"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.

"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.au/tour/wil-anderson-2023/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"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/@NewZealandToday See Wil live on tour: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson-2023/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

"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.

"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 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.

"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.

“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 likely than climate change to change the world. Find out more about Ange Lavoipierre and see them live: https://linktr.ee/angelavoipierre 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.

"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's new book, 'I Am NOT Fine, Thanks': https://rb.gy/j5htl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting wilosophical with author, activist, and comedian, Mandy Nolan. See Many live: https://mandynolan2.bandzoogle.com/home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

Getting Wilosophical with Jock Zonfrillo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Getting Wilosophical with Kram. Kram is an Australian musician best known as the drummer of Spiderbait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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 LIKEWILOSOPHY with Eddie PerfectWILOSOPHY with Gyton Grantley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 BeaWILOSOPHY with Beth Stelling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.