The Successful Failure

The Successful Failure

This podcast is dedicated to those who successfully fail. Join filmmaker and stand up comedian Jesse Tugas, as he sits with local Los Angeles comedians and talk about the comedic process, bombing on stage, and real life challenges.

Episodes

September 19, 2024 70 mins

Marvin and I met on the set of CBS's S.W.A.T. as on-set production assistants in 2018. We talk about the differences working in Hollywood before and after 2020 and how politics has shaped entertainment.

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Intro to Season 2 of The Successful Failure: Successful Failures of Hollywood. If you worked in Hollywood and want to come on the podcast and talk about the industry then shoot me a message.

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July 10, 2024 31 mins

Happy 1 Year Anniversary! Thanks to everyone watching this podcast. Today I talk about being a podcast producer, Sex In The City 2, and still trying to be a Lush influencer.

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June 20, 2024 30 mins

Successfully failing at producing my first comedy show Trump Daddies, Melrose Podcasts expansion, losing a sponsor, getting a call from my bosses & life in general.

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FINALLY! My first full-blooded Filipino guest on the podcast. We talk about why we feel like failures, voting for Trump, booger sugar, and what Kris is looking for after 20 years in comedy.

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Trent Thomas is an actor and stand-up comedian based in LA. Originally from Ohio, we talk about the world famous Fourth Wall, fast food joints, and what it's like growing up in Ohio.

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Alan Peterson is a stand up comic based in LA and will be shooting his first comedy special May 18, 2024 at the Fourth Wall Comedy Cafe in Hollywood, CA!

Alan and I speak about all the things he did to prep for his first comedy special!

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Mark Kraus is a stand-up comic and works for a non-profit theater in Boyle Heights. Mark gives me great advice on fatherhood and how to become a man that actually owns a home in Los Angeles.

We also speak on being on Danny Mullen's video and his comedic material. In my opinion, Mark has one of the most unique perspective's that I've heard in the LA open mic scene.

A true craftsman as he weaves political issues, social issues, and c...

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April 26, 2024 49 mins

Weekend with Danny Mullen, Lunatic Liberals, & Zesty Tupac Follow Jesse Tugas: https://www.instagram.com/jessetugas/

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Anthony Stiriti is a stand-up comedian based in LA. He blew up on TikTok during the pandemic as he was able to take ideas that he could "recycle" that helped him out in the algorithm. We talk about white liberals, Drake or J. Cole, and LeBron James.

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April 16, 2024 40 mins

I talk about a never before seen scene from the upcoming Full Metal Jacket 2, meeting Chris Jericho, and Fat Bastard.

 

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Cole Klayman is a half Jewish half Christian person who blew up on IG the past couple of months. We talks how he did it, calling his teacher by their first name, and of course; politicals.

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90s Liberals, Trump, politics, God - Chris and I talk about it all!

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Gino Woulard is a stuntman, designer, a father, and fellow conspiracy theorist. We talk about him becoming a father, Diddy, Ryan Garcia, and Tartaria!

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March 11, 2024 45 mins

isidewith.com results, laying low, Kamala Harris, State of the union, ATF, & Laken Riley.

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Daegen Asfaha's second time on the podcast. We talk about his decision to move to Austin, faith and religion, and motivations.

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Today I talk about Joe Biden malfunction, Trump sneakers, NYPD dance team, racist weather, & Biden Harris 2024.

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Ray Lau is a stand-up comic from Seattle, WA. He travels with Stoney McBlaze, selling out shows across the country.

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John Luna is a OC/LA based stand-up comedian and podcast producer. He talks about recently losing his job, his Mexican side, penis sizes, and how I'm going to celebrate Joe Biden being elected for his second term in 2024 because he's been the greatest leader in all of history.

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