• Special Valentine's Day Episode and Local Theater Update
    Feb 14 2025

    In this special episode, listen to host C.M. Conway share a surprising update regarding a beloved local theater that was slated to turn into a gym (featured in prior episodes). Additionally, hear a unique story of love for Valentine's Day, from author, activist and advocate Helen Keller. Movies have been made about Helen Keller, an accomplished blind and deaf woman. This includes "The Miracle Worker" about her life-changing relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Story music by LuLu Poli.

    Check out our NEW feature film that recently completed production at: CourtshipFilm.com.

    This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.

    Our monthly podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025 due to our new feature film in post production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.

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    10 mins
  • Jane Austen's First Fails
    Jan 29 2025

    Hear a tale of the first fails of writer Jane Austen to publish her most well-known and beloved novels. Many of Austen's books have been made into movies or television series such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility." Story music by Nesrality.

    This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.

    Our monthly podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025 due to our new feature film in post production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.

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    12 mins
  • Have Your First On-Camera Role Off-Camera
    Dec 31 2024

    Hear host C.M. Conway share a tale about a special debut on television, with quite a surprise. Story music by Victory Day.

    This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.

    Our monthly podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025 due to our new feature film in post production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.

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    9 mins
  • Quit While You're Behind
    Nov 27 2024

    Hear host C.M. Conway share a story about attending a comedy school in Los Angeles, and the mayhem that ensues. Story music by Denis Pavlov.

    This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.

    Our monthly podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025 due to our new feature film in post production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.

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    10 mins
  • A Life-Changing Moment
    Oct 30 2024

    Hear actor, teacher and guest Kasie Cavanagh share a surprising story about a life-changing moment that occurred when she was a young performer. Story music by Denis-Pavlov. Next episode of this monthly podcast will air the last week of November.

    This podcast is inspired by our "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.

    Our monthly podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025 due to our new feature film in post production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.

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    8 mins
  • A Colossal Crush
    Oct 18 2024

    Hear guest Adaeze C. Anane share her story about a colossal crush she had on an important figure in the industry. Music by Andreas-Woll-Music. This is a bonus episode, as we skipped an episode in August due to completing production on our new feature film Court(ship). More info at CourtshipFilm.com.

    This podcast is inspired by our "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.

    Our monthly podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025 due to our new feature film in post production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.

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    6 mins
  • Casting Catastrophes
    Sep 27 2024

    Hear host C.M. Conway share about recently completing production of her new feature film Court(ship), and the challenges that occurred during casting. More film information at CourtshipFilm.com. Music by orangiromusik.

    This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The heartfelt, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.

    Our monthly podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025 due to our new feature film in post production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.

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    8 mins
  • Replay: Overcoming Fear with Help From the Whales
    Jul 31 2024

    REPLAY: Listen again to artist, writer and storyteller Adair Heitmann tell an entertaining and inspiring tale of how a whale helped her overcome fear; and how that transferred to storytelling on the stage. Story music (in order) by The Mountain, matthewmikecolemusic and NaturesEye.

    This podcast is inspired by the "How to Successfully Fail in Hollywood" film now available on Prime Video. The diverse, grassroots indie about friends, fantasies and funny fails is dedicated to the bold artists and dreamers trying to make it against all odds.

    Our monthly podcast is pausing new episodes starting March, 2025 due to our new feature film in post production: CourtshipFilm.com. Select archive episodes will still be available on your favorite platforms. Join our fun community @ShowstoppersNow on Facebook.

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    13 mins