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"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.

Follow Mel on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melindabuttle/ 

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"Make decisions if they feel right, even if they don't feel easy”

Globetrotting comedian, Laura Davis shares ideas about life’s most existential questions, including money, the outdoors, and giving up. Hear how Davis turned her experience of being trapped in New Zealand into an identity-defining moment, why she was disappointed when her audience didn’t walk out of a show, and the skill she wishes she had.

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"Let go and go with the flow" — Adam Hills.

Once and for all, Wilosophy proves that Adam Hills and Wil Anderson are not the same person. Adam shares his journey with Physical Disability Rugby League, including why he got involved and the life lessons it's taught him. The Last Leg host also wrestles with his various life philosophies, inspired by Dharma, reiki, and a camera operator from regional Australia.

Grow Another Foot is now streaming exclusively on Paramount+ https://www.paramountplus.com/au/ 

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"Be Kind" — Jimmy Pardo.

Wil celebrates his 300th Wilosophy episode by paying tribute to his favouirte podcaster, Jimmy Pardo of the long-running, Never Not Funny. It's a show Wil describes as a sitcom, but also his favouirte piece of art. Jimmy explains his philosophy of 'giving joy' in his work, why he's a passionate fan of music (and the band Chicago), how he's watched his son grow up on the podcast, and what it was like to meet his idol while working with Conan O'Brien.

Listen to Never Not Funny: https://podfollow.com/142348028 

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"Justice, collectivism, and ideas of looking after people".

Alexei Toliopoulos is obsessed with movies, loves documentaries and is the creator of hit podcast series such as Finding Drago, Finding Desperado and web-series Finding Yeezus. With Wil, he explains why he believes film is so important to culture, his philosophy behind having a positive outlook, and how he continues to connect with his mother and yiayia through Greek food.

Watch Alexei in 'Finding Yeezus' via Grouse House: https://youtu.be/BZiJnQrsyiM?si=Ih4uwu7T9Qy6tpL7

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"Commit to the bit."

Scout Boxall is a stand up comedian who completely restarted their life after soul searching and trying to find out who they were. In 2018, Scout made it to the finals of RAW Comedy and in 2019, they won Best Emerging Artist at the Melbourne Fringe Festival with their show, 'Good Egg.' Scout chats about changing their life, graduating from clown school, and their approach to stand up comedy, as well as their hot takes on LARPing.

Visit Scout's website to find out more: https://www.scoutboxall.com/

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“To each their own”.

Brett Blake was a scallywag growing up in Perth but it almost became something much worse. An out-of-control party turned into a riot. Brett found himself in the middle of it and at the crossroads of a life-changing moment. He shares that story — and how ADHD and dyslexia have shaped his outlook. Plus: one of the craziest stunts ever attempted and why Blakey wishes he could have a go.

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"Everything is temporary".

Melanie Bracewell is fiercely funny, above average in height, and she might be concussed. As well as finishing an intense netball training session, Melanie has recently performed at Montreal Comedy Festival. The Cheap Seats host explains how she conquered her shyness, how she became a Tumblr influencer, and why dirty jokes work so well in New Zealand.

Watch Melanie in The Cheap Seats on Channel 10: https://10play.com.au/the-cheap-seats 

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"Life is a glass half empty... but it's a glass of wine, I've had the other half, and I'm a little bit tipsy".

There's more to Joel Creasey than his public persona. He thinks live news journalists are rock stars. He describes the influence of his theatre-loving, fast food owning, parents. Also, Joel chats comedy — find out the career-changing wisdom shared by Joan Rivers and why he loves to leave as soon as his stand up shows are over.

Hear Joel's podcast: https://podfollow.com/kate-tim-and-joel 

Watch Joel's TV show, New Leash On Life: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/new-leash-on-life 

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"Never lie".

Sydney-based comedian, Ben Kochan goes deep into his love of comedy — including why he's drawn to the silly side and is happy wearing shorts on stage. Ben describes how his friends tried to talk him out of comedy, how he reconciles the financial side of joke-making, and why he's desperate to nail the perfect one-liner about revolving restaurants.

Please follow Ben Kochan on Instagram right now: https://www.instagram.com/benkochan 

Hear Ben and Concetta's podcast, The Quibble Hour: https://linktr.ee/benkochan/ 

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