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  • #241: Xander Berkeley - Novices & The Great Masters

    #241: Xander Berkeley - Novices & The Great Masters

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    Xander Berkeley can do it all, he is an actor, writer, producer, director as well as a photographer, sculptor, painter and makeup artist. Over long-standing career in Hollywood, he has over 280+ credits on IMDB which is unheard of. Here are just a few of the many


    He has starred in blockbusters such as Terminator 2, Apollo 13, A few Good Men, Heat, Air Force One, Gattaca and Shanghai Noon. He has also starred in hit series such as 24, The Walking Dead, Nikita, Salem, The Mentalist, The Booth at the End and Truth Be Told.

    Plus, you may have seen him in Mommie Dearest, Candyman, Taken, The X Files, 12 Monkeys, The Rookie, Amistad, Kick-Ass, Son of Batman, Sid and Nancy, The Mandalorian and Transcendence to name a few.

    He has also won best actor awards in a variety of domestic and international film festivals and at the Streamies as well as well as the coveted Art Carney Award for lifetime excellence as a film character actor, a Lifetime Achievement in film from The Garden State Film Festival and a Screen Actor’s Guild Award for best ensemble cast.

    He has next set his sights on directing and producing projects in his new home state of Maine where he lives with his wife and actress Sarah Clarke (who’s also been on the podcast).

    We chat about being a painter, sculptor and make-up artist, view of fame, sacrificing vanity, The Walking Dead, being honest about the industry, why he thrives as a villain (on screen), success, and his new chapter in Maine.

    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

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    Website: https://xanderoriginal.com/

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@xanderoriginal

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xanderberkeleyoriginal/


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  • #240: Catherine Bohart - If You’re Not Bombing, You’re Not Trying

    #240: Catherine Bohart - If You’re Not Bombing, You’re Not Trying

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    Catherine Bohart is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor who has performed multiple critically acclaimed solo stand up shows across the world. Her stand up special, ‘Immaculate’ is available on Amazon Prime. She is also performing a number of shows in Australia so check them out! The blurb is below.

    Her broadcasting career is rapidly on the rise, with credits including: Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, A League Of Their Own, House of Games, Pointless Celebrities, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Roast Battle, Celebrity Mastermind and as a correspondent on The Mash Report. She recently filmed LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland for Amazon Prime.

    Catherine is also a talented actor, with credits including Mawaan Rizwan's BBC sitcom Juice and the sketch show Lazy Susan for BBC Three.

    During lockdown, Catherine co-founded and co-hosted the award-winning online stand-up gig Gigless. The gig won a JOE.ie Award for Best Online Show and Catherine also won a Chortle Award for Legend of Lockdown. She also hosts the podcast Trusty Hogs with fellow comedian Helen Bauer.

    Ireland’s award-winning Catherine Bohart returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with a very funny new solo show, Again, With Feelings. She’s older than ever and quite frankly, adulthood isn’t living up to her expectations. In this second coming-of-age tale, Bohart navigates the complexities of having death-obsessed parents, living in a shared house when you have OCD, and confronting the intricacies of queer reproduction in her thirties. What she thought would be a straightforward entry into adulthood turns out to be an hilariously twisted adventure.

    We chat about the highs and lows of doing standup, wanting to get better, being an expert debater, her unique path to comedy, perfectionism, what are you willing to do philosophy, being cut from Tv, her new shows, plus plenty more.



    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

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinebohart/

    Website: https://www.catherinebohart.com/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw9a6NNBtjzXpM8_AloWLPQ

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catherinebohartcomedian

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineBohartComedy/

    Melbourne comedy festival tickets: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/catherine-bohart



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  • #239: Sarah Clarke - Say Yes

    #239: Sarah Clarke - Say Yes

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    Sarah Clarke is an actress and producer best known for her work in film and television. Her career started on FOX TV’s 24 where she played CTU double agent, Nina Myers for its first three seasons. Some of her other starring roles include; MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, TRUST ME, COVERT AFFAIRS, THE BOOTH AT THE END, and BOSCH. Film credits include; THIRTEEN (Catherine Hardwick), HAPPY ENDINGS (Don Roos), THE TWILIGHT SAGA franchise, WOMEN IN TROUBLE, PUNK’S DEAD, and STARING AT THE SUN.

