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"If I can hit 70%, I'll call it a win".

24 hours after he announced he was leaving triple j, broadcaster, Lewis Hobba joins Wil to share his story, including his unique path into the entertainment business, and why reframing standards made work much more enjoyable.

Hear Lewis' new podcast, Silver Bullet: https://podfollow.com/1695518717 

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"Everything has been figured out except how to live".

Rwandan-born Aussie, Oliver Twist is a comedian with an incredible life story. On the eve of the release of his memoir, Twist joins Wil to share his perspective on comedy, including the challenge and opportunity it presents. Hear about 'the new sincerity' and why he chooses to think deeply and continually revisit complex issues such as displacement and refugee camps.

Read Jali by Oliver Twist: https://www.booktopia.com...

Gen bloody Fricker. Whether you love her or adore her, you have to admit she's fricken funny. After escaping the competitive classical music scene, a friend introduces Gen to comedy. She quickly rises to become one of Australia's most exciting new voices. Now she's entered the second decade of her career, Gen reflects on some of the tragedies, sexism, and regrettable experiences she's been through...

"Never lie".

Sydney-based comedian, Ben Kochan goes deep into his love of comedy — including why he's drawn to the silly side and is happy wearing shorts on stage. Ben describes how his friends tried to talk him out of comedy, how he reconciles the financial side of joke-making, and why he's desperate to nail the perfect one-liner about revolving restaurants.

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"Life is a glass half empty... but it's a glass of wine, I've had the other half, and I'm a little bit tipsy".

There's more to Joel Creasey than his public persona. He thinks live news journalists are rock stars. He describes the influence of his theatre-loving, fast food owning, parents. Also, Joel chats comedy — find out the career-changing wisdom shared by Joan Rivers and why he loves to leave as soon as his stand up shows are over.

Hear Joel's podcast: https://podfollow...

"Everything is temporary".

Melanie Bracewell is fiercely funny, above average in height, and she might be concussed. As well as finishing an intense netball training session, Melanie has recently performed at Montreal Comedy Festival. The Cheap Seats host explains how she conquered her shyness, how she became a Tumblr influencer, and why dirty jokes work so well in New Zealand.

Watch Melanie in The Cheap Seats on Channel 10: https://10play.com...

“To each their own”.

Brett Blake was a scallywag growing up in Perth but it almost became something much worse. An out-of-control party turned into a riot. Brett found himself in the middle of it and at the crossroads of a life-changing moment. He shares that story — and how ADHD and dyslexia have shaped his outlook. Plus: one of the craziest stunts ever attempted and why Blakey wishes he could have a go.

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"Commit to the bit."

Scout Boxall is a stand up comedian who completely restarted their life after soul searching and trying to find out who they were. In 2018, Scout made it to the finals of RAW Comedy and in 2019, they won Best Emerging Artist at the Melbourne Fringe Festival with their show, 'Good Egg.' Scout chats about changing their life, graduating from clown school, and their approach to stand up comedy, as well as their hot takes on LARPing...

"Justice, collectivism, and ideas of looking after people".

Alexei Toliopoulos is obsessed with movies, loves documentaries and is the creator of hit podcast series such as Finding Drago, Finding Desperado and web-series Finding Yeezus. With Wil, he explains why he believes film is so important to culture, his philosophy behind having a positive outlook, and how he continues to connect with his mother and yiayia through Greek food...

"Be Kind" — Jimmy Pardo.

Wil celebrates his 300th Wilosophy episode by paying tribute to his favouirte podcaster, Jimmy Pardo of the long-running, Never Not Funny. It's a show Wil describes as a sitcom, but also his favouirte piece of art. Jimmy explains his philosophy of 'giving joy' in his work, why he's a passionate fan of music (and the band Chicago), how he's watched his son grow up on the podcast, and what it was like to meet his idol while working with Conan O'Brien...