Best Chris Joannou Podcasts (2024)

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Search 'Everyone Relax' to continue listening to TOFOP 1:28

7M ago1:28

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TOFOP has moved house. Follow Everyone Relax to continue listening to all new episodes of TOFOP, including their 500th episode: https://podfollow.com/951354264 Everyone Relax is the new home of everything Wil Anderson and Charlie Clausen. It's your one-stop shop for Wilosophy, TOFOP, TOFOP with Friends, and 2 Guys 1 Cup. All of the shows continue f…

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499 — Visceral Meat (with Rhys Nicholson) 1:12:43

8M ago1:12:43

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Rhys Nicholson has written a book called DISH. Wil uses this as an excuse to catch up with the comedian. The novel is a part cook-book, part memoir — featuring essays, anchovies, and a story about an Illuminati of gay people trying to destroy straight white men. Rhys and Wil reflect on their craft and Rhys' style, including the importance of kindne…

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Exploring a classic American dream with Sid 35:04

8M ago35:04

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His journey started when he started building products & wrote blogs for different companies - he was in New Zealand. He was the first writer for Mashable. All of this while he was just 14! After sometime, he joined Teachable as a founding engineer. He grew in his role all the way to VP of product & with teachable doing reasonably well - he thought …

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498 — Baby Got Back 56:14

8M ago56:14

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Beck, Taylor Hawkins, and Sir Paul McCartney walk into a bar — or do they? Charlie rants about a YouTube channel called Drumeo where drummers are given songs without drums and asked to figure out a drum part after two listens. Wil tries to find a parallel between drummers and comedians but in a rare twist, Charlie smacks his theory down. Is this th…

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497 — World Cup Smash And Grab (with Adam Spencer) 1:03:52

8M ago1:03:52

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Wil is joined by cricket tragic and numbers man, Adam Spencer to reflect on Australia's recent men's team victory at the Cricket ODI World Cup. Beating India in India looked unlikely a few weeks ago but Cummins' men played out of their skin when it counted most. The pair discuss the performance of each Australian player as well as the Marnus Miracl…

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496 — Save The Rec Centre (with Gabriel Gasparinatos) 48:29

8M ago48:29

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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 di…

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495 — Up To Standard 1:05:48

8M ago1:05:48

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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 brainstorm…

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494 — The Video Store: Normie & Niche Movie Recommendations (with Guy Davis) 1:30:43

8M ago1:30:43

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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 th…

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Making people live longer - exploring longevity with Alex from Age1 23:07

8M ago23:07

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I recorded this episode in Delhi - what a time to record! We started with the impact of AQI on lifespan & talk about the impact of pincode on your lifespan. Longevity feels like a field where you need to spend a ton of time in research but Alex shared his views on how we can get started with a lot less. It was interesting to get his thoughts on how…

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493 — Stoned Cold Wil Anderson 58:28

8M ago58:28

58:28

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 she be traveling around in a pram? PRAMSPORT is back, Wil is on …

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492 — $300 Degustation Experience (with Justin Hamilton) 1:05:15

8M ago1:05:15

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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: https://www.patreon.com/JustinHa…

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491 — Offline Buzz 1:00:42

8M ago1:00:42

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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'. See TOFOP live this November: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.co…

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Building $3B+ Remote company, Remotely! 24:05

8M ago24:05

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We talk about the myths around remote work, how do we build the right culture at the company & deep dive into tons of challenges that becomes excuses for many to call their employees back to office. Some of the points we discussed include: Building the right culture Growing the team remotely Offsites or no offsited Cross team collaboration Global c…

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490 — Unexplained Explained: Sir NoFace 1:00:01

9M ago1:00:01

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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 twis…

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489 — Big Dicked Mutant Ninja Turtles 1:00:02

9M ago1:00:02

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The murky origins of the heroes in a half shell. Also, what could TOFOP pitch to be featured at South by South-West? 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…

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$780M exit journey with Zain Jaffer 21:23

9M ago21:23

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Following his remarkable success with the $780M acquisition of his startup, Vungle, by private equity giant Blackstone in 2019, Zain founded Zain Ventures, a family office with a diverse portfolio spanning various asset classes. Zain's investment philosophy is straightforward: strategically allocate capital to the right fund managers and partner wi…

