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. But one question remains, what is Gen's legacy? Check out Gen's new podcast Throwing Drinks: https...
Aug 01, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast "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.au/jali-oliver-twist/bo...
Jul 26, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast "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 Patreon, merch, and more from the TOFOP universe: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast “Keep chipping away". Lizzy Hoo is not afraid to shake up her life. As well as Mongolia, her adventurous spirit landed her in Sydney’s open mic scene where she learned her craft. The experience (which was sparked by a desire to become a better public speaker) led Lizzy to quit her corporate life and become a full-time writer and comedian. A discussion around ‘the power of showing up’ inspires Wil to share the meaning behind a tattoo. More about Lizzy: https://www.lizzyhoo.com/ See Wil live: http...
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast "Don't sweat the small stuff" — Liam Stapleton. Liam Stapleton's career has been fast — from fast pasta, to a fast exit during a dodgy comedy gig, to a fast rise via community radio in Adelaide. The 27-year-old describes the pressure and expectation that comes with taking over a radio show, most notably during his breakthrough spot on triple j breakfast where he copped a lot of abuse from listeners. Liam breaks down what happened, how he called it out, and why it resulted in a nod from Kyle Sand...
Jul 05, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Libbi Gorr is Australian broadcasting royalty who describes herself as a 'creative entrepreneur'. Her career has spanned comedy across television, and radio, and this week she helped launch a new digital radio venture, 'Disrupt'. Libbi explains the importance of family and why a strong work ethic and a comprehensive education became the bedrock of her success. Check out Disrupt Radio: https://www.disrupt.radio/ See Wil live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-whatchu-talkin-bout-wil/ More W...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast "Everything you care about requires time and attention — neither of those things can be half done" - James Colley Wil is joined by longtime collaborator and writer behind some of Australia's favourite TV shows including, The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, Gruen, and Question Everything. James Colley explains how he walked the narrow path between psychics and Australian Literature to find himself in comedy. As well as his passion for the Penrith Panthers, you'll hear about his transition from sta...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast "You have to be curious about the world and the people in it" — Cameron James. Cameron James is a comedian who by his own admission, has tried everything in comedy. He talks about growing up in Newcastle, taking his time to accept atheism and how his songs he wrote as a teenager became the foundation of his new show. Follow Cameron James on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcameronjames Follow Wilosophy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilosophypod/ More TOFOP universe: https://tofo...
Jun 14, 2023•2 hr•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast "I always treat everything like I'm pumped for it" — Fortune Feimster. Before she touches down in Australia, FORTUNE joins Wil and tries to explain how she ended up in an action series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. We also find out about Fortune's relationship with her mother and grandmother and how they influenced her career — including her stage name. See Fortune live in Australia: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=FORTUNEF23 Follow Wilosophy on instagram: https://www.instag...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast "You've got to have a thing" — Yon. Simon Hall (AKA Yon) chats with Wil about his passion for musicals and specifically why he understands some people hate them. The Tripod also describes his catholic guilt and why he'd like to go 2000 years into the future. Check out Yon's new podcast Minuscule Musical: https://podfollow.com/1681200034 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 31, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast "The greatest good for the greatest number" — Ray O'Leary. NZ comedian philosopher turned comedian Ray O'Leary explains why he wants to live forever. Follow Ray on insta: https://www.instagram.com/rayolearycomedy/ See Wil live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2023/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 24, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast "Leading with kindness — I find what goes around comes around" — Gabbi Bolt. Gabbi Bolt might have come onto our radar while online during the pandemic but she's so much more than a Tik Tok comedian. In this chat, she shares her dream for a more inclusive comedy scene, what it was like backing it up after a hit live show in 2022, and how she helped raise $2 million for the production of Ratatouille the musical. More about Gabbit Bolt: https://linktr.ee/GabbiBolt See Wil live: https://comedy.com....
May 17, 2023•2 hr•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast "Life's a joke. Feels the vibes." Guy Williams explains why all of his comedy heroes have let him down and the 'tension' that comes from loving Louis CK's comedy but also leading a petition for him not to tour New Zealand. As the conversation digs into cancel culture, Wil reveals a joke from his latest stand-up show he's been mulling over — instead of helping, Guy explains why the joke could be even more problematic than Wil first thought. More Guy Williams: https://www.youtube.com/@NewZealandTo...
