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Kickoff Sessions#279 Shan Hanif - Why 99% of Online Entrepreneurs Fail (And How to Fix It)Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZsEveryone tells you to scale one product.But the best businesses don’t stop there.They build ecosystems.That’s how Shan Hanif has helped people like Iman Gadzhi, Ali Abdaal & Mike Thurston build machines — not just offers.One front-end product.One mid-ticket program.One high-end backend.Plus a stack of hybrid delivery models...2025-04-0237 min
Storyteller's SanctuaryChapter 14 - Darren Shan Made Me Distrust AuthorsIn this episode, we dive deep into the dark, thrilling world of Darren Shan's Cirque du Freak series, focusing on the gripping adventures in The Vampire’s Assistant (Book 2) and Tunnels of Blood (Book 3). Join me as I unpack the major plot twists, character developments, and the chilling, suspenseful moments that define these early books in the Saga of Darren Shan. We'll explore Darren’s struggle with his new life as a half-vampire, his growing bond with Mr. Crepsley, and the dark secrets lurking beyond life at the Cirque. Most importantly why he made me distrust authors in the best...2024-10-2257 min
Novel IdeasIt's About Family: Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak: Lord of the Shadows"It’s not looking well for our buddy, Darren. Things are really down to the wire, and he isn’t even a full vampire yet; apparently, there’s more than one puberty and it involves hair everywhere. Could you imagine? Steve’s back at it again, and Darren’s becoming someone he can’t even recognize anymore. Strange twist of fate how time can alter us in ways we never imagined. If only we had a little more time. Things are coming to an end too soon. Good thing we have our family. Tune in to our penultimate episode to the indes...2024-10-121h 01Novel IdeasIt's About Cycles: Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak: Killers of the Dawn"It’s getting to be too much. Steve’s betrayal, the girls are in jail, and now it’s gonna be on Darren’s permanent record. Maybe I watched too much Twilight, but the life of a half-vampire sucks. Death is coming for Darren and his friends, and the casualties are high and mighty. Hopefully Darren Shan makes it out alive. Of course, we do have three books left, soooooo, DUH! Tune for a truly out-of-pocket episode of our never dying series.2024-10-1053 minNovel IdeasIt's About Reunion: Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak: Allies of the Night"I’ve said it never, but I’ll say it again, never trust a man. Especially one whose SWORN that you stole their dreams, plotted against them, and that they would ruin your ruin forevermore. But Darren’s not me and he’s not using his vampire instincts to notice when luck isn’t luck anymore when someone’s been plotting against you for the last sixteen years. Hopefully we got out of this unscathed, but this is Darren. And he’s not the luckiest person in the world. Please tune in to this deceptive episode of our death-defying saga.2024-10-0948 minNovel IdeasIt's About Time: Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak: Hunters of the Dusk"I haven’t been on many treks around the world, but if I’m relying on Darren’s experience, I never want to head out into the world and find myself; Darren can only seem to find more obstacles. Threatening enemy forces, unhelpful guides, AND no A/C?! I would say send me home, but Mr. Tiny probably wouldn’t allow that. Who knows? The future’s funny that way. Tune in for another episode of this deathless saga.2024-10-0853 minNovel IdeasIt's About Appearances: Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak: Vampire Mountain"Do you know what we all need after murdering someone and fleeing the scene? A nice scenic trip to Key West. Unfortunately for Darren, luck has him exploring a snowy tundra up a rough mountain, and he can’t even bring snow shoes. Like all of us needing to prove ourselves at some point, we must push ourselves to the brink and befriend some wolves in order to survive. You’ve seen Mean Girls. Please enjoy another episode of our persisting saga.2024-10-0547 minNovel IdeasIt's About Change: Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak: Tunnels of Blood"Like the famous movie says, “there’s no place like home”, especially after wearing one outfit for months and running away from your problems. Darren’s trying to find himself after suffering some losses trying to connect to a world that isn’t his anymore; getting a girlfriend must solve those issues. Heavy on the sarcasm. And the blood. And some murder. Tune in for another thrilling episode underground in this immortal saga. 2024-10-0438 minNovel IdeasIt's About Nature: Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant"Can I just say I never want to become a vampire if it doesn’t even guarantee an immortal life or earth shattering abilities that would make me invulnerable. Who wants to be a half-vampire, much less doing chores? Darren’s not feeling the best about life, and who could blame him? He did get himself into this predicament. But with new adventure and a change in scenery, comes greater chance of messing things up all over again. Please tune in to another episode of this eternal saga.2024-10-0335 minNovel IdeasIt's About Sacrifice: Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare"It’s truly a world of freaks and geeks. Darren Shan, with his very angry friend, Steve Leopard, luck upon a flyer heading the “Cirque du Freak”. If only I could’ve warned Darren that his best friend would soon become his closest enemy. Tune in for the first episode to the long-standing series of vampires, setups, and frights galore!2024-10-0231 min
