The Need to Fail with Don Fanelli

What do all of your favorite comedians, actors, writers, and artists have in common? At some point, they’ve all completely failed. Comedian Don Fanelli sits down with folks at the top of their game to talk about the times their dreams felt more elusive than ever. These hilarious, heartbreaking, and incredibly relatable stories remind us that failure is not only necessary when pursuing a dream, but ultimately the inspiration that keeps us moving uncompromisingly forward. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.

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Episode 7: Dan Klein

After a four year hiatus, Don Fanelli is back and talks to his friend, writer/actor Dan Klein (Great News, Wet Hot American Summer) about what it was like doing some of his best work on stage, only to watch his friends get hired by Jimmy Fallon and Seth Myers. He also talks about being distracted by grapes during his SNL audition and what drove him to participate in Behavioral Cognitive Therapy. CONNECT W/ THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https://t...

Aug 01, 2017•52 min•Season 2Ep. 7

Update #2: Why the 4 Year Hiatus?

A short episode where I talk about why there was a 4 year hiatus with The Need to Fail and how it relates to some professional ups and downs. I give a brief history on where this concept started and how I failed to pitch the concept to production companies and podcast networks. I also talk about how my life on stage was going much better than my life in front of the camera and how I attempted to bridge the gap. FOLLOW THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https://...

Jul 25, 2017•23 min

New Season Update and Teaser!

A quick update on the new Need to Fail and a teaser on what to expect this year! New episodes released every Tuesday starting August 1st! FOLLOW THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https://twitter.com/donfanelli THE NEED TO FAIL IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-need-to-fail/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 18, 2017•8 min

Episode 6: Matt McGorry

After a minor summer hiatus, the Need to Fail is back with a fun interview Matt McGorry (Orange is the New Black, How to Get Away With Murder) talking about his acting journey. CONNECT W/ THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https://twitter.com/donfanelli AND PLEASE SUPPORT TN2F ON PATREON FOR BONUS EPS & MORE: https://www.patreon.com/theneedtofail SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW TN2F on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast...

Jul 29, 2013•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Abbi Jacobson

In this episode, I have a super fun conversation with Abbi Jacobson ( Broad City, Color This Book ) about Philadelphia, The Mighty Ducks, her Atlantic Theatre meltdown, and her journey through the UCB system. CONNECT W/ THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https://twitter.com/donfanelli AND PLEASE SUPPORT TN2F ON PATREON FOR BONUS EPS & MORE: https://www.patreon.com/theneedtofail SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW TN2F on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, ...

May 10, 2013•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Josh Patten

Josh Patten ( SNL's Weekend Update, UCB's Grandma's Ashes ) delivers a captivating interview filled with improv and life gems. Josh discusses the couple of times throughout doing improv where he accepted failure and recommitted to the love of improv and how that led him to new opportunities in the art. CONNECT W/ THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https://twitter.com/donfanelli AND PLEASE SUPPORT TN2F ON PATREON FOR BONUS EPS & MORE: https://www....

Apr 09, 2013•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Josh Ruben

I sit down and talk to Josh Ruben (College Humor, UCB) about how getting rejected from a couple of collegiate acting programs led him to study with some of the most accomplished teachers in the business. We also talk about a haunting 30 Rock audition, how making videos, pre-You Tube, led him to College Humor, and how he called his agent 10 times before he got a meeting. And Jaws, we talk about Jaws. CONNECT W/ THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https...

Mar 20, 2013•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Benjamin Apple

I sit down with friend and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writer Benjamin Apple (www.benjaminapple.com) to talk about the couple of times he did not get onto a UCB Harold Team and how it led him to a professional writing job in comedy. CONNECT W/ THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https://twitter.com/donfanelli AND PLEASE SUPPORT TN2F ON PATREON FOR BONUS EPS & MORE: https://www.patreon.com/theneedtofail SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW TN2F on Apple Podcasts...

Mar 04, 2013•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Lauren Lapkus

The first episode of The Need to Fail! Don talks with Lauren Lapkus ( Are You There, Chelsea?, Orange is the New Black, UCBLA ) about high school rejection, the road to improv, and vision boards! Don also starts off with a quick story about losing his mind when he was stuck in traffic on his way to an audition. CONNECT W/ THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theneedtofail https://twitter.com/donfanelli AND PLEASE SUPPORT TN2F ON PATREON FOR BONUS EPS & MORE: htt...

Feb 15, 2013•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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