Kenya Elan

Failure with Kenya Elan

Comedy EN ↓ 12 episodes

Comedian Kenya Elan interviews comics, artists and activists about everything from weird societal norms to epic public fails. What have we learned culturally, historically or personally from failure? Tune in and find out!

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Kenya Elan

Episodes

Episode 12: Failure Live at the Lincoln Lodge 28.02.2024 1:16:39

Kenya Elan hosts the first-ever LIVE AUDIENCE episode featuring Arlieta Hall, Sho Daniels(Zeetus Lapetus), Maeve Devitt, Christine Ferrera, and Elaine Golden. This was such a fun night, faces hurt from laughing so hard -- listen right now! The next live show is March 27th back at the Lincoln Lodge! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/failure-live-w-kenya-elan-tickets-777336754157?aff=oddtdtcreator

Episode 11: Gena Gephart - Multiple Streams of Income 20.12.2023 30:51

Kenya talks with comedian Gena Gephart about college during the height of acapella culture, freaky fans and comedy's unexpected streams of income.

Episode 10: Eunji Kim - That Would Have Done Wonders For Your Comedy 29.11.2023 1:11:33

Kenya and Eunji talk about healthcare fails, ways to improve abortions, epic fails, and hanging out with young people.

Episode 9: Sonal Aggarwal 15.11.2023 1:19:07

Comedian Sonal Aggarwal brings a global perspective to this episode of Failure. Kenya and Sonal discuss the current state of dating apps, volunteering at a sex party, and being for real.

Episode 8: Jaxx Masada - World Champion In The Wheel Thing 04.10.2023 1:02:59

Jaxx Masada (model, tattoo artist, and nightlife queen) talks about her past life in circus performance, social connection through tattooing, and figuring out her body's needs at a young age.

Episode 7: Amber Autry - Pissing on the Present 20.09.2023 1:00:47

Kenya talks with Nashville sweetheart Amber Autry about her time working with preschoolers, preserving your mental health in pursuing your dreams and finding what's right for you.

Episode 6: Swäm(aka Kwame Caldwell) - Get Your Content Up! 06.09.2023 1:09:18

Kenya sits down with musician Swäm aka Kwame Caldwell to discuss his new project "The Mascot Is Not On The Team", getting out from under the carceral system, and tales of the single life.

Episode 5: Elise Fernandez - It's Going Down! 23.08.2023 1:03:28

Kenya sits down with comedian Elise Fernandez to discuss failing Spanish, apocalypse plans, rebuilding after two major health events, and a second recession in our lifetime.

Episode 4: Debbie Marie Brown - Be Nerdy For My Rights 09.08.2023 52:54

Kenya talks with musician and journalist Debbie Marie Brown about expectations for politicians, issues with labels and life in the gray zone.

Episode 3: Asha Ward - She Looked Like Someone You Could Rob 26.07.2023 56:27

Kenya sits down with SNL writer and 2023 JFL Fresh Face Asha Ward to talk about random roommates, starting over in NYC and her insane first months writing for SNL.

Episode 2: Maggie Winters - Demon Girls & Double Standards 12.07.2023 59:15

Kenya sits down with Chicago's favorite girly Maggie Winters (The Righteous Gemstones) to discuss failed improv attempts, overcoming the cringe of doing what you love and TV character double standards.

Episode 1: Zeetus Lapetus - He Doesn’t Care That I’m A Star 28.06.2023 1:15:12

Comedian Kenya Élan interviews DJ Zeetus Lapetus about the common demonator between Ted Danson, Joni Mitchell and Judy Garland. Plus, the highs and lows of being a rising star.