May 10, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast If you like Wilosophy, check out TOFOP. In each episode, Wil Anderson catches up with his old mate [writer, actor] Charlie Clausen to chat pop culture, weird hypotheticals, and funny stories from their lives. The show's been running for over a decade so we recorded this intro ep to catch you up on the backstory. To hear more follow TOFOP: https://podfollow.com/381224765 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 08, 2023•29 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast "Make one thing fun every day" — Chris Ryan. See Chris live: https://chrisryancomedy.com/ Chris on insta: https://www.instagram.com/christineryancomedy/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 03, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast "Enjoy what you have and also remember that nothing matters" — Guy Montgomery. New Zealand's Guy Montgomery requires no introduction. To avoid being seen as a try-hard he traveled to the other side of the world to start his stand-up career. He has since returned to the southern hemisphere and in this chat explains the halo effect of Flight of the Concords as well as why he thinks things don't matter as much as you think. More about Guy (plus ticket info): https://linktr.ee/guy_mont See Wil Ander...
Apr 26, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast "All art is rebellion" — Jason Leong. Jason gives an insight into Malaysian politics, as well as how he made the jump from medicine to comedy. See Jason live: https://braindrain.jasonleong.my/ See Wil Anderson live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2023/ Read Wil's new book, 'I Am NOT Fine, Thanks': https://rb.gy/j5htl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 19, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast “Where there is power concentrated — it’s not necessarily earned, it’s not warranted — but it is exercised and those are the conditions where wrongdoing happens” — Ange Lavoipierre. Comedian and journalist, Ange Lavoipierre shares what it was like growing up as the overachieving, cello-playing kid from Bathurst, NSW, and how a leukemia diagnosis changed their life. As well as thoughts on legacy, nicotine, and faith (including a speaking-in-tongues story), Ange gives her take on the thing more li...
Apr 13, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast "Doing your best by the people you're in contact with, and yourself, is the only way to live life" — Justin Hamilton. Hammo is Wil's longtime comedic sparring partner (a regular on FOFOP) but this chat shows a new side to the incredibly thoughtful comedian and writer. Hear about, his struggles growing up, early humour influences, and why he doesn't drive. See Justin Hamilton live: https://www.justinhamilton.com.au/gigs See Wil Anderson live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2023/ Read Wil...
Apr 05, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast Getting wilosophical with author, activist, and comedian, Mandy Nolan. See Many live: https://mandynolan2.bandzoogle.com/home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast Getting wilosophical with Vir Das, recorded live at the Sydney Opera House. See Wil live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2023/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast Getting wilosophical (sort of) with English comedian, Nish Kumar. Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House. See Wil Anderson live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2023/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast Getting Wilosophical with Jock Zonfrillo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2021•2 hr 48 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast Getting Wilosophical with Hugh van Cuylenbeg. Hugh van Cuylenberg is a writer and speaker known for his work with The Resilience Podcast and his podcast, The Imperfects. His new book, "Let Go" is available now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast Getting Wilosophical with Kram. Kram is an Australian musician best known as the drummer of Spiderbait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast Getting Wilosophical with Adam Densten. Adam Densten is best known as one half of Gogglebox's "Adam & Symon." Together, they host the Adam & Symon podcast, and work on several other creative projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast Getting Wilosophical with Jan Fran... for the FOURTH time! Jan Fran is an award winning journalist who can be seen on Channel 10's "The Project," heard of Listnr's "The Briefing," as well as seen on the ABC's "Question Everything" alongside Wil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 05, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast Getting Wilosophical with Jimmy Carr Jimmy Carr is a British comedian known for his work on shows such as '8 out of 10 Cats,' and his stand-up comedy shows. His new book, 'Before & Laughter' is a story of Jimmy turning it all around after being bored in his 20s. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: WILOSOPHY with Dara O'Briain WILOSOPHY with Aisling Bea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast Getting Wilosophical with Eddie Perfect... again. Eddie Perfect is an Australian musician, writer and actor who has written music for Broadway musicals like Beetlejuice and King Kong: The Musical, as well as working with Kylie Minogue on an Australian tourism advertising campaign for British audiences. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE WILOSOPHY with Eddie Perfect WILOSOPHY with Gyton Grantley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 25, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast Getting Wilosophical with Laurie Kilmartin. Laurie Kilmartin is an American comedian and writer. Her brand new comedy album, "Corset" is now available to stream on Spotfiy and other music streaming services. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: WILOSOPHY with Aisling Bea WILOSOPHY with Beth Stelling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast 
