How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood

Hear the story of author, activist and advocate Helen Keller in her own words, of fumbling to understand one of the most vital emotions that infuse both life and art.  Several movies have been made about Helen Keller, a remarkable blind and deaf woman. This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video . The heartfelt, grassroots ind...

Hear host C.M. Conway share a story of unexpectedly meeting a celebrity... and acting like an idiot. 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.  Story music by David Mumf...

Mark Twain's story from his autobiography of the ups and downs to get one of his books published; including being at odds with the publishers.  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 ab...

Listen to Mark Twain's own story of the publishing agent who made a big blunder. A number of Twain's classics and controversial 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 dedicated t...

Hear host C.M. Conway share a story of an odd (yet common) occurrence that happened during an important meeting with a big commercial agent. 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 agai...

Listen to nonfiction narrative author Maria C. Palmer's stunning story about the experience of pitching a literary agent. 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. ...

Author, consultant and presenter Julienne B. Ryan shares a lively tale about a memorable keynote presentation where an unexpected surprise and quick thinking take center stage. 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...

The conclusion (part 2) of Stuart Brent's surprising story of how his life as a  bookstore owner in Chicago suddenly changed when he was wrangled into performing in a play filled with mayhem. Performed from his autobiography, The Seven Stairs, published in 1962.  This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video . The heartfelt...

Listen to Stuart Brent's surprising story (part 1 of 2) of how his life as a  bookstore owner in Chicago suddenly changed when he was wrangled into performing in a play filled with mayhem. Performed from his autobiography, The Seven Stairs, published in 1962.  This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video . The heartfelt, g...

Listen to guest and actress Lizzie Peet share a remarkable story about a most unique audition for a manager.  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 it against all odds.  Story music (in or...

Listen to host C.M. Conway share a story about what happens when a celebrity crashes a feature film audition. 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 it against all odds.  Story music by Don...

 Listen to the story of writer and journalist Ida Tarbell in her own words, and the bumpy beginnings of her career as a public speaker. 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 it against all...

A huge mishap or caught in the act? You decide when listening to Mark Twain's own story of an unbelievable mistake that occurred within the pages one of his books after it was published. Many of Twain's classics and controversial novels were made into films. This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video . The diverse,...

 Listen to host C.M. Conway share a tale about the hands of fated failure in modeling. 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 it against all odds.  Story music by Donovan.  Our monthly podc...

 Listen to a story of close-calls and mishaps from the 1868 memoir Behind the Scenes by Elizabeth Keckley, a remarkable seamstress of first lady, Mrs. Lincoln.  Keckley was also depicted in Steven Spielberg's film Lincoln. 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...

Listen to host C.M. Conway share a story about Cassie, the fantastical dog in her indie film, who receives double takes everywhere she goes... especially on the press tour! 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 d...

Listen to host C.M. Conway share how dancing in a high-profile, dream feature film becomes a bit of a nightmare. 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 it against all odds.  Story music (in...

Listen to host C.M. Conway share an entertaining tale of a country commercial callback audition; including line dancing, fast footwork and thinking. 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 i...

Listen to artist, writer and storyteller Adair Heitmann tell an entertaining and inspiring tale of how a whale helped her overcome fear. 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 it against al...

Listen to host C.M. Conway share a story of a very unexpected slip-up that happened on a film set. 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 it against all odds.   Our monthly podcast is pausi...

Listen to the completion of the story involving accidents of actress Anna Cora Mowatt, a stage actress in 1853.  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 it against all odds. Story music by N...

Listen to accidents of actress Anna Cora Mowatt, a stage actress in 1853.  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 it against all odds.  Story music by Nesrality.  Our monthly podcast is pau...

Hear a few funny industry stories told by Sergio, Laura Goldman and Rodney Sheriff recorded live at an April Fool's Day event. 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 it against all odd...

Listen to host C.M. Conway share an unbelievable tale of how an audition goes sideways for a popular television series about a law firm with a star actor. 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...

What happens when doing it yourself turns to OMG? Listen to actor and event host  Aliesha Pulliam share this entertaining story. 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 it against all odds. ...