How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood
Our podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025, due to our new feature film in post-production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Enjoy entertaining, enlightening and funny stories behind the scenes in the film, television and arts industries. Need a shot of schadenfreude or a little inspiration to embrace the blunders that are sure to happen in the creative process? Failure has a social stigma... but we look it dead in the eye and laugh. Minority voices encouraged. Hosted by C.M. Conway, the female filmmaker of "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" now available on Prime Video and FunnyFailureFilm.com. The witty and poignant indie features friends, fantasies and fabulous fails. A grassroots film dedicated to bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds. Our podcast became monthly after April, 2024; and our show's beginning and ending song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is by David Mumford (Bandcamp.com). Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.
Episodes
In this special episode, listen to host C.M. Conway share a surprising update regarding a beloved local theater that was slated to turn into a gym (featured in prior episodes). Additionally, hear a unique story of love for Valentine's Day, from author, activist and advocate Helen Keller. Movies have been made about Helen Keller, an accomplished blind and deaf woman. This includes "The Miracle Worker" about her life-c...
Hear a tale of the first fails of writer Jane Austen to publish her most well-known and beloved novels. Many of Austen's books have been made into movies or television series such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility." Story music by Nesrality.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroo...
Hear host C.M. Conway share a tale about a special debut on television, with quite a surprise. Story music by Victory Day.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.
Hear host C.M. Conway share a story about attending a comedy school in Los Angeles, and the mayhem that ensues. Story music by Denis Pavlov.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.
Hear actor, teacher and guest Kasie Cavanagh share a surprising story about a life-changing moment that occurred when she was a young performer. Story music by Denis-Pavlov. Next episode of this monthly podcast will air the last week of November.
This podcast is inspired by our "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and f...
Hear guest Adaeze C. Anane share her story about a colossal crush she had on an important figure in the industry. Music by Andreas-Woll-Music. This is a bonus episode, as we skipped an episode in August due to completing production on our new feature film Court(ship). More info at CourtshipFilm.com.
This podcast is inspired by our "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The hear...
Hear host C.M. Conway share about recently completing production of her new feature film Court(ship), and the challenges that occurred during casting. More film information at CourtshipFilm.com. Music by orangiromusik.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to ...
REPLAY: Listen again to artist, writer and storyteller Adair Heitmann tell an entertaining and inspiring tale of how a whale helped her overcome fear; and how that transferred to storytelling on the stage. Story music (in order) by The Mountain, matthewmikecolemusic and NaturesEye.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The diverse, grassroot...
Hear host C.M. Conway share an update about a lovely local theater, and the public meeting about its potential closure and being converted into a gym. Story music by Denis Pavlov.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to ...
Hear host C.M. Conway share an interesting story about a lovely local theater, potentially turning into a gym. Story music by Daddy_s Music.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.
Hear host C.M. Conway share an exciting announcement and a story about an unusual umbrella when recently visiting Hollywood. Story music by Piotr Witowski.
It's our 50th episode! Starting April 10, 2024, our podcast will be airing new episodes once a month due to the exciting announcement shared in this show. Feel free to listen to all the funny flubs and insights shared in prior episodes in the meantime.
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Hear the uplifting story of author, activist and advocate Helen Keller of her ups and downs to the path of finding her voice. Movies have been made about Helen Keller, an accomplished blind and deaf woman. This includes "The Miracle Worker" about her transformative relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Story music by Piotr Witowski.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Holly...
Hear host C.M. Conway share a story of running into a famous icon in Los Angeles... and the flubs that ensue. Story music by Nesrality.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.
Hear Stuart Brent's subtly humorous story of accomplishing his dream in Chicago... and nobody came. Performed from his autobiography, The Seven Stairs. Story music by Piotr Witowski.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers tr...
Hear host C.M. Conway share a tale of an unexpected event that occurred in an important proposal meeting... when meeting a decisive, "No." Story music MichaeL-X_Studio.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to ...
Listen to the story of author, activist and advocate Helen Keller in her own words about a powerful experience of transcending fears in the forest. Plays and movies have been made about Helen Keller, a remarkable blind and deaf woman. This includes "The Miracle Worker" about her close relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Music by Grand_Project.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully F...
Hear the story of author, activist and advocate Helen Keller in her own words, about the trials, fails and ultimately... the profound discovery of language. Movies have been made about Helen Keller, a revolutionary blind and deaf woman. This includes "The Miracle Worker" about her life-changing relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Story music by Daddy_s_Music.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to...
Listen to guest and actress Rebecca Rose McIlroy, share an interesting story about a surprise she encountered at the end of a casting agency meeting. Story music by Donovan.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The diverse, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make ...
Hear host C.M. Conway share a story of an enlightening experience when asked a question inquired of actors everywhere. Story music Nesrality.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.
Mark Twain's story from his autobiography of a most memorable mishap that occurred when he was rehearsing to perform in a play. Some of Twain's classics and debated novels were made into films. Story music by Nesrality.
This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The diverse, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is d...
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