Introducing Beyond 2000: for the month of November we're running a campaign to grow our Patreon to keep this podcast ticking over. What's in it for you to subscribe? Heaps. Go in the draw to win limited edition art, monthly exclusive bonus TOFOPs, and if we hit our goal by Dec 1, we'll unlock an episode where we listen back (and commentate) the ver…

Purplepingers AKA Jordan van den Lamb is the guy you may know because he stood up to dodgy landlords. Turns out his social awareness stretches beyond tenant rights, to the point where he’s now making a bid for the senate in the next election #pingers4parliament. In this politically charged Wilosophy, the South African-born socialist shares his take…

James Fosdike (AKA Foz) has been an integral part of the TOFOP and Wilosophy universe. Every week, for years he drew original art for this podcast and along the way shaped the visual identity of the show. For now though (due to budget constraints) the guys are pulling back on this collaboration. But before the ink dries we wanted to get him on to c…

Melbourne's own, Matt Stewart (Do Go On) nerds out with Wil on Aus comedy history while also sharing his own path into the scene that involved a run on SYN TV, selling air conditioners, and living in a warehouse. It's culminated in the creation of Stupid Old Studios - a multi-purpose comedy hub, multiple hit podcasts, and a bunch of laughs. All tha…

In this special DOFOP USA election special, Dave Anthony depresses us with the state of politics in the land of brave and home of the free market economy. It's a contest between one side that's stood there and done nothing while you've had a broken arm and the other who will gladly chop it off. Which way will it go? What will it mean for Australia?…

NEAPS [North East Australia Paranormal Society] explores a creature that looks like a pair of legs, known as Night Crawlers. They could be popping up via a network of underground tunnels, or maybe via some sort of interdimensional realm, where there's an entire planet full of alien legs. We simply do not know. But we will spend 45 minutes trying to…

Felicity Ward is the lead on the new Australian version of The Office and she chats with Wil about making 'the unlikeable, likable', what she did to prepare for the role (nothing), and how she's handling some of the back lash to the trailer. Follow Felicity Ward on insta: https://www.instagram.com/felicityward/ Watch The Office Australia on Prime: …

'AI Charlie' threatens the audience, while the real Charlie massages a hairy back. Wil gets the time wrong and tells our special guests to arrive two hours early. Ed Kavalee recounts the time Tom Croydon (played by John Wood) lost an eye. Kirsty Webeck is a vegan playing a butcher and fools everyone, except Lisa McCune. Follow Kirsty on insta: http…

The North East Australian Paranormal Society (aka NEAPS) delve into the world of modern urban legend as Ben & Charlie investigate the 2017 internet phenomenon of Dear David. Was Buzzfeed content creator Adam Ellis really haunted by the ghost of a deformed little boy named David? Why would he choose to document it with a Polaroid camera and why does…

Get to know another side to comedian and triple j brekkie host, Concetta Caristo. She digs into both her personal and professional life and shares some of the challenges she's faced and how she got through. Hear about her experiences on the new season of Taskmaster, and her recent appearance on Question Everything, and why returning to the show was…

Charlie and Wil sat in silence, locked in a staring contest mid-podcast, their middle-aged eyes already watering. The challenge had started as a joke, but now it felt like the most serious thing they’d ever done. Wil's face twitched, his eyes ready to give in, just as Charlie triumphantly shouted, "You blinked!" Wil sighed, “Fine, but I’m still get…

Join Charlie Clausen and Ben McLeay as they venture headfirst into the wild world of simulation theory. Are we all just characters in some cosmic video game? What does quantum physics have to say about that time you lost your keys and your mind in the middle of a "time storm"? Buckle up—it’s a glitchy ride, we might not even be real. Listen to Ben'…

Monty Fanklin has been slogging it out in the comedy business for 20+ years. He's built audiences online, is about to tour places he's never been before, and found fans in people like Rob Schnieder and Adam Sandler. And Monty's actually collaborating with that pair on a new movie, set in Australia based on the true story of an emu war. Monty — who …

Wil bumps into a magician. Elderly stunt people. Why we're rooting for Adam Sandler. A review of Deadpool: Wolverine (how much self-awareness can you get?). Charlie impersonates Christian Bale. GOOD FOR YOU! Iona tells Wil a joke and Wil critiques it. Crack That Pack (AKA Simp Biscuit) goes for a hobnob. Get tickets to TOFOP Live: https://www.trybo…

The first of a new season brought to you by the North East Australian Paranormal Society — AKA Charlie Clausen and Ben McLeay. Today, it's the story of Goat Man, a monster capable of hypnotism and voice mimicry. How did he come about? Where does he live? It will all be explained in a new episode of, The Unexplained: Explained. And for transparency …

"Making the dumbest shit just because you want to is so sick to me". A new record — we had an episode highlight 31 seconds into the interview. It set the tone for this raucous chat with the incomparable, Demi Lardner. From hovering, to NSFA portraits, to reconnecting with family members... Outrageous, touching, confusing — this is an unmissable ep.…

After fanning out on the Tony Martin Wilosophy ep (link below) the conversation naturally turns to Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch, specifically, the origin of The Funky Bunch. Big picture health chat, we're all getting old. PLUS which biscuit will be next for 'Crack That Pack'? After a rocky start, the segment has found its legs. Hear the Tony Mart…

For the ninth time, 2 Guys 1 Cup team up with Junktime AFL podcast (Adam Rozenbachs and Michael Chamberlin) for one hilarious look back on the 2024 big dance. Special guests including Adam Spencer (Swans) and Will Ralston (Lions). Enjoy the final 2 Guys 1 Cup for 2024 and until we strap on the boots again for 2024, enjoy the off-season. Want to see…

"It's a terrifying world, that's only getting weirder", according to Charlie Clausen CXC. That's how he feels when Saucy Secrets columnist, relationship whisperer, and trend-spotter, Jana Hocking joins us on the podcast. Spring is springing and it's time to ditch the 'cuff' and get back on the apps. If you want to know how to do that safely (or enj…

You can tell Wil and Adam have spent a lot of time together — the banter is fast and funny and every time it almost gets serious the other pulls it back, most often with some sort of dick joke. But there's so much to gain from this listen — Adam shares his comedy origin story, how he pioneered a radio gig as a gay man at a time when the world was l…

Charlie successfully unlocks a smaller backpack lifestyle but isn't it funny how — just when you think you've figured it out — life keeps dishing up new adversaries? Here come several home improvement tasks that prove difficult for our spatially challenged protagonist. The first is installing new blinds, and later it's a new lawn. His DIY antics le…

Ex-AFL footballer turned media mogul, Dyl Buckley joins Charlie to chat footy finals but also life, because what is sport if not a reflection of the rollercoaster of life? Dyl reckons some of these finals games have been the best he's ever seen. His grand final tip may surprise you. The chat expands to meditation, handling feedback, collaborating, …

After one fizzer and one all-time classic, the stage is set for South Melbourne vs Fitzroy Grand Final. Charlie would rather die than dislocate his shoulder twice in one game, Kai Lohmann continues to be a 2 Guys 1 Cup favourite and Wil thinks Isaac Heeney is the real MVP. For the final time this year, the Pocket Profile returns with Giants captain…

"I don't even really believe in values, it's dog-eat-dog". Writer and comedian Lucinda Price (AKA Froomes) has released a new book and it gives us the chance to explore topics such as body awareness, societal pressure on appearance, and our relationship with healthy eating. Froomes is candid about her experience with plastic surgery and how an unex…

After reflecting on the origin story of John Deeks (we never figured it out) Charlie and Wil discuss Charlie's 'Big Cop Energy'. Somehow, a random audience member named Billy ends up on stage. Billy is kicked off stage after he insults Charlie. Master improvisers, Ben Russell and Amy Ruffle join — this leads to an extensive discussion about expensi…