    In 2018 Sarah shifted her focus to behind the camera and teamed up with filmmaker, Daniel Glick to co-found THUNDERHEART FILMS, a non-profit film company aimed to create content to foster healing, tolerance and unity. Together they developed 3 projects with the Blackfeet Tribe in northern Montana about their connection to the American bison. INISKIM was the first short from their collaboration, about a troubled young girl from the Blackfeet reserve who finds hope and connection while volunteering on a Buffalo Drive. The film screened in various film festivals nationwide, aired on PBS and was nominated for 3 Emmy awards, winning one for photography. Currently, Sarah and THUNDERHEART FILMS have teamed up with two filmmakers, Ivy and Ivan MacDonald from the Blackfeet Tribe to make BRING THEM HOME, a feature documentary about the Blackfeet’s mission to restore American Bison in their ancestral home.

    We chat about her new doco, moving to Maine, view of success, instincts, rejection, insights from Italy, 24, NCIS, her unique mindset, moving forward and plenty more.

    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

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    Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/sarahbeingsarahclarke/?hl=en

    Website/ Thunderheart Films: https://www.thunderheartfilms.com/

    Insta page: https://www.instagram.com/thunderheartfilms/


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  • #238: Colin Lane - Moving Forward Creatively

    #238: Colin Lane - Moving Forward Creatively

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    Colin Lane is a comedian, actor & host. He is best known as Lano from Lano and Woodley, Australia's most beloved comedy duo. In almost 20 years together Lano & Woodley won the coveted Perrier Award for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starred in their own television series and toured sold-out shows across the country. They said ‘Goodbye’ in 2006 with a national tour that took in 34 markets and sold more than 150,000 tickets. In 2018, the duo reprised their roles as Lano & Woodley for FLY, with a sold-out national tour of 85,000 ticket sales and winning the prestigious Melbourne Comedy Festival ‘People’s Choice Award’.

    Colin has appeared in Don's Party for the Melbourne Theatre Company and the Sydney Theatre Company, made many TV appearances including guest panellist on the UK favourite QI, alongside Stephen Fry and Alan Davies – most recently on the new-look, Sandi Toksvig version of the hugely popular show. 2016 has seen Colin working with Red Stitch under director Nadia Tass in a new Hannie Rayson play Extinction, and the musical comedy whodunit, Curtains, under Roger Hodgman for The Production Company. He has made numerous TV appearances on Good News Week, Spicks and Specks, Welcher & Welcher, Thank God You’re Here, Neighbours, All Star Family Feud, Show Me the Movie!, The Circle and hosted Ready Steady Cook (2011-2013).

    His new show ’In Tails’ is on sale now. In Tails with David Hobson - where a comedian and an opera singers worlds collide.

    We chat about his many hobbies, feeling comfortable in your own skin, collaboration, splitting up with a long-term collaborator (Frank Woodley), imposter syndrome, cancelled shows, change of view of success, his new shows, plus plenty more!

    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 Colin out on:

    Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/officialcolinlane/

    Website / tickets:     https://www.davidhobsonandcolinlane.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialcolinlane

    https://www.facebook.com/davidhobsonandcolinlane

    X/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheColinLane

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  • #237: Felicity Ward - Opportunities

    #237: Felicity Ward - Opportunities

    · Funny In Failure

    Felicity Ward is a multi-award-winning comedian, actor and writer.

    She has toured her award-winning, sell-out shows worldwide, winning the hearts of audiences and critics everywhere she performs. She is coming home to Australia for her first national tour in more than five years! So, before you see her as the new ‘David Brent’ in the Aussie remake of The Office this year, Felicity is returning to her first love – stand-up comedy – in her first tour since being nominated for the biggest award in live comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe.

    Felicity has appeared on Spicks and Specks, The Ronnie Johns Half Hour, Good News Week, Talking About Your Generation, Thank God You're Here, The Librarians, The Project and Ronny Chieng: International Student along with multiple appearances on The MICF Oxfam Gala and MICF Comedy All Stars. Felicity has also appeared in Wakefield, The Inbetweeners Movie 2 and Any Questions For Ben?

    She has been a regular face on many other international TV shows including Russell Howard's Good News (UK), Alan Davies' As Yet Untitled (UK), The John Bishop Show (UK), Mock the Week (UK), Gotham Comedy (US), Make You Laugh Out Loud (UK), Sam Delaney's News Thing (UK) and Access All Areas (CAN).

