Welcome to First Check, a podcast so you can learn how to be the next great venture capitalist or angel investor. As a partner at Cofounders Capital, host of First Check Tim McLoughlin has invested over $43 million in startups, and on this podcast, Tim shares what works and what doesn’t, so you can be ready to write your first check.
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Would you like to live your best life possible, regardless of your imperfections? Discover cutting-edge tools and inspiration to let go of your limitations and expand your life beyond what you’ve ever imagined! On Imperfect Brilliance we help you tap into your unique gifts and talents, uncovering and letting your brilliance shine. Join Certified Facilitator and Coach Betsy McLoughlin to delve into different areas of your life, get unstuck and create the life that is truly possible for you. T ...
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Sean McLoughlin and Jonny Pelham are comedians and losers. Join them each week as they discuss their sorry lives and occasionally rope in more successful friends to help them get out of the gutter. Live dates at jonnypelham.com & seanmcloughlincomedy.com Follow the show on Twitter @failingpod mail the pod at failingbetterpod@gmail.com Join the Patreon crowd at https://www.patreon.com/failingbetter Produced by producerpaul.co.uk podcast producer for hire! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted o ...
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This is unfortunately the final episode of Failing Better. Thanks for listening everyone. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sean got to play at a Premier League stadium with a bunch of professional footballers. Jonny laughs at the fallout. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A historically poor episode this week as the boys struggle to say anything interesting or funny. There are quite a few facts though for anyone thinking of entering a pub quiz in the near future. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode we talk about football, institutional racism and Harold Shipman. It really does zig-zag all over the place in what critics are already calling another episode of Failing Better. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode we discuss life in the pod hinterlands, do some shout outs and talk about a dressing down from our partners. Another classic episode of the podcast in a week where Kesha releases a new album. Tick Tock on the clock. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Where's Wally (Featuring George Zach)
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Another week, another guest star who appears on the podcast against their will. We also talk about dismantling the NHS, making a Where's Wally podcast and we do another 'Adam And Eve It'. Not bad. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sean is back from America and tells Jonny about a few of the celebrities he met and some of the wild experiences he decided to run away from. Also it's the first edition of our new segment 'Adam and Eve It'. All in all probably the most star-studded episode we've ever done. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Sean is in La La Land and Jonny is in Man Man Manchester. They talk weird billboard adverts in New York, scientology and Sean gets very nervous about guns. It's the most showbiz episode ever. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sean’s jet-setting continues as he plans his trip to the city of Angels (LA). Sean reveals he has American citizenship, Jonny reveals his hatred of Portsmouth and they both question whether there is anything as funny as a novelty t-shirt. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A Law Unto Ourselves (Guest Stuart Laws)
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Cracking episode this week as the boys are joined by stand-up comedian, director and all-round good egg Stuart Laws. We do some interviewing and it goes very well. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Failing Better boys are back and this week Sean is talking about his trip to Canada, Jonny brings everything down and they both discuss getting mugged. We go again. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sean’s in Canada and Jonny’s still in his attic. Some things change, whereas other remain relentlessly the same. In this episode they talk official plans for their first Failing Better Live show, Prince Harry and also a rumour emerges that the boys could be about to do a Taskmaster remake. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…
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A very sexy episode as Sean and Jonny tease a live episode of the pod and also explore the Battle Of The Boyne. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode the Sean and Jonny try and figure out the most average man in Britain. Also they talk about retaurants and Sean does a Mike Tyson impression that Jonny gets a kick out of. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week Jonny's new friend Al pays us a visit. But is his name Al? Or has Sean noticed a huge mistake? Also they talk about Joe Rogan's penis and caffeine and all sorts of nonsense. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode Sean and Jonny talk of their undying respect for BBC news anchor Huw Edwards. Also Sean's got a voucher for burgers and Jonny has a plan on how to get more out of his dining experience. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In an attempt to widen the scope of the pod and stop the navelgazing the boys attempt to talk about artifical intelligence and retirement age. If that sounds boring then don't worry: Jonny does loads of accents as well. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The first of two episodes this week that were recorded too early in the day. In this ep Sean and Jonny dissect the results of the Failing Better World Cup, their potential international names and then try and drum up some interest in their email. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week the guys question what it takes to be a model citizen. Jonny is feeling the Bern and wants to be more like him, whereas Sean maintains bird charities are the way to go. Can they learn a lesson from legendary WWE wrestler Kane? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jonny’s had a difficult week in Los Angeles and Sean has had an interesting interaction with a fan that casts a shadow over the podcast. We’re back to our Kafkaesque best. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TGI The Failing Birthday 1st Birthday Episode (With Guest Sophie Willan)
