Game of Life with Dan and Harman

Re-releasing one of my favourite chats from last year!Dan is joined by writer, producer, and director Brannon Braga!Brannon has been a dream guest since the podcast began, so this was an absolute thrill to finally be able to have him on the show!We chat about the importance of communication, the joys of collaboration, the solitary mystique of writing, working in solitude, initially wanting to be an actor, trading the headshots in for a typewriter, getting the bug to write for the masses, the profound impact of his school teacher, connecting writing with shows like The Twilight Zone, getting an internship on Star Trek, the open submission policy, being on a week to week contract, the chaos of writing for television, looking back on perceived bad episodes, fame, compliments, becoming burnout, stepping away, the end of Trek, jumping onto 24, the fear of directing, always questioning your ability, trusting your brain, finding focus with others, the talent of others, Bob Trevino Likes It, taking an interest, success not happening in a vacuum, The Orville, the shared history of Star Trek, and a whole lot more!

Dan is joined by comedy icon, Frank Woodley! Now, over the course of this podcast, both Lano AND Woodley have been on the show!Frank responds to a question left by former guest of the show, Dan Charlton and then we go on and chat about finding his own way after Lano & Woodley broke up, his role of sabotaging Colin, going off on tangents, appreciating how intense stand up comedy can be, learning how to find his real personality performing solo, building a show, refining a show through an audience, using up the audience, not taking things for granted, the delicate way in making comedy, withstanding the test of time, friendship, clowning, drawn to being the fool, the freedom of playing the fool, physical comedy, the roll of tape gag, getting back together with Colin, having a high standard, the TV series, the unmade movie, the quality life experience, how to appreciate art, tattoos, and whole lot more!Cover Photo: Matty Parker

Dan is joined by returning guests Dan Charlton, Liam Head, and Dilruk Jayasinha in a huge and fun chat!Comedy! Musical Theatre! Heavy Metal! Worlds collide! We talk about the connective tissue between all of their very different creative industries and backgrounds, we catch up with what each of them are up to, staying engaged with material, first musicals, razzle and dazzle, performing in front of friends and family, handling technical issues during a show, breaking down the use of music cues, the living organism of live music performances, the process of finding a new hour of comedy, pushing through to find the quality material, taking time off, the current state of musical theatre, moving sets, the shift in audiences seeing shows, having optimism for the future of the industry, filming music videos, investing in yourself, touring in a RV, the tight knit team of NTH RD, the dynamics within the band, the Comedy Festival Roadshow, the "quiet car" on tour, communication, intricate relationships within a theatre cast, vocal health, audience members singing along at shows, the things they can't do without, meeting Robbie Williams on Better Man, and a ton more!Go follow Dan, Liam, and Dilruk on all the socials below to keep up with all their work!https://www.instagram.com/dancharltonxx/https://www.instagram.com/nth_rd/https://www.instagram.com/liam_head/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/mysttro.os/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/dilrukj/?hl=enCover Photo: Matty Parker

Dan is joined by all-round entertainer, storyteller, and even influencer, Bailey Nathan-Park!We chat about his experience working with Snoop Dogg for the Grand Final, odd jobs, the love of touring, being connected to work that has a purpose, telling stories, working in a finance firm, the initial weak spot of singing, sung through shows, the first audition, burning to learn, cruise ship work, getting the job on Harry Potter, working as a flight AND fight captain, touring internationally, the craziness of stage door in the Philippines, the bonding experience on Miss Saigon, what it's like being on a show from day one, cast changes, mourning the end of Miss Saigon, building a show from the ground up, checking your notes, techniques of learning your tracks as a swing, becoming a brand ambassador, creating content for companies, the importance of fitness, goals, New York theatres, his pet snake, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo: Matty Parker

Dan is joined by photographer and videographer, Kyle Head!We chat about not going down the performing path, being a shy and introverted kid, the love of creating, feeling safer behind something, creating a showreel with his brother Liam, finding a tangible career in film, turning his passion into an ever evolving business, the importance of word of mouth, being available Australia wide, helping to guide actors in the creative process, finding freedom in structure, the process of building a showreel, not making anything too big, discovery sessions, what he enjoys more, doing something just for himself, work ethic, self-imposed deadlines, answering to yourself, finding the energy to do admin, talking himself off the metaphorical ledge, knowing the process is there, validation in repeat business, being the guy with the camera, the human imperfections that you don't get in A.I., seeing his brothers perform, wedding photography, the love of people, wanting to use CGI, needing to go through the steps, decision paralysis, dreams of having his own studio, the possibilities of a Head Brother film, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo: Matty Parker

Dan is joined by Steven Cannatelli AKA "The Coach" and owner of Future Artist Music!We chat about his start at Roadrunner Records, getting a feel for how things work on a Slipknot tour, starting and being in many different bands, becoming a vocalist, the impact that drugs & alcohol played in Steven's early days, getting many chances, the blows felt of band breakups, getting signed to a record deal, transactional gigs, collaboration, finding your musical soulmate, sharing personal stories, an overdose experience, the process of writing songs, getting advice from Johnny Rzeznik on how to deal with writer's block, the transition into coaching bands, having a break in Malta, launching Future Artist Music, bad habits young bands fall into, burnout, knowing your limitations, being the voice of reason, understanding risk, rejection, giving bands the skillset to level up, remembering to have fun, the subjectiveness of art, not writing for an audience, the importance of authenticity, money, having a good team, content creation, the love of working merch, Playlunch, sacrifices, buying pre-sale tickets, ticket prices, the future of the industry, age, the next generation, answering questions from former guests James Hibble and Lucas Banim, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo: Matty Parker

Dan is joined by mentalist/magician, actor, and speaker Tristan McLindon in an often mind bending chat!We talk about his decision to quit his marketing job to become a full time magician, unlocking the awe and wonder of magic, enjoying the pressure to push himself creatively, the importance of reading groups of people while doing street magic, now being able to call himself a magician, the best reactions, making magic more personable, the reason behind tricks, crafting a show, the life cycle of a magician, the experience of those first few days post quitting, embarrassing commercials, acting, pitching himself, Sooshi Mango, blowing Tom Gleeson's mind, the unwavering support of his wife, magicians that inspire him, originality, the nerves he had before his TED talk, having your weekdays free, and a whole lot more!Tristan absolutely blew my mind!Go check out Tristan's show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival!https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/great-question/Cover Photo: Matty Parker

Re-Release! Dan and Harman are joined by a former soldier, former chef, and now one of the best comedians out there, Jarryd Goundrey!We chat about making content for a living, the freedom of the podcast format, calendar pressure, the sustainable amount of content, comparison. being computer illiterate, teaser clips, sitting in the sweet spot zone of "I must", hitting the burnout but gaining the lessons, quality of quantity, adding value, staying in the game, free energy, showing up for someone, passionate procrastination, business coaches, all of us having a 'secret' thing, playing by yourself in the backyard, a shame of being yourself, going all in socially, only knowing after it works, being careful of the crabs in a bucket, living your shadow self, a validation shift, peace, being famous for something, knowing what is enough, chaos, sleeping out of his tent and car, going viral, wanting adventure, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo (background): Matty Parker