Game of Life with Dan and Harman

Dan is joined by music theatre superstars, Matt Douglass, Fabian Andrés, and Lucy Fraser recorded on a day they were about to head into their last week of Pretty Woman!We chat about the end of Pretty Woman, their best memories from working on the show, creating new friendships, having fun on stage, working with Michelle Brasier, mishaps on stage, the cancellation of other shows, not taking the job for granted, thinking about what's next, missing out on certain things during a contract, feeling the most relaxed at rehearsals, knowing there's always something else, living in the moment, getting to know the show to determine a routine, having a social life, fighting fatigue, post show days, the skill of separating life from work, the difficulty of providing the same level of enthusiasm and energy outside of a show, what they enjoy most about each other, show stops, origin stories, having confidence, loving the work, auditioning, developing other skills in performing, pinch yourself moments, stage door, bad habits, freezing on stage, the swing black hole, learning the material, and a whole lot more!

Dan is joined by music theatre superstars Rebecca Ordiz, Rose Shannon-Duhigg and Noah Missell for a Beetlejuice reunion!We chat about how they received the news of the Beetlejuice tour being cut short, carrying on with the show two weeks after the cancellation announcement, going on a Ferris Wheel, touring the show internationally, auditioning for the show, casting rumours, working with Eddie Perfect & Andy Karl, controlled chaos, Daniel Raso's Beetlejuice, Rebecca's debut as Lydia, breaking on stage, introducing audiences to their first musical, capturing lightning in a bottle, forming connections with people in the show, fan encounters, opening the second act of the show as Girl Scout, covering roles, what they wanted to be growing up, learning on the job and theatre etiquette, finding a routine during a show, dealing with exhaustion, being strategic, closing a show, the skill of being present, the opportunity to be swung out, and a whole lot more!

Dan is joined by fellow podcasters Dos & D (Wayde Custerson and Danny Schuller) for a very fun chat!We talk about their origin story of putting together the podcast, itching for something more, coming from similar backgrounds, living together, the transition to having guests on their podcast, managing social media, the difficulty of monetizing the friendship, experiences they share together, discovering their strengths and weaknesses, going in head first every day, making connections, being patient, their interviewing method, not having notes, the natural progression of making improvements, hiring staff, nurturing relationships, a six month move to The Gold Coast, never missing an episode, meetings, having no rules, being able to podcast anywhere, having huge ambitions, growing the audience, travel, what they admire about each other, their Dads, having open conversations, being recognised, respecting the audience, dream guests, and a whole lot more! Go and follow the Dos & D podcast and all of their other content! Link below. linktr.ee/dosandd

Dan is joined by stage manager, performer, and now disability support worker, Will Barker!We chat about putting on shows for his siblings, being obsessed with the Olympic Games, being at the centre of everything as a stage manager, calling a show, being the voice backstage everyone hears, locking in, safety, calling a show stop on Miss Saigon, effective communication, internships, faking it until you make it, switching gears to the performing side, reading creatives minds, finding a show as a stage manager, fulfilling his creative urges, working internationally, hearing all the interesting conversations, working on Sydney Harbour for Guys and Dolls, calling the cue for fireworks, dealing well under pressure, building set models, dance troupes waiters, needing a break, getting to know yourself, not being boxed in, pulling triple duty on The Ring Cycle, working on Operas, becoming a disability support worker, and a whole lot more!

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 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