    She also has her very own Amazon Prime stand-up comedy special and as heard on 'The Guilty Feminist'.

    Her new show, 'I'm Exhausting!' Is now out!

    We chat about her unique outlook on life and start to stand up, auditioning and getting on The Office (Aus), nerves & panic attacks, almost quitting, UK vs AUS, her fork in the road moment, life changing helpers, having fun, her new shows, plus plenty more!



    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 Felicity out on:

    Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/felicityward/

    Website:     https://www.felicityward.com/

    Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/felicityward

    X/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/felicityward

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@felicityjward




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  • #236: Rob Mills - Take the Note

    #236: Rob Mills - Take the Note

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    ROB MILLS is a born entertainer, he is singer- songwriter, presenter, actor, MC, author and media personality. He has built an impressive career across screen & stage for nearly 20 years and in more recent times he has developed into an accomplished presenter and subsequently an author.

    Rob first came to the nation’s attention in 2003 as a finalist on the first series of Australian Idol. Subsequently he spent 3 years as Erinsborough villian and series regular in Neighbours, where he played the ever troubled Finn Kelly.

    He is currently performing the role of William Shakespeare in the brand-new smash hit musical "&Juliet" at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. Last year saw Rob playing the role of Corny Collins in the Melbourne season of the 20th Anniversary of Hairspray the Musical.

    He has also had celebrated roles in musical shows Wicked, GHOST, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Chess, Puffs! and on screen in Neighbours, Winners and Losers, the Peter Allen Telemovie, Dancing With The Stars, The Masked Singer, Have You Been Paying Attention and has been a regular on Carols by Candlelight. Rob has enjoyed hosting all the colour from Flemington across Network Ten’s Spring Racing Melbourne Cup Carnival coverage for the past few years and presenting travel and tourism stories on the Nine Network’s Postcards.

    In 2022, Rob was on Dancing With The Stars – ALL STARS, where we wowed the judges and the home viewers with his impressive Latin and Ballroom moves.

    He recently released his first book exploring what it is to be a modern Aussie man- ‘Putting On A Show’ and is available through Affirm Press.

    We chat about being the Moomba king, life after fame and Australian idol, ego, taking ownership, emotions, his new book, losing his singing contract, his favourite day February 2nd, embracing your weird, entertainment, success and plenty more!

    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 Rob out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmillsymills/

    Website: https://www.robmills.net.au/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobMillsyMills/

    book (Putting on a Show): https://www.booktopia.com.au/putting-on-a-show-rob-mills/book/9781922806420.html


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  • #235: Ilan Kidron - Surfing through Grief

    #235: Ilan Kidron - Surfing through Grief

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    Ilan Kidron an award-winning singer-songwriter. He is best known for his role as frontman for multi-Platinum, multi-APRA winning electronic group 'The Potbelleez'.

    Behind the scenes Ilan has evolved into one of Australia's most successful and in demand songwriters. With The Potbelleez, Ilan has enjoyed a golden run of hits in Australia and also tasted chart and radio success throughout Europe. He co-penned anthems 'Don't Hold Back', 'Are You With Me' and 'From The Music' which have featured prominently across major advertising and television campaigns for Jeep, The Apprentice and Samsung amongst many other notable synch uses.

    Ilan is not only a versatile entertainer but also an in-demand co-writer and producer. As a songwriter, he has over one billion combined streams and Billboard Number 1s, having written for Rita Ora, Ricky Martin, Jessica Mauboy, Chance The Rapper, Chris Brown, Sesame Street, Tina Arena, Timmy Trumpet, Kygo, Hayden James, Ricki Lee Coulter, Eurovision and many others...

    He also fronts the band, Glassbreakers which has become a tight, energetic powerhouse of party brilliance, performing breathtaking new takes on old world classics and wicked twists. They are the perfect wedding and corporate event band to keep your guests entertained from start to finish.

    We chat about flow, grief and death, music, the Potbelleez, joy and passion, challenges with touring, collaboration, ego, right and wrong, going solo, mental health and more!


