and producer. She’s been in Little Lunch, Audrey’s Kitchen, The librarians, The Hollowmen, Thank God You’re Here, Nowhere Boys and Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows plus a lot more. Heidi also co-created, co-wrote and co producer, Part Time Private Eyes, alongside Nicola Parry (who’s also featured on this podcast). This podcast is jammed packed where we chat about courage, perceptions, pushing the boundaries and redefining who you are, failing, working with fantastic people, being true to yourself, doubt, being broke, pushing through fear and imposter syndrome. Check out Heidi on: Instagram: Heidi.Arena Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Wendi McLendon- Covey is an actor, comedian, improviser, producer and writer. You might recognise her as the star of The Goldbergs, Reno911, Bridesmaids, Rules of Engagement, Sylvie’s Love, Lovespring International, Blended and so much more. She also has an epic podcast called Generation Ripe so check it out and The Goldbergs is coming out in the next few days, so keep your eyes open for that one. In the podcast we chat about filming during COVID, loving your co-workers, gratefulness, working a side job, reframing negatives mindset, imposter syndrome, family disapproval, age, depression, pursuing happiness, keeping up with Joneses, being on the Tyler Henry show and being weird. Check out Wendi on: Twitter: wendimclendonco Instagram: wendimclendoncovey "Generation Ripe" on all the podcast apps Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Ken Davitian is an actor writer and producer. You might recognize him as Azamat from Borat, Get Smart, S.W.A.T, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Ray Donovan, Meet The Spartans, The Artist, Cobra Kai, Soul Men, Man Apart, Holes, E.R, Six Feet Under, The Closer, Walk of Shame, Boston Legal, Gilmore Girls, The Shield plus a lot more. We chat about Borat and running around naked, grief, screenwriting, bad agents, working in waste removal, the pain of rejection, ego and collaboration, Jim Carrey and bankruptcy. Check out Ken on: Twitter: RealKenDavitian Instagram: kdavitian Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Linas Phillips is a director, actor, writer, screenplay doula and a two-time Sundance alum. His first film, WALKING TO WERNER landed him in Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 NEW FACES. He’s also received the Genius award in film from Seattle’s newspaper The Stranger and premiered his first narrative film BASS ACKWARDS at the Sundance Film Festival. He also premiered his film RAINBOW TIME, produced by the Duplass Brothers, at the SXSW Film Festival. He recently wrote and directed a short form episodic show, also produced by the Duplass Brothers, entitled THE RIDE. As an actor he has appeared in TWIN PEAKS, EASTBOUND and DOWN, TOGETHERNESS and MANSON FAMILY VACATION. As screenplay doula, he teaches a character-based approach to screenwriting by applying techniques drawn from the work of Eckhart Tolle and other notable spiritual teachers. In this podcast we chat about confidence vs vulnerability vs arrogance, good vs bad, judgement, his screen writing approach, breakups, courage, doubts, shame, self-awareness and working

