Funny In Failure

Colin Mochrie has done it all! He’s a Scottish born, Canadian award winning comedian and improviser, actor, writer and producer, who went on to appear in the original British version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Before joining the American version with host Drew Carey. He has also been in Jane White is Sick and Twisted, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Getting Along Famously, Murdoch Mysteries, Astronaut and The Anniversary to name a few. He's also written and performed for the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and has written his book, “Not Quite the Classics”. He performs regularly with HYPROV, Colin and Brad, and Colin and Deb. In this podcast, we have a chat about his near experience with homelessness, thriving under pressure, fear, best death scenarios, lucky breaks, improv (obviously!), trust, why we should travel, confidence and how he didn’t get into Whose Line Is It Anyway? the first few times plus a lot more! As Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget wha

Guy Williams is a New Zealand award winning comedian, MC, television and radio personality. Guy has worked on several TV shows including: "The Jono Project", "World Famous with Ben & Steve" and "Jono & Ben at Ten." His TV antics often landing him on national news or newspaper headlines. He has also hosted New Zealand Today and the Xtra factor as well as narrated, Come Dine With Me New Zealand. We get into a few friendly debates, where I think we both lose? Who knows who cares. We also chat about basketball, the divide of humour, dealing with hate, pleasing others, online trolls, confidence, creative vision, bad pranks and privilege. As Tony Robbins says: Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more. To keep up to date with Guy, check out: Insta/ Twitter: guywilliamsguy Facebook: GuyWilliamsforPrimeMinister Website: www.guywilliams.co.nz Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date

Tim Ferguson is one of Australia’s most accomplished comedians. He’s an award winning comedian, screenwriter teacher, actor, film director, writer, author, keynote speaker and a producer. You might know him from the comedy trio the Doug Anthony All Stars. He’s also written bestselling novels, comedy manuals, and live shows. He runs his own Comedy Writing Masterclasses, he’s co writen and directed, “Spin Out”, appeared in “Fat Pizza”, co-wrote the feature film “The BBQ” and starred in the movie “That's Not My Dog!” He has also written the bestselling comedy manual The Cheeky Monkey Writing Narrative Comedy. In this podcast we chat about sex culture, emotional growth and connection, his Star Wars collection, changing the world, PC culture, MS, common sense, his philosophy on life, asking for help, why failure is essential and a lot more. As Jake Canfield has said, "everything you want is on the other side of fear". Check him out on: Twitter: realtimferguson Instagram: therealtimferguson Facebook: TimFerguso

Dilruk Jayasinha is  Sri Lankan born comedian, actor, radio presenter and co host of the Fitbet podcast. He won Most Popular New Talent at the 2018 Logies and has recorded a stand up special for ABC and Amazon. He’s also been on some of Australia’s most popular shows including; Have You Been Paying Attention? and Hughesy We Have a Problem, Utopia, The Yearly with Charlie Pickering and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! In this podcast we talk about finding your voice and being authentic to yourself, accounting life, sadness, the corporate ladder, meditation, health (including weight loss), sobriety, plus a lot more! To keep to date with Dilruk: Facebook: DilrukJComedian Insta/ Twitter: Dilrukj Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Wil Anderson is an award winning stand up comedian, writer, author, broadcaster, presenter, and podcaster. He is the host and executive producer of ABC’s most popular show, Gruen. He’s been on some of the best shows in Australia including, The Project, “The Glass House”, “Have you been paying attention”, “Just for laughs”, “Good News Week”, “Talkin’ bout your generation” and “Rove”. Wil is also a seasoned podcast veteran with a number of podcasts including TOFOP, FOFOP, Two Guys One Cup and Wilosophy. We chat about his challenging life lessons, admitting to people when things aren’t going well, surprise birthdays, friendships, control, stress, expectations and self-discovery, experience of drugs, PTSD and depression, growing and evolving all with a lot of laughter! Check him out on: Facebook/ Instagram: OfficialWilAnderson Twitter: Wil_Anderson Website: wilanderson.com Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Wil Anderson is an award winning stand up comedian, writer, author, broadcaster, presenter, and podcaster. He is the host and executive producer of ABC’s most popular show, Gruen. He’s been on some of the best shows in Australia including, The Project, “The Glass House”, “Have you been paying attention”, “Just for laughs”, “Good News Week”, “Talkin’ bout your generation” and “Rove”. Wil is also a seasoned podcast veteran with a number of podcasts including TOFOP, FOFOP, Two Guys One Cup and Wilosophy. We chat about his challenging life lessons, admitting to people when things aren’t going well, surprise birthdays, friendships, control, stress, expectations and self-discovery, experience of drugs, PTSD and depression, growing and evolving all with a lot of laughter! Check him out on: Facebook/ Instagram: OfficialWilAnderson Twitter: Wil_Anderson Website: wilanderson.com Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Justine Sless is a comedian, writer and former creative director of the Melbourne Jewish Comedy Festival. Justine is completing her masters by research in creative writing – specifically regarding gender and comedy. Justine has performed in Australia, Europe and the UK. She has taught comedy, written about comedy in short stories, academic journals and online forums in the UK and Australia. It's a really interesting podcast, where we talk about Justine, who is a immigrant and a mother and the journey of becoming a comedian and what comedy means to her. We also chat about her research in gender and comedy, loneliness, fear, failure and humiliation, comedy and homelessness, her Jewish identity and whether it’s ok to talk about rape on stage. Check her out on: Insta/ Twitter: @justinesless Her awesome blog: justinesless.blogspot.com Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Jess Perkins is a comedian, radio presenter and podcaster. She’s a RAW Comedy National Finalist and has appeared on ABC TV’s Comedy Up Late and Tonightly. She's a regular presenter on Triple J and co hosts the hugely popular comedy podcast, Do Go On- they have performed sold out shows all around Australia, and have had a successful tour of the UK. In this podcast we chat about Health and fitness, dating in the workplace, imposter syndrome, team work and trust, anxiety, dealing with fans, depression, death, jealously, self care and empathy. Check out Jess on: www.jessperkins.com.au Insta: jessperkins FB: JessPerkinsComedy Twitter: Jess_Perkins Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Matt Stewart is an award winning comedian, writer, actor and director. He is the founding member of the Stupid Old Man sketch group and a Company Director of comedy production house, “Stupid Old Studios”. In his role as director, Matt works alongside some of the country’s biggest names in comedy and has also been involved in “Ronny Chieng: International Student”, “Comedy Up Late”,” Sammy J’s Democratic Party”, “Why Are You Like This?” And “Aunty Donna”. Matt also co-hosts the hugely popular podcast, “Do Go On” which has had millions of downloads from fans across the globe. In this podcast we talk about the challenges of being open about your feelings, pursuing the dream, self-belief, trust, taking a break from alcohol and drinking and war planes. To keep up to date with Matt check him out on: Website: mattstewartcomedy.com/ Twitter @mattstew_art Fb/Insta: @mattstewartcomedy Podcast: "Do go on" and "Prime mates" Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with th

