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Failure with Kenya Elan

Comedian Kenya Elan interviews comics, artists and activists about everything from weird societal norms to epic public fails. What have we learned culturally, historically or personally from failure? Tune in and find out!

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Episode 6: Swäm(aka Kwame Caldwell) - Get Your Content Up!

Episode 6

September 06, 2023

Episode 6: Swäm(aka Kwame Caldwell) - Get Your Content Up!

Kenya sits down with musician Swäm aka Kwame Caldwell to discuss his new project "The Mascot Is Not On The Team", getting out from...

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Episode 5: Elise Fernandez - It's Going Down!

Episode 5

August 23, 2023

Episode 5: Elise Fernandez - It's Going Down!

Kenya sits down with comedian Elise Fernandez to discuss failing Spanish, apocalypse plans, rebuilding after two major health events, and a second recession in...

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Episode 4: Debbie Marie Brown - Be Nerdy For My Rights

Episode 4

August 09, 2023

Episode 4: Debbie Marie Brown - Be Nerdy For My Rights

Kenya talks with musician and journalist Debbie Marie Brown about expectations for politicians, issues with labels and life in the gray zone. 

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Episode 3: Asha Ward - She Looked Like Someone You Could Rob

Episode 3

July 26, 2023

Episode 3: Asha Ward - She Looked Like Someone You Could Rob

Kenya sits down with SNL writer and 2023 JFL Fresh Face Asha Ward to talk about random roommates, starting over in NYC and her...

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Episode 2: Maggie Winters - Demon Girls & Double Standards

Episode 2

July 12, 2023

Episode 2: Maggie Winters - Demon Girls & Double Standards

Kenya sits down with Chicago's favorite girly Maggie Winters (The Righteous Gemstones) to discuss failed improv attempts, overcoming the cringe of doing what you...

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Episode 1: Zeetus Lapetus - He Doesn’t Care That I’m A Star

Episode 1

June 28, 2023

Episode 1: Zeetus Lapetus - He Doesn’t Care That I’m A Star

Comedian Kenya Élan interviews DJ Zeetus Lapetus about the common demonator between Ted Danson, Joni Mitchell and Judy Garland. Plus, the highs and lows...

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