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The podcast is one year old and we celebrate in style! Long time fans will be overwhelmed as you hear how the podcast was founded, Jonny delivers a second verse to his rap and Sean organises a surprise that goes wrong almost immediately. We have multi-award winner Sophie Willan on the phone explaining how she couldn't in good conscious give us a 5-…
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This Was Going To Be Tuesday’s Episode Until The End
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Sean and Jonny are feeling bad and Jonny’s dog is in the room for the recording. In between woofs they talk about duvet days, sitcoms and Sean has been to the football. Also more promotion for our big birthday week next week. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Next week marks a whole year of Failing Better and this week we talk about what we may have planned. Also we’re joined by Banksy. Please follow our twitter page to take part in the hare-brained ‘Failing Better World Cup’ and email us and tell us your memories of the pod. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Sean is excited as Jonny wants to move back to London. Also discussions of blood feuds (what are they?), gentrification (what is it?) and the boys try and figure out how they could headline Glastonbury Festival. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Wait Til The End (With Special Guest Harriet Kemsley)
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Now this is an episode that deserves all of your attention. This week Jonny and Sean are speculating that the podcast doesn't work when cut into little clips, a point which is exemplified by how this episode ends. Remeber that it's an album, not just a bunch of singles. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…
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After Monday's cracking episode we take things up a notch and talk about TGI Friday's, Lilt and then decide we probably could invade Austria if we wanted to. Enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're back and this episode represents a huge return to form. The podcast now has a timer which keeps things exciting and this week Sean and Jonny are mainly talking about their health. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sean is in Amsterdam, Jonny is in hit attic and you are in podcast heaven. We talk and psychoanalyse a troublesome visitor Sean saw at the Anne Frank Museum, resolve Jonny's Carly Rae Jepson saga and then doubt ourselves as always. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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After many wildly successful months of podcasting this may be the point where Sean and Jonny finally fail. Still there's fun to be had as Sean is hungover, Jonny is recording his show (free to Patreon members!) and also the boys try for their biggest guest yet. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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Here we are with another great episode of the show. We discuss Sean's business dreams, Jonny's continued flirtation with a new lifestyle and they both discuss their experiences of performing on Live At The Apollo. God save the King. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Coming in your ears from Bath to Ho Chi Minh City it's Failing Better! This week Sean and Jonny talk about presidential poops, ghost guests and are surprised at quite how international our fanbase has got. It's the Sgt. Pepper of podcasts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Special Guest - SARAH KEYWORTH
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Rejoice as one of the best comedians and people Sarah Keyworth comes on the pod! We talk about their awesome hair, current tour and also things take a few weird detours. It's Failing Better at it's most confounding. Go see Sarah on tour! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jonny has listened to two podcasts and wants to tell Sean all the things we can do to improve this one. Also Sean has returned to the National Rail Museum and Jonny's dry January is actually going well. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's 2023 and your favourite podcast is back with the wisest wisdom, the funniest jokes and also a weird notion of a grasshopper olympics. They also talk Sean's recent trip to Morocco, Jonny's last-minute Christmas gift for his girlfriend and also they wonder where this is all going. Happy new year! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See…
