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Nick Hoff is a nationally touring stand-up comedian as well as an actor and writer who has been on MTV, co-hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM, and was a featured act in Netflix’s Comedy Festival. His debut album “Baby Daddy” hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and his BRAND NEW comedy special “America The Final Season” is now out! (links in episode notes below). When he’s not on stage, Nick can often be seen in commercials for Miller Lite, Pepsi and Amazon.
Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy hand-picked Nick to open for them on their critically acclaimed “We’ve Been Thinking” Tour. He has headlined the “Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour” which made stops in 40 cities doing 65 shows all raising money for breast cancer research. He was also part of the “Walk of Shame” national comedy tour, which was not quite so noble a cause.
He also hosts the podcast “Hoffcast” where he trades stories with comedians, friends, and one astronaut (so far).
We chat about his brand new comedy special, self-belief, thriving in your own way, bombing, fear, his magical joke book, 10 years in the making to start stand up, taking risks, sharing ideas with the right people, 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 Nick out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhoffcomedy/
Twitter / X: https://x.com/nickhoff
Website: https://www.nickhoff.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickhoff
Comedy Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATG3T6pLErA
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Terrence Martin is a writer and independent filmmaker. An acting, writing, and directing collaboration with his wife and Academy Award-nominated screen icon, Ed Harris, his latest, GET AWAY IF YOU CAN, premiered in US theaters and is now available on Amazon & Apple as it rolls out internationally. The film was also honored by ReelTalker, who said it features the most memorable cinema scene of the year, a testament to its impact on audiences. Along with directing the depiction of the 1846 American wagon train tragedy, THE DONNER PARTY, Terrence loves writing novels and surfing. He lives in Patagonia with his wife, Maui, the dog, and Puma, the cat.
We chat about losing creative control and creative regrets, life in Patagonia, surfing, making a living playing poker, pitching and working with Ed Harris, writing the revenant before the revenant, being a studio tester and his love for film, seeking the right advice, egos, no bullying policy, creative jealousy and comparison + 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 Terrence out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpreef/
Twitter / X: https://x.com/sharpreef
Watch Get Away If You Can: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B7629DD1/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
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Jordan L Jones is an actor who stars as ‘Jazz’, aka (DJ Jazzy Jeff), on the drama series “Bel-Air,” currently streaming on Peacock. The series holds the title of highest rating on Peacock and was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Biggest Entertainment film/TV project of 2022. Jordan has had the unique opportunity to portray more than one role based on a real person.
Jordan was a series regular on the Fox TV comedy “REL,” based on the life of comedian Lil Rel Howery. His other credits include FX’s award-winning series “Snowfall,” CBS’s “All Rise,” and the Netflix/Chuck Lorre comedy “Disjointed.”
We chat about being the snapchat king, being a PA, wisdom from his mum, cancelled shows and regrets, rejection, Bel Air, moving forward 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 Jordan out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanljones
Twitter / X: https://x.com/JordanLJones_
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jordanljones
Twitch: JordanLJones
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Joe Mantegna is an award-winning actor as well as writer, producer and director who’s been in the business for 50 + years! He has won a Tony award, been nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards and has over 400 IMDB credits.
He is probably best known for his role as Joey Zasa in the Francis Ford Coppola epic The Godfather Part III, in which he stars alongside Al Pacino and Andy Garcia or his long serving role as David Rossi in Criminal Minds which he has appeared in almost 300 episodes! He also plays Fat Tony in the Simpsons and has been in a number of films and shows such as Shooting Gallery, Searching for Bobby Fischer, Joan of Arcadia, National Memorial Day Concert, Elvis and Anabelle, Homicide, Baby’s Day Out, The Rat Pack, The Last Don and The Starter Wife.
After making his Broadway debut in Stephen Schwartz's musical of Studs Terkel's Working, Joe was awarded the Tony and Joseph Jefferson Award for his acclaimed performance as cynical real-estate agent Richard Roma in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross.
Closely associated with Mamet’s work, Joe starred in the theatrical premiere of A Life in the Theater, The Disappearance of the Jews at the Goodman Theater, and in the Broadway production of Speed the Plow with Ron Silver and Madonna. In addition, Joe directed a critically acclaimed stage production of Mamet's Lakeboat, starring Ed O’Neil and George Wendt, in a successful Los Angeles theatrical run.
