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How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood

FunnyFailureFilm.com
50 episodes   Last Updated: Apr 10, 24

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). 

Episodes

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 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 would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
Apr 03, 2024
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 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 would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
Mar 27, 2024
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 would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
Mar 20, 2024
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, starting on 4.10.2024. Are you an artist who would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
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 month, starting on 4.10.2024. Are you an artist who would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
Listen to the story of author, activist and advocate Helen Keller in her own words about a  powerful experience of transcending fears in the forest. Plays and movies have been made about Helen Keller, a remarkable blind and deaf woman. This includes "The Miracle Worker" about her close relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Music by Grand_Project.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 would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
Hear the story of author, activist and advocate Helen Keller in her own words, about the trials, fails and ultimately... the profound discovery of language. Movies have been made about Helen Keller, a revolutionary blind and deaf woman. This includes "The Miracle Worker" about her life-changing relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. 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 artist who would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
Listen to guest and actress Rebecca Rose McIlroy, share an interesting story about a surprise she encountered at the end of a casting agency meeting.  Story music by Donovan.  This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The diverse, 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 would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
Feb 14, 2024
What Did You Do?
Hear host C.M. Conway share a story of an enlightening experience when asked a question inquired of actors everywhere. Story music 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 would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."
Mark Twain's story from his autobiography of a most memorable mishap that occurred when he was rehearsing to perform in a play. Some of Twain's classics and debated novels were made into films.  Story music by Nesrality.   This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The diverse, 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 would like to share your story on our podcast of a memorable flub that's happened to you? If so, please visit FunnyFailureFilm.com and click on "Share Your Story."