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Wil and Charlie dissect the latest spooky advancement in Chinese robotics: a headless, thumbless robot that can run faster than Usain bolt. Charlie ponders the terrifying inevitability of customised AI skins and whether Wil could spot a full-body synthetic clone sitting across from him in the podcast studio. Plus, Charlie opens up about two public confrontations that tested his personal limits AND...

Wildcard Weekend delivered, but for Wil's girlfriend it led to confusion and concern over his mental state. One game had it all - Bont v Daicos, Artie Jones beefing up his contract, and - apparently - quite a lot of jumping. Blues v Dees was also good, but how long can we feel good about Carlton before this turns into something scary? Plus, the Pocket Profile makes a long awaited comeback and prov...

Comedian, podcaster, author and three-time-election-runner Alex Dyson has lived a big full life since his last appearance on the show . In this episode, Wil and Alex tackle what happens when you decide to run for parliament as an independent, and what it feels like when local political rivals (and comedy peers) miss the memo entirely. They dive deep into the double-edged sword of comedy and politi...

Smack your lips and get ready to tuck into a fresh dish of TOFOP!  We're covering Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen, Cockney Dave Hughes, A 9 year old cover-band, Charlie's trip to Montreal and pitching a straight-white-male horror flick that people don't know they need. LINKS Watch the trailer for PRIMETIME starring Robert Pattinson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fHXyqQOKL8   Listen to...

Finals fever is here and your team's not in it — so who do you back? Wil and Charlie dive into the strange loyalties that surface in the final weeks, the West Coast/Freo rivalry dilemma, wildcard weekend chaos, and why Brisbane are the Muppet Show of AFL (and we mean that as a compliment). New episode out now in the Everyone Relax feed! 🏉 LINKS Get in touch 2guys1cupAFL@gmail.com Follow @ev...

If you've been anywhere online with an interest in AI you'll have heard of author and activist Cory Doctorow . And if you haven't heard of him, you've almost definitely heard of the term he coined; " enshittification " - the glorious experience of platform decay in tech. Corey joins the show ahead of a weekend of talks about his latest book The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI : How...

Whether you’re a day-one listener or jumping into the TOFOP universe for the very first time, this episode is the ultimate crash course in one of the podcast’s longest-running, most genuine obsessions: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Join Charlie and Wil as they dive deep into the vault to revisit where the obsession all began. From pitching bizarre multi-verse movie concepts starring The R...

What if the Bulldogs finishing 10th is actually the plan? Charlie and Wil turn a wild weekend into a fever dream of bottom-boy conspiracy theories, wildcard chaos, and why Luke Beveridge might be the most dangerous strategist in the comp. Plus Carlton's surge, Warfy Time mythology, Will Ashcroft's ridiculous rise, and where Zach Butters might land. One round to go. LINKS Get in touch 2guys1cupAFL@...

Wil sits down with comedian, writer, and actor Cameron James fresh off the wrap party for  Gruen . Dusty, and fuelled by vanilla coke and salad sandwiches they navigate their hangovers to dive deep into the craft of acting, sharing how a secret exercise trick from Nash Edgerton unlocked a character for a big audition, and what it’s really like starring alongside Anne Edmonds and Ki...

Charlie turns up in a filthy white t-shirt and accidentally pitches a series of horrifying slogans, which leads to a fresh stack of questionable hypotheticals. Wil and Charlie debate whether it’s better to have one glorious, scandal-filled summer for the Australian cricket team or seven years of absolute AFL mediocrity. Plus, Wil works out how to ethically eat a banana with consent, consider...

The Saints are spiralling, Carlton are surging, and Charlie and Matt Stewart have thoughts. They break down where St Kilda went wrong, why Ross Lyon is facing real scrutiny, and how the Blues suddenly look like a genuine force. Plus Freo's fairytale run, the Geelong concussion controversy, and the personalities and mysteries that make footy maddening to love.  LINKS Get in touch 2guys1cupAFL@...

ED NOTE: Since recording this episode Hannah has announced her intention to run as an independent in the seat of Grayndler against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. What happens when an eldest child, former "party trick" kid, and self-described internet rat-bag grows up to challenge the status quo? On this episode Wil sits down with Hannah Ferguson , founder and CEO of Cheek Media and co-host of&nb...

