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Critically acclaimed comedy show Four Day Weekend invites you to join them in the Happy Accidents podcast each week as members of the cast interview thought leaders around the globe discussing the elements that create success.  Using the tenets and philosophies of “Yes, And”, the Happy Accidents pod…

Four Day Weekend


    • Nov 14, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Episode 30: Let the Duds Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 40:21


    Host David Ahearn talks with cast members Oliver Tull, Josh Roberts, and Andrew Hamer.Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Write us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 29: First, Best, Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 33:23


    The Four Day Weekend cast is back again! Recording before shows this past Saturday from on-stage in the Four Day Weekend Theater in Fort Worth.Host David Ahearn talks with cast members Oliver Tull, Josh Roberts, and Andrew Hamer about first jobs, worst jobs, and other notable firsts.Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Write us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 28: Stories from the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 37:59


    The Four Day Weekend cast is back! Recording between shows this past Saturday from on-stage in the Four Day Weekend Theater in Fort Worth.Host David Ahearn talks with cast members Oliver Tull, Josh Roberts, Andrew Hamer, Frank Ford, and Musical Director Ray Sharp about a variety of stories from years of traveling and taking our show on the road.Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Write us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 27: That's What She Said

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 30:55


    We're back for Season 2! And the Happy Accidents podcast is evolving! This week we met onstage before our Saturday night shows to chat.Host David Ahearn talks with cast members Oliver Tull, Josh Roberts, and Andrew Hamer about the Four Day Weekend show, the things we love about it, the things we maybe don't love so much, and what you might be hearing from us in future episodes.

    Episode 26: East Meets West with Adi Bachan and Rene Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 38:40


    Adi Bachan and Rene Powell join us in the studio.Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 25: The Float and The Comeback with Mark “Hawkeye” Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 42:43


    Radio personality Mark “Hawkeye” Louis joins us in studio. Learn more about Hawkeye and where you can hear him on his website, www.hawkeyeonair.comFour Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 24: Lots of Red Flags with Emily Zawisza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 38:18


    Cast Member and Director of Corporate Sales for Four Day Weekend - Emily Zawisza joins us to talk about her life and how she ended up on "the island of broken dreams".Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com.We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 23: The En-do-crine System with Annette Schippel and Dustin Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 34:53


    Dr. Annette Schippel and Dustin Strong join us to talk about the endocrine system and how it relates to overall health.Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 22: In the Blue Zone with Mayor Betsy Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 32:59


    Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price joins us in the studio.Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 21: The You Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 23:24


    Everyone has a story! Today we take to the streets and talk to random people in downtown Fort Worth. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.comWe welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 20: You Look Like How He Sounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 24:47


    We're on the road this week for a corporate show in Montgomery, Texas! Cast members Frank Ford, Oliver Tull, and Anthony Bowling sit down with Dave and we are visited from many unexpected guests. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com.We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 19: Musical Rudy with Ray Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 33:25


    This week we sit down with Musical Director for Four Day Weekend, Ray Sharp. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 18: Iran to America - A Magical Journey with Massoum Mirzaei

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 34:17


    This week on the podcast we are joined by Massoum Mirzaei, President and CEO of Magic Production Group. Listen to hear Massoum's story of leaving Iran at age 17 to come to America to realize his goal of claiming the American dream. For more information on Massoum’s video production group visit: http://www.magicproductiongroup.com/ Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 17: Life in the Fish Bowl with Tegan Broadwater

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 62:58


    Former Fort Worth Police Offer Tegan Broadwater joins us to talk about his years of service including an undercover operation infiltrating the Crip organization. If you are interested in Tegan’s story, you can buy his book Life in the Fish Bowl, which is available on Amazon: http://a.co/d/8mRw2V1 All proceeds go to HOPE Farm, which you can learn more about on their website: https://hopefarmfw.org Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 16: Pass the Sugar with Dustin Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 35:02


