Funny In Failure

Today’s guest Jean Villepique is the definition of an incredible human being. She’s resilient, self-aware, kind, inspiring and simply all round great. You’ll hear her incredible story at the end regarding IVF, miscarriages and grief. We also chat about status, acknowledging the wins & big breaks, the Golden Globes party, the bullshit around Hollywood, importance of community, the benefits of improv, conscious communication, divorce, marriage & choosing happiness. Jean is an actor, writer & improviser. You might recognize her as Michelle on A.P. Bio, or on Up All Night, I Love You, Man, IV-effing, Key and Peele, Grey’s Anatomy, The Office, Sharp Objects, The Goods: Live hard, Sell Hard, BoJack Horseman, Veep, Better Call Saul, Life in Pieces, Workaholics, Curb Your Enthusiasm & 30 Rock. Check Jean out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villepique/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/villepique   Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to dat

Dave Thornton can pretty much do it all, he’s comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter. His TV credits include host of AFL quiz show The Beep Test and 20 to 1, appearances on Spicks and Specks, Agony Uncles, Hughesy We Have a Problem, Just For Laughs and regular appearances as a co-host on The Project. As an actor he has appeared in House Husbands and Upper Middle Bogan and was part of Melbourne's number one breakfast show on Fox FM. He is also a regular performer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. We chat about fame, bombing live, feeling our emotions, the brain, 10-day silent retreats, negative self-talk, introversion vs extroversion, the media, taking action and the perception behind it, people pleasing and looking after yourself both body & mind. Check Dave out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_thorno/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_thorno Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davethorntoncomedy   Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on

Christine Evangelista is an actor, podcaster, designer & producer. You might recognize her as Cherry in The Walking Dead and now in Fear The Walking Dead, plus The Arrangement, The Intern, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Royal Pains, White Collar, Conviction, Law and Order, Chicago Fire. She also hosts a really great podcast called ‘Half Naked with Christine Evangelista’. We cover a lot in this episode such as being yourself, anxiety, body image, underwear, feeling comfortable in your own skin, falling in love with acting again, happiness, Fear the Walking Dead, keeping yourself in check, changing accents, mentors & teachers. Check Christine out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christineevangelista/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cevangelista Podcast: 'Half Naked with Christine Evangelista' wherever you get your podcasts from. Podcast Insta page: https://www.instagram.com/halfnakedpodcast/ CHARITY - Veterinarians International: https://vetsinternational.org/ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta an

Ben Feldman is an Emmy nominated actor as well as a producer and director who you might recognise from his iconic role as Jonah in Superstore, as well as his roles in Mad Men, Drop Dead Diva, Silicon Valley, Friday the 13th, As Above, So Below, The Perfect Man, A to Z & Cloverfield. This episode is jam packed where we chat about Super Store & the finale, our hatred of tomatoes, being a foodie, working in Hollywood, perception of happiness, being Jewish, surrounding yourself with the no bullshit people, fame & ego, tackling fear, following your gut, tarot cards & his friendly rivalry with BJ Novak. Check Ben out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benmfeldman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/benmfeldman Ben's new show, "Monsters at Work" will be out early July 2nd on Disney +. Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Charlotte Nicdao is an actor & musician who currently stars opposite Rob McElhenny as Poppy in Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet. She also stars in the Australian digital comedy series Content, which is the first scripted comedy presented in a vertical video format and designed to be watched on smartphones. The series was nominated for an International Emmy Award. She’s also been in Please Like Me, Camp, Thor: Ragnarok, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, Get Krack!n, A Gurl’s World, The Strange Chores & Bluey. In this wide ranging chat we talk about how to greet people, Mythic Quest & Rob McElhenny, doubts & confidence, transitioning to Hollywood, working with empowering people, anxiety, diversity, quarantine, making yourself busy & slowing down, therapy, her viral video plus a lot more! Check Charlotte out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottenicdao/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottenicdao The upcoming Season 2 of Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet is officially set to