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488 – The Unexplained: Explained - Westall UFO 56:53

9M ago56:53

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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…

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487 — The Hermit 58:10

9M ago58:10

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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 hop…

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486 — The Unexplained: Explained - Yowie 48:08

9M ago48:08

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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 …

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485 — From Cuck To Stag 59:00

9M ago59:00

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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. See TOFOP live this November: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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484 — The Unexplained: Explained - The Poltergeist Of Humpty Doo 1:04:48

9M ago1:04:48

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Introducing The Unexplained Explained, a new series on TOFOP with Friends. Across each of the four episodes, Charlie Clausen is joined by writer, performer, and podcaster, Ben McLeay. Luckily, the Brisbane-based Boonta Vista podcast host also happens to be the largest private collector of paranormal literature. Together they form NEAPS: the North-E…

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483 — Arnie DiFranco 1:08:44

9M ago1:08:44

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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 mea…

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482 — Your Favourite TOFOP Artwork Revealed 1:02:04

10M ago1:02:04

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The winners of The TOFArtchibald. 3000 votes later, Charlie and Wil are joined by resident artist, James Fosdike to count down your favourite TOFOP artworks! BUY merch with TOFOP art on it: https://www.redbubble.com/people/mrfoz/shop TOFOP live show tickets, patreon, merch, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP THANK YOU to everyone who voted in the TO…

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481 - The Greatest Ever Bulldog 1:01:49

10M ago1:01:49

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An episode all about Daniel Day-Lewis. What is his full name? What are the crazy things he's done while method acting? Why did he almost die so he could stay in character? Also, it's the final day (Wed Oct 4) to vote for your favourite TOFOP artwork! Vote before 4pm AEDT for your chance to win one of 10 signed TOFOP artworks: https://tofop.com/vote…

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480 — Life After Silverchair (with Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou) 53:28

10M ago53:28

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Silverchair bandmates, Ben Gillies (drums) and Chris Joannou (bass) have teamed up for a new book that charts their incredible life in music and what it means for them now. They join Charlie to discuss life on the road as teenagers juggling schoolwork and headline sets. And also the mental and physical challenges they've had to deal with post rock …

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479 — Dick Pistols 1:04:17

10M ago1:04:17

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We just can't seem to get Michael Flatley off our mind. This week, it comes to Charlie's attention that the sex-manic-dance-lord has a self-produced, self-written, self-financed a feature movie called 'Blackbird'. Wil wants to partner with Flately and shares an improved plot, combining Karate Kid & Footloose. Vote for your favourite James Fosdike a…

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478 — He Died Drawing Dicks (with Dave Anthony) 1:04:26

10M ago1:04:26

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Dave Anthony of The Dollop joins Wil and Charlie to discuss some of the latest controversies and cancellations. Wil comes up with a game where Dave has to guess which AFL team belongs to various celebrities. And then a tribute to their shared friend and artist, the one and only, James Fosdike. The trio share an insight into Foz's unique creative pr…

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477 — The TOFArtchibald Prize 58:26

10M ago58:26

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Introducing The TOFArtchibald Prize. For the next three weeks, TOFOP is celebrating our friend and creative genius artist, James Fosdike. He's created the visual identity for the entire TOFOP Universe — it's time to let Foz shine! To celebrate, we're inviting you to vote on your favourite TOFOP original artwork. The top ten favourites will then be …

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476 — Cat Knocked My Bong Over In The Pot Closet (with Gareth Reynolds) 1:33:12

10M ago1:33:12

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The Dollop's Gareth Reynolds joins Wil for his first official TOFOP With Friends. After Wil brings Gareth up to speed on some of the changes we've made to the TOFOP listening experience, the pair discuss their evolving attitude to mind-altering substances, how traveling has changed since COVID-19, and what it would mean for Trump to get re-elected …

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475 — Zucchini 1:05:04

10M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

The Michael Flatley story continues — seriously, how did you not know that shortly after he comes off stage he needs to... cum off stage? Charlie explains the various descriptions for different stages of an erect penis and Wil tries to bring all religions together by coming up with a new set of shared core principles. TOFOP live show tickets, patre…

