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"Let go and go with the flow" — Adam Hills.

Once and for all, Wilosophy proves that Adam Hills and Wil Anderson are not the same person. Adam shares his journey with Physical Disability Rugby League, including why he got involved and the life lessons it's taught him. The Last Leg host also wrestles with his various life philosophies, inspired by Dharma, reiki, and a camera operator from regional Australia.

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"Make decisions if they feel right, even if they don't feel easy”

Globetrotting comedian, Laura Davis shares ideas about life’s most existential questions, including money, the outdoors, and giving up. Hear how Davis turned her experience of being trapped in New Zealand into an identity-defining moment, why she was disappointed when her audience didn’t walk out of a show, and the skill she wishes she had.

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"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.

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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...

"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.

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“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.

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"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. 

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"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).

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"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...

"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.

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