Ever wondered why David Caruso took so long to put his sunglasses on, or why conservative media tried to replace Bluey with a chinchilla? Neither did we, but that didn't stop us from spending an hour diving headfirst down the rabbit hole. This week, Will and Charlie unpack the logistics of podcasting on a cruise ship, debate whether it’s classier to be eaten by a shark or stung by a bee, and...

Charlie and Guy bring their Spielberg retrospective to a close by doing a deep dive on his latest offering, the huge Hollywood blockbuster 'Disclosure Day'. What works and what doesn't work? Have audiences moved on from his brand of magic and awe? And what is the best way to get out word of aliens among us? All will be revealed when you step in side The Video Store! LINKS Hear Guy Davis on  T...

Charlie and Wil are reunited once more to discuss the Bulldogs and Saints middling seasons and how confused they feel to be happy for Carlton. Ross Lyon debuts a new look that is the real talking point that the mainstream media are ignoring and a listener breakdown the very first year of 2 Guys 1 Cup that features some incredibly accurate predictions that are tempered by some wildly inaccurate one...

Writer, producer and comedian Ben Jenkins returns to Wilosophy to talk about the five-year journey of creating his first TV drama, The Killings at Parrish Station , and what he learned about storytelling, collaboration and taking creative risks. Along the way, he and Wil explore why great work never "fixes" you, the value of face-to-face conversations, and why the best creative breakthroughs often...

Charlie accidentally shaves off half his moustache before recording, sending Wil and Charlie down rabbit holes about famous half-moustaches, Wicked Campers, whether The Joker is already a classic, and if movies are now made to become memes instead of being watched. We also go deep into AI voice cloning, CGI performances, legacy sequels, getting older, raising creative kids, and the increasingly te...

Charlie and the Pharaoh of the Flix, Guy Davis, dodge alien tripods and corporate nostalgia as they unpack two wildly different Steven Spielberg sci-fi epics: War of the Worlds and Ready Player One . Is War of the Worlds Spielberg's most terrifying post-9/11 film? Is Ready Player One a visionary blockbuster... or just two hours of IP doing the Spider-Man pointing meme at itself? Expect big laughs,...

Wil is joined by comedian, sometime basketball coach and long-suffering North Melbourne supporter Josh Earl to unpack another footy weekend, from the Kangaroos' rebuild and Tasmania's future team to why Collingwood have become annoyingly likeable. Along the way they draft the all-time redhead team, debate what makes a great footy club culture, and give us a cheeky peek into Josh's behind-the-scene...

For someone who says she wasn't particularly interested in ventriloquism, Nina Conti has developed a career based around this incredible way to connect with the world. Wil sits down to talk making a film as her comedy counterpart "Monkey", from hand puppet to full on Chewbacca style costume suit, living in the public eye with a puppet alter ego, and who Nina Conti is when all the other stuff goes...

We're getting into your letters across the most important topics like Does Clausen and Awesome rhyme? Australian SNL/Charlie's sketch comedy career  The Fax Machine TOFOP lore explained  Are nuts legumes Spence is the Kramer of our show Plus it's the Grand Finale! Of the crack that pack variety. Facing off as the best biscuit from our years long crack that pack segment, It's a gluten fre...

It's the Spielberg SciFi series part two! In this episode Charlie and Guy dive into the tech offerings of the auteur: A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Minority Report.  If this is the first ep you're seeing of this series, go back and start at the beginning with episode one where Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. get the TVS treatment. LINKS Rent ' A.I. Artificial Intelligence ' on...

After one week of returning to ground, Charlie has returned the absentee favour and left Wil to 2G1C Hosting duties, But he's not alone, keeping the co-host seat warm is none other than fellow comedian and Bulldogs tragic Danny McGinlay . We're chatting Bulldogs story-lines, this week's dogs game and full blown conspiracy theories (maybe the secret to a good season IS to just keep firing coaches m...

If you've been anywhere near a TV set in this country over the last two decades, you'll have seen or heard the work, and words, of Charlie Pickering. From The Project, The Weekly and now the host of ABC Melbourne's Drive program, Charlie has a storied career. The broadcaster (though he wouldn't call himself that) joins Wil to sit down and chat about the importance of a democratic writers room, bei...

Wil's having a fashion crisis, Charlie's having a friendship crisis, and it's time to crack into our hypotheticals. From proving aliens exist to solving the climate crisis at the cost of losing all our pets - Wil has conditions and Charlie has considerations.  Plus it's the last semi-final/prelim of Crack That Pack. We've got Oatmeal and Raisin from The Cookie Factory facing off with the Nort...