Game of Life Podcast

We're joined by entrepreneur, founder, certified dog trainer of Positive K9 Training, Chris Loverseed. Finally, someone who can come on the podcast and talk all about dogs! We talk to Chris about the love of dogs, going into a "jobby", starting a business so he could spend more time with his dogs, breeding dogs for companionship, training, the responsibility of being a dog owner, the psychology of...

We're joined by an Australian actor, translator, acting teacher, and national treasure, Francis Greenslade. You may recognise Francis from shows including Jack Irish, The Leftovers, Winners & Losers, and frequent collaborations with Shaun MIcallef on the much beloved Mad As Hell and The Micallef Program. We talk about why it took Francis so long to call himself an actor, falling into comedic a...

We drop into a conversation with Jack Henderson, a buyer's agent and the man behind Henderson Advocacy, Endeavour Build, Henderson Develop, and Flamingo Sundays. Jack was in his car at one of his renovation projects at the time of this recording! We talk about Jack's obsession with having what he didn't have as a kid, having control over destiny, the journey leading to an interest in property inve...

It's a new year and the start of our second year of podcasts! First guest up for 2024 is Dain Walker, a branding strategist, and CEO of rivyl, having worked for renowned brands including Culture Kings. We get stuck into it by talking about the thrills of podcasting, defining a brand, the differences between a brand & a personal brands, changing people's perception, being inspired by Gary V, th...

On this episode we're joined by actor, Alexander Siddig (Foundation, Gotham, Peaky Blinders, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Game of Thrones). We had an incredible time with Sid as his warm and candid nature made the hour fly by! We talk about not being cool enough to talk to people at bars, Sid's name, an uncle who was the first democratically elected prime minister of Sudan, the complicated history...

This time we welcome Drew Forsythe onto the podcast, a satirist known for his work in The Wharf Revue and frequent collaborations with Jon English and Simon Gallaher for Essgee Entertainment productions including Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum throughout the 90's and early 2000's. Drew's comedic stage work is something Dan grew up...

Justin Hamilton or "Hammo" is the guest on this episode of Game of Life! Justin is a comedian, talent producer, and writer. Justin is always in fine form and comes with a unique level of energy like no other. We leaned heavily into discussions about comedy and film for this episode and loved every minute of it! *Recorded prior to the releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer* We talk about Justin's retur...

For this episode of Game of Life we're joined by actor, Steven Culp. Steven's film credits include playing Robert F. Kennedy in Thirteen Days, and Congressman Wenham in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, while some TV credits are The West Wing, 24, Boston Legal, Bosch, Burn Notice, Stargate: Atlantis, Star Trek: Enterprise, Desperate Housewives, Arrow, and The Orville. Steven takes us on a journ...

On this episode of Game of Life we're joined by actor, Eddie McClintock (Warehouse 13, Friends, Modern Family, Monk). Eddie is an incredibly deep, philosophical, and thoughtful thinker which was a perfect fit for the podcast and would love to revisit this conversation by inviting Eddie back on in the future. We talk to Eddie about the wide appeal of Warehouse 13, the importance of being a monster,...

We made it to 50 episodes! We bring in mates Harry Khurana and Brendan Lay to kick back, relax, and truly have fun with it! Join us as we explore the lives of Harry and Brendan with plenty of alcohol, pizza, and good humour as we celebrate friendship and having created 50 episodes. Uniting humor, wisdom, and a genuine passion for life's unpredictable adventure, they invite you to join the festivit...

Join us for another episode as we sit down with actor, musician, astronomer, Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager). Tim gave us sound insight into how any creative can pursue their passion by keeping "your overheads down" completely changing our perspective as a writer and photographer. We had an amazing time with Tim. We talk about setting short term goals, being work optional, finding the rage to forge...

We were lucky enough to be joined by actress, teacher, and all round charitable and upbeat individual, Bonita Friedericy (Malcolm in the Middle, MONK, Chuck). Bonita is also the wife of former guest of the show, John Billingsley who crashes the podcast mid way through the episode. We have a very raw, deep, and honest conversation about all facets of life as we discover the rules of life Bonita liv...