Pollyanna is a actor, writer, model & director. You might recognise her from Exam, The Walking Dead, The Woman, Filth, Let Us Prey, Hap and Leonard, Lodge 49, Burke and Hare, Love Eternal, I Do, OffSpring, Bob Servant Independent, Tales of Halloween, The Blood Lands, Revenge Ride, Blood Ride, Exam, Native, White Settlers, and she also wrote, directed and stars in Darlin. In this podcast we chat about ADHD, comedy aspirations, marijuana, modelling, therapy, Wikifeet, anxiety and panic attacks, dealing with challenges, fear, perfectionist culture, growing and learning, school systems and modelling culture. Check out Pollyanna on: Twitter: pollyamcintosh Instagram: pollyannamcintosh Facebook: Pollyannakrakatoa Charity page on insta: get2gether2give Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/pollyannamcintosh Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Liv Hewson is an actor, writer, playwright and comedian. They have been in Santa Clarita Diet, Homecoming Queens, DramaWorld, Bombshell, Puzzle, Back In Very Small Business, Before I fall, Let it Snow, Let’s See How Fast This Baby Will Go, Under My Skin, Inhumans, The Hitchhiker, Puzzle, Top of the Lake, Survey Says and So Romantic jus to name a few. In this podcast, we chat about travelling, taking that leap of faith, WikiFeat, confidence, planning or lack of planning, attachment, anxiety, trust, introspection, anorexia, living, rejection and coming out as non-binary. Check out Liv on: Twitter: livhewson Instagram: liv.hewson Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Matt Walsh is a comedian, actor, director, improviser and writer…. and a two time Emmy Award nominee. He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe. He’s been in VEEP, Into The Storm, Ted, Hangover, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Ghost Busters, Drunk History, How I Met Your Mother, Life of the Party, Old School, The Perfect Date, Dog Bites, Step Brothers plus so much more. In this episode we chat about trust, doubts, work ethic, the other Matt Walsh, hustle, drive and passion, anger, escapism, fear, being yourself, religious upbringing and taking risks. Check out Matt on: Twitter: mrmattwalsh Instagram: mrmattwalsh Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Diedrich Bader is an actor and a voice over actor. You might recognise him from The Drew Carey Show, American Housewife, Veep, Outsourced, Better Things, The Beverly Hillbillies, Office Space, Napoleon Dynamite, Space Force, Miss Congeniality 2, EuroTrip, Phoenix Oregon, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Two and Half men and  just to name a few. He also has an insane voice acting resume, where he’s done voice over work for Ice Age, The Simpsons, American Dad, BoJack Horseman, Scooby Doo, King of the Hill, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, The Secret Saturdays, Tangled, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, South Park and The Penguins of Madagascar and he has also portrayed both heroes and villains such as Batman! Google what he's done- it's seriously impressive. In this podcast we chat about flowers, dealing with rejection, drinking, success, being your best self, being present, dealing with terrible bosses, emotions, running out of money, working with Julia Louis-Dre

Victor Williams has had a spectacular acting career (over 25 years in the business)- where he’s been in The King of Queens, Hunters, Happy Together, The Affair, Sneaky Pete, The Sinner, Bull, The Good Wife, The Michael J Fox Show, Flight of the Concords, Jewtah, November Criminals, High Maintenance, Elementary, Justice league animated series, Madam Secretary, Blue Bloods, Girlfriends, People of Earth, NYC 22, ER and the Animatrix to name a few. In this podcast, we chat about saying sorry, courage, drive, success frameworks, acting, passion and growth, age, collaboration and being a leader. Check out Victor on: Instagram/ Twitter: BigVicWilliams  Website: http://www.victor-williams.com/ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Dr. Linda Seger is a screenwriting & story coach, screenplay consultant, copyright expert witness, author and international speaker. In fact, she is one of the most prolific authors on screenwriting, having written 16 books, with ten on screenwriting, including the best-selling, Making a Good Script Great, Creating Unforgettable Characters and Writing Subtext. Linda has created and defined the career of Script Consultant (the first one ever) and has consulted on over 2,000 scripts including over 50 produced feature films and over 35 produced television projects. Linda was the consultant for Peter Jackson’s breakthrough film, Brain Dead and for Roland Emmerich’s breakthrough film, Universal Soldier.  She was the script consultant on Pasttime and Picture Bride–both winners of the Audience Favorite Award at the Sundance Film Festival–as well as for the films The Long Walk Home, The Neverending Story II, Luther, Romero, and television movies and mini-series including The Bridge, the Danish-Swedish mini-series

Anthony “Lehmo” Lehmann is one of Australia’s most well-known comedians and is also a Radio Host, author, TV Presenter & an actor. He’s been in Utopia, Before the Game, Any questions for Ben, The Project, The Beep Test, Neighbours, Have You Been Paying Attention? Hughesy We Have A Problem, Good News Week, Rove Live, Studio 10, The Circle, It’s a date, Off-side, Drunk History, The Glasshouse, Please Like Me, Stand Up Australia, 11am, Hey Hey It’s Saturday and Stand Up Live (UK TV). Lehmo has also hosted a number of radio shows including his new show Bec, Cosi & Lehmo on SAFM 107.1. He’s interviewed some of the most famous people in the world and was voted as having the best radio show for many years. And… if that isn’t enough for you- He has written a book, “This shirt wont iron itself”. In this podcast we chat about bad diets and chocolates, stigma behind comedy, life as an accountant, working hard, ambition, short term goals, regrets, being in the Guinness World Records and performing to the troops.