Other stand-out roles include Up Close and Personal, Baby's Day Out, Airheads, Queens Logic, Wait Until Spring Bandini, Eye for an Eye, The Runner, and Stephen King's Thinner. In addition to being the featured reader for numerous books-on-tape, Joe has narrated the Oscar-nominated documentary films Crack U.S.A.: Country Under Siege and Death on the Job.
He has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
If you’re a Criminal Minds fan we’ve also had AJ Cook (JJ) and Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) on the show as well, if you want to check them out as well.
We chat about playing Fat Tony on the Simpsons, Criminal Minds, competitive shooting, confidence, David Mamet, being a photographer, raising awareness about autism, being let go from his agent, winning awards, balance 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 Joe out on:
Website: https://www.joemantegna.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemantegna/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joemantegna/
Twitter / X: https://x.com/JoeMantegna -
Modi Rosenfeld is a stand-up comedian and actor. He was voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter. He is one of the comedy circuit’s most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment, Modi has received rave reviews in The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post.
Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Modi emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of seven and was raised on Long Island. After graduating from Boston University, he worked as an investment banker until his first open-mic night made him realize that stand-up was his true calling. Equipped with a sharp wit and a knack for reading his audience, Modi has gone on to become a successful fixture in New York's comedy scene, often doing bits that incorporate his heritage. He is a hit with audiences of all backgrounds and beliefs.He is now a regular performer at the New York and Los Angeles comedy clubs but has also become well known across the US and also across the globe. He is currently touring so check out the links below if you’d like to see him.
Modi has played himself on HBO's Crashing and Netflix's When Jews Were Funny. He's also appeared in several feature films and played leading roles in two: Waiting for Woody Allen, which won the LA Film Festival, and Stand Up, a feature-length film. In 2018, Mayor Bill De Blasio declared June 26th 'Mordechi Modi Rosenfeld Day' in the city of New York for his accomplishments and contributions to the artistic community.
Modi has a brand new comedy special - Know Your Audience which is hilarious (links in episode notes below) and he also hosts the popular Podcast, and Here’s Modi.
We chat about Moshiach energy, great relationships, his brand-new comedy special, why June 26th is a special day, the right fit, leaving room for a miracle, shifting away from negativity, Wayne Dyer 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 Modi out on:
Website: https://www.modilive.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modi_live/?hl=en
Tickets to shows: https://www.modilive.com/shows
Comedy album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPF3GkKuPVc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Modicomedian/
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Caitlin Cook wears many hats, she is a comedian, singer-songwriter, artist, writer, director, producer and designer. She began writing songs at age four, she’s not your conventional stand-up, Caitlin combines witty one-liners and scintillating storytelling with hilariously irreverent musical comedy and projected visuals. She has taken the stage all across the US, Canada, Europe, and Oceania at top-tier venues (like the Meltdown in Los Angeles, Union Hall in Brooklyn, and the Bill Murray in London), comedy clubs (like Comedy on State in Madison, the Comedy MIX in Vancouver, and Dead Crow Comedy in Wilmington), festivals (like the New York Comedy Festival, Skankfest, and High Mud), theatres (like Theatre 99 in Charleston, the Bug Theatre in Denver, and the Throckmorton in Mill Valley), dimly lit bar basements, strangers’ living rooms, and even a houseboat once.
She has two other successful musical comedy albums: Zinger-Songwriter, which she recorded at 12 different venues while on tour across the US and UK, and Betty Pitch, which she recorded after writing 250 songs a day during the pandemic. A fierce champion of mixed media and genre-bending works of art, Caitlin has carved out a space for herself smack-dab in the centre of the Venn diagram between comedy, music, and theatre.
She has a number of shows out now called The Writing on the Stall and it sounds brilliant! Links below.
Caitlin Cook became obsessed with bathroom graffiti a decade ago while she was studying art history (of course) and getting frustrated at the pretentious exclusivity of the art world.
Fascinated by this perspective, Caitlin set about creating her own art from the bon mots, wise cracks, witticisms, bizarre ponderings, and silly doodles that make up bathroom stalls across the world.
This led to the creation of The Writing on the Stall, which sold out its 2023 Off-Broadway debut and was a New York Times Critic’s Pick; the accompanying studio album has over 25M+ streams.