The podcast and radio worlds of Wil Anderson collide in this special crossover episode featuring Charlie Clausen (Everyone Relax) and Rosie Walton + Daisy Thomas (Triple M Breakfast). Nothing is off limits in this footy-adjacent special including: which AFL star had the most embarrassing car, Wil's obsession with Leigh Matthews, laundry protocols a…

After a lacklustre first week of finals, this weekend delivered both on and off the field. What the hell is up with Ken Hinkley and did he have the doctor jab up his lip before the game so no one could read what he was saying? Are the Brisbane Lions like a mix of The Muppet Show and The Expendables? What now for the Giants and why does Chris Fagen …

An encore episode with Marieke Hardy, first published in 2019. "I really f**king love myself, so life is pretty happy when that's your base level to go back to". Marieke wastes no time getting to the heavy stuff — death, loneliness, hope, therapy, and art as altruism. This is a standout episode from five years ago that still resonates today. Follow…

When they're not recording you'll find them on the yoga mat. Charlie complains about the ads on free-to-air TV. Is there a way to say, "you're a fine piece of work" without sounding like a bitch? Muhammad Ali's two-word poem. Eminem reads the dictionary. John Mayer's racism. The beefs of Taylor Swift part, two. Byron Bay catfish or not. Your letter…

What is science? [A: it does not involve lettuce water]. How do you know when someone is listening to you talk? [A: when they're not on their phone]. What does Dr Karl think is the biggest misconception about him? [A: that's he's smart — he's '"a good plagiariser"]. You know Dr Karl from his life as one of Australia's best science communicators, bu…

In a season where we were told that anyone can win it, it seems like the same old teams that normally win it will. Chad Warner has seven nicknames, but it turns out he might be including some WIP in that list. The Power went out and the Blues fought back, but none of that matters because Kingy released a comedy sketch. Wil and Charlie went to the D…

An encore episode with Kitty Flanagan, first published in August 2019. This is one of our most downloaded episodes so we thought we'd re-share. There's loads of insight here - Kitty's take on animals, cracking the code for touring, and refusing to swallow a corporate pill. Also, it's fascinating to hear Kitty's take on acting, knowing that she woul…

Wil and Charlie have some bones to pick while reflecting on the Olympics — in particular, the skateboarding. Are the athletes receiving information through their earbuds? Do these questions reflect how old Charlie is getting? Will this episode be totally out of date by the time it airs? Also, a history of Taylor Swift's beefs. And Crack That Pack r…

Comedian, Michelle Brasier is very busy and very interesting and she has a book out and she joined Wil to kick it all around. "When everyone was dying, everyone clams their buttholes up and doesn't know how to talk or look at me. The people who will laugh at me are the people who are dying. People who will go, 'yeah it's all f**ked and isn't it pre…

September means business time and 2 Guys 1 Cup have the ball. The Footy's Broden Kelly (Aunty Donna) joins Wil and Charlie for their first-ever live recording of this podcast. My God Man! Kingy impressions collide, we revisit predictions from the start of the year, bouquets or buckets are awarded, before Broden gives his personal Demons fan rivalry…

"We need to shoot for the best possible product we can make and at the same time — and equally as valuable — we must all do it again in a way that we want to do it again tomorrow". Australian acting royalty, Rob Carlton joins Wil to go deep on life, art, and family. Using his new show Willing Participant as a jumping-off point, Rob shares key momen…

This episode was originally recorded as a Patreon bonus in April, 2024. Patreon subscribers get access to bonus content, including first access to TOFOP live shows. The Biggest Hobo chat leads to big guy talk — how often is Wil the biggest guy in the room? Also — how much do Charlie and Wil know about Taylor Swift? And is Taylor Swift's cat really …

