Fail with Greta Lee Jackson
Fail with Greta Lee Jackson
Greta Lee Jackson
Comedian Greta Lee Jackson shares her life, career and relationship fails with comedians, actors, and media friends who have also learned (the hard way) how to embrace failure and then turn it into success…or at least a funny story to tell their mates.
Benjamin Law’s shame stories
Writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law experiences failure every day. Ben joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about how he felt being published for the first time, copping abuse for his Quarterly Essay and meeting an ABC journalist at the Nude Olympics…while in the nude himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2020
28 min
Fiona Falkiner’s new start
Presenter and model Fiona Falkiner rose to fame in her early 20’s as a contestant on The Biggest Loser Australia. Fiona opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about experiencing fame before social media, managing her mental health after The Biggest Loser and learning how to focus on things that truly matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2020
33 min
Sam Dastyari’s fall from grace
Former Labor senator Sam Dastyari accepts that he will fail. Sam sits down with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about power, finding his purpose after leaving the Labor Party and leaving his 30th birthday to help Kevin Rudd’s election campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 7, 2020
31 min
Ben Fordham’s acts of kindness
Broadcaster Ben Fordham doesn’t like to think about failure. Ben catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about accidentally missing court dates, helping the people who listen to his radio show and how he learned to ask for forgiveness rather than permission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2020
28 min
Cam Knight’s five-star review
Comedian, actor and presenter Cam Knight’s happiest professional achievement is receiving a five-star review for his comedy show 100 Percenter. Cam catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about quitting alcohol after hitting his lowest point and comparing himself to Osher Günsberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2020
31 min
Jan Fran’s resilience
Journalist and presenter, Jan Fran, is best known for co-hosting the SBS news & current affairs program The Feed. She catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about her most embarrassing professional fail and being recognised in line to the toilet at a music festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2020
32 min
Bjorn Stewart’s self-worth
Actor and writer Bjorn Stewart has worked on a range of programs for the ABC and short films. Bjorn joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about bringing himself back from the lowest point in his career and what he’d like written in his own eulogy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2020
29 min
Rodney Todd’s big break
Comedian and playwright, Rodney Todd’s proudest achievement is working on the ABC comedy program Tonightly with Tom Ballard. Rodney joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about taking opportunities & setbacks in his stride and why he’s shy about promoting himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2020
27 min
Michelle Brasier’s perspective
Actor and writer, Michelle Brasier, is best known for her work in Mad As Hell and her collaborations with comedy group Aunty Donna. Michelle catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about what bravery means to her and learning to ask for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 7, 2020
28 min
Nina Oyama’s Twitter fails
Writer and actor Nina Oyama has a really good relationship with failure. She is best known for her roles on Utopia and Tonightly with Tom Ballard and online for her viral tweets. Nina catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about Twitter fails and why Kitty Flanagan bought her a mattress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2020
24 min
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