We chat about leaving ones comfort zone, doing what scares you mentality, stage fright, sound healing, songwriting, not fitting in the ‘traditional comedy box’, her brand new shows in Edinburgh, graffiti and unique take on musical comedy 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 Caitlin out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaitlincook/?hl=en
Tickets to shows: https://www.thecaitlincook.com/the-writing-on-the-stall
Website: https://www.thecaitlincook.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkWwnJMi6DNF8FPGdxvhTA
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaitlincook -
Riki Lindhome is an Emmy nominated actress as well as a comedian, musician/ songwriter, writer, producer and director. Her wonderful career includes roles in acclaimed films such as ‘Knives Out’ and ‘Under the Silverlake’ and major hit shows ‘Wednesday’, ‘The Big Bang Theory’, ‘Brooklyn 99’, and most recently ‘The Muppets Mayhem’. She is one half of Garfunkel and Oates, her musical comedy duo with Kate Micucci, and she is also the co-creator and showrunner of the TV series ‘Another Period’ which aired on Comedy Central and was produced by Red Hour–Ben Stiller’s production company.
Additionally, Riki is an Emmy-nominated songwriter, and has contributed to animated movies and TV shows such as The Lego Movie 2 and the Spongebob Movie. She will appear as Maud in the upcoming horror film ‘They Listen’ by Blumhouse films later in 2024.
She will also be performing at Edinburgh her new show “Dead Inside”. Dead Inside is a poignant mix of true stories and silly songs about Riki’s personal and tumultuous journey into motherhood. Offering a fresh perspective on the still-very-much taboo subjects of infertility and surrogacy, this is Riki’s first foray into solo comedy performance, usually performing alongside Kate Micucci as Garfunkel and Oates. Tickets are on sale now! https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/riki-lindhome-dead-inside
We chat about the ups and downs of the industry, sending postcards to casting directors, the wild journey around having her child and how this will be in her new Edinburgh shows, rejection, her favourite song of hers, full circle moments, Another Period, meeting Kate Micucci & forming Garfunkel and Oates, how her YouTube page blew up, changing strategies, show running 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 Riki out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rikilindhome/?hl=en
Tickets to shows: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/riki-lindhome-dead-inside
Website: https://www.rikilindhome.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpg4SSEofXiCdlqyDfmLzXQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rikilindhome
Such as Loser song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_JI5cqakIU
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Josh Glanc is an award-winning comedian and actor. He’s had sold out runs at the Soho Theatre, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe. He’s performed comedy at Glastonbury, the O2 Arena, Just For Laughs, and was nominated for 3 Green Room Awards for his show Vrooom Vrooom which is now released on 800lb Gorilla (links below). He’s also appeared on Australian television shows such as Comedy Up Late (ABC), Utopia (ABC) and Skit Happens (Network Ten) and on ITV and BBC Three in the UK.
Josh has recently been selected to make a Channel 4 Comedy Blap (sketch show) and was also chosen as a showcase act for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival All Stars TV show.
His new show “Josh Glanc: Family Man” is now out in Edinburgh (tickets available below).
Here’s a snapshot of his new show: Fringe favourite Josh Glanc returns with his most intimate, personal, and musical hour yet. Years ago, he sacrificed a lucrative career as a lawyer to become the wacky comedian you know today. Now he must finally grapple with the consequences of a life-changing choice
We chat about his upcoming shows in Edinburgh, why he moved to the UK, community pressures and validation, giving up being a lawyer to pursue comedy, conflict and confidence, identity, comedic voice 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 Josh out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshglanc/
Tickets to shows: https://joshglanc.com/see-me-live/
Comedy album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai_ygtk94_M&t=3s
Website: www.joshglanc.com
Comedy Album: https://joshglanc.bandcamp.com/album/vrooom-vrooom-the-re-imagined-audio-from-the-live-show -
Scott Edgar can do it all! He is a comedian, musician, composer, illustrator, writer and is perhaps best known as one-third of beloved iconic Australian comedy band Tripod, with whom he’s won an ARIA and lost a GRAMMY.