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474 — A minibus, baked beans, and sonic: touring with Five (with Levins) 59:58

10M ago59:58

59:58

Charlie and Wil finally get the chance to pin down Five's official Australian tour DJ and ask all the burning behind-the-scenes questions about the seminal act. Andrew Levins (AKA DJ Levins) has served multiple tours with Five. Hear about why one member only eats baked beans. And the thing Levins said on the first day immediately made them dislike …

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473 — Gerbiling 1:00:26

11M ago1:00:26

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After a quick discussion about coughing in public and how about 80% of Australians aren't up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines (remember that thing?), Wil shares a gushing review about his favourite film franchise of all time. Charlie backs it up. He says you could screenshot any part of the film and it analyse how it adds to the story. Somehow …

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472 — Charlie's Stitch Up (with Urzila Carlson) 38:14

11M ago38:14

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Why kiwis (the bird) trigger Charlie, the time he got the flop sweats (at the worst possible time), and how he was royally stitched up while filming an episode of Getaway (it's a juicy one!). All that and more when Charlie joins Urzila Carlson on her podcast, That's Enough Already. Follow That's Enough Already to hear more: https://podfollow.com/15…

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471 — Basketball Helmet 59:46

11M ago59:46

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Wil and Charlie investigate a TV series about Batman's butler, which is unintuitively titled, 'Pennyworth'. After they both agree it sounds horrible, Charlie attempts to share footage of his run-in with an old enemy. This leads to an extended hypothetical about what Wil would do if he obtained footage of Charlie dying. And then a more practical ide…

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470 — The Biggest Stories In All Of Norway 4: Homemade Bungee 39:22

11M ago39:22

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In the final instalment, our resident teenage Norwegian takes us inside a Princess' 19th birthday party. Wil and Charlie try and invite themselves to a future gathering (not in a creepy way) but Elias isn't buying it. We then hear about a misadventure on a hunting trip. And if human slingshots aren't your thing then maybe you could try the homemade…

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469 — Do Your Eyes Grow? 1:09:08

11M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

The boys are back in town and coming in HOT with the true story of a canceled FOFOP episode. The full ep will be available soon, once we find it. Plus, Charlie gets glasses and it prompts a question about when/if our eyes continue to grow. Ryan Reynolds is cited. One of the hosts then shares their review of the new Barbie movie which sparks a top 1…

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468 — The Biggest Stories In All Of Norway 3: Bloodthirsty Chicken 37:38

11M ago37:38

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More Scandinavian tall and true (and big) stories from teenage punk, Elias Vistven. This time: Elias' dad runs into logistical problems when he tries to buy an elephant, the not-so-traditional game of 'wheelbarrow chicken', and the unusual trick to save money when buying a headstone. All of this and more when Charlie and Wil take you to Norway. The…

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467 — That's Enough Already (with Urzila Carlson) 48:25

11M ago48:25

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Wil Anderson in conversation with the extraordinarily funny, Urzila Carlson for her podcast, That's Enough Already. Hear about Wil's coffee addiction (and why it annoys his sister's dog), one of the most uncomfortable things to happen to Wil while on stage, and Urzila's run in with the cops. Listen to That's Enough Already: https://podfollow.com/15…

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466 — The Biggest Stories In All Of Norway 2: My Father Shot Me 44:48

11M ago44:48

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Meet Elias Vistven, the guitar-shredding, Norweigan teenager who also happens to be a massive fan of TOFOP. He first wrote in to share the story of the biggest horse in Norway. That sparked ongoing correspondence about the life and times of Elias and his world-dominating extended family. Now, after all these years, and countless emails, Wil and Cha…

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465 — From Liver King To Donut King 👑 1:12:23

11M ago1:12:23

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Charlie is joined by producer, Mike III, to relive some of the funniest moments from TOFOP so far this year. This is a high-octane journey through the past six months of this podcast, with stopovers at anecdotes like; reused condoms, cheating ghosts, and the genius of Buckethead. Also, we finally answer some of the biggest questions the duo has wre…

