Wilosophy With Wil Anderson

Everyone Relax! After seven long years in which we endured bushfires, floods, a global pandemic, and that awful Gal Gadot video, Wil Anderson and Charlie Clausen finally bring their mildly successful podcast back to the live stage. Expect (not so secret) special guests, Charlie does his best to create an entertaining game show, and Wil does his best to wreck it. Recorded at Basement Comedy Club on Exhibition St, Melbourne. TOFOP merch, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring highlights from: Brett Blake, Jason Leong, Fortune Feimster, Liam Stapleton, Scout Boxall, and Guy Williams. See Wil live in 2024: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2024/  Everyone Relax Patreon: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(This episode was first released on Patreon in Dec 2023). Wil and Charlie decide to use the professional studio for the first time, which they've had access to for one year but had not tried, until now. The pair scheme to reinvent the magic eye. There's a weird side effect with the new podcast artwork. The thing MAD Magazine hated. Plus: is it worth starting a campaign to ban social media for people under 18? If it could somehow increase the chances of this podcast becoming commercially successful, then we say yes. TOFOP merch, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring highlights from: Adam Hills, Melanie Bracewell, James Colley, Chris Ryan, and Phil Wang. See Will live in 2024: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2024/  Everyone Relax Patreon: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(This episode was first released on Patreon in Dec 2023). Wil and Charlie meet in person in Wil's echoey apartment to get to your long festering questions. Wil talks about his love for The Equalizer franchise, they explain what happened to Deeksie's intro and Taylor Swift gets some long-overdue plaudits.  TOFOP merch, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring highlights from: Mandy Nolan, Jimmy Pardo, Ben Jenkins, Mel Buttle, Ray O'Leary, and Gen Fricker. See Will live in 2024: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2024/  Everyone Relax Patreon: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(This episode was first released on Patreon in Nov, 2023). Wil and Charlie record a rare episode in the same room. The pair attempt to answer; which Nirvana album is better? What would Kurt Cobain be doing if he was here now? And why did Matthew Perry attack Keanu Reeves? Also, Charlie finds a clump of pubic hair in a public bathroom — how did it get there? Wil’s been reading a whodunit and thinks that might make him more qualified to investigate. TOFOP merch, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Short-term shyster, long-term loser" — Larry Dean. Larry's learned that playing the short game rarely pays off, unless you're a dodgey comedy promoter. Plenty of laughs in this one as Larry shares his complex relationship with his audience (including the illogical reason he prefers an audience who doesn't know him). Also, why giving truthful feedback is hard, what percentage of his jokes does he find funny?, and... ghosts? Yes, Larry shares a couple of ghost stories and Wil almost buys it. Follow Larry Dean on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrydeancomedy/  Wilosophy merch, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wil explains his formula for purchasing clothes and why the drawstring of a pair of shorts is so crucial. Charlie asks if there's finally a change coming to the Washington DC universe. The pair critique The Rock's recent performance as a guest on Joe Rogan and brainstorm ways he could revive his flailing reputation. The answer? Nothing. TOFOP merch, Patreon and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well. This is the episode where we try to get Russell Crowe onto the podcast. What does he think of the name TOFOP? Did he really make a new band with the same initials to save money on merch? Will he sue us? Will he even call in? TOFOP merch, Patreon and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Kavalee does his best to deflect his way through two hours and in the end, Wil learns a lot about himself and we learn Ed's 'teamwork' approach to comedy cuts to the bone. Hear about Ed's dream of making another film, his full-circle role in the recent incredible season of Thank God You're Here, and why the mistakes we make often lead to our best qualities.  