He’s also a veteran writer, composer and illustrator for video games, animation and kids’ publishing, working for clients such as Ubisoft, Wizards of the Coast, Penguin Random House, the Cartoon Network and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Tripod have been regulars on the international live comedy and cabaret circuit, regulars on radio and television and also have done songwriting for musicals for the screen and stage. In the twenty-plus years since they first appeared on the Melbourne live pub scene, the “boys” have delighted audiences from comedy clubs to symphonic concert halls and everything in between. They have also created numerous narrative musicals for the stage, as well as for children’s cartoons and global videogame properties, picking up multiple awards and, through their constant work on television and radio becoming a much-loved household name along the way.
We chat about his Grammy nomination, the highs and lows of a creative career, Tripod and taking a break, creativity and collaboration, his other wonderful creative careers, Skithouse, conflict, the Australian art industry and change of view of success.
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 Scott out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scodmanisfine
Website: https://scottedgarcreative.com/
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Nichole Sakura is an actor & writer. She was just announced as the voice in the role of ‘Suzume’ in Makoto Shinkai’s Sony animated feature of the same name. She also recently was given a leading role in the Universal Feature, PLEASE DON'T DESTROY. She can currently be seen as one of the leads in the Hulu series, MAGGIE with Rebecca Rittenhouse from creators Maggie Mull and Justin Adler.
Previously, Nichole starred on NBC's SUPERSTORE, where she starred for six seasons as ‘Cheyenne.’ Nichole's character also had a spin-off in development at NBC.
Nichole will voice one of the lead roles in The Disney Channel's upcoming animated series, KIFF! Nichole also wrote and starred in the Funny or Die Sketch series #NICEGIRLS about girls who are a little too considerate. Nichole has also appeared as a recurring character on the Showtime series, SHAMELESS as ‘Amanda.’ Previous feature credits include, PROJECT X, MAN UP, and TEENAGE COCKTAIL which premiered at SXSW.
We chat about surfing, wanting to grow, grief, Superstore, fear, improv, leaving social media, Superstore spin off, creating your own content, self-acceptance and comparison, creativity & joy, being recast in Project X 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 Nichole out on:
X / Twitter: https://x.com/nicholesakura
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3783235/
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Daniel Muggleton is an Australian comedian, writer, comedy producer and podcaster in a tracksuit. He’s won awards, received 5 star reviews and sold-out shows around the world, including at The Sydney Opera House.
His live shows have resulted in three acclaimed stand-up specials, his debut ‘Let’s Never Hang Out’ aired on ABC Australia in 2019, ‘Unprecedented’ in 2021, and his latest ‘White & Wrong’ was released by 800 Pound Gorilla Media in 2024.
Daniel was chosen to perform at Just For Laughs Sydney in 2023, and has also appeared on The Checkout (ABC) & The Feed (SBS). He’s been hand-picked to support Jim Jefferies, Steve Hofstetter & Russell Kane on tour, clips of his stand-up have been viewed over 20 million times on social media and he’s the co-host of hit Australian podcast Flog Cabin alongside Andrew Hamilton and Tom Witcombe. New episodes are out every Thursday. What happens in the cabin, stays on the internet…
He has had sold out shows at international comedy festivals, including Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Canberra Comedy Festival, Darwin Fringe and Sydney Fringe, in addition to the Edinburgh Festival.
His new special Is now out and it’s hilarious – check It out here https://youtu.be/VxyQUgCUAq4?si=3VULX28JOXFcHL1F
We chat about his immaculate tracksuit collection, living and performing in the UK, creating pathways for success, jealousy in the industry, starting out in New York, social media and how they make the big $$$, raising standards, tickets sales and mental energy and being the first to create his unique comedy 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 Daniel out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmuggleton/
Website: https://danielmuggleton.com.au/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danmuggleton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielmuggletoncomedy
X / Twitter: https://x.com/danmuggleton
FLOG CABIN Podcast: https://pod.link/1706144216
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/danielmuggleton -
Episode 250!
AJ Cook is an actor and director who is best known for her role as “Special Agent Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau” in the CBS long running series CRIMINAL MINDS. She can currently be seen reprising her role on CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION for Paramount+, which will be going into a second season soon. AJ has also directed an episode of CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION this season and did so in season 14 of CRIMINAL MINDS, as well. AJ’s film credits include THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, OUT COLD, BACK FORK and FINAL DESTINATION 2. Her voiceover work can be heard as the narrator for the audio book ONE OF OUR OWN by Lucinda Berry.We chat about the power of the beach, leaving and coming back to Criminal Minds, directing, letting go, moving to LA from Canada, self-authenticity & being true to yourself, perfectionism, mindset shifts, being partially blind, hustle + 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 AJ out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajcook/
Walter Sky: https://waltersky.com/
Innocent Lives: https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/donate/
One of our own (Audible): https://www.audible.com.au/pd/One-of-Our-Own-Audiobook/B0CM57983N
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Taylor Gray is an actor & writer. You might recognize him as Jedi Ezra Bridger from the incredibly popular Disney animated series STAR WARS: REBELS. He is starring in Sony Pictures’ film SNL 1975, playing the role of Al Franken alongside Willem Dafoe, Dylan O'Brien and J.K. Simmons. The film is being directed by Jason Reitman and is based on real-life behind- the-scenes accounts of the opening night of Saturday Night Live.
Taylor recently wrapped the indie film, ANY DAY NOW, written and directed by Eric Aronson. He stars as the lead of the upcoming film, HIGH EXPECTATIONS, opposite Kelsey Grammer. Prior to that, Taylor starred in the series, IN THE VAULT, and recurred on Jenji Kohan’s comedy, AMERICAN PRINCESS. He also starred opposite Amber Midthunder in Steve Pink's 2021 Tiff selection, THE WHEEL and received his MA from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
We chat about being a jedi, working with Kevin Durant, why he travels so much, filling his cup, acting in his teens, exploration of the journey, Dave Filoni & Star Wars, mindset shifts, being an artist, writing and asking deep hard questions.
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 Taylor out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorgray3
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eltigrerabioso/X / Twitter: https://x.com/iamtaylorgray
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Brent Forrester is an award-winning writer, producer and director, who has written for 6 Emmy Award-winning television comedies. He’s written on some of the biggest sitcoms ever such as the Office, The Simpsons, The Ben Stiller Show, Space Force, King of the Hill, Love, and Super Fun Night.
Brent won his first Comedy Writing Emmy at age 25 for his work on "The Ben Stiller Show." He went on to write for "The Simpsons," helped launch "King of The Hill," and was a writer, producer and director at NBC's "The Office" for seven seasons where he later became the co showrunner/ co head writer. He's also written for "Late Night with Conan," "Mr. Show with Bob and Dave," and "The Larry Sanders Show,". He has also worked as a Head Writer on Netflix shows like Judd Apatow's "Love" and Steve Carrell's "Space Force," along with Amazon shows like Greg Daniel's "Upload" and "People of Earth."
Brent has a new writing course which is now out! (Link below). It doesn’t matter if you missed the first one, you can still join and catch up on previous weeks.
Here’s the blurb for the course- “This is the latest and greatest version of my FIVE WEEK class: five 90-minute webinars, Sundays at 2pm PST. If you can’t be there live, don't worry, there’s a link to watch later. In Class One I encourage everyone to take THE PLEDGE: "I will finish a draft of my script!" Over the following weeks, I lead you through my own 6-part writing process, which I developed over 30 seasons in writers rooms, sharing all my most valuable writing secrets, in the most entertaining way I can. We analyze scenes together, I bring you on screen to discuss your work, and do everything I can to motivate your writing process!”
We chat about his drive to improve and move forward, writing, The Office, The Simpsons, being fired, his mentor Susan Harris, “not having talent”, rejection, writers room approach, his new epic course (which is now out) 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 Brent out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forrestercomedycourse/
Course/ website: https://www.brentforrester.com/webinar
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brentforrestercomedy
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Monty Franklin is an Australian born stand-up comedian, actor, writer & director now based in LA.
He tours all over the world headlining some of the biggest comedy clubs and also opens for Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and Jim Breuer.
In the acting space, Monty has appeared on 'Real Rob' on NETFLIX, season 1&2, had roles on 'New Girl', 'Becoming Bond' and is the creator and star of 'The Manny' - TV Pilot.
Monty’s numerous television stand-up performances include AXS TV's Live At Gotham, Channel 10s The Circle, Foxtel’s Stand Up Australia, and as part of The Comedy Channel’s special – The Best Of Stand Up and Comedy Gold. Performing sold out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with his shows The Full Monty and Monty McFly. He has also performed at the Carols By Candlelight in Australia to a crowd of 15,000 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Monty has produced, written and starred in two TV Pilots of sketch-comedy show No Monkeys on Bikes for Channel 7, co-hosted a weekly radio show on Fox FM and produced a number of short films featured in festivals around the world. He was the host of the pilot Tv Show 'Australia UpLate' and filmed a forth pilot with Channel 7 for a comedy travel show.