    Our guest today is Dustin Strong. Dustin is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, Applied Clinical Nutritionist, Wellness Specialist and the founder of Strong on Health. Dustin gives us the low down how we can once again “make food thy medicine". Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 15: The Hospital Incident with Gary Glick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 41:38


    We are joined this week by NFL agent and lawyer, Gary Glick, who shares his story about his near death experience that gave him a new perspective on living. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 14: The Gong Show with Siri Bahadur Khalsa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 38:50


    Join us this week as we talk with Siri Bahadur Khalsa, international Kundalini Yoga Teacher and gong expert, about the transformative power of the sound of the gong. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 13: Foodie Philanthropy with Michael Crain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 38:50


    We’re back from a short break and this week we talk to Michael Crain, Fort Worth native, business owner and philanthropist. Michael has done many exciting things in his life including serving on President George W Bush’s Advance team during his Presidency. Michael talks about various points in his life where he said “yes, and” to opportunities presented to him, and led him to where he is today. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 12: Cowboys and Culture with Hal Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 39:23


    Today we talk to Hal Brown, owner and publisher of Fort Worth Magazine, FW Inc. and Fort Worth Home magazines. We talk about his life, TCU Football, and how he began his career as a magazine publisher, as well as the happy accidents that happened along the way. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 11: Catching Up with Pops Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 47:24


    We didn’t have a special guest this week, so… we improvised! Host David Ahearn talks to cast members of Four Day Weekend - Oliver Tull & Andrew Hamer along with our musical director Ray Sharp. We talk about a variety of topics and catch David up on some important pop culture notes. Plus, we hear from another one of our sponsors. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 10: Start Where You Are with Johnny Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 42:08


    This week President & CEO of Sundance Square Johnny Campbell joins us to talk about his life and career. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 9: Wing Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 31:58


    Host David Ahearn is joined by cast member Oliver Tull and musical director Ray Sharp as they reminisce about the 2015 Armed Forced Entertainment Tour throughout Europe and the Balkan Peninsula. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 8: Divine Relationships with Mike & Rosie Moncrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 36:19


    Former Mayor of Fort Worth Mike & Rosie Moncrief join us on the show to discuss their lives, career, and the happy accidents along the way that led them to where they are today. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 7: Hifalutin Circus Acts with Dione Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 30:48


    Dione Kennedy joins us today to talk about her life and her path to her career as President & CEO of Performing Arts Fort Worth and Bass Performance Hall. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 6: Grounding, Discipline & Devotion with Dr. Kari Rollins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 37:18


    Host David Ahearn interviews Dr. Kari Rollins about her life and her path to finding yoga and her calling as a healer. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 5: Chairman of the Lurk Hard Committee - Richard “Hoggy” Price

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 30:42


    Joining us today we have the Assistant Vice President of Business Operations for the Texas Rangers - Richard “Hoggy” Price. Host David Ahearn and “Hoggy” talk baseball, the Texas Rangers, and the happy accidents that led Mr. Price to where he is today. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 4: Yes... And, Free Coffee with Dr. Alan Gallay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 34:17


    Host David Ahearn talks with Dr. Alan Gallay - Bancroft Award-winning author, Professor and Lyndon B. Johnson Chair in American History at TCU. Dr. Gallay discusses his life, work, and visualizing success. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 3: Travel Light, Eat Right, Work Tight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 38:20


    Host David Ahearn interviews cast members Oliver Tull and Andrew Hamer about how they got started in comedy, and how they got involved with Four Day Weekend. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 2: Banana Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 34:24


    Host David Ahearn interviews current cast members Josh Roberts & Anthony Bowling about their starts in comedy, how they got into the cast of Four Day Weekend, their worst performing experiences, and what they learned from them.Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

    Episode 1: Humble Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 25:21


    For our inaugural podcast, we started at the beginning. The founders of Four Day Weekend - David Wilk, Frank Ford, David Ahearn and Troy Grant - talk about how they got started in comedy, and all of the happy accidents that led them to over a quarter century of working together. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com

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