What started as a way to pass time and connect with other comedians during lockdown has turned into a brand new ABC comedy quiz show. NZ comedian, Guy Montgomery turns the traditional spelling bee on its head and it's so good, Charlie's wife watched it the whole way through, and that's pretty good considering she doesn't normally watch that sort of…

The home and away season is complete and Wil celebrates the Dogs making finals with a disco version of Sons Of The West. Charlie wanted the Saints to get a better draft pick than a win until a Carlton fan trolled in online. What makes a good Kingy impression and does Stevie J have what it takes. Plus, we finally here from a Saints fan about their t…

Tommy bloody Dassalo has just launched a new special and a custom VIDEO GAME to go with it. The Dum Dum co-pilot joins Wil to talk about those incredible things but also: having cancer as a kid and how that shaped his attitudes toward death, what it was like going to the Hogwarts school of comedy, why he loves clothes, and so much more. No cheat co…

This episode was originally recorded as a Patreon bonus in March, 2024. It kicks off with a question about consolidating all of Wil and Charlie's podcast feeds. Is it working out? And what do the LiSTNR overloads have to do with it? Also, do you read books in the accent of the author? And can everything be voiced by Werner Herzog? Gary Eck Wilosoph…

Welcome to Podcaster Confessions, where the world of podcasting gets personal. This series takes you behind the mic as your favourite podcast hosts swap stories, secrets, and unexpected twists from their own shows. Think you know what goes into making a podcast? Think again. In this special episode, Wil and Charlie sit down with Matt Okine and Alex…

As the Bombers finals hopes become a mathematical impossibility, Wil and Charlie are joined by Podcast Mike to get his take on their not ideal finish to the season. Charlie enjoyed the Saints win over the Cats, but why was his daughter putting a chair in the fridge? We hear rivalries from supporters of two different clubs, including the AFL's unico…

"Every time I have to do something, I'm sitting across from someone I'm enjoying being around". Comedy royalty, Tony Martin gets Wilosophical — hear how he painstakingly documented and taped his live radio show, why he decided to walk every street in Melbourne, and his process for constructing the award-winning imrpov podcast, Tony Martin’s SIZZLET…

Chadstone shopping centre turns into Maze Runner when Wil goes searching for a giant bean. Charlie calls for a re-Mujification of certain Muji employees. The episode takes a sharp turn when Charlie addresses the most controversial segment in the podcast's 14-year history: 'Crack that pack'. The biscuit rating segment kicked off a firestorm amongst …

Songwriter and performer, Ben Lee (Cigarettes Will Kill You, Catch My Disease, We're All In This Together) is as generous and fascinating as ever in this chat with Charlie Clausen. He shares his take on embracing failure, why he wants to support the next generation of artists, and how metal nerds shaped his outlook. Also — some of the nitty gritty …

Wil spills the tea on his first meeting as Bulldogs powerbroker, but denies that anyone was beaten to death by Bevo. The Blues season is turning into a nightmare and Wil and Charlie have absolutely nothing to say, but it turns out all those Blues fans were right to keep a lid on it. What does your team's club song sound like with an EDM remix? We h…

NZ-based comedian, David Correos brings a foot-stomping conversation. His act has been compared to Jackass but his performance and outlook is much more than that. Hear how rave music influenced his comedy, how he learned his act (in the early days) didn't actually have a punchline, and his experience growing up between faiths. We reckon David's the…

Byron Bay yoga scammers inspire Charlie to crack open his Facebook status updates from years gone by. Expect phonetic gags, sexy pop culture references and clunky humblebrags. Agony aunts, Sammy Peterson and Bron Lewis join in to try and answer: just how cringe-worthy were the posts? In the end, we learn Charlie needs a cuddle, a podcast, and to po…

Wil is joined by Aussie music legends Paul Dempsey and Bernard Fanning, who've joined forces to create their first album as Fanning Dempsey National Park. Wil chats to them how the music industry has changed, what they love about working together, and why they're not afraid of AI. Learn more about Fanning Dempsey National Park: https://www.fanningd…