Monty is now based in Los Angeles where he performs all over the country, headlining some of the most sort after comedy clubs in the world including The Improv Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory and Monty's name was recently added to the world-famous Comedy Store in Hollywood, the first Australian on the wall, a great honor.
In 2020 Monty raised $280,00Aud for the Wildlife Warriors Foundation putting a stand up show on at Novo Theatre in LA with Joe Rogan, Jim Jefferies and Whitney Cummings.
He is also in post-production on his film ‘Great Emu War’ which he wrote, starred and directed in.
He will be back in November for a number of shows across Australia, so check them out!
We chat about his 20 year mindset, rejection, Performing stand up when someone has been stabbed, leaving Aus and starting again in LA, his beautiful analogy about running, the importance of time, positive mentorship Rob Schneider, checking your ego, 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
Check Monty out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montyfranklinWebsite & AUS tour dates: https://www.montyfranklin.com/gigs-1
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@montyfranklinofficialX / Twitter: https://x.com/montyfranklin?lang=en
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Phil LaMarr is an actor, improviser and writer and is perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of MAD TV, the voice of SAMURAI JACK, “Hermes” on FUTURAMA, “Static” on STATIC SHOCK, “Green Lantern” on JUSTICE LEAGUE and as "Marvin" in PULP FICTION.
For over 30 years, Phil has thrilled audiences with his work on camera and behind the mic on tv shows such as Family Guy, Young Justice, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Trek: Lower Decks, The Flash, Supergirl, Get Shorty, Lucifer, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Veep; feature films like Madagascar 2, Incredibles 2, and The Lion King (2019) and video games including Jak & Daxter, Fortnite, Shadow of Mordor, and The Metal Gear Solid, Injustice and Mortal Kombat series.
His stage work includes productions with the actor’s gang, south coast repertory, sacred fools theatre, and Phil also portrayed “Cowboy Curtis” in "The Pee-wee Herman show" both on at the Stephen Sondheim theatre on Broadway and in the Emmy-nominated HBO special. Currently, in addition to writing and producing the animated series "Goblins," (goblinsanimated.com), Phil is performing monthly onstage with "the black version" (theblackversion.com), performing onscreen in Hamster & Gretel, The Craig of the Creek Movie, Invincible, Mulligan, AMC’s Cooper‘s bar, a new season of Futurama on HULU and performing the role of “Sherlock Holmes” in Audible’s series Moriarty.
We chat about the courage to walk ones path, old school thinking, Futurama, Mad TV, Improv, his many voices, when shows come back, gratitude towards the fans, rejection, value of your art, Pulp Fiction and paving the way.
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 Phil out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillamarr
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phillamarr
X / Twitter: https://x.com/phillamarr
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/phillamarr
Website: https://www.phillamarr.com/
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Martin Urbano is comedian, actor, writer and quiz master.
As a standup, he has been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Comedy Central's Featured, the CW's Howie Mandel Gala, and Chris Gethard Presents and Late Night With Seth Meyers. He has also performed at Just For Laughs (New Faces), the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (where he was nominated for Best Newcomer), and even in international waters on the Impractical Jokers Cruise and The Friendship Cruise, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and the Boston Calling Music Festival.
Martin has written for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Chris Gethard Show, Danny Brown’s show on Viceland and National Lampoon’s Radio Hour. He also has hosted such projects as “Comedy Amateurclass” for Chris Gethard Presents, and his own brands of game shows, “Who Wants $2.69?” and “Why Would You Ask Me That?” He also played a featured role in This Fool on Hulu as the other Julio.
His show “Apology Comeback Tour,” where he somehow manages to cancel and redeem himself onstage within the same hour of jokes.
We chat about mindset shifts, crazy story of how he got on Jimmy Fallon, highs and lows of Edinburgh, standup, Who wants $2.69?, rising above the lows, agents that ghost, fear, collaboration and letting go of material.
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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Ivan Decker is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer known for his sharp, polished, and multi-layered observational comedy. He is originally from Vancouver but is now based in Los Angeles.