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464 — The Biggest Stories In All Of Norway 1: The Horse Who Lived 1:07:58

12M ago1:07:58

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PART ONE: The Horse Who Lived. All August, Wil and Charlie are taking you to Norway to experience the wild world of teenage punk, Elias Vistven. When it comes to outrageous Norwegian stories, it turns out giant waterslides and human slingshots are the tip of the iceberg. Before we hear from Elias himself, Wil and Charlie recap the incredible story …

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463 — Censoring Foz 1:01:19

12M ago1:01:19

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It was their own fault. Mentioning the term 'death on a dick' proved too irresistible for show artist and legend, James Fosdike (AKA Foz) to draw. Enter Charlie 'censorship' Clausen. He's worried potential sponsors won't like an illustration of a giant, detailed penis. This episode documents the fallout of what happened next. Deals are done, and th…

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462 — 2 Guys 1 Urn: We Won In Our Mind (with Adam Spencer) 1:08:53

12M ago1:08:53

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Ah geez, it's hard not to think we won the series 5-0, isn't it? Adam Spencer joins Wil one last time to wrap up an incredibly entertaining Ashes. The result sparks big questions about Australian cricket, including this one: why can't cricket be longer? Turns out the worst days of the series were the ones we weren't playing. We can fix that. Patreo…

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461 — Colin From Logies (with Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer) 51:03

12M ago51:03

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ENCORE: Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer have just won three f*cking logies for their hilarious series, Colin From Accounts (Binge). Charlie caught up with the pair in December 2022, just as the show was premiering and the couple were making their way back to Australia for the holidays. To celebrate the win, we thought we'd revisit this episode (o…

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460 — Death On A Dick 1:04:27

12M ago1:04:27

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Wil's blinding, light-filled home leads to a discussion about Manfred Mann and his (sometimes) Earth Band, as well as the many meanings of the word "deuce". A run-in at the public laundrette has Charlie questioning washer/dryer etiquette and the Netflix WHAM! documentary is a reminder of just how good George Michael was. Patreon, merch, and more fr…

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459 — 2 Guys 1 Urn: Baz Too Hard (with Dave Hughes) 44:36

12M ago44:36

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Hughesy joins Wil to celebrate Australia retaining the Ashes, in possibly the best/worst way possible — a washout. Meanwhile, England thinks they should be winning the series 4-0, but the reality is they didn't. If only England could focus on spinning the ball as much as they try to spin the narrative, they might win more games. Seriously, the ment…

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458 — Spider-Man 1:04:13

12M ago1:04:13

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Charlie reviews the Brisbane performance of Disney On Ice. Wil feels it was a missed opportunity not to incorporate Frozen within the premise of why all the Disney characters were on the ice in the first place. A lyric breakdown of The Cure's, Lullaby, and the crossover between goths and comic books. Also, the number of listeners named 'Mike' is re…

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457 — 2 Guys 1 Urn: The Super Team (with Peter Helliar) 56:42

1y ago56:42

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AUSTRALIAN MEN'S CRICKET SELECTORS, TAKE NOTE! Peter Helliar and Wil Anderson have cracked the code that will unlock Australia's ultimate test team and bring home the Ashes. Warner is out, 'the big show' is in, and more. Pete was actually at the Lord's test — he shares what it was like to be amongst it and why he hangs on every ball. Old Trafford i…

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456 — I Know What A Bidet Is 1:01:11

1y ago1:01:11

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In 2010 on this podcast, Charlie asked Wil what a bidet is — 13 years later he assures us he knows but we can't be sure. Both hosts venture to the cinema. Charlie shares his take on the new Flash, which includes cameo appearances by stars from decades past. One of these is Gal Gadot. Both Wil and Charlie can't seem to get over the cringe 'Imagine' …

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455 — 2 Guys 1 Urn: Delicately Poised (with Adam Zwar) 1:27:05

1y ago1:27:05

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England have wrestled their way back into the series in Headingley. The loss forces Australia to ask some uncomfortable questions. Has Marsh demanded another call-up after an incredible century? Has Warner had his big final moment? And a bigger question, has Australia’s Ashes chances gone to shit now that Nathan Lyon is out? Follow Adam Zwar on twi…

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