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This week Sean and Jonny have been given a massive opportunity to change the fortunes of the pod. Also they talk Blue, other podcasts and have quite a serious conversation about drugs and psychology. Our wisdom truly is wise. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It's the festive time of year so Sean and Jonny are here to bring you joy and cheer! In this episode they try and get a wrestler to appear on the pod and announce a very controversial new sponsor. Merry Christmas everyone! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Sean and Jonny are getting into the Christmas spirit and their guest is top-class comedian and genuine England international footballer Josh Pugh. We basically nerd out about the fact Josh is good at football for an hour. Pathetic in many ways. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jonny is recording in his spooky attic so an air of danger surrounds this episode. This is pierced by Sean's obsession with cowboys and we get a special appearance from previous guest Sophie Willan who at one point thinks Jonny might be trapped in his attic. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week we're joined by the brilliant comedian and fellow podcaster Bobby Mair. We talk about Bobby's failed driving theory tests, a strange story where Jonny almost got attacked by gangsters and also Sean gets bullied again. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Sean and Jonny talk about their schooldays, focussing mainly on Jonny's ridiculous teenage years spent in a gang called 'The Blazing Bengalis'. Also they try and book a famous ex-boxer to appear on the pod who Sean has a strange connection to. Also Jonny raps. This one has to be heard to be believed. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. Se…
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No you're not going crazy. Failing Better is now releasing episodes twice a week and we start with a long, embarrassing tale of Jonny's semi-naked attempt to find his dog. We then talk about his botched trip to Brighton and then him and Sean speculate which Lord Of The Rings actor could one day appear on the pod. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted…
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This week Sean is back from Mexico and Jonny wants to talk all things holidays. However most of the episode is a mix of train chat and desparate pleas for our listeners to give us 5-star reviews on their respective podcast players. Don't let us down. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week we have a quite detailed conversation about all the jobs Sean has had in his life. Was he really responsible for a fancy dress shop going under? Also Jonny starts a horrible rumour about a former snooker player that snowballs into a long chat about Penguin bars. It’s the fishiest podcast in the west. Live dates at jonnypelham.com & seanmc…
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After two long, emotional months for all of you the Failing Better boys are back. In this very special comeback episode Sean and Jonny talk about what they’ve been up to recently, changes that may be made to the podcast moving forward and ask the immortal question: “is this shit?” Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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To try and rebuild the bridge between us and our fans we’ve decided to release TWO special comeback episodes in one go to prove we mean business. In this second one we discuss our new theme tune, Jonny’s sister who definitely isn’t a spy and Sean wonders if dogs like Borat. I like! Live dates at jonnypelham.com & seanmcloughlincomedy.com Follow the…
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This week Sean and Jonny apologise profusely for last weeks no show and talk all things stress relief. The perfect episode if you never want to feel any stress ever again. Live dates at jonnypelham.com & seanmcloughlincomedy.com Follow the show on Twitter @failingpod mail the pod at failingbetterpod@gmail.com Join the Patreon crowd at https://www.p…
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Julius Caesar: A life Explored
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Julius Caesar conquered Gaul, shagged Cleopatra and became dictator of Rome, before being murdered on the senate seats by his once great friend Brutus. This week Jonny put up an umbrella. The lads dig into Julius’s past to try and learn how to become so god damn successful. And maybe find a way to sleep with the current president of Egypt - Abdel F…
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Rather than spend £900 on a test, this week the boys try to figure out if Jonny has Dyspraxia. Are they able to answer this question? Of course not. Instead, Jonny discusses shitting himself and Sean worries that he might be Hitler’s Dad. Live dates at jonnypelham.com & seanmcloughlincomedy.com Follow the show on Twitter @failingpod mail the pod at…
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How to have a successful Edinburgh Festival show (with Eleanor Tiernan)
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This week Sean and Jonny are joined by Failing Better royalty Eleanor Tiernan to discuss how to have a successful Edinburgh Festival. As ever the episode quickly descends into farce as Jonny recounts the time he had to tell a national treasure to f*ck off. If you are going up to Edinburgh make sure to check out Sean, Jonny, and Eleanor’s show Beetr…
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The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F**K
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This week Sean and Jonny are talking about the very popular but rudely-titled 'The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck' by Mark Manson. Unfortunately due to the heat affecting our hosts ability to focus much of the episode is spent speculating on whether one of them is a spy. The least educational episode of the podcast by a long way. Enjoy! Live dates…
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