The F*ck Up Files

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The podcast that celebrates the pinnacle of your own misdoings.  Jim Cawthorn chats to great kiwis about their greatest f*ck ups.

Jim Cawthorn

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    • Jun 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Episode 10 - Kura Forrester

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 23:29


    In the final episode of the season, comedian Kura Forrester joins Jim to discuss in depth the “Jesus-Christ-Superstar-weed-brownie incident.”  A fine example of why to watch what you eat right before opening night of a huge production.  Also Kura goes into why its not a good idea to lie on your acting resume.Support the Show.

    Episode 9 - Bryce Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 36:28


    The Rock's Morning Rumble host Bryce Casey joins Jim in the studio for this ep.  They dive right into the pilot saga that nearly got Bryce in prison facing aviation charges over a tv prank that made him headline news.  Jim opens up about a very recent situation that has now left him fearing that it could cause him to become cancelled.  Tune in and be the judge on that.Support the Show.

    Episode 8 - JJ Fong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 27:02


    Actress and producer JJ Fong is on for this ep.  Her and Jim discus pronunciation faux pas, especially when it comes to travelling.   We also hear about the extreme pressures that Jim accidently put on the crew in midst filming, while on the set of Sweet Tooth S2Support the Show.

    Episode 7 - Tony Lyall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 37:40


    Jim is joined this week with comedian and host of The Project Tony Lyall.  Tony shares two yarns, one embarrassing situation that took place in front of hundreds while MCing at a BlackCaps one-dayer, the other on the dangers of the skate park when your 35+.   Jim tries to get to the bottom of an urban legend myth that was doing huge rounds back in Jim's Uni days.Support the Show.

    Episode 6 - Rebekah Randell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 19:49


    This week, Jim talks to actress and Shortland Street fan fave Rebekah Randell on the best ways to deal with hugging fans and the dangers of assuming when one is pregnant.   Jim reveals a f*ck up that he had only just learnt about, despite it sitting on his wife's shoulders for the past 9 years...Support the Show.

    Episode 5 - General Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 27:36


    George FM breakfast host and DJ, General Lee is in with Jim this ep.  With not one but two yarns including how he manage to get on the wrong side of Chris Martin from Coldplay.   Jim shares about the time he got robbed while heading to a gig of General Lee's.Support the Show.

    Episode 4 - Cori Gonzalez-Macuer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 27:41


    Comedy legend Cori Gonzalez-Macuer joins Jim this week talking about the time he wound himself up in an underground Thai boxing ring.   Jim shares the disadvantages of prank calling the neighbors with a pizza order. Support the Show.

    Episode 3 - Lana Walters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 33:10


    Lana Walters joins the studio this week.  Not only is she a comedian and host of The Project, she's also an old classmate of Jim's to which he has a story from their Uni days that he has kept secret this whole time.  Lana reveals how she got busted wagging school and at a construction site drunk off her face. Support the Show.

    Episode 2 - Joe Daymond

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 31:23


    Jim chats to comedian Joe Daymond on how he got himself a life ban from one of Dunedins notorious pubs, while Joe reveals the time he unexpectedly got on Geordie Shore. Support the Show.

    Episode 1 - Sharyn Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 32:22


    Season 2 kicks off with The Edge drive host Sharyn Casey and the after effects of dropping a c-bomb live on tv.   Jim confesses to quite a stressful slip up made at the school drop off. Support the Show.

    The F*ck Up Files - Season 2 trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 0:37


    10 new guests, loads more fuck ups.  Jim Cawthorn is back with a new season of The F*ck Up Files.  Launching April 5th.Support the Show.

    Episode 10 - Dai Henwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 27:53


    The Final of Season 1, and we've saved the best for last - the boys chat fuckups with Dai Henwood. Support the Show.

    Episode 9 - Jen Bainbridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 24:58


    We chat with Rock Announcer Jen Bainbridge about fucking up in prison, caller Dave has a faecal fuck up, and Jim fucks up a Birthday, a relationship, and a flat. Support the Show.

    Episode 8 - Justine Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 20:02


    We chat to comedian Justine Smith about how she accidentally bared all at Yankee Stadium, hear from caller Zane who busted himself up badly trying to impress a couple of ladies and Jim explains how bad things can backfire if you leave the baby monitor on.Support the Show.

    Episode 7 - Tammy Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 21:16


    We chat with Actor and Broadcaster Tammy Davis about backstage fuckups on Outrageous Fortune, speak to caller Josh about fucking up his penis and Jim fucks up his lungs.Support the Show.

    Episode 6 - Ant Niterl

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 18:47


    We chat with Cricket Commentator and Sporting Personality Ants Niterl about the time he knocked someone out with dick joke, speak to caller Blair about how he knocked the power out for an entire town and Jim admits to a straight up unspeakable act.Support the Show.

    Episode 5 - Angella Dravid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 17:20


    In this special episode Comedienne Angella Dravid talks Jim & Producer Ryan about the time she fucked up and went to prison for it.  Support the Show.

    Episode 4 - Neill Fraser

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 21:49


    Neil from  Villainy tells how he fucked up his first gig in front of Jason Kerrison, Kane talks us through fucking up a fleet of golf carts, and Jim fucks up a rugby game for a pub full of pissed off patrons.Support the Show.

    Episode 3 - Duncan Heyde

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 30:55


    The Rock's Duncan Heyde is on the show this week and he has a crook story about a chicken farm, Alex explains why he was named best "off the field player" and why Jim will never MC another wedding.Support the Show.

    Episode 2 - Will Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 25:32


    We chat with actor Will Hall about the fact he's blown out at almost every gig he's been to, Angie tells us about her howler with a horse and Jim's cringe moment with a co-star at an audition.Support the Show.

    Episode 1 - Tom Furniss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 21:36


     We chat with comedian Tom Furniss about a blowout he had with a former flame, speak to Tory about how his car ended up in a Hangi pit and the time Jim convinced himself he was drunk.Support the Show.

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