Phil Morris has an insane acting resume where you might remember him as Jackie Chiles in Seinfeld, John Jones A.K.A Martian Manhunter in Smallville and also been in The New Mission Impossible, Doom Patrol, Black Dynamite, Clay Pigeons, Same Time Next Christmas, The Young And The Restless, Star Trek III: The Search for Spook, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Meet the Spartans, Black Dynamite & Superman: Red Son. Phil is also a prolific voice over actor who has voiced many fantastic voices such as James Olsen in Superman: Red Son, Green Arrow and Hawkman in Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizzaro League, various voices in the Scooby Doo franchise and Ultimate Spider-man, Saint Walker in the Green Lantern: The Animated Series, W’Kabi in the Black Panther and Vandal Savagae in LEGO DE Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Clash plus many more. In this episode, we chat about martial arts, mentors and role models, Jackie Chiles, Michael Richards & Seinfeld, Myers Leonard, letting go, growth

Gary Anthony William is an actor, voice over actor, improviser, comedian, writer and director. You’ll recognise him from Whose Line Is It Anyway? Malcom in the Middle, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1, I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, Boston Legal, The Crew, Robot Chicken, The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space, American Dad, Star Wars: Resistance, Rick and Morty, Curb Your Enthusiasm, How I met Your Mother, Workaholics, Weeds, Two and Half Men, Mike and Molly, Key and Peele & Bob’s Burgers. We cover a lot in this chat such as mentors, auditioning as a teenage white southern girl, losing an incredible amount of weight, his not giving a f*ck attitude, spying birds, Samuel L Jackson, living next to the KKK, collaborating, his no a$$hole policy. Check him out on: Instagram: GaryAnthonyWilliams Twitter: GaryAWilliams Cameo: www.cameo.com/garyanthonywilliams Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and

Elizabeth Alderfer is an actor who you might recognise from Disjointed, A.P. Bio, Better Of Single, The Passing Season, Game Day, Orange is the New Black and The Good Wife. Her new show the United States of Al will be out in the coming days (April 1st at 8:30/7/30c on CBS), so check it out! We cover a lot in this episode such as Liz’s feet… it’s not as gross as it may sound, we also chat about great advice, anxiety, authenticity, imposter syndrome, doubts, self-care, the Liz & Michael school of brilliance, breathing, facades, rejection, disjointed and expectations. Check out Liz on: Instagram: lizderfer Twitter: lizalderfer Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Chris Parnell, is an actor and voice over actor who you might recognize as Jerry in Rick & Morty, Cyril in Archer, Dr Leo Spaceman in 30 Rock, Fred Shay in Suburgatory and his many performances on Saturday Night Live. Chris has also voiced, "Mr. Peabody" on The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show, “Snoot” on The Dawn of the Croods, “Migs” on Elena of Avalor, various characters on Nature Cat and Wordgirl. He has also voiced various characters in American Dad, The Simpsons & Family Guy and has made appearances on Inside Amy Schumer, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Goldbergs, Murphy Brown, friends, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Wil & Grace, Friends, Another Period and The Spoils Before Dying. His previous film work includes Life of the Party, Battle of the Sexes, Sisters, Anchorman, The Five Year Engagement, 21 Jump Street, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Hot Rod. He’s also been in Grown-ish, ABC’s Black-ish spin-off as “Dean Parker” and “Wayne” in Happy Together. In this wide ranging chat we talk about reje