    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 Ilan out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilan_kidron/

    Website: https://www.ilankidron.com/

    Ilan is also available for weddings/ corporate events etc at the Glassbreakers: https://www.glassbreakers.com.au/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl98l9dSxwd5EKvk_r5EG5g

    spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2h4XAkDeP79wkwWE4eXzTT

    The Potbelleez: https://www.facebook.com/thepotbelleezmusic

    https://newworldartists.net/the-potbelleez/


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  • #234: Sarah Wayne Callies - The Stories We Tell

    #234: Sarah Wayne Callies - The Stories We Tell

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    Sarah Wayne Callies is an actor, writer and director. She is perhaps best known for starring in multiple hit television series playing iconic roles such as as Lori Grimes in The Walking Dead, Dr. Sara Tancredi in Prison Break, Kate Bowman in Colony.

    Sarah recently launched her podcast “Prison Breaking” which she co-hosts with Paul Adelstein - a rewatch podcast for Fox’s, “Prison Break”. This season, she is set to direct another episode of the CBS hit “Fire Country” and her first episode of NBC’s The Irrational. Last year, Sarah starred in the ABC series “The Company You Keep” alongside Milo Ventimiglia. Prior to that, Sarah starred in the NBC series “Council Of Dads,” which is currently available on NBC’s website, Peacock, and Hulu.

    ​She has also starred in the critically acclaimed NatGeo limited series, “The Long Road Home'' based on the Martha Raddatz book of the same name. She also starred in the SundanceTV/CBC limited series, “Unspeakable,” where Sarah leapt into directing, having directed an episode of the limited series, “Unspeakable,” as well as an episode of the final season of “Colony.” Since then, Sarah has directed for “The Good Doctor,” “Firefly Lane,” “Family Law,” and most recently, “Fire Country.” As a writer, Sarah has several screenplays in development with various motion picture entities. ​

    ​As a film actress, Sarah has appeared in Giancarlo Esposito’s “This Is Your Death,” opposite Josh Duhamel and Famke Jannsen, Warner Brothers’ and Broken Road’s geo-thriller, “Into the Storm,” Voltage Pictures’ “Pay the Ghost” opposite Nicolas Cage, “Black November'' opposite Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger, and 20th Century Fox’s “The Other Side of the Door.” Continuing her passion for storytelling, Sarah is the writer, director, and voice of the science fiction, post-apocalyptic scripted podcast “Aftershock” whose second season recently launched in August from iHeartRadio.

    We chat about, integrity, taking a break, happiness, Prison Break and her new podcast, community, motivation, talking up + those in power, directing, advice from casting directors, + plenty more!


    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 Sarah out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwaynecallies

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahWayneCallies

    "Prison Breaking" is available on all the major podcast apps:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prison-breaking-with-sarah-paul/id1727440761

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4xftDpN1BMtOqaaIjoKgIY


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  • #233: Enrico Colantoni - What If?

    #233: Enrico Colantoni - What If?

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    Enrico Colantoni is an actor, writer, director and producer. You probably recognise him from Veronica Mars, Galaxy Guest, Flashpoint, Just Shoot Me! and Person of Interest to name a few.

    He continues to distinguish himself as an actor who consistently showcases his talent in the world of stage, film, and television. He currently is a series regular on the new FX comedy series English Teacher. He will next be seen as the co-lead in Anar Ali’s upcoming CBC police procedural, Allegiance, and in the upcoming feature films Humane and the dark comedy Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Frank opposite Mindy Cohn. Previously, he co-starred in HBO Max's acclaimed drama series Station Eleven, based on the bestseller, and played the co-lead in Birthday Candles opposite Debra Messing at the Roundabout Theatre, receiving a 2022 Theatre World Award for a Broadway debut.

    He received a 2019 Canadian Screen Award nomination for Guest Actor/Drama in Travelers and has recently appeared in series, Ghosts, The Good Fight, Madam Secretary, iZombie, Hot in Cleveland, Warehouse 13 and American Gothic. He also starred on the CBS series Flashpoint (receiving a Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards) the telefilm House of Versace, (where he portrayed Gianni Versace) Tom Hanks' produced miniseries The Kennedy's, (where he portrayed J. Edgar Hoover) and Bad Blood, the six-part Netflix series based on the best-selling book Business of Blood: Mafia Boss Vito Rizzuto's Last War. On the big screen, he has appeared in films such as Kill Chain opposite Nicolas Cage, Stigmata opposite Patricia Arquette, Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence and the Stephen Soderbergh thrilled Contagion - which reunited him with his Full Frontal director.

    Enrico has also enjoyed success as a writer/director with two short films - The Bike and Issues - the latter of which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. He also directed two episodes of iZombie after appearing on the show.

