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The influential Pete Rowsthorn opens up about his family past including a mixed relationship with his parents and a shotgun wedding that became the foundation for a happy life. Pete shares his origin story, finding his feet on TV, juggling fatherhood via Perth, before his life-changing role on Kath and Kim. After a successful career playing corporate shows Pete is back on 'the circuit' performing...

TOFOP mention a brand... shortly afterward, the brand sponsors the podcast. But does correlation equal causation? The pair fall down a chocolate rabbit hole and come up with an idea for a new TV series, inspired by Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Wil describes the most rewarding comedy of his life and how he felt his brain grew. Charlie makes the case for the craft of acting. See Wil live: http...

We're at the midpoint of the season and the boys think it's good time to take a chill approach to the footy, not getting too stressed about any game or outcome (which helps when the Dogs are on a bye and the Saints win). Are ruckman the "drummers" of the footy world? Which coach do you think would climb a ladder the fastest? Are Saints and Freo mid table mavericks? Plus, we read out your feel-good...

Just because a book is easy to read doesn't make it 'bad'. This is one of many hot takes shared by writer and comedian, Lauren Bonner. Lauren shares how she navigated two major career setbacks; one involving Disney and South America and the other a dodgy ex-manager. These experiences — as well as some other personal ones — have shaped her double-edged life philosophy. Follow Lauren on...

The letter's ep goes existential. There's a chance the internet will never be the same again. The Red Rooster logo is actually the negative of a rooster's face (thanks for letting us know). Wil explains why he's deleting a bunch of his social media and Charlie's attention span is shrinking. One remorseful fan explains their justified AI trigger. The right to make your own Biscoff biscuit. Longtime...

With the Saints taking over the Sunday arvo slot, could a pivot to a 420 round make Marvel the world's biggest compression session? Has Bevo added fighting journos to his Bottom Boys strategy? Have Carlton and Essendon joined St Kilda in the special ed class of the AFL? And you let us know what part of the world you're following the footy from and alos, the feel-good stories you want to see happen...

Prue Blake loves ghosts — she says she saw one once. Prue was on medication that had hallucinogenic side effects at the time, but still. Hear about Prue's evolution from Town Planner to Raw Comedy (with help from a spreadsheet) and why she wants to know everything about everyone, all of the time. Also - meeting her partner (now fiancé) off the back of Covid and juggling the extravert/...

Sax DJ combo stays true to artistic merit and refuses to play anything other than middling sax songs. Charlie doesn't like it. Speaking of selling out — The Rock turns John Cena heel in his retirement lap but fails to make an appearance. In his place, Travis Scott!? Boo! The Rock sucks! But wait. A new movie starring The Rock looks good? We love The Rock! And while we're on movies — Wi...

Charlie has the chance to use the Kiss Of Death to get the Saints over the line, but footy karma has other plans. Wil revels in a Bulldogs win that was almost too good to enjoy. Terry from Blue Abroad deserves a medal for the public service he's providing for angry Blues fans and we want to know what are some good news footy stories you'd like to see play out this year? The Bontempelli Song: &nbsp...

Wil is joined by Damien Warren-Smith, the winner of the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Most Outstanding Show Award. Damien, who might be better known as his character, Garry Starr describes the focus and dedication to making multiple live shows at once. Hint: it involved eradicating phone use. Also, making comedy that means something, inspiring others to achieve their dreams, and the...

After what feels like a TOFOP Greatest Hits episode (fleshlights, Stanley Cup) Charlie shares the story of his wet Easter camping trip. After a muddy setup, Charlie enjoys walking on the beach with his daughter in the rain, not surfing (he's not a surfer), and worrying about his campsite flooding. Wil attempts to secure a few sponsorships along the way. And speaking of Tyra Banks, did you know she...

It's a Mother's Day edition and with ten minutes to play in North vs Brisbane, Wil and Charlie apply the Kiss Of Death in real time and the results are... inconclusive. Max Gawn's recent form has got people talking about who the best ruckman of all time is, but are there too many to choose from? How much does family loyalty come into play when it comes to switching clubs and will the Daicos brothe...

He doesn't feel safe on a bike, not a fan of magic tricks, and wishes he could teleport. He's Tom Walker, the COMEDIAN. Find out how he ended up going to clown school for two years, his perspective on physical health (if you're not squatting, what are you doing!?), and the relationship with his wife, fellow comedian, Demi Lardner. Follow Tom on Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/tomwalkerisgoo...

