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.<...
2023-11-24 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
ONEFOUR: Against All Odds is more than just a music doco, it's an Australian story about self-expression, race, the portrayal of violence in art, and the powers that try to control those things. ONEFOUR are a drill rap group from western Sydney who were targeted by NSW Police who used 'lawful harassment' to shut down gigs. Charlie chats with the director of this new Netflix fil...
2023-11-23 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
"Life is shit. Accept it and get on with the job" — Andrew Hanson.
Although Andrew Hanson 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 t...
2023-11-22 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Charlie sees a Beatle (in concert). What if Paul branched out and wrote a diss track? If Wil can't become Keanu Reeves, maybe he can befriend him? He shares the story of a time he saw him in a hotel. (side note, is TOFOP Wil's Dog Star? Charlie's insulted but acknowledges it could be true). A large chunk of the episode is then devoted to brainstorming how Wil could go back in time and create a ...
2023-11-21 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Charlie sees a Beatle (in concert). What if Paul branched out and wrote a diss track? If Wil can't become Keanu Reeves, maybe he can befriend him? He shares the story of a time he saw him in a hotel. (side note, is TOFOP Wil's Dog Star? Charlie's insulted but acknowledges it could be true). A large chunk of the episode is then devoted to brainstorming how Wil could go back in time and create a ...
2023-11-21 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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2023-11-21 07:46:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Guy Davis returns to the video store to share his favourite normal movies and niche movies with Charlie. Is Back To The Future a perfect popcorn movie? Does Richard Linklater have an incredible eye for casting future movie stars? And why is American Movie such a popular documentary among filmmakers? All this and more with our very own Pharaoh of the Flicks.
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2023-11-16 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
"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).
2023-11-15 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Charlie and Wil ride high on the success of the TOFOP live events in Melbourne. Despite a covid scare, nerves, and a bumpy plane trip, the pair got the job done — Sydney, it's your turn next. Don't miss out. ALSO: Does Taylor Swift travel around in a suitcase? More importantly, should be travelling around in a pram? PRAMSPORT is back, Wil is on board, and we're looking for pram-fluencers!
2023-11-14 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Charlie and Wil ride high on the success of the TOFOP live events in Melbourne. Despite a covid scare, nerves, and a bumpy plane trip, the pair got the job done — Sydney, it's your turn next. Don't miss out. ALSO: Does Taylor Swift travel around in a suitcase? More importantly, should be travelling around in a pram? PRAMSPORT is back, Wil is on board, and we're looking for pram-fluencers!
2023-11-14 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a Hammo-fop — film, TV, and culture with writer and comedian, Justin Hamilton. Where does Oppenheimer fit into the Christopher Nolan canon? What should Barbie teach us? Also — if there was a series made about an Australian sporting era, which code/team would you pick, if any?
More Justin Hamilton via Big Squid: 2023-11-09 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
"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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2023-11-09 09:56:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Charlie and Wil catch up on the mailbag that includes comments and requests by listeners from around the world. Come with us as we relive the time Wil gave a Prime Minister the bird, discover which host is a water aficionado, and a lyric breakdown of ABBA's 'Money Money Money'.
2023-11-07 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Charlie and Wil catch up on the mailbag that includes comments and requests by listeners from around the world. Come with us as we relive the time Wil gave a Prime Minister the bird, discover which host is a water aficionado, and a lyric breakdown of ABBA's 'Money Money Money'.
2023-11-07 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
But don't worry! All it means is instead of getting mini-eps every fortnight where we read the mailbag, you'll be getting full length episodes recorded FACE-TO-FACE. That's right! All new bonus episodes of TOFOP will have that special old-school feel as Wil and Charlie sit in an echoey room together and record with varying levels of sound quality. Enjoy!
2023-11-02 23:35:08 +0000 UTC View Post
The final instalment from the North East Australia Paranormal Society is a doozy. Inspired by a real-life Ghostbusters scenario, Charlie and Ben go on a uniquely Australian adventure into some strange happenings at Cockatoo Island. An American ghost hunter becomes involved to search for the answers and the result takes more than one unexpected twist. Also, Ashley from Norway calls in to discuss...
2023-11-02 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
“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: 2023-11-01 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
The murky origins of the heroes in a half shell. Also, what could TOFOP pitch to be featured at SXSW? It turns out, nothing. The pair try to convince each other that 'nothing' is indeed 'something' and the result is an existential tailspin. Charlie wonders about opportunities lost, Wil reassures him that next year will be better. But the reality is big-dicked turtles could be as good as it gets...
2023-10-31 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
The murky origins of the heroes in a half shell. Also, what could TOFOP pitch to be featured at SXSW? It turns out, nothing. The pair try to convince each other that 'nothing' is indeed 'something' and the result is an existential tailspin. Charlie wonders about opportunities lost, Wil reassures him that next year will be better. But the reality is big-dicked turtles could be as good as it gets...
2023-10-31 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
NEAPS (North East Australian Paranormal Society) is in session with Ben McLeay and Charlie Clausen and the topic today: is there life outside of Earth? The pair analyse the mass UFO siting that happened in Melbourne in 1966. The incident, known as the Westall UFO, took place at a school and many vividly remember what they saw. But not every recount adds up. Is there more to the story? Always. A...
2023-10-26 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
"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/
2023-10-25 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
This episode is dedicated to our Patreon supporter, Matt. Matt has written in multiple times over the years, but for various reasons, Charlie and Wil have never responded. In this episode, we make it up to Matt and devote the entire episode to various questions/comments he's made throughout his TOFOP experience. Thanks for listening Matt and we hope this ep makes it up to you.
2023-10-24 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
This episode is dedicated to our Patreon supporter, Matt. Matt has written in multiple times over the years, but for various reasons, Charlie and Wil have never responded. In this episode, we make it up to Matt and devote the entire episode to various questions/comments he's made throughout his TOFOP experience. Thanks for listening Matt and we hope this ep makes it up to you.
2023-10-24 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The second meeting of NEAPS (North East Australian Paranormal Society) is called into session as Ben and Charlie turn their attention to Australia's version of Bigfoot, the Yowie. The discussion leads to a wider discussion around cryptozoology and whether the idea of a giant, hairy gorilla living in the woods is even that interesting. Charlie then tells Ben about Yowie sighting that occurred in...
2023-10-19 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ...
2023-10-18 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
A TOFOP rollercoaster. Wil and Charlie skip from back fat to AI, 'cucking' to the Perfect Match robot, ending on 90s punk and The Warped Tour.
2023-10-17 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
A TOFOP rollercoaster. Wil and Charlie skip from back fat to AI, 'cucking' to the Perfect Match robot, ending on 90s punk and The Warped Tour.
2023-10-17 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Introducing The Unexplained: Explained, a new series on TOFOP with Friends. Across each of the four episodes, Charlie Clausen is joined by writer and podcaster, Ben McLeay. Luckily, the Brisbane-based Boonta Vista host also happens to be the largest private collector of paranormal literature. Together they form NEAPS: the North-East Australia Paranormal Society. In episode one,...
2023-10-12 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
"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.
2023-10-11 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Charlie wants to discuss the new Arnold Schwarzenegger doco but the hosts get distracted by the potato scallops vs potato cakes debate. This leads to a deeper reflection about how someone's perspective can change. Turns out people can change. Eventually, Charlie gets his Arnie chat which leads to the ethics of steroids, and why wrestlers aren't meant to be juicing. Wil reveals that "The muscles...
2023-10-10 23:09:39 +0000 UTC View Post