Marv Tollman: Look Back in Failure
Marv Tollman moved to Hollywood from New Jersey in the 1960s with the goal of becoming a famous actor. He failed miserably. Then he wrote a book called “The Failure Fallacy,” which was wildly successful. His theories about failure and success drew the attention of the biggest names in movies and television, propelling Marv to fame and fortune as the “self-help failure guru to the stars.” One year later, he vanished into thin air. No one had a clue as to what happened to him. Until now. The 3-part mockumentary podcast “Marv Tollman: Look Back in Failure” examines the mystery from every angle.
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One journalist was able to navigate the murderous minefield that others before him could not safely sidestep. This led him to uncover the truth about what happened to Marv Tollman. Grab a pint of your favorite gelato and settle in for an ending worthy of a classic Hollywood movie
Many theories about Marv Tollman’s disappearance are posited by a wide range of journalists. Several believe that Marv was somehow involved with the Mafia who then did him in, but none of the theories lead to anything concrete. (Mafia pun intended.) Of course, once you hear a history professor explain that Marv was in Dallas on November 22, 1963, you’ll find the connection between his disappearance and the Mafia impossible to refus...
Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Marv Tollman dreamed of becoming a famous Hollywood actor. Sadly, his dream was never realized, and he exited Tinsel Town a colossal failure. However, success did come to Marv courtesy of his best-selling book, “The Failure Fallacy.” Ironically, he ended up making it big in Hollywood—as the Self-Help Failure Guru to the Stars.
Sit back and enjoy a story with more twists than a box of Red Vines.
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