51 episodes

Now airing new episodes once a month! Enjoy entertaining, enlightening and funny stories behind the scenes in the film, television and arts industries. Need a shot of schadenfreude or a little inspiration to embrace the blunders that are sure to happen in the creative process? Failure has a social stigma... but we look it dead in the eye and laugh. Minority voices encouraged. Hosted  by C.M. Conway, the female filmmaker of "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" now available on Prime Video and FunnyFailureFilm.com. The witty and poignant indie features friends, fantasies and fabulous fails; a grassroots film dedicated to bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds. Podcast beginning and ending song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" by David Mumford (Bandcamp.com). 

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    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Now airing new episodes once a month! Enjoy entertaining, enlightening and funny stories behind the scenes in the film, television and arts industries. Need a shot of schadenfreude or a little inspiration to embrace the blunders that are sure to happen in the creative process? Failure has a social stigma... but we look it dead in the eye and laugh. Minority voices encouraged. Hosted  by C.M. Conway, the female filmmaker of "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" now available on Prime Video and FunnyFailureFilm.com. The witty and poignant indie features friends, fantasies and fabulous fails; a grassroots film dedicated to bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds. Podcast beginning and ending song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" by David Mumford (Bandcamp.com). 

    Local Theater Turns into a Gym?

    Local Theater Turns into a Gym?

    Hear host C.M. Conway share an interesting story about a lovely local theater, potentially turning into a gym. Story music by Daddy_s Music.This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds. Our podcast will air new episodes once a month, starting on 4.10.2024. Are you an a...

    • 7 min
    The Unbelievable Umbrella

    The Unbelievable Umbrella

    Hear host C.M. Conway share an exciting announcement and a story about an unusual umbrella when recently visiting Hollywood. Story music by Piotr Witowski.It's our 50th episode! Starting April 10, 2024, our podcast will be airing new episodes once a month due to the exciting announcement shared in this show. Feel free to listen to all the funny flubs and insights shared in prior episodes in the meantime.This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now ava...

    • 9 min
    Finding a Voice

    Finding a Voice

    Hear the uplifting story of author, activist and advocate Helen Keller of her ups and downs to the path of finding her voice. Movies have been made about Helen Keller, an accomplished blind and deaf woman. This includes "The Miracle Worker" about her transformative relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Story music by Piotr Witowski.This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie abou...

    • 13 min
    A Famous Flub

    A Famous Flub

    Hear host C.M. Conway share a story of running into a famous icon in Los Angeles... and the flubs that ensue. Story music by Nesrality.This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds. Our podcast will air new episodes once a month, starting on 4.10.2024. Are you an artist who w...

    • 6 min
    Nobody Came

    Nobody Came

    Hear Stuart Brent's subtly humorous story of accomplishing his dream in Chicago... and nobody came. Performed from his autobiography, The Seven Stairs. Story music by Piotr Witowski.This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds. Our podcast will air new episodes once a month, ...

    • 12 min
    Facing a Decisive No

    Facing a Decisive No

    Hear host C.M. Conway share a tale of an unexpected event that occurred in an important proposal meeting... when meeting a decisive, "No." Story music MichaeL-X_Studio.This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds. Our podcast will air new episodes once a m...

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

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Fresh theme, great variety of entertaining stories

Enjoy the twist of turning around fails. Good stories and interesting guests sharing their experiences, with a sense of peeking behind the curtain in different artistic trades, while almost feeling like you are in someone's living room listening to well-told tales.

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Funny Failures

I like the balance of funny, unpredictable, true stories with heartfelt insights. The addition of guests adding their Funny Failures adds depth and relatability. The short segments make them easy to listen to on the road.

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