Sami Shah is Pakistani born, multi-award winning writer, comedian, podcaster, journalist and broadcaster. He’s been profiled in the New York Times, ABC’s The Australian Story, BBC Radio 4, NPR, and appeared on QI with Stephen Fry, and The Project. He has written a number of books including, “I, Migrant”, ‘’Boy of Fire and Earth’’ and “The Islamic Republic of Australia”. He’s also been involved in a number of podcasts including ‘Sami says’ and has written columns for national and international newspapers and magazines, documentaries for radio and a series of short stories. In this podcast we chat about super heroes and comic books, persecution, racism, divorce and dating, self esteem and confidence, dancing, impostor syndrome, being a stay at home dad, creativity and backing yourself. As Nelson Mandela says, there is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” To keep up to date with Sami check him out on: Insta: @samishahdotcom Facebo

Daniel Connell is an award nominated comedian, writer and podcaster("Taking it easy with Daniel Connell"). He’s been seen at the “Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala”,”Kinne”, “ABC's Comedy Up Late” and was selected to go on tour around Australia and Asia with the MICF Roadshow while also performing around the world and state, notably at the Edinburgh Fringe. Daniel is also a writer for one of the biggest shows in Australia, “The Project”. He's performing his show, “Cheers Big Ears” around the country. In this podcast we talk about first gigs, fear, the comedy gala, packing your bags and moving to Melbourne, bad reviews, migraines and gambling. Check him out on: www.danielconnell.com.au Facebook: Daniel Connell Comedy Instagram: daniel_connell_comedy Twitter: DanielC0nnell3 Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Pete Rowsthorn is a comedian, actor, writer, presenter, MC and singer. He’s been on “Thank God You're Here", “Comedy Company”, "Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation”, “Hey Hey it’s Saturday”, “Open Slather”, “Underbelly”, “Let the Blood Run Free”, “Rove Live”, and “Kath and Kim”. He’s hosted “Can We Help”, been featured on “Who Do You Think You Are?” And was one of the most popular celebrity contestants on the fourth series of “I’m a celebrity…. get me out of here Australia! His film credits include “Paper Planes” and “Looking For Grace”, “Welcome To Dookie” and “Three Summers” and done a number of theatre shows including Jack and the Beanstalk plus a lot more. In this podcast we talk about, forging your own path, Kath and Kim, confidence, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, parenting and family, blame and so much more. Check him out on: Insta @ peterrowsthorn Website: www. peterrowsthorn.com Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Michelle Brasier is an actor, writer, singer, radio presenter and comedian. She forms half the duo, ‘double denim’. She’s a regular on Aunty Donna, been seen on Shaun Micallef, ‘mad as hell’, The film, ‘The Merger’ and she’s also in the hit show ‘Utopia’. She won Directors Choice award for the MICF, and is a winner of the best newcomer at the Sydney international comedy festival. In this podcast we chat about the balance between honesty and lying, intentions and helping others, death, third degree burns, guide dogs, empathy, grief, break ups, success, and a lot more! To stay up to date with Michelle check her out on: Insta/ Twitter: @ michellebrasier Facebook: @ michellelouisebrasier website: www.michellebrasier.com Check out these wonderful charities: www.projectunderdogrescue.org.au/ www.staffyrescue.org.au/ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Jude Perl is a multi-award winning musician, song writer and comedian. Her songs have appeared all over commercial radio and have also been featured in the internationally acclaimed documentary ‘Embrace’ and has performed all over the world. In part two we talk about labels, mental health, overthinking, visibility or fear of being seen, success, regrets, enjoyment and performance. Check Jude out on: Insta: judeperl Twitter: jude_perl Website: www. judeperl.tumblr.com/ Youtube: Jude Perl Facebook: JudePerl Just type Jude Perl on everything okay! Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Jude Perl is a multi-award winning musician, song writer and comedian. Her songs have appeared all over commercial radio and have also been featured in the internationally acclaimed documentary ‘Embrace’ and has performed all over the world. In part one of this podcast, we talk about the facades of success, confidence, the music industry, safety, comparing, upbringing, triggers, reviews and coping mechanisms. Check her out on: Insta: judeperl Twitter: jude_perl Website: www. judeperl.tumblr.com Youtube: Jude Perl Facebook: JudePerl Just type Jude Perl on everything okay! Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Mel Buttle is a comedian, television and radio presenter, podcaster and writer. She co-hosts “The Great Australian Bake Off“. She also writes a weekly column in “The Courier Mail” and has written for “ABC’s Ronny Cheing International Student “, “The Drum“, ABC3’s “You’re Skitting Me“, “Please Like Me“, and on Network Ten’s “This Week Live“. Mel has also been seen on ABC TV’s “The Weekly with Charlie Pickering“, “Tractor Monkeys“, “Back Seat Drivers“, “Network Ten’s The Project“, “This Week Live“ and “Hughesy We Have a Problem“. In this podcast we chat about anxiety, chasing success, confidence, negative comments, sabotage, imposter syndrome, belonging, drinking, health and fitness, coming out, authenticity and so much more! Check her out on: Twitter/ Insta: @MelindaButtle Facebook: OfficialMelButtle Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Mish Wittrup is a writer, actor, performer, podcaster, comedian and theatre maker. She Co-host the podcast ‘Recaps with Mish and Zach’, has been on 'The Leak', 'Aunty Donna', and 'INTERNMENT'. She also owns her own theatre company called 'Baker’s Dozen Theatre'. In this podcast we chat about dating, compromising yourself, self-talk, mental health, personal power, vulnerability, having fun and just being yourself. Follow Mish on instagram / twitter: @MishWittrup Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Annie Lumsden is an actor, writer and comedian. Her show ‘This is our pilot’ was nominated for best comedy at the Melbourne Fringe festival this year. She’s also a UBAA grad, and member of ‘15 Minutes From Anywhere’ theatre company and has worked with many independent companies. She’s also been seen on Neighbours, Aunty Donna and the Dr Blake Murder Mysteries. In this podcast we chat about the highs and lows of working in the creative space, strong friendships, toxicity, sadness, goals, creating, drinking, sabotage, playing, freezing, judgment and dreams. Check her out on: Instagram: annielumsden Facebook: annielumsdenactor Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Alex Ward is a comedian and writer who has appeared on ABC Comedy’s Up-late, Audible’s 2019 live stand-up series, Tonightly with Tom Ballard, Triple J’s Good Az Friday and Melt Comedy Gala. She’s performed all over Australia, including at Splendour In The Grass and the Melbourne comedy festival. By day Alex is a writer for Network Ten’s ‘The Project’. In this podcast we chat about, chasing laughs and instant responses, confidence, defining yourself as a comedian, positivity, friendships, comparisons, validation, anxiety, health, loneliness and the theme of sorry. Check her out on: Website: www.alex-ward.com.au Facebook: Alex ward comedy Instagram: wardyaknow Twitter: Alex M ward Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Sam Newman is an ex Australian rules football player, a journalist, critic, speaker, podcaster, social media, radio and tv personality. He was also presenter on both the hugely successful AFL Footy Show and The Sunday Footy Show which has won multiple Logies.  In this podcast we chat about, success, confidence, live TV, being suspended, being an introvert, critics, friendships, controversy, Adam Goodes, morals, drinking and PC culture plus a lot more. Check him out on: TWITTER: Origsmartassam INSTAGRAM: originalsmartassam FACEBOOK: SmartASSam Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.