Wilosophy merch, Patreon and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wil Anderson and Charlie Clausen celebrate their 500th episode and a new era for TOFOP! A reflection on their 13-year journey, the recent live shows, donuts (not from Donut King), Mike III stuffs up the intro, and Wil drinks five glasses of water. PLUS: yes, TOFOP has moved house. The Wilosophy podcast feed becomes 'Everyone Relax' and it's the new home to everything Wil and Charlie including: Wilosophy, TOFOP, TOFOP with Friends, and yes, 2 Guys 1 Cup. All of the shows you (might) know and (might) love, now live in the one podcast feed. Everyone Relax. Hit 'follow' to get all new episodes of TOFOP, TOFOP with Friends, Wilosophy, and 2 Guys 1 Cup. For TOFOP merch, Patreon and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It's a lot about honesty". Wil describes Jackie Kashian as one of his favourite comedians and after listening to this episode, you'll know why. Jackie's reveals some of her life lessons, including what it meant to come from a family of sales people. Her down-to-earth honesty is as refreshing as it is funny. Be sure to check our her podcast, The Dork Forest and look out for her Australian tour in 2024. Listen to The Dork Forest: https://podfollow.com/210939624 Wilosophy merch, patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Life is shit. Accept it and get on with the job" — Andrew Hanson. Although Andrew Hansen wasn't interested in having kids, now that he has them he says they've "kicked his head open". He shares how they've shaped his work and worldview, including his approach to spending as much time with them as possible. Andrew also shares his 'sketch' approach to comedy and how his heroes informed the values he lives by as an adult. Also, can comedy change the world? Check out Andrew's projects: https://bio.to/AndrewHansen  See TOFOP live at the Sydney Comedy Store: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  Fill out this survey and help us keep the podcast free, plus you'll go in the draw to win a $100 gift voucher: https://form.typeform.com/to/Gy82VLlz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You've just gotta be kind". Two hours with writer, comedian, and podcaster, Ben Jenkins. He chats about parenthood (they give you nothing back at the start), writing a book (and the problem he couldn't solve), and advice on giving advice (and what to do when people don't want it). Follow Ben Jenkins: https://www.instagram.com/bencjenkins/  Fill out this survey, help us keep the podcast free, plus you'll go in the draw to win a $100 gift voucher: https://form.typeform.com/to/Gy82VLlz  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Remember, you know nothing". Anne Edmonds reflects on finding comedy in her 30s, becoming a mum in her 40s, and how reveling in failure has shaped her worldview. Anne joins Wil fresh off the back of her first theatre ['Bloom' by Tom Gleisner] — she talks about the differences between that medium and stand-up and why she felt embarrassed rehearsing to nobody.  Follow Anne Edmonds: https://www.instagram.com/anne_edmonds_/  Join the studio audience for Question Everything: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/question-everything-team-53373949503 Wilosophy Patreon, merch, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Everything will disappear”. Dave ‘Thommo’ Thornton goes into the minutiae of his comedy process — from his writing process to the big-picture ideas that shape why he does it. Dave reflects on bully psychology, the loss of his dad at a young age, and how he handles a terrible gig. Follow Dave on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dave_thorno/ Watch Dave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT8l1BqTOnZlmA1Calo79PQ  Wilosophy Patreon, merch, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"No one cares" — Phil Wang. Before Phil Wang touches down for his Australian tour he chats to Wil about why breakfast cereal was invented (to stop wanking?), his approach to legacy, Malaysian roots, and why Taskmaster is nihilistic. See Phil live: https://www.philwang.co.uk/  Wilosophy Patreon, merch, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Eck is a stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and author whose comedy career predates even Wil's! He entered the world of film in, 'You Can't Stop the Murders' with fellow comedians, Akmal Saleh and Anthony Mir. He also teamed up with Mad Max's George Miller to co-write and direct the smash hit, 'Happy Feet 2.' Gary Eck talks about his experience getting into comedy, how he approaches writing and ideas, and how an incident at university still follows him. Gary's new children's book, 'The Day the Moon Came to Stay,' is available now. Learn more at Gary's website: https://www.garyeck.com/ Patreon, merch, and more from the TOFOP universe: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Is it your story to tell?" — Mel Buttle. Mel Buttle is the Powderfinger of Australian comedians. She joins Wil to share how she manages her relatable mum character 'Lynn' and how the personal turned out to be universal. Also: the worst advice Mel's ever been given, becoming a mum, and the game-changing advice from friend and fellow comedian, Josh Thomas. Follow Mel on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melindabuttle/  Live show tickets, Patreon, merch, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.