#022: Elliot Loney - The Why

Elliot Loney is a Comedian / Impersonator / Writer / Entertainer / Actor / Director / Producer. He catapulted to viral YouTube success as a result of his impersonation of Bear Grylls in the video Man VS Metro 1. Since then he has had several viral YouTube videos to his credit. Accumulating over 20 Million views across multiple channels. Elliot stars in the TV show KINNE, a six-part sketch comedy show that first aired on the 7 Network. The second season is now airing on the 10 Network. Featuring on Channel Nines Today Show his Rafael Nadal impression accumulated over 20 Million views on their Facebook page. Elliot has also starred in the Channel 9 mockumentary "Head Above Water" which is also streaming on STAN and has filmed content for Euro Sport with John McEnroe as part of their US Open coverage. He has appeared on the boundary for Channel Sevens AFL show "The Kick" in character and also written, performed and produced content for the program. In 2019 he appeared on the panel for Channel 9's Today Show during their coverage of the Tennis impersonating all the worlds' biggest tennis stars. Using his multiple voices / impressions he has performed stand up for the military, been invited to entertain the troops in Afghanistan and performed for former prime minister Julia Gillard at Etihad stadium as well as having done multiple performances for elite sporting clubs and private corporate firms. In  2016 Elliot created his sports based animation "The Prestigious 9A's". In this podcast we talk about work ethic, social media, burn out, hustle and determination, vision, black mail, tunnel vision, failure, bombing on stage, crying, the highs and lows of his profession, vulnerability, competitive sports, fear, confidence, happiness, passion, self esteem and the why… in other the words why are you doing what you're doing. For more information about Elliot, check out his pages: Youtube: elliotloney Instagram: elliot_loney Facebook: ElliotLoney Twitter: e_loney Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.