Peter Jacobson is an actor who you might recognise as Dr. Taub in House, Alan Snyder in Colony, Rabbi Jacob Kessner in Fear the Walking Dead. He’s also been in Ray Donovan, The Americans, Transformers, 61*, Law & Order, Good Night, and Good Luck, NCIS, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia & Billions. In this wide-ranging conversation, we chat about being mistaken for Steve Carrell, mind games, nerves, House, perception, letting go, confidence, being & knowing yourself, self-esteem, money, moving forward, expectations, auditioning when you already have a role, plus a lot more! Check out Peter on: Instagram: Realpjacobson Twitter: Official_PeterJ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Josh Stamberg is an actor who might recognize from his many incredible credits such as WANDAVISION, THE LOUDEST VOICE, THE AFFAIR, NASHVILLE, PARENTHOOD and DROP DEAD DIVA. In this wide ranging chat, we talk about developing a tough skin, rejection & doubts, Wanda Vision, The importance of growth and fun, energy perseverance, his upbringing, looking after yourself, the negative voices, loneliness, understanding and recognizing our emotions, friendships, changing the world & authentic connection. Check out Josh on: Instagram: JoshStamberg Twitter: JoshStamberg Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Jorma Taccone is a writer, actor, comedian, director & producer. He can pretty much do it all. He’s a versatile entertainer and creator both in front of and behind the camera. He is best known as one third of the comedy trio, THE LONELY ISLAND with Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer. They have worked with some of the biggest names in music including, Justin Timberlake, Rhianna, Natalie Portman, Nicki Minaj, Adam Levine, Pharrell Williams, Michael Bolton, Akon, and Kendrick Lamar to name a few. Jorma has also been involved with (either directed, written, acted or produced) Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, The Lego Movie, Hot Rod, Saturday Night Live, MacGruber, The land of the Lost, An American Pickle, Parks and Recreation, Grown Ups 2, PEN15, Girls, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Palm Springs, The League, The Last O.G. Brooklyn Nine- Nine and the soon to be successful action thriller Kung Fury in 2021. He has also won an Emmy award for his skit Dick in a Box and is the author of the Little Fox and the

Award-winning actor John O’Hurley has catapulted into one of television’s busiest and most versatile performer. He’s role have included actor, show host, Broadway star, advertising hero as well as being a New York Times best-selling author and Billboard chart-topping composer. John is best known as “J. Peterman” on “Seinfeld” which is now the #1 syndicated show in the world and can be seen in 85 countries. John has also won a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work on “Seinfeld.” He has also hosted Family Feud (as the fifth host), To Tell The Truth and The National Dog Show, finished second in Dancing with the Stars 2008 and then later won it. John is also a highly talented voice actor credited in shows such as Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Duck Dodgers, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Archer, Phineas and Ferb, Family Guy, Archer, Hey Arnold and SpongeBob SquarePants as King Neptune. Remarkably he has also done over a thousand performances in “Chicago” and written 3 books about the importance and beauty of dogs. I

Erinn Hayes is a primetime Emmy nominated actor and writer known for her roles in Medical Police, Children’s Hospital, Bill & Ted Face the Music, They Came Together, Worst Week, One-Minute Time Machine, Guys with Kids, Kevin Can Wait, The Dangerous Book for Boys, Parks and Recreation, New Girl, The League, The Goldbergs, Huge in France, A.P. Bio, Parenthood, Desperate Housewives & Transparent just to name a few. In this epic episode, we chat about weird family traditions, self-help, the importance of communication, acknowledging our emotions, rejection, creativity during lockdown, exercise, internal narratives, expectations & hype, ego & being fired publicly. Check out Erinn on: Instagram: hayeslady Twitter: hayeslady Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Fred Melamed is an actor, voice over actor and writer, who you’ve seen in WandaVision, A Serious Man, Lady Dynamite, In a World, Fargo, Hail Caesar, Casual, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Dragged Across Concrete, Adventure Time, Hannah & Her Sisters and 6 other Woody Allen Films. He has also appeared in Amadeus and relatively Speaking on Broadway. His upcoming movies include Together Together (at Sundance), Shiva Baby & Hug Chickenpenny. In this wide ranging chat we talk about his magical voice, stage fright, courage, self-sabotage & stepping out of our comfort zone, true happiness, having autistic children, going from a millionaire to near broke, at a young age, being fired, woody Allen vs the Coen brothers, adoption, eating addictions, the joys of being a father & the fear of flying. Check out Fred on: Facebook: fred.melamed Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Sasha Roiz is an actor known for playing Captain Renard in Grimm, Sam Adama in Caprica, Marcus Diamond in Warehouse 13, The Day After Tomorrow, Salvation, Land of the Dead, 16 blocks, Pompeii, Suits, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, House, Castle, CSI: Miami, NCIS, The Mentalist, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Superman: Red Son (as Green Lantern), Delta State, Lucifer & Castle. In this wide-ranging chat, we talk about meeting with fans, acknowledging our emotions, intuition, anxiety & fear, having meaningful friendships, loneliness, immigrating and conformity, lack of support, drive & determination. Check out Sasha on: Instagram: mrsasharoiz Charity -The Friends of Doernbecher and Grimmster Endowment (there's an option to "make a gift"): https://wwwapi.ohsu.edu/xd/about/dchf/fundraising/friends-grimmster-endowment.cfm Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