    We chat about rejection, breaking out of the family construct to pursue your dreams, identity, working and not working, mental hurdles, gratitude, Just Shoot Me! Happiness, metaphysics, Grandmaster Kitty and more!

    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

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enricocolantoni_really/

    Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/ricocolantoni

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  • #232: Isha Blaaker - I Try To Feel

    #232: Isha Blaaker - I Try To Feel

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    Isha Blaaker is an actor and model and has just made his big screen debut opposite Aunjanue Ellis, Niecy Nash, Jon Bernthal, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Finn Wittrock, and more in Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s highly anticipated film feature “Origin” (Neon), based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson’s 2020 bestselling book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.”

    On the television front, Isha most recently starred in debut roles for season two of “Run The World” on STARZ and opposite Colman Dolmingo in the eighth and final season of AMC’s “Fear The Walking Dead.” Isha is also well-known for his role in the 12th film in Tyler Perry’s iconic Madea franchise, “A Madea Homecoming.” Before Isha landed his breakout role in a feature Netflix film, he honed his craft with a handful of recurring appearances in television, appearing on the Emmy-nominated HBO Max series, “The Flight Attendant,” opposite Kaley Cuoco, as well as Violet Hour Media’s horror-thriller series, “Red Riding Hoods,” and a SBS6 action series, “DNA” in the Netherlands.

    It wasn’t long after he obtained his master’s degree that he was scouted by an American modelling agency to come work in New York City, and throughout the past few years Isha has starred in major international luxury brand campaigns for the likes of Hugo Boss, L’Oreal, Ralph Lauren, and an EstĂ©e Lauder commercial opposite Ana de Armas, to name just a few. As his name continued to become more well-known in fashion, Isha developed a love for acting and began taking classes and studying the craft professionally for four years prior to booking back-to-back roles in TV and film. He now credits acting as his true passion and a daily commitment next to modelling.

    We chat about competitive martial arts, being the king of accents, long term success mindset, modelling, his nickname the charming boxer, hustle, his new movie plus plenty more




    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

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishablaaker/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ishablaakerofficial/
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  • #231: Jamie Lissow - The Only Place I Need To Be

    #231: Jamie Lissow - The Only Place I Need To Be

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    Jamie Lissow is a comedian, writer, actor and producer. He is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! Jamie is best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series “Real Rob”, alongside SNL alumni Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald and David Spade; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced. Jamie has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, has his own half hour Comedy Central special and a Dry Bar Comedy Special with over 20 Million views. Jamie recently wrapped his first movie, Daddy Daughter Trip, where he appears alongside John Cleese, Rob Schneider, and Michael BublĂ© - a movie he co-wrote and produced. Jamie is currently writing and will be starring in the feature film, The Animal 2 and headlines stand-up comedy shows across the country.

    We chat about living in his car, being at the right place at the right time, his unique mindset and philosophy on life, our individual unique paths, vulnerability and authenticity, getting sober plus plenty more!

    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 Jamie out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjamielissow/

    Website: https://www.jamielissow.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamjamielissow

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jamie+lissow

    Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/jamie_lissow

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  • #230: Paige Gallagher - Perfectionism

    #230: Paige Gallagher - Perfectionism

    · Funny In Failure

    Rising comedian and creator Paige Gallagher is best known for her unique yet universally relatable character parodies which she self-writes, produces, and stars in. Paige initially rose to digital fame via her videos on TikTok. She has since racked up more than a million followers. Paige has been cited by Los Angeles Magazine as a “comedian making sizzling content right now”. Her comedy sketches draw on her own personal life experiences.

    Paige continues to take the digital world by storm with her debut, self-produced talk show, “Pillow Talk with Paige”. Featuring Paige as the show’s head writer, producer, and host, the digital series combines two things: her loves of oversharing and lying in bed. The talk show features fellow creators and creates a uniquely cozy atmosphere for guests to embrace the relaxed and intimate conversations that usually occur while lying in bed. The series aired its premiere episode on October 11th, with nine total episodes slated to release weekly on Wednesdays across Paige’s YouTube channel.