It's time to empty the TOFOP mailbag, which naturally leads to a discussion around Dave Letterman and the Aussie talkshow that shamelessly ripped him off. Crack-That-Pack makes it out into the wild with one listener creating a comprehensive spreadsheet for co-workers to rate their biscuits. Charlie gets advice on lunchboxes and an old John Farnham commercial for Rundle Mall proves they really don'...

This episode was recorded and May the 4th, and so as the first people to ever make the connection, Wil and Charlie propose a Star Wars round? So who's Han and who's Chewy? And there's only one choice for chewy. Charlie spent the weekend in Melbourne and gives his account of another weird Saints vs Freo game. Bailey Smith embraces his heel era, but who expected Bont to fire back. Plus, we hear from...

Frankie McNair is hot off MICF and the release of her series, 'The Telling Of The Untold Story Of Tabitha Booth' (Grouse House). She joins Wil to share how she found her voice through acting, kicked some average lifestyle habits, and created a million-dollar* web series production (*with the help of a few friends and favours). Frankie describes how she overcame the pressure of winning an award ear...

Wil brings in a card game that tests how well our hosts know each other. What follows is a series of questions that determine who knows the other one better. The result is some fascinating new insights into the people we thought we already knew so well. Wil and Charlie attempt to answer questions like: what's my go-to karaoke song? Would I get a name tattooed on myself? And, what am I most likely...

It's only Round 7 and Charlie wants to bring out the harp to remind everyone when Carlton was bad. Saints fans just want to cry tears of joy, but it's statistically unlikely. Can a team request some easy kills in the fixturing? West Coast might not win a game this season, but is there anything else to worry about? Plus, we hear about your teams' whipping boys, AFL hotties, and one player who is bo...

Strong recommendation to watch Troy's new series pilot, FULL STORY before listening to this ep. Troy goes deep on how he made it, including the stellar cast and crew he put together, how he self-funded it, and what lead him to take it on. Also: why Troy was literally “made the wrong way around”, the influence of John Edwards, and his secret writing/fitness camps. Watch FULL STORY:&nbsp...

Wil has jumped out of a plane (multiple times) and it's a curious fact that Charlie raises. When Wil decides he wants to zipline from the top of the Opera House, Charlie argues the risk is too great and comes up with ways to do it that won't put one of Australia's favourite comedians at risk. Wil is deeply offended that he can't do it and threatens to make it a diversity/PR issue for the public br...

It's the final episode of our SNL countdown and only four films remain - The Blues Brothers, MacGruber, Wayne's World 1&2 and Coneheads. Thankfully we're in high quality territory so now it just comes down to a question of personal preference. The questions extend far beyond what order Guy and Charlie will put them in, such as does Dan Ackroyd realise how odd he is and did Mike Myers become tr...

In a round of upsets, Charlie is the most upset over St Kilda's dismal performance, however the prospect of mounting a Frost/Nixon style stage play about the (fictionalised) animosity between Chris Scott and James Hird puts him in a good mood. Wil thinks it's still too early to draw any conclusions about teams, but what is indisputable is how good The Bont is. Things are starting to cool on our AF...

"Those most resistant to change will be the ones who get left behind". How Ian Bagg fell into becoming a master of crowd work, learned how to rip it up on social, and took his comedy to a new level. His dream? To see Van Halen. Ian Bagg is touring Australia in 2025, get tickets here: https://punchup.live/IanBagg   Follow Ian on insta:  https://www.instagram.com/ianbagg/   See Wil on...

A chat about headphone and audio quality leads to the creation of a musical based on the rapture. Wil and Charlie map out the plot points — who should play the antichrist? Which superstar rapper should be Jesus? Can we afford a plane falling from the ceiling of the theatre? It's a cross between Hamilton and Jesus Christ Superstar — keep an eye on Broadway. See Wil live: https://comedy....

Which movies will be named next in Charlie and Guy's countdown of the best SNL movies ever made? Hint: a Catholic girl's ambition goes to a new level when she meets the man of her dreams, played by Will Ferrell. Also: before there was Step Brothers, there was another pair of dim brothers looking for a good time — Will Ferrell strikes again. Guy Davis' podcast Four Finger Discount podcast net...