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Game of Life Podcast
Hosted by Daniel Swain and Harman Chauhan · EN
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
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Episode #309 - Dan Charlton, Liam Head & Dilruk Jayasinha Return!
2w ago01:25:46Tap to summarizeDan 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #308 with Bailey Nathan-Park
Apr 2600:57:39Tap to summarizeDan 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #307 with Kyle Head
Apr 2600:56:28Tap to summarizeDan 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #306 with Steven Cannatelli AKA "The Coach"
Apr 2401:13:20Tap to summarizeDan 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #305 with Hayden Baum
Apr 2401:03:52Tap to summarizeDan is joined by musical theatre superstar, Hayden Baum!We chat about why Hayden reached out to be on the podcast over a year ago, finding his love for performing, growing up on movie musicals, playing piano, a full circle moment closing the Chicago tour in Canberra, the WAAPA experience, singing always being a big thing, surrounding himself with inspirational people, first auditions, being in the now, learning more on the job, working on Cats, pacing himself during a show, checking in, international audiences, getting the call to be an emergency swing in American Psycho at the Sydney Opera House, the realities of working as a swing, using emoji's to help with memory, the non structured life outside of theatre, taking a break, struggles with confidence, imposter syndrome, working with industry legends on Chicago, getting a gift from Pete Rowsthorn, gaining wisdom from others, lifting each other up, backstage superstitions, quick changes, mindfulness, community, covering a lead character, the soul-enriching experience doing a show with Trevor Ashley, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo: Matty Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #304 with Tristan McLindon
Mar 2900:58:18Tap to summarizeDan 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Re-Release with Jarryd Goundrey (and Harman)
Feb 2601:00:33Tap to summarizeRe-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #303 with Blake Pavey
Feb 2400:57:44Tap to summarizeDan is joined by comedian and actor, Blake Pavey!We chat about filming his special, timestamping certain moments as a comedian, not looking back, getting humbled by bad gigs, choosing an opening act, connecting with fans through illness, taking the time to write a new show, kicking into a new gear this year, working on the second season of Deadloch, the TikTok awards, putting out the first video, impersonating his Dad, blowing up online by accident, getting good advice from other comedians, the first stand up gig, getting over the embarrassment of bad gigs, being open about CF, the mindset of knowing anything could happen, trying out new material on the tour, social media, lessons learnt from his first solo show, being less nervous about driving, going overtime, vibe checking the audience, a Cairns RSL gig, performing overseas, Aussies liking the familiar, crowd work, wanting to do more acting, meeting John Cena, 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 #302 with Lucas Kogaki
Feb 1700:57:00Tap to summarizeDan is joined by magician, Lucas Kogaki, and he performs a trick on the show, a podcast first!We chat about the thousands of strangers he performs to each week, not being afraid of failure, the love of close up magic, having an out for everything, discovering magic on YouTube at 14, people's spectrum of knowing how tricks work, giving people a lasting sense of wonder, getting the nickname of "the magician" at school, the snowballing effect of becoming a magician, the imposter syndrome of being a magician, the blend of card tricks & mentalism, staying original, needing to do the same trick a million times to perfect it, initially being too obsessed with magic, the best reactions, forming a stage show, performing at hens parties, having self respect as a performer, the nuances of mentalism, wanting to do his own TV show, doing magic on nights out, the most rewarding gigs, not scripting out material, unwavering self belief, magic happening naturally, having discussions about the larger things in life, business cards, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo: Matty Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #301 with Luke Kidgell
Feb 1000:56:41Tap to summarizeDan is joined by comedian, Luke Kidgell!We chat about the birth of Keg Touring, admin, the thought behind the "You Don't Own Me" video, getting weirdly big in the Philippines, performing internationally, most things being universal, the barrier between Australia and New Zealand, preparing for tours, saying yes, the love of performing, finding the love for stand up, the first gig, the soul crushing game of comedy, seeing material through, posting to the socials, overseeing everything, editing, getting better at talking to people, forming an hour show, following tangents, watching comedy, reviews, knowing his fans names, being a fun vibe comedian, crowd work, the first instance in which he called himself a comedian, performing at Hamer Hall, swearing, procrastinating, replying to emails, working with his brother, hiring his Mum to handle merch, loving the variety of his job, and a whole lot more!Cover Photo (background): Matty Parker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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