Game of Life Podcast

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!
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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!
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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!

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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!

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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!

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