Game of Life Podcast

• Episode #251 with Brannon Braga

  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!Cover Photo (background): Matty Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Episode #250 with Matty Parker

  The 250th episode!Dan is joined by photographer, Matty Parker!We chat about the long apprenticeship one has to take before calling themselves a photographer, growing up in the country, the country work ethic, leaving Sydney, figuring out what you actually want to do, spending too long researching and procrastinating, having nothing to lose, filming and documenting the process of learning to be a photographer, buying the first camera, growing into something, finding interesting people, looking at the world differently, the distraction of phones, taking a photo that matters, telling a story, burn out, having to tend to life, getting honest feedback from the places you least expect, realising what a good photo can be, the grunge and grit of Melbourne, being the guy with the camera, resetting, perfectionism, taking people's photos, connecting the love of cars and photography, the brief time of owning a keyboard, pushing through the frustration, surprising yourself, enjoying what you do, affecting others, gear, video games, putting yourself out there, just needing to start, entering the lonely stage, collaboration, and a whole lot more!Follow Matty's work! Links below.https://www.youtube.com/@Matty_p115https://www.instagram.com/matty_p115 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Episode #249 with Sean Johnston

  Dan is joined by the soon to be Elder Price in the new upcoming Australian production of Book of Mormon, Sean Johnston!We start off the podcast with Sean responding to a message left from Australia's first Elder Price, Ryan Bondy. Sean then answers a couple of questions left by Nick Cox, his soon to be Elder Cunningham!We then go on to chat about the audition process of The Book of Mormon, finding out he got the role, preparing for the show, leading the company, the anticipation of working alongside Nick Cox, chemistry reads, the upcoming rehearsals, removing the obstacles of learning how to dance, teaching yourself how to sing and act, the shock and specialness of receiving compliments, the no clear cut path, working on Hairspray, objectivity, being a little bit more reserved, learning from others, not loosing the love and the passion, allowing for things to go wrong, fighting the urge to compare yourself to others, working at Her Majesty's, watching Nick Cox in Beauty and the Beast, and a whole lot more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Episode #248 with Colette Mann

  Dan is joined by legendary and iconic actress, presenter, director, and writer, Colette Mann!! So many good stories in this one! Need to get Colette back on the podcast for a part two!We chat about the overused word of legend, living and working in London, raising the roof off a tent, being on Neighbours for ten years, reinvigorating a career, staying sane while working on a soap opera, being able to go back to your roots over the course of Neighbours, Godspell, becoming a dance captain, a roleplaying gig for the medical profession, working as an assistant stage manager, asking for work, being told no, Tiki and John's, always learning, changing your style of acting & teaching, giving back, championing other people's success, Follies, younger talent, singing, auditions, having a lack of feedback, being in the industry of communication, Prisoner, staying engaged, embracing change, Anthony Warlow, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Episode #247 with Matthew Prime

  Dan is joined by musical theatre superstar, Matthew Prime!We chat about Matt's time working on Tina, Black Out Night, wrapping up a show, the lifestyle of freelance work, having a show cut short, investing yourself in a show, wanting to be an architect, music theatre camp, not associating fun with jobs, quitting commerce, the VCA foundation course, putting yourself on show everyday, the tangible career path, booking Jersey Boys, serendipity, the fear of singing, the love of duets, nerves, being part of new works, having flexibility, pursuing film and TV work, giving it a crack, and a whole lot more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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