His first comedy special, “Underwater Scissors,” is a part of the “Comedians of the World” collection on Netflix. Ivan has had numerous television performances filmed at the Just for Laughs Montreal festival, the Winnipeg and Halifax Comedy festivals for CBC Television, and can be heard across North America on Sirius XM radio. Ivan can also be seen and heard on the popular CBC radio program “The Debaters." In 2017, Ivan was named a “Comic To Watch” by TBS at the New York Comedy Festival, and subsequently made his U.S. television debut on “Conan.” Ivan’s debut comedy album "I Wanted to be a Dinosaur" was the recipient of the 2018 JUNO award for “Comedy Album of the Year” which can be heard on all major streaming platforms, including iTunes.
His new comedy special, “Popcorn!” is available on YouTube now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsF_7e6rukY&t=1s
Ivan shares his hilarious and very personal experiences about being married and a first-time father while trying to balance touring around the world. His material is relatable and filled with stories we can all identify with and can laugh at ourselves about -- especially his passion for ‘popcorn’ and how to make it ‘last in your mouth to postpone it’s delicious good feeling for later on – he swears popcorn gives you a ‘rush of serotonin and dopamine that is better than any drugs’ hence, the ultimate inspiration for title of his upcoming special.
We chat about being on a Jet, “fitting in”, imposter syndrome, his latest comedy special, discomfort, clowning, moving above quitting and always wanting to get better.
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 Ivan out on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanwdecker/
Standup Special (Popcorn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsF_7e6rukY&t=1s
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivanwdecker?lang=en
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/ivandecker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivandeckercomedian/
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Website: https://ivan-decker.squarespace.com/
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Ernie Hudson is an actor, author, speaker and executive producer. He is perhaps one of this generation’s most well-versed actors. He is currently back as Winston in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, one of the original OG’s from the classic films.
He currently stars opposite Raymond Lee and Caitlin Bassett in the reboot of “Quantum Leap” on NBC and streaming on Peacock, which just finished season two. Ernie also stars and executive produces the television series “The Family Business,” now in its fifth season on BET Plus and streaming on Netflix. He previously starred in the acclaimed Netflix’s drama series “Grace and Frankie,” starring opposite Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. He won the Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Series for his performance in HBO’s acclaimed prison series “OZ.” Other television credits include, Modern Family, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Law & Order, LA’s Finest with Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, Twin Peaks,” Scandle, Blue Bloods, Grey’s Anatomy, and Ballers, with Duane Johnson, the Rock.
His film credits include all five “Ghostbusters movies, “The Crow,” with Brandon Lee, “Miss Congeniality 1 and 2,” with Sandra Bullock, “The Hand that Rocks the Cradle,” opposite Julianne Moore and Rebecca DeMornay, “Congo,” with Laura Linney. More recent film releases include, “Champions,” with Woody Harrelson, “Retirement Plan,” with Nicolas Cage, and “Prisoner’s Daughter,” with Brian Cox.
We chat about life changing fights, the crazy story behind how he got Ghostbusters, moving beyond adversity, horrible agents, fork in the road moments, happiness, beautiful story of how he got his acting scholarship, his grandmother 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/erniehudsonofficial/
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/kirbyzook
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ernie_Hudson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErnieHudsonOfficial/
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Francois Chau is an actor with an extensive resume spanning over 4 decades in television, film and theatre. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Dr. Pierre Chang in Lost, Quick Kick on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Dr. Chang in the film 21 & Over, Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, Jules-Pierre Mao in The Expanse, Walter on The Tick and Zane in KC Undercover.
He has also appeared as a guest star in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Barry, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., The Unit, NUMB3RS, ER, Baywatch, Alias, Shark, Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy, JAG, Medium, The Good Doctor, The X-Files, Bones, Stargate SG-1, The Mentalist, Childrens Hospital, Castle, Chuck, Last Man Standing, and NCIS. Francois also portrayed mob-boss Mr. Keo in Cathy Yan's live action DC adaptation of Birds of Prey and was in Rescue Dawn.
We chat about why he loves conventions, rejection & auditions, martial arts, his love of acting, Lost, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ego, being dubbed without being told and his favourite role that was cut too early.
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: Francois Chau
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/fchau
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/francoischau?lang=en
Facebook: Francois Chau
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