Join us as we sit down for a fun and energetic conversation with film and television composer, record producer, former member of Nine Inch Nails, and the mind behind the musical crescendo in the Saw film franchise, Charlie Clouser! In honour of this episode's guest, we've also temporally changed our theme music to the "Hello Zepp" music as discussed in our conversation.   Charlie starts by te...

In a very special episode of the podcast we're joined by a very senior former colleague of ours and recently retired, Phil Hyland. It's a big one! We talk about adjusting to retirement, get a peak into Phil's childhood, living on an air force base, an early business endeavor of selling snakes, curiosity for exploring, life lessons, introspection, getting married and starting a family early, growin...

For this episode, we're joined by John Billingsley (Star Trek: Enterprise, The X-Files, Stargate SG1, The Mentalist, The Man from Earth, 24, among many other credits). Recorded during the WGA strike and prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike in June 2023. We talk about John's most obscure credit, not having a fallback, the lengthy apprenticeship as an artist, selling Star Trek, disruptive technology, dispa...

For this episode, we sat down with Nana Visitor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Family Guy, Ted 2, Battlestar Galactica, Torchwood). Recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike and during the WGA strike in June 2023. We gain some insight into Nana's early days as an up and coming actress, not becoming boxed in, allowing room for failure, having an amateur's mindset, the competitive nature of the industry,...

Join hosts Dan and Harman in a rollicking episode of "Game of Life" featuring the illustrious Colin Lane. Delve into a captivating conversation that traverses the realms of comedy and philosophy, exploring the multifaceted world of this Australian comedy legend. Discover the wit and wisdom behind Colin Lane's comedic prowess as he shares anecdotes and insights, establishing himself as a true comed...

Join us in an exciting two-hour conversation with Dr. Oleg Beyda, a history and philosophy guru at the University of Melbourne. Dive into forgotten tales of World War II and Russian history, led by Dr. Beyda's intriguing storytelling. Venturing into deep thinking, the podcast tackles philosophers like Nietzsche and Dostoevsky, pondering life's meaning and existence. Dr. Beyda's profound thoughts a...

In our recent podcast episode, we embarked on an illuminating journey with the engaging anthropologist, Dr. Violeta Schubert. Her profound love for anthropology led to a riveting conversation that traversed the realms of life, culture, society, and history. Throughout the episode, Violeta's captivating storytelling transported us through diverse cultural landscapes, weaving historical insights int...

Embark on a cosmic journey with the charming Professor Alan Duffy in our latest episode of "Game of Life with Dan and Harman." With his infectious Irish charm and a perpetual smile, Professor Duffy led us through the mysteries of the universe, sharing his expertise on stars, galaxies, and the enigmatic world of dark matter. We delved into his astrophysical background, where he creates simulated un...

In this poignant episode of Game of Life with Dan and Harman, we are joined by Jesse Amato, a remarkable survivor of sudden cardiac arrest at the young age of 24. During a seemingly ordinary soccer practice, Jesse's life took an unexpected turn, and his journey to recovery and self-discovery is eye opening. Jesse's calming presence and openness create a captivating atmosphere as we explore the har...

This week we're joined by the founding father of The Chaser, Charles Firth in an attempt to gain some education in the world of Australian politics. We talk about voting, political scandals, soccer, white collar crime, sitting naked on Keanu Reeves' bike, getting arrested, student protests, smoking parsley, taking over the school newspaper, the fashionable day of action, having fun at University,...

This week we're joined by an extraordinarily talented performer of various musical productions including The Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 9 to 5, and currently a member of the ensemble for Mamma Mia! Josh didn't break his smile for the hour or so we spent with him as he spoke with so much joy for what he gets to do for a living. Josh talks about what it's like co...

In the latest podcast episode, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Fabio Zambetta, an internationally recognised A.I. expert. Fabio's extensive background in AR/VR, games technology, and real-time simulation enriched our discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of A.I. Fabio's insights were eye-opening, drawing from his collaborations with industry giants like Microsoft, GitHub, and Village Roadsh...

This week we welcome the absurdly talented Garry Starr, otherwise known as Damien Warren-Smith onto the show. We talk about the importance of allowing for vulnerability while performing, embracing the inner child, audience participation, setting up his audiences to succeed, the joys of going into the world and deliberately being the idiot, leaning into the fool, masks, creative control, performing...