    Paige also started an independent sketch comedy group called ‘Queerish’ that has been highlighted by local media and still performs around LA today. In addition to her digital content creation, Paige’s acting credits include titles such as the Art Film Spirit Award-winning comedy film “Garthwaite”, BET+’s romance film “Never and Again”, the comedy television series “Adulting,” and the TV movie “The Good Guys”. She has also extensively studied improv and sketch comedy at Second City, Groundlings, and the Upright Citizens Brigade, and can often be found performing her latest stand-up sets at Hollywood Comedy and HaHa Comedy Club in LA. She is currently hard at work on writing and developing her own pilot project for television, in addition to an hour-long stand-up comedy special.

    We chat about improv & comedy, career ending injuries, developing a sitcom, finding your voice, mentors, collaborating with friends, life changing conversations with therapists, people pleasing, content creation, mental side of being on the internet and pillow talk.

    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

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaigeAGallagher

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r48JtMZzBlx1hWwcKSLHe?si=f43a2aed64894cad

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  • #229: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee - Building Each Other Up

    #229: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee - Building Each Other Up

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    Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is a Korean-Canadian award winning actor, writer and comedian. He is best known as family patriarch ‘Appa’ on the CBC/Netflix hit Kim’s Convenience. Paul received fan and critical acclaim globally winning four Canadian Screen Awards in the Leading Comedic Role category as well as a nomination for the role from the Seoul International Drama Awards. Twice nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Theatre Award for outstanding performance and winner of the prestigious Toronto Theatre Critics' Award for Best Actor. Paul continues to pursue excellence both onstage and screen.

    As an avid Star Wars fan and collector, Paul was thrilled to join the universe in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka as X-wing fighter ‘Captain Carson Teva’ for Disney+. Next up, Paul joins the cast of Netflix’s live action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender as the beloved ‘Uncle Iroh’.

    We chat about his toy collection, rejection, being excellent, dealing with trolls, lifting others up, imposter syndrome, Kim’s Convenience, upbringing and leaning into his culture, ‘success’ later in life, play and fun, why being a nerd is cool and of course failure.

    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 Paul out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angryappa/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BitterasiandudeInc

    Facebook fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/IamAppa/

    Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/bitterasiandude

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  • #228: Matthew Richardson - Overcoming Adversity

    #228: Matthew Richardson - Overcoming Adversity

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    This is a man that needs no introduction in the Australian Football Space and even broader in Australia. An absolute superstar of his time. Matthew Richardson or 'Richo', as he is affectionately called is an ex professional Australian Rules Footballer, an icon of the Richmond Football club, where he played 282 games and kicked 800 goals. He is now an expert commentator on channel 7 and 3AW and of course is often heard on, Richmond’s podcast Talking Tigers.

    He is known for his passion, work ethic, courage, goal kicking and marking prowess, winning the Club’s leading goalkicker award 13 times for the Richmond Football club as well as winning a best and fairest award, 3X All Australian, being inducted in the team of Century as well as being a Richmond & AFL Life Member. He is currently the 12th highest goal scorer of all time. He is one of the most loved and humble humans in football.

    We chat about not taking yourself so seriously, nerves, collaboration, life after footy, injuries, being on live TV, vulnerability, ego, working a full-time job while being a professional athlete, leadership, overcoming adversity and controlling our emotions.

    Check Matthew out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattricho0/

    Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/mattricho0

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  • #227: Dirk Blocker - Leap of Faith

    #227: Dirk Blocker - Leap of Faith

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    Dirk Blocker is an actor and author best known for his work in television and film, with his most recognised role as Detective Hitchcock in NBC’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine where he starred in over 150 episodes.

    Dirk’s earliest role of note was as Abel Mckay on Little House on the Prairie. His first series regular role was on Blacksheep Squadron, another successful NBC series. Later, his film work included, The Border, Poltergeist and Starman, while also appearing on such classic tv series as: MASH, Newhart, 21 Jump Street, Matlock, The X-Files ER, and Deadwood.

    Dirk recently wrote and published the illustrated fable, 'Master and the Little Monk'.

    We chat about celebrity death hoaxes, taking a break and going to college in his 40’s, losing his father at young age, mentors and teachers, vulnerability, change, teaching, flow and his book.

    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 Dirk out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirkblocker/

    Master and the Little Monk: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Little-Monk-Dirk-Blocker/dp/0692919821

    Vimeo Version: https://vimeo.com/467946834


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  • #226: Todd Stashwick - Points on the Map

    #226: Todd Stashwick - Points on the Map

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    Todd Stashwick is an actor & writer. You can find him in almost every TV show, with over 160 credits to his name!

