#214: Aisha Alfa - Stepping Up

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07/24/23 • 81 min

Aisha Alfa is an award-winning comedian as well as an actor, writer and host who can currently be seen co-starring with Kaley Cuoco & Chris Messina in the new dark comedy thriller BASED ON A TRUE STORY, created by Craig Rosenberg and Jason Bateman.

Aisha was previously seen in GOOD TROUBLE, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS and multiple seasons of DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION & THE NEXT CLASS.

Her incredible life and upbringing has given her a comedic edge and vision to see the world with a much broader lens. She was born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, lived in South Korea and France and now calls Los Angeles home.

Aisha recently released her debut comedy album ALL THE PARTS (produced by All Things Comedy—Bill Burr & Al Madrigal), produced the YouTube interview series PLUS ONE about motherhood, pregnancy and fertility, and launched her own podcast titled, THE SHOUT OUT SHOW, available on all podcast platforms.

Aisha has travelled the world performing comedy including the prestigious Just for Laughs festival in Montreal (Trevor Noah Gala, Kevin Hart LOL, and Homegrown), South Africa (Goliath Club, Cape (Town Comedy Club), Switzerland (Montreux Festival) and more. Aisha was also a Bob Curry Fellow at Second City, an NBC STAND UP Finalist, nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and a past winner of Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day Job from Rumor’s Comedy Club.

We chat about her previous life as a professional soccer player, wedding planner and a coach, collaboration, finding your voice and performing, authenticity, passion, abundance and happiness.

Just to note this chat was recorded prior to the writers strike*.

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Aisha out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishaalfa/ Website: https://www.aishaalfa.com/ Standup Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te4rcxP5wPc ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Aisha was previously seen in GOOD TROUBLE, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS and multiple seasons of DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION & THE NEXT CLASS.

We chat about her previous life as a professional soccer player, wedding planner and a coach, collaboration, finding your voice and performing, authenticity, passion, abundance and happiness.

Just to note this chat was recorded prior to the writers strike*.

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#213: Cassidy Freeman - 15 Seconds

This chat was recorded prior to the writers and actors strike* Cassidy Freeman is a talented and versatile actress as well as a producer who currently stars as “Amber Gemstone” in HBO’s hit series, THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES opposite creator Danny McBride, John Goodman and Adam Devine. The series follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.

Cassidy’s diverse roles have allowed her to travel the world, from Vancouver to New York to Bolivia. She is well known for starring as “Cady Longmire” in LONGMIRE on Netflix and “Tess Mercer” in CW’s superhero drama SMALLVILLE. She has appeared on series such as ONCE UPON A TIME, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, DOUBT and COLD CASE.

Cassidy also co-executive produced and starred in the horror-thriller YELLOWBRICKROAD as well as indie feature CORTEZ, both which premiered at Slamdance. Additional film credits include FOREVER PURGE, DON’T LOOK BACK, FINISHING THE GAME and indie feature BRAHMIN BULLS. On stage, she has appeared in Anthony Minghella’s Cigarette’s and Chocolate in NYC at the Atlantic stage 2 and The Maids at the Moth Theatre.

We chat about creative journeys and authenticity, her band the real D’Coy, manifestation, journaling, yoga & meditation, being ish, The Righteous Gemstones, letting go of agents, “getting it right” and lucid dreaming. The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Cassidy out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatface/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

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#215: Nolan North - A World of Superlatives

Nolan North is an acclaimed American actor and voice actor recently honored with a BAFTA Award for outstanding contribution to performance in games. He has created some of the most beloved characters in games, setting the standard as a pioneer, with a range of exceptional performances in the medium. In Nolan's 27-year career he has portrayed characters in over 350 titles across gaming and animation. His portrayal as Nathan Drake in the acclaimed Uncharted Series made him a household name. Other notable video game performance work includes roles as Desmond Miles in the Assassin’s Creed series, David in The Last of Us, Ghost in Destiny and Destiny 2, the Penguin in the Batman: Arkham series, Deadpool, and Doctor Edward Richtofen in the Call of Duty games.

His numerous animation credits include Rick & Morty, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Blaze and the Monster Machines, TMNT, Dragons: Riders of Berk and Family Guy. Nolan has also starred on screen in multiple TV shows and film. He got his start on ABC’s Port Charles and went on to regular roles on the hit TV show Pretty Little Liars as well as the Emmy-nominated series Con Man.

We chat about cosplay nazis at conventions, pursuing baseball, working in journalism and standup, his many voices, unique take on success and failure, life changing advice from his brother, gratitude and enthusiasm, being your best mentality all with a lot of laughs!

The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Nolan out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallynolannorth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nolan_north ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan