For publicists, managers & agencies

Your client's best story isn't the highlight reel. It's how they got there.

Funny in Failure invites comedians, writers, voice actors, actors, sports athletes, directors, content creators, show creators, authors and musicians to talk honestly about the setbacks behind their success. It is warm, funny and disarming, and it makes your client look like the most human person in the room.

Michael Kahan, host of Funny in Failure
Michael Kahan, your host
340+
Episodes and counting
4.9★
Apple Podcasts rating
4,146
Avg downloads per day
20+
Countries listening
Names your client will recognise, from:
The SimpsonsSeveranceStar TrekBrooklyn Nine-NineBetter Call SaulSchitt's CreekGhostbustersGuardians of the GalaxyCriminal MindsThe Walking DeadSuperstoreFuturama The SimpsonsSeveranceStar TrekBrooklyn Nine-NineBetter Call SaulSchitt's CreekGhostbustersGuardians of the GalaxyCriminal MindsThe Walking DeadSuperstoreFuturama
Why this matters

A warm room where vulnerability becomes the best story in the building.

Our mission is to normalise failure as a necessary part of the road to success, removing the stigma that stops people taking risks. It is wholesome, funny and genuinely inspiring, and it makes your client look thoughtful, generous and human.

Michael Kahan
Michael Kahan
Creator & host
A note from Michael

To the publicists, managers and agents reading this,

Funny in Failure is a kind, genuinely funny conversation about the moments that did not go to plan, and what came next. I do my homework, I follow my guest's lead, and I make sure they feel relaxed, look brilliant and leave glad they came.

Three hundred and forty conversations in, the people you recognise from The Simpsons, Severance and Better Call Saul have trusted me with their stories. I would love to look after yours too.

Michael Kahan

Creator and host, Funny in Failure

Why your client should say yes

Everything a publicist wants to hear

1

Their peers are already here

Respected, recognisable names from film, television, comedy, voice acting, writing, music, sport and food. Saying yes puts your client in very good company, not out on a limb.

2

A safe, generous conversation

A warm, well-prepared host who follows your client's lead. Guests consistently describe it as one of the most relaxed, enjoyable interviews they have done.

3

Your client will look great

Michael draws out the funny, human and inspiring. You leave with a beautifully produced episode and ready-to-share clips for your client's own channels.

4

A loyal global audience

Thousands of engaged listeners across Australia, the US, the UK and 15+ more countries who actually finish episodes and come back for the next one.

The proof

The calibre of conversation

The company your client keeps by saying yes, from across film, television, comedy, voice acting, writing, music, sport and food.

Phil Rosenthal
Somebody Feed Phil
Al Jean
The Simpsons
Dichen Lachman
Severance
Jonathan Frakes
Star Trek: TNG
Ernie Hudson
Ghostbusters
Sean Gunn
Guardians of the Galaxy
Paget Brewster
Criminal Minds, Community
Patrick Fabian
Better Call Saul
Joe Mantegna
Criminal Minds
Billy West
Futurama
Sarah Wayne Callies
The Walking Dead
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
The Mandalorian
Plus 340+ more, including voice legends, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Veep cast, and a deep roster of Australian comedians and identities from Dave Hughes to Adriano Zumbo.
What's involved

An easy yes, a lighter lift than you think

01

A relaxed chat, about an hour

Recorded remotely or in person, whatever suits your client. We work around them.

02

We handle everything

Recording, editing, artwork and show notes are all on us. Your client just turns up and talks.

03

Your client gets the assets

A featured episode plus polished short clips, with full creative care over how they are shown.

04

Promoted to a global audience

Released across podcast, YouTube and social to a warm, loyal listenership that trusts us.

By the numbers

A loyal audience, all over the world

340+
Episodes and counting
4.9★
Apple Podcasts rating
4,146
Average downloads per day, excluding YouTube
#1
Failure podcast on Feedspot, 2026
The audience

Who's actually listening

Who's listening

Working-age adults, 25-54Core
Engaged and loyal listenersHigh
Interest in Shorts and long-formVery high

Mostly working-age adults with money to spend, and a habit of watching both quick clips and full episodes.

Top countries

1Australia
2United States
3United Kingdom
4Canada
5Germany & New Zealand
What we talk about

Conversations with heart

Embracing vulnerability Redefining failure Mental health & resilience Creativity Humour & humanity Health & wellness Celebrating the small wins

"Michael has a rare ability to get guests to open up about the setbacks behind their success, making every episode both inspiring and entertaining."

Listener review · Apple Podcasts
For brands & partners

A trusted voice worth standing beside

Beyond guests, Funny in Failure is a warm, brand-safe environment to reach thoughtful, driven listeners who value honesty, creativity and emotional intelligence.

A loyal listener base

High completion rates and genuine trust in the host's recommendations.

Respected global talent

Align with recognisable names across film, TV and comedy.

Values that travel

Health and wellness, creativity, resilience and emotional intelligence.

An easy, brand-safe listen

Positive, funny and wholesome, with no rough edges to manage.

Let's make it happen

Let's put your client in the room

Tell me who you have in mind and I will make the rest effortless. A conversation your client actually enjoys, and a story worth sharing.

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