    A Chicago native, he is an alumnus of the famed Second City Comedy Theater. As an actor he’s known for the role of Deacon on Syfy’s hit show 12 Monkeys and Dale Malloy on the critically acclaimed FX drama The Riches. His work in television includes notable roles on shows such as Star Trek: Picard, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Heroes, Supernatural, The Originals, Gotham and Justified. He can also be seen in the live action Kim Possible film as the villain Dr. Drakken on Disney+.

    As a writer Todd is the co-creator of the web-comic Devil Inside with collaborator comic artist Dennis Calero. Todd co-wrote Clandestine, an original space adventure pilot for the Syfy Channel. Todd also co-wrote a Star Wars video game for Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm, with Uncharted creator Amy Hennig. He co-wrote a draft of Suicide Squad 2, the sequel to the hit DC comics film from Warner Brothers with writer/director Gavin O’Connor. He recently completed co-writing the video game Forspoken for Square Ennix and is currently working with a group of writers for an upcoming Marvel project with Skydance New Media. Todd continues to develop Television, Film and comic book properties.

    Todd is deeply immersed in the Dungeons and Dragons community, a passion that started for him as a child in the late 70s. He regularly hosts games for his friends in his Nerd Lair. He has streamed many games online for notable charities for Jasper’s Game Day and DnDBeyond. He created a retro merchandise online store, to celebrate his love of the game, called Todd Stashwick’s Nerd Circus where he sells Dice, Dice Boxes, t-shirts and more. He co-created a D&D inspired tiki cocktail book, with former Imagineer Brandon Kleyla, called Mystic Libations all available at www.thenerdcircus.com. He most recently collaborated with Mike Jimenez, of the Weathered Dragon, on a premium “The Stashwick Signature gaming table” soon to be available online.

    We chat about his passion of dungeons and dragons, not getting SNL, his time at the Skywalker Ranch, rejection, improv, losing a house, moving forward, emulating Bill Murray & experimenting with his comedy, view of success, creativity and being in 21 pilots that didn’t go ahead.


    Check Todd out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tstashwick

    Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/ToddStashwick

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  • #225: Jim Kouf - Life is a Puzzle

    #225: Jim Kouf - Life is a Puzzle

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    Jim Kouf is a writer, director, producer & showrunner.

    He recently wrapped up the series GRIMM for NBC which had a successful six year run, where he served as the co-show runner & producer as well as writer and even directed a few episodes himself.

    His first feature films, co-written with David Greenwalt, were “CLASS”, “AMERICAN DREAMER”, and “SECRET ADMIRER”. He also wrote “THE HIDDEN” under the pseudonym Bob Hunt. Jim made his directorial debut with “MIRACLES” starring Tom Conti, Teri Garr and Christopher Lloyd.

    In 1985, he moved to the Disney lot where he began a partnership with Lynn Bigelow to form Kouf/Bigelow Productions. During that time, Jim wrote and produced “STAKEOUT” and “ANOTHER STAKEOUT”. He also wrote and directed “DISORGANIZED CRIME” and co-wrote “OPERATION DUMBO DROP”.

    Kouf/Bigelow Productions executive produced “KALIFORNIA” starring Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis, SILENT FALL starring Richard Dreyfuss and Liv Tyler as well as CONAIR starring Nicolas Cage.

    Jim also wrote and directed “GANG RELATED” starring Jim Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Quaid, Lela Rochon and James Earl Jones and co-wrote “RUSH HOUR” starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, SNOW DOGS starring Cuba Gooding and James Coburn and TAXI starring Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon.

    He has also worked in television, producing and writing with David Greenwalt, for ANGEL and writing and producing on THE HANDLER. His last Disney release was NATIONAL TREASURE starring Nicolas Cage. NATIONAL TREASURE 2 & National Treasure: Edge of History which is based on his characters created, was released in 2007 and 2022 respectively.

    In 2007 Jim co-wrote and directed the independent film, A FORK IN THE ROAD, starring Jamie King, Sylas Wier Mitchell and Josh Cooke. Jim has also Executive Produced and written for the series GHOST WHISPERER, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. In 2016, MONEY MONSTER was released, which he co-wrote, starring George Clooney and Julie Roberts.

    We chat about Life changing poker games, Grimm & the fan base, collaborating with creatives and his wife (Lynn Bigelow) + what makes it a success, his ranch, writing screenplays that hold up, breaking into the industry, picking your battles, moving forward and bad ideas.


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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koufjim/
    Website: https://www.jimkouf.com/

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  • #224: Amy Louise Ruffle - No More What Ifs

    #224: Amy Louise Ruffle - No More What Ifs

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    Amy Louise Ruffle is an actor, comedian and producer best known for her lead role as Sirena in NETFLIX's Mako Mermaids, as well as various stage productions here in Australia and in Los Angeles. She is a trained improvisor, who performed Musical Improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, and currently performs improv at the Comedy Republic theatre in Melbourne. Amy is a classical and contemporary singer, who can also be heard hosting several podcasts such as the Shake It Up Show, the series is about the different experiences in the Parkinson’s community, discussing a range of things including the road to diagnosis, coping with change, different therapies and interventions, misconceptions and everything in between.

    We chat about starting again, improv, taking a break from acting, producing, being an athlete and disordered eating, new takes on success, leaving LA, comedy tribes, happiness, Wil Anderson, writing, Thank God You’re here, plus plenty more!

    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 Amy out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylouiseruffle/

    Shake It Up: https://shakeitup.org.au/amy-ruffle/

    Comedy Shows: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:174/38:592/


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  • #223: Myq Kaplan - The Second Arrow

    #223: Myq Kaplan - The Second Arrow

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    Myq Kaplan is a stand-up comedian who’s been in the business for 20+ years and has done pretty much everything there is to do including appearances on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent.

    He has a half-hour special on Comedy Central, a one-hour standup special on Amazon called “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and a new Dry Bar special called “Live From The Universe,” as well as two podcasts, “The Faucet” and “Broccoli and Ice Cream.” His debut album, “Vegan Mind Meld,” was one of iTunes’ top 10 comedy albums of the year, and his newest album, “A.K.A.,” debuted at #1 and was called “invigoratingly funny” by the NY Times!

    He is also the author of Heart Brain Art Train – which is a collection of 75+ new pieces with jokes by Myq Kaplan and art by Ramin Nazer. This beautiful glossy hardcover book is filled with the most vibrant colors.

    We chat about his unique name, views on success and longevity, comparing, love of music and his journey with it, words and the second arrow concept.

    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 Myq out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myqkaplan
    Website: https://myqkaplan.com/

    Heart Brain Art Train: https://raminnazer.com/products/heart-brain-art-train

    Substack: https://myqkaplan.substack.com/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5H1u3kcNM0d7DJlihbXvBp


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  • #222: Annie Louey - Your Funeral

    #222: Annie Louey - Your Funeral

    · Funny In Failure

    Annie Louey is an award-winning comedian, TV and radio presenter, writer and celebrant. She is known for her rapid-fire crowd work, blunt delivery and cheeky charm that allows her to get away with almost anything.

    She has recently wrapped up her fifth solo show ‘Gold’ at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2023. This comes after Annie received a Moosehead Award for bold, innovative ideas to support her show, Annie Louey is Flirting With Death, last year. She has also earned a spot touring around Australia with the Comedy Festival Roadshow.

    Annie also appears regularly on national television, having been a presenter and writer on ABC TV’s China Tonight for the past four seasons, and a comedian on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Allstars Supershow. Her on-screen charisma as the host of the travel show Rediscover Victoria led to a nomination for ‘Personality of the Year’ at the 2021 Antenna Awards for community television. The Rediscover Victoria series will be coming to SBS in 2023.

    Annie has also been recognised for her efforts behind the screen, having written for the final season of Rosehaven (ABC TV and Amazon Prime). More recently, she was one of six writers invited to take part in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s First Stage program, which culminated in a play reading by an ensemble of professional actors. Annie is now working on debuting a full-length play.

    As a content creator, Annie’s web series, From the Hearse’s Mouth was selected for the Sydney Web Festival. In the six-part series, Annie interviews comedians and performers like Claire Hooper and Dane Simpson about life and death, while driving in a vintage hearse.

    Now, Annie is an ambassador for the burns and trauma charity, KIDS Foundation, while continuing to do weird and wacky things in the name of comedy.

    We chat about post traumatic growth, being a burns survivor, her many talents including being a wedding celebrant and funeral assistant, loving life, death, growth, journaling, finding her voice, trial and error, fear of failure and trying new things.

    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 Annie out on:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annielouey/?hl=en
    Website: https://www.annielouey.com/
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