John Caroll Lynch is an actor and a director, who has worked with legendary directors such as Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Clint Eastwood, Aaron Sorkin & the Coen Brothers just to name a few. He has probably one of the longest credits on IMDB history, which include Fargo, American Horror Story, Gran Torino, Zodiac, Big Sky, Trial of the Chicago 7, The Founder, Hot Pursuit, The Drew Carey Show, Lucky, The Walking Dead, The Americans, Crazy Stupid Love, Big Love, Bubble Boy, Things We Lost in the Fire, Shutter Island, Paul, The Good Girl, Face/Off, Confidence, Gothika, One Dollar, Veep, Do No Harm, Carnivale, Jackie & Ted 2 plus a lot more! This episode is jam packed where we chat about filming during covid, being away from his wife, gratefulness, meditation, humility, trust, ego, passion & collaboration, raging and punching walls, self-worth, chasing success, working with master directors, being bald at a young age and the famous zodiac scene. Check out John on: Instagram: @mrjclynch Twitter: @

Joel McKinnon Miller is an actor who you might recognize as Detective Scully on Brooklyn Nine-Nine or seen him in Big Love, The Truman Show, Super 8, Murphy Brown, Secret Santa, The Family Man, Cold Case, Everybody Loves Raymond, American Horror Story, Workaholics, Bones, Friday after Next, Las Vegas, ER, CSI, Men in Black II, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Glee, Boston Legal, Desperate Housewives, Malcom in the Middle, Jag, The X Files, Dharma & Greg, The Commish, Six Feet Under, Two and a Half Men plus a lot more. In this episode, we chat about Brooklyn 99, rejection, unemployment, working as a bartender, lack of ego, family, importance of communication, respect, having a sister with down syndrome, having a gun pulled on him, signs and stage fright. Check out Joel on: Instagram: @joelmckmiller Twitter: @joelmckmiller Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.

Holy moly episode 100! Chris is the real deal, he’s multi-talented, confident, kind, caring, funny... the list goes on. Just listen to the podcast ok… he’s great. So who is Chris Williams? Chris Williams is an actor, comedian, magician, known for playing Krazee-Eyez Killa in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dwight in Dodgeball and Hoover in Silicon Valley. He’s also been in Upload, The World’s Fastest Indian, CSI, JAG, The Shield, Weeds, Reno 911, Better Things, Californication, Ugly Betty, Satisfaction, 2 Broke Girls, One Big Happy, Major Payne & The Great Indoors. In this wide ranging chat, we talk about travelling, being the only African American family at school, funding his life via credit cards, tracking progress, marathons, accountability, asking for help, Curb Your Enthusiasm, his sister Vanessa Williams and impacting people. Check out Chris on: Instagram: chris.williams_ Twitter: @chriswilliams_ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the

Tim Kang is an actor and producer. You’ve seen him in the Mentalist where he played Kimball Cho and currently stars in Magnum P.I. as Detective Gordon Katsumoto. He’s also been in Rambo, Vampire Diaries, Mister green, Third Watch, The Unit, Two Weeks Notice, The Forgotten, Sopranos, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Ghost Whisperer, Monk, The Office, A Wrinkle in Time, Lethal Weapon, Cloak and Dagger & Chicago Justice. This episode is jam packed where we chat about parental expectations, life path, confidence, doing the work, trusting your gut, honouring your feelings, living in the moment, patience, cross-training & the stigma of money. Check out Tim on: Twitter: Tim__Kang National Center For Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/ Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info.