Ruddle Me This! with Taylor Ruddle87. Darren Shan Nostalgia with Hamish Mabon-RossGet your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HEREIn this episode, I brought back my regular compadre, Hamish Mabon-Ross to discuss the Young Adult horror vampire novel series that we both enjoyed in our youth - The Saga of Darren Shan! I had been feeling really nostalgic for this series as of late and when Hame mentioned that he was also familiar with it, I thought that's it! We need to do an episode of the pod talking about it. We mostly talk about his Cirque Du...2024-09-2940 min
Bad Book BashDarren Shan Interview Re-Edited and Re-Released!Hey folks! I'm uploading the full interview with the iconic and legendary horror author, Darren Shan! This was originally recorded in 2021 during the COVID lockdown; my podcast had only just started and I didn't have the best equipment so the original audio was pretty crappy. This is a re-edited version and the video has been included with the audio on Patreon.Topics include:Writing Archibold LoxDarren's views on twilightHis thought process behind creating villainous charactersPotential film/tv projects for his booksMore about Mr. Crepsley's backstoryGingersHis opinion on the Cirque Du Freak movie with John C ReillyAmericanization of novelsThe market o...2024-07-3028 min
Terrible. Happy#222 - Darren (Rudolph) Stapleton: Ho Ho's and Guitar Picks.Send us a textThe one and only Darren (Rudolph) Stapleton joins myself, and this week's co-host, Ti Coleing for an in-depth exchange about his life so far. A trailblazer of the street skating scene from the late 80s, Darren unpacks his journey from Ho Ho's to guitar riffs, and what it was like to witness the cultural revolution that propelled street skating into the spotlight in the early 90s. Darren outlines his musical endeavours, the evolution of skate tricks, from Saran Wraps, to 360 Judo Airs over the island at Allawah bowl, and how these feats may...2024-02-091h 31
Kickoff Sessions#187 Shan Hanif – The Mastermind Behind Your Favourite CreatorOn episode #187 of Kickoff Sessions, we sit down with Shan Hanif, the mastermind behind Genflow, a $100M+ agency that helps creators launch their business.Shan shares his experience working with top creators like Logan Paul, Iman Gadzhi, Mike Thurston, and Ali Abdaal and how he helped them monetise their brand.Shan shares his strategies for audience building and analysing growth metrics. We also touch on client success strategies, the significance of being a student of the game, and the challenges and mindset shifts involved in transitioning from a creator to an entrepreneur.We...2023-11-211h 01
Growing Pains with Nicholas Flores#164 - Darren ShanDarren Shan is an author who has published "over 60 books for older children and adults, and sold around 30 million copies across the world." You may know him from classics like Cirque Du Freak, The Demonata, Koyasan, Zom-B, The Thin Executioner, Archibald Lox and The City Trilogy. Darren has also published books like Father of the Future, Molls Like It Hot and Midsummer's Bottom under the name Darren Dash. You can find him online (Darren Shan and Darren Dash) as well as on X (Darren Shan).
The order form for his upcoming children's picture book The Terr...2023-11-1756 min
The Family Fright Night Horror Podcast95 - Author Darren DashThis episode's a real treat for long-time listeners of the show! As I've mentioned in previous episodes, my favorite horror author is Darren Dash (i.e., Darren Shan of "Cirque du Freak" and "Demonata" fame), and...guess who this week's guest is!On this episode, Darren and I discuss favorite horror movies, formative years in writing, the process of getting a first draft down on paper, and his upcoming novel "Father of the Future"!YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!Support the show2023-10-0531 min
Terrible. Happy#206 - Dr. Indigo Willing: War Orphan, Sociologist, Skateboarder, Change Maker.Send us a textDr. Indigo Willing is a Vietnamese war orphan, sociologist, skateboarder, and co-author of the book; Skateboarding, Power and Change. This week, Dr. Indigo joins me for an in-person conversation about her intriguing life so far. We discuss her early years growing up in the northern suburbs of Sydney with her adoptive family, experiences of racism, why she was drawn to academia, the reality of “survivor guilt", her passion for community development, being awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) and then resigning from the award, why skateboarding organically becomes an inclusive space, the fu...2023-08-311h 50
Terrible. Happy#199 - Peanut: "Simple is always good"Send us a textPeanut is a lifelong skateboarder based in Sydney Australia. In this week's episode, Peanut discusses his early involvement with the brand Volcom, life growing up in the Northern Beaches, being subjected to minor levels of racism, the empathetic approach he endeavours to apply to his interactions with people, his early identification of the talented Dustin Dollin, why the "Gino-factor" will always save skateboarding, his production company Visual Cognac, frontside half-cabs, his infamous "Crooked Cop" on the cover of Slam Magazine, the origins of his birth name, and much much more. I thoroughly...2023-06-281h 53
Terrible. Happy#198 - Gordon Auchinachie: Finding Gordo.Send us a textGordon Auchinachie is an iconic skateboarder from Sydney who made a profound impact on the scene throughout the 90s and beyond. In this week's episode, Gordon shares about his life growing up in Mosman, finding skateboarding, skating in the city, getting sponsored, making the legendary video "Plebs", being offered the job as editor of popular magazine Skateboarding Australia, crazy stories from the Annandale share house, that time he did "skate tricks" in his Honda at Kierle Park, getting featured in Transworld Skateboarding magazine, hanging out with visiting American pro skaters, shooting photos with M...2023-06-222h 24