In this special episode, Harman returns to the co-hosting seat!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!This one was quite the ride!This will be the last episode for a while...Cover Photo (background): Matty Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #256 with David Hull
Dan is joined by actor, singer, and incredible human David Hull!David's been a dream guest for ages!We chat about working on How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying with Daniel Radcliffe, performing for David Letterman, replacing and understudying people on Broadway shows, originating roles, a dreams of designing roller coasters, performing in a theme park, a career in show business feeling out of reach, the odds being stacked against you, wishing he were more impassioned at a younger age, realising law wasn't for him, being able to form an opinion, getting a lucky break with the touring production of Wicked, grinding as an ensemble cast member, insurance, the eight show week brain, a very particular monotony with musical theatre, bonding, self doubt, transitioning to TV work, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, perfectionism, reminding yourself the stakes are low, taking a moment to zoom out, 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 #255 with Jay Laga'aia
Dan is joined by actor and singer and legend in the business, Jay Laga'aia!We chat about his visit at Monash Primary School, having an impact on young people, knowing there was something else outside of rugby, the cosmic purse, always being a hustler from the get go, allowing yourself to be saved, not isolating yourself, embracing failure, looking like a genius, asking until you understand, changing the approach, taking the time to control your own fate, the real purpose of auditioning, sowing seeds, the space in between the question, interviewing Harrison Ford, playing The Pirate King in an adaption of Pirates of Penzance, back to back gigs, ending shows, theatre not loving you, teaching, people not walking far enough down the corridor, being comfortable in the uncomfortable, his children, the state of modern day entertainment, raging against the machine, Star Wars, and a whole lot more!This one is quite insightful!Cover Photo (background): Matty Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #254 with Chris Scalzo
Dan is joined by actor and singer Chris Scalzo!We chat about working fifteen years in the music theatre industry, the difficulty and strict protocols of Moulin Rouge, shutting down mid show, delayed starts for other shows, loosing all power to QPAC, performing Wicked without lighting, becoming more resilient as a performer, being a little bit more measured while studying, starting to be seen as a peer, trust, Spring Awakening, getting an agent, going into auditions knowing you're not right for the part, forcing naivety on yourself, confidence, the consistency of work, throwing yourself into other aspects of life, pottery classes, finding focus, the high stakes of musical theatre, not being too insatiable, trying not to be too focused on yourself, exercises in trust, 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 #253 with Callum Marshall
Dan is joined by actor, singer, dancer, and absolute superstar, Callum Marshall!We chat about his experience working on Victorian Opera's Follies, being surrounded by legends of the industry, doing a scene with Marina Prior, thriving in the deep end, being inspired by Jack Chambers, telling stories through his addiction to Newsies, working for the first time overseas, back in the grind, corporate gigs, expressing creativity through teaching, asking for work, the Elvis tour, finding balance during a show, resisting the need to call off sick, becoming more compassionate on yourself, realising that the sign posts were there all along, knowing exactly where you're meant to be, finding what makes you happy outside performing, dealing with the demise of Elvis, lessons learnt, unfinished business, not taking yourself so seriously, going with the flow, the love of tour life, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo (background): Matty Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Game of Life with Dan and Harman! This podcast is all about understanding the ups and downs of life and career from a creative lens. Your hosts Dan and Harman come from a writing, comedy, and photography background so our guests have ranged from comedians to photographers.We love delving into the success, failures, and struggles that other creatives endure when making their way through life in the industry. What is their why? What makes them unique? Why do they have a passion for what they do? We delve into the philosophical and try to ask as many questions as we can from a creative's point of view in hopes we can apply some words of wisdom to our own creative trajectory.Above all else, we keep our conversations light, fun, and relaxed! Our guests have included comedians, photographers, actors, writers, documentarians, podcasters, opera singers, DJ's, journalists, clowns, dancers, musical theatre performers, directors, producers, and a whole lot more!Please enjoy, rate, and subscribe! Visit our patreon! patreon.com/GameofLifewithDanandHarman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.